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At cena di Natale (Christmas dinner), il tavolo (the table) becomes a cozy celebration of tradizione (tradition), love, and those irresistible homemade dishes that make everyone linger just a little longer. There’s always a beautiful centerpiece roast--golden, fragrant, and cooked low and slow, surrounded by heaping bowls of garlicky potatoes, roasted vegetables, and a bright, festive insalata (salad) that adds just the right pop of color. Of course, no holiday feast feels complete without a basket of warm, crusty pane (bread) ready to soak up every last savory drop. It’s the kind of pasto (meal) that brings famiglia (family) together, filling la casa (the house) with laughter, stories, and the comforting aromas of the holiday stagione (season).

Andiamo a cucinare! (Let's get cooking!)

Top 5 Holiday Dishes:

​RECIPE #5 <--Pictured above!

​RECIPE #4​

​RECIPE #3​

​RECIPE #2​

​RECIPE #1​

Drool-Worthy Holiday Desserts:

​Indulge in a creamy peppermint filling with a crunchy Oreo crust and crushed peppermint candy for the ultimate holiday dessert...​

​This has to be the prettiest holiday dessert. It doubles as a centerpiece!​

​With a rich, creamy filling, crispy crust, and a sweet meringue topping, your friends and family will be asking for seconds and thirds! ​

Favorite Sides:

​Enjoy a delicious switch from the sugary side usually served during the holidays with a savory version.​

​This simple side dish is an explosion of flavor and texture: sweet, savory, tender, and crispy!​

​Easy, cheesy, and the perfect side for Christmas ham!​

Baci e abbracci,

Marisa

P.S. It's so hard to stop eating this crispy, chocolatey Christmas classic...​