Tips for serving dishes for Christmas

In order to not forget anything for Christmas Eve dinner, we give you below is a list of all the dishes you can prepare for Christmas or New Year's Day.

Tips to serve your Christmas dishes

How to serve champagne?

The ideal storage temperature for champagne is 8 to 10 degrees celcius. In order to refresh, just the place for about 3 hours in the warmest part of your refrigerator. Serve it in flutes preferably, not cuts, you will avoid the bubbles break!

How to serve foie gras?

In order to give your full attention to the guests, prepare your foie gras in advance. After cutting slices of foie gras, coat lightly with a mine or madeira jelly layer to prevent oxidation. Well prepared and given to fresh foie gras will be plenty of time to await the arrival of guests. Remember to get out of the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.
The foie gras, perfectly blended with a bouquet of white wine from Alsace, France.

How to serve oysters?

Five minutes is the time it takes for an oyster to replenish its water. At the opening, do not hesitate to throw away the water ... the second is much better. If you have trouble opening the oysters, soak them briefly in vinegar water.
 

Tip for preparing shrimp

Marinate shrimp peeled for 30 minutes or one hour in an alcohol (brandy or port) before eating, it will give them more flavor!
 
 

What bread for which dish?

Choose according to your bread plate:
Rye bread is suitable for all kind seafood, an indispensable complement to the oysters and salmon.
The bread plain or with raisins, lightly toasted, is ideal for foie gras.
Bread with poppy seeds or grain bread can be enjoyed with salads.
The nut bread is the perfect companion for the game and also cheese.