Anonymous
Post 12/10/2025 18:23     Subject: Make ahead xmas dinner
Why not go out?
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2025 16:46     Subject: Make ahead xmas dinner
How big is your family? I have gotten a pork tenderloin on the table for Sunday lunch in 30-40 mins without any prep. Just sear on the stove and finish in the oven. We serve with some type of potato and a green veg. You could make a fruit sauce ahead of time if your family likes pork with fruit.
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2025 13:26     Subject: Make ahead xmas dinner
The Silver Palate’s Chicken Marbella.
An oldie but goodies and one of our holiday go-to make ahead meals.

Make one day ahead and leave in the fridge. Take out, cooks, house smells wonderful!

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/8752-the-silver-palates-chicken-marbella


Anonymous
Post 12/10/2025 13:25     Subject: Make ahead xmas dinner
Anonymous wrote:We always did a meat fondue when we got home from church. Everything was ready prior and we just had to heat up the fondue pots.


Fun! Is meat with broth? I would be so happy with cheese and chocolate
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2025 13:21     Subject: Make ahead xmas dinner
We always did a meat fondue when we got home from church. Everything was ready prior and we just had to heat up the fondue pots.
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2025 11:07     Subject: Make ahead xmas dinner
Anonymous wrote:What does your family like for xmas? For a traditional roast group, you can pre/par roast and then pop it in the slow-cooker with carrots, onions, potatoes. Broth so it doesn't dry out. Roast plus sides right there.

When you get home you can whip up some yorkshire puddings.

Pre-made cranberry sauce or other sauce/chutney. Rolls with butter. (very good rolls and very good butter).

Pre-made cookies, pie, cake



We also do pot roast.
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2025 09:00     Subject: Make ahead xmas dinner
Anonymous wrote:We do carryout from L’Auberge chez Francois for Christmas Eve. It’s made to reheat and fast to do. Pricey but worth it- very festive. There are other restaurants that do similar kinds of things.

If you are talking about Xmas day make you festive meal midday and something like a soup for after church.

+1 I’d do a nice midday meal and then after church we’d get out the leftovers and then end the evening with dessert.
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2025 08:47     Subject: Make ahead xmas dinner
We do carryout from L’Auberge chez Francois for Christmas Eve. It’s made to reheat and fast to do. Pricey but worth it- very festive. There are other restaurants that do similar kinds of things.

If you are talking about Xmas day make you festive meal midday and something like a soup for after church.
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2025 08:42     Subject: Make ahead xmas dinner
Martha’s Mini Beef Wellingtons, which can be made two weeks ahead and frozen, and then they bake from the freezer:

https://www.marthastewart.com/1095145/mini-beef-wellingtons
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2025 08:33     Subject: Re:Make ahead xmas dinner
Beef Bourguignon

Allowing it settle time is part of the process.
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2025 08:31     Subject: Make ahead xmas dinner
Anonymous wrote:Every year I have this issue! I think I am going to do beef bourguignon with mashed potatoes this year.


I did coq au vin last year. I have also done filet with sides. The key was to have everything prepped and ready to go as much as possible so all i had to do is cook the filet when we got home. Mashed potatoes, green beans, salad.
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2025 08:29     Subject: Make ahead xmas dinner
Every year I have this issue! I think I am going to do beef bourguignon with mashed potatoes this year.
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2025 08:18     Subject: Make ahead xmas dinner
What does your family like for xmas? For a traditional roast group, you can pre/par roast and then pop it in the slow-cooker with carrots, onions, potatoes. Broth so it doesn't dry out. Roast plus sides right there.

When you get home you can whip up some yorkshire puddings.

Pre-made cranberry sauce or other sauce/chutney. Rolls with butter. (very good rolls and very good butter).

Pre-made cookies, pie, cake

Anonymous
Post 12/10/2025 07:26     Subject: Make ahead xmas dinner
Manicotti or stuffed shells?
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2025 22:01     Subject: Make ahead xmas dinner
Our family serves at church at the 6pm service. So we’re gone from roughly 430-730. Desperate for festive meals that can be reheated when we get home. (Service used to be at 5!). My crew is very resistant to the appetizer approach, so I am going trying to figure out a meal I can get completely served in less than 30 mins after getting home that feels like a celebration. Thank you!!!