happy holidays!!!!

from my family to yours

Merry Christmas and happy Hanukkah to all those who celebrate! I hope you’re feasting on something delicious today (maybe cider-roasted beef and roasted boursin mashed potatoes?!), watching your favorite good-good movie from the matrix, and hanging with people you love. I’m so thankful for each and every one of you for subscribing to this newsletter, buying an insane amount of WTC cookbooks for holiday gifts, and making this the smart, fun, and supportive community that it is.

We’re going to skip So Into That tomorrow, but still wanted to share this week’s tour through the archives in case you’re in need of meal ideas for the rest of the week.

xx
Caro

PS my dad made a playlist for all of us who are kinda sick of listening to Christmas music, but also still wants to be listening to Christmas-y vibes music. It’s jazzy and perfect for cocktail hour or during dinner and there is absolutely no Mariah Carey involved. Best played on shuffle, says dad.

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What to Cook launched in December 2020, which means there are more than 200 recipes in the archives. To help you cook through them, let’s revisit what we cooked this week over the last four years.

the ultimate easy-but-fancy holiday menu, 2023

Last year’s holiday feast! You’ve got California Christmas Roast, Boursin Risotto, Honey-Roasted Carrots with Burrata and Pistachios, Kale Salad, and Roasted Mushrooms. Is anyone making it today or tomorrow?! We are making prime rib with the carrots and risotto!

spicy or not salmon tempura crunch bowls, 2022

Perhaps the most popular WTC recipe of all time! If you haven’t made it yet, it’s kind of a part of the WTC entrance exam.

short ribs and grits, 2021

An absolutely gorgeous set-it-and-forget it recipe. I dream about these cheddar cheese grits!!

sheet-pan roasted chicken with bourbon and citrus, 2020

The first-ever sheet-pan meal I sent on WTC. She’s a true beauty.