Winter Dinner Parties

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Photo: Quentin Bacon

I'm always tempted to hibernate when it's cold, but having a dinner party is exactly the kind of fun I need, instead!!

This is an easy menu to make because most of it is prepared in advance. The galette can be made an hour ahead and reheated while I carve the chicken, and the brownies can be made early in the day. I hope this inspires you to invite friends over and have a wonderful time together. It's so important! I'll be sharing another winter dinner party menu later this week.

Potato Galette - Cook Like a Pro, page 162.
Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken
- Cooking for Jeffrey, page 90.
Salted Caramel Brownies - Foolproof, page 216.

Christmas in Paris

Roast Loin of Pork with Fennel

Roast Loin of Pork with Fennel

Dinner

Beginner

Celery Root & Apple Purée

Celery Root & Apple Purée

Sides

Intermediate

Sautéed Shredded Brussels Sprouts

Sautéed Shredded Brussels Sprouts

Sides

Beginner

Easy Chocolate Mousse

Easy Chocolate Mousse

Dessert

Beginner

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