25 for 25: Seasonal Recipes from Our Communities for Your Holiday Table

From our communities to your holiday table, these simplified seasonal recipes are meant to bring warmth, flavor, and ease to your hosting experience.

The holiday season is a time for gathering, sharing stories, and creating moments around the table. At The Bristal, food has always been a way to bring people together. In celebration of our 25th anniversary, we're sharing a collection of seasonal recipes inspired by the most loved dishes served in our communities.

These recipes are thoughtfully simplified versions of some of our holiday favorites, designed to bring the spirit and flavors of our kitchens into your home while keeping hosting approachable and enjoyable. Organized by course, from soups and salads, to entrées, accompaniments, and desserts, this collection is meant to help make your holiday table feel warm, welcoming and a little easier to prepare.

Soups

These comforting soups set the tone for your meal, offering warmth, depth of flavor, and a welcoming start to your holiday gathering.

1. Three Bean Vegetable Soup

2. Smoky Lentil Soup

3. Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Salads

Fresh, vibrant, and thoughtfully composed, these salads bring balance and brightness to the holiday table.

4. Winter Wheat Berry Salad

5. Broccoli-Apple Slaw

6. Sardinian Bean Salad

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Poultry

These poultry dishes celebrate familiar holiday favorites, prepared simply and shared with ease.

7. Turkey Breast with Squash Stuffing

8. Spinach and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

Meat

Rich and satisfying, these meat-based entrées anchor the table with hearty flavors suited for festive occasions.

9. Braised Short Ribs with Crispy Onions

10. Beef and Cheese Stuffed Bell Pepper

Fish

Light and elegant, these fish dishes offer a flavorful alternative that feels both celebratory and approachable.

11. New Orleans Crab Cake with Cajun Remoulade

12. Pan-Seared Japanese Sea Bass

13. Seafood Paella

Vegetarian

Vegetable-based seelctions highlight seasonal ingredients and thoughtful preparation offering a satisfying alternative for vegetarians and, indeed, everyone at the table.

14. Stuffed Acorn Squash

15. Three Bean Sweet Potato Chili

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Accompaniments

From seasonal sides to flavorful additions, these accompaniments are designed to complement the main course and complete the meal.

16. Sautéed Broccolini

17. Roast Parsnips

18. Sweet Corn Casserole

19. Garlic Smashed Potatoes

20. Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

21. Mushroom Farro

22. Noodle Kugel

23. Butternut Squash Risotto

Dessert

Sweet finishes to savor, these desserts bring comfort, nostalgia, and a sense of seasonal celebration to the final course.

24. Spiced Roasted Fruit

25. Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

A Shared Table Where Moments are Made

At the heart of every recipe is an opportunity to slow down, gather, and connect. Whether you're hosting a full holiday celebration or preparing a quiet meal for a few treasured guests, we hope these dishes bring comfort, joy, and a sense of togetherness to your table.

From all of us at The Bristal, thank you for welcoming a taste of our community into your home. May these recipes become part of your traditions, shared with warmth, conversation, and moments worth savoring -- this season and beyond.