sf wrote:
> On Sun, 12 Dec 2004 18:56:10 -0500, "LadyKat"
> > wrote:
>
>> 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'm stumped as to what to serve. Maybe a lasagna and salad? I could
>> make it up ahead of time and pop it in the oven on a low temp. to
>> heat before we leave for Mass, or I could do a marinara sauce with
>> sausage and meatballs in the crock-pot, then simply cook up some
>> pasta when we get home, but this seems like such a cop-out. Does
>> anyone have ANY ideas for me?
>>
>> I love to cook and feed people, but my guests are not huge eaters.
>> They like simple food (we are true Yankees all the way LOL), and I
>> don't want to fuss Christmas Eve. I'm a good cook - but I do my
>> "thing" Christmas Day - Christmas Eve is just about a homey meal
>> that is low on immediate prep. I'm fresh out of ideas........
>
> I'm stumped too... mainly because I wouldn't consider
> lasagna a "light" meal!
>
> Also, what do you consider simple? I think a nice souffle,
> salad & crusty bread would be simple enough. If that's too
> much work how about cheese fondue? Cut up some bread, hard
> salami & tart apples for dipping.
>
> You could make a Yankee Pot Roast.
>
> sf
> Practice safe eating - always use condiments

You made me think of Quiche and a salad. Surprisingly quick and easy and
can be done a day ahead.

kili