Showing posts with label Potato Salad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Potato Salad. Show all posts

Friday, December 26, 2008

Christmas Dinner 2008

I have been anticipating Christmas all year because I knew it would be the first time Ken and I hosted Christmas dinner. I've spent weeks trying to plan every little detail...from the decor to the dinner rolls. LOL. But after all of my blood, sweat, and tears (smile), I am so happy to say that the day was perfect and so enjoyable! Although it was definitely a LOT of hard work, my first holiday dinner turned out to be a huge success. With a successful holiday meal under my belt, I think I can say that the baton has officially been passed from my mother down to me. =)

Christmas Dinner Menu
Baked Turkey Wings
Ham
Cornbread Dressing
Corn and Rice Casserole
Collard Greens
Potato Salad
Rolls

Christmas Dessert Menu
Sweet Potato Pies (4 total - 2 deep dish, 1 shallow, and 1 shallow with pecan topping)
Red Velvet Cake
German Chocolate Cake













Friday, November 28, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!

Ken and I had planned to go home for Thanksgiving since we're hosting Christmas up here, but unfortunately our plans had to change at the last minute and we had to say here in Nashville. Luckily our parents were able to adjust their plans too and make the trip here. We were very grateful to have our family around us for another first for us in the new house. We weren't sure if we were going to be able to pull dinner off at such short notice on Turkey Day, but luck was on our side and we were able to crank out a pretty impressive meal if I do say so myself. =)

Our Thanksgiving menu included, braised collard greens, creamy macaroni and cheese, homemade cornbread dressing, ham, and potato salad. And for dessert we had homemade pound cake and sweet potato pie! It was all sooooo yummy! And the spread looked quite appetizing also wouldn't you say? =)