When it comes to holiday entertaining, there are two popular, albeit completely different, approaches. The first is what could be termed, “Ritual Rules,” where the menus are so established that it is considered heresy to change something as simple as the stuffing in the Thanksgiving turkey or to switch the main course at Christmas from
When it comes to holiday entertaining, there are two popular, albeit completely different, approaches. The first is what could be termed, “Ritual Rules,” where the menus are so established that it is considered heresy to change something as simple as the stuffing in the Thanksgiving turkey or to switch the main course at Christmas from roast beef to ham. The second approach is could be referred to as the “Traditional Twist.” The proponents of this philosophy are happy to hang onto old standard recipes, but welcome new ones, as well. If you are a “Traditional Twister,” this cookbook is for you. It pulls together lots of recipes for traditional foods–roast turkeys, mashed sweet potatoes, cranberry relishes–yet it also offers some surprising solutions. So try some updated holiday food traditions this year, and next, with these tasty variations on holiday specialties. From Hors d’Oeuvres, soups, turkeys and other fowl, roast meats and stuffings, hearty and satisfying side dishes, to those holiday treats that we wait all year for: cookies, pies, cakes, and other desserts, as well as gifts from the kitchen and special holiday drinks–it’s all right here, just waiting for you to enjoy!
