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

[newholidayx2]

DH is making a big pot of spaghetti sauce

[MerryPoppins]

Grilled steak, parmesan roasted potatoes, and a tossed salad.

[OceanAnnie]

We ate out at a Chinese Buffet. Yea! Stuffed and happy. :)

The breakfast bake (pg. 180) I made the other night was decent. I think I liked it more than everyone else. LOL. The next time I make it, I think I'll have biscuits on the side and top it off with more shredded cheese. I'll have to tweak it some more. It wasn't wow. But it was good and filling. Oh well. Thought I'd give you guys an update.

[LindsayDunn228]

3 weeks until we leave for WDW!!! :cheer2:

We are going out to lunch with my IL's to Chili's today, so tonight I am going to make us a small homemade pizza :)

WFD at your house?

[nucpharm29]

Since the male half of our family is sick--I might take DD out for dinner--or maybe something really easy--just heat and serve

[MerryPoppins]

DH's birthmother is passing through town this afternoon/evening. We're going out to dinner with her tonight. She's vegetarian and kind of choosy about what she eats, so it's easier than cooking for her. So I get a day off. :thumbsup2

[OceanAnnie]

I'm using the crockpot. We're having chicken and gravy with diced potatoes & green beans. I'll bake some biscuits just before we eat. I think I'll make a vanilla pudding & Cool Whip pie for a light dessert. :)

[TigerKat]

I've got my version of Osso Bucco in the crockpot, will fix pasta with pesto sauce and roasted cauliflower to go with it! YUM!!

[Swimnoid]

Tonight is a pork roast with lime cola glaze, mashed potatoes, and not sure what else....maybe some apple crisp for dessert.

[TigerKat]

Tonight is a pork roast with lime cola glaze, mashed potatoes, and not sure what else....maybe some apple crisp for dessert.

That pork roast glaze sounds great....care to share?

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi All,

Grilled Rib Eye steak, some sort of potatoes, salad and creamed spinach (frozen). I may roast the potatoes...it is cold here and the heat is not working here so the oven will warm things up a bit! :)

I have apples baking in there now and the fireplace is going! I will be warming my hands as well over the grill later!!!! :)

Have a great day!

Lauren

[DMickey28]

I am debating between New York Strip steaks, baked potatoe and green beans or a Thankgiving Dinner with a chicken instead of Turkey. I think the later might be too much work though.....

[Zandy595]

I'm making marinated grilled chicken tenderloins, rice, broccoli, peas, and cucumbers.

We were going to eat on the patio, but it's still too hot outside. :sunny: Hopefully it'll cool down before the time change.

[Swimnoid]

That pork roast glaze sounds great....care to share?


It is cooking now. I'll let you know if its good. It was a Dream Dinners choice so I dont have the recipe written down but in the glaze was about a half cup cola, lime juice, brown sugar, not sure what else, they put ginger in a lot of stuff but I dont think in this one. You heat it up to thicken it. It makes pretty much and you baste the roast with it and then serve the rest at the table.

[Nancyg56]

I spent yesterday cleaning and shopping, and then getting ready for DGD 5th birthday party with teh family, so we had pizza for dinner. Today was her party and for appetizers we had an apples with a caramel and nut topping, cranberry cheese and crackers, a hot onion dip with crackers and some kind of greek focacia bread. then we had tuna salad, chicken salad, and ham salad finger sandwiches and corn chowder. Cake and ice cream along wiith a chocolate fountain with cut fruit, pretzels, oreos and marshmallows. Yum!

[Dislifer]

I made the recipe for Spaghetti Casserole that was posted here. It was great and a definite "make again"!!! Not only did it taste great, but it's a meal that I can make ahead and heat up on those "NO TIME" nights!

[LindsayDunn228]

It's so chilly here right now so I am making black bean chili and cornbread :)

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

It is cold here also. We have that nasty cold running thru our house, we all seem to be taking turns. I thawed out extra chicken for the salad yesterday and I have chicken bones in the freezer from the last time I roasted chickens for dinner so I think I will make a good rich chicken noodle soup to have tonite.

[nucpharm29]

I think I'm going to make Lindsay's cheesy crockpot chicken tonight. With the sickness in our house I need to get dinner going and forget about it--I think I'm going to throw in a can of Rotel in with the chicken as well--make it sort of mexican!

[liamsaunt]

Yesterday for Sunday linner we had a test run for Thanksgiving and roasted a turkey, and also had gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, honey-roasted butternut squash, roasted brussels sprouts, roasted carrots, and a spinach gratin.

I don't know what I am making tonight yet...

[nucpharm29]

liamsaunt--Could you post your recipe for the honey roasted butternut squash??? Sounds yummy!!

[LuluLovesDisney]

Yesterday, my dad roasted a turkey and made some mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, crescent rolls, gravy and cranberries.

Today, I think we'll probably have leftovers, but potatoes are gone, so I'll probably make stove top stuffing with some celery and mushrooms.

[YachtClubWoman]

tonight is pulled BBQ pork (it is in the crockpot), rolls and cole slaw

I have been planning meals each Sunday for the week so I don't need to start planning dinner on my way home each night - it has made things much easier

[MerryPoppins]

Mmmm, I think I'll do chili and hotdogs one day this week. Thanks for the idea. Now that it's feeling a bit like fall that sounds really yummy.

We're having a super easy chicken crockpot meal tonight. It's my do-nothing day today, so I wanted something that would cook itself. I've been working hard for the last week or so. I deserve a break!

[FormrCastMbr]

The heat is still not working here so I am freezing my butt off...if only it were that easy!!! :rotfl2: Please pray the plumber gets here to fix the problem today...I am starting to get a cold... :guilty:

I am making chicken noodle soup today and bisquits...anything that will make me warm!!!

Have a great day all!

[Zandy595]

:welcome: YachtClubWoman

I wish I could send you cold people some of our Florida heat. I have my A/C on. Actually, it's a bit cooler today, it's 82° right now. If it were up to me I'd have the A/C off and the windows open, but DH would have a fit.

Tilapia fillets are on sale at Publix so I'm grilling those for dinner, along with Teriyaki noodles and green beans.

[TigerKat]

tonight is pulled BBQ pork (it is in the crockpot), rolls and cole slaw

I have been planning meals each Sunday for the week so I don't need to start planning dinner on my way home each night - it has made things much easier

Welcome!! I've been planning weekly menus for a while now, it really does make the week much easier. :thumbsup2

[Glynis]

Oh my goodness, it's so COLD here today!!! It's been raining all morning and I'm freezing.

I've got our dinner in the crockpot right now! I'm making Lemonade chicken. I've tried it once before, and it's yummy. It reminds me of lemon chicken from my favorite chinese place. Right before serving I'll cook up some brown rice, and steam some broccoli. For dessert I'm making some pumpkin bread with chocolate chips.

[FormrCastMbr]

Oh my goodness, it's so COLD here today!!! It's been raining all morning and I'm freezing.

I've got our dinner in the crockpot right now! I'm making Lemonade chicken. I've tried it once before, and it's yummy. It reminds me of lemon chicken from my favorite chinese place. Right before serving I'll cook up some brown rice, and steam some broccoli. For dessert I'm making some pumpkin bread with chocolate chips.

Sounds good! Is the recipe listed here?

[Glynis]

Sounds good! Is the recipe listed here?


Nope. I'll post it, though.

Lemonade Chicken

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 C. lemonade concentrate
3 Tbs. ketchup
2 Tbs. brown sugar
1 Tbs. cider vinegar
2 Tbs. cornstarch
2 Tbs. cold water

Place chicken in a slow cooker. Combine the lemonade, ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm. For gravy, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to slow cooker; heat through.

[liamsaunt]

I was really tired today so we just crashed in front of the TV with panini--turkey, cheddar, apple, honey mustard, bacon. They were good. I have the other half of mine to bring for lunch tomorrow. And now it is time for bed! :)

Nucpharm29, the squash is super easy. Here is the recipe:

One butternut squash, halved, peeled, and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks (or cheat and buy the pre-peeled chunked stuff!)
1-2 tbsp. butter, melted
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 tbsp. honey

Toss everything together and bake in a 400 degree oven until tender and carmelized on the edges, about 40 minutes.

[CEDmom]

Tonight I made southwestern chicken chili from Cooking Light Magazine along with cornbread. The chili was really good and quick to make. I added some shredded Mexican cheese on top.

Cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1 cup diced green bell pepper (about 1)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (I used parsley instead - no cilantro at the store)
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon masa harina or finely ground cornmeal
3 tablespoons water
Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until onion is translucent, stirring often. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Add cilantro and next 6 ingredients (through tomatoes), stirring to combine; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.

Combine masa harina and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Add to chicken mixture, stirring well to combine. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

[LindsayDunn228]

It's raining canines and felines here this morning and I want to go back to bed.

Tonight we are having leftover black bean chili with some tortilla chips.

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Rain on the way here too. We should be seeing it late this afternoon, but it is raw and overcast now. My DGD has her birthday party at Libby Lu this evening, and my DD is really not feeling well yet, so I am going to give her a hand. She has pizza from Sbarro for the girls and theor mom's after the party. DH can have leftover soup and sandwiches.


Last night was DGD 5th birthday. DH and I took her to Red Robin to celebrate her special day because we wanted to give DD time to rest and not worry that DGD was not having her day stand out.

[Mom21]

Well I just received a $25 gift card to Landry's restaurants from Sunshine Rewards :sunny: . We have to go shopping tonight and finish up dd Halloween costume as she has a party this week. Also she has a few friends with bdays this week so spending too much on that. So for us it will be Rainforest Cafe or Joe's Crab Shack. $25 won't cover the whole bill but it is a nice start. Gotta love those reward programs. :goodvibes

[nucpharm29]

I think I'll grill some burgers tonight. Our rain has finally stopped and now it's supposed to be in the 80s todays, so grilling I will be!

liamsaunt--thanks for the recipe--We're going to have a "trial" thanksgiving as well and that will go great!

