As the holiday season brings loved ones together, the kitchen becomes the heart of the home. Whether you're hosting a festive dinner or preparing a cozy family meal, the Ome Smart Knob is here to make cooking easier, safer, and stress-free. With features like automated cooking timers, remote burner control and monitoring, and real-time alerts, you can spend less time worrying about your stove and more time enjoying the season with family and friends.

Here are three simple yet delicious holiday-inspired recipes our customers love, all made on your stove — and of course, with the Ome Smart Knob.

1. Holiday Herbed Salmon with Veggie Rice Medley

Serves: 4 | Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

2 cups basmati rice
4 cups water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup frozen peas
4 salmon fillets
1 tsp dried dill
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon wedges (for garnish)

Instructions:

Prepare the rice: Add rice and water to a pot. Set a timer on your Ome Smart Knob for 15 minutes on medium heat.

While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add the bell pepper, zucchini, and peas, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until tender.

Season the salmon fillets with dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add them to the same skillet, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until flaky.

Fluff the rice, plate it with the salmon and veggies, and garnish with lemon wedges. Enjoy!

How Ome helps: The timer ensures perfectly cooked rice every time, freeing you to focus on your salmon and veggies.

2. Creamy Spinach & Cherry Tomato Pasta (Vegetarian)

Serves: 4 | Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
3 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water. Set a timer on your Ome Smart Knob for 10-12 minutes to avoid overcooking.

While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking until wilted.

Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.

When the timer goes off, drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

How Ome helps: Get pasta that is perfectly al dente every time thanks to Ome’s automated cooking timer, making this dish foolproof and easier than ever.

3. One-Pot Holiday Beef Stew with Potatoes

Serves: 4-6 | Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 medium potatoes, cubed
4 cups beef broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large pot. Brown the beef cubes on all sides, then remove them and set aside.

In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add potatoes, browned beef, beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil.

Set a timer on your Ome Smart Knob for 25 minutes on low heat. Let the stew simmer until the potatoes are tender and the flavors are melded.

Remove the bay leaf and serve warm with crusty bread.

How Ome helps: The timer ensures your potatoes are cooked to perfection without the guesswork, so the stew is hearty and flavorful.

With these recipes and the help of the Ome Smart Knob, creating simple, delicious, holiday-worthy meals has never been easier. From perfectly timed rice and pasta to tender potatoes in a hearty stew, Ome's precise controls and built-in features ensure every dish is cooked to perfection. Try these recipes at home and make your holiday cooking stress-free, fun, and flavorful!

Happy holidays from all of us at Ome!