What should I make for Christmas Dinner with my boyfriends family?

Caitlin: What should I make for Christmas Dinner with my boyfriends family?
We live together and decided we wanted to start having his family Christmas at our house. We have more than enough room and I love to bake and decorate for Christmas. Only one problem, this will be the first time cooking for this many people. If everyone shows up there are 12 people. I want it to be great so they will want to have this at our house every year. I was thinking about asking everyone to bring 1 thing; a side or desert. But for the main dish I need recipes/ideas. Thanks!

Answers and Views:

Answer by Marisol Chavez
Open pit Roast Pig

Answer by Kitty
where do you live? If it’s a winter christmas then think about a hot turkey, pig, or chicken with gravy/white sauce…maybe all 3? with some roast vegetables. If it’s a summer christmas then maybe have a cold leg of ham, turkey or chicken with an awesome salad and cold potato salad.

Answer by Gofer
Frito casserole. Pure white trash goodness!!! (I am not knocking it, I like it.)

Honey baked hams are simple and good, but pricey. Not really homemade, but still. Pre-cooked (sometimes even warm still) and all you have to do is pour the brown sugar glaze on and bake it. It is guaranteed to taste good, so you won’t have too much pressure on making a bad dish.

Roasts are another simple idea that will typically turn out well if you’ve cooked one before.

You still have over a month to perfect it!

Answer by Chrystal
Traditionally in my family we always served ham as the main course and cheesy potatoes and baked beans and any one could bring and extra dish or really good bakery buns and butter or any thing they like. The real point about the Holidays…is just being together. Your going to do great.

Answer by Jessica Brown
some turkey with gravy and mash potatoes and gravy and stuffing and rolls and some corn or green beans or something like that and cookies yummy