The Official What's For Dinner thread:Thursday 1-24-08? Recipe finder in OP. Enjoy!

[TigerKat]

It is my birthday and I'm sick

Hope you feel better, check out the Comm Board birthday wishes!! ;)

[TigerKat]

Well my dinner with my friends ROCKED!! The food was awesome and I think they really enjoyed themselves. And it was a good call to skip the appetizer. There was more than enough food and they were very stuffed when they left. It was so funny. I made a huge salad with just greens and tossed in a broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot mix, and chopped up some cremini mushrooms. I made a condiment plate that had red onions, green peppers, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and pine nuts on it. The cool part? Everyone went back for seconds on the salad!! :)

Tonight we are obviously having leftovers :)

WFD at your house?

How about that incredible cake, I'll bet it went over well!!!! :thumbsup2

[FormrCastMbr]

Thanks Kathy!

Stacy, Happy Birthday! I hope you feel better...chinese soup might be good...I love Wonton Soup with a little hot mustard in it when I am sick...

[TigerKat]

Yipeeeeee! Tonight is pizza night, also leftover Shepherd's Pie for DH (he doesn't eat pizza, is that crazy or what?)

[TigerKat]

Aunt Martha's Fabulous Chicken Spaghetti Casserole ( not sure who Aunt Martha is, but her recipe is yummy!)




Copied and pasted - sounds great!!!

[lucas]

pancakes and bacon..... sorry first timer, is my meal too boring? Sometimes its nice to have breakfast for dinner.....

Last night we had grits and biscuits. :thumbsup2

[Glynis]

phew.... thanks for not using the flame thrower.... Im new to this thread, but the meals sound really good, does anyone find that some of these ishes work well with the picky uns'? I dont know why Im asking now, I leave friday for WDW, i will have to check it when I get home!


Most of the meal ideas I've gotten off this thread have passed the picky eater test at my house. The meal that's gotten the best raves by my picky son? The chicken pot pie!! That's a fabulous one. In fact, he wants it again. Guess I'll have to work it into next week's menu!

Welcome to our thread! Your breakfast for dinner sounds great! my kids love to have scrambled eggs, bacon and french toast for dinner.

[Glynis]

I have a pork roast in the crockpot...I have never done it this way before. I added water, onion soup mix and sliced onions...

Will it be good??? TIA

Have a great day!
Lauren

Sounds like it to me! Can I come over?

[Glynis]

I am not cooking today. It is my birthday and I'm sick :sick: , ugh. I'm so congested that I was up every hour last night because I couldn't breathe so there is no way I'm going to stand over a stove cooking. I think I'll just run out for fast food before work today.


Happy Birthday! And more importantly, Feel Better Soon!!!!

[FormrCastMbr]

Sounds like it to me! Can I come over?

Sure! You can help make it taste good! :)

[Zandy595]

tammyandtommy ~ :welcome: Your pancakes and bacon dinner inspired me. I'm going to make that tonight. DH::cop: won't be home for dinner and DS and I have to go to cub scouts tonight so this will be a nice easy meal. DS will be happy, he loves :love:bacon.


stacy347 ~ :bday: Sorry you're not feeling well, sucks to be sick:sick: on your bday. Hope you feel better soon.

[tammyandtommy]

LOL, glad to hear, we are getting ready to leave for WDW so I am cooking light and simple

[TigerKat]

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i300/TigerKat_2006/WelcomeSparkle.gif to tammyandtommy, I hope you enjoy this thread as much as I do!!

[liamsaunt]

I have not cooked the past two nights. DH and I both have colds and have been surviving on takeout from the local indian place. Curry is always good for a cold!

I'm feeling better today and am making frisee aux lardons for dinner. It's just another version of bacon and eggs for dinner. I guess a lot of us are of the same mindset recently, foodwise.

[lucas]

I just tried a new recipe for tonight - quick potato chowder - and it came out great. I think we'll have biscuits with it.

QUICK POTATO CHOWDER

3 stalks celery thinly sliced
3 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 14 oz cans chicken broth
1 (1 lb 4 oz) pkg refrigerated diced potatoes with onions
1½ cups milk
1 cup half & half
4 slices bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled
salt and pepper to taste

In a deep saucepan cook celery in butter over medium heat about 5 minutes. Stir in flour until combined. Stir in broth, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add potatoes, return to boiling. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 15 minutes or until tender. Slightly mash potatoes. Stir in milk, half and half and bacon. Heat through. Season with salt and pepper.

[Nancyg56]

Easy dinner tonite. Chicken in a lightly flavored cream sauce over noodles. No cooking tomorrow night as DH has an appt at the Mass Eye Institute and it is scheduled to last all day. Last year we did not leave until almost 7 PM.

[dizluvr71]

Taco Soup

1 lb cooked beef
1 or 2 cans Diced or Chopped Tomatoes
1 can Rotel Tomatoes
1 can Black Beans (not drained)
1 can Corn (not drained)
8 oz. can Tomato Sauce
8 oz. Water
1 pkg Taco seasoning

Simmer for at least 30 minutes. Serve with grated cheese, sour cream and corn or tortilla chips crumbled on top.

[lucas]

I just tried a new recipe for tonight - quick potato chowder - and it came out great. I think we'll have biscuits with it.

QUICK POTATO CHOWDER

3 stalks celery thinly sliced
3 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 14 oz cans chicken broth
1 (1 lb 4 oz) pkg refrigerated diced potatoes with onions
1½ cups milk
1 cup half & half
4 slices bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled
salt and pepper to taste

In a deep saucepan cook celery in butter over medium heat about 5 minutes. Stir in flour until combined. Stir in broth, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add potatoes, return to boiling. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 15 minutes or until tender. Slightly mash potatoes. Stir in milk, half and half and bacon. Heat through. Season with salt and pepper.

We just finished dinner and dh LOVED the chowder - he went back for seconds! The recipe is definitely a keeper. :banana:

[tammyandtommy]

well I just spent 4 and a half hours copying and pasting all the recipes into a recipe file on MS word.... I cant wait to get back from disney to try some new recipes! What am I saying I dont wanna come back?

[MerryPoppins]

I fixed OceanAnnie's Burrito Bake for dinner tonight. Only rather than heat up the kitchen, I just stacked several tortillas with beans, meat and cheese on each plate. (I also combined the taco meat and the refried beans so I could get them both hot with just one pan.) Then we microwaved our plates and topped with lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream. It was very easy and quite filling. Thank you!

[Dislifer]

We're having meatball grinders!

[LindsayDunn228]

I am officially ONE MONTH away from my WDW trip!!! Can I get a woo hoo?! :)

Tonight I am making meatloaf and smashed potatoes. I am trying something different with the meatloaf tonight. Lately I have seen/read people sauteeing some onion, pepper, and garlic instead of adding them raw to the meatloaf. So I am going to give it a try. Any tips?

WFD at your house?

[stacy347]

I am officially ONE MONTH away from my WDW trip!!! Can I get a woo hoo?! :)

WooHoo!!! :woohoo:


Today I'm making cubed steaks, baked potatoes and skewers of grape tomatoes and mozzarella cubes marinated in a basil and balsamic marinade. :sunny:

[Mermaid02]

Shrimp Scampi over Angel Hair with freshly grated parmesan! YUMMY! I guess the kids are having cereal. :teeth:

[powellrj]

Woo Hoo!!

Last night the power was off at our house so I used the hamburger I had gotten to make stuffed peppers with just grilled on the BBQ.

I got organic beef yesterday for the 1st time. My family laughed and said they had never heard of organic beef and really teased me about spending more money on it. I have to say they all said the burgers were very good and maybe organic meat isn't such a crazy idea!

We are going to have the stuffed peppers tonight I hope!

[tammyandtommy]

tonight here is frozen pizza, remember no left overs... we leave tomorrow night!

[tammyandtommy]

I thought Id share a secret sin..... IF you are on a diet DO NOT READ

I REPEAT DO NOT READ
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Fried Oreos
INGREDIENTS:
Oreos
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
oil for deep frying
sifted confectioners' sugar
PREPARATION:
Beat eggs with milk. Sift together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder; add to eggs and milk. Beat until very smooth. Heat oil in deep fryer to 370°.
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Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer fried funnel cakes to paper towels to drain. Shake sifted confectioners' sugar over drained funnel cakes.
Makes 20 to 30 funnel cakes, depending on size.


ok that is the funnel cake mix, now once youre oil is hot you dip a oreo in the batter, then push it in the oil carefully, fry until golden brown, let cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Enjoy every sinful moment.

[TigerKat]

Hey Lindsay - :banana: :woohoo: :cool1: WooHoo!!!

I have tried sauteing the vegs before putting them in the meatloaf and it does come out better. I'm sure it will be great.

Tonight we will have chicken/andouille gumbo that I took out of the freezer, cooked a few weeks ago. Probably cole slaw or salad of some kind, french bread.

[nucpharm29]

Don't know yet--the way I'm feeling right now, it might just be pizza--kids woke me up WAY too early this am! :surfweb: I'm thinking maybe of doing Lindsay's cheesy crockpot chicken--we'll see

Oh, and a big, Woo Hoo!!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: for Lindsay!!! I'll just have to live vicariously through ya'll who have trips coming up--not going to the world until April (I know poor me! ;) )

[TXTink]

DD is coming home from college today! So, I am making Crawfish Etouffee for the occasion! It's fast, easy, and she loves it!

(I love this thread! I can't wait to save these tried and true recipes! :thumbsup2 )

[liamsaunt]

Hooray Lindsay! Hooray for me too! My trip is even closer...22 days away. Maybe I'll see you there--we are in the World until November 6th.

Tonight we are going out to dinner--Cambodian food.

[castleview]

I'm making the crockpot chicken dumpling soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, and a salad.

[TXTink]

I'm making the crockpot chicken dumpling soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, and a salad.
I would love to hear about your crock pot chicken and dumplings... that is one of my favorite comfort foods! :goodvibes

[FormrCastMbr]

Woo Hoo to Lindsay, Liamsaunt and Tammy!!!!! Tammy have a great trip tomorrow and think of all of us DISers while you are gone!!! Yeah right! :)

Last night's pork roast was a hit...the only thing that DFi said was that next time, can you make it as slices and not shredded...the pork just fell apart...What difference does it make???? It all tastes the same... :confused3

Tonight we are having TigerKat's Baked Chicken Reuben...it was sooooooo good the last time, I can't rave about it enough. If you have not tried this one yet, put it on your list...Like Kathy, DS8 does not like kraut so I left his off and add some caraway seeds to mine...YUM!

I started Weight Watchers yesterday and this is also a great recipe that can be made low fat......YEAH YEAH YEAH! :cool1:

Can you tell I'm excited???

[tammyandtommy]

OK so I have gotten 85 pages in MS word from you all, all filled with recipes, SO I talked to tom and asked him what his favorie meals around here are, this is a regular Sunday dinner for us, at least once a month or so, I hope someone enjoys! Its from Food Network

Shaker Cranberry Pot Roast
10 pounds scalped beef shoulder ( we used 5)
Garlic cloves, for rubbing beef
3 tablespoons vegetable oil (we used 1 and 1/2 )
1 quart cranberry juice (1 pint)
Cranberry Sauce, recipe follows
1 1/2 gallons Beef Stock, recipe follows (3/4)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, serving suggestion, recipe follows


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Clean the beef shoulder and then split it in half. Rub meat with garlic. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, and then add beef and sear until golden brown on all sides. Add cranberry juice and deglaze pan, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits. Transfer beef and pan juices to a roasting pan with the Cranberry Sauce and beef Stock. Roast for approximately 5 hours, or until meat is completely tender and pulling apart. Serve with Garlic Mashed Potatoes.



Cranberry Sauce:
3 cups whole cranberries (1 and a half)
6 ounces sugar (3 ounces)
2 cups water (1 C)


Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and slowly bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low or low and let sauce reduce until thickened and the sauce "comes together," about 1 hour.



beef Stock:
12 pounds beef bones (6 lbs)
9 quarts water (4 and a half qrts)
1 1/2 pounds mirepoix (mix of chopped celery, onions, and carrots) (3/4 lb)
1 standard sachet of garlic cloves, peppercorns, parsley stems, and bay leaves
1 can tomato paste (1/2 can)


Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Roast the bones in the oven for 1 hour. Put the roasted bones in a large pot and add water to cover. Add all other ingredients and simmer for 24 hours. Drain stock and discard bones.




Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
4 ounces chopped roasted garlic
3/4 cup half-and-half
4 ounces (1 stick) butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper


Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes and add to a mixing bowl. Add all remaining ingredients and mash with an electric mixer or hand mixer to desired smoothness.
Yield: 8 to 10 servings

It takes some time but its perfect for a sunday family meal!

[Glynis]

We had Stuffed Pepper soup last night, and it was very good! I used ground turkey instead of hamburger, and DH loved it! I knew my kids wouldn't like it since it had peppers, but I was surprised that my oldest had 2 bowls. She really liked it! I'm loving that her tastes are maturing as she gets older. My 4 year old twins ate it too. They did eat around the peppers, but they ate all the meat and rice. DS HATED IT! Not surprising. He hates almost everything except salmon! Go figure!

Tonight we're doing the Farmhouse Chicken recipe from the fall Kraft magazine. I'll let you know how it is. I'm off to the bakery for a nice crusty loaf of bread to go along with it. I'll also make a nice green salad.

[tammyandtommy]

what is the recipe for the stuffed pepper soup? Can you share? It sounds delish!

[bzzelady]

I have a ham in the oven and just cleaned the green beans to cook in the ham juice when the ham is done for tomorrow night.
Tonight we are having stuffed pork chops with that honey teriayki glaze from Pampered Chef.
Currently making hot sausages and meatballs for my brother in law's house moving party this weekend.
My house smells like a restaurant that could feed about 50 people right now!

[theycallmered]

Sigh, left over shredded beef, twiced baked potatos, and strawberry pretzal jell-o again. This is day 5 of leftover. Sigh.

[TXTink]

Sigh, left over shredded beef, twiced baked potatos, and strawberry pretzal jell-o again. This is day 5 of leftover. Sigh.
Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O? That sounds interesting! I would like to see that recipe, if you don't mind! I looked on page 1 to see if it was listed, but I didn't see it...

[bzzelady]

I had that strawbery pretzel jello years ago and it was delicious...I would also be interested in the recipe if you are into sharing it!

[castleview]

I would love to hear about your crock pot chicken and dumplings... that is one of my favorite comfort foods! :goodvibes

Hi,

I can't take credit for this myself. Stacy posted this on page 14 of the thread...and I think she got it from another Stacy on the Budget Board. I'm giving it a try tonight. Hopefully, it will be great since we had a huge drop in temperature in NE! Here it is:

2 chicken breast--boneless/skinless (I just wanted to add that I've been using 2 lbs. chicken thighs instead...the breasts were too dry for me)
1 can cream chicken soup
2 T margarine
2 cans biscuits
1 soup can of water

Put the chicken breasts in a crockpot, top w/ soup, margarine, and water. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours. Then, shred the chicken w/ 2 forks and stir. 45 minutes before serving (turn to "high" if cooking on "low"), add cut up biscuits.

[TXTink]

:wave2: Thank you castleview! I must have miss that one, gosh there are so many! I am loving this thread!!

It sure sounds yummy! Thanks for re-posting it for me!

[Zandy595]

DH still hasn't gotten the propane tanks filled. :mad: I wanted to make grilled BBQ pork chops tonight. Well, we're having the pork chops, but I threw them in the crockpot with a little BBQ sauce on top. I've never done them like this, hope they turn out okay. DS has been requesting tater tots, so we'll have those with some kind of green vegetable and a salad.

[Glynis]

what is the recipe for the stuffed pepper soup? Can you share? It sounds delish!

Sure. Here it is. I got it out of an old Quick Cooking Magazine

Stuffed Pepper Soup

1 pouch (8.8 oz.) ready to serve long grain and wild rice mix
1 pound ground beef
2 C. frozen chopped green peppers, thawed (I just chopped some from my garden)
1 C. chopped onion
1 jar chunky tomato pasta sauce
1 can Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can beef broth

Prepare rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the beef, green peppers and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pasta sauce, tomatoes, broth and prepared rice; heat through.

I served it with breadsticks. It was really yummy and very easy!

[Glynis]

Sigh, left over shredded beef, twiced baked potatos, and strawberry pretzal jell-o again. This is day 5 of leftover. Sigh.

Is there a light at the end of the tunnel, yet? Or are you going to be eating leftovers for longer?

[OceanAnnie]

Whoo Hoo! :)

We're having pork chops and gravy in the crockpot with mashed potatoes and peas. Maybe chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

[LindsayDunn228]

Hi,

I can't take credit for this myself. Stacy posted this on page 14 of the thread...and I think she got it from another Stacy on the Budget Board. I'm giving it a try tonight. Hopefully, it will be great since we had a huge drop in temperature in NE! Here it is:

2 chicken breast--boneless/skinless (I just wanted to add that I've been using 2 lbs. chicken thighs instead...the breasts were too dry for me)
1 can cream chicken soup
2 T margarine
2 cans biscuits
1 soup can of water

Put the chicken breasts in a crockpot, top w/ soup, margarine, and water. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours. Then, shred the chicken w/ 2 forks and stir. 45 minutes before serving (turn to "high" if cooking on "low"), add cut up biscuits.
How many biscuits in each can?

[LuluLovesDisney]

I am officially ONE MONTH away from my WDW trip!!! Can I get a woo hoo?! :)

Tonight I am making meatloaf and smashed potatoes. I am trying something different with the meatloaf tonight. Lately I have seen/read people sauteeing some onion, pepper, and garlic instead of adding them raw to the meatloaf. So I am going to give it a try. Any tips?

WFD at your house?

Lindsay - how long will you be in WDW for? We might be there at the same time. I'll be there Nov. 7 - 11. :)

And: woo hoo :)

Today I "experimented" - It's kind of a modern version of bigos (Polish stew) in the crockpot. It smells good but I am not sure. It's definitely different from real bigos, but that's where my idea for this debacle came from. If it's edible, I'll post a recipe. :)

I might get some rye bread too, since I'm going out. I don't need the extra carbs, but every Polish meal has rye bread. It's for the "poprawini" (My spelling is probably horribly wrong but the w is pronounces like a v since Polish doesn't have a letter v."

Poprawini is probably something all of you do on holidays, or on days where you make a really yummy meal, you just don't know it! It means when you have already eaten dinner, but a few hours later on that night (sometimes at 8 or 10, or 11, or even 3 am) you pull out all the leftovers and start eating again. Do you have leftover ham at midnight on Easter? Do you have a turkey sandwich at 1 am on Thanksgiving? You got it - only the Polish actually have a word for it, lol! Anyway, Polish meals always serve bread but people rarely eat any with the meal - usually it's eaten at the poprawini.

Sorry so long - teacher mode, I guess. lol. :teacher:

[LindsayDunn228]

I will be there from Nov. 5-11. Did you see liamsaunt will be there too?? :)

[powellrj]

I don't want to cook this weekend, so I am cooking tonight. I made chili, mac and cheese, onion burgers. The onion burgers are a new recipe. They are like sloppy joes/white castles.

1 lb ground beef
1 can cream of onion soup
1T. flour
1/3 can of water

fry ground beef, drain and add flour, soup and water and simmer for 20 min. It smells wonderful. We will have them tomorrow night so I can see if they taste as good as they smell!

[nightowlky]

I kept it simple tonight:

Seasoned baked chicken
Mashed potatoes
Spinach (with a bit of Raspberry Vinaigrette poured over it)

[CEDmom]

Tonight I made shrimp fried rice. I made it up as I went along after finding about 6 jumbo shrimp in the freezer. It was a big hit - even with my picky DD although she wanted nothing to do with the shrimp or the egg. DH and DD fought over the last little bit and I had to throw together more for DD to take for lunch. I served it with pineapple chunks.

Shrimp Fried Rice - makes 2 good sized servings

1 bag Uncle Ben's whole grain brown rice (the kind that's ready in 90 sec)
1 cup frozen peas
2 lightly beaten eggs
6 fully cooked jumbo shrimp
Asian stir-fry sauce (I used a soy-ginger one)
vegetable oil

In large pan heat small amount of oil.
Add eggs and cook w/o stirring until set - then flip and finish cooking. Remove from pan.
Add rice w/o heating in microwave. Stir fry for a few minutes until rice is a little golden and crispy.
Stir in frozen peas.
Remove tails from shrimp and stir in.
Add stir-fry sauce and combine.
Serve immediately.

[Swimnoid]

Lindsay - how long will you be in WDW for? We might be there at the same time. I'll be there Nov. 7 - 11. :)

And: woo hoo :)

Today I "experimented" - It's kind of a modern version of bigos (Polish stew) in the crockpot. It smells good but I am not sure. It's definitely different from real bigos, but that's where my idea for this debacle came from. If it's edible, I'll post a recipe. :)

I might get some rye bread too, since I'm going out. I don't need the extra carbs, but every Polish meal has rye bread. It's for the "poprawini" (My spelling is probably horribly wrong but the w is pronounces like a v since Polish doesn't have a letter v."

Poprawini is probably something all of you do on holidays, or on days where you make a really yummy meal, you just don't know it! It means when you have already eaten dinner, but a few hours later on that night (sometimes at 8 or 10, or 11, or even 3 am) you pull out all the leftovers and start eating again. Do you have leftover ham at midnight on Easter? Do you have a turkey sandwich at 1 am on Thanksgiving? You got it - only the Polish actually have a word for it, lol! Anyway, Polish meals always serve bread but people rarely eat any with the meal - usually it's eaten at the poprawini.

Sorry so long - teacher mode, I guess. lol. :teacher:

Sounds wonderful. I'm glad there is a word for it. I have "poprawini" every night! :rotfl:

[LindsayDunn228]

Had a little snafu last night with the meatloaf. I got my veggies sauteed, all my ingredients together, went to add the meat and discovered it had gone bad. So we had Subway for dinner last night. We were supposed to have leftovers tonight so instead I am going to pick up some take-out from Applebee's on my way home from working out.

WFD at your house?

[Dislifer]

Had a little snafu last night with the meatloaf. I got my veggies sauteed, all my ingredients together, went to add the meat and discovered it had gone bad. So we had Subway for dinner last night. We were supposed to have leftovers tonight so instead I am going to pick up some take-out from Applebee's on my way home from working out.

WFD at your house?

Oh No! Were you able to save the sauteed veggies??? My kids would have been happy...Subway one night and Applebees another??? Heaven!

Tonight is Friday, so pizza night for us!

[stacy347]

Well, I did not cook what I posted yesterday...time got away from me before work and it was quicker to just throw together a burrito bake so that's what I did. Today we'll have the cubed steaks, baked potatoes and tomato/mozzarella salad (I marinated it last night and we'll just have it as a salad instead of skewers). :sunny:

[LindsayDunn228]

Oh No! Were you able to save the sauteed veggies??? My kids would have been happy...Subway one night and Applebees another??? Heaven!

Sadly, no. Couldn't do anything with them. I was so aggravated. Oh well, Subway is an easy clean-up!! :)

[DisneyFan06]

Nothing special tonight. :guilty: Maybe just Corn Dogs. :confused3

[nucpharm29]

Not sure tonight--Friday's are usually pizza nights, but dsis and I are doing the Race for the Cure tomorrow am, so pizza might not be a good choice tonight--maybe some pasta!

