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Using a food processor (do not clean between ingredients). Finely slice the torpedo rolls and set aside. Finely chop bacon and put in a large, deep saute pan and put on medium heat. Medium chop peppers, onions, and parsley and add to cooking bacon. Add garlic powder, seasoning salt, and cayenne pepper to mix and cook for 10 minutes.
A casino party is a great theme for a guy's birthday party. Whether you decide on an all-out casino theme party or a game night, your party will sure to be a big hit!
Increase the oven temperature to 500°. In a large nonstick skillet, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Shaken, Not Stirred. Fans associate 007 with the shaken martini, but James Bond actually enjoys other types of liquor as well. Bollinger Champagne is a recurring favorite, and a black velvet (Guinness and sparkling wine) was enjoyed in one of the films.
- Invitations: Punchbowl has this terrific free casino-themed invitations that you can send to all of your guests to get them excited for your casino theme party. Before you send your invite, decide if you want it to be an upscale casino party (think James Bond in Casino Royale) that might involve guests getting dressed up in cocktail attire, a middle of the road Vegas themed party, or a low-key casino night comprised of poker and beer. Give guests a heads up about what to expect on your invitations.
- Games: What's a casino party without the games? There are actually companies that will bring a casino games to your venue so you can have a variety of games for your guests to play. They will often supply the dealers to not only deal the cards, but also explain how the games are played in case some guests are first-timers. If you're party is a little more low-key, you can set up a few tables for some of the more basic games like poker and blackjack.
- Party Tip: Instead of using real money (which might be a lot to ask of your guests), print up your own money with the guest of honor's face on the fake bills. Get some prizes so your guests have something to play for—gift cards or a bottle of wine work well.
- Food: Casino food can vary greatly. If you've been to Vegas lately, you know that the casinos are filled with upscale restaurants from world-famous chefs in a variety of cuisines. In this case, since your guests will be playing games, you probably don't want a sit-down meal. Set up a buffet with the guest of honor's favorite foods. Guests can take a break from the games to grab a plate for themselves.
- Cocktails: If you're hosting an upscale casino party, consider setting up a martini bar. Give guests a few liquors from which to choose, set our a few different types of mixer and put garnishes like cherries, olives, and orange slices in small bowls. You can even print up a few menu options or let guests have fun creating their own concoction.
Oysters Casino is definitely an oyster lover’s delight!
A very easy recipe to prepare and always a favorite with oyster lovers. As my husband loves oysters – all kinds of oysters – cooked or raw, he really likes this Oysters Casino recipe. He says I can make it all the time.
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- 1pint jarredoysters, shucked or fresh oysters, sucked on the half shell*
- 1/2cup redbell pepper,minced
- 1/2cuponion,minced
- 3baconslices, minced
- 1clovegarlic,minced
- Black pepperto taste
- 1/2cupbread crumbs**
- 3tablespoonslemon juice,fresh-squeezed
If using jarred oysters, drain oysters and place into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish or individual baking dishes. If using fresh oysters, shuck the oysters.
Either in the oyster shells or in small oven-proof dishes, place the oysters.
Sprinkle with bell pepper, onion, bacon, garlic, and pepper. Sprinkle bread crumbs over all and then sprinkle with lemon juice.
Bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes or until edges of oysters just begin to curl (do not over cook the the oysters). Remove from oven and serve immediately.
2 servings (each serving) =18.2 fat grams, 20.7 carbs, 283.5 calories
4 servings (each serving) = 9.1 fat grams, 10.4 carbs, 142 calories
* Learn How To Shuck Oysters.
** Check out Making Homemade Bread Crumbs.
Additional Favorite Oyster Dishes:
Creamed Oysters in Acorn Squash
This outstanding dish combines two of my favorite foods, oysters and acorn squash. Besides being delicious, it is beautiful to look at.
Oyster Casserole
This is an excellent oyster dish to serve your family or friends.
Grandma’s Oyster Dressing
This oyster dressing must be served as a side dish and not as a turkey stuffing in the turkey.
Scalloped Oysters
Scalloped oysters are fantastic served as a special side dish, first course, or appetizer with crackers. For many families, this dish is a Christmas tradition.
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