"Official Holiday Meal And Goodie" Thread

[Steve Epley]

My wife makes a prime rib that Lawrys would die for. And her turkey and dressing would make Paula Dean quit writing books. I am married to an awsome cook and lady. I am a very blessed man.

[revrandy]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

My wife makes a prime rib that Lawrys would die for. And her turkey and dressing would make Paula Dean quit writing books. I am married to an awsome cook and lady. I am a very blessed man.

I have seen Paula Dean on the Radio and she makes cooking fun..... She likes Butter.. that's for sure...

[rgcraig]

Make Ahead Yeast Rolls

2 pkg. yeast
1 ¼ cup warm water – divided 105-113 degrees
4 ½ to 5 cups flour – divided
3 large eggs – lightly beaten
½ cup shortening melted
½ cup sugar
2 tsp. salt

Combine yeast and ¼ cup warm water in 2 cups liquid measuring cup – let stand 5 minutes. Combine yeast mixture to remaining 1 cup water. 2 cups flour, eggs and next three ingredients in large bowl – beat with wooden spoon for two minutes.

Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough – cover let rise for 1 hour. Punch dough down and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

Punch down dough on floured surface and knead 3 – 4 times. Divide dough in half – shape each into 16 – 2” balls.
At this point, you can freeze for up to a week. Take them out the defrost and rise at least 4-6 hrs before baking.

Place on greased 9 inch square pan. Cover, let rise 1 ½ hours. Bake 375 degrees for 12 minutes. Baked rolls freeze well.

[AmazingGrace]

Originally Posted by revrandy

I have seen Paula Dean on the Radio and she makes cooking fun..... She likes Butter.. that's for sure...

You have huh? That is awesome for you! Next time we are in town... can we see this radio that you can see people on??? Or are you gonna hide it in the closet?

[Theresa]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Uppity Green Beans

Blanch fresh green beans in salted water until about half cooked. Drain. Microwave bacon strips also until about half cooked. Grab a handful of green beans, wrap the bacon around it and secure with a round toothpick.

In a saucepan, combine a stick of butter, about a 1.5 cups of brown sugar and six minced garlic cloves. (This should make enough sauce to cover 6-8 bundles.) Cook over medium-low heat. After the butter and sugar melt, continue to cook for about 10 minutes so that the flavors combine.

Pour sauce over green bean bundles and bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes. You'll know that they're done when the bacon has browned and the beans are tender.

The sauce melts to a very liquid state in the oven. Make sure that you baste the bundle before serving.

I just want to say again this year that this recipe is my all time favorite??

I even cook my carrots in this sauce now - no baking or bacon, but man does it make one DELISH carrot

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Theresa

I just want to say again this year that this reciepe is my all time favorite??

I even cook my carrots in this sauce now - no baking or bacon, but man does it make one DELISH carrot

How's the cooking coming along everyone?

[rgcraig]

[nahkoe]

I bought everything yesterday. I bake bread for stuffing today. Whenever I decide my day has actually started. lol

We'll also be doing some CLEANING because mama says this place is disgusting and mama has the week off to get it fixed. lol

Tomorrow, I'll make salads and pies. I'm cheating and bought coolwhip instead of making whipped cream, and I bought frozen dough for rolls. I might change my mind on both of those later, but for now I'm trying to relax a bit this week.

Originally Posted by rgcraig

How's the cooking coming along everyone?

Originally Posted by revrandy

I have seen Paula Dean on the Radio and she makes cooking fun

I literally BOL on that one.


I'm glad ladycoonskinner questioned the sweetness of the meat on that turkey recipe. I'm with you on that, anything that makes meat taste sweet just doesn't belong on meat. Since others said it doesn't make the turkey taste sweet, but it does make it more moist, I decided to do about half the honey and syrup. It really didn't change the smell of the concoction much, so I guess that's a good sign. This better turn out good, or I'm in a heap of trouble tomorrow.

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We'll see.

[rgcraig]

Just completed making the Cranberry Harvest Salad and a white cream filled chocolate cake.

The house smells great!