We hosted seventeen people this year, the most I've cooked for yet. I decided to nix the appetizers because I had soooo much to do and I didn't want to a) make more work for myself or b) fill my guests up before the main event.
I made a giant gravy that included 12 country pork ribs, 30 links of sweet Italian sausage, and 60 meatballs. I made 4 pounds of rigatoni and 3 pounds of thin spaghetti. For the macaroni, for those who were interested (me! me! me!), I set out two pounds of ricotta. I had a request for garlic bread, so we had three giant loaves, one wheat. That didn't turn out as bad as I expected.
The desserts were numerous - I didn't make any of them, they were all brought by family members - two ice cream cakes, cookies, cheesecake, cheese danish, ice cream, and chocolates.
By the end of the evening we were, as Ed would say, "full as tics".
Merry Christmas!
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2013: Wishes To The Whole World
2012: Merry Christmas!
2011: Who Says Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees? It’s Christmas!!
2010: Christmas Time Is Here
2009: Commanding Attention Once Again
2008: A Meal Of Delicious Cheesy Goodness And A Day Of Good Delicious Cheeriness
2007: The Merry. The Moments. The Memories.
2006: I Love Your Bawwwlls!!
2005: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
1 comment:
looks gorgeous and sounds delicious Salena. Why can't we have that instead of stupid turkey and brussel sprouts. Have a great break.
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