Flexibility. One of the cook’s most important skills. That especially rings true during this post-pandemic holiday season. At a moment’s notice, the guest list might shrink or expand. Given that fact, this might not be the year to cook a huge Christmas roast. Instead, we opt for individual cuts of meat and poultry so it’s easy to customize to a specific number of guests.
Same for starters and side dishes, I chose recipes that can easily be doubled. Soup, for example, can expand fairly easily. Select dishes that make tasty leftovers–either to enjoy ourselves or to send home with guests….