Happy New Year, everyone! And what a year it has been. I wish you all some stillness and calm in the coming year – we could all definitely use some.

To ring in the year, we enjoyed some traditional things like pate, oysters, and champagne, but also added in some new traditions, like crepes with lilikoi – passion fruit – butter (recipe coming up soon!)

In the meantime, here are some of my favorite dishes to cook over this the holiday break. I hope you join me in finding both comfort and distraction in the kitchen. It is one of those “safe places” to clear the mind and create something beautiful that is sure to bring joy into your home and into your family’s holiday.

Tuna poke

Rhubarb-pink peppercorn and ricotta crostini

Fig and cheese tartine

Butternut squash and dolcelatte pizza

Persimmon salad

Artichoke and goat cheese salad {artichauts au chèvre chaud}