Quoting Michael Loo to Sean Dennis <=-

My family usually has turkey and ham for both Thanksgiving and
Christmas

Pretty standard all-American fare.

Canadian too! We're doing that next weekend. This is also standard
Easter fare at our place, rather than a lamb roast.

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Title: Brown Chaud-Froid
Categories: Beef, Sauces, Glazes, Wine
Servings: 4

Glace de Viande
Aspic jelly
Tomato Sauce
Madeira or sherry

A brown chaud-froid is made by melting equal parts of glace de
viande and aspic jelly and combining the mixture with an equal part
of tomato sauce. Generally, brown chaud-froid is flavored with
Madeira or sherry wine and is used to coat roast meats such as beef,
pork, turkey, and chicken.

From: Https://Www.Coborns.Com/

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Quoting JIM WELLER to MICHAEL LOO <=-

Canadian too! We're doing that next weekend. This is also standard
Easter fare at our place, rather than a lamb roast.

6 Years ago Andrea and I started doing something different. On
Thanksgiving we go to the trailer, BBQ a turkey tit, and a couple of
small sweet potato. That's the whole meal. We pack everything up and
wrap the trailer up for the winter and it's quiet and restful.

This year we got roped into cooking a traditional dinner for the USA
thanksgiving because "You haven't cooked for us in years" was cried loudly
by our GROWN ADULT children. Already told my daughter if Andrea has too
much studying to do she's cooking the bird. <G>

Shawn

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Shawn Highfield wrote to JIM WELLER <=-

Canadian too! We're doing that next weekend. This is also standard
Easter fare at our place, rather than a lamb roast.

6 Years ago Andrea and I started doing something different. On Thanksgiving we go to the trailer, BBQ a turkey tit, and a couple of
small sweet potato. That's the whole meal. We pack everything up
and wrap the trailer up for the winter and it's quiet and restful.

This year we got roped into cooking a traditional dinner for the USA thanksgiving because "You haven't cooked for us in years" was cried
loudly by our GROWN ADULT children. Already told my daughter if
Andrea has too much studying to do she's cooking the bird. <G>

An empty nest can be quite peaceful and relaxing, can't it?

I figure that once they move out - They're on their own.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Empty Nest Filets
Categories: Beef, Mushrooms, Booze
Yield: 2 Servings

2 Filet mignon
1/2 lb Cremini mushrooms; sliced
1 Shallot; minced
2 tb Butter
Fresh ground black pepper
1/2 c Brandy

Place a heavy frying pan over medium heat and let it heat
up. Add the butter and tip the pan so the butter sizzles
but doesn't burn. Add the shallot and cook briefly until
it softens, then add the mushrooms and cook until they're
just short of done.

Using a slotted spoon, remove the mushrooms from the pan,
leaving the butter and mushroom juice. Turn the heat to
high. Add the steaks and sear on both sides. (This recipe
will produce rare to medium-rare steaks; if you or your
date likes - shudder - well-done beef, you can butterfly
that steak, put it in the pan first, and cook it with a
cover on until it's done through before you add the good
steak.).

Remove the steaks from the pan. Add the brandy and a lot
of black pepper, and cook down until it's syrupy.

Put the steaks and the mushrooms back in the pan and let
them all cook together for a few minutes, until the steaks
are done to your liking and hot through, and the flavors
have all blended.

By Wendy Hoogland on February 21, 2013

Recipe from: http://www.food.com

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Quoting Dave Drum to Shawn Highfield <=-

An empty nest can be quite peaceful and relaxing, can't it?

Wish I knew Dave.

I figure that once they move out - They're on their own.

In a two bedroom apartment you have: Me, Andrea, Kristina(27),
Conner(24), and Vinnie (2). Can I ship at least one of them to you?
Please? Both grown kids will not do any house work and will eat all the
food and not buy more. They will also play video games all night long.

I'd keep the two year old... he's pretty cool. He just head butts me and
does a happy dance when I come home. (He will put everyones shoes away,
/and/ attempt to sweep the floor though so he's quite a bit more helpful
then his mother and uncle.) <G>

Shawn

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Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

An empty nest can be quite peaceful and relaxing, can't it?

Wish I knew Dave.

I figure that once they move out - They're on their own.

In a two bedroom apartment you have: Me, Andrea, Kristina(27),
Conner(24), and Vinnie (2). Can I ship at least one of them to you? Please? Both grown kids will not do any house work and will eat all
the food and not buy more. They will also play video games all night
long.

I'd keep the two year old... he's pretty cool. He just head butts
me and does a happy dance when I come home. (He will put everyones
shoes away, /and/ attempt to sweep the floor though so he's quite
a bit more helpful then his mother and uncle.) <G>

Sorry for your luck with the chirrun. I raised a girl (she wasn't mine)
and assume I must have done a decent job of it. When she took a mate I
was invited to the ceremony and her genetic father was, rather pointedly, ignored.

I currently don't have an empty nest, either. My best friend from high
school days (and since) was going to give his tin can to his youngest
son and the son's newly acquired bride and move into a senior citizens warehouse (high-rise). So I offered "Get your plunder and come on over
here".

It's been a trip. Dennis keeps the yard mowed and take the trash out.
But, I don't let him cook for anyone but himself. With good reason.

In some ways it's worse than being married - no "benefits". Bv)=

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Deep Fried Sweet Potato Fries
Categories: Five, Potatoes, Vegetables, Herbs
Yield: 4 Servings

1 1/2 lb Sweet potatoes
2 tb Crushed rosemary
Salt & Cayenne

Fast and easy to make. Be sure to cut the sweet potatoes
into long steak fries (1/2" batons). * This gets them
cooked quickly. If you are frying a turkey add these to
the heated oil once the turkey is out of the way and you
will get more flavor into these fries.

Wash sweet potatoes and cut into long thin strips, about
1/2" thick. * Place in ice water for about 15 minutes.

Remove sweet potato fries from water and pat dry with
paper towels. Place in hot oil about 375°F/190°C.

Fry for about 5 minute or until they look done. **

Remove from oil and allow to drain. Sprinkle crushed
rosemary and salt over top. Great served with a spicy
tomato ketchup.

VARIATION: Add a small turnip and a parsnip to the sweet
potato for a multi-coloured and tasty presentation.

* NOTE: I use a "French-fry" cutter that has 1/4" and
3/8" dies. I find that the result fries up quicker and
the centres are less mushy. -- UDD

** NOTE: Original recipe said until "golden brown". How
can one tell "golden brown" on a baton that started out
orange? -- UDD

Recipe by Derrick Riches

From: http://www.recipesource.com

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JIM WELLER wrote to MICHAEL LOO <=-

Canadian too! We're doing that next weekend. This is also standard
Easter fare at our place, rather than a lamb roast.

I hope you'll have a nice Thanksgiving. I'm not sure what I'll be doing for
my Thanksgiving. I may be going "solo" for Thanksgiving dinner.

... I'm in a good place right now. Not emotionally. I'm at a liquor
store.

Hah! "What seems to be the officer, Problem?"

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Three-Cheese Biscuits
Categories: Breads, Quickbreads, Bisquick
Yield: 12 Servings

2 1/4 c Bisquick
1/2 c Milk
1/4 c Cheddar, shredded
1/4 c Monterey Jack, shredded
1 T Butter, melted
1 x Grated Parmesan

Mix all ingredients except butter and Parmesan cheese until stiff
dough forms. Turn dough onto surface well dusted with Bisquick;
gently roll in mix to coat. Shape into a ball; knead 10 tmes.

Roll out 1/2 inch thick and cut with 2 inch biscuit cutter dipped in
Bisquick. Place on greased cookie sheet. Brush tops with melted
butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake at 450F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

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Shawn Highfield wrote to JIM WELLER <=-

This year we got roped into cooking a traditional dinner for the USA
thanksgiving because "You haven't cooked for us in years" was cried loudly
by our GROWN ADULT children. Already told my daughter if Andrea has
too
much studying to do she's cooking the bird. <G>

My parents haven't had a home-cooked Thanksgiving in at least 15 years. We normally will go out to an AYCE buffet but the place we liked nearby closed suddenly a few months ago. So I'm not sure if we'll do something at home
(I'll do the cooking) or if we'll go somewhere to eat. If not, I might just take myself to Waffle House for some dinner. I also go to Waffle House on Christmas Day for my dinner (employees volunteer to work on Christmas Day
and are paid more so I don't feel guilty making people work).

