Royal Caribbean Cookbook questions

[taffy12]

I'm looking to buy the Royal Caribbean cookbook off ebay since I didn't get one on the ship, and I just wanted to make sure that it's what I want. I see two are coming up: one by Rudi Sodamin, and one for Holidays and Entertaining. I'd want the first one, correct? That's the main one that would have more of the dishes they prepared on the ship for dinner and such, correct?

 

One more question. I know this is a lot to ask and would take a little time, but would anyone who owns either cookbook mind typing out the list of recipes they include? Or could you direct me to a site that lists them? I hate to buy stuff blind... Again, I know it's a lot to ask, but I'd really appreciate it! Thank you so much if you can!

[VernRDH]

I'm looking to buy the Royal Caribbean cookbook off ebay since I didn't get one on the ship, and I just wanted to make sure that it's what I want. I see two are coming up: one by Rudi Sodamin, and one for Holidays and Entertaining. I'd want the first one, correct? That's the main one that would have more of the dishes they prepared on the ship for dinner and such, correct?

 

One more question. I know this is a lot to ask and would take a little time, but would anyone who owns either cookbook mind typing out the list of recipes they include? Or could you direct me to a site that lists them? I hate to buy stuff blind... Again, I know it's a lot to ask, but I'd really appreciate it! Thank you so much if you can!

 

I have two cookbooks both by Rudi Sodamin. The Holiday and Entertaining one I purchased on Voyager in 2003. The Royal Caribbean International Cookbook I purchased Jan 2004 on Majesty. I do not know if there are any others out yet.

 

All the recipes in the books are items that they prepare on the different ships. Some things even have names that reflect which ship they are featured on ie the Legend-ary Lamb served on LOS. Some recipes are more reflective of the ports of call and some are Rudi's interpretations that are served on RCCL.

 

I can tell you that I have used both books a number of times and have enjoyed the meals very much. It is just a shame that I have to cook, serve and clean up:rolleyes: . Where is my waiter to do these things for me?

 

I will be looking on Sovereign in August for a new cookbook, but as I said I do not know if there are any others but these two. I don't know where you could look to see if there were others.

 

I don't know about typing in the list of recipes (there are a lot), but I might be able to scan it and send it to you. If you like, email me at vsnyder1@nycap.rr.com and I will try to scan them in for you.

 

Hope this helps. If you have any more questions just let me know.

[PhinsAndGills]

by Rudi Sodamin

 

NEW YEARS EVE

Globe Salad Splendour with Rasberry Dressing

Garlic and Rosemary steak with potato-onion hash-browned cakes

lucious lobster bisque

chocolate souffle Cococay

Rasberry Radience

 

SUPER BOWL PARTY

Spiced peanuts

apricot and garlic BBQ Chicken drumettes

Dill dip delight vision veggie dip

empress herb extravaganza homemade mayo

super bowl punch

chicken chili cozumel

touchdown brownies

 

VALENTINE'S DAY

savory sweethearts salad

risotto frutti de mare

tauranga tenderloin for two with peppercorn sauce

chocolate dipped fruit

 

EASTER SUNDAY

enchantment ensalada

tortola spinach tart with spicy tomato coulis

lagendary lamb with white beans, sage, and wild mushrooms

melbourne velvet mousse

 

PASSOVER

Chopped Onion Liver

charoset

vagetable farfal kugel

bergen beet salad with orange dressing

roast turkey breast with vegetables and rosemary potatoes

chocolate fudge nut torte

 

MOTHERS DAY

eggs benedict (LOVED!)

pisa polenta with sun dried tomatoes, garlic, corn, and caramelized onions (AGAIN A FAVORITE)

skagway salmon with mustard sauce

braised yankee pot roast

linzer torte

 

more coming... need a short break from typing! :)

[PhinsAndGills]

4TH OF JULY

firecracker shrimp

chilled washington apple soup

baby back ribs (LOVED)

Sitka slaw

strawberry lemonade

star spangled sangria (HIC an excellent recipe HIC)

mom's old fashoned apple pie

 

ROYAL REUNION

vegetable saute

sovereign strip steaks with red pepper relish

shrimp potato salad

majesty's mayfair meatloaf with creamy mushroom gravy and caramelized onions (IMHO the BEST recipe EVER INVENTED! YUMMY!)

