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reillyluck

12-10-2006, 10:17 AM

OK. So every year i do Thanksgiving and this year ive been chosen to do christmas eve as well.  so far i have chosen to keep the  seafood tradition but i need some ideas from you wonderful buddays.  so far ive chosen to make:Mussels and Clams in white wine sauceFlounder stuffed with Crab meatLinguine with Clam sauceCalamariBruscettaShrimp in Green sauce I want to make some other stuff, just need a few ideas. can you help a sista out?

Fez4PrezN2008

12-10-2006, 10:23 AM

She-Crab Soup.... Just don't use that fake Krab with a "K". Or you could make Crabbie Patties for the whole gang at Bikini Bottoms.

FUNKMAN

12-10-2006, 10:24 AM

i've recently started making Pasta Fagioli(baszul) and the last pot was my best. i just sent this recipe to my bro. this serves about 6 bowls so if you're making for more just adjust your ingrediantsIn a large sauce pan start low heating  Ø      3 16 oz cans of chicken brothØ      1 16 can of diced tomatoes(no flavoring)Ø      1 8 oz can of tomato sauceØ      1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes(basil flavored is fine)  put all these items in a frying pan and on a little under medium heat mix together and cook until the onions soften a little  Ø      chop around 6 celery stalks upØ      chop up one large onion or 2 medium onionsØ      slice up a bunch of fresh garlic(to taste)Ø      4 teaspoons dried parsleyØ      2 teaspoons of italian seasoningØ<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman&#

spoon

12-10-2006, 10:24 AM

Time for you to have a chat with the R/f.net cooking guru, Toocute.  Check out her thanksgiving dinner thread.  I can't bc it drives me nuts since my girl is at work and I only have cold cuts in the house.  As for my fam, we eat a huge dinner as well (prepared by my sisters, mom and grandmother/dad does some freeze your ass off grillin outside as well), but we also have an annual pitch tournament as well.  Your talking to the overall champ right now.  We actually have a plaque listing the winner every year.  We're a competitive goof-ball family no doubt.  But it wouldn't be a holiday dinner without my uncle getting plastered and playing god awful in the game and blaming his teammate.  Getting him as a partner is an instant death sentence in the game.

HeyGuy

12-10-2006, 10:25 AM

Sounds like a normal  meal for my family on Christmas eve. We usually have a clams in a red sauce but to each his own. Good luck making all that. If you make too much drop some off to me!

HeyGuy

12-10-2006, 10:27 AM

[quote]FUNKMAN wrote: i've recently started making Pasta Fagioli(baszul) and the last pot was my best. i just sent this recipe to my bro. this serves about 6 bowls so if you're making for more just adjust your ingrediantsIn a large sauce pan start low heating  Ø      3 16 oz cans of chicken brothØ      1 16 can of diced tomatoes(no flavoring)Ø      1 8 oz can of tomato sauceØ      1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes(basil flavored is fine)  put all these items in a frying pan and on a little under medium heat mix together and cook until the onions soften a little  Ø      chop around 6 celery stalks upØ      chop up one large onion or 2 medium onionsØ      slice up a bunch of fresh garlic(to taste)Ø      4 teaspoons dried parsleyØ      2 teaspoons of italian seasoning&Osla

reillyluck

12-10-2006, 10:27 AM

[quote]FUNKMAN wrote: i've recently started making Pasta Fagioli(baszul) and the last pot was my best. i just sent this recipe to my bro. this serves about 6 bowls so if you're making for more just adjust your ingrediantsIn a large sauce pan start low heating  Ø      3 16 oz cans of chicken brothØ      1 16 can of diced tomatoes(no flavoring)Ø      1 8 oz can of tomato sauceØ      1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes(basil flavored is fine)  put all these items in a frying pan and on a little under medium heat mix together and cook until the onions soften a little  Ø      chop around 6 celery stalks upØ      chop up one large onion or 2 medium onionsØ      slice up a bunch of fresh garlic(to taste)Ø      4 teaspoons dried parsleyØ      2 teaspoons of italian seasoning&Osla

angelinad128

12-10-2006, 10:32 AM

reillyluck wrote: Shrimp in Green sauce I want to make some other stuff, just need a few ideas. can you help a sista out? What's Green sauce?

