Christmas for my family is more than just a holiday—it’s a tradition, reset, and celebration wrapped into one. Every year, like clockwork, we pile into cars and make our annual pilgrimage to our farm in Paso Robles. It’s the one time of the year when all the family members are together under one roof, and it feels like the last exhale of everything the past year held.

Our kitchen is pure magic—a lively hum of clinking pots, bubbling sauces, and laughter mingling with the rich, comforting aromas of the feast. It’s not just about the food; it’s about being surrounded by people you love, letting go of the year’s stresses, and soaking in a moment of pure, unhurried joy.

Generosity and good cheer flow freely. We forgive ourselves for skipped workouts and second helpings, and we’re more patient with each other, too—grudges left at the door. It’s the season that brings out the best in us, the holiday magic reminding us why family matters most.

This final feast is the epitome of decadence—the grand finale before the New Year’s resolutions roll in with their kale smoothies and gym memberships. We savor every bite, laugh, warm, wine-filled evening by the fire.

The holidays are the perfect, delicious way to wrap up the year, and I couldn’t be more excited to share my final feast of 2024 with you. Below, you’ll find the recipes for our Lorimer family Christmas dinner.