easy dinner party wins for the holiday rush ✨


Hey, Reader,

We're in that in-between stretch before the holidays — where the air's crisp and you want to be cozy, but the calendar fills fast and life still needs to happen.

My friend Gen from Two Cloves Kitchen made a free 1-page Sheet Pan Dinner Builder that's perfect for this time of year. It helps you plan cozy, low-stress meals that feel special without taking over your evening.

Inside, you'll find:

  • cooking times and temps for proteins and veggies
  • easy mix-and-match combos to keep things fresh
  • one simple formula for effortless, crowd-pleasing dinners

It's free, it's quick and it's your secret weapon for feeding friends (or yourself) before the real holiday rush begins.

🍂 Get your free Sheet Pan Dinner Builder right now!

Here's to good food, calm kitchens and early prep paying off — cheers to that!

Susannah

Feast + West: Easy Elegant Entertaining

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