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Comments (16)I made my own recipe for Swedish meatballs for a friend's superbowl party a few weeks ago. Since you simply use pre-made frozen meatballs, and just add the sauce they are pretty easy to make. Swedish Meatballs (serves an entire super bowl party) 200 frozen meatballs 5 medium onions chopped 4 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp better than bouillon concentrate 3 Tbsp flour 1/3 cup medium dry Madeira 1 quart half and half 1 cup sour cream (or plain greek yogurt) 1 tsp paprika Microwave meatballs in large glass bowl until thawed and heated. Melt butter, in large pan, add onions and cook until softened and translucent. Add Madeira and cook until most of it evaporates. Add flour and bouillon concentrate and stir in well. Add half and half and paprika and cook and stir until thickened Blend sauce with hand blender until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Add meatballs to large (6 QT) crock pot, pour sauce over meatballs, stir until meatballs are well coated....See MoreNeed ideas for 'elegant' finger foods for a Sweet 16!
Comments (30)Sounds like fun! Something we've done for several parties is to cook up a selection of sausage bites (chicken apple/sweet Italian/Sun dried tomato) etc. We've particularly loved serving Bruce Aidell's, but you can find great varieties everywhere. So we pre-cook, and serve in a chafing dish with toothpicks and 3 selections of dipping mustards (whole grain, honey mustard, horseradish). They go like hot cakes every time for adults and kids. Stuffed mushrooms are always another big hit and easy to do in quantity. I've done crab stuffed, cheese stuffed, sausage stuffed. It's all good. Another idea that serves a crowd is a carving station. For New Year's, we did tri-tip roasts with little rolls on the side and horseradish sauce. I've also pictured doing a ham with little biscuits and selections of spreads and chutneys to go with it. And as mentioned above, a large smoked salmon with creme fraiche and red onion. It's all the little sauces and choices that make it seem so elegant. Don't forget a large cheese and fruit tray (and I don't mean cubes ;-), with large triangles of a wonderful blue, aged goat, or even a tete de moine (with a girolle!), perhaps with quince paste and honey and a cracker selection. As a side note, we're having a Sweet 16 for our daughter this weekend, but we're going the bonfire route. There will be the standard fare available by the fire including dogs, s'mores etc. Then in the kitchen we'll have finger foods such as ravioli/marinara, shrimp cocktail, veggies, that sort of thing. I'm also setting up a hot chocolate bar as it's supposed to be in the low 40's later in the evening, so I'll have teens in and out. As mentioned a few times above, just having stations even for the lowly hot dog turn it into a fun and elegant affair. I would love to see what James Beard would do with a hot dog station! Anyway, it sounds like a lot of fun, a definite challenge and a chance to show off your cooking skills!...See MoreRECIPE: high calorie finger foods for cancer victim
Comments (16)Wow you guys are great. This thread has more responses than any I have had on GW. I thank all for your responses, and will keep all the info. It means more to hear personal experiences and what has worked &/or others tips. He is starting on supplements, but as most of us know they get old real quick. He has lost 70 lbs over the last couple of months. I am not going to save him my desire is to support him as long as possible so he hopefully dies at home with dignity rather than go into an institution. Anyway, I have been around so much cancer the last 6 years I thought I would share my thoughts also. Maybe another poor soul will someday be in the same boat & these posts can benefit them. Lindac: your shake idea is great. He has been eating mainly ice cream for the last couple of months, so adding the extra calories would be great. He has refused chemo, but I agree on the acidic stuff. I have helped another friend with meals and cancer, and the tomato stuff always causes indigestion. Fresh tomatoes seem to be less of a problem. Orange juice is a definite no sometimes apple juice helps. The Mexican food sounds good. I tried making cheese taquitoes (sp) yesterday with fresh tortillas from a tortilleria, but they flopped. I think I need to use the rolled ones. ginger_st_thomas: Great site. It will keep me busy for some time. The Individual Cheese Pies, Macaroni and Cheese, & Creamy Potato Salad will be at the top of the list. I cook by feel, & the recipes give me tips on how to add extra calories. He eats peanut butter, so the snack spread might work. woodie2: I really like your overnight breakfast casserole. I was making a meal for two people with cancer last night. Sometimes helping people with cancer gets tiring, & an easy meal helps the helper. The bacon bread is also a nice finger food, & the rice bake looks nice and different. Potpie: I find your post especially interesting, as my friend also has lung cancer. As I am sure you know, it is a particularly bad cancer, & your fil is lucky to be around. I will try the caramel apple idea. You also make an important point. When cooking for cancer, be prepared to have your dishes tossed out or not eaten as these individuals can be picky &/or too sick to eat certain things. The helper should not get upset about this, & not be offended. It is just part of the role of a helper. Daisyduckworth, I am so sorry to hear about your friend. What you describe your friend experiencing lies further down my friends path. He can eat a little now, but he has been warned his eating will be eventually affected. It is or can be part of living with cancer. Sometimes you work yourself to the bone hoping to see that unique recovery only to see death. You are so very right about letting him decide. Success in helping a person with cancer, in my opinion, is being there for that person in whatever manner possible so they write that last chapter. Your cutting up fruit is a very good tip. Sometimes people with cancer will not eat whole fruit, but having something cut up appeals to them. Lisbet, I think the brand you spoke of is down the street from me. I am going to check it out. It would be a break from the supplements if he likes it. I like the idea that he could take it with decreased renal function, as my friend has that problem. I will check this one with his dietitian, however. Potpie, medicinal marijuana is legal in California, although the state and federal government are always arguing as to whether it is legal. I agree, when living with cancer it is time to break the rules. Lindac again. Daisyduckworth makes a very important point. Sometimes the path is as the doctor predicts sometimes you never know the time the outcome etc. Sometimes the suffering is a long path, sometimes people that should completely go into remission suddenly die; sometimes those that are expected to die beat the odds. I have seen people recover, but I personally do not like the word "cured." It can come back, & I do not want to jinx any good fortune, nor add any more to the wounds of those who have lost loved ones to cancer. Having said all that, here is my very bland egg roll recipe: 2 carrots diced ½ head napa cabbage ½ onion 10 or so mushrooms Vegetarian oyster sauce I used a tad of msg on one batch, but its use is up to the user. I sauté all ingredients in order of cooking time & add them to the dish. I then stuff the egg roll, seal it with cornstarch liquid & fry it. It takes about 45 minutes for a small batch. It is not a sophisticated recipe but it worked. Here are some of the other things I have found to be helpful if that person can eat it. Hard boiled eggs. Easy to prepare, grab & eat. Cabbage dishes are another good idea, as well as sauerkraut. Good for digestion. Cooked popcorn can be less upsetting than microwave popcorn. Broccoli, broccoli, broccoli. Fresh fruits and snacks always available. High fiber cereals and a variety of liquids available for constipation. Oatmeal, if tolerated for a bland meal. Supplemental vitamins and digestive enzymes if possible. These people need all the help they can get. Consider decreasing the meat. If they are losing weight, one may need to break the rules & add more meat. Last tip break the rules now & then. Remember stubbornness can be annoying, but sometimes it provides the fight that can result in more time. Please keep adding your comments and tips if you think of more. Baci...See MoreHow about sharing some finger food recipes for New Years eve
Comments (15)First thing I thought of was Sandy's Buffalo Chicken Dip Buffalo Chicken Dip 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs) 1 12oz. bottle Frank's Hot Sauce 2 8oz pkgs. cream cheese 1 16oz. bottle blue cheese salad dressing(or Ranch if you prefer) 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar, Mont. Jack or a combo Boil chicken until cooked through, shred with 2 forks. Preheat oven to 350. In a 13x9, combine chicken with hot sauce and spread evenly. In a large saucepan over med. heat, combine the cream cheese and dressing, stirring until smooth and hot. Pour evenly over chicken. Bake uncovered for 20 min., then sprinkly with shredded cheese and bake uncovered for another 10 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving. or FIESTA BEAN DIP 1 can (16 oz.) refried beans 1 can (10 oz.) Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies 1/4 cup sour cream 1 medium tomato, chopped 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1/4 cup sliced black olives 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese In a medium saucepan combine refried beans, rotel, and sour cream. Stir over medium-low heat until hot. Remove from heat. Stir in tomato, onion and black olives. Pour into serving dish, top with cheese. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes about 4 cups dip or Pull-Apart Bacon Bread 12 slices bacon, diced I use a pack of precooked 1(1pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, divided 1cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 (1 ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix Directions 1 In skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes or until partially cooked; drain on paper towels 2 Roll out dough to ½ inch thickness; brush with one of oil. Cut into 1 inch pieces; place in large bowl. Add the bacon, cheese, dressing mix and remain oil: toss to coat. Arrange pieces in a 9 inch x 5 inch oval on a greased baking sheet, layering as needed. (I use a pie dish) Cover and let rise in warm place foe 30 minutes or until doubled. 3 Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cover with foil; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown. or Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps Recipe courtesy Paula Deen See this recipe on air Friday Dec. 22 at 1:00 PM ET/PT. Show: Paula's Home Cooking Episode: Sports Party 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (about 4 breasts) 1 (1-pound) package sliced bacon 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili powder Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Cut each bacon slice into thirds. Wrap each chicken cube with bacon and secure with a wooden pick. Stir together brown sugar and chili powder. Dredge wrapped chicken in mixture. Coat a rack and broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken wrap on rack in broiler pan. Bake 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Another that is good is the bacon wrapped Lil Smokies. I make them lots! This year I didn't tho. Line a pan with foil, cut a pound of bacon into thirds, wrap each Lil Smokie with bacon and secure with toothpick. Put in single layer on baking pan, sprinkle generously with brown sugar, bake in oven til bacon is nice and crisp (30-40 minutes??) and then put in crock pot....See More
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8 years agoMtnRdRedux
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoFunkyart
8 years agoAh! There you go-- Pumpkin brown sugar and pecans sounds delish!! I don't think you can go wrong with those flavors! A pumpkin cookie will be a little more cake-like.. but that isn't a bad thing. It will just be a different texture than the destrooper cookies. Almost like a grown up and healthier whoopie pie!
I have sent these maple and pumpkin whoopie pies to my nieces and nephews in college..
MtnRdRedux
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8 years agoFunky, Your rarebits reminded me of something else I thought of trying:
http://www.southernliving.com/food/entertaining/appetizer-recipes/apple-butter-cheddar-puffs-recipe
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8 years agoFunkyart
8 years agoMtnRdRedux
8 years agoOkay, for those of you having a thrilling Saturday night like me (shepherding a gaggle of giggling girls gorging on gorp and other gunk)... here is an update.
CRL, the pumpkin butter is a brilliant substitute for lemon curd, merci! Easy peasy.
Rococo, I am guessing you really mean mini stroopwaffel, which I did find at trader Joes. They are chewy not crisp and more sweet than buttery, but the perfect size. But, after freezing the Destrooper Waffle cookies aren't crisp anymore anyway. So the only really difference for the purposes of this recipe is that stroopwaffel are sweeter, which I think is fine, since we are used to sour with lemon, but not sour with pumpkin.
I just made a half batch as a trial. The pumpkin filling is yummy, but a touch sour (since it is 3.5 oz creme fraiche - sour - and only 1/8 c of sweetened pumpkin butter, whipped up.) But the filling is delish and sophisticated and I think the caramel in the cookie may be just the perfect touch of added sweetness! When they freeze I need to experiment with a pecan garnish vs toffee.
In process (TJ makes the Creme Fraiche looks so pretty, no?)
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