what's on your menu for Christmas? (or the holiday's)

[Gumbo4x4]

Wow, I didn't realize people did so many different things.

We've been doing sort of non-traditional for years and just haven't looked back. It's actually kind of fun manning the grill as the snow falls . Last year we smoked a brisket (my first attempt) and it was a big hit.

 

[honeydiane1953]

We have a great big breakfast and then snack on cakes, pies, cookies etc. When we are really ready we have barbeque (sp). We get several pounds and mouth watering cole slaw from a GREAT local place. Since Thanksgiving was just a month ago we just aren't ready for turkey and all the fixins just yet!!!

 

[macraven]

christmas is the one holiday i don't cook.

we keep it very simple for the 5 of us that day.



i do a run to the Burger King drive thru around 9ish that morning.
buy the breakfast sandwiches and cinnamon rolls for all of us which we chow down at home.

around 3ish that afternoon, a second run thru the Burger King drive thru for whoppers.


have been doing this the last 20 years.
why change a tradition.........

 

[amg35]

christmas is the one holiday i don't cook.

we keep it very simple for the 5 of us that day.



i do a run to the Burger King drive thru around 9ish that morning.
buy the breakfast sandwiches and cinnamon rolls for all of us which we chow down at home.

around 3ish that afternoon, a second run thru the Burger King drive thru for whoppers.


have been doing this the last 20 years.
why change a tradition.........

There are NO fast food places open around us besides Dunkin Donuts on Christmas. Many times I'd be driving home from my aunt's house when I was younger just searching for somewhere to grab food!

Although, maybe it's different now, haven't looked in a while.

 

[macraven]

There are NO fast food places open around us besides Dunkin Donuts on Christmas. Many times I'd be driving home from my aunt's house when I was younger just searching for somewhere to grab food!

Although, maybe it's different now, haven't looked in a while.

i'm lucky.

our BK is open 23 hours a day, including holidays.
only the drive thru is open on holidays, not the inside dining.

mcdonalds, wendys, culvers and kfc in our town are closed on christmas.

 

[Planogirl]

I'm thinking of making a London Broil with a lot of side dishes. I always make a lot of "breads" such as banana bread and cranberry bread and so on.

 

[Meriweather]

DDIL is hosting this year and her family is coming from CA and PA. They decided to do tacos Not really happy about it, but since I don't have to cook, I can deal.
Deep fried tacos at that with flour tortillas. Hopefully they will have corn tortillas also since DS is gluten free.

 

[Minnesota!]

For our nuclear family Christmas we have pizza fondue & some sort of dessert fondue. Last year I bought some spiced wine & it was very nice warmed up so I think I'll do that again.

Oooh - what's pizza fondue?

DDIL is hosting this year and her family is coming from CA and PA. They decided to do tacos Not really happy about it, but since I don't have to cook, I can deal.
Deep fried tacos at that with flour tortillas. Hopefully they will have corn tortillas also since DS is gluten free.

We host Christmas every year and every other year we do tacos. It's SO easy, so good, and everyone loves it! (Plus, feeding 30 people...a lot cheaper!!)

for eve, we used to do a pasta dinner, but something prevented that last year and DH ended up making a run to KFC. Now the boys and DH want THAT to be our eve tradition. So, it just might be.

day = we host. This year I believe will be shredded turkey sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, veggies, deviled eggs, pasta salads, green salads, and then whatever anyone else brings...usually appetizers, beans, desserts, etc.

 

[Patience]

I am hosting my husband's side of the family at our house on Christmas Eve this year (our turn). We are providing the honey baked ham, dessert and drinks. My sisters in law and my husband's parents are each bringing two sides and our niece is bringing bread and juice boxes for the kiddos. On Christmas morning, we go to my mom's house for a late morning brunch which usually consists of breakfast casserole, hash browns, ham biscuits, fruit salad, cinnamon rolls and muffins. For dinner Christmas night, we will probably just have ham sandwiches with leftover ham from the night before.

 

[Katieinwonderland]

My parents and sister are coming over from England and renting a house, so they're doing Christmas this year. It will still be an English-style Christmas: we're having goose with pears, a beef wellington, chestnut stuffing, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, braised red cabbage, roasted parsnips, chocolate yule log, Christmas pudding and mince pies.

I've decided to put off trying to lose any baby weight until after the holidays!

 

[aprilgail2]

Wow, I didn't realize people did so many different things. We basically make the same foods for xmas as we do for Thanksgiving.

