Just when we thought we couldn’t love vino any more, the universe grants us with National Wine Day! A big glass of your fave varietal has no-doubt been the perf companion for many chill nights in and GNOs. So, use the May 25 holiday to honor your beloved beverage with some wino must-haves. From pillow cases to a yummy rosé cocktail, these 16 gems will help you rep your *number one wine fan* status.
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Valentine's Day is almost here, and whether you're single or happily taken, you can always have an amazing time celebrating the season with your best girlfriends. We're channeling our inner Leslie Knope this Galentine's Day with 50 ideas for spending it with your squad. From gathering your girlfriends for a Galentine's Day party or embarking on an epic road trip, now is the time to plan your February weekend with the best of your friends, near and far.
Scroll on for 50 Galentine's Day ideas to celebrate with your girls!
The Best Galentine's Day Ideas For 2025
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Add Some Pink With These Taylor Swift Fuzzy Dice
Pink is always a good idea when it comes to Valentine's Day decor, so for any of your Galentine's Day parties this year, DIY these Taylor Swift fuzzy dice inspired by "Cruel Summer"! (via Brit + Co)
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Make DIY Galentine's Day Candy Boxes
Send your best friends home with adorable candy boxes that may or may not be used as trinket trays later on. (via Brit + Co)
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Have A Bachelor Marathon
Calling all Bachelor fans! Catch up on new episodes from your favorite season by hosting a marathon viewing party. Not a Bachelor fan? Try one of these Netflix originals that are perfect for Galentine's Day. (via Brit + Co)
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DIY Galentine's Day Fort
Camp out with your BFFs in this homemade fort that's just as much fun to make as it is to relax in! It's the perfect Galentine's Day idea at home. (via Brit + Co)
Host A Nail Pampering Galentine's Day Party
Pamper yourself and your BFFs with a nail design party! Put out bottles of their favorite polishes and create a fun playlist of your favorite love songs. (via Brit + Co)
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Host A Galentine's Day Bake-off
BFFs stand together even when they're single or happily taken. Host a delicious bake-off with your gals to see who can get the most creative in the kitchen! (via Brit + Co)
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Make Conversation Heart Care Packages
For friends who live near and far, make these sweet care packages filled with their favorite things. (via Brit + Co)
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Host a Galentine's Day Party Game Night
Play Gin Rummy with your favorite gin cocktail, dominoes, charades, whatever floats your game-loving boat! Don't forget the candy charcuterie! (via Brit + Co)
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Plan A Girl's Getaway
Here are the happiest cities in the world. Grab your girls and escape winter for an amazing Galentine's Day weekend you'll never forget. (via Brit + Co)
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Take a Class Together
Film photography is cool again. One reason to get creative with your gals with a day of fun learning and doing. (via Brit + Co)
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Host a Brunch
Our epic Galentine's brunch menu has everything from red velvet heart waffles to DIY centerpieces to Galentine's card writing stations. Thisgem-inspired brunch is a fun idea, too! (via Brit + Co)
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Have A DIY Party With Planters
Get a jump on spring decor with an easy DIY planter party! With a few basic steps, you and your girls can create living wall decor to decorate your space for February and even all the way through the summer months. (via Brit + Co)
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Host a Cookie Party
Check out our list of 30 Valentine's Day cookie recipes and start a holiday cookie tradition, G-Day style! (via Brit + Co)
Go On A Road Trip With Your Gals
You don't have to spend your Galentine's Day party inside. If you're not near the beach, you can take a day trip instead. Some ideas include visiting a ski resort, going for a hike, or exploring that small town you've been meaning to hit. (via Brit + Co)
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Have A Puppy-Love Play Date
Galentine's Day isn't just for humans. Invite your BFFs and their furry friends over for a puppy-love playdate. If you want to keep things a bit more relaxed, host a movie night and ask your friends to bring their dog beds, too.
Aww Sam
Host A Mean Girls Movie Night
Prepare for a cozy night in with your ladies by catching up on one of the most classic flicks (or the newmusical update!). Set the tone for the night with a DIY burn book vase that doubles as a hilarious take-home treat. (via Aww Sam)
Have A Beach Day Picnic
If you live on the coast, host your Galentine's Day gathering at the beach. Make sure you bring your favorite beach bag, a pair of sunglasses, and perhaps some bubbly!
Have A Wine Tasting
You and your girls love your wine, so use the day as an excuse to host your very own rosé tasting party.
