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christmas eve 2011: the menu.

December 23, 2011 by Hillary 8 Comments

Well, hello there friends & happy holiday weekend! Santa is on his way, whether you’re ready or not. I am exhausted from today – putting everything in place – but the table is set + the dessert is made (and decadent it is!).

I have a long run planned for the morning before tying my apron for my duties as Christmas Eve head chef. The menu I designed is mostly gluten-free, minus the appetizer… because 1) I got lazy, 2) my diet isn’t 100% gluten-free/my guests are bread-friendly, and 3) the recipe is festive and tasty.

As for the carnivorous portion of the meal (for all, but myself), my dad is taking care of the cooking. The deer was hunted by my brother (his first animal ever shot); the elk was a generous gift from my orthodontist.

Christmas Eve Dinner

beer + wine

cranberry orange brie crostini

~~~

citrus + avocado butter lettuce salad

balsamic roasted carrots + brussel sprouts

quinoa risotto w. mushrooms + thyme

~~~

grilled Montana venison

grilled Oregon elk

roasted turkey breast

~~~

chocolate almond tart

decaf coffee

What’s cooking at your place?

Do you go elsewhere for Christmas Eve?

Most importantly, do you leave cookies for Santa?

From my kitchen to yours, a very merry holiday!

Love,

Hillary

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Stick a fork in me!

December 27, 2010 by Hillary 11 Comments

pear upside down gingerbread cake. berry trifle. homemade hot fudge. sour cherry & walnut scones. sweet sparkling pear cider. fluffy mashed potatoes. tamales. homemade English toffee. buttery cranberry orange bread…

Will you stick a fork in me and call me done already!?

Oh, but wait… we can’t forget this one. I’ve made this recipe twice in the last week for two separate holiday party appetizers. It was a huge hit… and super simple to make!

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cranberry orange brie crostini.

Recipe Credit: Two Peas and Their Pod

  • 1 baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 jar orange marmalade [~1 tsp. per baguette slice]
  • 1/4 lb. brie cheese, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 c. dried cranberries
  • 1 c. chopped pistachios

Preheat oven to 400*F.

Spread each baguette slice with about 1 teaspoon of orange marmalade. Next, add a piece of brie to each slice. Place baguette slices on a large baking sheet. Bake for 4-5 minutes, or until the brie is melted. Remove from oven.

Top cheesy baguette slices with a few dried cranberries and sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Serve warm.

I am clearly loving the red and green holiday combo of cranberries and pistachios this year – mmm! Well, I’m hitting the hay with a tummy full of Japanese cuisine and homemade hot fudge & roasted almond sundae…

Tomorrow’s Agenda:
  • run.
  • eat more food.
  • massage!
  • drive home [again].

I’m really looking forward to my regular ‘clean eats’, regular exercise, and regular feeling of being healthy. Can I get an amen?

Oh, but wait… then there’s our family’s annual homemade Doughnut Day.

Stick a fork in me!

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