CHRISTMAS DINNER-NURAY’S cook club II

Christmas just 11 days a way. I hope this workshop is helpful to get ready for the big day !

2nd workshop of NURAY’s cook club is Christmas Dinner.

The Christmas season is especially fun because there are all sorts of opportunities for delicious things that we generally don’t eat all year long.

 

I ‘ve updated five classic recipes with a vegetarian recipe alternative.

 

Starting our evening with a glass of prosecco cocktail with a tarrator appetizer were early Christmas treats!

 

Parsnip & chestnut velouté with saige… the most comforting, earthy, sweet yet savoury winter soup is served with;

Vintage American buttermilk biscuits with triple cheese… home made fluffy authentic recipe with a modern twist…they’re easy to make and go with almost anything !

Coquille St. Jacques with an orange butter reduction… I made coquilles for special occasions only, like Christmas dinner.

Lentil Cake… This stunning cake is a modern take on the classic evenings and the ideal vegan centre piece.

 

 

Deer tenderloin with sweet kumquat sauce on green pea-mint mash is served with polenta chips… the rich flavor of tenderloin makes it a beautiful meat for gourmet menus, a wonderful sweet kumquat sauce for pairing with delicate meat.

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For the grand finale;

 

White chocolate panna cotta-raspberry coulis with honeycomb … a deceptively simple and elegant white chocolate panna cotta recipe , served with a delicious raspberry coulis…

Homemade Honeycomb… oh my oh my ! This recipe is a miracle of science; add a little baking soda to dark, maple caramel and you have bubbly, crunchy, lip-smacking toffee !

I always give  small homemade gifts during my last workshop in December… Handmade gifts are the best, right?

This year I made Sugar-Cinnamon candied nuts…They are super delicious and they make my house smell amazing !

                                                      Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !

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