The holidays mean gathering, slow mornings, warm kitchens. People moving in and out of the same space, sharing food and stories, the table becoming the centre of everything.
Traditions show up too, the dishes we make every year, the ones we no longer measure, the small things that feel like home.
We love those. Truly. But there’s also something special about introducing one new thing to the table, not to replace what carries meaning, just to make room for a moment of curiosity, a fresh spark, a small surprise.
This season at Panaji, we’re leaning into that feeling. The idea that joyful food can be both familiar and new, that a holiday favourite can take on a different shape, that comfort and creativity can sit side by side.
We’re calling it Flip the Feast.
Not to reinvent your holiday, just to open the door a little, to invite a twist, to play.
Below are eight recipes from our very own Panaji staff, each one a small invitation to try something new.
1. Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Apple Pudding
Warm apples baked under a soft vanilla-scented topping. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream. → View recipe
2. Holiday Hash with Fried Egg
Perfect for slow mornings. Crisp potatoes, leftover turkey and roasted veg topped with a soft egg. Comfort in a skillet. → View recipe
3. Creamy Turkey & Roasted Veggie Soup with Warm Naan
A bowl that tastes like rest. It is nourishing and simple to make. Serve with warm naan brushed lightly with butter. → View recipe
4. Leftover Turkey Sandwich (Post-Holiday Classic)
A familiar favourite stacked with greens, cheese and cranberry sauce. Optional stuffing for the brave. → View recipe
5. Caramelized Onion & Brie Pull-Apart Bread
Warm, gooey, shareable and a little indulgent. A snack that turns waiting for dinner into part of the celebration. → View recipe
6. Holiday Spiced Naan Trifle
Light layers of cream, fruit and toasted naan. A simple dessert that still feels festive.
→ View recipe
7. Christmas Bread Pudding
Classic, cozy and perfect for a holiday evening. → View recipe
8. Ube Jam (Halaya) Spread on Mini Naan
A holiday staple in Filipino homes. Soft, creamy and beautifully purple. Perfect on toasted naan. → View recipe
How you can Flip the Feast
- Warm naan instead of dinner rolls
- Turn leftovers into something new and nourishing
- Let creativity have a small seat at the table
- Keep the spirit of tradition. Let the expression shift a little.
Traditions evolve because people do. The memories stay. The table stays. The meaning stays.
Here is to warmth, connection and food shared slowly this season. From all of us at Panaji.