Worked out very well. :-)
My two guests dove into it eagerly but we still had a nice dinner
conversation... They actually consumed more of the meal than they or I
expected them to. <G> Guess it was good!

Question, I don't entertain very often. How many people here send
leftovers home with dinner guests if they are good friends (and they
want them) and there is still plenty of fresh, unserved food available?

I did quite a bit of housecleaning and even replaced my curtains. I
always buy machine washable curtains anyway, but it was time for some
new ones. Dad had bought me a dozen white roses, (he does that from
time to time) so I filled in the bouquet with some greenery from around
the yard and I think it turned out rather nice. I know it drew
compliments.

Final menu was:
Grilled spatchcocked cornish game hens, marinated in Vinagrette and
lightly sprinkled with some salt free lemon pepper, (I don't think that
CGH's need much help so did not want to over-do it), grilled veggie and
shrimp kebabs treated the same, (mushrooms and zucchini), Butternut
squash halves stuffed with a rice mix, (rice was cooked in ham stock
flavored with garlic, onion, ginger root and celery and I added some
thinly sliced small carrots and some fresh frozen peas), and a small ear
of white corn on the cob. For once, I picked small, fine ears instead of
the larger, fatter ones. I've found small kernels to be sweeter and more
tender and it was more of a treat than a major part of the meal.
Beverage was Martinelli's sparkling apple cider.

Pics:

1CleanMushrooms.jpg
http://tinypic.com/33kzurb.jpg

2LittleZucchini.jpg
http://tinypic.com/450xn4j.jpg

3PeeledShrimp.jpg
http://tinypic.com/35icg3a.jpg

4VeggieMarinade.jpg
http://tinypic.com/2ef8eb5.jpg

5VeggieKebabsRaw.jpg
http://tinypic.com/2vmueww.jpg

6CornishHens.jpg
http://tinypic.com/42xxpj6.jpg

7Sp 8MarinatingHens.jpg
http://tinypic.com/2ivcthi.jpg

8SpatchockedHen.jpg
http://tinypic.com/4g8jpld.jpg

9SeasonedHens.jpg
http://tinypic.com/35d3thl.jpg

10HardwoodCharcoal.jpg
http://tinypic.com/2d7v78x.jpg

11MesquiteGrillwood.jpg
http://tinypic.com/2qvy2pc.jpg

12GrillFire111206.jpg
http://tinypic.com/2a646lz.jpg

13GrilledCornishHens.jpg
http://tinypic.com/4cuzhvb.jpg

14CornishHensPlated.jpg
http://tinypic.com/48qvjvl.jpg

15WeedsNRoses111206.jpg
http://tinypic.com/43o5c11.jpg
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Omelet wrote:
> Worked out very well. :-)
> My two guests dove into it eagerly but we still had a nice dinner
> conversation... They actually consumed more of the meal than they or I
> expected them to. <G> Guess it was good!

Okay, where was my invite, hmmm? HMMM??????

In any case, yes, I give friends a "doggy bag" to take home leftovers.
Always.

Dinner looked wonderfully prepared.

kili
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In article >,
"kilikini" > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> > Worked out very well. :-)
> > My two guests dove into it eagerly but we still had a nice dinner
> > conversation... They actually consumed more of the meal than they or I
> > expected them to. <G> Guess it was good!
>
> Okay, where was my invite, hmmm? HMMM??????

I still have 2 untouched hens in the 'frige. ;-)
I'll send the plane ticket!

>
> In any case, yes, I give friends a "doggy bag" to take home leftovers.
> Always.

Ah! good! They were especially enamoured of the rice and squash.
I had 2 extra servings of that that I sent plus extra rice since I'd
made a LOT of it. I had enough stock to make 15 cups so I did.
So many things that leftover rice is good for.

I had bought some brand new large Glad disposable plastic containers in
anticipation of doing just that. :-)

>
> Dinner looked wonderfully prepared.

Thank you! It was a lot of fun. I've not done anything that elaborate in
awhile...

I bought those oversized plates at Target. They are 14" across and made
from a heavy enameled plastic. They won't fit in my dish cupboards tho'.

Cheers!

>
> kili
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Omelet wrote:
> In article >,
> "kilikini" > wrote:
>
>> Omelet wrote:
>
> I bought those oversized plates at Target. They are 14" across and
> made from a heavy enameled plastic. They won't fit in my dish
> cupboards tho'.
>
> Cheers!

