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

[NC Belle]

Tonight, NC Beast is having leftover pork BBQ from our day early anniversary lunch out and I'm having some BBQ chicken (frozen from last week) plus some veggies.


Yesterday we had bbq burgers.

[jajuan]

We had artichoke chicken tonight...it is so yummy.

3 1/2 to 4 cups cooked chicken...cubed
1 large can artichoke hearts drained and cut (I use 1/4 of the big jar at Costco)
1 can cream of mushroom
1 can cream of chicken
1 cup mayo
1 tsp garlic

Place the chopped artichokes at the bottom of a baking pan and then top with chicken. Mix the soups, mayo and garlic and put on top of the chicken.

1 C grated cheese
1 C corn flakes
8 pieces cooked bacon crumbled
2 T butter (melted)

I put the corn flakes and bacon in a zip lock and crush the corn flakes a bit..then I add the cheese and shake it up. Pour on top of mixture and top with the butter. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

[LindsayDunn228]

I am in the mood for some comfort food tonight so I am making homemade vegetable soup. If anyone wants me to post my recipe I will. I am making some cornbread to go with it :)

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

I am in the mood for some comfort food tonight so I am making homemade vegetable soup. If anyone wants me to post my recipe I will. I am making some cornbread to go with it :)

WFD at your house?

I actually want you send me some, I need a little comfort food, but don't have time to make it. ;)

My Mom is sick, so I'm not home enough to be cooking, and DH is at the mercy of my DD. I am keeping the marguarita chicken recipe though, looks super!

[LindsayDunn228]

I am keeping the marguarita chicken recipe though, looks super!
Oh it is. You can also bake it, but it tastes better grilled :) My Kitten-tash was a good companion :)

[bengalbelle]

We had artichoke chicken tonight...it is so yummy.

3 1/2 to 4 cups cooked chicken...cubed
1 large can artichoke hearts drained and cut (I use 1/4 of the big jar at Costco)
1 can cream of mushroom
1 can cream of chicken
1 cup mayo
1 tsp garlic

Place the chopped artichokes at the bottom of a baking pan and then top with chicken. Mix the soups, mayo and garlic and put on top of the chicken.

1 C grated cheese
1 C corn flakes
8 pieces cooked bacon crumbled
2 T butter (melted)

I put the corn flakes and bacon in a zip lock and crush the corn flakes a bit..then I add the cheese and shake it up. Pour on top of mixture and top with the butter. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
This sounds so good! What kind of cheese did you use?

[bengalbelle]

I actually want you send me some, I need a little comfort food, but don't have time to make it. ;)

My Mom is sick, so I'm not home enough to be cooking, and DH is at the mercy of my DD. I am keeping the marguarita chicken recipe though, looks super!
I hope your mom is better soon.

[liamandcaili]

I had a bit of a picnic dinner tonight with bread, brie, salad and some leftover curried chicken. The curried chicken salad was really yummy so I'll post the recipe (originally procured by DSis). Three notes: I never make this quantity. It's pretty easy to 1/3 or 1/2. I never use celery...yuck. I buy a pretty decent brand of curry powder. The kind you get in a lot of supermarkets tastes gross. I like the sweet curry from Penzeys Spices (they ship).

Curried Chicken Salad -- Serves 6

6 split chicken breasts, skin on
olive oil, salt, pepper

1.5 c mayonnaise
1/3 c dry white wine
1/4 c mango chutney (Major Greys is a widely available brand, although this time I used Hot Mango Chutney by Crosse and Blackwell)
3 tbsp curry powder
1 c diced celery
1/4 c chopped scallions, white and green parts
1/4 c raisins (use golden raisins...they look nicer)
1 c roasted cashews

Preheat oven to 350 (or prepare your grill). Rub chicken with olive oil, salt and pepper. Cook (or grill) until done...about 40 minutes in oven, about 25 on the grill.

Remove skin and dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Put in glass or ceramic bowl with celery, scallions, raisins and cashews.

Combine mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry and 1.5 tsp salt in a food processor. Mix until smooth.

Combine mayo mixture with the rest of the ingredients. Serve at room temperature.

One other note: This can be made in advance so the flavors combine better, but leave out the cashews until ready to serve. They get mushy in the refrigerator. And don't forget to let the dish come to room temperature. It doesn't taste as good if it is too cold.

[Zandy595]

I'm making bbq chicken breasts, sweet potato fries and steamed broccoli as I type this. Nothing to elaborate, I have a cold and my head feels wonky.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having leftover homemade vegetable soup and cornbread. Boy I tell you, it sure was good. I need some comfort food and it did the trick!! :)

WFD at your house tonight?

ETA: Just a little vent. I am so thankful to those of you who post regularly. A WFD thread was posted tonight and it got 3 pages worth of responses. Kinda makes me bummed. :(

[powellrj]

I have a package of chicken breast and 6 ears of corn, I guess we are grilling. I am thinking maybe kabobs marinated in Lawrys.

[liamsaunt]

I'm back! :)

First off, I must point out that I NEVER out celery in my curried chicken salad, or anything else for that matter! I do not know where Dsis got that idea.

Tonight we are grilling brown sugar-spice crusted chicken and corn on the cob. Sliced tomatoes and basil and crusty bread on the side.

[Zandy595]

I think we're going to Red Lobster for dinner tonight. Gotta go check out the menu on their website.

Edit: I'm having Grilled Garlic Shrimp and Pan Seared Scallops with lemon sauce. and maybe some clam chowder.

[LuluLovesDisney]

Hi, guys. I thought I'd hop on to add mine before I go to the store to pick up a few things. It's Thai Chicken pizza, based on a recipe I saw on the Food Network , but with my own changes.

Thai Chicken Pizza

2 leftover grilled chicken breasts
1 jar Thai Peanut Sauce (12 - 16 oz)
1 can coconut milk (16 oz.) I use "lite"
2 T cornstarch
2 T water
1 bag ready made pizza crust dough from freezer section (10 - 12 oz.) or use your favorite homemade dough recipe
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
1 red bell pepper, sliced
5 scallions, sliced
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded I use part skim

Preheat over to 400 degrees.

Put peanut sauce and coconut milk into saucepan. Whisk together cornstarch and water. When peanut sauce mixture is warm, add cornstarch slurry, whisk well and bring to a boil. Remove from heat to cool and thicken.

Roll out pizza dough and press it into a pizza pan (I use 12")

Spread sauce on dough. Put half of peanuts, half of sprouts, half of scallions, sliced chicken and veggies (mushrooms and pepper) on top of sauce. Sprinkle cheese and remaining bean sprouts over the top. Bake until cheese bubbles and begins to brown- about 20 minutes. When done, slice into 8 slices and sprinkle remaining peanuts and scallions over the top.

You can add red pepper to the sauce if you like it spicier. I'm serving this with a salad with Asian Sesame dressing (Ken's lite) and probably a cocktail since it's Friday in the summer. :sunny:

[liamandcaili]

Nothing too exciting for us here today. I made myself a cheeseburger, and grilled some sausages for the kids. I also made some orzo pasta with butter and chives. DS and DD think no meal is complete unless some sort of pasta is involved. They also each had a huge bowl of blueberries.

For the record: I never said that DSis puts celery in her curried chicken salad. I know she doesn't. She hates celery as much as I do. However, the original recipe, written in DSis's handwriting, has celery as an ingredient. She claims a demon must have seized her hand. Feel free to ignore or include the celery at your own discretion.

[SunFloridaDisney]

:wave2: Hi all,

Just wanted to stop in, I haven't posted in a long time, summer is busy with the kids all off school etc.

Spent a week in Florida panhandle for vacation, and now back to work!

Lindsay, sorry about your driving to PF and having to spend so much time on the road!!
We had an extra-long drive to Panama City this time. DD was at a camp in Murray Ky, we picked her up on the way, then headed down toward Nashville, of course we hit there right at rush hour, so we were slowed down a lot. Spent the night in Alabama, then went on the next day to the condo we rented in PCB.

Originally we thought we might stop in Memphis, (DD 21 and DD 11 are both Elvis fans) but that didn't work out time wise.

Anyway, glad the thread is still here, I may get back to cooking something decent now. Family reunion is today, we bring a dish to share, and then probably will get KFC or Subway for our main meal.

Lindsay, your corn/blackbeans sounds like something I'm making to take along, its a cold salad, I'll post it later when I finish working here.

:sunny:

[LindsayDunn228]

This afternoon we are going to my coworker's wedding and will probably go out to eat depending on the food at the reception (please don't take this the wrong way. It's just if they have a lot of food there's no need for us to go out to eat. If they just have cake and mints we will, know what I mean??)

So no cooking for me tonight!

WFD at your house?

[Mermaid02]

Good Morning Lindsay et al! I have no idea what we will have for dinner. Supposed to be in the upper 80's here (very hot for Maine) and I think I caught ds's strep throat. None of which makes me want to do any cooking. Chinese maybe, or pizza. OR dh can cook!

[Zandy595]

Mermaid02, hope you feel better soon. I'm sick too, but just a cold. :sick:

I have nothing in the house to cook and I don't feel like going out in the rain to go shopping. Orginally, I was going to make my version of McDonald's Asian salad, now it might be take out pizza. :umbrella:

[MinnieM21]

I'm making gardenburgers on onion buns. I'll also have mango slices and strawberries on the side. I know it doesn't sound too exciting but I love gardenburgers since I don't eat meat.

