Food Thread: Christmas Tables And Something Else...But What Is It?

One of the skills I most definitely do not possess is the ability to set a lovely table. Oh, I know where the soup spoon goes, which way the blade of the fish knife faces, and I can place wine glasses with the best of them, but making it pleasing to the eye eludes me.

The Christmas table above isn't particularly fancy, but it is lovely nonetheless. I prefer to decorate my tables with full serving plates, but that just ends up looking cluttered. And welcoming, but still...

Anyone have some stories to tell about tables gone bad? That is a thing...I guess. My attempts are pedestrian, and my wife usually removes them before we sit down. "Uh...dear...nobody can see over that...thing...in the middle of the table!"

I suspect that some of you are masters. I know for a fact that Bluebell has every holiday covered several times over with all the accoutrements , so I'll bet her Christmas table looks spectacular!

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WHAT'S THIS?

What do you think...a new section of the Food Thread? Might be fun!

Rules? We don't need no stinking rules! But it has to be in the correct language at least!

First correct answer gets something...no idea what. Maybe a shaken Manhattan, or a maple-syrup-soaked piece of French Toast...

I'm on a plane though, so you will have to control yourselves for a few hours.

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Well, this is the regular installment of Misanthropic Humanitarian's trolling of your intrepid Food Thread writer. He loves to send me irritating recipes that are guaranteed to piss me off, and he has done it again. A Restaurant Trick for Tender, Flaky Salmon Every Time is just stupid! I doubt very much that using a salt brine is qualitatively different than simply salting the fish beforehand, which is what I do with every fish, and for that matter, every protein I cook.

It's nothing more than the pomposity of the typical commercial food site that is desperate to publish a non-stop train of crap. They tweak recipes with minor changes then trumpet them to the world; they take typical, obvious, standard technique and pretend that it is revelatory.

They are journalists first, cooks second, and that should tell you everything you need to know about them and their output.

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From commenter "Kathy" comes what she claims is the Platonic ideal of pie crusts. No pressure at all!

PERFECT PIE CRUSTS (by cousin Joy)
4 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1.75 cup Crisco
1 large egg
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 cup water
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt with a fork.
Then add Crisco and mix well with fork until crumbly.
In a small bowl, beat egg, vinegar and water.
Combine the two mixtures, stirring with a fork until all ingredients are moistened.
Divide dough into 6 portions and, with your hands, shape each into a flat round patty ready for rolling.
Wrap each patty in waxed paper and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Roll on slightly floured board. Makes 6 single shells.
For baked shells: Line pie pan with pastry. Prick bottom and sides with a fork. Use pie weights to prevent ballooning of crust.
Bake at 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Can anyone explain what the vinegar does?

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So...I was going to make this a section on great leftovers recipes, but the intertubes are bereft of anything remotely resembling actual good advice. My go-to is tossing whatever there may be into an omelet or scrambled eggs. That rarely disappoints. And of course chili is rarely diminished by a pound or two of chopped brisket or roast beef.

What I have been doing recently because I often have a bit of extra sushi rice in the refrigerator is to use that as a base. It reminds me of when I was young and poor and made big pots of rice or noodles mixed with whatever I happened to have in the refrigerator. A bit of ground pork, some hot chili paste, some vegetables, and away I went!

Am I the only one who remembers cheap meals from my youth with some nostalgia and pleasure?

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From commenter "someone who prefers not to be named" comes a recipe that...um...might be a troll. Or it might not!

Christmas Lima Beans with Roasted Spinach, Mushrooms & Shallots

I'm not a big fan of Lima beans, but then again, RedMindBlueState's mom's recipe for Gigante beans is absolutely incredible, and they look damned close to Lima beans. They aren't, but still...

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The oyster imperative remains in effect, and send pork rib roasts with the pork belly attached, carrots that don't taste like stalky chalk (and speaking of vegetables; were all of our snap peas stolen by space aliens?), garlic...lots of garlic! (and basil! My basil did not do well this year!), well-marbled hanger steaks and elk chops to: cbd dot aoshq at gmail dot com.

And don't think that the rest of you are off the hook with maple syrup and French Toast: so why don't you put maple syrup on your steaks and chops and chicken?

But the real culprits are those poor deluded souls who shake their Manhattans

And yes, I used to demand fancy bourbon, but let's face it, $1,200 for a bottle of bourbon is just stupid, insulting, and a ghastly affront to most people's palates and wallets. I think the sweet spot is $40-$60 for excellent and interesting bottles, and bumping that to $100 gets you an incremental improvement in quality, but nothing mind-blowing. More than that and I think you are paying for hype and rarity, which may look good in your liquor cabinet, but doesn't translate to more quality in the bottle.

Posted by: CBD at 04:00 PM

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1 Food fight

Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 04:01 PM (fwDg9)

2 Looks very similar to our table.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2023 04:02 PM (ju2Fy)

3 Although ours includes Christmas crackers, too. They're always a hoot. Crappy little toys inside.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2023 04:04 PM (ju2Fy)

4 Foreskins Sautéed.

Lightly salted and serve with a nice red wine reduction.

Oh look, Martini Time! One olive only please.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 24, 2023 04:04 PM (6FtXF)

5 Have Villon Cognac, sweet but vanilla flavor
Onto 2nd glass

Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 04:04 PM (fwDg9)

6 Home for the holidays,
I believe I've missed each and every face,
Come on and play my music,
Let's turn on every love light in the place

It's time I found myself,
Totally surrounded in your circles
Whoa, my friends

Please, celebrate me home,

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2023 04:06 PM (lwOKI)

7 CBD has a lardon!

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 04:07 PM (+RQPJ)

8 Those are chicken penises. Duh.

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 24, 2023 04:08 PM (5yGIt)

9 I should get some vanilla beans and use this cognac as it's base

Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 04:08 PM (fwDg9)

10 Cracklins?

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2023 04:09 PM (ju2Fy)

11 Since some of my girls are married now, and there are multiple families in the area, we had our Christmas dinner last night, and opened some of the presents. It actually worked out well, because it really cuts down on the stress. I spent two days cooking beforehand, because retired and I can.

Bill of fare and links to guidance:
Cocktails: French 75
Beef tenderloin (http://tinyurl.com/yc38revm)
Pan bordelaise sauce (http://tinyurl.com/4um5yupt)
Fondant Potatoes (http://tinyurl.com/bdf3c849)
Green beans with bacon, shallots, and roasted, sliced almonds (http://tinyurl.com/2p9n3fxc and http://tinyurl.com/3ee2ba7p)

Yes, I trimmed the tenderloin myself, since the trimmed ones at Costco were literally twice the price per pound. The Pan Bordelaise was gobsmackingly good. I can't recommend it enough, especially since you'll have lots of scraps left over after trimming the beef. You should already have homemade turkey or chicken stock and beef stock.

Lots of work, but very, very good.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 24, 2023 04:10 PM (CsUN+)

12 It is getting to be the cocktail hour ain't it?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 24, 2023 04:10 PM (Q4IgG)

13 Martini Farmer yes it is

Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 04:11 PM (fwDg9)

14 It is cold and rainy on the Gulf Coast so Mrs928 decided that Christmas Eve dinner would be three different soup/stews and lots of garlic bread. Our boy drove down from Tennessee and we have invited an old friend, in both senses of the word, who doesn't have family to join us in an hour, and then candlelight service at church at 7.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 24, 2023 04:12 PM (QsZie)

15 pigskin chicharrons.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 04:12 PM (lu3sj)

16 Good thing I bought extra scungilli. I just ate a lot of it.

Posted by: Marcus T at December 24, 2023 04:13 PM (NBtzd)

17 Point of order: Reindeer steak is not venison steak.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 04:13 PM (lu3sj)

18 Christmas Eve cocktail hour started at 11a here.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2023 04:14 PM (ju2Fy)

19 Oh, the three soups are Chicken and Dumplings, Collard green stew with Conecuh sausage, and Chili.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 24, 2023 04:14 PM (QsZie)

20 That's a lovely tablescape.

I once invited a family to join us for a Christmas feast. The table was set with a nice tablecloth, coordinating placemats and napkins, and a spiffy centerpiece with The Fatman front and center.

Somebody said "Hey, where's that cat of yours?"

Said cat's nicknames were Fat Bastard, Psychofunkapuss, and Destroyer of Worlds, among others.

Kitty was hidden in the silk floral arrangement atop the china cabinet. He jumped down in the middle of all the finery and china, glasses, and decorations went flying. Santa's wave now looked like the was shaking a fist at the furry monster.

Luckily, not too much damage.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 04:14 PM (+RQPJ)

21 We go for hearty fare here.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 24, 2023 04:14 PM (QsZie)

22 We are having lasagna

Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 04:15 PM (fwDg9)

23 It will be Martinis here tonight. (Duh) I need to watch my intake, so I'll start around 5-ish.

*looks a clock... sighs*

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 24, 2023 04:16 PM (Q4IgG)

24 4 Foreskins Sautéed.

Too easy.
Next.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 24, 2023 04:17 PM (cOq4q)

25 We are having lasagna
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 04:15 PM (fwDg9)

Nice. I think that if I were limited to one entree for the rest of my life it would either be lasagna or my wife's meatloaf.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 24, 2023 04:17 PM (QsZie)

26 Is it chicken skin?

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 24, 2023 04:18 PM (OX9vb)

27 For Christmas, I'm getting a 24 quart stockpot and a 12" carbon steel skillet.

The big stockpot (http://tinyurl.com/4zcwd7e6) is because I've decided to make demi glace (http://tinyurl.com/2p99cmmn), and it takes a long time, so making a little is dumb.

I want the skillet for frying protein, and it's nonstick once properly seasoned. (http://tinyurl.com/2cw754sw)

The next acquisition will be a 12" AllClad or MadeIn stainless steel skillet. That should hold be for awhile.

My wife thinks I have a problem, but I can quit anytime I want.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 24, 2023 04:18 PM (CsUN+)

28 Those are chicken penises. Duh.
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 24, 2023 04:08 PM (5yGIt)

Fried goozles.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 24, 2023 04:19 PM (QsZie)

29 Howdy, all,

I'm sorry to have missed the Book Thread, but Miss Linda and I went to eat at our favorite coffee shop/grill -- they were open today from 8 to 2 -- and then we cruised around the nearby mall. This mall goes back aways; it was the first I ever knew. And it's good that it's still chugging along. But it was not crowded. The area's Big Mall on the other side of the river? We went to the Cheesecake Factory there on 12/24 a few years ago. I could hardly find a parking place. Insane (as were the CF prices).

Anyway, we'e planning on having some shrimp this evening before I drive us out to her church for the 11 pm Mass.

Still drizzling here, but not cold, only about 65. A good afternoon to sit back and enjoy a book and some tea.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2023 04:20 PM (omVj0)

30 Cockcombs...
Or it Cockscombs?

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 24, 2023 04:20 PM (cOq4q)

31 10 Cracklins?
Posted by: olddog

15 pigskin chicharrons.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron
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Is there a difference?

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2023 04:20 PM (ju2Fy)

32 Or is it coxcombs

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 24, 2023 04:21 PM (cOq4q)

33 Tonight it's linguine with sauce I made from my tomatoes. I'm trying to clean out the freezer to make room for all the incoming holiday leftovers.

Fridge jenga.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 04:25 PM (+RQPJ)

34 We are having lasagna
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 04:15 PM (fwDg9)

We ARE ?

Posted by: JT at December 24, 2023 04:25 PM (T4tVD)

35 Fish knife???

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 04:25 PM (W/lyH)

36 10 Cracklins?
Posted by: olddog

15 pigskin chicharrons.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron
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Is there a difference?

Posted by: olddog

I don't think there is any difference (I didn't see yours when I posted).

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 04:25 PM (lu3sj)

37 Scotch eggs made. Had never made them before. My sister usually made them but she retired and moved back to Pennsyltucky to be near the parental units. So, I made four of them. I'm going to Christmas Eve service here in a bit so I'll eat a couple of them when I get back. Basically, Scotch Eggs are hard boiled eggs and ground sausage. Wrap the ground sausage around the egg, bake at 350 for 45 or 50 minutes. That's the simple method. The internet has others, more fancy and time consuming. I'm lazy. Like my method better.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at December 24, 2023 04:26 PM (sAmhv)

38 I think I might finish up the Cranberry Spice cordial I made last year. It ended up being very clove-flavored and extremely sweet. Think I'll use less sugar next time I make it.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 24, 2023 04:27 PM (nC+QA)

39 First correct answer gets something...no idea what. Maybe a shaken Manhattan, or a maple-syrup-soaked piece of French Toast...

There's something happening here ...
But what it is ain't exactly clear

a) CBD is discouraging participation with anti-prizes
or
b) Where is CBD, and what have you done with him ???!??

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 24, 2023 04:27 PM (a3Q+t)

40 10 Cracklins?
Posted by: olddog

15 pigskin chicharrons.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron

After research: Cracklins have more fat on them than chicharrons.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 04:28 PM (lu3sj)

41 Fish knife???
Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 04:25 PM

Aesthetics; keeping the scales balanced.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 24, 2023 04:29 PM (a3Q+t)

42 gribenes

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at December 24, 2023 04:30 PM (FEVMW)

43 Martini Night!

As Dorothy Parker put it:

One martini, mayby.
Two at the most.
Three I'm under the table.
Four I'm under the host!

Posted by: Fritzy at December 24, 2023 04:30 PM (LM1wn)

44 I can tell ya what that table is missing. The roll up drinks cart.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 04:30 PM (W/lyH)

45 I just ate the last bit of winter squash. That was fairly simple to prepare. I just cut it in half, took the seeds out, baked it, and then put on butter, pepper/salt, cinnamon. In retrospect, I didn't need the cinnamon. The squash was sweet enough. I think it was butternut squash. I didn't know winter squash came in a variety. (shrugs)

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at December 24, 2023 04:30 PM (sAmhv)

46 so why don't you put maple syrup on your steaks and chops and chicken?

A maple syrup glaze on chops and bacon can add a nice finishing touch, you know.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 24, 2023 04:31 PM (a3Q+t)

47 I can tell ya what that table is missing. The roll up drinks cart.

My parent's generation all had them. My generation (the boomers) did not. Now they're all the rage again.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 24, 2023 04:32 PM (CsUN+)

48 gribenes
Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at December 24, 2023 04:30 PM (FEVMW)

What, no onions? Can’t be.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at December 24, 2023 04:32 PM (/HoHj)

49 Merry Christmas to all the Cobs, 'Rons, and 'Ettes!

I got all four wheels on the old Jeep, stuck the battery in it, and it fired right up, and moved under its own power. Backed it out of the fenced side yard, and parked it in the front drive. All it needs now to go down the road is fuel and insurance. Will deal with that after Christmas.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 24, 2023 04:34 PM (tkR6S)

50 I think it's time for a hot buttered rum.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 04:34 PM (W/lyH)

51 Foreskins Sautéed.
Lightly salted and serve with a nice red wine reduction.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 24, 2023 04:04 PM

They aren't useful as hors d'oeuvres, however, as they can only be served after the bris kit.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 24, 2023 04:36 PM (a3Q+t)

52 I'm in Rome. Yes, Rome, Italy. It is currently 10:30 pm here and it's been a long day but wanted to chime in with my best leftover recipe. It is Stroganoff. I used left over pork cutlet or steak which I have made in a cast iron pan and sliced so pink inside, eaten half and put half in the fridge. Sautéed a large yellow onion, shallots, mushrooms in butter, tablespoon of flour, add broth. Add meat. Handful of peas. Simmer til just warm. Take off the burner, Dollop of sour cream. Mix in.
Serve over egg noodles.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at December 24, 2023 04:37 PM (evIEl)

53 they can only be served after the bris kit.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 24, 2023 04:36 PM (a3Q+t)

Ha! ISWYDT

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 24, 2023 04:38 PM (OX9vb)

54 Can anyone explain what the vinegar does?

Rose Levy Beranbaum's Pie and Pastry Bible says it weakens the gluten and makes rolling the dough out a "dream" after resting for 45 minutes.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at December 24, 2023 04:38 PM (/HDaX)

55 Changed up tonight b/c of an Aldi's and Safeway sale...

Chicken Momos were dirt cheap, and fresh crab was reasonable, so it's an app night on Christmas Eve (after I made Christmas dinner yesterday b/c I don't cook on Christmas).

Homemade Crab Cakes
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Chicken Momos (yes, this is 3 proteins)
Roasted Asaparagus
Berry Salad

I'll be eating soon and in and out, but Merry Christmas, everyone!

Posted by: Nova Local at December 24, 2023 04:40 PM (exHjb)

56 Oh, mafe scotch eggs lat year, bought links today, maybe make them New Year day

Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 04:40 PM (fwDg9)

57 Whatever's in that pan looks like maggots.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at December 24, 2023 04:41 PM (evIEl)

58 Don't shake the pan to much when sautéing foreskins.

They'll quickly fill up the skillet and spill onto the stove.

Posted by: Fritzy at December 24, 2023 04:41 PM (LM1wn)

59 My guess at the pan: reduced boogers.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at December 24, 2023 04:42 PM (/HDaX)

60 Got some nice rib eyes at Sam's. It's an abnormal 65 degrees here. Good day to grill.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2023 04:42 PM (ju2Fy)

61 Vinegar or buttermilk bubbles the baking soda in Irish soda bread…

Posted by: Adriane the Food and Merriment Critic . . . at December 24, 2023 04:42 PM (4Winp)

62 What is a chicken momo?

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at December 24, 2023 04:44 PM (evIEl)

63 what additional blond agent said, acidity weakens the gluten
You could also use hard white flour as well since it has less gluten.

I take after my mom in that she could make a pie crust you could shave with, so my dodge is to add a jigger of white rum I soak anise seed in, it makes a wetter more manageable crust that evaporates out during baking leaving the crust lighter than what I usually manage to make

Posted by: Kindltot - Brotherhood of the Wolf, local 782 at December 24, 2023 04:44 PM (D7oie)

64 Instead of, or maybe along with, the black-eyed peas and greens, I've decided to go Full Midwest and make pork and sauerkraut for New Year's Day. I didn't even know this was a thing until recently.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 04:45 PM (+RQPJ)

65 62 What is a chicken momo?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at December 24, 2023 04:44 PM (evIEl)

Something I didn't make

.

It's actually a Nepalese dumpling (I've had them at my local Indian/Nepalese place b/c it's one thing that's dairy and nut free in that cooking, which is rare).

Posted by: Nova Local at December 24, 2023 04:45 PM (exHjb)

66 Is it chicken skin?
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 24, 2023 04:18 PM (OX9vb)

I think he is making schmalz

Posted by: Kindltot - Brotherhood of the Wolf, local 782 at December 24, 2023 04:45 PM (D7oie)

67 >>> Got some nice rib eyes at Sam's. It's an abnormal 65 degrees here. Good day to grill.
Posted by: olddog in mo

Publix had rib roast on sale. I stopped in several times in the last few days and picked through them, getting the one with the best marbeling (one day, notta). Cut the ribs off, cut the fatty tail off the narrow end, then sliced it a bout an inch think. Got a bunch of very beefy ribs (which the wife likes) and about 40 rib eyes in the deep freeze.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 24, 2023 04:46 PM (cOq4q)

68 I think he is making schmalz
Posted by: Kindltot - Brotherhood of the Wolf, local 782 at December 24, 2023 04:45 PM (D7oie)

So, rendering the fat out of the chicken skin?

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at December 24, 2023 04:46 PM (/HDaX)

69 I'm making a prime prime rib roast. I had a 25% off discount at HEB so I got the prime for the same price as choice. I have some broccolini and will make some type of potato. We'll eat later since my son works until 8.

Posted by: lin-duh at December 24, 2023 04:46 PM (jB5N7)

70 If you go to Aldi's, the Momos were part of their Journey to Nepal section. All straight forward ingredients, and reduced to $1.99/bag from $6.99/bag, so it was time to buy.

It has curry, fenugreek, cinnamon, cardamom, and a bunch more seasonings in the chicken in the dumpling...and you dip in a tomato sesame ginger chili sauce (included)...

Posted by: Nova Local at December 24, 2023 04:47 PM (exHjb)

71 I think he is making schmalz
Posted by: Kindltot - Brotherhood of the Wolf, local 782 at December 24, 2023 04:45 PM (D7oie)

So, rendering the fat out of the chicken skin?
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy

If close, then it must be goose. Not chicken, goose. Or maybe gander.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 24, 2023 04:48 PM (cOq4q)

72 Perhaps duck skin? Lots of fat there.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at December 24, 2023 04:49 PM (/HDaX)

73 69 I'm making a prime prime rib roast. I had a 25% off discount at HEB so I got the prime for the same price as choice. I have some broccolini and will make some type of potato. We'll eat later since my son works until 8.
Posted by: lin-duh at December 24, 2023 04:46 PM (jB5N7)

I did prime rib yesterday roasted over onions that I made into a red wine sauce with mashed potatoes, 3 green salad, and canetloupe (the trick to eating a ton of beef and potatoes and not feeling bad later is lightening the sides and making your kids fill their 1st plate with half of them...before they get 3rds and finish everything anyway)...

I forgot the oil in the beef rub (did dry vs wet)...and it turned out better, especially the later red wine sauce. So, here's to an oops now probably being the norm...

Posted by: Nova Local at December 24, 2023 04:50 PM (exHjb)

74
If close, then it must be goose. Not chicken, goose. Or maybe gander.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 24, 2023 04:48 PM (cOq4q)

You can use any poultry for schmalz. If you add onions it is greibenshmalz I think. dunno how to spell it.

Posted by: Kindltot - Brotherhood of the Wolf, local 782 at December 24, 2023 04:51 PM (D7oie)

75 the blog must think my posts are food because they are being eaten or otherwise consumed

Posted by: kallisto at December 24, 2023 04:51 PM (Sw4Jc)

76 Got a bunch of very beefy ribs (which the wife likes) and about 40 rib eyes in the deep freeze.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
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How many roasts did you buy to get 40 rib eyes?

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2023 04:51 PM (ju2Fy)

77 I love dumplings. Have to see if Trader Joe's carries them.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at December 24, 2023 04:52 PM (evIEl)

78 I thought penis cracklin's was something the Israelis served to Pali prisoners-of-war as punishment for their combative nature.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 24, 2023 04:54 PM (9v1kn)

79 Well it ain't SpaghettiOs, that's for dang sure.

Posted by: Weasel at December 24, 2023 04:55 PM (JwHpX)

80 How many roasts did you buy to get 40 rib eyes?
Posted by: olddog
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At least 3 but probably 4 or 5 if you cut them thick.

Posted by: lin-duh at December 24, 2023 04:55 PM (jB5N7)

81 gribenes
Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey

Are mome raths in season?

Posted by: mikeski at December 24, 2023 04:55 PM (DgGvY)

82 I never knew reindeer meat was called venison.

Posted by: That Northernlurker embracing the suckd at December 24, 2023 04:56 PM (miT2W)

83 Wifey is making a beast Wellington tomorrow. Seems to be a multi-layered affair, with pate, mustard, pastry, and prime rib in some particular order. She made her world famous carbonara yesterday, while I smoked salmon this afternoon, in anticipation of Christmas morning bagels.

She's been doing vodka cranberry, while I partake my usual bottomless Kentucky Mule.

I like this time of year.

Posted by: goatexchange at December 24, 2023 04:59 PM (hyS0X)

84 Are mome raths in season?

Nope. They're outgrabe, sorry.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at December 24, 2023 05:02 PM (FEVMW)

85 We went to the Cheesecake Factory there on 12/24

I haven't been there in years but what stays in memory is the Key Lime Martini I was served.

Posted by: kallisto at December 24, 2023 05:04 PM (Sw4Jc)

86 Good night all.
Merry Christmas.
❤️

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at December 24, 2023 05:05 PM (evIEl)

87 olddog, +1 on the crackers. Watching some try to open them is a treat.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 05:05 PM (dec0Z)

88 Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 04:14 PM (+RQPJ)

Cats! when they're not being drama queen-y they're being all attention whore-ish.

Posted by: kallisto at December 24, 2023 05:07 PM (Sw4Jc)

89 SAUERKRAUT (recipe courtesy of Cousin Grace)
In a moderate saucepan with lid, fry 8 slices thick bacon until crisp. Leave grease in pan; drain bacon, crumble and set aside. Saute 1 medium onion (chopped) in bacon grease just until tender. Add 1 bag raw (or 1 large can) sauerkraut; mix thoroughly. Add 1/2 jar (large) unsweetened applesauce; mix. Add crumbled bacon. Bring to simmer; then cover and simmer all day -- at least 4 hours -- the longer, the creamier. Can also be baked in oven or slow-cooked in a crock pot. Serve warm or cold. This recipe has much less "bite" than typical sauerkraut and is a perfect companion to sauerbraten.

Posted by: Kathy at December 24, 2023 05:09 PM (LPNLk)

90 I chose the centerpiece for our holiday table. Once. I'm about a foot and a half taller than Mrs. JTB and what I thought of as a nice decorative touch hid everyone on the other side of the table.

Posted by: JTB at December 24, 2023 05:09 PM (7EjX1)

91 My grandpa used to make manhattans for my grandma. He would make a batch and put in a repurposed wine vinegar jar/bottle. Grandpa taught me a thing or two.

Posted by: DOYLE at December 24, 2023 05:09 PM (Z8Yh2)

92 oddog, +1 on the crackers. Watching some try to open them is a treat.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 05:05 PM

A laurel, and hearty second to that. We do them with friends every year at our post-Christmas Carol dinner. It's always fun.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 24, 2023 05:10 PM (rru9C)

93 Merry Christmas Horde!

I have 2 celebrations tomorrow. Brunch with my brother, SIL, nephew & nieces, then chili & beans with most of my cousins. I'm not expected to contribute much this time as we are up to our eyeballs in boxes, but I had just enough time to make a batch of Helena Handbasket's brownies, which are in the oven as we speak. (It's a Festivus miracle that any of the batter actually went into the oven!)

If I don't see y'all tomorrow, wishing you all grace, peace and joy this Christmas, and big hugs all around.

Posted by: screaming in digital at December 24, 2023 05:10 PM (WSDq0)

94 Good night Sharon. Visions of sugar plums and all that!

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 05:10 PM (+RQPJ)

95 If I don't see y'all tomorrow, wishing you all grace, peace and joy this Christmas, and big hugs all around.

Posted by: screaming in digital at December 24, 2023 05:10 PM (WSDq0)

Hugs to you and yours.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 24, 2023 05:12 PM (nC+QA)

96 tomorrow's plans blew up due to the old man getting the coof. I didn't even know it was still around. He got a bad case, and I'm wondering if it's an offshoot of when he got the Delta, because that was pretty bad.

So instead of going to his family's he's coming here if he feels well. I went to the Italian deli, all they had left of prepared food was Chicken Parm so that's what I got, in addition to roasted peppers, broccoli rabe and deli meats/cheese for hoagies.

And cherry pie for dessert!

which doesn't match at all

Posted by: kallisto at December 24, 2023 05:16 PM (Sw4Jc)

97 I'm not a big fan of Lima beans, but then again, RedMindBlueState's mom's recipe for Gigante beans is absolutely incredible, and they look damned close to Lima beans. They aren't, but still...

Cheers, CBD, from Casa RMBS Mom. I just finished making some veal osso buco that's going to sit and rest until tomorrow, when oysters and seared foie gras on brioche croutons will be joining it. I spoil her.

And a merry Christmas to all of the Horde!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 24, 2023 05:16 PM (rru9C)

98 G'night Sharon!

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 05:17 PM (W/lyH)

99 81 gribenes
Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey

Are mome raths in season?
Posted by: mikeski at December 24, 2023 04:55 PM (DgGvY)

No, they're outgrabe.

Posted by: m at December 24, 2023 05:19 PM (x7m+Z)

100 RMBS, Merry Christmas to you and your Mom. Arrived glass along with good tidings sent your way.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 05:20 PM (dec0Z)

101 99 81 gribenes
Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey

Are mome raths in season?
Posted by: mikeski at December 24, 2023 04:55 PM (DgGvY)

No, they're outgrabe.
Posted by: m at December 24, 2023 05:19 PM (x7m+Z)

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84 Are mome raths in season?

Nope. They're outgrabe, sorry.
Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at December 24, 2023 05:02 PM (FEVMW)

drat

Posted by: m at December 24, 2023 05:20 PM (x7m+Z)

102 olddog, +1 on the crackers. Watching some try to open them is a treat.
Posted by: Ben Had
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LOL, yes. Wife's been getting those since kids were little. The tradition continues as they're adults.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2023 05:20 PM (ju2Fy)

103 a raised glass that is.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 05:21 PM (dec0Z)

104 96 tomorrow's plans blew up due to the old man getting the coof. I didn't even know it was still around. He got a bad case, and I'm wondering if it's an offshoot of when he got the Delta, because that was pretty bad.

So instead of going to his family's he's coming here if he feels well. I went to the Italian deli, all they had left of prepared food was Chicken Parm so that's what I got, in addition to roasted peppers, broccoli rabe and deli meats/cheese for hoagies.

And cherry pie for dessert!

which doesn't match at all
Posted by: kallisto at December 24, 2023 05:16 PM (Sw4Jc)

Sounds good!

Posted by: m at December 24, 2023 05:22 PM (x7m+Z)

105 the cherry pie didn't come from the deli, it was gifted by a woman who makes pies. I'll have to ask her about the vinegar in crust thing.

When I was at the store, i saw a sales slip bearing a distinctive Italian man's name, we know only one goomba with that name. The other word on the slip: BACCALA

the guy's phone number was on the slip too. So I checked my contacts and sure enough it was the old Guido who was dad's buddy that ordered the salted cod. I think only old-timers eat that stuff anymore. It's a traditional Christmas Eve food.

Posted by: kallisto at December 24, 2023 05:22 PM (Sw4Jc)

106 Learned during our tour of the Munich Residenz regarding an extraordinary multi-piece silver table service spread across a long table:

When the Munich Residence became the seat of government of the new kingdom of Bavaria, the lack of appropriately high-quality modern silver at Max I Joseph's court - a consequence of war - became embarrassingly obvious.

The solution came a few years later when Jereome Bonaparte, kind of the French satellite state of Westphalia, had to flee Kassel after the toppling of his brother Napoleon. In 1816, to finance his exile, he auctioned the silver table ware that had only recently been delivered in 1809/1810. The dealer Seethaler acquired the treasure and sold it to the Bavarian King. In Munich, plaques with the lozenge coat of arms were mounted over the engraved Westphalia emblem. The silver became the representative gala service of the Bavarian monarchy and remained in use until 1918.

Frohe Weihnachten y'all.

Posted by: TRex at December 24, 2023 05:23 PM (HnT9i)

107 The use of leftovers as an economic necessity, typically with scrambled eggs or 'what's in the fridge' soup, normally worked out pretty well. It still does. What was a need back then tastes as good now for frugality. The approach sparked other items that also work like old bananas turned into banana bread or apples that have lost their crunch becoming apple topping.

Posted by: JTB at December 24, 2023 05:23 PM (7EjX1)

108 I'm not a big fan of Lima beans, but then again, RedMindBlueState's mom's recipe for Gigante beans is absolutely incredible, and they look damned close to Lima beans. They aren't, but still...

Oh man.
My mom would do Lima beans and ham over rice. It was her best meal. Damn it was good.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 05:23 PM (W/lyH)

109 If I don't see y'all tomorrow, wishing you all grace, peace and joy this Christmas, and big hugs all around.

Posted by: screaming in digital at December 24, 2023 05:10 PM (WSDq0)

Merry Christmas to you, SiD! And all the rest of you, too.

Polliwog, I saw the sad news long after you posted yesterday. Hugs to you and the Inspector, and his family.

Peace to all who are grieving right now.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 24, 2023 05:25 PM (OX9vb)

110 The burlap is a nice touch but it desperately needs a tablecloth under it. Bare wood doesn't cut it in this case.

Posted by: creeper at December 24, 2023 05:26 PM (cTCuP)

111 gribenes

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at December 24, 2023 04:30 PM (FEVMW)

Bingo!

And my best batch yet.

Home from the airport and just finished a batch of biscuits for dinner at the SiL.

Because I have to cook even at other people's houses!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Even Eris, with her bawdy pun!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo...liberal esthete at December 24, 2023 05:27 PM (gSZYf)

112 19 Oh, the three soups are Chicken and Dumplings, Collard green stew with Conecuh sausage, and Chili.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 24, 2023 04:14 PM (QsZie)

YUM!

Posted by: m at December 24, 2023 05:29 PM (x7m+Z)

113 Peace for those that have lost someone at this time of the year. They have gone to the arms of their Father that makes all things new.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 05:29 PM (dec0Z)

114 Handy thing about anniversary being week before Christmas is I get wife a floral Christmas arrangement that's used for centerpiece on dining table.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2023 05:30 PM (ju2Fy)

115 Made a pot of chicken andouille sausage for lunch. Snuck in a mess of turkey from thanksgiving I had frozen. No one knew the difference. Heh.

Posted by: javems at December 24, 2023 05:32 PM (8I4hW)

116 Fortunately my family has long eschewed table setting. The only thing we really worry about is who gets what wine glass. (There is no black crystal so I go for the darkest variation I can find.)

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at December 24, 2023 05:33 PM (e0dkU)

117 My Christmas greenery looks very much like cedar with the purple berries on it. An ample supply right out the back.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 05:33 PM (dec0Z)

118 Aren't gribenes cracklins'?

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2023 05:33 PM (ju2Fy)

119 The Deplorable Gourmet lives on. We gave copies as gifts to our assorted nieces and nephews and still get comments and questions when they try another recipe from it.

Posted by: JTB at December 24, 2023 05:36 PM (7EjX1)

120 >>>Misanthropic Humanitarian ... loves to send me irritating recipes that are guaranteed to piss me off, and he has done it again.

: (

Posted by: m at December 24, 2023 05:37 PM (x7m+Z)

121 Food.

Eat well.

Also, the Iron Claw was not horrid.

Happy holidays to the horde.

Posted by: sven at December 24, 2023 05:37 PM (X0I7i)

122 Where does the spork go?
Just kidding. I know where it goes.
In the bug out bag.
Thanking CBD for all he has done this year. I come here to learn and I've learned a lot.
As for us, we are going out for our Christmas meal tomorrow. I made a lasagna for drop ins or unexpected visitors (we get a few).
Merry Christmas everyone!

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 24, 2023 05:38 PM (MeG8a)

123 This is shaping up to be a very German Christmas, if the Spätzle has been located.

Fröhliche Weinachten!

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at December 24, 2023 05:40 PM (e0dkU)

124 Are those two little tiny eggs at the side of that WHAT'S THIS pan?

Posted by: m at December 24, 2023 05:40 PM (x7m+Z)

125 I am responsible for the meat and the wine tomorrow. One of those is an assured success

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 05:41 PM (dec0Z)

126 I am responsible for the meat and the wine tomorrow. One of those is an assured success

Posted by: Ben Had
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Lemme guess... the meat? Because you're making the meat dish, whereas the wine is made by someone else and lacks your quality control.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2023 05:45 PM (ju2Fy)

127 Weih (holy) Nacht (night)

Posted by: m at December 24, 2023 05:45 PM (x7m+Z)

128 a rendering of duck fat? Or some other type of fat

...whatever, it's a rendering

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at December 24, 2023 05:46 PM (sJHOI)

129 olddog, I have to cook the meat in another's kitchen. I have no sense of timing there.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 05:48 PM (dec0Z)

130 We're doing the prime rib tonight since tomorrow is dry tamales with rice and beans at the in-laws house.
Puppy got worn out from his walk and is sleeping between my feet.

Posted by: lin-duh at December 24, 2023 05:49 PM (7C6U9)

131 One of the best and worst things about being a single.

No big dinner to prepare.

I just cooked some chicken breasts and opened a can of peas.

Merry Christmas!

Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 05:50 PM (rJ7Hd)

132 lin-duh, all will be well.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 05:51 PM (dec0Z)

133 Grilling brats tonight, because it's not raining.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 24, 2023 05:52 PM (dZVON)

134 Just got home. Was at my daughters teaching my Grandson how to burp. We had the traditional Jewish X-Mas Eve Dinner: Ordered in Chinese.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at December 24, 2023 05:52 PM (PQ4m2)

135 I've got a titanium spork. The same kind they use on the Space Shuttle.

Posted by: fd at December 24, 2023 05:52 PM (vFG9F)

136 I hope to be invited to the lovely Mrs CBD’s table at some time!
And to Mr CBD’s bar!
And to bluebell’s for desert!

Good news: both the roast and I rested sufficiently. It was delish. Plus purple potatoes from our garden.
We are truly blessed.

Posted by: RI Red at December 24, 2023 05:53 PM (U5dFd)

137 heading for the next feast around the corner at one of our son's house, DanMa'am made a new batch of Uncle Percy's egg nog that will make our spirits high, kids presents will be stacked to the ceiling...ahh Christmas

Posted by: DanMan at December 24, 2023 05:53 PM (8uzBS)

138 gribenes
Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at December 24, 2023 04:30 PM (FEVMW)

Bingo!
And my best batch yet.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
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Please note my post at 04:09 PM

10 Cracklins
Posted by: olddog

I expect my maple-syrup-soaked French Toast winnings for tomorrow's brunch. Don't be late.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2023 05:53 PM (ju2Fy)

139 I prepared a beef tenderloin for yesterday's early Xmas dinner. 133 degrees for about 3 hours in the sous vide pot, and it was perfect. Side dishes were stuffed mushrooms, roasted potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and carrots. Mom baked both pecan and pumpkin pies, and yes I had two servings of each.

Posted by: PabloD at December 24, 2023 05:55 PM (fhor+)

140 Titanium Spork was the opening act for 3 Dog Night at The Pit in Albuquerque in '77. I saw them. They were good.

Posted by: goatexchange at December 24, 2023 05:56 PM (hyS0X)

141 Aren't gribenes cracklins'?
Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2023 05:33 PM (ju2Fy)

technically yes, but the pigs object to the theft of their title.

Posted by: Kindltot - Brotherhood of the Wolf, local 782 at December 24, 2023 05:56 PM (D7oie)

142 Thank you for the compliment about my table settings, CBD, but this year it's bare bones due to nearly everyone being sick. My son-in-law, my youngest son, and I are the lone holdouts thus far. Here's hoping we stand tall.

We brought my parents over a bit ago and they are both sitting on the couch with stuffy noses and lap blankets. They just didn't want to miss anything.

It's a 🤡 Christmas for sure but at least no one has anything dreadful (we know, we've been to urgent care).

Posted by: bluebell at December 24, 2023 05:57 PM (pTb/Z)

143 Merry Christmas Eve food threaders

Posted by: Pete Bog at December 24, 2023 05:59 PM (p3g6/)

144 Pete Bog, what's on the menu?

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:00 PM (dec0Z)

145 Dang Bluebell!
Recommend tea, honey, lemon, and brandy.
Heavy on the brandy.
STAT!
(Now I'm talking like Nurse and Muldoon!)

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 06:00 PM (W/lyH)

146 And to bluebell’s for desert!

Posted by: RI Red at December 24, 2023 05:53 PM (U5dFd
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Come on over! I don't think people here will be eating much.

Waiting to carve the 11-pound prime rib that just came out of the oven, and about to put in the Yorkshire pudding.

Posted by: bluebell at December 24, 2023 06:00 PM (nD8av)

147 Shrimp and grits and prime rib was inhaled earlier today. Magnificent. Also, a vast array of pies and cookies.

Not it is time for adult beverages.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at December 24, 2023 06:00 PM (X8kA6)

148 131 One of the best and worst things about being a single.

No big dinner to prepare.

I just cooked some chicken breasts and opened a can of peas.

Merry Christmas!
Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 05:50 PM (rJ7Hd)

That sounds pretty good!

Posted by: m at December 24, 2023 06:02 PM (x7m+Z)

149 I'm generally more concerned about the food on the table than the arrangement. There are exceptions, at least there have been in the past. I doubt there will be any particular nod to Christmas, with the exception of my beautiful placemats (holly decor).

Note these have been on the table since last Christmas. I don't care.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist - does not own a smartphone at December 24, 2023 06:02 PM (Mzdiz)

150 Diogenes, I've been pushing tea with honey and lemon all week. I'd hit the brandy too but most of us are going to Mass later tonight (except the really ill ones). Luckily most are on the mend at this point.

Posted by: bluebell at December 24, 2023 06:02 PM (pTb/Z)

151 Very non traditional tomorrow. Lamb chops, au grautin potatoes and brandy glazed carrots.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:03 PM (dec0Z)

152 AlaBAMA, same here with the single meal. I got Publix fried chicken and some petit red potatoes which I will fix with butter and sour cream. To me that is heaven. Plus, son is coming over tomorrow for French toast brunch

Posted by: skywch at December 24, 2023 06:07 PM (uqhmb)

153 Very non traditional tomorrow. Lamb chops, au grautin potatoes and brandy glazed carrots.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:03 PM (dec0Z)

Sounds delicious to me

Posted by: Nevergiveup at December 24, 2023 06:08 PM (PQ4m2)

154 Bluebell, we’ll be down in exactly 8 hours!
This is a different Christmas for us this year. Jr and DILIT are in western NY with her family, and we’ll do our formal Christmas next weekend.
Now, it’s just Mrs. Red and me, enjoying our dinner and each other.
And the Horde, vicariously!

Posted by: RI Red at December 24, 2023 06:08 PM (U5dFd)

155 NGU, I will cook for you anytime !

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:09 PM (dec0Z)

156
And to bluebell’s for desert!

I think she's been lucking because every thread today I've smelled pies baking.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 24, 2023 06:10 PM (enJYY)

157 Tonight MiL is making her famous Veal Stew with Mrs. F's polenta

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 24, 2023 06:10 PM (RIvkX)

158 NGU, I will cook for you anytime !
Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:09 PM (dec0Z)

WHOA !

Posted by: JT at December 24, 2023 06:11 PM (T4tVD)

159 Well, I made kuku sabzi today for tomorrow. I was assured by the author of the book it's a Persian omelet. But it sure turned out a LOT more like I made a pancake out of spinach, held together with some egg. And that's after upping the eggs from 8 to 10. We'll see how it goes over tomorrow - if anyone comes over. The wife got sick today.

But the cornbread is all done, the rice & 'peas' (a Jamaican rice and beans) is done, and the cucumber and tomato salad is in the fridge.

Tomorrow is haggis-stuffed turkey, pancit, and a ham (my son always loves the ham, and I have potato soup to make for New Years with the bone). Oh, and a whisky sauce for the turkey. And carrots with rum raisins (which also has wine in it).

I just hope there's enough booze left to cook with.

Posted by: GWB at December 24, 2023 06:11 PM (sSx7k)

160 I think she's been lucking because every thread today I've smelled pies baking.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 24, 2023 06:10 PM (enJYY)
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Cookies - 10 kinds! But I finished yesterday. I guess it takes a while for the smell to waft up there.

Posted by: bluebell at December 24, 2023 06:11 PM (pTb/Z)

161 Polenta! That and chicken liver saffron risotto a staple for many a family Christmas dinner

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:12 PM (dec0Z)

162 It was absolutely beautiful here yesterday, sunny, clear and warm. Boy. F. and I hiked 5 miles to Chinatown and had a traditional Jewish lunch of har gow, xiao long bao, shrimp rice noodle, and Mongolian beef. Chinatown was teeming with people shopping for Christmas, it was good to see.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 24, 2023 06:12 PM (RIvkX)

163 Just the two of us tomorrow.
I'm making maple brined pork chops, twice baked potatoes, glazed carrots (something new), broccoli and ambrosia.

Never had to do a nice table, as we always went to his family.
But I am famous for the all-natural materials Advent wreath that caught fire on Christmas morning during present opening ca. 1996.

Posted by: sal: tolle adversarium et afflige inimicum at December 24, 2023 06:13 PM (F8AqN)

164
My wife always likes it when on our traditional Christmas Eve toast to each other I always remember her Mom who was born on Christmas Eve.

I liked her Mom, her Mom really liked me. Guys who complain about the MIL? Not me.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 24, 2023 06:13 PM (enJYY)

165 My mom would do Lima beans and ham over rice. It was her best meal. Damn it was good.
Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 05:23 PM

Ham and Lima Beans was hands-down the most popular C-Ration amongst our armed forces who had the privilege to partake.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 24, 2023 06:13 PM (a3Q+t)

166 Diogenes, I've been pushing tea with honey and lemon all week. I'd hit the brandy too but most of us are going to Mass later tonight (except the really ill ones). Luckily most are on the mend at this point.
Posted by: bluebell at December 24, 2023 06:02 PM (pTb/Z)

One word BBells...flask.
Just sayin'

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 06:14 PM (W/lyH)

167 CBD has claimed another soul. With Rib Roasts on sale, I snagged a big one, and sous-vided that shit! 3 hours at 122.5, followed by a righteous sear in the Big Lodge Skillet. Mashed taters and French Beans on the side. Insanely good!

Posted by: Brewingfrog at December 24, 2023 06:14 PM (17aRN)

168 Plus, son is coming over tomorrow for French toast brunch

Posted by: skywch at December 24, 2023 06:07 PM (uqhmb)

That sounds awesome! May I suggest Maple Syrup?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:14 PM (rJ7Hd)

169 Her polenta is baked with parsley and cheddar and then cut into pieces.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 24, 2023 06:14 PM (RIvkX)

170 Duncanthrax, can you unstick your tounge out of your cheek?

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:16 PM (dec0Z)

171 The pork rib roasts are brining for the Crown Rib Roast tomorrow.

The prime rib roast is defrosting.

The Yorkshire Pudding is but a gleam in my eye but will soon manifest itself tomorrow as golden deliciousness.

Tonight, tamales anguac and queso!!!! Traditional Texas Christmas Eve eats with margaritas but of course.

Currently, drinking Magical Star Cocktails. Some of you folks from the TXMOME two years ago may remember these.

Posted by: nautralfake at December 24, 2023 06:16 PM (nFnyb)

172 Fröhliche Weinachten!
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at December 24, 2023 05:40 PM (e0dkU)

Frohe Weinacht!

Posted by: GWB at December 24, 2023 06:16 PM (sSx7k)

173 Tomorrow is haggis-stuffed turkey, pancit, and a ham (my son always loves the ham, and I have potato soup to make for New Years with the bone). ...
Posted by: GWB at December 24, 2023 06:11 PM (sSx7k)
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Pics...

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 24, 2023 06:16 PM (RIvkX)

174 Y'all are some wonderful chefs on here.

I've never eaten 98% of the stuff you're mentioning.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:18 PM (rJ7Hd)

175 GWB, are you concerned that the haggis might overpower the turkey flavor? People might turn their noses up at haggis, but it can't be worse than giblet or oyster stuffing.
also, mashed potatoes and turnips is always a good side for haggis, at least it is traditional.

Posted by: Kindltot - Brotherhood of the Wolf, local 782 at December 24, 2023 06:18 PM (D7oie)

176 Eggnog with Captain Morgan

Posted by: Eromero at December 24, 2023 06:19 PM (LEM+/)

177 AlaBAMA, Join us in October and we will feed you to your hearts content.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:19 PM (dec0Z)

178 177 AlaBAMA, Join us in October and we will feed you to your hearts content.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:19 PM (dec0Z

Is there bacon? And bacon wrapped things?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:21 PM (rJ7Hd)

179 Alrighty. All the ingredients have been gotten for tomorrow's Beef Wellington. Fingers crossed on the freshness of the loin and the construction of the beast.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at December 24, 2023 06:21 PM (/HDaX)

180 I made 7 types of cookies, but have to re-do the gingerbread, because I used a mix and they were awful.

The new recipes I used off the internet were a bit uneven, one or two were excellent, but some were overly complicated, as if they were living up to foodie rules or something.

Posted by: sal: tolle adversarium et afflige inimicum at December 24, 2023 06:21 PM (F8AqN)

181 Traditional family recipe Lebkuchen with

George Washington's Eggnog recipe eggnog.

Later for dessert tonight.

Posted by: nautralfake at December 24, 2023 06:21 PM (nFnyb)

182
I remember my first table setting as a bachelor. Candles, cloth napkins, plates, silverware, flowers, place mats. The young lady I had for dinner appreciated it too, with one look. The surrealistic painting of a woman peering through a crack in the wall in her line of sight didn't faze her one bit. The rest of the evening was kinda R rated. Dependent on your rating system.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 24, 2023 06:22 PM (enJYY)

183 62 What is a chicken momo?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at December 24, 2023 04:44 PM (evIEl)

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There's a low, slow one, folks.

Posted by: Same As In Town at December 24, 2023 06:22 PM (bo7UB)

184 I *LOVE* everyone making their own kinda thing for Christmas! I try to do something "non-traditional" for each holiday.

The pancit is in honor of my new DILIT (her family is Filipino and Italian). The Persian 'omelet' is because it was ~100 pages later in the cookbook and I wanted a different vegetable dish. The Jamaican rice and beans is also ~100 pages later. And the rum raisin carrots are from an Italian book I've had for a long time. So, it's just good food all around.

May your night and day be merry and bright. Rejoice! A savior is born!

Posted by: GWB at December 24, 2023 06:22 PM (sSx7k)

185 Is polenta grits?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:22 PM (rJ7Hd)

186 AlaBAMA, we have a Bacon Wench that serves you deep fried bacon.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:23 PM (dec0Z)

187 Yeesh, I don't even know how to spell my own name.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 24, 2023 06:23 PM (nFnyb)

188 "Can anyone explain what the vinegar does?"

I can't, not well. But Samin Nosrat, the author of "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat", can and does. It's the acid. Something something flavor enhancement...?

I wish my memory wasn't as awful as it is, or I'd remember better. The book is really great for amateurs like me, and maybe even more seasoned (heh) chefs will enjoy it.

Anyway, since reading that book, I've made a point of adding a few drops of some kind of acid into lots of things, not for its own flavor, but for how it enhances everything else. If I don't have a mildly flavored vinegar handy, I even use a bit of lemon or lime juice. Maybe that's it...?

Posted by: MarkW at December 24, 2023 06:23 PM (jb7yU)

189 185 Is polenta grits?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:22 PM (rJ7Hd)

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Is the pope Catholic?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 24, 2023 06:24 PM (bo7UB)

190 189 185 Is polenta grits?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:22 PM (rJ7Hd)

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Is the pope Catholic?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 24, 2023 06:24 PM (bo7UB

So, no?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:24 PM (rJ7Hd)

191 No, polenta is polenta.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:24 PM (dec0Z)

192 Fried grits the next morning.

Posted by: Eromero at December 24, 2023 06:25 PM (LEM+/)

193 So, no?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:24 PM (rJ7Hd)

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Correct you are, sir.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 24, 2023 06:25 PM (bo7UB)

194 Pics...
Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 24, 2023 06:16 PM (RIvkX)

I assume to send them to CBD?
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GWB, are you concerned that the haggis might overpower the turkey flavor? People might turn their noses up at haggis, but it can't be worse than giblet or oyster stuffing.
also, mashed potatoes and turnips is always a good side for haggis, at least it is traditional.
Posted by: Kindltot - Brotherhood of the Wolf, local 782 at December 24, 2023 06:18 PM (D7oie)

I'm not concerned because they have plenty of other stuff to eat if they don't like it. I know *I* will probably like it. (I do a Burns night with haggis and tatties and neeps and whisky sauce every year, for about 5 years now. Turnips are a pain in the backside.) Also, I'm going to tell my wife it's an ancient herbal remedy for whatever the heck she has.

Posted by: GWB at December 24, 2023 06:26 PM (sSx7k)

195 Are your grits MAGIC grits?

Posted by: Vinny Gambini at December 24, 2023 06:27 PM (X39qi)

196
The Pope is little different then O'Bama who wanted to 'spread the wealth around' except he's hurting the very same people who supported the church for decades. But commies gotta commie.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 24, 2023 06:28 PM (enJYY)

197 NGU, I will cook for you anytime !
Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:09 PM (dec0Z)

Thank you

Posted by: Nevergiveup at December 24, 2023 06:29 PM (PQ4m2)

198 GRITS, girls raised in the south.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:29 PM (dec0Z)

199 198 GRITS, girls raised in the south.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:29 PM (dec0Z)

So true.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:29 PM (rJ7Hd)

200 We are all going to Bluebell's for dessert? Count me in, I'll leave now

Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 06:29 PM (fwDg9)

201 You all have been eating for two and a half hours.
Y'all ever back off the table?

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 24, 2023 06:30 PM (wmN8H)

202 My tale of woe.
We thought we were going to have the kids in for Christmas; but, they came piecemeal and after baking a ton of cookies left for their homes.
Now I have a 6 bone roast in the frig...
I got invited to the BIL's place and offered to bring it... You should have heard how fast he said "Yes!".
heh...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 06:30 PM (i8Zf/)

203 Duncanthrax, can you unstick your tounge out of your cheek?
Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:16 PM

Mnunh?

(Narrator: "Moi?")

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 24, 2023 06:31 PM (a3Q+t)

204 Did anyone make figgy pudding?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:31 PM (rJ7Hd)

205 My rib roast is in the Sous vide now. Not sure if I'll sear it in the grill or broiler.

Posted by: lin-duh at December 24, 2023 06:31 PM (QBwwm)

206 We are all going to Bluebell's for dessert? Count me in, I'll leave now
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 06:29

Damn.
Mrs D caught me checking on flights.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 06:32 PM (W/lyH)

207 Did anyone make figgy pudding?
Posted by: AlaBAMA
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Sounds racist.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2023 06:33 PM (ju2Fy)

208 lin-duh, you planning on eating mid January?

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:33 PM (dec0Z)

209 Bring it here right now.

Posted by: Eromero at December 24, 2023 06:33 PM (LEM+/)

210 Did anyone make figgy pudding?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:31 PM

You could bring us one.

And bring it right now.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 24, 2023 06:34 PM (a3Q+t)

211 Did anyone make figgy pudding?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:31 PM (rJ7Hd)
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No, but I read an article earlier today on how to make it. Hard pass.

Posted by: bluebell at December 24, 2023 06:35 PM (pTb/Z)

212
Unfortunately bluebell does not intricately lattice the top crust of her apple pies so I'll resist a three hour ~~tour~~ trip to her home for dessert.

It's like three hours on the treadmill to work off a slice of her apple pie with a crumble crust. Not right for America.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 24, 2023 06:35 PM (enJYY)

213 Damn, y'all like pudding.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:35 PM (rJ7Hd)

214 so why don't you put maple syrup on your steaks and chops and chicken?
I almost put it in my kuku sabzi - I couldn't find fenugreek* and a substitute for it is mustard seed with a little maple syrup. Was definitely moving into the experimentation phase there.

(* I did find some at Whole Paycheck. In capsules. Because it's an herbal supplement. So, I pulled 3 capsules apart and put it in the recipe. It seems to have worked.)

Posted by: GWB at December 24, 2023 06:35 PM (sSx7k)

215 Even worse is we won't go until we get some

Posted by: Ben Had at December 24, 2023 06:35 PM (dec0Z)

216 Damn.
Mrs D caught me checking on flights.
Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 06:32 PM (W/lyH)
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She's welcome too. And Skip, bring Mrs. Skip.

Posted by: bluebell at December 24, 2023 06:36 PM (pTb/Z)

217 No, but I read an article earlier today on how to make it. Hard pass.
Posted by: bluebell at December 24, 2023 06:35 PM (pTb/Z

On a scale of 1 to Screw That, how hard is it to make?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:36 PM (rJ7Hd)

218 http://tinyurl.com/4xfnvnx3
20 Tweets from Bad Blue

But some is protesters and Muslims trying to ruin Christmas

Off to church

Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 06:36 PM (fwDg9)

219 When I 'taught' in inner-city schools I was forced to explain to The Stupidest White Women Imaginable that many of their charges had never in their entire lives had a sit-down meal with plates and utensils.
Doing utility disconnects it was not unusual to see a 'babysitter' feed a pack of children on paper plates, or even a garbage bag, set on the floor where the children would crawl on all fours, like dogs, and eat with their hands and fight with each other over scraps.
Then, try to explain to these idiotic 'teachers' how one needed to respect this competitive culture if one was going to get them out of it and not do some hand-wringing horseshit about how 'sad' it was/is.
Most of the White Women hated my guts as I wasn't 'setting an example'. Oh, because I'm not a Liberal Racist like them. I actually liked ghetto teaching and was good at it. The kids loved me as I was often the only male role model they'd ever seen in their lives and I didn't talk down to anyone.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 24, 2023 06:39 PM (/BBNv)

220 On a scale of 1 to Screw That, how hard is it to make?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:36 PM (rJ7Hd)
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Well, that depends. You got 5 weeks? And Zante currants? And a special pudding mold? And a pot big enough to boil it in? And three hours to tend to it? And then the patience to keep adding booze for the weeks until Christmas, then boiling it for three more hours?

Yes? I'll link the recipe.

Posted by: bluebell at December 24, 2023 06:39 PM (pTb/Z)

221 Did anyone make figgy pudding?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:31 PM (rJ7Hd)

I want to try it next year, but you gotta plan for it. It takes a while of basting it every day or two in rum.

Posted by: GWB at December 24, 2023 06:40 PM (sSx7k)

222 Daughter & son-in-law just arrived to prepare the 7-fish dinner. Not sure what seven. Hope one of them is fish sticks!
😁

Posted by: mindful webworker - Christmas webworks linked in nic - that's here at December 24, 2023 06:41 PM (v4x4L)

223 I was going to go shooting at my range but it's been sirens and wrecks all evening and no way am I driving out there right now. And later I'll probably be watching some Hong Kong action movie and likely fall back asleep.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 24, 2023 06:41 PM (/BBNv)

224 I guess the rum is why everyone demands the figgy pudding.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:42 PM (rJ7Hd)

225 Ham and Mike Foxtrots.
If done in bacon grease, edible.

Posted by: RI Red at December 24, 2023 06:43 PM (U5dFd)

226 I thought there might be a gun thread but okay.
Laters.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 24, 2023 06:43 PM (/BBNv)

227 http://tinyurl.com/3cc6sdd4

Christmas pudding, for the brave!

Posted by: bluebell at December 24, 2023 06:43 PM (pTb/Z)

228 Daughter & son-in-law just arrived to prepare the 7-fish dinner. Not sure what seven. Hope one of them is fish sticks!

haha

or Arby's Fishpuppies which they sadly no longer sell

Posted by: kallisto at December 24, 2023 06:43 PM (Sw4Jc)

229 I actually liked ghetto teaching and was good at it.

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It does sound like a lot of fun.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 24, 2023 06:43 PM (X39qi)

230 Yes? I'll link the recipe.
Posted by: bluebell at December 24, 2023 06:39 PM (pTb/Z)

Hope it's to the historical eating guy. He makes it original. And he admits it takes a lot of attention, but it's a nice way to eat your rum for Christmas. And it won't go bad over the 12 days of Christmas! (Or maybe all the way to Easter.)

Posted by: GWB at December 24, 2023 06:44 PM (sSx7k)

231 We shot yesterday. Many many rounds. Then we had a nice Chinese supper.

Posted by: Eromero at December 24, 2023 06:44 PM (LEM+/)

232 I thought there might be a gun thread but okay.
Laters.
Posted by: LenNeal at December 24, 2023 06:43 PM (/BBNv)

Not for another 15 minutes, usually.

Posted by: GWB at December 24, 2023 06:45 PM (sSx7k)

233 227 http://tinyurl.com/3cc6sdd4

Christmas pudding, for the brave!
Posted by: bluebell at December 24, 2023 06:43 PM (pTb/Z)

Any recipe that has the word macerate in it is too much for me.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:46 PM (rJ7Hd)

234 Enjoyed all the food talk! I have to go prepare for for Christmas Eve service (and make an appearance on the Gun Thread).

Y'all have a merry one!

Posted by: GWB at December 24, 2023 06:47 PM (sSx7k)

235 traditional 7 fishes...I don't know what they are but calamari are sure to fit in there somehow

my family's not from the part of Italy that does the 7 fishes so I just don't know. We did have fish on Christmas eve, the aforementioned baccala, and this pasta with sardines that my grandmother made that honestly did not go down very well. Or maybe it was anchovies.

although anchovies are good if you cook them right, I guess grandmom didn't have the knack

Posted by: kallisto at December 24, 2023 06:47 PM (Sw4Jc)

236 Our Christmas Eve service was last night. I really enjoyed it.

Our worship team took requests!

Posted by: AlaBAMA at December 24, 2023 06:48 PM (rJ7Hd)

237 Through the years, we all will be together
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now

Merry Christmas

G D bless us everyone

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2023 06:50 PM (lwOKI)

238 If you didn't grow up in big Italian family full of home cooks, you may be unfamiliar with a dish known as polenta. Sure, you can find polenta on grocery shelves and restaurant menus all across the U.S., but what is polenta, exactly? Polenta, a Northern Italian dish made from coarsely ground yellow corn, has always been popular for its simplicity and versatility.

Posted by: vic at December 24, 2023 06:51 PM (A5THL)

239 Bah, Humbug.

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 24, 2023 06:51 PM (xaFKb)

240 @TheBabylonBee
·
1h
Soros-Backed District Attorney Prosecutes Illinois Boy For Terrorizing Burglars

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 24, 2023 06:52 PM (lwOKI)

241 Hello, vic. I’m drinking a toast to you when I get home, shipmate.

Posted by: Eromero at December 24, 2023 06:53 PM (LEM+/)

242 Just came back from the light show on Main Street in beautiful downtown Tweeville. The sidewalks were packed with happy people. Lots of holiday spirit this year.

Bluebell, sorry to hear about your plague-ridden household.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 06:53 PM (+RQPJ)

243 Bah, Humbug.
Posted by: Romeo13

The Grinch didn't hate Christmas.
He hated people.

That's legit.

Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2023 06:54 PM (GIBR7)

244 241 Hello, vic. I’m drinking a toast to you when I get home, shipmate.

Posted by: Eromero at December 24, 2023 06:53 PM (LEM+/)

I had my drinks about noon and retired to the recliner before I got too messed up.

Posted by: vic at December 24, 2023 06:56 PM (A5THL)

245 OT: I just noticed that Princess Leia's appearance at 35:40 in the Star Wars Holiday Special that Pixy linked this morning was at least "lore friendly" (no bra). Merry Christmas!

Posted by: Chairman LMAO, Bird Law Expert at December 24, 2023 06:56 PM (F5SKq)

246 WHY ADD VINEGAR TO PIE CRUST?

According to TastingTable-dot-com ... "Firstly, vinegar is an acid, which means that it prevents the formation of gluten that naturally occurs when you mix water and flour. As a result, the pie crust is much more tender, easier to handle, and doesn't shrink after baked. Secondly, vinegar allows for proper browning. Oxidation doesn't occur when vinegar is added to the dough, and this has the effect of improving the browning process, and making for a perfectly golden crust.

Martha Stewart pretty much says the same thing here:
http://tinyurl.com/apj65dj8

Posted by: Kathy at December 24, 2023 06:56 PM (LPNLk)

247 Made a "Crab Boil' for our early Christmas family dinner yesterday.
Snow Crab, two kinds of shrimp (including some 'red' one that was very much like a small lobster tail), mussels, clams, and the usual sausage, corn, and red potatoes... and scallops.

Got a big azz popcorn bowl fullof the leftovers and will picking through later tonight to seperate into different containers for reuse.

Go wrap up the last presents now

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 24, 2023 06:56 PM (cOq4q)

248 May all your feasts be delicious and joyous and may you all have a Merry Christmas.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 06:57 PM (i8Zf/)

249 The Gub Thread is open.

I say again, the Gub Thread is open.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 24, 2023 07:01 PM (a3Q+t)

250 >>Cookies - 10 kinds! But I finished yesterday. I guess it takes a while for the smell to waft up there.

Not as long as you might think.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2023 07:01 PM (ZLI7S)

251 >>If you didn't grow up in big Italian family full of home cooks, you may be unfamiliar with a dish known as polenta. Sure, you can find polenta on grocery shelves and restaurant menus all across the U.S., but what is polenta, exactly? Polenta, a Northern Italian dish made from coarsely ground yellow corn, has always been popular for its simplicity and versatility.
Posted by: vic at December 24, 2023 06:51 PM

Grew up eating polenta. Still a favorite! Our way of making it comes from my paternal grandparents. (They both came from Northern Italy.) It's coarse ground yellow cornmeal, stirred while boiling in lightly salted water until it is stiff enough to turn out on a plate. It stands like a wheel of cheese and is served sliced with a beef roast and gravy, or roasted rabbit and gravy. Leftovers are awesome sliced and pan fried and served with chili .

Geez, now I'm craving polenta!

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 24, 2023 07:02 PM (ccuM1)

252 Filet mignon and baked sweet potatoes due up for dinner in about and hour.

Smoked BBQ brisket, sausage and brown sugar spiral sliced ham for tomorrow. Spent today helping wife cook. Sweet potato casserole, green beans, squash casserole with Hawaiian rolls for tomorrow.

Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2023 07:02 PM (GIBR7)

253 Oh! And if you have some gorgonzola cheese it is an amazing addition to have a bite with your polenta and gravy

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 24, 2023 07:06 PM (ccuM1)

254 So, are Gigante Beans actually runner beans from Greece? "Oregon Lima Beans"?

Runner beans set pods in cool weather. Lima beans set in warmer weather than common beans OR runner beans.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaseolus_coccineus

Posted by: KT at December 24, 2023 07:07 PM (rrtZS)

255 My Life is Insanity at December 24, 2023 07:02 PM

My French teacher told a story about being snowed in at a hotel in Northern Italy at the end of WWII as a member of the OSS when all the proprietors had on hand was polenta.

They seasoned it with a combination of all the spices they had on the shelves, too. He said it was memorable. Not necessarily in a good way.

Posted by: KT at December 24, 2023 07:12 PM (rrtZS)

256 The stuff in the pot looks like boneless chicken feet.

The ideal pie crust recipe would contain lard, not Crisco. This is a point of crisis in the Splunge household. Mrs. Splunge says the lard crust dough is too difficult to work with. I say it makes for a more wonderful savory flaky crust. Problem is, we're both right. What to do?

If your answer is that I, personally, should make the pie crusts, I am not listening.

Posted by: Splunge at December 24, 2023 07:13 PM (CJkBc)

257 Tonight is Christmas Eve.

Remember to leave a MP5 out for St. McClane.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 24, 2023 07:14 PM (a3Q+t)

258 >>They seasoned it with a combination of all the spices they had on the shelves, too. He said it was memorable. Not necessarily in a good way.
Posted by: KT

Lol.
We only ever use salt. It's actually just a substitute for potato. I've seen different ways to make it consistency-wise, but ours is always firm. Like I said above, it comes out of the pot in a disc shape. For a family meal with leftovers it covers a normal sized dinner plate and stands about 4-5" tall.

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 24, 2023 07:18 PM (ccuM1)

259 Where the YouTube videos on "how to make a high-shoulder back holster out of Christmas packing tape that won't stick to your pistol?"

Posted by: Splunge at December 24, 2023 07:18 PM (CJkBc)

260 Ha! And the heavy flat wooden paddle used to stir the polenta while it's cooking had a second use...it could double as a paddle that we kids were threatened with when mom had enough of our behavior

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 24, 2023 07:22 PM (ccuM1)

261
Fenugreek

Instant Powdered
SAMBAR soup mix,
available at any
Indian shop, really
easy +great flavor

Posted by: zigzag at December 24, 2023 08:01 PM (NpLFm)

262 When I got out of the Navy I traveled across the country on my Harley to stay with a friend in South Carolina. I dragged a trailer for my dog so had a bit of extra space for a camp stove and pot. Each evening I'd make a pot of rice, add a can of vegetable soup and a bunch of curry powder. I'd eat about half the pot, then pack and eat the rest for lunch the next day. Rinse, repeat. Cost me about $2 a day. I made it for guests once but fancied it up by offering raisins, peanuts, crushed pineapple, as optional toppings. They seemed to like it and I didn't tell them that it was my hobo dinner food.

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