I wouldn't want the same big thanksgiving type meal again at Christmas.

christmas is the one holiday i don't cook.

we keep it very simple for the 5 of us that day.



i do a run to the Burger King drive thru around 9ish that morning.
buy the breakfast sandwiches and cinnamon rolls for all of us which we chow down at home.

around 3ish that afternoon, a second run thru the Burger King drive thru for whoppers.


have been doing this the last 20 years.
why change a tradition.........

my kind of holiday!

We are making reservations and going out to eat for Christmas dinner--sorry, its my holiday too and that means NO COOKING!

 

[luvmy3]

I wouldn't want the same big thanksgiving type meal again at Christmas.




my kind of holiday!

We are making reservations and going out to eat for Christmas dinner--sorry, its my holiday too and that means NO COOKING!

Between decorating, shopping and wrapping and baking, I am so done with "working" for Christmas. When that day comes, I want to relax and enjoy it, not spend the day preparing a meal for it.

 

[tink20]

We eat at my parents around lunch time. She cooks most of the main dishes, I have ask several times for my sisters and I to do it, but my mom insists on cooking. So, we all bring extras, like different appetizers, sides or desserts. I am bringing one of each, not sure about the side yet.

Here is what I am going to do for the appetizer. I am going to make a cheese and olive tray and around the edge of the platter I am going to put these little guys. (I think the kids will think its cute)

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cream-cheese-penguins/

For dessert, I am going to try and make a Charlotte Russe for my dad (a childhood favorite)

 

[mhsjax]

christmas is the one holiday i don't cook.

we keep it very simple for the 5 of us that day.



i do a run to the Burger King drive thru around 9ish that morning.
buy the breakfast sandwiches and cinnamon rolls for all of us which we chow down at home.

around 3ish that afternoon, a second run thru the Burger King drive thru for whoppers.


have been doing this the last 20 years.
why change a tradition.........

You have a Burger King open on Christmas? WEIRD. Nothing around here is open on Christmas and I mean NOTHING. I can't imagine a fast food restaurant being open. Very sad.

 

[Rylee]

Christmas Eve -

Bacon wrapped Scallops
Shrimp Cocktail
Bread Boat
Veggie Tray

Baked Scrod
Chicken Parm
Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Green Beans wrapped in Bacon
Bow Tie Pasta, with sliced Sausage, Red & Green Bell Peppers, in a Beef Broth sauce... (very festive looking.)
Dinner Rolls

Pies
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Platter of Christmas Cookies
Friendly's Jubilee Roll


Christmas Morning -

Huge Brunch


Christmas Dinner -

LEFTOVERS !

Help yourself, warm up whatever you want!

 

[N&B'smom]

On Christmas morning I always get up early and make Monkey Bread. We just kind of snack the rest of the day and then have turkey and all for dinner. It's just a cozy day at home.

On NYE our tradition is to have fondue!

 

[nmmom95]

Christmas Eve: Take-out after Mass

Christmas night:
Salad & rolls
Beef tenderloin
Crab cakes
Mashed potatoes
Tortellini with spinach & walnut pesto
Roasted asparagus
Sugar snap peas

Italian cookies & pastries
Brownies
Pie/cake (varies)

 

[Minnesota!]

You have a Burger King open on Christmas? WEIRD. Nothing around here is open on Christmas and I mean NOTHING. I can't imagine a fast food restaurant being open. Very sad.

Ya know, I think it's the same way around here, too, now that I think of it. Eve - lots of it open. But day, they are all closed. Same with Thanksgiving...all closed.

Although I would LOVE a meatless whopper for Christmas....it's a guilty pleasure of mine!!

 

[mhsjax]

Ya know, I think it's the same way around here, too, now that I think of it. Eve - lots of it open. But day, they are all closed. Same with Thanksgiving...all closed.

Although I would LOVE a meatless whopper for Christmas....it's a guilty pleasure of mine!!

Ours are actually open for about half a day on Thanksgiving. Christmas, all closed. I do crave a hamburger every Christmas. Never get one, but the craving is there.

 

[wdwmom2]

Only have breakfast covered.


Cinnamon Roll Casserole


Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of melted butter or baking spray
2 cans (12.4 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
4 eggs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup maple syrup

Garnish:
Icing from cinnamon rolls
Maple syrup (if desired) --I found it was sweet enough without it.
Directions:
Heat oven to 375°F. Pour melted butter into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
Separate both cans of dough into 16 rolls; set icing aside. Cut each roll into 8 pieces; place pieces over butter in dish.
In a medium bowl, beat eggs. Beat in cream, cinnamon and vanilla until well blended; gently pour over roll pieces. Drizzle with 1/4 cup syrup.
Bake 20 to 28 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Meanwhile, remove covers from icing; microwave on Medium (50%) 10 to 15 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle.
Drizzle icing over top. If desired, spoon syrup over individual servings.