We had two Christmas dinners with two different sides of the family which meant two different Christmas menus!
I think we really outdid ourselves. It was a ton of work but everyone was blown away!
Menu 1: (Italian inspired:)
Appetizers:
Grilled Artichokes- (like these from Foodie Crush)
Paleo Meatballs in Marinara from Paleo Newbie
Cucumber Hummus bites with Tina's Homemade Hummus
2- 16 ounce cans of chick peas drained- reserve the juice
4-6 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
3/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
1/2 cup lemon juice
Drain chick peas. Put garlic in food processor and mince. Add chick peas and mince, scraping down the sides. Add salt, tahini and lemon juice. Mix. Taste. Add enough reserve chick pea juice to make a thick creamy consistency. You should be able to make an indentation with the back of a spoon . Check taste again for additional lemon and salt. You can serve also with olive oil drizzled on top and smokey paprika! Divine!
Persimmons and prosciutto (add truffle oil, or honey if you have it!)
Main course:
Caprese wreath from Huffington Post
Shrimp Scampi (also by Huffington Post)
Chicken Cacciatore By Proud Italian Cook
and Italian Peas (These were amazing)
And for dessert?
Pioneer Womans Cherry Cheesecake Shooters! These were a HUGE hit!!!
Stay tuned for menu number 2!!!
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