I am so excited about Christmas. One of my favorite things about Christmas (other than the spiritual meaning to us) is the hosting, cooking and baking that come with the Holiday. I have a Christmas Weekend Extravaganza planned. First, a dinner for just my husband and I on Christmas Eve. It’s a tradition for us. We find some time in this crazy season, make a yummy gourmet dinner and then watch our favorite Christmas movie, White Christmas. Next, we will be hosting my family for Christmas Breakfast and last but not least Christmas dinner for my lovely in-laws. I can’t wait to get this week started!

Christmas Eve Dinner
Caprese Salad
Osso Bucco
(Braised Veal Shanks with a red wine pan sauce)
Duchess Potatoes
Roasted Haricot Verts
Individual Tiramisu

Christmas Morning Breakfast
Cinnamon Rolls
Frittata with Asparagus, Tomato and Fontina
Fruit Platter
Chocolate goodies courtesy of my Mom 🙂
Cider Wassail

Christmas Evening Dinner
Herb Roasted Turkey
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto
Brussels Sprouts with brown butter and lardons
Grandmas Famous Macaroni and Cheese
Salad with Pomegranate Shallot Vinaigrette
French Bread with compound butter
Pumpkin Mousse Parfait