Flourish with Food: Holiday Musings

From features past….

Last December’s feature focused on easy dinners to help manage the season’s busyness. It shared several strategies for keeping weeknight meals simple and stress-free—everything from all-in-one dishes like stews, soups, and sheet-pan meals to relying on healthy frozen entrées, convenient ingredients, and planned-overs (AKA leftovers).

If you’re looking for more ideas, the Food Network Kitchen team offers a great collection of tested one-pot meals. Their roundup includes everything from hearty pastas to cozy soups.

The cranberry has made a couple appearances in past holiday features and recipes as well—from a low-sugar cranberry-orange sauce in 2020 to a holiday cranberry-orange nut bread in 2024.

This quick bread recipe highlighted King Arthur’s white whole wheat flour, now thankfully rebranded as Golden Flour. The old name sounded like a contradiction (white and whole wheat?), so the new label makes an explanation a bit easier.

Speaking of King Arthur Baking: they recently opened a pop-up store at 1638 Pearl St. in Boulder. Many of the items you’d normally find in their online Shop are available there in person. It’s a great opportunity to shop local while picking up high-quality baking essentials and unique holiday gifts. 

The pomegranate—now in season through January—has long held cultural and religious significance during the holidays. The delicious arils offer a bright balance of sweet and tart, delivering a refreshing, tangy burst of juice with every bite. Their glistening, jewel-like appearance adds a festive touch to any dish.  Explore California Pomegranates for an appetizing selection of holiday recipes.