Whats for Christmas dinner?

[jonumberone]

I'm done with the kids table! :banger

After years of uncomfortable seating arrangements, I decided to break from tradition and host Christmas dinner. It didn't go over well, but I used what leverage I had and ultimately won out.

So It's head of the table for me!
Unfortunately now I have to feed the savages in my family and the In-law's too.

Thinking about Beef Wellington and a fried turkey.

What is everybody else cooking?
Looking for suggestions!

[Gophernut]

Christmas day everyone brings a couple of appetizers to share, and we graze all day! Usually about 3-4 things wrapped in bacon. Good times!

[Ogre]

Dom, just order Chinese take out.:r

[acruce]

Prime Rib is the main course

[McSmokey]

Prime rib and fried turkey

[Ogre]

ok, being serious now. IF I dont have to work, we will be going to Leighs mothers house for dinner. I believe it will be a traditional. I am looking forward to it.

[marge796]

Turkey with all the trimmings.


:dr


Chris.....

[kelmac07]

Gotta have ham for X-Mas dinner.

[RevSmoke]

To keep everybody happy, I suggest - Beanie/Weenie (that pork and beans with cut up hot dogs - or you can splurge and put in polish sausage) and Macaroni & Cheeseburger (brown some ground beef and put it into some mac & cheese).

Of course, if that doesn't suit, the Beef Wellington sounds like an acceptable downgrade.

[68TriShield]

Usually we do a whole beef tenderloin.

[GTsetGO]

Gotta have ham for X-Mas dinner.

+1

ours will be free this year as the owner of my company is getting everyone a ham. :tu

[RevSmoke]

To keep everybody happy, I suggest - Beanie/Weenie (that pork and beans with cut up hot dogs - or you can splurge and put in polish sausage) and Macaroni & Cheeseburger (brown some ground beef and put it into some mac & cheese).

Of course, if that doesn't suit, the Beef Wellington sounds like an acceptable downgrade.

OK, I apologize for the humor.

Remember that Christmas is about who's there. Everybody tries to put on the dog to impress when they host a dinner, don't do that, just have fun. If there are children there, dont forget them in the menu.

I like the fried turkey idea. How about throwing a prime rib on the grill (rub it with a mixture made of fresh crushed garlic, pepper, and onion powder instead of the beef wellington, it is less hassle and will be appreciated just as much. For a side dish, there is one that is always a crowd pleaser - throw some french cut green beans, a can of mushroom soup, and a pouch of onion soup mix together and in a casserole dish - sprinkle to top liberally with French's fried onions and bake. If you make up a gravy from the drippings, you can put that over some riced potatoes, a novel alternative to mashed potatoes and truly less work, and the soak up more gravy.

Just some ideas - as you requested.

Have a great Christmas.

[Lumpold]

This year Christmas lunch is:

Prawn/Shrimp Cocktail

Roast Goose
Beef Sirloin Roast
Roast Potatoes
Other Assorted Roast Veg
Runner Beans
Pigs in Blankets
More Pigs in Blankets

[jonumberone]

The Prime rib sounds like a viable option.
Ham isn't doable as none of my Family besides me and the wife will eat it.
I'm still locked into our traditional Italian Chistmas eve which is all fish, so that limits my options.

[MarkinAZ]

2 nice size Tri-Tips with different rubs on each, that will be marinating in the frig a couple of days before Xmas..

drippings for gravy

and a Ceasar salad


Gotta have ham for X-Mas dinner.

No you don't;)

[maninblack]

Turkey, ham and all the trimmings at my house. But beanie weinies and Mac and cheese would work also.

[Ranger_B]

Standing rib roast, maple glazed ham, green beans, smashed potatoes, yorkshire pudding, carrots and peas, mixed appetizers and desserts and of course some nice liquid in the glasses.

[Bill86]

Gotta have ham for X-Mas dinner.

Indeed, definitely will have ham. Not sure what else ...yet. I mean the usual mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing etc etc.

[96Brigadier]

My in-laws are Danish, so Christmas Eve is traditional Danish fair. Christmas day we is what I'm used to - Turkey, mashed potatoes, yams, stuffing, corn, etc.

[Blueface]

For us, Christmas Eve is the big family dinner.

Traditional for most Cubans is pork.
May not do a whole pig this year if group is small. May go with a leg instead.

To that, rice and black beans.

To that, add ripe fried plantains and yuca con mojo.

Wine, bread and butter and we have a feast.

On Christmas Day, plenty of leftover pig to enjoy.

[MarkinAZ]

To that, rice and black beans...

That sounds like a good idea BF. I love rice and black beans:dr

[hotreds]

Capellini al pesto.

[Coach Deg]

Antipasto
Baked ziti
Sausage and meatballs
Fried turkey
Honey baked ham

And I too used my leverage( the 1 Yr old grandchild) and said I'm not going anywhere for Christmas anymore. So I too now have to feed everyone.

[Blueface]

That sounds like a good idea BF. I love rice and black beans:dr

Mark,
My wife's Cuban Black Beans are killer!!!
That woman can cook.

[Lucky_Hippo]

I nice prime rib cooked and seasoned simply with the traditional sides... red skins, corn, green beans, fresh baked bread...etc.

It's a hit every year.

Enjoy your meal Brother.

[Devanmc]

honey baked ham is where its at! aint nothing else for Christmas as far as im concerned

[joeobx]

Thanksgiving is our big traditional meal. Christmas will be:
Shrimp
Ham
Smoked Brisket
Coleslaw
Potato salad
And a few other odd and ends lay out kinda buffet style so you can graze any time.

[Wanger]

We're doing shredded pork tacos and assorted accessories that go well with it. No reason, other than that's what we had last year at Erin's parents down in Florida last year, and it was tasty (and it'll make us think of a warmer climate than where we're at!). :)

[ashtonlady]

Christmas Eve will be a Salad, King crab legs and fresh bread.

Christmas Day is rib roast mashed potatos, veg and pie for desert

Day after Christmas is Family Christmas at my parents, Ham, Cranberry sause and pies are all I have to worry about.

The rest of the week is left overs. :) And the best part is I only cook for Christmas day.

[jonumberone]

Thanks for all the input.

Just finished shopping
Ended up with a 16lb standing rib roast
I also grabbed a Dozen 1lb lobster tails that I'll fill with some form of seafood stuffing
We nixed the fried turkey and are instead going with deep fried pork shoulder.