House-guests wont leave? Take them through the New Year with this post- Christmas Meal Plan
Monday, December 26 – Friday, December 30
Monday, December 26 – Friday, December 30
Bobby Flay's chicken and wild rice waffles
Monday day after Christmas
Brunch Serve a big brunch that utilizes Christmas dinner leftovers
- Wild Rice Waffles
Nix the fried chicken… unless its just one of those mornings.
http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/bobby-flay/fried-chicken-and-wild-rice-waffles-with-pink-peppercorn-sauce-recipe/index.html
- Eggnog French toast
TIP: Sub the cranberry compote for your leftover homemade cranberry sauce
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Eggnog-French-Toast-with-Cranberry-Apple-Compote-105976
- Sliced ham
- Turkey Hash
http://www.hulu.com/watch/184426/barefoot-contessa-turkey-hash
- Make your own eggs
TIP: leave a bowl of eggs, cooking spray, a couple sauté pans and salt & pepper next to the stove
- Coffee, Assorted tea, and Juice
Lunch- Dinner alleviate stress by leaving these quick fixes out and encouraging guests to graze as they please
- Large bowl of Clementine’s and pears
- Slices of leftover cake next to an arrangement of assorted teas
- Veggie Frittata
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/extra-veggie-frittata-recipe/index.html
Brunch Serve a big brunch that utilizes Christmas dinner leftovers
- Wild Rice Waffles
Nix the fried chicken… unless its just one of those mornings.
http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/bobby-flay/fried-chicken-and-wild-rice-waffles-with-pink-peppercorn-sauce-recipe/index.html
- Eggnog French toast
TIP: Sub the cranberry compote for your leftover homemade cranberry sauce
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Eggnog-French-Toast-with-Cranberry-Apple-Compote-105976
- Sliced ham
- Turkey Hash
http://www.hulu.com/watch/184426/barefoot-contessa-turkey-hash
- Make your own eggs
TIP: leave a bowl of eggs, cooking spray, a couple sauté pans and salt & pepper next to the stove
- Coffee, Assorted tea, and Juice
Lunch- Dinner alleviate stress by leaving these quick fixes out and encouraging guests to graze as they please
- Large bowl of Clementine’s and pears
- Slices of leftover cake next to an arrangement of assorted teas
- Veggie Frittata
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/extra-veggie-frittata-recipe/index.html
Next day turkey soup
- Next day turkey soup
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-chiarello/next-day-turkey-soup-recipe/index.html
OR Turkey chili
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/30-minute-turkey-chili-recipe/index.html
TIP: stick this in a crock pot on warm next to a stack of bowls, spoons and leftover rolls or corn bread.
- Panini
Shmear slices of rustic bread with prepared basil pesto. Assemble sandwiches made with leftover roast beef, ham or turkey, top with jarred roasted red peppers, spinach and your favorite cheese. Leave them covered next to a Panini press (or cast iron pan) and a stack of plates for DIY when your guests are ready.
Tuesday- Friday...
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-chiarello/next-day-turkey-soup-recipe/index.html
OR Turkey chili
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/30-minute-turkey-chili-recipe/index.html
TIP: stick this in a crock pot on warm next to a stack of bowls, spoons and leftover rolls or corn bread.
- Panini
Shmear slices of rustic bread with prepared basil pesto. Assemble sandwiches made with leftover roast beef, ham or turkey, top with jarred roasted red peppers, spinach and your favorite cheese. Leave them covered next to a Panini press (or cast iron pan) and a stack of plates for DIY when your guests are ready.
Tuesday- Friday...
Penne w/ goat cheese, kale and turkey
Tuesday
Breakfast- Cinnamon toast w/ coffee, fruit
Lunch- Leftover Panini and cup of soup
Dinner- Penne w/ goat cheese, kale and turkey
http://www.marthastewart.com/275078/recipes-for-thanksgiving-leftovers/@center/276949/everything-thanksgiving#/285564
Wednesday
Breakfast- Oatmeal w/ fruit and nuts
Lunch- Last safe day to eat traditional leftovers, heat and eat for lunch
Dinner- Salmon w/ warm tomato salad
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/salmon-with-warm-tomato-olive-salad-recipe/index.html
Thursday
Breakfast- Cold cereal w/ sliced banana, fruit
Lunch- Grab a bite out, but make a healthy choice!
http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20411588,00.html
Dinner- Maple glazed chicken
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/maple-glazed-chicken-recipe/index.html
Breakfast- Cinnamon toast w/ coffee, fruit
Lunch- Leftover Panini and cup of soup
Dinner- Penne w/ goat cheese, kale and turkey
http://www.marthastewart.com/275078/recipes-for-thanksgiving-leftovers/@center/276949/everything-thanksgiving#/285564
Wednesday
Breakfast- Oatmeal w/ fruit and nuts
Lunch- Last safe day to eat traditional leftovers, heat and eat for lunch
Dinner- Salmon w/ warm tomato salad
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/salmon-with-warm-tomato-olive-salad-recipe/index.html
Thursday
Breakfast- Cold cereal w/ sliced banana, fruit
Lunch- Grab a bite out, but make a healthy choice!
http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20411588,00.html
Dinner- Maple glazed chicken
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/maple-glazed-chicken-recipe/index.html
Friday
Breakfast- Egg sandwich
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/emerils-favorite-fried-egg-sandwich-recipe/index.html
Lunch- Chicken salad sandwich using leftover maple chicken from dinner
Dinner- Fun Friday, go out for dinner and have a yummy dessert!
Have a great weekend and a safe and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Breakfast- Egg sandwich
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/emerils-favorite-fried-egg-sandwich-recipe/index.html
Lunch- Chicken salad sandwich using leftover maple chicken from dinner
Dinner- Fun Friday, go out for dinner and have a yummy dessert!
Have a great weekend and a safe and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
