While a feast is generally defined by its overall feastiness—a quality traditionally taken to imply a roast, a creamy starch, a smidge of something green, and a dessert, all in copious quantities—we tend to like our Christmas dinners on the more refined side. If Thanksgiving is sweet potatoes with marshmallows, Christmas is a salad adorned with grilled figs and walnuts. Start things off with an elegant soup, and for the grand finale, try delicate pears poached in wine.
The Menu
First Course
Parsnip and Chickpea Soup (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Wild Mushroom Soup (Vegan)
Baby Greens Salad with Grilled Figs and Walnuts
Salted & Lemoned Zucchini Salad
Main Course
Herbed Rib Roast of Pork
Roast Chicken with Root Vegetables & Cider
Your New Favorite Brisket
Mushroom Macaroni and Goat Cheese (Vegetarian)
Sides
Gratin Dauphinois
Green Beans with Walnuts & Tarragon (Vegetarian)
Roasted Root Vegetable Medley (Vegetarian)
Desserts
Poached Pears in Red Wine with Raisins (Vegetarian)
Molten Chocolate Pudding Cake
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