So, here I am. The gal that loves to cook. And wouldn’t you know it… I am stuck in a family full of folks that would rather go to Luby’s for Christmas dinner. Every year it is a battle between me and my Mother “but it is soooo much work!” she says… I say “but I like doing it!” and she mumbles something about the work again and wanders off. Between me and my brother…” Why can’t we have some thing normal!? I just want ham and Macaroni and Cheese!” he says… This little gem after I suggest that I make (and pay for) Standing Rib Roast and Yorkshire Pudding. ACK! What is a girl to do!
She makes what the diners want of course! So this year the menu is as follows:
Appetizer:Crab and Pequillo Pepper dip with Toast points
Entree:
Brown Sugar and Honey Ham
Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts with toasted pecans (for me)
Green Beans with Bacon
Waldorf Salad
Scalloped Potatoes
Mac and Cheese
Dessert:
Is up to my brother so I am guessing Apple Pie and Ice Cream.
However, even a humble meal such as this… can be awesome.
The crusty exterior on a perfectly cooked ham… YUM.
Green beans cooked perfectly with the smokie flavor of bacon and the extra yuminess that onions give.
Perfectly caramelized brussel sprouts with toasty pecans are soooo…. good. I can’t believe that anyone that has ever had them this way could turn their nose up at the often dis’ed sprout.
Waldorf Salad, the tart crunchiness of apples, the sweet burst of grapes, the lemony creaminess of the dressing… uh.. yeah, I can’t believe we don’t eat this more often.
Scalloped potatoes with gruyre and bacon… creamy, cheesy goodness. I don’t care what 1950’s housewife came up with it… I want some NOW.
Mac and Cheese with: mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan… heavy cream… ummm yeah. Sorry not complaining on that one either!
Well the appetizer is not so humble… but it is simple to make and loverly to eat. Pequillo peppers, lump crab meat, and manchego cheese. Decadent and AWESOME.
So, yeah… Merry Christmas to ME!
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