An Intimate Christmas Dinner

If you want to roast a whole turkey for Christmas, even though just two of you will be celebrating, go for it—you’ll have lots of leftovers, and they freeze well. But if you’d rather keep things simple, we get it, and we’ve got you covered with a delicious (and manageable) menu featuring roast chicken, cornbread-sausage stuffing and savory-sweet glazed carrots. Our festive crimson champagne cocktail is perfect for toasting the season, especially when paired with oysters. Just cut the oyster recipe in half—it’s a great treat for small celebrations because there’s less shucking for you. Mini cakes are a romantic option for two people; this recipe makes six cakes, so share the extras with friends or neighbors, or enjoy the rest yourself.