Two distinctive preparations of this fascinatingly polarizing vegetable: 1) Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Ponzu Fried Garlic, Guanciale, and Bonito Flakes; 2) Brussels Sprouts with Red Onions in a Mustard Vinaigrette

There are few things more comforting than these buttery, sweet, tender, flaky, sweet potato biscuits hot out of the oven. These are man-catcher biscuits. (Feminist disclaimer: sorry, they are.)

Finishing up this holiday dinner with Honey Wheat Bread Wreath, a beautiful Festive Spinach Salad, Ina Garten’s staple Lemon and Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken, and Riesling Poached Pear with Cardamom Cream.

There is nothing like a good excuse to have a dinner party, especially with the busyness of the season. Now, when I decided to throw this little party, I knew I wanted to feature seasonal ingredients that would make for a warm, cozy, winter dinner. And of course, I wanted some wow factor!