Prairie~Phlox Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Mine is Spiral Sliced Ham Hashbrown Casserole Corn Casserole Broccoli rolls and cranberry chutney Not sure if we'll have anything special for dessert or just cookies. So what will you be serving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 BBQ, Several different salads homemade bread pickles and dips Ice cream broken biscuit cake Christmas cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I'm making a turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad and rolls, stuffing if I remember it Desert??? I have and will have cookies, dh and I talked about maybe making a cake. I'm going to have to think about this some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, homemade whole wheat rolls, salad or veggie tray, and a cake and a pumpkin pie for dessert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 We do more of a buffet with finger foods. So, a meat and cheese platter (and all the sandwich fixings), pasta salad, cranberry salad, broccoli salad, chicken salad, etc. We also have a tonof appetizers....spinach dip, deviled eggs, cream cheese pinwheels....just a ton of stuff. We all graze while playing games, opening presents, and this year....a surprise visit from Santa. Can't wait!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Red snapper filet mignon au gratin potatoes steamed asparagus garlic rolls chocolate mint pie for dessert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 :bigear: I'm thinking stuffed Cornish game hens for Christmas Eve and maybe steaks and shrimp for Christmas Day. I haven't thought much beyond that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Prime Rib Yorkshire pudding English potatoes asparagus pear/pineapple salad Red Velvet cake for dessert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 (edited) whole bone-in ham Party Potatoes (think twice baked potatoes in a dish) Calico Beans Broccoli and Rice Casserole Corn Casserole Olives/pickles Frozen Fruit Cups Rolls Dessert White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Christmas Cookies Edited December 18, 2010 by Teresa in MO forgot item Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I have just decided that I'm not cooking anything this year. Instead, I'm going to make the rounds to all of your houses and eat there. Everything you're making sounds better than what I would have made, anyway. So everyone, please plan on 3 extra people for Christmas dinner. :tongue_smilie: Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Lasagna Calamari Salad Garlic bread Cheesecake Our tradition! :001_smile: Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 (edited) I've decided to go with the New England boiled dinner I've been craving, even if I can't find a 'good' ham. In with the ham will be sweet potatoes, gold potatoes, cabbage, onions, carrots. I am exctied thinking about it. lol A boiled dinner reminds me of the olden days. There will also be veggie lasagna for the vegetarians, plus a giant salad for all. Oh, and crusty peasant bread! Edited December 18, 2010 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 My mother always makes a standing rib roast. No idea what else will go with it this year. All I know is my mouth is watering already. Oh, and after a long trip down memory lane of the ghosts of Christmas desserts past, the kids fixated on the homemade peppermint ice cream cake with the chocolate cookie crust so we'll be making that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Chinese food, of course :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Ham Dressing Green bean casserole (dh loooooves it) Homemade rolls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Turkey Mashed potatoes Sweet potatoes with brown sugar/pecans Gordon Ramsay's Brussel Sprouts Green Bean Casserole Wisconsin Cranberry Dressing Fruit cake Turkish Delight Pumpkin Pie with real whipped cream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I'll find out when I am handed the menu at wherever my dh takes me! I go all out cooking for Thanksgiving. I host a Christmas dessert and drinks party (tonight!!). For Christmas, it's about relaxing and not working... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Our big meal is on Christmas Eve, and we'll be having: Ham Hashbrown Casserole Party for Your Mouth Fruit Salad Green Beans w/Sweet Onions Rolls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 So far.... Pork loin Applesauce Sweet potato pie Green salad Mashed potatoes And.....CHEERIOS. December 25th is also my youngest son's birthday. Our birthday tradition is that the bday kid gets to choose birthday dinner. Since it's Christmas, we serve a Christmas Feast, but he gets to choose the one thing he wants most on the table. This year it's Cheerios. And we always have a fabulous birthday cake for dessert. He wants strawberry this year. