December 2020 Monthly Newsletter

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5 Day Meal Plan


    Leslie Tonks
    Newsletter Contributor since 2017
    Email the chef! leslie@dvo.com

Meal 1: Christmas Ham Wrapped in Puff Pastry


Suggested Sides

 Christmas Stuffing with Bacon

 Creamed Spinach

 Holiday Berry Meringue Wreath



DoveTailing Tips

Save the leftover ham for day 5, Spaghetti with Ham and Brie.


Meal 2: Sunday Rib Roast


Suggested Sides

 Orange and Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

 Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Cranberries

 Cherry Mitten Hand Pies



DoveTailing Tips

Cook a large enough rib roast to have enough leftover to use for Red Chile Tamales on day 3, making them beef tamales instead of pork.


Meal 3: Red Chile Pork Tamales


Suggested Sides

 Mexican Green Quinoa

 Deconstructed Mexican Style Corn

 Hot Cocoa



DoveTailing Tips

Use the leftover roast from day 2 in today’s tamales, instead of pork.


Meal 4: Speedy Teriyaki Salmon


Suggested Sides

 Asian Noodle Salad

 Cream Cheese Wontons

 Eggnog Blossoms



DoveTailing Tips


Meal 5: Spaghetti with Ham and Brie


Suggested Sides

 Chopped Romaine and Radicchio Salad

 The Best Garlic Bread

 Chewy Sugar Cookies



DoveTailing Tips

Use the ham from day 1 in today’s spaghetti.


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