The holiday season has a way of making dinner feel like another item on the to-do list. The parties, the shopping, the baking, the errands… it all adds up fast. When I want something festive without much fuss, I reach for recipes that look like I spent all day in the kitchen, even though the oven is doing most of the work.
Beef Osso Buco
Slow-braised beef shanks nestled in a rich tomato, wine, and aromatic sauce. It’s cozy, hearty, and feels special enough for the season without keeping you tied to the stove.
Duck legs are gently cooked until the meat is tender and the kitchen smells incredible. The crisp skin and savory pan juices give you restaurant-level results with surprisingly little effort.
Individual hens are filled with wild rice stuffing and cranberries and roasted until golden. They deliver that holiday “wow” factor without the time and juggling a big bird requires
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We will be sharing more from our Italy trip soon, along with new recipes inspired by the meals we enjoyed there.
Happy cooking,
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