A heartwarming dessert inspired by family traditions and flavors of the season

BETHESDA, MD, November 13, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- This holiday season, award-winning Celebrity chef Brooke Williamson is serving up comfort, flavor and festive cheer with her exclusive Cranberry-Apple Holiday Crisp, crafted exclusively for Modern Recipe by Sodexo. Inspired by family traditions and the flavors of the season, the limited-time dessert is crafted with cinnamon spiced cranberry apple compote with a sugar cookie crumble, topped with vanilla bean crème fraîche.

"Modern Recipe is excited to work with Chef Brooke, and we're proud to deliver a seasonal and nourishing culinary experience that supports employees' well-being," said Joe Ganci, President, Sodexo Corporate Services, North America. "We are transforming everyday dining into something memorable, and now, employees can take that same chef-driven experience home to their families, making it easier than ever to share moments of warmth, flavor, and connection beyond the workplace."

Available now for a limited time at Modern Recipe corporate dining locations, the Cranberry Apple Holiday Crisp is perfect for sharing with loved ones or indulging in a moment of comfort during a busy workday. Guests can enjoy the dessert as a single portion during lunch or take home a full crumble to elevate their holiday gatherings.

"As a child, my mom would often make baked apples and her fresh cranberry sauce made with orange juice for my sister and me as a special treat during this time of year," said Brooke Williamson, Culinary Ambassador for Modern Recipe. "The Cranberry Apple Holiday Crisp is my way of bringing those cherished memories to life and sharing the warmth and flavors of the season with others. It's a dessert that feels like home."

As Culinary Ambassador for Modern Recipe, Chef Brooke Williamson infuses her signature California style into the brand with her fresh, seasonal dishes, creating meaningful food stories that connect with the communities the brand serves. Modern Recipe is dedicated to crafting memorable dining experiences through delicious, feel-good food made with responsibly sourced, sustainable, and high-quality ingredients.

Beyond her partnership with Modern Recipe, Chef Williamson is co-chef and co-owner of an independent restaurant venture in Southern California, Playa Provisions. She is most widely known for winning season 14 of Bravo's Top Chef, season 1 of Food Network's Tournament of Champions and as one of three titans on Bobby Flay's Bobby's Triple Threat.

This holiday season, let Chef Brooke Williamson's Cranberry Apple Holiday Crisp bring a touch of nostalgia and festive cheer to your table. For more information about Modern Recipe, visit https://us.sodexo.com/brands/modern-recipe.

About Sodexo North America
Sodexo North America is a division of Sodexo Group, a global Fortune 500 company operating in 45 countries and a leading provider of sustainable food and integrated facilities management in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam, at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. Across the U.S., the company employs over 100,000 people and indirectly supports tens of thousands of additional jobs by annually purchasing goods and services from a wide range of small to large businesses. Sodexo North America is committed to meeting the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and to contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.

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