Photos: Wendy Goodfriend
Who doesn't love a bit of decadence for the holidays? And this feast brings it. Inspired by a steakhouse, this menu takes it a notch above with roasted beef tenderloin bathed in mushroom-port sauce, earthy root vegetable mash, and velvety creamed chard. Tender, buttery pull-apart rolls are worth making your own, and bitter-sweet-salty endive, radicchio, pear, almond, and blue cheese salad makes a welcome appearance. Top it all off with lighter-than-air chocolate raspberry souffles (easier than you'd think) and you have a holiday meal that will leave your friends and family in awe (and likely very full and satisfied).
Tender, Buttery Pull-Apart Rolls for Christmas Dinner
Fluffy, supple, and feather-light, these versatile pull-apart rolls deserve a place at your next celebration.
![Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend](http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/rolls-final.jpg)
A Holiday Feast: Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Port, Shallot, and Mushroom Sauce
A roasted beef tenderloin with velvety, savory-sweet sauce is a thing of beauty. Find out how to cook it to perfection for your next gathering.
![Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Port, Shallot, and Mushroom sauce. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend](http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/beef-mushroom-sauce-final.jpg)
Bitter & Sweet: Endive-Radicchio Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Almonds
Bold, bitter, sweet, salty and perfectly balanced this seasonal winter salad has it all. Plus it looks really pretty too.
![Endive-Radicchio Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Almonds. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend](http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/xmas-salad-final1000.jpg)
Forget Mashed Potatoes, This Root Vegetable Mash is the Bomb
Take mashed potatoes to the next level by making a gorgeous white root vegetable mash; excellent alongside winter’s hearty stews and braises.
![Celery Root–Parsnip–Potato Mash. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend](http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/mash-finish.jpg)
A New Twist on a Steakhouse Favorite: Creamed Chard with Buttery Breadcrumbs
Swap out seasonal chard for spinach in this decadently delicious updated version of creamed spinach. Perfect alongside any roasted meats on the holiday table!
![Creamed Chard with Buttery Breadcrumbs. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend](http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/creamchard-final-spoon2.jpg)
Not as Hard as You Think: Deep, Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Soufflés
These light-as-a-feather chocolate soufflés contain a hidden secret at the bottom: tart, fresh raspberries. And you can make them in advance!
![Deep, Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Soufflés. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend](http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/souffle-final-close1000.jpg)