Being the best host doesn’t always have to mean preparing all the food for your holiday spread. Here’s an idea: Whip up your specialties then turn to reliable suppliers to complete your buffet. We’ve rounded up eight crowd-pleasing dishes that you can order. (By the way, we highly recommend ordering as soon as possible to reserve your dish.)
Paella Valenciana by Manolo’s, P1,300
This classic Spanish food is a perennial favorite at gatherings -- and for good reason. It’s a comforting, all-in-one dish that tastes as festive as it looks. Call: 957.5739 / 0917.874.6793
Lemon Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Herbs by Suzie’s Kitchen, P600
Two things make this whole roast chicken worthy of a spot on your dinner table: flavorful skin and tender meat. It’s so tasty it doesn’t even need gravy! (Note: Orders for December 24 is closed. Orders for December 31 is still open until December 10, 6 p.m.) Call: 0917.854.4566
This Filipino-style lechon belly roll is roasted for four hours to ensure perfectly crackling skin and tender, moist meat. Take your pick from four sure-hit flavors: original, spicy, truffle mushroom, and kimchi. Call: 0977.680.7519
You’ve never had Korean-Mexican fusion like this before. Think melt-in-your-mouth diced wagyu beef topped with fresh veggies, then drizzled with spicy sesame-soy sauce, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. This taco works both as an appetizer and as a main dish. Call: 0917.525.2072 / 0917.815.8631
Truffle oil and creamy white sauce coat lasagna noodles to give an all-time favorite baked pasta dish an update. Other fresh premium ingredients make this lasagna party-ready, while infusing it with a taste of home. Call: 0917.5076330
Crab Claw in Crab Fat and Coconut Cream by Pepita’s Kitchen, price available upon request
No Christmas spread is complete without an indulgent main dish. And while Pepita’s is known for their lechon, their signature crab dish is just as impressive. Called Sipit Sarap, these plump, cracked crab claws swimming in a sauce of aligue and gata won’t disappoint. Make sure to serve it with lots of steamed white rice. Call: 425.4605 / 0917.866.0662
Get the party started with an extra-special appetizer. You won’t go wrong with this caviar pie. It features a layer of herbed cream cheese, a filling of delicate salmon and chopped eggs, and a generous topping of fine caviar. Call: 0925.893.8225
Bring Asian fusion flavors to your Noche Buena by serving a variety of sushi in fun, creative flavors. Our top picks? The Dragon Roll (spicy smoked salmon, mango, and seven spice) and the TKHM Roll (salmon, cream cheese, and bonito). Call: 0977.857.8744
Read the original article (“Time to Party!” by Anna Felipe and Idge Mendiola) in the November 2016 issue of Yummy magazine. Download your digital copy here.
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