I am hosting the Christmas dinner for my in-laws on the 23rd. I am not even sure if my dh will be home, but any way.
I have the following planned:
Spiral sliced ham
Green Bean Casserole
Corn
Rolls
Mashed potatoes
Salad
& the inlaws are bringing desert.
I don't want a lot of leftovers & just want it to be simple because I am doing a dinner for just dh & the kids on Christmas Eve & then a few days later is Olivia's 2nd birthday. I just feel like it isn't enough or is to plain, any suggestions?

By Melanie on Sunday, December 18, 2005 - 08:48 pm:

My one rule for Christmas dinner is Keep It Simple! You have done that. You have covered all the bases without going overboard. I say two thumbs up on the menu.

By Paulas on Sunday, December 18, 2005 - 09:17 pm:

Sounds delicious to me. I think you have covered everything. Add a nice wine or punch and you are all set.

By Kaye on Sunday, December 18, 2005 - 10:00 pm:

Sounds great. As for drinks, I would do wine/ice tea or water. But you know your family what do they drink? My family we are all tea drinkers, hubby's family has to have soda, so I always plan accordingly.

Also you might want to think about what you are serving on, eating on etc? Do you want paper for easy clean up, or do you have plenty of flatware and plates?

By Missbookworm on Sunday, December 18, 2005 - 10:46 pm:

Mmmmmmmmmm sounds wonderful!

By Dawnk777 on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 12:43 am:

Sounds yummy to me!

By Enchens on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 02:45 am:

My inlaws are coming over, too. I think I'll just copy your menu, if you don't mind. It sound soo good.

By Emily7 on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 09:46 am:

Thank you all for the compliments. I do have plenty of flatware & plates. I am the only one that would drink anything other than pop or beer & if they want alcohol they know to bring it themselves.
I am good to go, I just need to get the stuff for the salad.