Peppered with Asian influences, this menu is perhaps a departure from your typical Christmas meal. But once your guests have tried this unbelievably flavorful main dish (which reaches sublime heights when made with top-notch ingredients) and these exciting accompaniments, not even the most committed carnivores will miss the meat.
Buddha’s Delight
Snow Peas with Sichuan Preserved Vegetable
Pumpkin, Corn, and Lemongrass Soup
Chinese Black Rice
Five-Herb Ice Milk
Five-Spice Cones