What's your Christmas menu?

Francl27

We're doing it at our place, but we're only having 3 people over. So we want it to be nice, but not a ton of food... I was thinking a lamb roast with roasted potatoes, my husband wants to make a banoffee pie for dessert (fine by me - I don't like banana cakes or pies, so that's calories I don't have to worry about). I'm not too sure about what other side we can have though (veggies, obviously, but what?).

I might make croissants too, but mostly for brunch, so we'll just have the leftovers for dinner. Last year I made a chestnut cream Yule log that was amazing but hubby's dead set on his pie, so I'm not making an extra dessert for only 5 people. A bit bummed about it though.

So, just looking for inspiration!

ValerieMartini2Olives

Mimosas and lots of them.

acheben

We're doing Christmas with my family this year and our Christmas dinner is a pretty strict tradition. Here's the menu we've been having since I was a kid:

- Ham
- Fried Turkey
- Baked Sausage Dressing
- Corn Pudding
- Sweet Potato and Cranberry Casserole
- Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
- Mashed Potatoes

I'm going to make this Kale Salad with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Pomegranate since its delicious, festive, and I can make it the day before.

BekahC1980

Ham
Mac n cheese
Red hot sweet potatoes
green beans

Cherry or apple pie

Lounmoun

Christmas Eve- cheeseburgers on homemade pretzel rolls, baked french fries, cranberry sauce
Christmas day- turkey, spinach, potatoes, fruit salad, gravy, rolls, gingerbread pudding

It is only for 3 people but I'm counting on leftovers to supply future meals.
I may make cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning.

AngryViking1970

ValerieMartini2Olives wrote: »

Mimosas and lots of them.

Yeah, pretty much. I didn't get my Thanksgiving mimosas so I'm making it up for it come Christmas. I don't really care about the food.

cwolfman13

prime rib roast, roasted potatoes, roasted asparagus...lots of wine and probably a few scotches.

lporter229

I made these brussel sprouts at Thanksgiving and everyone devoured them, even those claiming to not like brussel sprouts. They are a favorite of my husband's and he is one of those " brussel sprout haters". Shredding them completely changes the flavor.

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/11/sauteed-brussels-sprouts-with-pancetta.html

Queenmunchy

Lots of champagne. This is our first year with no Christmas Eve plans (not even my child will be home!) I have no idea what we're doing. The following day I've invited my parents over for appetizers and then we'll leave to go to my in-laws. I'll probably do a stuffed mini pepper or a stuffed mushroom and some kind of meatball and I bet my husband will smoke some chicken wings. My parents will probably bring over a few things and they are pretty health-conscious. The following day I'm traveling to my brother's house and staying overnight. He's a very healthy vegetarian, but incorporates a lot of grains and I can't eat them all. We'll see how that goes.

I picture a lot of champagne and very little food over those 2 days.

lucys1225

My husband is Italian and his family does the 7 fishes for Christmas Eve but, since I'm hosting with my family, we will have lots of shrimp and lobster. Christmas Day is lasagne and zucchini lasagne, filet mignon roast, mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower and roasted vegetables.

QoLmatters

It gets pretty hot here in Australia and half my family won't eat seafood while the other half won't eat turkey or ham so my menu plan to satisfy all is
Grilled Prawns, Barbecued Thai flavored Calamari rings and Sweet chilli Baby Octopus,
Cold meat Platter (ham, salamis, chicken etc) and a small Roasted Turkey roll, cranberry sauce
served with various salad choices & Bread rolls.
Dessert is a choice of Christmas Pudding and custard or Pavlova shells filled with fresh fruits and cream (light).

Runagain_4

For Canadian Thanksgiving this year it was just my husband, my 10-year-old and me, and it was a working day where we live. So we didn't have time to make a huge dinner but still wanted to capture traditional flavours. We actually managed to make it pretty healthy: we had boneless, skinless chicken breast, mashed potatoes, a thin gravy, homemade cranberry sauce and asparagus. I think I actually came in under daily allotted calories! Christmas will likely be the same, except we'll replace the chicken with a baked turkey and I'll throw in some stuffing. Oh, and lots of champagne

lalangela

This year we are having lasagna with homemade noodles, salad, french bread and lots of dessert, wine and booze!

