World Cup -- menu ideas?

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jlewis2896
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So....... I'll be having some people over this weekend to watch the World Cup Final, and I want to try and incorporate (healthy) foods that are both Spanish and Dutch. I'd like to make it something a lil' fancy/exotic, but nothing too time-consuming since I have a 13-mile run planned for the morning. Any recommendations would be appreciated!!

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  • Aid_B
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    Not healthy but the Dutch love fries with mayonaise ! :noway:
  • Dive_Girl
    Dive_Girl Posts: 247 Member
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    Paella is Spanish I believe. Very yummy served family style and if you use chicken breast and seafood like shrimp then very quick to prepare. Tapas is fun but might be more time consuming unless you pick it up from Costco.

    Here is a REAL good recipe for Stout Braised Short Ribs....the nice thing is it cooks in a slow cooker. then you can have veggies, slaw and such on the side. http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/stout-braised-short-ribs.html
  • Dive_Girl
    Dive_Girl Posts: 247 Member
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    Not healthy but the Dutch love fries with mayonaise ! :noway:
    Now that sounds healthy :laugh: :laugh:
  • Aid_B
    Aid_B Posts: 427
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    yes, I had it in Amsterdam, i think tney smoke to much :noway:
  • Dive_Girl
    Dive_Girl Posts: 247 Member
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    oh man!!! actually, I grew up eating homemade potato fries on mayo with LOTS of salt. it's probably a close relative to crack because I couldn't eat enough of it!!! hence the problem I have today :ohwell:
  • jlewis2896
    jlewis2896 Posts: 763 Member
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    LOL!! You guys are my favorite.
  • Aid_B
    Aid_B Posts: 427
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    OK time to be serious , :tongue:

    Spanish Tortilla

    http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/spanish_tortilla.html

    or Tapas, which i think is ideal for watching the world cup with,and easy to make, spicy food beer football :happy:

    http://www.spain-recipes.com/spanish_tapas.html

    As far as food from Holland I only know how to make space cakes and i don't think your having that kind of party.

    Have Fun . Aid :O)
  • jlewis2896
    jlewis2896 Posts: 763 Member
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    ;) Going with tapas (spanish omelette and the stuffed tomatoes), the stout-braised short ribs, and..... Heineken.

    Dutch food is not that appealing! Other than the crack that is fries and mayonnaise -- and I had a hard enough time giving up smoking; I don't want to set myself up for that 12-step program....

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