reillyluck

12-10-2006, 10:36 AM

angelinad128 wrote: [quote]reillyluck wrote: Shrimp in Green sauce I want to make some other stuff, just need a few ideas. can you help a sista out? What's Green sauce?its soooo delicious.  its actually a portugese dish.  The sauce turns green from the parsley and peas.  here's the recipe.INGREDIENTS:  WHOLE ONION (PEELED AND DICED SMALL) MEDIUM SIZEWHOLE FRESH GARLIC(PREFERABLY PRESSED)FRESH PARSLEY (ABOUT 1/3  CUP)2 TEASPOONS OF WHITE WINE1 CAN SMALL SWEET PEASBUTTER TO SAUTEE2 CANS OF CHICKEN BROTH1 LB OF SHRIMPSALT N PEPPER FOR TASTE    PREPERATION:  MELT BUTTER IN A POT AND ADD ONIONS UNTIL THEY ARE LIGHT GOLDEN BROWNADD GARLIC AND COOK FOR ABOUT 2-3 MINUTES ADD SALT AND PEPPER FOR TASTEADD MORE BUTTER IF NECESSARYADD PARSLEY AND COOK FOR ABOUT A MINUTEADD DRAINED PEASCOOK FOR ABOUT A MINUTE CONTINUE STIRRING ADD WHITE WINEADD CANS OF CHICKEN BROTH SLOWLY WHILE STIRRINGLET THIS COOK FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES  WHILE SAUCE IS COOKING,  IN A FRYING PAN SAUTEE SHRIMPS UNTIL THEY ARE ORANGE TO COLORADD SALT AND PEPPER FOR TASTE<p style="margin: 0in 0in

angelinad128

12-10-2006, 10:40 AM

Cool, thanks!

ralphbxny

12-10-2006, 12:33 PM

 I dont know about cookin seafood but if you need help eatin I am willing to help!

PapaBear

12-10-2006, 12:41 PM

One Christmas, I made <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/5016">TRADER VIC'S CRAB RANGOON</a>. It was a huge hit.

This message was edited by PapaBear on 12-10-06 @ 4:42 PM

FUNKMAN

12-10-2006, 01:24 PM

Campo wrote: FUNKMAN wrote:  funk, my mother makes the best pasta fagioli mmmmm now im really getting hungryalright my friend, just let her know there's a goomba in jackson who's giving all homemeade pasta fagioli makers a run for their money<img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smile.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" width="20" height="20" />it's basically a meal in itself... a hunk of semolina bread, a hunk of sharp provolone, a nice glass of red wine, and there isn't a problem in the world...

Gvac

12-10-2006, 01:25 PM

How about anything BUT seafood? Geez, Reilly.  Some of us like real meat for God's sake.

Bulldogcakes

12-10-2006, 01:32 PM

YOU NEED SEVEN DIFFERENT FISHES! I only counted 6. If you dont have 7 fishes, you'll have bad luck all next year.        

This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 12-10-06 @ 5:35 PM

furie

12-10-2006, 01:37 PM

I'm a fan of Turkey for Christmas and Thanksgiving, but the wife perfers ham. So it's going to be a Christmas ham this year.

led37zep

12-10-2006, 01:38 PM

We've started this new tradition of getting sushi for christmas eve dinner. Its laid back and everyone enjoys it.  Maybe you should pick up a few rolls if you don't feel like making your own.

