Is it too soon to be planning? Good! Because it's planned!
DH's parents are coming down for Christmas dinner this year. And DH will go up to get my Mom and bring her down, too; if the weather holds, she said she'd come. This is not our year with the kids on Christmas, so we'll do that with them whenever they can come up, probably the Saturday after New Year and for that, I'm just doing appetizer-type foods, I think. Although our son is doing his darndest to talk me into making beef pot pie for them.
Crown Roast of Pork (ordered for pickup on Dec 22)
Crock Pot Stuffing (and right before the roast is ready, I'll pile stuffing into the roast)
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Sagaponek Corn Pudding (we didn't have it for Turkey Day and DH was very disappointed)
Asparagus with Leeks (for my mother)
Creamed Onions
Mandarin Orange and Pecan Salad
Iced Tea, Coffee, Wine
Tiramisu Cheesecake
White Coconut Layer Cake (I wasn't going to make another dessert, but Mom doesn't like cheesecake any more than I do, and I cannot let her go dessertless....not on Christmas! And besides, White Coconut Cake!!!
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My Christmas menu never really changes anymore. I used to make different things every year, but we've gotten to the point now where this is almost what's expected. The first thing my FIL asked when DH invited them to Christmas dinner was, "Is Pam making that corn? You know, with the cheese?" When DH said it was definitely on the menu, he said, "We'll be there!"
The only thing I have to worry about at this point is produce shopping. I finished up my grocery shopping for canned goods and such last night. I always try to divide my food for bigger dinners into 2 or 3 shopping trips, so it's not too expensive at one time. I also bought my ladyfingers, cheeses and the cream cheese last night b/c it's on sale this week.....geez, cream cheese has gotten expensive. I'll get the mascarpone cheese (for the Tiramisu Cheesecake) next Monday.
I love doing holiday dinners!
DH's parents are coming down for Christmas dinner this year. And DH will go up to get my Mom and bring her down, too; if the weather holds, she said she'd come. This is not our year with the kids on Christmas, so we'll do that with them whenever they can come up, probably the Saturday after New Year and for that, I'm just doing appetizer-type foods, I think. Although our son is doing his darndest to talk me into making beef pot pie for them.
Crown Roast of Pork (ordered for pickup on Dec 22)
Crock Pot Stuffing (and right before the roast is ready, I'll pile stuffing into the roast)
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Sagaponek Corn Pudding (we didn't have it for Turkey Day and DH was very disappointed)
Asparagus with Leeks (for my mother)
Creamed Onions
Mandarin Orange and Pecan Salad
Iced Tea, Coffee, Wine
Tiramisu Cheesecake
White Coconut Layer Cake (I wasn't going to make another dessert, but Mom doesn't like cheesecake any more than I do, and I cannot let her go dessertless....not on Christmas! And besides, White Coconut Cake!!!
My Christmas menu never really changes anymore. I used to make different things every year, but we've gotten to the point now where this is almost what's expected. The first thing my FIL asked when DH invited them to Christmas dinner was, "Is Pam making that corn? You know, with the cheese?" When DH said it was definitely on the menu, he said, "We'll be there!"
The only thing I have to worry about at this point is produce shopping. I finished up my grocery shopping for canned goods and such last night. I always try to divide my food for bigger dinners into 2 or 3 shopping trips, so it's not too expensive at one time. I also bought my ladyfingers, cheeses and the cream cheese last night b/c it's on sale this week.....geez, cream cheese has gotten expensive. I'll get the mascarpone cheese (for the Tiramisu Cheesecake) next Monday.
I love doing holiday dinners!
