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The Christmas Dinner - Part One!

Let’s face it! Festivities are here and so is our ever not satisfied craving to hit that sweet spot for Christmas Dinner. Surrounded by family & friends with a small bon fire at place, drinks aflow and food galore. It sure is happiest time of the year but it may be a daunting task where all food is concerned. This blog will solve all your food queries. We have gathered a tailor made, most popular, tried and tested recipes just for you.

Let’s start with the soup:

1. Cinnamon-Spiced Sweet Potato Soup with Maple Croutons

Ingredients:

  • Olive Oil: 4 table spoon.
  • Carrots: 450 Grams(4 large approx), cut into 1/2 pieces.
  • Onion: 1 large, chopped
  • Garlic Cloves: 2 cloves, finely chopped
  • Cinnamon: 1 tea spoon
  • Pepper: 1/4 tea spoon
  • Nutmeg: pinch of nutmeg
  • Sweet Potato: 450 Grams(about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4 pieces
  • Vegetable Bouillon Base
  • Dried Kaffir Lime Leaves: 2 
  • Bread: 2 slices bread, cut or torn 

Directions:

  1. Take a large pan and add 2 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add Carrots, Onion and Garlic Cloves and cook, stir occasionally, until the vegetables are starts to brown at the edges. Add the spices and cook.
  2. Add the Sweet Potatoes, Bouillon Base, Kaffir Lime Leaves and 6 cups water to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are very tender.
  3. Heat the 2 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the bread and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown bread is achieved. Remove from heat, drizzle the maple syrup over the top and toss to coat.
  4. Discard the kaffir leaves. Using a standard blender, puree the soup until smooth. Serve with the maple croutons.

Moving forward, we take our all time favourite appetizers which should leave your guests spell bound:

2. Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown-Sugared Pecans

Ingredients:

  • Sweet Potatoes: 2 Kg (approx)
  • Unsalted Butter: 4 tablespoon, melted.
  • Brown Sugar: 1/2 Cup
  • Red Chilli Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt
  • Walnuts: 150 - 180 Grams, 
  • Eggs: 2 or 3
  • Maple Syrup: 2 tablespoon
  • Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 196 degree celsius. Place the Sweet Potatoes directly on the oven rack and place a rimmed baking sheet on the rack beneath. Roast for 40-50 minutes until tenderness is achieved. Cut a slit in the tops to release the steam and let cool for 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, butter a baking dish. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss with the walnuts and melted butter; refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh and purée in a food processor until completely smooth. Add the eggs, syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, to combine.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, sprinkle the walnut mixture over the top and bake until the sweet potatoes are set, 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving.

3.  Roasted Tomato and Garlic Toast

Ingredients:

  • Candy Tomatoes: 1/2 cup.
  • Red Bell Peppers: 1/2 jar, roasted
  • Spring Onions: 3 pieces
  • Garlic: 2 clove
  • Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
  • Salt and pepper
  • Frozen Puff Pastry
  • Parmesan Cheese: 100 Grams

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 200 degrees celsius. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, roasted peppers, spring onions, garlic, oil, 1/2 tablespoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Unfold the pastry onto a piece of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, roll pastry bigger on all sides. Slide the parchment (and pastry) onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle the entire pastry with 1/3 of the cheese.
  3. Top with the tomato mixture, leaving a 1 inch border all the way around. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Serve with a salad, if desired.

So, it would be safe to say that your big night is going well with happy faces and guts all around, but all has not been achieved yet. We will be back to give out the big main course surprise, ditching the traditional turkey and an experimental dessert idea! (No, not anything like Rachel’s Beef Trifle from F.R.I.E.N.D.S)