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june262004
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getting nervous about christmas.

Im having 20 people over for dinner Chat Icon I have never cooked for more then 5 people forget about 20 people. Im so NERVOUS! Will my turkey be ok will everyone like it


Whats everyone doing/making?

Posted 12/22/05 11:48 AM
 
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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

Posted by june262004

Im having 20 people over for dinner Chat Icon I have never cooked for more then 5 people forget about 20 people. Im so NERVOUS! Will my turkey be ok will everyone like it


Whats everyone doing/making?



you're making turkey?

make that 22 Chat Icon

Posted 12/22/05 11:49 AM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

You'll do great Chat Icon

Just stay organized. I freaked out before my first thanksgiving but I had everything down to a science by that day and it went pretty smoothly. Not to say I didn't immensely enjoy a big fat glass of wine once dinner was over but I did find that being as organized as possible, and cleaning as you go along so your kitchen is never cluttered, are the two most important things.

Posted 12/22/05 11:49 AM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

I'm doing roast beef for 10 people on christmas eve and then lasagna for 12 on christmas day.

Posted 12/22/05 11:50 AM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

Everything will be fine!! Don't worry.

We don't celebrate Christmas so we are going up to Boston to see my Hindu friend who also doesn't celebrate Christmas. So it will be two jews and an hindu on Christmas. Chat Icon

Posted 12/22/05 11:50 AM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

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Posted by june262004

Im having 20 people over for dinner Chat Icon I have never cooked for more then 5 people forget about 20 people. Im so NERVOUS! Will my turkey be ok will everyone like it


Whats everyone doing/making?



you're making turkey?

make that 22 Chat Icon




make that 26!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Chat Icon you'll do fine!! Chat Icon

Posted 12/22/05 11:51 AM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

Due to the death in my family, we will still be having dinner...but it will be a somber one.

My mom is making Turkey. I'm making roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and salad. I'm also making apple crisp for dessert.

Posted 12/22/05 11:51 AM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

We;re having DH's parents over for Christmas Eve, & I am nervous too. It's only 2 people, but we never have people over for dinner & we are making a pork tenderloin for the first time. I'm hoping the food netowrk doesn't let us down!

Posted 12/22/05 11:51 AM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

Posted by Shellyesq

Everything will be fine!! Don't worry.

We don't celebrate Christmas so we are going up to Boston to see my Hindu friend who also doesn't celebrate Christmas. So it will be two jews and an hindu on Christmas. Chat Icon




Chat Icon don't mean to poke fun, but that sounds like a song Adam Sandler would sing!!!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 12/22/05 11:51 AM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

i'm sure you'll do great Kristin. assign tasks to people to kep things moving. and enjoy!

Posted 12/22/05 11:52 AM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

Posted by MrsERod

Posted by Shellyesq

Everything will be fine!! Don't worry.

We don't celebrate Christmas so we are going up to Boston to see my Hindu friend who also doesn't celebrate Christmas. So it will be two jews and an hindu on Christmas. Chat Icon




Chat Icon don't mean to poke fun, but that sounds like a song Adam Sandler would sing!!!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon



I know... It sounds pretty funny. Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Message edited 12/22/2005 11:55:40 AM.

Posted 12/22/05 11:54 AM
 

Leeners
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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

Posted by Shellyesq

Everything will be fine!! Don't worry.

We don't celebrate Christmas so we are going up to Boston to see my Hindu friend who also doesn't celebrate Christmas. So it will be two jews and an hindu on Christmas. Chat Icon



Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

"So, a priest and a rabbi walk into a bar..." Chat Icon

Posted 12/22/05 11:54 AM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

Posted by Shellyesq

Posted by MrsERod

Posted by Shellyesq

Everything will be fine!! Don't worry.