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Hit The Slopes
An adventurous way to get outdoors and spend time with your ladies is to take advantage of the snow. Go skiing or snowboarding, or build a snow(wo)man. Then enjoy après ski cocktails!
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Have A Pool Party
If you live in a warmer climate (or have a heated pool), throw a fun G-Day pool party complete with all of the essentials like vino, floaties, and sunhats.
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Host A Parks & Rec Marathon
The best way to celebrate Galentine's Day is by honoring the creator, Leslie Knope, with a Parks and Rec marathon viewing party. Ask your ladies to supply the booze, and you can serve up the snacks and the show — or any of our other favorite feel-good TV shows.
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Host An Outdoor Dinner + Movie
Your ladies deserve a get-together that's sure to give each gal the much-needed fun she deserves. Host a movie and dinner for your ladies, outdoors if the weather permits. Step up your party with favors, swag bags, and a night of unlimited drinks.
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Have A Karaoke Party
What better way to start off your Galentine's Day shindig than by belting out a few tunes with your favorite ladies? Yep, we didn't think we'd have to tell you twice.
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Go on A Hike
Keep up with your health goals with an active day outdoors. It's a great way to bond with your girlfriends and with nature.
Book A Spa Day
What better way to show self love than to book a much-deserved spa day with gal pals. You'll feel refreshed and recharged.
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Zoom With Surprise Takeout
Bestie live in another state? Plan an evening Zoom call and send each other dinner delivery for a fun gab session and thoughtful Galentine's Day gift. Oh, what a night!
More Galentine's Day Party Ideas
A pom pom and lantern wall is literally the perfect way to add some texture to any Galentine's Day party! Plus, you can reuse them for upcoming bachelorette parties and baby showers.
Take a simple white table cloth (bonus points if it's paper) and paint "XOXO" across it for a personalized, romantic addition to your table.
Never underestimate the power of gold letter balloons. They're our favorite!
In lieu of flowers, fill some of your favorite vases with all kinds of red and pink candies.
If a pure candy charcuterie board is overwhelming, opt for a mix — supplement chocolate, marshmallows, and strawberries with meat and cheese for a board that's both lunch and dessert.
Mix up your Galentine's Day party mimosa bar by providing different juices and different garnishes that your guests can choose from.
Letter boards are a super easy and super fun way to add spunk to your party. Plus, they don't take up a lot of room, so that's a win-win for us!
Grapefruit juice is the perfect addition to your Galentine's Day party's pink cocktails — or to sparkling water for a low-key mocktail.
Candlesticks, jars, cake trays, oh my! The more dishes, the better as far as we're concerned.
It's easier than ever to find super cute, super sassy napkins. It's a small touch that goes a long way!
Mini bottles of champagne aren't just good for your Galentine's Day party — have everyone write a goal on their bottle, and wait to pop it until that goal is achieved!
Find heart-shaped plates to add extra romance to your tablescape.
Galentine's Day Party Favor Ideas
Miniature potted plants are as cute as can be, and when they're wrapped in pink napkins? To die for.
Cupid would totally approve of these red candy kabobs.
If you have a collection of white bags for your Galentine's Day party favors, go crazy with the designs! Draw hearts, arrows, or write a little note to each of your friends.
Nothing says "I love you" like knowing your friend's favorites — which means you'll knock beauty product gift bags out of the park.
Red lollipops get a fruity upgrade when you wrap their sticks in green tape. Voilà!! The cherry on top of all your Galentine's Day festivities.
Wall envelopes are the perfect place to stash all your candy — or a super artsy Galentine's Day note.
Less is more with a Galentine's Day party favor that lets your BFF know how much she means to you.
A little bit of thoughtful wrapping makes a colorful bouquet even more beautiful than it already is!
Add tiny bows to all your champagne bottles for a true coquette party theme.
Use a pair of scalloped scissors to turn regular gift bags into something even more eye-catching!
Galentine's Day party favors don't *just* have to be candy and cards — celebrate your friends' hobbies with thoughtful gifts, too!
We'll literally never say no to chocolate, especially when it includes flower petals!
Looking for more reasons to get together with your girls this Galentine's Day? Follow us on Pinterest for even more ideas!
This article has been updated from a previous post with additional reporting by Sarah Koller and Theresa Gonzalez.
This New Netflix Romance Is Filling The 'Bridgerton' Void — & People Can't Stop Watching It!
Apr 13, 2025
It's been nearly a year since Bridgerton season 3 came out, chronicling the love story between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington as she wrestles under the weight of a big secret.
