DH has decided no seat down meal for Christmas. I need

[vanyel]

We're doing the appetizer thing on Christmas Eve and something similar on Christmas Day. I love these easy meals for the holidays.

pepperoni/cheese/crackers
veggies and dip
pickles and olives
cranberry meatballs (same as the grape jelly recipe but with cranberry sauce)
hummus and pita bread
maybe mini pizzas - homemade bagel bites

Christmas Day at MIL
more cranberry meatballs
veggies & dip
potato salad
deviled eggs
lunch meat/cheese tray
7 layer taco dip
and probably a few other easy foods depending on what people bring.

 

[StephMK]

We always make Alpo. It's easy & doesn't have to be piping hot to still be good.

1 lb Velveeta
1 lb hamburger
1 lb sausage

Cook the meat, add the cheese & put it on Italian or rye bread & bake until crispy. Super easy!

 

[disneystacy]

We do appetizers for Christmas Eve, here is what we are having:

Shrimp cocktail
Pigs in blanket
mini beef wellingtons (bought at BJ's)
mini crab cakes(BJ's)
Baked brie/ apricot jam in pastry with crackers
Bagels
lox
baked salmon
tuna salad
egg salad

 

[Coll0610]

Spicy buffalo chicken dip is my favorite

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Buffalo-Chicken-Dip/Detail.aspx

 

[mamalle]

If I did this- these would be some I would choose from:



shrimp cocktail
spinach dip in bread bowl
veggie platter and dip
cheese, meat and crackers
pepperoni roll
meatballs
buffalo chicken dip and tortilla chips- all time favorite at every party I bring it too.
deviled eggs

 

[aprhj]

Instead of the normal cheese ball you could do cheese pin wheels.
-Cream cheese
- caned ham or dried beef
- shredded cheese
- fresh chives
- some ranch dressing powder
Mix all together and spread on a flour tortilla or flavored tortilla. Roll it up and cut into slices. Looks like a pinwheel. You can omit what you don't like or add what you like, other than the cream cheese.

Easy and good!

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Put meatballs, grape jam, yellow mustard in a crockpot. I use the frozen meatballs, 1 large and 1 small jar of jam, 1 large mustard.

 

[ceecee]

Has anyone made Buffalo chicken dip with real chicken instead of canned? I always thought canned chicken tasted off.

 

[Robinrs]

We started a tradition of appetizers for Christmas eve a few years ago! My son's idea,he'll do anything NOT to eat a vegetable...

We've had

Mozzarella sticks
Buffalo wings
Parmesan chicken nuggets
Savorings (by Pillsbury, they're good!)
meatball sliders
shrimp skewers
pigs in a blanket
deviled eggs
flavored wings by Sams Club

ummmm.. I'm hungry!

 

[mamalle]

nope the canned chicken is the best to use for this recipe. I always buy the chicken in bulk at costco in the cans and use 2. I mix it all in the mixer. Once its all mixed I have had people say to me- there is chicken in it? Im telling you once you make it- it will be the most requested recipe and the biggest hit at your party...

 

[Malibustyle23]

Has anyone made Buffalo chicken dip with real chicken instead of canned? I always thought canned chicken tasted off.

Rachael Ray has a recipe where she usesthe real chicken. Its through her shows webpage east google find. Not sure if its the same with the substitution of nincanned or not. I havent tried it but she has said a few times its the most requested recipe on the site.

 

[cjackearl]

We do appetizers for Christmas Eve, here is what we are having:

Shrimp cocktail
Pigs in blanket
mini beef wellingtons (bought at BJ's)
mini crab cakes(BJ's)
Baked brie/ apricot jam in pastry with crackers
Bagels
lox
baked salmon
tuna salad
egg salad

I want to come to your house!!! I'll bring the capers if you'll share your lox.

 

[3boymthr]

You've gotten some great suggestions.

Another favorite - finger sandwiches with chicken salad (we like Willow Tree brand best ), tuna salad and/or ham salad.

a pickle and olive tray - gotta love the simplicity this one - just open the jars and put the different bite size pickles and olives in a divided dish with a cup of toothpicks. I'm amazed at how frequently these trays empty.

Sweet and sour meatballs - make your favorite plain (non-seasoned) meatball - frozen also work - should be 1 inch or smaller in diameter. In a 12" fry pan mix together 1- 12oz can of ginger ale (regular or diet) and 1 bottle of Honey BBQ sauce. Add uncooked or frozen meatballs - cover and simmer until sauce reduces until thick (about 1 hr) turn meatballs every so often to make sure they cook evenly.

 

[sorul82?]

We graze on Christmas Eve.

Meatballs
Cocktail weiners
sausage balls
several cheeseballs
Buffalo chicken dip (thanks to this board )
meat/cheese tray
veggie tray
cookies
pumpkin roll
pumpkin cheesecake
nuts
ham/cream cheese/pickles (don't know if it has a name)
crabmeat/cocktail sauce/cream cheese
cheese straws

 

[disneymarie]

some good appetizer suggestions. He wants to graze all day LOL. I am OK with it, I think it should be easier then making a big sit down dinner and then cleaning everything up afterward.


Thanks for any suggestions.

Spiral Honey glased Ham from Sam's club or other, cook ahead.Slice
We buy Kielbasi smoked, slice it. Or slice and warm in sweet and sour sauce
Horseradish to accomany
Potato Salad, or macaroni and cheese
Cheese tray. Mustards Crackers Olives. mini carrots and dip
Round bread, inside taken out with spinich dip pices of bread to dip
Hummas and pita chips

 

[Nolcrest]

Fried Ravioli

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/cda...3169_RECIPE-PRINT-FULL-PAGE-FORMATTER,00.html

 

[OceanAnnie]

We graze on Christmas day too. I love the ideas on this thread! Taking notes.

 

[Mom2Ben02]

Has anyone made Buffalo chicken dip with real chicken instead of canned? I always thought canned chicken tasted off.

I always use real - poached or roasted chicken breasts.

 

[Mom2Ben02]

Here's a GREAT lettuce wrap recipe - I never bother with the sauce, it doesn't need it. And to make it easier - I use ground turkey instead of mincing the chicken. http://www.recipezaar.com/P-F-Changs-Chicken-Lettuce-Wraps-15865

Sam's Club has a FANTASTIC cranberry chicken salad and mini croissants - yummm.

 

[nursetink]

Has anyone made Buffalo chicken dip with real chicken instead of canned? I always thought canned chicken tasted off.

Ceecee I always use fresh, grilled chicken in mine. I also use jalapeno ranch dressing to add additional kick.