The Sunday Dish 12.23.18: Holiday Dinner Menu

Christmas is just two days away!!  And if you are still in need of some recipes for your Holiday dinner menu, I’ve got you covered.

Cocktails:

• Apple Cranberry Moscow Mule (photo below) by What’s Gaby Cooking.  A seasonal treat!
• Festive Gin Smash by Cook Republic.  A fizzy mix of strawberry and lychee.
• Here are 15 other cocktail ideas from last week’s Sunday Dish.

Appetizers:

• Spicy Cranberry Salsa with Cream Cheese & Crackers on The Kitchn. Well this is just fun.
• Roast Mushroom Soup by Honestly YUM.  So warm and comforting.
• Toasted Sesame & Kimchi Deviled Eggs on Kitchen Konfidence.  My latest appetizer!

Sides:

• Beet & Burrata Salad with Pistachio Vinaigrette by What’s Gaby Cooking.  Such a decadent salad.  Perfect for the Holidays.
• Chile Relleno White Mac and Cheese by Heartbeet Kitchen.  Next level mac and cheese right here.
• Pistachio-Crusted Whole Roasted Cauliflower by Snixy Kitchen.  Such an impressive side!!

Mains:

• Braised Lamb Shanks (photo above) by Spoon Fork Bacon.  A show-stopper main for an intimate Holiday gathering.
• Orange, Bourbon & Pecan Glazed Ham on Kitchen Konfidence.  One of my favorite Holiday mains.  Perfect for a crowd.
• Holiday Stuffed Pork Tenderloin by How Sweet Eats.  This stuffing looks SO good. 
• Rosemary Beef Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce by Half Baked Harvest.  YUM!
• Herb Crusted Sous Vide Leg of Lamb by Salt Pepper Skillet.  If you happened to get a sous vide unit for Black Friday, make this! 

Desserts:

• Snickerdoodle Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting by Averie Cooks.  So festive!!
• Coquito Cake (photo above) by A Cozy Kitchen.  I am loving this.  A coquito cake is flavored with coconut, rum and spices.
• Pink Peppermint Cake by How Sweet Eats.  So pretty. 
• Chocolate Caramel Tart by Smitten Kitchen.  This looks over-the-top delicious!!
• Hot Cocoa Cookies by Dessert for Two.  Topped with marshmallows and candy cane bits.

I recently featured the Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Crème Fraîche Glaze (photo at the top) on Instagram!  You can find the cake recipe here, and top with the following glaze: whisk together 2 cups confectioners sugar, 1/4 cup crème fraîche and pinch of salt. Thin out with a little fresh lemon juice. The glaze should be thick but pourable.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Brandon, Jorge, TiVo and Federico.  Wishing you and your loved ones a grand holiday feast!

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