A Very Veggie Christmas

Fresh parsnips ready to be transformed!

Christmas is such a busy time of year--sometimes you have to make the choice between wrapping presents or preparing a feast for the family. This year, one of my clients decided she'd like to have her cake and eat it too. Enter Nourish Personal Chef service! I agreed to cook her traditional Christmas Eve Feast, taking into consideration her vegetarian preference. We came up with a menu of dishes to please everyone, including a favorite family request.

The kitchen was smelling good, and my client was happily wrapping a few presents, then left to have a special lunch with a friend. When she returned, her kitchen was spotless and these dishes were ready to go...

Butternut Squash Risotto with Fried Sage Leaves

Sweet Potato-Carrot Casserole

Green Beans with Shallots and Red Peppers

Roasted Parsnip Bread Pudding

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

The beautiful orange of the sweet potato-carrot casserole before finishing off with 
the brown sugar and pecan topping.

This family favorite, roasted parsnip bread pudding, was decadent with cream and eggs.
Freshly baked bread and thyme sprigs from my garden pushed it over the top!

A meatless menu definitely does not mean boredom! My tastebuds are jumping, just thinking about these dishes. Wouldn't you have liked to receive an invitation?