For Your Christmas Table; The Main Event
Christmas is a very special time for me and the family. I spent my first Christmas without my family in 2010 when I spent it with my husbands family. It is really strange experiencing other people’s strong traditions. For example we always decorate the tree on Christmas Eve- but we haven’t had a Christmas in our own home since 2009 so that tradition has kind of been forgotten. However I guess that means as a family we are developing our own traditions- ones our kids will learn to love.
For Your Christmas Table- The Main Event most people eat Roast Turkey. Most of us know how to roast a turkey or there are enough posts you can find on the internet. Personally I am not a massive fan of Turkey and prefer chicken (although I am a massive dark meat fan- are you white or dark meat?). More importantly without an oven (common in Hong Kong for kitchens to only have gas rings) a Turkey is impossible! I wanted to share some yummy alternatives with you. I have also included some nice recipes from a couple of my favourite veggie sites.
http://www.thedarlingbakers.com/porchetta-recipe/
http://stupideasypaleo.com/2013/06/29/crock-pot-mocha-rubbed-pot-roast/
http://gutsybynature.com/2013/08/19/roast-pork-with-cherry-rhubarb-sauce/
http://ohlardy.com/review-slow-cooker-freezer-meals (cranberry ginger pork)
http://www.homemademommy.net/2012/12/roast-bone-in-lamb-shoulder-with-cinnamon-and-fennel.html
Vegetarian Options (or Sides)
Veggie Converter
http://veggieconverter.com/2011/11/squash-and-sweet-potato-lasagna-vegetarian.htm
DJ Foodie
http://www.djfoodie.com/aspx/m/Roasted-Rustic-Brussel-Sprouts
http://ourheritageofhealth.com/oven-roasted-spiced-chestnuts/
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http://www.gastronomicalsovereignty.com/2013/01/chessy-oozy-baked-breadcrumbd-bnut.html
http://www.gastronomicalsovereignty.com/2012/10/toasted-shrooms.html
of course no christmas table is complete without some Cranberry Sauce
Loula Natural (ME!)
https://loulanatural.com/cranberry-sauce-with-orange-and-calvados/