[TigerKat]

Hopefully things will be getting back to normal for me, I THINK my Mom is being released from the hospital after 10 LONG days! Keeping my fingers crossed.

Tonight will be hamburger steaks and onion gravy with mashed potatoes and corn!

[liamsaunt]

Good wishes for your Mom, Tigerkat.

It is going to rain tonight and I am fighting off the beginnings of a cold (figures!), so I am making soup tonight with chicken stock, lots of garlic, ginger, scallions, udon noodles, sesame-chile oil, maybe a little soy sauce, some cilantro, and a poached egg for each bowl.

[YachtClubWoman]

No cooking for me tonight - I have a work dinner and my husband is fending for himself

[Swimnoid]

Tonight is ginger teriyaki meatloaf with maybe cheesy potatoes, salad

[OceanAnnie]

We're having beef stew & biscuits. For dessert an apple crisp. :)

[Zandy595]

Easy dinner here tonight - hot dogs, baked beans, and corn.

I know this is a little off topic, but does anyone have a KitchenAid 9-Cup Food Processor? How do you like it? I'm thinking about buying myself one for my bday.

[JennyMominRI]

I'm making Lentyl soup with some crusty bread on the side.

[FormrCastMbr]

Glynis, Thanks for the recipe!

Swinoid, your meatloaf sounds good...can you share the recipe?

TigerKat, glad your Mom my be home soon!

It's cold and rainy here today too...thank God my heat is back on! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: It is now raining hard and I have to bring my Ebay boxes to the post office...guess I will get drenched... :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

DS8 has an orthodontist appointment at 4:45pm...so we will get a bite to eat at a local diner...

OT: Has anyone here or anyone you know had a palate expander? THat is what DS is in the process of getting and I am horrified since he does not like pain and the thing looks like a toture device... :confused3

All the best to all!
Lauren

[Zandy595]

OT: Has anyone here or anyone you know had a palate expander? THat is what DS is in the process of getting and I am horrified since he does not like pain and the thing looks like a toture device... :confused3

All the best to all!
LaurenI didn't have one, but my stepsister did.. Like anything orthodontic, it might be sore after they first put it in and everytime they adjust it. Keep some children's Advil on hand. :grouphug: for your DS

[FormrCastMbr]

Thanks for the info and hugs Zandy! I am sure that he will be getting lots of hugs from me tonight!!! Did I mention that he doesn't like pain??? I will be needing something for my nerves later as well? Do I hear Vodka??? :)

[Nancyg56]

Tigerkat: sending plenty of well wishes in the hopes that your Mom comes home today.

[Glynis]

Another wet and drizzly day here! I'm making Hawaiian Ham Bake tonight with brown rice on the side. I wish I could get my kids to like brown rice better! I guess if I just keep offering it, and not making white rice, eventually they may decide it's ok, right?

[TigerKat]

Hi ladies - Mom is coming home tonight, it's been a tough 10 days. Thanks for all the well wishes. :grouphug:

Lauren - I'll join you in a vodka later tonight!! :drinking:

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi ladies - Mom is coming home tonight, it's been a tough 10 days. Thanks for all the well wishes. :grouphug:

Lauren - I'll join you in a vodka later tonight!! :drinking:

:cool1: :thumbsup2 :cool1: Yeah! Glad Mom is coming home!

[TXTink]

:cool1: :thumbsup2 :cool1: Yeah! Glad Mom is coming home!
That is great news!! :cool1:

[LindsayDunn228]

My stepsister is in town from NM so I am going to my parent's house for dinner. We are having Aunt Betty's Chicken, which is chicken breasts topped with swiss cheese, cream of something soup, and Stove-top. Mmmmmmmmmmm! I will post the recipe later.

WFD at your house?

[Mermaid02]

Nothing exciting- I'm working late so we're having spaghetti. I'll cook some italian sausages I have in the freezer for dh and ds to have with it (dd and I are trying to lose weight so none for us).

[tammyandtommy]

ooops missed yesterday, we had a pot roast, it was devine! oh and cresent rolls.

Tonight is fried chicken, mashed taters, corn, and broccoli.

I got back from WDW on Monday! I missed my cooking!

[nucpharm29]

I think (b/c of tammyandtommy) that I'll make some oven-fried chicken, a WW recipe and some mashed potatoes and veggie of some sort!

tigerkat--Great news about your mom coming home! :goodvibes

[FormrCastMbr]

Another easy night for me...DS and I are going to our friends house after school so the kids can play so we are having pizza there...

DS8 also made out well at the orthodontist! I guess it was an easy procedure to put the spacers in...it took about 5 minutes. Thank God!

DFi is working late so he will not be coming to our friends...I'll make him something quick when I get home...

Have a great day all!

[Nancyg56]

Tigerkat: :cheer2: !


Tonite we are having the fried pork chops with mashed potatoes and gravy and some kind of veggie. I have some nice baby cukes so I will be adding them to the meal. It is cloudy here and I need comfort food.


Edited because I cannot type.

[TigerKat]

Thanks everyone, actually Mom didn't come home yesterday, only because of technicalities. She will be home today, they assure me!!

Tonight I will be trying FormrCastMbr, Lauren's Italian Pork Chop and potato dish that she posted on Lindsay's cookbook thread, along with a caesar salad and garlic bread! Can't wait! :Pinkbounc

[hellokitty86]

Tonight for dinner I'm making Glynis's pot roast recipe, either mashed potatoes or au gratin potatoes, corn and rolls.

I have a quick question- I got the ingredients for the pot roast the other day. I noticed the brown gravy mix and the ranch mix were the same size package but the italian dressing was much smaller (even though it says it makes 8 ounces?) so I got two. Should I use one packet or two?

Also- I'm making this recipe in the oven, not in the crock pot (I don't have a crock pot yet.) Should I put some beef broth in the bottom of the pan, the roast and then the seasoning mixture poured on top, or the seasoning mixture in the pan first? Since I'm using the oven and not the crockpot I thought I should use more than 1/2 cup water like the recipe says (or did I read that wrong?) How should I do this?

Thanks in advance for your help! I don't post much but I love this thread.

[bear74]

Nope. I'll post it, though.

Lemonade Chicken

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 C. lemonade concentrate
3 Tbs. ketchup
2 Tbs. brown sugar
1 Tbs. cider vinegar
2 Tbs. cornstarch
2 Tbs. cold water

Place chicken in a slow cooker. Combine the lemonade, ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm. For gravy, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to slow cooker; heat through.
this is what I am going to make tonight with some rice.

[Glynis]

Tonight for dinner I'm making Glynis's pot roast recipe, either mashed potatoes or au gratin potatoes, corn and rolls.

I have a quick question- I got the ingredients for the pot roast the other day. I noticed the brown gravy mix and the ranch mix were the same size package but the italian dressing was much smaller (even though it says it makes 8 ounces?) so I got two. Should I use one packet or two?

Also- I'm making this recipe in the oven, not in the crock pot (I don't have a crock pot yet.) Should I put some beef broth in the bottom of the pan, the roast and then the seasoning mixture poured on top, or the seasoning mixture in the pan first? Since I'm using the oven and not the crockpot I thought I should use more than 1/2 cup water like the recipe says (or did I read that wrong?) How should I do this?

Thanks in advance for your help! I don't post much but I love this thread.

Just use one packet of the italian dressing mix. I've never made this in the oven, so I'm not really sure. I know some here have done it in the oven, hopefully they'll be able to help you out. I don't think I'd add any broth though, as it might make things more salty.

[liamsaunt]

Ravioli in a sauce of asparagus, browned butter, chicken stock, parmesean cheese, and toasted pine nuts. Salad on the side, and maybe some garlic bread too if I am feeling the need to carb-load.

[Glynis]

this is what I am going to make tonight with some rice.

I think you'll like it Jennifer. I do have a suggestion, though. I let the chicken cook longer than the suggested time, and it was just wonderful. I think that you need to cook it until it shreds easily, and then you can mix it with the yummy sauce, and serve it over the rice. I tried to keep my chicken breasts together, and so the middle of the chicken didn't get any of the sauce. It would have rocked if I'd shredded it.

[FormrCastMbr]

I think you'll like it Jennifer. I do have a suggestion, though. I let the chicken cook longer than the suggested time, and it was just wonderful. I think that you need to cook it until it shreds easily, and then you can mix it with the yummy sauce, and serve it over the rice. I tried to keep my chicken breasts together, and so the middle of the chicken didn't get any of the sauce. It would have rocked if I'd shredded it.

How about chunks? My DFi is wierd and doesn't like anything shredded... :confused3

[bear74]

I think you'll like it Jennifer. I do have a suggestion, though. I let the chicken cook longer than the suggested time, and it was just wonderful. I think that you need to cook it until it shreds easily, and then you can mix it with the yummy sauce, and serve it over the rice. I tried to keep my chicken breasts together, and so the middle of the chicken didn't get any of the sauce. It would have rocked if I'd shredded it.
well DH was supposed to take the chicken out of the freezer last night. Well he forgot. so I put it in the crock pot frozen. I also only have 3 chicken breast. But I am sure it will be fine.

[Glynis]

well DH was supposed to take the chicken out of the freezer last night. Well he forgot. so I put it in the crock pot frozen. I also only have 3 chicken breast. But I am sure it will be fine.

I did mine frozen, too. I put them in at about 11:00 in the morning, and we ate at 7:00 that night. You should be fine!!!

[Glynis]

How about chunks? My DFi is wierd and doesn't like anything shredded... :confused3

I think chunks would be fine! Just watch your cooking time so they don't fall apart on you. I think this would also be a really good recipe to use with breaded chicken nuggets for kids. It wouldn't take nearly as long either, since you're just heating the nuggets and sauce together. Hmmmmm....