The highly anticipated two-part season concluded last June, and sadly, there still isn't an official release date for Season 4. According to Netflix, the next iteration of Bridgerton will center on Benedict Bridgerton meeting his love interest and feature eight episodes. Nonetheless, it may be a while (like 2026) until we get to dive into the Regency era yet again.
In the meantime, though, there is some good news: another Netflix series, TheLady's Companion, might just be able to fill that void. The Spanish period drama debuted on March 28, is set in 1880s Madrid, and has already received a ton of praise, with one fan tweeting, "If you love Bridgerton, you have to watch The Lady's Companion. It's so good, it has me giggling."
Here's what to know!
Scroll to find out everything you need to know about The Lady's Companion on Netflix!
What is 'The Lady's Companion' about?
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The Lady's Companion follows Elena Bianda, played by Nadia de Santiago, a 35-year-old actress from Spain who is most well-known for her role in Las Chicas Del Cable (The Cable Girls) from 2017 to 2020. Elena is Madrid's most in-demand lady's companion and a celebrated matchmaker with a reputation for guiding 20 women into "proper courtships and engagements."
Her life's passion is seeing her protégées become happily married. Yet, when she's invited to the Mencía household to identify suitable beaus for three sisters, things take an unexpected turn. Elena actually finds herself falling for a man named Santiago, who was originally meant for one of her clients, and gets tossed into a whirlwind of romance, secrets, and scandal.
Who's in 'The Lady's Companion' cast?
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Santiago is portrayed by 28-year-old Álvaro Mel, who played the lead role of Alex Ventura in La Fortuna, a 2021 adventure drama limited series. Other cast members include:
Isa Montalbán- Zoe Bonafonte
- Tristán Ulloa
- Iratxe Emparan
- Gracia Olayo
When is 'The Lady's Companion' set?
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While the aesthetic and plot line of the show may feel reminiscent of Bridgerton, which is set between 1813 and 1827, TheLady's Companion coincides with the Alphosine era and the Restoration period, giving viewers a fresh take on another intriguing time in history. The first season has eight episodes, which are all around 40 minutes long and available for streaming on Netflix.
Will 'The Lady's Companion' get a season 2?
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Now, if you happen to love this show as much as Bridgerton, there is (thankfully) hope for a second season. Gema R. Neira, the creator of the series, revealed that the writers were already "working on it."
To be clear, nothing has been confirmed just yet! But given the first season's cliffhanger ending and "to be continued" message right before the credits, it seems in the cards. In the meantime, tune into Season 1 of The Lady's Companion, which currently has a 7.3-star rating out of 10 on IMDb.
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New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to just be all about crowded bars and overpriced drinks. Those options can be great, but sometimes a tasteful dinner party can be even more fun and celebratory. Picture this: an array of Champagne cocktails and all kinds of fancy finger foods for your giddy guests before you serve up a fantastic New Year's dinner. Top the night off with a New Year’s toast, and suddenly you’ve hosted the perfect gathering. To get you started, we’ve gathered elegant meal options that range from Asian-inspired to the ultimate adult-ified grilled cheese sandwich to vegan and healthier options. Happy new year!
The best New Year's Eve dinner ideas for a festive start to 2025!
