Friday, December 24, 2010

Christmas Dinner

I did not start out with the intention to make a big Christmas Eve dinner, we bought a Field Roast and figured we would just have a few slices of that.  This is what we ended up with, enjoy!

http://www.fieldroast.com/products.htm Starting with the Celebration Roast

1 large yellow onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 Celebration Field Roast

Cut the onion in half length wise and then thinly slice into half moons.  Caramelize the onions in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  Add the slices to the onions in the skillet, sprinkle the sage and soy sauce over the roast, flip the slices until brown on both sides and slightly crispy.  Serve immediately with onions.

Green Beans with Mustard Glaze and Pine Nuts
I had a frozen bag of cut greens in a steam bag in the freezer and came up with this. 

1 small bag of pine nuts
1 frozen bag of cut green beans in a steam bag
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet until the pine nits are browned on each side.  Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar and syrup.  Steam the green beans according to the directions.  Empty the green beans in to a bowl and toss with the nuts and sauce.  Serve immediately.

Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes

5lb bag of potatoes
2 Handfuls of Fresh Chives
1/2 Head of Fresh Garlic
Vegan Cream of Portabella Mushroom Soup
Earth Balance http://www.earthbalancenatural.com/#/products/original/

Blend the chives and garlic in a food processor until minced and set aside.  Boil the potatoes until fork tender then drain.  I used the Kitchen Aid mixer to mash the potatoes, while the potatoes are being blended, add the garlic chive mix, the soup and Earth Balance.  Mix in as much of the soup and Earth Balance as you want until you get to the texture and taste you like.  I find this is best when you still leave the mash a bit lumpy.
I sliced the roast in to 1inch thick slices after defrosting in the fridge overnight.

Happy Holidays!

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