---
title: "This Navy vet chef shows how to turn MREs into a remarkable Christmas feast"
date: "2020-02-05"
modified: "2020-10-21"
authors:
  - name: "August Dannehl"
    job_title: "Head of Production, USN Veteran"
    link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/augie/"
url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-trending/former-nuke-brings-four-vets-together-delicious-christmas-feast/"
categories:
  - "Join the Military"
  - "Military Life"
---

# This Navy vet chef shows how to turn MREs into a remarkable Christmas feast

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Navy veteran and Food Network *Allstar,* August Dannehl cooks a four course meal for his fellow vets based on stories from their service. A braised pork belly inspired by the MRE's feared dehydrated pork product, Chicken Tagine inspired by a training mission in Morocco - these elements provide the backdrop for a holiday celebration between veterans.

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Featured at the dinner table are USMC veterans James P. Connolly, Drea Garcia, and Donna Callaway and USAF veteran Christopher Allen.

###### Music courtesy of JinglePunks:

###### Dramatic Classical Hip Hop - Trent Williamson

###### Madridista-JP - The Beards

###### Faded-JP - Shota Ike

###### History Pitcha-JP - Serval Attack

###### Thug Piano-JP - Pailboy

###### Sunset Drive-JP - FINE LINES

## Author
Check out the stories written by August Dannehl. Engage with thought-provoking content that offers unique perspectives on military endeavors.