Brit + Co New Year's Eve Dinner Recipes
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Mac + Cheese Gnocchi
When you’re forming your own traditions, start by riffing on classic recipes like this mac and cheese. Our fancy gnocchi side dish is loaded with three kinds of cheese and will make every carb lover give thanks. (via Brit + Co)
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Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta
We love a good Instant Pot meal and this creamy and delicious dish does not disappoint. It's great for your NYE feast! (via Brit + Co)
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Pressure Cooker Vegetarian Chili
Just dump the ingredients into your pressure cooker, and you'll have food enough to feed a family in less than 30 minutes. (via Brit + Co)
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10-Minute Vegan Trader Joe's Stir-Fry
On a budget? You just need a bag of frozen stir-fry veggies and frozen brown rice on hand for the base to this healthy meal. (via Brit + Co)
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Mango Shrimp Curry
A jar of mango chutney acts as the base of this shrimp stir-fry. Talk about summery goodness. (via Brit + Co)
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Thai Basil Stir-Fry
Punchy Thai basil, chiles, and garlic add a burst of flavor to this simple ground chicken stir-fry. Serve with sticky white rice so you can soak up every last bit of sauce. (via Brit + Co)
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4-Ingredient Vegan Baked Ziti
Bake pasta without having to boil it beforehand by giving it a quick soak. You'll be surprised at how much time you save. (via Brit + Co)
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Sheet-Pan Lemon Chicken, Squash, and Green Beans
We love everything about this simple and fresh sheet-pan chicken and veggies. (via Brit + Co)
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Vegan Sheet-Pan German Sausage and Veggies
Hearty vegan cooking doesn't have to take forever. Whip out your handy sheet-pan, and you'll be eating this melange of veggie sausage, potatoes, and cabbage in about 45 mostly hands-off minutes. (via Brit + Co)
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Mexican-Style Hot Dogs in Lettuce Wraps
Keep it casual with a jumble of veggies and black beans that put a much fresher spin on hot dogs. (via Brit + Co)
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20-Minute Tahini Salmon Salad
The rich and nutty tahini dressing is the key to transforming this salad into one you'll actually get excited about eating. (via Brit + Co)
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Pressure-Cooker Carnitas
This flexible recipe has a flavorful base of pork shoulder, aromatic veggies, adobo sauce, and beer, but you can also get creative by adding your own combination of herbs and seasonings. (via Brit + Co)
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Easy French Dip Sandwiches
For a casual yet still comforting NYE meal, try our version of Pinterest’s most-pinned Instant-Pot recipe cooks tender chuck roast in nutty ghee, which we serve on buttered pretzel rolls with mild cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and leftover juices for dipping. (via Brit + Co)
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Paleo Orange Chicken
The classic American-Chinese staple is made even quicker when seared and pressure-cooked in the IP. Add a little bit of sriracha for a sweet and spicy flavor that's unmatched. (via Brit + Co)
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Instant Pot Beef Stew
You'll want to go ahead and bookmark this Instant Pot recipe because chances are, after you make this stew for the first time, you’ll go back again and again. (via Brit + Co)
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Keto Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs
We thought meatballs couldn't get much better but stuff them with cheese and suddenly they're a whole new meal that we can't get enough of. We love to use them on top of zoodles but any old noodles will work too ;). (via Brit + Co)
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Pumpkin Curry
This side dish can also serve as a main course for any plant-based eaters around your dinner table this Christmas Eve. The flavors of pumpkin and vegetables keep things light and bright, while the spicy curry will warm you to your toes. (via Brit + Co)
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Harissa Shrimp Recipe With Chickpea-Dill Tomato Sauce
You'll love this recipe due to its versatility. The tomato sauce could easily support any protein, from tofu to rack of lamb. Not into dill? Use parsley, mint, basil, or cilantro (or d. all of the above) instead. No chickpeas? Omit them or substitute literally any other legume. Go to Italy or India this NYE with your flavor profile. (via Brit + Co)
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Squid Puttanesca
This sustainable, healthy, and delicious meal is a great start to a happy new year. (via Brit + Co)
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Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Sheet pan meals are a lifesaver on busy nights when you don't have time to cook and do a pile of dishes. Quick-cooking shrimp is the ideal protein for the method, since it cooks up in mere minutes. (via Brit + Co)
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Spicy Butter Chicken
makes for a romantic weeknight at-home date night. Serve with plenty of basmati rice for scooping up that addictive sauce, and enough slices of naan to literally wipe your plate clean. (via Brit + Co)
