https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:40:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392966 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 19:09:20 +0000 Charm54 2392966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My parents always host Christmas Eve for our family friends and neighbours ... They always serve seafood chowder, meat pies, and homemade pizzas for the non-seafood eaters </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392946 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 18:50:41 +0000 Foodnerd81 2392946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pending this baby's arrival, we are planning on ham, potatoes, rolls, some kind of veggie. But probably will do turkey dinner on Christmas. </p> <p>@gingerbebe: I feel like we are going to have "holiday week by Costco". Just trying to figure out when to go and get stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392890 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 17:57:20 +0000 honeybear 2392890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: We did oyster stew, too! With bread and a spinach salad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392876 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 17:39:14 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2392876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are having tortellini soup for Christmas Eve. Add some good crusty bread and a salad - excellent, not-too-heavy dinner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392788 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:23:11 +0000 gingerbebe 2392788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're doing a dinner on Saturday and I'm basically doing "Dinner by Costco." We'll have a heat and slice smoked turkey breast, I'll saute some green beans with almonds, make a mixed green salad of dried cranberries and nuts with poppyseed dressing, and bake the mashed sweet potatoes and mac n' cheese from the Costco deli counter. Dessert will be ice cream. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392481 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 14:13:07 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2392481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We always do a honey baked ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls for Christmas Eve dinner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392392 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 13:40:06 +0000 BeachMama 2392392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great ideas. I'm also working 1/2 day that day so I won't have a ton of time to prep. I'm leaning towards lasagna, but maybe soup and salads. Last year I made homemade clam chowder, which was so yummy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392248 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 12:38:36 +0000 LuLu Mom 2392248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom always does soup: Oster stew (family tradition) and chicken noodle. The rest of us bring appetizers! chips/dip, I always bring cocktail shrimp, and of course an assortment of Christmas cookies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392247 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 12:38:32 +0000 Bee_McGee 2392247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could do a brothy soup - like Cioppini with breads and maybe a grain salad? Feels fancy but still a little on the lighter side and completely different than a roast. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392224 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 12:15:54 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2392224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dad hosted my friends and I for a few years and he always did home made pizzas. So good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392218 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 12:10:16 +0000 sungirl 2392218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do spaghetti and meatballs for Christmas Eve and then we do a couple of lasagnas for our other family get together usually a couple of days before or after Christmas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392209 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 12:02:41 +0000 MrsSRS 2392209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do a hearty soup, cold sliced ham, small sliced rolls, cheese slices, green salad, fruit salad, and maybe a cold side or two. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392192 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:52:57 +0000 ShootingStar 2392192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd either do heavy apps, or something Italian. Baked ziti or lasagna and meatballs, garlic bread and salad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392182 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:47:00 +0000 tinyperson 2392182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Moms making beef bourguignon with noodles. I'll probably do roasted carrots and a salad...maybe beets </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392105 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:02:49 +0000 Smurfette 2392105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do a potluck appetizer dinner for the whole family. There are about 40 of us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392093 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:59:54 +0000 blackbird 2392093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about a cold shrimp cocktail tray? Easy enough to pick up at the grocery store and they always get eaten up at our family functions :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392087 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:54:16 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2392087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>To pair with a roast I'd go with a herb crusted salmon. For sides mashed potatoes and roasted veggies would go well with both proteins.</p> <p>This year, we are having spending Christmas by ourselves and I'm making Christmas Eve chili for the first time! I'll have twice baked potatoes and cornbread to accompany plus a decent salad- maybe kale. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392068 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:43:50 +0000 Mrs D 2392068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honey Baked Ham<br /> Pumpernickle &amp; Hawaiian Rolls for Sammies<br /> Potatoes Gratin<br /> Roasted Brussel Sprouts<br /> Glazed Carrots</p> <p>Dessert: Khalua Cake &amp; Christmas Cookies </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392061 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:39:47 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2392061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm making dinner for about 15 people and I think I'm making lasagna and meatballs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392059 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:39:00 +0000 Tidybee 2392059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our main dish is spaghetti in clam sauce but we start with escarole soup, antipasta platter, clans casino, shrimp cocktail and spinach balls. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392055 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:37:21 +0000 regberadaisy 2392055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It will likely be just the four of us and maybe my in laws. I'm thinking lighter fare, more apps style Maybe some kind of homemade soup, pasta fagiol and homemade ravioli? I think my girls will love both! We have leftover homemade sauce I froze so it will be perfect! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392051 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:35:05 +0000 travelgirl1 2392051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I nearly posted this exact question :happy: </p> <p>Typically we order in Indian food, but we won't this year so looking for ideas.</p> <p>I think we will do a hot chocolate bar this year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christmas-eve-dinner-2#post-2392048 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:33:37 +0000 BeachMama 2392048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are hosting Christmas Eve dinner at our house for about 10 adults and I'm struggling to decide what to make. My mom will most likely make a beef tenderloin or other "meaty" dinner on Christmas night so I want to stay away from any roasts. What are you making? </p>