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What Are You Cooking For Christmas?

cuddlesmama — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 01:16:59 GMT

I still haven't decided yet. I would like to try some steaks but I always kill the steaks never been good at cooking steaks.Would love to hear what you ladies are cooking maybe I can get some inspiration. Thanks

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 01:22:37 GMT

@cuddlesmama If you would like to stick with the beef, go with a rib roast. They are usually on sale this time of year. There are good recipes on all recipes dot com. It usually involves just seasoning and roasting for a short time at a very high heat and then some time at a lower heat. It takes a few hours, but you can do the sides while the meat is finishing. We go to my brother's house, so I don't have to cook, but I would do a rib roast if I had the duty.

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Reva — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 01:22:45 GMT

I'm going non traditional this year and making lasagna on Christmas day. We'll do baked ham with the sides for Christmas Eve.

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Catty2 — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 01:37:06 GMT

My family always gets tamales, beans, rice and hot sauce from a local Mexican restaurant a day or two before Christmas. Then we just reheat them for dinner. Easy and delicious.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 01:47:38 GMT

Nothing. I'm hoping to heat up leftover pizza.

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denisemb — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 01:48:23 GMT

We're doing a standing rib roast on the rotisserie, an already frozen hash brown casserole, rolls and roasted brussels sprouts. Up in the air about dessert.

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fthunt — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 01:50:10 GMT

I'm going out for dinner but...... (if I wanted a safe meat with minimum fuss) I'd go with ham. Lots of options for leftovers too.

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Havarti — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 01:50:20 GMT

Prime rib, baked potato (lots of optional toppings - sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, compound butters, chopped bacon bits, etc.), wild rice, Caesar salad, and chocolate bundt cake. Easy & good.

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nana59 — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 01:56:34 GMT

i'm 'cooking up" a buffet from a local caterer!

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AuntG — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 01:57:39 GMT

I'm feeling a little Grinch-like because a family member pushed us into hosting the family gathering again this year (40 to 50 guests). Sure, we could have said no, but then the tradition of gathering at a sibling's house for Christmas would be broken. It's just that we held Thanksgiving, and frankly, it costs a lot to feed so many. I'll make two hams, hot beef, corn casserole and macaroni & cheese. Guests will provide snacks and desserts (I hope). We provide the drinks too.

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 02:02:11 GMT

@AuntG That's above and beyond! T-Day and then Christmas?!? Perhaps you should suddenly become incompetent and produce a less than stellar performance so they go elsewhere next year!

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Scorpio1971 — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 02:02:18 GMT

Made a prime rib for Thanksgiving & a sirloin pork roast just last weekend, both bone-in. Both were about 5lbs and both came out perfectly. Cooked in preheated oven at 450° for 15 mins. to sear, then dropped temperature down to 250° for both until prime rib was 140° and pork roast was 170°. Simple salt & pepper seasoned. Had carrots, wedged potato slices & onion wedges put in pan while roasting too. If veggies need to be cooked longer after taking roast out to rest, put them back in on higher heat and cover with foil if they still need longer cooking than time needed for roast to rest...usually 15-30 minutes resting time.

Thinking of doing another prime rib for Christmas. Enjoy whatever you make! Merry Christmas!

Last week's pork roast...veggies still had to finish.

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1Snickers — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 02:03:04 GMT

I never know until the last minute what my son and family are doing.
Last year they never told me so I planned on a dinner for 4, in case he wanted to bring the granddaughter.(ordered it a week in advance ). There would be leftovers.
The day before Christmas Eve his ex, the other granddaughter and three friends of theirs decided we would all go to my son's house. He has more room and a larger kitchen. They brought nothing and my little turkey breast disappeared fast.
I've asked my son multiple times this year, and he still waits for them to decide.
Think I'll order the dinner for myself and the dogs and not mention it again.

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Sooner — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 02:08:25 GMT

@1Snickers wrote:
I never know until the last minute what my son and family are doing.
Last year they never told me so I planned on a dinner for 4, in case he wanted to bring the granddaughter.(ordered it a week in advance ). There would be leftovers.
The day before Christmas Eve his ex, the other granddaughter and three friends of theirs decided we would all go to my son's house. He has more room and a larger kitchen. They brought nothing and my little turkey breast disappeared fast.

@1Snickers I agree! I wouldn't play into that in a hot second!

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denisemb — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 02:11:51 GMT

@AuntG wrote:
I'm feeling a little Grinch-like because a family member pushed us into hosting the family gathering again this year (40 to 50 guests). Sure, we could have said no, but then the tradition of gathering at a sibling's house for Christmas would be broken. It's just that we held Thanksgiving, and frankly, it costs a lot to feed so many. I'll make two hams, hot beef, corn casserole and macaroni & cheese. Guests will provide snacks and desserts (I hope). We provide the drinks too.

Wow, I don't consider you Grinch-like at all; having just done all that for Thanksgiving. That's not only expensive, but unbelievably time consuming to plan, organize, clean for, etc. Have a happy AFTER holiday!

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 02:16:26 GMT

I honestly don't know. Thinking about it makes my head hurt. I like to cook, but right now nothing seems to appeal to me. I will rally and come up with something, but not tonight. Sigh. 🤷‍♀️

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GCR18 — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 02:21:34 GMT

Ah the fun of Christmas. We don't know which day my sister's kids are coming. It's a complicated topic. LOL. Since it's been determined I will be cooking, I am going to cook a turkey breast with the usual fixings and a cheese lasana for Christmas eve. That will cover food for both days and non meat eaters. That's the plan for now, but I am pretty confident it will change six times before then.

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jannabelle1 — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 02:37:33 GMT

I'm buying a couple of lobster tails from my favorite grocer's seafood department and 2 twice baked potatoes from the deli for Christmas Day......just DH and me. My step-son and DIL are smoking a pork butt for Christmas Eve (day) and we'll take a side dish for an easy get-together and gift exchange for our grandsons. We try to make it as easy as possible...nothing fancy for either day.

Edited: I can't imagine agreeing to host both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for 40 to 50 people. You have to do what is comfortable for you, but it sounds like it might be time to say no.....JMO

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AuntG — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 02:28:31 GMT

@1Snickers your dilemma made me feel much better about mine. At least I have 10 days to prepare.

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panda1234 — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 02:32:08 GMT

@AuntG wrote:
I'm feeling a little Grinch-like because a family member pushed us into hosting the family gathering again this year (40 to 50 guests). Sure, we could have said no, but then the tradition of gathering at a sibling's house for Christmas would be broken. It's just that we held Thanksgiving, and frankly, it costs a lot to feed so many. I'll make two hams, hot beef, corn casserole and macaroni & cheese. Guests will provide snacks and desserts (I hope). We provide the drinks too.

@AuntG @If you are having that many people, and it's a lot, they should be contributing more than snacks and desserts. There are paper products involved not to mention the shopping, cleaning and cooking. I don't know how you would approach the subject for next year. Do you do all of the holidays. If so, not fair.