New Year’s Food That’s Both Fancy and Delicious
A Spicy Perspective
Pan Seared Duck Breast with Savory Blackberry Sauce
Duck breasts are surprisingly easy to prepare and this flavorful dish will have your dinner guests in awe of your cooking talents. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Culinary Hill
Beef Stroganoff
This crowd pleaser is comforting and easy to prepare with variations like extra creamy or garlicky. (via Culinary Hill)
Barley & Sage
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Make this cozy soup with the classic flavors of chicken pot pie,, topped with crispy puff pastry bites for the perfect NYE meal! (via Barley & Sage)
Half Baked Harvest
Crock-Pot Crispy Caramelized Pork Ramen Noodle Soup With Curry Roasted Acorn Squash
Who knew a crockpot meal could look so beautiful? We love this for an NYE party because it has a little bit of everything, thanks to some truly mouth-watering flavors. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Cozy Cravings
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SPINACH LASAGNA
Make this flavorful twist on traditional lasagna with layers of roasted butternut squash sauce, roasted garlic and a cheesy spinach mixture, all baked until golden. (via Cozy Cravings)
The Endless Meal
PORCHETTA
This all-belly porchetta is so rich and tender and perfect for a holiday dinner. Fennel and traditional Italian seasonings make it feel fancy but it's super easy. Serve with some roasted potatoes and greens. (via The Endless Meal)
Joyful Healthy Eats
Pan Seared Ribeye With Herb Butter
If you need some New Year’s Eve food ideas for an intimate night with just you and bae, it might be time to whip out the top-quality ribeye. Don’t forget to dowse it in the homemade herb butter. YUM! (via Joyful Healthy Eats)
Domestic Superhero
Apple and Gouda Grilled Cheese
Elevating cheese and apples… from the hors d’oeuvres tray to the dinner plate. If you feel like something more casual, try a grab-and-go instead of a sit-down New Year's Eve meal. This sandwich ticks all of the boxes. (via Domestic Superhero)
Natasha's Kitchen
Oven Baked Salmon With Lemon Cream Sauce
If your New Year's dinner ideas need some beautiful color, this salmon recipe should do the trick. Paired with asparagus and rice, your guests will leave absolutely stuffed. (via Natasha’s Kitchen)
Inquiring Chef
Braised Red Wine Short Ribs
We don’t want to get too fancy on you, but the Parmesan polenta made with this dish totally sold us. Plus, the braised ribs are super easy — toss them in the oven, then simply pull them out when guests arrive for a tasty New Year's recipe. Done! (via Inquiring Chef)
Yammie's Noshery
Bacon, Brie, and Apricot Grilled Cheese With Balsamic Reduction
This might be one of the most mouthwatering sandwiches, and New Year's Eve menu ideas, we’ve ever come across. The thick slabs of Brie melting into the apricot preserves goes perfectly with the crunchy, toasted bread. (via Yammie’s Noshery)
Closet Cooking
Chicken in a Creamy Parmesan and Sundried Tomato Sauce
These chicken breasts can be whipped up in a snap and are truly drool-worthy, which obviously makes them the ideal choice to serve at a holiday dinner party. This would be perfect on a bed of noodles or wild rice. (via Closet Cooking)
The Bojon Gourmet
Curry Roasted Eggplant With Smoked Cardamom and Coconut Milk
If you're wondering what to cook for New Year's Eve, look no further. We think whipping up a curry would be super unexpected and a great surprise to dinner guests. They might be hesitant at first, but once they taste the tender eggplant, all bets are off. (via The Bojon Gourmet)
Cooking and Beer
Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Bake With Bacon
Alfredo and bacon, friends… the savory combination we didn’t even know we needed. Make sure you’re ready for the cream overload, though, because this gnocchi bake is chock-full of ricotta, sour cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan. (via Cooking and Beer)
The Seasoned Mom
Honey Dijon Roasted Pork Tenderloin
This New Year's Eve meal idea is great for an intimate gathering of friends or family to celebrate the new year. Other than the pork, you only need four pantry ingredients (plus salt and pepper), so you can have this whipped up in no time. (via The Seasoned Mom)
Olive You Whole
Whole30 + Paleo Shallot Filet Mignon
Kick off the new year with this healthy yet totally satisfying meal. (via Olive You Whole)
Chef Genevieve LaMonaca
Foolproof Beef Wellingtonby Chef Genevieve LaMonaca
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef Tenderloin center cut canon (ask your butcher)
- 1-2 T Avocado Oil for searing
- 8oz shallots, minced
- 1 lb Mushrooms, cremini or button, minced
- 6 T butter
- 1 t thyme leaves
- 1 T minced Parsley
- Salt and Pepper TT
- Pastry Dough x 2:
- Bread Flour 1 1/2 cups plus 1 T
- Butter 3/4 cup (6oz) cubed
- Salt 1/2 t
- Ice cold water 1/4 cup
Directions:
- Slice off a 2 lb center cut canon from a beef tenderloin or ask your butcher.
- Pat dry, season heavily with salt and pepper. sear on all sides using a fat with a high smoke point (Avocado oil)
- Tip: Precooking your beef is the secret to preventing a soggy bottom crust and most of the moisture is removed prior. This will also ensure that your tenderloin is cooked perfect every time.
- Roast in a 150 oven to an internal temp of 115. Chill
- TIP: I like to measure my canon lengthwise side to side then the circumference by using butchers twine. This will help me determine the size I need to make my prosciutto bed and pastry sheet.
