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General => General Discussion & Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: 1Bigg_ER on December 25, 2014, 05:29:58 PM

Title: Merry Christmas....or whatever you're into!! PICS
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 25, 2014, 05:29:58 PM
I started drinking early coz it's always 5 O'clock somewhere.....

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Then we had breakfast....

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Things we do for kids...

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I'm not a turkey fan but people demanded that I cook the same turkey that I did on thanksgiving.

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We started snacking on rice balls and everybody are way too many of these

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Had plans to eat around 3 but everybody is too full from the Arancinis. Hahaha, oh well....

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Post by: Keymaster on December 25, 2014, 05:46:35 PM
Looks Excellent, my kind of Christmas morning and afternoon.
Title: Merry Christmas....or whatever you're into!! PICS
Post by: Braddymac on December 25, 2014, 05:47:49 PM
Looks great all around, starting with the Scotch!
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Post by: sliding_billy on December 25, 2014, 06:00:26 PM
You had me at single malt.  The rest looks real good too.  ;)
Title: Merry Christmas....or whatever you're into!! PICS
Post by: Pappymn on December 25, 2014, 06:38:06 PM
Atta boy. Looks great
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Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 25, 2014, 06:44:04 PM
Thank you thank you!
Finally had dinner.....

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Title: Re: Merry Christmas....or whatever you're into!! PICS
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on December 25, 2014, 07:21:52 PM
I'm not a turkey fan but people demanded that I cook the same turkey that I did on thanksgiving.

So how does twice cooked turkey taste? :P :P :P



Title: Re: Merry Christmas....or whatever you're into!! PICS
Post by: TentHunteR on December 25, 2014, 08:24:31 PM
Dang, Bigg, everything looks incredible! 

I wouldn't mind some details on those arancinis (hint hint).  ;)
Title: Re: Merry Christmas....or whatever you're into!! PICS
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 25, 2014, 08:47:22 PM
I'm not a turkey fan but people demanded that I cook the same turkey that I did on thanksgiving.

So how does twice cooked turkey taste? :P :P :P

Hahaha I realized that after I hit "post" hoping that nobody would catch it.
Title: Re: Merry Christmas....or whatever you're into!! PICS
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 25, 2014, 08:48:34 PM
Dang, Bigg, everything looks incredible! 

I wouldn't mind some details on those arancinis (hint hint).  ;)

I was planning on posting a recipe.
Title: Merry Christmas....or whatever you're into!! PICS
Post by: Northshore on December 25, 2014, 09:34:22 PM
Great appetizer , the arancinies and turkey looked great also.



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Title: Re: Merry Christmas....or whatever you're into!! PICS
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 25, 2014, 10:17:05 PM
You know you want somma this......

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Title: Re: Merry Christmas....or whatever you're into!! PICS
Post by: teesquare on December 25, 2014, 10:20:03 PM
I will have two slices - Thanks!

Flavor? Kind of sauce?
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Post by: muebe on December 25, 2014, 10:26:42 PM
Oh man! I want it all!
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Post by: Smokin Don on December 25, 2014, 10:28:48 PM
A whole day of some great looking food Biggs!!! Looks like you did well in spite of the early scotch!!! Don
Title: Re: Merry Christmas....or whatever you're into!! PICS
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 25, 2014, 10:49:17 PM
A whole day of some great looking food Biggs!!! Looks like you did well in spite of the early scotch!!! Don

I ran out of scotch Don!
Title: Re: Merry Christmas....or whatever you're into!! PICS
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 25, 2014, 10:52:19 PM
I will have two slices - Thanks!

Flavor? Kind of sauce?


My secret flavor, Citrus! My mix in zest from one orange and one lemon. Sauce is my salted caramel.
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Post by: HighOnSmoke on December 26, 2014, 07:26:12 AM
Everything looks delicious!
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Post by: heathen on December 26, 2014, 07:43:10 AM
WOW!!! Thats some great looking food!!!!
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Post by: grossie on December 27, 2014, 11:34:13 AM
That looks outstanding. What a great day with the family!
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Post by: Pam Gould on December 27, 2014, 12:29:21 PM
Dang, Bigg, everything looks incredible! 

I wouldn't mind some details on those arancinis (hint hint).  ;)
Me too  Pam  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: Merry Christmas....or whatever you're into!! PICS
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 27, 2014, 02:54:44 PM
Noticed that I didn't take pictures during the process but it goes like this:

Ingredients ~ all estimates

2 cups long grain white rice
4 cups water or stock.
2 lbs chicken gizzards and hearts
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (not the
Kraft canned stuff)
1/2 a cup marinara sauce
2 eggs
Italian parsley
1/2 a cup bread crumbs
Salt
Sriracha or heat of your choice
Extra crumbs for coating.

Directions
Cook the rice in the 4 cups liquid. You want it sticky. Once cooked, cook it in a sheet pan.

Cook the gizzards and hearts in a bunch of salted water until tender. You can add aromatics.  I normally throw in some thyme.
Once cooked, cool and run through a food processor. Pieces should be about the size of small peas.
Mix everything by hand in a large bowl. You need to get in there deep, pack it tightly and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Then scoop about a tablespoon roll into a ball then shape into a cylinder.
Roll in bread crumbs and fry until golden brown.
I use peanut oil just coming halfway up the balls.

You will end up about 60 balls. I place uncooked balls on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze. Once frozen, I vacuum seal for future cravings. By that I mean two days later. LOL!
Title: Re: Merry Christmas....or whatever you're into!! PICS
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 27, 2014, 02:58:23 PM
Disclaimer - I know authentic Arancinis are made with arboria rice or risotto. I can't be bothered as long as Olive Garden keeps claiming to be an Italian restaurant. LOL!
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Post by: africanmeat on December 30, 2014, 06:11:12 AM
A whole day of some great looking food Biggs!!! Looks like you did well in spite of the early scotch!!! Don

Ha Ha in spite ? scotch is a great fuel on a cold day .