You know the holiday hustle is coming, and all seems fine, maybe you even make a big dent during all the black Friday sales then yew you are IN IT! It's slow, then all at once. We have two holiday parties this weekend to which I should bring a snack or treat and I'll probably make a double batch of this Holiday Snack Mix. Or The Best Brownies with some peppermint extract and candy canes on top like I do in my upcoming cookbook, Around Our Table (!!! preorder if you're able !!!).

This week, we have these super quick stuffed potatoes (if you bake your potatoes in advance). We have had so much late soccer lately that we either eat at 430 or 8, so it's helpful to get ahead on something. Latkes for our friends celebrating Hannukah or even those who just like a crispy potato. I love love this soup and citrus salad that I brought up to my sister and her family with a new baby, so definitely put those on your list.

I have some school moms coming over this week for a gift exchange and plan to test out a bolognese lasagna on them, for you all, but I could use another holiday menu request, so send me a message if you have something specific. I also am going to test a migas sort of egg bake deal too. If you need a great teacher or neighbor or burnt out mom friend or cook in your life gift, we have SKCC gift memberships available that will be delivered to your recipient on the date of choice with a personalized note from you. Keep it in mind!

Happy season to you all!