[stacy347]

Hi, ladies! :wave2:

Sorry I haven't been posting here but we finally moved into our new house this week and my computer just got hooked up today ~ this is me when I saw the Dis, LOL :yay: :dance3: :cheer2:

Anyway, since we are basically living out of boxes at this point, we have been doing a lot of BBQing and take out. Tonight we grilled thick cut pork chops seasoned with a Creole rub and had some homemade fries on the side. :sunny:

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making spaghetti and meatballs, but using fettucini noodles instead. I am having sundried tomato basil bread with it :)

WFD at your house?

[stacy347]

I have to work today so dinner will be whatever DH throws together ~ which will likely be frozen dinners or pizzas ;) .

[Swimnoid]

London broil, baked potatoes and fresh corn on the cob. oh, and some veggie kabobs too

[Vivig]

Wow! I just found this thread with all these yummy recipes! Can't wait to try them all.

I have tried to read each page but it is quite long...May someone please be kind enough to let me know what EVOO is? It may sound like a silly question but I cannot figure it out...I probably missed it from an earlier posting.

Thanks for all these wonderful recipe ideas....sorry for the silly question.

[Poohnatic]

Curry Chicken, rice and whatever veggies I find at the farm market. Yum

[azgal81]

Usually sundays we go to dinner at my boyfriends parents house with the rest of his family but they are out of town. So tonight we are having little ceaser's pizza and crazy bread. Yum!!!

[LindsayDunn228]

Wow! I just found this thread with all these yummy recipes! Can't wait to try them all.

I have tried to read each page but it is quite long...May someone please be kind enough to let me know what EVOO is? It may sound like a silly question but I cannot figure it out...I probably missed it from an earlier posting.

Thanks for all these wonderful recipe ideas....sorry for the silly question.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil :) :) :)

[liamandcaili]

We stayed over at my parents' house this weekend. Yesterday we had fajitas with guacamole, sour cream, grilled steak and chicken, Spanish rice, cumin corn and refried beans. My brother was bemoaning the fact that he overcooked the steak, but I didn't complain since the steak is usually still mooing when he cooks it the way he likes it.

Today, we had swordfish with pesto, Mom's famous eggplant sticks, sweet potato sticks and broccoli, which Mom put Molly McButter on...Dad can't have butter, but I can't stand the chemical stuff. I didn't eat the broccoli. Everything else was yummy though, and the pesto was so garlicky, there is no need to fear vampires here tonight.

[Vivig]

Thanks so much Lindsay!

[LindsayDunn228]

Thanks so much Lindsay!
You are welcome :)

[Nancyg56]

I have been at my Moms everyday, so no cooking in my house!

Tonite we had a great meal. DS and DDIL are going home this evening, so i wanted a nice dinner before they got on the road. We had shrimp cocktail and bruschetta on garlic bread for starters. I fixed a tomatoe, cucumber and onion salad, fresh corn on the cob, baby corn and sugar pea stirfry, grilled steaks and a turkey medalion wrapped in bacon for DD.

[LindsayDunn228]

We are having leftover spaghetti and meatballs for dinner tonight, along with more sundried tomato basil bread :)

WFD at your house?

[Poohnatic]

Chicken Souvlaki and mashed potatoes tonight. :)

[jajuan]

This sounds so good! What kind of cheese did you use?


Sorry...it is cheddar cheese...I use sharp:)

[GADISNEYGIRL]

I am so excited to find this thread! Haven't seen it previously. I love to cook, and plan monthly menus, so most days I should be able to contribute! :)

This week is VBS at church, so we'll be having your standard "gourmet" kiddie food. Tonight is Hot Dogs, Cheese Puffs and Grapes. Mmmmm, doesn't that sound yummy?? :teeth:

Nice to meet everyone!

[r3ngels]

I can't believe I just found this.... what a great idea. :thumbsup2

[liamsaunt]

Yesterday DH and I joined his parents for dinner out. They wanted to go to a Japanese teppanyaki type place. I had never been to one before, and if I do not go again, that will be fine with me.

Tonight DH is working late, so I am making something easy: grilled turkey, carmelized onion, and cheddar paninis, with veggie slaw on the side.

[GADISNEYGIRL]

Here are a couple of new recipes I tried last week. We ate them as lunch! (Along with a bunch of other junk food... at least these had healthy stuff in them!) Hope you enjoy...

Made these for our weekend away with friends. Consensus was, I should've made a triple batch (at least!!) of the spinach dip! I made a double batch of the hummus, which was also very good. But the spinach dip was amazing!! (Both are from the 12 Best Foods Cookbook by Dana Jacobi, I highly recommend this cookbook!!!)

Curried Spinach Dip

1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 vegetable boullion cube
2 tsps canola oil (I used olive)
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
1 10oz bag frozen spinach, defrosted, squeezed dry
2 tbsps light cream cheese
1/2 cup fat free plain yogurt
salt/freshly ground black pepper to taste

Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Dissolve the bouillon in 1/2 cup hot water and set aside.

Heat oil in medium skillet over med-hi heat. Saute onion until soft, about 4 minutes. Mix in garlic and continue cooking until onion starts to brown, about 3-4 minutes. Mix in spices.

Add spinach, pulling it apart with your fingers. Pour in the boullion. Simmer until spinach mixture is dry (5 minutes or so).

Remove from heat and mix in cream cheese and yogurt. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm, accompanied by pita chips or crackers.

Black Bean Hummus

15 oz can black beans, drained
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup soft silken tofu
2 tbsps tahini
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tbsps lime juice
salt/pepper

Process all ingredients in food processor. (Season to taste with s/p.) Serve in a bowl, garnished with a sprinkle of sweet paprika.

[Nancyg56]

Tonite we are having leftovers from Sunday dinner. Steak, salad and corn.

[MerryPoppins]

Yum. These sound good. I'll look fer something to share.

[TigerKat]

In New Orleans there's only one thing on a Monday - Red Beans & rice!! :cool1:

[lillygator]

we're having steak, potato, and veggie....!

[liamandcaili]

It's too hot and humid for anything complicated tonight. I am just having pasta fresca and fresh bread that was still warm when I bought it at the store.

[Swimnoid]

I just right now decided on pizza! semi homeade....pillsbury rollout crust and whatever toppings I can find in fridge........I think cheese, bacon, pepperoni, oh! and I have some fresh mushrooms! Gotta go get started! :goodvibes

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight is my husband's monthly geeky meeting so I am on my own. I am planning on having soup, a glass of wine, and an evening watching "The Elephant Man." I can't wait! :)

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

We were out until 8:30 last night so we did not have our leftovers, had Subway instead. I hope that I am home from my Mom's so that I can make dinner or maybe we will go out. It is DD's 30th birthday so she would like Adams Mill. We'll see.

[stacy347]

Today I'm making homemade beef tips with gravy over mashed potatoes and a fresh vegetable on the side (haven't decided what the veggie will be yet though). :sunny:

[ADisneygirl]

I have no idea what to make for dinner tonight. I have some chicken breasts; any ideas for me?

[GADISNEYGIRL]

Still VBS at church, and I think tonight is Pizza Night. Can't wait til Saturday, when I can cook, and have veggies again! :)

[Zandy595]

We went to a baseball game last night so it was stadium food for us. All I had was french fries and a Pepsi. :rolleyes:

Tonight I'm making some kind of pork chops (probably BBQ), Asian noodles and broccoli.

[LuluLovesDisney]

I'm making garlic shrimp (just shrimp sauteed in olive oil with garlic, parsley and some lemon juice, maybe a splash of white wine if I have any- I think I only have red :guilty: ) over some steamed rice with a salad on the side. I'm considering steaming some broccoli, too. It's pretty good dipped in the garlic sauce from the shrimp. :cloud9: Plus, I need some vitamins as I had light chocolate pretzel ice cream for lunch. :rolleyes:

There's tons you can do with chicken, but since it's summer, grilling's my favorite. Soak in Italian dressing, or olive oil garlic and lemon, or barbecue sauce or your favorite rub, or teriyaki sauce - whatever you like. get some crusty rolls (whole wheat, Italian, whatever) and make a salad. Grilled chicken sandwiches and salad is a favorite summer meal of mine- esp. if you put fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers and fresh basil leaves on the sandwiches. Mmm. :cloud9:

[lillygator]

tonight we are having pulled pork sandwiches and pieroges....nothing fancy!

[dizneenut]

Tonight we are having meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy and corn.

[Zandy595]

Lulu ~ Where do you get chocolate pretzel ice cream? That sounds really good!

[LuluLovesDisney]

Lulu ~ Where do you get chocolate pretzel ice cream? That sounds really good!

lol

It's Turkey Hill Light Chocolate Covered Pretzel flavor. I get it at Shop Rite, A&P or Stop N Shop (I live in NJ)

[liamsaunt]

Tonight we are grilling some roasted garlic flavored organic chicken sausages and some asparagus. I am making macaroni and cheese too. Hopefully we will get to eat earlier than last night, when dinner was at 9:45 PM! That's too late for a Monday!

[liamandcaili]

I made a bacon and cheddar cheese omelette, crispy potato cake, and broccoli. The kids also had a bowl of blueberries. I ate my blueberries at breakfast. The dinner was tasty, but I am glad I don't have a cholesterol test tomorrow.

[bengalbelle]

Lately we've been having cereal or Hot Pockets because I've been feeling too bad to do anything else.

Tonight DH is picking up pasta from Semolinas. Garlic Shrimp for me and Chicken Cordon Bleu for him. DS ate at Grandmas.

[MinnieM21]

I'm feeling really sick so I won't be having dinner tonight. :guilty: Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow so I can have a really good dinner.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making the nutty chicken that's my hubby's fave (recipe on page 1). We don't have any cashews so I'm making it with peanuts. We are have tomato basil angel hair to go with it.

