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LadyBug1209
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Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
I am hosting my first Christmas Eve. My family is Italian, so we have mostly seafood.
I'm having 10 adults and 6 children.
Here is my menu so far.
What do you think? I'm open to any suggestions!
Zeppoles - My Nonna is making
Shrimp Cocktail
Veggies and Dip
Linguini with Clam Sauce
Fried Calamari with Lemon and Marinara
Shrimp Scampi
Crab Cakes **ANYONE HAVE A GOOD RECIPE**
Baked Clams
Bacala - My Mom is bringing bc I have no idea how to make it and it STINKS! lol
** I need 1-2 more seafood ideas/recipes **
Chopped Salad
Spicy Garlic Broccoli & Couliflower
Stuffed Mushrooms & Zucchini
Rice Balls - My Nonna is making
I still haven't thought about dessert yet... 
ETA: Ideas from you wonderful ladies! 
Message edited 11/30/2011 10:09:44 AM.
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Bella01
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
sounds so good. Similar to my Christmas Eve menu when I hosted!
For desserts, we had tiramisu and honey balls (pignolata).
Love homemade zeppoles!
oh we had baked clams and shrimp oreganata on the menu too
Message edited 11/30/2011 10:10:26 AM.
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MrsS6510
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
Sounds delish! How about baked clams and/or lobster tails for more seafood?
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| Posted 11/30/11 10:05 AM |
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LadyBug1209
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
How the heck did I forget about baked clams?! THANKS! 
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| Posted 11/30/11 10:09 AM |
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LadyBug1209
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
Posted by Bella01
For desserts, we had tiramisu and honey balls (pignolata).
Strufoli!! Did you make them yourself? I have to look for a good recipe.
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| Posted 11/30/11 10:11 AM |
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Bella01
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
Posted by Maria31
Posted by Bella01
For desserts, we had tiramisu and honey balls (pignolata).
Strufoli!! Did you make them yourself? I have to look for a good recipe.
My mom makes them! I can ask her for her recipe if you want!!
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Lisa
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
my mom also makes scallops
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| Posted 11/30/11 10:27 AM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
I think it sounds great!
why are zeppoles first? are they savory?
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Ophelia
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remember, when Gulliver traveled....
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
insalata di pesce 
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| Posted 11/30/11 10:48 AM |
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Bella01
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
Posted by Ophelia
insalata di pesce
is this the one with the octopus? My dad loves this!
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| Posted 11/30/11 10:55 AM |
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BriBri2u
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
How about a zuppe di pesce
or a white fish for anyone who isn't into the other options - like flounder, tilapia etc
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| Posted 11/30/11 11:31 AM |
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LadyBug1209
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
Posted by GioiaMia
I think it sounds great!
why are zeppoles first? are they savory?
They're more of a "stuff your face with them when you get here" kinda thing, LOL
We rarely eat them with powdered sugar on them, so it's pretty much fried bread. My Nonna stuffs some with Anchovies  for the men! 
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GioiaMia
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
Posted by Maria31
Posted by GioiaMia
I think it sounds great!
why are zeppoles first? are they savory?
They're more of a "stuff your face with them when you get here" kinda thing, LOL
We rarely eat them with powdered sugar on them, so it's pretty much fried bread. My Nonna stuffs some with Anchovies for the men!
LOL chunga!! i know thats now how you spell it. . .whatever
yeah thats why i was asking, ive only had them like that in a street fair in italy (on accident lol)
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jennandrob
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
i like the Barefoot Contessa crab cakes...
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/crab-cakes-recipe/index.html
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| Posted 11/30/11 11:04 PM |
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nicknmb
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
what about mussels marinana - super easy to make!!
My in-laws grill tuna, swordfish, and lobster tails. That makes life easier and gives the men something to do outside
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| Posted 12/1/11 11:48 AM |
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chrisnjoe8108
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
Here is my crab cake recipe. They were kind of a PITA to make however everyone raved about them
Ingredients
4 pounds crabmeat
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon zest
? teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 cup saltine crackers, crushed
1 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 egg yolks
? teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
3 ounces fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
1¾ cups vegetable oil
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine crabmeat, 1 egg, lemon zest, Old Bay Seasoning, chopped basil, crushed crackers and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly. Form 5 ounce patties out of the crab mixture (should make about 16 patties), and chill until cold before cooking. In a skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Saute the crab cakes for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. For the sauce, in a blender place the egg yolks, Old Bay Seasoning, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper. Blend for 10 seconds. Keeping the blender running, slowly drizzle the oil into the blender. Blend until sauce is creamy.
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chrisnjoe8108
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
Oh and your menu looks great. My mom adds lobster tails, sometimes scallops and usually flounder
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LadyBug1209
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Re: Italian Christmas Eve - I'm hosting for the first time! What do you think of my menu?
Thanks for all the ideas, ladies!! I'm excited.
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