Smoked turkey adds richness to this hearty root vegetable soup. Leftovers make a great lunch the following day or can be frozen for later.
Serve this chicken with rice or noodles and a quick steamed vegetable, such as broccoli, bok choy or snow peas. If you're freezing the chicken in the marinade, you can divide it into individual servings so you only have to thaw as many portions as you need at one time.
For a grand dinner presentation, a leg of lamb is unsurpassed. Roasting it on a bed of potatoes gives the spuds a rich deliciousness. And the time needed to bring the lamb to medium-rare perfection ensures a crispy topping.
Lugaw (pronounced “loo-gow”) is soup to which rice is added to make a porridge-like consistency. In the Philippines, it is often made with beef or beef and tripe; with pork stock, stomach and intestines; or with chicken and various vegetables. Beef lugaw is generally unadorned with vegetables, so serve a simple salad on the side. You will need a big pot to make the stock.
A smoked turkey leg or drumstick adds richness to the simple broth that forms the base of this hearty root vegetable soup. Leftovers make a great lunch the following day or can be frozen for later.
Roast prime rib of beef certainly speaks of a grand celebration. The simple, flavourful sauce of slightly thickened pan juices, or jus lie mixed with wine and stock adds a touch of sheer elegance. For a dramatic holiday presentation, choose a roast with at least three ribs.
A crown roast is the perfect cut for tableside carving – and offers great value for feeding a crowd in style.
