New Year's Eve menu planning

[Dawgluver]

I just came across this gorgeous, sun-shaped tart made with puff pastry and tapenade, served with a lemony whipped feta dip. It's gorgeous!

http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2015/12/feta-tapenade-tarte-soleil/

Ooh, pretty! I work with clay, this looks like a similar technique.

 

[Kayelle]

That is so impressive looking GG We need a picture when you do it Janet!! Great choice!

 

[Whiskadoodle]

I just thought of another one. This recipe from Sunset magazine says it's from 1971, and I'm pretty sure we've been making this about that long. It also says bake in a cast iron pan, but we use a glass pan, or else don't let them sit in the CI pan overnight.

Artichoke Bars / Nibbles/ Frittata -- call it what you like, I call it good!

Artichoke Nibbles Recipe | MyRecipes.com

 

[Kayelle]

I just thought of another one. This recipe from Sunset magazine says it's from 1971, and I'm pretty sure we've been making this about that long. It also says bake in a cast iron pan, but we use a glass pan, or else don't let them sit in the CI pan overnight.

Artichoke Bars / Nibbles/ Frittata -- call it what you like, I call it good!

Artichoke Nibbles Recipe | MyRecipes.com

A huge thanks for that Whiska! This low carb gal is forever thankful for such a treat to bring the new year in!!

 

[PrincessFiona60]

I just thought of another one. This recipe from Sunset magazine says it's from 1971, and I'm pretty sure we've been making this about that long. It also says bake in a cast iron pan, but we use a glass pan, or else don't let them sit in the CI pan overnight.

Artichoke Bars / Nibbles/ Frittata -- call it what you like, I call it good!

Artichoke Nibbles Recipe | MyRecipes.com

Added to my rotation, too!

 

[Dawgluver]

I just thought of another one. This recipe from Sunset magazine says it's from 1971, and I'm pretty sure we've been making this about that long. It also says bake in a cast iron pan, but we use a glass pan, or else don't let them sit in the CI pan overnight.

Artichoke Bars / Nibbles/ Frittata -- call it what you like, I call it good!

Artichoke Nibbles Recipe | MyRecipes.com

Ooh! We have a big jar of Costco artichoke hearts! Thanks, Whiska!

 

[CWS4322]

Cauliflower buffalo wings
Hunmus and pita Chips/veggies
Fresh fruit with cream cheese dip
Spinach dip in a bread bowl

 

[Janet H]

OK - So...

Blackeyed peas
Tapinade tarte
Ham rolls
Hummus and dip-ables
Popcorn - endless supply
candycane meringues
Corn bread
Deviled eggs
holiday cookies and candy (gotta get them out of the house)

We have a big crowd coming and I think they will likely fill in the rest.

Next problem - how to hold up the ham. I have a spiral sliced 11 lb ham and need to have it on a platter so folks can make their own rolls. I have no ham rack but I do have one of these and think it would balance the ham perfectly:



Question: Do you think anyone would be offended? It hasn't been in use in decades and is an antique....

 

[Dawgluver]

I think it's cute. Bet the potty dried up many years ago!

 

[Janet H]

I think it's cute. Bet the potty dried up many years ago!

Oh - even worse but I think this is a spittoon. It's been holding pens on my desk for several decades now

 

[Dawgluver]

Oh - even worse but I think this is a spittoon. It's been holding pens on my desk for several decades now

Slaps forehead... Of course it's a spittoon!

The spit probably dried up a few years ago too...

 

[PrincessFiona60]

I think it is clever, Janet!

Maybe I should find some old metal bedpans...

 

[Andy M.]

Looks like just what you need! I recommend you wash it first. ?

 

[Cheryl J]

I just thought of another one. This recipe from Sunset magazine says it's from 1971, and I'm pretty sure we've been making this about that long. It also says bake in a cast iron pan, but we use a glass pan, or else don't let them sit in the CI pan overnight.

Artichoke Bars / Nibbles/ Frittata -- call it what you like, I call it good!

Artichoke Nibbles Recipe | MyRecipes.com

This sounds good. You had me at artichokes. Thank you for sharing Whisk, will definitely try this!

 

[Janet H]

Next problem - how to hold up the ham. I have a spiral sliced 11 lb ham and need to have it on a platter so folks can make their own rolls. I have no ham rack but I do have one of these and think it would balance the ham perfectly:

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Question: Do you think anyone would be offended? It hasn't been in use in decades and is an antique....

Just a report on this - worked like a charm!

 

[taxlady]

Just a report on this - worked like a charm!

Looks great. Was anyone offended?

I finally understand the point of spiral cutting a ham.

 

[GotGarlic]

Looks great. Was anyone offended?

I finally understand the point of spiral cutting a ham.

Hee hee! It's practically a law that you have to serve ham biscuits at any gathering in the South (large parts of it, anyway). A spiral-sliced ham is much easier to serve this way.

 

[Kayelle]

That looks just perfect Janet! I doubt anyone but you knew it was a spittoon unless you told them. To me it looks like something made for such a ham from some fancy "Crate and Barrel" type place.

 

[GotGarlic]

That looks just perfect Janet! I doubt anyone but you knew it was a spittoon unless you told them. To me it looks like something made for such a ham from some fancy "Crate and Barrel" type place.

+1. It fits it perfectly and looks great.

 

[Cheryl J]

That looks so nice Janet, and it looks like it was the perfect size. I love the color, too.