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

[stacy347]

No cooking here today, either! I got called into work this morning unexpectedly so DH picked up a couple of pizzas and some breadsticks on his way home. :sunny:

[liamandcaili]

I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes yesterday so I'll have to get better at planning meals.



Pregnancy can be so tough! Take good care of yourself and your baby. :wizard:

Lindsay, don't end this thread. I enjoy reading it every day.

Sorry to post late, but I couldn't decide what to have for dinner. I think that was a good thing because thunderstorms came through just as I would have been grilling. However, I had chosen pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella. Earlier in the week, I planned to have pizza tonight, but with the weather being hot and humid, there was no way I was turning on the oven.

[LindsayDunn228]

Lindsay, don't end this thread. I enjoy reading it every day.

Thanks for the reply. I was just getting concerned that people were losing interest. :)

[taeja71]

Don't close/kill the thread! I've been lurking and enjoyed reading all these great posts! OP, I can't believe you update so frequently and you all post so faithfully! Maybe another faithful poster could take over from here if you (LindsayDunn228) feel the need to step away. But what ever you all do, don't let this great thread die. :yay: please :worship:

[bengalbelle]

Tonight we had grilled chicken, steamed zucchini and squash, and fruit for dessert.

[NC Belle]

Well, our meals had not been too interesting lately...however, a couple of nights ago I tried to do Rachel Ray's baked corn hot dogs for NC Beast. I have too to tinker the recipe the next time I try it.
Thursday--- turkey tacos and salad
Friday--- I had leftover taco and salad. NC Beast had the leftover corn dogs and salad.
Sat. night--- I'm thinking hamburgers, fresh squash, and maybe cole slaw made with a vingarette or I will make some black bean chili .

[Marseeya]

Tonight we are going to get groceries and pick up Subway. Off night for Lindsay! :)

WFD at your house?

BTW: Is this thread dying? It seems there are fewer and fewer posts everyday :(

I don't post much because I don't end up making what I say I will, but I still read everyone's posts! Keep 'em coming!

Last night we went out to eat because I was hungry for a good burger. It was raining too hard for me to grill. :(

So, today if it's not raining I'm going to grill some hot sausages and hotdogs.

[bengalbelle]

I've been in the mood for stuffed peppers so tonight I'm trying a recipe from Paula Deen. If it's any good I'll post it. I'm not sure what we'll have on the side yet. Maybe just fresh fruit.

[stacy347]

Another vote here to keep this thread alive! :thumbsup2


It's supposed to be an absolutely beautiful day here so we are grilling a rack of spareribs and on the side we'll have fresh corn on the cob and baked potatoes :sunny:
Fresh strawberries for dessert :teeth:

[LindsayDunn228]

Keeping the WFD thread alive!!!!!!!! :)

Today my dad is taking us up to Calhoun's. It's about an hour away. Looking forward to it :)

WFD at your house??

[liamandcaili]

My parents are coming over this afternoon for DS's baseball game. I am just grilling hamburgers and hotdogs, maybe a sausage for DS. I think I will make corn on the cob too.

I'm glad you're not killing the thread Lindsay! :thumbsup2

[Poohnatic]

We're headed over to WDW again to meet friends for dinner. Tonight's my first time at Cape May, woohoo!

[Nancyg56]

Lindsay, thanks for keeping the thread alive! :thumbsup2 I love the ideas that I get.

Bengalbelle: you take care of yourself! My DD was at risk for gestational diabetes, so her diet was restricted. She actually has hypoglycemia, but that was diagnosed after the baby was born. I think the Dr said that sometimes happens after a pregnancy so please take care.

I don't think that I am cooking this weekend. I want to work in the yard, and have been visiting nursuries today. Now I'm too hot to cook, I want chinese.
I shopped and bought different grilling meats, so I think I will leave the menus for Sunday and Monday to my DD and DSIL.

Everybody have a safe Holiday.

[bengalbelle]

We liked the stuffed pepper recipe, so I'm posting it for everyone else. The recipe came from foodnetwork.com and is from Paula Deen. Next time I make it I'll half the peppers instead of quartering them because the stuffing wanted to fall out.

BTW, I used green peppers because that's what we had at home.

4 large red bell peppers
3/4 pound ground chuck
1/2 pound ground pork
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons House seasoning, recipe follows
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup jarred cheese and salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green onion tops
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup hot water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Start by cutting the peppers in half lengthwise, leaving the stems intact, and halving them also. Remove the seeds and ribs inside the peppers.

Using a hot skillet, saute the ground beef, pork, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon of bouillon granules, and house seasoning together. Saute until onions become translucent. Drain the fat off. Add the rice, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, green onion tops, and soy sauce. Mix well and stuff the mixture into the peppers. In a small bowl, mix the hot water and the remaining bouillon granules. Pour this mixture into a shallow casserole large enough to hold all of the peppers. Place the stuffed peppers in the dish, cover with foil and bake for 25 to 35 minutes. Remove the foil and spoon the juice from bottom of the casserole over the top of the peppers. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.


House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months

[LindsayDunn228]

We are taking my FIL out for his b-day today so I don't have to cook :)

WFD at your house?

[nucpharm29]

Hoping to grill out today, some burgers and dogs. :sunny: The weather here is beautiful; need to run out and get some charcoal!

[Zandy595]

We're going to my cousin's graduation party today. I think we're having ribs and chicken wings along with the usual salads and stuff.

[bengalbelle]

leftovers for us!

[Nancyg56]

We got bumped. DD and SIL were going to grill steak with corn on the cob and whatever else they thought of, but they were invited to a cookout. DH and I told them go and we would find something.

[liamsaunt]

My home computer is hooked back up, whoo-hoo! I am surrounded by boxes and lots of dust, but I don't care!

Last night DH grilled himself a dry-aged ribeye (he did not get the one I had planned for Friday, because it rained and we could not grill), and grilled me a piece of chicken marinated in honey-soy-garlic and brushed with a praline mustard glaze at the end. We also grilled some corn and rubbed it in plurga (super fat butter, yum), and had a riff on mac and cheese with a garlic-alfredo sauce. Plus, asparagus.

Today's linner was PDG (pretty darned good) if I do say so. We made three different types of fish: spicy masala swordfish, arctic char marinated in lime, cilantro, and olve oil, and scallops marinated in a lime-chili-paprika sauce. Dsis grilled and she did a great job. With the fish we had an avocado-mamgo salsa, Mom's famous eggplant sticks, a summer squash-zucchini saute, some crusty rolls, and an orzo salad. DH brought the wine and it was awesome--Alban Vineyards Viognier. Yum!

[liamandcaili]

We had the usual Sunday linner at my parents' house. Today, DSis and I took control and it was mixed seafood grill. We had swordfish, sea scallops and Arctic char. We marinated the swordfish and scallops in a spicy chili mix and the char was marinated in lime juice and cilantro. We made a mango/avocado salsa to go with everything. Mom made an orzo pasta salad and her famous eggplant sticks and some sauteed squash. Everything was yummy!

DSis, liamsaunt, is still without her computer, so she asked me to post her dinner from yesterday. I am sure I won't get everything right, since I wasn't there, but her DH had a grilled dry aged rib eye steak that he said was delicious, but DSis couldn't look at because it looked gross. DSis had grilled chicken. She also made grilled corn and a pasta dish that was sort of like alfredo pasta, but she tweaked the recipe and added a few things. She said she added too much garlic. I know there was something else, but I don't remember what it was. Maybe DSis can add it when she is back at work on Tuesday.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

[buckylarue]

My partner has a very limited number of things he can cook, but he is making one of them tonight; we're having a big batch of Spanish Rice.

[stacy347]

We grilled burgers and hot dogs here ~ had homemade fries and giant dill pickles on the side :sunny:

[DisneyStar006]

We had tomato chicken, with cheesy mashed potato and green beans. Followed by creme brulee, yummy! :thumbsup2

[liamsaunt]

My partner has a very limited number of things he can cook, but he is making one of them tonight; we're having a big batch of Spanish Rice.

What's your Spanish Rice recipe? Is it like paella? I love paella but I am the world's worst rice cooker. Do you have a recipe to share?

[Kim in TN]

I lurk often but haven't posted :confused3 but in fear of the thread dying here's what we had...
Memorial Day family get together at our house today
We had hotdogs, hamburgers and sausage on the grill
apple salad, pepperoni pasta salad, baked beans, deviled eggs, banana pudding, and honey bun cake. Yum

[LindsayDunn228]

Kim, this thread is not going to be killed. I was just worried people were losing interest in it :)

[Poohnatic]

We had sandwiches tonight. Tomorrow is grilling, and I'm pulling out some raspberry pork tenderloin for that. Have to hit the farm stand for some corn and potato.

Suzanne

[LindsayDunn228]

Happy Memorial Day!!!

Today we changed our plans. It is soooooooo hot and humid here that we decided not to go to Fall Creek Falls for the day. Instead we are going for an early lunch at the Macaroni Grill and seeing "Poisidon."

WFD at your house?

Everyone be safe!

[nucpharm29]

It's my birthday, so I'm not cooking today! :cool1: Not sure what DH has planned for dinner except the ice cream cake I requested!

[stacy347]

:bday: Happy Birthday, nucpharm! :cake:

Well, we did all of our BBQing over the weekend and I have to be to work this afternoon so I'm just going to have DH pop in a Freschetta pizza for everyone. :sunny:

[buckylarue]

What's your Spanish Rice recipe? Is it like paella? I love paella but I am the world's worst rice cooker. Do you have a recipe to share?
OK, I got permission from my partner to share his mother's recipe for spanish rice. (It's really pretty simple, and he changes it up from time to time, but here's what he did yesterday at least!)