WFD at your house?

[smilie]

Lasagna and garlic bread. Dh's choice, but I may have leftover pot roast from last night instead.

[Nancyg56]

We had a great meal last evening at the Adams Mill. Today is a busy day, I have tickets to take my DGD to a childrens production of Beauty and the Beast at 11 AM, but the theatre is an hour away. Then I need to run to the drug store for my Mom, and my Aunt, make sure they have dinner, and then I can fix dinner for my family. I think basil garlic spinich and tomato over gamelli with some rotiserie chicken. I'll fix a salad and maybe garlic bread.

Bengalbelle: I'm sorry that you still are not feeling well. The heat and humidity cannot be helping much.

MinnieM21: I keep you in my thoughts and prayers and hope that you are feeling better soon. :hug:

[LindsayDunn228]

I'm feeling really sick so I won't be having dinner tonight. :guilty: Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow so I can have a really good dinner.

I'd be happy to cook for you if you were nearby. Feel better sweetie :)

[TigerKat]

Lately we've been having cereal or Hot Pockets because I've been feeling too bad to do anything else.

Tonight DH is picking up pasta from Semolinas. Garlic Shrimp for me and Chicken Cordon Bleu for him. DS ate at Grandmas.
Hope you're feeling better!!

[Zandy595]

I bought some turkey tenderloins because they were on sale, but now I don't know what to do with them. Anyone have any ideas?

[liamsaunt]

I bought some turkey tenderloins because they were on sale, but now I don't know what to do with them. Anyone have any ideas?

How about a picatta preparation? Lightly pound the tenderloins until evenly thick (you can skip this step if they are already about the same thickness), then dip in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs. Sautee in olive oil until browned on both sides and cooked through. Set the tenderloins aside in a warm place and add some white wine to the pan, scraping up all the browned bits. Cook for a minute or so, then add in lemon juice, capers, and parsely. Finally add in a tablespoon or two of cold butter and whisk until the butter is melted and the sauce is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add the tenderloins to the sauce and serve. You can serve this over pasta if you want to.

[liamsaunt]

Tonight I am making a recipe that was in last weeks NY Times food section: shirred eggs with slow roasted heirloom tomatoes and rosemary. I'll have some crusty bread for dipping.

[MinnieM21]

I'd be happy to cook for you if you were nearby. Feel better sweetie :)

Thank you, I'm feeling a little better today. I wish I did live nearby, it sounds like you're a great cook! :)


It's cold and rainy here today, so I'm in the mood for some soup. I think I'll pick up some minestrone from the Olive Garden. YUM!

[liamandcaili]

I think I am going to grill some bratwurst if it doesn't start pouring before it's time to cook. We'll have pasta with butter and herbs, sauerkraut, and some green veggie...I'm not sure what I have.

[bengalbelle]

Hope you're feeling better!!
Thank you! Besides the fact that I don't sleep well, I can't imagine what I was thinking being 8 months pregnant in Louisiana in JULY!!!!!!!

I was LOL about your red beans and rice post. How true is that!!

[bengalbelle]

Bengalbelle: I'm sorry that you still are not feeling well. The heat and humidity cannot be helping much.
Thank you :)

[Kimberly815]

Wednesday is Prince Spagetti Day!


(and we actually are having spagetti tonight :teeth: )

[stacy347]

I had to work all evening so DH tossed some hamburgers on the grill for everyone and made some homemade fries with them. :sunny:

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making crockpot chicken noodle soup. The recipe is on Page 1 somewhere. Mmmm, comfort food :)

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

I didn't get home from my Mom's until 7 PM, so we had chinese takeout. I love it, but DH just endures it. Tonite I will try again for the pasta dish I planned for yesterday:confused3.

[stacy347]

I am trying a new recipe tonight ~ Baked Round Steak in BBQ sauce ( http://maindish.allrecipes.com/az/84014.asp ) and I'll make some baked potatoes and a cucumber salad to go with it. :sunny:

[Zandy595]

I'm making pizzas tonight. One will be Mexican and the other will be half BBQ, half regular pepperoni and mushroom.

[MosMom]

Turkey burgers, Annie's organic whole wheat mac & cheese, and some sort of veggie. Easy dinner night tonight.

[liamsaunt]

Tonight I am making one of my DH's favorite pasta dishes. Here's the recipe:

Eggplant pasta

1 large eggplant, peeled, diced into 1/2 inch cubes, heavily salted and drained in a colander for one hour
1 28. oz can tomatoes (I like muir glen best)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, minced
olive oil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, or more to taste
salt and pepper to taste
pasta
chopped basil and parmesean cheese for serving

FYI, the reason you want to salt the eggplant is to draw out the bitter juices. After it has drained for one hour, rinse well to remove the salt, then dump into a clean kitchen towel. Wring the towel to extract as much liquid as possible.

In a large saute pan, heat about 4 tbsp. olive oil until quite hot but not smoking. Saute the eggplant in the oil until golden brown and cooked through, then remove with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil behind.

In the leftover oil, saute the garlic and onion until tender. Add the can of tomatoes and their juices, breaking up the tomatoes with your hands. Add the eggplant, oregano and red pepper flakes, and then simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes, or until it has reached a desirable consistency for you. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Meanwhile, cook your pasta until al dente, then toss the pasta with the sauce and the basil, and serve, passing parmesean cheese at the table.

The sauce recipe makes enough to coat at least 1 lb. of pasta--maybe 1 1/2 lbs.

[LuluLovesDisney]

Chicken and Matzo Ball Soup tonight. I just picked up a big container from the deli and I'm adding a leftover diced breast of chicken to it and heating it up before I go to work tonight- and maybe some fresh dill. :thumbsup2

[liamandcaili]

As of right now, I am planning to make barbecued babyback ribs, macaroni and cheese and spinach. I reserve the right to change my mind when it's time to cook though.

[bengalbelle]

My inlaws were out of town on my birthday so they're hosting a birthday dinner for me tonight. From what I've been told and requested we're having ribs, squash, salad, green beans or broccoli, bread and turtle pie or rum cake for dessert.

Afterwards I'm going to have DH roll me out to the car and drive me home :lmao:

[LindsayDunn228]

We are having leftover chicken noodle soup tonight. Oh boy, it was SOOO good :) Talk about yor comfort food, not to mention it is SO easy to make :)

WFD at your house?

[LuluLovesDisney]

Homemade pizza- there's a recipe in my Weight Watchers cookbook. I'm putting baby bella mushrooms and fresh basil and maybe roasted red peppers on top as my veggies.

:goodvibes

[liamsaunt]

It's really hot here today, so I think we are grilling. Right now the menu is grilled chicken with mango salsa, grilled asparagus, fresh tomato-mozzarella-basil salad, and crusty bread.

[stacy347]

Well, my aunt came over to help us paint yesterday and brought a big pot of sloppy joes so I didn't end up cooking at all. :thumbsup2 So, today's dinner will be what I had planned for yesterday ~ Baked Round Steak in BBQ sauce ( http://maindish.allrecipes.com/az/84014.asp ) and I'll make some baked potatoes and a cucumber salad to go with it.

[MosMom]

There is a woman on the local channel here who owns a farm and makes homemade pie fillings. She just showed a recipe that sounds so good! I think I might make it for dinner.

She took a baking dish and put a layer of apple pie filling in the bottom (her homemade), then boneless pork chops on top of that and a layer of stuffing on top.

Maybe it is because I haven't had breakfast yet but that looked so good. My DH would hate it though as he doesn't like sweet mixed with savory.

[MosMom]

It's really hot here today, so I think we are grilling. Right now the menu is grilled chicken with mango salsa, grilled asparagus, fresh tomato-mozzarella-basil salad, and crusty bread.

The grilled chicken with mango salsa reminds me of that commercial with the cavemen. :rotfl: I just love that commercial. :joker:

[lillygator]

I threw a roast, potatos and carrots in the crock pot this am!

[liamandcaili]

No cooking here today. Too hot, too humid, too busy. We had takeout pizza.

[Zandy595]

Tonight I made beef stir-fry, white rice, and egg rolls.

[liamsaunt]

The grilled chicken with mango salsa reminds me of that commercial with the cavemen. :rotfl: I just love that commercial. :joker:

I do not know this commercial. What's it for?

[MosMom]

I think it is for Geico. They say that the website is so easy to use a caveman could do it. Then they show really sophisticated cavemen who are offended by the commercial. So the next commercial shows the guy taking them to a nice restaurant to apologize and one caveman orders roast duck with mango salsa and the other says he doesn't have much of an appetite.

It is so stupid but it cracks me up everytime.

[LindsayDunn228]

Morning! We had awful weather here overnight and I'm just thankful our house is still in one piece :p

My sweet husband and I are going on a date today :) We are going to the Olive Garden and to see Pirates. We are so excited! We are going to do soup, salad, and breadsticks and get dessert. Ahhhhhhh, what a day!!

WFD at your house?

[powellrj]

I always go into Olive Garden saying I'm getting something new, but I always end up with the soup and salad! Enjoy!

We are going to a family reunion tonight so we will be having pot luck! I am taking baked beans, cheese ball and a strawberry dessert.

[LindsayDunn228]

I always go into Olive Garden saying I'm getting something new, but I always end up with the soup and salad! Enjoy!

Check your PMs :)

I usually get the same thing everywhere. At the OG it's the mushroom stuffed ravioli. But we love their chocolate lasagna and it's sooo rich, you really need to eat light if you plan on getting it :)

[LuluLovesDisney]

I'm grilling today.

