MAIN COURSES FOR CHRISTMAS 2019

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Christmas Holidays signal everyone's favourite special occasion meals...

In the world of alternative Christmas dinners, the choice is huge!
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For most families, Christmas without turkey would be unthinkable, even if the turkey comes alongside a vegetarian or fish dish as well.

But a surprising number of households - especially small ones - will take pleasure in other options.

Then, there are all those other dinners needed for treasured friends and visitors over the long holiday.  We'd like to provide something special and maybe   show-off a few culinary skills.    

During family 'down' time when no one needs to be impressed and you can all  just kick back and relax, comfort and/or junk food can be enjoyed.   

All these situations and more are covered in 67goingon50's Main Courses for Christmas 2019.

The post is divided into Special Occasion and Festive.

1.  SPECIAL OCCASION  -  an indulgence, either financially or in calories/cholesterol 








MEAT

Turkey...How to: everything you need to know

Special Occasion Chicken 

Crispy glistening skin, unforgettable flavour, rich sticky juices,
crunchy croutons -- who could ask for more?

Luxury Steak, Potato & Onion Pie: Perfect North American/Asian fusion of steak, 'fried' potatoes and gravy 

Leaves every guy who's taste it very, very happy

Mongolian Hotpot: Sensational Asian Fondue crowdpleaser with meat, fish & plant options; Skinny, dairy free  

FISH


Luxury Kedgeree: chunks of fish in rich, creamy lightly spiced rice (posting later) 

Sassy Asian Salmon: sugar-free, sensational spicing; healthy 

Steamed Sea Bass, Chinese style: 'superstar of the seas' for a sophisticated fish dinner; easy; healthy

Seafood Pasta with Cream & Wine Sauce: Christmas Italian style; quick & easy; option for no common wheat, wallet-friendly

VEGAN - all tested as carnivore-friendly
(more vegetarian/vegan below)


Tofu Chestnut Wellington: stunning, delicious crowd-pleaser 

Coulibiac Pie, Vegetarian with vegan option: stuffed with colourful layers of delicious rice & veg

Carnivore friendly show-stopper, make ahead, worth every second of prep


Nut Loaf, Irresistible: forget every boring nut loaf you've ever had with a carnivore-friendly treat





2.  GENERALLY FESTIVE

TRIPLE DUTY: choose vegetarian, vegan, meat or fish options

Spinach Roulade:  vegan, vegetarian & carnivore fillings

Triple Duty Paella: one base, three options

Jaotze: Chinese Dumplings: low-fat; fun group project  

Vietnamese Rice Paper (Crystal) Wraps: Selection of Vegan, Chicken or Fish 

NO-LOW FAT/CHOLESTEROL/SKINNY: (it's all in the way they're cooked!) 

Peking Duck for Pancakes: lower-fat, guilt-free, easy, wallet-friendly

(Un)fried Buttermilk Chicken:  crisp & crunchy without frying 

Spiced Spare Ribs: almost no sugar, low-fat

Skinny Spanokopita:  Greek Spinach & Feta Pie; butter-free, lower fat/salt yet as  tasty & crunchy as the original

FRUGAL, BUDGET-FRIENDLY

Pheasant with Mid-Eastern spices & Orange 

Asian Pork Bao, Western Style: rave reviews from testers; tender meat, sweet salty sauce, crunchy veg & soft buns; lower-sugar & salt  

No wonder everyone loves them 

Puchero
Spanish Peasant Stew 

Puchero: chicken pork & cabbage Spanish Stew

Chilli Con Turkey: low-cholesterol, low-fat party sensation; 67 enduring classic

Chicken Wings, Peppers & Orange Sunshine Stew: slow cooker, contains sherry, easy

Sausage, Beer & Bean Casserole: Lively, tasty & interesting; frugal, easy 

Fancy sandwiches for kids or tea, How to...prep and freeze

Potato & Artichoke Pizza: unexpected, amazing more-ish potato pizza; quick

FAMILY COMFORT FOOD (for the lulls between guests/visitors

Bun-free Burgers & Dark Gravy: popular; 30 mins prep; kid-friendly, lower-fat

One-pot Rice & Chicken: Low-fat, easily digested 

Tuna Casserole with Potato Chip Topping: kid/ults will hoover this up

Chunky Lentil Soup with Spinach & Protein: warm, soothing, Triple Duty

INDIGESTION CURES 

Savoury Custard: Wonder Cure 

Medicinal Ginger Tea

Smoothie for an Upset Stomach

OTHER VEGAN

Can't believe it's not Beef Lasagne: carnivores can't tell the difference

Vegan Bolognese: hearty, muscular, full-bodied, low-cholesterol

Fabulous Felafels, Vegan, make-ahead, easy-peasy entertainers, low-fat, high protein  

Christmas mains from 2015 onwards on NavBar: How to...

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