Ideas please for a luxurious New Year buffet for family - not really after frozen picky bits/hummus etc. more a few lovely centrepieces with some sides and help yourself desserts. Think Dickensian table laden with lots of lovely things, roaring fire, candied fruit, whole roasted ham (except we don't eat pork or have a fire, so that scuppers that, but hopefully you get the idea).
We have a large vegetarian/seafood only contingent, some will eat meat but no pork or beef. These are the things I have on my potentials list so far..
- Side of salmon
- Home made quiche/veg tart
- Smoked salmon with home made potato scones
- Smoked mackerel pate
- Crab dip
- Cheese and biscuits
- Mince pies
- Trifle
I love cooking but have a terrible habit of going OTT and stressing myself out, so some things that could be made in advance or assembled/pre bought would be good.
The reason I am thinking about this in October is because a) I am excited to cook for my lovely extended family and b) I usually do a big online food order from a free range/organic supplier with Christmas and new year slots that are already filling up fast
Look forward to hearing what everyone would add :-)