Are you trying to decide what to cook for the holidays this year?

Whether you're hosting or attending a family or friends gathering, if you’re craving a delicious December, this week we’re sharing four menus to make your holiday planning and cooking more peaceful and joyful.

By the end of this episode, you’ll:

1. Discover four menus for Hanukkah, Christmas, and the holiday season that reduce decision fatigue and support celebrating in a way that matches your real life, not a picture-perfect ideal.
2. Find out about festive make-ahead mains, one-pan latkes, and a wide range of easy vegetable sides
3. Learn our go-to kid-friendly desserts, like our must-make chocolate-covered oranges

Listen now to take the pressure off your holiday cooking and step into a December that feels calmer, clearer, and deliciously doable!

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Links

Sonya’s Hanukkah Party Menu:

Sheetpan latke board Adeena Sussman

Socca pancakes by David Leibovitz, with romesco sauce from Love & Lemons

Spinach, grapefruit, avocado salad with sesame vinaigrette from Food & Wine

Ice cream with olive oil and dates by Ali Slagle for NYT Cooking (unlocked)

Sonya’s ponchiki (little farmers cheese donuts)

Kari’s Intimate Hanukkah Dinner Party:

Make-ahead latkes, reheat for several serving on several boards with classic toppings

Leafy herby salad by Alison Roman

Roasted chicken drumsticks from Healthy Recipes Blog

Mac will make Sonya’s chocolate dipped cara cara’s

Boozy pear cake based on French apple cake by Jennifer Segal from Once Upon a Chef

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