- Make your mushroom duxelles. Saute half a pound of minced shallots in 6 T butter then add 1 lb finely chopped mushrooms and thyme, saute, deglaze with sherry wine as necessary, cook until pan is dry, add minced parsley, season and set aside.
- Add flour and butter to a counter top mixer and using a paddle, combine on lowest speed until the butter is turned into crumbs and all the flour is Incorporated. Pour in your ice water and mix until combined. Place dough onto the counter and form into a ball then flatten/ wrap with plastic wrap and chill.
New Year's Eve Recipes That Cover All The Bases
The Food Charlatan
Savory Parmesan French Toast With Hollandaise Sauce
We’re noticing that Parmesan cheese is a recurring ingredient on this list, but we’re obviously okay with it. Take this savory French toast, for example. This New Year's Eve dinner recipe is breakfast for supper, only better. (via The Food Charlatan)
Recipe Tin Eats
Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks in Red Wine Sauce
Instead of just drinking red wine, you can cook your meat in it too. Serve these shanks on top of mashed potatoes and you have yourself a meal fit for your finest guests. (via Recipe Tin Eats)
The Almond Eater
Mushroom and White Truffle Mac and Cheese
This dish isn’t for the faint of heart; it’s the most grown-up of the grown-up macaroni and cheeses out there. If you love noshing on truffle fries, then this New Year's menu idea is right up your alley. (via The Almond Eater)
Life As A Strawberry
Parmesan Spinach Gnocchi
We’re mixing up New Years' party food and adding gnocchi with this recipe. It’s warm, delectable, and makes for a comforting winter dish. Everyone craves a cheesy, cream-based meal when it’s cold, so they might as well get it at your NYE dinner party. (via Life As a Strawberry)
Yummy Healthy Easy
Pasta With Light Avocado Cream Sauce
Don’t be fooled by the green — these aren’t zoodles, although those would make a great dish for New Year's Eve too. These noodles get their pretty green color from being tossed in avocados and creamy spinach. (via Yummy Healthy Easy)
Recipe Runner
Pear, Prosciutto, and Gorgonzola Pizza
This pizza brings together a whole lot of flavors we love and want more of. It’s salty and sweet perfection for dinner. The best part? It’s loaded with Gouda, mozzarella, and Gorgonzola. (via Recipe Runner)
Cafe Delites
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Pizza
Everyone will want to grab a slice of this pie (or the whole thing). If you weren’t sold at avocado, the “sauce” is made up of cream cheese, dill, and garlic, then melted together with grated mozzarella. (via Cafe Delites)
A Pleasant Little Kitchen
Instant Pot Lamb Chops With Creamed Cauliflower
If you got an Instant Pot for Christmas, this recipe will have you putting it to good use by making these tender and herbaceous lamb chops served over creamy puréed cauliflower. (via A Pleasant Little Kitchen)
This innovative take on ravioli includes a velvety butternut filling, crunchy walnuts, roasted cauliflower, and browned butter.
Jelly Toast
Barramundi en Papillote
Flaky barramundi is steamed in parchment alongside Meyer lemons, ginger, bell peppers, and butter for a meal that promises big flavor and little clean-up. (via Jelly Toast)
Jo Cooks
Apple Bacon and Blue Cheese-Stuffed Pork Chops
There truly is no better way to enjoy a pork chop than when it’s stuffed to the max with a mouthwatering medley of sweet apples, tangy blue cheese, and salty bacon. (via Jo Cooks)
Pinch of Yum
Instant Pot Korean Beef Tacos
Everyone loves tacos, so feeding your pals these tender and juicy Korean beef tacos topped with fresh cilantro, kimchi, peanuts, and Sriracha mayo is a surefire way to win at hosting. (via Pinch of Yum)
Rasa Malaysia
Garlic Butter Scallops With Lemon Sauce
Scallops will win over the heart of any dinner guest — especially when they’re pan-seared to golden perfection in buttery garlicky goodness. (via Rasa Malaysia)
Half Baked Harvest
Crockpot Coq au Vin Meatballs
Make these easy herb-seasoned parmesan chicken meatballs cooked in wine with vegetables, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs for a warm and flavorful holiday meal. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Folks & Foliage
Arayes With Cheese
These crispy arayes feature a flavorful ground meat mixture and shredded cheese stuffed into pita bread then grilled to crispy, juicy perfection. (via Forks & Foliage)
Feel Good Foodie
Pomegranate Roasted Chicken Thighs
This easy chicken recipe has an intense sweet and sour flavor similar to balsamic. The pomegranate roasted chicken thighs are made with a flavorful marinade using pomegranate molasses. (via Feel Good Foodie)
Feel Good Foodie
Cheese Stuffed Shells
For an easy and delicious vegetarian dish, these cheese stuffed shells are made with three types of cheese, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan, baked with a marinara sauce, and served with fresh basil. !(via Feel Good Foodie)
