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<blockquote data-quote="trinityroyal" data-source="post: 397970" data-attributes="member: 3907"><p>We're having our annual New Year's Eve party. A few neighbours, some close friends and family. This year I've decided to keep things simple.</p><p> </p><p>1) Barbecued salmon</p><p>1 large salmon filet. Spray lightly with EV olive oil (I keep it in a spray bottle like a plant mister), and rub with spices. Wrap in aluminium foil and barbecue for about 5 to 10 min.</p><p> </p><p>2) Spicy chili shrimp</p><p>A large bag of large frozen pre-cooked shrimp (I'm being lazy this year, so I'm using pre-cooked). Thaw in cold water, take the tails off. Saute in a large frying pan, and then add the spicy chili sauce. Cook until the sauce reduces and gets slightly "crunchy" looking. There's lots of sugar in the sauce so it caramelizes nicely and makes a glaze over the shrimp. The sauce is sold in giant bottles at Costco, and I always have a few on hand.</p><p> </p><p>3) Salad</p><p>Romaine lettuce, English cucumbers, red, yellow and orange bell peppers, cherry tomatoes sliced thinly. Dressed with Balsamic vinegar/Olive oil and spices.</p><p> </p><p>4) Pork sirloin, baked</p><p>These are a bit like pork chops but a much leaner cut, similar to beef sirloin. Marinate in White Merlot or some other blush wine, black pepper, a dash of oil. Rub with spices. Bake at 350 F until the spice rub on top looks crisp.</p><p> </p><p>5) Winter vegetable bake</p><p>Cubed butternut squash, beets, parsnips and Yukon Gold potatoes. Spray with a bit of oil, and spiced with rosemary and garlic. Bake at 350 F for about 45 to 60 min. The pork sirloin can bake at the same time.</p><p> </p><p>6) Cheese tray</p><p>husband bought a variety pack the other day. Whatever cheeses are in there will go on the tray. Instead of crackers, I take small slices of baguette and rye bread, spread on a baking sheet and put under the broiler for about 3 to 5 minutes.</p><p> </p><p>7) Veggie tray</p><p>The usual suspects: carrots, celery, bell peppers, cucumber slices, broccoli and cauliflower florets, mushrooms (becuase they're husband's favourite). Dip made with light sour cream and dry vegetable soup mix (makes a nice change from onion soup mix).</p><p> </p><p>8) Fruit tray</p><p>Strawberries, grapes, sliced fresh pineapple, blueberries. Because I'm feeling lazy I'll probably combine this with the cheese tray.</p><p> </p><p>9) Low-carb, low-fat cheesecake</p><p>Made the same way as regular cheesecake, except that I substitute light cream cheese and low cal vanilla pudding for the regular strength varieties. I useolive oil margarine instead of butter or shortening in the graham cracker crust mix. I'm making a cherry cheesecake and a blueberry cheesecake (using pie filling for the cherry and blueberry toppings)</p><p> </p><p>10) Cookie tray</p><p>My neighbour Mary from across the street loves to bake and brings a lovely tray of Christmas cookies. This is my favourite part of the whole meal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trinityroyal, post: 397970, member: 3907"] We're having our annual New Year's Eve party. A few neighbours, some close friends and family. This year I've decided to keep things simple. 1) Barbecued salmon 1 large salmon filet. Spray lightly with EV olive oil (I keep it in a spray bottle like a plant mister), and rub with spices. Wrap in aluminium foil and barbecue for about 5 to 10 min. 2) Spicy chili shrimp A large bag of large frozen pre-cooked shrimp (I'm being lazy this year, so I'm using pre-cooked). Thaw in cold water, take the tails off. Saute in a large frying pan, and then add the spicy chili sauce. Cook until the sauce reduces and gets slightly "crunchy" looking. There's lots of sugar in the sauce so it caramelizes nicely and makes a glaze over the shrimp. The sauce is sold in giant bottles at Costco, and I always have a few on hand. 3) Salad Romaine lettuce, English cucumbers, red, yellow and orange bell peppers, cherry tomatoes sliced thinly. Dressed with Balsamic vinegar/Olive oil and spices. 4) Pork sirloin, baked These are a bit like pork chops but a much leaner cut, similar to beef sirloin. Marinate in White Merlot or some other blush wine, black pepper, a dash of oil. Rub with spices. Bake at 350 F until the spice rub on top looks crisp. 5) Winter vegetable bake Cubed butternut squash, beets, parsnips and Yukon Gold potatoes. Spray with a bit of oil, and spiced with rosemary and garlic. Bake at 350 F for about 45 to 60 min. The pork sirloin can bake at the same time. 6) Cheese tray husband bought a variety pack the other day. Whatever cheeses are in there will go on the tray. Instead of crackers, I take small slices of baguette and rye bread, spread on a baking sheet and put under the broiler for about 3 to 5 minutes. 7) Veggie tray The usual suspects: carrots, celery, bell peppers, cucumber slices, broccoli and cauliflower florets, mushrooms (becuase they're husband's favourite). Dip made with light sour cream and dry vegetable soup mix (makes a nice change from onion soup mix). 8) Fruit tray Strawberries, grapes, sliced fresh pineapple, blueberries. Because I'm feeling lazy I'll probably combine this with the cheese tray. 9) Low-carb, low-fat cheesecake Made the same way as regular cheesecake, except that I substitute light cream cheese and low cal vanilla pudding for the regular strength varieties. I useolive oil margarine instead of butter or shortening in the graham cracker crust mix. I'm making a cherry cheesecake and a blueberry cheesecake (using pie filling for the cherry and blueberry toppings) 10) Cookie tray My neighbour Mary from across the street loves to bake and brings a lovely tray of Christmas cookies. This is my favourite part of the whole meal. [/QUOTE]
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