Easter Dinner, whatcha having?
 

It'll be a banner day up here at the lake house. Boat is in the water, furniture is on the deck and the cigars have been picked.

But, what's being cooked?

I got a 15 pound Prime Rib Roast that will be herb crusted, roasted and served with Horseradish cream sauce

A 17 pound Turkey that I brined in water, apple juice, tarragon, thyme, sage, rosemary and garlic for the past 30 hours. I am going to smoke it over hickory and put Scotch, Dr. Pepper and Apple Juice in a spray bottle to spray the bird down to create a glaze on it while smoking.

The dough is proofing for the spinach bread and olive bread

Penne ala Vodka (mom's recipe)

And homemade Sangria and other sides to pig out on.

Homemade Cannoli, chocolate covered strawberries, cheesecake, brownies and fruit for dessert. And oh yes, many CC's to smoke in between.

What about you?

PS: Breads are done, we made spinach and white cheddar, chipolte and monterey jack and yellow cheddar and a cured black olive and garlic bread. And the cigar selection has been made.

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What time should I show up? :dr

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That's some meal! How many are expected over?

I'm cooking a lamb leg on the smoker today. Easter has the best meat deal sales of the year. We did a 5 lb semi-boneless on Friday.

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I just put 30 pounds of ham on the smoker for double smoked ham. A bunch of family is coming here and bringing side dishes. I love just cooking meat!!!

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Nice Brent!.....Love double-smoked ham!...did these for my son's birthday...nice peach glaze on top....

http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/l...oker/004-3.jpg

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What's double smoked ham?

I went to clean my smoker just now and it was still smoking from Friday night! I did not notice this at all on Saturday. I guess I do have a leak. The water pan was empty and I could grab both the lower grate and water pan with bare hands. I did not cover it after using it on Friday. I think the door is where it's leaking...

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I smoked a ten pound turkey breast last night on the BGE for the family feast:)

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Having a roasted leg of lamb and lamb chops :dr

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Was it difficult to light, Andy? :)

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Ham and cheesy hash browns on the menu for today. :dr

Wii after to try to burn some of the calories off. :D

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18 coming over. I was expecting 9 but my wife invited others.

Darrell, you are welcome at our house anytime

Brent, that looks killer and thanks again for your help.

The Turkey has been rubbed and I just lit up breakfast. A Diplo #2. Tasty.

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Got a 16 lb turkey in the oven with cornbread stuffing.

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Breakfast, tasty smoke.

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:r

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A ragout de lapin with some fava beans and a nice chianti!:dr

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we are doing more of a late lunch this year, and I will be grilling up brats and burgers

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pasta

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Going completely off tradition...family wants Mexican. :D

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I just finished a chiken & dumpling MRE. Not what I had wanted today, but it works.


:dr


Chris.....

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:dr

Turkey with cheddar and bacon on a pita, and fruit.

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Started out with a great breakfast: thick sliced bacon, hash browns, and green chili fritada.

For dinner this evening - Green salad, 12 pound smoked ham (with brown sugar/pineapple glaze),
red potatoes, and carrots. :dr

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12 pounds of ham can be murder on the colon, Darrell, I would suggest limiting yourself to 6.

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Same here. Grilling hotdogs, hamburgers, Knackwurst, and some chicken.

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My mother in law thought the same thing. We are having Tacos. I think that it has nothing to do with Easter though, becuase we have family dinner at my in-laws' every Sunday.

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And considering what Tom can do to a colon, take his word for it.

First Prime Rib came off and I lit up lunch, an ERdM Choix Supreme from 07. My daughter did the chocolate covered strawberries.

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This year we had Prime Rib. It was pretty good but I would have done it differently

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Friends from church brought us roast beef, mashed taters, grilled veggies, cupcakes, brownies and cookies. What a blessing!

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Plugged, I Bet!;)

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Turkey & Dressing At The Hospital Cafeteria!:r

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Well...I am the "hog", Scott. ;) :r

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Prime Rib and a few trimmings for the family at my place.

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This too shall pass!!!:r
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http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/z...EasterRibs.jpg

Smoked some baby back ribs & corn with baked beans and french fries. Gotta love the south!

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OK fellas, here's pics of the main event, the Herb crusted Prime Rib and the Smoked Turkey. I'll tell you what, I am never putting another turkey in the oven. Smoking is the way to go. This thing was perfect. My brother got 5 pounds of leftovers this morning.

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:dr:dr:dr

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And props to Brent for providing me with a few tips. I wish you could've been there to try it.

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Brent taught me everything I know.

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Even that trick you do with your belly button?:r

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:r

Nah, you taught me that. I still can't do it as well as you. :r

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Ham, turkey, hashbrown casserole, crescent rolls

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I had ham for supper last night. I had ham for lunch today. I'll have ham for supper tonight. I'll have ham for lunch tomorrow. I'll have ham until I'm sick of ham, and I'll still have ham left to eat.


The single life has it benefits, but not when it comes to holiday cooking.

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I had roast duck for easter. It came out really well...and the best part is I now have 3/4 cup of duck fat in the freazer for future use. Anyone ever had duck fat fries? :dr

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:tpd: I've got more ham than I know what to do with!!!