Hope everyone had a very enjoyable and relaxing Christmas Day...since an important part of that

TyroneIrish 25949 posts Joined: Oct 8, 2020

Posted 1:24 pm on Dec 26, 2021

experience is "Christmas Dinner", would like to hear what others' were treated to. As for ourselves, the following fare was provided by our Hosts...(with references to the recipe sources)...

Appetizers…
Mussels Escabethe (Hosts)
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Assorted Cheeses
Charcuterie

First Course…
Bolognese with Tagliatellle (Marcella Hazan)

Second Course…
Braised Pork in the “Black Roaster” Style (Mario Batali)

Accompanied by:
Sauteed Spinich (Marcella Hazan)
Butter Lettuce Salad with Rarro and Romanesco in a Lemon Vinaiegrette (Hosts)
Kohlrabi with Citrus and Arugula with Poppy Seeds and Crème Fraiche (6 Seasons, Joshua McFadden)
Focaccia Bread (Hosts)(*)

Desserts…
Assorted Cookies
Café Latte
Egg Nog
Tea

(*) Special Shout Out...the Focaccia Bread was Sooo Light and flavorful...'Best Ever' vote.

Note: Our Hosts love to cook...we know that, but still, this was a great surprise and much appreciated.

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Hope everyone had a very enjoyable and relaxing Christmas Day...since an important part of that TyroneIrish 1:24pm · 12/26/21
- It was relaxing and more low-key than usual...after hosting a super-spreader event the night before. TakethetrainKnute 9:16am · 12/27/21
  - That dinner selection would easily play around our table...especially "Beef Wellington"!...the TyroneIrish 1:26pm · 12/27/21
  - Not bad for slumming it. Your traditional choices are bomb.NT Frank L 10:05am · 12/27/21
- Traditional Cuban: pork loin, rice, black beans, veggies, salad.NT LanceManion 7:38am · 12/27/21
- 3pm, Dinner for Deux! jimbasil 11:03pm · 12/26/21
  - How far did you stretch that out? We couldn't finish mine. jakers 11:13pm · 12/26/21
    - Well, we started out pretty good but then by the main dishes jimbasil 11:29pm · 12/26/21
- Never heard of half the stuff you mentioned. Anyway, we just went to Waffle HouseNT MarkHarman 7:50pm · 12/26/21
  - Most of his post is bullshit anyway. He puts on ColeyO 9:02pm · 12/26/21
    - Those weak insecure peoples can also spell, a lot, correctly.NT jimbasil 11:31pm · 12/26/21
      - Try later,after your shift is over. There's burgers to be made, so hop to itNT ColeyO 12:23am · 12/27/21
  - Whatever makes you happy...there is no "Right" choice...NT TyroneIrish 8:58pm · 12/26/21
    - I've got a typical Midwestern small town palate MarkHarman 9:21pm · 12/26/21
  - Sounds good to me! (We've been known to do IHOP on New Years Eve. :-) )NT NedoftheHill 7:58pm · 12/26/21
- Make sure they all get tested afterwards, Ty, since it's truly becoming pandemic of vaccinated Eli 5:12pm · 12/26/21
- Standing prime rib roast, Yorkshire pudding cooked by yours truly + veggies and Birthday cakeNT JarHead4ND 4:28pm · 12/26/21
  - You and Frank have us salivating...we may not wait for next Christmas to go for Prime Rib...NT TyroneIrish 5:47pm · 12/26/21
  - Standing Rib is a Christmas mainstay at our crib.NT Frank L 4:37pm · 12/26/21
    - Interesting choice. We stick with the traditional Bolognese with Tagliatellle.NT NedoftheHill 5:04pm · 12/26/21
      - Delightful choice.NT Frank L 5:16pm · 12/26/21
        
        I was kidding, of course. You probably knew that, but god forbid anyone think I was serious.NT NedoftheHill 12:32am · 12/27/21
- Difficult to beat.Link conorlarkin 4:04pm · 12/26/21
  - Sounds fantastic...a 'can't lose' menu for all...I'm trusting that everyone was is fine spirits... TyroneIrish 5:45pm · 12/26/21
    - Yes. Plenty of spirits. conorlarkin 6:35pm · 12/26/21
      - When the Cracker Barrell faithful start voting Democrat again, the Dems will win, but you will lose. NedoftheHill 2:06am · 12/27/21
        
        Build Back Better ain’t elitist, Ned. conorlarkin 3:22am · 12/27/21
        
        You know I'm right on this. You've lost the working man. You are winning Mussels Escabethe eaters. NedoftheHill 3:28am · 12/27/21
        
        The Democrats are a big tent, built on protecting working families. conorlarkin 8:47am · 12/27/21
        
        Were is more the operative word. Wokeism killed that. In fact the party of billionaires, tax cuts Frank L 10:08am · 12/27/21
- Looks like the hosts were a male coupleNT holybull101 2:25pm · 12/26/21
  - I’m sure Tyrone brought his husband.NT notredame678 4:10pm · 12/26/21
  - And…….?NT Frank L 4:00pm · 12/26/21
    - That was my first reaction...I'm sure there's a "Freudian" therapist somewhere who's ears perked up.NT TyroneIrish 5:50pm · 12/26/21
    - You can Bmail him for the details.NT NedoftheHill 5:05pm · 12/26/21

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