[Zandy595]

DS and I are making Mexican pizza and BBQ chicken pizza for dinner tonight. I'll probably make salad to go with it.

[Bearvet]

Nacho Pie:

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion (I omit onion & it tastes fine)
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 Tbsp taco seasoning
1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 1/2 cups crushed nacho tortilla chips, divided (Doritos)
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese

In large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 min.

Meanwhile, separate crescent dough into 8 triangles; place in a greased 9" pie plate with points toward the center. Press onto bottom and up sides to form a crust; seal perforations.

Sprinkle 1 cup chips over crust. Top with meat mixture. Carefully spread sour cream over meat mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining chips. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden borwn. Let stand 5 min before cutting. 6-8 servings.

Our family loves this meal! I usually make 2 pies at a time since I have 3 teenage boys! Serve with a salad. Delicious!!

[LuluLovesDisney]

Sounds wonderful. I'm glad there is a word for it. I have "poprawini" every night! :rotfl:

lol! :thumbsup2 It's a good tradition!

[FormrCastMbr]

Tonight is simple. I am having left over Baked Chicken Reuben and the boys are having cheeseburgers...probably just a salad on the side.

I will be marinating a London Broil today for Sunday...this is a great marinade for chicken as well as beef...(it is the best if you marinate for 3 days, or at least overnight but I will tell you...3 days is best!)

1 cup Soy Sauce
1 cup Vinegar (any type...I like apple cider)
1 cup Sugar
alot of crushed garlic...at least 8, if not more

Mix together and marinate for a long long time!!!

***I have been making this for years...it came from a Vietnamese lady...I have also marinated 5 London Broils for a friend's son graduation party AND.....my sister is an acquaintance of a soap actress, ...well, anyway, a Soap Star loves my London Broil...!!!

[TigerKat]

I will be marinating a London Broil today for Sunday

This is one I'm going to try, Thanks!!

[TigerKat]

Going out for dinner tonight but I am planning some good things for the weekend - rack of lamb with a cabernet sauce and spaghetti bolognese!! If anyone has ever had the lamb at Outback, this is the knock off sauce recipe. I'll post it and the bolognese over the weekend. Hope everyone has a great day. :sunny:

[TXTink]

Lastnight's dinner was yummy, DH and DD liked it! Here is the recipe if anyone is interested in an easy Etouffee dish!

You can make it with crawfish and/or shrimp!
(and I get the pre-cooked ones, that way everything goes together very fast and I can't tell the diffrence in taste!)

Crawfish Etouffee

1 Stick Butter
2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour

1 Cup Chopped Yellow Onion
½ Cup Chopped Celery
½ Cup Chopped Bell Pepper
¼ Cup Chopped Green Onions
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
2 Bay Leaves (I omit)
1 teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

2 Tablespoons Dry Sherry
1 ½ Cups Shrimp Stock or Water (I use Chicken Broth, 1-14 ounce can)
1 Pound Cooked Crawfish Tails (I use 14 oz. Crawfish & 12 oz. Shrimp)
2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice (I omit)
3 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley Leaves, plus more for garnish

Cooked Long Grain White Rice


In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, to make a light roux. Add the onions, celery, bell pepper, green onions, garlic, bay leaves, salt and pepper and cook, stirring until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

Add the sherry and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the stock and crawfish tails and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice.

Stir in the parsley and remove from the heat.

Adjust the seasonings to taste. Serve over rice, garnish with additional Parsley.

Serve with garlic bread.

Serves 4.

[TXTink]

Nacho Pie:

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion (I omit onion & it tastes fine)
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 Tbsp taco seasoning
1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 1/2 cups crushed nacho tortilla chips, divided (Doritos)
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese

In large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 min.

Meanwhile, separate crescent dough into 8 triangles; place in a greased 9" pie plate with points toward the center. Press onto bottom and up sides to form a crust; seal perforations.

Sprinkle 1 cup chips over crust. Top with meat mixture. Carefully spread sour cream over meat mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining chips. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden borwn. Let stand 5 min before cutting. 6-8 servings.

Our family loves this meal! I usually make 2 pies at a time since I have 3 teenage boys! Serve with a salad. Delicious!!
I'm going to have to try this! Sounds fun!

[TXTink]

Tonight is simple. I am having left over Baked Chicken Reuben and the boys are having cheeseburgers...probably just a salad on the side.

I will be marinating a London Broil today for Sunday...this is a great marinade for chicken as well as beef...(it is the best if you marinate for 3 days, or at least overnight but I will tell you...3 days is best!)

1 cup Soy Sauce
1 cup Vinegar (any type...I like apple cider)
1 cup Sugar
alot of crushed garlic...at least 8, if not more

Mix together and marinate for a long long time!!!

***I have been making this for years...it came from a Vietnamese lady...I have also marinated 5 London Broils for a friend's son graduation party AND.....my sister is an acquaintance of a soap actress, ...well, anyway, a Soap Star loves my London Broil...!!!

I am definitely going to try this, maybe with chicken!

But, what I really want to know is... Who is the soap star? :cool1: I watch a soap, I think it would be neat to know an actress in person! It's like being semi-famous! :teeth:

[OceanAnnie]

Happy Friday!! Yea!

Lots of really great looking recipes posted recently! :)

I think tonight we'll have taco calzones. I saw a recipe for it and I might give it a shot. If I do make it, I'll let you guys know how it turns out!

[JennyMominRI]

I am making Carne Asada,which we will either use for burritos or tacos..
Carne Asada, which is a seasoned meat

Take however much meat you will need for your family...I get a good cut of meat... Strip steak, Porterhouse ,even a flank steak.....Poke holes in it..Squeeze the juice of 1 lime all over the meat.. Sprinke with Adobo seasoning,which you can find with other seasoning or in the mexican section. Drop lots of minced garlic on the meat.....Let it marinate for at least 5 hours.
Cook on high heat for 5 minutes on each side...Remove to aluminumum foil and wrap it up.
It will continue to to cook in the foil and will leave it with a lot of juice
Cut in small pieces and use astaco meat.

[castleview]

Leftover Baked Ziti with Meatballs tonight. Nice and easy. That nacho pie does look good!

[MerryPoppins]

We're going out to eat with DS and his new girlfriend. It's always fun to get together with him, but I'm excited to meet her. Should be a nice evening.

[Tarheel Tink]

We are having friends over for dinner so:
Pacifica Sticky wings as an appetizer along with olives

Cherry sauce over boneless pork loin
crockpot mac and cheese
salad
broccoli
rolls
wine
Chocolate Kahlua Pound Cake! :teeth:

[Glynis]

I ended up not making the chicken dish last night. It was a night for soup, so I tried a new recipe for tortellini soup. It was wonderful.

One large can of chicken broth, or home made stock
One small can of diced tomatoes with italian seasoning
One small can of cannellini beans, or white kidney beans
One small onion chopped fine
Red wine vinegar 2 or 3 splashes.
One bag of frozen or fresh 3 cheese tortellini.

Put all the ingredients into a crockpot and allow to cook all day. I usually add the Tortellini at the very end. About an hour before I get ready to serve. That way the pasta doesn't swell too much with the liquid.


Tonight DH and I are going on a dine around. We have to provide the dessert. I'm going to throw together a couple of different trifles. I'll let you know how they are. If they turn out alright, I'll post the recipes. I like to do trifles, since they are easy to throw together!

[liamsaunt]

It's 7:20 PM and I still can't decide what to make for dinner! I have it narrowed down to penne with vodka sauce or this dish I saw in last month's bon appetit that had poached eggs on sourdough toast with some wilted spinach...either that or I am pulling out the old fondue pot--it's cold here tonight! Good thing we like to eat late!

[FormrCastMbr]

It's 7:20 PM and I still can't decide what to make for dinner! I have it narrowed down to penne with vodka sauce or this dish I saw in last month's bon appetit that had poached eggs on sourdough toast with some wilted spinach...either that or I am pulling out the old fondue pot--it's cold here tonight! Good thing we like to eat late!


All of those options sound good to me!!! Enjoy!

[TigerKat]

it's cold here tonight!

THAT sounds good to me!!!! :teeth:

[LindsayDunn228]

We are going to a friend's 30th birthday party and will probably eat there. Woo hoo, I don't have to cook! :)

This morning I made us something really cool for breakfast. Here's the recipe, with a few noted changes:

Almond-orange-apricot crescent rolls
1 package crescent rolls
¼ cup apricot preserves or all fruit spread
¼ cup orange marmalade
1 egg with a splash of water
1 tbs. sesame seeds
½ cup sliced almonds


Preheat oven according to package and roll out dough on a nonstick cookie sheet. Cut and separate dough into triangles. Combine the preserves and marmalade in a small bowl. Place bowl in the microwave and cook for 15 seconds to loosen the preserves. Use the back of a spoon to spread a thin layer of the apricot-orange jam across each dough. Roll crescents up, brush with a little egg wash and coat with sesame seeds and almonds. Bake to package instructions until deep golden in color.

*I just used strawberry perserves, almonds, and poppy seeds. They rocked!!*

WFD at your house?

[castleview]

Trying the cheesy crockpot chicken tonight. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

[TigerKat]

Tonight will be rack of lamb with a cabernet sauce, roasted new potatoes and asparagus. YUM!!!! If anyone is interested the cabernet sauce is a copykat from Outback and its yummy, I will post if anyone wants it. ;)

[Mermaid02]

DH and DS won't be here so dd and I are having tuna casserole. We love it and they both HATE it. We are also going to Smokey Bones for lunch. Love their pulled pork!!

[Mermaid02]

Tonight will be rack of lamb with a cabernet sauce, roasted new potatoes and asparagus. YUM!!!! If anyone is interested the cabernet sauce is a copykat from Outback and its yummy, I will post if anyone wants it. ;)

I'd like that recipe if you don't mind! :thumbsup2

[liamsaunt]

We ended up having the egg dish for dinner last night--it was really good.

Lindsay, your breakfast sounds tasty! I have some apple crisp cooking for ours. Dessert for breakfast, who-hoo!

I'm not completely certain, for tonight, but right now I am leaning towards a roasted chicken for dinner, with gravy, bread stuffing, roasted butternut squash, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Yummy comfort food, and I love the way a roasting chicken makes the house smell.

[TigerKat]

OUTBACK RACK OF LAMB CABERNET SAUCE

This recipe makes 7 cups of sauce - it freezes well.

1 1/3 c. cabernet wine
1/4 c. butter
2 1/2 Tbsp. flour
1/4 c. fresh parsley
6 c. au jus sauce (from packaged mix)
2 Tbsp. lamb seasoning (salt, pepper, mint & rosemary)
1 Tbsp. garlic powder

In a bowl mix 1/3 c. of the wine with flour, set aside. Put remaining wine, au jus, parsley, lamb seasoning and garlic powder in saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, then turn the heat down and reduce about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the flour mixture.

While you are reducing liquid, brown the butter in another pan (Don't just melt it, BROWN it, but don't burn it). When you have finished reducing the liquid, add the browned butter and mix well. The sauce should be semi-thick. At this time you can adjust the mint/rosemary seasoning to taste.

[FormrCastMbr]

I'm not completely certain, for tonight, but right now I am leaning towards a roasted chicken for dinner, with gravy, bread stuffing, roasted butternut squash, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Yummy comfort food, and I love the way a roasting chicken makes the house smell.

This is my absolute favorite meal! Can I come over??? :)

We are going out tonight...I think we are leaning towards this new Chinese restaurant that we found...its hard to find good restaurants where I live now...I am so used to being close to NYC...now I live an hour away and no good food found yet!!! :)

My London Broil is in thr fridge marinating for tomorrow...the meat gets black from the soy sauce...YUM!

Have a great day everyone!

[binny]

tonight is easy.

Shake n bake drumsticks for the kids and DH and buffalo chicken in a bag for me ( chicken breasts not wings) with french fries I think.

Monday is Canadian Thanksgiving so I always do a huge spread for dh.

[Zandy595]

Tonight I'm making Chinese Barbecued Pork Tenderloin, Asian noodles, and broccoli. The pork recipe is so easy and we all love it.

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic)
1 teaspoon sugar
pork tenderloin

Mix all ingredients together (except pork) in a small bowl. I use a 9x13" pan lined with foil, makes clean-up much easier. Place pork in pan, coat with sauce, and let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Bake at 350° for about 35-40 minutes, thermometer should read 150° when it's done. Let meat rest for 5 minutes before cutting. DS10 likes to dip his in extra hoisin sauce.

[bear74]

Nacho Pie:

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion (I omit onion & it tastes fine)
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 Tbsp taco seasoning
1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 1/2 cups crushed nacho tortilla chips, divided (Doritos)
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese

In large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 min.

Meanwhile, separate crescent dough into 8 triangles; place in a greased 9" pie plate with points toward the center. Press onto bottom and up sides to form a crust; seal perforations.

Sprinkle 1 cup chips over crust. Top with meat mixture. Carefully spread sour cream over meat mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining chips. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden borwn. Let stand 5 min before cutting. 6-8 servings.

Our family loves this meal! I usually make 2 pies at a time since I have 3 teenage boys! Serve with a salad. Delicious!!
Have you ever made it with plain tortilla chips. I can't use the nacho flavored ones as they have MSG and it gives me migraines.

[LuluLovesDisney]

We are going to a friend's 30th birthday party and will probably eat there. Woo hoo, I don't have to cook! :)

This morning I made us something really cool for breakfast. Here's the recipe, with a few noted changes:

Almond-orange-apricot crescent rolls
1 package crescent rolls
¼ cup apricot preserves or all fruit spread
¼ cup orange marmalade
1 egg with a splash of water
1 tbs. sesame seeds
½ cup sliced almonds


Preheat oven according to package and roll out dough on a nonstick cookie sheet. Cut and separate dough into triangles. Combine the preserves and marmalade in a small bowl. Place bowl in the microwave and cook for 15 seconds to loosen the preserves. Use the back of a spoon to spread a thin layer of the apricot-orange jam across each dough. Roll crescents up, brush with a little egg wash and coat with sesame seeds and almonds. Bake to package instructions until deep golden in color.

*I just used strawberry perserves, almonds, and poppy seeds. They rocked!!*

WFD at your house?

I am *definitely* trying this in the future! Sounds awesome!

TigerKat, I would like that cabernet sauce recipe, too!

Tonight I ate Chinese- my dad and boyfriend were busy building a closet and an entertainment center today and I was making a topiary out of baby things (bibs, socks, hats, washcloths, onesies, etc.) for my friend's baby shower in 2 weeks. I had steamed chicken with string beans in red pepper sauce. My dad had Moo Goo Gai Pan and my boyfriend had the "Honey Couple"- steak and chicken in a honey sauce with pine nuts.

Yesterday, we did a *ton* of shopping in Staten Island for birthday presents, baby shower stuff, etc. and we picked up a brick oven baked Pizza Margherita on our way home. I always want to eat pizza for dinner when we're in Staten Island!

I promise I'll cook *something* soon, though. :)

[Bearvet]

bear74 - I've made a similar recipe with Fritos (which is very good!) but have never tried it with tortilla chips. I think it would taste fine although maybe a bit less flavorful - certainly worth a try!

[Swimnoid]

DH and DS won't be here so dd and I are having tuna casserole. We love it and they both HATE it.

Same here (except I dont have a DS). I can only make it when DH goes out of town because he hates the way it SMELLS! :rotfl: Or I'll make it when I'm sick. Its a real comfort food for me.

For us tonight was Steak N Shake on the way home from a swim meet. Tomorrow will be grilled flank steak though, probably with twice baked potatoes.

[LindsayDunn228]

Morning all!! Today is going to be a fun day (food-wise). We are having a very light lunch because I am making hamburgers steaks topped with sauteed green peppers and onions on top, with, strange as it sounds, teriyaki noodles on the side. But that's not the fun part. The fun part is dessert :) My husband and I have a fun little tradition. We buy the Toll House ice cream cookies like the ones you get in WDW and watch the planning video. 28 days until we leave! WOO HOO!!!

WFD at your house??

[nucpharm29]

Lindsay--sounds like fun at your house tonight!! I LOVE those ice cream cookie sandwiches--I can remember the last one I had at AK, sigh, only 5 1/2 more months for us!

Not sure what tonight will be for us as we have a meeting at church and others are providing the food--I just hope it's not pizza, which we've had a lot lately. I haven't really cooked in 3 days, guess I need to get back on the bandwagon!

[glass- slippers]

I haven't cooked for 2 weeks now. My Mom has ben in and out of the hospital, so it's been fast food :crazy: Today, I'm trying Glynis' famous pot roast! I was wondering about the ranch mix though, does it turn out tasting too ranch-flavored? Thanks.

[Dislifer]

I haven't cooked for 2 weeks now. My Mom has ben in and out of the hospital, so it's been fast food :crazy: Today, I'm trying Glynis' famous pot roast! I was wondering about the ranch mix though, does it turn out tasting too ranch-flavored? Thanks.


Definitely NOT! I am not a fan of ranch flavored anything; I've made this recipe twice and it is delicious and I couldn't detect the ranch taste at all!
Enjoy it!


We're having chicken cutlets and asparagus.

[DisneyFan06]

It's going to be a good one tonight folks!

Italian Herb Chicken

2.5 lbs. chicken
1 pkg. fresh mushrooms, sliced or halved
1 pkg. mccormick seasoning
2 cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can tomato paste

Diections

Place chicken and mushrooms in the slow cooker.
Mix Seasoning, tomatoes, and tomato paste until blended.
Pour over cicjen and mushrooms. Cover.
Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours of HIGH.
Remove chicken and vegetables to serving platter.
Stir sause before serving.

This is already cooking. We will have this over rice.

[TigerKat]

Not sure if I'll get to cook my Spaghetti Bolognese today, my Mom was admitted to the hospital yesterday with pneumonia. She's 83 and has Alzheimers, so its wait and see how she responds to treatment. I'm freaking out because this is what took my Dad's life one year ago. I'll probably spend the morning and early afternoon with Mom and then come home and cook. If anyone is interested the Bolognese recipe it is really good - I'll never cook regular meatsauce again.

[OceanAnnie]

Glass-slippers & TigerKat, sorry to hear about your mothers! I hope they are both on the mend and well soon! :wizard: :wizard:

We went out to eat last night. Steak & baked potatoes tonight & something green. Easy night.

[Glynis]

I haven't cooked for 2 weeks now. My Mom has ben in and out of the hospital, so it's been fast food :crazy: Today, I'm trying Glynis' famous pot roast! I was wondering about the ranch mix though, does it turn out tasting too ranch-flavored? Thanks.


Nope. For some reason, the mix of the ranch, italian and brown gravy really compliment one another. Hope you like it!

[Glynis]

Not sure if I'll get to cook my Spaghetti Bolognese today, my Mom was admitted to the hospital yesterday with pneumonia. She's 83 and has Alzheimers, so its wait and see how she responds to treatment. I'm freaking out because this is what took my Dad's life one year ago. I'll probably spend the morning and early afternoon with Mom and then come home and cook. If anyone is interested the Bolognese recipe it is really good - I'll never cook regular meatsauce again.


:grouphug: to you, and :wizard: for your mom! My prayers are with both of you!

[liamsaunt]

Today's Sunday linner is going to be the cod pomodoro that I posted the recipe for a while back. I'm also making garlic bread and an arugula salad. Served at half time of course, so nobody misses any of the Pats game. Go Patriots!

[MerryPoppins]

It's going to be a good one tonight folks!

Italian Herb Chicken

2.5 lbs. chicken
1 pkg. fresh mushrooms, sliced or halved
1 pkg. mccormick seasoning
2 cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can tomato paste

Diections

Place chicken and mushrooms in the slow cooker.
Mix Seasoning, tomatoes, and tomato paste until blended.
Pour over cicjen and mushrooms. Cover.
Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours of HIGH.
Remove chicken and vegetables to serving platter.
Stir sause before serving.

This is already cooking. We will have this over rice.

Which McCormick seasoning? This sounds good.

So does the Bolognese recipe. I'd love to have it, too.

I'll be thinking of those of you with sick relatives. No fun. Hope things get better soon. :grouphug:

[glass- slippers]

Thanks for the reassurance on the pot roast gravy, I was a little worried about the ranch seasoning, but it smells wonderful, can't wait for it to finish cooking.

Thank you also for the well wishes for my Mom. This has been a trying few months. My MIL and her sister both passed away within a day of one another at the end of August. The whole family was with MIL when she passed, and while comforting, it was just really hard watching someone take their last breath and pass in front of you. Two viewing & funerals all within 3 days was a lot to handle as well, but we are a close family and have been supporting each other through it all. Now my Mom being sick, I feel like things are spinning out of control. She had a blood clot in her leg, was hospitalized for that, released on blood thinners, then went back in within a few days for a herniated disc. It's just been a bit overwhelming. The dis is a good place to try and forget your troubles for awhile. Sorry if this is really OT, but I feel a little better. Thanks for listening and all the great recipes, for when I have more time and energy to cook!

Tigerkat :grouphug: and prayers for for you and your Mom.

[TigerKat]

Thanks for the reassurance on the pot roast gravy, I was a little worried about the ranch seasoning, but it smells wonderful, can't wait for it to finish cooking.

Thank you also for the well wishes for my Mom. This has been a trying few months. My MIL and her sister both passed away within a day of one another at the end of August. The whole family was with MIL when she passed, and while comforting, it was just really hard watching someone take their last breath and pass in front of you. Two viewing & funerals all within 3 days was a lot to handle as well, but we are a close family and have been supporting each other through it all. Now my Mom being sick, I feel like things are spinning out of control. She had a blood clot in her leg, was hospitalized for that, released on blood thinners, then went back in within a few days for a herniated disc. It's just been a bit overwhelming. The dis is a good place to try and forget your troubles for awhile. Sorry if this is really OT, but I feel a little better. Thanks for listening and all the great recipes, for when I have more time and energy to cook!

Tigerkat :grouphug: and prayers for for you and your Mom.


Don't mean to stay OT, but glass slippers, I can feel your pain in your words and the sense of feeling overwhelmed. Been thru a lot with my Dad - 16 years of illness prior to his death. I wish I could tell you it gets easier, but when it's your parents it's very tough. I will keep you in my prayers. I also want to thank all of my DIS buddies for being so supportive in times like these. I only have DH and DS, so you guys are like family. THANKS! :grouphug:

[LindsayDunn228]

Not sure if I'll get to cook my Spaghetti Bolognese today, my Mom was admitted to the hospital yesterday with pneumonia. She's 83 and has Alzheimers, so its wait and see how she responds to treatment. I'm freaking out because this is what took my Dad's life one year ago. I'll probably spend the morning and early afternoon with Mom and then come home and cook. If anyone is interested the Bolognese recipe it is really good - I'll never cook regular meatsauce again.

Please know that the WFD crew are thinking about you and your mom :grouphug:

[blanq]

Glass-slippers & TigerKat, sorry to hear about your mothers! I hope they are both on the mend and well soon! :wizard: :wizard:


Ditto from me! Sending Pixie Dust and prayers.

I haven't posted for about a week, and need to go back and read all of the yummy recipes I have missed. For dinner tonight we are having filet mignon with peppercorn sauce, baked potatoes with sour cream and chives, and iceberg lettuce wedges with homemade thousand island dressing.

[DisneyFan06]

It's going to be a good one tonight folks!

Italian Herb Chicken

2.5 lbs. chicken
1 pkg. fresh mushrooms, sliced or halved
1 pkg. mccormick seasoning
2 cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can tomato paste

Diections

Place chicken and mushrooms in the slow cooker.
Mix Seasoning, tomatoes, and tomato paste until blended.
Pour over cicjen and mushrooms. Cover.
Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours of HIGH.
Remove chicken and vegetables to serving platter.
Stir sause before serving.

This is already cooking. We will have this over rice.

Dinner was really good tonight! :thumbsup2

The seasoning is called, Italian Herb Chicken! :lmao:

I really liked it so did everyone else in my household. It was our first time making it and it certainly wont be the last.

[studentmom]

Hi Lindsay!
Could you post your Ritz Parmesan Chicken recipe, please? I think I missed it going through these threads. It sounds really good. Thanks :goodvibes

[LindsayDunn228]

Hi Lindsay!
Could you please post your Ritz Parmesan Chicken recipe, please? I think I missed it going through these threads. It sounds really good. Thanks :goodvibes

Here you go!

Ritz Parmesan Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (I remove all the extra fat)
1/2 cup grated Parm cheese (pizza cheese)
1 1/2 "rolls" Ritz crackers, crushed (you can also use the low-fat ones)
1 stick melted butter or margarine

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine the cheese and Ritz crackers in a bowl. Dip the chicken in the butter, then coat well in the cheese-cracker mix. Place in a 9x13 casserole dish that has been sprayed with Pam (or whatever you use). I sprinkle what is left of the crackers on top of the chicken. I usually cover this in foil because your crackers can burn if you aren't careful. Bake for about 30 minutes or until chicken is done.

*You will NOT need to salt the chicken because of the crackers. I add some pepper to my cracker mix.

*I have also sprinkled some thyme on the chicken as well*

[MerryPoppins]

The seasoning is called, Italian Herb Chicken! :lmao:


This is on my list of things to try. I'm going to need a lot of crockpot recipes to get me through the last few weeks of rehearsals for the high school musical. Not only is DD going to be busy, but since our dog is in the play I guess I'll be there as well. :rotfl:

[studentmom]

Thank you, Lindsay! :goodvibes

[DisneyFan06]

This is on my list of things to try. I'm going to need a lot of crockpot recipes to get me through the last few weeks of rehearsals for the high school musical. Not only is DD going to be busy, but since our dog is in the play I guess I'll be there as well. :rotfl:

We use the crockpot alot. I would be more than happy to post more if you would like.

[MerryPoppins]

Sure. I love my crockpot. If anyone has something that will cook while I'm at play practice or would allow a family to eat in shifts, I'd be interested. ;) I'll be thrilled when October is over and we're back to normal.

[LindsayDunn228]

My husband is off for Columbus Day, of all things (perk of being a government employee). We are going to do some Christmas shopping today and eating at the Macaroni Grill. MMMMMMMMMMM!!

WFD at your house?

[Mermaid02]

Pulled pork- mashed potatoes and green beans! I started the pork in the crock pot yesterday and it will continue to simmer today! :thumbsup2

[DisneyFan06]

No crockpot today, we are giving it rest.

Instead it is, "Mom's Homemade Chili."

I will post the the details later, I am in a rush to get to college right now - 8 am class and I have to do so studying. It is really good though.

[Nancyg56]

TigerKat and Glass-slippers: I am so sorry to hear about your Mom's illnesses. I will keep them and you in my prayers.


We have had some craxy days here, and my cooking has been hit or miss. Friday I cleaned all day, so DH and I had dinner out at an Italien restaurant in town. The management had changed recently. It was so good. DH still tries red sauce out, and is always disappointed. He likes mine. Saturday we had leftovers after delivering furniture to my niece.
Last evening was prime rib, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed brocolli and garlic bread. Our starter was a warm cheesy artichoke spinich dip on sliced bagette. Yummy!Dessert was apple pie and pumpkin pie with homemade whipped cream.

[Nancyg56]

Dessert was apple pie and pumpkin pie with homemade whipped cream.


I can cook and I can bake but I cannot seem to master apple pie! Our pie was okay last night, but it was not great. Do any of you bakers have any tips for me or a recipe you would share? I added about 2 T of flour to the apples, but it was still a little to juicy to keep any kind of shape when I cut it. It was warm but not hot, so I don't think that was the problem. Apple pie is my DH all time favorite dessert, and I would like to make my own instead of relying on Schwanns.

[nucpharm29]

Nancy--sorry no advice on the apple pie--we rely on Mrs. Smith's for that! ;)

Tonight will be the crockpot chicken dumplings posted earlier. Dsis made it Friday and said even her super-picky DH really liked it.

tigerkat and glassslipper--Prayers and hugs to both of you! :grouphug: Hope things get better soon. We got some bad news about DH's grandmother last night--they don't expect her to make it until the end of the year. It's sad b/c she also has senile dementia and doesn't know who anyone is.

[FormrCastMbr]

Glass Slippers and TigerKat,

My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you since your Mom's are sick. I know this is a very trying time...please know that all of us here care. Try and stay strong and be there for your Mom's...

With warm regards,
Lauren

[FormrCastMbr]

I am having left over london broil and chinese...maybe I will make the LB peppered steak or something of the sort!

[TigerKat]

Glass Slippers and TigerKat,

My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you since your Mom's are sick. I know this is a very trying time...please know that all of us here care. Try and stay strong and be there for your Mom's...

With warm regards,
Lauren

Thank you Lauren, things are looking up for us - Mom's pneumonia is "very mild" according to the doctor. She was very alert and responsive yesterday, hopefully we'll continue with "good news"!

nucpharm29 - thank you so much. I know too well how sad the dementia can be. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancyg56 - thanks for your prayers too! What a great group we have here!! :grouphug:

Kathy

[OceanAnnie]

I don't know what I'm doing for dinner yet. But we had the best, quickest lunch! :) I sometimes order quesadillas when I'm eating out, but I haven't made them at home! I just gave it a whirl with what I had on hand. It was great!!!

Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

2 flour tortillas
1 breaded chicken patty (Tyson), or about 1/2 cup grilled chicken
approximately 1/3 cup of Tostitos Salsa Con Queso Medium (cheese dip with chiles)
approximately 1/3 stick of butter or margarine

Melt butter in a pan on medium heat. Liberally spread the Salsa Con Queso on both flour tortillas. Dice the chicken patty (I heated it first.) Place the chicken on top of one of the tortillas. Place the other tortilla on top of the other (salsa side down). Put torillas in pan. Heat both sides until golden brown. Enjoy! :)

[Nancyg56]

We are having shepards pie tonite. Mine is made with ground turkey and has peas and corn. Yummm!


I tried another pumpkin pie today, and this one seems to be better, I did not like the pumpkin yesterday either. The crust is an oil crust I found on Recipezaar that was made in the pie plate. If it comes out as well as the reviews say it should, I'll post the recipe.

[liamsaunt]

Either grilled lemon chicken with asparagus and crusty bead or turkey meatloaf with macaroni and cheese and brussels sprouts. I'm not sure when DH is going to get home tonight, but I hope it is soon, because I'm hungry!

[CEDmom]

We're having leftover baked ziti. Yesterday I made crockpot beef stew and it was yummy. I made up the recipe so I'll try to remember as best I can

1 1/2 lb lean stew meat
1 can low sodium beef broth
1 bottle beer
1 heaping TBS tomato paste
3 cloves garlic - smashed
4 or 5 red skinned potatoes - quartered
few handfuls of baby carrots
2 bay leaves
flour for dredging
corn starch for thickening
oil


Heat about 1 TBS oil in large pot. Season some flour with salt & pepper and dredge meat. Add to pot and brown for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove meat and put in crock pot. Lower heat and add some broth to deglaze the pan. Pour mixture over meat and add remaining broth and the beer. Stir in tomato paste. Add carrots, potatoes, bay leaves and garlic. Set pot on high and cook 4-6 hours. Remove some of the liquid and mix with a spoonful of corn starch. Stir back into pot and allow to cook several more minutes until liquid thickens a bit.

Serve with rolls and salad.

[DisneyFan06]

We are having shepards pie tonite. Mine is made with ground turkey and has peas and corn. Yummm!

Sounds good to me. What time shall I arrive? 6 - 7? 8:00? :lmao:

[lucas]

Tonight we're having my mom's potato salad recipe and ham sandwiches made with refrigerated biscuits.

[Nancyg56]

Sounds good to me. What time shall I arrive? 6 - 7? 8:00? :lmao:

Dinner is around 6:30 tonite, and I always have plenty. Come on over!

[OceanAnnie]

We're having sloppy joes, corn & lima beans. For dessert we're having:

Fluffy 2 Step Pumpkin Cheesecake

8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese (I used 1/3 less fat)
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
tub (8 oz) thawed Cool Whip
1 Honey Maid Graham Cracker Crumb Crust

Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, the first 4 ingredients. Gently stir in 1 tub (8 oz) thawed Cool Whip. Spoon into 1 prepared HoneyMaid Graham Cracker Crumb Crust. Refrigerate 3 hours or until set. Makes 8 servings.
From Kraft Food & Family Fall '02. (I've made this a few times.) We love it! :)

[JennyMominRI]

We are having Grilled Porterhouse steaks with Montreal Steak Seasoning, Mashed potatoes and green beans.

[LindsayDunn228]

We're having sloppy joes, corn & lima beans. For dessert we're having:

Fluffy 2 Step Pumpkin Cheesecake

8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese (I used 1/3 less fat)
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
tub (8 oz) thawed Cool Whip
1 Honey Maid Graham Cracker Crumb Crust

Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, the first 4 ingredients. Gently stir in 1 tub (8 oz) thawed Cool Whip. Spoon into 1 prepared HoneyMaid Graham Cracker Crumb Crust. Refrigerate 3 hours or until set. Makes 8 servings.
From Kraft Food & Family Fall '02. (I've made this a few times.) We love it! :)

Oh..........my............word. That sounds SOOOOO good!!!!!!!!!

[Glynis]

We use the crockpot alot. I would be more than happy to post more if you would like.

I will too! I use mine at least once a week. It sure helps on those really busy days!

[Glynis]

Nancy--sorry no advice on the apple pie--we rely on Mrs. Smith's for that! ;)

Tonight will be the crockpot chicken dumplings posted earlier. Dsis made it Friday and said even her super-picky DH really liked it.

tigerkat and glassslipper--Prayers and hugs to both of you! :grouphug: Hope things get better soon. We got some bad news about DH's grandmother last night--they don't expect her to make it until the end of the year. It's sad b/c she also has senile dementia and doesn't know who anyone is.

:grouphug: :grouphug:

[Glynis]

We are having Pizza casserole tonight. We'll also have a green salad and garlic bread to go along with it. For dessert we'll have the leftover Peach Coffee Cake that I made last night. It was so amazing!!! I'll post the recipe in a little bit!

[DisneyFan06]

We are having Pizza casserole tonight. We'll also have a green salad and garlic bread to go along with it. For dessert we'll have the leftover Peach Coffee Cake that I made last night. It was so amazing!!! I'll post the recipe in a little bit!

Sounds really good. I am not to big on sweets, but that Peach Coffee Cake does sound tasty! :bitelip:

[LindsayDunn228]

We are having Pizza casserole tonight.
I'm too lazy to go look on the first page. Have you psted this recipe already??

[FormrCastMbr]

I can cook and I can bake but I cannot seem to master apple pie! Our pie was okay last night, but it was not great. Do any of you bakers have any tips for me or a recipe you would share? I added about 2 T of flour to the apples, but it was still a little to juicy to keep any kind of shape when I cut it. It was warm but not hot, so I don't think that was the problem. Apple pie is my DH all time favorite dessert, and I would like to make my own instead of relying on Schwanns.

Hi Nancy!

I remember the first time I made apple pie...I was on the College Program and all of us worked on Easter but planned a nice dinner when work was done....I made cornish hens and apple pie...well, the apple pie was like soup!!! It was good! What do college kids know about cooking??? ! :)

I use a recipe that I found on Google now...I do not have the recipe handy but you may find it by googling "Grandmas Apple Pie". I have since been able to make a pie....we went apple picking yesterday but we are on diets and just made some apple sauce with cinnamon...YUMMY!

We are having Crockpot Italian Chicken tomorrow...I got the recipe here...YUMMO!

All the best to all of you!
Lauren

[Glynis]

Sounds really good. I am not to big on sweets, but that Peach Coffee Cake does sound tasty! :bitelip:

Here's the recipe

Peach Coffee Cake

1 C. butter, softened
1 3/4 C. sugar
4 eggs
3 C. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 can (21 oz.) peach pie filling
Icing:
1 1/4 C. confectioners sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract
3 to 4 Tbs. milk

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, bating well after each addition. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; add to the creamed mixtures and beat just until combined. Spread 3 3/4 C. of batter into a greased 9 X 13 pan. Carefully spoon the pie filling to within 1 inch of edges. Spoon remaining batter over filling. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean (cover loosely with foil if edges brown too quickly). Cool on a wire rack. In a small bowl, combine the icing ingredients. Drizzle over coffee cake.

[Glynis]

I'm too lazy to go look on the first page. Have you psted this recipe already??


Nope. It's a new recipe I'm trying for the first time tonight. I'm using my family as guinea pigs. If they like it, I'll post the recipe later tonight. It smells really good!

[Swimnoid]

I copied the coffee cake recipe for later. I LOVE coffee cake and this one sounds yummy!

Tonight we had BBQ shredded beef on hot biscuits with coleslaw and cheesy potatoes (frozen stouffers). The beef was really good and it made a lot so we have left overs for poprawina!

[MerryPoppins]

We had pork chops, cheese potatoes and peas. I'm giving the crockpot a rest since I'll be using it a lot in the next couple of weeks. Today was a rushed supper too though. I'm trying to shampoo the carpets because DH's birthmom is coming to visit this weekend.

[LindsayDunn228]

My husband is having is monthly geek meeting tonight and won't be home until late, so I will probably just have some soup or something. Easy night, woo hoo!

WFD at your house?

ETA: Please check out my "I'm making my mom a cookbook" thread and add your must-haves!! :)

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1246687

[Mermaid02]

Chili here tonight. Maybe with a cornbread topping. I have to figure out how to cut Nigella's recipe way back! The kids will have left over pulled pork (which was as good as Smokey Bones I might add! :thumbsup2 )

[OceanAnnie]

Oh..........my............word. That sounds SOOOOO good!!!!!!!!!

It's really smooth and light! :)

Tonight we're having burritos, sweet potato fries and coleslaw. And more pie. :)

[nucpharm29]

tonight is going to be chili dogs and fries. DH is out of town the rest of the week, so it will be a challenge to find something that I can fix that DD will eat--most nights she just doesn't eat dinner b/c I refuse to cook more than one meal for dinner--I just don't want LOTS of leftovers.

[TXTink]

I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I am opting for comfort food tonight.

Baked Potato Soup

2 Medium Potatoes (about 2 cups chopped)
3 Tablespoons Butter (or whole stick)
1 Cup Onion, diced
2 Tablespoons Flour
4 Cups Chicken Stock
2 Cups Water
¼ Cup Cornstarch
1 ½ Cups Instant Mashed Potatoes
1 teaspoon Salt
¾ teaspoon Pepper
½ teaspoon Basil
1/8 teaspoon Thyme
1 Cup Half and Half

Garnish:
½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
¼ Cup Bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 Green Onions (green part only), chopped

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and bake the potatoes for 1 hour or until done. When potatoes have cooked remove them from the oven to cool.

As potatoes cool prepare soup by melting butter in a large saucepan and sauté onion until light brown. Add flour to the onions and stir to make a roux.

Add stock, water, cornstarch, instant mashed potatoes and spices to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out contents with a large spoon. Discard skin. Cut baked potatoes to make chunks that are about ½ inch in size.

Add chopped baked potato and half and half to the saucepan, bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for another 15 minutes or until it is thick. (Can add the remaining stick of butter at the end.)

Spoon about 1 ½ cups of soup into a bowl and top with about a Tablespoon of shredded cheese, ½ Tablespoon of crumbled bacon, and a teaspoon or so of chopped green onion.

[castleview]

It's looking like leftover pot roast tonight. We had dinner at my mom's Sunday night and she gave us plenty to take home.

Here's a question that make me look silly but...how do you make a chilidog? Just pour chili over a hotdog? I've never had one before.

[TXTink]

It's looking like leftover pot roast tonight. We had dinner at my mom's Sunday night and she gave us plenty to take home.

Here's a question that make me look silly but...how do you make a chilidog? Just pour chili over a hotdog? I've never had one before.
:thumbsup2 Yep! That's about it!
We also have the option out to add shredded cheese and diced onion if anyone wants that on it too.

[FormrCastMbr]

We are having Lindsay's Crockpot Italian Chicken...YUM!

I have a roast marinating for tomorrow. This is my Mom's recipe. I make this pot roast on the stove it comes better that way (crockpot is just OK)
...sear on all sides in EVOO, then add the marinade and more water if needed and cook on low for 2 - 4 hours...make a gravy from the marinade...this is a good one!!!

Mom's Pot Roast Marinade

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 TBS sugar
1 TSP thyme
1 clove garlic crushed

Pierce roast and marinate for at least 8 hours. Cook as above...makes a great gravy!!!!

Enjoy! Have a great day!
Lauren

[bear74]

we are having Lemon pepper pork chops, with four cheese potatos and green beans.

[TigerKat]

Trying to get dinner done now so that I can spend the afternoon with Mom at the hospital. We're having Swiss Steak, scalloped potatoes and corn.

[Glynis]

Today is what Winnie the Pooh would call a "blustery day." It's cloudy, windy, and drizzly! So, we are having cold weather food: Salsa Chili with homemade cornbread and green beans. Yummy!

Last night's Pizza casserole was really good! DH and I loved it, and 3 of my 4 kids did, too. DS is picky and doesn't really like anything. He ate his required 6 bites, and then was done!

Here's the recipe:

Pizza Casserole
3/4 C. chopped onion
1 each medium sweet red and yellow pepper, diced
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 tsp. minced garlic
2 Cans diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 can tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 C. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 C. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tube refrigerated breadsticks

In a large skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil for 2-3 minutes or until almost tender. Add zucchini and garlic; saute 4-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the tomatoes, sausage, tomato paste, salt, Italian seasoning, pepper and 2 Tbs. Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Spoon half of the sausage mixture into a greased 13 X 9 baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; top with remaining sausage mixture. Separate breadsticks; arrange in a lattice pattern over the top. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

I didn't have any zucchini so I used summer squash. It was very yummy!

[LuluLovesDisney]

I copied the coffee cake recipe for later. I LOVE coffee cake and this one sounds yummy!

Tonight we had BBQ shredded beef on hot biscuits with coleslaw and cheesy potatoes (frozen stouffers). The beef was really good and it made a lot so we have left overs for poprawina!


lol!

I love it! It's a great thing!

Tonight we're having pasta with cherry tomato sauce. Basically, all our cherry tomato plants exploded with sweet little guys in August and we could not come close to eating them all, so we put them in huge freezer bags and froze them. I made a basic tomato sauce out of them. I made garlic bread and it's waiting to go in the oven. :)

[LindsayDunn228]

Hey Glynis, a question:

In your pizza casserole, do you think there could be anyway to substitute the diced tomatoes with tomato sauce instead? I don't do the actual tomato and wondered if there was a way to substitute it. Thanks!

[Swimnoid]

Tonight is beef fajitas made with leftover flank steak from the other night with taco rice and either leftover coleslaw or leftover salad. In other words....LEFTOVERS! :rotfl2:

[Glynis]

Hey Glynis, a question:

In your pizza casserole, do you think there could be anyway to substitute the diced tomatoes with tomato sauce instead? I don't do the actual tomato and wondered if there was a way to substitute it. Thanks!


I'm sure you could. The sausage, pepper, and squash make it chunky enough. I'd start with one can, though and see how that goes. I think it would be good!!!

[LindsayDunn228]

Thanks so much Glynis! I can't wait to try this!!!!! :)

[liamsaunt]

Tonight we are eating in front of the TV (I've confessed my Dancing with the Stars attraction before), so we are having panini--tonight's is a roast turkey, tomato, cheddar, and sweet onion one, with some arugula stuffed in once it comes off the heat. Plus I am making oven fries and we have some cole slaw that I snagged from my Mom yesterday. The only problem is that the show is on and the food's not ready!!

[blanq]

For dinner tonight we had meatballs in plum sauce, mashed potatoes and cranberry coleslaw. I am sure many of you have tried the meatball recipe that combines grape jelly with chili sauce and my recipe is a take on that, only I substitute plum jam for the grape jelly.

It is supposed to snow in Minnesota beginning tomorrow. I can hardly believe it. My body is starting to crave winter food. I think I might have to pull out some soup recipes as they are always tummy-warming..

[Glynis]

Thanks so much Glynis! I can't wait to try this!!!!! :)


Hope you like it!

By the way, I've begun posting some recipes on your other thread.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having spaghetti and meatball stoup (page 1) with garlic breadsticks :)

WFD at your house?

[Dislifer]

Tonight I'm trying a new recipe. It's a "Campbell's" soup recipe called Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole. If it comes out good, I'll post the recipe if anyone is interested! :)

[nucpharm29]

Looks like tonight will be either pizza or spaghetti and meatballs (I already have them made and frozen).

[Mermaid02]

Fish chowder. It's ds's favorite.

[liamsaunt]

Fish chowder. It's ds's favorite.

I LOVE fish chowder. Recipe, please! :)

[liamsaunt]

Tonight I am making parmesean chicken--not the kind with the tomato sauce and cheese. Instead, for this recipe you pound thin chicken breasts, marinate in olive oil, lemon juice, and thyme, then coat in a mix of parmesean cheese and breadcrumbs, saute until browned and cooked through, and then cover the chicken with an arugula salad tossed in a lemon vinaigrette, and shave some parmesean cheese on top. It's really quick and tasty.

[FormrCastMbr]

Tonight I am making parmesean chicken--not the kind with the tomato sauce and cheese. Instead, for this recipe you pound thin chicken breasts, marinate in olive oil, lemon juice, and thyme, then coat in a mix of parmesean cheese and breadcrumbs, saute until browned and cooked through, and then cover the chicken with an arugula salad tossed in a lemon vinaigrette, and shave some parmesean cheese on top. It's really quick and tasty.

This sounds yummy! Do you use certain amounts of ingredients or do you just eyeball them? TIA!!

[TigerKat]

Tonight will be a pork tenderloin in a creamy herb sauce, rice pilaf and roasted veggies, if I can get it all cooked and get my butt to the hospital!

[binny]

Tonight is terriyaki chicken wings and fried rice.

[Swimnoid]

Chicken enchiladas

[castleview]

Tonight we are eating in front of the TV (I've confessed my Dancing with the Stars attraction before), so we are having panini--tonight's is a roast turkey, tomato, cheddar, and sweet onion one, with some arugula stuffed in once it comes off the heat. Plus I am making oven fries and we have some cole slaw that I snagged from my Mom yesterday. The only problem is that the show is on and the food's not ready!!


Do you have a panini maker? If so, what kind? :)

[liamsaunt]

This sounds yummy! Do you use certain amounts of ingredients or do you just eyeball them? TIA!!

The idea is pretty forgiving, so you don't really need to measure. This time, for the marinade, I used 3/4 cup olive oil, the juice of three lemons, 1 heaping tdsp. kosher salt, about 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme, and about a tablespoon of coarsely cracked pepper. That is probably enough marinade for about 4 lbs of chicken. (I always make too much marinade!)

For the breadcrumbs, I do about 2 parts breadcrumbs to one part parmesean, and season with salt and pepper. I also dip the chicken in beaten egg before applying the crumbs.

I saute the chicken in olive oil.

[liamsaunt]

Do you have a panini maker? If so, what kind? :)

I do have a panini maker--it is Flama brand. I have to confess though, that right now the panini maker is languishing in "Kitchen Purgatory," a large cabinet in my storage room that contains all of the kitchen gadgets I thought I really, truly needed, that actually get used about once a year, if that.

To make my panini now, I just heat a large, heavy bottom skillet, and weight the sandwiches down with a cast iron skillet while they are cooking. It is quicker and also simpler cleanup than the panini maker.

[Glynis]

This weekend is the state teacher conference, so the kids are out of school Thurs, Fri, and Monday. We've decided to take an impromptu trip to visit my parents. So, I'm busy doing laundry and packing. Dinner will be really easy! Chili Tots, steamed broccoli and ice cream for dessert.

[OceanAnnie]

We're going to have a breakfast for dinner. I'm going to make a casserole (by the seat of my pants). It's going to be a sausage, egg, cheese, & potato casserole. We'll have some biscuits and fruit to go along with it. I'll let you know how it turns out! :)

[TigerKat]

I have to share this with my WFD buddies. As you may know, my Mom has been in the hospital since Saturday evening. It's been quite hectic since, as I'm balancing being at the hospital and taking care of the family, not to mention trying to work from home. Monday night I was exhausted and we did fast food, which I very seldom eat, therefore, I paid for it ALL night long. I swore after that, that even if it meant getting up at 4 AM, I would fix my family a meal! I just received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from DH and DS with their words of gratitude to "Superwoman". I'm in tears right now, I'm sure you can all relate. We do these things for our families, as a labor of love and don't expect anything in return.

P.S. The flowers are going to the hospital tonight!! That way Mom will have a smile on her face too! :cloud9:

[FormrCastMbr]

Kathy,

Thank you for sharing your story. What great guys you have. I am sure that you have a great big smile on your face and well deserved for all of your hard work. So glad too that you are sharing them with your Mom... :)

All the best,
Lauren

PS: Lindsay is creating a recipe book for her Mom and I told her that she should list your Chicken Reuben! It's one of my favs!!! Tell me when you're sick of hearing that!!! :)

[TigerKat]

Kathy,

Thank you for sharing your story. What great guys you have. I am sure that you have a great big smile on your face and well deserved for all of your hard work. So glad too that you are sharing them with your Mom... :)

All the best,
Lauren

PS: Lindsay is creating a recipe book for her Mom and I told her that she should list your Chicken Reuben! It's one of my favs!!! Tell me when you're sick of hearing that!!! :)

Lauren,

We must be on the same wave length today - I just PM'd you girlfriend!!!!

Kathy

[Glynis]

I have to share this with my WFD buddies. As you may know, my Mom has been in the hospital since Saturday evening. It's been quite hectic since, as I'm balancing being at the hospital and taking care of the family, not to mention trying to work from home. Monday night I was exhausted and we did fast food, which I very seldom eat, therefore, I paid for it ALL night long. I swore after that, that even if it meant getting up at 4 AM, I would fix my family a meal! I just received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from DH and DS with their words of gratitude to "Superwoman". I'm in tears right now, I'm sure you can all relate. We do these things for our families, as a labor of love and don't expect anything in return.

P.S. The flowers are going to the hospital tonight!! That way Mom will have a smile on her face too! :cloud9:


:grouphug: What a wonderful story! You must have a wonderful family!

Continued prayers and PD for your mom!

[castleview]

I do have a panini maker--it is Flama brand. I have to confess though, that right now the panini maker is languishing in "Kitchen Purgatory," a large cabinet in my storage room that contains all of the kitchen gadgets I thought I really, truly needed, that actually get used about once a year, if that.

To make my panini now, I just heat a large, heavy bottom skillet, and weight the sandwiches down with a cast iron skillet while they are cooking. It is quicker and also simpler cleanup than the panini maker.

Gotcha. I saw Giada make a wonderful looking panini and she mentioned doing it your way. It did seem a lot less complicated than the panini maker she used. Thanks!

[WeluvDisney2]

Ooooooh, thanks for the great thread! This may be a silly question, but what is EVOO?

[Bearvet]

Citrus Garlic Shrimp:

1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
5 tsp grated lemon peel
4 tsp grated orange peel
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 pkg (1 lb) linguine
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Shredded Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley

In a blender or food processor, combine the first 8 ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into a large skillet; heat through. Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions. Add shrimp to garlic mixture; cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Thicken if desired. Drain linguine; top with shrimp. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. 6 servings.

This is delicious - very light - add garlic bread and a salad. My entire family loves this! I have trouble finding uncooked shrimp, so I use cooked shrimp and just cook it enough to heat it through. This meal is ready in 30 minutes or less!

[Nancyg56]

Tigerkat: Thanks for sharing your story, it made my day :goodvibes ! I was wondering how your Mom was doing, but now I know that she is smiling.


Tonite we are having my version of spaghetti and meatball stoup, crusty bread and apple pie. I am still fooling around with pie crust, and now I am on a mission! My DGD got fed up this morning, she is my helper and after she helped me with the dough and roll it out again and again she suggested I buy the package. Out of the mouths of babes.....:rotfl2: .

BTW the pumpkin pie came out okay, filling really good, crust okay.

[TXTink]

Ooooooh, thanks for the great thread! This may be a silly question, but what is EVOO?
No question is silly!! It stands for Extra Virgin Olive Oil...

[MosMom]

Glad to be back on this thread but not so happy about having to cook again after a week of free dining! ;)

We had chili & cornbread tonight. Hit the spot on a chilly day!

[MerryPoppins]

I made tortellini soup and chocolate cake for dinner. Everyone liked it.

I don't make pie crust. I almost always just buy it in the freezer section. But somewhere I have my grandmother's piecrust recipe and it was really good. If I can ever find it, I'll post it here.

[LindsayDunn228]

Glad to be back on this thread but not so happy about having to cook again after a week of free dining! ;)


How was your trip? :)

[lucas]

I have to share this with my WFD buddies. As you may know, my Mom has been in the hospital since Saturday evening. It's been quite hectic since, as I'm balancing being at the hospital and taking care of the family, not to mention trying to work from home. Monday night I was exhausted and we did fast food, which I very seldom eat, therefore, I paid for it ALL night long. I swore after that, that even if it meant getting up at 4 AM, I would fix my family a meal! I just received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from DH and DS with their words of gratitude to "Superwoman". I'm in tears right now, I'm sure you can all relate. We do these things for our families, as a labor of love and don't expect anything in return.

P.S. The flowers are going to the hospital tonight!! That way Mom will have a smile on her face too! :cloud9:

Thinking of you... :hug:

[Glynis]

I made tortellini soup and chocolate cake for dinner. Everyone liked it.

I don't make pie crust. I almost always just buy it in the freezer section. But somewhere I have my grandmother's piecrust recipe and it was really good. If I can ever find it, I'll post it here.

That's where I get my pie crust, too! I like to use the kind you can unroll into your own pie plate, so no one knows you didn't make it. :teeth:

Seriously, though, I've tried to make crust, and for the sweat and aggravation, I figure it's cheaper for me to buy 2 crust for $1.94 then it is for me to do it from scratch. My homemade crusts always ended up like concrete.

[LindsayDunn228]

We are having leftover spaghetti and meatball stoup tonight. I have to stop at Bi-Lo and get more breadsticks :)

WFD at your house?

[Mermaid02]

I think I might try Glynis's pot roast- is it any good people?? ;)

[Nancyg56]

Seriously, though, I've tried to make crust, and for the sweat and aggravation, I figure it's cheaper for me to buy 2 crust for $1.94 then it is for me to do it from scratch. My homemade crusts always ended up like concrete.

:rotfl: :rotfl: I cannot understand why something that looks so easy has turned my kitchen into a flour factory! Now this mission has become personal! They are not good, but they are getting better. Oh, well.

Last night the spaghetti and meatball stoup was a hit with just enough left for lunches for DD and DSIL. Today I have to do something with Easter kielbasa and a ham steak. I think I will have a veggie and some fried potatoes, with onions in vinegar. My DH is Lithuanian and in his family there would be fried potatoes and sour cream, sauerkraut, maybe cucumbers in a sour cream dressing and onions in cider vinegar and cracked black pepper. Really good ethnic food, but I can feel our arteries clogging just thinking about it.

[castleview]

Probably Breakfast for Supper tonight:

Banana Sourcream Pancakes (courtousy of the Barefoot Contessa, yum)
Sausage
Homefries

[OceanAnnie]

We ended up having sandwiches while my breakfast casserole was baking. The time got away from me. It sure smelled great! :crazy: Basketball practice was quickly approaching. Didn't want to be late. Here's the recipe:

Annie's Sausage & Egg Bake

Grease a 9 x9 pan. Pre-heat the oven to 375. Layer the bottom of the pan with hashbrowns (I used 3 small potatoes I had and grated them). For the middle layer mix 6 eggs, a splash of milk, about 1 cup shredded cheeses, cooked crumbled sage sausage, sauted onion, yellow and orange peppers. Pour over hashbrowns. For the top layer mix 1 cup Bisquick, 1/2 cup milk, 1 egg, and about 1/2 cup shredded cheeses. Pour it over the egg mixture. Bake for about 45 minutes.

So tonight I'm reheating that baby! I'll let you guys know if it was a hit! :)

[nucpharm29]

Baked Chicken Reuben here! :thumbsup2 DH doesn't care for it :rolleyes: but he's out of town--so I get to cook what I want! :cool1:

OceanAnnie-your breakfast casserolle sounds yummy! Make sure to post how it came out!

[TigerKat]

I think I might try Glynis's pot roast- is it any good people?? ;)

One word - AWESOME!! :thumbsup2

[TigerKat]

Tonite's dinner is done, so that I can spend time with Mom at the hospital - Chicken Marsala, pasta and lemon/parmesan broccoli!!

[liamsaunt]

We're having something a little different tonight...I'm making vegetarian ma po tofu, steamed baby bok choy, and rice.

[lucas]

I think I might try Glynis's pot roast- is it any good people?? ;)

It is VERY good. And easy, too! :thumbsup2

[FormrCastMbr]

Tonight is ham, scalloped potatoes and some kind of vegetable and salad...

[Mermaid02]

So, as I was putting the pot roast in the crock pot- I saw the split chicken breasts I just bought for .88/lb and thought Why couldn't I do this with chicken except instead of brown gravy mix use chicken gravy mix? I might even use a whole chicken.

Does anyone else think this sounds good???

[FormrCastMbr]

So, as I was putting the pot roast in the crock pot- I saw the split chicken breasts I just bought for .88/lb and thought Why couldn't I do this with chicken except instead of brown gravy mix use chicken gravy mix? I might even use a whole chicken.

Does anyone else think this sounds good???

Sounds good to me! :)

[fanofdisney]

Just found this thread- glad I did! I'm making the Ritz parmesan chicken tonight! Sound good! :stir:

I think I'll do either mashed potatoes and gravy or some kind of side dish pasta with it, and some kind of veggie.

I LOVE the instant pasta packets you can buy. I know Lipton is one of the brands, Lipton side dishes. They have all sorts of things. Lately, I've also been using the Uncle Ben's rice packets. You microwave them for 90 seconds and done!

[Nancyg56]

So, as I was putting the pot roast in the crock pot- I saw the split chicken breasts I just bought for .88/lb and thought Why couldn't I do this with chicken except instead of brown gravy mix use chicken gravy mix? I might even use a whole chicken.

Does anyone else think this sounds good???
I would like to try it for chicken thighs as well. I bet they would be so good! Let us know, please.

I am going to try it for beef stew this winter.

[Mermaid02]

I have to say, this smells divine! :thumbsup2

[JennyMominRI]

I made ,I think Glynis's pot roast yesterday. I'm going to use the leftovers today to make Chili con Carne with it.

[lucas]

BLTs tonight.

[lucas]

Here you go!

Ritz Parmesan Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (I remove all the extra fat)
1/2 cup grated Parm cheese (pizza cheese)
1 1/2 "rolls" Ritz crackers, crushed (you can also use the low-fat ones)
1 stick melted butter or margarine

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine the cheese and Ritz crackers in a bowl. Dip the chicken in the butter, then coat well in the cheese-cracker mix. Place in a 9x13 casserole dish that has been sprayed with Pam (or whatever you use). I sprinkle what is left of the crackers on top of the chicken. I usually cover this in foil because your crackers can burn if you aren't careful. Bake for about 30 minutes or until chicken is done.

*You will NOT need to salt the chicken because of the crackers. I add some pepper to my cracker mix.

*I have also sprinkled some thyme on the chicken as well*

Forgot to mention, that I made this the other night. It was just dh and myself so I only made a few chicken tenders and I cut the recipe by about half. It came out delish - very tender and moist, too. :thumbsup2

[binny]

ok you all wore me down tonight will be Glynnis' pot roast

[Mermaid02]

ok you all wore me down tonight will be Glynnis' pot roast

We'll have to compare notes Binny!

[binny]

LOL Well I was telling the butcher about it today and he said " hmmmm youll have to let me know how that goes"

It smells heavenly though!

[MerryPoppins]

I'm making crockpot beef tips and noodles for tonight. DH is doing some consulting after work, so I'm not sure what time we'll be eating. I thought the crockpot was the safest way to have dinner in a flash when everyone arrives home hungry.

[Zandy595]

DH just left to (finally) get the propane tanks filled. I can grill again, WOO HOO! I just bought some McCormick's Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning that I'm going to sprinkle on bone-in chicken breasts. I hope it's good. Not sure what I'm going to make for sides yet.

[Glynis]

So, as I was putting the pot roast in the crock pot- I saw the split chicken breasts I just bought for .88/lb and thought Why couldn't I do this with chicken except instead of brown gravy mix use chicken gravy mix? I might even use a whole chicken.

Does anyone else think this sounds good???

Sounds good to me! Let me know how it turns out!

[Glynis]

Tonight is leftover Chili Tots for us! We are leaving early tomorrow morning for the weekend, so I want to empty the fridge as much as possible. I will be spending the evening making peanut butter and banana scones, and pumpkin scones for a breakfast in the car with the kids. Wish me luck!

[LuluLovesDisney]

I had some of the Purdue baked chicken cutlets topped with leftover cherry tomato sauce and mozzarella and romano cheeses with some homemade low fat garlic bread and a salad.

[nucpharm29]

Glynis--Could you post your recipe for the pumpkin scones??? I'm always up for a new scone recipe, and those sound delish! :goodvibes

[newholidayx2]

baked boneless chicken breast, corn, asparagus and onion

[Glynis]

Glynis--Could you post your recipe for the pumpkin scones??? I'm always up for a new scone recipe, and those sound delish! :goodvibes

Sure. Be warned, though, I haven't tried the pumpkin scones. It's a new recipe, and I'm always willing for my kids to be the guinea pigs. Do you want the peanut butter and banana one, too? I'll post both!

Pumpkin Ginger Scones

2 C. flour
7 Tbs + 1 tsp. sugar, divided
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. gaking soda
5 Tbs. cold butter, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 C. canned pumpkin
1/4 C. sour cream

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 7 Tbs. sugar, baking powder, spices and baking soda. Cut in 4 Tbs. butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, pumpkin and sour cream; stir in crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Pat into an 8 inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 8 scones.

Peanut Butter and Banana Scones
Family Fun Magazine

3 C. flour
1/2 C. brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 C. peanut butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 C. +2 Tbs. half and half cream
1 C. chopped banana

Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt to evenly incorporate the ingredients. Combine butter, eggs, vanilla, and 3/4 C. of the half and half in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer,mix the ingredients until evenly blended. Gently stir the peanut butter mixture into the flour mixture just until combined. Then gently stir in the bananas. Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead it twice, then gently pat it out so that it is 1 inch thick. Cut out scones using a round biscuit cutter and arrange them on the baking sheet. Spread the remaining half and half on top of the scones with a pastry brush and then bake them for 20 minutes or until the bottoms are slightly golden. Cool the scones on a wire rack, then serve them plain or with jam. Makes 20 scones.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having baked BBQ chicken, teriyaki noodles, and corn. Easy but yummy dinner :)

WFD at your house?

[nucpharm29]

Glynis--Thanks for the recipes! I can't wait to try them--now if I could just find a free moment to bake! :rolleyes:

It's pizza night here!!! Dh flies back in around 6 tonight and then off to our fav. pizza place for dinner. TGIF everyone! :cool1: :cheer2: :cool1:

[lucas]

Dh and I will be havaing pizza tonight.

http://bestsmileys.com/eating2/2.gif

[Zandy595]

Boneless NY Strip steaks, baked potatoes, and peas. I'm really in the mood to go out though. DS doesn't have school today so I think we're going to go out to lunch and then see a movie. Since we're going to be at the mall anyway, I'll have to stop at my favorite store - Yankee Candle.

[JennyMominRI]

It's Shabbos and I will probably make some Apricot Chicken, yellow Rice,Challah and some sort of veggie

[MosMom]

I'm probably going to go pick up fried chicken & fixins from Walmart. I was going to make spaghetti and meatballs but the sink is backed up so I can't really cook until DH gets home to clear it. I think it is my fault. I drained hamburger into the secondary sink last night. Whoops! I won't admit to it though if DH asks. >;)

[FormrCastMbr]

I am going to a Jewelry party tonight and I think they are having pampered chef or some other food type person come...so I will be eating there. DFi and DS are having a pizza and XBox party tonight...Fun for all!

[famofsix]

pulled pork sandwiches with Dinosaur BBQ sauce, corn, fries and salad...
Comfort food! It's in the crockpot now and smells so nice! :)

[MerryPoppins]

DS just called and said he MIGHT be coming home from school for dinner tonight. That means I need to plan on a bigger meal. He loves to eat! So I'm exploring what I have on hand to feed a crowd. ;) And then he probably won't come and we'll eat it all weekend. :rotfl:

[TXTink]

We are driving to our country place for the weekend, so no cooking dinner for me tonight! :cool1:

But, I am bringing the stuff to make broccoli cheese soup while we are there. I love to have that on cold nights! :goodvibes (not that it will be "cold", but it will be cooler than it has been lately!)

[liamsaunt]

We're going retro and making fondue for dinner tonight!

Can I also say that it's only two weeks until my Disney trip? Whoo-hoo!

DH is even luckier than me, though--he gets to Orlando on the 23rd! Granted, it is for a work conference, but the conference is being held at the Beach Club, AND his company is having a private reception in the Wonders of Life Pavillion, with both Body Wars and Cranium Command operating! How cool is that! I thought that pavillion was being used for storage...yes, I am jealous! I love Cranium Command! (Body Wars, not so much, always made me want to hurl).

[Mermaid02]

I told my 9 year old ds that he could pick- who knows what we'll have. :confused3

[Nancyg56]

I am not sure what we are having tonite. I worked today , and then took Kady to the Dr, back to work, and then me to the Dr. She says REST, so I think I will. We have plenty of leftovers in the fridge.

[lucas]

Sorry to be :offtopic: BUT I have been reading the funniest thread called

Rate my Lunch, here is the link:
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1248186&page=1&pp=15

Check it out if you'd like a laugh!! :lmao:

[MerryPoppins]

It's been decided. We're doing take-out pizza tonight. :thumbsup2

[3DisneyBuggs]

I have a meatloaf cooking that smells so good. I'm also making mashed potatoes and asparagus.

[FormrCastMbr]

We're going retro and making fondue for dinner tonight!

Can I also say that it's only two weeks until my Disney trip? Whoo-hoo!

DH is even luckier than me, though--he gets to Orlando on the 23rd! Granted, it is for a work conference, but the conference is being held at the Beach Club, AND his company is having a private reception in the Wonders of Life Pavillion, with both Body Wars and Cranium Command operating! How cool is that! I thought that pavillion was being used for storage...yes, I am jealous! I love Cranium Command! (Body Wars, not so much, always made me want to hurl).

I've never had fondue but a new place just opened here called The Melting Pot. It is all fondue...I am dying to get there.

Woo Hoo to you as well and hubby too! How nice that he gets to go on such a great business trip! :)

All the best!
Lauren

[MosMom]

Well, I fixed the sink. So we're having grilled chicken sandwiches and oven fries. I made lemon bars earlier today for dessert.

[MinnieM21]

I had leftover take out from the Old Spaghetti Factory. Pasta with tomato sauce, bread with garlic butter and salad with balsamic dressing. I had Ciao Bella espresso gelato with Hershey's dark chocolate sauce for dessert. Yummy! :cloud9:

I'm searching the first page for ideas for dinner tomorrow (or today actually!) There are so many good things to choose from! :)

[LindsayDunn228]

Today we are going shopping and will eat at the American Cafe :)

WFD at yout house?

ETA: Does anyone know where I can find silicone baking mats??

[nucpharm29]

Tonight will probably be leftovers--got lots of spaghetti and meatballs, and chicken reubens left.

Lindsay--I think you can find silpats at about any specialty cooking store--I know Williams Sonoma carries them, also might try Sur la Table--I suppose Bed, Bath and beyond would have them as well

[poohangel]

ETA: Does anyone know where I can find silicone baking mats??

Got mine at Bed Bath and Beyond

[LuluLovesDisney]

Today we are going shopping and will eat at the American Cafe :)

WFD at yout house?

ETA: Does anyone know where I can find silicone baking mats??

I saw them last week at Bed, Bath and Beyond. They had traditional silpat as well as pink ones for Breast Cancer awareness in a special display. I almost bought the pink ones, even though I already have silpats.

Dinner tonight is Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemons. I still have some Preserved Lemons in the fridge, so I wanted to use them. Hopefully it's as good as the shrimp made with them was. I'm not sure about a side dish yet, though.

[Zandy595]

ETA: Does anyone know where I can find silicone baking mats??I was just looking at them at Walmart the other day.

We're having spaghetti/meatballs, broccoli and marinated cucumbers.

[liamsaunt]

We are having friends over tonight and are making pizza.

[lucas]

We went to Chili's for a late lunch and I am stuffed. Dinner later tonight will be brownies that we picked up at the Fresh Market and milk! :thumbsup2

[CEDmom]

We went to Chili's for a late lunch and I am stuffed. Dinner later tonight will be brownies that we picked up at the Fresh Market and milk! :thumbsup2

I wanna come to your house :teeth: .

Tonight we're going out - I think Chinese but tomorrow I've got plans to do some cooking for the week. I'll be making white chicken chili and stove top Chinese pot roast. Both recipes are from the latest copy of Cooking Light Magazine.

[lynxstch]

(made with ground beef, stove top italian roasted garlic stuffing,eggs,bbq sauce, onion, fresh basil, oregano,and garlic)..
Along with that we are having homemade garlic mashed potatoes, fresh cabbage from our garden..
And for dessert..in the oven alongside the meatloaf is a big pan of apple crisp..to be served for dessert warm with either ice cream or whipped cream..
YUM..I can't wait for dinner!

[MosMom]

Chinese Pot Roast sounds really good. Let us know how it goes and post it if it is yummy! It sounds like it has major potential.

We're having Chicken Enchiladas tonight. Yum!