Rustic holiday dinner menu

Hosting a holiday dinner this month? Treat guests to a rustic and elegant dinner menu. This roasted leg of lamb, paired with a roughly chopped side of roasted vegetables and a nutty green pesto, will dazzle their taste buds and leave you plenty of time to mix and mingle through the evening.

Appetizer
Herbed goat cheese Cheese and crackers can be dressed up all kinds of ways during the holidays, and can be prepared ahead of time, or in the nick of time (depending on whether it's an impromptu get-together or scheduled event.). Try this simple log of goat cheese, sprinkled with herbs and spices.

Main
Roast oregano lamb with vegetable caponata and pistachio-feta pesto Rustic flavours are the star of the show (or the dinner plate), with this herbed and spiced duo.

Dessert
Chocolate pâté Forget fancy pastries — it only takes five minutes to throw together this luxurious dark-chocolate indulgence.