ted_badger and I invited some friends over for Christmas Eve dinner. We wanted to do something a bit different from our usual Saturday night routine which is family style. We decided on a multi-course plated meal. It was a lot of fun to put together and folks seemed to enjoy themselves.
Christmas Eve Menu
Antipasto with mozzarella & Parmesan cheese, speck, roasted red peppers, marinated olives and assorted breads.
Cha Siu Bow (steamed rolls filled with stir fried pork)
Escarole Salad with Salt Cod, Tuna and Olives
Roasted Cornish Game Hens served upon a bed of Braised Leek Dressing with Wilted Kale & Pancetta and Cranberry Chutney (picture under the cut)
Rice Pudding Brulee with currants and blackberries
Afterlife Cafe 