Re: Leanne/Christmas foods

[Guest guest]

Hey Leanne,

I believe most people have turkey, ham or prime rib for the main course.

My family starts off with escarole soup, then shrimp cocktail, then have

honey baked ham, homemade ravioli, steamed broccoli, coleslaw and rolls

for the main course. Dessert is apple, pumpkin and lemon meringue pie

plus Italian creme cake, then out comes fruit, cheese, chocolate candies

and Christmas cookies (which are around the house all day long.)

There are sometimes a few variations here and there, but that is

basically what I've had for Christmas dinner my whole life. When I was

little, we used to do the " Seven Fishes " dinner on Christmas Eve. I think

it's an old Italian tradition and I don't even remember what it included

now. But now on CE, we usually have shellfish like lobster, crab

imperial, clams casino and oysters rockafeller, with light veggies,

Christmas cookies and other sweets. Years ago, my uncle used to make

stromboli for an appetizer on Christmas Eve as well. Yum Yum YUM!

Since we're not going home until the Monday after Christmas, my hubby and

I will be by ourselves and have pared down our menu. Here it is:

Christmas Eve: melon salad with sharp cheese, broiled flounder, steamed

green beans, ceasar salad, cornbread and strawberry cheesecake for

dessert. Christmas: escarole soup, shrimp, ham, steamed broccoli, and

ravioli, and Italian creme cake for dessert.

Ugh. I can feel the pounds already.

Autumn

> What other traditions do you guys do for Christmas? What kinds of

foods do you eat for Christmas dinner? Just curious...........

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[Guest guest]

Hey Leanne,

I believe most people have turkey, ham or prime rib for the main course.

My family starts off with escarole soup, then shrimp cocktail, then have

honey baked ham, homemade ravioli, steamed broccoli, coleslaw and rolls

for the main course. Dessert is apple, pumpkin and lemon meringue pie

plus Italian creme cake, then out comes fruit, cheese, chocolate candies

and Christmas cookies (which are around the house all day long.)

There are sometimes a few variations here and there, but that is

basically what I've had for Christmas dinner my whole life. When I was

little, we used to do the " Seven Fishes " dinner on Christmas Eve. I think

it's an old Italian tradition and I don't even remember what it included

now. But now on CE, we usually have shellfish like lobster, crab

imperial, clams casino and oysters rockafeller, with light veggies,

Christmas cookies and other sweets. Years ago, my uncle used to make

stromboli for an appetizer on Christmas Eve as well. Yum Yum YUM!

Since we're not going home until the Monday after Christmas, my hubby and

I will be by ourselves and have pared down our menu. Here it is:

Christmas Eve: melon salad with sharp cheese, broiled flounder, steamed

green beans, ceasar salad, cornbread and strawberry cheesecake for

dessert. Christmas: escarole soup, shrimp, ham, steamed broccoli, and

ravioli, and Italian creme cake for dessert.

Ugh. I can feel the pounds already.

Autumn

> What other traditions do you guys do for Christmas? What kinds of

foods do you eat for Christmas dinner? Just curious...........

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[Guest guest]

I often wonder why we eat so much at Christmas time. I also often say never

again but always do the next year. But one day....................

athdesign@... wrote:Hey Leanne,

I believe most people have turkey, ham or prime rib for the main course.

My family starts off with escarole soup, then shrimp cocktail, then have

honey baked ham, homemade ravioli, steamed broccoli, coleslaw and rolls

for the main course. Dessert is apple, pumpkin and lemon meringue pie

plus Italian creme cake, then out comes fruit, cheese, chocolate candies

and Christmas cookies (which are around the house all day long.)

There are sometimes a few variations here and there, but that is

basically what I've had for Christmas dinner my whole life. When I was

little, we used to do the " Seven Fishes " dinner on Christmas Eve. I think

it's an old Italian tradition and I don't even remember what it included

now. But now on CE, we usually have shellfish like lobster, crab

imperial, clams casino and oysters rockafeller, with light veggies,

Christmas cookies and other sweets. Years ago, my uncle used to make

stromboli for an appetizer on Christmas Eve as well. Yum Yum YUM!

Since we're not going home until the Monday after Christmas, my hubby and

I will be by ourselves and have pared down our menu. Here it is:

Christmas Eve: melon salad with sharp cheese, broiled flounder, steamed

green beans, ceasar salad, cornbread and strawberry cheesecake for

dessert. Christmas: escarole soup, shrimp, ham, steamed broccoli, and

ravioli, and Italian creme cake for dessert.

Ugh. I can feel the pounds already.

Autumn

> What other traditions do you guys do for Christmas? What kinds of

foods do you eat for Christmas dinner? Just curious...........

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[Guest guest]

Wow Autumn... are you doing all the cooking while you and your hubby spend

Christmas day together. Sounds like you have a full day and the menu sounds

great.

athdesign@... wrote: