It's a new year and that means we are packing away the sequin dresses and tossing out the Christmas cookies because routine has returned. We are back in the game once again and while I am always reluctant to say goodbye to the holiday season, I do love opening a new planner and forming new habits. One of my favorite parts of "normal life" is making and eating dinner at home. The charm of cheese balls and cookie trays can only last so long.

Here's a few of our winter favorites that I keep in rotation.