I don't have anyone else to do anything with so I just go and eat and put in some people-watching time also.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Bisquick Pumpkin Pie
Categories: Desserts, Pies, Bisquick
Yield: 4 Servings

3/4 c Sugar
2 ea Eggs
2 T Margarine
16 oz Can pumpkin
1/2 c Bisquick Mix
2 1/2 t Pumpkin pie spice
13 oz Can evaporated milk
2 t Vanilla extract

Heat oven to 350'F. Grease 9x1/4 inch pie pan.

Beat all ingredients until smooth. Pour into pie plate.

Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 to
50 minutes.

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Sean


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Dave Drum wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

An empty nest can be quite peaceful and relaxing, can't it?

Speaking from experience, spending the holidays alone sucks. Thankfully I haven't had to deal with that for several years but there were some years
when it was just pure hell to be alone over the holidays.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Aunt Velma's Shortbread
Categories: Cookie, Holiday, Scottish, Heritage, Nova scotia
Yield: 1 Servings

1 c Butter
1/2 c Sugar,icing
2 1/2 c Flour, all purpose - sifted

Preheat oven to 350FA,. Place butter in bowl, should be at room
temperature. Add icing sugar. work together with hands. Add flour.
Keep working with hands till well mixed. Put the dough on a board and
pat to 1/2" thickness. Cut in rectangles or fancy designs. Bake 20 -
25 minutes at 350FA, till light brown on edges. Anne's note, it is
easier to make this recipe in the food processor.

Source: my Aunt Velma via my grandmother in Nova Scotia's recipe box
... From the file MM_CANAD.ZIP of Anne Maclellan

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Later,
Sean

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Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

In a two bedroom apartment you have: Me, Andrea, Kristina(27),
Conner(24), and Vinnie (2). Can I ship at least one of them to you?
Please? Both grown kids will not do any house work and will eat all
the
food and not buy more. They will also play video games all night
long.

If I was pulling that off at that age with my parents, I'd be physically removed from the premises. By 24, I was married. By 27, I was divorced. :D

MMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Chicken And Potato Skillet Dinner
Categories: Chicken, Turkey, Potatoes, Cheese, Dairy
Yield: 6 Servings

2 tb Butter or margarine
4 c Frozen Ore-Ida Potatoes
O'Brien; thawed
1 c Frozen Ore-Ida Chopped
Onions
1 Green or red bell pepper;
Coarsely chopped
2 ts All-purpose flour
2 c Chopped cooked chicken or
Turkey
1/2 c Milk or half & half
1 tb Instant chicken bouillon
Granules
1/4 ts Freshly ground black pepper
1 c Cheddar cheese; shredded

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add
potatoes, onions and bell pepper; cook about 8 minutes or until
vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with flour;
cook and stir 1 minute. Add chicken, milk, bouillon and pepper;
simmer uncovered about 10 minutes or until mixture is thickened,
stirring frequently. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand 3 to 4 minutes
or until cheese is melted.

Recipe by: Ore Ida Site

Posted To Fabfood by melizajane

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Quoting Dave Drum to Shawn Highfield <=-

mine) and assume I must have done a decent job of it. When she took a
mate I was invited to the ceremony and her genetic father was, rather pointedly, ignored.

Very nice. You must have done a good job!

It's been a trip. Dennis keeps the yard mowed and take the trash out.
But, I don't let him cook for anyone but himself. With good reason.

Laugh. You explained that before. The reason I don't let my wife make
me a steak. lol.

DD> In some ways it's worse than being married - no "benefits". Bv)=

hahah, I had a room mate (same guy) for 17 years. I know what that's like
very well!

