2019 Christmas Menu

photo by @rachelgurjar

The holiday season can be hectic, and while we can’t finish up your shopping, wrap your presents or remind you to move the elf, we can plan your menu for you! Here are a few of our favorite festive holiday recipes for the perfect Christmas dinner!

-xx The Feedfeed Editorial Team

THE MENU
To Start
Pomegranate, Persimmon and Brie Crostini
Salad 
Kale, Radicchio and Brussels Sprout Salad with Delicata Squash, Candied Pecans and Spiced Vinaigrette
Side Dishes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Homestyle Gravy
Creamed Kale with Crispy Mushrooms
Main Event
Beef Bourguignon
Cocktail
Pear, Bourbon & Thyme Cocktail 
Dessert
Peppermint Tiramisu
Gingerbread People

THE GROCERY LIST
(the must-haves!)
 

1 delicata squash
3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
1 stalk celery
2 shallots
1 head garlic
2 yellow onions
1 pound pearl onions
2 carrots
1 bunch curly kale
3 bunches Lacinato kale
1 head radicchio
1/2 pound Brussels sprouts
2 pounds baby bella mushrooms
3 oranges
1 green apple
1 pear
6 lemons
1 pomegranate 
3 persimmons
1 bunch sage
1 bunch parsley
1 bunch mint
2 bunches thyme
1 dozen eggs
2 pounds unsalted butter
2 pints heavy cream
1 (8 ounce) tub sour cream
1 (8 ounce) wheel Brie cheese
2 (8 ounce) tubs mascarpone cheese
1 cup pan drippings
4 ounces slab bacon
3 pounds beef chuck
1 (32 ounce) carton stock
1 (32 ounce) carton beef stock
4 ounces dark chocolate
48 lady fingers
Peppermint candies
1/4 cup cognac
3 cups dry red wine
2 ounces Bulleit Bourbon
3 tablespoons brandy
1 bottle seltzer
1 cup strongly brewed coffee
1 large baguette

Kosher salt
Black peppercorns
Ground ginger
Smoked paprika
Ground cinnamon
Cinnamon sticks
Ground nutmeg
Ground cloves
Onion powder
Cayenne pepper
Bay leaves
Honey
Hot honey
Molasses
Light brown sugar
Golden sugar
Granulated sugar
Peppermint extract
Olive oil
Vegetable oil
Dried cranberries
Pecans
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Baking soda