What to have at Christmas Dinner?

Question

This is my first year of having Christmas dinner and I really dont want to screw it up. I am not into cooking either. (i know, great wife huh?) what are some idiot proof dishes that i could make? What do you all have for dinner on Christmas eve? Thanks so much for your help.

There will be about 6-8 people

Answer 1

Just you two?? get some great steaks like Ribeye or T-bone and broil them. Serve with a really neat dark green leafy salad, tomatoes, and great dressing. Make it a very romantic dinner.

Christmas Eve I will have leg of lamb sandwiches and the great salad!!

Answer 2

I've been doing a bone-in ham with a beer glaze the last few years. Two different masheds, one with Yukons and reds and garlic cream cheese, one instant. And 2 different stuffings. One homemade, one Stove Top. Bacon gravy, green bean casserole, and a random veggie, usually steamed asparagus with hollandaise. And a mixed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette and feta. That all is for 2 people, but we'll have leftovers to get us through for quite a while.

Everything's pretty simple and a lot can be started a day or two before. And by spreading out the cooking, the dishes in the sink won't overwhelm you. You can have a more relaxed Christmas Eve.

Answer 3

The basics, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, rolls, egg nog, green bean casserole, there are a lot of recipes out there. Go to Taste of Home for some recipes, they have some great easy ones that should help you out.

Answer 4

if you are not ready to cook for Christmas, order the completely cooked dinner from your local grocery store or catering place--take all the food out of the cartons, put it in your own pans, light a lot of food scented candles in the kitchen, and pretend that you are the best chef in the world:)

Have a very WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!