I know why the average holiday weight gain is about 5 to 7 pounds. Because I'm sure the average person consumes that much food on Christmas Eve alone!My parents have created a masterpiece of a Christmas Eve tradition. It may not happen every year from here on out, but the last few years have been the greatest EVER...
Fillet of Beef with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce:
In a word: AAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah........... (drool)
It's heavenly. This year we also had twice-baked potatoes, sauteed shrimp, green beans steamed with awesomeness and other goodness by my mother (I wasn't in the kitchen at that point... I'm not sure, but it was delightful!), balsamic pearl onions, homemade rolls, and a beautiful spinach, apple, and pomegranate salad.
The scene of the crime...
I love that Noah's little green cup is in this picture. He was such a sweetie on Christmas Eve, just trying to take it all in. Literally....
Of course, sparkling apple-cranberry/ grape juice tops off the meal. AND... I can't believe that I didn't get a picture of it. But we had creme brulee for dessert. Amazing...
A meal to remember... If anyone would like the recipes for any of the goodness displayed above, let me know. I have them... Oh yes.... I HAVE THEM. :)
It's a week later, and I'm just now starting to feel hunger pangs again. I guess that's a good sign!
Love,
Nicole
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3 comments:
(Try to imagine my special voice) "I want some!"
I know where I am going for Christmas next year!!!
Nicole, you always take the most beautiful pictures...especially of food! I am seriously dying of hunger now and drowning in my own drool. It all looks yummy!!
Also, just as a side note...Sean and Maren and Jake and I attempted to make the Christmas Eve menu...I have to admit that we did a pretty amazing job! So delicious. But, we had lemon pudding cakes instead of creme brulee since Sean and Maren aren't big fans. It was all just as good. :)
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