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luvbuffet
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CHRISTMAS MENU!
I look fwd to reading what everyone will be cooking each holiday...lets hear it!
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Sweet
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CHRISTMAS MENU!
Jewish, Im going out for Chinese and a movie lol
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| Posted 12/22/16 5:54 PM |
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mommy2B3
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
Breakfast
Frittata with spinach, tomato and feta
Hash browns
Cinnonmin buns
Lunch
antipasta
fresh tortellini with romenesco sauce
Meatballs, sausage and red sauce
fresh bread with butter
Dinner
Rosemary butter Filet mignon
spiral honey glazed ham with pineapple and cherries
smoked Gouda mac n cheese
mashed potatoes
biscuits
I make my vegetarian brother pizza rustica with spinach and roasted red peppers
Asparagus
Desserts
I make a ton of cookies, I'm doing 8 kinds this year
Chocolate cheesecake
And birthday cake for Jesus ((it was supposed to be for my son, but he thought that was selfish on Jesus birthday, so that's a first this year))
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| Posted 12/22/16 6:02 PM |
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stinger
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
Nothing fancy! Small group of 3 kids and 6 adults so we are keeping it simple. Don't want to overeat, overspend, overwork and have too many leftovers!
Apps
Cheese crackers
Chips dip
Ham
Lasagna
Roasted brussel sprouts
Glazed carrots
Corn casserole
Dessert
Cookies
Ice cream
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| Posted 12/22/16 6:20 PM |
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luvbuffet
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
I love going to the market Thanksgiving day and and cooking everything that morning. Fairway will be closed Christmas day so now I have to go christmas eve.. still dont know what Im making
Im having my MIL and bf and my mom over christmas day.
Apps- grilled shrimp, charcuterie, latkas
meal- pineapple glazed ham, crown lamb roast
lasagna, spinach pie, Grilled asparagus, lemon potatos and roasted veggies.
I also want to make a peking duck to nibble on. Normally it takes 4.5 hours to make. I did a trial run two days ago by spatchcocking it to see if it can work and its wasnt as good, but still better than any place ive had it. It took 1 hour in the oven vs 4.5. But a single duck cant feed 5 people but since im having a ton of other stuff, itll be fine. But I also dont want it to come off as ""look at me, look what I can do" type of thing.
Should I skip the duck? DHs fam is jewish, so jews eat chinese food on christmas... thought it would be a cute thing to do. yay/ nay?
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| Posted 12/22/16 6:27 PM |
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Sweet
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CHRISTMAS MENU!
assuming he is not kosher, in that case they would not eat out at all. Nay to the duck, you have lots of other items and they all sound good
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| Posted 12/22/16 6:43 PM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
I am hosting Xmas Day.
Spiral Glazed Ham
Lemon Sage Turkey
Whiskey Glazed Carrots
Duchess Potatoes
Sweet Potato Casserole
Autumn Spinach Apple Salad
Soft dinner rolls
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| Posted 12/22/16 7:16 PM |
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Appetizers
Stuffed mushrooms
Pepperoni cheese cracker platter
Piggies in blankies
Spinach pie
Cheese pie
BBQ lambchops
Octopus on grill
Small raw veggie thing wth ranch
Dinner
Chicken Francais
Eggplant rollatini
Rigatoni alla vodka
Prime rib
Salad
Butternut squash
Rosters red potatoes
Dessert
Cookies
Fruit
Pavlova
More cookies
Pastries prob
Some stuff we ordered
Some stuff my parents are cooking
Some stuff people are bringing
Piggies and shrooms are the only thing I'm actually making but I don't feel bad cuz I'm havin 40 people over again - and I have two munchkins and I'm 5 months preg with a third. I have to clean and get the house together etc. so catered and parents help is welcome lol
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| Posted 12/22/16 8:25 PM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
Posted by luvbuffet
Should I skip the duck? DHs fam is jewish, so jews eat chinese food on christmas... thought it would be a cute thing to do. yay/ nay?
Cute, but not worth the work. My in-laws are Jewish too and I asked if they wanted latkes since it's also Hanukkah and they told me "that's not very Christmasy." I had to clue them in on the fact that it was Hanukkah. They had no idea. They're excited for ham 
My menu...
Apps:
Prosciutto
Soppressata
Assorted cheeses
Caprese skewers
Baked brie
Spinach dip
Mini quiche (DD LOVES quiche)
First course:
Penne ala vodka with peas
Salad
Dinner:
Ham
Turkey
Mashed potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Stuffing
Cranberry sauce
String beans & carrots
Asparagus
Corn
Rolls
Dessert:
Cookies, peppermint bark and whatever my MIL shows up with
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| Posted 12/22/16 8:30 PM |
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mrsdukes
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
I host Christmas Eve.
