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Prep Questions - Gourmet_Mom - 12-22-2008
I'm making Jean's Crab Stuffed Mushrooms and Laura's Shrimp Toasts for Wednesday night appies. I'm figuring I can prep the mushrooms all the way to putting them in the oven, but the shrimp Toasts have an egg yolk in them, so how early can I prep them? And how long can I hold in the oven and what temp...200?
Re: Prep Questions - DFen911 - 12-22-2008
Um...Jean? Um...Daphne has a question
Re: Prep Questions - Gourmet_Mom - 12-22-2008
AW, come on culinary graduate/Next Food Network Star...What would you do? LOL!
Actually, I've answered one question on my own and it seems pretty stupid, now that I think about it. I was curious about the prep on the shrimp ahead of time, but realized a while ago, that I'm planning on prepping a strata with raw egg Wednesday to bake and serve Christmas morning....have actually done numerous egg casseroles and held before baking. DUH
So the only question now is the holding time and temp.
Re: Prep Questions - firechef - 12-23-2008
You want to keep it in a "food safe zone" at around 145F+ without continuing the cooking process or you'll have rubber mushrooms and who knows about the filling.
I too am going to say one thing, "Hey Jean, Mom has a question for you!"
Re: Prep Questions - cjs - 12-23-2008
Prepping the mushrooms early is fine, but I sure wouldn't hold them after baking, they shrivel up pretty quickly. Can they be the last thing in the oven before serving?
And the egg thing, you figured out, so you're good to go.
Re: Prep Questions - Gourmet_Mom - 12-23-2008
Thanks for the info on the mushrooms. I'll prep early morning. I have an antipasto platter planned, so I'll set it out when Ashley arrives and put the mushrooms and shrimp in then. I think I'm good to go if I can get this bisque made today safely...LOL! I'll go check that thread now.
Re: Prep Questions - cjs - 12-23-2008
you're fine and you're going to blow everyone's mind with your great holiday menu!!!!
Re: Prep Questions - Gourmet_Mom - 12-23-2008
Thanks Jean! It better blow their minds! These two meals are the most expensive gift anybody's getting...LOL! I'm finally excited about Christmas! Off to find a Christmas music channel and get cooking. Good thing it's still cool today. Between the oven and the stove going all day, I can turn off the heat...LOL!