Christmas Meal: A Chic and Cheap Buffet.
This year, you are hosting for Christmas and the family is full.
By preparing a buffet, you simplify your task.
Why ? Because it is often difficult to fit everyone around a single table.
In addition, you will spend less time in the kitchen by preparing your meals in advance.
Here is a chic and inexpensive Christmas buffet idea that will allow you to combine conviviality and simplicity. Look :
Take care of the decoration
Prepare a beautiful table easily by arranging lighted garlands, pine cones or even a few branches of the tree.
You can lay out some pretty decorations that weren't on the tree on your table, or even create some origami ones, for example, with this trick.
In a few minutes, the table lights up and the magic of Christmas begins to operate! Add a Christmas aperitif and the festivities will be launched!
To discover: 6 Decorating Ideas For a Beautiful Christmas Table.
The entrance to your buffet
Your buffet can combine both traditional and more original dishes. Here is our menu idea ...
As a starter, in addition to the traditional assortment of oysters and smoked salmon and shrimp and grapefruit verrines, add a whole raw ham to cut or a country buffet.
Cutting the ham all together will add conviviality and allow you to reduce the quantities of more expensive dishes such as foie gras.
To discover: The Vegetable Tree: The Quick and Easy Christmas Aperitif.
Your buffet dish
As a main course, a stuffed turkey served cold with good seasonings will easily satisfy the whole family. You can add a homemade chestnut purée, it's not expensive and it's right in the spirit of Christmas.
So you offer both quality ingredients but in less quantity. If you prefer a hot meal, you can opt for a rabbit stew with mushrooms and bacon at € 2.99 per person.
Here's a tip that saves money:
chic verrines that combine a quality ingredient, salmon, with less expensive ingredients such as fresh goat cheese, enough to save money without skimping on quality.
For dessert
For dessert, we of course recommend the homemade chocolate truffles ...
They are inexpensive and very easy to make. And everyone loves it! You can accompany them with these 4 little desserts that are easy and inexpensive to make.
Your turn...
Do you have other ideas for making an economical Christmas meal? Come share them with us in the comments. We can't wait to hear from you!
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Also to discover:
Our Tips For a Delicious and Colorful Christmas Aperitif.
Christmas Menu: a Festive and Cheap Complete Meal!
