These dishes are like the traditional guard of honor for Christmas, each having its indispensable position.
Lin Yu'an knew that in the eyes of Americans, missing any one of them would make Christmas feel like a puzzle with a missing piece, just as most Chinese people must eat dumplings during the New Year.
And Emily not only perfectly replicated these classics but also used her own ingenuity to add stunning highlights to this feast.
His gaze fell on a white porcelain plate, on which lay two segments of creamy pumpkin cut into accordion-like slices, baked to a soft and sweet perfection, garnished with sage leaves.
Beside it, a bowl of bright green fresh pea salad and a bowl of Brussels sprout salad mixed with slices of Italian sausage brought fresh colors and complex textures.
Of course, there was also the pecan pie quietly waiting in the corner, and several plates of assorted pickled olives and mixed nuts as appetizers.
