Archive Game Day Food/Recipes

Quint

Posts: 737

Dec 29, 2009 8:10pm

I'm looking for some good food ideas for the OSU-Oregon game. . . I'm open to all ideas but I'm in the mood for some cajun. . . so if anyone has some good cajun recipes please share!

I've heard several people will be serving duck!

wes_mantooth

Posts: 17,977

Dec 29, 2009 8:16pm

No matter what game it is, I always have buffalo chicken dip.....my favorite.

joebaseball

Posts: 247

Dec 29, 2009 8:23pm

Here is a good Jambalaya recipe I have made quite a few times.

joebaseball

Posts: 247

Dec 29, 2009 8:29pm

Quint wrote: I'm looking for some good food ideas for the OSU-Oregon game. . . I'm open to all ideas but I'm in the mood for some cajun. . . so if anyone has some good cajun recipes please share!

I've heard several people will be serving duck!

Let me know what specific Cajun food you are looking for, I have a couple Cajun cook books.

sleeper

Posts: 27,879

Dec 29, 2009 8:30pm

Go to store.

Buy Bud light.

Problem solved.

se-alum

Posts: 13,948

Dec 29, 2009 9:45pm

Cajun Shrimp Po' Boys!!

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UANyg

Posts: 265

Dec 29, 2009 10:04pm

Cajun flavored duck for sure.

Quint

Posts: 737

Dec 30, 2009 12:32am

joebaseball wrote:
Quint wrote: I'm looking for some good food ideas for the OSU-Oregon game. . . I'm open to all ideas but I'm in the mood for some cajun. . . so if anyone has some good cajun recipes please share!

I've heard several people will be serving duck!
Let me know what specific Cajun food you are looking for, I have a couple Cajun cook books.

I've actually been looking at some gumbo recipes. . . the only thing I'm concerned about is making the roux. . . I'm not really sure how hard it would be and I was wondering if you can buy it pre-made?

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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Dec 30, 2009 12:38am

Step One: Buy case of PBR
Step Two: Order Pizza
Step Three: Imbibe
Step Four: Profit.

BRF

Posts: 8,748

Dec 30, 2009 12:40am

sleeper wrote: Go to store.

Buy Bud light.

Problem solved.

In addition, serve some oysters.

TBone14

Posts: 6,383

Dec 30, 2009 12:50am

Quint wrote:
joebaseball wrote:
Quint wrote: I'm looking for some good food ideas for the OSU-Oregon game. . . I'm open to all ideas but I'm in the mood for some cajun. . . so if anyone has some good cajun recipes please share!

I've heard several people will be serving duck!
Let me know what specific Cajun food you are looking for, I have a couple Cajun cook books.
I've actually been looking at some gumbo recipes. . . the only thing I'm concerned about is making the roux. . . I'm not really sure how hard it would be and I was wondering if you can buy it pre-made?

No way. Its a thing of love and premade toux is not love...if it even exists. All it is is flour and butter..don't let it burn. It reaches its thickest when it hits the boiling point..then you can thin or thicken from there depending on how thick you want your gumbo.

I have learned all this from countless hours watching Food Network. Also this should help. http://southernfood.about.com/library/howto/htmakeroux.htm

Also, you absolutely cannot leave your roux. If the pan is too hot it will burn quickly and you will have to start over. It needs attention..but the roux part of your dish only takes 10-15 minutes. The gumbo won't need as much attention. Good luck!

Apple

Posts: 2,620

Dec 30, 2009 12:59am

I don't even know how to pronounce the word "roux".

It's gotta be yummy, right?