Mother Ford's Spanish Rice Recipe

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
bell peppers, diced (about 1 1/2 cups; we like to use different colors for visual interest)
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
1 (12oz to 16oz) can diced tomatoes with chilies (or regular diced or stewed tomatoes)
1 can tomato paste
enough water to add to tomatoes and paste to make the proper balance for the rice according to its package (usually 2:1 or 3:1 liquid:rice)
chili powder to taste

Preheat oven to 375. Brown ground beef with a little chili powder, add onion and bell peppers, cook until veggies are tender. Meanwhile, in a glass casserole, mix together the tomatoes/chilies, tomato paste, and water, then stir in uncooked rice. Add the beef/onion/pepper mixture, stir, cover and bake for 45 minutes. Remove cover, stir again, and cook another 15-30 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from oven and let sit for 10-15 minutes for the flavors to blend. Serve.

NOTE: If using regular diced or stewed tomatoes, add more chili powder to the casserole before baking.

Enjoy!
:thumbsup2

[liamsaunt]

Thanks for sharing your recipe, buckylarue! That's really different from what I thought it would be. Sounds tasty.

Today we had another big family linner. The menu was grilled cornish hens that had been marinated in oil and cuminseed, with a mango-jalepeno-red bell pepper salsa. Potato salad, roasted carrots pureed with cumin, and an heirlooom tomato-basil-fresh mozzarella salad (tomatoes were not that good unfortunately) were the go-withs, along with leftover eggplant sticks and orzo salad from yesterday for those who wanted it.

[Nancyg56]

First, Thank you buckylarue, for the spanish rice recipe. I am going to try it one night this week.

Now I need to get up to speed on grilling, mine do not look so good as these. :confused3

Yesterday, we had a last minute late late BBQ with a mixed bag of goodies. Potato salad flavored with cucumber and herbs, baked beans, tomatos and cucumbers, grilled steak ( not so good) hotdogs and hamburgers.
For dessert we had an apple berry pie and a Lemon pie from the bakery, and I made some really good ice box lemonade squares.

Spray a 9 inch sq pan with Pam

Combine 18 crushed graham crackers with 1/3 cup melted butter.
Press in pan
Beat one 12 oz can of frozen lemonade, thawed with 1/2 gallon nonfat frozen yogurt.
Spread over crust and freeze for several hours. Cut into squares. Add a little cool whip if desired when serving. This makes more filling than you need, I saved the extra for an afternoon treat. It is very lemony, but hit the spot on a very hot day.

[LindsayDunn228]

Plans were changed, we are staying in tonight. I am making Rachel Ray's Smoky Chicken Patties (Boo Patties), and onion rings. The recipe is on the main page.

WFD at your house?

[liamsaunt]

Tonight I think I am grilling turkey burgers and serving on toasted foccacia with red onion, tomato, and cheddar. I have some potato salad leftover from yesterday to go with.

[liamandcaili]

My dinner tonight, unfortunately, was terrible. I made grilled clams, a tasty garlicky sauce for them, corn on the cob and salad. However, when I took the clams off the grill, they were completely sandy. So sandy that there was no way I could just rinse them off and salvage them. To make matters worse, the ones that weren't too sandy, were flabby. I threw them out and microwaved myself a baked potato. Considering that I had some of my mom's leftover potato salad for lunch, I am feeling kind of gross.

I am going to have to think up something really good for tomorrow...oh but I can't. DD has ice skating. Really good takeout then.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am finally making meatloaf and smashed potatoes for dinner. I had planned on making it last week but didn't have everything I needed for it.

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Yesterday I ran errands, and then took my DGD to McDonalds. Well I couldn't resist a Big Mac, and paid for it. I felt lousy for the rest of the day, so we ate leftovers out of the frifge. I'm not sure about tonite's meal. I'll check out the market later.

[liamsaunt]

I think tonight I am going to make one of my favorite sandwiches: vegetarian pan bagnat. The sandwich has fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper all loaded into a hollowed out crusty breadloaf. You wrap the sandwich in foil and weight it down for a while so that all the juices mingle. This is great for a picnic. If I am feeling especially ambitious I might also make a couple of devilled eggs: DH has been asking for them lately.

[liamandcaili]

DD has been sick today (no ice skating) and I have had to deal with a couple messy clean-ups, so to say I didn't feel much like cooking, or eating, is an understatement. I just made some homemade macaroni and cheese for DS and I ate some of it.

DD is feeling better now, so hopefully I'll get to cook something good tomorrow.

[bengalbelle]

I think tonight I am going to make one of my favorite sandwiches: vegetarian pan bagnat. The sandwich has fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper all loaded into a hollowed out crusty breadloaf. You wrap the sandwich in foil and weight it down for a while so that all the juices mingle. This is great for a picnic.
Will you post the recipe/detailed instructions? That sounds delicious!

It's 4:30 pm here and I still have no clue what we're having for supper. I don't feel well and I'm totally uninspired. I have chicken, ground pork and ground meat in the freezer that I need to do something with. Fortunately I have plenty of sides and veggies to go along with it, I just want something different for the main course.

[bigmerle1966]

Roast, potatoes or cous cous (not sure if I have potatoes at home) and corn.

[mickeymousemom]

...haven't posted for a few days, I sure HOPE no one loses interest in this thread..I love it!

Last night we had chicken fajitas(chicken was marinated in a honey-lime marinade) and refried beans with cheese. Strawberry shortcake and cupcakes with raspberry buttercream frosting for dessert(leftover from Memorial Day dinner).

Tonight it looks like BLT's...not sure what else.

[LindsayDunn228]

...haven't posted for a few days, I sure HOPE no one loses interest in this thread..I love it!

Last night we had chicken fajitas(chicken was marinated in a honey-lime marinade) and refried beans with cheese. Strawberry shortcake and cupcakes with raspberry buttercream frosting for dessert(leftover from Memorial Day dinner).

Tonight it looks like BLT's...not sure what else.

Ok, I MUST know how to make the raspberry buttercream frosting!!!!

[bengalbelle]

I finally came up with something. We're having meatballs in brown gravy with either rice or mashed potatoes with broccoli and corn on the cob. I'm still trying to eat out of our freezer and pantry (they're both full, but I really don't know what's in there) so our dinner combinations might get interesting over the next week or so.

[Nancyg56]

Ok, I MUST know how to make the raspberry buttercream frosting!!!!

Me too! Me too!

[Nancyg56]

It's after 7, and DH, DD and DSIL are over at the greenhouse, so I have ordered pizza. I was in the yard until 6:00 tonite, so trying to feed them when they get home and then clean up after was more than I could think about.

liamandcaili: I'm glad the your DD is feeling better. I remember those days.

[liamandcaili]

I want to know about the raspberry buttercream frosting too!

And thanks, Nancyg. She had an apple juice and a couple saltines...I am sure she will wake up starving in the morning. Now if I could only get the Lysol smell out of my house, maybe I would too :)

[LindsayDunn228]

Where the heck is this year going?!

Tonight we are having garlic roasted chicken with rosemary and lemon (recipe is on page 1 already). I am making a side of tomato parmesan angel hair pasta and probably some green peas.

WFD at your house?

[bengalbelle]

Chicken and dumplings.

[liamsaunt]

Tonight DH and I are going out to dinner to celebrate our anniversary. 9 years!

[liamsaunt]

Here is the recipe for the vegetarian pan bagnat, as requested by bengalbelle:


One loaf crusty bread. You can use a baguette, or a boule--just any type of french or country bread that has a good crust on it.
Two large tomatoes, sliced fairly thick
1 or 2 balls of fresh mozzarella cheese
A handful of fresh basil, roughly chopped
A handful of kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped
1/2 of one red onion, thinly sliced. You can soak the sliced onion in ice water for about 10 minutes than squeeze dry if you want it to be a little less spicy
Olive oil and balsamic vinegar to taste for seasoning (I usually use about 4 tbsp. olive oil and 1 tbsp. balsamic)
I clove garlic
salt and pepper to taste.

Cut the loaf of bread in half, and then hollow out the center of both pieces, being sure to leave the crust intact. Rub the clove of garlic over the cut surfaces of the bread.

Layer the cheese, olives, tomatoes, onion, and basil onto the bottom of the bread and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the olive oil and balsamic over the inside of the top piece of bread, then put on top of the sandwich.

Wrap the sandwich in two layers of foil and then again in plastic wrap. Weight it down with a cast iron skillet or heavy cans of tomatoes, etc. for a few hours if possible, or as long as you can spare if you don't have that much time. Unwrap, slice into serving pieces, and serve.

[bengalbelle]

Tonight DH and I are going out to dinner to celebrate our anniversary. 9 years!
Happy Anniversary!

[bengalbelle]

Here is the recipe for the vegetarian pan bagnat, as requested by bengalbelle:


One loaf crusty bread. You can use a baguette, or a boule--just any type of french or country bread that has a good crust on it.
Two large tomatoes, sliced fairly thick
1 or 2 balls of fresh mozzarella cheese
A handful of fresh basil, roughly chopped
A handful of kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped
1/2 of one red onion, thinly sliced. You can soak the sliced onion in ice water for about 10 minutes than squeeze dry if you want it to be a little less spicy
Olive oil and balsamic vinegar to taste for seasoning (I usually use about 4 tbsp. olive oil and 1 tbsp. balsamic)
I clove garlic
salt and pepper to taste.

Cut the loaf of bread in half, and then hollow out the center of both pieces, being sure to leave the crust intact. Rub the clove of garlic over the cut surfaces of the bread.

