Adamtanderson Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 This is what we have every year Thanksgiving: Turkey Stuffing Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potato Casserole Jolly Green Giant Boil in the bag corn with butter sauce Christmas Eve: Waffles Christmas Day: Rib Roast (Usually Smoked, but this year I won't have my smoker ) Baked Potatoes New Years Day: Fondue (This is a tradition my wife wants to start. I think we should do it New Years Eve and do something different New Years Day. Maybe ham)
Yakyma Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 I hate getting stuck in the kitchen all day or most of it on Christmas, so years ago I started a new tradition...I order a platter with turkey,ham, roast beef, and cheeses, a veggie tray and buy lots of different breads, sandwich rolls, add some salads like potato, macaroni, cole slaw, pasta etc., also have homemade goodies (done ahead) and put it out late afternoon for all to enjoy. I buy pretty holiday disposable plates and napkins. Very little clean up involved. Christmas morning I also have a tray of bagels with a variety of cream cheeses and usually have an egg dish with ham or bacon in it that bakes while we open presents, when we are done with the gifts then we head for the kitchen for a late breakfast, brunch. Christmas eve is usually similar, with everyone bringing something to eat, but I always make the sausage balls. A few years we have made a big meal, Ham, Turkey etc the week or two before Christmas and invited over close friends, so that way we could spend some time with them during the busy holiday season and still enjoy the big cooked meal.
kellane26 Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 Thanksgiving:TurkeyDressingLots of Extras Christmas Eve:Finger Foods Christmas Day:Big Breakfast with Sausage and GravyLunch with Smoked Ham and Lots of Extras New Years Day:Pizza
Jennifer0530 Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 Thanksgiving and ChristmasTurkeyHamMashed Potatoeshomemade gravyhomemade stuffingcorn green beans casserolesweet potato casseroledeviled eggsVeggie and cheese tray with dipspinach dipcrab diphawaiian breadPumpkin PieApple PieSugar Cream piecherry delight New Yearsnothing special-whatever we feel like having
dmmiller Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 Oh I knew I shouldnt have come into this thread hungry.
berry1014 Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 Thanksgiving: Breakfest : Cinnamon rolls snacks: Pepperoni Bread Dips and crackers Dinner: Turkey Stuffing Gravy Mashed Potatoes Yams Corn Green beans Cranberry sauce rolls Dessert - home made pies - pumpkin, sweet potatoe, apple crumb Christmas Eve (me, dh and our kids and my mom) Assortment of Seafood (what ever we feel like having) Christmas Day Breakfest: French Toast casserole Stuffed french or italian bread Orange cranberry muffins Snacks: assorment of home made cookies, breads and muffins Dinner: Same as Thanksgiving but also include stuffed shells New Years Eve - nothing special New Years Day - Pot Pies
shopping mom Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Ham Cranberry Sauce Rolls Greenbeans Succotash Collards Stuffing Mash Potatoes Mac and Cheese Candied Yams Gravy Deviled eggs Watergate Salad And a big variety of desserts (8-10 pies plus cakes) Christmas Morning Eggs (fried and Scrambled) Fat Back Sausage Bacon Gravy Biscuits Fried Apples Pancakes or waffles (it varies) Christmas Day Ham rolls Cheeses Premade Fried chicken strips Crackers Veggie Tray I don't cook after breakfast because I want the day with family not in the kitchen. We started doing this when the kids were young and much to excited to sit down and eat a meal anyway. Plus they were stuffed from breakfast New Years Eve Usually a pot luck dinner at church New Years Day Nothing special
HBKitmitto Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 Christmas DayBreakfest:French Toast casseroleStuffed french or italian breadOrange cranberry muffins So what is french toast casserole? Sounds yummy
mgmckny Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 I hate getting stuck in the kitchen all day or most of it on Christmas, so years ago I started a new tradition...I order a platter with turkey,ham, roast beef, and cheeses, a veggie tray and buy lots of different breads, sandwich rolls, add some salads like potato, macaroni, cole slaw, pasta etc., also have homemade goodies (done ahead) and put it out late afternoon for all to enjoy. I buy pretty holiday disposable plates and napkins. Very little clean up involved. Christmas morning I also have a tray of bagels with a variety of cream cheeses and usually have an egg dish with ham or bacon in it that bakes while we open presents, when we are done with the gifts then we head for the kitchen for a late breakfast, brunch. Christmas eve is usually similar, with everyone bringing something to eat, but I always make the sausage balls. A few years we have made a big meal, Ham, Turkey etc the week or two before Christmas and invited over close friends, so that way we could spend some time with them during the busy holiday season and still enjoy the big cooked meal.My kind of person!!! The only real difference is that I usually do cinnamon rolls at breakfast, but now that the boys are older I want to make sausage balls again for breakfast (used to do this all through the holidays for weekends, days off, etc.).
