Meal planning for the holidays

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As I mentioned here, we are thrilled to have a house full for the holidays. While we cannot wait to share George's birthday and Christmas with them, it's gonna take some prep. The first thing I did after we nailed down everyone's schedule, was plan the food! I basically planned breakfast and dinner for everyday. Lunch will be leftovers or I will have plenty of sandwich stuff and chips.  There are only a couple of days that I actually anticipate having a breakfast that everyone will eat, but I planned one per day to be sure I had enough and a variety for everyone. Some are allergic to eggs, some of the kids are picky, some are not eating carbs, it presents a challenge. With that being said- here's my meal plan.

12/22- chili in the crockpot (this is the day Erik's parents come into town. I thought a nice warm chili waiting when they arrive would be a good idea.)

12/23 - 

B- oatmeal

D- out (we plan to ice skate at the National sculpture garden and have dinner at the Pavillion beside it)

12/24

B- english muffins, eggs, cheese, Canadian bacon

D - pizza ( possibly a Christmas Eve tradition? )

12/25

 B - sausage and grits casserole, and orange rolls

D - turkey, dressing, sweet potato casserole, green beans, rolls, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and another dessert- probably brownies. 

12/26

B - leftovers

D - spaghetti / salad

12/27

B - yogurt / granola

D - taco soup

12/28 (George's Birthday)

B- pancakes

D - party food :)

12/29

B - French toast casserole / turkey bacon

D - chicken and rice, Lima beans, salad

12/30

B - cereal

D - Ted's Bulletin ( wanted to try this place forever!)

12/31- New Years Eve!

B - eggs/ biscuits / bacon

D - I'm thinking party food! Mini Quiches,

Meatballs, buffalo chicken dip, chips and salsa, maybe pigs in a blanket.

12/1 

B- pancakes / waffles

D - traditional New Years Lunch

Ham, black eye peas, greens

12/2

B - Breakfast Casserole

At that point our company leaves and the kitchen closes, at least for a day :)

Most of my recipes are on my Pinterest boards. It doubles as my makeshift cook book. I will share another post about George's birthday!  Until then, I better get shopping!