Layer the cheese, olives, tomatoes, onion, and basil onto the bottom of the bread and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the olive oil and balsamic over the inside of the top piece of bread, then put on top of the sandwich.

Wrap the sandwich in two layers of foil and then again in plastic wrap. Weight it down with a cast iron skillet or heavy cans of tomatoes, etc. for a few hours if possible, or as long as you can spare if you don't have that much time. Unwrap, slice into serving pieces, and serve.
Thank you! I will definitely be trying this!!!!!

[Nancyg56]

Happy Anniversary, liamsaunt! And thank you for the recipe, it looks yummy.


This evening we are having chicken breast on the grill, marinated in yoshida sauce. I have some leftover potato salad and will serve with veggies and a salad. I am fixing roasted garlic couscous for me as a side.

[bigmerle1966]

Grilled shrimp, asparagus and leftover cous cous with cantalope as dessert.

[bengalbelle]

Happy Anniversary, liamsaunt! And thank you for the recipe, it looks yummy.


This evening we are having chicken breast on the grill, marinated in yoshida sauce. I have some leftover potato salad and will serve with veggies and a salad. I am fixing roasted garlic couscous for me as a side.
What is yoshida sauce?

[liamandcaili]

It was hot and sticky here today and my AC isn't in yet, plus DS had a birthday party to attend, so DD (all better) and I just had takeout. I had fried clams to make up for the bad ones I had earlier in the week and DD had a chicken cutlet sub...plain. No sauce, no cheese, no anything. She is one of those kids who can't have foods touching each other.

[LindsayDunn228]

We are going to my grandmother's for dinner tonight. We are having pork chops (I rarely eat pork), home grown green beans, and potato salad. I am taking a lemonade cake. MMM!!!

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

What is yoshida sauce?

It's some kind of flavored soy sauce that I get from Cosco. It reminds me of a teryaki sauce, but a little lighter. It is great on grilled meats.

[Nancyg56]

Tonite my family wants Chinese takeout. It is probably a good idea because my SIL refuses to stand under an umbrella again, and we are supposed to get more rain. LAst night the chicken was perfect, but he was soaked.

[bigmerle1966]

Last nights dinner was called on account of the hurricane we had. :rotfl:
It poured so badly as I was driving home that by the time I got there, even though it had almost stopped raining, I just didn't have the energy to grill my shrimp. I made it with black bean sauce instead.

Not sure about tonight, my plans are still up in the air.

:happytv: Just had to use this one.

[JennyMominRI]

I'm making Chicken Parmesan..Yum

[liamsaunt]

Well, right now the plan is to grill sausages and serve with tomato-mozzarella-garlic bruschettas and grilled corn on the cob, but the sky is dark and there are thunderstorms predicted, so I might be moving to plan B. I just have to figure out what plan B is!

[liamandcaili]

I elected for comfort food tonight...spaghetti and meatballs.

[stacy347]

I haven't been able to check in here for a few days because my internet's been out ~ now I have to go see what you've all been cooking this week ;) .

I didn't cook today ~ my sister was in town so we went to Lonestar and I had the Delmonico sandwich, garlic mashed potatoes and that yummy bread. :sunny:

Yesterday I made tacos with all the fixings...they were so yummy that I ate 3 of them, LOL! :eek:

[LindsayDunn228]

Today my hubby and I are going out and having a Jack Daniel's steak from TGI Fridays. MMMMMMMM!!! I want that sauce so bad! :)

WFD at your house?

[stacy347]

Today I'm going to grill some burgers and make some hash browns and salads to go with them. :sunny:

[liamandcaili]

I am going to my in-laws this afternoon. I think they are just planning to get pizza.

[liamsaunt]

Well last night's dinner plan didn't work out as it did end up raining, so tonight I am making pasta with sausages and tomato-cream sauce and garlic bread with a salad. I suppose I should get offline and go start cooking!

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having spaghetti and (homemade) meatballs :) MMM!! Comfort food!!

WFD at your house?

[stacy347]

I have to work today so I'm going to have DH toss some cubed steaks on the girll and make some potatoes and baked beans. :sunny:

[LBAK]

Nice day here today for a change! I am going to grill steak with salad and baked potatoes. Yum

[liamsaunt]

Today for Sunday linner we had the cod pomodoro that I posted the recipe for earlier, plus an arugula salad and choice of onion foccacia or kalamata olive bread.

[liamandcaili]

Today for Sunday linner we had the cod pomodoro that I posted the recipe for earlier, plus an arugula salad and choice of onion foccacia or kalamata olive bread.


And the cod pomodoro was especially tasty today. DSis added a little extra shake of red pepper flakes so the dish had a kick to it. Or maybe it was the expert olive pitting and garlic chopping by her sous chef that did it :)

[bengalbelle]

Tonight is pork tenderloin, sauteed mushrooms, broccoli and carrots with garlic and herbs, long grain and wild rice and fruit for dessert.

[LindsayDunn228]

bumping

[JennyMominRI]

We had chicken and hot dogs on the grill..Nothing too exciting

[LindsayDunn228]

We are having leftover spaghetti and meatballs. Boy were they good!! :)

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Tonite we are having spagetti and chicken with a green salad, and garlic bread.

Last night we had pork chops coated with a parmesan seasond potato crust. I served mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and a marinated tomato, cucumber and onion salad. So good!

Saturday was a treat. I went to the Lion King with about 15 family members, and then had a wonderful meal at City Steam in Hartford....pistascio, walnut crusted salmon with wok fired veggies and couscous.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonite we are having spagetti and chicken with a green salad, and garlic bread.

Are you having spaghetti and chicken, or chicken spaghetti?? If it's chicken spaghetti, please post a recipe!! :)

[liamsaunt]

Tonight I think I am making breakfast for dinner: gruyere and parsely omelets, maple sausage, a salad with some butter lettuce and carrots, and toast.

I have to warn you all that my menus are going to get progressively weirder over the next week--we're trying to clear out the fridge and freezer prior to our taking an extended vacation.

[liamandcaili]

I am making grilled baby back ribs, macaroni and cheese and spinach, I think. It will be an early dinner to accommodate ice skating at 5:30.

[Nancyg56]

Are you having spaghetti and chicken, or chicken spaghetti?? If it's chicken spaghetti, please post a recipe!! :)

No, just spaghetti with my red sauce, and roasted chicken instead of meatballs and sausage. My DD hac been craving pasta, and I did not feel like making meatballs, so I cheated and bought a rotisserie chicken from Cosco this afternoon.


Have you ever had a chicken spaghetti, and if so, what is it? Maybe we can figure a recipe out.

[Zandy595]

I'm making grilled teriyaki skirt steak, peanut butter noodles, and steamed broccoli.

I've made chicken spaghetti before. All I do is brown some chicken thighs and then simmer them in sauce. We have that instead of meatballs sometimes.

[Poohnatic]

Tonight's dinner is parmesan crusted chicken and asparagus, the kids want Krystal burgers. They're getting them only because they're microwaved!

Suzanne

[NC Belle]

Today, NC Beast bbq'ed some hot dogs and hamburgers for our suppers over the next couple of days. We heated up some black bean chili (frozen from last week's batch) as a side.

[bengalbelle]

Tonight we used the pork tenderloin for sandwiches.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making homemade popcorn chicken and tater tots. I will make a veggie of some kind of the side.

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

I'm making grilled teriyaki skirt steak, peanut butter noodles, and steamed broccoli.

I've made chicken spaghetti before. All I do is brown some chicken thighs and then simmer them in sauce. We have that instead of meatballs sometimes.

Thanks, that sounds good. I am always looking for easy ways to make the same thing taste different. Does that make sense? Do you remove the skins from the thigh, or leave it in place?

[Nancyg56]

Tonite will be whatever I can put together this afternoon. I have a huge pile of mulch to move onto our new planting bed, and then over onto the new beds around the front of teh house. DH will be at the farm if he gets out of work early enough. Dinner has to be simple and fast.

[stacy347]

Another busy day here, so I'll make an easy dinner of sloppy joes (yuck but DH's favorite meal :rolleyes: ), fries and some kind of fresh vegetable.

[liamsaunt]

Tonight I am making mango island chicken, coconut rice, and fried plantains.

[bigmerle1966]

Last night I had chicken pot pie using the recipe on page 3 as a guide. I added to the recipe though and it turned out great, so yummy.

[Zandy595]

hmmm... I posted yesterday and saw the post, but now today it's not here. What's up with the boards? EDIT: I don't know what's going on. Page 57 was not there for me a minute ago.

Anyway, I made grilled teriyaki skirt steak, peanut butter noodles, and steamed broccoli for dinner last night. The noodle recipe was awful and I will never make it again. YUCK! The steak was great though.

Tonight I'm making pizzas, one regular with pepperoni and mushrooms and one Mexican. I've never made a Mexican pizza before, I hope it turns out ok. I'm going to use pre-made crust, taco sauce, taco meat, Mexican 4 cheese blend, chopped tomatoes, and sliced green onions. I might top it with shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream at the table.

[LindsayDunn228]

Today I am putting a roast w/ carrots and potatoes in the crock pot. I am getting my hair cut/colored today and didn't want to have to cook when I got home :)

WFD at your house?

[Poohnatic]

Today, I've invited the inlaws over for a belated b'day celebration for SIL.

We're probably having Argentinean beef with Chimichurri sauce-the kids love that. I'll do my usual home fries and some fresh corn and a big salad.

