On Christmas morning my Mom woke up peacefully to wander downstairs to make a hearty breakfast at an easy pace. As we did not need to do our usual Santa present madness this year as it was just us big kids to entertain. Christmas ham, hash potatoes and sunny side up eggs fueled us for a relaxed day ahead.
We opened a few presents after breakfast. It was fun for me to play Santa and look at the faces of family as they opened each package. I would have to say, Scott was the best gift giver - my Mom cried with tears of happiness! Now that is what Christmas is all abut, making family happy!
My Dad got tons of books so he tore into them and starting reading after breakfast.
My Mom got started on squeezing lemons for her Lemon Meringue Pies...
Piping the meringue...
And finishing them off in the oven!
I got started on the prep work for our Shrimp and Scallop Puffed Pastry topped with Garlic Cream Sauce. New recipe...
Garlic, shallots...
Mushrooms... Chop, chop, chop.
I even made my Oven Baked Risotto recipe. It is a winner every time.
Too big of an Le Creuset pot for just 8 serving of risotto but it did the job.
James request these Stuffed Peppers at every holiday meal. Bacon, sausage, cream cheese, green onion... Easy peasy.
Dinner is served! It is not the most visually attractive meal but it tasted like heaven. Rich, creamy and totally the right amount of food. Everyone cleaned their plate and there were no left overs... Now that is the perfect sized meal.
Butter and cream live here.
Two of Santa's favorite elves!
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