“Holiday Season” is synonymous with “Feasting Season” in our book. Whether you’re hosting a socially distanced Thanksgiving, or intimate dinner for two, (or one, let’s be honest), now’s the time to enjoy Washington’s autumn bounty to the fullest. Check out our round up of local-ingredient forward dishes for a cozy holiday meal.

Starters

Leek Soup with Shoestring Potatoes and Fried Herbs

Winter Squash Soup with Gruyère Croutons

Radicchio Salad with Manchego Vinaigrette

Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad

Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash

Mains
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and Chiles

Butternut Squash Vegducken

Herb-and-Lemon-Roasted Chicken

Earl Grey-Crusted Pork Loin with Fennel and Apples

Squash and Broccoli Rabe Lasagna

Classic Brined and Roasted Turkey

Sides

Green Bean-and-Blood Orange Salad

Cranberry Chutney

Roasted Sweet Potato and Delicata Squash with Cranberry Agrodolce

Mashed Potatoes With Crispety Cruncheties

Braised Collard Greens with Pickled Trotters

Sauce

Brandied Cranberry Sauce

Classic Turkey Gravy with Thyme

Dessert

Spiced Pumpkin Pie

Cranberry Curd Tart

Butternut Squash Gingersnap Bread (Gluten-Free)

Cranberry-Almond Thumbprint Cookies

Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Spoon Pudding with Cardamom Syrup