Suzanne

[stacy347]

Today I'm making fresh salmon stuffed with a prepared crab stuffing and I'll do a lemon dill sauce to go over the top ~ some parmesan and romano noodles on the side and a mixed green salad :sunny:

I think the girls and I will make some fresh peanut butter cookies for dessert (I don't have to go to work today and I'm feeling very homemaker-ish, LOL) :teeth:

[Nancyg56]

No cooking for me tonite. We can't set plants tonite because of the rain, so DD and I are heading out to take advantage of some coupons at the Disney Store! DH will find something in the fridge.

[liamsaunt]

I got home from work late yesterday to find that the chicken I had planned for last night's dinner wa still completely frozen, so we had sausage subs instead. If the chicken is finally thawed, then I am making last night's menu tonight. If not, I am making pasta with roasted grape tomatoes, basil, and parmesean.

[Zandy595]

Easy dinner tonight because the in-laws are coming to visit soon and I have major cleaning to do. Since DS has been home from school I've been putting off housework for fun stuff.

BBQ pork chops, mac & cheese, and corn.

[liamandcaili]

I didn't get to post yesterday because the server was busy each time I tried. Last night, we had grilled chicken wings, broccoli and rice.

Tonight, DS is eating at my in-laws, while I take DD skating. DS is supposed to have baseball practice after that, but it's raining, so I am guessing it will be canceled. Either way, I am planning sandwiches for me and DD...either fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil or curried chicken salad for me and probably ham and cheese for her.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having hamburgers and steak fries. I need something quick and that is a bit of a comfort food tonight :)

My roast was so good last night. I fished it out of the Crock Pot to slice it and it fell apart!! It was so tender!! :)

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Tonite we are having a gamelli pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic, spinich and chicken. Some sort of salad with it.

[stacy347]

I'm going to be on a field trip with DD8 all day today so no real cooking here. DH can pick something up for himself after work and I'll probably just make a big pot of mac & cheese for the kids and me when we get home. :sunny:

[bigmerle1966]

Citrus grilled shrimp, cous cous, corn and asparagus.

Citrus Grilled Shrimp

Shrimp
Lemon juice
Lime juice
Basil
Salt
Pepper

I put the shrimp in a bowl with a lid, then I add enough lemon and lime juice to cover them. Add the basil, salt and pepper, put the lid on and shake to mix everything up. Then I marinate overnight and grill them until done. Because of the juices it doesn't take long.

[liamsaunt]

It is STILL raiaing here. We are going to float away! Tonight I am continuing to use up stuff from the freezer: turkey meatloaf with sage gravy, macaroni and cheese made with whatever last bits of cheese I can dig out of the cheese drawer, and honey-glazed carrots.

[liamandcaili]

The rain did stop briefly this afternoon, and I was contemplating grilling. However, as soon as DD and I got down to the bus stop, without the car, it started raining again. DS got off the bus and asked, "Mom, why didn't you bring the car? It's raining." As if we didn't notice.

No grilling. I made pizza.

[NC Belle]

Tonight is NC Beast's birthday so I'm making crabcake sandwiches, mixed veggies and broccoli. I made an upside-down pineapple cake for dessert.

[LindsayDunn228]

I made extra hamburgers last night so that's what we are having for dinner, steak fries on the side. WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

I have leftover pork that I need to use up. I need to make something that will hold for a long time, as DH and family will be at the farm tonite.

I did not make last nights pasta meal. I went shopping with DD and DGD, so we had chinese and DH and SIl made sandwiches with the chicken.

[lillygator]

Tonight is NC Beast's birthday so I'm making crabcake sandwiches, mixed veggies and broccoli. I made an upside-down pineapple cake for dessert.
do you make the crabcakes from scratch...if so would you mind sharing?

Thanks!

[liamsaunt]

Tonight I am making a grilled veal chop for DH. I am also making a parmesean-tallegio risotto, a mixed greens salad, and garlic bruschetta.

[NC Belle]

do you make the crabcakes from scratch...if so would you mind sharing?

Thanks!

:blush: I get the crabcakes from QVC (special occasions and when they are on special). The crabcakes (Chesapeake Bay Gourmet) usually contain big pieces of lump (never had a shell) and not overseasoned.
http://images-p.qvc.com/is/image/m/76/m100376.001?$thumb$

[liamandcaili]

Well, I came out of dinner tonight with singed eyebrows, eyelashes and a few stray hairs. My ignitor for the grill didn't work, and I guess there was still quite a build-up of gas when I lit it with a lighter. At least my shirt didn't catch fire.

Anyway, we had grilled, lime/chili chicken, guacamole, onion rings and snap peas.

[JennyMominRI]

I made chicken Broccoli and cheese casserole.. It's almost time to light the Shabbos candles

[NC Belle]

Tonight I had use my non-stick pan without adding oil/fat to cook some lean cubesteaks then I added a can of cream of mushroom soup (98% fat free) on top of it. We had it on top of dry unbuttered toast with unbuttered broccoli. We didn't miss the butter or the subsitutes because of the seasonings used.

We had leftover cake for dessert.

[LindsayDunn228]

I couldn't post at all this morning when I tried so I am just now getting to this thread.

My 10-year reunion was today so I didn't cook. :) :) :)

WFD (or more appropriately, WWFD, What Was For Dinner) at your house?

[LindsayDunn228]

We are going to IHOP for breakfast in a little while. Since we will get a big meal there, we are just going to have soup and sandwiches tonight. No biggie.

WFD at your house tonight?

[stacy347]

I'm making chicken and dumplings in the crockpot today ~ I'll toss in a baked potato for DH since he's not a big fan of dumplings. :sunny:

[liamsaunt]

Last night I made a tomato tart. we also had a mixed salad. Eevryone said I did not make enough food. They were probably right.

Today I am going to my inlaws, so my guess is that we'll be having chinese food (yuck).

[Nancyg56]

I was not able to post yesterday. I went to a bithday pary for my cousin, so I did not cook. DH had leftover spaghetti when he got home from the farm.

Tonite we are having polynesian chichen with rice. Maybe some garlic bread or rolls. I think I will pop a cake in the oven.

[liamandcaili]

Last night I made a tomato tart. we also had a mixed salad. Eevryone said I did not make enough food. They were probably right.


Considering that we reheated a large bag of eggplant pasta during dinner and later consumed a pan of nachos, I would say that is an accurate assessment. The tomato tart was yummy though.

DD and DS were at a neighbor's birthday party most of the day today -- so was I because DD doesn't like me leaving -- so we just had sausage subs tonight.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making homemade oven-baked corn dogs and "fast-food fries." It's a Rachael Ray recipe :) Her's is spiced up chili style, which I love, but my tummy won't, so I'm ommitting the chili powder part. Here's the recipe:

Oven-Baked Corn Dogs :)

2 boxes corn muffin mix, 8 1/2 ounces each (recommended: Jiffy brand)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 stick butter, melted
1 tablespoon chili powder, eyeball it in your palm
2 teaspoons cumin, eyeball it
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper sauce (recommended: Tabasco or Frank's Red Hot
2 scallions, finely chopped
8 jumbo pork or beef franks
Sweet Relish Slaw Salad, recipe follows
1 bag reduced fat potato chips (recommended: Cape Cod brand or Terra brand Garlic and Onion flavor Yukon chips) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a shallow dish, combine muffin mix with the flour, then stir in the eggs, milk and melted butter. Season the mix with chili powder, cumin, cayenne and scallions. The batter will be a thick, sticky biscuit dough. Place a hot dog in the bowl of batter and swoosh it around to coat it. Remove coated dog to a nonstick cookie sheet and use your fingers to spread batter on any exposed dog spots. Don't coat it too thick, just shy of 1/2-inch should do the trick. If it's too thick it will just slide off the dog while it's baking, leaving the dog exposed. If that happens don't sweat it, they will still taste great. Repeat until all 8 are coated. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until evenly deep brown all over.

Serve the oven baked corn dogs with your favorite hot dog condiments.

WFD at your house??

[nucpharm29]

Sorry I have been MIA for so long--but we've been gone house hunting for the past week and a half.

Lindsay--I love the oven baked corn dogs--I put too much coating on mine though and most of it fell off the dogs in the oven--and after all that work DD picked all the coating off and just ate the hot dog--oh well.

I think tonight we're going to have some Thai Beef Wraps--a recipe from cooking light this month. Sounds really good.

[liamsaunt]

Dinner yesterday was not chinese food, but it was urg-tastic anyway. My FIL made a dish of boneless skinless chicken breast, covered in cream of chicken soup and swiss cheese, baked at 400 degrees for an hour. I gently questioned him on the cooking time, but he told me that it's important to be safe with chicken. Okay then. Served with plain baked potatoes and spinach that had been boiled for 15 minutes. I love my inlaws, but they can't cook! (I ate it anyway, with a smile, of course.)

Tonight's dinner is going to be simple and fast--just grilled turkey burgers and sweet potato oven fries.

[lillygator]

Well if we still have power tonight we'll be having:

Southwest Chicken with black beans and rice

1/2 cup Italian Dressing
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup chopped onions
1 can (14 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 cup rice, cooked



Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and onions; cook 4 min., turning chicken over after 2 min.

Add tomatoes, beans, and pepper sauce. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 10 min. or until chicken is cooked through, turning chicken over after 5 min.

Serve over hot cooked rice.

[mickeymousemom]

:blush: I get the crabcakes from QVC (special occasions and when they are on special). The crabcakes (Chesapeake Bay Gourmet) usually contain big pieces of lump (never had a shell) and not overseasoned.
http://images-p.qvc.com/is/image/m/76/m100376.001?$thumb$


These crabcakes are scrumptious! I got a tin of them for my crab cake crazy DH for Christmas...expensive, but worth every penny!

