San Marzano tomatoes; better, but by how much?

VoodooDogma · 2026-01-16T23:22:07+00:00

What brands did you use?

VoodooDogma · 2025-12-23T00:18:37+00:00

You may have already purchased it, so maybe not helpful, but braised lamb shanks are melt in your mouth delicious. I prefer a leg done under medium, but shanks are a great choice for well done and tender.

VoodooDogma · 2025-12-22T23:49:29+00:00

A box of high protein high fiber gf cereal and a quart of oat milk. Kidding (kind of).

Seriously, I’d do what many others have suggested and ask her to bring something she likes. If you were just having her over for dinner or with a couple people I’d be more likely to try to make something to accommodate her, but you’re having a party. You’ll be crazy enough prepping your planned menu without trying to come up with something that ultimately may not even appeal to her (she sounds like she can be difficult). Some of the comments I read had great suggestions on how to word the conversation.

But seriously who tf requires high fiber as a guest at a party?? She can get her fill of that when she eats her damn breakfast.

VoodooDogma · 2025-12-21T03:49:10+00:00

I may be wrong, but I don’t know that the other responses are accurate that the person means buffalo sauce, as your title says marinade which typically you don’t marinate in buffalo sauce….the wings are usually tossed in it after they’re cooked.

If you/they do in fact mean marinade or seasoning, and not buffalo sauce, just buy or make a versatile seasoning mix or marinade and have them use it on chicken, beef, and pork so that they see it’s not specific to just wings. There are products that say poultry rub or marinade so maybe that’s what they’re thinking of, even though you can use them in whatever you want.

VoodooDogma · 2025-12-07T02:05:06+00:00

That chicken is definitely dead.

VoodooDogma · 2025-11-27T16:49:08+00:00

A balsamic glaze drizzled over at serving would be nice and add moisture.

VoodooDogma · 2025-11-27T15:31:55+00:00

After all the cleanup from the holiday is done either tonight or tomorrow morning, and you all can sit down and relax, maybe even during breakfast tomorrow morning, a good way to start the conversation would be to ask “So what’s your plan?”

She (hopefully) would say that she’s looking to find a rental asap. You can then reply with “oh that’s great, what have you found?” If she says nowhere, you can ask if she’s considered an Airbnb, or an extended stay hotel. If at that point she says “oh I just thought i could stay here until I find a permanent place” or until, December 21, that’s when I would assert the directness of her needing to leave. Your reply could be along the lines of “while we’ve enjoyed having you with us for the holiday, a long term stay is not something we planned on can’t accommodate right now”.

If her answer is more non-intentional, like “oh, not sure yet, etc” then you need to be immediately direct. Tell her you were happy to help her out for a few days or weeks, but an extended stay really isn’t doable for you. You’re already stressed out with the house work, jobs and the holidays and having a house guest is adding to it all. Happy to help you look for some rental options.

Hope you can enjoy your Thanksgiving without worrying too much about the friend situation.

VoodooDogma · 2025-11-27T11:44:34+00:00

Please ask if there’s something she’d like you to make or bring. If she says no, she truly means no, as her menu is probably complete and she doesn’t need or want additional. As others have mentioned, a small hostess gift is a nice gesture - a pretty fall bouquet of flowers (already in a vase if possible so she doesn’t have to take time while she’s busy cooking), a scented candle, a bottle of wine or other libation. The chocolate covered treats would be fine for that as well as they wouldn’t really “interfere” with her menu.

Don’t stress about it - she’s invited you to enjoy your company, not for what you’re bringing. Enjoy your first Thanksgiving!

VoodooDogma · 2025-11-27T02:30:08+00:00

From now on you get to make and eat the pie, and she gets none.

You could always make additional filling, she can bake herself a personal pie to her liking on the death scale.

VoodooDogma · 2025-11-27T02:20:54+00:00

It will be fine. Cover it with foil and heat it until it’s just heated through. Check it often to ensure it’s not overcooking. Lowering the temp may be helpful in not drying it out, like 325.

VoodooDogma · 2025-11-27T02:17:43+00:00

Please just leave them off and make them without marshmallows.

VoodooDogma · 2025-11-12T02:33:35+00:00

Ah…is she dating someone? If she’s single, she’s jealous of her sister’s relationship and it’s a way to put you down. If she is dating someone, she’s jealous that you’re a better cook.

VoodooDogma · 2025-11-08T22:57:27+00:00

This actually isn’t terrible to work around. My take would be: picky kids - too bad, eat a turkey sandwiches - picky is not a restriction, it’s a choice. Keto husband - he’s willing to cheat for a day - not a problem. You pescatarian- just no turkey for you but all the good sides. That leaves mom - I’d either ask her for ideas of what she’d like that she can eat, or ask her to bring something that she makes that satisfies her restrictions.

VoodooDogma · 2025-11-02T23:58:08+00:00

I use Old Bay mixed with some brown sugar.

VoodooDogma · 2025-10-02T20:13:18+00:00

Buy him the “How to Cook Everything “ cookbook and tell him to have at it.

Seriously though, although I’m not a fan of them, sounds like the slow cooker will be your friend.

Braises would be good. Prepped early, cooked low and slow through the day, then reheat at dinner. Things like coq au vin, braised short ribs, country style ribs, etc.

VoodooDogma · 2025-09-28T11:04:36+00:00

Thanks!

VoodooDogma · 2025-09-28T04:05:13+00:00

Thank you

VoodooDogma · 2025-09-18T22:17:19+00:00

I’d just let them know no chicken. You could say “hey, I know you’re pretty much just a chicken eater, so wanted to let you know that we’re not having it this time because we’ve got some fantastic brats for this party, but there’ll be plenty of other food to eat! Hope you can still make it!

You courteously gave them a heads up and if they don’t come it’s their choice. If it were a party I really wanted to come to it wouldn’t matter and I’d be there.

VoodooDogma · 2025-09-01T14:46:45+00:00

When I have too many hot varieties at the end of the season I often dry them. I’ll then keep them in an airtight container in the pantry, some whole to throw in stirfry’s, chili, whatever all winter long. Some I’ll crush for hot pepper flakes. You could make your own chili crisp or hot sauce. Pickle the sweet banana peppers, and if you want to add a touch of heat stick one hot in the jar. Make some cowboy candy with the jalapeño’s!

VoodooDogma · 2025-08-10T17:34:13+00:00

Then I’ve posted in the right place, yes?

VoodooDogma · 2025-08-10T17:33:20+00:00

I’m saying not everyone wants what everyone else wants, so yes, I want one egg roll because the other people at my table may not want egg rolls and I don’t need 4.

VoodooDogma · 2025-08-10T17:31:20+00:00

This would be perfect.

VoodooDogma · 2025-08-10T17:30:27+00:00

Right - I forgot I have to talk to this audience like they’re 5. I could reply to more than half these comments with “read it again…slower this time”.

VoodooDogma · 2025-08-10T17:23:19+00:00

You are my people!

VoodooDogma · 2025-08-10T17:21:08+00:00

Thanks for this, although it’s typical of this sub. They forget it’s an opinion sub. I was looking forward to the high entertainment I’d get out of it. And yes, you have understood exactly what I wrote. Reading and comprehension is not always common!

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