Kajikit wrote:

> Last year we had steak... but we've had it a bunch of times recently
> so it's not a special treat any more. Dh wanted ham but that was
> before we knew we'd be having it at church yesterday. We brought a
> chunk of leftovers home so we have enough for sandwiches for a few
> days, and it would really be overkill to do another one so soon! I
> have no clue what to cook. Christmas really isn't a big deal for us
> and there are only the two of us.

Here are a few menu ideas. The sauerbraten is nice winter fare and is a
festive dish, but you would have a goodly amount of leftovers. Everything
else would leave only a few leftovers; the rack of lamb is particularly
well-suited for two people. IIRC your husband has some picky tastes and a
restricted diet, so maybe none of these would work for you.


Grilled rustic bread with tapenade
Pumpkin bisque
Rack of lamb with garlic, rosemary, parsley, and mustard
Provençal tomatoes
Mashed root vegetables (whatever you like)
Date butter tart (Heh... if you've never made it before, you can call it
your FIRST date butter tart... and if you serve it with your eyes closed,
it's a BLIND date butter tart! Okay, I won't quit my regular job.)


Cream of sunchoke soup
Roasted goose breast (I have a recipe for roasted goose breast with
blackberry sauce which is quite good.)
Thyme popovers
Beets with raspberry vinegar, walnuts, and blue cheese
Butternut squash


Marinated vegetables
Sauerbraten
Spaetzle
Glazed carrots
Glazed pearl onions
Sautéed cabbage
Sachertorte


Chicken liver mousse
Egg-lemon soup (avgolemono)
Roasted chicken (I'm making a Malaysian roasted chicken for Lin and myself.)
Butternut squash
Broccoli and cauliflower au gratin
Onion pudding
Meyer lemon pots de creme


Bob