My [Italian-American] Christmas Eve Menu

Happy Holidays!!! 

Christmas Eve in our family belongs to the Italian-Americans. That is, my mom and I are in charge of the big Christmas Eve dinner, which we do at her house. In case anyone was wondering what our dinner looks like, I wanted to publish my menu. You can get some inspiration and even some recipes in case you are planning one yourself or are just curious.

Where possible, I have linked up recipe from my blog, which I hope will help everyone! 

Appetizers:

Antipasta Spread

Olives 

Cheeses

Italian Meats (Pepperoni, salami, prosciutto)

Figs

Breads 

Main Course:

Homemade Lasagna 2 ways (get the fresh pasta recipe here) 

One way we are making it is my Uncle David's recipe which we are calling "David's Straight Up Lasagna). The Other is a veggie lasagna with fresh spinach and artichokes. 

Homemade Pasta sauce 

Meatballs (spicy meatball recipe here, regular meatball recipe here) 

Spicy Italian Sausage 

Sides:

Mom's [amazing] salad

Asparagus

Fried Cardoons & Artichoke hearts 

Dessert: 

Chocolate Tiramisu 

Apple Pie