Favorite must have for holiday meals?

Here's a link to a few versions for you to try if you'd like http://allrecipes.com/Search/Recipes.aspx?WithTerm=seven+layer+salad&SearchIn=All this is the kind I usually make http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Seven-Layer-Salad/Detail.aspx but I never serve it in a bowl like that I know it's for apperance sakes BUT if it's the only thing I'd use it for it's not worth storing it IMO. SO I just put it in a sizeable mixing bowl. Also I've added an extra layer or two depending on what other veggies I had in the house as well... usually it would be something like green pepper or shredded carrots. I've never made the green bean caserole myself like I said I was willing to try it again. But here's the recipie most people say is the best way to go with it... http://www.campbellkitchen.com/RecipeDetail.aspx?recipeId=27303 Happy cooking to you my dear Cynthia! I hope the get togeather will be good. Hard to say as MIL is still pretty sick from her last Chemo. I hope if she can make it, it would be a good day to see her & make it w/o getting ill during her visit. Her getting ill during the visit worries me... cleaning up my own kids or my own is one thing but someone elses BM ect NOOOOOOOO thanks!

Oh dear! I will pray that she is okay too. Thak you so much for these sites. I am going to check them out right now. Blessings

Me too! The salad doesn't look like anything special but if you leave it in the fridge say for a few hrs or overnight somehow it just tastes better that way. The recipie I think said 30 min and it's ok but not as good.

I hear you! I think we go with witch ever is cheaper at Christmas for the meat. I prefer another turkey myself. Who doesn't love turkey left overs?

Every thanksgiving everyone always eats too much and then is too miserable to move so we decided we didn't want to do that this year and as you said the money too.

I hear ya! We are cutting back on the sides too. Especially since the in-laws don't eat much... or atleast when anyone is looking. But mainly on the extra sides that don't do well in the fridge for more than a day or two or can't be frozen for later really. Oh and plus lack of money too!

Lime jello? Hmmm... I don't know that I've tried that flavor. I'm usually partial to any jello that's red :) Though I don't know what flavor it was but my grandma used to make jello w/ grapes in it that I loved to eat when I was a kid. Never heard of cinnamon pudding. Is it just cinnamon in vanilla pudding? I dunno I offered to do the green bean caserole... as I hated it as a kid but I haven't tried it since I was small. So ya figure your tastes change somewhat as you get older so why not try it again? So your X ate them like potato chips or something? I bet he loved funions too.

2 spoonfuls you say? Only 2 spoonfuls? I have a sweet tooth from hell, I got from my mom. But if it's too too much I can stop.... sometimes *LOL*

Cinnamon pudding is a rich batter that you pour special syrup and walnuts over. It's absolutely so sinful and rich that two spoonfuls will satisfy even the worst sweet tooth! My ex hated Funyons. Said they were full of preservatives and stuff. I think the problem was that they weren't like real onions, he loved those and still does. Try the jello, it's so scrumptious! Drain the cottage cheese first.

This Holiday I think my mother going to make fruit salad and she never fails to make it during Christmas and New Year. We love it especially the coconut fruit salad. Turkey here is not that popular we only have ham and cheese here.

We don't eat pasta around the holidays. But I have made a stuffed shell as an appetizer & most love it.