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msrock · Guru

Christmas Eve/Day Menu Ideas

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Sounds good to me.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I don't know what mom is doing. She said she would take care of it.

I know Christmas eve will be simple.

And the kids and I will be making our Rice Krispy treats.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Shrimp

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Your menu sounds great. Don't stress about it!

msrock · Guru

Christmas Eve at our house is actually Christmas. We pretty much open all of our presents to and from each other on Christmas Eve. I prefer that because it's dark and with everything lit, it's beautiful. We are all old enough that there's no issue with Santa Claus. lol! When my kids were small, Christmas day was the bomb. But now that we're all adults... Christmas eve has become our family Christmas.

msrock · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Your menu sounds great. Don't stress about it!

Ok fine! But I would still like to know what everyone else is having so I can consider other options. lol!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

We have cheese and crackers and olives and pickles to snack on.

For dinner.
Turkey
Dressing
Green bean casserole
Homemade bread
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Sweet potatoes

Dessert.
Pecan pie
Pumpkin pie
Peppermint cheesecake

DH chose the menu.

Ohfour · Hooker

msrock wrote:
So... what are my peeps having?? I'm trying to figure out mine because I do Christmas Eve at my house and this year I'm trying to figure out how to work it all in with my grandbaby that's going to come on Monday. I'm looking at 14 people total. All family.
The only thing I have so far is a 11 lb Spiral Ham. What does this menu sound like to you? This will not be sit down and eat all together as a family. We don't have that option. We're going to be all over the place!
Ham
Shrimp (Cold as in ****tail)
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and maybe another 9 x13 dish of Au Gratin?
Chef John's French Onion Green Bean Casserole
Spinach Tortellini Pasta Salad
Pepperoni Rolls
Rolls
Veggie Tray
Chips/Dip/Snacks...

Does that sound ok? Ugh. Help. I am going to ask my brother to bring something... because I need help! lol. I am going to be so busy this coming week... it's got me scared.

Omg....thats what we are having on our Christmas! Just about every bit of it!!!!

msrock · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
We have cheese and crackers and olives and pickles to snack on.

For dinner.
Turkey
Dressing
Green bean casserole
Homemade bread
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Sweet potatoes

Dessert.
Pecan pie
Pumpkin pie
Peppermint cheesecake

DH chose the menu.

Sounds good. aww I do have a turkey in my freezer, but I need to make that when I'm not under so much pressure. lol. I took the week off after Christmas and I will make that then. But! I will add garlic and jalapeno stuffed olives to my spread on Xmas Eve. Thank you!

Ohfour · Hooker

Shrimp ****tail
Ham and rolls with a variety of cheeses
Mac and cheese
Macaroni salad (a family tradition ) that no one eats, but whatever.
olive / pickles...

msrock · Guru

Ohfour wrote:
msrock wrote:
So... what are my peeps having?? I'm trying to figure out mine because I do Christmas Eve at my house and this year I'm trying to figure out how to work it all in with my grandbaby that's going to come on Monday. I'm looking at 14 people total. All family.
The only thing I have so far is a 11 lb Spiral Ham. What does this menu sound like to you? This will not be sit down and eat all together as a family. We don't have that option. We're going to be all over the place!
Ham
Shrimp (Cold as in ****tail)
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and maybe another 9 x13 dish of Au Gratin?
Chef John's French Onion Green Bean Casserole
Spinach Tortellini Pasta Salad
Pepperoni Rolls
Rolls
Veggie Tray
Chips/Dip/Snacks...

Does that sound ok? Ugh. Help. I am going to ask my brother to bring something... because I need help! lol. I am going to be so busy this coming week... it's got me scared.
Omg....thats what we are having on our Christmas! Just about every bit of it!!!!

Ok. I feel better now! Maybe I throw in some deviled eggs.... biggrin

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

You're about to become a member of the "Grammy Club."

How exciting!

flan

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

flan327 wrote:
You're about to become a member of the "Grammy Club."

How exciting!

flan

Wait - whaddid I miss?

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Msrock is going to be a grandma on Monday.

msrock · Guru

Thanks girls! It is exciting! I'm a little scared, nervous and intimidated. lol! Who knew that I would be so afraid? lol!

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

msrock wrote:
Thanks girls! It is exciting! I'm a little scared, nervous and intimidated. lol! Who knew that I would be so afraid? lol!

