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[EllieTalbot]

So I'm throwing a lil' dinner party on Friday (six for sure, perhaps eight), and am looking for suggestions. I have a small problem: no oven (long story). It all has to be done on the stovetop. Things like pasta, curry, etc., spring to mind, but there must be a bunch of delish things that I'm overlooking.

Any suggestions?

Cook in Calcutta,
Ellie

 

[kbate]

Depending on the group:

My last dinner party was a stovetop affair for about 30:

4 gallons of Stew (venison stew in this case but beef or chicken is fine).
1 Gallon Venison chili (venison again because I have it)
Crab Bisque
Cheese, crackers and homemade dip
and a Caesar's Salad (huge).

Also we had berries, ice cream and a veggie tray.

 

[thør]

The soup course will be easy.

 

[Adre]

Pasta carbonara.
Or pork stir fry.
Or veal piccata.
Sliced ribeye steaks.
Shrimp scampi and cheese polenta.

 

[thør]

Depending on the group:

My last dinner party was a stovetop affair for about 30:

4 gallons of Stew (venison stew in this case but beef or chicken is fine).
1 Gallon Venison chili (venison again because I have it)
Crab Bisque
Cheese, crackers and homemade dip
and a Caesar's Salad (huge).

Also we had berries, ice cream and a veggie tray.

With the weather we're having, the stew and chili might be well received!

 

[luvnmyboys]

chili, tacos, fajitas, pasta or stir fry would be my suggestions. chili is super easy. you could do navajo tacos or just put out toppings for chili. if you want to go without much cooking, you could do like a salad bar or sandwich bar.

 

[Silverlily]

Is grilling an option?

 

[garbage can]

So I'm throwing a lil' dinner party on Friday (six for sure, perhaps eight), and am looking for suggestions. I have a small problem: no oven (long story). It all has to be done on the stovetop. Things like pasta, curry, etc., spring to mind, but there must be a bunch of delish things that I'm overlooking.

Any suggestions?

Cook in Calcutta,
Ellie

Order Chinese...delivered.

 

[thør]

Is grilling an option?

That's my choice. Our weather has been horrid, but I have grilled in up to 50 mph winds on the lee side of the house. A couple nice flank steaks would be easy.

 

[Silverlily]

That's my choice. Our weather has been horrid, but I have grilled in up to 50 mph winds on the lee side of the house. A couple nice flank steaks would be easy.

I've cleared enough snow off the deck to drag the grill out.

A spicy, brown sugared salmon is just the thing for a fall afternoon. Maybe even grill some peaches for dessert.


Damn, I'm hungry.

 

[thør]

I've cleared enough snow off the deck to drag the grill out.

A spicy, brown sugared salmon is just the thing for a fall afternoon. Maybe even grill some peaches for dessert.


Damn, I'm hungry.

I grille all year round.

Try brown sugar dissolved in dark rum for your salmon glaze. Pretty tasty.

 

[EllieTalbot]

*jotting down ideas*
*thoroughly impressed by kbate's dinner party prowess*

I knew this thread was a good idea.

No grill, though, unfortunately. Which is a shame, because brown sugar/rum-glazed grilled salmon sounds fantastic.

Stewing on Seward,
Ellie

 

[RjThoughts]

*jotting down ideas*
*thoroughly impressed by kbate's dinner party prowess*

I knew this thread was a good idea.

No grill, though, unfortunately. Which is a shame, because brown sugar/rum-glazed grilled salmon sounds fantastic.

Stewing on Seward,
Ellie

Italian food delivered is a safer bet than Chinese.

Also, have to remember that not everyone likes fish, not everyone likes mushrooms....

 

[LiFeNdEaTh]

i love me some pasta

 

[EllieTalbot]

Italian food delivered is a safer bet than Chinese.

Also, have to remember that not everyone likes fish, not everyone likes mushrooms....

*nod*

And I have to avoid anything too spicy. One of my guests possesses a stomach that has issues with spicy food, the poor boy.

Accommodating in Alaska,
Ellie

 

[chillywilly2]

Depending on the group:

My last dinner party was a stovetop affair for about 30:

4 gallons of Stew (venison stew in this case but beef or chicken is fine).
1 Gallon Venison chili (venison again because I have it)
Crab Bisque
Cheese, crackers and homemade dip
and a Caesar's Salad (huge).

Also we had berries, ice cream and a veggie tray.

I just got some venison (deer) and cut all the shank into stew meat...got a good recipie?

I'm going to try a Guiness pot pie

 

[LongDrySpell]

You folks are assuming that she could get delivery if she wanted it. Not sure where Ellie is in Alaska, but I know even in my little town in Wisconsin I can only get pizza or subs delivered. Seriously. No Chinese even.

What about paella? Rice dishes are always a good bet. And it wouldn't have to be "hot" spicy - just some saffron and a few other fragrant spices. Plus, I'll bet you have access to some killer seafood in Alaska - a luxury I do not enjoy.

 

[LongDrySpell]

I just got some venison (deer) and cut all the shank into stew meat...got a good recipie?

I'm going to try a Guiness pot pie

My favorite is a venison corn soup, recipe given to me by a Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) elder. Take two ears of Indian corn (the colorful kind - make sure it isn't varnished!), and strip the kernels from the cobs. Put the corn in a big pot with lots of water, no salt, and bring to a boil. Low boil for three hours, then dump the water, replace with fresh, and repeat. Do that one more time (total of 9 hours! this is important to destroy a particular neurotoxin that is found in less-domesticated corn species, as well as cook it thoroughly, since the hulls stay on). During the last 2 hours, add the venison chunks, and during the last hour any vegetables you would like, plus salt and any other seasonings - I like oregano, thyme, and lots of black pepper. Serve with frybread. Once the venison is added, don't let it go above a simmer, or the meat will get tough.

One other tip for venison - if it is wild-caught, and from a buck, chances are good it was killed during the rut (most states' gun seasons coincide with it) and is LOADED with testosterone, which is very gamy and very bitter. Soaking the meat overnight in the 'fridge in a bowl of cold water with a capful of white vinegar added will denature the hormones and make the meat taste milder when cooked. I prefer doe meat taken during bow season (or from the reservation where it's always deer season if you're a tribal member), since it has much less hormones, but since I don't personally hunt I take what my family members give me.

 

[EllieTalbot]

You folks are assuming that she could get delivery if she wanted it. Not sure where Ellie is in Alaska, but I know even in my little town in Wisconsin I can only get pizza or subs delivered. Seriously. No Chinese even.

What about paella? Rice dishes are always a good bet. And it wouldn't have to be "hot" spicy - just some saffron and a few other fragrant spices. Plus, I'll bet you have access to some killer seafood in Alaska - a luxury I do not enjoy.

Paella is great stuff, but the saffron's a bit of a budget buster, I'm afraid. I'd rather put the money towards good wine and whatever protein is in the entree - speaking of which, yes, seafood is spectacular here.

I could order, since Anchorage is where I'm nestled, but where's the fun in that?

It sucks that you can't, though. Not even Chinese? Yikes.

All over the Aleutians,
Ellie

 

[remy_lebeau8]

How about pork chops or country ribs. Pork chops could be seared and country ribs could be slow roasted in a crock pot. Add some mashed taters, a fresh salad and some garlic bread and you're set. Maybe a punchbowl cake for desert.

Nothing spicy and budget friendly

 

[LiFeNdEaTh]

How about pork chops or country ribs. Pork chops could be seared and country ribs could be slow roasted in a crock pot. Add some mashed taters, a fresh salad and some garlic bread and you're set. Maybe a punchbowl cake for desert.

Nothing spicy and budget friendly

pork chop with rice & beans!! yummyyyy

 

[thør]

Paella is great stuff, but the saffron's a bit of a budget buster, I'm afraid.

All over the Aleutians,
Ellie

Some of the local Asian markets have a mediocre saffron for a budget price.

 

[kbate]

I just got some venison (deer) and cut all the shank into stew meat...got a good recipie?

I'm going to try a Guiness pot pie

2 quarts water
1 cup chopped carrots,
1 cup chopped potatoes
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 green pepper chopped fine

mix white/black/red pepper to season (light on white pepper)
1 clove minced garlic
1 TBS salt (max)

This is for about 1-2 pounds of meat (also cubed fine).

I cook the carrots and potatoes first until soft, brown the meat and then mix everything in a large pot and cook on low heat for 2 or 3 hours stirring frequently.

be very careful with white pepper - it gets powerful fast.

 

[LongDrySpell]

Paella is great stuff, but the saffron's a bit of a budget buster, I'm afraid. I'd rather put the money towards good wine and whatever protein is in the entree - speaking of which, yes, seafood is spectacular here.

I could order, since Anchorage is where I'm nestled, but where's the fun in that?

It sucks that you can't, though. Not even Chinese? Yikes.

All over the Aleutians,
Ellie

It doesn't take much saffron to flavor even a big batch of paella - 1/2 gram should be more than enough, which you can probably get for around $10. Well, that's contiguous states pricing, anyway.

 

[remy_lebeau8]

pork chop with rice & beans!! yummyyyy

Na pork chops with mac and cheese and Apple sauce