Re: Christmas Party Recipe

Hi Jim, When it comes to cooking, I generally don't get too uptight about recipes, and I often experiment using whatever I have on hand, but here is the basic formula for the Hoppy Joes from the Christmas Party: 4# Ground Beast, browned and drained 1 Lg. can Vegetable Beef Soup 2 Sm cans Chicken Gumbo Soup 3 Med. Chopped onions 1 Cup Chopped celery 3 bottles of IPA--one in the pot and two in the cook. I used Mojo for the Christmas Party. Mustard, Ketchup, Salt and Pepper to taste. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes over low heat--longer is better. For the Christmas party I made it the night before and threw it in the crock pot on the afternoon of the party. Like a lot of things, it gets better with age. The recipe can easily be modified depending on the size of the group, but I usually make more because it works well for leftovers. I like this basic recipe for parties because it is hassle-free and goes well with a pint or two of good beer. If you use extra lean Beast and the Campbell's "Healthy Choice" version of the soups, it is actually not too bad for pub food... Cooking is a lot like brewing--Relax, don't worry, have a homebrew, and everything will be marvelous... Dave -----Original Message----- From: j.voosen(a)comcast.net Sent: Dec 22, 2004 8:21 AM To: mba(a)thebarn.com Subject: Christmas Party Recipe At the Christmas Party, someone served up "Hoppy Joes". My wife would like the recipe and wondering if someone had it handy? Any plans on posting other recipies?? Thanks! Jim Voosen Stillwater, Mn