Since Dad came to live with us a few years ago, we have been having Christmas at our house with my sister has come here where we used to alternate. It is just the four of us this time around - my nephew and fiance were hoping to come as a surprise for his Mom and Grandpa, but it didn't work out.
With all our needs and tastes we have quite a buffet for just for people! My sister brings the turkey, regular gravy and two stuffings (one mushroomless for Dad). I do all the vegetables, stuffing and gravy for DH (gluten free), tourtiere, munchies and dessert. I also do a salad, but because Dad can't eat it anymore I am doing a broccoli salad instead of regular because the rest of us love it. Dad supplies a ham and a shrimp ring (ironic because he can't have seafood, but he has done this for years!).
Veggies this year are:
Garlic and green onion mashed potatoes
mashed yam (no marshmallows)
mustard glazed carrots
peas (Dad's and DH's green veg)
Brussel sprouts (Sister and my green veg)
Appies:
Shrimp Ring
Meat and cheese
Cashews (also from Dad)
Dessert:
Mandarin Orange Upside down cupcakes
Whipped Cream
Cool Whip (DH)
Assorted baking.
A lot of food for four people, but it is small amounts as not all of us eat everything!
With all our needs and tastes we have quite a buffet for just for people! My sister brings the turkey, regular gravy and two stuffings (one mushroomless for Dad). I do all the vegetables, stuffing and gravy for DH (gluten free), tourtiere, munchies and dessert. I also do a salad, but because Dad can't eat it anymore I am doing a broccoli salad instead of regular because the rest of us love it. Dad supplies a ham and a shrimp ring (ironic because he can't have seafood, but he has done this for years!).
Veggies this year are:
Garlic and green onion mashed potatoes
mashed yam (no marshmallows)
mustard glazed carrots
peas (Dad's and DH's green veg)
Brussel sprouts (Sister and my green veg)
Appies:
Shrimp Ring
Meat and cheese
Cashews (also from Dad)
Dessert:
Mandarin Orange Upside down cupcakes
Whipped Cream
Cool Whip (DH)
Assorted baking.
A lot of food for four people, but it is small amounts as not all of us eat everything!