We don't celebrate Christmas so we are going up to Boston to see my Hindu friend who also doesn't celebrate Christmas. So it will be two jews and an hindu on Christmas. Chat Icon




Chat Icon don't mean to poke fun, but that sounds like a song Adam Sandler would sing!!!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon



I know... Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon




thanks for having a good sense of humor!! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 12/22/05 11:55 AM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

Posted by MrsERod


thanks for having a good sense of humor!! Chat Icon Chat Icon



Life is too hard without one. Chat Icon

Posted 12/22/05 11:56 AM
 

june262004
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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

Posted by CaptainCharisma424

Posted by june262004

Im having 20 people over for dinner Chat Icon I have never cooked for more then 5 people forget about 20 people. Im so NERVOUS! Will my turkey be ok will everyone like it


Whats everyone doing/making?



you're making turkey?

make that 22 Chat Icon



yuppers and moms bringing a spiral ham Whats two more people. Chat Icon

Posted 12/22/05 11:58 AM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

Posted by june262004

yuppers and moms bringing a spiral ham Whats two more people. Chat Icon



It is going to be wonderful!! The most important thing is that your family will be together- and I'm sure the food will be great!!

Posted 12/22/05 11:59 AM
 

june262004
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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

thanks everybody! Chat Icon

Posted 12/22/05 12:00 PM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

When I do Thanksgiving or Christmas (we eat turkey for both), I make all the trimmings the day before so all I have to worry about is the actual turkey the day of.

I always use a cooking bag for the turkey and it never turns out dry or over-cooked. Just wait till the indicator has popped and you'll be fine.

If you have time, try to set the table the day before too. I'm sure everyone will have a great time!Chat Icon

Posted 12/22/05 12:30 PM
 

june262004
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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

Posted by ODonnell

When I do Thanksgiving or Christmas (we eat turkey for both), I make all the trimmings the day before so all I have to worry about is the actual turkey the day of.

I always use a cooking bag for the turkey and it never turns out dry or over-cooked. Just wait till the indicator has popped and you'll be fine.

If you have time, try to set the table the day before too. I'm sure everyone will have a great time!Chat Icon




Thanks. so you use a cooking bag? Maybe I will try that.

Posted 12/22/05 12:34 PM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

Posted by june262004

Thanks. so you use a cooking bag? Maybe I will try that.



I swear by them. You'll find them at the supermarket. Just make sure you get the turkey sizeChat Icon

Posted 12/22/05 12:38 PM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

We are doing christmas eve too and we have no idea what we are making yet and we are going to have around 20 or so people....We have been running like crazy, unpacking, putting furniture together and cleaning up the house....Last night we finally put up our tree
Scott

Posted 12/22/05 12:41 PM
 

june262004
But I love the Snow!

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

Posted by danielleandscott

We are doing christmas eve too and we have no idea what we are making yet and we are going to have around 20 or so people....We have been running like crazy, unpacking, putting furniture together and cleaning up the house....Last night we finally put up our tree
Scott


Sounds like us!

Posted 12/22/05 12:48 PM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

Aw, dont worry you will do GREAT , Im sure. I remember the first time we had family over too 35 for new years dinner and I was sooooooooooooooooo nervous, but everything works out wonderful and your family will help you too, cleaning and stuff. Have a wonderful Christmas!!!!!

Posted 12/22/05 1:12 PM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

Posted by danielleandscott

We are doing christmas eve too and we have no idea what we are making yet and we are going to have around 20 or so people....We have been running like crazy, unpacking, putting furniture together and cleaning up the house....Last night we finally put up our tree
Scott



You have no idea what you are making and Christmas Eve is in 2 days!!! I would be having heart paltations! LOL. I am such a worrier/planner I would be freaking out.

Don't worry Kristin - it will be fine. What is important is having everyone together and hosting your first holiday.

Here are some helpful hints from the Food Network:
Basic Roasted Turkey instructions
I do mine basically the same without the onion & garlic inside, but I might try that.

Posted 12/22/05 1:42 PM
 

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Re: getting nervous about christmas.

You'll do great.
My tip...OVEN BAGS!!! It comes out so moist in them.
We're doing spiral ham because that's nice and easy too.

Posted 12/22/05 2:03 PM
 
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