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 BBQ Ribs with Dreamland BBQ Sauce Smoked Chicken Wings Fried Pickles Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Roasted Green Beans Buttermilk Biscuits We took our move to Alabama a few years back very seriously and decided to have a Southern Christmas, LOL. Turns out, we like it a whole lot better than traditional holiday food.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) We'll be having a pretty traditional southern Christmas dinner. There will be a turkey, honey baked ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, deviled eggs, and then some sort of vegetables (most likely corn, butter beans, etc). My brother's girlfriend is going to bring some kind of potato casserole that sounds yummy. Desserts will be apple pie, cherry pie, sugar cookies, etc. There will also be finger foods out - a dip made with jalapeno/raspberry jam and philly cheese (very yummy), a shrimp ring, a relish tray with different pickles and olives, and then chips and nuts. There will be leftovers for days... :001_smile: *I forgot the cranberry sauce and dressing! Edited December 20, 2010 by amydavis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Exactly the same what we had for Thanksgiving. It's a tradition. :glare: Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, green beans, green salad, rolls, pies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Beef Wellington w/ Green Peppercorn Sauce Twice Baked Potatoes Peas Apple Pie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream Banana Cream Pie Mint Brownies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Coq au vin, little potatoes, brussels sprouts and another veg. Choice of Christmas pudding and another pudding, each with cream. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Exactly the same what we had for Thanksgiving. It's a tradition. :glare:Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, green beans, green salad, rolls, pies. Same here except turkey at Thanksgiving and ham at Christmas and an abundance of jello salads ;). I'll be bringing homemade rolls and some sides. Christmas Eve is at home and we do appetizers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 We do more of a buffet with finger foods. So, a meat and cheese platter (and all the sandwich fixings), pasta salad, cranberry salad, broccoli salad, chicken salad, etc. We also have a tonof appetizers....spinach dip, deviled eggs, cream cheese pinwheels....just a ton of stuff. We all graze while playing games, opening presents, and this year....a surprise visit from Santa. Can't wait!!!! Thanks for your list... I think I may copy you this year but add a ham and rolls instead of the meat & cheese platter. We typically do a sit-down meal, but this year I'm thinking I want to have it more relaxed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Thanks for your list... I think I may copy you this year but add a ham and rolls instead of the meat & cheese platter. We typically do a sit-down meal, but this year I'm thinking I want to have it more relaxed. We changed to a less formal appetizer spread (with roast beef sandwiches, which is family tradition) for Christmas Eve. I used to do a sit down since we were with my mom that night and then we went to in laws for another sit down. I was stressed and life is so much better this way. We put on some Christmas movies and it really takes the pressure off me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Fried Turkey Cranberries Mashed Potatoes Rolls Salad Green Bean Casserole Yams I am still trying to figure out desert.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 We don't really eat regular meals on Christmas Day. It's a hang-out-in-your jammies and eat leftovers kind of day. The day after Christmas, we are having a brunch at our house and we'll serve a breakfast strudel with eggs and ham in it, a fruit salad, scalloped potatoes and cinnamon rolls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 We started a tradition last year of having a simple soup and bread meal on Christmas day. It is so nice to know I don't have to spend all day cooking and can truly enjoy the day with the family. I am however baking a ton beforehand so we can enjoy plenty of goodies! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Spiral Sliced Ham Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Sweet Potato Casserole Corn Pudding Sauteed green beans w/ garlic Rosemary Herb Bread Cookies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 We changed to a less formal appetizer spread (with roast beef sandwiches, which is family tradition) for Christmas Eve. I used to do a sit down since we were with my mom that night and then we went to in laws for another sit down. I was stressed and life is so much better this way. We put on some Christmas movies and it really takes the pressure off me. I think I'm going to do roast beef sandwiches for NYE... the only problem is that I don't know how to do them! Can you pm me your recipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 We always have a huge extended family get together with an all out traditional Christmas meal, but this year the extended family ditched us! (and they are making this a new tradition where they ditch us every other year...this is just the first one) So it is going to just be DH, the kids, and I and the kids are not really that into Christmas dinner. So I figure why make the effort when they will just pick at it anyway! We are going to make our own new tradition! I am making a bunch of individual size homemade pizza crusts and some sauce and the kids are all going to build their own pizzas with whatever they like. Pizza is about the only thing my whole family likes and can eat together, due to food allergies (with a few modifications for the youngest-dairy free cheese!). We will also have some kid friendly peas and an adult friendly salad (my kids dont like to eat "leaves":glare:) For dessert we are going to make sugar cookies and the kids will cut them out and decorate them! We have never done sugar cookies....anybody make them with shortening rather than butter...do they still taste good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 The Chinese buffet. I love it! It is our tradition to deliver Meals on Wheels or go visit a nursing home and then have Chinese for Christmas Day lunch. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I'm still recovering from Thanksgiving's massive spread--I'm thinking for Christmas Eve we'll have chicken and rice, but the roaster kind of chicken so my carnivore dh will have plenty to munch on Christmas Day while we nibble at veggies and hummus and chips and dip and several boxes of cookies. I'm thinking Christmas Day the only official meal I serve will be pumpkin pie. Too bad I'm the only one in my house that likes it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I've just been mulling this over. I am hosting two holiday meals, one on Christmas Day with BIL/SIL/nephew and one on New Year's Day with my parents, brothers, SILs and nieces/nephews. I am thinking we will do this: Christmas: Turkey Breast, rice and gravy, rolls, vegetable tray, fruit tray, cheese ball and crackers, cookies/candies, pumpkin and pecan pie. New Years (traditional): Sloppy Joe sandwiches, Shredded Chicken sandwiches, vegetable tray, fruit tray, cheese ball and crackers, green beans, macaroni salad, and sugar cookies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 baked brie crudite and feta cucumber dip olives cornichons cheeses and crackers warm crab dip with rye toasts cauliflower and garlic soup salad lasagna (with homemade spinach macaroni) turkey lamb (and I'm considering a ham) potatoes au gratin carrots with ginger and thyme spinach with garlic cream flan gingerbread caramel trifle tiramisu cookies I'm forgetting stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 The Chinese buffet. I love it! It is our tradition to deliver Meals on Wheels or go visit a nursing home and then have Chinese for Christmas Day lunch. Kelly I've done that and I have to say, it was one of my most favorite Christmas' ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 coffee cake turkey mashed potatoes green bean casserole (NOT the kind with the nasty soup in it) crock-pot creamed corn applesauce salad (applesauce, lemon j-ello, red hots) frozen fruit salad honey muffins hawaiian cocktail sausages homemade candy peanut butter crunch bars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I have a small ham and a turkey breast; rolls; dressing; green beans (may do a casserole, not sure yet); and sweet potato casserole (sometimes put butternut squash in it, too). Cranberry sauce, butter, etc. as relishes. If I do fresh green beans I may do a hollandaise sauce. I have some Cheesecake Factory cakes for desserts.... For the days after, I have finger foods and we snack, eat leftovers, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I'm taking on some of the cooking this year. Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green salad with mandarin oranges-green grapes and almonds, veggie dish: carrots, green beans, onion and fresh tomatoes topped with cheese, pickled beets, pickles, olives. Moms thinking of making eclairs for dessert plus there will be cookies. Mom also has a list of appetizers for later. I'm making a raspberry chipotle sauce to use over cream cheese. Now by New Year's I'm ready for Chinese! Last year I did homemade eggrolls, fried rice and sweet and sour chicken. I may do the same this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Standing Rib Roast Ham scalloped potatoes roasted brussel sprouts maybe Yorkshire pudding Waldorf salad Not sure yet what we're doing for desert... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I googled "party for your mouth fruit salad" and didn't find anything. Recipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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