Congratulations! I don't know how I missed that! This will be an extra special Christmas!

weltschmerz · Guru

msrock wrote:
So... what are my peeps having?? I'm trying to figure out mine because I do Christmas Eve at my house and this year I'm trying to figure out how to work it all in with my grandbaby that's going to come on Monday. I'm looking at 14 people total. All family.
The only thing I have so far is a 11 lb Spiral Ham. What does this menu sound like to you? This will not be sit down and eat all together as a family. We don't have that option. We're going to be all over the place!
Ham
Shrimp (Cold as in ****tail)
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and maybe another 9 x13 dish of Au Gratin?
Chef John's French Onion Green Bean Casserole
Spinach Tortellini Pasta Salad
Pepperoni Rolls
Rolls
Veggie Tray
Chips/Dip/Snacks...

Does that sound ok? Ugh. Help. I am going to ask my brother to bring something... because I need help! lol. I am going to be so busy this coming week... it's got me scared.

How about a nice baked brie with cranberries?

msrock · Guru

Tignanello wrote:
msrock wrote:
Thanks girls! It is exciting! I'm a little scared, nervous and intimidated. lol! Who knew that I would be so afraid? lol!
Congratulations! I don't know how I missed that! This will be an extra special Christmas!

Thank you! It's even more special because my oldest son is flying home on the 23rd. I haven't seen him in 2 years! I am off work Dec 24 through Jan 4th I believe. I haven't had that much time off in years. It's well needed and I am going to love every minute of it! So much to be grateful for and happy about. My daughter doesn't know her brother is coming home. So that will be a big surprise on Christmas Eve. I hope she doesn't drop that baby when she sees him. biggrin

msrock · Guru

weltschmerz wrote:
msrock wrote:
So... what are my peeps having?? I'm trying to figure out mine because I do Christmas Eve at my house and this year I'm trying to figure out how to work it all in with my grandbaby that's going to come on Monday. I'm looking at 14 people total. All family.
The only thing I have so far is a 11 lb Spiral Ham. What does this menu sound like to you? This will not be sit down and eat all together as a family. We don't have that option. We're going to be all over the place!
Ham
Shrimp (Cold as in ****tail)
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and maybe another 9 x13 dish of Au Gratin?
Chef John's French Onion Green Bean Casserole
Spinach Tortellini Pasta Salad
Pepperoni Rolls
Rolls
Veggie Tray
Chips/Dip/Snacks...

Does that sound ok? Ugh. Help. I am going to ask my brother to bring something... because I need help! lol. I am going to be so busy this coming week... it's got me scared.
How about a nice baked brie with cranberries?

Yum. Do tell. I have never made or baked a brie... but we love cranberries!

weltschmerz · Guru

www.thekitchn.com/holiday-appetizer-recipe-baked-brie-with-cranberry-sauce-41406

www.simplebites.net/a-last-minute-appetizer-baked-brie-with-cranberry-sauce-and-walnuts/

www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/cranberry-topped-brie/38575984-945f-46cd-89b3-fecd5af51a22

msrock · Guru

Thank you! Those look good! I might have to go out of my comfort zone and try that!

-- Edited by msrock on Friday 18th of December 2015 10:30:01 PM

weltschmerz · Guru

It's really delicious.

weltschmerz · Guru

You can bake brie with just about anything, really.....raspberries or caramelized onions or sundried tomatoes.
I'm partial to cranberries. It's always a big hit.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

weltschmerz wrote:
You can bake brie with just about anything, really.....raspberries or caramelized onions or sundried tomatoes.
I'm partial to cranberries. It's always a big hit.

Make it & send it to me, PLEASE!!!!!

flan

msrock · Guru

flan327 wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
You can bake brie with just about anything, really.....raspberries or caramelized onions or sundried tomatoes.
I'm partial to cranberries. It's always a big hit.
Make it & send it to me, PLEASE!!!!!
flan

Me too! biggrin

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

We wrap our brie in a cresent dough crust and bake. Sooooooooo good. I've done the cranberries and nuts thing too. The women at church loved it. But now you said onions and tomatoes and I need to make that.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

msrock wrote:
Thanks girls! It is exciting! I'm a little scared, nervous and intimidated. lol! Who knew that I would be so afraid? lol!

ZOMG! When Itty bitty was born (by C-section), I was the first person to hold her (after Mommy & Daddy). Mommy was sneezing & had to blow her nose. Mommy was on a cart.

I scooped her up (she was less than 6 pounds) and looked into her eyes. Love @ first sight.

