Tomorrow is Christmas. Christmas! I get a glow just thinking of the wonderful meals that structure Christmas day at my in-laws’ house. The eclectic menu blends American with French, Mediterranean, and Indian. Might sound a little strange, but I couldn’t imagine Christmas any other way. Quiche Lorraine and coffee cake while presents are being opened. Plenty of hot coffee. After a nap, a few chapters of a new book or DVD, and some quiet conversation, we regroup around the dinner table for leg of lamb, beef curry, mattar paneer, dolmades (which we rolled the previous day), spinach pie, nicoise salad, the secret family-recipe cheese ball, and a nice wine. Dessert could be Christmas chocolates, baklava, or ice cream. Plenty of hot coffee. Mmmm, Christmas.
Wishing you and yours a safe and restful holiday. May the new year bring you much joy. -Eatist
