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    Christmas Dinner Party Ideas - One Holiday Grocery List

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    Easy Christmas Dinner Planning

    Christmas dinner party ideas for hosting a crowd this holiday. Plus simple table decorations and ways to use leftovers for an easy breakfast!


    spiral cut ham with pomegranate arils on platter with herbs
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    • Easy Christmas entertaining
    • Sides to serve with spiral cut ham
    • Simple Christmas table decorations 
    • Easy Party Food For Christmas - One Holiday Shopping List

    With all the running around during the holiday season, I’m a huge fan of cutting down on the shopping and errands. If you feel the same way, we are kindred Christmas spirits!

    Here are some great ideas for how to shop once and entertain multiple times without the stress. I’ve got you covered with entertaining tips to keep the party going and the stress level low.

    Christmas dinner party ideas

    Whether you are hosting Christmas dinner, or waking up a houseful of sleeping guests to a great breakfast, I’ll tell you how to get all your ingredients and decorating supplies in one trip at your Stop & Shop store.

    It just takes a little planning, some great short cuts and a shopping list!

    Easy Christmas entertaining

    Chances are you have family or friends coming to stay for the holidays. That, or you are going to stay somewhere yourself! 

    Either way, you’ll want to get in on some of these ideas, all of which can happen after one trip to the store. 

    christmas dinner party table set up overhead on white linen

    Here on the east coast Stop & Shop stores are the place to go for great food, as well as everything else for gathering party crowds. With some simple menu plans, leftovers ideas, chic table decor, I have everything covered. 

    Make a Holiday Grocery List and Menu Plan: 

    I know how to plan a holiday party menu! I always start with the food. Wait! That’s not totally true! 

    I actually clean the house first and make sure everything is shoved into closets! Then I think about the menu. Start with the main dish and sides. 

    This year I’m getting a Nature’s Promise Spiral Cut Ham from Stop & Shop. I can heat-and-serve the ham on Christmas Day and serve it with all my favorite holiday side dishes. 

    Grab some rolls from the bakery department and save yourself a step! 

    close up of cooked ham slices on platter with pomegranate and herbs

    Sides to serve with spiral cut ham

    • Baby Broccoli with Hazelnut Butter
    • Green Beans with Artichokes and Capers
    • Smoked Gouda and Scallion Potatoes
    • Winter Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
    • Roast Parsnips with Sage Butter
    • Golden Potato and Carrot Gratin

    For me, dessert is always best with a mix of homemade Christmas sweets and treats from the bakery department. I love making a few special recipes along with store-bought pies, cookies and donuts. Little treats from the bakery even make great to-go gifts for guests. 

    A Christmas Party Menu That Goes From Dinner To Breakfast:

    The next morning I make my Dill Ricotta Biscuits and make breakfast sandwiches, filling them with slices of leftover ham, mango chutney and mascarpone. 

    dill biscuits with ham and mustard on parchment

    Or make my easy Pancakes from the Pantry since you just stocked up on your pantry staples at the store. 

    Along with eggs and some clementines from the produce section, these biscuit breakfast sandwiches or pancakes make an easy breakfast spread. 

    Easy Breakfast Ideas for a Crowd: 

    • Southwest Frittata with Black Beans
    • My favorite Bran Muffins
    • Oven Baked French Toast
    • Blueberry Pancakes with Ginger Syrup
    • No-rise Cinnamon Rolls
    • The Martha Stewart Omelet
    • Dutch Baby Pancake

    Serving breakfast on paper plates with disposable cups makes for easy cleanup and gets everyone out of the house to play with those new toys!

    Simple Christmas table decorations 

    Once I have my menu planned for a great dinner, treats, even breakfast the next day, I think about how I can make my holiday table special. 

    With just a few little touches, I can keep it simple but make it feel spectacular. 

    paper napkin with twine and herb table decoration

    On my trip through Stop & Shop I can pick up fresh herbs (which I’m already using for my parsnips recipe!), pretty napkins as well as flowers from the flower shop. Just a few stems can be arranged to add a festive feel to the table. 