[liamandcaili]

Tonight was skating for DD so she had a lunchbox dinner of ham and cheese, blueberries, and a juice box. DS went to the in-laws and had mushroom pizza. I ate after the kids went to bed and microwaved some frozen Indian food that I had put in the freezer after going a little overboard on a take-out order. Wow, was it hot!

All these activities definitely impact our nutrition. It should settle down next week...no baseball, no soccer, no evening skating, no practices. Woo-hoo!

[NC Belle]

NC Beast took charge of the Monday meals. He bbq'ed some burgers for lunch with a side of mixed veggies plus he made pasta for dinner.

[LindsayDunn228]

My corndogs turned out awesome!! I was so proud of them! It was a cheap, easy go-to meal I will definitely be doing again.

Tonight my husband has his monthly geek meeting and won't be home until 8 or 9. I bought some pesto and have some angel hair pasta so I that's what I'm having for dinner. I also got Taxi Driver from Netflix and will be watching it tonight :)

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

NC Belle: Love those crab cakes. :goodvibes I also get them for special occasions.

Last evening my family was working late, so we just had tuna sandwiches, and butter cake for dessert. Tonite DH informed them he wants to set plants until dark, so I am going to run some sandwiches and cold drinks down to them. DD says they keep saying to each other: "Remember Disney, remember Disney remember Disney".

[LindsayDunn228]

Dinner yesterday was not chinese food, but it was urg-tastic anyway. My FIL made a dish of boneless skinless chicken breast, covered in cream of chicken soup and swiss cheese, baked at 400 degrees for an hour. I gently questioned him on the cooking time, but he told me that it's important to be safe with chicken. Okay then. Served with plain baked potatoes and spinach that had been boiled for 15 minutes. I love my inlaws, but they can't cook! (I ate it anyway, with a smile, of course.)


Been there, done that, have the t-shirt (actually a few of them!). :) :) :)

[nucpharm29]

We'll be eating out tonight as they are showing our house at 6pm. I'm thinking maybe Thai or Indian--Yum!

[liamsaunt]

I am not even sure if I am going to get dinner at all tonight! I am going straight from work to the hair salon for a cut and foil, plus I have to get pre-vacation waxing (youch!). I don't think I will be home until 9 or so. DH is out with business clients tonight.

[liamandcaili]

I got some awesome-looking fish from a newly discovered market. Now my only dilemma is what fish to make tonight and what one to save for tomorrow.

Right now, my menu is grilled halibut with mustard sauce, grilled asparagus and sweet potato sticks.

[bigmerle1966]

Last night was grilled Mahi Mahi, orzo and grilled pineapple and strawberries. Tonight is grilled chicken, corn and asparagus.

[stacy347]

No time for cooking today so I grabbed a tray of fried chicken from the deli and everyone had assorted sides with that. :sunny:

[bengalbelle]

I haven't cooked in a while so I've forgotten to visit the thread.

Sunday we went to my in-laws for my DH's birthday dinner. We had chicken fajitas with all of the fixings and rum cake for dessert. This is the best rum cake I've ever eaten and DH requests it for every occasion. I made it for him.

Last night we were too full from lunch so we ate cereal.

Tonight was pasta from Semolinas. Hopefully things will slow down enough tomorrow that I can plan a meal and cook again.

[liamandcaili]

Last night was grilled Mahi Mahi, orzo and grilled pineapple and strawberries. Tonight is grilled chicken, corn and asparagus.

Yum...I love grilled pineapple. I've never tried grilling strawberries, but I might now.

My dinner plans got somewhat sidetracked because just as I was about to put my asparagus and cauliflower (added for DD) on to cook, the grill ran out of gas. ARRGGHH. I really hate that. Would it be so difficult to put a gauge on the propane tank? I ended up roasting everything in the oven, which of course made the house hot. Everything was good though. DD(4) ate about a half-pound of halibut.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making Rachael Ray's Mega Meatball Pizza. It's really good and my hubby loves it. Here's the recipe:



1 pizza dough
2 T. finely chopped rosemary leaves
Coarse salt
1 lb. hamburger meat
4-6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
Black pepper
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
½ cup grated Parmigiano- Regggiano
2 T. parsley
1 t. dried oregano
Grated mozzarella cheese


1. Preheat oven to 425.


2. Drizzle baking sheet with some EVOO and set crust in place. Poke pizza dough with a fork. Drizzle the top with EVOO and season it with rosemary and salt. Bake for 10 minutes.


3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add EVOO to pan. Add meat. Brown and crumble meat a few minutes, then add onions and garlic. Season meat with salt and pepper and then work in tomato paste with the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in the cheese, parsley, and oregano.

4. Remove pizza crust from oven and top with meat. Sprinkle the pizza with mozzarella cheese and return to oven until cheese is melted.





WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Last night I made homemade chicken salad sandwiches for dinner.

Tonite I am havingVirgo10's Summer Stew from page 19. I think I will make refries bean pie for DD and DSIL. They are taking the little one out for an ice cream or something so their dinner will be light. DH gave them the night off, I think he took pity on them because they crawled in after 9 PM last night, and he may want to avoid a mutiny :rotfl:.

[nucpharm29]

They are showing our house again tonight at 6, but instead of going out to eat we're going to have a picnic at the park. I'm going to make a black bean pasta salad (no mayo, so really picnic friendly) and some mango and cantalope for dessert.

[liamsaunt]

They are showing our house again tonight at 6, but instead of going out to eat we're going to have a picnic at the park. I'm going to make a black bean pasta salad (no mayo, so really picnic friendly) and some mango and cantalope for dessert.

Can you post the pasta salad recipe? I love black beans!

[liamsaunt]

Tonight I am grilling sausgaes and serving with pasta in a tomato-cream sauce and garlic bread.

This will be my last post here for a while. DH and I are off for an extended vacation and we won't have internet access. Carry on, and I will see you all again after the 4th of July! :wave:

[Nancyg56]

This will be my last post here for a while. DH and I are off for an extended vacation and we won't have internet access. Carry on, and I will see you all again after the 4th of July! :wave:

Have a wonderful vacation!

[liamandcaili]

I didn't get the chance to bring my propane tank over for refilling today, so I am going to have to utilize the stovetop. I am not turning the oven on again.

I'm making pan-seared salmon, sauteed spinach and macaroni and cheese (the kids won't eat the salmon.)

[nucpharm29]

Can you post the pasta salad recipe? I love black beans!

Summer Black Bean and Pasta Salad (from Cooking Light June 2006)
3/4 cup uncooked ditalini (or small elbow macaroni if you can't find it)
1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
3/4 cup diced peeled avocado
1/2 cup chopped seeded poblano chile
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/3 cup chopped red onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tsp grated lime rind
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp bottled minced garlic
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
1 med. lime cut in 4 wedges
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions--Drain and cool completely
2. Combine the tomatoes, avocado, poblano, cucumber, onion, and beans in a medium bowl, stirring well. Combine the rind, juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add pasta and lime mix to bean mix, toss to combine. Serve with lime wedges. makes 4 servings

Enjoy!

[swankybeth]

Chicken satay skewers, brown jasmine rice and grilled pineapple w/vanilla bean sauce. The sad part of it is we don't even have a bbq...we're using the George Foreman for the pineapple and we're doing the chicken skewers in the broiler. :rolleyes:

[LindsayDunn228]

Where the heck has this year disappeared to?!?!?

Tonight I am making the crockpot Italian chicken provided by a DISer on another thread. The recipe is listed on the first page. I am having a yummy garlic parmesan bread to go with it. Man, I'm hungry already!!

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Summer Black Bean and Pasta Salad (from Cooking Light June 2006)
3/4 cup uncooked ditalini (or small elbow macaroni if you can't find it)
1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
3/4 cup diced peeled avocado
1/2 cup chopped seeded poblano chile
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/3 cup chopped red onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tsp grated lime rind
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp bottled minced garlic
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
1 med. lime cut in 4 wedges
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions--Drain and cool completely
2. Combine the tomatoes, avocado, poblano, cucumber, onion, and beans in a medium bowl, stirring well. Combine the rind, juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add pasta and lime mix to bean mix, toss to combine. Serve with lime wedges. makes 4 servings

Enjoy!

YUMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!

I just added this one to my recipe box. It looks so good!

[nucpharm29]

The pasta salad last night was sooooo yummy! Just enough heat to warm up your mouth, and it was so pretty with all the different colors--Can't wait for leftovers for lunch. Tonight it will probably be seared chicken with tomatillo/avocado salsa

[Nancyg56]

It's 1:30 and I still do not know what I'm cooking for dinner! I've been out in the yard attacking the jungle, and need to go back out after lunch, so dinner is on the back burner today. I thawed chicken drumsticks out, so I can do something later if I am back in early enough.

[liamandcaili]

Today was DS's last day of school. At his request, we're having grilled bratwurst, herbed noodles, applesauce and sauerkraut (not that he'll eat that!)

[stacy347]

Didn't get a chance to post yesterday, but last night's dinner was a new casserole from a recipe on allrecipes.com ~ it was awful, LOL!! :crazy2:


Today I made sloppy joes and fries ~ fresh kiwi and apricots for dessert :sunny:

[NC Belle]

Last night we nuked some chicken cordon bleu and veggies. Tonight we ate out at a local sub shop. I had a small steak sub (they make their own rolls) w/ homemade fries and NC Beast had the all you can eat buffet (baked ziti, pizza, salad).

