"There's a certain comfort in the predictability of holiday food. Thanksgiving is designated for turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and green bean casserole. Easter is lamb and ham, with spring vegetables like asparagus and green beans making their entrance. Summer occasions like July Fourth summon burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and corn. However, Christmas is, ironically for all the lights, in a bit of a gray area."
"I mean, Thanksgiving is right in Christmas' rearview mirror like the T. Rex in Jurassic Park, and so a pivot needs to be made at the dinner table. Enter the classic American steakhouse menu. With poultry and pork already possessing a time and place on the holiday calendar, the move on Christmas is decidedly beef. Start with prime rib, a formidable centerpiece and a showstopping stunner that deserves the spotlight once a year."
Holiday meals often follow predictable menus—turkey for Thanksgiving, lamb or ham for Easter, and grilled staples for summer gatherings. Christmas, however, lacks a single traditional protein or set of side dishes and can feel unfocused or like an afterthought. A steakhouse-themed Christmas centered on beef provides clear direction and elevates the meal. Prime rib is recommended as the centerpiece because it is rich, fatty, tender, and showstopping. The steakhouse approach suits complementary sides and can be executed with minimal planning, even the same day, making Christmas distinctive and memorable.
Read at Slate Magazine
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