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christmas_food.md

29 Dec: Snacks

Ingredients

  • Whatever people like

29 Dec: Dinner High Roast Chicken

Ingredients

  • Table salt 1/2 c

  • Sugar 1/2 c

  • Whole chicken ~ 4lbs

  • Yukon Gold potatoes 2.5lbs

  • Salt

  • Black Pepper

  • Vegetable (someone to provide)

Equipment

  • Large Roasting Pan
  • Rack for roasting pan
  • (Optional) Mandolin
  • Large dutch oven or mixing bowl
  • Large cutting board (wood or plastic)
  • Kitchen Shears

30 Dec: Brunch Christmas Brunch

Ingredients

  • Ham and Cheese Quiche
  • (Kim Help!)
  • Sausage Balls
  • Mild Italian Sausage 1lb
  • Hot Italian Sausage 1lb
  • Bisquick 3c
  • Cheddar Cheese 3c
  • Hash Brown Casserole
  • (Kim Help!)

Equipment

30 Dec: Dinner Beef Burgundy

Ingredients

  • Beef Burgundy
  • Boneless beef chuck-eye roast 4lbs
  • Salt Pork 6oz
  • Unsalted Butter 3tbsp
  • Cremini Mushrooms 1lb
  • Frozen Pearl Onions 1.5lbs
  • sugar 1tbsp
  • all-purpose flour 1/3c
  • Beef Broth 4c
  • Burgundy one 750mL bottle
  • Gelatin 5tsp
  • Tomato Paste 1tbsp
  • Anchovy Paste 1tsp
  • Sweet Onion x2
  • Carrot x2 (large)
  • Garic 1 head
  • Bay Leaves x2
  • Black Peppercorns 1/2 tsp
  • Dried Porcini Mushrooms 1/2 oz
  • Parsley 10 sprigs + 3 tbsp (minced)
  • Thyme 6 sprigs
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Red Potatoes 3lbs
  • Whole Milk 1c
  • Butter 1/2c

Equipment

  • Beef Burgundy
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Liquid Measuring Cup
  • Large roasting pan
  • Mesh Strainer
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Dutch Oven
  • Large cutting board (wood or plastic)
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Large Stockpot
  • Large Fork

30 Dec: Dessert Flourless Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

  • Eggs x8
  • Bittersweet Chocolate 1lb
  • Unsalted Butter 15tbsp (2 sticks)
  • Cocoa Powder

Equipment

  • 8-in springform pan
  • Roasting pan
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Saucepan
  • Bowl (metal, glass, ceramic) that fits in saucepan
  • Whisk

31 Dec: Breakfast

Ingredients

  • Pancakes
  • Bisquick/Pancake Mix + extra ingredients
  • Frittata
  • 6 eggs
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Spinach
  • Portabello Mushroom
  • Bacon

Equipment

  • Multiple Skillet 12in. (preferrably cast iron)
  • Thin Spatulas
  • Wisk
  • Mixing Bowls (at least 2)

31 Dec: Lunch Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • Cold Cuts - Ham, Roast Beef, etc
  • Cheese
  • Bread (someone please bring Ciabatta)
  • Lettuce
  • Red Onion
  • Mustard
  • Horseradish
  • Mayonnaise

Equipment

  • Knife

31 Dec: Dinner Pizza

Ingredients

Dough

  • Instant Yeast 2 envelopes
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 tbsp
  • Bread Flour 8c + work
  • Salt 3 tsp
  • Butter for the bowl (~ 1tbsp)

Toppings

  • Sopresetta
  • Honey
  • Garlic
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Olive Oil
  • Mozarella (the goopy stuff in the jar; not shredded)
  • Parmesan (the block)
  • Pizza Sauce
  • Bring your favorite ingredients

Equipment

  • Cheese Grater (preferrably fine)
  • Two Mixing Bowls
  • Liquid Measuring Cup
  • Solid Measuring Cup (or scale)
  • Mutliple cutting boards

1 Jan: Breakfast New Years

Ingredients

  • Collards
  • Black-eyed Peas
  • Ham
  • Corn Bread

Equipment

  • Pots
  • Cast Iron pan for cornbread

Drinks

  • Red Wine - Malbec, Burgundy, Cote de Rhone, Pinot Noir. With Beef Burgundy, plus whenever
  • Beer - some stouts and porters plus everyone's favorites. With pizza, plus whenever
  • Cocktails/Liquor as desired
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