Plan every course, decide who brings what, and enjoy the day you cooked for.
Dinner date
Serving time
Tick the dishes you're serving, write in your own, and note who is making or bringing each one. Then flip to page 2 to shop and cook.Page 1 of 2 · The Menu
Starters & Appetizers dish · who's making it
Shrimp cocktail
Cheese & charcuterie board
Stuffed mushrooms
Soup or bisque
Main Course dish · who's making it
Roast turkey
Honey-glazed ham
Prime rib / beef roast
Vegetarian main / nut roast
Side Dishes dish · who's making it
Mashed potatoes
Roasted vegetables
Stuffing / dressing
Green bean casserole
Dinner rolls & butter
Sauces & Extras dish · who's making it
Gravy
Cranberry sauce
Bread sauce
Pickles & relishes
Desserts dish · who's making it
Christmas pudding
Pumpkin or pecan pie
Yule log / layer cake
Cookies & sweets tray
Drinks & Toasts dish · who's bringing it
Mulled wine / cider
Wine & sparkling
Kids' punch / juice
Coffee, tea & hot cocoa
Assign a dish to every guest who offers, sharing the cooking is the secret to a calm, joyful Christmas table.
Shopping List & Cooking Timeline
Shop by section, then work backward from dinner so nothing is left to the last minute.
Guests
Food budget
Fill your grocery list from the menu on page 1, count your guests, then tick off the make-ahead tasks as the big day gets closer.Page 2 of 2 · Shop & Cook