bahamas banana blitz

rum rhapsody

 

DECK AND POOL PARTY

maui melon medley with yogurt dipping sauce

chilled banana and coconut soup

cyprus salad

lentil and chickpea burgers with cilantro garlic cream

voyager vegetable brochettes

promenade peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream

sunshine summer slush

 

ROSH HASHANAH

mushroom and barley soup

braised beef brisket with dried fruits, yams, and carrots

zippy tzimmes

apricot-pistachio honey cake

challah bread

 

COCKTAIL PARTY

viking vegetable spring rolls with spicy-sweet peanut dipping sauce

cucumber yogurt dip with tortilla chips

crispy vagatable strudel

kauai crudites cocktail with garlic and ginger soy dip

high society sates with hoisin dipping sauce

strawberries romanoff

 

Okay - another break...

[PhinsAndGills]

THANKSGIVING (I'm sailing on Thanksgiving this year and HOPE they make some of these!)

silky sovereign squash soup

cranberry relish (better than the recipe I WAS using...)

radience raosted turkey with cornbread sausage stuffing and giblet gravy

baked thanksgiving vegetables

mulled cider with winter spices

bayou brandied pumpkin pie with fruit sauce and creme fraiche

chocolate pecan pie

 

CHANUKAH

Chicken Vegetable soup with matzo balls

smoked salmon scandinavian with onion and capers

not-so-traditional beef brisket

braised chicken with mushrooms and wine

potato pancakes with spiced applesauce

zucchini parmesan potato pancakes

rasberry roll russe

 

CHRISTMAS

voyager vegetable beef soup

roasted red pepper salad

braised peas

sweet potato smash with chestnuts

brilliance beef wellington with buttery bearnaise

holiday ham bake

roast ducklings a l'orange

christmas yule log with mocha buttercream frosting

gingerbread house dough

apple applause baked apples with vanilla syrup and creme anglaise

grandeur glogg

nordic eggnog

 

KWANZAA

crispy chicken cameroon with apricot sipping sauce

chilled buttermilk tomato and avacado soup

bahamas bake chicken curry

baked plantains

african vegetable stew

benne cakes

 

CHILDS BIRTHDAY PARTY

hot dogs and pizza delivery (I'M KIDDING! - just seeing if you're paying attention)

adventure-ous sandwich surprise

florida fruit fiesta

spaghetti sicily

chicken littles (which could be tramatic for any child who likes the story...)

pillowy pigs

mama mia mac and cheese with parmesan crumb topping

pizza minis

grandeur grilled cheese

lively lemony lemonade (see me for the ADULT version of this...)

turtle explorers caramel-fudge brownies

dreamy devils food cupcakes with buttercream frosting

strawberry celebration

 

That's it. That's every recipe in the book.

 

I'm going to go eat something now.

[taffy12]

PhinsAndGills, thank you SO much! I really appreciate it!!!!!! I know that took a lot of time!

 

VernRDH, it'd be great if you could scan the contents of the other book for me. I'll be sending you an email right away!

[stretch]

Why not just book another cruise? I bought a cookbook (Rudy) on our first RCI cruise in 2002, my DW bought another one on our 2003 cruise. Same cookbook, in fact I think its about as old at the Pirate on the first night thing.:D Stretch

[PhinsAndGills]

Why not just book another cruise?

Okay - good plan. We got our cookbook on our honeymoon and the head chef, our waiter, and our table buddies autographed it. It's our favorite cruise-reminder... :)

[stretch]

Our book was also signed by the chef on the Explorer, the head waiter, and our waiter and asst. waiter. I just can't believe that they haven't come out with other cookbooks. With RCI's repeat customer base, it makes sense to me that they would try to have new cookbooks every year or two, not the same one for over 3 years.

Stretch

[PhinsAndGills]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0847824799/qid%3D1119033647/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/104-6228271-5239935

 

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0847823822/qid=1119033693/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_4/104-6228271-5239935?v=glance&s=books

[PhinsAndGills]

On Amazon - at the link I gave you above, you can "Take a Look" through the Royal Caribbean Family Cookbook - in other words, you can flip through it page by page! So there you go! You have the contents of both books! :D

 

ENJOY!

[taffy12]

great! Thanks!