Cooking With HDC

[ferretchucker]

My sister and I were in charge of Christmas dinner this year so we really had to make it impress. 5 Courses.

Selection of Crostinis
Prawn Cocktail, Brussels Paté and Onion Chutney, Roasted Balsamic Tomato and Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese

Butternut Squash Risotto
With Red Leicester Cheese


Traditional Roast Dinner
Honey Roast Ham


All the rest...


Raspberry Chocolate Mousse
With a Chocolate Vodka Center



Alas, I forgot to take photos of the Christmas Pudding with Brandycream but I expect you all know what that looks like.


I'd say us Grumpy Chefs pulled it off...

[hammerfan]

Wow, impressive! I'm coming to your house next year!

[cheebacheeba]

Nice presentation and glaze on the ham there.
Risotto looks good. Butternut hm...might throw one of those together at some point myself.


I may take some pictures of this later on.

But NYE - Myself, the chick, and a friend are each preparing a dish.
I got entree.
Will be making some vietnamese style ricepaper rolls. Lots of crunchy vegetables, some vermicelli perhaps some caremalised pork...I was thinking about putting in some mint, lime, seeded chilli, fresh ginger, and pomegranite in for crunch.
Likely do the hoisin/peanut sauce, and a sweet kaffir lime/chilli dipping sauce.

I've been thinking about actually making a dessert version of these...with fruits, and a passionfruit/lemon sauce. I will let you know if it works out.

Spal is making turkey drumsticks. Slow cooked. Uh, I know there's cranberries and cream involved?

My other friend is bringing a dessert, that I know nothing at all about. Which ought to be cool, the boy does his research.

[ferretchucker]

Made a fairy nice Goulash in my slow cooker this week (you should think about it, Hammer). Went with Ham over Beef because it was cheaper so it's a LITTLE too salty, but the Sour Cream helps that.

[hammerfan]

Originally Posted by ferretchucker

Made a fairy nice Goulash in my slow cooker this week (you should think about it, Hammer). Went with Ham over Beef because it was cheaper so it's a LITTLE too salty, but the Sour Cream helps that.

I need to find some good diabetic recipes. I know the nurse is going to tell me to cut back on carbs, but I'm not sure what else is going to be taboo for me now.

[ferretchucker]

Originally Posted by hammerfan

I need to find some good diabetic recipes. I know the nurse is going to tell me to cut back on carbs, but I'm not sure what else is going to be taboo for me now.

(Put a picture up now)

Sucks about the dietary requirements :(

I made some great Diabetic-friendly brownies for my friend once. Whilst Beetroot based it really doesn't taste like it. Very satisfying and good texture.

Think THIS is it.

[hammerfan]

Originally Posted by ferretchucker

(Put a picture up now)

Sucks about the dietary requirements :(

I made some great Diabetic-friendly brownies for my friend once. Whilst Beetroot based it really doesn't taste like it. Very satisfying and good texture.

Think THIS is it.

Hmmm, interesting. Not quite sure I'm brave enough to try it. LOL

[ChronoGrl]

Ferret - Can I come join you for Christmas, too? Margie - I'll meet you at the airport.

My go-to recipe is a variation of Chicken and Tomato sauce... I used this recipe for a base last night...

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2...es-and-garlic/

With a few tweaks:

• Doubled the garlic
• Fresh tomatoes instead of canned
• Threw in a jar of fresh kalamata olives
• Used chicken breasts instead of legs
• Threw in an onion with the chicken

Ate with whole wheat pasta and garlic bread. Superb!

[hammerfan]

OK, the diabetes nurse wants me to start eating more fish. Anybody have any good recipes? I've never cooked fresh fish before. Well, I have once, from a recipe that cheebs gave me, but I lost the recipe. Keep in mind I don't have a grill, nor do I have access to one.

Thanks!

[urgeok2]

Originally Posted by hammerfan

OK, the diabetes nurse wants me to start eating more fish. Anybody have any good recipes? I've never cooked fresh fish before. Well, I have once, from a recipe that cheebs gave me, but I lost the recipe. Keep in mind I don't have a grill, nor do I have access to one.

Thanks!

just bake some salmon steaks in the oven..