#Christmas 2023

1. Yes, fellow book lovers, it is official the Christmas kitchen is open!
2. I swore after I kept to my very strict diet August-November this year
3. …that I would just ENJOY the Christmas cooking season.
4. Today was the kickoff!
5. Where are my Xmas tablecloths and those littel votive candles?
6. Table is draped with the Xmas spirit and now is the battle to keep
7. ….the cats away from the candles.

Tonight was the pre-pre-pre show for Christmas dinner:

Hasselback Tomatoes…anybody can make these.

1. Tomato filling is a keeper!
   I can use it on anything.
2. These measurements are enough for 6 toms
   …I used just 3 tomatoes.

1. Handful flat parsley chopped
2. 3 TB oil
3. 2 clove garlic
4. 1/2 cup grated cheese
5. 1/4 c panko bread crumbs
6. …added 1 TB pesto for a bit more flavor
7. whizz in a kitchen machine (used the one for my
8. staff mixer from SMEG

1. Cut the tomatoes accordian style
2. Fill with mixure…sprinkle grated cheese on top
3. Set in pre heated grill ( 6 in from grill) for 5 minutes
4. Open that lovely Pinot Grigio that is chilling in the fridge
5. …and enjoy!
6. Color wise…this dish can’t get anymore Xmas-y!