I've got some oversized pasta plates that are sitting on my table along side
the crock pot, the fondue pot, the coffee pot, the bean pot and the pasta
maker because I don't have room for them either! LOL. My cabinets are
barely 3 glasses deep. :~)

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In article >,
"kilikini" > wrote:

> I've got some oversized pasta plates that are sitting on my table along side
> the crock pot, the fondue pot, the coffee pot, the bean pot and the pasta
> maker because I don't have room for them either! LOL. My cabinets are
> barely 3 glasses deep. :~)
>
> kili

I'm actually storing these on _top_ of one of my Black and Decker
storage cabinets. ;-) Those things are a godsend and I can snap one
together in about 30 minutes. This house had so little storage space...

I got them at Lowe's for about $70.00 each and I bought several over
time as I could afford.
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Omelet wrote:
> In article >,
> "kilikini" > wrote:
>
>> I've got some oversized pasta plates that are sitting on my table
>> along side the crock pot, the fondue pot, the coffee pot, the bean
>> pot and the pasta maker because I don't have room for them either!
>> LOL. My cabinets are barely 3 glasses deep. :~)
>>
>> kili
>
> I'm actually storing these on _top_ of one of my Black and Decker
> storage cabinets. ;-) Those things are a godsend and I can snap one
> together in about 30 minutes. This house had so little storage
> space...
>
> I got them at Lowe's for about $70.00 each and I bought several over
> time as I could afford.

I'm married to a carpenter and have been asking for some kind of shelving
for over 2 years now. With the free wood he gets, you'd think he could just
put something together, but no, I'm still storage-less. :~)

Glad your storage cabinets are working out for you!

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Omelet wrote:

> I bought those oversized plates at Target. They are 14" across and made
> from a heavy enameled plastic. They won't fit in my dish cupboards tho'.
>
They are chargers. Used mostly for decoration and under a small
appetizer/starter course dish, then removed for dining as one wouldn't
want to clank the dinner plate and charger together while cutting, etc.

"Goomba38" > wrote

> They are chargers. Used mostly for decoration and under a small
> appetizer/starter course dish, then removed for dining as one wouldn't
> want to clank the dinner plate and charger together while cutting, etc.

(laugh) I'm such a rube. I didn't know you were supposed to remove
them. I've seen some gorgeous ones but I never bought them, I don't
set a formal table, ever.

nancy

In article >,
"Nancy Young" > wrote:

> "Goomba38" > wrote
>
> > They are chargers. Used mostly for decoration and under a small
> > appetizer/starter course dish, then removed for dining as one wouldn't
> > want to clank the dinner plate and charger together while cutting, etc.
>
> (laugh) I'm such a rube. I didn't know you were supposed to remove
> them. I've seen some gorgeous ones but I never bought them, I don't
> set a formal table, ever.
>
> nancy

They are handy for large meals too. ;-)
Those game hens were larger spatchcocked than I'd anticipated!
I was glad to be able to find them. The other alternative would have
been to use small serving platters.
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In article >,
Goomba38 > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
>
> > I bought those oversized plates at Target. They are 14" across and made
> > from a heavy enameled plastic. They won't fit in my dish cupboards tho'.
> >
> They are chargers. Used mostly for decoration and under a small
> appetizer/starter course dish, then removed for dining as one wouldn't
> want to clank the dinner plate and charger together while cutting, etc.

I know that as that is what the box said.

There is nothing wrong with using them as oversize dinner plates.
Trying to fit this meal on a regular plate would have overcrowded
and looked bad.
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One time on Usenet, Omelet > said:
> In article >,
> "kilikini" > wrote:
> > Omelet wrote:

> > In any case, yes, I give friends a "doggy bag" to take home leftovers.
> > Always.
>
> Ah! good! They were especially enamoured of the rice and squash.
> I had 2 extra servings of that that I sent plus extra rice since I'd
> made a LOT of it. I had enough stock to make 15 cups so I did.
> So many things that leftover rice is good for.
>
> I had bought some brand new large Glad disposable plastic containers in
> anticipation of doing just that. :-)

I use those too -- they're perfect for such situations. They're
a small cost (unlike Tupperware) so you don't have to worry about
getting them back...

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~ mom, Trollop, novice cook ~

In article >,
unge (Little Malice) wrote:

> > I had bought some brand new large Glad disposable plastic containers in
> > anticipation of doing just that. :-)
>
> I use those too -- they're perfect for such situations. They're
> a small cost (unlike Tupperware) so you don't have to worry about
> getting them back...
>
> --
> "Little Malice"

That's part of it, and I've also found that those things hold a better
seal than an rubbermade container on the market! I do re-use the ones I
keep here until the start leaking or get stained, then I toss them.

I use them for freezing soup and stuff too.
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What a WODERFUL work have you done, OM!!!!!!!!!!!
I like very much your shrimps and vegetables barbecue. But also your crispy
hens!!!! I love just like this!
Very good!|

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Kisses
Pandora


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"Omelet" > ha scritto nel messaggio
news
> Worked out very well. :-)
> My two guests dove into it eagerly but we still had a nice dinner
> conversation... They actually consumed more of the meal than they or I
> expected them to. <G> Guess it was good!
>
> Question, I don't entertain very often. How many people here send
> leftovers home with dinner guests if they are good friends (and they
> want them) and there is still plenty of fresh, unserved food available?
>
> I did quite a bit of housecleaning and even replaced my curtains. I
> always buy machine washable curtains anyway, but it was time for some
> new ones. Dad had bought me a dozen white roses, (he does that from
> time to time) so I filled in the bouquet with some greenery from around
> the yard and I think it turned out rather nice. I know it drew
> compliments.
>
> Final menu was:
> Grilled spatchcocked cornish game hens, marinated in Vinagrette and
> lightly sprinkled with some salt free lemon pepper, (I don't think that
> CGH's need much help so did not want to over-do it), grilled veggie and
> shrimp kebabs treated the same, (mushrooms and zucchini), Butternut
> squash halves stuffed with a rice mix, (rice was cooked in ham stock
> flavored with garlic, onion, ginger root and celery and I added some
> thinly sliced small carrots and some fresh frozen peas), and a small ear
> of white corn on the cob. For once, I picked small, fine ears instead of
> the larger, fatter ones. I've found small kernels to be sweeter and more
> tender and it was more of a treat than a major part of the meal.
> Beverage was Martinelli's sparkling apple cider.
>
> Pics:
>
> 1CleanMushrooms.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/33kzurb.jpg
>
> 2LittleZucchini.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/450xn4j.jpg
>
> 3PeeledShrimp.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/35icg3a.jpg
>
> 4VeggieMarinade.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/2ef8eb5.jpg
>
> 5VeggieKebabsRaw.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/2vmueww.jpg
>
> 6CornishHens.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/42xxpj6.jpg
>
> 7Sp 8MarinatingHens.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/2ivcthi.jpg
>
> 8SpatchockedHen.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/4g8jpld.jpg
>
> 9SeasonedHens.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/35d3thl.jpg
>
> 10HardwoodCharcoal.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/2d7v78x.jpg
>
> 11MesquiteGrillwood.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/2qvy2pc.jpg
>
> 12GrillFire111206.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/2a646lz.jpg
>
> 13GrilledCornishHens.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/4cuzhvb.jpg
>
> 14CornishHensPlated.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/48qvjvl.jpg
>
> 15WeedsNRoses111206.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/43o5c11.jpg
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>
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>
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> Nicholson

In article >, "Pandora" >
wrote:

>
> What a WODERFUL work have you done, OM!!!!!!!!!!!
> I like very much your shrimps and vegetables barbecue. But also your crispy
> hens!!!! I love just like this!
> Very good!|
>
> --
> Kisses
> Pandora

Thanks sweetie! :-)

Hugs!

Veggie kebabs are always a big hit.
One guest commented that they were not boring vegetables. <lol>
I guess he's never had them prepared that way before.

I never make boring veggies. Even if I just steam some, I dress them
with a little olive oil or butter and lightly spice them. Dill weed is
usually my herb of choice (along with lemon pepper) to add flavor to
them.