Don Stugots

12-10-2006, 01:48 PM

reillyluck wrote: OK. So every year i do Thanksgiving and this year ive been chosen to do christmas eve as well. so far i have chosen to keep the seafood tradition but i need some ideas from you wonderful buddays. so far ive chosen to make:Mussels and Clams in white wine sauceFlounder stuffed with Crab meatLinguine with Clam sauceCalamariBruscettaShrimp in Green sauce I want to make some other stuff, just need a few ideas. can you help a sista out?  rice ballsshrimp cocktail  (hee hee, i said cock)lobster tails

reillyluck

12-10-2006, 04:48 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: YOU NEED SEVEN DIFFERENT FISHES! I only counted 6. If you dont have 7 fishes, you'll have bad luck all next year. Exactly...thats why i started the post you silly goose! <img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/tongue.gif" border="0" width="20" height="20" /> i need some ideas!     This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 12-10-06 @ 5:35 PM

reillyluck

12-10-2006, 04:50 PM

Gvac wrote: How about anything BUT seafood? Geez, Reilly.  Some of us like real meat for God's sake.  because its an italian tradition to make seven seafood dishes for good luck! im half italian shhhh!!

This message was edited by reillyluck on 12-10-06 @ 8:50 PM

FUNKMAN

12-10-2006, 04:50 PM

SARDINES!i love sardines in olive oil...

Lumber

12-10-2006, 04:51 PM

reillyluck wrote: OK. So every year i do Thanksgiving and this year ive been chosen to do christmas eve as well.  so far i have chosen to keep the  seafood tradition but i need some ideas from you wonderful buddays.  so far ive chosen to make:Mussels and Clams in white wine sauceFlounder stuffed with Crab meatLinguine with Clam sauceCalamariBruscettaShrimp in Green sauce I want to make some other stuff, just need a few ideas. can you help a sista out?           Damn Steph! Can I come over?

reillyluck

12-10-2006, 04:52 PM

FUNKMAN wrote: SARDINES!i love sardines in olive oil...<img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/blink.gif" border="0" width="20" height="20" />...you should have just stayed the with pasta fagioli funk, you shouldve stayed.

fohat

12-10-2006, 05:00 PM

Something with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scallop">Scallops</a> in it. Now I;m starvin, we got any christmas dinners back there?

This message was edited by fohat on 12-10-06 @ 9:01 PM

MadMatt

12-10-2006, 05:05 PM

I'm not big on seafood at all, but my family used to do "Breaded Oyster cassarole" on Christmas Eve.  I'll have to check with my Mom about the recipe, but it was essentially oysters mixed with melted butter and crushed Ritz crackers.  Mix them all together and bake for a while.  Aaaahhhhh, the delicassies of youth!BTW, I actually found a small PEARL one year.  I still have it!

FUNKMAN

12-10-2006, 05:06 PM

reillyluck wrote: FUNKMAN wrote: SARDINES!i love sardines in olive oil...<img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/blink.gif" border="0" width="20" height="20" />...you should have just stayed the with pasta fagioli funk, you shouldve stayed. but you needed another fish, and sardines are deelish...    i triedhow about some scungilli  or scallops although i guess that's not actually fish?edit: i just saw fohat said scallops, good call sir

This message was edited by FUNKMAN on 12-10-06 @ 9:07 PM

reillyluck

12-10-2006, 05:08 PM

everytime someone says oyster this pops up in my head<img src="http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n65/don_rinser/blueoysterbar.jpg" border="0" width="556" height="268" />

This message was edited by reillyluck on 12-10-06 @ 9:09 PM

Gvac

12-10-2006, 05:10 PM

reillyluck wrote: Gvac wrote: How about anything BUT seafood? Geez, Reilly. Some of us like real meat for God's sake. because its an italian tradition to make seven seafood dishes for good luck! im half italian shhhh!! This message was edited by reillyluck on 12-10-06 @ 8:50 PMI'm half Italian too but I'm not a big seafood fan.  The flounder stuffed with crab meat sounds great, but you've gotta have some veal or chicken thrown in there for God's sake!