[YachtClubWoman]

tonight we are having a mushroom/spinach quiche and beef vegetable soup

[MosMom]

We are having Beef Tips w/ Mushrooms, Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, & Green Beans. I cook my green beans with some white wine. I loooove them cooked in white wine.

[LindsayDunn228]

We are having Beef Tips w/ Mushrooms, Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, & Green Beans. I cook my green beans with some white wine. I loooove them cooked in white wine.

I LOOOOOVE beef tips at steakhouses, but just can't seem to get any good ones at other people's homes. The meat is tough or something. How do you make yours?? *drooling just thinking about them w/ mushrooms!!*

[MosMom]

Well, I cheat. I buy a roast (usually beef bottom round or rump) and roast it until it is to the point of nearly falling apart then I cut it into cubes (I find an electric knife works so much better than a regular knife) instead of slicing it. I make the gravy from the roast drippings and red wine with fresh mushrooms. It may be cheating but it is soooooooo good.

[Glynis]

Tonight we will be having Baked Chops and Fries. There's broccoli in the recipe, so it's kind of an all in one dish. DH has late meetings, so this works for the rest of us. The kids are in the kitchen right now making some sugar cookies with our Halloween cookie cutters, so that's what we'll be having for dessert.

[TigerKat]

Lauren - Your Italian pork chop dish was a big hit with DS and me. Absolutely great and so easy! You rock girl. DH isn't home yet, I'm sure he will love it also. :thumbsup2

[lucas]

Tonight dh and I had scrambled eggs with grilled shrimp (shrimp were left over from last night). I put the eggs/shrimp on toasted french hoagies, buttered and topped eggs with tabasco! :thumbsup2

[MerryPoppins]

I do beef tips in the crockpot too. I use a big package of stew meat with one package of dry onion soup mix and a can of cream of mushroom soup with a little water added and some mushrooms. You could add wine if you wanted to. I cook it all day on low and part way through cooking I make sure the beef is all mashed up a bit, since I sometimes put it in frozen. I serve over noodles and it's quite good.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making meatloaf and smashed potatoes. I may add some cheddar cheese to the potatoes, don't know yet. Cooler weather = gooood comfort food :)

WFD at your house?

[Mermaid02]

Tonight I am making meatloaf and smashed potatoes. I may add some cheddar cheese to the potatoes, don't know yet. Cooler weather = gooood comfort food :)

WFD at your house?

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and baby peas! :thumbsup2

[YachtClubWoman]

tonight will be beef stroganoff and noodles.

yesterday's quiche was a clunker. I used a different pie plate and the bottom of the crust never cooked - :confused3

[Mermaid02]

tonight will be beef stroganoff and noodles.

yesterday's quiche was a clunker. I used a different pie plate and the bottom of the crust never cooked - :confused3

Oh come on- dontcha wanna have meatloaf like me and Lindsay?? Hehehehe

I LOVE beef stroganoff!

[nucpharm29]

Yesterday it was almost 90 degrees here, so I scrapped the oven fried chicken and ended up grilling the chicken

But, I was a little stumped as to what I was going to cook for tonight, but after reading the previous posts--I think it will meatloaf here too! With mashed potatoes and some veggie! :thumbsup2

[TigerKat]

Well I finally get to go back to work today, tonite will be easy stuffed chicken rolls(stove-top), pasta and salad!

[Nancyg56]

No cooking here. DH and I are going to see the Smothers Brothers this evening so we will get something to eat before the show. We are both getting so nostalgic for the shows we saw as kids!

[FormrCastMbr]

Lauren - Your Italian pork chop dish was a big hit with DS and me. Absolutely great and so easy! You rock girl. DH isn't home yet, I'm sure he will love it also. :thumbsup2


Hi Kathy!

Glad you liked it...I like to make easy things! I have never made it with the chicken but we love it with prok chops too! :)

Tonight I am making Glynis' Lemonade Chicken. I am going to cut the chicken in strips or chunks and then monitor the cooking...I will let everyone know how it comes this way...we are having broccoli and brown rice on the side.

Have a great day all!

[MosMom]

Spaghetti & Meatballs w/ garlic bread & salad :)

[bear74]

not sure I would love meatloaf but it is going to be in the 90's here today so I don't want to heat the house up. We will proabally grill something.

[OceanAnnie]

Aw man. I was thinking it was Friday! :crazy: I was going to type, "Happy Pizza Day". Hmmph. Good grief.
I might be in the meatloaf club afterall. I did thaw some ground beef that I was going to use for Sat. :crazy:.

Help! I'm in a time warp! :hourglass

[Glynis]

Well, the baked chops and fries was wonderful last night! Tonight we're having Cinnamon Raisin Chicken. DH and I love it, but the kids don't. Tough! They'll either eat it or not! I like to keep exposing them to things so they'll continue to give things a try! For sides we'll have green beans and some kind of noodle dish. I haven't decided that one, yet.

Looks like I'm missing out on a trend with meatloaf, though. Hey, if anyone wants it, I have a great recipe for Sweet and Sour meatloaf. The good part is that you cook it in the microwave, so you don't have to heat up the whole house cooking it! Let me know!

[Mad4Mickey]

Does anyone have a easy chicken enchilada recipe that they would be willing to share with me ?

A guy at the fire house keeps asking me to make them and I have no idea . He loves all my cooking but keeps telling my DH that he thinks I dont like him because I never grant his request for dinners. So for the love of Barnhart please share a good recipe with me .

BTW you guys can really cook ! I have tried several things from this thread and all have been yuumO : ) as RR would say

[nucpharm29]

Does anyone have a easy chicken enchilada recipe that they would be willing to share with me ?

A guy at the fire house keeps asking me to make them and I have no idea . He loves all my cooking but keeps telling my DH that he thinks I dont like him because I never grant his request for dinners. So for the love of Barnhart please share a good recipe with me .

BTW you guys can really cook ! I have tried several things from this thread and all have been yuumO : ) as RR would say

Here is the chicken enchilada recipe I love! It's from Southern Living Magazine Feb. 2000

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers (I just use a mexican blend)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can (4.5 ounce) chopped green chiles, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (can be omitted if you don't like cilantro)
8 8-inch flour tortillas
1 8 ounce container sour cream
1 bottle (8 ounce) green taco sauce (I use whatever taco sauce I have on hand--usually a red)

Stir together the 1st 5 ingredients. Spoon chicken mixture evenly over each tortilla, and roll up. Place each tortilla seam side down, in a greased 13X9 baking dish. Coat tortillas with vegetable cooking spray

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown

Stir together sour cream and taco sauce. Spoon over hot enchiladas. You can then sprinkle with whatever toppings you wish--diced tomato, Chopped avocado, chopped green onions, sliced ripe olives, chopped cilantro, more shredded cheese.

This is definitely a favorite in our house--I should make it again sometime soon

[Tarheel Tink]

My mother's chicken enchilada recipe. A family tradition the day after Thanksgiving! I usually hate recipes without amounts, but this is a very friendly recipe. DH doesn't like olives,onions,jalepenos,etc. so I omit or adjust as needed. Sometimes I stuff half of them with my favorites and put some pepper slices on the top so I know which are mine. Served with a salad and bread and a tasty drink it makes us a great dinner! Cheese variety varies with what I have on hand, but I usually use sharp cheddar (more flavor).

I usually use about 2 cups of shredded turkey or chicken.(or pork or beef)
In a non-plastic bowl mix a regular sized can of enchilada sauce with a can of chili (can even be a can of hot dog chili).
Put a small amount of sauce mix in a sprayed casserole dish, then add the enchiladas (follows).

In either a flour tortilla or a softened corn tortilla (as in softened in small amount of hot oil in a skillet) put some meat, a spoonful of sauce, some diced onion, sliced black olives, and a handful of shredded cheddar cheese. Roll it up and put in the dish. Depending on the size of the tortilla it usually takes about 8 large ones or 10 smaller ones. Spread remaining sauce over the top and cover with shredded cheese. Heat at 350 degrees until bubbly. I always freeze leftovers with great success. Like I said, it is great with leftover turkey scraps!

[Zandy595]

It's so funny that everyone is making meatloaf today. I was just thinking about the meatloaf my mom used to make when I was a kid (in the 80's). I remember it had an orange cheese sauce on top and it was soooo good. I think it was some kind of mix you bought in a box.

We aren't having meatloaf though... tonight is turkey breast, mashed potatoes, gravy and butternut squash.

[Tamarap]

Well, the baked chops and fries was wonderful last night! Tonight we're having Cinnamon Raisin Chicken. DH and I love it, but the kids don't. Tough! They'll either eat it or not! I like to keep exposing them to things so they'll continue to give things a try! For sides we'll have green beans and some kind of noodle dish. I haven't decided that one, yet.

Looks like I'm missing out on a trend with meatloaf, though. Hey, if anyone wants it, I have a great recipe for Sweet and Sour meatloaf. The good part is that you cook it in the microwave, so you don't have to heat up the whole house cooking it! Let me know!


I would love the recipe!

[liamsaunt]

We are going to be eating a lot of pasta over the next few days as we clear out the pantry for our trip. Tonight I am making linguini with shrimp, basil, and lemon.

So, guess what, dinner friends? I am leaving for Disney in 9 days with Dsis and the kids (Dh flies down Monday) AND Liam is sick! He got diagnosed with strep throat today! He will be fine by the time we leave, but I've got my fingers crossed that he doesn't pass it to his sister or my Dsis. Argh!!

[Glynis]

I would love the recipe!


Here you go!

Sweet and Sour Meatloaf

1 egg
5 Tbs. ketchup, divided
2 Tbs. prepared mustard
1/2 C. dry bread crumbs
2 Tbs. onion soup mix
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 pound ground beef
1/4 C. sugar
2 Tbs. brown sugar
2 Tbs. cider vinegar

In a bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add 2 Tbs. of ketchup, mustard, bread crumbs, soup mix, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into an oval loaf. Place in a shallow 1 quart microwave safe dish; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 11-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, rotating a half turn once; drain. In a small bowl, combine the sugars, vinegar and remaining ketchup; drizzle over meatloaf. Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Enjoy! DH says it's his favorite meatloaf!