MommyL2015

We do a spiral ham with mashed potatoes, some veggies and rolls. It's just me, my husband and two kids so I like quick and easy, then we take the leftover ham up north with us when we go visit family through the new year. The house is usually such a mess that morning, the last thing I want to do is cook and clean a big dinner.

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

I'm in England and I cook for 12 people!
Starters
Ham and pea soup with garlic bread
Salmon mousse stack with multigrain crackers
Bacon and egg english muffin

Main
Turkey, gammon and beef
Sausages wrapped in bacon
Yorkshire puddings
Cranberry and walnut stuffing
Sausage meat & sage stuffing
Honey roasted parsnips
Bacon fried Brussels sprouts
Mashed swede with salted butter
Goose fat roasted potatoes
Mashed potatoes with salted butter
Gravy
Apple sauce
Mint sauce

Desserts
Sweet mince pies
Lemon cheese cake
Chocolate bomb
Rum and raisin double cream
Single cream
Vanilla ice cream

Aerocrazd

On Christmas Eve we have a hot oil fondue with cubed sirloin tip roast marinated (for 2 days) in soy, garlic and a Merlot. Onions and mushrooms are also cooked in the fondue pots. Then we have baked potatoes and a salad with rolls. The dessert is banana's foster. We have been having this dinner since I was born. Over 45 years. Its the only time we have it is Christmas Eve. On Christmas morning we have ham thingies which are english muffins with butter and left over ham from Thanksgiving with a pineapple slice and topped with a slice of cheese. Baked in the oven until the cheese melts. After typing all that I am ready for Christmas Eve!!!!

Mouse_Potato

Pickled herring, mushroom soup, pierogi, fish, potato salad, and lots and lots of booze. Traditional Polish Wigilia.

Francl27

MommyL2015 wrote: »

We do a spiral ham with mashed potatoes, some veggies and rolls. It's just me, my husband and two kids so I like quick and easy, then we take the leftover ham up north with us when we go visit family through the new year. The house is usually such a mess that morning, the last thing I want to do is cook and clean a big dinner.

Lol yeah. I need something easy, the house is going to be a huge mess for sure. Actually rethinking the croissant idea because Christmas morning is a bit crazy and I'm not sure I'll find the time to take care of those too... Will probably just buy some rolls or something.

Thinking those sauteed Brussel sprouts look good as a side though, and I can be extra lazy and just buy the shaved bags from Trader Joe's...

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »

I'm in England and I cook for 12 people!
Starters
Ham and pea soup with garlic bread
Salmon mousse stack with multigrain crackers
Bacon and egg english muffin

Main
Turkey, gammon and beef
Sausages wrapped in bacon
Yorkshire puddings
Cranberry and walnut stuffing
Sausage meat & sage stuffing
Honey roasted parsnips
Bacon fried Brussels sprouts
Mashed swede with salted butter
Goose fat roasted potatoes
Mashed potatoes with salted butter
Gravy
Apple sauce
Mint sauce

Desserts
Sweet mince pies
Lemon cheese cake
Chocolate bomb
Rum and raisin double cream
Single cream
Vanilla ice cream

I am impressed.

For Christmas Eve we always go to friends who have a buffet, this year the theme is Mexican food, so I probably won't go as overboard as last year (theme was breakfast and let's say that I really like French toast).

Lizzy622

Mouse_Potato wrote: »

Pickled herring, mushroom soup, pierogi, fish, potato salad, and lots and lots of booze. Traditional Polish Wigilia.

Yes Wigilia is mainly vegetarian at my house since my dad doesn't like fish and we have cut down substantially on the booze due to health concerns.

tulips_and_tea

cwolfman13 wrote: »

prime rib roast, roasted potatoes, roasted asparagus...lots of wine and probably a few scotches.

Ditto! Although I'll probably do scalloped potatoes and replace the wine with local craft beer and homemade light Margaritas.

kbmnurse

Whatever I want. Have a great day.

KANGOOJUMPS

we go ALL OUT!, We cook everything and we eat everything. and we drink everything, but first, we must ALL do intense cardio and burn 1000 calories when we wake up,, after that is done. well, party on!