MadMatt

12-10-2006, 05:11 PM

reillyluck wrote: everytime someone says oyster this pops up in my head<img src="http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n65/don_rinser/blueoysterbar.jpg" border="0" width="375" height="200" />That, my dear, is because you are a perv...<img src="http://www.byrgius.com/myspace_sucks/content/the_more_you_know_224x.jpg" border="0" width="224" height="140" />

reillyluck

12-10-2006, 05:12 PM

Gvac wrote: reillyluck wrote: Gvac wrote: How about anything BUT seafood? Geez, Reilly. Some of us like real meat for God's sake. because its an italian tradition to make seven seafood dishes for good luck! im half italian shhhh!!This message was edited by reillyluck on 12-10-06 @ 8:50 PM I'm half Italian too but I'm not a big seafood fan.  The flounder stuffed with crab meat sounds great, but you've gotta have some veal or chicken thrown in there for God's sake! ok i'll throw in some veal! only because im your #1

Gvac

12-10-2006, 05:15 PM

reillyluck wrote: ok i'll throw in some veal! only because im your #1<img src="http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c34/Gvac/bowing.gif?t=1165803316" border="0" />

SatCam

12-10-2006, 05:19 PM

CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER

a sub and a bottle of a&w root beer

so lonely

DarkHippie

12-10-2006, 05:43 PM

What does seasfood have to do with Jesus?  He was born in the freakin desert

Ritalin

12-10-2006, 05:43 PM

Why don't you guys fry up your monkey and eat that, ya doot-da-doos.<> <img src="http://www.georgeglazer.com/archives/prints/illus/wein-monkeygrind.JPG" border="0" width="295" height="400" />

jsmigley

12-10-2006, 05:54 PM

How about stuffed mushrooms?

Ritalin

12-10-2006, 06:01 PM

Alright, I feel bad about the monkey thing. What we do for New Years, you could do for Xmas eve: make a nice salad, and then steam a "seafood melange". Lobster tails, crab, shrimp. I figured out a couple of years ago that the secret sauce at my favorite Japanese chop chop (Ron of Japan, if you're ever in Chicago) is just hollendaise with soy sauce. Add some raw bar, let the champagne flow, and trust me, it's a feast for all.

EffMeBoobs

12-10-2006, 06:26 PM

I'd go with bacon-wrapped scallops or lobster bisque as your 7th fish dish.

ralphbxny

12-10-2006, 07:02 PM

DarkHippie wrote: What does seasfood have to do with Jesus?  He was born in the freakin desert Its when he planted the xmas tree. He then ate seafood and saved the world!

Don Stugots

12-10-2006, 07:03 PM

EffMeBoobs wrote: I'd go with bacon-wrapped scallops or lobster bisque as your 7th fish dish. i will take the scallops wrapped in bacon as long as they are served on a plate on your head.

FUNKMAN

12-10-2006, 07:18 PM

bacon wrapped sardines would be awesome!

Fez4PrezN2008

12-10-2006, 07:28 PM

DarkHippie wrote: What does seasfood have to do with Jesus?  He was born in the freakin desert Matthew 4:19, Mark 6:41, Luke 9:16, John 6:11, Mark 1:17 just to name a few...

reillyluck

12-10-2006, 07:31 PM

FUNKMAN wrote: bacon wrapped sardines would be awesome! Delightful! <img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/flush.gif" border="0" width="24" height="26" />

FUNKMAN

12-10-2006, 07:32 PM

reillyluck wrote: FUNKMAN wrote: bacon wrapped sardines would be awesome! Delightful! <img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/flush.gif" border="0" width="24" height="26" />prude

Tall_James

12-10-2006, 07:37 PM

EffMeBoobs wrote: I'd go with bacon-wrapped scallops or lobster bisque as your 7th fish dish. You're my kinda gal!

