Food & Drink - 17 November 2007

We are throwing a very large cocktail party Christmas eve for approx. 40-50 people. I am in need of fantastic h'ordourves suggestions (ONLY things you've tried!) Here is the catch though, I really don't want to have to serve things hot. My kitchen is very large but very open and I don't want to have to cook in front of my guests. I don't mind heating a few things at, but my preference is to have a lot more cold / room temp. It would make it really easy on me if I can premake stuff. Also, I live in S. Florida and although it is warm here, we do drop down at night into the 60's and I want to keep most of my guests eating and snacking out by the pool. If you have something fantastic to share.... please help me out!!

2007-11-17 15:01:54 · 10 answers · asked by Angel A 3 in Entertaining

Which do you prefer?

2007-11-17 14:58:36 · 6 answers · asked by fatbrat64 4 in Cooking & Recipes

2007-11-17 14:57:22 · 1 answers · asked by Tim F 1 in Cooking & Recipes

http://www.vegcooking.com/guide-favs.asp

Where can I find these products? Some are at my grocery store but most not.

2007-11-17 14:57:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Vegetarian & Vegan

This will be the first Thanksgiving where all of my parents children are grown up and moved out and we are all bringing side dishes to dinner to help mom and dad out. I found this one online and let me know if it sounds like it would taste good. Thanks.

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted


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DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.
In 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

2007-11-17 14:57:05 · 10 answers · asked by Jane 2 in Cooking & Recipes

I wanted to make sugar cookies but realized I was out of white sugar. Could I use brown sugar instead?

2007-11-17 14:37:53 · 7 answers · asked by ypg 2 in Cooking & Recipes

i never had fresh cranberries before, and i don't know if you just eat them like you would a blueberry, or do you have to do something different? thanks in advance ^^

2007-11-17 14:30:47 · 8 answers · asked by Shayde Dracul 4 in Other - Food & Drink

I have tried anything and everything. It happens every time. Please help me...

2007-11-17 14:24:54 · 16 answers · asked by Patrick the Carpathian, CaFO 7 in Cooking & Recipes

I usually don't have candy. I'd always have some at the ending or beging of each month. At the end of Octoer and early November for about a week becuz I wanted some of my halloween candy. I was going to wait to have candy/ junk food during Thanksgiving but I had some ice-cream and soda but, I still want to have some candy during Thanksgiving.

So long story short, should I feel guilty about having some junk food?

2007-11-17 14:23:44 · 13 answers · asked by :^) 2 in Other - Food & Drink

We have a church function and are making two turkeys. We decided to do one before going to bed and the other in the morning. So, we just wanted to know if anyone knows the best way to keep the turkey moist till we use it the next day.

2007-11-17 14:21:59 · 5 answers · asked by slow cooker 1 in Cooking & Recipes

any suggestions will be nice, from fresh vegetables, I don't do cans

2007-11-17 14:20:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cooking & Recipes

so, i make chicken dishes a lot, and all i can think up of are beans, asparaguses, mashed ptatoes, and corn... what else are there??

2007-11-17 14:11:42 · 15 answers · asked by jc 1 in Cooking & Recipes

10 eggs
1 cup salt
3 tablespoons rice wine
1 tablespoon peppercorns
6 cups water

2007-11-17 14:08:51 · 3 answers · asked by mika i 1 in Cooking & Recipes

2007-11-17 14:08:23 · 13 answers · asked by bahiadave 1 in Other - Food & Drink

It seems like I never have enough to eat if I can't eat dairy or meat. What can you do with fruits and veggies?

Please help..Eating meat disgusts me and after watching Diet for a New America, I want to go vegan, too. I need some pointers, though.

2007-11-17 14:04:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Vegetarian & Vegan

and how do i do it?

2007-11-17 14:02:28 · 9 answers · asked by jc 1 in Cooking & Recipes

This is probably just me being stupid and not knowing how to cook...but when I try to cook drumsticks in a pan (with garlic, soy sauce, etc), they never seem to cook evenly. Like one part of the drumstick will be cooked through and the juices will run clear when I poke it, but then another part won't be fully cooked yet, or I'll think that it's been cooked through and the meat outside is all browned (and getting pretty dark), but when I actually start eating it, I find that the very inside next to the bone is still red. :( What am I doing wrong? I try cooking it longer but I don't want to overcook the outside either.

2007-11-17 13:59:14 · 6 answers · asked by Person 3 in Cooking & Recipes

I'm hungry but i don't know what to eat, i need some idea!

2007-11-17 13:54:21 · 28 answers · asked by Theanswer 4 in Cooking & Recipes

2007-11-17 13:53:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cooking & Recipes

popcorn

2007-11-17 13:53:48 · 17 answers · asked by David 6 in Other - Food & Drink

I need to make a Waldorf Red Velvet cake for my sis' birthday, which is on Thanksgiving Day. It's always been her 'traditional' cake on her b'day. I'm making it from scratch with a recipe calling for buttermilk. I'll have to make it on Wednesday, so does it have to be refrigerated after it's made?

2007-11-17 13:52:20 · 5 answers · asked by Angelique 4 in Cooking & Recipes

2007-11-17 13:48:37 · 11 answers · asked by Eran L 1 in Non-Alcoholic Drinks

we purchased this turkey last week wednesday an it been defrosted for 3 to 4 days will it last till thanksgiving. or should i cook it now

2007-11-17 13:48:30 · 3 answers · asked by curtis l 1 in Cooking & Recipes

do non-edible thing have calories, ex if i ate a piece of paper how many calories?

2007-11-17 13:42:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Food & Drink

do any of these foods/ingredients have phytochemicalz?
1.chiken
2.rice
3.bay leaves
4.maggie
5.onion
6.garlic
6.cardamom
7.cloves
8.cinnamin stick
9.dried lemon
10.cumin
11.coriander
12.black pepper
13.salt
14.tomato
15.carrot
******** PLZZZ,I NEED TO NO IF ANY OF THESE THINGS HAVE PHYTOCHEMICALS IN E'M????? THANKZZZZZZ*********

2007-11-17 13:42:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cooking & Recipes

2007-11-17 13:40:21 · 1 answers · asked by nagien m 1 in Cooking & Recipes

What is the best way to get rid of garlic breath. I think it is the most disgusting smell in the world and an absolute turn off. I've heard many say it doesn't bother them but I don't know how that could be. It smells worse to me than a wet dog!!

2007-11-17 13:38:34 · 8 answers · asked by ezwill29 2 in Other - Food & Drink

2007-11-17 13:38:32 · 3 answers · asked by Jody L 2 in Cooking & Recipes

2007-11-17 13:36:19 · 10 answers · asked by bemily21 1 in Cooking & Recipes

I won't because I can't! What about you guys?

2007-11-17 13:31:37 · 19 answers · asked by karen282 2 in Other - Food & Drink