I've also been known to add a little ranch dressing from time to time as
dad loves the stuff.
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news
> In article >, "Pandora" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>> What a WODERFUL work have you done, OM!!!!!!!!!!!
>> I like very much your shrimps and vegetables barbecue. But also your
>> crispy
>> hens!!!! I love just like this!
>> Very good!|
>>
>> --
>> Kisses
>> Pandora
>
> Thanks sweetie! :-)
>
> Hugs!
>
> Veggie kebabs are always a big hit.
> One guest commented that they were not boring vegetables. <lol>
> I guess he's never had them prepared that way before.
>
> I never make boring veggies. Even if I just steam some, I dress them
> with a little olive oil or butter and lightly spice them. Dill weed is
> usually my herb of choice (along with lemon pepper) to add flavor to
> them.
>
> I've also been known to add a little ranch dressing from time to time as
> dad loves the stuff.
> --
> Peace, Om
>
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> Nicholson

In article >, "Pandora" >
wrote:

>
> Thank you to you, my sweet honey! You gave me a good idea for a next friends
> saturday dinner
>
> --
> Kisses
> Pandora

Be sure to take pics!!!! :-)
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Omelet wrote:
> In article >, "Pandora"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>> What a WODERFUL work have you done, OM!!!!!!!!!!!
>> I like very much your shrimps and vegetables barbecue. But also your
>> crispy hens!!!! I love just like this!
>> Very good!|
>>
>> --
>> Kisses
>> Pandora
>
> Thanks sweetie! :-)
>
> Hugs!
>
> Veggie kebabs are always a big hit.
> One guest commented that they were not boring vegetables. <lol>
> I guess he's never had them prepared that way before.
>
> I never make boring veggies. Even if I just steam some, I dress them
> with a little olive oil or butter and lightly spice them. Dill weed is
> usually my herb of choice (along with lemon pepper) to add flavor to
> them.
>
> I've also been known to add a little ranch dressing from time to time
> as dad loves the stuff.

I love dill on asparagus! I dress my steamed asparagus up quite frequently
with a lemon dill butter. It's good!

kili
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"kilikini" > ha scritto nel messaggio
. ..
>
> I love dill on asparagus! I dress my steamed asparagus up quite
> frequently
> with a lemon dill butter. It's good!
>
> kili

What is a lemon dill butter?
I Am curious because I love asparagus. When it is asparagus season
(generally may, here) we steam them a little then we season them with butter
and parmesan. Then a little of grill to make the crust. and...GNAM GNAM...
)
Now I would like to know your recipe.

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Pandora

Pandora wrote:
> "kilikini" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> . ..
>>
>> I love dill on asparagus! I dress my steamed asparagus up quite
>> frequently
>> with a lemon dill butter. It's good!
>>
>> kili
>
> What is a lemon dill butter?
> I Am curious because I love asparagus. When it is asparagus season
> (generally may, here) we steam them a little then we season them with
> butter and parmesan. Then a little of grill to make the crust.
> and...GNAM GNAM... )
> Now I would like to know your recipe.

Sometimes I put parmesan on the asparagus, too, and grill/broil to make it
crispy and browned, just like you do (which is also good with lemon!).
Other times, I squirt lemon juice over the hot asparagus, add butter and
sprinkle dill on. I never have fresh dill on hand, unfortunately, but dried
works. Add a dash of sea salt and it's delicious! You could also garnish
it with grilled lemon slices, I suppose, if you wanted to make a really
pretty presentation. :~)

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Pandora wrote:

> What is a lemon dill butter?
> I Am curious because I love asparagus. When it is asparagus season
> (generally may, here) we steam them a little then we season them with butter
> and parmesan. Then a little of grill to make the crust. and...GNAM GNAM...
> )
> Now I would like to know your recipe.


To make lemon-dill butter, you start with room temperature butter, add a
little lemon juice and dried dill (or finely chopped fresh), and whip it
all together so you incorporate air into the butter while mixing in the
flavors. Then you put it in the refrigerator to harden. You can form
it into attractive shapes before putting it in the fridge. To serve,
you put the hot asparagus on the plate and the cold lemon-dill butter on
the asparagus. The butter should be melting when the guests first see it.


That's pretty much it with any herb butter. Lemon-dill is only one
variation. If you like, you could whip grated parmesan cheese in with
the butter.


--Lia

In article >,
"kilikini" > wrote:

> I love dill on asparagus! I dress my steamed asparagus up quite frequently
> with a lemon dill butter. It's good!
>
> kili

Mmmm now we're talkin'. ;-d

Dill also goes well on mushrooms, green beans and peas.

And Shrimps too as well as other fish.
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One time on Usenet, Omelet > said:
> In article >,
> "kilikini" > wrote:
>
> > I love dill on asparagus! I dress my steamed asparagus up quite frequently
> > with a lemon dill butter. It's good!

> Mmmm now we're talkin'. ;-d
>
> Dill also goes well on mushrooms, green beans and peas.
>
> And Shrimps too as well as other fish.

Brrrrr...I absolutely *hate* dill weed. I wish I didn't, but it
just gags me, always has. No dill pickles for me... :-(

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~ mom, Trollop, novice cook ~

Omelet said...

> 15WeedsNRoses111206.jpg


Nice shooting! White roses? How rare are they?!?!?

Thanks,

Andy

In article >, Andy <q> wrote:

> Omelet said...
>
> > 15WeedsNRoses111206.jpg
>
>
> Nice shooting! White roses? How rare are they?!?!?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy

Dad bought them at the grocery store. :-)

They've been available lately for $5.00 per dozen.
They have other colors too!
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Omelet wrote:

> Final menu was:
> Grilled spatchcocked cornish game hens, marinated in Vinagrette and
> lightly sprinkled with some salt free lemon pepper, (I don't think that
> CGH's need much help so did not want to over-do it), grilled veggie and
> shrimp kebabs treated the same, (mushrooms and zucchini), Butternut
> squash halves stuffed with a rice mix, (rice was cooked in ham stock
> flavored with garlic, onion, ginger root and celery and I added some
> thinly sliced small carrots and some fresh frozen peas), and a small ear
> of white corn on the cob. For once, I picked small, fine ears instead of
> the larger, fatter ones. I've found small kernels to be sweeter and more
> tender and it was more of a treat than a major part of the meal.
> Beverage was Martinelli's sparkling apple cider.
>
the meal, especially the rice stuffed squash looks delicious.

In article >,
Goomba38 > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
>
> > Final menu was:
> > Grilled spatchcocked cornish game hens, marinated in Vinagrette and
> > lightly sprinkled with some salt free lemon pepper, (I don't think that
> > CGH's need much help so did not want to over-do it), grilled veggie and
> > shrimp kebabs treated the same, (mushrooms and zucchini), Butternut
> > squash halves stuffed with a rice mix, (rice was cooked in ham stock
> > flavored with garlic, onion, ginger root and celery and I added some
> > thinly sliced small carrots and some fresh frozen peas), and a small ear
> > of white corn on the cob. For once, I picked small, fine ears instead of
> > the larger, fatter ones. I've found small kernels to be sweeter and more
> > tender and it was more of a treat than a major part of the meal.
> > Beverage was Martinelli's sparkling apple cider.
> >
> the meal, especially the rice stuffed squash looks delicious.

Thanks!

Those squash are a bit tricky to get intact out of the pot...
but they are worth it.
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Omelet wrote:
>
> 14CornishHensPlated.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/48qvjvl.jpg

Everything looks wonderful.

I woulda grilled the shrimp shells on.

I woulda plated the hens as halves.

I hate black plates. LOL

Sheldon

In article . com>,
"Sheldon" > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> >
> > 14CornishHensPlated.jpg
> > http://tinypic.com/48qvjvl.jpg
>
> Everything looks wonderful.

Thank you!

>
> I woulda grilled the shrimp shells on.

I considered it... but it's SO messy to eat them that way!

>
> I woulda plated the hens as halves.

I was trying to impress. ;-)

>
> I hate black plates. LOL

They are not black.
They are dark teal.

Might want to adjust your monitor color.....

>
> Sheldon

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The "shoulda-coulda-woulda" discussion went:

>> I woulda grilled the shrimp shells on.
>
> I considered it... but it's SO messy to eat them that way!

I guess it depends on how good the friends are. I do agree with Sheldon that
shell-on shrimp are better for grilling than shelled shrimp, and good
friends don't mind eating messily. Even so, Singapore chile crab is a LOT
messier, and I remember someone here mentioning that they'd made it for a
dinner party.


>> I woulda plated the hens as halves.
>
> I was trying to impress. ;-)

I'm sure you DID impress. That's a LOT of food, and it all looks
mouth-watering.

Next time try this: Splay the chicken thighs outward and put the ear of corn
in between. (Why should Christine have the only pornographic chicken photo?)
;-)

Bob

In article >,
"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote:

> The "shoulda-coulda-woulda" discussion went:
>
> >> I woulda grilled the shrimp shells on.
> >
> > I considered it... but it's SO messy to eat them that way!
>
> I guess it depends on how good the friends are. I do agree with Sheldon that
> shell-on shrimp are better for grilling than shelled shrimp, and good
> friends don't mind eating messily. Even so, Singapore chile crab is a LOT
> messier, and I remember someone here mentioning that they'd made it for a
> dinner party.

If cooked hot and fast, why is shell on shrimp better?
I've never noticed a difference when I have tried it. Really.

This shrimp came out tender and juicy.

>
>
> >> I woulda plated the hens as halves.
> >
> > I was trying to impress. ;-)
>
> I'm sure you DID impress. That's a LOT of food, and it all looks
> mouth-watering.

Thanks!
I don't think that halves would have been as dramatic.
That's the beauty of spatchcocking.

>
> Next time try this: Splay the chicken thighs outward and put the ear of corn
> in between. (Why should Christine have the only pornographic chicken photo?)
> ;-)
>
> Bob

Yer bad. <lol>

With some crowds, that'd work. With this pair, I think it would have
gone over like a lead balloon! ;-o
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"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
> "Bob Terwilliger" > wrote:
>
> > The "shoulda-coulda-woulda" discussion went:
> >
> > >> I woulda grilled the shrimp shells on.
> > >
> > > I considered it... but it's SO messy to eat them that way!
> >
> > I guess it depends on how good the friends are. I do agree with Sheldon
that
> > shell-on shrimp are better for grilling than shelled shrimp, and good
> > friends don't mind eating messily. Even so, Singapore chile crab is a
LOT
> > messier, and I remember someone here mentioning that they'd made it for
a
> > dinner party.
>
> If cooked hot and fast, why is shell on shrimp better?
> I've never noticed a difference when I have tried it. Really.
>
> This shrimp came out tender and juicy.
>
> >
> >
> > >> I woulda plated the hens as halves.
> > >
> > > I was trying to impress. ;-)
> >
> > I'm sure you DID impress. That's a LOT of food, and it all looks
> > mouth-watering.
>
> Thanks!
> I don't think that halves would have been as dramatic.
> That's the beauty of spatchcocking.
>
> >
> > Next time try this: Splay the chicken thighs outward and put the ear of
corn
> > in between. (Why should Christine have the only pornographic chicken
photo?)
> > ;-)
> >
> > Bob
>
> Yer bad. <lol>
>
> With some crowds, that'd work. With this pair, I think it would have
> gone over like a lead balloon! ;-o
> --
> Peace, Om
>
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Nicholson

"why is shell on shrimp better"
It keeps people from overcooking them and the shells make a good stock. I
buy mine shell on and deveined, because I live to far from the ocean to get
them fresh and the shell helps protect them in the freezer. I do remove the
shells for stock. When grilling, I butterfly the shrimp, add a thin slice
of jalopeno pepper and wrap in cured pork product.
Shell on is better, because I want the damned shells and I don't see the
sense in paying more to have them removed.

"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> Worked out very well. :-)
> My two guests dove into it eagerly but we still had a nice dinner
>
*
We don't entertain very often, either. But just to help you out, that is if
you feel you need more practice, I think I could come for dinner almost
anytime. Everything looks and sounds fantastic.

Pablo
(Anything for a good cause...)

In article >,
"pablo" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
> > Worked out very well. :-)
> > My two guests dove into it eagerly but we still had a nice dinner
> >
> *
> We don't entertain very often, either. But just to help you out, that is if
> you feel you need more practice, I think I could come for dinner almost
> anytime. Everything looks and sounds fantastic.
>
> Pablo
> (Anything for a good cause...)

<lol> Thanks!

That is one thing I'd love to do sometime is entertain folks from the
list, and attend a cookout/potluck.
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One time on Usenet, Omelet > said:

> Worked out very well. :-)

Nice pictures, looks very good.

> Question, I don't entertain very often. How many people here send
> leftovers home with dinner guests if they are good friends (and they
> want them) and there is still plenty of fresh, unserved food available?

I'm *always* happy to send leftovers home with friends. Then
again, I can't remember having anyone who isn't a friend over
for a meal lately. None of that "husband is bringing the boss
home for dinner" stuff here...