Salt & Lavender
One Pan Creamy Gnocchi with Sausage
This meal only takes 30 minutes but looks and tastes like you've spent all day in the kitchen. (via Salt & Lavender)
Maggie Bakes Grace
Vegan Creamy Lemon Pasta
Even if not everyone is vegan, this lemon pasta will please a crowd. The secret ingredient? Hummus! (via Maggie Bakes Grace)
Munching With Mariyah
Aloo Gobi is one of the easiest curries to whip up and made with cauliflower, potatoes and spices you likely already have in your pantry..(via Munching With Mariyah)
Rach L Mansfield
No-Boil Broccoli Rabe + Sausage Baked Pasta
This oven-baked pasta is one of the most satisfying for a winter holiday meal. (via Rach L Mansfield)
Nareen's Eats
Seared Scallops in Roasted Vegetable Puree
Keep it simple yet elegant with seared scallops and vegetable puree, perfect for a fancy night dish. (via Nareen's Eats)
Allosimone
Coconut Dal
NYE is a great time to try something new like this coconut dal dish with comforting lentils. Serve over rice with warm bread or naan. (via allosimone)
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BAJA NO-FISH TACOS
Oyster mushrooms and cashew cream make these vegan tacos as delicious as the fish-based.(via Chef Bai)
Two Spoons
Vegan Shepherd's Pie
Go for this cozy classic with a vegan and gluten-free twist made with a brothy lentil base and fluffy mashed potato topping. (via Two Spoons)
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Truffle Pizza
You can never go wrong with truffle oil and pizza to please a crowd. (via Live Eat Learn)
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ITALIAN MAHI MAHI WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
Mahi mahi, butter, garlic, white wine, lemon, capers, and parsley served over rice or pasta sounds like a perfect NYE meal to us! (via Cilantro Parsley)
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I'm a tried-and-true Marvel stan — even as a kid, the idea of superheroes existing in the regular world and fighting evil always made me feel so powerful. And with WandaVision, Captain America: Brave New World, and Thunderbolts*, that feeling has only evolved as I've become an adult. But as the MCU has grown, adding countless TV shows, characters, and universes, some of the original, classic nostalgia has faded. And that's where The Fantastic Four: First Steps comes in!
Flying into theaters July 11, 2025, The Fantastic Four takes place in an alternate 1960s — so when I say the movie is making me feel nostalgic, I mean it quite literally. And thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we have a brand new look at the movie!
Keep reading for the newest images of Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Vanessa Kirby, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in The Fantastic Four, coming to theaters July 11, 2025.
Who are the main 4 in Fantastic Four?
Jay Maidment/Marvel Studios, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly
The Fantastic Four revolves around Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Entertainment Weekly just dropped a bunch of new pictures from the film — like this shot of Ben securing his helmet for space exploration.
When is The Fantastic Four?
Jay Maidment/Marvel Studios, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly
Marvel's Fantastic Four takes place in the 1960s...in a different universe. Because with Marvel's multiverse, anything is possible.
"We knew that we'd be on another Earth, so we had a chance to reinvent what the '60s looked like," director Matt Shakman (who also directed WandaVision!!) tells EW. "I was really interested in imagining the Fantastic Four being astronauts. Instead of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin going to the moon, what if it was Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben who were really the first to go into outer space, the first to push those boundaries?"
Who's in The Fantastic Four cast?
Jay Maidment/Marvel Studios, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly
The Fantastic Four cast was, without a doubt, the most important part of the movie to get right. "It wasn't just a search for who was the best Ben and who was the best Johnny, but also who was the best family?" Matt Shakman says. "Who was the best married couple? Who were the best siblings and honorary uncle? So it's been very gratifying to see the incredible chemistry that the four of them have had since the beginning."
The cast includes:
- Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic: the leader of the Fantastic Four with the power to stretch his limbs.
- Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman: Reed's wife who can turn invisible and create force fields.
- Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch: Sue's brother who can ignite into flame and fly.
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing: Reed's best friend who basically appears as a mass of rocks.
Are Sue Storm and Reed Richards married?
