A Feast for the Season

A Christmas place setting with green and blue place settings, taper candles, and a white linen ruffled tablecloth in a formal dining room.

Winter greenery and a serene palette cast a heartwarming glow over this holiday repast sure to create memories for years to come.

A low centerpiece of evergreen magnolia leaves, seeded eucalyptus, and brunia berries interwoven with vases of snow-white ranunculus.

Kindle love and laughter at a table set to welcome all ages for a sumptuous meal that’s designed to delight. Whether the occasion is Thanksgiving, Christmas, or in between, lively banter drifts around a low centerpiece of evergreen magnolia leaves, seeded eucalyptus, and brunia berries interwoven with vases of snow-white ranunculus. The addition of antique hydrangeas to side arrangements reiterates the softness of the peaceful color scheme. 

Two angles of a holiday place setting with blue and green plates, a green place mat, and a folded napkin embroidered with pinecones and evergreen branches. The napkin is tied with a light-blue velvet ribbon. A pinecone holds a place card.Tall tapers lend stately elegance as pine cone place holders join a natural linen tablecloth to offer an organic note amid soft blue accents and glistening gold flatware. Embroidered napkins with a forest-inspired motif are tied with a petite velvet bow, welcoming guests to the table with festive flair.

A spread of classic entrees and sides for a Christmas meal.

As family returns home and friends gather in a spirit of camaraderie, a menu of traditional fare hearkens to fêtes of years gone by. A dry-brined roasted turkey with golden skin takes center stage, surrounded by seasonal fruits and herbs.

2 images, one of Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan and one of Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Collard Greens.

Lemony broccoli and Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Collard Greens are easy to throw together and sure to be crowd-pleasers.

2 images of Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries with Orange Liqueur.
 
For a little added zip with familiar flavors, guests will enjoy Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes accompanied by Cranberries with Orange Liqueur.

2 images of Fluffy dollops of whipped cream topping a luscious Black Bottom Pumpkin Tart, paired with Almond-Toffee Florentines.

Fluffy dollops of whipped cream top a luscious Black Bottom Pumpkin Tart, paired with Almond-Toffee Florentines that contribute a lighter but no less grand finale.
 
Recipe Development by Izzie Turner
Food styling by Laura Crandall and Vanessa Rocchio
Styling by Signey Bragiel
Photography by Jim Bathie and John O’Hagan

Find more seasonal recipes and holiday entertaining inspiration in our November/December 2024 issue.

SLY November/December 2024 cover.