We're having guests for Christmas (queue a joke about most people having turkey, boom tish); it has been a couple of years since anyone graced our table over the festive season and so I'm actually having to think what to cook - not just for the main meal, but for supper on Christmas Eve, breakfast on the big day and a Boxing Day lunch as well. While I'm not getting *too* adventurous (no, Doug, we are NOT having goose), this is something that requires a little thought and a bit of planning. It also offers the opportunity to trial a few of the recipes on the run up to the day, before deciding exactly what to cook.
We started last weekend. Two potential contenders for Christmas Day breakfast and Christmas Pudding Replacement were rustled up, with varying results.
First up, Bacon and Parsley Hotcakes, served with a poached egg and a dollop of creme fraiche. I quite liked these but they had strong cheddar in them, giving them a rather over-powering cheesy taste; maybe a milder cheese would work better. Unfortunately, neither of the boys liked these (or rather Sam didn't, Jacob just refused to try them full stop), which rather rules them out as a potential breakfast dish.
The second dish was Sticky Orange and Marsala pudding, which was awesome, according to me, Sam and Doug. Jacob, however, didn't like it at all, which may be the deciding factor when we come to make a choice - which is a shame because it was easy to make and you can prepare and steam it up to 3 days before you eat it; a bonus for Christmas Day when every gas ring is being used to make your main meal.
This weekend; Chocolate Amaretti puddings with Almond Toffee Brittle.
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