55 Classic Christmas Dinner Recipes

Tried it for New Year's Eve. Everyone that likes eggnog loved it! Of note, I made a few changes.... The recipe calls for 12 egg yolks and I had a mixed whole egg leftover from a baked-brie eggwash. So, I wondered why I couldn't use a whole egg, and discovered that Alton Brown recommends using the whole egg. So I put in 5 whole eggs and the leftover egg wash, substituted some Splenda for the sugar (from what I understand Splenda is real sugar with 1 molecule omitted so the body doesn't absorb it?). Anyhow, it turned out great. I served it fresh over ice, without the overnight cooling, offered brandy on the side, and we were good to go.

I made this today, New Years day, because it was always a tradition to have pork and sauerkraut on New Years Day. I was craving some comfort food and I declare this the absolute BEST ever.My husband says the same. I will never make it any other way. I made one change in honor of my mother and used 2 onions instead of one.(my mother never made a thing with only one onion). I also served it with a larger version of speatzle.Thanx for the recipe and we are looking forward to the leftovers. Note: The only reason there are leftovers is because there are only 3 of us! Edit and Note to Self: Drain the sauerkraut completely!

I added 1/4 cup of dried cranberries and chopped chocolate chunks.