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Newlease ( member #7767) posted at 6:42 PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
For my kids and grandkids on Christmas Eve Day:
smoked ribs (as requested)
cheesy potato casserole
green beans
corn
rolls
pecan pie (again by request)
For Christmas Day - we have invited all our friends who have no family near for buffet:
shredded turkey and pulled pork for sandwiches
deviled eggs
potato chips
relishes
pumpkin pie (by request)
cookies
several bottles of wine and beer
coffee
NL
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abbycadabby (original poster member #27428) posted at 6:54 PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
THAT ^^^^^ is a Trashy Brownie.
Drool. I think that is definitely a contender now.
Little turtle, ninebark, itainteasy, lynnm and Newlease- yum!!!
musiclovingmom ( member #38207) posted at 7:05 PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
NIK - you should try pouring those junior mints onto your popcorn and eating them together.
We're having bacon wrapped, maple brined pork roast, with gingered carrots and mashed potatoes. I didn't plan a dessert because I figure the 5 of us will still be trying to eat the 9 different varieties of candy I've been asked to make.
Crescita ( member #32616) posted at 7:11 PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
Currently thinking; ham, au gratin potatoes, and either steamed broccoli or roasted sprouts.
Not sure on dessert, I went kind of overboard for Thanksgiving (5 pies). Maybe something simple like cupcakes or cookies.
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abbycadabby (original poster member #27428) posted at 10:28 PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
musiclovingmom and crescita- your menus sound delicious too! I'm not too sure about the popcorn/jr mints combo...
musiclovingmom ( member #38207) posted at 11:07 PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
I know it sounds gross. When I first read about it in a 'Life's Little Instruction Book' years ago, I was skeptical too. My dad still doesn't like it. But my mom, sister and I are hooked. I'll have jr mints with popcorn while I watch 'A Christmas Carol' on Christmas Eve.
wildbananas ( member #10552) posted at 11:11 PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
We didn't want turkey again... the bunch asked for chicken enchiladas, so chicken enchiladas it is!
And pies. We have to have pumpkin and chocolate cream pies. 
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sadcat ( member #8637) posted at 12:47 AM on Friday, December 20th, 2013
We do Christmas Eve dinner here.
Well I wanted ham but it cost too much 
and since we will have only 2-3 people I got one of those football shaped turkey breast things. We have corn, and cranberry orange relish. Maybe green beans. Pumpkin rolls if I remember to make them. No idea really. I guess it depends on if it is 2 or 3 to dinner.
Dd's birthday is Monday so we have birthday cake for dessert every Christmas eve. Tradition. 
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kernel ( member #27035) posted at 12:48 AM on Friday, December 20th, 2013
Turkey (DS gets one from his work)
mashed potatoes
gravy
veggies to be named later
dinner rolls
dessert will be some of the cookies we're making - buckeyes, fudge, chocolate dipped shortbread, Mexican wedding cookies, cream wafers.
"On particularly rough days when I'm sure I can't possibly endure, I like to remind myself that my track record for getting through bad days so far is 100% and that's pretty good."
abbycadabby (original poster member #27428) posted at 1:40 AM on Friday, December 20th, 2013
Enchiladas sound delicious!!
Sadcat- happy birthday to your DD!!! My DS was born 3 days after Christmas so this time of year is tough for us financially too. We usually push his birthday party back to Jan.
Kernel- sounds good. I love buckeyes but I'm a firm believer that you can't go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter together.
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jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 1:52 AM on Friday, December 20th, 2013
We are going out for Chinese
Us too!
Me: BSO - 56 Him: FWSO - 79 DS - 23 D-Day - 12-11-09, R - he finally came homeYour life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
TennisTC ( member #41330) posted at 3:05 AM on Friday, December 20th, 2013
Whatever is on the menu at The Four Seasons. Personally I would prefer Chinese.
Me: BW Him: WH (Both early 30's)
Married 11 years with a DD 7
R'ing
PurpleBirch ( member #39170) posted at 4:37 AM on Friday, December 20th, 2013
He's always raving about tofurkey but I just can't. do. that.
Me either honey, me either.
Christmas eve we're having appetizers. Not sure what everyone else is doing, but I'm bringing that Mexican dip everyone always loves.
Christmas day we're doing turkey. Not sure about all the sides because I'm bringing my sour cream apple pie that I made. There is my contribution.
Me: BS (32)
Him: WH (31)
Married 3 years.
Confessed to PA April 21 2013.
DS (6), DS (18 months)
Aug 30 2013 He gives me back his ring with an ultimatum: "Get over it or get out".
Status: Done like dinner
tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 3:46 PM on Friday, December 20th, 2013
Christmas Eve -
Mostacoilli
Garlic Bread
Italian Salad (Lots of artichokes, fresh parm,and red onions)
Dessert is always Christmas cookies.
Christmas Day -
Roast Beast (beef)
Mashed taters/gravy
Spinach Souffle
Roasted Brussel sprouts
Corn
Rolls
Slaw
Dessert - It's my Dad's birthday so he always gets a Cherry Pie, and then some other sort of sweet treat.
My mother insists on doing both of these meals and hosting it all. Of course My sister and I help and bring some of the sides, but it's her thing.
Christmas morning I have a brunch with In Laws -
Breakfast pies (sausage, egg, cheese in a pie shell) hash browns, and of course fruit salad.
coffee with baileys, and mimosas.....
Me: FBSHim: FWSKids: 23 & 27 Married for 32 years now, was 16 at the time.D-Day Sept 26 2008R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
timeforchange ( member #27454) posted at 9:07 AM on Thursday, December 26th, 2013
We are British expats living overseas in Europe and combine the different cultures.
We had:
Christmas Eve:
Fresh lobster, Oysters and Large Sampi/Prawns
Wild Boar stew with a potatoe gratin dish with truffles and green beans wrapped in bacon
Hot Chocolate and Cinnamon bread and butter pudding
Christmas Day
Foie Gras and Cured Duck slices (Magret de Canard)
Roast turkey with roast potatoes and parsnips
Brussel sprouts with bacon and chestnuts
Red cabbage with Apple
Bread Sauce
chestnut stuffing
Orange and cranberry stuffing
Cranberry sauce
Desert - English Christmas Pudding (set alight) and Brandy Butter
My parents are visitng and loved the food
Me = BS aged 43
2 boys, 13 and 9
DDay 1/19/10
Confronted him 2/16/10
Finally Divorced 8/29/12
“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.”
heforgotme ( member #38391) posted at 4:32 AM on Tuesday, December 31st, 2013
I'm kind of keen on hitting up the Waffle House around lunch time for some killer hash browns
Omgosh, these are hubbies all time faves! He would rather have WH hash browns than ...well...anything...lol
D-Day 11/15/12
5 month PA
Married 20 years, 3 kids
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