I have a turkey london broil marinating right now -in a mix of orange marmalade, cranberry juice, Italian dressing and spices (onion, garlic, basil, cayenne pepper) I will be grilling it later. I just have to think of something to go with it. Maybe I will grill some zucchini. If I have time to run to the store I can get some sweet corn to make with it. If not, I'll probably make some rice.

[Nancyg56]

There is a woman on the local channel here who owns a farm and makes homemade pie fillings. She just showed a recipe that sounds so good! I think I might make it for dinner.

She took a baking dish and put a layer of apple pie filling in the bottom (her homemade), then boneless pork chops on top of that and a layer of stuffing on top.

Maybe it is because I haven't had breakfast yet but that looked so good. My DH would hate it though as he doesn't like sweet mixed with savory.

I'm going to try this, it looks so good! My DH is going to hate it, but....:confused3

[Nancyg56]

I'm grilling today.

I have a turkey london broil marinating right now -in a mix of orange marmalade, cranberry juice, Italian dressing and spices (onion, garlic, basil, cayenne pepper) I will be grilling it later. I just have to think of something to go with it. Maybe I will grill some zucchini. If I have time to run to the store I can get some sweet corn to make with it. If not, I'll probably make some rice.

I must be hungry, because I want to try this also.

Last night DH and I had leftovers from the week. I did not cook much, but i always have a lot of food in the fridge and I hate to waste it.
Tonite we are joining my DGD at the firemans parade (DD takes her to all of the fireworks and fireman parade in the area. SHe loves them.) and carnival. I hate them, but we can't refuse her so I guess it will be a burger at the fair grounds. Along with cotton candy, popcorn soda, fries, fried dough, an anything else my DH and little Princess see.

[liamsaunt]

Tonight I am grilling DH a strip steak--I've go it marinating in a mix from the Babbo cookbook--red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, garlic, porcini mushroom powder, black pepper, and olive oil.
I'm also trying a new recipe--it's basically cornbread, but instead of cooking it in the oven, you wrap small servings of the batter in corn husks and then grill them--quasi tamales, I guess. If it comes out good, I will post the recipe.

Other sides will be sweet corn with butter, green beans, and sliced tomatoes.

[MinnieM21]

Instead of having dinner, I'm going out to coffee tonight with my dad. I'll have what I usually have, a nonfat cappuccino. He'll probably get some coffee and a toffee crunch bar or a scone.

[liamandcaili]

We had grilled Arctic char, grilled Italian sausage for non-seafood-unless-it's-fried DS, sauteed spinach, macaroni and cheese for the kids, and garlic bread. It was good.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making the smoky chicken patties (see page 1 for recipe- Rachael Ray funs will know this one as "Boo Patties") and potato wedges. We are going out to a light lunch with my ILs :)

WFD at your house?

[liamsaunt]

I have not figured out the side dishes yet, but the main course is going to be this recipe:

Grilled Striped Bass with Garlic-Mustard Sauce

Striped bass (figure about 6 ounces per person)
Olive oil, chopped fresh thyme, salt and pepper for marinating

Marinate the striped bass in olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper for an hour or so, then grill until just cooked through, about 10 minutes, turning once.

Garlic-Mustard sauce (for six servings)

7 tablespoons butter
4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup dijon mustard
1 tbsp. fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 tsp. lemon zest

Melt the butter and stir in the remaining ingredients. Whisk over medium heat until blended, about 2 minutes.

Serve sauce over fish

[LuluLovesDisney]

Well, yesterday my BF and I ended up taking my 3 yo nephew to Chili's. He had a little cabin fever since his little sister was born last week and he doesn't go out like he used to, or get attention like he used to. So, he wanted to go to the bookstore (B&N) and we took him there and to Chili's.

I had Margarita chicken with pico de gallo over rice and black beans. It was pretty good. Their mango iced tea is delicious.

So, today, I'm grilling that turkey london broil for sure. And I am going out to get sweet corn now. :goodvibes

[stacy347]

I made baked chicken breasts seasoned with Mrs. Dash and a drizzle of Italian dressing, macaroni & cheese and baked beans. :sunny:

It is currently 95 degrees here and super humid...I'm thinking dessert will be cones from the local ice cream place. :thumbsup2

[Poohnatic]

Ancho rubbed Pork and mashed potato. It's in the toaster oven and the house smells awesome right now. :thumbsup2

[Nancyg56]

DD and SIL cooked a great meal tonit for us. We had crostini with fresh mozzerella, garlic chopped tomato and fresh basil; grilled chicken thighs, noodles dressed with sour cream and chives, sweet corn on the cob, and salad. Watermelon for dessert.

[HappyLawyer]

what ever they can find i am on strike today

[liamandcaili]

I have not figured out the side dishes yet, but the main course is going to be this recipe:

Grilled Striped Bass with Garlic-Mustard Sauce

Striped bass (figure about 6 ounces per person)
Olive oil, chopped fresh thyme, salt and pepper for marinating

Marinate the striped bass in olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper for an hour or so, then grill until just cooked through, about 10 minutes, turning once.

Garlic-Mustard sauce (for six servings)

7 tablespoons butter
4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup dijon mustard
1 tbsp. fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 tsp. lemon zest

Melt the butter and stir in the remaining ingredients. Whisk over medium heat until blended, about 2 minutes.

Serve sauce over fish


The fish was SO yummy. You know summer is really here in New England when you can get striped bass. It's here for such a short time, I could eat it every night!

Our sides were green beans with basil, summer squash and zucchini, and scallion potato pancake. DSis didn't like the potato pancake, but the rest of us thought it was good.

[MinnieM21]

I had takeout from Macaroni Grill. It was sooo good! I had bowtie pasta with sundried tomatoes with a roasted garlic cream sauce. Then for dessert I had the lemon passion cake which was a citrus cake soaked in sweet cream, topped with lemon mousse and whipped cream. YUM! :)

[LindsayDunn228]

Where on earth has this month gone??

Yesterday our lunch ended up being pretty heavy, we went to Chili's, so we just had a snack for dinner. So tonight I am going to make the Smoky Chicken Patties and potato wedges I was planning on making last night.

WFD at your house??

ETA: Minnie, I LOOOOOOOOOOVE the lemon cake at the Macaroni Grill. That is my absolute favorite local restaurant :)

[Nancyg56]

what ever they can find i am on strike today

:rotfl2: I find that a strike in the kitchen is an effective way to get my family to appreciate my efforts to feed them well. My DH usually has to take us to dinner because they are all pretty inept with meal prep.

[Nancyg56]

Tonite I am fixing a chicken an stuffing casserole with summer squash and onions, along with a salad of some kind. We still have corn that was not cooked yesterday, so I will steam it.

We are so fortunate because our good friends have a large family farm in the next town, so we have the best produce all summer and into the fall. I cannot wait until our native tomatos are ready, but we are a bit behind because of the rain.

[MinnieM21]

Where on earth has this month gone??

Yesterday our lunch ended up being pretty heavy, we went to Chili's, so we just had a snack for dinner. So tonight I am going to make the Smoky Chicken Patties and potato wedges I was planning on making last night.

WFD at your house??

ETA: Minnie, I LOOOOOOOOOOVE the lemon cake at the Macaroni Grill. That is my absolute favorite local restaurant :)

It's so good isn't it!? The Macaroni Grill is my favorite local restaurant too. :)

Tonight I'm having leftover pasta from the Macaroni Grill. I can't wait! I don't have any leftover dessert, I ate it all. :blush: It was so delicious.

[liamsaunt]

Tonight we are grilling Cornell chicken and having sides of sliced tomatoes, macaroni and cheese, and asparagus.

[stacy347]

I made enchiladas smothered in colby jack shreds and lots of sauce ~ yum!!

I also made a homemade yellow cake with chocolate pudding poured in ~ double yum!! :cloud9:

[LindsayDunn228]

I also made a homemade yellow cake with chocolate pudding poured in ~ double yum!! :cloud9:

Ahem, now you know better than to post something like that without a recipe :teeth::worship:

[liamandcaili]

It was too hot today to even grill, so we had black bean burritos.

[Swimnoid]

MMMMM, everything sounds so good today. Gives me some ideas for later this week!

We had grilled Thai ginger beef kabobs, corn on the cob and pierogies.

[stacy347]

Ahem, now you know better than to post something like that without a recipe :teeth::worship:


LOL, sorry I had to go to work after dinner but here is the recipe I used for the cake part (I'm addicted to allrecipes.com, LOL) ~ http://cake.allrecipes.com/az/ButterCake.asp
I topped it with the Jell-O pudding that you cook (one 4-serving box, cooked).
After the cake was done, I poked holes in it, and poured the warm pudding over it ~ we ate it while it was still warm and oh my goodness, it was delicious!! :love:

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making the Cheesy Chicken Dinner (Crockpot) on page 1. I'm serving it with rotini and French bread :)

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Yesterday was a crazy day! DGD had fallen the evening before, and her gum was still a little swollen in the AM so I took her to the dentist for an xray. SHe was fine but the day went off kilter from there. It was so hot that my neighbor and I spent the afternoon watching the girls play in their pool and run under the sprinklers. After my DH got home he took her down to the lake for a few hours, so we took advantage of Subway, finished off with homemade Frostys (1 cup milk, 1/2 cup Quik, 4 cps vanilla ice cream. Blend well, and freeze at least 1 hour. You can adjust the proportions to suit your own taste.). Tonite is the chicken caserole.

[powellrj]

I have cube steak ready to be baked. I will just have the kids pop it in the oven and make some mashed potatoes and if things workout, I can come home to an already cooked dinner!