[LindsayDunn228]

That crockpot Italian chicken makes a TON so we are having leftovers tonight. Man, if you want some comfort food, this sure is a good choice. Not to mention my garlic parm bread was yummy :) :) :)

WFD at your house??

[stacy347]

We're having DD9's birthday party at the local putt-putt place today and won't be home until close to 4:00 so I won't really have time to cook. I think we'll pick up pizza or tacos on the way home. :sunny:

[cajunmommy]

Hi there! I've been a lurker on this thread for a while, but I tried a recipe last night I thought most of you would enjoy. It's from Food Network's Essence of Emeril - his Spicy Barbeque Shrimp Skewers and Black Bean Relish. The ingredient list is a little long, but it's the kind of recipe I like....dump & go!

Don't let the "bbq" throw you. This is a yummy combo with the relish. Even the kiddos liked this one! Let's see if this will work.....

1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves, plus more, for garnish
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon light brown sugar or honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lime, juiced
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled
Black Bean Relish, recipe follows

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the shrimp and the relish mix well to combine. Add the shrimp to the seasoning paste, and toss to thoroughly coat with the seasoning mixture. Let the shrimp sit in the seasoning mixture while you prepare the grill.
Prepare a grill and thread the shrimp onto 4 or 6 metal skewers (depending on their size)*. Place shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and are lightly charred on both sides. Do not overcook!
Serve the shrimp with Black Bean Relish
*If you don't have metal skewers for grilling, bamboo skewers will work just fine. Simply remember to soak them for at least 30 minutes in warm water before threading them with ingredients, this will keep them from burning.

Black Bean Relish:
4 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups cooked corn kernels, cut from the cob
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced
1/2 bunch scallions (green onions), minced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 limes, juiced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients and stir to mix well. Season the black bean relish with salt and pepper, and set aside at least 1/2 hour before serving with the shrimp. Finish the black bean relish with the chopped cilantro


Note...I cut the relish recipe in half and subbed one can of kernel corn instead of fresh corn off the cob. I can't wait to try the leftover relish now that the flavors really have had time to mingle!

[Nancyg56]

The chicken went back into the fridge, and we ate leftovers. I did not get in the house unti 6:45 PM! Tonite we are haveing oven roasted chicken, and a vegetable. CUcumbers and tomatoes. DH wants to work until dark, so it will be ready when they come in.

Stacy, try recipezaar for some good recipes. I like the reviews, the rating seems to be before any alterations to the recipe, not after, so I can get a better understanding of the result before I try it.

Virgo10: The stew was awesome! I cheated and added rice to it instead od serving it alongside it. This is goiing to be a summer hit for me, so thank you for sharing.

[JennyMominRI]

Tonight is the kids favorite meal..Home made chicken breast strips.. I'm make some honey mustard sauce, BBQ sauce and Buffalo Chicken sauce for them to use with it.. I'll probably make some spinach with balsamic vinegar and garlic to go with it

[NC Belle]

We are having hot dogs and maybe homemade black bean chili.

[nucpharm29]

Don't know what dinner will be for us yet--Our house is being shown twice this evening so we have to be out from 5-8--It will be out somewhere, but where I don't know! Probably close to the movies, b/c DH is taking DD to see Cars tonight! :goodvibes

[liamandcaili]

After cleaning out my basement and planting my tomatoes today, I didn't feel like cooking. We had take-out pizza.

[stacy347]

cajunmommy ~ that shrimp sounds delicious! :)


We did end up eating out but we decided on Chinese so we ate at the restaurant which was nice after a busy day. :sunny:

[lillygator]

so we went simple:
taco's, fajita's and my "new" rice.....


um, guess what was sooooo leftover? Yep my rice....I did a bag of minute rice, black beans and jar of salsa.....I think I was the only one who had a helping!!! But both DD's and my Charming had a NO THANK YOU BITE. Really it was good - it could have used a can of green chilis but I am hesitate due to the diaper situation. At least Samantha could say - Yo mom toooo hot!

LindsayDunn.....I clicked on your link and you two look SO familiar!!

[sugarpie]

I just found this thread & its awesome!!! :thumbsup2

I like to cook but never know what to make & DH is no help.

We ate at Macaroni Grill tonight. Yummy. :Pinkbounc

[LindsayDunn228]

Today we are going up to Fall Creek Falls w/ my in-laws for Father's Day. There is a restaurant up there we will eat at (for lunch). When we get home we will probably just pop popcorn for a light "snacky dinner."

WFD at your house??

LindsayDunn.....I clicked on your link and you two look SO familiar!!

Really?? :)

[liamandcaili]

DS had his last baseball game of the season today and his coach had the whole team, and parents and siblings come for a party at his house. We had hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken, pasta salad, a really yummy corn salsa and chips. When we got back to our house, the kids weren't that hungry, so we had nachos for dinner.

[LindsayDunn228]

Happy Father's Day!!

I was going to cook for my dad today but that got postponed. He is teetering on a divorce right now and trying to work on his marriage. So I totally understood when he cancelled.

So tonight I am making cheesy crockpot chicken. Here's the recipe:

3 whole boneless chicken breasts
2 cans cream chicken soup
1 can cheddar cheese soup

Remove all fat and skin from chicken; rinse and pat dry, sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Put in crock-pot and add the three soups straight from the cans. Cook on low all day (at least 8 hrs). Do not lift the lid. Serve over rice or noodles.

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

It's Father's Day here too! Last night my DH took us to the Outback Steakhouse for dinner. Yumm!

Tonite we will have a little BBQ with hamburgers, turkeyburgers and salads. I am planning to bake a cake and maybe some brownies.

[stacy347]

I had to work all day so DH grilled himself a couple of hamburgers earlier and I grabbed McDonald's for the kids and myself on my way home.

[liamandcaili]

I hope your dad had a good day Lindsay!

I went to my parents' house for the usual Sunday meal...minus DSis and her hubby since they're on vacation. We had the cedar planked maple salmon recipe DSis posted on page 15, Mom's famous potato salad, fresh peas, and tomato and basil salad. It was yummy.

[LindsayDunn228]

I am having some routine maintanance done on my wheelchair later this afternoon. The place I go to is kind of in downtown Chattanooga, and my hubby is going to meet me there. Afterward we are going to go out to eat, hopefully to the Olive Garden or the Macaroni Grill. So woo hoo! I don't have to cook!

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Hope that everybody had a great weekend!

We are expecting some wicked weather any time after 4 PM today, so I am planning on a meal that can be made a little bit ahead of time. Roasted chicken thighs with BBQ sauce, leftover macaroni salad, and some kind of hot veggie if we don't lose power.

[stacy347]

Today I'm going to grill some chicken drumsticks with honey BBQ sauce (yum!) and I'll toss in some baked potatoes and make a salad too. :sunny:

[Poohnatic]

I'm making mine now, and DH will make one for him and the boys later.

Mine is cashew crusted chicken over pineapple, and I'm looking forward to making a galley salad with the leftovers! (my fave from Columbia Harbor House). DH and the boys are having Cordon Bleu Croissants.

Suzanne

[Zandy595]

... Mine is cashew crusted chicken over pineapple, and I'm looking forward to making a galley salad with the leftovers! (my fave from Columbia Harbor House)...Oooh, I love that salad!

Tonight I'm making DS10's favorite BBQ chicken leg quarters. It's his 1/2 birthday today. :teeth: Since his real birthday is so close to Christmas and sometimes gets overlooked a little, I try to do something special for his 1/2 bday.

I'm also going to make brocolli, Pasta Roni Shells & White Cheddar and a copycat recipe for KFC's coleslaw. Not sure about dessert yet.

[sugarpie]

I went all out last night for dinner, it was Fathers Day so I had to. We grilled steaks & marinated chicken breasts, and I made twice baked potatoes, corn on the cob, a salad, and rolls. And chocolate cake from scratch for dessert. It was all really good, but two steaks cost me $20 & I dirtied every dish in the house, I think.

So tonight it's going to be something easy & cheap! Pizza noodle casserole - egg noodles mixed with hamburger, Italian spiced tomato sauce, any pizza ingredients I have on hand, and topped with cheese. Maybe some garlic bread with it. The kids love it & I can make it ahead, my daughter has karate class this afternoon.

[liamandcaili]

Nothing too exciting here today. I had brie, fresh tomato and lettuce on a baguette, DS had pizza, and DD had a ham and cheese on her way to her skating lesson -- our last evening activity for a while. Woo-hoo!

[LindsayDunn228]

June is flying by!! :)

Tonight I am making my Ritz Parmesan Chicken. The recipe is noted on the OP. I am making some green peas with it and a hash brown casserole (my mother's recipe!). Here it is:

Melt 1 stick of butter in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. Add a 2 lbs. bag of frozen hash browns (make sure they aren’t pre-seasoned), partially thawed and broken up.

Mix:
1 (8 oz.) tub sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Pour mixture evenly over potatoes. Melt ½ stick butter and mix with 2 cups of crushed Corn Flakes. Spread over top of potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes.

WFD at your house?

[LindsayDunn228]

Anyone?? :(

[NC Belle]

NC Beast used the bbq yesterday--so we have leftovers for the next several days.

Monday---bbq chicken with black bean chili mac.
Tonight---burgers and Suddenly salad plus veggies.
Tomorrow---chopped chicken in either pasta or a burrito style or burgers.

