In the elaboration of Christmas menus, it is not always necessary to spend a large amount of money. There are many options for all tastes.
We'll see now some suggestions for all tastes, appetizers, main courses and desserts.
Snacks on Christmas menus
It is not possible to start a Christmas menu without some good starters. Without being too complicated, a cold snack, canapes made with love, stuffed volcanoes, etc. will suffice. As ideas, you can point garlic mushrooms, marinera clams, tiger-style mussels, etc.
Other options are piquillo peppers, which can be taken hot or cold, filled with the most diverse mixtures. Also works a salmon pate, to spread on toast, seafood croquettes, and many more ideas.
First courses
The first dish It can consist of a rich fish or seafood soup, a warm marinated or smoked tuna salad, a meticulously prepared consommé, etc. Cooked prawns cannot be missed, either grilled, or changing them for prawns, crayfish, etc.
Main dish
Roast lamb shoulder with bakery potatoes is usually a classic on Christmas menus. Roast suckling pig is also widely used.
When it comes to fishThere are many examples: baked salmon, baked sea bream or sea bass with potatoes, cod in sauce or steamed, salmon or trout in orange sauce, hake stuffed with seafood sauce or in green sauce, etc.
If you want a main dish that does not abuse so much meat or fish, a rice with lobster can be a good idea.
Desserts
The typical more or less industrial Christmas sweets are usually present on most menus. But you can also cook desserts, such as almond soup, nougat mousses, cakes or almond cakes, etc.
Do not forget a good cava, champagne, cider, or any other sparkling drink to toast with it.
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