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Holiday hosting: putting new twists on mealtime traditions
Fewer people around the table, virtual meal sharing and car trips that take you no farther than the local grocery store are making holiday gatherings look a bit different this year. As a holiday host and master chef in your home kitchen there are still plenty of ways to usher in new traditions and show-off your culinary skills by adding some new twists to the classic holiday menu.
Whether cooking for family or a small group of friends, consider these tips to help create memorable meals that will add to everyone's holiday cheer.
Serving up tasty, yet simple, appetizers.
Appetizers are the perfect start to whet ap- petites while a delicious holiday meal is cooking in the oven. Keep appetizers sim- ple—think finger-foods and one-bite indul- gences—and have enough variety to keep everyone pleased. A charcuterie board can
be easily assembled with cheeses, nuts, meats or fruits and you can add a com- pound butter in a ramekin or two by com- bining a dairy free, plant butter with herbs or spices mixed in, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Then offer a few hot and cold appetizers, like stuffed mushroom bites or mini avocado bruschetta toasties.
Add more plant-based food options to the menu. Whether it's because of a dietary or lifestyle choice, allergies or just personal preference, more and more people are choosing to eat plant-based foods so make sure you include some options on your hol- iday menu. If you want to put a plant-based spin on that familiar buttery recipe that's been handed down through generations, while still meeting the expectations of your family's taste buds, use new FloraTM Plant Butter in the dish. With a rich and creamy
flavor, this vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and non-GMO plant butter is made with plant- based oils, uses no artificial flavors or preservatives, and can be swapped with but- ter 1:1 in baking and cooking. It's also wrapped in paper packaging rather than plastic, making it a food choice that's also more environ-mentally responsible for the planet.
'Tis the season to put a twist on the classics. Sometimes holiday traditions are meant to be bent, and you can start with your menu. Try spicing up traditional recipes with seasonal-inspired ingredients or herbs, but with a twist. For instance, a side of baked sweet potatoes can be deli- cious but switching up this classic with sweet potato gratin with cayenne seasoning elevates your menu and adds a dish with the perfect mix of heat and sweet. Don't be
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