To Supper and Beyond

 The Christmas Eve lasagna is in the slow cooker.

I left plenty of room at the top because the noodles will expand as they cook. Here's the slow cooker method that I use.

For various reasons, we stopped having a big meal on Christmas Day over 40 years ago and we've never missed it. I do always make jalapeno cheese puffs on the day, because while they're delicious as leftovers, they are at their best hot from the oven. So that's all I'll make tomorrow.

We'll also have some smoked salmon spread on crackers and some fruit and veg.I made the salmon spread today.

Of course there is enough of everything to have leftovers for a few/several days. The 26th is St Stephen's Day here and a holiday. For me it's the real holiday because we have the leftovers and all being well, I can meander through a few quiet days. I'm getting there. 

Smoked Salmon (or Mackerel) Spread

I just dump stuff into my food processor and whiz until smooth. Amounts aren't really important here. It depends on how much you want to make and what you like. I don't measure, but just eyeball everything and add to our taste. 

Into the food processor I put smoked salmon (mackerel is yummy, too), some shredded mature cheddar, a few sun dried tomatoes, a roasted red pepper, some cream cheese (ricotta or silken tofu work really well, too), some chopped scallions, garlic granules, dried oregano, and basil. Jalapenos are really yummy in here, too and I will probably add some to mine.

You could have a completely different flavor profile by changing the herbs and spices. And you could add other antipasto sorts of veggies if you like--artichoke hearts, for example--or you could leave things out. 

However, whatever, and whether or not you celebrate, I wish you joy and peace as we near the end of this year. 

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