The most beautiful and meaningful holiday is upon us. So, the question comes up "How do I plan my Christmas diner?" Well I have a few suggestions when deciding on the perfect appetizer, desert and meal.
1. How many people are attending and are you familiar with their tastes
2. Are you preparing the meal alone, or will you have help
3. How much time do you have to prepare the meal
If you know the tastes of your guests, tailor the meal to their favorite things. If there are any traditional dishes that your family always serves, be sure to include them. If you have new guests (new significant others) be sure to ask if they have any family traditions and try to honor those. The dinner should be fun, special and tasty. If you have extra time the day before, be sure to do all of the prep work that you can to free up time for you to visit with your family.
Here is my Christmas menu:
pinwheels (ham, onion, sour cream, cream cheese, spices)
nuts
cheese, sausage and crackers
cheese spread
Ham
Mashed potatoes with cream cheese, sour cream, parsley and butter
Stuffing
Steamed green beans with butter, pepper and sea salt
yeast rolls
Mom's beans
double vanilla ice cream
cherry crisp
fudge
Bon Appetit!
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