8 Christmas Menus for Every Taste

Posted Thu, Nov 29, 2007, 2:07 pm PST

114 Comments

1. Posted by tonkas1 on Tue, Dec 04, 2007, 12:14 pm PST

how about the correct way to cook a prime rib roast? I cook one every Christmas but I could always use a tip or two! thanx kathy
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2. Posted by travisandcal on Tue, Dec 04, 2007, 12:43 pm PST

Me too, The Martha recipe just seemed like too much to follow
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3. Posted by linda on Tue, Dec 04, 2007, 1:30 pm PST

THANK YOU EXCELLENT IDEA
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4. Posted by beyaka74 on Wed, Dec 05, 2007, 2:09 pm PST

i got an great idea for christmas so can you help me with the cookies
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5. Posted by beyaka74 on Wed, Dec 05, 2007, 2:14 pm PST

hi maggie
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6. Posted by beyaka74 on Wed, Dec 05, 2007, 2:15 pm PST

dec 5**************************************************************************************************************************
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7. Posted by the merc on Thu, Dec 06, 2007, 10:55 am PST

how do I cook a turkey in a microwave/convection oven-not too complicated,I'm a bachelor
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8. Posted by sadie on Thu, Dec 06, 2007, 2:52 pm PST

for prime rib i make a paste of beef base ,black pepper,garlic,and rub it all over the roast before cooking.
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9. Posted by Robert M S on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 3:32 am PST

any menus for we diabetucs?
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10. Posted by Nuts on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:03 pm PST

Hey Maggie, will you come over to my house for Christmas dinner? I've got something for you to have for dessert.
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11. Posted by Angela R on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:04 pm PST

Robert M S , I believe you could browse through ALL the recipies in each of the 8 menus and find one dish from each you could easily adapt to the needs of a diabetic.
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12. Posted by sonia on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:04 pm PST

Thank you ever so much, they are superlicious ideas.
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13. Posted by Jacek T on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:05 pm PST

12 menus not 8 stupid americans
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14. Posted by maliubuteal on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:05 pm PST

The traditional is not tradition in a black household. We never have mashed potatoes or green bean casserole. And not fruit cake which is so bad
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15. Posted by bburns1979 on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:09 pm PST

I'm truly sorry we have to address everything in this country as a 'Holiday' something or other instead of Christmas. I'm sorry if some of you are offended by the term Christmas, but that's what 90% of us celebrate in this country, so deal with it!
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16. Posted by HealthNut on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:09 pm PST

Want some great unique dinner recipes? Go to www.CurrantC.com for some great black and red currant dishes. Healthy, Unique and delicious. You can order frozen currants from 1-800-Currants, as well as their fabulous CurrantC - Black Currant Nectar!!!
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17. Posted by Cynthia Ibarra on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:10 pm PST

What happened to the Lasagna....and the Italian side of the Holiday Pasta is goooood too....
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18. Posted by guitargirl808 on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:11 pm PST

hey this a great menu but what about the VEGAN? ;) i guess i'd go with substituing w/egg replacer, soymilk, soy butter etc. for the ingredients in certain recipes and it'd be all good. oh yeah and a tofurkey turkey. hehe. thanks for all the different recipe ideas.
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19. Posted by cath_20877 on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:11 pm PST

For a great recipe and tips on cooking a rib roast, go to publix.com and click on Aprons. Look for the recipe "Herb-Crusted Rib Roast" Merry Christmas!!!!
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20. Posted by cjredsox on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:12 pm PST

for prime rib I use olive oil, salt and pepper, just rub it all over....cook with the fat cap on top at 400 for about25 mins to brown, then lower oven temp to 325. Cook until internal temp is 140 MAX, (approx 20 mins/pound), use a high quality meat thermometer, very worth the investment. Do not go any higher than 140 as temp continues to go up after you take it out of the oven. Take out and tent w/tin foil. Best prime rib anyone in my famly has ever had.
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21. Posted by Warren M on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:17 pm PST

Hey, where's the ravioli? My great grandparents came from Genoa and we always had meat ravioil with homemade pasta sauce as a first course before Christmas dinner. To me, it simply is NOT Christmas without my ravioli!
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22. Posted by Milene on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:17 pm PST

What about Cod Fish - Portuguese and Italian Christmas are full of Cod fish
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23. Posted by monikpow on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:20 pm PST

instead of cream in the mashed potaotes use sour cream, yumo
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24. Posted by zannylee on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:22 pm PST

For Diabetics: I came up with this entree, one pan, I love it! Start off w a little peanut butter, garlic, soy sauce, add chicken breast-cubed and mushrooms. med-low heat & cover & stir.When chicken is done, layer with lots of fresh spinach(rinsed-leave water on it) Dot spinach with feta cheese cubes, put lid on it and let steam for a few minutes. Til cheese melts a bit. Absolutely delicious!
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25. Posted by stand_byme123 on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:23 pm PST

and andy griffith mim mim good.....Happy holidays to all and to all a good sleep.....
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26. Posted by shorty56150 on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:24 pm PST

I cook a prime rib one way only. Get the oven as hot as you can. Preheat for 1/2 an hour at max. Rub the prime rib with whatever you want. Olive oil, garlic etc etc etc. Nothing complicated unless you want to do so. It really doesn't matter. Pop it in the oven and cook it for just less than 20 minutes per pound. Shut off the oven after about 1/2 hour. Do not open the door. It will be medium rare or so. If you don't like it medium rare cook it the full 20 minutes per pound. Always use a meat thermometer no your never guessing. Nothing more to it than that. The taste depends on how good a piece of meat you buy. That's the secret. Enjoy!
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27. Posted by Suncrazed on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:25 pm PST

where is the Lasagna?
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28. Posted by Jennifer W on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:27 pm PST

Lots of insightful ideas for the big day! I'm definitely going to try the roast duck and the mashed potatoes w/ golden onions....sounds to yummy! Thanks so much!
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29. Posted by Shanaza A on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:30 pm PST

none is good...Guyanese food is the best.
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30. Posted by nehaprince98 on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, 12:30 pm PST

hmm thx a lot ur idea jus crossed d limit of best!!!!!!!!thx again
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