OT!! The Holiday Feast!

15 years ago

Bruce got me thinking about dinner for the Holiday's..

What to cook?? I will be in Ok. with my Dad for the Holiday..BUT Gotta cook something.. I need some idea's.. What are you cooking for your Holiday Dinner??

Kylie

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givelittle_getlots
15 years ago
Gooooooooood question!!!
???????????????????wish I knew lol. But I got a few days to make up my mind.
Going to keep an ey on this thread.

Lucy
gardenpaw
15 years ago
Lets see....Usually by the time Thanksgiving is over with
Im ready to bake a ham with all the trimmings for Christmas
For dessert Im fixing Cheese cake in muffin tins some with
cherries some without.
Whats everyone else fixing?
Happy Holidays!
Karen
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amelia_pepper_lady
15 years ago
Ham and probably another turkey
Several vegetable casseroles that the family expects.
Ambrosia
Pecan pies
My SIL will probably make an Oriental salad and a cake.
fool4flowers
15 years ago
Ham and turkey left over from buy one get one free at thanksgiving, lol. Also 6 pies. We are going to a friends house with a huge family and everyone brings stuff.
vaskirt
15 years ago
I usually do a turkey, oyster dressing, stuffed mushrooms, sweet peas,cranberry sauce, sweet potato fluff, and homemade rolls. I have been doing this same meal since our daughter (Heather) was 12. She is 38 now, and you would think she would be tired of it. It just kills her if I even mention doing something different.. she is still a kid @ heart.. LOL
plantlover49
15 years ago
We usually have, Sirloin Tip Roast, Green beans, Brown Gravy, Sprial sliced Ham,Corn
German Chocolate Cake, Fruit Salad, Boiled Custard, Eggnog
Elizabeth
pagrdnr
15 years ago
Ham and sweet gravy is a must for our Christmas meal. And the more sides, the better! Hey I don't cook any of it but I don't mind eating it, LOL.
Shawn
lopaka_mikale
15 years ago
Christmas Eve will be stuffed turkey, ham, baked shrimp (yum!), Bruce's oyster stew, smoked salmon, eggplant parmagiana, smoked fish dip, pasta salad, rice caserole and I can't even remember what! It looks like the Christmas buffet at the Emabassy Suites, around the corner. Plus our guests bring plenty of sides and desserts. 40-50 people, and enough food for 80! You guys need to get here and eat some of it!
Christmas day is at my Sister-in-law's house. Barbeque ribs, and leftovers from the night before!

I'm getting hungry!
Merry Christmas,
Bob
chena
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15 years ago
They all sound sooo awesome!!!!
givelittle_getlots
15 years ago
{{gwi:589735}}From Pictures to share with GW forum buddies
funinthesunincl
15 years ago
We started a fantastic tradition a few years back...

My hubby makes the entire dinner for the four of us on Christmas Day!! We have a standing rib roast/prime rib with Au Jus Juice, mashed potatoes, steamed asparagus, tossed salad, corn, warm flaky crescent rolls, oh and a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. Later in the evening...a slice of cheescake with strawberries and a fresh cup of coffee to top it off. Ahhh....

Perfection!! (and did I mention he & little elves clean up the kitchen also? Kinda like his gift to me that day...no complaining here! :) )

There are some traditions that I will NEVER change!!! :)

~Mary Jane
maemae0312
15 years ago
unfortunately I have to work Christmas so we will just have a big breakfast before I come to work. But my father used to grill steaks out on Christmas, he knew we were tired of bouncing from house to house (inlaws) and eating turkey. I like steak better than turkey so it was always a treat to me.

Mary

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