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The Art of Holiday Entertaining: Recipes for Every Celebration

I believe that the best holiday parties are the ones where the host feels just as relaxed as the guests. This collection is my curated guide to easy entertaining, featuring everything from showstopping centerpieces like perfect roasted whole beef tenderloin to effortless, elegant appetizers.

Three peanut butter cookies, one with a bite taken out, are stacked on a cooling rack. Other cookies and a cup of milk are in the background. The cookies are sprinkled with coarse salt.

Perfectly Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

A plate of juicy, sliced roast beef topped with caramelized onions and garnished with fresh herbs, served on a rustic table with side dishes visible in the background.

Herb-Braised Brisket with Onions & Leeks

A bowl of creamy dip topped with caramelized onions and chopped chives, surrounded by scattered potato chips on a brown surface.

Ultra Creamy Caramelized French Onion Dip

Halved deviled eggs arranged on a marble surface, topped with a creamy filling, sliced green onions, black sesame seeds, and a drizzle of orange sauce.

Miso-Sesame Deviled Eggs with Chili Oil & Scallions

A white plate with a creamy salad containing sliced cucumbers, smoked salmon, fresh dill, and crumbled bagel chips, with a fork on the side. A bottle of olive oil and small bowl of seasoning are nearby.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Smoked Salmon & Cucumbers

A close-up of freshly baked, flaky biscuits with visible bits of bacon and green herbs, stacked on a cloth. In the background, a plate with sliced butter is slightly out of focus.

Utterly Flaky Bacon, Cheddar & Jalapeño Biscuits

A plate with a serving of savory phyllo pastry pie filled with ground meat and vegetables, shown with a fork. A pot with the remaining pie, two glasses, salt and pepper shakers, and a napkin are nearby.

British Sausage Roll Pie with Ultra Crispy Phyllo

A tray of sliced almond pastry squares topped with powdered sugar and slivered almonds, surrounded by coffee cups, a bowl of powdered sugar, and a small dish of almonds on a light background.

Flaky Almond Puff Pastry Croissants with Frangipane

A plate with a piece of salmon topped with a creamy spinach sauce, served alongside steamed green beans and a lemon wedge. A hand is using a fork to cut into the salmon.

Creamy Spinach & Artichoke-Stuffed Salmon Filets

A baked egg and bread casserole in a black skillet, topped with chopped green onions. Nearby are bowls of shredded cheese and more green onions, all set on a wooden board with a napkin and a plate.

Breakfast Strata with Bacon, Cheddar, and Scallions

Homemade mandel bread cookies with chocolate chips and almonds.

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A round plate with powdered sugar-covered almond cookies, one broken in half to show a soft, crumbly interior. The cookies have a cracked surface and are arranged close together on a neutral background.

Chewy Amaretti Cookies (Soft Italian Almond Cookies)

A blue bowl filled with sautéed diced potatoes and greens, garnished with herbs, sits on a beige surface. A wooden spoon rests in the bowl, and a small dish of salt is nearby.

Tender Potatoes with Garlicky Swiss Chard

A round almond tart topped with sliced almonds sits on a wooden surface, with a small bowl of extra almonds, a fork, and a halved pear nearby. Crumbs are scattered around the tart.

Rustic, Buttery French Pear Cake with Almonds

Leftover cornbread stuffing waffles with a fried egg.

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A round pear cake topped with sliced pears, cut into wedges and dusted with powdered sugar, sits on parchment paper with a knife nearby. Bowls of cream and sugar are visible at the edges.

One Bowl Sunken Apple Cake with Almond Flour

A white ramekin filled with smooth chocolate pudding, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. A spoon is scooping some of the pudding, showing its creamy texture.

Luxuriously Silky Espresso Pots de Crème

A hand dips a piece of rustic bread into a bowl of olive oil mixed with herbs and sun-dried tomatoes. The bowl sits on a light plate, garnished with fresh rosemary and basil.

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A close-up of two thick, richly chocolate cookies with visible peanut butter chips, stacked on a marble surface. Blurred cookies and a glass of milk are in the background.

Levain-Style Chocolate Cookies with Melty Peanut Butter

A creamy cheesecake on a cake stand with one slice being lifted out, showing the smooth filling and golden-brown crust.

Impossibly Creamy Salted Caramel Cheesecake

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Seriously delicious food is my happy place, and that’s exactly what you can expect to find here! I’m a trained NYC chef who likes to cook elevated, yet unfussy recipes. Our hope is that you’ll come for the food, stay for a glass of wine, and leave feeling completely satisfied. At Well Seasoned, we’ll teach you about the importance of cooking with high quality ingredients, and help you become more efficient in the kitchen. We also pride ourselves on planning easy, cohesive menus, no matter the occasion. Grab an apron and get ready to look like the kitchen god(dess) that you are!

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