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need some recommendations- Christmas lunch
Posted on 12/2/12 at 8:21 am
Posted on 12/2/12 at 8:21 am
ok guys im very excited/nervous that for the first time my wife and I are hosting my family for christmas lunch. We traditionally have had a large thanksgiving style lunch at my parents but with my little ones all into santa we thought it would be good for them to come to us.
my question is, what do you recommend that would be semi easy and good for 7 people?
Here's what i was thinking:
Smoke a Ham- how long would this take? if less than 6 hours then im good but my arse aint getting up at 3 or 4am to start a fire.
Turkey Breast- what do yall think? dont think its worth a large whole turkey so i was thinking of throwing a store bought 4-5 lb bone in turkey breast in the smoker with the ham
Homemade Mac and Cheese- thought it would be different
Corn Casserole- same thing as above
Green bean casserole
Dinner Rolls
Pie
Anything else you guys recommend? only thing i could think of is a green of some sort to balance out all the starches. thanks in advance
my question is, what do you recommend that would be semi easy and good for 7 people?
Here's what i was thinking:
Smoke a Ham- how long would this take? if less than 6 hours then im good but my arse aint getting up at 3 or 4am to start a fire.
Turkey Breast- what do yall think? dont think its worth a large whole turkey so i was thinking of throwing a store bought 4-5 lb bone in turkey breast in the smoker with the ham
Homemade Mac and Cheese- thought it would be different
Corn Casserole- same thing as above
Green bean casserole
Dinner Rolls
Pie
Anything else you guys recommend? only thing i could think of is a green of some sort to balance out all the starches. thanks in advance
This post was edited on 12/2/12 at 8:22 am
Posted on 12/2/12 at 9:16 am to dallastiger55
imo getting a turkey breast is a great idea, you'll have plenty with the ham.
If you're dead set on Green bean casserole google Alton Brown's recipe. It's great, and it's better than the open can, dump in pyrex, recipes from the past.
You could add some green by doing a spring mix salad. Some Cranberries, walnuts, bleu cheese, light balsamic vinegarette- easy and people enjoy
John Legend's Mac and Cheese recipe is legit. Easily found on google
If you're dead set on Green bean casserole google Alton Brown's recipe. It's great, and it's better than the open can, dump in pyrex, recipes from the past.
You could add some green by doing a spring mix salad. Some Cranberries, walnuts, bleu cheese, light balsamic vinegarette- easy and people enjoy
John Legend's Mac and Cheese recipe is legit. Easily found on google
Posted on 12/2/12 at 9:50 am to dallastiger55
I recommend one of the 20 steakhouses in your head.
Posted on 12/2/12 at 11:08 am to Martini
Martini give me a break. I was messing with you guys.
Thanks for the tip. Turkey breast it is
Thanks for the tip. Turkey breast it is
Posted on 12/2/12 at 11:16 am to dallastiger55
Well if you want semi easy, roast a whole smaller turkey and buy an already cooked ham.
Posted on 12/2/12 at 11:21 am to Martini
I'd buy the ham already cooked to make it easier too. After Thanksgiving I'm burnt out.
We don't do Thanksgiving style foods for Christmas though.
We don't do Thanksgiving style foods for Christmas though.
Posted on 12/2/12 at 2:20 pm to dallastiger55
We have given up on doing a ham
It is now Honeybaked spiral sliced, heated for an hour or do in the oven for us.
I know 2/100 cooks can do better than Honeybaked but I wonder if 3/100 isn't stretching the truth
It is now Honeybaked spiral sliced, heated for an hour or do in the oven for us.
I know 2/100 cooks can do better than Honeybaked but I wonder if 3/100 isn't stretching the truth
This post was edited on 12/2/12 at 2:22 pm
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