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Things are getting crazy around here!!!
And I am not just talking about our food, things are just really crazy in general around here. But hey, that’s life!
The good news is, everyone seems to be having a nice Christmas vacation. I didn’t really talk much about our Christmas the other day, so here are a few of the details. Christmas Eve was our usual crazy hectic. Yes, my family is just hectic in general, nothing is very relaxed around here until Christmas Eve night when we finally sit down at the table. Up until then there is the whole last-minute wrapping and putting out the gifts ritual that has to happen.
Next year, it will be my goal to be more organized and not to have a billion and one other things going on. Meaning, no moving, no barn construction and work finished. I WILL DO IT.
Even with all the craziness, we still managed to have a great two days full of celebration and good food. I spent all day on Christmas Eve cooking up a feast with my cousins. They’ll try to tell you they didn’t help, but they totally did. I made this coffee rubbed prime rib roast with roasted garlic gorgonzola butter….only minus the roasted garlic! My dad did the dishes and thought my mashed garlic would be good for the disposal – total disappointment! Before it got tossed, the roasted garlic smelled INCREDIBLE, I am still bummed about it. We also had loads of Mom’s Chex Mix, cheesy potatoes, Blue Cheese Appetizer, spinach and artichoke dip, roasted veggies, red wine pan sauce for the steak, Winter Salad, salted Candy Cane Bagels, Quiche and um this awesomely pretty winter sangria. It was my fist time making sangria and wow, it is so pretty!
OH, and of course we made cookies for Santa and mom’s famous Death By Chocolate. I mean, it’s not Christmas Eve without either of those.
Then I helped my mom till 1:45am with the gifts. Let’s just say that Santa would have been so proud. But man, I was so tired. I honestly do not know how my mom does that every single year and for 13+ people. It’s insanity, but I personally love it because our tree is always packed with gifts. It’s just fun to look at!
Christmas morning was perfect. Gifts were opened by the fire, Monkey Bread was consumed and smiles were on everyone’s faces. Wouldn’t have it any other way.
Then I spent the whole day cooking… again. It’s what I do. I made Jerk Glazed Ham, pineapple caramelized onions, pineapple salsa, mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, brioche rolls and salad. The ham was so good. I had 15 pounds total and the leftovers are already long gone! The boys put the ham in their eggs and I think sandwiches may have been made, not sure. So glad I decided to do a ham though, it was a nice switch up from the usual turkey.
And that’s basically my Christmas. Seems a little boring I guess, but sometimes boring and uneventful is GOOD. Oh, and I almost forgot, we of course had the Christmas Story going all day long, another tradition.
Now that Christmas has past, it’s time for New Years….this totally makes me so sad 🙁 I did not get enough Christmas this year, and I know I said this already, but I am not ready for 2015. Ready or not, it’s coming and I am bringing some killer one-pan baked champagne cream sauce fettuccine with truffle oil to the New Year’s Eve party!!
Well, actually to be honest, we’ll probably be having this New Year’s Day. We always do Mexican on New Years Eve, it’s just our own little tradition started by my Aunt Katie, BUT this is kind of perfect for all the rest of you who may be looking for an easy New Years Eve dish. I mean, who does not love a one pot meal with minimal ingredients?
If you are wondering whether or not you taste the champagne, it’s really just a faint after taste. It’s different, but so good and the truffle oil is like icing on the cake. I am semi addicted, I’ve been adding truffle oil to everything lately, I just love the flavor. Wishing it was not so crazy expensive though.
Anyway, the pasta gets cooked right in the creamy sauce making for a crazy simple and easy dish. You can simmer it, covered on the stove or bake it in the oven. I personally prefer the oven, I just think the pasta gets more evenly cooked that way.
And that’s it. I highly recommend some crusty bread along with a little sparkly… which for me means sparkling water. Again, I couldn’t be more boring.
But hey, at least I cook good pasta, right?
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That should give me some credentials in finding a guy, right?
Looks so delish!! I am making this for New Years Eve. I have bleu cheese but no Gorgonzola. Can I skip this ingredient altogether? Not a huge fan of it but if it makes a major flavor difference, I’ll try it. ??
HI! You can omit it. Happy New Year!
Did you use black or white truffle oil? Love your blog btw! You are an extremely talented young lady!
Thank you!! I use white! Merry Christmas! 🙂
Hello Half Baked Harvest!
This dish looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it!
I noticed in the instructions you added red pepper flakes but didn’t specify how much in the ingredients? Just wondering if the red pepper will make it spicey or just a kick…
Also, I’ve never used truffle oil but I was thinking of adding the truffle oil in before I bake it. Do you think that would incorporate well or perhaps mix it with the champagne, cheese, etc?
Let me know your thoughts,
Renee
HI Rene,
You can add the crushed red pepper to your taste. A pinch for a little kick a few pinch for some more heat! You can add the truffle oil before baking too, that will be delicious! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Merry Christmas!
Just made this last night for my brother and my boyfriend, can I just say AMAZING!!! So good, and so easy! I made it stove top and added grilled chicken, thank you for my new go-to fettuccine alfredo!
Hi Tieghan,
Love the ingredients of this dish! Now if only I could convince my wife who is now on a weight-loss program to share the dish with me. Sigh…………
Gerry
Hi Teighan! This recipe looks unbelievable! Makes me regret that I already started dinner 🙂 I don’t know how you constantly put out so many amazing recipes but keep it up! From one blogger to another a virtual high five!
– Abby Thome
Awe! Thank you so much, Abby! 🙂 Hope you are having a great week!
Haha – “That should give me some credentials in finding a guy, right?” – Love this line! This fettucine looks A-MAZING! I’m obsessed with truffle oil too. 😉
LO! Thanks so much! 🙂
Wow, I can’t believe my mouth is watering as I read this. I am definitely going to make this fettuccine soon. Thank you Halfbakedharvest!
Thank you! Hope you love this pasta!
Wow, this fettuccine screams fancy! I love it. Gona make this with my leftover champagne tonight. Minus the truffle :(, I don’t have any.
Oh I hope you love it!
Holy cow……Just saw the picture and had to comment without reading the post….OMG, girl!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to try this even without knowing what goes into it…..Healthy, Happy New Year to you and yours….xoxooxoxxo
Hi sounds delish! When you said you prefer to cook n the oven does that mean you don’t soften on the stove and just cook it all in the oven?thanks!
It sounds like you had a crazy but wonderful Christmas! This looks amazing!
This is one fancy pasta sauce!! Totally in love!
What brand is the truffle oil? Black or white? Beautiful pictures! Happy New Year!
As always…looking delicious…but I would LOVE to know how you make the pineapple caramelized onions?