El Guapo 8 Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 My favorite cooking term is macerate.That is all. Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Saget 0 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 BUMP Link to post Share on other sites
leftygolfer 7 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Emeril would be proud?EG - Gonna be on a cruise ship for Christmas. I plan on having a lobster tail for appetizer, entree and desert one evening. Link to post Share on other sites
rivergirl 2 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Emeril would be proud?EG - Gonna be on a cruise ship for Christmas. I plan on having a lobster tail for appetizer, entree and desert one evening.screw lobster tail, the GOOD meat is in the claw. Link to post Share on other sites
Piddle Duck 0 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Did everyone stop cooking?Randy - I forgot to tell you I tried your stew recipe, but I did not have all the ingredients, so I had to modify, but it was good.What's everyone making for Xmas dinner?I will probably do another turkey the same way, since everyone loves it so much. My crazy aunt is going to bring a ham, which I am guessing will be the most fatty salty ham ever. Oh, and a $4 bottle of wine (it will be a magnum too!)Not sure on the side dishes yet.I just found out that we are hosting Xmas Eve. It's a big deal because for the last 12 yrs, since I started seeing Liz, I have spent that night at her parents house. Thanksgiving was such a hit that they have nominated me the cook and host of all future Xmas Eve's.Damn.I need to start working on a menu... Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 8 Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 I just found out that we are hosting Xmas Eve. It's a big deal because for the last 12 yrs, since I started seeing Liz, I have spent that night at her parents house. Thanksgiving was such a hit that they have nominated me the cook and host of all future Xmas Eve's.Damn.I need to start working on a menu...No turkey pastrami. Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Reed 0 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Did everyone stop cooking?Randy - I forgot to tell you I tried your stew recipe, but I did not have all the ingredients, so I had to modify, but it was good.What's everyone making for Xmas dinner?I will probably do another turkey the same way, since everyone loves it so much. My crazy aunt is going to bring a ham, which I am guessing will be the most fatty salty ham ever. Oh, and a $4 bottle of wine (it will be a magnum too!)Not sure on the side dishes yet.My mother in law has xmas at her house and she bought a Prime Rib but asked me to cook it. I'm pretty excited in the pants over it.I'll need to find a good rub to put on the outside and any cooking tips would be appreciated, I'm a virgin at this.i'd be really appreciative if someone has a good sausage/bacon stuffing that they'd like to share.I used a bacon, apple stuffing at TDay that everyone liked.Brown half lb of diced bacon and set aside.Saute 1 onion and 1 cup of chopped celery in remaining bacon grease, remove and drain.I bought a chicken apple sausage from Krogers, can't remember the brand name butthey have other flavors and it's pretty common now. Remove from casing, dice and lightly saute in skillet. Don't get it to done since it will cook with the dressing.Core, peel and slice 2 tart apples (I prefer green) and lightly saute them as well.Add all to 1 bag of purchased, seasoned stuffing and add any other seasoning you like suchas sage. Pour on chicken or turkey stock to moisten and using hands mix it all together.Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes covered and then another 10 or so uncovered if you like it a little browned on top. Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Reed 0 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I just found out that we are hosting Xmas Eve. It's a big deal because for the last 12 yrs, since I started seeing Liz, I have spent that night at her parents house. Thanksgiving was such a hit that they have nominated me the cook and host of all future Xmas Eve's.Damn.I need to start working on a menu...Easy, bake a nice bone-in ham with a good glaze. I can dig mine up if you like. Salad, Home made Mac-n-cheese and a veggie.Easy peasy and can't miss. Link to post Share on other sites
Piddle Duck 0 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 No turkey pastrami.I thought there was a way using symbols and letters to post something similar to a hand flipping you off but I can't seem to remember how it's done so close your eyes and imagine me flipping you off. Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Reed 0 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I thought there was a way using symbols and letters to post something similar to a hand flipping you off but I can't seem to remember how it's done so close your eyes and imagine me flipping you off.In fairness I have a confession to make. Shortly after you posted the turkey pastrami idea I say Guy (from Diner's and Drive Ins) make a turkeypastrami with the leftover turkey. I laughed and told Deb you'd be all over our asses if you saw it, hahaha. Link to post Share on other sites
leftygolfer 7 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 screw lobster tail, the GOOD meat is in the claw.Actually if it was a whole lobster, I like to suck on the legs.flippin you off F'd Y P Link to post Share on other sites