Shawn

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Quoting Sean Dennis to Shawn Highfield <=-

somewhere to eat. If not, I might just take myself to Waffle House for some dinner. I also go to Waffle House on Christmas Day for my dinner (employees volunteer to work on Christmas Day and are paid more so I
don't feel guilty making people work).
I don't have anyone else to do anything with so I just go and eat and
put in some people-watching time also.

Nothing wrong with that. I've spent many a holiday at a greasy spoon for
one reason or another. ;)

Shawn

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Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-

An empty nest can be quite peaceful and relaxing, can't it?

Speaking from experience, spending the holidays alone sucks.
Thankfully I haven't had to deal with that for several years but there were some years when it was just pure hell to be alone over the
holidays.

I've been fortunate to have never been lonesome on any holiday. Even if
there is no family plan going on I have plenty of friends, many of whom
have little or no family and we get together - either at somone's home
or a restaurant or even, as one year, at a religious observance (Passover Ceder) even though I am in no way religious.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Tender Lamb Dish For a Passover Seder
Categories: Lamb/mutton, Vegetables, Wine, Citrus, Herbs
Yield: 7 Servings

3 1/2 lb Boned shoulder of spring
- lamb; rolled, tied
Salt & fresh ground pepper
3 tb Vegetable oil
1 c Fine chopped onions
1/2 c Finely chopped leeks
3 cl Garlic; peeled, minced
1/2 c Chicken or veal stock
1/2 c Dry white wine; Kosher for
- Passover
2 tb Lemon juice
3 Sprigs fresh tarragon
+=OR=+
1 ts Dried tarragon
2 Scallions; fine chopped
2 tb Fine minced parsley
Sprigs of parsley; garnish

Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Set the oven to
250°F/120°C.

Heat the oil in a casserole large enough to hold the
lamb. Brown the lamb on all sides over medium heat; it
should take at least 15 minutes. Remove the lamb from
the pan and set aside.

Add the onions and leeks to the casserole and sautee
over medium-low heat until they are tender and just
turning golden. Stir in the garlic.

Return the lamb to the casserole and add the stock,
wine, lemon juice, tarragon and scallions. Bring to a
simmer, cover and place in the oven.

Bake the lamb for five hours; by then it should be
extremely tender. Remove the lamb from the casserole.

Strain the sauce into a heavy saucepan. Skim off as
much fat as possible. Place the solids in a blender or
food processor along with 1 tablespoon of the minced
parsley. Puree, adding a little of the sauce if
necessary. Add this puree to the sauce, reheat and
check seasonings.

Remove the strings from the lamb. Slice the roast
down the middle the long way, then cut it into chunks.
Layer the meat into a bowl or loaf pan that holds 5 to
6 cups, then unmold onto a warm serving platter.

Sprinkle the remaining minced parsley over the top,
garnish the platter with parsley sprigs and serve,
with the sauce on the side.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

By Florence Fabricant - March 23, 1988

From: http://www.nytimes.com

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Quoting Shawn Highfield to Jim Weller on 10-01-18 21:14 <=-

Canadian too! We're doing that next weekend. This is also standard
Easter fare at our place, rather than a lamb roast.

6 Years ago Andrea and I started doing something different. On Thanksgiving we go to the trailer, BBQ a turkey tit, and a couple of
small sweet potato. That's the whole meal. We pack everything up
and wrap the trailer up for the winter and it's quiet and restful.

That sounds perfectly lovely... :)

This year we got roped into cooking a traditional dinner for the USA thanksgiving because "You haven't cooked for us in years" was cried
loudly by our GROWN ADULT children. Already told my daughter if
Andrea has too much studying to do she's cooking the bird. <G>

I'd think that just having your daughter plan to do the bird would be a
good idea this year... unless Andrea really wants to do it... :)

ttyl neb

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Quoting Shawn Highfield to Sean Dennis <=-

... Grandchildren = Revenge... Spoil 'em and send 'em home!

A friend of mine said he'd feed them chocolate until they puked, then take them
home to his daughter.

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Quoting Bill Swisher to Shawn Highfield <=-

... Grandchildren = Revenge... Spoil 'em and send 'em home!

A friend of mine said he'd feed them chocolate until they puked, then
take them home to his daughter.

Soon as mine moves out we're totally doing that. <G>

Shawn

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