Is it over yet? Seriously, I just want to sit down & read my book! LOL! Also, as much as I can’t believe that I am saying this, I think I am done with the Christmas music. I love it, don’t get me wrong, but when they start playing it right after Halloween, the novelty wears out before Christmas. I won’t ever tire of watching Elf, though. Seriously, love that movie & think that it is Will Farrell’s best role ever. There couldn’t be a more perfect Elf.
So, what is on the menu this week. Thursday night, Christmas Eve, we are hosting dinner for family at our house. There will be plenty of yummy treats, including many, many cookies to go around. Dinner will be Perfect Pork Tenderloin and Ham served along with a salad, roasted vegetables and rolls of some kind. Appetizers will be shrimp cocktail, the now demanded Buffalo Chicken Dip and a vegetable tray to balance things out. Wine will be a flowing, as will some fun mixed cocktails involving some Stoli’s vodka. Christmas day dinner will be at my Dad’s house. He is roasting a turkey with all the fixings, gluten-free, of course. I will be bringing the dessert – a gingerbread cake. Breakfast on Christmas morning is usually whatever you can get your hands on in between the opening of the mountain of gifts. Sometimes I pull out pumpkin bread or muffins from the freezer. This year I have a couple of gluten-free mixes that I have been sent to sample that I may make.
Cheryl at Gluten-free Goodness is hosting this week’s gluten-free menu swap. The theme is Christmas/Hanukkah/Winter Solstice. Make sure to stop by & say “Hi” and check out all the great menus.
Sunday – Rotisserie Chicken, Garlic Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Green Beans, Salad
Monday – Filet Mignon, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus & Salad
Tuesday – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Broccoli & Salad
Wednesday -Salmon, Basmati Brown Rice, Roasted Zucchini & Salad
Thursday – Christmas Eve Feast
Friday – Christmas Dinner Feast
Saturday – Do we have to eat today? LOL! Leftovers, most likely
Baked Goods
Bread
Coffee Cake (from mix that I was sent to sample)
Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake
A couple more cookies (yes, I am tired of cookies & my freezer is exploding!)
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In case you missed it, I hit a huge milestone this past weekend – I ran 1,000 miles this year!
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Don’t forget to check out Orgjunkie for lots more great menu ideas.
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In case you have missed them…..more recipes are shared on my Examiner site.
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My son and me, November 2000. This is before we were gluten-free/diagnosed Celiac.
Gluten-free is Life 
Wednesday night dinner totally sounds like a Fish Tuesday at OHC! 😀
I love your Fish Tuesdays!! Great ideas! I made a ginger marinade last week that was so good!
My husband has to listen to loud Christmas music at work. He was sick of it in November. lol
You have a delicious menu planned!
I’m so glad that my husband isn’t working on Christmas Eve and Christmas. He really needs the days off.
Here’s wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas!
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I love the idea of the gingerbread cake, and it’s a perfect time to try out new mixes and keep things easy. Have a great holiday!
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