Meal Ideas: Alternative Holiday Dinner
By:
Senushi, Allrecipes Community Member
All the taste and elements of a traditional fall/winter feast with a twist--perfect for smaller gatherings.
More About Senushi
Family cooking traditions:
My family is Singhalese, so anything my mum cooks is delicious! One of my favorites is crepes with a caramelized coconut filling ... yum!
Cooking triumphs:
Recently I made really great salmon and a lot of people like my buttermilk-battered calamari. All my baking triumphs can be attributed to this awesome Web site!
Cooking tragedies:
I tried to make empanadas from scratch once and the pastry came out as hard as rock ... I've been afraid of making empanadas ever since!
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Originally from Melbourne, Australia, this University of Michigan-Ann Arbor student says her hometown is "probably the best city in the world to find great food in every corner!"
Side Dishes
- Stove Top Turkey flavor Stuffing
Senushi says:
"No, it's not homemade ... but using a few extras like chicken stock and 1/2 cup of chopped mixed dried fruits (apples, dates, raisins, apricots, and prunes) can really "dress up" some store-bought dressing!"
Dessert
Senushi says:
"Stop by your local bakery and pick up a freshly made pumpkin pie. Pumpkin pie (since it's made from pumpkin puree) won't taste all that different from one you'd slave over yourself. While you're at it, pick up some whipped cream. This is a holiday a favorite that's absolutely imperative to a holiday dinner."
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