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On 10/31/2018 10:21 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Wed 31 Oct 2018 06:17:38p, jmcquown told us... > >> On 10/31/2018 8:05 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote: >>> On Wed 31 Oct 2018 10:57:58a, jmcquown told us... >>> >>>> On 10/31/2018 1:26 PM, Jinx the Minx wrote: >>>>> jmcquown > wrote: >>>>>> On 10/31/2018 12:13 PM, Jinx the Minx wrote: >>>>>>> Wayne Boatwright > wrote: >>>>>>>> For both Thanksgiving and Christms I always print out the >>>>>>>> following and put in a ring binder. Having that in front of >>>>>>>> me allows for additions, deletions, and miscellaneous other >>>>>>>> notes. The printouts include: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Menu >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> List of every recipe, or instructions for making something >>>>>>>> that doesn't actually have a recipe. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> List of ingredients for each recipe. Shopping list >>>>>>>> included. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Timetable for everything that has to be made, whether it's >>>>>>>> on a prior day or time of day that anything has to be >>>>>>>> cooked. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I've been doing this for years, and it has saved me from >>>>>>>> many an issue when putting everything together. The best >>>>>>>> part of it is that I don't havae to think about it. It's >>>>>>>> all there in front of me. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I wonder if any of this would work for anyone else? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I went to a dinner party at the neighbor€„¢s house a few >>>>>>> years ago, and I came over a few hours early to help in the >>>>>>> kitchen. I was quite surprised to see she had the entire prep >>>>>>> written up and had a scripted timeline of when to do which >>>>>>> step. I was impressed with her organization. It paid off, >>>>>>> too, because the multi-course meal was incredible. >>>>>>> >>>>>> Sounds like a great meal, Jinx! I can see the benefit of that >>>>>> kind of planning and preparation if you're having dinner >>>>>> guests. >>>>>> Cooking for two, not so much. Cooking for one, even less. >>>>>> ![]() >>>>>> >>>>>> I roast a cornish game hen for Thanksgiving. I bake a pan of >>>>>> cornbread dressing on the side. Usually served with a green >>>>>> vegetable such as steamed broccoli. This year I think I'll >>>>>> bake a small split acorn squash to go with it. Might as well, >>>>>> the oven will already be on. ![]() >>>>>> >>>>>> No need for extensive planning or timetables here. ![]() >>>>>> >>>>>> Jill >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Cornish hen sounds good. I did those on the grill once last >>>>> year with a vadouvan spice rub. They turned out fantastic. We >>>>> are planning to be in Florida this year for Thanksgiving. I >>>>> might have to think about doing Cornish hens again, since >>>>> it€„¢ll just be 3 of us and we won€„¢t have time for >>>>> many leftovers. >>>>> >>>> Cornish hens are definitely good on the grill. I always split >>>> them first. Rubbed with spices is good. Also needs a little >>>> brushing with herbed butter or oil, to crisp the skin. It's >>>> been many years since I did that. But it was delicious! >>>> >>>> For a small gathering like yours I'd definitely consider cornish >>>> game hens. ![]() >>>> >>>> Jill >>> >>> I love Cornish hen but I've never cooked one on the grill. >>> Occasionally I will roast one stufed with dried fruits and nuts >>> and gril a filet for David. >>> >> Split or spatchcocked on the grill. They're so small they don't >> take much time at all. When I roast them whole I don't stuff >> them. I bake cornbread dressing (sometimes with wild rice, never >> with fruit) on the side. >> >> Jill > > I might try it sometime. I'm sure you wouldn't like the stuffing. > It's made with toasted poundcake crumbs, snipped apricots, dried > currans, toasted pecans, butter, and a modicum of spice/herbs. The > finishing glaze is made with apricot nectar and a good splash of > brandy. > The stuffing sounds sweet. You know I'm not a big fan of sweets. I'll take a glass of that brandy, though. ![]() Jill |
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