Christmas Menu.....

[birdlover17]

This is a birdlover17 thread.............that means it's open season, no bag limit

Good one Reeves  j41

[labmancan]

Don't them mushroom clouds leave you with a warm fuzzy feeling.
Screw the fishing, I'm going to the nearest peeler bar.

[birdlover17]

Here's my Christmas Menu                                                                                                                        

Christmas Eve (fish night): No meat is traditionally eaten on this night, not even a speck.

-Stuffed Calamari (squid)
-Sauteed broccoli raab
-Cabbage, Potatoes and this type of salted fish called cod or Bacaloa in italian
-Octupus...trust me its good
-Clams, mussels, and shrimp cooked in a tomato sauce with herbs and a few other ingredients.
and other things that i have to decide if i'll make or not...

opps i forgot dessert ....    i'll probably make a panettone cake, italian torrone (its like a candy with nuts really good) or some kind of italian christmas dessert.

Now's Christmas Day (meats allowed )

-Roasted Turkey with potatoes (i know made that for thanksgiving but i enjoyed it so much i promised myself to make one for christmas, hey its mentioned in The Christmas Song.
-Green Bean casserole
-a nice Salad
 

thats what i have so far i will add some more stuff this week.

[slider]

How do you stuff a squid ??

[birdlover17]

How do you stuff a squid ??

Well for stuffing a squid you have to clean the inside of the squid, then remove this plastic looking thing that looks like a pen, and stuff it with whatever you like, i'm stuffing mine with breadcrumbs, garlic, herbs those things, then you take two toothpicks to secure the ends so they dont burst and allow the stuffing to come out, i had it one time while in italy a while back, i can still taste it. 

[Suz658]

I make Cumi Cumi Isi for my KP now & again, which is Squid stuffed with minced Snapper in sauce of shallots, Thai Chili's, Lemon Grass & coconut milk ..... I don't eat mind cos' .... it looks gross .   

KP & the also kids like Aussie BBQ'd Baby Octopus marinated in Chili, Garlic & white wine, but I refuse to handle the ugly little suckers !!!

[wildergamebirds]

How do you stuff a squid ??

  Tie it's tentacles, bend it over a barrel.......  then do like birdlover said.

[slider]

OK the barrel part I can do....but I will just stick to my Turkey Fries......

[greyghost]

Birdlover and Suz, please stop I'm getting hungry! I was in Greek town in Chicago and had a great Braised Octopus in a red wine sauce. Major YUMMMMM!

I'm doing a crown roast of pork, with my own pear stuffing.

[Suz658]

You should try this! ...... Sure to bring smiles from your guests!

 
Here is a novel way to prepare your Christmas Turkey.

 
1. Cut out aluminium foil in desired shapes.

 
2. Arrange the turkey in the roasting pan, position the foil carefully. (see attached  picture for details)


3. Roast according to your own recipe and serve.

 
4. Watch your guests' faces...



May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes and gravy Have never a lump.
May your puddings be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Christmas dinner
Stay off your thighs!

Happy Christmas Everyone!

[slider]

SUZ only you would come up with that!!!!!     

[birdlover17]

Birdlover and Suz, please stop I'm getting hungry! I was in Greek town in Chicago and had a great Braised Octopus in a red wine sauce. Major YUMMMMM!

I'm doing a crown roast of pork, with my own pear stuffing.

Yeah i know i can't wait for christmas dinner, i'm trying to eat a little less so that i'll be ready for the big day. Yeah i like the octupus boiled then added with olive oil over the top, but i bet braised would be good too especially with that red wine. A crown of pork sounds great, i might make pork for new years. 
Does everyone have their Christmas Menu's ready to go?
I hope your all ready.

[Reeves]

Can opener standing by !

 

[wildergamebirds]

Yeah i know i can't wait for christmas dinner, i'm trying to eat a little less so that i'll be ready for the big day.

  Shouldn't pick at you over such a meaningless thing, but I think your lack of experience may have misled you, here.

  Wouldn't it be better to cram with anything you can get your paws on up until 24 hours before the big feed?  Stretch your stomach, then fast for 18-24 hours, just before diving in?  Going into the main event with a stomach the size of a walnut might hinder your work.

  I'm not sure about this, but that's my plan.

[birdlover17]

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  Shouldn't pick at you over such a meaningless thing, but I think your lack of experience may have misled you, here.

  Wouldn't it be better to cram with anything you can get your paws on up until 24 hours before the big feed?  Stretch your stomach, then fast for 18-24 hours, just before diving in?  Going into the main event with a stomach the size of a walnut might hinder your work.

  I'm not sure about this, but that's my plan.

no wilder your right, wouldn't be such a great idea to stopping eat a lot for a few days then gorge yourself with food.
I just read this article that during holidays or fesitivies the chances of a heart attack increase 1 to 3 hours after a big feast.