2009 Christmas Feast
Well, it’s done. Another Christmas Feast behind us. I must say, this year’s was just good but not stellar.We mistimed the roast, so it was a little dry. We used the same recipe we used for the dinner we cooked when both sets of parents were in town, and it was AMAZING for that dinner. For Christmas, it was just ok.
On the menu:
Christmas Roast with Winter Veggies
Crab & Corn Chowder
Gougeres
Sausage & Pepper Stuffed Mushrooms (recipe forthcoming)
Trio of Desserts: Oreo Truffles, Dark Chocolate Peppermint Tart, Ginger Snaps
My mom brought her famous lumpia (no Filipino table is complete – ever – without lumpia), my brother & sister-in-law brought their incredible spinach dip, and our friends brought tasty garlic & herb mashed potatoes.
All in all, it was a good meal shared among great friends & family. I hope you all had a lovely Hanukkah/Christmas/Kwanzaa and here’s to a smashing New Year!
[...] As you know from my Savory Salmon Dip post, I love dips. They’re so simple and fast to make, and very versatile. I received a box of new fancy dips from Stonemill Kitchens — Artichoke & Parmesan, Artichoke & Jalapeno, and Three Cheese Peperoncini — along with a couple of bags of New York Style Bagel Crisps in Sea Salt flavor. They came with recipe cards and suggestions on how to use the dips in alternate ways, such as a spread for Mediterranean Panini or Artichoke & Spinach Quiche. I tried all of the dips; they’re chunky, flavorful, but also be warned that they are all quite salty. After trying these I went out & bought the Seafood & Parmesan dip and it too is quite salty. So combined with the Sea Salt Bagel Crisps (which I normally love by themselves), I was oozing with salt for a day or two. Bloated is not a good look on me.I’ve got to be honest: I’m not a huge fan of the Three Cheese Peperoncini or the Artichoke & Jalapeno dip. However, I did take a liking to the Artichoke & Parmesan dip, and the accompanying recipe card was intriguing so I decided to test it out & make it as an appetizer for our Christmas Feast. [...]