[EEYOREMAMA]

What a great thread.
:wave2: everyone.

Last night we had homemade ravioli, garlic bread and a big summer salad.



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[stacy347]

Today I am going to roast a chicken (using lots of melted butter infused with rosemary, garlic, paprika, fresh cracked pepper and kosher salt) ~ I'll also make baked potatoes and we'll finish off the pot of baked beans from a couple of days ago. :sunny:

[liamsaunt]

It is going to be soooo hot today, there is no way I am turning the oven on! I have some flounder that I am going to roll around a shrimp "mousse" and then put into foil packets with some white wine, butter, and herbs, then cooking it on the grill. I am also making a salad from mache, orange slices, and almonds.

[liamandcaili]

I am making pasta with bacon, avocado and grape tomatoes. If I have any salad ingredients in the house, we will have salad too. If I don't, we won't. It is way too hot to go out to the store.

[MosMom]

Chicken fried rice with mixed veggies :)

[JennyMominRI]

Tuna with homemade Mango salsa on the grill and stuffies

[LuluLovesDisney]

Steamed corn on the cob, green beans, fresh baked rolls, leftover pasta salad, tossed salad, and peaches for dessert. Yes, I went to the farmer's market. Lol. Got to eat it while it's fresh!

[bigmerle1966]

Pork stir fry and rice or pasta.

[Zandy595]

Tilapia with crabmeat stuffing, broccoli, and some kind of noodles.

[liamsaunt]

Steamed corn on the cob, green beans, fresh baked rolls, leftover pasta salad, tossed salad, and peaches for dessert. Yes, I went to the farmer's market. Lol. Got to eat it while it's fresh!

That sounds like my kind of dinner, yum! I wish I was getting out of work early enough to hit the farmer's market...

[liamandcaili]

My pasta dish was really yummy, and easy, so I'll post the recipe. I have to give credit to DSis for suggesting a bacon and avocado sandwich, so that inspired this dish.

Bacon, Avocado and Tomato Pasta

Serves 2

1/2 box pasta (I used farfalle)
6 slices bacon (mine were small, if the slices are larger when cooked you would probably only need 4)
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, cut into fourths
1 ripe, but still firm, avocado
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
chives, cut into small pieces
olive oil
salt
pepper

In boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to box directions.
At the same time, cook bacon in a skillet on medium heat until crisp, about ten minutes.

Drain pasta and either return to pot or put in serving bowl. Add enough olive oil so the pasta doesn't stick.

When crisp, put bacon on paper towels to cool slightly.

Peel avocado, remove pit and dice into 1/4 inch chunks. Add to pasta, along with tomatoes, lemon juice and a handful of chives.

Crumble bacon and add to pasta. Toss gently to combine and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temp.

This was good, but when I make it again, I will add some lemon zest and some red pepper flakes. I think that will make it even better.

[MinnieM21]

I'm having sundried tomato and oregano tortellini.

[MosMom]

Just wanted to report that we tried the pork chops, apple pie filling (we used sugar free), and stuffing recipe and it was VERY good. If you like the combination of apples & pork you would probably like this. Easy peasy and very yummy!

[LindsayDunn228]

Where on earth has this month gone??

Tonight we are having meatloaf with cheddar garlic smashed potatoes. I have a favor to ask. For those of you that put strips of bacon on top of your meatloaf, woud mind posting how you do it? I've never done this before and was wondering if it's good.

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Tonite I want to try the pork chop and apple recipe. I need to shop so if the chops look good, we'll have this with a salad and fresh veggie.

[stacy347]

Lindsay, I've done the bacon on the meatloaf before and it was very good. But before I put it on top, I cooked it about halfway done and that helped to eliminate too much bacon grease seeping into the meatloaf and by the time the meatloaf was done, the bacon was just crispy enough. :thumbsup2


I'm feeling the need for a very indulgent meal today for some reason so I am going to go pick out some really nice, thick steaks and we are going to grill them ~ I'll make some mashed potatoes with real cream, parmesan and butter and I'll also make a pot of fresh corn on the cob. :teeth:

[liamsaunt]

I'm cutting out of work early today (whoo-hoo!) and taking my niece and nephew (and dsis) to the Red Sox game. I probably won't feel like cooking much when I get home, so dinner is either going to be sausage subs (carrying over the ballpark theme), or BLTs.

[liamandcaili]

As DSis mentioned, we are heading to the Red Sox game this afternoon, and based on the amount of food my children are planning to consume (two hotdogs, an ice cream, a bag of peanuts and two waters each), I am guessing they won't want dinner. We'll get back kind of late, so I might just make myself a ham and cheese sandwich or a cheeseburger or maybe even loaded nachos.

Go Red Sox!! :cheer2:

[Nancyg56]

Just wanted to report that we tried the pork chops, apple pie filling (we used sugar free), and stuffing recipe and it was VERY good. If you like the combination of apples & pork you would probably like this. Easy peasy and very yummy!

Did you do anything to the chops before placing them on the pie filling? Or just layer all of the ingrediants. Can you tell me time and temp? I'm heading to the grocery store now, and can't wait for dinner.

[MosMom]

I just salt and peppered them. I baked it at 350 for about 40 minutes. The pork chops were really tender. I bought the big thick boneless pork chops and butterflied them.

[Zandy595]

Tonight I'm making BBQ chicken legs, corn and some kind of starch.

[LuluLovesDisney]

I'm making turkey cheesesteak sandwiches- based on a recipe from an old Susan Powter cookbook.

Turkey Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Saute 1 slice red onion and 1 bell pepper in Pam. (sometimes mushrooms if we have them) Add thinly sliced strips of shaved turkey (from the whole turkey breast at the deli). (about 1 lb.)

Season with salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 400.

Slice 2 large deli rolls in half. Place open faced on a cookie sheet and top with one fourth of the turkey. Top with a slice of reduced fat provolone cheese.

Serves 4 for lunch (or children), 2 for dinner.

I will likely be serving this with some salad.

[Nancyg56]

Thank you MosMom. I can't wait for dinner.

[MosMom]

Let me know how it turned out :)

[liamsaunt]

Well, I have to change my menu, as the idea of eating a sausage sub after spending the afternoon baking in the heat does not sound appealing at all! I think I am five pounds lighter than I was before the game from all the sweating I did. (But they won. whoo-hoo!)

Instead, I am making a spinach-ravioli salad. It's really yummy, and I'll post the recipe tomorrow. Right now I have to get off the computer and go make it!

Two final thoughts: Why is it that I just spent three weeks in a tropical place and did not get sunburned once, but after three hours at Fenway, my chest is as red as a cooked lobster? To keep this thought food related, I will add that the italian ices at Fenway are the best thing EVER for staying (somewhat) cool.

Dsis changed her dinner menu too--she's having indian food, and I am jealous!

[powellrj]

we did stuffed pork chops and corn on the cob. I had enough pork leftover that I am having pork hash on Thursday.

[Nancyg56]

Let me know how it turned out :)

It was excellent! I used assorted boneless chops, doubled the recipe to fit in a 10 x15 inch pan, and baked at 350 for 1 hour.

DH did not like it, but I knew this before I started, he does not like anything "mixed up" and prefers his "meat and 'taters" without "stuff all over it" :confused3.

[MosMom]

Your DH sounds just like mine. I made his in a separate little pan with just stuffing on it, no apples.

[LindsayDunn228]

We are having leftover meatloaf today. I didn't make enough smashed potatoes so we are going to have meatloaf sandwiches. MMM! Turns out I didn't buy any tomato sauce for my meatloaf and just used ketchup. It was the best loaf I have ever made and my hubby agreed!! :)

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

We are having leftover meatloaf today. I didn't make enough smashed potatoes so we are going to have meatloaf sandwiches. MMM! Turns out I didn't buy any tomato sauce for my meatloaf and just used ketchup. It was the best loaf I have ever made and my hubby agreed!! :)

WFD at your house?

My DH's aunt always made the best stuffed cabbage in the world, so I asked his cousin to make them with me. She poured ketchup in the mix, not tomatoes, sauce or my Mom's old standby tomato soup. I have always added a bit of ketchup to my ground meat recipes since then, and they are so good. I'm glad you enjoed her trick, she would have been tickled to know that others liked her "little secret".

[stacy347]

I have some extra steak so we're going to have steak sandwiches on onion rolls, more corn on the cob and homemade fries. :sunny:

[jekajekalynn]

Last night I made rainbow rotini with a vodka sauce and sided it with a chicken breast that was breaded with italian breadcrumbs and pan fried. I also, dipped and fried the summer squash that I got from my dmils garden the same way too.

Since I have to work tonight, I'm gonna make something simple like chicken and cheese quesidias (sp?) .

[LindsayDunn228]

Last night I made rainbow rotini with a vodka sauce and sided it with a chicken breast that was breaded with italian breadcrumbs and pan fried.

Oh wow!!! That sounds awesome!! Could you please post a recipe??

[JennyMominRI]

I'm thinking Lasagna or some sort of pasta... Right now I'm waiting for my DS to bring me An iced coffee from DD

[Nancyg56]

Tonite we are having a lithuanian Easter kielbasa with fried red bliss potatos with onions and garlic, and corn.

[liamandcaili]

I am making grilled swordfish with avocado butter, mashed sweet potatoes, and sugar snap peas. DD will have haddock and a baked potato and the peas. I am not sure about DS. He spent the afternoon at a pool party, so he may not be hungry...he'll be sugared up though.

[liamsaunt]

Tonight I am making the sausage subs I thought I would make yesterday. Depending on my laziness factor when I get home, I might make some french fries to go with. Otherwise, it is potato chips.

