Dinner 2024

[Neely]

Wishing everyone a Traditional Greeting for this time of the year from my kitchen to yours. 
 

At this time of the year I usually try to present a traditional meal, the kind I used to cook in the UK and which I love, flaming plum pudding and all. I have tried to achieve this other years in my own home albeit with warm temperatures outside. This year we visited one of my sons home and had a younger persons version of the occasion. Very informal, bowls of prawns/ shrimp on the table with the sliced turkey, roast potatoes and salads.

I had a wonderful day with the young grandchildren but give me my traditional meal and table every time… next year.?? I am totally aware of a kindly “to each his own”
 

[C. sapidus]

We had our big holiday bash in mid-December, so just the three of us (younger son is visiting).

 

Keema matar and patiala pilaf from Julie Sahni's 'Classic Indian Cooking'. A friend from Pakistan dropped off a homemade dal, which fit perfectly with the meal.

 

I forgot to take a picture of the fried onions topping the rice, which added a lot of flavor. Y'all will just have to use your imaginations.

 

[Honkman]

Pasta with Mushrooms and Tomatoes - cavatappi with mix of mushrooms (king oyster, shiitake and oyster), onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and parsley