Featuring homey, comforting fare, this casual menu is ideal for a relaxed gathering of close friends. Braised beef short ribs are paired with herbed spaetzle, which soak up the flavorful sauce. Caramelized pear upside-down gingerbread, fragrant with sweet spices, makes a satisfying ending to the meal.
Recipes
Recipes by Course
- Appetizers
- Soups
- Salads
- Pasta, Rice & Grains
- Vegetables
- Seafood
- Chicken & Poultry
- Pork
- Beef
- Desserts
Chefs & Celebrities
- Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen
- Ina Garten
- Stanlel Tucci
- Trisha Yearwood
- Tyler Florence
- Chefs' Collective

Goat Cheese and Shallot Toasts
Mesclun Salad with Avocado, Radishes and Oranges
Braised Short Ribs
Herbed Spaetzle
Broccoli Rabe with Pancetta and Garlic
Caramelized Pear Upside-Down Gingerbread