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The Simple Joy of Christmas Dinner
By Ruth Brister
When cooking for more people than you're used to, things may seem more complicated. For example, figuring out how much food you will need to have can be difficult. Look for recipes that give you specifics about how many it will serve. If the recipe needs to be doubled or even tripled as some sauces or appetizers will, you may want to try out your multiplying skills before you actually create the finished product to serve. Our Mousseline Sauce and Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipes must be doubled to serve a gathering of twelve. The sauce is a variation of Hollandaise sauce, with the addition of whipping cream. While many sauces give you the option of either the stovetop or the blender methods, the stovetop method allows you to have more control over the consistency and overall taste. Blender methods are usually lighter in color and thinner by comparison. Since the sauce is for serving atop steamed broccoli or other vegetable of your choice, you will need to choose at what temperature you will want to serve it. If you choose the timesaving way by preparing it the day before and want to serve it warm, or even at room temperature, then remove it from the fridge first thing in the morning.