    With a little twine around the napkins and a sprig of extra herb, I can forgo the traditional napkin ring. It’s an easy way to make paper napkins look special, and then I don’t have the laundry of linen napkins after dinner! 

    christmas table flower arrangement with roses and red berries

    Little gravy pitchers and bowls from around the house serve as vases for my flowers and a few extra ornaments complete the look. Grab ornaments and lights at Stop & Shop too! They have it all. 

    A tip for arranging flowers in a small vessel: Use tape to make a grid on the top of your vessel. Arrange the flowers to stand up within the grid!

    how to make tape grid for flower arranging in little glasses

    Below you’ll find a printable grocery list to take with you to the store. You’ll only have to shop once for entertaining all week. 

    Entertain with these great ideas. Make easy meals and pretty moments for your holiday guests. 

    Christmas party ideas feature flowers in votives on white linen

    Easy Party Food For Christmas - One Holiday Shopping List

    Tara Teaspoon
    Christmas dinner party ideas for hosting a crowd this holiday. I’ve got you covered with entertaining tips to keep the party going and the stress level low. 
    5 from 21 votes
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    Prep Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs
    Course Breakfast, Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 people
    Calories 76 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Spiral Cut Ham
    • 1 bag Rolls From the bakery dept
    • 2 bottles fruit juices for breakfast
    • 2 types Fresh herbs for recipes and napkins
    • 1 roll string or twine
    • 1 pkg white paper napkins
    • 1 bag plastic cups
    • 1 pkg paper plates for breakfast
    • 1 dozen eggs
    • 1 prepared fruit platter or clementines
    • 2 bakery treats various
    • 1 container Pomegranate arils for ham, if desired
    • 1 jar mango chutney for breakfast biscuits
    • 1 container mascarpone for breakfast biscuits
    • 1 jar grainy mustard for breakfast biscuits
    • Ingredients for side dishes
    • Ingredients for breakfast recipes
    • 2 bunches flowers
    • Ornaments and lights

    Instructions
     

    • Use this list as a guide for planning your shopping trip.
    • This list will help you prepare for a holiday meal and breakfast the next day.

    Notes

    Simple table decorations and ideas for using leftovers for an easy breakfast, as well as helpful tips for what to buy at the grocery store.
     
    •Nutrition Facts do not apply for this grocery list. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 73mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 302IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Ben says

      December 16, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      Those recipes look awesome! The ham is calling my name. I like what you did for the decorations, too.

      Reply
    2. Chef Dennis says

      December 16, 2019 at 11:35 pm

      These party ideas are really helpful. I will be needing them really soon cause Holiday is coming! The recipes you mentioned soundsooo delicious and will definitely be perfect for Holiday.

      Reply
    3. Leslie says

      December 18, 2019 at 8:46 pm

      Definitely need to share this list with my mom. she's an EXCELLENT hostess but is constantly running to the store several times bc of things she forgets! haha! This is very helpful!

      Reply
    4. Kelly Anthony says

      December 19, 2019 at 3:24 pm

      What a great post on how to prepare two meals for Christmas. The biscuit recipe using the leftover ham looks delicious!

      Reply
    5. Veronika says

      December 20, 2019 at 2:02 pm

      Thank you for these ideas! They are so helpful! We are hosting dinner this year and I definitely use these advises!)

      Reply
    6. Marisa F. Stewart says

      December 20, 2019 at 4:36 pm

      Thank you for all of the ideas. It's great having them all in one place rather than trying to search on Pinterest and Google. I've already seen five different ideas I'm going to implement.

      Reply
      • Tara says

        December 21, 2019 at 3:44 pm

        Oh lovely! I'm so glad. Merry Christmas!

        Reply
    7. UMA says

      December 20, 2019 at 8:51 pm

      Perfect tips for the holiday season. My co-worker always get stressed with her holiday parties. I will share it with her.