[jekajekalynn]

I got the recipe for the Vodka sauce a couple of months ago from allrecipe.

Here it is, Enjoy. :thumbsup2

makes about 10 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 onion, diced
1 cup vodka
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 pint heavy cream

(It's not listed in the original recipe here, but I always also add some chopped fresh Italian herbs too like basil, parsley and a little bit of garlic)

Directions:In a skillet over medium heat, saute onion in butter until slightly brown and soft. Pour in vodka and let cook for 10 minutes. Mix in crushed tomatoes and cook for 30 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and cook for another 30 minutes.

[LindsayDunn228]

I got the recipe for the Vodka sauce a couple of months ago from allrecipe.

Here it is, Enjoy. :thumbsup2

makes about 10 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 onion, diced
1 cup vodka
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 pint heavy cream

(It's not listed in the original recipe here, but I always also add some chopped fresh Italian herbs too like basil, parsley and a little bit of garlic)

Directions:In a skillet over medium heat, saute onion in butter until slightly brown and soft. Pour in vodka and let cook for 10 minutes. Mix in crushed tomatoes and cook for 30 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and cook for another 30 minutes.

Could you possibly substitute tomato sauce for the crushed tomatoes? I like tomato products, but not the actual tomato. Strange, aren't I? :)

[Glynis]

This is a wonderful thread, and I can't believe that I haven't stumbled across it before now! Would you mind if I joined in? I have gathered some wonderful recipes here and am getting some great ideas for dinners. Thanks, everyone!

Tonight for dinner we are having Poor Man's Stroganoff with Brown Rice. Dessert will be ice cream sundaes with leftover ice cream from my daughter's ice cream social birthday party!

[T1130]

We had broiled pizza burgers. They were delish. If anybody wants the recipe I can post it. :wave:

[Glynis]

We had broiled pizza burgers. They were delish. If anybody wants the recipe I can post it. :wave:


Yes, please!

[T1130]

Yes, please!
I will post it tomorrow while dd is at camp. It is very easy and good. Right now I need to get off the computer and clean up the kitchen. :wave:

[LuluLovesDisney]

Could you possibly substitute tomato sauce for the crushed tomatoes? I like tomato products, but not the actual tomato. Strange, aren't I? :)

I'm not the OP, but just wanted to say that I hate raw tomatoes, too. (It's the "gel" that surrounds the seeds for me.) However, I love salsa, tomato sauces, etc. Crushed tomatoes are much more like plain tomato sauce than raw tomatoes, or even the whole tomatoes in the can because they don't have the same texture- no seeds, gel or skins. I even found I can eat raw tomatoes if I blanch, skin and seed them.

You probably could sub plain sauce, (without seasonings, sugar, etc.) but then the texture would be more souplike. I think you might like the crushed tomatoes anyway, if you're like me. It adds that slight chunky texture in it. If you don't mind the pieces in salsa, it might not bug you.

I'll be busy tomorrow so I'll post my dinner now. :)

I will be making kielbasa and pierogies with kale. (Rachael Ray has a recipe for her Polish Stir Fry with Herbs and Sour Cream- I can share it with you if you like- but I've made a few tiny changes. :) ) I might need to start the meal with a shot of vodka for tradition, though. Nazdrowie! :goodvibes

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having grilled BBQ chicken sandwiches with tater tots. Easy dinner tonight ;)

WFD at your house?

[stacy347]

I am making an altered version of loosemeat sandwiches and I'll cook up a pan of fried potatoes with lots of garlic to go with them. :sunny:

[T1130]

Okay here is the Broiled Pizza Burger Recipe

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 can(14- 1/2ounces) diced tomatos, undrained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1 bag mozzerella shreddered cheese Or any cheese you want to use.
4 rolls split
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with cornstarch. Stir in tomatos, oregano,salt,onion salt. Cook uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened . Add 1/2 the bag of cheese:cook and stir until cheese is melted and blended.
Place hamburger buns cut side up on a baking sheet: spoon about 1/4 cup meat mixture onto each bun half. Top each bun with remaining cheese over the meat mixture. Broil 6-8 minutes.Enjoy :wave:

[liamandcaili]

I am feeling lazy today, so I am just reheating my leftover Indian food from the other night. I'm not sure what I'll make the kids, but it will have to be something DS likes. He returned from the party hungry yesterday (he only had one pringle) and had a bit of a meltdown when he found out we were having haddock and baked potatoes. He ate it though.

[Glynis]

Okay here is the Broiled Pizza Burger Recipe

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 can(14- 1/2ounces) diced tomatos, undrained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1 bag mozzerella shreddered cheese Or any cheese you want to use.
4 rolls split
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with cornstarch. Stir in tomatos, oregano,salt,onion salt. Cook uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened . Add 1/2 the bag of cheese:cook and stir until cheese is melted and blended.
Place hamburger buns cut side up on a baking sheet: spoon about 1/4 cup meat mixture onto each bun half. Top each bun with remaining cheese over the meat mixture. Broil 6-8 minutes.Enjoy :wave:

Yummo!!! That sounds wonderful! I'll definitely be trying this one!

[Glynis]

I haven't quite decided, yet. My choices are Nutty Salmon with brown rice pilaf and broccoflower, or Chicken with Paprika Cream, brown rice pilaf and broccoflower. It will depend on how I feel when it's time to cook.

Knowing me, I'll probably go with the salmon as I can do it in the microwave and not heat up the house.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Quiche with little red potatoes!!! :yay:

[Nancyg56]

I am not sure what we are having. I was planning on weekly grocery shopping today and buying something to cook and eat outdoors, but the little one is sick, so that is out.

[nursetink]

This is our favorite pasta dish. Tonight we are having this with shrimp! We make it with either chicken or shrimp. I found this recipe in a Sam's Club buisness member publication, but I have altered the recipe a little for our taste.

Penne a la Vodka

1 pound boneless/skinless chicken breast
1/2 C olive oil
2 tsp Kosher salt
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 Red thai chile, seeded and chopped
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 lb penne pasta
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
2 bay leaves
2 Tbsp Vodka
1 Tbsp lemon zest
1/8 C fresh basil


1. Marinate the chicken in olive oil, salt, garlic, chile, and pepper in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.

2. Pull out chicken to place on grill, and grill until done, and then cut into bite size pieces. Pour marinade into a skillet and saute for 4-5 minutes.

3. Add the tomatoes, butter, and bay leaves to the skillet and simmer gently for 5 minutes.

4. Add the vodka and lemon zest, bring to a boil for 1 minute.

5. Remove from the heat, add basil and set aside for 3-4 minutes.

6. Add the drained, cooked pasta, and the grilled chicken.

7. Top with Romano or Parmesean cheese (optional) and serve.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

oo that sounds good!

[liamsaunt]

I am grumpy and I have a headache, so I am not cooking. STRIKE! Good thing DH doesn't mind taking me out to dinner. :)

[DaisyD]

Quick eats tonight! Steaks on the grill, sliced potatoes and onions on the grill, and sweet corn on the cob.

[lisalynn]

Just discovered this wonderful thread & have copied many recipes. I work until 6 almost every week day, so week night cooking is pretty quick & basic for me. I try to cook "good" food on the weekends & use my crockpot whenever I can during the week.

Tonight is spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, and garlic bread at our house.

Lindsay, could you please post your vegetable soup recipe? We eat a lot of soups & stews in the fall & winter & I am always looking for new recipes.

Thanks for this great thread, I'll be checking it daily & posting when I can! :)

[MinnieM21]

Lindsay, could you please post your vegetable soup recipe? We eat a lot of soups & stews in the fall & winter & I am always looking for new recipe.


What a coincidence, I was just about to ask that question! :) Lindsay, I'd love to have your recipe for vegetable soup. I'm a vegetarian and I can't believe I don't even have a recipe for vegetable soup! :blush:


Today it is so hot outside, it's 100 degrees right now and it's supposed to be even hotter. I'm going to have a veggie sandwich with onions, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce and garlic hummus on pita bread. On the side, I'm having raspberries, blueberries, watermelon and some other fresh fruit. :sunny:

[LindsayDunn228]

Thanks for asking! :) This soup is very forgiving. Feel free to add/substitue/take away any of the veggies/seasonings you don't care for.

1 lb. lean ground beef/ground turkey (brown it and let it drain on paper towels. You don't have to put meat in this if you don't want to, but if you do, sprinkle it w/ salt and pepper while browning)

Heat a soup pot on medium high heat. Saute the following ingredients for about 5 minutes or so. Just long enough for the onions to get tender and the carrots not be so hard.

3-5 carrots, chopped
1 medium sized sweet onion, chopped
1 bay leaf

Add your beef/turkey to your veggies and combine. Add about 2 cups of beefstock and a 16 oz. can of tomato sauce (I think it's 16 oz., it's the soup can size). Bring to a boil. When carrots are good and tender add some frozen corn and frozen peas (I use the little baby peas). I never measure these, I just put in enough to look like there's plenty. Then add a can (or 2, your choice) of diced potatoes, drained. When all the frozen veggies are heated through, your soup is done.

Sometimes I add some fresh or dried flat-leaf parsley at the very end. It brightens the soup up.

If something doesn't make sense, feel free to ask, or PM me. I have a movie waiting on me and I typed this kind of fast :)

[MinnieM21]

Thank you for the recipe Lindsay, it sounds wonderful and easy to make. :) Adding parsley at the end is a really good idea, I would have never of thought of that. I can't wait to try it once it cools down outside. It was 108 degrees today. :faint:
I'll have to substitute the chicken stock for vegetable stock since I'm a vegetarian. Do you think the soup would turn out ok if I did that?

