Recipes

[wagirl]

Just DD and me for Xmas dinner--

Having surf and turf, risotto--I make it in my pressure cooker---

and then a few more sides---we haven't nailed those down yet

[DiAnne]

Maine lobster tails.  Haven't figured out the rest yet.  

[kate2357]

One of my sons and his wife are hosting actual Christmas dinner this year and we are buying them the rib roast. They will have 12 adults to feed + kids, so that's going to be a pricey roast. We buy it at Costco every year. They do a great job, but yes, I expect to pay more this year than last year.

They will put the roast on their smoker thing and I'm sure it will be delish. I'm bringing this potato dish I do that is made w/ yukons sliced very thin, sliced onions, garlic, gruyere cheese and whipping cream. It's so fattening I won't make it at my house anymore --- I cannot be trusted w/ the leftovers. Good cold or hot.

Not sure what else will be on the menu ... probably a vegetable or two. Dessert will be homemade brownies w/ vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. I would like to start w/ the dessert. I can't eat beef anymore, so my dish will be loaded w/ veggies, potatoes and brownies. Ha.

We're hosting Christmas brunch at our house. I will have a couple of quiches, ham, sausage, bacon, egg/artichoke fritatta, fruit, various sweet rolls, muffins, loaf cakes and some adult beverages for the adults. It's pretty casual as people will pop in anytime from 9 am to 11 am. Some things I make, some things I buy.

[AuntG]

We aren't going to the big family event (too many people in a small space). I think we'll have steak, twice baked potatoes and green beans. Then we'll do it again for New Years - might try prime rib. 

[honeybeagle]

I am making Greek shish kabobs with rice. Spanokopia for a appetizer. You can buy that frozen if you want. 

[xiertud]

seafood gumbo only way to go

[RedTop]

My family hasn't made their holiday food decision yet.

I already have the meal covered if they choose ham, pork loin, chicken, lasagna, or Mexican.

If they choose beef tenderloin, that means a trip to the grocery store.   

[QPrincess]

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@kate2357 wrote:

One of my sons and his wife are hosting actual Christmas dinner this year and we are buying them the rib roast. They will have 12 adults to feed + kids, so that's going to be a pricey roast. We buy it at Costco every year. They do a great job, but yes, I expect to pay more this year than last year.

They will put the roast on their smoker thing and I'm sure it will be delish. I'm bringing this potato dish I do that is made w/ yukons sliced very thin, sliced onions, garlic, gruyere cheese and whipping cream. It's so fattening I won't make it at my house anymore --- I cannot be trusted w/ the leftovers. Good cold or hot.

Not sure what else will be on the menu ... probably a vegetable or two. Dessert will be homemade brownies w/ vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. I would like to start w/ the dessert. I can't eat beef anymore, so my dish will be loaded w/ veggies, potatoes and brownies. Ha.

We're hosting Christmas brunch at our house. I will have a couple of quiches, ham, sausage, bacon, egg/artichoke fritatta, fruit, various sweet rolls, muffins, loaf cakes and some adult beverages for the adults. It's pretty casual as people will pop in anytime from 9 am to 11 am. Some things I make, some things I buy.

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Kate, would you please share your potato recipe. I'm with you on potatoes! With a dish like that and leftovers, I would probably eat it cold right from the refrigerator. I've never met a potato I didn't like.

[kate2357]

@QPrincess 

Hopefully recipe below makes sense. I've made it so many years I just have the ingredients and outline of steps.  Word of warning, if you try to use half and half or a milk, you will get a watery mess vs creamy dish. It's very heavy in calories and loaded w/ fat. Which is why it's only made by me, once a year. It's also good w/ Easter Ham, but I've refuse to make it. One of my daughter in-laws has to make it.

Ingredients

7 large Yukon gold potatoes (or white potatoes), peeled and cut into thin round slices 

1 large sweet yellow onion cut into small slices, separate the slices

2 teaspoons kosher salt

Black pepper to taste

6 tablespoon salted butter, cut into small pieces

2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

4 teaspoons of crushed fresh garlic (it’s available in tubes in produce departments of most stores). Add salt, pepper and the garlic to the whipping cream and be sure to stir frequently as you pour into casserole.

2 cup grated Gruyere cheese (divided into portions)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

This is done in 3 layers – so you will want to portion out your ingredients accordingly.

Arrange potato slices in slightly overlapping layers in a deep-dish pie plate or casserole dish. (I lightly spray the dish for easier clean up). You will then layer on onions, butter, cheese and garlic infused whipping cream. Only put enough of the whipping cream to cover potatoes and onion layer. Repeat the steps two more times (potatoes, onions, butter, cheese, whipping cream).

Any remaining garlic infused whipping cream gets poured into casserole dish. Want to leave about ½ inch to top. Cover your casserole w/ grated gruyere. Bake until potatoes are tender. About 45-60 minutes depending on the dish you use.

Leftovers are great cold or reheated.

Edited to add, this recipe serves 5-8 people, depending on the people. I typically have to make two portions of this for Christmas dinner. 

[chickenbutt]

I have a question - what does 'sweet onion' mean?  Is that a regional variety of onion?  Just curious.

All I've ever seen here, and throughout my life (west coast girl), are white onions, yellow onions, red onions, and green onions (scallions).