Christmas Table, 2013
We had a great Christmas, but just between you and me I'm glad it's over. I'm ready to take down the decorations, clean up the house, and get ready for 2014. Although seriously, how can it be 2014?!?!?!
We did a German theme for Christmas this year - (see our other themed Christmas dinners and assorted stuff with the Christmas tag)
Sauerbraten - German pot roast, marinated for a few days prior to cooking in vinegar, stock and herbs and spices.
Spaetzle - homemade egg noodles. Super easy to make. I had to add quite a bit more water than called for to get my dough to the right consistency.
Grunkohl Mit Kartoffeln - Kale with bacon and potatos.
Roasted Asparagus and Carrots - topped with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
We also had red cabbage, gravy (see roast recipe), sour cream, and mustards on the table.
For dessert we pulled out our stash of shortbread cookies, although I'm certain that only Pax and my mom had any.
On Boxing Day I gave us a day off before leftovers and made this Honey Soy Chicken that I'd pinned on Pinterest. It was a super good hands free dish which I needed - I was so tired! Christmas is exhausting, yo.
For Christmas I received the cookbook Smoke and Pickles and I can't begin to tell you how excited I am to start cooking from it. It's gorgeous and the recipes look amazing and creative. I thought I was going to have to frisk my parents at the door to make sure they didn't smuggle it out - they seemed as smitten with it as I am.
Now, do I continue to sit here and veg, or smarten up and start taking down Christmas..........
