We're down to the final mad rush before Christmas, but we can see the smiles Christmas morning so its' all worth it! Right?! Final push for me to finish wrapping today. Cookies all done, dark chocolate bark made and house fairly in order for company. Now I need to tackle Christmas cards and send them off in the mail. The holiday season is exhausting, but once Christmas morning arrives I am happy.
I am taking a break this week and next from my "Meals at a glance", I am cooking and preparing a few nights this week and the following week is school vacation and New Year's so not a typical meal week for me and probably for many of you. I asked Santa for two new cookbooks, so after the New Year I will be sharing new meal ideas from those. I've been pretty good, so I'm almost positive they'll be under the tree!
I will share what I'm making for Christmas Eve dinner. It is an Italian tradition to prepare seven fishes on Christmas Eve so we are trying to make a few different things with fish. We'll have baked clams ( my dad's recipe), spicy grilled shrimp, & scallops wrapped in bacon for appetizers, along with an assortment of veggies and dips. Baked cod will be for dinner. I want to try a calamari dish as well, but haven't come across the right recipe yet. Side dishes of rice and holiday salad with pomegranates will be served as well. Christmas cookies for dessert! Our family Christmas dinner will be at my mom's and it's over the top! There is enough food to last for days. Holidays for me is all about tradition. I love that my kids cannot wait to decorate our cookies and enjoy preparing our holiday feast. It's a special time to be together and to enjoy one another's company.
I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. I will begin the New Year with some clean eating ideas and affordable meal plans that will keep you healthy and recharge your bodies for the new year.
All my best,
Donna
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