Anybody having family/friends over for Christmas lunch or dinner? You know, I like going to other people's house to eat other people's food. Because other people's food always taste better hah..hah..hah...
Well, hosting a lunch or dinner at home can be daunting if you are the cook. It can be fun though, if it is a small party but if you are feeding a whole bunch of people, it can be stressful.
One way to ease the stress is to have a potluck or cook something easy, preferably something that can be made ahead before the guests arrive. Or even mix and match home cooked and restaurant bought.
My favorite is always roasted chicken. You can marinate the chicken the day before and roast it on the day of your party. As for the marinade, you can always buy those bottled chicken seasoning.
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| Crispy and Spicy Roasted Chicken |
Or make you own favorite marinade.
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| My Favorite Roasted Chicken |
How about easy chicken wings?
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| Sticky Honey Soy Chicken Wings |
Surely we must have some carbs too right? I love pasta. There are lots of ways to cook pasta.
Make it hot and spicy.
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| Penne Goreng Pedas |
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| Fried Macaroni |
Or not spicy.
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| Fried Spiral Pasta |
Or make it into a salad. This one, you can make a day ahead.
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| Pasta Salad |
You might was to have a salad prepared in case you have a guest like my mum. She must have veggies with her meals, preferably a salad.
This Kale Salad can be made hours ahead of time as it benefits from sitting.
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| Kale Salad |
Or for something colorful and festive looking, try this Strawberry Salad. The dressing can be made a day ahead. Prep all your salad ingredients and toss with dressing just before serving.
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| Strawberry Salad |
Eh, how about dessert? I only have one easy dessert. This one can be made a day or two ahead of time.
Make in jars or cups.
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| Blueberry Cheesecake in Jars |
Or in tubs.
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| Blueberry Cheesecake in Tubs |
Well, whether eating in or eating out, I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas!
And many thanks to Mr Arthur Wee for this lovely Christmas card!
That's it from me till don't know when hee..hee... See ya!
That's it from me till don't know when hee..hee... See ya!
Thanks for the tips! Are you preparing Christmas meals for any gatherings this year? Happy New Year and Happy Christmas to you in case you will only be back in 2020.
ReplyDeleteNo, I am not holdings any party hah..hah... I will be back before end of the year to wish you :)
DeleteGoing to stay at home for Christmas. Lazy to invite or cook something extravagant for the holiday. Lol.
ReplyDeleteYa lor...better stay home and relax!
DeleteMerry Christmas to you.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you too, though you don't sound merry LOL!
Deletewah….I m so in mood for Christmas now after seeing all your yummy foods! Merry Christmas to you....hohohoho!
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to eat out and have nice food on Christmas day with my brother :)
DeleteMerry Christmas Phong Hong. For pot luck, I prefer to cook one pot wonders like curry chicken, fried noodles / rice, bake a one bowl chocolate cake, make some agar-agar or sardine sandwiches. Easy to prepare & tasty food- no stress.
ReplyDeleteSome Christmas songs for you
Christmas in New York - Lea Michelle
https://youtu.be/DudygHca9AY
Andrea Bocelli - Angels we have heard on high
https://youtu.be/B5iaV989_5M
Christmas tree farm - Taylor Swift
https://youtu.be/mN3rDTAdM2o
Do they Know it's Christmas ~ Band Aid 1984
https://youtu.be/bjQzJAKxTrE
Have yourself a Merry Christmas - John Legend
https://youtu.be/U5uRQ84kBRA
Sister Act- I will follow him (piano cover by Francesco Parrino)
https://youtu.be/10ArZGo8oEE
Last Christmas - Gwen Stefani
https://youtu.be/jV05vVoRaIA
Ah, one pot wonders are always the best! And thank you for the songs :)
DeleteThis year will be a simple and quite Christmas. Most probably will be eating out, just a simple no fuss dinner. Merry Christmas to you too! Thanks for all the photos in this post, they are causing a great hunger pang in me!
ReplyDeleteEating out seems to be the most practical choice hah..hah..
DeleteI am with you on making Christmas cooking as stress-free as possible.
ReplyDeleteTis the season to be jolly and stress-free is the order of the day! Best if someone else cooks. LOL!
DeleteHello!!! I'm back! So tired after around a week in Kuching, just flew home today.
ReplyDeleteYes, I've got your Christmas card, thank you so much for it. Gosh, Christmas is just a week away and I've no ides whatsoever what we'll cook!
Oh! Busy you!
DeleteGlad to know you received the card :) I'm sure you and your missus will cook up a storm!
pot lucks certainly are the best - spread the stress of cooking and bring food among as many people as possible! :D
ReplyDeleteOh yes and if you can't cook, just tapau KFC to the party hee..hee..
DeleteSalads, yummm!
ReplyDeleteI feel that way about salads too :)
DeleteI'm not being invited to any Xmas or New Year party till date. Are you going to have one and think of invite me over? Really thick face of being self invite, LOL
ReplyDeleteAnyway, wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas and Happy 2020 just in case you're going to MIA after the festive seasons. ^__*
LOL! No, I am not hosting any party. I think I will be back before Christmas. Thanks for the wishes :)
DeleteThanks for sharing the tips. The blueberry cheesecake in cups and tubs look so presentable and yummy. I had received your lovely xmas card, post in my blog. Merry christmas and happy 2020 to you!
ReplyDeleteOh! Good to know that :) I was afraid our postal service here is ting tong tiang!
DeleteAnd what a lovely card from stp. So thoughtful of him.
ReplyDeleteYes, he is still very traditional :)
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