Sunday Supper Club: Edition No. 3 Wintering Well

There’s something about January weekends in the Christmas season that already feel a little softer, a little slower, and a little more intentional. That’s exactly why we need Sunday Supper Club — it’s less about impressing and more about gathering in comfort. For this third edition, I wanted everything to feel cozy, warm, and easy. Think twinkly lights, comforting food, and outfits that make you feel pretty_, but still comfy enough to linger at the table.

If you’re thinking about hosting your own, here’s the full breakdown: an easy Christmas-season menu, outfit inspiration, and one extra tip that makes all the difference.

The Hearty Winter Menu

Since this January gathering marks the end of the Catholic Christmas season, I wanted the food to feel deeply comforting, traditional, and grounding — the kind of dishes that warm you from the inside out. Think slow-cooked, bread-on-the-table, second-helpings kind of food.

The key: hearty, rustic, and make-ahead friendly.

Starter: Warm & Inviting

• French Onion Soup with bubbling gruyère and crusty bread or

• Creamy White Bean & Rosemary Soup with olive oil drizzle

Serve with baskets of warm bread and butter — simple, nostalgic, perfect.

Main: Winter Comfort Classics

Choose one main that feels like a hug:

• Chicken & Dumplings

• Baked Ziti or Lasagna (meat or vegetarian)

These are all dishes that taste even better when made ahead.

Sides: Cozy & Filling

Pick 2:

• Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Buttered Egg Noodles

• Honey-Glazed Carrots or Maple Roasted Root Vegetables

• Braised Greens (kale, collards, or Swiss chard)

• Warm Bread with Whipped Herb Butter

Dessert: Wintery & Nostalgic

Dessert should feel like something you’d eat in a candlelit kitchen late at night.

• Bread Pudding with vanilla sauce

• Spiced Cake with cream cheese frosting

  
  

Serve with coffee, tea, or spiked hot chocolate.

Christmas Season Outfit Inspiration

Your Sunday Supper Club outfit should strike that perfect balance between put-together and comfortable. You want to feel cute, but also able to move around the kitchen, sit cross-legged on the couch, and stay cozy all night.

Option 1: Likes Feeling Cozy but Still Chic

• Knit midi dress

• Knee-high boots or ballet flats

• Soft cardigan or cropped sweater

• Gold hoops + dainty necklace

Option 2: Wants to be Elevated but Casual

• Dark-wash straight-leg jeans

• Fitted turtleneck or festive knit sweater

• Ankle boots or loafers

• A sleek bun or soft waves

Option 3: The Host with Energy

• Satin or velvet slip skirt

• Chunky sweater tucked in slightly

• Pointed-toe flats or low heels

• A bold lip for a pop of glam

Think textures: velvet, satin, knits, wool — they instantly feel winter-ready.

One Extra Tip That Changes Everything

Create a Signature Moment

Something that I like to do is create one memorable detail that will leave people feeling special. It doesn’t have to be big — it just has to be intentional.

Here are a few easy ideas:

• A welcome drink like my Cozy Mulled Cider

• A shared playlist that sets the mood

• A gratitude card at each place setting where guests write one thing they’re thankful for

• A mini takeaway (a cookie wrapped in parchment, a handwritten recipe card, or a tiny candle)

That one thoughtful touch is what turns a dinner into an experience.

The third edition of Sunday Supper Club is all about leaning into the end of the Christmas season, especially with only a short period of time before we enter into Lent I think we should pause and relish in this moment with slower meals, softer lighting, deeper conversations, and food that feels like a hug. You don’t need perfection. You just need intention.

So light the candles, put on your coziest playlist, and invite people over. That’s the magic.

If you host your own version, I’d love to hear how it goes.