Holiday baking and other food prep

[merigayle]

Have I shared this recipe for chickpea crackers?

A local friend made some for me and I went googling for an approximation.  They're very, very good.  We eat them plain but I'd love them with a tapenade or white bean dip.

I made these and they are DELICIOUS!

[diablita]

aren't they???    glad you liked them!

[Run Amok]

Have I shared this recipe for chickpea crackers?

A local friend made some for me and I went googling for an approximation.  They're very, very good.  We eat them plain but I'd love them with a tapenade or white bean dip.

I finally made these! I really need to buy some new silpats mine are just beat up and the crackers KIND of stuck. They did pop off but they left kind of a film.

Anyway-- my first impression was that they were kind of woody in texture but pretty tasty. But, BF loves them and they are growing on me. We've been eating taco salad all weekend and he was lamenting the lack of crispy bread items in the salad so this really hit the spot for him on that.

I like the idea of eating them with tapenade. I brought them with lunch today which is hummus and veggies and it feels a little redundant!

[diablita]

yes, I agree with hummus.  tapenade next time.  or vegetarian chopped liver!  I had some last night at a dinner party and it was delicious.

[Run Amok]

Veggie liver? Lol! How does that work??

[diablita]

I know!  Usually it's a combo of hard boiled eggs, peas or green beans (or both), some walnuts, etc ground up.  It's really delicious if done well.  Here's a recipe from a poster I like but I need to get the recipe from the other night because it was exceptional:

http://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/2012/07/aunt-bevs-vegetarian-chopped-liver/

[merigayle]

I know!  Usually it's a combo of hard boiled eggs, peas or green beans (or both), some walnuts, etc ground up.  It's really delicious if done well.  Here's a recipe from a poster I like but I need to get the recipe from the other night because it was exceptional:

http://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/2012/07/aunt-bevs-vegetarian-chopped-liver/

Pinned to try!

[caribougrrl]

annual bump!


anyone trying something new this year?

[Run Amok]

https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-apple-amp-cinnamon-infused-bourbon-recipes-from-the-kitchn-213551

We have ^^^ that infusing in the basement

[ihop]

I have to make mac and cheese for a potluck tomorrow for DH's tennis league.

DD and I am making cookies for a cookie exchange tomorrow night.  The girls try to one up each other every year and it is all about appearances.  Sometimes I hate pinterest!

I have to make pumpkin bars, bacon breadsticks and roasted brussels sprouts for a party we are hosting on Sunday.  It should be around 50 people and every family brings something but I have also ordered lasagna and eggplant parmesan from a local restaurant because I don't.have.time.to.cook.more.than.I.am.

And next weekend, we will make the usual holiday cookies and spread them around the neighborhood.

And I haven't even thought about Christmas dinner.  I wanted our usual shrimp and grits for Christmas eve but that got voted down.  Seafood is a tradition so we need to agree on something else!

[teetime]

Attempting for Christmas dinner: https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/03/chocolate-hazelnut-macaroon-torte/


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[merigayle]

Attempting for Christmas dinner: https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/03/chocolate-hazelnut-macaroon-torte/


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Dacquoise! I have made the America's test kitchen one several times. It is a looooong process but so worth it. Once I have made it once, I have been able to premake parts of it for ease, otherwise it is a full day activity.

I have a cookie exchange at my house this weekend, DD and I made and wrapped 189 apple cider caramels  Cookies will be made tomorrow and food prepped and made Saturday night and Sunday.

[teetime]

I hope not all day. My MIL will be here and anytime I spend more than 20 min in the kitchen she goes on about "sooooo much WORK"

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[teetime]

Meri, is ATK recipe GF?

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[merigayle]

Meri, is ATK recipe GF?

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Yes! Dacquoise are meringue based. I cannot eat almonds so i did all hazelnuts. It is one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten. It tastes better the next day too

[merigayle]

Here is the ATK version

http://riascollection.blogspot.com/2014/02/chocolate-espresso-dacquoiseas-we-turn-4.html

[BonitaApplebum]

We are forgoing the traditional goose this year on Xmas eve, to make life easier since MIL is recently out of the hospital. Instead we are having steamed lobsters.

We always bring the first course, and we usually do a cold seafood salad, but we will change that up, too and I'm going to make chowder instead. I have a good NE clam chowder recipe, but I was thinking of doing a corn chowder instead. Anyone have a good recipe for that?

[seattlegirl]

Preparing steamed lobsters doesn't sound easier to me, but I'm not well-practiced in seafood preparation! 

[BonitaApplebum]

Preparing steamed lobsters doesn't sound easier to me, but I'm not well-practiced in seafood preparation!

Haha yeah we are new englanders, making lobsters is as easy as making ramen noodles for us.

[Rejaneration]

My fruitcake is in the oven.  And oh my, was the batter delicious.  It is a Portuguese custom to have Bolo de Rei cake from 12/25-1/6.  Fruitcake is basically this!  When I was putting together the dried and candy fruit to steep, I took a bite and was transported back to my childhood.  My grandmother used to make fruitcake cookies that were awesome and send us a big box on a regular basis.