MJN Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) come up with what to serve? I know I'll have a breakfast casserole, baked apples, cinnamon rolls, sausage balls but that's as far as I can get. We have a big meal late afternoon at dh's mother's, so I'm thinking this idea might help us to not feel so full when we get to her house. I used to do lasagna for Christmas lunch, but that's too filling. I should add that my growing, teenaged, bottomless pit children and husband really like to eat, so whatever I have has to keep them filled up until 4:00 PM. :-) Thanks for your help! Molly Edited December 7, 2009 by MJN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 How about some fresh fruit in there? A big fruit salad or even just a plate of sliced orange circles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I was going to say fruit salad, too, but honestly, I think you have plenty! Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I think that sounds like plenty. I'd add cranberry-orange muffins and gingerbread scones, but that's just because my kids are fans of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanna Tomlinson Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) We have Christmas Brunch every year. Here's our standard menu Christmas Punch Breakfast Casserole Cheese Danish (homemade) Artichoke Tartlets Sauteed mushrooms Muffins - cranberry/orange Orange slices with pomegranate seeds And... Chocolate Mousse:) Leanna Edited December 7, 2009 by Leanna spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 That might be a good idea. Thanks, Molly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 It is just three of us and I only want to cook one meal on Christmas. We start with homemade cinnamon rolls and fruit for breakfast. I bake the cinnamon rolls the night before and hold them in the fridge to make in the morning. Lunch is a cheese tray, shrimp cocktail and easy appetizers. Generally I make a pizza dip -- block of cream cheese, small can of pizza sauce poured over. Top with sliced black olives or whatever strikes my fancy. Top with some mozzarella cheese and bake until warmed through. Serve with crackers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 This is the one I've used many times: http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1120336 Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela in GA Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Breakfast punch? Please share the recipe. :-) Christmas brunch sounds like a great idea. I'll have to mention it to dh to see what he thinks. I would just add muffins and fresh fruit. I think that would be plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Cheese grits - you did read the grits thread right?! We do this every year and we all love it! We can nibble all morning and help ourselves when we like. I have what you have plus sausage and ham biscuits, chesse cubes, fruit, bowl of nuts, little muffins and hot chocolate in a thermal pitcher. Merry Christmas:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Yes, fruit salad was my first thought. Also, don't forget something to drink. The Christmas punch mentioned sounds good, as does hot chocolate. Everything you listed sounds super yummy! Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtroad Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Sausage Balls (using bisquick, scrambled sausage & shredded cheddar)... a holiday must around here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Orange Blossom Punch: 1 pint lemon sherbet or sorbet 2 cans 7 up or ginger ale 1 quart pulp free orange juice Pour over a large brick of ice and stir gently. Awfully good! For a clear punch that is also very good, mix: Ginger ale Sparkling cider (clear) in equal proportions. For a great hot cider, 1 gallon cloudy, real apple cider 9 apples, studded with cloves 6 cinnamon sticks 1 tsp whole allspice Mix all ingredients, reserving 4 of the apples Bring to boil, then simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Strain. Decant into a large, pottery bowl that is preheated. Float the remaining apples and a few long cinnamon sticks in the cider. You can add a little rum if you want--1/2 cup is about right. I can take it or leave it. This recipe is not as sickningly sweet as most cider-based recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Maybe a quiche? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 can be done the night before, fantastic with fruit, leftovers are great.....I've used this recipe for 15 years. http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,168,146183-232202,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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