Francl27

KANGOOJUMPS wrote: »

we go ALL OUT!, We cook everything and we eat everything. and we drink everything, but first, we must ALL do intense cardio and burn 1000 calories when we wake up,, after that is done. well, party on!

Wish I could but the gym is closed and I have to help the kids with presents in the morning anyway...

BZAH10 wrote: »

cwolfman13 wrote: »

prime rib roast, roasted potatoes, roasted asparagus...lots of wine and probably a few scotches.

Ditto! Although I'll probably do scalloped potatoes and replace the wine with local craft beer and homemade light Margaritas.

I need to find a recipe for those!

jpaulsims

Prime rib, roasted maple sweet potatoes, fettuccine alfredo, roasted balsamic brussels sprouts with bacon and pumpkin soup. Dessert is New York cheesecake and caramel apple pie.

tulips_and_tea

Francl27 wrote: »

KANGOOJUMPS wrote: »

we go ALL OUT!, We cook everything and we eat everything. and we drink everything, but first, we must ALL do intense cardio and burn 1000 calories when we wake up,, after that is done. well, party on!

Wish I could but the gym is closed and I have to help the kids with presents in the morning anyway...

BZAH10 wrote: »

cwolfman13 wrote: »

prime rib roast, roasted potatoes, roasted asparagus...lots of wine and probably a few scotches.

Ditto! Although I'll probably do scalloped potatoes and replace the wine with local craft beer and homemade light Margaritas.

I need to find a recipe for those!

Not quite as authentic as I'd like, but I just do silver tequila, Crystal Light lemonade, fresh lime juice and a shake or two of salt. I LOVE the real sweet and sour mix but too many calories and too much sugar. I have yet to find a sugar-free one that is comparable. If you do, please let me know! (sometimes if I want them sweeter I'll add a bit of lime Mio)

Francl27

Oh I meant the scallop potatoes! I don't drink. I'm sure my husband will get some wine or something though...

Ninkyou

Monkey Bread for breakfast at SMIL's house. Dunno about dinner yet.

grinning_chick

Christmas Eve: pork posole (homemade) w/sour cream garnish, Texas flour tortillas (homemade) w/salted butter

Christmas Day morning: cheddar lit'l smokies pig in blankets, eggs, pomegranate

Christmas Day afternoon: cheese, pistachios, probably more lit'l smokies sans blanket, maybe a Saco fudgy cocoa brownie

Christmas Day supper: HoneyBaked spiral ham dinner (w/green bean casserole, sweet potato fluff stuff), fruitcake (homemade) w/whipped cream (homemade)

NYE: same as Christmas Eve

No boozy beverages this year since I don't feel like making eggnog.

Francl27

I'm amazed at people who make a nice breakfast for Christmas... We definitely don't have time here with the kids! We usually just end up having eggs or something... (except the year we had people staying here and we made eggnog pancakes).

suzan06

We have a family of 4, 4 overnight guests, and 5 guests for the day. LORD HELP ME.

Xmas eve dinner is always potato soup, salads, and appetizers (I make bruschetta, and buy a few frozen ones, plus cheese and crackers).

Xmas morning is always cinnamon rolls, fruit salad, and baked eggs. As long as I stop at 1 cinnamon roll, its all good.

Xmas dinner is hard. We are vegetarians, most guests prefer meat. I think I will buy a spiral cut ham (anyone know what a good sale price is on that?) we will also have:
-Desert of some kind, probably bread pudding, recipe calls for something insane like 12 egg yolks, which I save from DH's morning egg whites
-Potato or sweet potato side dish
-Another vegetable side dish
-Baked mac and cheese maybe, for the kids
-Salad

So I will probably do some kind of potato gratin dish that I can make ahead and just bake. I have no idea what the other vegetable side will be- open to suggestions. Nothing labor intensive.

kk_inprogress

If you want a "nice" Christmas breakfast, I highly recommend a make ahead option. We used to do an egg casserole the day before and pull apart monkey bread that could be heated up on Christmas morning. That way all you have to do is throw it in the oven.