What ever you are planning over Christmas, Melrose and Morgan has something to fit the bill. Take a look at some of our feasting suggestions for key dates over the festive period. And if you need more inspiration, then take a look at our Have You Tried ideas to help you dine like a king all Christmas long.

Christmas Eve Party Nibbles

• Chicken Liver and White Port Parfait on Melrose and Morgan sourdough toasts makes a great canapé
• Mini Venison Sausage Rolls with juniper are delicious with Cranberry and Orange Relish No fuss Anchovy Palmiers and festive Spiced Nuts get washed down brilliantly with a glass of Las Medellas sherry
• Mince Pies and Brandy Butter top off the Christmas Eve party

Christmas Day Feasting

• Start with award winning smoked salmon from Stoke Newington smokehouse Hansen & Lydersen
• As ever, Judy Goodman’s famous traditionally reared Bronze Turkeys and Geese are the only birds Melrose and Morgan recommend for your Christmas table
• Melrose and Morgan’s Pickled Conference Pears compliment goose and Cranberry, Orange and Shallot Chutney is the ideal match for turkey
• Vegetarians won’t go hungry with Melrose and Morgan’s Nut Loaf; a delicious blend of nuts with a layer of spinach and pickled pear. Wrapped in puff pastry and served with a smoky Tomato Sauce its the perfect alternative to a bird
• A prepared range of sides including Spiced Braised Red Cabbage and fabulous Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes with Thyme
• Ready-made and delicious Pork and Marsala Stuffing Balls
• Cleverly packaged Sprouts with a Hazelnut and Herb Butter and fresh breadcrumb Bread Sauce Mix
• No Christmas Day would be complete without a traditional Pudding. Melrose and Morgan’s twist on the classic is made with dark and light sugars, brandy and Clay Barn Orchard Quince to give it its distinctive auburn colour, lighter texture and deeper flavour
• Pair with Brandy Custard and a glass of La Magienda for the perfect end to Christmas lunch

Boxing Day Treats

• Neal’s Yard Dairy cheese board and Trealy Farm charcuterie board easily transform your Boxing Day table
• Emmett’s Black Cure and Christmas Cure Hams are a really special treat to add to any Boxing Day spread
• They also do a Mild Cure perfect for Boxing Day brunch
• For dessert this year’s Pear and Ginger Trifle with Dark Chocolate curls makes an amazing centerpiece. Made with pears, poached in ginger wine and star anise, this is a really elegant way to finish off Boxing Day celebrations
• If bellies are still crying out for more then Melrose and Morgan’s Christmas Cake and a slice of Montgomery Cheddar are the most unlikely but marvelous match
• To drink a glass of 2009 St Aubin Domaine Derain, a lovely biodynamic red from Burgundy

New Years Eve Celebrations

• Start 2012 off with a bang with a decadent Beef Wellington. Aberdeen Angus sirloin is layered with a rich mushroom duxelle and wrapped in all butter puff pastry
• Versatile salads and sides that can be eaten hot or cold include Roast Winter Roots with Garlic and Herbs
• For the sweet toothed, there is an indulgent Cranberry and Orange cheesecake and rich Valrhona Chocolate and Grand Marnier mousse
• To top it all off a few glasses of Bernadi Prosecco and you have New Years Eve feasting all sewn up