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having leftover meatloaf and smashed potatoes. We ate all the peas so I may add some corn on the side.

WFD at your house?

[nucpharm29]

TGIF---Means it's pizza night!!! :cool1:

[LuluLovesDisney]

No pizza for me - I'm going to my cousin's 21st birthday. My aunt rented out a room at the Japanese Steakhouse/Hibachi so I will be having that - 5 appetizers, your choice of meats/seafood on the hibachi, soup, salad, cake, green tea or red bean ice cream and open bar. (I'm hoping for a coconut martini) :)

I will probably have scallops - the ginger dressing for the salads is so delicious. Can you believe I'm looking forward to that salad dressing with all the other goodies?!

[tammyandtommy]

ok so last night my sister called and invited me for dinner! I said sure, I dont wanna cook, BUT now I have ground turkey left over in the fridge, so Im going to experiment... wish me luck! If its anygood I will get back to ya! If not I might be in the ER getting my stomach pumped!

[liamsaunt]

What are you making with the ground turkey, tammyandtommy? I always buy it and then can't decide what to do with it. I usually end up dumping it into the freezer.

It's raining and generally yucky around here weather wise, so I am making comfort food. Baked acorn squash with maple butter in the center, and a four cheese risotto. I'm popping by the farmer's market after work (assuming they are open in this weather) to try and get some brussels sprouts to go with it. We'll see if I am lucky.

[Saphire]

I saw Ina Garten make a shrimp and linguine the other night that looked simple and delicious, so that is what I will be making. I think I am going to make some pita chips too and get some hummus for an appetizer. Chardonnay. Candles. Cheesecake and rasberries. (Just the two of us tonight). :)

[tammyandtommy]

What are you making with the ground turkey, tammyandtommy? I always buy it and then can't decide what to do with it. I usually end up dumping it into the freezer.

It's raining and generally yucky around here weather wise, so I am making comfort food. Baked acorn squash with maple butter in the center, and a four cheese risotto. I'm popping by the farmer's market after work (assuming they are open in this weather) to try and get some brussels sprouts to go with it. We'll see if I am lucky.


Well I am coming down with a cold, and since we just got back from WDW our freezer is bare, so no chicken for chicken noodle soup, which always makes me feel better, so I am going to try and make a turkey burger noodle soup! LOL so far it has
ground turkey
carrots
onion
celery
corn
green beans
chicken broth
water
garlic, salt, pepper

Umm thats it for now I tend to dr as I go!

[YachtClubWoman]

tonight I am making a Racheal Ray recipe - it is penne with sweet sausage, sage and pumpkin.

[tammyandtommy]

this just in.... soup is gooood!

[FormrCastMbr]

Easy night for me...we are going to my neices 7th birthday party so dinner with be there.

DFi is going to Paris tomorrow through Wednesday, so it will be just me and Andrew DS8 so all easy meals for the next several days!

Have a great weekend!

[nucpharm29]

tonight I am making a Racheal Ray recipe - it is penne with sweet sausage, sage and pumpkin.
I've made this before and it's yummo! Except for the fact I almost burnt the house down defrosting my sausage--hmm, I set it out on the stove and turned the wrong burner on--burning styrofoam, not very appetizing! ;)

[Tarheel Tink]

Chocolate Almond Pie

This is from the Paula Deen newsletter- made it yesterday- OMG!
It tastes like a Mars bar to me.....Love it! A local restaurant makes this and sells it for $4.00 a slice. The total ingredients cost me about $6.00.


6-8 servings

16-20 large marshmallows (I used 20)
4 (1 1/2 ounce)Hershey chocolate bars with almonds
1/2 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla
1 (8 inch) graham cracker pie crust

Melt marshmallows and candy bars in milk over a double boiler. Remove from heat and cool. Whip cream until stiff and fold into cooled chocolate mixture. Add vanilla. Pour into prepared crust and chill.Good as is or top with whipped cream.

[TXTink]

Chocolate Almond Pie

This is from the Paula Deen newsletter- made it yesterday- OMG!
It tastes like a Mars bar to me.....Love it! A local restaurant makes this and sells it for $4.00 a slice. The total ingredients cost me about $6.00.


6-8 servings

16-20 large marshmallows (I used 20)
4 (1 1/2 ounce)Hershey chocolate bars with almonds
1/2 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla
1 (8 inch) graham cracker pie crust

Melt marshmallows and candy bars in milk over a double boiler. Remove from heat and cool. Whip cream until stiff and fold into cooled chocolate mixture. Add vanilla. Pour into prepared crust and chill.Good as is or top with whipped cream.
Wow! This sounds wonderful! Thank you for sharing this!!

[Nancyg56]

Chocolate Almond Pie

This is from the Paula Deen newsletter- made it yesterday- OMG!
It tastes like a Mars bar to me.....Love it! A local restaurant makes this and sells it for $4.00 a slice. The total ingredients cost me about $6.00.


6-8 servings

16-20 large marshmallows (I used 20)
4 (1 1/2 ounce)Hershey chocolate bars with almonds
1/2 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla
1 (8 inch) graham cracker pie crust

Melt marshmallows and candy bars in milk over a double boiler. Remove from heat and cool. Whip cream until stiff and fold into cooled chocolate mixture. Add vanilla. Pour into prepared crust and chill.Good as is or top with whipped cream.
Oh this sounds so good! I have everything onhand except the crust, and I can make my own with some graham crackers on the shelf. This sounds like a dessert this weekend.

Dinner was so good last night. DH ordered surf and turf and had bay scallpops and prime rib. I had veal picatta. The show was so much fun....it is always nice going down memory lane with DH. I don't know what is for dinner tonite. I really don't feel like cooking, but we have eaten out twice this week, so I cannot justify ordering in.

[Nancyg56]

I don't know what is for dinner tonite. I really don't feel like cooking, but we have eaten out twice this week, so I cannot justify ordering in.

I am off the hook! DH just called and asked if I wanted to join some friends for dinner this evening. I don't know where we are going or what we are eating, but I know it means I am not cooking :thumbsup2 !

[Glynis]

DH is taking me out to dinner tonight! I'll make mac n cheese for the kids and the babysitter! Woo Hoo! I'm going out tonight!!!!!

[OceanAnnie]

Pizza is in the oven!!

[LindsayDunn228]

Chocolate Almond Pie

My mom called me the other night and read me this recipe. I can't wait to try it! :)

[MosMom]

DH is coordinating downtime tonight and probably won't be home until 1am so I took the kids to McDonalds and I am making a pumpkin cheesecake for me. ;)

I had a HUGE wet burrito for lunch and I am really not hungry but pumpkin cheesecake sure sounds good. ;)

If anyone wants the recipe, just let me know. It is layered with the bottom being regular cheesecake and the top being pumpkin.

[LindsayDunn228]

MosMom, I would love the recipe, pretty please! :)

[LindsayDunn228]

We are going out to lunch somewhere today, don't know where yet. We've been talking about going to see The Prestige today but I don't know if we will have time. For actual dinner we are going to a cookout. They are grilling hotdogs. A lot of the time hotdogs don't sit well on my stomach so that's why we are going out earlier. We're going to the cookout mainly just to hang out with friends. I am taking my espresso brownies :)

WFD at your house?

[SunFloridaDisney]

Have fun at the cookout Lindsay! Must be warmer down south there, pretty cold here today (35 right now), and we have DD's soccer game in just a little over an hour. BRRRR.

Not sure what we'll have today, DH and DS will both be working, so it will be myself and the 2 younger DD's. Maybe soup and salad, I've been wanting to try this lentil/sausage soup recipe I found. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Have a good day! :sunny:

[Mom21]

Lunch for us as usual today. Hubby has a night shift and dd has a Halloween/BDay party tonight. I am fixing Filet Mignon (dd and me) and sirloin (hubby) on the grill, baked potatoes with butter and sour cream, bernaise sauce (for me--yummy), steamed broccoli, and rolls. Forecast high of 92 today so with heat index it will be at least 96. Why can't fall come here?

[nucpharm29]

WEll, not sure--it will have to be something quick, we are going to "Boo at the Zoo" for trick-or-treating tonight!

[Tarheel Tink]

Last night was cube steak with gravy, mashed potatoes and seasoned green beans with some bread. Dessert- that addictive Chocolate Almond pie got finished off. Kind of glad it is out of temptation's way- I could hear it's siren's song from the refrigerator! :lmao:

Tonight is chicken enchiladas with salad and some cookies for dessert. I assembled the enchiladas this morning (I keep cooked and shredded chicken in the freezer so quick and ready to go).

Have a great weekend everyone! :sunny:

[TigerKat]

Tonight will be Garlic & Wine Grilled Shrimp, with Lemon Pasta and crusty bread for dipping in the garlic/wine sauce. OH so GOOD!!

I'm also marinating a roast today for tomorrow. I'm using FormrCastMbr's Mom's pot roast marinade. Can't wait! :Pinkbounc

[liamsaunt]

Tonight I am searing turkey cutlets and making a mustard cream sauce for them, plus the acorn squash I was going to make last night (ended up not having enough time to roast it yesterday), with a maple syrup and apple stuffing, potato gratin, and maybe some spinach.

[liamsaunt]

Lunch for us as usual today. Hubby has a night shift and dd has a Halloween/BDay party tonight. I am fixing Filet Mignon (dd and me) and sirloin (hubby) on the grill, baked potatoes with butter and sour cream, bernaise sauce (for me--yummy), steamed broccoli, and rolls. Forecast high of 92 today so with heat index it will be at least 96. Why can't fall come here?

Yowsa that's hot!! What state do you live in?

