call me old fashoned but a monte cristo is a must
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i also enjoy making small apetizers if i can get some time wich i probably wont this year but i like black truffle and chicken wontons
they always impress my family.
being part sweedish i like to serve blini's with lingonberry mousse, and cardamom crisp bread with nova lox and my special cream cheese spread.
lingonberry and red wine glazed pork tenderloin (make croustinis with the leftover using brie and caramelized onions with dried blueberries!)
being from the south we always celebrate with a red velvet cake (MY FAV!)
if it is a small family gathering i make truffled venison racks with a vidalia onion compote and serve an icewine braised pear with caramel and creme fraiche.
green tea and ginger infused white choc. (yes i know its not REALY chocolate) truffles. potatoes anna are always a hit and they look great if you cut the portions out with a ring mold. rossini or beef wellington are classic holiday fare.
my mother and i make a sweedish christmas tree bread that my grandfather taught both of us to make before he passed away.
if you want any of these recipes (except the christmas tree bread) just email me my adress is on my profile