So, I’m going a little (awww hell, BIG TIME) Martha this year on the holiday gathering. We’ll be putting together a full 5 course meal for 15ish. On top of the homemade vanilla packages, I’m really going over-the-top to make up for the past 5 (okay, 10) years where I’ve been a slacker. Truth be told, holidays (prior to the family) used to be hard core presentations of grandeur and party planning greatness that I gave up for domestic tranquility and because after moving down South, no one expected anything from me.
Well, look out! The holiday bi*tch is back! And this menu rocks.
First Course
Marinated Champagne Shrimp with Beurre Blanc
Second Course
Wedge Salad with cheese of choice (parmesan, blue cheese or goat)
Third Course
Wild Mushroom Leek Soup with Brie encrusted croutons
Intermezzo
Strawberry Zinfandel/Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet
Fourth Course
Pancetta wrapped beef tenderloin and cheese grit souffle
Fifth Course
Eggnog/Chocolate Tiramisu
Bread Pudding with Butter Pecan Bourban sauce
Various truffles
*After dinner beverages and bourbon tasting will follow ’cause, it’s the holidays!
I just spent an hour cleaning and shining silverware. Yeah, I’m kind of going back to my obsessive, perfectionist ways. But anyone that can put on a stupid ballet, and after party followed by caroling and the best damn looking presents you have ever seen can surely handle a meal between friends…right?!