Roasted Chicken Thighs with Gremolata Citrus zest, garlic, and parsley to cut the richness of the chicken. But not by too much!
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Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta Halved sprouts seared in rendered pork fat. What's not to love?
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Polenta with Shaved Pecorino Romano Creamy and delicious.

Thick-cut Rib Eye My personal favorite, but I can certainly use another cut of beef if you prefer. Cooked to doneness and seasoned simply.
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Creamed Spinach (without heavy cream!) My recipe actually calls for 2% milk, so you can splurge on more steak with the saved calories.
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Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Yukon gold, chunky style.

Roasted Turkey Spatchcocked (butterflied) and dry-brined for 48 hours. I promise, your mother's turkey didn't taste this good. And yes, gravy made from scratch.
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Traditional Bread Stuffing Crusty Bread, onions, celery, carrots, thyme, and sage. Smell that? Smells like the holidays.
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Mashed Potatoes Idaho spuds whipped to perfection
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Cranberry Sauce Made from scratch, with a surprise or two if you want it! Last time it was red pepper flake, but I've snuck in some cinnamon and cardamom before as well.
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Roasted Squash Soup Butternut, Acorn, Kobocha, Pumpkin, and anything else I can get my hands on, roasted to perfection and pureed with tart apple, sweet onion, and topped with toasted seeds.

Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice Blend (with or without sparking wine) Sweet Blood Oranges, tangy Cara Cara, tart Tangerines, all blended with tried-and-true juice oranges. Simple, yes, but it'll blow your mind. Champagne/Prosecco optional (for a small additional free).
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Baked Egg Strata Like a fritatta, only mo betta! Eggs are combined with ricotta, stale bread, sauteed veggies, and breakfast protein (either turkey or pork -- I prefer pancetta myself) and baked together. It's everything you want for breakfast in one lovely package.
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Arugula Salad Peppery arugula with shallot, tomatoes, green apple, and a sharp vinaigrette. Great for waking up those sleepy eyes!
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Fresh Fruit Clafoutis Seasonal fruit baked in a thin, sweet batter, and topped with fresh whipped cream and/or powdered sugar. It's a pancake, no it's a flan, no it's a pie!