[liamandcaili]

Sorry Lindsay, I am late posting today. I couldn't decide what to make, and then thunderstorms came through during dinner preparation time. We just had pasta with marinara sauce and a cucumber salad.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having leftover Ritz parmesan chicken and hashbrown casserole. Mmmm :)

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Good Morning, everyone
Last evening we had my version of a Bertucci entree:
Gemelli pasta, cooked
Lots of chopped garlic
chopped sundried tomatoes in oil
roasted tomatoes, chopped
fresh tomatoes, chopped
fresh grated parmesan cheese
roasted chicken removed from the bone
fresh baby spinich

this can be a hot or cold meal.
Last evening, I heated the tomatoes thru, added the garlic and the oil from the sundried tomatoes. Combined the hot pasta and the "sauce" and then added the spinich. Tossed the whole thing and topped with cheeese.

it is so good! Bertucci served this as a cold salad, with a hot chicken cutlet, very refreshing and light. We enjoy it warm with the spinich just wilted.

Added garlic bread!

Tonite I am not cooking as I am attending my sisters sons graduation. Please send some positive thoughts our way, as she had a nasty divorce, and her ex has done a fine job of ensuring that my nephew does not speak to his mother. It is heartbreaking. She is going to watch him recieve his diploma, along with my sis in law and my Mom. This is going to be a tough night.

[Zandy595]

I forgot to post yesterday. We had grilled ham steak with apricot-cherry glaze, mashed potatoes and peas.

Tonight is marinated grilled chicken breast, pasta shells in white cheddar sauce (that we didn't have the other night) and canned corn.

[NC Belle]

I change my mind from yesterday about tonight's meal. We are having pan-grilled cube steak and veggies.

[liamandcaili]

I had grilled Arctic char, potato salad and broccoli. The children had grilled chicken, some char for DD, pasta with butter and chives, and broccoli. I have a daughter who is a carnivore -- she ate a piece of chicken, half the fish and some broccoli, reluctantly, and none of the pasta -- and a son who is an herbivore. He ate the broccoli, two servings of pasta, and very reluctantly, a couple bites of chicken. They really are like Jack Sprat and his wife. What one will eat, the other will not.

[hellokitty86]

Hi everyone :flower3:

I'm Ashley.
This is my first time posting on this thread.

Tonight, I'm making Lindsay's Ritz ParmesanvChicken recipe (for the first time) with mashed potatoes and bread.

[LindsayDunn228]

Welcome, HelloKitty! :)

Tonight I am making my black bean chili (recipe on page 1) and making some jazzed up cornbread. You take a box of Jiffy, prepare as directed, add 1-2 chopped scallions, a few drops of Tabasco, and a handful of frozen corn. Bake in a muffin tin. MMMM! :)

WFD at your house?

[Zandy595]

:welcome: Ashley!

Lindsay, your cornbread sounds really good. I'll have to try that.

Tonight I'm making grilled teriyaki boneless porkchops (they've been marinating since yesterday, mmm) eggrolls, white rice, and broccoli. I was going to do edamame too, but I think we're already having enough food.

[stacy347]

Sorry I didn't post yesterday ~ we had chili dogs and fries last night. Nothing spectacular, LOL.


Tonight I am making my favorite homemade mac & cheese recipe { http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=recipe&m=recipe/knet_recipe_display&u1=keyword&u2=Mary's&u3=**1*1&wf=9&recipe_id=62578 } and I'm also making some crab cakes to go with that { http://www.nccoast.com/dining/cuisine/recipes/seafood/worldfamouscrabcakes.htm }. I think I'll do some marinated cucumber slices and grape tomatoes for a fresh side dish. :sunny:

[liamandcaili]

I had takeout Indian food tonight...Yum!

[LindsayDunn228]

HelloKitty, how was your Ritz Parm chicken? :)

[NC Belle]

I had leftover cubesteak and mixed veggies while NC Beast had a personal size frozen pizza and a spinach salad.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having leftover black bean chili and cornbread. As we sat eating last night, I kept thinking something wasn't right about my chili. Right when we finished it hit me- I didn't add any corn!! That was ok, though. I added some to what was left, so tonight there will be corn in there! :)

WFD at your house?

[smilie]

Tonight we are going to the Rainforest Cafe in Towson, MD with a few friends. I haven't gone to one of these restaurants since we were in Disney World. :guilty:

[Nancyg56]

It is HOT today, so I am making a chicken salad, and we will have that with some fruit.

[liamandcaili]

As usual, I ordered way too much Indian food yesterday, so I had leftovers tonight. I made macaroni and cheese for the kids (homemade...they won't eat boxed) and they also had carrot sticks. Their favorite part of the meal? The Red Sox ice cream sports bars I let them have for dessert.

[Zandy595]

I asked DH to stop by the store on his way home to pick up stuff for dinner because we had nothing in the house. He forgot the corn so we just had hamburgers and baked beans for dinner.

[stacy347]

I made beef stroganoff today. :sunny:

[LindsayDunn228]

Today we are taking my dad to The Chop House for his Father's Day meal. Long story short, his marriage is on the rocks right now and opted to spend Father's Day with his wife. Hurt my feelings a little, but I did understand. So we are meeting up later to go eat. Me and my hubby may go see Cars today, too :)

WFD at your house?

[stacy347]

Today I am going to grill some ribeyes and make some oven fries and sweet corn to go with them. :sunny:

[Zandy595]

Not sure what DH and I are doing yet. DS is at his uncle and aunt(2B)'s house for the weekend. They're going out for sushi.

[lillygator]

Tonight we are having:

Easy Chicken Enchiladas
1 pk cream cheese
1 cup salsa
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can pinto beans drained
6 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
In a small saucepan over med heat combine the cream cheese and salsa. Cook stirring until blended and well melted. Stir in chicken and pinto beans. Fill tortillas with mixture, roll and place into baking dish. Spread cheese on top. Cover with foil.
Bake 30min. Garnish with sour cream.


I got this from All recipes...it is so easy and I add in onions and often different beans.

[liamandcaili]

Today was a big event day for us. DS went to the Red Sox game, but left right before Ortiz hit his homerun. I still can't believe my family was there and didn't see it. DD and I had a girls' day out and saw "Annie" and then came back to have dinner near home at a rather nice restaurant. The best part was her dessert. They brought out a vanilla ice cream with chocolate fudge sauce sundae the size of her head. She didn't finish it, not even close, but she definitely enjoyed it. Why I don't carry a camera around with me always, I just don't know.

[LindsayDunn228]

We had a change in plan yesterday. My dad decided to go out with us today instead of yesterday. So me and my husband went and had a light lunch at the Macaroni Grill (one of my faves). Had a snack for dinner. TODAY we are going to The Chop House.

WFD at your house?

[liamandcaili]

We had the usual Sunday linner at my parents' house --minus DSis and her hubby who are still on vacation. We had linguine and clams, salad and crusty bread. It was good.

[stacy347]

I had to work all afternoon so I really didn't "cook". I made some pizza rolls for the kids before I left and DH had a couple of cheeseburgers. I am about to go snooping through the kitchen for something for myself in just a minute. ;)

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having my Cashew Chicken (recipe on 1st page) and my version of succotash. It's yummy :)

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

We had pizza last night. I cleaned all day, and DH worked in the yard, so we just wanted an easy dinner.

Today is another busy day, so I took chicken drumsticks out to thaw. I am so sick of chicken!

[liamandcaili]

We had chicken too. I guess Monday must be chicken day. We had grilled chicken wings (with barbecue sauce on mine), cucumber and carrot salad, and the kids had some leftover mac and cheese.

[stacy347]

We sort of had 2 dinners today ~ we were on the go all day so when we got home at around 2:00, we made homemade burritos for an early dinner and then we were all hungry again this evening so I made a pot of penne rigate with butter, garlic and parmesan. :sunny:

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making hamburgers and fries/tater tots (using up what's left of each, hee hee!). My husband swears my burgers are the absolute best. I do much more than just add S&P. Mine has:

1 lb. hamburger meat
A couple of minced garlic cloves
A sprinkle of grated Parm cheese
Worcestershire sauce
A tbs. or so of grill seasoning
Fresh parsley

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!! My mouth is watering just thinking about them! :)

WFD at your house?

[nucpharm29]

Last night was some yummy Spicy Chicken Cakes w/ Horseradish Aioli, Mashed Sweet potatoes, and steamed asparagus. Tonight I think will be Farfalle with Roasted Red Pepper and goat cheese.

[stacy347]

Today I am making a big pot of vermicelli with a roasted garlic and onion meat sauce & Texas Toast on the side. :sunny:

[liamandcaili]

We're having grilled porterhouse steak, noodles with butter and herbs, and broccoli.

[hellokitty86]

Yesterday, we just got Chili's to go for dinner.

Tonight, I'm making Santa Fe Chicken (seasoned chicken bought from Whole Foods) and either Mac n Cheese or au gratin potatoes.

Happy Tuesday everyone!!! :cool1:

[bigmerle1966]

Had Parmesan Catfish for dinner tonight, actually I guess that would be last night, with cous cous. I had Tequilla Lime Turkey for dinner the night before, I got it at Costco and it was really good. For lunch tomorrow I am taking the leftover turkey, leftover cous cous, avocado, cucumber and strawberries and making pita pockets with it. I am just going to mix all that together with someone Caesar salad dressing and putting it into whole wheat pita pocket. Add some Campbells fancy soup and will have a nice lunch on a probably wet nasty day.

Parmesan Catfish

2 catfish fillets
1 egg
1 T. milk
salt
pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 T. melted butter

Rinse and dry the fillets. Beat together the egg, milk, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Mix the cheese and bread crumbs together in a second bowl. Dip the fillets in the egg mix, then the cheese and bread crumbs. Re dip the fillets in the egg, then the cheese mixture. Place the butter in a baking dish, making sure to coat the bottom of the dish. Place the fillets in the baking dish and bake in a 350 oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making breakfast for dinner. We are having cheesy scrambled eggs with Canadian bacon, and my cinnamon-sugar biscuits with honey. All with a nice hot cup of Irish Cream decaf and a glass of juice.

