A holiday gift for you…

There are so many reasons to celebrate this year and in our house the countdown to Christmas is on! However you celebrate, your holiday menu is likely one of the biggest agenda items on the list when preparing for your upcoming gathering.

Today I have the absolute privilege of teaming up with Siiri Sampson - chef, culinary extraordinaire, food educator, nutritional guide, #femaleilluminator and my dear friend. She is here to give you the best holiday gift!

Siiri is giving us a full holiday menu, complete with recipes, just for our readers! Whether you need a full menu to start with or just want to use a few of the recipes to pair alongside some traditional favorites, she’s got you covered.

These exclusive recipes were created in Siiri’s kitchen. They are tried and true, can be made by anyone and do not require any special equipment. By the time you finish reading this, you will have:

• completed your menu for the holidays

• the ability to connect with Siiri for additional assistance with your meal preparation and to even go over a dry run of it all

• an option for additional holiday menu items if desired, via her Core Kitchen Holiday Cookbook

• a holiday cocktail recipe to sip on while you cook

• the power to completely impress your guests with a feast to remember!

The powerhouse woman behind it all

I have to share a bit about this amazing woman before we jump into all of this goodness. I met Siiri at Kelsey Kurtis’ book party at Her Connection Hub - she was wearing the cutest, vintage green jumpsuit and was dressed up as a martini. (There was a branding costume competition happening after all - which she won btw.) There was nothing not to love about her! With matching branding colors and an affinity for a good cocktail, I knew we were destined to be friends.

We struck up a conversation and I quickly realized that her quick wit, sense of humor, passion for what she does and heart were qualities that I needed in my life. This is the beauty of Her Connection Hub - my co-working space that lights up my life and my home away from home - the connections that are made within its walls.

Siiri is one of those people who light up a room when they walk in and can guarantee to have you rolling in laughter within the first five minutes. Her talent parallels her heart and she’s one of the top experts in her field.

This amazing lady spent years leading and expanding programs for James Beard award winning and Michelin rated fine dining restaurants alongside making a fully immersive move to Spain where she trained with chefs, farmers, butchers and winemakers. Combining her extensive experience and desire to help others find whole-self success in the kitchen, she now offers food education, nutritional guidance and cooking classes. Talk about a freaking powerhouse woman! You guys, she’s a BIG DEAL!

I’m still giddy over the fact that she was kind enough to take the time to share her expertly crafted menus and recipes with us! So if you’re ready to have your whole holiday meal planned here in a few minutes, read on!

Beyond the menu

Siir has a gazillion recipes that she has crafted and when I asked her to provide us with a few that could make any host or hostess look like a pro this holiday season…boy did she deliver! The best part? She also offers a full tool belt of support if you want to take your meal to the next level or need a boost in the kitchen.

Siiri’s not a throw it at you and let you try to swim kind of an educator. Her virtual support will ensure your meal will be the talk of the holiday!

Holiday Meal Prep Cooking Class

With a focus on this exact menu, Siiri created a Holiday Meal Prep Cooking Class to show you exactly how to prepare these dishes and a number of others. Inside of her class you’ll gain exclusive access to:

• Live recording of Siiri making these exact dishes for you to follow along, including answers to FAQ’s

• Additional recipes - Three more main dish options to choose from, two more veggie options, two more dessert options…I’m drooling!

• Email access to Chef Siiri for 2 weeks after the live class to ask follow up questions about materials covered in class, including customizing recipes for your specific dietary needs!

Holiday Chef Hotline

If you want exclusive access to insight straight from the pro herself, Siiri’s Holiday Chef Hotline Sessions are the perfect option!

These 30 minute sessions empower you with any advice you need to turn the holiday meal from a daunting, stressful endeavor to one of enjoyment and pride. Siiri tackles any and all advice needed…things like:

• dealing with limited kitchen space

• tackling challenging food allergies or medical dietary restrictions

• pleasing a wide variety of guests

• traveling and transporting pre-made dishes

• how to spruce up your own classic recipes

• how to make the most decadent dishes more health focused without compromising flavor

• how much food to purchase for the number of guests you are having

• and so much more..

You name it, she’s got tips, tricks and answers! We can all benefit from the advice of a pro and your guests will give you all the credit!

So, now that you know you aren’t alone in this meal preparation journey, onward we go with the recipes! And remember, once you get these gorgeous dishes done, hop back to my post on Proper Table Setting 101 to finish the job well!

The Main Course

The Sides (Veggies and Starch)

Dessert

Cocktails, of course

Happy Holidays!

I’d love to take a minute to say the most ginormous THANK YOU to Siiri for sharing her wisdom, expertise, time and recipes with us! I hope that you all enjoy these and her heart behind them. Make sure you are following along with Siiri to stay up to date with all of the goodness she is up to! From new recipes to cooking classes, food education and beyond, she’s creating opportunities for us to all learn and take our cooking skills to the next level.

Website: siirisampson.com

Instagram: @siirisampson

Facebook:@siiri.sampson

Wishing you all a holiday season filled with love, family, friends, laughter and anything that fills your cup.