Eating your way through Christmas

So I don't know about you, but a big part of Christmas for me is the food.  I love it so much more than anything that is served on Thanksgiving.  And this year we definitely went all out! 

We obviously did the mandatory cookie baking.  This year I had my very own helper!  Even though it slows down the process, I *love* having my little girl help me in the kitchen!!

Showing me the cookie dough she ate





We also hosted two gatherings on Christmas, for which I was responsible for cooking.  First, we had brunch with my parents and sister on Christmas morning.  I made some chocolate chip muffins, and these two recipes I found on Pinterest.
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Crockpot sausage casserole
Cinnamon French Toast Bake


OMG were they amazing!  And so simple!  Seriously, run out and buy the ingredients right now to make them.  You will thank me later.

Christmas evening we had all of Skip's family over for a big dinner.  My dad had given me a ham the night before, so I was just responsible for the appetizer, sides, and dessert.  Again, all of my inspiration came from Pinterest!

Most amazing spinach dip ever

Green bean casserole
Baked ziti

Crockpot potatoes au gratin

Chocolate cake with white chocolate and peppermint icing
What did we do before Pinterest?  What kinds of food did you serve on Christmas?

Comments

  1. Lindy in the KitchenDecember 30, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    YUM to everything you mentioned - especially the cake and the sauage casserole!

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  2. AliyaDecember 30, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Just found your blog and I'm so glad I did!! Baby C is just a few weeks younger than my little guy and I just found out I'm pregnant with a baby girl! You have a new follower!! :)

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  3. LindseyDecember 30, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Ok so you can pencil us in for Christmas next year because I am conveniently going to be " stuck in traffic" at your house!!! That all looks amazing!!! Xoxo

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