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pritty_kitten

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Im cooking for my new years eve date this year. we are staying in, watching movies, drinking grey goose, but i dont know what to cook. i really want to cook, but im not that good at it. so whats a good new years eve meal? im thinking of making King crab, just need to know what else. ive already got desert covered ;)
 
Dinner a Deux

pritty_kitten said:
Im cooking for my new years eve date this year. we are staying in, watching movies, drinking grey goose, but i dont know what to cook. i really want to cook, but im not that good at it. so whats a good new years eve meal? im thinking of making King crab, just need to know what else. ive already got desert covered ;)

Sounds like you have it covered - might want to serve some rice with the King crab - make sure that you steam the crab legs lightly - don't overcook -
 
That's an easy one - boy he is a lucky guy

pritty_kitten said:
oh yeah, and some tips on lingerie? whats hot right now guys and gals. i want this nite to be unforgettable

Stockings, garters, thong or g-string, bustier - white or black - classy not trashy - i wanna be your date!!!
 
Sheik said:
Already told ya babe, we're having dinner at the liberty grand ;)


Seriously, King Crab is not for someone who isnt a good cook. Keep it simple, order from you favourite restaurant. As for the lingerie... www.victoriassecret.com

i thought you only had to boil it for ten minutes. thats how ive always seen it done. im gonna serve it with rice for sure, and im thinkng steak. what do you think?
 
King Crab legs are a pain in the ass. Yummy, but messy.

My advice, make up a "party platter".

Some oysters on the half shell, shrimp, some sushi, some smoked salmon, an assortment of cheese crackers and pate.

Crudites tray (veggy tray) with a couple of dips. Baby carrots, zuk sticks, cucumber slices, hard boiled egg sliced, celery, some brocc spears, tomato wedges (or grape/cherry tomatos)

some French bread presliced.

Olives.

Very little actual cooking involved.

For the shrimp, put in boiling salted water until they turn pink. Immediately drain, and put shrimp is a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking.
 
pritty_kitten said:
wow, i should invite some of you guys to my getogether lol. the only rule is you must bring food and liqour

Sure will bring some steamed veggies and a bottle of Wolf blass.
 
PK boiling king crabs is easier then 123.

Why not add some fresh shrimp and boil them too they take like 4 minutes all you do is add salt to water and wait til there pink !,either have them chilled with cocktail sauce on the side ,or throw them in a garl butter sauce with the crab meat .

Also grab a pot and melt down some butter with fresh garlic (lots) a touch of olive oil and salt and pepper and you can dip the crab in the yummy sauce .

Why stop there if you like mussels .Boil them with a bottle of white wine lots more garlic ,fresh cut onions and tomatoes and it takes like minutes and the flavour is scrumptious . it takes like 5 minutes ,when they are open they are ready !


if you hate mussels then go for mushroom caps ,take stems out place them in a cupcake tray individualy then use that frozen spinach in a frying pan thawed and drained first add more garlic lol and fry up a couple pieces of bacon separately with a little a few pieces of very small tomatoe pieces ....when the bacons ready crumble it in with the rest .then add some italian bread crumbs to give it texture .and stuff the mushrooms .then shred mozeralla cheese on top .then bake til the mushrooms are soft . like 15 minutes or so .

You both can feed each other these finger foods and make it erotic in the same breathe.

then invest in a huge yummy mouthwash to get rid of the yummy garlic taste so you guys dont reak .

if you guys hate garlic then disregard this menu LOL
Happy new year
 
Do your best with the food, the way to a man's heart.
Don't worry about the lingerie - it's only coming off.
 
nautilus said:
What if he's a meat and potatoes guy?
I'd be starving at pritty kitty's house.

Oh ya. I'll liquor, someone else bring the food. ;)

I was thinking the same thing, what's with all the seafood? I know it is good and everything but sheesh, is that all we can come up with?

I think it all depends on a) when you're starting and b) how much you plan on drinking. I think a large heavy meal would put a damper on it. Everytime I've been to one of these "new year's eve dinner parties" after a big meal, we're all too zonked to party.

I say keep it light and simple: raw veggies and dip (instead of popcorn) a nice stir fry (and you can add some tiger shrimp if you like), a nice light parfait for desert and you can serve the stirfry over shrimp.

Another great dinner I went to was fondue....you can put just about anything in them and it is fun just shooting the shit and cooking all at the same time....plus you can do it for hours, you don't have to sit there and eat.....
 
I totally dissagree with you guys on this drop her king crab idea ..it is extremely easy !

Cut king crab into serving sized pieces steam on rack (a steamer thingy on bottom of pot )over 3/4 inch boiling water 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with melted butter, done deal
 
Alexis696969 said:
Since its your cooking debut ....
Two words...PRESIDENT'S CHOICE!

They have something oven ready or nukable for just about every taste in food to bail out the culinarilly-challenged.

Save your real cooking debut as fun thing to do on less of an ocassion. Don't invest emotionally into a meal that might flop - you'll be uncomfortable and he'll be uncomfortable for you.

Why risk getting the whole programe off on the wrong foot? Besides, he should be there primarily to eat YOU.

If you must contribute something home made, just cube & boil some good quality potatoes, then combine in a large bowl them with butter-sauteed Shrimps, Scallops, Spanish Onion & Garlic (with steamed Bokchoy & Spinach mixed in at the end) season lightly with fresh pepper & squirt of lemon . Easy & goes with lots of things.