I could use some opinions on my plan for the family Christmas Eve Dinner (22-26 people). The set up is about 1 1/2 - 2 hours cocktails and appetizers followed by a buffet dinner and then dessert table. Due to the numbers and the tables I have, we use the large open kitchen for the buffet and I set the two large tables very nicely. Appetizers
Tree Shaped Crescent Veggie Appetizers (think veggie Pizza)
Mini Hot Dog roll-ups (warm)
Shrimp & Cocktail sauce
veggie tray
chipped beef & cheese log spread w/crackers
Stuffed mushrooms (warm)
Beverages: asst. sodas, mixed drink options, wine selection, hot mulled cider, cranberry juice, and ice water
Dinner
Spiral Ham
Fried Chicken
Sides:
Hashbrown Casserole
Corn Pudding Casserole
sweet potatoes
Jell-0 salad
? green salad?
Another vegetable?
Dinner Rolls (family tradition)
Beverages: sparkling grape juice, wine selection, ice water, cranberry juice
Dessert Table
Asst. Christmas cookies
Baklava (family tradition)
Fudge
Cream Puff stack - croquembouche ?
Beverages: Coffee selection, mulled cider, tea selection, and after-dinner drink option
As you can see the main meal I am still struggling with the most and would love some help there.
Do I have enough selection? Too much? Do you see any potential problems or have any hints to get thru this better than the last time I did this? Any thoughts or ideas for any of this would be much appreciated.Thanks so much and I hope this will help others as we go into the final stages of holiday planning.
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