Your dinner sounds yummy. :)

[SunFloridaDisney]

Well, silly me, the recipe for the lentil/sausage soup I talked about earlier I found on here!!! So, looking forward to it.

We did have another soup earlier in the week. I got this recipe from a friend, and I always look for ways to get in more greens/ veggies etc. We enjoyed it, hope you do too!

Kale Potato Soup

cooking spray (or EVOO)
1 1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, diced
4 cups chopped potatoes
1/4 tsp salt
1 bay leaf
7 cups chicken broth
1 cup instant potatoes
1 tsp dried basil
6 cups chopped kale (about 3/4 lb.)
(optional) 1 1/2 lb fried sausage slices (I use smoked sausage links cut into 1/4 inch slices)

Soften onions cooking for about 8 minutes. Add garlic and stir. Rip kale off stems and soak in water, drain. Boil kale over steamer rack about 5 minutes. (Kale sould not be touching the water ... should still be crisp.) Toss kale with onions/garlic. In a separate pot, stir together chicken broth, chopped potatoes, salt and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Add I cup instant potatoes and sausage. Stir in kale and basil. Remove from heat. Makes 8 servings.

[Zandy595]

It's hot here too, 88 now, but forcasted to be 90. I picked a bad day to have the oven on. I'll be making lasagna later.

I told DH I'm not cooking tomorrow 'cuz it's my bday. I think we're just going to get Chinese take-out. We usually go out to eat for bdays, but since we're going to Orlando in a couple weeks we'll just do my dinner then.

[YachtClubWoman]

I ended not cooking last night - we ended up at Applebee's - it was pretty good - had the new Tyler Florence chicken dishes

tonight we are going out with my neice (9), nephew(6), my dad and his wife. I have not seen my neice and nephew in a month - I am very excited to see them. They lived with me for 10 months and moved with their Dad in Aug - now they live in VA - 3hrs away

tommorrow I will make the sausage/pumpkin/sage pasta.

[Mermaid02]

Fish Chowder and biscuits. Chilly here today and the wind has been howling!

[Glynis]

Well, I have a NASTY cold, and don't feel like cooking! Lucky for me DH and DS are off deer hunting. The girls and I will do something. Not sure what, yet. But something easy. Any suggestions?

[Mom21]

Yowsa that's hot!! What state do you live in?

Your dinner sounds yummy. :)

I am in South Florida. It was hot today but didn't seem as bad as I expected. Lunch was ok. Somehow it never tastes as good as it sounds. Especially when I am looking forward to it.

[taeja71]

Well, I have a NASTY cold, and don't feel like cooking! Lucky for me DH and DS are off deer hunting. The girls and I will do something. Not sure what, yet. But something easy. Any suggestions?

order out pizza or chineese take out. I like comfort foods when I have a cold. If you decide to cook how about spaghetti?

[lucas]

order out pizza or chineese take out. I like comfort foods when I have a cold. If you decide to cook how about spaghetti?

Hi taeja71!! How are you doing? Nice to see you on this thread! How is the smilie thread going?


Today is repeat of last Saturday - we had a late lunch at Chili's at will have brownies and milk tonight! :thumbsup2

[JennyMominRI]

Boring..Hamburgers with Montreal seasoning and french fries.

[Nancyg56]

DH is taking me out to dinner tonight! I'll make mac n cheese for the kids and the babysitter! Woo Hoo! I'm going out tonight!!!!!

Did you enjoy your evening out, Glynis? I love dinner on a Friday, but I don't know why it is my favorite evening to eat out.
We had a really good dinner. Chucks is an old barn that has been aroung for years, we used to go there often. They closed and just reopened under different management two weeks ago. Dinner was amazing. We each had steak...DH had 22 oz NY strip and I had a 16 oz filet mignon. Both were really good.
has anyone ever had garlic bread with ham and cheese? WOuld you make the garlic bread and then add the ham and cheese and broil?

DInner tonite was comfort food....hotdogs, sauerkraut, and peirogies.

Peanut butter cup cake for dessert.

[FormrCastMbr]

Tonight will be Garlic & Wine Grilled Shrimp, with Lemon Pasta and crusty bread for dipping in the garlic/wine sauce. OH so GOOD!!

I'm also marinating a roast today for tomorrow. I'm using FormrCastMbr's Mom's pot roast marinade. Can't wait! :Pinkbounc


Make sure to make a gravy out of the marinade and the cooking juices...it is really good! I don't know if many people do this, but my Mom always added some of the vegie and potato cooking water to the gravy...yum!!! Now much though...maybe a half cup of each. I hope you enjoy it!

Dinner was take out chinese tonight...DFi is now on his way to the airport and DS8 is sleeping over my sister's house...I don't know what to do with myself...watch a chick flick probably!

[MerryPoppins]

Last night we had that wonderful pot roast recipe again. This time I did two roasts (like it says) and put one in the freezer. I love cooking in advance like that! I put the gravy in a big measuring cup and skimmed off the fat, then put it in a saucepan with a couple of cut potatoes. I let it cook a bit, then threw away those potatoes. They removed a lot of the saltiness that I wasn't fold of last time. We had carrots and potatoes and peas along with the meat and gravy. It was VERY, VERY good.

Not much cooking going on around here this next week. DH is leaving on Monday morning for another business trip. DD is in the school musical Wednesday through Saturday, so rehearsals are hot and heavy right now. And our dog is in the opening scene, so I'm having to go to part of every rehearsal and performace. But it's all fun. We may be doing lots of fast food this next week.

[Glynis]

Did you enjoy your evening out, Glynis? I love dinner on a Friday, but I don't know why it is my favorite evening to eat out.
We had a really good dinner. Chucks is an old barn that has been aroung for years, we used to go there often. They closed and just reopened under different management two weeks ago. Dinner was amazing. We each had steak...DH had 22 oz NY strip and I had a 16 oz filet mignon. Both were really good.
has anyone ever had garlic bread with ham and cheese? WOuld you make the garlic bread and then add the ham and cheese and broil?

DInner tonite was comfort food....hotdogs, sauerkraut, and peirogies.

Peanut butter cup cake for dessert.

I did! We went to Wallaby's which is an Australian bbq place. I had pulled pork and BBQ beef with pickled cucumber salad. It was really nice!!!

I'm sure it would have been better without the cold, though.

[BluOrchid2]

Hi all, I am new to this thread. I created a fabulous soup today and just wanted to share the recipe with others. Someone directed me to this thread as a good place to post it, so here I am. Hope someone enjoys it!

Chicken Tortilla Soup Better Than in any Restaurant

4 chicken leg quarters, cooked in a crock pot with salt, pepper, and 1/2 yellow onion, chopped, then deboned
1 pkg Lipton Fiesta Sides Mexican Rice, prepared as directed
3 14.5-oz cans chicken broth
1 15-oz can black beans
1 15-oz can hominy, drained
1 packet Williams Chipotle Chili seasoning
1 cup of salsa or picante sauce

Combine all in a big pot, and heat to boiling. Turn heat down and simmer for 20 minutes or so, then serve hot topped with crumbled tostada shells or thick tortilla chips, and shredded Mexican blend cheese.

[LindsayDunn228]

2 weeks until we go to WDW!!

It's chilly here today and that calls for some comfort food! I am making spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread. May have a salad on the side.

WFD at your house?

[FormrCastMbr]

Lucky you, Lindsay!

We are having basically the same but ziti, meatballs, garlic bread and salad.

Have a great day everyone!

[Mermaid02]

Sunday dinner here! Roast Pork- mashed potatoes- baby peas-yeast rolls-stuffing. I was going to serve around 2 pm but my dh and ds just went to our hunting camp for the day so I'll probably do it around 4 pm.

[Nancyg56]

Hi all, I am new to this thread. I created a fabulous soup today and just wanted to share the recipe with others. Someone directed me to this thread as a good place to post it, so here I am. Hope someone enjoys it!



Welcome! Your soup recipe looks so good, one that DD and I will certainly enjoy.

Today we are having a New England boiled dinner: ham and cabbage, potatoes, carrots and turnips. Rye bread and butter. We can have te leftover cake for dessert, I have a lot of yard work today, DH is out in the yard and can get rid of all of the yard waste.

[TigerKat]

:bday: party:

Happy Birthday Sandy (Zandy595) - have a wonderful day!!

[OceanAnnie]

I've got Italian meatballs, tomato sauce & diced tomatoes, with lots of green pepper & onions simmering in the crockpot. I may end up using it in a baked ziti for dinner. We'll have garlic bread, some greens and I'm not sure about dessert just yet. :)

[liamsaunt]

Today we are celebrating my Dad's birthday and are having a roast tenderloin of beef roasted on a bed of rosemary and onions, gravy, oven-roasted potatoes, roasted root vegetable melange, stuffed portobello mushrooms (for me, I don't eat red meat), butternut squash, and my Mom's most excellent, elegant apple pie for dessert.

[Zandy595]

:bday: party:

Happy Birthday Sandy (Zandy595) - have a wonderful day!!Thanks Kathy!
I'm looking at my Chinese take-out menu, trying to decide what to get for dinner. :teeth:

[nucpharm29]

Not cooking here, but it's being brought to us--Our church group is meeting at our house tonight and I think we're having chili.

Happy Bday Sandy!! Hope you're having a wonderful day!

[Glynis]

Pot roast here with potatoes and gravy. Green beans on the side. If I feel up to it, I'll make some brownies for dessert. Tonight is family fun movie night, and I like to make a special dessert to go with it. We'll see.

[FormrCastMbr]

Happy Birthday Sandy!

[TigerKat]

Oh Lauren - the roast in your mom's marinade/gravy is incredible! I guess I'll have to alternate between yours and Glynis's. They are both great, but totally different flavors going on. Thanks so much for the recipe! :thumbsup2

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having leftover spaghetti and meatballs with salad. Mmm mmm good :)

WFD at your house?