[T1130]

We had pizza at our house tonight. :wave:

[Swimnoid]

Pizza here too.

[LindsayDunn228]

Next week is my husband's birthday so we are going out to Shogun today and going to see POTC again to see if we can get into it more the second time. We just weren't that thrilled with it the first time.

WFD at you house?

I'll have to substitute the chicken stock for vegetable stock since I'm a vegetarian. Do you think the soup would turn out ok if I did that?

Oops, I made a boo boo. It's actually beef stock I use, not chicken. But to answer your question, it should be fine with veggie :) I use to just add water but found the stock gave the soup a deep flavor I really liked.

Adding parsley at the end is a really good idea, I would have never of thought of that.

Some thyme would also be good in here. Sometimes I go nuts and add a lot of herbs, sometimes I don't. Depends on how quickly I need to get the soup made.

ALSO: If you like Jiffy cornbread (you know, the sweet kind), it is AWESOME broken up in this soup!! COMFORT FOOD!!!

[stacy347]

I have to be in to work shortly after lunch and will not be home until after 10:00 so I am going to run up to the local pizzeria in a bit and grab some dinner for everyone ~ I'm thinking subs for DH and myself and a cheese pizza for the kids. :sunny:

[T1130]

I am going to my brothers block party today so we will be eating there. No cooking for me today. :cool1:

[jekajekalynn]

No cooking for me today, we're going to Joe's Crab Shack. pirate:

[MinnieM21]

Thanks for answering my questions Lindsay and for the recipe, it sounds delicious. :) I can't wait to try it. Oh and thanks for the suggestion about breaking up Jiffy cornbread into the soup. I love Jiffy cornbread, it's really yummy.

I'm not sure what's for dinner tonight since it's going to be be over 100 degrees again and it'll be too hot to cook. I'm probably get take out. I'm thinking maybe Macaroni Grill. YUM! :sunny:

[MosMom]

We had the Broiled Pizza Burgers last night and they were great! Tonight will be spaghetti and meatballs & salad.

[T1130]

We had the Broiled Pizza Burgers last night and they were great! Tonight will be spaghetti and meatballs & salad.

I am glad you liked them! :cool1:

[liamandcaili]

Even though it is humid here, I am in the mood for pasta tonight (and not in the mood to go to the store for something else). I am making the eggplant pasta recipe posted on p 72, a spinach salad and bread.

[JennyMominRI]

I think we will have grilled marnated flank steak, Baked potatoes, corn on the cob and a salad

[Glynis]

DH got called in to work today, so I'm on my own with 4 kids. They don't like any fancy stuff, so it will be simple mac and cheese for them, and a grilled chicken breast for me. Nothing fancy!

[Swimnoid]

Steaks, stuffed baked potatoes and corn on the cob.

[buckylarue]

Steak, gingered baby carrots and lemon-dilled steamed broccoli.

[LindsayDunn228]

We are going to a get together tonight which is being catered by Stick Fingers so no cooking for me!! :) I made a derby pie to take :)

WFD at your house?

[stacy347]

I think I'm going to make a Mexican casserole today ~

Line the bottom of the pan with tortilla strips.
1st layer is browned ground beef seasoned with a packet of fajita seasoning and a small can of green chilies.
2nd layer is refried beans and the 3rd layer is shredded colby jack cheese.
Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly and then top it with sour cream and fresh chopped tomatoes.

I'll make a pan of homemade cornbread on the side. :sunny:

[Nancyg56]

LAst evening we went to the Chowder Pot for dinner. MMMMMMM! I had lobster bisque baked potatoe and coconut crusted talapia with mango salsa. It was amazing, and so much to take home.

Today it is muggy so I may avoid outdoor cooking. I am in the mood for a roast pork, but we'll see when I finally get to the weekly shopping.

Lindsay, what is a derby pie?

[Swimnoid]

I think I'm going to make a Mexican casserole today ~

Line the bottom of the pan with tortilla strips.
1st layer is browned ground beef seasoned with a packet of fajita seasoning and a small can of green chilies.
2nd layer is refried beans and the 3rd layer is shredded colby jack cheese.
Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly and then top it with sour cream and fresh chopped tomatoes.

I'll make a pan of homemade cornbread on the side. :sunny:


MMMMM, this sounds really good and EASY! Might have to try it. I was thinking about Mexican Salsa burgers for tonight which is a Dream Dinners entree. Ground beef with spices, topped with cheese, jalepenos and salsa. They had samples and I didnt think I would like the jalepenos on it but YUM!!!!

[Glynis]

We are having ham with ruby red glaze, boiled potatoes, and a green salad for dinner today. For dessert we are finishing up my DD's ice cream birthday cake.

I have a recipe for derby pie if you want it. I don't know if it's the same as Lindsay's, but mine is really good if you like chocolate chip cookies. Let me know if you want it!

[liamsaunt]

Yesterday I made DH a seared rib eye steak, and a panko-crusted chicken breast with honey mustard sauce for me. Sides were macaroni and cheese, seared spinach, garlic bread, and spicy corn-zucchini saute.

Today we are having grilled striped bass with the same sauce we had last week, along with mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, and my Mom is making her unduplicatable eggplant sticks.

[Nancyg56]

Tonite we are having spaghetti and sausage with my homemade red sauce. I use lots of garlic, onions and mushrooms, and grate fresh parmesano regiano (sp) into it at the table. I also will have garlic bread and a green salad. Ice cream sundaes for dessert.

Glynis, I would like your recipe for the Derby Pie if you please :goodvibes.

[T1130]

I ate at my moms tonight because DH was at the Met game. We had Ceasar salad, meatloaf mashed potatos and corn. :wave:

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making us hamburgers and potato wedges. I am so tired I can't hardly move so I need something easy tonight.

WFD at your house?

[stacy347]

I think today I'll just make a pot of goulash (nothing fancy...I'll just toss in whatever I have in the pantry and fridge) ~ and I'll make some bread to go with it. :sunny:

[Nancyg56]

Tonite I'll have hamburgers and turkeyburgers on the grill, corn on the cob and sliced tomato and cucumbers. I like potato salad with it, but I think I'll fix french fries so the little one will be happy. Homemade frosty's for a late dessert.

[lisalynn]

We had a very busy weekend that I'm still trying to recover from, plus I work until 6 today, so tonight's dinner will be an easy one--kielbasa and mac & cheese--maybe tomorrow I'll be more ambitious!

Thanks, Lindsay, for the vegetable soup recipe--will definitely use it when fall sets in!

[Mermaid02]

What's for dinner tonight??


HOT BOILED MAINE LOBSTERS!!!

My cousin and her husband have a lobster boat and are charging 4.99 per pound right now- so we are getting 8 of the little darlings!! :teeth:

My son who is 9 is allergic to shellfish has requested corn chowder so that is simmering right now.

[MosMom]

I don't know. I need to go grocery shopping and then maybe I'll decide. Tomorrow is going to be Italian Beef though. I am already slow cooking the beef. ;) Tonight may just end up being a "fend" night where everyone has to fend for themselves. ;)

[JennyMominRI]

I'm making LaJolla CHicken, which is chicken breast with spinach sun dried tomatoes ,garlic and wine..Plus Orzo with Spinach,sun dried tomatoes,Wine and garlic..It's SOooooooooooooooo goood

La Jolla Chicken (Chicken with Spinach and Sun Dried Tomatoes)
6 chicken breasts..This
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic,minced
1 package spinach
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 Cup sun dried tomatoes
1/2 cup white wine
Parmesan cheese
1) Grill chicken in a large skillet with olive oil and garlic until it gets nice and brown on both sides
2) When the chicken is about half done add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 15 minutes..The wine can be replaced with chicken broth if need be
3) Serve chicken with spinach/sun dried tomatoes on top..Throw some parmesan cheese on top

[Glynis]

Tonite we are having spaghetti and sausage with my homemade red sauce. I use lots of garlic, onions and mushrooms, and grate fresh parmesano regiano (sp) into it at the table. I also will have garlic bread and a green salad. Ice cream sundaes for dessert.

Glynis, I would like your recipe for the Derby Pie if you please :goodvibes.


Certainly. Here you go!

Derby Pie

1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell
1/2 C. flour
1 C. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 C. butter, melted and cooled
1 C. chopped nuts (I like pecans)
1 C. chocolate chips
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients together and pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake 45-50 minutes at 350 until set. Serve warm with ice cream.

[Glynis]

Today is Pioneer day here in Utah. We are having fried chicken, ranch potato salad, a jell-o mold and root beer floats for dessert while we watch fireworks. If I get really ambitious, I'll whip up some strawberry shortcake as well. I've got the jell-o in the fridge, the chicken marinating in buttermilk, and the bacon cooked for the potato salad. Should be easy to throw together later and put in the picnic basket to take to the fireworks.

[Nancyg56]

Certainly. Here you go!

Derby Pie

1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell
1/2 C. flour
1 C. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 C. butter, melted and cooled
1 C. chopped nuts (I like pecans)
1 C. chocolate chips
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients together and pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake 45-50 minutes at 350 until set. Serve warm with ice cream.


This does not sound like pie......looks like we are talking about a warm little circle of heaven topped with ice cream. Maybe guild the lily with some whipped cream? ;) I think I am going to try this little gem this weekend. Thank you for sharing.

[Zandy595]

What's for dinner tonight??


HOT BOILED MAINE LOBSTERS!!!

