LadyKat wrote:

> love having my family here. My dilemma is this: we attend the 4:00
> Children's Mass on Christmas Eve, then come home to have supper. The last
> few years, I have had a beef stew, salad and fresh bread on the menu. It
> was tasty, filling, and easy (since it was pre-made). But his year, I am
> tired of serving the same thing, and want something different.
> The requirements are these:
> 1. It has to be something that I can throw on the table with VERY little
> immediate prep. Putting it in the crock-pot in the am is no problem, or
> whipping up the last minute items is fine - but this is a QUICK, EASY
> meal.
> 2. No fish -my parents just don't like it - so while I would adore a
> lovely baked salmon and rice dish, they would HATE it ( and I am
> allergic to shellfish - so shrimp is out of the question )
> 3. My family prefers a light meal, since we are having a huge meal on
> Christmas day. This is really just a comfy supper that fills our bellies,
> and is a quick and easy prep after church.
> 4. My mother HATES soup - and pleasing Mom is VERY important

I saw a recipe for crockpot chicken & dumplings the other day; would that be
okay? All you'd need to complete the meal would be a salad.

Bob