Recipe for a Christmas Classic

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Michele Cheplic

When you think of classic Christmas dinners what comes to mind? Some families celebrate the occasion with a traditional Christmas turkey or ham, while others opt for prime rib. Christmas at my house always included my grandfather’s favorite Beef Wellington. If you are hosting a house full of people on Christmas and have the means to afford this elaborate dish, I highly recommend going all out for your guests. After all, Christmas comes just once a year. TRADITIONAL BEEF WELLINGTON Ingredients: 2 (8-ounce) steaks Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided) 3/4 pound mushrooms, minced 1 shallot, minced 2 … Continue reading →

Kicked Up Surf ‘n Turf For New Year’s Eve Dinner

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Michele Cheplic

If you are looking to end 2007 on a high note (and a full stomach) then the following recipes should come in quite handy. Ever since I was a child our family would sit down to a fancy meal on December 31st. Since it was the last meal of the year my grandparents and parents would spare no expense and our New Year’s Eve dinner would typically consist of seafood and a choice cut of beef–be it steak and lobster or prime rib and shrimp or crab legs and beef tenderloin. Whatever the pairing we always knew our New Year’s … Continue reading →