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Out-of-town family are coming to visit around 2pm on the 23rd, and they will need to eat, but they don't want a big Christmas meal.......I was hoping to have a nice spread of food ready when they arrived but am at a loss as to what to make.

I don't want to just set out a deli tray (as my mil said to do). I want something nice, with a few finger foods, mini sandwichs, a salad.......maybe some things I can prepare ahead of time too?

I usually make turkey, ham, or prime rib with all the fixins, so just planning a nice ready-to-eat lunch is proving difficult for me. :)

Thanks in advance!!
MsgID: 214158
Shared by: Leigh Ann in OH
Board: Holiday Cooking and Baking at Recipelink.com
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1 ISO: Christmas lunch (not brunch!) ideas
  Leigh Ann in OH
2 Would soup work?
  Chris Kansas City
3 How about a Taco Bar
  Kathy, ND
4 Recipe(tried): Lunch ideas for Leigh Ann
  Terrie, MD
5 ISO: Terrie - Omigosh!!
  AJ in MD
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