By mid-December, holiday festivities really start to ramp up. Between wrapping the gifts and decking the halls, this season doesn't leave you much time to cook for friends and family gatherings. Luckily, we've done the meal planning for you this week so you can focus on eating, drinking and being merry!
Looking for a festive centerpiece for your next holiday spread? A prime rib roast may sound intimidating, but with a few technique tips, you can cut prep time down to just 15 minutes. Potato gratin is the perfect side for a hearty main, and this version happens to be packed with in-season butternut squash. The winter veggies are thinly sliced, infused with cream and topped with sharp cheddar for an unexpected twist on the traditional recipe. How about a quick and easy weeknight dish that's still nice enough for a dinner party? Linguine with shrimp and pistachio pesto adds a pop of color to the table and comes together in 15 minutes flat. And no special occasion is complete without serving up some appetizers and desserts — we opted for smoked salmon crostini and festive rice cereal treats.
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What to cook this week
Impress your guests — without the stress — with Casey Barber's holiday prime rib roast. This recipe is tender and juicy, can feed up to 10 people and tastes just as delicious for next-day leftovers.
Riley Wofford is all for decadent food around the holidays, but adding butternut squash to potatoes au gratin is an easy way to lighten things up. Plus, it adds extra flavor and a pop of color!
Want an easy twist on pesto pasta? Ali Rosen suggests swapping pine nuts for pistachios and Parmigiano Reggiano for ricotta. You can even prep the sauce ahead of time and keep it in the fridge.
Elegant appetizers don't have to be complicated! These smokey and creamy crostini can be made in just 15 minutes during this busy hosting season. Set them out and watch them disappear!
Sweetened condensed milk is the secret ingredient that makes Jessie Sheehan's homemade rice cereal treats extra sweet, soft and chewy. Just wrap them up for a tasty and festive homemade holiday gift!