My birthday is this Sunday.
Growing up, my mommy would would make me a lasagna. Later in life, it was a day that I could make whatever I want . . . whether my picky poops like it or not. This year, it's on a weekend, which means I have no time constraints. I truly can make whatever I want. I've got some ideas and I've created a poll to see what you all think. So, please, vote in my poll and I'll make it on Sunday.
Here's a list of options that I've considered:
- Lasagna - I had one every year growing up, why fight tradition.
- Indian Feast - I've got all the time in the world and the kids can have mac & cheese =)
- Calzones - Everyone makes their own. Everyone's happy.
- Tamales - I've never made them. I'm a chicken - bwak bwak.
- Other - Please comment.
I'm Mexican so I'll have to go with Tamales. I remember it being a must on birthdays when I was younger.
Happy Birthday..(In advanced)
I vote Indian. But then you probably figured that. Just as long as I have time to make the cheezcake it's all good.
K
I said Indian but Mexican food would be a tough decision to make. Make BOTH!!
i think you should do a mini international thing. that would be fun, especially since you have the time. :)
Well, being that my sweetie lives in New Mexico and I am not only smitten with HIM but with the food of that region: I vote tamales, because once you make them , you will wonder why the HECK you haven't before... One warning though - When I make them, TONS of them, my kids gobble them ALL up before they even hit the serving dish...
Oh, and a little coconut oil works great instead of some of the solid shortening (LARD!) to give them a very nice authentic texture. I use 1/2 canola oil and 1/2 coconut oil, but do whatever recipe you have, they are actually pretty foolproof!
I'm with Jeni and TofuFreak - make an international meal of it.
ethiopian would be amazing too. though you should buy the injera from a restaurant because it's hard to make. best part is that injera is served cold, so you can get it a couple of days beforehand.
PS. love the bday cupcake pic. that had to have set off the smoke alarm :)
International? Hmm, I'll have to ponder that a bit.
Tofu Mom - I don't actually have a tamale recipe. I've always intended to make tamales, but never get around to it. I expect the first time to be an ordeal. Thanks for the oil tip.
Bethany - The cupcake was actually from a friend's party a couple weeks ago. It had 38 candles and ended up being mummified in wax. I will have 37 candles spread across a vegan pumpkin cheesecake.
Oh, the antici . . .