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We all know the jokes that are made every year when it comes to fruitcake. The same one has been going around the globe, passed from person to person, for the past 40 years, nobody likes fruitcake, fruitcake is a bad gift, etc. But let's talk about food beyond that cliche. What are some of the usual Christmas foods that you don't like or are overrated? What food does your family serve when you go back home and you dread it, even though you don't want to tell the person who cooked it that you've never liked it?
I come from a large Italian family, and my brother used to bring boxes and boxes of desserts and candies for after dinner eating. And mixed in with all the usual great stuff like pies and brownies were Italian cookies and cakes. Ugh. I used to like them, but they're like malted milk balls to me. I can eat one, then I don't want them anymore. And that round, dry Italian cake (the name escapes me now). I used to dread seeing that on the table. Every year he brought it, and every year it was ignored.
I don't like turnips either. I think there's one person in the family who eats them, and the sad little dish of turnip just sits there on the table, getting cold.
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12-21-2006 @8:42AM jim said... Mincemeat,fruitcake, cranberry jelly, Panatine cake...I have them all beat...the grosses of gross is a Norwegien Christmas dinner that is a must...Lutefisk..ugggggh...it is cod fish that is treated with lye...thats right lye...and served...it is by far the most disgusting thing ever concocted...it tastes like fish flavored vaseline...If you dont believe me look it up on the Net...LUTEFISK
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12-21-2006 @8:43AM foody said... Why do some people want to recreate Thanksgiving dinner just a short time later? Turkey dinner is a once a year treat I look forward to on THANKSGIVING. To have it again is like having corned beef and cabbage a month later. For all you turkey lovers who think others want it too for Christmas think again. Open up the purse strings and cook a roast people would appreciate it much more. That's one reason I prefer to prepare Christmas dinner. (So all of you who are thinking I just want to complain, I put my money where my mouth is and do it every year) To endure that turkey again is just torture.
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12-21-2006 @6:44PM Robin said... Ok, some of these are bad, but NOTHING is as bad as the Polish tradition of eating pickled HERRING on Christmas Eve!!! I think I still have emotional scars from eating this raw, slimey fish as a 7-year old and getting spanked for spitting it out!!!
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12-21-2006 @8:45AM Sal Ellinger said... Fruit cake? My mom's fruit cake is a WONDER! Baked from an old Italian recipe (soaking with rum optional) makes any other I've eaten pale into insignificance.
If my five brothers and one sister had had to eat only those available commercially, then, I'd agree with the dissing of fruit cake. When you've had the BEST, naturally, all others are viewed with distane.
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12-21-2006 @8:43AM Jessica said... Yay, another polish dish, Kielbasa is another fine Polish tradition! Fine for the tastebuds, terrible for the digestive system! Watch out Santa!
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12-21-2006 @8:50AM Jody said... I agree on the green bean casserole & ribbon candy. I am very fortunate that my family has not started any goofy food traditions - we have the same thing every year and I love it!! I look forward to the home-made cooking that reminds me of childhood memories...aahhh! Now that I am married, my Mother-in-law makes a roast for Christmas that is to just die for - it is some of the juciest, tender & just plain good meat, that I have ever had. Unfortunately her gravy needs help! I stepped in & asked if I could make it one year (not sure if I offened her or not) Were still close friends, so I hoe not! So I agree with bdw, to me there are no bad Christmas foods only badly cooked foods. Happy Holidays everyone!
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12-21-2006 @9:07AM Pamela Kelly said... I make a refrigerated fruit cake, a recipe passed down from my late grandmother, that is very good. You use a box of graham crackers (crush them very finely)(save the box for a cake-form) and a can of sweetened condensed milk. In to this you put a jar of cherries (cut in quarters), a can of pineapple chunks (drain well and cut up pineapple pieces) a small bag or can of coconut and finely chopped pecans or walnuts, either one you prefer. Mix all together very well,cut ou graham cracker box to look like square cake pan (or use cake pan if you want)line box with waxed paper and put mix in it. Refrigerate covered cake approx. 2 hrs. This recipe uses fresh fruits and is very good. It will change your mind about fruit cake. Very good, moist and just sweet enough!!! Happy Holidays and Good eating to all!!!!
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12-21-2006 @8:59AM genr said... Fruit cake is Waco Texas` claim to fame. This is the only non canned "food" to last many months. As far as sweet potatoes & marshmallows c`mon they rock.
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12-21-2006 @8:54AM suzanna said... the fruitcake is hideous brussel sprouts are good lightly steamed with butter served with cheese sauce cranberrys in a can should be outlawed we now do love most cookies but mincemeat is a taste you have to learn to love plum pudding is also one of those family traditions thats only good depending on the alcohol content of the sauce I started a new tradition we now grill steaks that way the guys cook outside and the woman do the easier stuff like salad & sides still a celabration just modernized happy holidays to everyone no matter what your customs its all about God and family who cares what you eat as long as your together & have your health
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12-21-2006 @8:52AM charming said... OYSTER CASSEROLE IS THE NASTIEST THING IN THE WHOLE WORLD!!! OYSTERS LOOK LIKE BIG SLIMY BOOGERS, THE KIND YOU PULL OUT OF YOUR NOSE AFTER A BAD COLD OR SINUS INFECTION. MY GOD, HOW CAN ANYONE EAT THAT!!!!
CHARMING
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12-21-2006 @9:51AM Frank said... We used to do the traditional turkey and dressing crap on Christmas as well as Thanksgiving. I love turkey and the fixings, but twice in one month is too much. Besides, that meant spending all day on Christmas standing the kitchen instead of playing with the kids and their new toys. So I started a new tradition. I cook a huge pot of chili on Christmas Eve, put it in the fridge, and reheat the next day with fresh homemade cornbread to go with it. Warming, comforting, and it allows time with the family. And by the way, green bean casserole is excellent if prepared properly. The fried onions get MIXED into the body of the casserole AND put on top. Plus it's always better with some crumbled bacon thrown in. My casserole is always completely eaten.
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12-21-2006 @8:56AM Nancy Verne said... I'm one of those strange people who LOVE fruit cake, as does my Mother and my Boss. I think mincemeat pie is just awful. I do not like cranberry sauce, spiced apples or anything with whip cream or cool whip on it.
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12-21-2006 @8:59AM Rich said... I also hate cranberry sauce in the can! YUCK!! Home made cranberry sauce from REAL cranberries is good but that can stuff makes me want to steal my dog's food! I also hate those store-bought 20 lb doorstop fruitcakes. Stubbed my toe on one once. Made me cry like a baby!
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12-21-2006 @9:05AM Diane said... Hey, why slam fruitcakes? I will share my favorite fruitcake recipe with you: 15 cups flour, red thingies, green thingies, syrup and glue. Mix ingredients. Bake. Spray with hair spray or lacquer. They make wonderful, colorful door stops!
Actually, I make pans of lasagna, with my homemade sauce, to give to my neighbors. Everybody appreciates getting a meal that they can just pop into the oven during this busy time. It's a great deal of work on my part, but my neighbors love it!
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12-21-2006 @9:09AM Mandie said... Okay for ya'll sweet potato haters. I have to say my mom has a recipe that is too die for. I have made it for my in-laws and military friends. They all love it. SO try it with the can yams, put in brown sugar, pineapple one small can of crushed, white sugar, butter, about half a stick or so, and chopped pecans. NuKE in Microwave for 5 min or so. Then top with Marshmellows and nuke for 2 min. I TELL IT SOUNDS FUNNY BUT IT IS DEVINE> You can also add a little Cognac about 3 tbs to it and you get a little kick if you like it. Its so easy and sweet but not overly and yummy. The pineapple add a fruity taste that helps balance out the flavors of sugar and yams. MMMMMM GOOD
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12-21-2006 @9:11AM sue said... I agree about the standard recipe for green bean casserole...Next time try making with frozen green beans and cream of onion soup... It is much better that way, and I don't have to listen to my mother complain that I didn't make it.
As far as the fruitcake goes, I "candy" my own fresh, dried or canned fruit(depends on what is in season)with butter and brown sugar and skip the whole soaking in liquor part. Even the kids love it.
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12-21-2006 @9:10AM tiredofit said... How about anything served by the in-laws. From the condescending looks they serve with the appetizer to the judgemental comments to go along with the main course to the lay-n-it on thick back handed compliments to swallow with your dessert. I say anything served at home is tasty in comparison!!!
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12-21-2006 @9:17AM fred said... Interesting, all the heatr felt offerings of really bad food from loving family and friends. Perhaps if a prayer is offered up we should ask that we be able to choak down that c*** without throwing up rather than giving thanks for the repast.
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12-21-2006 @9:12AM Cathy said... There are two foods that I will not go near during the holidays. The first is a traditional Hispanic cookie called a biscochito. Horrid things, those. Also, the chocolate covered cherries my mother insists on having. What is that slop surrounding the cherry. They're right on par with Cadberry Eggs. Eeewww.
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12-21-2006 @9:12AM Leigh Ann Moffatt said... JELLO SALAD! Anyone else? Every year my mom would make jello, (which we all love plain jello, with cool whip). BUT she would add things like pecans, pineapple, orange peel, and yes... even carrots and celery! And every year, it sat, with two servings removed; hers and my dads, because he actually liked it. Mom passed away a year ago, and although I hated the jello salad, I will be sad to NOT see it on the table this year.
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