Christmas Day is a little over a week away and I feel like my lists are listing! Do you know what I mean? But the best thing I can ever do for myself when things start to feel overwhelming is to put it all down paper.
One of my biggest challenges for the next two weeks is mapping out our meals. It’s been a while since we’ve had everyone under one roof, so I’m hoping muscle memory for cooking for this crew kicks in! All I want to do is fill my house with all of their favorite foods and friends so they’ll never want to leave again!
I have a big week of cooking ahead of me and thought I’d share everything I’m planning to make. Maybe there is something in this list to help you…feel free to steal any of these that might be helpful!
Christmas Eve Appetizers
We are doing Christmas Eve at my brother’s house this year and they have lasagna on the menu. I only need to bring appetizers. Here’s what I’m bringing:
Boursin/Pistachio/Fig Jelly Dip
Pigs in a Blanket, but make it look like Christmas
Grace’s Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Christmas Morning Brunch
We usually have breakfast right after the kids open their presents—thankfully these days it’s more like 10:30 a.m. than 5:30 a.m. What I like about these recipes is that I can make them ahead and just stick them in the oven when I wake up so they are ready to go when we are.
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Swap out a coffee cake for a tray of bagels from Once Upon a Bagel
Christmas Dinner
Beef Tenderloin (game-time decision for my husband)
Christmas Desserts
Peppermint Fantasy Cake from Bent Fork Bakery with vanilla ice cream
Grandma’s cookie selection
I hope having these recipes a little early in the week help you enjoy what’s most important about Christmas—spending time with your family! Have the best holiday!
xo,