TBone14

Posts: 6,383

Dec 30, 2009 1:08am

It's pronounced, 'roo' and it doesn't actually taste good(to my knowledge). It is just a mix of flour and then fat, usually butter but can be shortening or bacon grease..any fat..that is slowly brought to the boil. It is a key compenent to many great dishes for thickness and texture..but standing alone I doubt it would be that tasty.

joebaseball

Posts: 247

Dec 30, 2009 9:20am

There are tons of variations of gumbo. Here is a brief sample, I have made the simple chicken and sausage gumbo and eaten the Leah Chase's gumbo from her restaurant but don't think I can duplicate it so I don't even try.
http://www.gumbopages.com/food/soups/index.html

Here are a few others I have come across but have not made yet
http://realcajuncooking.blogspot.com/2006/06/chicken-gumbo.html#tiptop

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/chicken-and-smoked-sausage-gumbo-recipe/index.html

Here is my favorite dish from New Orleans. I have not made this one but I will, crawfish tails are a little tough to find in central Ohio
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/crawfish-etouffee-recipe/index.html

j_crazy

Posts: 8,372

Dec 30, 2009 9:41am

I live in LA and depending on the types of meat you are using your gumbo could be good or bad. My mother used keilbasa in her gumbo when I was growing up and it sucks compared to the sausage they use down here (andouille, I think it's called). Also, premade roux is dark and thick. I like lighter and thinner roux so you have to make your own to get what you like.

If your into cajun and want a great cajun cookbook get this one:
Talk About Good

Now as for my gameday spread, I'm having my homeade baked buffalo wings with my 2 hand made sauces that I LOVE. My wife will be making her chilli cheese dip and it's New Year's so sauerkraut and sausage with pork roast and mashed potatoes.

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Gobuckeyes1

Posts: 497

Dec 30, 2009 9:42am

I'm thinking about how I can work some duck into existing recipes...

I'm not sure how well buffalo duck dip would work...

joebaseball

Posts: 247

Dec 30, 2009 9:53am

j_crazy wrote: I live in LA and depending on the types of meat you are using your gumbo could be good or bad. My mother used keilbasa in her gumbo when I was growing up and it sucks compared to the sausage they use down here (andouille, I think it's called). Also, premade roux is dark and thick. I like lighter and thinner roux so you have to make your own to get what you like.

I also prefer a blond roux compared to a chocolate roux. Here in Ohio you can pick up andouille at Anderson's but I have also used the Kroger's spicy sausage as a substitute.

joebaseball

Posts: 247

Dec 30, 2009 9:55am

Gobuckeyes1 wrote: I'm thinking about how I can work some duck into existing recipes...

I'm not sure how well buffalo duck dip would work...

You could try something like duck fajitas.

power i

Posts: 1,296

Dec 30, 2009 10:36am

Reuben Dip

1/2 c mayo
1/2 c thousand island dressing
16 oz sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
8 oz corned beef
12 oz shredded swiss cheese

Mix it all together and bake at 350 for 25 minutes, or you can do it in a crock pot

se-alum

Posts: 13,948

Dec 30, 2009 10:42am

Reuben Dip

1/2 c mayo
1/2 c thousand island dressing
16 oz sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
8 oz corned beef
12 oz shredded swiss cheese

Mix it all together and bake at 350 for 25 minutes, or you can do it in a crock pot

That could possibly be the worst dip ever!! No offense.

power i

Posts: 1,296

Dec 30, 2009 10:47am

Baby doesn't like sauerkraut???

Fab1b

Posts: 12,949

Dec 30, 2009 12:10pm

power i wrote: Reuben Dip

1/2 c mayo
1/2 c thousand island dressing
16 oz sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
8 oz corned beef
12 oz shredded swiss cheese

Mix it all together and bake at 350 for 25 minutes, or you can do it in a crock pot

I love Reubens I may have to give this a shot in the near future.

se-alum

Posts: 13,948

Dec 30, 2009 12:16pm

power i wrote:Baby doesn't like sauerkraut???

Lol....no baby does not!!

Also, can't really get into cooked 1000 Island & Mayo!

Actually, I'm kinda weird when it comes to sauerkraut. I like ribs & sausage cooked in sauerkraut, but I don't like eating the sauerkraut itself! I used to be like this with green peppers on pizza.

september63

Posts: 5,789

Dec 30, 2009 12:25pm

wes_mantooth wrote: No matter what game it is, I always have buffalo chicken dip.....my favorite.

I gave our buddy a buffalo chicken dip recipe a few years ago after I took some to a Browns game with him. Where did you get your recipe?

salto

Posts: 2,611

Dec 30, 2009 12:26pm

Zatarain's Jambalaya mix and add diced ham, smoked sausage and shrimp. I serve it with cornbread. Quick and easy to make!