Tamales for Eve

It's Christmas morning but all quiet in the house. For now. It will be filled soon and I couldn't ask for more.

Christmas Eve went off beautifully. Tamales were on the menu because, well, you do those things. It wasn't a huge amount and it didn't take long. Most of the prep was done beforehand so it was a matter of spreading, stuffing, and steaming. It wasn't a lot of work but it was tradition.
Now onward to the main feast. The menu day should include:

Spinach/Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

Lemon Vinaigrette

Artichoke Dip with Chips

Crab Cakes

Mini-Tarts with Brie and Bacon

Prime Rib Roast

Crab Stuffed Shrimp

Roasted New Potatoes and Carrots

Chocolate Swirled Cheesecake with

Fresh Raspberry Reduced Wine Sauce

I'm taking a short break now but will be getting to work in a moment. 

TT