doublehsmom Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 Thanksgiving Turkey Dressing Sweet potatoes Mashed Potatoes Cranberrys Rolls Green Beans Pies Chirstmas Eve Fingerfoods Snacks Christmas Prime Rib Beans Rolls Salads and lots more just can't think! New years Eve Finger foods
miller205 Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 Christmas Eve: Fondue Steamed Clams Lobster (split between me and oldest D) Warm Gingerbread w/ homemade whipped cream Christmas Breakfast: French Toast Casserole Sausage Christmas Dinner: Spiral Ham Turkey Corn Sweet Potato Casserole Mashed Potatoes Gravy Broccoli Casserole Baked Ziti al Forno (Giada De Laurentis recipe) Rolls Cranberry Sauce (can shaped ofc) Stuffing Assorted Pies: usually cheesecake, pumpkin, chocolate cream, and coconut cream
berry1014 Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 So what is french toast casserole? Sounds yummyFrench Toast Casserole Serves/Yields: 8-10Prep. Time: overnightCook Time: 35 minutes Ingredients 1 bag of bread cubed8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 c.sugar, divided 1/2 tsp. vanilla or almond extract 4 eggs 2 c. Milk 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 TBSP. butter, melted Directions Place half of bread cubes into greased 9x13 baking dish. Microwave the cream cheese until melted, stirring midway. Stir 1/4 c. of the sugar and the extract into the melted cream cheese. Pour this mixture over the bread cubes (will not completely cover the bread) Top with remaining bread cubes. In a bowl, beat the remaining sugar, eggs, milk, cinnamon and melted butter together. Pour over bread cubes. Freeze or let sit in refrigerator overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes. Serve with syrup or fruit toppings (can or fresh)
jarerice Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 French Toast Casserole Serves/Yields: 8-10Prep. Time: overnightCook Time: 35 minutes Ingredients 1 bag of bread cubed8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 c.sugar, divided 1/2 tsp. vanilla or almond extract 4 eggs 2 c. Milk 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 TBSP. butter, melted Directions Place half of bread cubes into greased 9x13 baking dish. Microwave the cream cheese until melted, stirring midway. Stir 1/4 c. of the sugar and the extract into the melted cream cheese. Pour this mixture over the bread cubes (will not completely cover the bread) Top with remaining bread cubes. In a bowl, beat the remaining sugar, eggs, milk, cinnamon and melted butter together. Pour over bread cubes. Freeze or let sit in refrigerator overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes. Serve with syrup or fruit toppings (can or fresh)thanks, that sounds so good. I'm going to give it a try!
kamandjaw Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 I can't believe nobody eats collard greens and black eyed peas on New Years Day. I guess that is a southern thing. It is suppose to represent money (collard greens for dollars and black eyed peas for coins). Well I don't eat it but my husband's family does. It has been a tradition for a long time.
pastasalad Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 I can't believe nobody eats collard greens and black eyed peas on New Years Day. I guess that is a southern thing. It is suppose to represent money (collard greens for dollars and black eyed peas for coins). Well I don't eat it but my husband's family does. It has been a tradition for a long time.We eat that on New Years Day plus fried pork fat LOL-it is a tradition in our family
jax81772 Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 We have such a large family... on Thanksgiving... someone chooses a theme and thats what we have. Most of us have at minimum 2 dinners to go to, last year we hosted for the family, and we had italian food. The year before it was Mexican, we love the change of pace. However, the other side of the family wants traditional all the way.
