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Ham, Turkey, Prime Rib, Lamb, Lobster, etc. etc....Tell Me About Your "Holiday Meal"!!

alexinflorida — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:47:40 GMT

Hi All:

Who's cooking what for the Holidays?? Whatever day, whatever you celebrate, whatever you get pre-cooked from your favorite grocery store; share it here! Always like to hear from all of you.

I'm thinking of ditching the protein (along with a few family members) and heading straight to the wine food group this year...way less stressful, and a lot more fun

Of course I made a few things to take other places, but if I had to pick from the above, I'd say a lobster tail with a side of garlic-infused prime rib, horseradish on the side. Main course only....the sides are another story.

How about you? Go ahead...make my day!!

Happy Holidays All!

alex

Re: Ham, Turkey, Prime Rib, Lamb, Lobster, etc. etc....Tell Me About Your "Holiday Meal"!!

deepwaterdotter — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:50:54 GMT

Prime rib and steamed snow crab legs being served as entrees at my brother's home this year. My contribution is to the dessert table: Candied pecans and maple walnut fudge.

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tansy — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:54:15 GMT

Hi, Alex! I've ordered a small prime rib from the butcher and a humongous chocolate and coffee buche Noel log from the bakery. Gives you an idea of my priorities, huh? I think we'll do baked potatoes and haricot verts. No Yorkshire pudding this year

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Pqfan — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:55:43 GMT

HI Alex! I am making roast beef and I have to go get my laundry out.

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JustJazzmom — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:56:20 GMT

Doing a prime rib roast for the very first time here and serving it with rosemary/garlic roasted baby red potatoes. Having a citrus salad as the appetizer and serving for dessert - at least 7 kinds of home baked cookies!

Re: Ham, Turkey, Prime Rib, Lamb, Lobster, etc. etc....Tell Me About Your "Holiday Meal"!!

Irshgrl31201 — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:57:48 GMT

On Christmas Eve our family always has prime rib and usually crab legs or lobster. I am cooking with the help of my family. This year is crab legs and Tansy's buche noel sounds so good. I love those!

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Say Nay — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:02:27 GMT

Its going to be a surprise because for the first time in ages I'm not cooking

I was told not to bring anything but I'll make a pie.

Re: Ham, Turkey, Prime Rib, Lamb, Lobster, etc. etc....Tell Me About Your "Holiday Meal"!!

alexinflorida — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:04:08 GMT

On 12/21/2014 deepwaterdotter said:
Prime rib and steamed snow crab legs being served as entrees at my brother's home this year. My contribution is to the dessert table: Candied pecans and maple walnut fudge.

If I pass on the dessert, could I double up on the entrée? That is so up my alley, sigh...

Not that the pecans wouldn't be, deep. Can you save me 3 or 4, or 10 or 20? It all sounds too good...Enjoy!

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Qwackertoo — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:06:24 GMT

I've never cooked prime rib in my life. Only eaten it out. Maybe I should try . . . but I should probably try the first time when it isn't a major holiday meal in case it turns out badly.

Re: Ham, Turkey, Prime Rib, Lamb, Lobster, etc. etc....Tell Me About Your "Holiday Meal"!!

alexinflorida — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:07:33 GMT

On 12/21/2014 tansy said: Hi, Alex! I've ordered a small prime rib from the butcher and a humongous chocolate and coffee buche Noel log from the bakery. Gives you an idea of my priorities, huh? I think we'll do baked potatoes and haricot verts. No Yorkshire pudding this year

Pudding, schmudding, tansy....double up on the prime rib for me and prep your guest room!

You do have a guest room, correct??

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Yahooey — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:08:45 GMT

My niece ordered a 35 day aged 7 bone prime rib. She is a foodie and will be cooking it at my brother's place. I'm preparing an almond pear tart and some sides. There is always too much food.

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Irshgrl31201 — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:10:22 GMT

On 12/21/2014 Qwackertoo said:
I've never cooked prime rib in my life. Only eaten it out. Maybe I should try . . . but I should probably try the first time when it isn't a major holiday meal in case it turns out badly.

It is the easiest thing ever. I did my first one on Christmas Eve and I was terrified because my first try was on prime rib that cost over $100. I put it in a hot oven for an hour and then turned it off and let it sit in oven for one hour without peeking and it was PERFECT. Now I have a fancy digital thermometer that beeps when it reaches rare in the middle. When I take it out and let it rest it is a perfect med rare.

Re: Ham, Turkey, Prime Rib, Lamb, Lobster, etc. etc....Tell Me About Your "Holiday Meal"!!

alexinflorida — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:10:41 GMT

On 12/21/2014 Pqfan said:
HI Alex! I am making roast beef and I have to go get my laundry out.

Geesh, P...I forgot about roast beef as an entrée; sounds yummy.

And, I have to go put my laundry IN.....so don't go anywhere when it's time to fold it for me!

Happy Holidays!

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alexinflorida — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:14:53 GMT

On 12/21/2014 JustJazzmom said:
Doing a prime rib roast for the very first time here and serving it with rosemary/garlic roasted baby red potatoes. Having a citrus salad as the appetizer and serving for dessert - at least 7 kinds of home baked cookies!

You're going to get hooked on those potatoes, Jazz. Menu sounds delish...Enjoy!

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Yahooey — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:15:04 GMT

On 12/21/2014 Qwackertoo said:
I've never cooked prime rib in my life. Only eaten it out. Maybe I should try . . . but I should probably try the first time when it isn't a major holiday meal in case it turns out badly.

A meat thermometer - one with probe in meat that is constantly monitored is key. Even with minimal seasoning will be delicious. Just don't overcook it.

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Qwackertoo — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:18:00 GMT

On 12/21/2014 Irshgrl31201 said:
On 12/21/2014 Qwackertoo said:
I've never cooked prime rib in my life. Only eaten it out. Maybe I should try . . . but I should probably try the first time when it isn't a major holiday meal in case it turns out badly.

It is the easiest thing ever. I did my first one on Christmas Eve and I was terrified because my first try was on prime rib that cost over $100. I put it in a hot oven for an hour and then turned it off and let it sit in oven for one hour without peeking and it was PERFECT. Now I have a fancy digital thermometer that beeps when it reaches rare in the middle. When I take it out and let it rest it is a perfect med rare.

I "think" I'm getting a digital thermometer for Christmas . . . silly husband . . . all the Amazon order email confirmations come to my account . . . after he left my other regular one outside in the charcoal grill . . . and I didn't have it to check the turkey for Thanksgiving. I will have to give it a try. I have a heart shaped Le Creuset casserole type baking dish . . . that I've never used . . . would this be an appropriate piece of cookware to use? It also has a lid. Cook and let sit with a lid OR without? Maybe I could try it for Valentine's Day. As I don't think either kid would like prime rib, daughter has gotten more picky and son has always been a very picky eater. So can you hear the thermometer going off in the oven or do you actually need to be in the same room to hear it since its in the oven?

Re: Ham, Turkey, Prime Rib, Lamb, Lobster, etc. etc....Tell Me About Your "Holiday Meal"!!

alexinflorida — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:18:53 GMT

On 12/21/2014 Irshgrl31201 said:
On Christmas Eve our family always has prime rib and usually crab legs or lobster. I am cooking with the help of my family. This year is crab legs and Tansy's buche noel sounds so good. I love those!

So prime rib, crab legs, and Tansy's buche noel this year....I'm available to adopt for next year, girl....and yes, I'll help you cook!

You go....and have fun above all

Re: Ham, Turkey, Prime Rib, Lamb, Lobster, etc. etc....Tell Me About Your "Holiday Meal"!!

alexinflorida — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:24:29 GMT

On 12/21/2014 Christmas Balls said:
Its going to be a surprise because for the first time in ages I'm not cooking

I was told not to bring anything but I'll make a pie.

Hey gato....the last time I was told dinner was going to be a surprise, well.....I'll leave it at that. You might want to make that pie you're bringing a nice, home-made, comforting chicken pot-pie

Obviously kidding...enjoy your surprise!!

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Say Nay — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:28:13 GMT

On 12/21/2014 alexinflorida said:
On 12/21/2014 Christmas Balls said:
Its going to be a surprise because for the first time in ages I'm not cooking

I was told not to bring anything but I'll make a pie.

Hey gato....the last time I was told dinner was going to be a surprise, well.....I'll leave it at that. You might want to make that pie you're bringing a nice, home-made, comforting chicken pot-pie

Obviously kidding...enjoy your surprise!!

LOL! That is so true! That made me laugh so hard my dogs jumped up

Enjoy your holiday alex! And I agree about the wine food group. Im sure the new Surgeon General would approve

Re: Ham, Turkey, Prime Rib, Lamb, Lobster, etc. etc....Tell Me About Your "Holiday Meal"!!

alexinflorida — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:28:18 GMT

On 12/21/2014 Qwackertoo said:
I've never cooked prime rib in my life. Only eaten it out. Maybe I should try . . . but I should probably try the first time when it isn't a major holiday meal in case it turns out badly.

I'm volunteering to be your first taste tester, Qwack. Throw one in the oven and I'll be over shortly after that...

Happy Holidays!