Christmas Cooking Tips
Planning meals a 1-2 days before, getting menu ready, finding guest preferences etc is all what most of us know. But the main confusion arises as to cook what?
The one best suggestion could be to prepare meals on the number of guests. Which means if opting for elaborate fancy dishes require hours of labour would do fine with a maximum of 10 people. But if you’re having plenty of people then its best to pick and choose simple recipes which are tasty and occupy least preparation time. That would mean focus more on salads and starters (larger variety) and keep the main course to 2-3 main dishes. Gourmet Meals in Minutes
Gravy stuffing – If you do not want to prepare the stuffing’s at home. You can pick and choose from vegetarian gravy granules and mixes from supermarkets. Most commercially available stuffing mixes are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Gourmet Today: More than 1000 All-New Recipes for the Contemporary Kitchen
Olives – They add a unique zing to recipes. However, the stuffed varieties filled with garlic or sun dried tomatoes are relished are relished even more. Choose Over a dozen varities in olives serve as starters
Simple Cooking Tricks – If you want to avoid elaborate cooking. Keep it simple by using a combination of tasty bites which will not only entice your guests. But keep the mood of variety, upbeat. Get $10 off your first order at Peapod Click Here!
Potatoes blend perfectly in olive oil. So roast them and prior to serving toss them in a bit of butter with a touch of paprika. This will lend a luscious smoky flavour enthralling your guests. You could do the same with other vegetables like carrots, parsnips etc.
Brussels sprouts taste great if frozen. So buy them before hand, defreeze and use.
Leftovers can be great help in creating a new recipe. Simply mix the vegetables and add in a binder such as potatoes with a little seasoning and you can make simple sandwiches out of them. Or shape the mixture into circles or logs and pan fry and add them to a gravy (white/red) or serve it as a vegetable pattice etc.
If you wan to add a special touch to a gravy the subtle flavour of wine will do it. Add white wine to white gravy compliments almost every dish or do the same with red. And finish with whisking dollop of cold butter for the prefect glaze/gloss.
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