Holiday Mentions
Posted
Sat, 12/30/06
I tried a few new foody things over the holiday season:
Campbell's Chunky Chili: Not highly recommended. The Grilled Steak variety was sickly sweet, but the Roadhouse version was much better. Still, I think I'll stick with Nalley's Chili or the brand produced by Fred Meyer (Kroger).
On Christmas Eve, I baked a large ham and prepared roasted vegetables. I used a glaze on the ham originated by Mum's cousin, Jackie Daigle. The combination adds a wonderful flavor to the ham. The ingredient measurements will depend on the size of the ham. I use my eye to measure for the most part.
The following roasted vegetable recipe is from Women's World Magazine. I liked the texture and taste of the finished dish so well I'll probably use the method again with a combination of other vegetables. I changed the ingredient amounts slightly to suit our own tastes, but you'll get the general gist.
Roasted Vegetable Medley
Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Coat a cookie sheet or roasting tray with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, toss first seven ingredients until well-coated with oil and seasonings. Arrange vegetables in a single layer on cookie sheet. Roast vegetables, stirring occasionally, until tender (about thirty minutes). Toss with lemon zest or lemon juice and serve.
New Years Eve will be simpler: ham and beans along with stuffed mushrooms and an assortment of other appetizers. We're not having or going to a party, but I'd still like to bring in 2007 with a bit of style. Watching The Twilight Zone marathon will surely help me along.
Happy New Year!
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