qyayqi 11 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Easy, bake a nice bone-in ham with a good glaze. I can dig mine up if you like.yes, please. scalloped potatoes, too, though i may not make them. Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 8 Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 yes, please. scalloped potatoes, too, though i may not make them.Did you ever make the fish? Link to post Share on other sites
LadyGhey 0 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 No one's posting here anymore huh? Languishing on the 3rd page - the shame of it.To get things rolling again, here is what I made for dinner tonight, and it was scrumptious:Cous cous (lightly flavoured with lime juice, nutmeg and parsley, and seasoned) with a "chicken" fillet and vegetables (courgette/zucchini, onion, yellow pepper, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes) pan fried with parsley, salt and pepper. Cous cous can be dry so I often make a sauce with this (normally pesto and tomato sauce) but I couldn't be bothered today, so I kept the tomatoes whole and used the juice from inside to add liquid. It worked perfectly.Quick, easy and delicious. Pretty healthy too as the only fat added was cooking spray. Link to post Share on other sites
lvpro 0 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Did everyone stop cooking?Randy - I forgot to tell you I tried your stew recipe, but I did not have all the ingredients, so I had to modify, but it was good.What's everyone making for Xmas dinner?I will probably do another turkey the same way, since everyone loves it so much. My crazy aunt is going to bring a ham, which I am guessing will be the most fatty salty ham ever. Oh, and a $4 bottle of wine (it will be a magnum too!)Not sure on the side dishes yet.My mom married into a Mexican family, so every year we do tamales from scratch on Christmas Eve. This year, I'm bringing some desserts - chocolate/peppermint pinwheel cookies and lemon mini-cupcakes that a coworker of mine made last week. Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_536 3 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Randy, you were asking about the prime rib. The best way to do it is to cook it as slowly and as long as possible. What I've done in the past is crank the oven up to 500, put the roast in for 15 to 20 minutes, this helps build a crust, then knock it down to 300 and leave it in there for a few hours. Link to post Share on other sites
RhinestoneCowboy 2 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 My mom married into a Mexican family, so every year we do tamales from scratch on Christmas Eve. This year, I'm bringing some desserts - chocolate/peppermint pinwheel cookies and lemon mini-cupcakes that a coworker of mine made last week.I don't see why you are so excited about 2 week old cupcakes.... Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 8 Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 I am making pork chops, baked potatoes, steamed zucchini and tomato soup for dinner. Drinking an Anchor steam and have a bottle of wine breathing.Simple, healthy and good. Link to post Share on other sites
LadyGhey 0 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I am making pork chops, baked potatoes, steamed zucchini and tomato soup for dinner. Drinking an Anchor steam and have a bottle of wine breathing.Simple, healthy and good.Most of the time I will only eat baked potatoes I make myself. I bake it, cut a cross halfway through it, scoop out the flesh, put the skin back in the oven, mix the flesh with cream cheese and herbs+seasoning (and cooked chopped spinach if I have some), then return the mash mix into the skins. Creamy and delicious. It's amazing with the spinach in it, it turns a delicate pale green, yummy. And the skin is crunchy and chewy and delicious. Link to post Share on other sites
lvpro 0 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I don't see why you are so excited about 2 week old cupcakes....ziiiiiiing.Just finished testing the first test batch of the lemon bars. They turned out OK, but I think they could use a minute or two less in the oven.i'm not sure what I'm having for actual dinner tonight - it was going to be a New York strip and baked potato, but I don't have the patience to wait for the potato, so I might just do something else. Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_536 3 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I always go for the mashed over baked. Link to post Share on other sites
lvpro 0 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I always go for the mashed over baked.A baked potato, done right, is one of my all-time favorite foods. I love mashed too, but given the choice, knowing they'll both be made equally well, I'd take baked. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I think i'm going to make duck for xmas. Anyone have a good duck recipe? Link to post Share on other sites
Painter567 0 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I think i'm going to make duck for xmas. Anyone have a good duck recipe? Put in HotTub for 2 hours....... Link to post Share on other sites
AAsnake88 0 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 <duck>Put in HotTub for 2 hours....... Link to post Share on other sites
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