Happy Holidays from America’s Test Kitchen

It's a good time to cozy up to the stove, put on some good music, and cook in your slippers. [START FREE TRIAL]( or [LOG IN]( [FIND RECIPES ›]( December 25, 2020 What’s New at ATK The Business and Culture of Kimchi: A Chat with Jeisook Thayer For Thayer, a longtime Martha’s Vineyard resident, making kimchi is more than just a retirement project. [Read more]( Watch the latest episode of Cook’s Country Test cook Christie Morrison and host Bridget Lancaster make the ultimate Triple-Chocolate Sticky Buns. Later, test cook Morgan Bolling reveals the secret to Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies. [Watch now →]( A Note From Our Test Cooks Happy Holidays from America’s Test Kitchen FROM Julia Collin Davison, Executive Editorial Director This week is a good time to cozy up to the stove, put on some good music, and cook in your slippers. At my house, everyone is off their normal schedule this week, so I prefer to cook big brunches rather than separate breakfast and lunch meals—the kind where anything goes, from [fried eggs]( to [Chili Con Carne]( . . . or both for that matter. For our big, celebratory meals on Christmas and New Year’s Eve, I usually pull out the beef; a German recipe for braised beef called [rouladen]( on Christmas and a [roasted beef tenderloin]( on New Year’s. Given that these two meals are on the heavy side, I try to pack the refrigerator with a variety of healthy salads and prepped vegetable sticks for quick dinners and snacking. From all of us to all of you, happy holidays! FREE FOR TWO DAYS Eggs with Sweet Potato and Swiss Chard Hash I make breakfast hash a lot (using the leftover vegetables from our previous night’s dinner) but this flavor combination of sweet potatoes and Swiss chard is my all-time favorite. I don’t have a microwave, so instead I just add the ingredients to the skillet with some water and cook them until tender before adding the chard. I also like to throw some sausage into the pan at the beginning for extra flavor. [view recipe]( FREE FOR TWO DAYS Texas Caviar This black-eyed pea salad with bell peppers, jalapeños, celery, and herbs has a silly name, but it is terrific to have on hand for the base of an easy meal. The bright, fresh flavors are a welcome contrast to some of the heartier holiday dinners. [view recipe]( FREE FOR TWO DAYS Beef Tenderloin with Smoky Potatoes and Persillade Relish I wind up making this recipe a handful of times a year on special occasions, including New Year’s Eve. It’s a hands-off crowd pleaser and the leftovers taste terrific; I use the beef in sandwiches and fry the potatoes up with eggs. 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