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JAAMS Posted: Dec 17, 2010 11:52 AM+

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Posted: Dec 17, 2010 11:52 AM

Need some menu suggestions

What are some of your favorite holiday appetizers, drinks, cookies, and other desserts?

We are hosting two separate Christmasses...one for DH's parents who won't be here for Christmas, actual Christmas with like 10 people...and then I need to make some things to bring to my Mom's cousin's Christmas Eve bash.

And we're hosting New Years Eve...but I'll deal with that one next week.

ETA: Also, what is a good chicken dish for Christmas? Nothing with marinara or tomato sauce though.

Byrne2Be Posted: Dec 17, 2010 12:02 PM+

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Posted: Dec 17, 2010 12:02 PM

Re: Need some menu suggestions

Love cocktail weenies, baked brie, veggies&dip/hummus....oooooohhh I have a crowd pleaser but its more of a thanksgiving/superbowl party kinda thing - buffalo chicken dip (recipe on Franks Red Hot website), shrimp cocktail!

If you wanna cheat just a little trader joes has amazing frozen apps as well as awesome dips!

What about stuff chicken breasts? you can find recipes for like cranberry&cornbread stuffing or feta and spinach?

I AM SO HUNGRY RIGHT NOW....

dctead Posted: Dec 17, 2010 12:54 PM+

dctead MEMBER SINCE: 5/09 TOTAL POSTS : 2852 WEDDING DATE: Nov 26, 2010

Posted: Dec 17, 2010 12:54 PM

Re: Need some menu suggestions

I usually do simple stuff - a good stuffed mushroom, a spinach dip or mini meatballs... Or even a nice cheese board with some fruit..

Try a chicken Franchese or Lemon chicken... simple, easy and delicious!

Lsorrent Posted: Dec 17, 2010 01:13 PM+

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Posted: Dec 17, 2010 01:13 PM

Re: Need some menu suggestions

Here's what I'm cooking:

Appetizers - not formal, in the living room:
Artichoke pie
Antipasto (cold cuts, olives, etc.)
Cheese and crackers

Course 1:
Baked ziti
Meatballs
Sausage
Pork
Braciole

Course 2:
Roast beef (with two sauces)
Potatoes au gratin
Sweet potatoes
Green beans almondine
Sauteed mushrooms
Salad
Crescent Rolls
*maybe a corn casserole?*

Course 3:
Assorted fruits
Assorted roasted nuts

Course 4:
Cookies and candy that my mother and I made
Cakes that my MIL is baking

CappyGirl Posted: Dec 17, 2010 01:18 PM+

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Posted: Dec 17, 2010 01:18 PM

Re: Need some menu suggestions

I recently made Ebelskivers and everyone loved them - they are filled pancakes and you can do them sweet or savory. So far I've only done sweet with nutella inside and strawberry jam, but tomorrow we are having friends over and I am doing mushroom and pancetta! You need a special pan, but there are so many varieties they are delish and impressive looking!