Toppings, appetizers, revised logs… Less time-consuming and more varied, a buffet is the ideal ally on Christmas Eve.
The end of the year celebrations are a happy excuse to go all out and get together with family or friends. However, this period is also synonymous with mental strain for the hosts responsible for the meal. In order not to be burdened in the kitchen anymore, a practical and equally friendly alternative to the traditional feast at the table is emerging. choose a buffet. Toppings, canapés, sweets… With this selection of holiday recipes, there are many possibilities to explore, sweet or savory. The rest is in the pictures.
The tasty side
The advantage of the buffet. No concessions should be made regarding the menu. Those looking forward to foie gras season will be able to taste the noble product in all its forms: in a mini-burger, in a confit or even in a brioche with fig confit. Seafood is also in the spotlight, with creations boasting salmon, caviar and even oysters. On the program: smoked salmon éclair, oyster with grapefruit pearls, cauliflower cream with caviar… Some recipes also allow you to organize in advance, for example foie gras with lime flavor and palm confit, to be enjoyed with a slice of wholemeal bread. Others cater to the highest demands of vegetarians, such as egg casserole with bean emulsion and cracked morel mushrooms or cheesy mushrooms, dried fruit and ricotta. Something to suit all tastes.
The sweet side
Celebrating Christmas around a buffet does not mean giving up the traditional log. To do this, slide pieces of chocolate roll cake into a glass, on which you pour citrus fruits and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Star chef Yannick Alleno also visits another iconic dessert of the holiday season, the Mont Blanc. Meringue, vanilla whipped cream and chestnut cream are elegantly mixed in a cocktail glass. Sweet treats are also in the spotlight, featuring Christmas silhouettes like a star or a tree. For children we rely gingerbread cookies, these little cookies in the shape of men are decorated with honey, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Something to please all guests.
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Source: Le Figaro
