Christmas

There is something so special about sharing food during the holidays – it truly brings people together! From family food traditions to hearty classics (hello Christmas Lasagna!) that can be savored around the dinner table, there’s nothing quite like these Holiday and Christmas recipes!

This little corner of PWWB is dedicated to spreading a little holiday joy through the gift of food with some of my own family’s traditional holiday dishes, festive appetizers, and of course, Christmas treats and sweets recipes. From my table to yours, I can’t wait for you to try these Christmas and Holiday dishes!

An overhead shot of an assembled Christmas salad: arugula, candied nuts, shaved brussels sprouts, and pomegranate goat cheese balls. The salad is in a large white bowl atop a green plaid cloth on an off-white surface. Christmas Salad with Pomegrante Bejeweled Goat Cheese “Ornaments” and Pancetta Candied Nuts
An overhead shot of a serving of white bolognese pasta on a light pink plate, garnished with grated parmesan and fresh herbs. The plate sits on a woven placemat on an off-white surface, and is surrounded with a dish of grated parmesan, fresh herbs and a glass of white wine. Luscious White Bolognese
A woman's hand holds half of a pork egg roll as it gets dipped inside of a small bowl of duck sauce that sits inside of a blue and white floral patterned bowl filled with more finished egg rolls. The bowl sits atop a creamy white textured surface. Mom’s Homemade Pork Egg Rolls
Six pork shumai dumplings rest atop a colorful platter that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The pork shumai dumplings have been garnished with sliced green onions. A pair of wooden chopsticks rest alongside the platter and a small blue and white bowl filled with siu mai sauce rests alongside the platter. Pork Shumai Dumplings (Siu Mai)
A macro close up shot of ham and potato casserole inside of a large white double handle braising pan. The pan sits atop a creamy white textured surface with a blue and white striped linen napkin resting underneath. A spoon rests inside of the pan for serving. Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole
An assembled herby dutch baby with smoked salmon, asparagus, and a Boursin cheese fills a large black cast iron skillet. The Dutch baby is garnished with lemon wedges, a lemon butter sauce, and fresh herbs. The skillet sits atop a light gray textured surface surrounded by bowls of toppings and a small glass bowl filled with lemon butter sauce. A light cream linen napkin is tied around the skillet handle and a serving spatula rests alongside. Savory Dutch Baby with Smoked Salmon & Asparagus
Finished beef ragu fills a large black skillet. The ragu pasta has been garnished with fresh thyme leaves and grated parmesan. The skillet sits atop a black textured surface and a wooden spoon rests inside of the skillet. Slowly Braised Beef Ragu
Baked seafood stuffed shells fill a large white 9x13 baking dish that sits atop a dark gray textured surface. The stuffed seafood shells have been garnished with finely chopped fresh parsley. A large gold serving spoon rests atop the baking dish and the baking dish is surrounded by a stack of plates topped with gold silverware, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, and a red and white muted linen napkin. Baked Seafood-Stuffed Shells with Béchamel Sauce
Christmas Eve Lasagna on a small white plate, atop a white surface surrounded by small Christmas ornaments & a glass of red wine. Christmas Eve Lasagna (Festive Lasagna Bolognese!)
An overhead shot of short rib beef stroganoff served atop buttered egg noodles inside of a brown ceramic bowl that sits atop a dark green textured surface with a cream colored linen napkin tucked alongside of it. A gold spoon rests inside of the braised beef stroganoff and the stroganoff has been garnished with fresh chopped herbs. A small ceramic pinch bowl and sprigs of fresh herbs rest alongside the bowl at center. Braised Beef Short Rib Stroganoff
A side angle shot of a baked and sliced cross-section of salmon wellington rests atop a piece of parchment paper that sits atop a natural wood platter. Two glasses of white wine, fresh herbs, and a blue and white striped linen napking surround the salmon en croute at center. Salmon Wellington (Salmon en Croute)
Cut browned butter blondies rest atop a piece of parchment paper. Brown Butter Blondies with Chocolate Chunks & Walnuts
An overhead shot of truffle mac and cheese is served inside a shallow speckled ceramic bowl. The mac and cheese is topped with toasted garlic breadcrumbs and crispy roasted mushrooms. A gold fork rests atop the bowl and the bowl sits atop a black textured surface. The bowl is surrounded by a small ceramic plateful of crispy roasted mushrooms, a small white pinch bowl filled with finely chopped fresh herbs, another bowl of mac and cheese, and a light gray linen napkin tucked underneath the bowl at center. Quick 30-Minute Truffle Mac and Cheese
Finished roasted mushrooms are piled atop a black plate that sits atop a black textured surface. The mushrooms have been finished with a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese cheese and fresh herbs. A gold spoon rests atop the plate and the pate is surrounded by a small wooden pinch bowl filled with grated parmesan cheese with a small wooden spoon resting inside and a light gray linen napkin. Crispy Roasted Mushrooms
A finished seafood pot pie with a portion taken out fills a large white baking dish that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The pot pie is garnished with flaky salt and fresh chopped herbs. A gold spoon rests atop of the baking dish for serving and the baking dish is surrounded by a black and white window pane linen napkin, a gold oven mitt, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with flaky salt, a small ceramic pinch bowl filled with fresh chopped herbs, and a small ceramic plate with a serving of seafood pot pie. Seafood Pot Pie
A whole Thanksgiving chicken and potatoes are served atop of a large white platter that sits atop a muted red table cloth. A carving fork & knife rest atop the platter and the platter is surrounded by purple florals, a purple linen napkin, two amber colored drinking glasses, and a white gravy boat filled with chicken gravy. Thanksgiving Chicken & Gravy
A close up shot of five twice baked sweet potatoes with streusel topping are arranged atop a white oval serving platter. The platter sits atop a white and gray marble surface surrounded a small white scalloped pinch bowl filled with chopped pecans and walnuts, loose sprigs of fresh herbs, and a light cream colored linen napkin. Twice Baked Sweet Potato Casserole with Streusel Topping
Make ahead turkey gravy inside of a white ceramic gravy boat is poured out overtop of a plate filled with Thanksgiving dinner plate. The plate sits atop a light peach colored textured surface with a red muted linen napkin and a small clear glass vases filled with Fall florals rest in the background. Make Ahead Turkey Gravy (With or Without Drippings)
Finished make ahead stuffing fills a large white ceramic baking dish. The thanksgiving stuffing is garnished with fresh herbs and kosher salt. A wooden serving spoon rests across the top of the baking dish and the baking dish is surrounded by two amber colored drinking glasses, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, Fall florals, a red muted linen napkin, and two white plates with a gold fork resting on top. Classic Make Ahead Stuffing with Fresh Herbs (3 Days Ahead)
Finished make ahead green bean casserole made from scratch fills a large white ceramic baking dish that sits atop a light peach colored textured surface. A large wooden serving spoon rests atop the baking dish. A muted red linen napkin, red and orange Fall florals, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, two amber colored drinking glasses, and a stack of two white plates with two gold forks resting on top surround the baking dish at center. Fresh & Crispy Make Ahead Green Bean Casserole (From Scratch!)