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Christmas Prime Rib Dinner
Six-Course
Christmas Dinner Menu and Recipes
Normally, when I prepare a
large Christmas Dinner, I serve it family style. But after I have worked
for days preparing the food, everyone sits down and seems to inhale the
food in 15 minutes. The reason I decided to serve Christmas dinner in
courses, is to get my guests to slow down and enjoy the food and company
of Christmas Dinner. It worked!
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First Course -
Appetizers:
Appetizers
served before dinner
in living room
Tom and Jerrys
This is a wonderful
recipe. It is a
Christmas tradition
for my family.
Cranberry Salsa Dip
with Cream Cheese
or
Cranberry
Holiday Spread
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Second Course:
Shrimp
Cocktail
What could be easier and more
delightful than a shrimp cocktail to start off your meal?
If it is crab season, substitute
fresh crab for the shrimp in this dish.
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Third Course - Salad:
Caesar Salad
My all-time favorite salad is the Caesar Salad. To many, including
myself, this is the King of salads.
Following is my delicious
low-fat version of Caesar Salad. I promise you that your guests will never know the difference!
I make this low-fat and easy-to-make version all the time. I serve this
salad with
Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
Low Fat Caesar Salad
Recipe
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Fourth Course -
Palate Cleanser:
Cranberry-Jalapeno Granita
This granita would be refreshing and delicious served during Christmas
dinner.
or
Lemon Rosemary Sorbet
Another delicious and refreshing sorbet to serve your
guests.
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Fifth Course - Main Course:
Classic Prime Rib
My family loves prime rib, and it has become our traditional Christmas dinner every years.
Truffled Mushrooms
Trifolato in Italian comes from the name for truffle in
dialect "trifola," and means prepared like a truffle, that is, cooked
with garlic and parsley in olive oil. I adapted this from an old Italian recipe.
My husband and I really like these mushrooms.
Never-Fail Popovers
Imagine - perfect popovers that never fail! The addition of baking powder is
the secret to this recipe.
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Sixth Course -
Dessert Course:
Homemade Pies
of
your choice:
Old-Fashioned Mincemeat Pie
This has been my favorite holiday pie since I was a
little girl. My grandmother, Mabel Myers, used to make her own
homemade mincemeat.
Pecan Pie
The only way this pie
could be better tasting is to serve it warm and top with a big scoop of
vanilla ice cream.
Fantastic Lemon Meringue Pie
This lemon meringue pie is exceptional.
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Christmas Cookies
It wouldn't be Christmas without
a plate of some
of your family's favorite Christmas cookies.
Christmas
Cookie Recipes
Bar, drop, molded, rolled & chocolate cookies.
Secrets To Making Perfect Cookies
Everything you ever wanted to know about cookies
(such as history, types of cookies, how to mail, etc.)
How To Have A Successful Holiday Cookie Exchange or Cookie Swap
The cookie
exchange or cookie swap tradition has been around for many
years.
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Etiquette, Entertaining, and
Party Planning Help
Learn how to cook the
Perfect Prime Rib.
Check out all of Linda's
Beef Recipes using
various cuts of beef.
Cooking With Wine
Check out
Dining Etiquette Guide
- Restaurant and Dinner Party Manners and Etiquette.
Check out all of Linda's wonderful
Dinner Party Menus (includes recipes)
Simple Rules for Planning a Dinner Party
Buffet & Party Safety -
Organizing Your Buffet Supper
What is a Recipe?
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Learn how to follow a recipe, why some recipes do not work, and about Mise en Place
Appetizer Recipes
- Hors d' oeuvres, Starters, Amuse-Bouche, and Snacks
Appetizer Hints
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How many appetizers to make for your party?
Food Safety Pages. Check them out!
Buffet and Party Safety
Also includes what to do if your guests have been
delayed at least an hour
Golden Rules of
Food Safety
IF IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT! If you have any
question in your mind about the freshness or safety of eating a food product,
throw it out. It is better to be safe than sorry!
Picnic Safety Tips
There
is nothing more American than the picnic. Picnics can take on many forms,
such as the community picnic, friends and neighbors, tailgate parties, or
ball games. There is also one sure thing at every picnic-lots of good food.
The important point is to have safe and healthy food, not food that can
cause food borne illness. Always prepare and store food properly.
Summer
Safety Tips
Summer is the time for barbecues and picnics.
The biggest party crasher
at summer picnic and buffets is food borne bacteria. You can't see them
and
you can't taste them, but you sure can feel them if illness occurs
hours or days later.
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