I wish it was 5:00!!!!!!!! :)

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Well, Monday, I never got to cook the chicken. DH came home with a huge load of topsoil, and was working in my planting beds, so I went out to "help" him. Tuesday, I made an asian salad with chicken and mandarin oranges for teh girls. We had a Tastefully SImple party here, and I like to have a light supper because they all came straight from work.

I don't know what I will have this evening. If the rain ever stops, I am back in the yard, so DD iis in charge of meals for the rest of the week. Probably take out......

[nucpharm29]

Tonight making Swiss Enchiladas and some kind of veggie!

[stacy347]

Today I'm making meatball grinders, ranch-style oven fries and salads. :sunny:

[liamandcaili]

My kids came to me at 3:15 and said they were starving and could we PLEASE have dinner early. So I grilled some sausages, between raindrops, and we had sausage subs. We also had the last jar of my mom's homemade apple sauce she made last fall, and carrot sticks.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making the spaghetti and meatball stoup :) I actually skewed the recipe a little from the original and made it my own. We have having rosemary foccia to go with it, compliments of Bi-lo :)

WFD at your house?

[NC Belle]

NC Beast and I had kind of boring menu this week---hot dogs, grilled ham sandwiches, and chili mac.

Tonight---I'm making soft turkey tacos, but I'm adding in some fresh herbs and some cumin.

[liamandcaili]

I have been dying for fried clams this week. Hot weather makes me crave beaches and clamshacks. I didn't get to the beach today, but I did get the clams. They were yummy.

[bigmerle1966]

KFC, I am too tired to cook. This weekend I am hoping to make this sloopy joe recipe I saw on Rachel Ray's show. Once I see how it turns out I will post the recipe, got to do the old taste test thingy for my Dis'ers.

[LindsayDunn228]

We are having leftover spaghetti and meatball stoup tonight. Boy was it good!!!

WFD at your house?

[stacy347]

No time to cook today ~ I'll have to grab some take-out. :sunny:

[liamandcaili]

As of this moment -- I may change my mind when I go into the kitchen -- I am making grilled chicken rubbed with cumin, served with avocado/sour cream sauce, rice (plain for kids/I'll jazz mine up with herbs, scallions and maybe some almonds), and sugar snap peas.

[LindsayDunn228]

Happy EARLY morning everyone!

My husband and I are heading up to Pigeon Forge with my BIL today. We are going to eat breakfast at the Apple Barn. MMMM MMMM MMMM!!! I can't wait! We are stopping in K-ville at West Town Mall to do a little shopping. I absolutely cannot pass the place knowing there's a Williams-Sonoma store in there and not stop :)

Tonight we will probably just have a snack for dinner. This breakfast will be our big meal of the day.

WFD at your house?

[liamandcaili]

Wow, you were up early today, Lindsay! I hope you had a great time.

We had grilled halibut, potato salad and snap peas. The halibut was just okay -- I wasn't in the mood for it. I really wanted a hamburger! -- but my potato salad was really yummy today.

[NC Belle]

We are having leftover turkey tacos (I used cilantro, chili powder, cumin, garlic power, onion, red pepper, black pepper, salt, adobo all purpose seasoning, 1 small can of tomato sauce, & a touch of sugar to reduce acidity) from the other night and fresh avocado.



LindsayDunn228---I have relatives near that mall. We usually go to the Steak n Shake to escape the relatives.

[LindsayDunn228]

We are going to my ILs tonight for a cookout, which means burgers pre-made from Wal-Mart (nothing wrong with that, but my MIL adds no seasons, not even salt and pepper, so it's rather blah), and hot dogs. The other catch about the burgers and dogs is that they cook them on a SMALL Foremann grill, so you have to do everything one at the time = cold food. Oh well.

WFD at your house?

LindsayDunn228---I have relatives near that mall. We usually go to the Steak n Shake to escape the relatives.

Interesting turn of events yesterday. My BIL lives in Cookeville and was down for the weekend. So we picked him up and were on our way to Pigeon Forge. He informs us he forgot to pay his rent and it was due yesterday and he left his checkbook at home.

So we drive 1 1/2 hours to PF, about 30 minutes back to the mall (bad traffic), then 1 1/2 hours to Cookeville, 2 hours home. ARGH!!!! My husband said if he'd known we were going to spend so much dang time on the road, we would have scrapped going to PF and headed to WDW!! :)

[bengalbelle]

We've been so busy around our house we haven't had much time for cooking (nothing good anyway). Today I'm going to throw a roast in the crockpot with seasonings and baby carrots. I'll make garlic mashed potatoes and something green to go with it. If I have enough time I'm making a banana pudding for dessert!

I hope there's enough tomorrow for french dip sandwiches.

[liamandcaili]

We did the usual Sunday linner at my parents'...once again without DSis. We had maple-glazed, cedar plank salmon, macaroni and cheese made with gruyere (wow, was it rich!), fresh peas, tomato and basil salad and cornbread. I am very full.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having a meal I found on kraftfoods.com. Here's the recipe:

Cheesy Tuna Dinner

1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1-1/2 cups milk
2 cans (6 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 cups MINUTE White Rice, uncooked
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut up


MIX soup and milk in medium saucepan. Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring frequently.


ADD tuna and peas; mix well. Return to boil.


STIR in rice and VELVEETA; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes. Stir until VELVEETA is completely melted.


WFD at your house?

[liamandcaili]

This has been a busy weekend for us. We spent the day today at my in-laws, and we we came home after swimming. I grilled some sausage for me and DS and some chicken for DD. I also had pasta fresca...kids had pasta with olive oil and parmesan...and the kids had some red grapes. I know it's not a vegetable, but they ate it, and they wouldn't have eaten spinach. At least, not tonight.

[LindsayDunn228]

Happy 4th of July!!! :cheer2:

We are having a "different" 4th this year. We did some cookout stuff over the weekend with the ILs, and most of my family is out of town right now. My husband and I are going to go see Superman Returns this afternoon and going to my grandmother's house to eat. She is making my absolute favorite (grandmother-wise!). She is making her beef stew. I know that sounds odd, but her's is delish!!!

WFD at your house?

[bigmerle1966]

Seafood- crab cakes, crablegs and shrimp.

[CJRN]

I'm hungry!

[liamandcaili]

We went to a family friend's house after a very hot hour watching the town parade. We had typical 4th of July fare...hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad, watermelon, corn on the cob. It was good, but the swim in the pool was the best part of the day. I hope everyone had a great 4th!

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making grilled margarita chicken with a side of kinky succotash. Here are the recipes:

Kitten-tash (as my husband calls it)

1/2 red onion, chopped
1 green/red pepper, chopped
a good handful of frozen corn (about a cup, I just add until it look like I have enough)
1 can black beans, WELL DRAINED (before I start cooking I dump the contents into my strainer and just leave it- you can also just rinse them)

Saute onion and pepper until tender (not mushy). Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add corn and black beans. Cook until heated. Adjust salt and pepper. Serve!


Margarita Chicken
2 large limes
2 cups liquid margarita mix
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (you can omit this if you like)
2 t. salt
Sprinkle of pepper
3 T. tequila
3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts


1. Cut limes in half. Squeeze juice into a shallow dish or large Ziploc bag; add squeezed lime halves to juice. Add margarita mix, next 4 ingredients and tequila. Wisk (or seal bag and shake) to blend. Add chicken; cover or seal; chill at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade afterward.


2. Coat grill with cooking spray. Place on grill over medium heat (300-350). Place chicken on grate. Cook 6 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with white rice and Kitten-tash.

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

I hope that everybody had a safe and happy 4th. We were busy the entire weekend. I help my Mom and Aunt on Saturdays, and this week was no exception. My Mom is not well, so my sis, her DD and I cleaned her house and did the yardwork. I cannot remember what we had for dinner.

Sunday, my DS and DDIL arrived so we had a nice grilled steak and chicken dinner with baked potatoes, broccoli and green salad.

Monday we had a family picnic at my home with all of the traditional selections...baked beans, mac and potato salad, sauerkraut, bbq meatballs, hotdogs, hamburgers and turkey burgers, and grilled chicken. All homemade, and yummy!

Yesterday, we had grilled marinated pork chops with leftover sides from Monday.

Today is grilled chicken with baked potatoes and whatever I find in my fridge.

DS and DIL are in NY checking their home, and will be back on Friday if all goes well there. I can't wait!

[LuluLovesDisney]

We're having leftovers from yesterday- burgers, grilled chicken, veggie burgers, salad and homemade pico de gallo and light tortilla chips.

Pico de Gallo

12 seeded and chopped tomatoes (not hothouse)
1 minced Vidalia onion
2-3 minced cloves garlic
1/2 cup minced cilantro
3-4 minced and seeded jalapenos
1 small sliver (the size of a dime or nickel) of habenero (no seeds for the love of all that is good)very finely minced
the juice of two limes
salt to taste (a pinch per tomato)

Once all ingredients are clean and chopped, give them a toss.

This is a basic recipe, but you can change the proportions to suit your taste.

This is also wonderful on grilled chicken, tacos, fajitas, in eggs, in rice, etc.

[liamandcaili]

I'm having curried chicken salad served on a bed of lettuce and leftover cornbread. The kids are having hotdogs, macaroni and cheese, and carrot sticks.

[bigmerle1966]

Lemon Garlic Shrimp, baked potato and green beans and tomatoes.