My cousin and her husband have a lobster boat and are charging 4.99 per pound right now- so we are getting 8 of the little darlings!! :teeth:

My son who is 9 is allergic to shellfish has requested corn chowder so that is simmering right now.Wow, great deal on the lobster! I LOVE lobster!!! Wish we could get it for that price.

I'm making lasagna, salad and silver dollar rolls tonight. I need to get to the store first, so I'd better get my butt off the computer.

[LindsayDunn228]

Certainly. Here you go!

Derby Pie

1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell
1/2 C. flour
1 C. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 C. butter, melted and cooled
1 C. chopped nuts (I like pecans)
1 C. chocolate chips
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients together and pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake 45-50 minutes at 350 until set. Serve warm with ice cream.

This is so odd!! I made this exact pie yesterday to take to a get together. It is awesome!! The best way to describe it is it taste like the middle of a chocolate chip cookie that's not quite done :)

[liamsaunt]

Tonight I am grilling cornish hens and serving them with a garlic aioli. We are also going to grill some corn on the cob, and I will slice up some tomatoes and cucumbers.

[Mermaid02]

The lobsters are here!! Gonna make some cheddar/garlic biscuits and sliced fresh cucumber to go with them. I can't wait until dinner time tonight!! :banana:

[Glynis]

This does not sound like pie......looks like we are talking about a warm little circle of heaven topped with ice cream. Maybe guild the lily with some whipped cream? ;) I think I am going to try this little gem this weekend. Thank you for sharing.


I got this recipe from my sister last Thanksgiving. My 8 year old daughter informed me that she was making the pies for Thanksgiving. I wanted a pie that she would be able to make and not ruin. It was so yummy! I'm not really an ice cream person, so the whipped cream sounds perfect to me!

[Glynis]

This is so odd!! I made this exact pie yesterday to take to a get together. It is awesome!! The best way to describe it is it taste like the middle of a chocolate chip cookie that's not quite done :)


It's the best, isn't it? Talk about your ultimate comfort food!!!!!

[LindsayDunn228]

It's the best, isn't it? Talk about your ultimate comfort food!!!!!

My husband's b-day is this week and this is what he wanted. So he will get it served warm w/ some vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce on top. BTS!!! (If you want to know what that means, I will PM you)

[camreesmom]

My husband's b-day is this week and this is what he wanted. So he will get it served warm w/ some vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce on top. BTS!!! (If you want to know what that means, I will PM you)

I wanted the PM but I'm pretty sure I figured out what it means! :rotfl:

[LindsayDunn228]

I wanted the PM but I'm pretty sure I figured out what it means! :rotfl:

If you think you know, then you probably do. It's Better Than... :) :blush::rolleyes1

[liamandcaili]

We just had cheeseburgers, buttered noodles (for DS who is not a carnivore), and broccoli. It was too nice outside to spend a lot of time cooking.

[T1130]

I went out to dinner tonight. I had Penne Alla Vodka :wave:

[Glynis]

My husband's b-day is this week and this is what he wanted. So he will get it served warm w/ some vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce on top. BTS!!! (If you want to know what that means, I will PM you)


Sure, PM me, please!

[Glynis]

If you think you know, then you probably do. It's Better Than... :) :blush::rolleyes1

never mind the PM. I figured it out and I totally agree!!!!

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having grilled teriyaki salmon and rice. A nice light dinner for a hot day!! :)

WFD at your house?

[stacy347]

I'm making whitefish fillets, baked potatoes, Texas Toast and green beans. :sunny:

[Nancyg56]

BTS!!! (If you want to know what that means, I will PM you)

I'll admit it, my curiosity is killing me! Can you include me?

ETA: I just figured it out. I guess I'm a little slow in the AM :confused3

[T1130]

We are having london broil, & mashed potatos. :wave:

[LuluLovesDisney]

I wish I never saw that Derby Pie recipe (and description, lol) because now that is all I want- still warm . . .

I'm still trying to be "good" before I leave on vacation, though.

For dinner tonight, I am making Lindsay's Ritz Parm chicken- with low fat Ritz and light butter with some thyme like Lindsay suggested. We've got some fresh growing here, so I like to use it while I can.

I will be serving it with baked sweet potatoes, steamed green beans and a salad. Tomatoes are finally turning red and ripe in the yard. :)

[Zandy595]

I'll be making Italian dressing marinated grilled chicken breasts, baked potatoes, and cauliflower/broccoli mixed veg. A simple dinner, after last nights time-consuming lasagna.

[liamsaunt]

I got home late last night--too late to grill the cornish hens, so we ended up having chanterelle mushroom, shallot, and brie omelets, white asparagus, and baguette.

Hopefully I will get home earlier tonight and be able to grill the hens and the corn on the cob. Otherwise, it's takeout!

[Disneynutbsv]

I put chicken in the crockpot with some taco seasoning sprinkled on it with Salsa, cooked on low all day. When I get home I'll shred it and we'll have chicken tacos.

[Glynis]

Tonight is Nutty Salmon, brown rice pilaf and steamed broccoflower. Yummy! And the best thing is the salmon is cooked in the microwave. No heat in my kitchen today!

[MosMom]

Chicken noodle casserole & steamed veggies

Chicken Noodle Casserole

1 Pkg. Egg Noodles
1 Lg. Can of chicken or 1 lg. chicken breast
1 Lg. Can of cream of chicken soup
1 Cup shredded cheese (I prefer mexican blend)
1/2 Cup Sour Cream

I usually sprinkle a little extra cheese on top.

Cook the noodles & chicken (if you didn't get canned). Combine all ingredients until creamy and bake at 350 until bubbly and the cheese is brown.

[Dislifer]

Great thread!!! I had some dental work done today, so don't want to eat anything too hard. We're having Annie's Macaroni & Cheese. My children have been eating this since they were toddlers...I figured it was a healthier alternative than the Kraft. (???)
Sometimes, I take half of the finished m&c and mix it with a can of tuna and a can of peas. It's good!

[MosMom]

We also love Annie's! My kids prefer it to Kraft, they like the white cheddar. We get the whole wheat variety these days.

[liamandcaili]

We spent the day on the Cape, and right now I am filled up with Captain Frosty's fried clam roll and black and white frappe, so I'm not making dinner for myself. The kids only had ice cream, so I'll have to cook something for them...it might be a chicken nugget night.

[Swimnoid]

DD helped tonight and we made a chicken alfredo pasta dish with asparagus mixed in and topped with fresh chopped tomato. There were supposed to be mushrooms in it too but she doesnt like them :sad1:

[Nancyg56]

I was not feeling well, so tonite was my SIL favorite: Takeout Chinese. It all tasted like soap to me, but they said it was really good.

[lisalynn]

MosMom,

Your chicken & noodle dish sounds wonderful & so easy--will definitely print that one off for future use!

Tonight we're having pizza and salad at our house--a favorite of my 2 DD's & DH.

[bengalbelle]

Mosmom, I think your recipe sounds good too. I think DS will really like it so I'm printing it to try for him.

We had a really good supper tonight. It was Beef Tenderloin Bites on a bed of Arugula (except we omitted the arugula), garlic sauteed spinach and roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Can you tell we love garlic!

I'm posting the recipe for the beef tenderloin because it was really good. It's from Rachel Ray:

Beef Tenderloin Bites on a Bed
of Arugula
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
See this recipe on air Saturday Jul. 29 at 8:30 AM ET/PT.
Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
User Rating:

1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs, eyeball it
Handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it, plus some for drizzling
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 tenderloin steaks, 1 inch thick, cut into bite sized pieces
Salt and pepper
5 to 6 cups arugula, chopped
1 lemon, juiced

Preheat broiler to high.
Mix bread crumbs with parsley, cheese. Warm the oil and garlic over low heat to infuse flavor, 5 minutes. Pour
oil into bread crumbs and combine to distribute equally and moisten the bread crumbs.
Season the meat with salt and pepper. Coat the meat in bread crumb mixture to coat evenly. Spread meat onto
baking sheet and broil until crisp and meat is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Serve meat on bed of shredded arugula. Give a squeeze of lemon juice over the beef and
arugula.

When I make this again I won't coat the meat as heavily with the breadcrumbs. It was still really good but overpowered the meat a little.

[bengalbelle]

I also wanted to share this recipe for Chicken Piccata that my DH made Sunday night. He said it was really easy and it was very tasty. If you notice the disclaimer below it says this recipe was provided by a professional chef and was scaled down. DH said there was way too much chicken broth, so he ended up pouring a lot of it out. We decided next time to make more sauce, using cornstarch to thicken it up a little, then serve it over angel hair pasta.

4 (6-ounce) chicken breasts
2 cups all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon capers
1/3 cup unsalted sweet cream butter

Dust the chicken breasts with the seasoned flour; shake of any excess. Heat the olive oil in a heavy sided medium saute pan over medium heat and then add the chicken breasts. Saute until golden brown on both sides. Once the chicken breasts are browned, drain the oil and add the lemon juice, chicken stock, and capers to the pan with the chicken. Reduce for about 5 minutes, turning the chicken breasts halfway through. The chicken is done when it is firm to the touch. Turn off the heat and add the butter, stirring until melted. Put 1 chicken breast on each of 4 plates and drizzle with remainder of the sauce.

This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

[LindsayDunn228]

Today is my hubby's birthday! Happy Birthday, Pooh!!!

I am making his all-time favorite tonight. It's the nutty chicken, recipe on page 1. I am making the succotash I always make as a side, also on page 1.

WFD at your house?

[stacy347]

My children have requested Mexican food for dinner tonight so I'm thinking homemade enchiladas ~ I've got all of the basics for that in the house. :sunny: