Christmas food thread...

[Figjam]

Tofurkey and stuffed peppers

[bassybill]

Originally Posted by Phalex

C'mon Bill! I can find Spotted Dick in a can here in the heartland. Surely there's an American section at the local grocers?

No. Not that I've noticed.

I could drive for miles and miles here looking for Old Bay seasoning and meet with blank stares. I know, it sucks.

I'm sure the same thing applies there, though, in my experience. Just because you can get some of our stuff, that doesn't mean you can get all of it.

[Phalex]

It's mostly salt. Seems like it should last forever. You want that I should ought to send you a case?

[bassybill]

Just drop it in with the next batch of narcotics.

[Sav'nBass]

Originally Posted by bassybill

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Bay_Seasoning

Yeah, I can do all that.

I know some folks over here who make homemade mayonnaise, but to be honest this stuff is just as good or even better ("the dog's bollocks", as we say over here). Is this a brand you have over in the US?

Are you kidding. The only mayo I use. I am making potato salad,candied yams,ham,broccoli,Mac n cheese and a baked ham with some stovetop stuffing. No turkey this time around.

[gustobassman]

Its the first year in a long time i havent had to do the cooking. My lady's sister & hubby did the cooking this time around, but this is the real kicker....

Im a Cali boy that went to the South for Christmas and I had to teach the fam how to make "Proper" gravy.....go figure..

[rimbaud]

Foie gras, spiced bread and.....



I was alone for Xmas but... I had fun... don't ask me why


Sorry so french.....

[colcifer]

Originally Posted by bassybill

Yorkshire pudding

What's your recipe? My grandmother used to make Yorkshire pudding that was TO DIE FOR. There were never leftovers, no matter how much she made.

[Ibanezsr500]

We had a barbecue for dinner.

But the trifle for dessert. Holy crap, I can't stop. So f***ing full. I really should stop. But I'm not. And you can't make me.

[bassybill]

Originally Posted by colcifer

What's your recipe? My grandmother used to make Yorkshire pudding that was TO DIE FOR. There were never leftovers, no matter how much she made.

I just make mine with standard batter - 4oz sieved plain flour, 1/2 pint whole pasteurised milk, 1 large egg, pinch of salt. Beat it and beat it and beat it until it's really well aerated and then let it stand for at least an hour. Melt some lard or other white fat in your baking tray and pour in the batter mixture. The secret is to get the fat smoking hot before adding the batter, it should spit like crazy when you pour it in. Then put it in a VERY hot oven for about 15 minutes and don't under any circumstances open the door until you're ready to take it out.

[Simo98]

We've done the same sort of thing since we moved into this area (away from family) a few years ago.

Bacon and eggs on the BBQ for a late breakfast, then a huge late lunch around at a friends house with 3 or 4 cold roasts and a bunch of different salads. The roast pork this year was astounding. Then a whole boatload of different desserts, pavlova was the favourite this year.

[ggvicviper]

I made a healthier version of scalloped potatoes/potatoes au gratin. It tastes crazy good - creamy and cheesy.

[SoComSurfing]

Christmas Eve was at my fiancee's aunt and uncle'a house deep in southern Louisiana. Duck, chicken, and andouille gumbo. My vote is that Christmas will be at their house every year now!

Today we'll have a smoked ham with potato salad and whatever else the Frances's family feels like making. I started the ham last night so I'll be tending to that most of the morning and will leave the sides up to them.

[Lonesomedave]

to all, i apologize...

if any of you are interested in my crab/asparagus Royale, i left off one of the key ingredients and i am sorry.

in addition to the ingredients listed, use 2-3 tablespoons of good mustard...maybe dijon or something like that

i have already PM'd Bill about that since he said he wanted to make it...i don't know how i forgot, but it is a very important ingredient....the flavor of the mustard, combined with the lemon juice and crab make it a true delight.

hey, it was late, but anyway, now you know.

[JimB52]

Indian food here.

Vegetable Biryani
Chicken Korma
Paneer Tikka Masala
Navrattan Curry
Naan of course
Mango Chutney
Raita

Pizza for the one non Indian eater.

Later a fried food fest for the guys.
Oreos, beignets, pretty much anything that can be battered and deep fried.

[CapnSev]

There can only be one Christmas food - tamales!

[Riverrunsred]

Standing rib roast
Baked potatoes
Roasted asparagus
Rolls

Many different desserts

[smperry]

we're ordering Thai food.

[smperry]

Originally Posted by CapnSev

There can only be one Christmas food - tamales!

Nice! I'm too lazy/tired to do that this year.

[rr5025]

I made Bouillabaisse for dinner. I was sick of the usual ham sandwich bs.