FUNKMAN

12-10-2006, 07:41 PM

pickled herring - deeeelish

spoon

12-10-2006, 09:26 PM

Gvac wrote: How about anything BUT seafood? Geez, Reilly.  Some of us like real meat for God's sake.  Wow, now there a mod quote update if I ever saw one!  And it fits the mold of the old one too.

TooCute

12-10-2006, 09:31 PM

Sea urchin and lobster casolette.
Recipe <a href="http://www.starchefs.com/chefs/KOringer/html/
cassolette_k_oringer.shtml">here</a>

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A.J.

12-11-2006, 04:08 AM

What...no baccala??<img src="http://www.alessandriadellarocca.com/Ricette/San%20Giuseppe/baccala.jpg" border="0" width="500" height="490" />

nate1000

12-11-2006, 06:20 AM

fohat wrote: Something with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scallop">Scallops</a> in it. Now I;m starvin, we got any christmas dinners back there?This message was edited by fohat on 12-10-06 @ 9:01 PM How about a quick and dirty scampi- heat 1/4 C butter, 1/4 C olive oil, drop in a couple of fresh diced cloves, cook for appx. 30 seconds, add 1/2 C white wine- heat to almost boil and then drop in a bunch of scallops- cook lightly then finish with 2-4 tablespoons of lemon juice (to taste), a bit of fresh parsley and a 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesean. Serve over some cappellini and your good.  Or take a radical right hook and whip up some yellow curry scallops- can of coconut milk, 1T yellow curry paste, 1 1/2-2 1/2 T fish sauce, 1T sugar, 1T Roux- throw everything in a pan, bring to a boil, reduce and let simmer for 10 minutes, then finish with 1/4 C diced green peppers, 1/4 C diced red peppers. You are trying to balance the curry spice against the sweetness of the sugar and peppers, so adjust to taste. Pan sear the scallops and then throw into the sauce- serve over rice.

sailor

12-11-2006, 06:24 AM

if you were doing a turkey a nice cornbread-oyster stuffing would be nice.  and you can never go wrong with crabcakes.  ever.

nate1000

12-11-2006, 06:29 AM

bronxmarc wrote: and you can never go wrong with crabcakes.  ever. au contraire- I've had plenty of crabcakes that are more cake than crab- sucks.

Hottub

12-11-2006, 06:30 AM

Bulldogcakes wrote: YOU NEED SEVEN DIFFERENT FISHES! I only counted 6. If you dont have 7 fishes, you'll have bad luck all next year. I can give you crabs!!!

angelinad128

12-11-2006, 07:24 AM

A.J. wrote: What...no baccala??<img src="http://www.alessandriadellarocca.com/Ricette/San%20Giuseppe/baccala.jpg" border="0" width="500" height="490" /><img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/thumbup.gif" border="0" width="38" height="20" />   That is so true!! And soooo Italian! LOL

reillyluck

12-11-2006, 07:27 AM

angelinad128 wrote: A.J. wrote: What...no baccala??<img src="http://www.alessandriadellarocca.com/Ricette/San%20Giuseppe/baccala.jpg" border="0" width="500" height="490" /><img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/thumbup.gif" border="0" width="38" height="20" />   That is so true!! And soooo Italian! LOLnow this is one of the nominations!

angelinad128

12-11-2006, 07:32 AM

reillyluck wrote: angelinad128 wrote: A.J. wrote: What...no baccala??<img src="http://www.alessandriadellarocca.com/Ricette/San%20Giuseppe/baccala.jpg" border="0" width="500" height="490" /><img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/thumbup.gif" border="0" width="38" height="20" />   That is so true!! And soooo Italian! LOLnow this is one of the nominations! Hey, you can't go wrong with it!

