X-mas

What is everyone cooking for christmas/hannukah?
Danielle

This weekend I'm going to try brining a turkey. My first try. I hope it turns out well. I am going to use Cooks method. Wish me luck.

[Nicko]

Hey Jesse, I am trying out the brining technique also from Cook's. Let's compare notes on the outcome.

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Hi Nicko
O.K. I like this idea. I'll keep notes and get back to you.

[Mezzaluna]

Good luck with your brined bird, Jesse. I won't be cooking, but my brother will: prime rib and, no doubt, some very innovative sides. He's doctor who used to use his days off to cook instead of going to the golf course... Tonight is night #2 of Chanukah I'll be making a very small batch of latkes since we're going to Florida tomorrow. I could eat 5 pounds' worth myself! Pass the sour cream....

Starting with Kir Royals, Mulled Wine, Egg Nog...

Appetizers: Sushi, Hot Dungeness Crab Dip, Proscuitto Basil Wrapped Prawns with a Garlic Dipping Sauce

Dinner: Peppered Salmon (smoked on the Weber...with green and red peppercorns, soy, brown sugar, etc.), Prime Rib, Baked Ziti with Parmigiano Reggiano, Lemon Caesar Salad with star shaped croutons

Dessert: Little Bites of pleasure...

Cordials....dessert wine...

[momoreg]

I'm not cooking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!! ....Just a little exhausted...

[cape chef]

momoreg, I hope you can get some rest!!!!only because I know where you work. And this is a ballistic time of year.
As for what I'm cooking this monday,,Any thing my mother in law wants
cc

[cape chef]

momoreg, I hope you can get some rest!!!!only because I know where you work. And this is a ballistic time of year.
As for what I'm cooking this monday,,Any thing my mother in law wants
cc

[momoreg]

I'm taking a long weekend in Killington in January. I can't wait!!

Is your kitchen closed for the holidays?

[cape chef]

momreg!! Thats great. maybe a hot toddie in front of the roaring fire in the lodge?
And yes my kitchen is closed
cc

[Live_to_cook]

I think it'll be the standing rib beef roast, crusted with cumin and fresh horseradich, seared and smoke-roasted over hickory...

gorgonzola and roasted garlic mashed potatoes

caramelized roasted carrots

shaved fennel salad with feta and honey

quick-pickled Vidalias in lime juice and cilantro

sing with me now: "These are a few of my favorite things..."

Mezzaluna
ditto on the latkes. Love em, love em!!

Menu

cream of asparagus soup

stuffed mushrooms with crabmeat

prime rib with shallot burgundy sauce

sweet potatoe baskets

grilled veggie medley

chocolate- peppermint almond oreo ice cream pie

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[This message has been edited by katz (edited 12-23-2000).]

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Iam making Baby greens salad with a hot raspberry vinaigrette walnuts and eatable flowers.
roasted turkey
stuffing made with italian sausage, cornbread and fennel
Sweet potato mousse
cranberry souflle
potatoes au gratin
and gibblet gravy

pumpkin creme brulee
pear bread pudding

Danielle

[This message has been edited by chefteldanielle (edited 12-25-2000).]