Holiday Ideas

With the holiday season upon us, I know that everyone has different dishes that they traditionally prepare. I would like to see submissions that invite the other readers into you home for your holiday meal ideas.

If you do not feel you have any traditions, try something new and share how it goes. The possibilities are endless.

A dinner Idea.. YUM

Begin with a bed of rice, top with fajita seasoned meat and vegetables
(a mix of chicken, beef and shrimp with peppers and onions),
next top with white cheese dip and a spoon of avocado stuff or sliced avocados.
A side of re-fried beans topped with chopped onions and grated cheddar
and warm chips around the sides of the plate.
Salsa or red sauce for dipping on the side too.
Add a small side of finely chopped lettuce,
a few diced onions and diced tomatoes
- maybe even a little hot pepper diced -
and some Catalina dressing.

Another One

Here is a very fun recipe my cousin Nowenda sent. Try it and let me know what your kids think.

Hotdog Sundaes...

yah it sounds gross but they are good and verrrrrrrrrrrrrry filling.
the recipe is really simple...

you take a hot dog, whatever kind you prefer and slit them lengthwise almost all the way through.(this is the banana)..
then you make mashed potatoes... i use instant... fill the hotdog with potatoes and make sure it is piled up good (this is the ice cream)..
now on top make a little valley and put a little butter if you wish..
then on top of that place a slice of cheese ( i usually fold a slice in half) and place over top of potatoes and butter..
now bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20-25 min. or until cheese on top is melted... nummy .

More Recipes

Here are some recipes from My Mother-in-law, Debbie

Fancy Green Beans -

Canned French Cut Green Beans
Chopped up Red Bell Pepper
Chopped up Mushrooms

Heat on top of the stove with 1/2 the juices from the beans and allow the flavors to blend.
Makes a pretty presentation and goes great with lemon peppered chicken to complete a low cholesterol meal.


Lemon Pepper Chicken -

skinless boneless chicken breast - or choose to be economical - purchase regular chicken breast, skin and debone them yourself.

Brush with olive oil on all sides and shake on the lemon pepper spice - McCormicks' is a good brand.

Place on a broiling pan in a 400 degree oven until done.

Serve with fancy green beans and a salad - watch the dressing - use a vinegrette. Luke likes it with cranberry sauce - but he likes everything with cranberry sauce.

Both of these recipes are so very basic that I'm sure every cookbook has at least one version.


Stroganoff -

Wide Egg Noodles
Hamburger
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Onion
Brown Gravy Mix
Sour Cream

Cook the Noodles according to the package
Brown and Drain the Hamburger
Chop the onion and saute' with hamburger
Add Cream of Mushroom Soup - do not add water
Allow to mix and brown slightly
Mix Brown Gravy Mix according to package and add to meat
Drain Noodles
Add Meat Mixture to Noodles
Mix well
Add Sour Cream to Noodles and Meat
Mix well
Serve with fresh rolls and salad or all by itself.
From: Melba Hackworth Carter
Don't tell them it has sour cream in it and they will never know.


My favorite Snack

BBQ Potatoe Chips
Large Curd Cottage Cheese

Use the cottage cheese as a dip - Yum!