My Christmas Menu

Kate · Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 7:11 am Post subject: My Christmas Menu

It's going to be a small and cozy Christmas again, my daughter and myself and perhaps a neighbor or two. I cook a special meal both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Christmas Eve
Glazed Ham
Scalloped potatoes
Raisin sauce
Glazed Carrots
Apple Pie
Spiced Cider

Christmas Day
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Prime Rib (Guido's favorite!)
Horseradish sauce
Steakhouse Mashed
Peas with pearl onions
Rosemary and Garlic Bread
Creme Brule
Sparkling cider

Buon Natale!
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guido · Site Admin Joined: Oct 18, 2004 Posts: 377 Location: Italy

Mine will be a quite typical northen Italy menu:

Christmas eve
Insalata di polipo (octopussy salad)
Linguine all'astice (lingiune with european lobster)
Spinaci al limone (boiled spincah with lemon and extra virgin olive oil)
Spigola al sale (seabass in salt crust)
Ananas al maraschino (pineapple with maraschino liquor)
Fichi secchi con le noci (dried figs stuffed with walnuts)
Wine: Prosecco di Valdobbiadene

Christmas lunch
Antipasto misto all'italiana ( Prosciutto, several kinds of salami, green and black olives, porcini mushrooms, giardiniera)
Passatelli in brodo (passatelli in broth)
Bollito misto con salse and mostarda di cremona (boiled veal, beef, chicken with green sauce, and mostarda di Cremona)
Cotechino e lenticchie e puree (Cotechino with lentils and /or pureed potatoes)
Cipolle al gratin (onions au gratin)
Frutta di stagione (in season fruits)
Panettone
Torrone
Espresso coffee ..
Wines: Bonarda, Barbera d'Asti
Bubbles: Franciacorta spumante, Asti spumante

Christmas dinner
ALKA SELTZER Very Happy

Merry Xmas!
Guido
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Kate · Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 6:22 pm Post subject:

Hey I want what YOUR having!!!!!!
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paulamathers · Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 3:04 pm Post subject:

both sound yum but id rather have kates, the thought of octopussy soup puts me off a bit. in england, christmas eve isnt really a special time so traditionally its a small meal in the evening. christmas day is always; smoked salmon for starter with a glass of champagne, then turkey with loads of stuffing, mash potatoes, roast potatoes, roast parsnip (yuk!), brussell sprouts (yuk), yorkshire puddings, broccoli, peas and carrots with gravy! yum! then christmas pud with brandy sauce for dessert.

guido · Site Admin Joined: Oct 18, 2004 Posts: 377 Location: Italy

It's not an octopuss soup, it's a salad Smile

made with boiled octopuss chunks, mussels, shrimps, celery, olives, with lemon, vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil.
Boiled octopuss is a delicious firm white meat and absolutely no fishy taste.
Guido
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paulamathers · Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:36 pm Post subject:

iv had calamari before in greece and it made me think of that! Wink

Kate · Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:36 pm Post subject:

Ahhh. I like calamari fried in a nice batter.
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paulamathers · Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:41 am Post subject:

has to be cooked just right though or it goes chewy. nice with a tzatziki dip (hope i spelt that right)

Kate · Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:39 pm Post subject:

I so agree. I've had a few rubber band calamari!
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