In between the shopping, decorating and entertaining, there’s still the question of what’s for dinner? This holiday season, perhaps the best gifts you can give your family—and yourself—are wholesome, easy-to-prepare meals that you can share together.
Here you’ll find a dozen recipes that fit the bill perfectly. From spicy black bean soup to braised chicken with mushrooms, these dishes come together quickly, so you’ll have plenty of time to spend with your loved ones around the table.
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

Spicy Black Bean Soup
Root Vegetable Potpie
Whole Wheat Fettuccine with Chard
Linguine with Shrimp
Trout Amandine
Ginger Chicken & Vegetables
Braised Chicken with Mushrooms
Mexican Pork Pie
Cuban Beef Picadillo
Easy White Chili
Balsamic Beef Stew
Braised Moroccan Lamb Chops