Holiday Meal Ideas

This is a fun, simple holiday twist on Clayton’s Margarita that is perfectly festive!

This is the perfect pick-me-up to kick off the night, to sip on post-dinner instead of (or with) your dessert. and even for a holiday brunch! 

Because what are the holidays without a cocktail or two? 

This has been in my family for generations and generations on my Mom’s side of the family. Growing up, my mom and her family (who is of Italian descent) would make this celery salad as part of our antipasti platter for every gathering!

Here is a delicious, hot and bubbly Hatch Green Chile Crab Dip with the delightful flavors of Hatch chiles infused in the dish.

Delicious and flavorful chorizo, stuffed in sweet dates, and wrapped with crispy, salty bacon — these little bites will wow your guests and your taste buds!

Super simple — super flavorful!

This is a super fun appetizer for the holidays, but it’s also just a fun item to put at the dinner table any day of the week to enjoy! 

Deviled Eggs are one of those appetizers that are perfect for any gathering!

With a delicious, homemade cranberry-orange sauce (that is super easy to make) + some simple baked beef meatballs you’ll have a clean, Whole30 appetizer in no time.

You’ll watch these disappear in no time. In fact, you should just go ahead and make 2 batches of these like my mom does!

This Seared Beef Filet Bites with Horseradish Sauce appetizer couldn’t be easier, it’s healthy, and it’s hearty! 

It’s almost difficult for me to put into words how much I love this salad. It’s so simple, yet so elegant, and it’s just absolutely show-stopping and delicious! 

You can use any sort of tomato in this Asparagus and Tomato Caprese Salad with Burrata recipe, but I love using heirloom tomatoes here when available to add color and character to the dish. 

You may not think a salad would bring the wow-factor to the table but I can assure you that THIS Kale Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash and Miso Dressing salad will absolutely wow your guests! 

Here is a very simple recipe for a Creamy Mushroom Risotto that I know you’ll love for the holidays or special dinner at home, just get those stirring arms ready. 

This Lobster Ravioli makes for a delicious first course for any special occasion — it’s elegant yet simple, it’s buttery and it’s just a burst of goodness in your mouth with every bite!!

I’ve taken classic linguine with clams and given it my own spin!

I have a few bolognese sauce recipes out there in the world, but this is seriously The Best Bolognese Sauce and my favorite for special occasions.

This Bottle of Wine Braised Brisket is the perfect main-course when entertaining! While the cook time may be long, the preparation is simple and it turns out delicious every time! It also feeds a very large amount of people and it is a TOTAL crowdpleaser. 

Another great option with wine as the star!

A roasted rack of lamb always adds elegance to a dinner.

A perfectly seared ribeye steak, seasoned with a delicious dry rub of savory porcini mushrooms, then topped with a light and peppery arugula salad!

This sweet and savory sauce will take your filet up a notch. 

I’ve taken one of my favorite risotto recipes and turned it into an easy-to-make Israeli couscous version with a perfectly seared halibut.

This French Chicken with Creamy Mustard-White Wine Sauce is one of those recipes that will make you fall in love with chicken all over again.

Simple, yet bursting with flavor!

Here is a recipe that combines two of my favorite things: sour cream and onion flavor + mashed potatoes. 

The Brussels sprouts are simply roasted until golden-brown, then topped in a delicious creamy sauce that I quickly made on the stovetop and sprinkled with some Gruyere cheese!

Slowly becoming a favorite at our house!