Most of us have taken naps to recover from the excitement of opening Christmas presents into the early afternoon. Santa was very good to everyone. As evening approaches we start to get ready for another fine culinary experience.
Chris has been busy at the stove cooking for awhile. He is making Frico Friulano. He's been slicing and dicing for awhile. His appetizer contains shredded cheese and cooked Arborio rice that is sauteed to form a crust and then layered with boiled, sliced potato and onions. After a golden crust forms on one side the Frico is flipped to cook/sear on another rice layer. It is then accompanied by a simple tossing of Arugula, lemon juice, EVOO and salt & pepper.
Pictures coming soon when he is done.
Meanwhile Dan and Sach bring out Uma's last gift of the day - the Retro Kitchen that we spent hours assembling.
Uma is excited and checks out the sink first. It's non-working but still fun to swivel the spout and turn the handles.
It comes with an apron which her daddy helps tie on.
There is a little toy phone that she can talk to Nanima on.
Nancy is feeling well enough to come down and open her stocking items. The stocking is new this year, made especially for her by Cathy.
Chris continues working in the kitchen in the background.
Joy manages both girls at the same time.
Beef tenderloin is on the menu this evening. Chris worked hard at trimming it up and getting it ready. He seems to end up with this job each year. As part of the process he makes Beef Tartare . It's yummy!
Chris continues working on his Frico Friulano.
It's done cooking and turned out onto a cutting board.
Arranged atop the dressed arugula this is ready to be enjoyed. And enjoyable it was!
It's Sach's turn at the grill tonight cooking the beef tenderloin - and not even a jacket!
The tenderloin is sliced and ready to serve.
It's been a wonderful Christmas and very enjoyable spending it all together.
I hope yours was a good as ours.
Merry Christmas!
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