Christmas Dinner 2010

Our family’s tradition for Christmas dinner is that we each get to pick two dishes that we want and then I fill in the menu with sides, breads, etc. Usually, there is no limit on what a person can pick (for example, last year my oldest daughter chose crab legs). This year, because we are living with another family and are on a tight food budget, each person only got to pick one dish and couldn’t pick anything expensive. I also didn’t cook everything, as both families contributed. But I have posted recipes and thoughts on those things that I did prepare.

Menu:
Grilled Tilapia
Mini-cheeseburgers & Buns
Paninis
Hotdog & Buns
Soft Tacos
Shrimp Ramen
Broccoli & Cheese
French fries
Utah Scones
Honey Butter

Family Christmas Party 2010

Our family Christmas party this year was on Christmas Eve. Here was our menu. I didn’t do near as much cooking as I did at Thanksgiving because I was getting ready for Christmas dinner and Santa.

Menu:
Shrimp Plate
Roast Beef
Green Bean Casserole
Salad
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potato Casserole
Rolls
Banana Creme Pie
Apple Pie
Blackberry Pie
Kool-Aid