Dinner 2024

[Neely]

Wishing everyone a Traditional Greeting for this time of the year from my kitchen to yours. 
 

At this time of the year I usually try to present a traditional meal, the kind I used to cook in the UK and which I love, flaming plum pudding and all. I have tried to achieve this other years in my own home albeit with warm temperatures outside. This year we visited one of my sons home and had a younger persons version of the occasion. Very informal, bowls of prawns/ shrimp on the table with the sliced turkey, roast potatoes and salads.

I had a wonderful day with the young grandchildren but give me my traditional meal and table every time… next year.?? I am totally aware of a kindly “to each his own”
 

[C. sapidus]

We had our big holiday bash in mid-December, so just the three of us (younger son is visiting).

 

Keema matar and patiala pilaf from Julie Sahni's 'Classic Indian Cooking'. A friend from Pakistan dropped off a homemade dal, which fit perfectly with the meal.

 

I forgot to take a picture of the fried onions topping the rice, which added a lot of flavor. Y'all will just have to use your imaginations.

 

[Honkman]

Pasta with Mushrooms and Tomatoes - cavatappi with mix of mushrooms (king oyster, shiitake and oyster), onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and parsley

[liuzhou]

Yesterday's Christmas dinner(part).

 

The centrepiece:

 

Steamed Whole Seabass with Watercress and 虫草花  (chóng cǎo huā), Cordyceps militaris.

 

Dessert No. 1:

 

Hot Christmas Pudding with Cold Cream

 

Dessert No 2

 

Frozen Grapes in Pernod

 

The grapes I had were too large and very difficult to  peel. Definitely works better with small grapes. But tasted  OK.

 

 

 

[Ann_T]

We had  rack of lamb for Christmas dinner.

Local lamb. 

 

Seasoned with garlic, fresh rosemary and black pepper.

Cooked on the grill. 

 

Served with just Parisienne potatoes and asparagus. 

 

And for dessert

 

English Trifle.

[rotuts]

@Ann_T

 

Perfect lamb p0rn.

 

starting another folder.

[Ann_T]

1 hour ago, rotuts said:

@Ann_T

 

Perfect lamb p0rn.

 

starting another folder.

Thanks @rotuts.

[mgaretz]

Hanukkah dinner:  Prime rib, served with TJ's latkes and steamed broccoli.

 

 

 

 

[rotuts]

@mgaretz

 

that PR looks fantastic .

 

SV ?   if so , what were your times and temps.

[mgaretz]

2 hours ago, rotuts said:

@mgaretz

 

that PR looks fantastic .

 

SV ?   if so , what were your times and temps.

No SV.  Cooked at 225F in the Breville Smart Oven Pro to 120F internal then seared on the Napoleon IR Sear Burner. Latkes were air fried in the Speedi for 8 minutes.

Edited Thursday at 09:22 PM by mgaretz (log)

[C. sapidus]

Pollo en cacahuate (chicken in peanut sauce): First time making this, but it won't be the last (Mrs. C is a peanut sauce fiend). Sear chicken thighs and simmer in chicken stock. Saute white onion, garlic, canela, and allspice in the pan drippings. Blend with reserved stock and crushed tomato, and then simmer with the chicken.

 

Next time I'll add some arbol chiles with the spices.

 

Calabacitas picadas con elote y rajas (chopped zucchini with corn and roasted Poblano chile strips): Classic new world combo of squash, corn, tomato, and chiles, plus white onion, garlic, cilantro, and S&P. I cooked this in the pan where the chicken had been seared, which added extra flavor.

 

Edited Friday at 04:17 AM by C. sapidus
Clarity (log)

[Dante]

Meatballs with sherry gravy over couscous

[Honkman]

Stew with Kale, Chickpeas and Chorizo - dried chickpeas are soaked overnight and cooked with bay leaves the next day. Chorizo is sautéed and the chorizo “oil” is used to quickly sear kale, onions, garlic, fresno chili, red and green peppers. Everything is then cooked together in tomato passata and vegetable broth and finished with taragon and lemon zest

[Neely]

Left over turkey became turkey pie. I made an all butter flakey pastry

[Ann_T]

23 hours ago, mgaretz said:

Hanukkah dinner:  Prime rib, served with TJ's latkes and steamed broccoli.

@mgaretz, That is the most perfectly roasted prime rib roast I have seen.

 

Got a head start on making dinner.

I had some perfect little zucchini that I decided to hollow out and stuff.

Mixed up my favourite Pork, Garlic and fresh Basil meatball mixture. Stuffed the zucchini and used the rest to make meatballs.

 

The meatballs and the zucchini are now simmering in my sauce.

Will serve tonight with pasta and a good bottle of wine.

And some fresh baked baguettes for sopping up the sauce.

 

 

[mgaretz]

23 minutes ago, Ann_T said:

@mgaretz, That is the most perfectly roasted prime rib roast I have seen.

 

Thanks!

[Norm Matthews]

We had Vichyssois last night but I didn't take pictures. This one was taken just before I had it for lunch today.  We had it hot, not cold, with  an egg and ham salad sandwich.

[YvetteMT]

Capellos gf 5 cheese ravioli, garlic greens, mushrooms and parm. (I thought they were really good.  Partner was dismayed at a vegetarian dinner)

[Honkman]

Quick stir-fry with flank steak, napa cabbage, red peppers, snap peas, fresno chili, cilantro, beef broth and soy sauce

[Dejah]

Always seem to be pressed for time when the house is full of adult kids and grandkids. This Xmas was especially distracting as the headliner was our 4 month old grandson and his first visit to our house! Also, we were ecstatic with our 2nd son and family here from St. John's NFLD after not seeing them for 2 years. So, just as long as food was prepared and on the table, we weren't concerned about table settings, etc.
For Xmas eve, we set out a wonton soup buffet along with Char Siu Baos I made early in the morning.
                                                                           

                                                                 

Xmas Day dinner: I cooked a 9 lb and a 3 lb prime roast. My 2 sons delivered dinners over to my 87 year old brother and s-i-l as it was too physically difficult for them to come over for supper. Made 2 dozen Yorkshire Puddings early in the day, along with the gravy as I had lots of beef drippings in the fridge. Sides were simple - mashed potatoes, asparagus in the air fryer, and green beans almondine. We also had a vegetarian Shepherd's Pie for one of the granddaughters.

                                                                                   

                                                     

Dessert was our usual for all family celebrations: English Trifle!

 

                                                                       

If that wasn't enough to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth, we also enjoyed thin slices of Vinarterta, shortbread, butter tarts, and mincemeat tarts.
There were bottles of wine, ice wine, and eldest son also brought a bottle of Bourbon for relaxing and sipping once we cleared out of the kitchen!
 

[Katie Meadow]

@Dejah so happy for you having all your family for the holiday. I'm coming to your house next xmas eve. You had me at wonton buffet. 

[Honkman]

Korean-Inspired Fusion Dish with Pasta, Cheese and Kimchi - Fusilli are mixed with mornay sauce (made with cheddar and whole grain mustard) topped with more grated cheddar and kimchi and baked in a dutch oven. Once finished you add scallions and mix everything - more or less kimchi mac’n cheese

[Ann_T]

Friday night's dinner.

Stuffed Zucchini and meatballs with rigatoni.

[BeeZee]

Shrimp, scallops, diced zucchini in brothy tomato sauce over Barilla chickpea fusilli.

 

[weinoo]

 

Duck and string bean fried rice.  Roasted broccolini and carrots.