And it only gets better!!~!!

flan

msrock · Guru

flan327 wrote:
msrock wrote:
Thanks girls! It is exciting! I'm a little scared, nervous and intimidated. lol! Who knew that I would be so afraid? lol!
ZOMG! When Itty bitty was born (by C-section), I was the first person to hold her (after Mommy & Daddy). Mommy was sneezing & had to blow her nose. Mommy was on a cart.
I scooped her up (she was less than 6 pounds) and looked into her eyes. Love @ first sight.
And it only gets better!!~!!
flan

I can't wait. I will be in awe. aww

Lindley · Guru

msrock wrote:
flan327 wrote:
msrock wrote:
Thanks girls! It is exciting! I'm a little scared, nervous and intimidated. lol! Who knew that I would be so afraid? lol!
ZOMG! When Itty bitty was born (by C-section), I was the first person to hold her (after Mommy & Daddy). Mommy was sneezing & had to blow her nose. Mommy was on a cart.
I scooped her up (she was less than 6 pounds) and looked into her eyes. Love @ first sight.
And it only gets better!!~!!
flan

I can't wait. I will be in awe.

Being a grandma is awesome.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I am banning all grandma talk until I get one for myself!

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I am banning all grandma talk until I get one for myself!

You can grandparent my dog. He loves going to french cafes for cappuccino.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Tignanello wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I am banning all grandma talk until I get one for myself!
You can grandparent my dog. He loves going to french cafes for cappuccino.

YES! I will take him out. We will have snacks together.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I am banning all grandma talk until I get one for myself!
You can grandparent my dog. He loves going to french cafes for cappuccino.

YES! I will take him out. We will have snacks together.

He's a cheap date. He generally just has whatever he can find under the table.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Can I bring him homemade dog biscuits?

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Can I bring him homemade dog biscuits?

He would think you're the best grandma in the whole world!

FNW · Guru

I understand that being a grandparent is better than being a parent. msrock, congratulations and enjoy! What a special Christmas this will be! Be understanding of the new mamma, she will be hormonal and not herself. Have patience and understanding. What a wonderful gift!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Congrats Ms Rock!

For the Brie, buy a sheet of flaky pasty dough, let it thaw, and wrap the brie in the dough putting the topping on first of course. I slice off the white stuff off the brie first. Brush the top of the dough with a wisked egg before baking.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Congrats Ms Rock!!

That brie with caramelized onions sounds devine!

Cream cheese with pepper jelly over it is yummy. Serve with some crackers.

Pineapple cream cheese spread is yummy too. It's just two blocks of cream cheese and a can of crushed pineapple blended together. So good!

chef · Guru

Our menu:

Ham
Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes
Corn
My cheddar biscuits
Peanut Butter Pie
G's mom's cookies
Chocolate chip - cheesecake - Reese's cookie bars (a recipe G found)
Tea

If I'm feeling ambitious, I'll make deviled eggs but it will probably be deviled egg salad because I suck at peeling eggs.

huskerbb · Guru

Prime rib

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

chef wrote:
Our menu:

Ham
Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes
Corn
My cheddar biscuits
Peanut Butter Pie
G's mom's cookies
Chocolate chip - cheesecake - Reese's cookie bars (a recipe G found)
Tea

If I'm feeling ambitious, I'll make deviled eggs but it will probably be deviled egg salad because I suck at peeling eggs.

You can buy boiled peeled eggs.

-- Edited by Southern_Belle on Saturday 19th of December 2015 01:02:15 PM

FNW · Guru

I'm still deciding. Christmas starts at breakfast. So I'm thinking of making lightened up creme brulee french toast casserole which I can put together the night before, and serve with fresh fruit, coffee, mimosas and maybe a side of scrambled eggs. My mother does Christmas Eve and she is going to bring over her leftover dip/chips/cheese roll for everyone to snack on throughout the day. Then I'll have an early dinner...so far I think I'll make string bean salad, and either Poulet Au Vinaigre over steamed rice, or chicken rollatini with zucchini & mozzarella and parmesan risotto.

chef · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
chef wrote:
Our menu:

Ham
Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes
Corn
My cheddar biscuits
Peanut Butter Pie
G's mom's cookies
Chocolate chip - cheesecake - Reese's cookie bars (a recipe G found)
Tea

If I'm feeling ambitious, I'll make deviled eggs but it will probably be deviled egg salad because I suck at peeling eggs.
You can buy boiled peeled eggs.

-- Edited by Southern_Belle on Saturday 19th of December 2015 01:02:15 PM

I know but I refuse to pay a premium just because they're ready to go.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

My eggs always peel easily. How do you cook yours?

FNW · Guru

be sure and put them in ice water after you boil them.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I put my eggs in a heavy sauce pan, add enough water to cover them and then some. Bring to a boil with lid. Take off heat and let sit 15 minutes. Take lid off and run under cold water.

chef · Guru

I've tried many different ways of cooking them and always manage to butcher the whites. It's really not a big deal. If I ever have to make them look professional, I will either decide to care or will pay the premium for the premade ones.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

A little salt helps.

And I keep a little cold water handy.

If one isn't wanting to peel, I dunk it and that seems to help.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Oh. And if you turn your eggs over a few hours before you boil them, the yolks will be more in the center.