iloveblkfriday Posted September 30, 2007 Posted September 30, 2007 uaually we do a big Thanksgiving we always try to find new recipes change it up a little every year but Christmas we usually do party platters and trays because we have so many people in and out at different times so we usually just do the finger foods and such so that they can be ate at anytime but on Thanksgiving last year I found a great loaded mashed potato casserole if any would like the recipe just pm me and I will send it right over it is very very good we will have again this year and its easy and simple. Just Added This for everyone who would like to tryLoaded Mashed Potato Casserole6 medium potatoes2 cups sour cream2 cups sharp grated cheese1/2 cup chives1 teaspoon salt1/4 cups melted butter 1/2 cup bacon bits 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder *Boil potatoes until alomost done then mash potatoes as desired. Combine all ingredients except butter and pour in 9x13 inch dish and dot with butter; cover. freeze or set in refrigerator overnight. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.The garlic and onion powder is optional but does add alot of flavor.
iloveblkfriday Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 I can't believe nobody eats collard greens and black eyed peas on New Years Day. I guess that is a southern thing. It is suppose to represent money (collard greens for dollars and black eyed peas for coins). Well I don't eat it but my husband's family does. It has been a tradition for a long time. My family is big on collard greens and black eyed peas and fat back and usually ham on new years plus thats my sisters birthday and thats all her favorite foods lol
mcapel4444 Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 Thanksgiving- I make Turkey, stuffing, pots & gravy, rolls, cranberry sauce, & corn. Probably will have veggies & dip, cheese & olives for snacking on. And pumpkin roll & apple pie for dessert. Christmas- We are at my moms- Turkey, Ham, Stuffing, pots & gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls, asparagus & corn. She also has tons of stuff to snack on- 2 big shrimp rings, veggies & dip, Rice Krispy Treats, Brownies, cookies, eggnog, etc. There is so much food. lol
PeachieKeen Posted October 3, 2007 Posted October 3, 2007 I can't believe nobody eats collard greens and black eyed peas on New Years Day. I guess that is a southern thing. It is suppose to represent money (collard greens for dollars and black eyed peas for coins). Well I don't eat it but my husband's family does. It has been a tradition for a long time.My family has a similar tradition, just not the collard greens, we do cabbage with a penny cooked in it, and the black eyed peas....both my grandmothers fix the same thing though every New Years Day....
Miss Star Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 My mom always fixes the meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve and I always tell her "I don't care what you fix as long as I get Broccoli Casserole" Msotly we just have the usual fixin's - Turkey for Thanksgiving & Ham for Christmas and all the side dishes - mashed potatoes, stuffing, potato salad, green beans, and whatever else the family wants. And always a variety of cakes and cookies, my mom loves to cook in general but desserts are her favorite.
Gporter34 Posted October 10, 2007 Posted October 10, 2007 Thanksgiving: Turkey, dressing, rolls, sweet potatoes, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, Sunshine cake, green beans, cherry cheesecake. Christmas Eve: Appetizers, finger foods, deli sandwiches, and Birthday cake!LOL It's my DD's birthday. Christmas Day: It varies each year, sometimes Italian, Chinese, Mexican, or whatever everyone wants.
tokanm Posted October 14, 2007 Posted October 14, 2007 On Thanksgiving we go to a newly released movie and then get Chinese food..I know different...but when DS's were little I had no family here but them and making a whole T-day dinner seemed pointless. We still do this and they don't want to do it any other way now. Go figure Christmas is usually Turkey or a Roast (whatever everyone wants) with all the fixings and you have to have Snowball cake with it for desert:2wiggle:
fatsassygirl Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 i am hosting thanksgiving this year (2nd time for me) turkey breast pork loin stuffed with wild rice, dried cranberries, apples, mushrooms and bread stuffing) red skinned smashed potatoes mushroom gravy spinach salad with dried cranberries and walnuts roasted fall veggies (parsnips, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash) green beans foccacia stuffing pumpkin roll pumpkin brownies with cream cheese frosting baked apples stuffed with the topping used in apple crisp and caramels i thought about having pumpkin ice cream, walnuts, caramel and buttersotch sauces and having a pumpkin-sundae station for christmas eve we eat at my inlaws and do finger foods - then christmas day we have a traditional ham/turkey dinner with inlaws and my family does a big themed buffet - cold cuts or italian, or mexican etc new years eve my inlaws make fried oysters (eww) and new years day we have pork barbecue and coleslaw
coleman4905 Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 thanksgving,..ham , potatoes, greens, chitlins, corn, stuffing, salad, bread, and plenty of pies x-mas eve,...everyone brings a covered dish so we could end up with anythign,..celebrate MIL birthday which is x-mas day x-mas,..ham,..potatoes, greens, salads, breads, and every cookie, pie known to man,..haha
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