I created this cookbook as a mom who wanted to be intentional about the traditions we were creating around our table.

Because our kids may not remember every gift they received, but they’ll remember the cinnamon rolls they woke up to on Christmas morning. They’ll remember making cookies together, the meal we made every Thanksgiving, the special foods we only make once a year, and the little traditions that simply wouldn’t feel like the holidays without them.

For our family, these traditions are rooted in our faith. They are part of how we keep Christ at the center of our home and celebrate the meaning behind these seasons. That’s why this book includes not just recipes, but also the traditions, menus, and ideas that have become part of how we celebrate.

Those are the things that make the holidays feel like home.

The holidays take work. There are meals to plan, food to make, tables to set, gifts to bake, and traditions to keep. But I believe that work is good work—and that the time we spend creating a warm and welcoming home for our families is worth it.

I created this book to help you do that work well: with recipes you’ll want to make year after year, menus and planning ideas to guide you through the season, and traditions that give your family something to look forward to.

My hope is that these pages become part of your family’s holidays—helping you make the food, keep the traditions, and create the memories that make this season feel like home.