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JollyElfDC
03-13-2017, 05:40 PM
I was thinking it might be fun to have people over once a week to watch a Christmas movie and have dinner. I figure the dinner should have something to do with the movie we watch. So far the ideas I have come up with are
Home Alone- pizza
Elf- Spaghetti, but also put some syrup on the table just for fun.
A Christmas story -either Chinese food or meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
Do you guys have any suggestions for a dinner movie combo?
wstaple
03-13-2017, 09:18 PM
I was thinking it might be fun to have people over once a week to watch a Christmas movie and have dinner. I figure the dinner should have something to do with the movie we watch. So far the ideas I have come up with are
Home Alone- pizza
Elf- Spaghetti, but also put some syrup on the table just for fun.
A Christmas story -either Chinese food or meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
Do you guys have any suggestions for a dinner movie combo?
Christmas Vacation - dried out turkey, saving the neck bone for your least favorite cousin :dizzy:
christmasnut
03-13-2017, 09:20 PM
The santa Clause - Hot fudge sundae
ornamentmaven
03-14-2017, 02:27 AM
The Family Stone - breakfast casserole - just remember to cook it before you drop it on the floor
ChantelleJoy
03-14-2017, 06:20 PM
OH MY GOD ALL OF THESE ARE AMAZING SO FAR!
Love this thread. Okay okay...
Love Actually - Chocolate Biscuits & Tea, Banoffee Pie.
ornamentmaven
03-16-2017, 03:54 PM
Christmas with the Kranks - Smoked Trout
ornamentmaven
03-19-2017, 05:38 PM
The Christmas Card - Turkey sandwich and curly fries
snowbell1
03-27-2017, 10:13 AM
White Christmas-Liverwurst and Buttermilk.
ornamentmaven
03-27-2017, 06:26 PM
Surviving Christmas - Hot cocoa with minced marshmallows
polrwht07
05-16-2017, 04:11 PM
Jingle All the Way- Your best interpretation of like a meal you'd get at some kind of grease pit diner, and sugar cookies and egg nog.
Four Christmases- Sushi
That's all I've got for now, what a great idea!
chocolatechip1979
06-15-2017, 05:29 PM
The Christmas Card - Turkey sandwich and curly fries
Actually in this movie it was a chicken salad club on rye bread, curly fries extra crispy, hot chocolate with marshmallows. I love this movie. After all this menu was the first connection between Cody and Faith. :)
pol.bishop25
09-13-2017, 08:01 AM
The Grinch - green jelly. I don't know, for some reason that's what comes into my mind when I think of this movie :D
Mistletoe
12-29-2020, 02:29 AM
All of these were funny.
JollyElfDC- did you end up doing the dinner and a movie?
JollyElfDC
01-01-2021, 06:56 PM
All of these were funny.
JollyElfDC- did you end up doing the dinner and a movie?
No, but I still like the idea. I really wish I could come up with one for Christmas vacation.
Obviously I wouldn't serve dried out turkey.
Bishop1954
01-06-2021, 02:18 PM
Interesting thread and fun. But since I'd want it to be a meal all would enjoy, I'll go with the unexpected feast...
A Christmas Carol (Christmas Eve @ Bob Cratchet's home): Goose, stuffing, green bean casserole (I'm sure they had a veggie), plum pudding and a mug of hot cider... :christmasdinner:
A lot of burned turkeys come to mind :')
Bishop1954
11-16-2021, 02:46 PM
Miracle on 34th Street: Dutch Oven Bread, Roast Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes w/green bean casserole. For dessert... bubblegum?? lol :snowman:
JollyElfDC
02-15-2022, 01:20 AM
Miracle on 34th Street: Dutch Oven Bread, Roast Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes w/green bean casserole. For dessert... bubblegum?? lol :snowman:
I was just thinking about this today, and while I don't think they actually have this in the movie, it would be easy to pick up some Deli sandwiches and a Junior's cheesecake.
I also thought to do a Christmas Carol without breaking the bank ( goose is a bit steep for a casual night with friends) A Sheppard pie, or bangers and mash would work. If you watch A Flintstone Christmas Carol, you could serve ribs.
I really wish I could come up with something for Christmas vacation. Does anyone have a recipe that requires 12 jellies? (jelly of the month)
Bishop1954
02-16-2022, 02:54 PM
I'll jump off the Dinner portion for this entry and try Breakfast and a Movie. The movie? White Christmas and since the majority of it takes place in Vermont, here goes the breakfast menu...
Pancakes (or French Toast) with real maple syrup (you can add link sausage if you want meat as well), Cider Doughnuts, Lemonade (from the club car scene) & coffee. If you have a little space left, add some sharp White Cheddar cheese. Later on as the movie ends, don;t forget the Ben & Jerry's... lol :christmasdinner:
JollyElfDC
02-17-2022, 06:46 PM
I'll jump off the Dinner portion for this entry and try Breakfast and a Movie. The movie? White Christmas and since the majority of it takes place in Vermont, here goes the breakfast menu...
Pancakes (or French Toast) with real maple syrup (you can add link sausage if you want meat as well), Cider Doughnuts, Lemonade (from the club car scene) & coffee. If you have a little space left, add some sharp White Cheddar cheese. Later on as the movie ends, don;t forget the Ben & Jerry's... lol :christmasdinner:
That's great!:elf3:
Bishop1954
02-18-2022, 01:01 PM
Here is a simple, but fun combo...
The Santa Clause: Take out from Denny's (hopefully they still have chocolate milk and Apple pie when you order... lol) :home: