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* Red Velvet Cake - Todd<br>Use recipe from Martha Stewart, double the frosting recipe | * Red Velvet Cake - Todd<br>Use recipe from Martha Stewart, double the frosting recipe | ||
== Roast == | == Roast == | ||
* Buy boneless next time, age at least 3 days | * Buy boneless next time, age at least 3 days, trim dry spots off before roasting | ||
* 1 whole rib eye will feed 25 people (figure 1/2# uncooked, unaged weight per person) | |||
* 1 whole rib eye will feed 25 people | * Cooking the roast (time approximately 6-8 hours) | ||
** get roast out of fridge about an hour ahead to let it come to room temperature | |||
** pre-heat oven to 250 | |||
** while preheating coat roast with enough canola to make it shine then coat with kosher salt | |||
** add roast to oven with meat probe inserted and set to 118F and reduce oven temp to 200 | |||
** when roast reaches 118 remove from oven and cover with foil | |||
** raise oven to 500 and when pre-heated let it heat for another 15 minutes | |||
** remove foil and put roast back in oven for 10-15 minutes until desired crust level is achieved | |||
== Sides == | == Sides == | ||
* A 1/2 pound vegetables per person is enough | * A 1/2 pound vegetables per person _total_ is enough | ||
* | * Mashed potatoes | ||
** Keep warm in crockpot | |||
* Brussel Sprouts | |||
** Cutting in half is nice but not necessary | |||
** coat with EVOO, balsamic vinegar, and kosher salt | |||
** broil for 25 minutes | |||
** reserve balsamic/oil to dress | |||
* Mac & Cheese is great with cream instead of milk | * Mac & Cheese is great with cream instead of milk | ||
* Skip the mushroom gravy | * Skip the mushroom gravy | ||
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** White- Chardonnay | ** White- Chardonnay | ||
* Ice | * Ice | ||
** 20# for beer | ** 20# for beer & sodas | ||
** 20# for drinks | ** 20# for drinks | ||
Latest revision as of 20:47, 31 March 2014
Logistics
- Have everyone eat in the same room if possible
- Soft music is nice
- Karaoke is fun
- Remove dining room table for better movement
- Encourage people to come through front door
- Give 45 minutes for drinks and appetizers
Food
Deserts
- Red Velvet Cake - Todd
Use recipe from Martha Stewart, double the frosting recipe
Roast
- Buy boneless next time, age at least 3 days, trim dry spots off before roasting
- 1 whole rib eye will feed 25 people (figure 1/2# uncooked, unaged weight per person)
- Cooking the roast (time approximately 6-8 hours)
- get roast out of fridge about an hour ahead to let it come to room temperature
- pre-heat oven to 250
- while preheating coat roast with enough canola to make it shine then coat with kosher salt
- add roast to oven with meat probe inserted and set to 118F and reduce oven temp to 200
- when roast reaches 118 remove from oven and cover with foil
- raise oven to 500 and when pre-heated let it heat for another 15 minutes
- remove foil and put roast back in oven for 10-15 minutes until desired crust level is achieved
Sides
- A 1/2 pound vegetables per person _total_ is enough
- Mashed potatoes
- Keep warm in crockpot
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cutting in half is nice but not necessary
- coat with EVOO, balsamic vinegar, and kosher salt
- broil for 25 minutes
- reserve balsamic/oil to dress
- Mac & Cheese is great with cream instead of milk
- Skip the mushroom gravy
- Horseradish sauce: 2 parts sour cream, 1 part horseradish, salt to taste
Drinks
- Water pitcher
- Sweet Tea-1 gallon ready (cold) with concentrate for back up
- Pitcher of a special cocktail TBD
- Beer (6 pack at most not usually consumed)
- Sodas- cokes, ginger ale
- Wine
- Red Merlot (Woodbridge) - Mondavi wine
- White- Chardonnay
- Ice
- 20# for beer & sodas
- 20# for drinks
Appetizers
- Veggies are nice
- Dip:sour cream, black pepper, garlic salt, dried chives
Other
- Condiments - some for every table