Holiday Meals

**Buttercup** · 12-06-09, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Xiphos

I'm working Christmas week so this is what my menu looks like.

Are those spicy peppers?

**Xiphos** · 12-06-09, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by Buttercup

Are those spicy peppers?

That's what passes for Jalapenos at 7-11. Yumm.

**Buttercup** · 12-06-09, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Xiphos

That's what passes for Jalapenos at 7-11. Yumm.

Well if they're spicy I give your meal a thumbs-up!

**IMGreat101** · 12-06-09, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by Jenna

Buttercup and her guests will love me!

Originally Posted by Buttercup

Haha! I love lamb, absolutely love it. I found some really good looking lamb chops the other day and cooked them for dinner yesterday, that's what made me think about having lamb for my holiday dinner.

I heart lamb too! (oh, hai Jenna!)

Originally Posted by Jenna

crazy tasty!

Originally Posted by Autumn2009

BC I want to come for dinner!!!!!

Follow me!

**Buttercup** · 12-06-09, 09:22 PM

**MacLean** · 12-06-09, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by Buttercup

A palate cleanser refreshes your taste buds so there's no flavor contamination/interference from one course to another. I actually use them all the time when I do culinary demos and at the formal holiday dinner that I host each year. Generally I make a sorbet (often basil-lemon, lemon with a very subtle mint, or pear-apple) to use as a palate cleanser. If the flavor progression of the tasting or meal takes a leap from mild to strong (or very spicy) then I make a cream-based palate cleanser, usually whipped cream with just a little bit of agave or honey. The meal or tasting determines what I use as a palate cleanser.

pgg, for dumb Scots - whisky works.

**Buttercup** · 12-06-09, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by maclean

pgg, for dumb Scots - whisky works.

Hahahaha, yes it would!

**pgg** · 12-06-09, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by Buttercup

A palate cleanser refreshes your taste buds so there's no flavor contamination/interference from one course to another. I actually use them all the time when I do culinary demos and at the formal holiday dinner that I host each year. Generally I make a sorbet (often basil-lemon, lemon with a very subtle mint, or pear-apple) to use as a palate cleanser. If the flavor progression of the tasting or meal takes a leap from mild to strong (or very spicy) then I make a cream-based palate cleanser, usually whipped cream with just a little bit of agave or honey. The meal or tasting determines what I use as a palate cleanser.

Originally Posted by IMGreat101

I usually do a sorbet.

The bottle of calvados that I brought back from France should work out well as an ingredient.

Traditional French Palate Cleansers – Trou Normand – Norman Break

Originally Posted by maclean

pgg, for dumb Scots - whisky works.

I had never even heard of a palate cleanser before this. But I have heard of having a round between meals

**Five-0** · 12-06-09, 11:15 PM

ImGreat may not give directions to his house, but I would give him and BC directions to mine to judge what I have seen from both of them so far.

**CTR man** · 12-07-09, 02:18 AM

Originally Posted by Buttercup

A palate cleanser refreshes your taste buds so there's no flavor contamination/interference from one course to another. I actually use them all the time when I do culinary demos and at the formal holiday dinner that I host each year. Generally I make a sorbet (often basil-lemon, lemon with a very subtle mint, or pear-apple) to use as a palate cleanser. If the flavor progression of the tasting or meal takes a leap from mild to strong (or very spicy) then I make a cream-based palate cleanser, usually whipped cream with just a little bit of agave or honey. The meal or tasting determines what I use as a palate cleanser.

I like this idea for the palate cleanser. What about liquid refreshments?

If I stick to my religious requirements, I can't have any alcohol or strong caffeinated drinks. i e coffee or tea. Herbal is ok. As are sodas, juices, flavored waters, non-alcoholic eggnog or hot chocolate.

**Buttercup** · 12-07-09, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Five-0

ImGreat may not give directions to his house, but I would give him and BC directions to mine to judge what I have seen from both of them so far.

**Buttercup** · 12-07-09, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by CTR man

I like this idea for the palate cleanser. What about liquid refreshments?

If I stick to my religious requirements, I can't have any alcohol or strong caffeinated drinks. i e coffee or tea. Herbal is ok. As are sodas, juices, flavored waters, non-alcoholic eggnog or hot chocolate.

What do you mean, liquid refreshments as palate cleansers?

**CTR man** · 12-08-09, 12:10 AM

Generally I make a sorbet (often basil-lemon, lemon with a very subtle mint, or pear-apple) to use as a palate cleanser. If the flavor progression of the tasting or meal takes a leap from mild to strong (or very spicy) then I make a cream-based palate cleanser, usually whipped cream with just a little bit of agave or honey.

I like this idea above. ^^^^

Some were mentioning various alcoholic beverages as palate cleansers if I read that right. Which I prefer not to do because of religious constraints. Shouldn't do coffee or tea, either. Unless it is Herbal Tea. I was wondering if you had any additional ideas.

**Cidp24** · 12-08-09, 12:15 AM

On Thanksgiving and Christmas, we usually have the traditional turkey, dressing, ham, veggies, sweet potato pie, etc. The only unusual tradition is a hominy dish that is made with sour cream, cheese, and jalapenos. I forget the real name but I call it hot hominy. Good stuff!

**Buttercup** · 12-08-09, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by CTR man

I like this idea above. ^^^^

Some were mentioning various alcoholic beverages as palate cleansers if I read that right. Which I prefer not to do because of religious constraints. Shouldn't do coffee or tea, either. Unless it is Herbal Tea. I was wondering if you had any additional ideas.

Oh, okay. Got it.

**Buttercup** · 12-08-09, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Cidp24

On Thanksgiving and Christmas, we usually have the traditional turkey, dressing, ham, veggies, sweet potato pie, etc. The only unusual tradition is a hominy dish that is made with sour cream, cheese, and jalapenos. I forget the real name but I call it hot hominy. Good stuff!

If you're willing to share, I would love to have the recipe for that hominy dish.

**bayern** · 12-08-09, 09:27 AM

My wife and I will gone for Christmas so its what fare we can pick up on the Ship, so, fur New Years it's always:

HAM, (NO POSSOM THIS YEAR) BLACKEYED PEAS AND COLLARDS, mmm, mmmm, mmmm.

**IMGreat101** · 12-08-09, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by bayern

My wife and I will gone for Christmas so its what fare we can pick up on the Ship, so, fur New Years it's always:

HAM, (NO POSSOM THIS YEAR) BLACKEYED PEAS AND COLLARDS, mmm, mmmm, mmmm.

well, sheeeeooooot, I live trapped a huge ground hog. let it go the other day......

My collards, flat leaf mustard and chard are under 14+ inches of snow right now.

**bayern** · 12-09-09, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by IMGreat101

well, sheeeeooooot, I live trapped a huge ground hog. let it go the other day......

My collards, flat leaf mustard and chard are under 14+ inches of snow right now.

Best time to pickem.