[Mermaid02]

Leftovers. We have leftover chowder and left over pork roast. Anyone can have whichever they prefer!

[nucpharm29]

Not sure yet--but I have some ground beef in the fridge, so something with that.

[FormrCastMbr]

Oh Lauren - the roast in your mom's marinade/gravy is incredible! I guess I'll have to alternate between yours and Glynis's. They are both great, but totally different flavors going on. Thanks so much for the recipe! :thumbsup2

I am so glad you liked it Kathy. I talked to my sister yesterday about this recipe and she makes hers in the crockpot and says it comes great that way too...I think I will be making Glynis' later on this week as well...

Well, as I posted earlier, my DFi is away on business until Wed so it is just me and DS8...we overslept this morning and were hurrying around and I yelled at him a couple times :guilty: :guilty: :guilty: (DFi also decided to call 15 minutes before we were leaving for the bus)...I feel very bad that I yelled so I told him he could have whatever he wants for dinner...

I think he is leaning towards Chinese...we just had it but I love love love it! :love:

Did I mention that DFi already has requested Lindsay's Crockpot Italian Chicken when he gets back??? He is not too happy with the food at the conference...he said last night they had some kind of cow jowls over salad...YUCK!

I know I talk to much! Sorry for the long post!

Have a great day!

[Swimnoid]

Pot roast and mashed potatoes.

[lucas]

Pot roast and mashed potatoes.

Me too! :thumbsup2

[Zandy595]

I'm just going to marinate and grill chicken breasts and probably bake some tater tots. I'm running low on veggies, not enough of one kind so we'll have a little bit of peas, broccoli and corn.




Thanks for the bday wishes. :)


lucas ~ We'll be staying at POP in November too!

[Glynis]

Tonight is a family get together at my SIL's house. We are going to meet and greet a nephew from Texas who is going abroad for a while. We're doing a pot luck. Everyone brings a main and a side. I'm making barbecue chicken wings for my main, and my side is an apple brickle dip with cut up apples and grapes. Can't wait to see what everyone else brings!

[Swimnoid]

Tonight is a family get together at my SIL's house. We are going to meet and greet a nephew from Texas who is going abroad for a while. We're doing a pot luck. Everyone brings a main and a side. I'm making barbecue chicken wings for my main, and my side is an apple brickle dip with cut up apples and grapes. Can't wait to see what everyone else brings!

We want a full report on what everyone brought! :goodvibes

[camreesmom]

It finally got cold over here so DH wants stew for dinner. DD7 loves cornbread so I'll make some to go with it.

[lucas]

lucas ~ We'll be staying at POP in November too!

We're checking in on 11/8! We just booked it yesterday so it is a short notice kinda trip. Sometimes that is the best kind! :thumbsup2

[liamsaunt]

Glynis, what is apple brickle? Sounds interesting--care to share your recipe?

Tonight I had ravioli with a quick tomato sauce and garlic bread. My dinners are not going to be interesting this week...DH is already at Disney (I talked to him while he watched what he could see of illuminations from his room tonight, lucky guy!), so I am using up what is left before heading down for our trip. Just three more days of work to slog through...

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making nutty kitten chicken with my succotash and teriyaki noodles (recipe for first 2 are on the main page). My hubby is going to be n hog heaven! :)

WFD at your house?

[Mermaid02]

Spaghetti here tonight. I swear, I could feed this to these people 6 days a week and they wouldn't complain. :thumbsup2 I think I'll make yeast rolls when I get home from work to go with it.

[LindsayDunn228]

Spaghetti here tonight. I swear, I could feed this to these people 6 days a week and they wouldn't complain.

I say the same thing about the chicken I am making today. Indeed, it is yummy, but I just don't get what's so awesome about it. I stole the method from Rachael Ray and made it my own. My husband literally dances when I tell him that's what we're having.

Men :confused3:teeth:

[liamsaunt]

Spaghetti here tonight. I swear, I could feed this to these people 6 days a week and they wouldn't complain. :thumbsup2 I think I'll make yeast rolls when I get home from work to go with it.

I'm like that. I could eat pasta every day and not complain. Speaking of pasta, that is what is for dinner tonight...again! Just simple egg noodles with a butter and black pepper sauce, roasted asparagus, and eggplant sticks. Meanwhile, DH has an adr at Shulas tonight. Somehow I think he is going to like his dinner more than I am going to like mine!

[nucpharm29]

Oven fried chicken here and some mashed potatoes and some broccoli.

Liamsaunt--how fun that your trip is so close! :cool1:

mermaid--my DH could also live on pasta--and the pathetic thing is, most times he would just rather have a jarred sauce heated up with his pasta, then me actually go to the trouble of making my own :rolleyes:

[Swimnoid]

Hamburgers and tater tots

[TigerKat]

Good morning everyone, tonite will be angel hair pasta with veal medallions, caeser salad and garlic bread.

[Glynis]

Glynis, what is apple brickle? Sounds interesting--care to share your recipe?



Sure. It turned out really yummy!

Apple Brickle Dip

1 pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 C. packed brown sugar
1/4 C. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. English toffee bits
3 medium apples cut into chunks

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugars and vanilla. Fold in toffee bits. Serve with apples. Refrigerate leftovers.

That's all there is to it! It was really yummy! And a big hit!

[JennyMominRI]

Today I am making spaghettti and meatballs ,Garlic bread and spinach.

[Glynis]

Well, I'm a bit put out with my in-laws! Apparently, pot luck means to them "run to the grocery store for a couple of bags of chips, and a bucket of chicken from the deli." I was the only one who made something for our get together last night. On the up side, my stuff was the first gone.

Tonight is Salsa Ravioli! I'm using a really mild salsa since my kids don't really like spicy. I'll make some garlic breadsticks and a big green salad on the side. Nice and easy!

[Alicnwondrln]

tonight is breakfast i think
eggs bacon and pancakes and such

[FormrCastMbr]

Leftovers!

[Zandy595]

Leftovers!Ditto. Leftover lasagna and Chinese take-out. I'll probably make a salad and mozzarella garlic rolls too.

[YachtClubWoman]

pizza for us - I was supposed to have federal jury duty in Phila. but only had to be there yesterday :cool1: so I did not have a dinner plan

today is our 14th wedding anniv. but we are celebrating in NYC this weekend :goodvibes

[Nancyg56]

We are having leftovers tonite. I have plenty in the fridge and want to use some up.

[FormrCastMbr]

today is our 14th wedding anniv. but we are celebrating in NYC this weekend :goodvibes


Happy Anniversary!!! Have fun in New Yawk...from a girl that actually says it like that!!! :)

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having a huge pot of chicken provencal soup. I got the recipe from 30 Minute Meals. It is so good and makes the house smell yummy!!

Here's the recipe:http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_28907,00.html

2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped *I actually buy a one pound bag, half the carrots, then chop them)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 medium zucchini
1 small to medium red bell pepper, seeded
1 medium yellow skinned onion, peeled and halved
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence, available on spice aisle or, 1 teaspoon each dried sage, rosemary and thyme
1 1/2 pounds small red skinned potatoes
1 cup dry white wine
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes or coarsely ground tomatoes ***I use tomato sauce instead of diced or crushed tomatoes***
1 quart plus 1 cup chicken stock, available in quart and 1 cup paper box containers on the soup aisle
1 pound chicken tenders, diced
1 small jar black olive tapenade, 4 ounces, found with Italian foods or on condiment aisle
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Crusty bread, to pass at table

One medium soup pot preheated over medium high heat. While soup pot heats, chop carrots into 1/4-inch dice, then add garlic, and stir to coat in extra-virgin olive oil. Chop and drop in the zucchini, pepper and onion next, 1/2 inch dice. Season all the veggies with salt and pepper and herbes de Provence. Cook the veggies together 5 minutes. While they cook, cut potatoes into thin wedges. Add wine to vegetables and reduce a minute or so. Add the tomatoes, cut potatoes and stock to the pot, cover the pot and raise heat to high. Bring the stoup to a boil, then add cut chicken and simmer 8 to10 minutes until potatoes are just tender and chicken is cooked through. Serve stoup in shallow bowls and stir in a rounded spoonful of black olive tapenade at the table. Top soup with chopped parsley and pass crusty bread at the table for dipping and mopping.

I am making cornbread to go with it. It sounds like a lot of work, but it isn't.

WFD at your house?

[Mermaid02]

It's an easy one tonight! Chicken Cordon Bleu (frozen), rice pilaf (boxed) and broccoli in white cheddar sauce (also frozen). I'm having broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breast (frozen), but nobody else here likes that. My son has a late afternoon appointment so who knows how long we'll be- I needed easy.

[FormrCastMbr]

DFi is coming home today from France and HATED the food so he is looking forward to me cooking so I will be making:

Glynis' Pot Roast
Mashed Potatoes
String Beans
and Maybe Red Cabbage (I love Red Cabbage with Pot Roast!)

Have a great day all!

[Nancyg56]

Tonite we are having spaghetti with sweet sausage and turkey meatballs. Garlic bread and maybe a salad.

[nucpharm29]

I have to go into work tonight, so it will be something quick and easy for DH and the kids. Probably spaghetti and meat sauce

[liamsaunt]

DFi is coming home today from France and HATED the food so he is looking forward to me cooking so I will be making:

Glynis' Pot Roast
Mashed Potatoes
String Beans
and Maybe Red Cabbage (I love Red Cabbage with Pot Roast!)

Have a great day all!

