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Having family and friends gather for a big Christmas feast is truly a magical occasion. For many, a big turkey with all the fixings is part of a great Christmas celebration! But preparing a Christmas feast, without ending up a frenzied fiend over the stove, requires some planning. And with some early Christmas dinner preparations and a little help from family and friends you can create a magical and relaxing Christmas dinner.
To help make your Christmas dinner a relaxing occasion you will need to plan your dinner menu, guest list and grocery shopping list early. It helps to choose a few dishes that can be made ahead of time, that re-heat well. Storing dishes made ahead of time in glass storage containers that go from the freezer or fridge straight to the microwave and are pretty enough to serve at the table, will help to alleviate a lot of the last minute stress of preparing a large dinner. Involve your family and friends in the preparations by asking them to bring a dish. And top off your dinner and dessert menu with the lovely baking from your friend and family bake exchange. With a little help and your early preparation, you too will be able to enjoy the Christmas feast! Enjoy your holidays, take a few pictures, and create a few special moments! Merry Christmas!
January 11th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
I am so glad I found this! Like you, I love cooking and entertaining. Thanks so much for a great blog—I love your information and how reader-friendly it is!