      Reply
    8. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

      December 21, 2019 at 5:38 pm

      Where do I start? Your photos are gorgeous! Your tablescape is just breath taking. And those recipes... I need them all! Such a great post! Thank you so much for putting this all together!

      Reply
    9. Jo says

      December 23, 2019 at 3:20 am

      Those are some amazing collections of recipes. Love the table decor ideas as well. It's beautiful.

      Reply
    10. Paula Montenegro says

      December 23, 2019 at 5:33 am

      Thanks for this post! I always plan to plan, haha, but am always behind. That ham looks amazing and all your tips are spot on! Have a great holiday season.

      Reply
    11. Beth says

      December 09, 2020 at 5:47 pm

      I love these ideas! I can't wait to give this a try! My family is going to love this!

      Reply
    12. Amy says

      December 09, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      Great shopping list. I always get overwhelmed with the holidays with so much to think about. I always tell myself to keep it simple but just can't help it! Especially this year.... I'm going all out! Love the gorgeous table decorations with the roses and the berries and not having to worry about napkin rings. Ham recipe is spot on....going to try your version this year. Thanks!

      Reply
    13. katerina @ diethood.com says

      December 10, 2020 at 11:59 am

      These are all fantastic!! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    14. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says

      December 10, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      This is such a great post! I love everything! Thank YOU!

      Reply
    15. Catalina says

      December 10, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      Thank you for these awesome ideas. I need a list like this for Christmas!

      Reply
    16. Sara Welch says

      December 10, 2020 at 5:28 pm

      These are great ways to stay organized during all the hustle and bustle of the holidays! Definitely going to use these tips!

      Reply
    17. Toni Dash says

      December 11, 2020 at 1:19 am

      These are really great ideas!! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    18. Laura Arteaga says

      December 13, 2020 at 11:32 am

      Thanks for all the amazing ideas! I love how you use same ingredients for different recipes! How lovely, definitely gonna take some of your ideas this year!

      Reply
    19. Beth says

      December 13, 2020 at 4:40 pm

      Well, the one shopping trip is always a dream come true, and I will be studying yours carefully. But you've included some other winning tips too, like how to prop up flowers using tape, and those cute napkin "rings".

      Reply
    20. Ramona says

      December 13, 2020 at 5:55 pm

      Trese recipes are all calling out my name especially the ham one! They all look super delicious and I am excited to try out the ham recipe since it looks divine. Thank you for sharing these recipes.

      Reply
    21. Debbie says

      December 13, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      You have such fabulous ideas for the holidays. All of these recipes look fabulous and even gave me a few ideas for my Christmas meal. Such wonderful tips ..thank you so much.

      Reply
    22. Sara says

      December 13, 2020 at 9:18 pm

      Adding pomegranate to ham? That is a brilliant and delicious idea! Plus it just looks so festive! What a great holiday recipe!

      Reply
    23. Gunjan says

      December 14, 2020 at 12:25 am

      A much needed list for this holiday. Wonderful ideas.

      Reply
    24. heidy says

      December 14, 2020 at 6:27 am

      You have a lot of great tips and ideas here for the holidays! Awesome read, and I feel like I know so much more on how to plan a breezy holiday gathering! Thanks for sharing so many awesome ideas.

      Happy Holidays

      Reply
    25. Natalie says

      December 14, 2020 at 9:27 am

      Wow! What a beautiful table decoration. The food looks amazing too. I was looking for a few more Christmas recipe ideas, and now I've found them. Thanks! Can't wait to make that breakfast sandwiches.

      Reply
    26. Cathy says

      December 14, 2020 at 12:31 pm

      Love all these fabulous ideas!

      Reply
    27. Mia says

      January 05, 2021 at 8:59 pm

      What delightful ideas! The Dill Ricotta Biscuits are amazing! Thanks for this one!

      Reply

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