Pair this traditional Christmas dish with a delicious gravy instead.
Pork
Baked ham and fruits is a match made in heaven.
The rib portion of the loin is perhaps the tastiest of pork cuts and makes for an impressive centerpiece.
Pork
This is a dish Margarita Fores learned from Signora Jo Bettojashen, when she studied in Rome.
Fruit
Serve with some vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on the side, if desired.


With the players busy with their cards, it would be impractical to use utensils. Our advice: spicy finger foods on saucers with lots of tissue!

The french like their food rich and decadent (butter, cream, dessert), and always with red wine. An antioxidant compound in grape skins called resveratrol aids in weight loss and overall good health. Let's drink to that!

Going meatless isn't that hard! Just look at this vegetarian (not vegan, sorry!) feast below. After this, you won't mind being a veggie!