New Urban YUM! Tired of Turkey, Duck, and Goose? Here's 5 Festive Entree Alternatives You Can Serve This Christmas

Grab a lobster from REAL and put your Tischgrill or broiler to good use for a minimalist
 but luxurious seafood main dish for 2 this Christmas

So...  we've got 5 days to grocery shop 'til Christmas, but maybe you're not exactly in the mood for an extra-large bird this year? Does traditional roast goose feel like too much meat for your holiday plans with leftovers you don't want to freeze or recycle for three days afterwards? Well if you don't want the work of a preparing a larger goose, turkey, or duck for the weekend, we've got 5 tasty alternative entrée alternatives you can serve up for the holidays in grand style. Click on the recipe title of each dish to get cookin' for Christmas!

SIMPLE BUT SUCCULENT LOBSTER FOR TWO

As sea jewels like scallops and lobster tails become more commonplace in upscale markets across Germany, unfortunately the cost is still a bit higher than what we're used to in the Americas.  One of the best kept secrets we can offer for lobster lovers is that you can readily find whole Canadian imports available at REAL superstores across the country, affordably in  the €10-€12 range for a whole lobster.  Grab a lobster and fire up your Tischgrill or broiler and share with a friend for a cozy, delicious, seafood feast for two. Our favorite lobster recipe of choice?  GRILLED LOBSTER WITH GARLIC- PARSLEY BUTTER from SAVEUR

TRADITIONAL & TASTY CHINESE CHICKEN FOR FOUR

For a savory, aromatic poultry entrée without hassle of excess leftovers once dinner is done, try this incredibly juicy adaptation of Peking Duck with a festive OVEN ROASTED FIVE-SPICE PEKING CHICKEN from  PUPS WITH CHOPSTICKS. Serve with savory rice, crisp green beans, and the recipe's accompanying GINGER SCALLION SAUCE.

ALTERNATIVE ENTRÈE FOR A CROWD

For a visually impressive dish sure to wow guests and get bellies full fast , if you'd like to take on an advanced project, you've got to try  PROSCUITTO WRAPPED PORK LOIN WITH APPLES from ART de FETE.   The meat is infused with incredible flavor from dried apples, and has a combination of textures sure to please even the most discerning of eaters. If you can't find kale for the stuffing, we recommend Grünkohl leaves, which are in the same leaf family.

THE ONLY ROAST SALMON RECIPE YOU'LL EVER NEED

The recipe tagline  to this minimalist main dish is, "Literally anyone can do this". We have, and you can, too. You'll never go wrong at your holiday table with this  FOOLPROOF SLOW ROASTED SALMON with LEMON from BUZZFEED .

COZY COMFORT "MEATLESS" LOAF FOR VEGANS

Germany has yet to catch on to the TOFURKY craze that has long been part of American holiday menus for vegetarians over the last 37 years, but there are no shortage of bean and nut based loaf recipes that make for a great vegan entrèe for your favorite plant-based eater. If you'd like to try a great alternative to the standard vegetarian "meatless" roast for the holidays, spread a little comfort and joy across your vegetarian table this Christmas with this (rice & potato based) MUSHROOM MEATLESS LOAF from VEGAN HUGS

We hope you enjoy these recipes that we've tested and tried for your own New Urban Kitchens. Join us innext week's New Urban Yum as we tackle what to do with the leftovers we have from everyone who decided to cook turkey, duck, or goose. 🎄

Happy Cooking, NUY Divas!

XoXo,

NUY 40+