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In article >,
unge (Little Malice) wrote:

> One time on Usenet, Omelet > said:
>
> > Worked out very well. :-)
>
> Nice pictures, looks very good.

Thanks!

>
> > Question, I don't entertain very often. How many people here send
> > leftovers home with dinner guests if they are good friends (and they
> > want them) and there is still plenty of fresh, unserved food available?
>
> I'm *always* happy to send leftovers home with friends. Then
> again, I can't remember having anyone who isn't a friend over
> for a meal lately.

Make that "never" here too. <G>

> None of that "husband is bringing the boss
> home for dinner" stuff here...

So far, so good!

I know that they were more than happy to take stuff home, especially the
extra rice and squashes.

I've got 4 more butternuts out in the 'frige that are not processed yet.
I'll probably do them this week. Both dad and I really like this
preparation! The only hard part is peeling them and I know I don't
really have to, but I prefer it that way.
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"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> Worked out very well. :-)
> My two guests dove into it eagerly but we still had a nice dinner
> conversation...
People that talk while they eat not hungry. Why would you invite them over
in the first place?

They actually consumed more of the meal than they or I
> expected them to. <G> Guess it was good!
>
> Question, I don't entertain very often. How many people here send
> leftovers home with dinner guests if they are good friends (and they
> want them) and there is still plenty of fresh, unserved food available?
>
> I did quite a bit of housecleaning and even replaced my curtains. I
> always buy machine washable curtains anyway, but it was time for some
> new ones. Dad had bought me a dozen white roses, (he does that from
> time to time) so I filled in the bouquet with some greenery from around
> the yard and I think it turned out rather nice. I know it drew
> compliments.
>
> Final menu was:
> Grilled spatchcocked cornish game hens, marinated in Vinagrette and
> lightly sprinkled with some salt free lemon pepper, (I don't think that
> CGH's need much help so did not want to over-do it), grilled veggie and
> shrimp kebabs treated the same, (mushrooms and zucchini), Butternut
> squash halves stuffed with a rice mix, (rice was cooked in ham stock
> flavored with garlic, onion, ginger root and celery and I added some
> thinly sliced small carrots and some fresh frozen peas), and a small ear
> of white corn on the cob. For once, I picked small, fine ears instead of
> the larger, fatter ones. I've found small kernels to be sweeter and more
> tender and it was more of a treat than a major part of the meal.
> Beverage was Martinelli's sparkling apple cider.
>
> Pics:
>
> 1CleanMushrooms.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/33kzurb.jpg
>
> 2LittleZucchini.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/450xn4j.jpg
>
> 3PeeledShrimp.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/35icg3a.jpg
>
> 4VeggieMarinade.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/2ef8eb5.jpg
>
> 5VeggieKebabsRaw.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/2vmueww.jpg
>
> 6CornishHens.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/42xxpj6.jpg
>
> 7Sp 8MarinatingHens.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/2ivcthi.jpg
>
> 8SpatchockedHen.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/4g8jpld.jpg
>
> 9SeasonedHens.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/35d3thl.jpg
>
> 10HardwoodCharcoal.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/2d7v78x.jpg
>
> 11MesquiteGrillwood.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/2qvy2pc.jpg
>
> 12GrillFire111206.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/2a646lz.jpg
>
> 13GrilledCornishHens.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/4cuzhvb.jpg
>
> 14CornishHensPlated.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/48qvjvl.jpg
>
> 15WeedsNRoses111206.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/43o5c11.jpg
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>
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> Nicholson

In article >,
"Theoric The Squinter" > wrote:

> > My two guests dove into it eagerly but we still had a nice dinner
> > conversation...
>
> People that talk while they eat not hungry. Why would you invite them over
> in the first place?

They wanted to talk. <lol> I did not force the conversation. I'm not
that rude!

I could tell they were hungry... I had informed them of the menu ahead
of time via e-mail so I think they made sure they were.
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"Omelet" > wrote
> 14CornishHensPlated.jpg
> http://tinypic.com/48qvjvl.jpg

Very nice presentation! Looks delicious.

In article >, "cybercat" >
wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote
> > 14CornishHensPlated.jpg
> > http://tinypic.com/48qvjvl.jpg
>
> Very nice presentation! Looks delicious.

Thanks!
Thought about decorating it with some greenery (spinach leaves or
lettuce) but was too tired at that point. ;-)
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Looks like JFK.