FUNKMAN

12-11-2006, 07:41 AM

red snapper is very tastyor pink salmon

Bill From Yorktown

12-11-2006, 07:44 AM

[quote]FUNKMAN wrote: i've recently started making Pasta Fagioli(baszul) and the last pot was my best. i just sent this recipe to my bro. this serves about 6 bowls so if you're making for more just adjust your ingrediantsIn a large sauce pan start low heating  Ø      3 16 oz cans of chicken brothØ      1 16 can of diced tomatoes(no flavoring)Ø      1 8 oz can of tomato sauceØ      1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes(basil flavored is fine)  put all these items in a frying pan and on a little under medium heat mix together and cook until the onions soften a little  Ø      chop around 6 celery stalks upØ      chop up one large onion or 2 medium onionsØ      slice up a bunch of fresh garlic(to taste)Ø      4 teaspoons dried parsleyØ      2 teaspoons of italian seasoning&Osla

reillyluck

12-11-2006, 07:45 AM

FUNKMAN wrote: red snapper is very tastyor pink salmonso you gave up one the sardines huh?

FUNKMAN

12-11-2006, 07:57 AM

reillyluck wrote: FUNKMAN wrote: red snapper is very tastyor pink salmonso you gave up one the sardines huh?yeah you win, I had fun though...

A.J.

12-11-2006, 08:11 AM

FUNKMAN wrote: red snapper is very tastyor pink salmon I prefer those on Valentine's Day.

A.J.

12-11-2006, 08:14 AM

angelinad128 wrote: <img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/thumbup.gif" border="0" width="38" height="20" />   That is so true!! And soooo Italian! LOLMy ex-girlfriend's Mom was the only one who would make it.  The woman treated me better than her daughter ever did!

Tenbatsuzen

12-11-2006, 08:19 AM

We're keeping it simple this year...  Appetizers are pasta salad with fresh mozzarella, and other assorted finger foods Main course is a lasagna. Dessert is brownies, apple cake, and possible banana-chocolate bread or something else.

Tenbatsuzen

12-11-2006, 08:20 AM

Is the fish on Christmas Eve and seven-fish thing a catholic thing?  Because I've never heard of this from my mom. We're... lutheran.

reeshy

12-11-2006, 08:20 AM

A couple of 4 lb. lobsters and a box of Pop-Tarts!!!!!!

Bill From Yorktown

12-11-2006, 08:25 AM

Tenbatsuzen wrote: Is the fish on Christmas Eve and seven-fish thing a catholic thing?  Because I've never heard of this from my mom. We're... lutheran. So what does Lex Luthor have on Christmas eve?

Tenbatsuzen

12-11-2006, 08:31 AM

Bill From Yorktown wrote: Tenbatsuzen wrote: Is the fish on Christmas Eve and seven-fish thing a catholic thing?  Because I've never heard of this from my mom. We're... lutheran. So what does Lex Luthor have on Christmas eve?<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0272152/">He thinks our produce alone</a> is worth the trip.

A.J.

12-11-2006, 08:44 AM

Bravo Sir.  Simply "bravo".

sailor

12-11-2006, 09:18 AM

nate1000 wrote: bronxmarc wrote: and you can never go wrong with crabcakes. ever. au contraire- I've had plenty of crabcakes that are more cake than crab- sucks.  anything can be screwed up.  that wasn't exactly what i was saying.  :)

K.C.

12-11-2006, 09:21 AM

I think I may go Turducken, finally, this year. Everyone in my family seems to want to go that route.

RapistWit

12-11-2006, 11:08 AM

Alwalys Lasagna. We use to eat Xmas Eve dinner with another family and their mother would bring out some stupid fucking urban legend story about how she got the recipie for the cake she made from a woman who had to pay $500 to some chef after getting the recipie in the mail. EVERY SINGLE YEAR. We all knew it was bs but this fucking broad would go on and on about it. 

This message was edited by RapistWit on 12-11-06 @ 3:52 PM

Don Stugots

12-11-2006, 11:10 AM

Tenbatsuzen wrote: Is the fish on Christmas Eve and seven-fish thing a catholic thing? Because I've never heard of this from my mom. We're... lutheran.  satan worshipper!