My Christmas Day Dinner Menu
I know, I'm really late getting this out this year. This holiday season has really been kicking my butt as I've had to read a number of college application essays, do stuff for Daughters' school, and deal with the church commitments. Don't even get me started on Christmas cards either...phew...it seems as if it is all over, and now I can begin concentrating on Christmas dinner.
Although our Thanksgiving has always been about friends and family, our Christmas is strictly family. Husband's family will come over and we will allow the kids to open presents and we will have a nice dinner. I have done a prime rib two years in a row, and this year will be no different. I like prime rib for its WOW factor, its deliciousness, and its ease of preparation. (You basically rub it with some stuff and stick it in the oven.) Unlike Thanksgiving where I generally try and outdo myself by doing as many dishes as possible, at Christmas I like to do a few great dishes and knock them out of the ballpark. This way I enjoy time with Daughters, Son, and Husband - especially after gifts are opened and all anyone wants to do is play around.
This is most likely going to be my meal.
Appetizer
Hot Crab Dip OR Hot Artichoke Dip
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
Main
Horseradish Garlic Crusted Prime Rib
Sides
Scalloped Potatoes
Sweet Potato Casserole with Caramelized Apples and Pears (normally I wouldn't do this AND scalloped potatoes, except Sister in Law LOVES this thing)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon OR Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
Kimchee Chigae (for Son and other folks who love a bit of Korean in their meals)
Dessert
Korean Sweet Potato Pie
The Velvet Cupcake
Although our Thanksgiving has always been about friends and family, our Christmas is strictly family. Husband's family will come over and we will allow the kids to open presents and we will have a nice dinner. I have done a prime rib two years in a row, and this year will be no different. I like prime rib for its WOW factor, its deliciousness, and its ease of preparation. (You basically rub it with some stuff and stick it in the oven.) Unlike Thanksgiving where I generally try and outdo myself by doing as many dishes as possible, at Christmas I like to do a few great dishes and knock them out of the ballpark. This way I enjoy time with Daughters, Son, and Husband - especially after gifts are opened and all anyone wants to do is play around.
This is most likely going to be my meal.
Appetizer
Hot Crab Dip OR Hot Artichoke Dip
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
Main
Horseradish Garlic Crusted Prime Rib
Sides
Scalloped Potatoes
Sweet Potato Casserole with Caramelized Apples and Pears (normally I wouldn't do this AND scalloped potatoes, except Sister in Law LOVES this thing)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon OR Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
Kimchee Chigae (for Son and other folks who love a bit of Korean in their meals)
Dessert
Korean Sweet Potato Pie
The Velvet Cupcake
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