Apps:
Cocktail meatballs, pigs in blanket, cheese & pepperoni platter, Veggie platter, pico de gallo & tortillas, scallops wrapped in bacon, baby shrimp & cream cheese dip, spanakopita
Dinner:
Honey baked ham, cheesy chicken roll ups
Spinach ravioli
Twice baked bacon & onion potatoes, brown sugared baby white potatoes, macaroni & cheese
Glazed carrots, corn in butter sauce, red cabbage, asparagus
Challah and rye bread
Dessert:
Brownies, cheese tarts, crumb cake, mini chocolate cream pies, cupcakes, and 2 desserts that are being brought
We are 12 adults and 1 child for dinner, and 2 more adults & kids for dessert.
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| Posted 12/22/16 8:59 PM |
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luvbuffet
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
I bought latkes from trader joes in case I get too lazy to make my own. There will only be 5 adults and 2 of the 5 don't eat much. We shall see what happens Xmas every when I go food shopping
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| Posted 12/22/16 9:49 PM |
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LIRascal
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
Christmas eve at my mom's: feast of a thousand fishes. 
Apps:
Fried savory "zeppole", some with anchovies, others plain
An Italian cheese platter and pickled stuff like eggplant, mushrooms, olives, artichokes etc.
Seafood salad
Fried calamari
an octopus
Primo:
Pasta with a light pink sauce with vongole, mussels, king crab, scallops, a lobster tail and calamari
Secondo:
shrimp oreganata
baccala in red sauce
baccala with potatoes and olives
fried baccala
scallops wrapped in bacon
new zealand mussels in white wine sauce
steamed broccoli rabe
salad
Then there are roasted chestnuts, nuts, mandarins, panettone, all of the christmas cookies and any dessert someone makes
ROLLIN outta there after midnight
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| Posted 12/22/16 10:49 PM |
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DrMeg
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CHRISTMAS MENU!
I am hosting 25ish people buffet style.
Apps:
Charcuterie
Mozzarella sticks
Pigs in a blanket
Chips and dip
Spinach and artichoke dip
Dinner:
Prime rib
Roasted potatoes
Burnt broccoli
Quiche
Turkey breast
Cranberry compote
Baked ziti
Biscuits
Dessert:
Cookies
Cheese cake
Italian pastries
Peanut butter chocolate cake
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| Posted 12/23/16 10:06 AM |
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Laura1976
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
Posted by mommy2B3
Breakfast
Frittata with spinach, tomato and feta
Hash browns
Cinnonmin buns
Lunch
antipasta
fresh tortellini with romenesco sauce
Meatballs, sausage and red sauce
fresh bread with butter
Dinner
Rosemary butter Filet mignon
spiral honey glazed ham with pineapple and cherries
smoked Gouda mac n cheese
mashed potatoes
biscuits
I make my vegetarian brother pizza rustica with spinach and roasted red peppers
Asparagus
Desserts
I make a ton of cookies, I'm doing 8 kinds this year
Chocolate cheesecake
And birthday cake for Jesus ((it was supposed to be for my son, but he thought that was selfish on Jesus birthday, so that's a first this year))
how do you do the filet mignon?
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I would suggest making that duck! I love homemade duck on Christmas.
It is EXTREMELY greasy though FYI.
I made it the last five or six years. I'm taking a break this year because I just want to try something new, but am sure I'll make it again.
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My dad and brother are buying/making other food, but I'm making sweet and spicy meatballs, Crock Pot beef roast, and bacon and blue cheese dip.
I already have peanut butter cup cookies and Hershey kisses cookies made to bring.
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| Posted 12/23/16 10:43 AM |
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mommy2B3
2 boys 2 girls!!!!
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
Posted by Laura1976
Posted by mommy2B3
Breakfast
Frittata with spinach, tomato and feta
Hash browns
Cinnonmin buns
Lunch
antipasta
fresh tortellini with romenesco sauce
Meatballs, sausage and red sauce
fresh bread with butter
Dinner
Rosemary butter Filet mignon
spiral honey glazed ham with pineapple and cherries
smoked Gouda mac n cheese
mashed potatoes
biscuits
I make my vegetarian brother pizza rustica with spinach and roasted red peppers
Asparagus
Desserts
I make a ton of cookies, I'm doing 8 kinds this year
Chocolate cheesecake
And birthday cake for Jesus ((it was supposed to be for my son, but he thought that was selfish on Jesus birthday, so that's a first this year))
how do you do the filet mignon?
I get center cut filets, leave them out for 30-45 mins to get to room temp, pat down with paper towels and then heavily salt and pepper both sides. Pre-heat oven to 400'. Once I'm ready to sear, then I add grape seed oil to my pan and make sure the pan is hot and add 2 filets, and don't move them for 3 mins, I then flip it over and sear the other side for 3 mins. I then put them in a baking dish and add a stalk of rosemary and a slice of Kerry gold butter on top and repeat until I've seared all the filets. depending how you like your meat will depend on how long it goes in the oven. We like med-rare so I put it in for 5-6 min.
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| Posted 12/23/16 12:13 PM |
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Xelindrya
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
I'm in charge of desserts I can travel with.
By request: Bacardi Cherry Pie
By tradition: My Gingerbread Cookies (usually about 40) these are also passed out and taken home.
I always bring a third dessert of my own choice. This year it's going to be Rum Cake
I was thinking of picking up a lemon bundt cake as well but no time.
Honestly since I've been on this new med this year, food has no appeal to me. I don't care about what's for dinner. I'll eat very little of any of it.
They are going crazy as always. I know there's some gizzard dressing (ew) and some meat, tamales but I won't care.
To me xmas is like Thanksgiving. Just thankful to be there and grateful for family and that we are able to be together.
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| Posted 12/23/16 1:54 PM |
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tray831
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
A full Antipasto
Olive Bread (similar to Sausage Bread but w/out the Sausage---
Main Course:
Penil (Spanish Pork)
Prime Rib
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Glazed Carrots
Roasted Brussel Sprouts w/ Bacon
Rice Dish
Desserts:
WAY TOO MUCH
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| Posted 12/23/16 2:34 PM |
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tourist
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Have you tried the duck like this?
Peking duck
I haven't done it yet, but I want to try it. you prep it the night before, but it should only take about 90 min to cook.
I do think 3 meats is a lot for 5 people, especially if 2 don't eat much. Do the Jewish family members eat ham?
I would just make lamb (because I don't like ham), but I know not everyone likes that.
my MIL is cooking- I think it is some type of pasta, with meatballs & sausages most likely. I'm bringing a yule log & cookies.
my mother usually does manicotti, chicken parm, meatballs, sausages, salad and sometimes oven fried chicken ( it's her favorite.) While similar to my MIL's menu, I'm sad to miss i this year.
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| Posted 12/23/16 2:37 PM |
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EandF
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
We ended up with:
Turkey (carrots and celery cooked with it)
Ham
Pastichio
Roasted Potatoes
Spanakopita
Two types of salad - just greens and then more of a traditional Greek salad
Bread, tzatziki, taramasalata, kalamata olives
Greek cheeses - feta, kefalotiri, kefaloveira
Desserts
Kourabiedes, melamakarona, ekmek, baklava
Greek pastries
Cherry pie
Fudge
Coffee
Lots of wine and alcohol!
I didn't make any of it - mom, mil, aunt, cousin all contributed.
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KarenK122
The Journey is the Destination
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CHRISTMAS MENU!
We had:
Apps
Antipasti platter
rice balls
pigs in the blanket
chips
pretzels
dip
spinach balls
Dinner
spiral ham
roasted citrus chicken
biscuits
twice baked potatoes
broccoli
string beans
salad
chicken cutlets for the kids
stuffed portobella mushrooms for the vegetarians
Dessert
Italian butter cookies
cheese cake
chocolate chip cookies
the kids decorated a gingerbread house
Italian pastries
fruit
assorted candies
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| Posted 12/26/16 11:49 AM |
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LIRascal
drama. daily.
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
Posted by EandF
We ended up with:
Turkey (carrots and celery cooked with it)
Ham
Pastichio
Roasted Potatoes
Spanakopita
Two types of salad - just greens and then more of a traditional Greek salad
Bread, tzatziki, taramasalata, kalamata olives
Greek cheeses - feta, kefalotiri, kefaloveira
Desserts
Kourabiedes, melamakarona, ekmek, baklava
Greek pastries
Cherry pie
Fudge
Coffee
Lots of wine and alcohol!
I didn't make any of it - mom, mil, aunt, cousin all contributed.
Next year, I'm coming over 
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| Posted 12/26/16 6:21 PM |
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luvbuffet
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
I made
Apps- grilled shrimp, charcuterie, smoked salmon+cucumber bites and latkes
Main- tangerine goat cheese and walnut salad, lasagna, spanakopita,ham, crown lamb
Dessert- fruit platter, greek cookies and pecan pie
5 people. Way too much food. For breakfast I had lamb chops and lasagna.
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| Posted 12/26/16 8:01 PM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: CHRISTMAS MENU!
Posted by EandF
We ended up with:
Turkey (carrots and celery cooked with it)
Ham
Pastichio
Roasted Potatoes
Spanakopita
Two types of salad - just greens and then more of a traditional Greek salad
Bread, tzatziki, taramasalata, kalamata olives
Greek cheeses - feta, kefalotiri, kefaloveira
Desserts
Kourabiedes, melamakarona, ekmek, baklava
Greek pastries
Cherry pie
Fudge
Coffee
Lots of wine and alcohol!
I didn't make any of it - mom, mil, aunt, cousin all contributed.
If I believed in reincarnation I would come back Greek!
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