Newspapers, magazines, and websites are currently stuffed to the gills with extravagant appetizers, centerpiece-worthy main courses, lush sides, and practically immoral desserts to make for the holidays. If an alien who couldn’t read fell onto our planet and just looked at all the pictures, he/she might get the impression that we ate nothing but jumbo shrimp, standing rib roasts, leg of lamb, spoonbread, and chocolate cake.

Just writing this, I can feel the button of my jeans pop. And the reality is that in between these lavish meals and parties, we kind of need to, you know, make dinner. At night. For our families. Who still need to eat in between the rack of lamb and roast turkey.

So, while I certainly do my part to add recipes and photos to the ever-expanding holiday arsenal, I’m pausing to tell you what I am going to make to keep life moving in between parties.

Happy holidays and stretchy waistbands to all, each and every one of you!

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5 Weeknight Dinners to Make in Between the Big Holiday Meals

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