SparklyUnicorn Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I can't decide what to have. So I'm hoping someone inspires me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) Simple, but fun. Adults only here. A nice cheese and salami spread. We've got a round of Brie in the fridge-- baked Brie with some good crackers. A neighbor gave us a jalapeno salami--we have either a nice Chardonnay pinot gigot to open if we want. I'll pick up some fruit and maybe another type of cheese or three. It's supposed to be super cold so a pot of chicken and veggie soup is always a possibility. Edited December 29, 2017 by Happy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I'm stumped. We did appetizers for Christmas Eve. I have most of a brie in the fridge but it's a little old and tastes good to me but my son (brie-lover) said it is too ripe for him. I do have some frozen shrimp and half a box of mini quiches (first half eaten on Christmas Eve). We also did salami/cheese/baguette on Christmas Eve. I just don't want a repeat of the same dang food. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loowit Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 We are having a family game night, so mostly snack foods: mozzarella sticks, taco dip, mini pizza bites, mini quiches, chips, and meatballs. It is an odd combination, but this way everyone has at least one or two things they really like. We will also have lots of sparkling cider to drink. I am thinking about making an apple pie or chocolate cake also, but we have had so many sweets and junk food I am not sure I want to do that. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 We are having a family game night, so mostly snack foods: mozzarella sticks, taco dip, mini pizza bites, mini quiches, chips, and meatballs. It is an odd combination, but this way everyone has at least one or two things they really like. We will also have lots of sparkling cider to drink. I am thinking about making an apple pie or chocolate cake also, but we have had so many sweets and junk food I am not sure I want to do that. This is the sort of thing I usually do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 We are having a snow day, and therefore, probably loaded potato soup and fresh bread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Thanks for the reminder! I guess I need to figure this out. I can never remember what we eat on NYE. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Sushi. We were supposed to have sushi on Christmas, but didn't end up getting it because of bad weather and snowy roads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof1 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Chinese take out 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Oh! I just remembered gin and tonics! That's enough, right? :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Oh! I just remembered gin and tonics! That's enough, right? :) So. After I posted this, the next time Google showed me a news story it was:Gin and tonic drinkers are more likely to be psychopaths! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I'm making chili and sausage/potato/kale soup. Some crusty bread. Later in the evening we'll have some munchies, featuring cheese because I now have 7 kinds of Wisconsin cheese in my fridge and it needs to get eaten. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 We're having friends over and probably going to do a potluck. I have no clue what I'm making yet, also looking for simple inspiration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMS83 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Usually we have dinner at MIL's because it's her birthday! Our New Year's meal is on the 1st, and it's low country boil. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 We have a tradition that my crew and I make homemade donuts sometime between the week of Christmas & New Years. Since that hasn't happened, we decided to make them for New Years and then use the grease for a healthy (not!) round of our favorite homemade fried foods. Consisting of which are baconator fries, mozarella sticks, crab rangoon, onion rings and chicken wings. I might throw in some fresh veggies & dip to round it out. :lol: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I could be mistaken, but I believe the plan is for a pot of red beans and sausage to go on in the morning. It cooks all day while everyone is going out skiing and sledding. That night we will eat with rice and cornbread. My grandmothers tradition was black-eyed peas, but we prefer red beans Cajun style. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twolittleboys Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 We always have fondue. First, a chocolate fondue in the afternoon and later one with meat. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 We do cheese fondue and Hoppin' John Risotto. https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-hoppin-john-risotto-with-collard-pesto-recipes-from-the-kitchn-182045 This year I will skip the collard pesto as no one liked it much and go with jarred pesto from Trader Joe's. I should probably add some cut up veggies or a salad. We have been enjoying baby arugula with pomegranate seeds, so maybe that. For dessert, an idea I got from WTM a few years ago -- hot chocolate bar. Special hot chocolates plus candy canes, marshmallows, sprinkles, chocolate and vanilla whipped creams out of a can. There are still lots of Christmas cookies and other sweet things around our house too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I could be mistaken, but I believe the plan is for a pot of red beans and sausage to go on in the morning. It cooks all day while everyone is going out skiing and sledding. That night we will eat with rice and cornbread. My grandmothers tradition was black-eyed peas, but we prefer red beans Cajun style. Sounds delicious. Do you have a recipe? I am not from the south, but I love southern traditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I suspect we're having Christmas leftovers for treats that evening. I have a bunch of charcuterie and special cheeses still in the fridge. I'll pick up some more apples and grapes and a good loaf of sourdough. Beyond that, probably soup... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Oh! I just remembered gin and tonics! That's enough, right? :) Ah see this explains why you didn't remember...LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Usually we have dinner at MIL's because it's her birthday! Our New Year's meal is on the 1st, and it's low country boil. Ohh I like low country boil. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Ah see this explains why you didn't remember...LOL Ha! Good point! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Appetizer type stuff which we did not do at Christmas. Frozen pizzas, chicken wings, cheese and crackers, chips and guacamole, fruit, punch to drink. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) Nothing special. The kids will be asleep and we don't really celebrate. Dh and I might get snacks, I hadn't thought of anything yet. dh makes awesome cream cheese wontons if he is up to it. He is attempting to quit smoking as soon as the rest of his cigarettes are gone, so we will how is doing then. Edited December 29, 2017 by Elizabeth86 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwalker Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I can't decide what to have. So I'm hoping someone inspires me.Stuffed acorn squash, mashed potatoes, roasted broccoli cauliflower tofu and eggplant, big green salad, chocolate cake (vegan). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 This year, we will be doing a giant grilled seafood feast. I have a bunch of lobster, crab, scallops, etc etc, that I got on clearance. DH going to cook it all up on the grill and that's our dinner. Then we are going to watch a kids movie, put the kids to bed early, and see if we can stay up past 10 lol. For New Years Day, we are doing corned beef and cabbage. I doubt I could get my grill to turn on! :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Ack....i still can't decide. Maybe I'll just order pizza. :laugh: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I wish we had not had pizza yesterday. I could eat it again, but... I am going to look up cream cheese wontons! That sounds kind of fun. We didn't have shrimp cocktail as part of Christmas Eve snack dinner, so I'll add that. Baked stuffed jalapenos will work for my husband and me. That's a vegetable! And I'd forgotten about a package of dry chorizo I bought recently - I'll look for something to do with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Speaking of cream cheese wontons...this is one of my favorite apps to make: http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/clam-wonton-triangles-with-dipping-sauce-63502 I don't make the sauce...I just buy some bottle of sweet and sour. They are a little tedious, but yummy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 We're bringing my dh's famous hot cheese dip to our neighbor's party. This thread reminds me that I need to pick up some wine tomorrow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Going out with my mom for Chinese - rescheduled from Christmas Eve when she didn't feel well. I need to figure out NY day food, though. We may start back into school that day, since we will not be up late. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Homemade pad thai and leftover birthday treats (smile). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Oooh, low country boil sounds good! Wrting it on the meal plan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Oooh, low country boil sounds good! Wrting it on the meal plan. I seriously considered it, but it will be impossible to get corn on the cob. It would not be the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymonster Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 We are doing a German-inspired night of sausage, spätzle, cheese fondue, pretzels, beer... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 We are doing a German-inspired night of sausage, spätzle, cheese fondue, pretzels, beer... ohhh nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I seriously considered it, but it will be impossible to get corn on the cob. It would not be the same! I can get it at the grocery. Won't be like summer corn, but with the seasoning, it'll do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Korean rice cake soup with kimchi/meat dumplings. It’s very traditional for Koreans and my kids look forward to it every New Years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 The Hedgehog as always. Looks like we will be spending New Year's Eve at friends' house and I will assemble the hedgehog there. It's nothing but cheese and grapes stuck in a pineapple. :) There will likely be other snacks of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 We're bringing my dh's famous hot cheese dip to our neighbor's party. This thread reminds me that I need to pick up some wine tomorrow! Can you share dh's famous hot cheese dip recipe with us? I already have the wine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 We usually have Chinese take-out, but this year we want to get Shawarma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicJen Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 This... https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016258-baked-beans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Can you share dh's famous hot cheese dip recipe with us? I already have the wine! I will try to remember to ask him when he gets home. It's in his head. I know it has cream cheese, roasted red peppers (from a jar), Havarti, asiago and one other cheese but I can't remember what it is..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I think Black bean nachos from Budget Bytes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Well now I want everything on this thread! Yum! We will probably have small bites of things: crab dip, artichoke dip, salsa, various meats and cheeses, olives. Probably some more cookies too. Maybe some sushi if I feel like making some. I went to aldi last night and bought various snacky sorts of foods for the next few days since I knew none of us really wanted to spend the last few days of vacation cooking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 taco dip veggie tray with ranch dip cheese and crackers shrimp platter We like munchie type stuff for our annual LOTR marathon. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I was going to make laghman but I don’t have it in me today after getting back last night from an international road trip. I have labnah balls, mint chocolate chip ice cream ready to churn, and I’ll make a chocolate cake. Other than that, I’m not really sure what we’ll eat. Maybe a different type of long noodle dish? I like to do noodles on New Years. But I need to decide soon since people will be ready for dinner in an hour or two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Pies. Just four different pies. Dessert for dinner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbelle Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Well, I'm on a short vacation so I'm honestly not sure. At home I would eat black eyed peas and greens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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