Before you can tuck in your children for their rest before the big day having a nice meal is a must. Although cooking a grand feast may not be feasible. But there are certain dishes that can help your table look decadent; at the same time save you from an evening of hell in the kitchen. Just because the meal must be special does not mean that you have to go out of your way to do it.
The best way to start of your meal is by having a hot pot full of cheese. Fondue is one of the best and easiest ways to provide your guests with food as well as a conversation starter. The time one can spend and the amount one can eat with a fondue pot in front of them is quite astonishing. This easy to prepare dish can be the big beginning to your Christmas Eve dinner.
When preparing your main course select ingredients that can never go wrong. Focus on a protein that you can spin your meal around. If you go for beef then all you need to do is toss in some cherry tomatoes, garlic and beef into a baking dish and put it in your oven and the dish is ready to serve. By roasting tarragon and garlic rubbed lamb in an oven you have a flavor packed protein. You can roast any protein with any sort of rub and you will have an attractive main course. You can team it with a fresh salad and mashed potatoes to make the meal more filling.
Once you are done with your main course everyone must be craving something sweet. What better than plating up a slice of traditional Christmas cake? If you want to save the cake for the big day then you can choose from a variety of easy to make desserts. A piece of hot fudge brownie with hot chocolate sauce can be the warm desert of your dream. Bread pudding may be the traditional end your meal deserves.
Without much worry you can easily prepare a large variety of dishes in a matter of hours. Having put in very little effort you can enjoy the pre Christmas meal with your friends and family.