Jay Maidment/Marvel Studios, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly
Yes, Sue Storm and Reed Richards are married — and they make a perfect team.
"If he is the most scientifically intelligent person, then she is the most emotionally intelligent person on the planet," Matt Shakman tells EW. "Between the two of them, they're building an idealistic society."
"If you played an exact '60s Sue today, everyone would think she was a bit of a doormat," Vanessa Kirby adds. "So figuring out how to capture the essence of what she represented to each generation, where the gender politics were different, and embody that today, was one of the greatest joys of this."
Jay Maidment/Marvel Studios, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly
But they're also quickly going to become a family of three because Marvel confirmed during CinemaCon that the theory about Sue being pregnant is correct!
"One of the things I love most from Sue's history is when she becomes Malice, and all her dark stuff comes out," Vanessa Kirby says. "I wanted to make sure that there were tones of Malice in there with her, that she wasn't just the stereotype of a goody, sweet mother."
"I've always been really interested in the mess of femininity," she continues. "Not just the tough, invincible, powerful woman, but also a mother who gives birth, which is itself a superhero act. I love that these characters are real humans in a messy family who argue and try to work it out and get things wrong."
With this cast and WandaVision's Matt Shakman at the head, I know The Fantastic Four: First Steps is going to be a Marvel movie that goes down in history. Read up on 5 New Marvel Movies Worth Watching.
Nothing would crush us more than reading about another betrayal in ACOTARbook 6, but several readers are convinced Sarah J. Maas has left easter eggs about one. The lousy part about this is that it involves one of the people we've come to trust — Morrigan from Rhysand's Night Court.
We've had the misfortune of watching too many heartbreaking theories about her and feel ready to join a support group for readers who've been burned by authors' decisions. But before we do that, we're highlighting why people think about favorite loyal and supportive fae isn't who we think she is.
Scroll to see the depressing theories about Morrigan's perceived fate in ACOTAR book 6
Who is Morrigan in the ACOTAR series?
Readers immediately felt comforted by Morrigan in A Court of Mist and Fury because she immediately presented as a trustworthy figure in an unfamiliar world. Feyre was already dealing with the aftermath of being forced to live in Prythian and eventually losing her life before being saved while she was in Under the Mountain, but she didn't know what to think about the charming Rhysand.
Though she made a deal with him, Feyre was still unsure about their arrangement. This eventually changed when she discovered Morrigan rescued her from a distressing moment while she was still living at the Spring Court. From that point on, Morrigan and Feyre developed an easy friendship that spans the rest of the ACOTAR. But, who is she?
Feyre and readers learn that Morrigan is the Third-in-Command of Rhysand's Night Court as well as one of his closest friends. She's not as brutish as Cassian or moody like Azriel, but she can be stubborn if she feels strongly about a situation. More importantly, she's been the most level-headed fae in the Night Court.
Why do people think Morrigan's betrayal will happen in ACOTAR book 6?
It pains us to share different theories about Morrigan's possible betrayal in ACOTAR book 6, but we think you should be as prepared as possible. The first Reddit thread we glanced is tame, but still doesn't make us feel any better. There's a belief that Mor's not satisfied "with the way the court is being run and is going to betray her friends and family to another court." The user also says they think Azriel "senses her betrayal coming," but may be distracted now that he and Elain are getting closer.
But this theory dives deeper and connects Morrigan to the Archeron sisters — Nesta, Feyre and Elain. The creator shared a video of herself sitting down while her text overlay reads, "I lied put your clothes back on. We're going to talk about my ACOTAR theory that Mor will be the betrayer based on Eris calling her Morrigan twice vs. Mor and the mythology behind The Morrigan associated with war, destiny, and shapeshifting as a single or triple tie in to the 3 Archerson sisters as the crow, the prophet, the death bringer."
One of the comments on the video says, "Rereading for the ump-teenth time and there is just so much suspiciousness around Mor. I’m sat. Let’s talk, haha." Honestly, we don't know if we want to chat or think about this! But wait, there's one more thing to discuss.
It's been said that Azriel's madly in love with Morrigan, but fans aren't convinced he is. According to this idea, there's a reason he seems to act so weird around her. The text overlay says, "Okay but that one ACOTAR theory where Azriel isn't actually in love with Mor. He's been using his shadows to spy on her because he knows what she really is/what she's doing. And he gets weird when other people confront her not because he's protective of her, but because he's trying to protect THEM from her."
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