He went to France and hated the food?? We are planning a trip to France BECAUSE of the food! Maybe you'll have to tell me where he went so I can avoid those places. :)

[Zandy595]

We might be having ice cream for dinner. DS's stupid school changed the Honor Roll assembly from the normal morning time to 4pm. Then after the ceremony is an ice cream social, by that time it will probably be around 5:30pm. Not a great idea, in my opinion. Ice cream at dinnertime, what were they thinking? :confused3 The kids will probably like it though. :rolleyes:

[MosMom]

A could see a card carrying meat and potatoes American man not liking the food in France. ;) Especially, if picky. I would love to plan a trip to France but I fear my husband would starve to death. ;)

[Swimnoid]

Pizza with sausage and pepperoni! :cool1:

[camreesmom]

I'm trying out the Paula Deen pot roast recipe today. I left it cooking in the crockpot this morning. DH is working a bunch of OT this week, the kids all have CCD tonight (at different times, of course) plus athletics right after school so I needed something that would basically cook itself! It's supposed to start raining this afternoon so I'm looking forward to going home and smelling the roast!

[Glynis]

Tonight is Mozzarella Beef Roll Ups. It's easy and my kids like it! It's freezing here, so having this will be nice and warm.

[YachtClubWoman]

boneless pork chops on the grill, rice and a side salad- nothing exciting

[Nancyg56]

He went to France and hated the food?? We are planning a trip to France BECAUSE of the food! Maybe you'll have to tell me where he went so I can avoid those places. :)

My DD spent some time in Paris when she was 17 and ate bread and drank water :confused3 . The first day she was offered les escargots and that was the beginning of the end :rotfl: .

[lucas]

Tonight we're having an old favorite:

SHRIMPLY DELICIOUS RICE

¼ cup cooking oil
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green pepper
1 cup raw rice
1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
2 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
2 ½ cup water
¼ cup parsley

In a large saucepan, preheat oil. Add onions, celery and green pepper, sauté until vegetables are soft. Add rice, shrimp, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, parsley and water. Stir, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

[nucpharm29]

Well, I decided on crockpot sloppy joes for the kids and DH tonight. Here's the recipe for the "unfried Chicken" I made last night--it was yummy!

Unfried Chicken (from WW Simply Delicious) 6 pts. per serving
1/4 cup reduced cal mayo
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
2 tsp grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp salt
4 drops hot pepper sauce
1 (3 1/2lb) chicken, cut in eighths, skin removed (I used chicken breasts)
3/4 cup cornflake crumbs

Preheat the oven to 375. Spray a large, shallow baking pan with nonstick spray

Whisk together the mayo, mustard, lemon zest, salt and pepper sauce in a large bowl. Add the chicken, toss to coat

Place the cornflake crumbs ina large zipper bag. Add the chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat

Place the chicken in the baking pan. spray the top of the chicken lightly with nonstick spray. bake until golden brown and cooked through (do not turn) about 45 minutes.

[FormrCastMbr]

He went to France and hated the food?? We are planning a trip to France BECAUSE of the food! Maybe you'll have to tell me where he went so I can avoid those places. :)


He was actually right outside of Paris in Chantilly...I think the Dolce hotel...

Mind you, he is a very picky eater and was on business so they had set menus...the first night they had a salad with cow jowls and some kind of fish...he hates fish and I eat almost anything but I don't think I would eat anything's jowls!!! :) :) :)

I went to Paris about 10 years ago and I loved the food...you seem adveturous with you eating, so you will be fine...I remember eating a big pot of mussels with crusty bread and a glass of wine...it was heavenly! People watching!

All the best!

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight my dad is taking my husband and I out to Witherspoon's. We will do the leftover soup tomorrow night.

WFD at your house?

[nucpharm29]

I think tonight will be stir fry with chicken, veggies and hoisin sauce--I also have a packet of Thai noodles that I'll probably whip up as well! :thumbsup2

[Mermaid02]

Broccoli and cheese soup for me and I don't know what for everyone else. Everyone is running in different directions tonight....I hate nights/days like this!

[Nancyg56]

DGD has soccer practice and DH has been working late, so I am going to do something with the leftover ham and cabbage. It's got to be a one pot meal.

[FormrCastMbr]

Lindsay's Italian Crockpot Chicken, pasta and broccoli.

Have a great day all!

[YachtClubWoman]

cheese tortelini and meat sauce tonight - a nice easy meal

[TigerKat]

Tonight I am trying Glynis's Oriental Chicken and Fruited Rice Pilaf. Sounds yummy!!

[lucas]

Leftover "Shrimply Delicious Rice" with grilled tomatoes in oven (topped with olive oil, salt, pepper) and crescent rolls.

[Glynis]

I'm doing an easy Chicken Divan with some nice biscuits on the side. We have a tummy bug traveling through our family, so I need a nice easy dish that will be comforting.

[liamsaunt]

Lasy night I had a cheddar souffle and some leftover roasted vegetables and eggplant from Sunday's dinner.

The pantry is officially bare, so tonight Dsis and I are ordering Indian food.

See you all post-Disney! I'll be back to tell you what I made for dinner on November 7.

[MosMom]

I made 2 pots of cheddar potato soup last night and that will last for tonight as well. It is cold and rainy and this hit the spot!

[FormrCastMbr]

Lasy night I had a cheddar souffle and some leftover roasted vegetables and eggplant from Sunday's dinner.

The pantry is officially bare, so tonight Dsis and I are ordering Indian food.

See you all post-Disney! I'll be back to tell you what I made for dinner on November 7.


Have fun!

[Zandy595]

Has anyone ever tried cooking a meatloaf on a rack? I never make meatloaf because it is so fatty. However, I'm going to make it tonight and I'm trying to figure out if it will fall through the rack if I try to bake it that way. :confused3

[MosMom]

It might not completely fall through but it might bake into the rack. You will have to experiment!

[FormrCastMbr]

Has anyone ever tried cooking a meatloaf on a rack? I never make meatloaf because it is so fatty. However, I'm going to make it tonight and I'm trying to figure out if it will fall through the rack if I try to bake it that way. :confused3

Maybe put the majority of the loaf on foil and then put that on the rack??? Or make in the normal way and drain off the fat before you put any sauce on top...

HTH! :)

[TigerKat]

Has anyone ever tried cooking a meatloaf on a rack? I never make meatloaf because it is so fatty. However, I'm going to make it tonight and I'm trying to figure out if it will fall through the rack if I try to bake it that way. :confused3

I've always baked my meatloaf using a broiler pan, doesn't fall through and the grease slides right into the bottom pan!

[Nancyg56]

The pantry is officially bare, so tonight Dsis and I are ordering Indian food.


Have a great time!

[Zandy595]

Maybe put the majority of the loaf on foil and then put that on the rack???I was thinking about that. Maybe I'll put heavy duty foil on the rack and punch some little holes in it so the grease will drain. Hope it works.

[Zandy595]

I've always baked my meatloaf using a broiler pan, doesn't fall through and the grease slides right into the bottom pan!That's a great idea, but unfortunately I don't have a broiler pan.

[DMickey28]

I bought a meatloaf pan at Target last year or so that has an insert that you put the loaf in and it has holes in the bottom. You place that insert inside a slightly bigger pan that holds all the fat drippings. Love it!! I need to make meatloaf soon.

Being down here in Florida I don't crave the warm comfort foods as much anymore and I miss them!

[ransom]

Although we're having meatloaf tonight, the main thing DW and I will be doing tonight is coming up with what to make next week, so we can come up with the list for the grocery stop tomorrow.

I'm thinking we should keep it next this week. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, covered in BBQ sauce, in a pyrex baking pan, baked long and slow. Also, cut potato wedges, cover with butter and pressed garlic, in a pyrex baking pan, baked until golden brown. Add some steamed broccoli or asparagus, and we're all set.

Easy, and very savory!

[Tarheel Tink]

Ham steak, salad, braised cabbage for me, fried potatoes for DH.
Sherbet for dessert.

[Swimnoid]

Tonight was ham and salami hoagies and home made beef barley soup. I was going to do a chicken thing but I was called in to help build sets for a play and DH works late so he can make his own sandwich.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having leftovers from Wednesday, the chicken provencal soup. It's so yummy :)

WFD at your house?

[nucpharm29]

Chicken and stuffing, and going to try liamsaunt's Roasted Butternut squash!

[FormrCastMbr]

Cheeseburgers, fries and probably salad...

I am off to Weight Watchers this morning...hopefully not watching my weight go up...I have cheated a little lately...oh well! :)

[kdudley3]

It might not completely fall through but it might bake into the rack. You will have to experiment!

I cook my meatloaf like this all of the time. You just have to make sure that your meatloaf doesn't have too much moisture in it and you have binders in it, ie:bread crumbs, egg etc.

I found this to be the healthiest way to cook it besides the meatloaf pan with the holes in it (I'm too cheap).

[TigerKat]

I didn't get to do the oriental chicken yesterday, spent too much time at the hospital. I'll get to it soon. Doing take out tonite. I'm trying to plan some good things for the weekend.

[Glynis]

Tonight we're having Parmesan Corn Chowder with some crusty bread to go with it. DH has to work late tonight, so it will be easy for us. We'll probably watch a good movie along with dinner.

[OceanAnnie]

We're debating on going out for pizza or eating in. I have most everything pre-made. Except for dessert, I'm making that now. It's an easy blueberry cobbler. First time using this recipe. I'll let you guys know how it turns out.

I've made pork chop schnitzel (basically pounded the pork chops, dipped them in egg, and coated them with Italian seasoning, salt & pepper, then fried them in olive oil). I have scalloped potatoes and peas to go with it and flaky biscuits.

If we don't eat the pork chop dinner tonight, we'll eat it tomorrow night.

[LindsayDunn228]

We are going out someone today, don't know where yet.

WFD at your house??

ETA: OceanAnnie, how did the cobbler go?? :)

[SunFloridaDisney]

Good morning! :sunny:

Last night we had tilapia with a honey-mustard corn flake crumb topping, I'll post the recipe in a bit.

Tonight DH and I have a Halloween party to go to, I know there will be lots of yummy appetizer type things, I'm still deciding what to have for dinner, for the girls, and for us to have something so we don't go wild on the party food! :rotfl:

[LindsayDunn228]

Hey SunFlorida, I'm drooling!!! :)

[Mermaid02]

I have no idea. Someone please inspire me!

