“People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas.” ― unknown

“I don’t like the turkey, but I like the bread he ate.” ― A three-year-old’s reaction to her Christmas dinner.

Don’t be confused by the multiple proteins in the lists.  These are suggestions and you probably don’t want to use all of them in the same meal.

New Year’s Eve

• Lobster Plate Chowder
• Beef Wellington
• Roasted Autumn Vegetables

New Year’s Day

• Connie’s Ham and Cheese Roll-ups
• Sam’s Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites
• Mom’s Chicken Wings
• Teriyaki Chicken Wings
• Colonel Scotties Chicken

Super Bowl Sunday

• Connie’s Ham and Cheese Roll-ups
• Sam’s Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites
• Teriyaki Chicken Wings
• Chili (IP)

Easter

• Crown Roast of Pork
• Mashed potatoes
• Gravy
• Pan-roasted Asparagus
• Glazed Carrots
• Applesauce
• Old-fashioned Carrot Cake

Fourth of July

• Barbecued (Grilled) Chicken
• Beer Can Chicken
• Pork Ribs

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving 2020

• Chicken Liver Pâté
• Roast Turkey or Spatchcock Turkey
• Gravy
• Sautéed Green Beans With Mushrooms and Caramelized Cipollini Onions
• Glazed carrots
• Pumpkin Bars
• Apple Pie

Christmas

• Easy Country Pate
• Beef Prime Rib Roast
• Beef Wellington
• Gravy
• Oven Roast Potatoes with Oven Roast Shallots
• Glazed carrots
• Meghan’s Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Figs
• Mini-Yorkshire Puddings
• Chocolate Souffle Malakoff
• Puff Pastry Pinwheel Cookies with Jam filling
• Cranberry – Pear Tart

Birthdays

• Kentucky Butter Cake (of course!)