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Yuya · 13th Dec 2011, 06:27 PM

Hey all,
This will be the first Christmas I'm spending with my guy and even away from my family. (Usually I go back for Christmas). I was thinking of cooking something special to celebrate the holiday. So what are your favorite holidaay recipes?

Lautaro Adrian · 13th Dec 2011, 11:07 PM

Spinach and cheese empanadas, Gnocchi, Dulce de batata..

---------- Post added 13th Dec 2011 at 11:10 PM ----------

There are many different types of recipes for them. I have tried based on my mother's recipes but have failed miserably. It's not the same without her heart and soul.

ESA3NZ · 14th Dec 2011, 05:51 AM

Well since I was lil, My Parents created a 'Tradition' for us, of have Thanksgiving Dinner(Turkey, mashed potaoes, gravy, corn, stuffing, greenbeans, etc...) on Thanksgiving && for Christmas we would go Mexican!
Tamales, Pozole, Menudo, Frijoles Charros, rice, Chile Colorado && Fajitas.

Since I've been married, I have pretty much kept up with the 'Tradition'. [I guess I mostly do it for my Brothers, bcuz Our Parents have moved on without us...
My Dad has his new Family & my Mom moved to Mexico with her Husband a few years ago.]

I dnt know how to make Tamales since it is kindof a long process, so I buy them from a Tamaleria or a Lady that makes them fresh daily & sells them at our local Walmart in the evening...

As far as recipes go, what were u looking to make??

pikachu1 · 14th Dec 2011, 10:32 AM

I like to make Puerto Rican Eggnog and Empanadas around Christmas time. I also like to wrap water chestnuts in bacon and bake them in the oven. When done I put barbeque sauce on them

Yuya · 15th Dec 2011, 01:28 AM

Oooo Turkey! My family use to do a turkey every Christmas! We'd have holiday ham too. Lol.

I have never tried Eggnogg but I would imagine it tastes delicious!

Danny19 · 15th Dec 2011, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESA3NZ

Well since I was lil, My Parents created a 'Tradition' for us, of have Thanksgiving Dinner(Turkey, mashed potaoes, gravy, corn, stuffing, greenbeans, etc...) on Thanksgiving && for Christmas we would go Mexican!
Tamales, Pozole, Menudo, Frijoles Charros, rice, Chile Colorado && Fajitas.

same here! lol. especially with the pozole. and i dont even like it but they make it a little too much lol... im good with the tamales and atole. lol

invisible manny · 16th Dec 2011, 08:30 AM

hahaha don't forget the champurrado. I love to drink it in cold days. As far as holiday recipes go, we always have a ham for Christmas. We bake it so it has a nice crust on the outside with a pineapple glaze, mmm. We started a new tradition for Thanksgiving. We never had turkey, so we decided to bake one for the first time. So the turkey won't come out dry, we covered it in bacon

We also had chorizo stuffing with chopped carrots, potatoes, stuffing, and spices. We're even considering baking a turkey again for Christmas. Good luck!

**Lexington** · 16th Dec 2011, 09:39 AM

1. Preheat oven.
2. Open package of premade sugar cookie dough.
3. Turn off oven and open door to warm up kitchen.
4. Eat cookie dough.

Lex

Shebbs · 21st Dec 2011, 10:41 PM

I. Agree. With Lex! Haha

13th Dec 2011, 06:27 PM	#1
Yuya Scout Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends Location: Melbourne Age: 27 Posts: 588 Join Date: Sep 2011	Holiday Recipes Hey all, This will be the first Christmas I'm spending with my guy and even away from my family. (Usually I go back for Christmas). I was thinking of cooking something special to celebrate the holiday. So what are your favorite holidaay recipes?

13th Dec 2011, 11:07 PM	#2
Lautaro Adrian Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: California Age: 25 Posts: 29 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Holiday Recipes Spinach and cheese empanadas, Gnocchi, Dulce de batata.. ---------- Post added 13th Dec 2011 at 11:10 PM ---------- There are many different types of recipes for them. I have tried based on my mother's recipes but have failed miserably. It's not the same without her heart and soul.

14th Dec 2011, 05:51 AM	#3
ESA3NZ Buscando y Amando! ;] Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Married && BiSexual :] Out Status: Some people Location: DALLAS, TX Posts: 124 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Holiday Recipes Well since I was lil, My Parents created a 'Tradition' for us, of have Thanksgiving Dinner(Turkey, mashed potaoes, gravy, corn, stuffing, greenbeans, etc...) on Thanksgiving && for Christmas we would go Mexican! Tamales, Pozole, Menudo, Frijoles Charros, rice, Chile Colorado && Fajitas. Since I've been married, I have pretty much kept up with the 'Tradition'. [I guess I mostly do it for my Brothers, bcuz Our Parents have moved on without us... My Dad has his new Family & my Mom moved to Mexico with her Husband a few years ago.] I dnt know how to make Tamales since it is kindof a long process, so I buy them from a Tamaleria or a Lady that makes them fresh daily & sells them at our local Walmart in the evening... As far as recipes go, what were u looking to make?? __________________ I am who I am, reject me, but I'm STILL ME!!I Love the ones who are in my Life && make it AMAZING && I thank the ones who left my Life && made it even more FANTASTIC!

14th Dec 2011, 10:32 AM	#4
pikachu1 Well Known Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Family and Friends Location: Elgin,IL Age: 24 Posts: 110 Join Date: May 2008	Re: Holiday Recipes I like to make Puerto Rican Eggnog and Empanadas around Christmas time. I also like to wrap water chestnuts in bacon and bake them in the oven. When done I put barbeque sauce on them __________________ "It's all or nothing. There is no in between."

15th Dec 2011, 01:28 AM	#5
Yuya Scout Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends Location: Melbourne Age: 27 Posts: 588 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Holiday Recipes Oooo Turkey! My family use to do a turkey every Christmas! We'd have holiday ham too. Lol. I have never tried Eggnogg but I would imagine it tastes delicious!

16th Dec 2011, 08:30 AM	#7
invisible manny Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: closest friends and lovely sister Location: Las Vegas Age: 18 Posts: 15 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Holiday Recipes hahaha don't forget the champurrado. I love to drink it in cold days. As far as holiday recipes go, we always have a ham for Christmas. We bake it so it has a nice crust on the outside with a pineapple glaze, mmm. We started a new tradition for Thanksgiving. We never had turkey, so we decided to bake one for the first time. So the turkey won't come out dry, we covered it in bacon We also had chorizo stuffing with chopped carrots, potatoes, stuffing, and spices. We're even considering baking a turkey again for Christmas. Good luck!

16th Dec 2011, 09:39 AM	#8
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,372 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Holiday Recipes 1. Preheat oven. 2. Open package of premade sugar cookie dough. 3. Turn off oven and open door to warm up kitchen. 4. Eat cookie dough. Lex

21st Dec 2011, 10:41 PM	#9
Shebbs The Bitch Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Age: 20 Posts: 3,893 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Holiday Recipes I. Agree. With Lex! Haha __________________ “Don't give up the fight, Stand up for your rights.” - Bob Marley

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