[nucpharm29]

Well, I think I'm going to grill some burgers--depending on the weather!

Glynis--I made those Pumpkin Ginger scones (stones as DD called them) and they are delish!!! And the other great part, cooking them made my house smell like the holidays! DH walked in from work and asked where the cookies I baked were---he was a little disappointed to find out no cookies, just scones--too bad for him, Yippee for me!! Actually, I'm having one right now with my morning coffee!! Thanks for sharing the recipe

[OceanAnnie]

We are going out someone today, don't know where yet.

WFD at your house??

ETA: OceanAnnie, how did the cobbler go?? :)

We ended up having the pork chop schnitzel. (I guess that's how it's spelled.) It was really good. Lindsay, the blueberry cobbler was great!! We didn't have vanilla ice cream but we had plenty of Cool Whip. I'll have to pick up some vanila ice cream today. Cobbler + ice cream is the best! I will post the recipe later today. It was super easy!

Don't know what where having for dinner today. I'll have to see what we have on hand.

[TigerKat]

I'm trying a new recipe I found in the local newspaper last week - Crock-pot lemon roasted chicken . Hope it turns out good. I'll fix confetti risotto to go with it.

I've also been marinating a london broil for a few days in FormrCast Mbr's recipe. That will be for tomorrow.

Have a great day everyone!

[SunFloridaDisney]

The recipe was from WW, originally for salmon, but I use it with tilapia as well. Very easy and very tasty.

Baked Dijon Salmon

1.5 lbs fish filets
3 T. prepared dijon style mustard
1 T. honey
2 T. cornflake crumbs (I have also used crushed Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds)
1 T. butter, melted
1 T. fresh chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, stir together mustard and honey. Set aside. In another bowl, mix together cornflake crumbs, butter and parsely. Spread mustard mixture over filets, top with crumb mixture. Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily with fork, approx. 10 - 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

4 servings

Optional- you can add one clove of crushed garlic to the mustard mixture.
WW about 8 pts per serving.

[LBAK]

Chicken corn chowder and biscuits tonight. Pumkin chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

[lucas]

Dh and I eat at home during the week but we eat out on Saturdays & Sundays. We might go to Chili's or our favorite local Mexican restaurant. :cool1:

[Nancyg56]

[QUOTE=TigerKat]I'm trying a new recipe I found in the local newspaper last week - Crock-pot lemon roasted chicken . Hope it turns out good. I'll fix confetti risotto to go with it.



QUOTE]

Oh this sounds so good. Please let us know how it turns out and please post the recipe.

[MerryPoppins]

I'm missing you guys. I haven't been checking in much. Makes me feel too guilty. With my daughter and dog both being in the school musical, we've been eating out or having stuff like cold cuts or nachos. I don't even want to admit what we've been eating lately. Tonight is the final performance. I think I'll throw a meatloaf in the oven this afternoon. I'm ready for some real home cooking. And after today I'll be back on track because the play is closing tonight. :cool1:

[Nancyg56]

Chocolate Almond Pie

This is from the Paula Deen newsletter- made it yesterday- OMG!
It tastes like a Mars bar to me.....Love it! A local restaurant makes this and sells it for $4.00 a slice. The total ingredients cost me about $6.00.


I made this yesterday for our dessert and it was so good! It is a little sweet, but I would bet it is because I monkeyed around woth the recipe in order to use up all of the marshmallows :guilty: . I made my own crust ising brown sugar and that was really good too.

I had pizza yesterday. DH and DGD prefer pizza take in, but I made my own crust and used leftover sauce. The rest of us liked it, but I now have ammo when I want to go out for dinner and DH wants to stay home.....Nancy's homemade pizza with turkey meatballs. We'll be in a restaurant fast :lmao: !

[TigerKat]

QUOTE]

Oh this sounds so good. Please let us know how it turns out and please post the recipe.[/QUOTE]


Will do!!

I'm doing Thanksgiving dinner next weekend since we'll be at WDW for the holiday. I'd like to try a new stuffing recipe, but it's gotta be fairly quick and easy. Anyone with a recipe? No cornbread recipes, DH and DS don't care for it. Thanks for any help!!

[Glynis]

Well, I think I'm going to grill some burgers--depending on the weather!

Glynis--I made those Pumpkin Ginger scones (stones as DD called them) and they are delish!!! And the other great part, cooking them made my house smell like the holidays! DH walked in from work and asked where the cookies I baked were---he was a little disappointed to find out no cookies, just scones--too bad for him, Yippee for me!! Actually, I'm having one right now with my morning coffee!! Thanks for sharing the recipe


Yay! I'm glad you liked them! My family did, too! It's always nice when a new recipe actually works! Gotta love that holiday smell, right?

[Glynis]

QUOTE]

Oh this sounds so good. Please let us know how it turns out and please post the recipe.


Will do!!

I'm doing Thanksgiving dinner next weekend since we'll be at WDW for the holiday. I'd like to try a new stuffing recipe, but it's gotta be fairly quick and easy. Anyone with a recipe? No cornbread recipes, DH and DS don't care for it. Thanks for any help!![/QUOTE]

My favorite is Rachael Ray's Apple and Onion Stuffin' Muffins. I've posted the recipe on the holiday recipe thread, but I'd be happy to post it here as well! It's so yummy! I like to make the muffins to help me control portions, but I've also just made it in a casserole. I don't stuff the turkey, as my family hates that, but I bet you could do it that way, too.

[Glynis]

Tonight will be easy for us: Creamy Tomato Fettucine with Grilled Chicken. I'll either pick up some garlic bread, or make some quick bread sticks to go with it. A nice green salad will round out the dinner.

[TigerKat]

Glynis - Thanks, I totally forgot about that thread, checking out all the recipes now!!

[TigerKat]

Nancy - the crock-pot lemon roasted chicken just came out and to be honest it's fall off the bone tender, but I had to put it under the broiler to crisp up the skin and I will tweak it next time for more lemon flavor by putting sliced lemons inside the chicken! Here it is:

Lemon Roasted crock-pot Chicken:

1 whole chicken
1/2 c. chopped onion, I also put slivers of garlic under the skin
2 Tbsp softened butter
juice of 1 lemon
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp paprika(or if you can get Paul Prudhomme's Poultry Magic seasoning, use it instead of the seasonings above) - salt, thyme and paprika.

Rinse chicken well and pat dry. Place the chopped onion and parsley in the cavity. Rub the chicken with the softened butter, place in crock-pot. Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the chicken and sprinkle with seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for five hours.

I used the drippings, which does have a lemon flavor, to make a very nice gravy!

[OceanAnnie]

Lindsay, here's that blueberry cobbler recipe. I got it from Recipezaar. Super easy. You can use the fruit of your choice. I just finished a nice warm bowl of it with vanilla ice cream. It was soooo good! :)

Easy Yummy Cobbler

2 - (21 oz) cans of pie filling
2 eggs
2 cups of flour
2 cups of sugar
1 cup butter, melted
cinnamon to taste

(This could almost be called the recipe of 2s!)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the pie filling in the bottom of a 9" x 13" pan. Combine eggs, sugar and flour.
Mixture will be crumbly. Spread the mixture evenly over pie filling. Pour the melted butter on top of crumble mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon to taste. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Topping should be golded brown.

I only used one can of blueberries and that was 15 oz (I think--it was small), just what I had on hand. But I kept to the recipe other than that. Mine was more cakey (which we like). It still had plenty of fruit for us. It was super!

[buckylarue]

Tonight was crusted chicken breasts (crust made of crushed corn flakes, 6 pepper blend, grilling seasoning mix and ranch dressing powdered mix), diced yukon gold potatoes in a parmesan-garlic-herb blend, and sweet corn.

[LindsayDunn228]

Today I am making baked spaghetti. The recipe is on page 1 somewhere. It's really good. It isn't your average (or my average, actually) "make up some regular spaghetti, put it in a casserole dish and cover it with cheese, then bake" kind of recipe. It's VERY different, but so yummy! I picked up a foccacia to go with it.

WFD at your house?

ETA:OceanAnnie, I can't wait to try your cobbler! :)

[nucpharm29]

I think tonight will be spaghetti with meatsauce--maybe some garlic toast to go a long with it!

[LBAK]

Tonight's dinner is roasted chicken, stuffing, cream cheese mashed potatoes and mixed veggies.

[Mom21]

My Il's are coming over. I am having a deli type lunch with meat and cheese tray and rolls. Added in some macaroni salad, potato salad, slaw and a fruit salad. That way my MIL can eat as light as she wants (FIL doesn't eat lunch) and my family can eat normal. For dinner we are having: steak, Emerils prawns, baked potatos with sour cream and butter,broccoli, salad (they always begin their meal with a salad), bread with a tomato and basil dipping oil, olives. I am holding off on dessert since she will most likely bring something. If she doesn't I will make a Key Lime Pie and maybe an Oreo pie for my hubby and dd. Whew I am tired already. Cleaned for 2 days (and really my house is clean but I stress too much).

[SunFloridaDisney]

I think tonight will be sandwiches and clean-out-the-fridge-get-rid-of-leftovers night. I came home from the Halloween party we went to with some chili and meatballs (the hostess had LOTS of things left) so maybe some one will want that. :sunny:

[TigerKat]

Tonight will be a grilled london broil (which has been marinating for days), roasted potatoes and DS's favorite mexican salad. YUM!!

[Glynis]

Well, we didn't have the tomato fettucine last night. DH took the older 2 kids deer hunting. The twins and I ended up just having some toast and milk for dinner. Guess we'll have the fettucine tonight. I'll make a dessert of some kind. Probably Halloween cupcakes for the kids. Just something easy. Tonight is our night to carve pumpkins, roast pumpkin seeds and watch "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown." Should be a fun night.