This year was the 2nd annual Kim Family Christmas Eve Dinner here at our house, and we had a blast. We really enjoy putting on dinner for our family and we like seeing how excited they get over our preparations. :) It was nice and cozy – a party of 6. Ed’s Dad, Mom, Aunt and Uncle all were in attendance and it was a really nice time.
First, we got the table ready. We like to make make it look Christmas-y, but still in our signature modern aesthetic. Here’s this years table setting:
Then, off to the kitchen. Both of us enjoy the cooking!
Carrie works on her signature antipasto salad …
The final product!
Ed prepares the scalloped potatoes … (thanks to Carrie’s mom for the recipe!)
About to go in the oven!
Tonights menu consisted of:
Ham (we’ve never made a ham before, it turned out pretty well!)
Scalloped Potatoes
Garlic Green Beans
Antipasto Salad
and …
Peppermint Chocolate Sundaes for dessert!
Afterwards, we enjoyed lots of coffee, a great political discussion, and of course – the gift exchange…
Dad is happy about his digital photo frame/clock/calendar/radio combo!
Aunt Grace got a pretty hip shirt …
We had a lovely time and are so happy to have our family enjoy the holiday with us in our home.
Merry Christmas!
looks like dinner was a total success! isn’t it crazy now that we’re older WE are cooking dinner for our families? i like it.
You guys do go the extra mile to make your guests feel special!