https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 21:42:44 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347402 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:45:47 +0000 Mrs. Peanut 2347402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: We usually do a ham with scalloped potatoes, rolls, and corn. Pair that with a pie and that's typically all we serve. One year we did a duck. That was kind of fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347400 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:41:32 +0000 lovehoneybee 2347400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Microscope: I like to wrap the asparagus, when my BIL makes it he layers asparagus, pancetta and cheese (usually gruyere, but sometimes swiss or mozzarella, or whatever he has on hand). Less effort, still delicious :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347383 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:03:03 +0000 Mrs. D 2347383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have yetto do the hosting, but here's a rundown of what is essential for us, aside from Turkey:</p> <p>mashed or roasted potatoes (or mashed roasted!)<br /> Bread Stuffing<br /> Carrots<br /> Rolls<br /> Gravy</p> <p>I always bring a tray of mixed homebaked cookies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347382 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:02:52 +0000 Ms. RV 2347382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would make a big roast in the crockpot with a mild horseradish sauce for the main dish. That way the oven isn't used for the main dish and can be used for sides. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347373 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 19:56:27 +0000 FannyMae 2347373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ours is a Greek-Australian style Christmas.</p> <p>Xmas Eve @ In Laws -<br /> Fresh Oysters &amp; Prawns<br /> Feta/Pickles/Olives<br /> Roast Potatoes &amp; Carrots<br /> Roast Chicken<br /> Coleslaw (with vinegar dressing not creamy)<br /> Greek Salad<br /> Potato Salad with Onions/Parsely/Vinegar Dressing<br /> Three Bean Salad<br /> Baked leg of ham with plum glaze.</p> <p>Followed by probably chocolate mousse/choc ripple cake/toblerone cheesecake that my MIL will make.</p> <p>Xmas Day either at my house or mum's place - </p> <p>Leg or shoulder of lamb, slow roasted for a few hours with garlic and herbs.<br /> Roasted Potato &amp; Carrots<br /> Greek Salad/Coleslaw with vinegar dressing<br /> Tiropita (Flaky hand made pastry filled with feta &amp; ricotta cheese) or Prasopita (same thing but with leek/cheese filling)<br /> Home made Olives, Feta cheese/Kefalograviera cheese,<br /> grilled peppers in tomato/garlic sauce,<br /> fried eggplant with garlic and parsley.</p> <p>aaaaaaand then we can't move for the next week, and are eating left overs hahah </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347370 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 19:52:34 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2347370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovehoneybee: pancetta asparagus sounds awesome! I totally just pinned a recipe to try :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347368 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 19:49:37 +0000 Bao 2347368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow...so many great food choices! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347367 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 19:48:32 +0000 BananaPancakes 2347367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: We're not Italian at all, but do seafood for Christmas, too! Usually shrimp scampi, grilled salmon and lobster. A nice salad, crusty bread and a few sides. Delicious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347365 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 19:41:31 +0000 autumn865 2347365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've made this Parmesan herb stuffed flank steak for three years and it's gobbled down every year (I even made two last year). I have the butcher butterfly cut the meat for me and I make it at least a day ahead of time and just throw it in the oven for Christmas dinner. And it looks so pretty! You just need an electric knife to make nice clean cuts.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bhg.com/recipe/beef-tenderloin-with-parmesan-herb-stuffing/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhg.com/recipe/beef-tenderloin-with-parmesan-herb-stuffing/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347240 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 16:19:55 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2347240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shrimp gumbo, but that's what we do every year. Fruit salad and rolls on the side. Berry trifle for dessert. Yum. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347225 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 16:06:07 +0000 gingerbebe 2347225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If its with DH's family, there's a pretty set menu the family ALWAYS does so I wouldn't rock the boat. Ham, butterflake rolls, Grandma's three bean salad, mashed potatoes, a green salad of some kind, Grandma's apple salad, Grandma's tuna dip with Ruffles and crudites, and Grandma's deviled eggs have to be on the table. Basically, regardless of who's cooking, we have to do Grandma's greatest hits, and then augment with whatever else we want to bring or make. DH's aunt always makes a cheesy hashbrown casserole, someone makes a vegetarian entree of some kind - last year it was bleu cheese butternut squash gratin - and MIL added some pumpkin bread to the table. I made a bleu cheese chopped salad as the "green salad" option and made both pecan and key lime pie for dessert. </p> <p>When we host a Christmas gathering for our own friends, I do traditional meals relying heavily on Costco. I do a spiral sliced ham in the crockpot rubbed with brown sugar and a can of crushed pineapple in the pot (the Costco ones are fabulous). I serve it with applesauce, mashed potatoes, rolls (again, Costco), someone usually brings a green bean casserole or I do green beans almondine, and toss up the bagged Parisian salad from Costco with the nuts and cranberries. Dessert is Costco pumpkin pie with whipped cream.</p> <p>If its my Korean side of the family, we have our own "set" menu. The hosting family must do a turkey and usually there's a chef's choice of a second meat, like prime rib or BBQ pork ribs, but never ham. Creamed corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, and stuffing are musts. Then usually the host makes a few Korean dishes, but usually no more than 1 or 2 because the rest of the family rounds out the table with Korean entrees. We usually have Korean short ribs, a stir-fried noodle dish, kimchi, assorted tempura veggies, panko shrimp, a cousin's famous ginger salmon, and of course, steamed rice. There's usually 2-3 kinds of pie for dessert. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347220 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 15:59:59 +0000 Mrs D 2347220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We (my family) have the following at Christmas:</p> <p>-7 layer salad<br /> -parker house rolls<br /> -Pork Pie (family tradition)<br /> -Spinach Balls</p> <p>DH and I have added<br /> -Ham (usually I cut corners and get honeybaked)<br /> -Hawaiian rolls and toppings for ham sandwiches<br /> -Potatoes Au Gratin</p> <p>Dessert is Khalua Cake and Christmas Cookies! MMMmmm! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347216 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 15:56:13 +0000 lovehoneybee 2347216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Man, I am SO hungry right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347191 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 15:32:57 +0000 Eminthevalley 2347191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our traditional family meal is paella, which can be almost entirely made ahead of time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347190 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 15:26:16 +0000 .twist. 2347190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: seriously, the whole mac n cheese &amp; Fried chicken sounds fantastic. So much so, that I went out for lunch and had just that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347183 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 15:24:14 +0000 Greentea 2347183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: YUM! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347164 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 15:15:07 +0000 Greentea 2347164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pheasant roulade or scallops or lobster. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347163 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 15:13:49 +0000 MrsSCB 2347163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Probably would just copy my mom. She always make a big beef tenderloin roast to slice up for everyone, and she serves it with a sauce that's basically red wine, shallots and butter. Super easy and delicious! Then we have mashed potatoes and maybe brussels sprouts, green beans or some other green side. Yum!</p> <p>ETA: Soooo basically the same as @Truth Bombs :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347101 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 14:31:24 +0000 fancyfunction 2347101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're making a big pot of sauce and meatballs and sausage with pasta. We'll have salad and do an antipasti before. We plan on hitting up Arthur Ave (Bronx Little Italy) on Xmas Eve for some great bread. I'll also have a ton of desserts including my favorite - struffoli (honey balls). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make/page/2#post-2347056 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 14:03:36 +0000 mrsrain 2347056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do ham for Christmas. Our menu this year: ham, mashed potatoes, rolls, roasted veggies, salad, and a pie for dessert. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make#post-2346965 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:53:48 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2346965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: fly on down, the more the merrier! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make#post-2346956 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:49:57 +0000 .twist. 2346956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Honestly, I'm just going to come to your house for dinner. </p> <p>@Silva: I think my mil &amp; your mom are the same people. lol! (love her too, but sometimes!) :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make#post-2346948 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:43:25 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2346948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd keep it super simple and crowd pleasing. My more fun foods get a veto from my traditional family.</p> <p>Ham<br /> Fried chicken wings (I'd have my mom make these at her house actually)<br /> Mac &amp; Cheese<br /> String beans w/ ham hock<br /> Candied Yams<br /> Apple Crisp a la mode </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make#post-2346942 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:40:06 +0000 jedeve 2346942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm part Italian, so we always have seafood. Specifically shrimp scampi. It's not exactly the feast of the seven fishes, but it's perfect! Very simple, feels elegant, filling enough to last you through midnight mass, and you only need salad and maybe some bread for sides. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make#post-2346939 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:38:24 +0000 Silva 2346939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: oh god. especially with my mother who likes to make alllll the sex jokes after a couple glasses of wine. right before she starts talking about how we have to help her kill herself if she ever starts "losing her mind." Cheers and Merry Christmas everyone!</p> <p>for the record, I adore my mother. but yeah. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make#post-2346930 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:33:25 +0000 wrkbrk 2346930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tofuwad: That sounds delicious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make#post-2346929 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:32:06 +0000 wrkbrk 2346929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: On Xmas Eve, which we also host, we do a variety of appetizers and champagne! It's really fun. Cocktail shrimp, stuffed artichoke bottoms, little sandwiches, crackers and fancy cheese, that sort of thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make#post-2346912 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:20:07 +0000 .twist. 2346912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: I dunno, that name has a nice ring to it for family holidays! hahaha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make#post-2346905 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:15:25 +0000 PawPrints 2346905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are hosting BOTH families this year (YAAAYYY NO AIR TRAVEL FOR US) and I'm really excited. DH is going to make a beef bourguignon that he has done marvelously in the past, and I'm going to make gnocchi. Maybe a little unconventional but Bon Appetit last year suggested doing short ribs and gnocchi for Christmas dinner so I feel like we've been given permission.</p> <p>And I'll probably hit the farmers market and whip up all the favorites - mashed potatoes, roasted brussels, a butternut squash salad, and of course my old college roommate's mother's mac &amp; cheese that my own family hasn't been able to live without for the past decade. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-hosting-christmas-dinnerwhat-do-you-make#post-2346904 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:14:57 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2346904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We always used to host Christmas Eve and I would make lasagna and meatballs, with salad and bread. I haven't volunteered to host this year, my husband wants to but I'm undecided. I don't have as much time and money as I used to! </p>