Chrismas dinner?

[_dogma_]

We won't be having proper Christmas dinner this year
We'll be in LA so will probably have to go for a meal as I'm too scared I'll muck up my favourite meal of the year!

[Kitten]

Originally Posted by AcidHell2

hey guys I need some inspiration.

First of all what's hat word beginning with S for like a food taste course.
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smorgasboard?

[Tak]

Going to attempt to cook a full xmas roast with trimmings expect a "we ended up with microwave meals" post here on xmas day

[Flibster]

I've arranged some reindeer pate form my local butcher.

Not going to tell anyone.

[Tak]

Originally Posted by Flibster

I've arranged some reindeer pate form my local butcher.

Not going to tell anyone.

*tries to remember which billy connolly "tour" the australian dinner was on*

[Mark]

As long as it isn't Rudolph or any of the others, I don't have a problem.

I'd be rather worried for your health if it was

[Glaucus]

Originally Posted by Kitten

smorgasboard?

unfortunately not.

Don't you just hate it when something is on the tip of your tongue but you just can't get it.

[Joe 90]

wow, now i really can't wait for that Christmas dinner (and all the wine)!

we always tend to be typically traditional, turkey, cranberry sauce, Yorkshire puds!

[lostkat]

Originally Posted by AcidHell2

hey guys I need some inspiration.

First of all what's hat word beginning with S for like a food taste course.

But on to the real deal, I have got no inspiration on a starter.

Main course is Venison haunch, fondant potatoes, roast beetroot and celeriac puree with either red wine or port gravy.

Desert is Zuppa Inglese (apparently popular in Italy for Christmas) it's a layered sponge with confectionery custard. Going to serve it with some Christmas pud ice cream and sugar work.

But I'm just uninspired by at least tentively Christmas starters

edit - how about something like cheese and mushroom filo pastry things with a cranberry sauce.

With venison, fondant potatoes and a rich gravy for mains, I would stick with something quite light for starters otherwise you run the risk of your guests getting a bit too full and stodged out. How about something like Gravlax with a horseradish sauce & oatcakes or seared king scallops with a pea puree & crispy pancetta?

[Glaucus]

that is a very good point lostkat.