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Starters & Desserts!!

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  • 26-11-2010 7:28pm
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    s_upergirl
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    Hey I'm looking after the starters and desserts for Christmas dinner for 3 children and 7 adults this year - any suggestions would be much appreciated!thanks in advance!!:)


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    WesternNight
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    Were you thinking of keeping it traditional or no?

    There's a brownie recipe that looks pretty good in the Cooking Club, although I guess they'd be quite heavy for post-Christmas dinner. I'm sure the kids would still love them though! http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055894830

    I'm a fan of Eton Mess after a heavy meal. It's light, sweet, and so very simple. Only thing is that it's more of a summery type dessert as it's strawberries, whipped cream and meringue.

    I've no suggestions for starters besides the obvious melon, soup, prawn cocktail etc etc.


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    the beer revolu
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    A sea food platter is traditional in our house - Smoked salmon, crab and prawns, maybe some lobster, usually with some salad.


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    huskerdu
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    I think starters should be simple, and need no preparation on the day.

    No one needs a heavy filling starter when the meal is going to be HUGE.

    A range of pates is good - traditional chicken liver pate, smoked mackerel pate, hummus is a good mix.

    I dont bother with dessert for the adults- cake and pudding is enough.
    The kids will be happy with anything - chocolates, cake, christmas themed cookies.


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    UrbanSea
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    the beer revolu wrote: »
    A sea food platter is traditional in our house - Smoked salmon, crab and prawns, maybe some lobster, usually with some salad.

    Exactly what we have,maybe some smoked trout in there too. Served with a little bit of lettuce,cherry tomatoes and home made marie rose sauce. We have home made soup before it,it's lovely.


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