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 →

Three Days ‘til Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Sherry Holetzky

Yay! It’s almost time to open presents! I can’t wait to see my kids’ faces when they open their stuff. Until then, there are a few other things I could be doing. I hope things are clicking right along at your house. So far, so good here, but I do still have some stuff to take care of. Today is a good day to finish shopping for fresh foods for your holiday feast. As noted before Thanksgiving, food won’t be any fresher on the store shelves than it will be at your house so if you still need some things, … Continue reading →