https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:39:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-nye-dinner-ideas#post-2859437 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 20:54:15 +0000 wrkbrk 2859437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mommy Finger: Fondu starter and bouliabase? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-nye-dinner-ideas#post-2859389 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:55:56 +0000 SupernovaJ 2859389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's an Asian-inspired salmon dish that we LOVE to make and it's always the most requested dish at our dinner parties. I wouldn't say it's complicated by any means, but the ingredients are unique. Copying and pasting as it's from a cookbook and not online. It would be really good with a mac &amp; cheese and some sort of slaw. I also have a great recipe for a kimchi-bacon mac &amp; cheese!<br /> ----------------------<br /> Serve in lettuce wraps with steamed rice. Makes 4 to 6 servings.</p> <p>Cooking spray (optional)<br /> One 2-pound wild salmon fillet, pin bones removed; skin-on is fine<br /> 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, preferably Kewpie brand (Asian supermarket)<br /> 2 tablespoons oyster sauce<br /> 2 teaspoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste found at Asian supermarkets)<br /> 2 teaspoons minced or grated garlic<br /> One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, grated (optional)<br /> For serving, Bibb lettuce and steamed rice, 
Gochujang Vinaigrette (recipe also below)</p> <p>Place an oven rack just beneath the broiler part of your oven. Set the oven to broil. Line a sheet pan (a shallow baking sheet) with aluminum foil. Spray lightly, if desired, with cooking spray.</p> <p>Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Place the salmon, skin side down, on the prepared pan. If desired, using a sharp knife point, score halfway through the fish lengthwise, and score a few times widthwise; this will help the sauce absorb into the fish. </p> <p>Mix together the mayonnaise, oyster sauce, gochujang, garlic, and ginger, if using, in a small bowl. Brush the sauce evenly over the salmon. Place the baking sheet on the top rack in the oven. Broil, checking the broiler to make sure salmon doesn’t scorch in some places, until the sauce sizzles and begins to brown, about 8 minutes for medium doneness, depending on the thickness of the salmon. Serve with Bibb lettuce, rice, and Gochujang Vinaigrette.<br /> Variation: Replace the gochujang with 1/2 teaspoon of gochugaru (red chili flakes) and add 1 tablespoon of honey.<br /> ----------------------<br /> Gochujang Vinaigrette<br /> This tangy vinegar-spiked condiment is the Korean equivalent to ketchup; Koreans love it with everything! It’s a great complement to sashimi, rice bowls, can be used as BBQ sauce, drizzled over eggs or mixed with a little mayo for dipping hot crisp French fries. Makes about 1 1⁄2 cups.</p> <p>1⁄2 cup gochujang<br /> 1⁄2 cup rice vinegar or cider vinegar<br /> 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice<br /> 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar<br /> 1 tablespoon minced garlic<br /> 1 tablespoon minced green onion<br /> 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, plus more for garnish</p> <p>Place all the ingredients in a small bowl; stir well to combine, incorporating the gochujang by pressing with the back of a spoon against the side of the bowl. The consistency should be similar to that of a thick syrup. Can be stored, in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Gochujang absorbs liquid, so it may thicken over time; simply stir in some warm water or fresh lemon juice to loosen it up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-nye-dinner-ideas#post-2859355 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:15:31 +0000 looch 2859355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love lobsters, so I would do that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-nye-dinner-ideas#post-2859353 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:13:27 +0000 Littlebit7 2859353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>herb crusted rack of lamb</p> <p><a href="https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mustard-and-herb-crusted-rack-of-lamb-108493" rel="nofollow">https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mustard-and-herb-crusted-rack-of-lamb-108493</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-nye-dinner-ideas#post-2859327 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:38:37 +0000 Mommy Finger 2859327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jape14: DH would love this! I have bad memories of my mom feeding us bad duck every Christmas Eve growing up. :) But I was just looking at a steak with bernaise the other day. </p> <p>@snarkybiochemist: This looks amazing! I might have to convince him to do this again! Your other suggestions are great too. We love doing surf and turf and try to do multiple courses</p> <p>@mediagirl: @Baby Boy Mom: I'm still looking for a sushi roll I like. I think I have an aversion to the nori. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-nye-dinner-ideas#post-2859314 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:03:11 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2859314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: yes! This is what we do- make sushi, and there’s the activity aspect of it as well.<br /> Otherwise I usually make a bunch of appetizers for dinner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-nye-dinner-ideas#post-2859301 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:58:38 +0000 mediagirl 2859301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before kids we would make sushi for NYE dinner, now we go out for it! :) Making it is a lot of fun, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-nye-dinner-ideas#post-2859300 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:54:44 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2859300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do this for valentines day. I know you have already done beef wellington, but I love this individual variation with blue cheese and spinach.<br /> <a href="https://www.finecooking.com/recipe/individual-beef-wellingtons-with-mushroom-spinach-blue-cheese-filling" rel="nofollow">https://www.finecooking.com/recipe/individual-beef-wellingtons-with-mushroom-spinach-blue-cheese-filling</a><br /> I have also done variations on surf and turf depending on what seafood is on sale. Steak oscar is another favorite, filet crab meat and asparagus topped with Bearnaise sauce, I don't have a recipe on hand for this one and usually just dig for a good Bearnaise sauce recipe since the other ingredients are fairly self explanatory.<br /> I love scallops and have made many many different sauces and often pair scallops with homemade risotto. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-nye-dinner-ideas#post-2859294 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:35:02 +0000 jape14 2859294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last year we did roast duck with a cherry sauce and it was so good! It was a variation on this recipe: <a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/seared-duck-breast-with-cherries-and-port-sauce" rel="nofollow">https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/seared-duck-breast-with-cherries-and-port-sauce</a></p> <p>We've also done homemade steak frites with homemade Bearnaise sauce which was amazing. Obviously we are partial to French food. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/special-nye-dinner-ideas#post-2859290 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:18:49 +0000 Mommy Finger 2859290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I have always stayed in on NYE since we've been together and like to cook a big special meal. I'm having a hard time thinking of what we should make this year. Yes, I like to plan ahead. :) We're fairly good cooks so a complicated recipe doesn't scare us nor does expensive ingredients since it's cheaper than going out! The only thing that doesn't really appeal to us would be pasta dishes. Any ideas?</p> <p>In the past we've done</p> <p>Beef Wellington<br /> Crab cakes<br /> Steamed mussels<br /> Crab legs<br /> Homemade gnocci with vodka sauce<br /> Seared tuna with Asian slaw<br /> Steak with sauteed mushrooms</p> <p>I did just figure out that I do actually like salmon so does anyone have a showstopper recipe?</p> <p>Thanks in advance! </p>