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Nancyg56

11-14-2006, 10:05 AM

Thank you all for the well wishes. Kady is still not able to eat, and has been sleeping all morning, but the other symptoms are gone. If you can, will you offer a prayer for my Mom? She seems to have gotten the bug overnight. My sister is with her now, and I am going over as soon as Marisa gets home form work so that Gail can get some rest. My sister is a respiratory therapist so she is trying to keep her out of the hospital, but if her breath gets much shorter, she won't be able to do that. Thank you all.

OceanAnnie

11-14-2006, 10:29 AM

Nancy, sorry to hear your little one is not well. I'll keep her and you in my thoughts and prayers. Mine are sick as well. Must be something going around. One child had to get a breathing treatment in the office and has been on an oral steroid and they both have been on antibx. since Friday. Still have runny noses and an awful cough. Not eating very well. I think they have multiple things going on! Missed school today and the way it's going it might be a few more days. Ugh. So --- long story short, you aren't alone! :grouphug:

I don't know what will be for dinner! Maybe pancakes. They both said they are interested in that. :)

ETA- It happened for my kids overnight too! Went to school fine on Thursday and Friday night the respiratory sx started. By Friday morning it was no question it was time to go to the Dr.'s. (The vaporizer does help some.) I called the teacher and she was shocked. He was fine all day Thursday! She could hardly believe he could get so sick so fast! It was very quick!

TigerKat

11-14-2006, 01:50 PM

Glynis

11-14-2006, 03:08 PM

Well, I haven't made it to the store for groceries yet, and it's so windy, I don't really want to leave the house, so I'm thinking breakfast for dinner. French toast, scrambled eggs and sausage.

Zandy595

11-14-2006, 06:35 PM

Group hug for all the sick and hurt people here. :grouphug:
Hope you're all feeling better soon.

Great restaurant review Lindsay! I remember arriving an hour early for dinner reservations one time because I forgot to change my watch for daylight savings. At least it wasn't an hour late. :teeth:

I made a beer butt chicken, shells in white cheddar sauce and corn for dinner tonight.

TigerKat

11-14-2006, 07:00 PM

Lindsay, loved your reviews and pics! It's nice to finally see a face to connect with the name. :goodvibes Your Shutter's story was so funny. We have been to Shutter's twice and really enjoyed it. Glad your back, we missed you!! :thumbsup2

LindsayDunn228

11-14-2006, 07:28 PM

LindsayDunn228

11-15-2006, 05:23 AM

Blech. I feel like I've been rode hard and hung up wet. I have a sleep hangover. Ever have those? The kind where you sleep a little too good and you feel rotten the next morning? Not to mention my elbow still really hurt. *grumble*

Tonight I am making the spaghetti and meatball stoup. It's all about comfort food this week!! We will have garlic breadsticks with it.

WFD at your house?

Briarmom

11-15-2006, 05:27 AM

Just wanted to pop in and say I love this thread! :thumbsup2

Lindsay, I made your Ritz/Parm chicken last night for a potluck and it was very good!
I've copied most of the recipes here and hope to make a few this coming week.

As soon as I can think of some, I'll put some recipes up.

Thanks!

TigerKat

11-15-2006, 06:48 AM

Going to start packing tonight, need to do something quick. Maybe sloppy joes and fries.

SunFloridaDisney

11-15-2006, 07:24 AM

Lindsay, thanks again for the reviews and pics. What a fun time you must have had!! :sunny:

I'm not sure WFD tonight, something chicken, I'll have to figure out something.

nucpharm29

11-15-2006, 07:44 AM

Last night ended up being icky Hamburger Helper, but fortunately both kids loved it :confused3 But, woohoo, I made it to the store after both munchkins went to bed last night. So, we actually have some decent food in the house.

Tonight will be roast chicken, green bean casserole, and stuffing. Can't get enough of that "Thankgiving-y" foods!

FormrCastMbr

11-15-2006, 08:17 AM

Smothered pork chops, mashed potatoes and green beans here.

Lindsay, hope you feel better...

Nancy, prayers for your Mom...

liamsaunt

11-15-2006, 08:21 AM

Last night I made paninis with turkey, cheddar, sweet onion, and tomato.

Tonight I am just having leftover Indian food, as DH is out at a work function. Yup, I'm lazy.

YachtClubWoman

11-15-2006, 08:27 AM

chicken fahitas and Mexican rice tonight

Nancyg56

11-15-2006, 08:50 AM

Thank you all for your prayers. They worked! I am here for the day and will probably be checking out the trip reports, I want to hear how Lulu and Lindsays trip went. I am not sure about dinner, but will come up with something for here, and DD will be in charge of dinner at home. Last night she gave them hotdogs. I think my DH had some of the chicken soup I made. Dh says not to worry, they will all survive Marisa's cooking :rotfl: , but I think she will give them hotdogs until I come home or they will have pizza.

For those with sick ones, my BIL is a DR in the ER and my sister is a respiratory therapist in a childrens hospital. They both said that the hospitals are being hit hard with viruses, both intestinal and respiratory. I hope that your families get well soon.

lucas

11-15-2006, 08:53 AM

Dh has to go to a meeting tonight so I have no idea what I'll have. I may just have a big, late lunch and something sweet tonight. Bad, I know. :sad2:

nucpharm29

11-15-2006, 08:55 AM

Dh has to go to a meeting tonight so I have no idea what I'll have. I may just have a big, late lunch and something sweet tonight. Bad, I know. :sad2:
That reminds me of what I had for "dessert" last night--I started eating icing right out of the container! Just straight icing, no wonder my tummy didn't feel so good last night! :rotfl:

Zandy595

11-15-2006, 09:14 AM

theycallmered

11-15-2006, 09:25 AM

Yesterday we had sausage, peppers, and penne in a light tomato and parm. sauce. It was so good if I do say so myself. :rotfl:

Tonight we'll just have left over of that. Yummy!

TigerKat

11-15-2006, 09:39 AM

Tonight I'm making teriyaki pork kabobs, rice, baby peas, and salad.

The chicken on the can we had last night was good, but as usual the white meat was dry. How in the world do you cook a whole chicken so the dark meat is cooked through and the might meat isn't overcooked?

I just saw a show on the Food Network last week that showed roasting a whole chicken, breast side down, so that the juice stays in the breast. Makes sense, haven't tried it yet.

Zandy595

11-15-2006, 10:02 AM

I just saw a show on the Food Network last week that showed roasting a whole chicken, breast side down, so that the juice stays in the breast. Makes sense, haven't tried it yet.I've heard of doing it that way too, but haven't tried it either. Guess I couldn't use my beer can thingy then.

Glynis

11-15-2006, 10:16 AM

Tonight we are having Apricot Plum Chicken from this thread!!! I'm so excited. I'm using homemade apricot jam that has some crushed pineapple in it. I think it will still work, though. We'll also have some brown rice and green beans. For dessert? The last of the birthday cake and ice cream. If they don't finish it, it goes in the trash! I'm tired of looking at it and having it tempt me!!!

Just found out we'll be leaving for Thanksgiving at my parents house on Monday!!! I'm so excited!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: That means I only have to cook through Sunday. Of course, once I get to mom's, I'll be doing Thanksgiving prep, and stuff, but still...I'll be with my mom!!!

My prayers are with all of you that have sick loved ones.

Lindsay - take care of that elbow! Comfort food sounds wonderful!

lucas

11-15-2006, 11:41 AM

Anyone have a good Sangria recipe? :woohoo:

FormrCastMbr

11-15-2006, 01:23 PM

Anyone have a good Sangria recipe? :woohoo:

Red or White?

I usually do red...I just wing it like I did in my bartending days:

1 big bottle (jug) of cheap red or white wine wine
about 3/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts of sugar and water simmered until smooth)
about 3/4 cup brandy
about 1/2 cup of triple sec
cut up fruit (apples, lemons, limes, oranges...etc)

mix all of the above ingredients in a pitcher (no ice), stir and adjust the ingredients if needed.

pour in a glass over ice (about 3/4 full) and top with seltzer or lemon lime soda...

Hope this helps!

lucas

11-15-2006, 02:46 PM

FormrCastMbr

11-15-2006, 02:52 PM

FormrCastMbr, thanks for the recipe! I was interested in red so that sounds good. :thumbsup2

I had some years ago that had I think only canned pineapple as the fruit. I wonder if I could use that and I guess you would probably put in the pineapple juice too?? :confused3

Sure, why not...I would substitute the juice fo some of the simple syrup or the triple sec...just add the juice first and taste and add the other things accordingly...I would them use seltzer instead of lemon lime soda...HTH! :)

OceanAnnie

11-15-2006, 04:00 PM

We are all sick. Ugh. Last night we had a ham steak, baked beans and corn. Tonight we're having cheesy scrambled eggs, bacon and biscuits. Don't feel like cooking.

nucpharm29

11-15-2006, 09:14 PM

Well, the roast chicken will have to wait for tomorrow--tonight I just cooked up a frozen pizza--we had a photo session wth the kids today and it exhausted me!

LindsayDunn228

11-16-2006, 05:24 AM

Tonight we are having leftover spaghetti and meatball stoup. It was yummy :)

WFD at your house?

Mermaid02

11-16-2006, 05:37 AM

Good Morning Lindsay! I think I'll make Ritzy Chicken....have to leave the parmesan word out because my dh doesn't think he likes it.... but I put it in tons of stuff. Anyway- do you use the cheese in a can or the shredded parm you can buy?

LindsayDunn228

11-16-2006, 05:56 AM

I use grated Parm by Kraft in the plastic container. You know, like pizza cheese? I don't know if you could use shredded or not.

LindsayDunn228

11-16-2006, 06:33 AM

Hey you all, I just started my trip report. Check it out if you can:
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1278038

TigerKat

11-16-2006, 07:01 AM

This will be my last night cooking before we leave!!!! :banana: We're having Paula Deen's fried pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy and green beans.

Lindsay, I'm going to check out your trip report when I get to work!

FormrCastMbr

11-16-2006, 08:14 AM

Good Morning All!

I am going to do sweet and sour chicken, green beans (or salad) and rice. This chicken is like a recipe on this thread with russian or catalina dressing, apricot preserves and onion soup mix...I usually do it in the oven but want to try it in the crockpot.

I am off to read Lindsay's trip report!! :)

Have a great day all!

Glynis

11-16-2006, 09:49 AM

I use grated Parm by Kraft in the plastic container. You know, like pizza cheese? I don't know if you could use shredded or not.

I'll answer. I've done it both ways, and both ways are good. For those that think they don't like Parm, the Kraft is the best way to go. The shredded is wonderful, too, though! My suggestion, start with the Kraft, get your family used to the taste, and then move to the shredded!

Glynis

11-16-2006, 09:53 AM

We did the apricot/plum chicken last night and it was wonderful! Unfortunately, I didn't have any sage, so I substituted poultry seasoning. I think it would have been better with the fresh sage leaves. I'm going to try it again soon with sage. I'll have some left over from Thanksgiving, so I'm going to try it.

Tonight is Cheesy Tuna Dinner. My kids love it, and it's easy! I'm trying to organize myself to pack for the trip to my parents for Thanksgiving. DH told me that instead of leaving on Wednesday, we'll be leaving Monday. So, I'm kind of in a tizzy to get laundry done, etc. An easy dinner just fits the bill!

DH picked up some store bought M&M cookies last night (yuck), so that's what the kids will have for dessert.

Zandy595

11-16-2006, 11:57 AM

WFD? Good question. The only protein I have in the house is a big can of chicken (hurricane supply), eggs, and some lunch meat. I really don' t feel like going to the store today so I'll have to figure out something. DH has to have his meat and he doesn't think a sandwich is a good enough dinner for him. Well, he might just have to suck it up tonight.

What can you do with canned chicken, besides chicken salad sandwiches?

disneycjm

11-16-2006, 12:02 PM

Glynis - do you mind sharing the Cheesy Tuna Dinner recipe??

TIA!!

OceanAnnie

11-16-2006, 01:31 PM

What can you do with canned chicken, besides chicken salad sandwiches?

Hi Sandy,

I've made a chicken pot pie with canned chicken (when I was in a pinch). It worked out fine! I used a can of mixed veggies or frozen mixed veggies, a can of cream of something soup, and bisquick. HTH!

I *think* we're having a big pot of chili for dinner tonight. (With all the fun stuff to go in it!) I need to put it on soon!

lucas

11-16-2006, 02:12 PM

Hey you all, I just started my trip report. Check it out if you can:
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1278038

I am enjoying your report! :thumbsup2

Glynis

11-16-2006, 03:26 PM

Glynis - do you mind sharing the Cheesy Tuna Dinner recipe??

TIA!!

The recipe is found on page 66 of this thread. Sorry I don't have the recipe in front of me right now.

disneycjm

11-16-2006, 04:20 PM

The recipe is found on page 66 of this thread. Sorry I don't have the recipe in front of me right now.

Found it!! Thanks Glynis!

liamsaunt

11-16-2006, 09:10 PM

Last night I actually did not eat leftovers. Instead, I had cornflake crusted haddock with lemon butter, crispy green beans, and roasted fingerling potatoes.

Tonight I made a pizza with tomato-garlic sauce, fresh mozzarella, and a huge handful of arugula (added once the pizza was out of the oven). Now my whole house smells like pizza! I think my oven insulation might be giving out...

nucpharm29

11-16-2006, 09:23 PM

Well, I finally roasted the chicken tonight. And it turned out great, if I do say so myself! ;) I used the Roast Turkey with Herbs de Provence recipe in the Williams Sonoma Thanksgiving booklet, but sized it down for the chicken. Even DH loved it--can't say the same for DD, but she doesn't eat anything! :rolleyes:

LindsayDunn228

11-17-2006, 05:14 AM

Tonight we are having hamburger steaks with sauteed peppers and onions, with French fries.

WFD at your house?

nucpharm29

11-17-2006, 07:40 AM

Not really sure tonight. I don't think we're going out b/c we've got a real early morning tomorrow. And no pizza in the freezer, so maybe some quick pasta

TigerKat

11-17-2006, 07:54 AM

lucas

11-17-2006, 08:28 AM

We'll be getting take-out something or other as we're leaving in the morning!!!!! Gardengrocer called to confirm my order will be at BWI when we arrive tomorrow, hard to believe, after all these months of planning it's finally time to go. :cool1:

I wish you all and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving and be safe if you're traveling!! :wave2:

Kathy

Have a fantastic trip!! :Pinkbounc :goodvibes

nucpharm29

11-17-2006, 08:43 AM

tigerkat--Have a great trip--and make sure to check out that Arkansas victory next Friday! ;) Happy Thanksgiving!

liamsaunt

11-17-2006, 09:15 AM

Have a great trip TigerKat! You are staying at my favorite Disney hotel. :)

If any of you are looking for a new cookbook, my favorite cookbook author has a new book out: Ina Garten (aka the Barefoot Contessa)--it's called the Barefoot Contessa cooks at home. I picked it up yesterday and it looks to have lots of yummy recipes. Tonight I am making one: it's an oven baked omelet for two that is filled with sauteed potatoes and bacon, and topped with some cheddar. I am serving it with crusty bread and a salad of (more!) arugula, sweet onion, pomegranite seeds and pecans in a raspberry vinagrette. I have some persimmons that I might put in the salad too--I picked them up on a whim...have never tried them before.

Glynis

11-17-2006, 09:17 AM

Tonight we are having chicken piccata. I'm excited as it's one of my favorite dishes. I was hoping to go out with DH, but he's still sick, so we'll have a nice dinner in and watch a movie. I checked out Walk the Line from the library, so we'll put the kids to bed and watch that! I love Reese Witherspoon!!!!

TigerKat

11-17-2006, 10:13 AM

Thanks lucas!

nucpharm - I'll be checking out the Tigers victory, don't worry!! ;)

liamsaunt - we are so excited to be staying at BWI, it's our first time! :Pinkbounc

lucas

11-17-2006, 12:01 PM

That's the one! :thumbsup2 Perfect! Thanks so much. :thanks:

I saw a recipe in a magazine for Cranberry Coffee Cake. It is a recipe from a bed and breakfast and sounds really good. It has canned whole berry cranberry sauce in the middle and on top - it also has sour cream and walnuts in it. When we get back from our trip to Disney (we leave on Wednesday :banana: ) I'm gotta try it. I'll let ya'll know how it comes out.

Funny though, cause at the end of the recipe it says it can be drizzzled with almond icing - but the picture of it has no icing. I'm think I'm gonna drizzle it with a little icing.

Hi guys,

Just wanted to say I made the coffee cake the other day and it came out GREAT! I brought it to the office and everyone loved it. I'll post the recipe when I get home. It's a keeper! :thumbsup2

FormrCastMbr

11-17-2006, 12:10 PM

TigerKat, Have fun and Happy Thanksgiving! Please tell me how you like gardengrocer...I am using them for the first time in Dec...

We are getting pizza tonight...yeah!

Have a great weekend all!

Zandy595

11-17-2006, 12:19 PM

Kathy ~ Happy Thanksgiving and have a great trip! :earboy2:

Cub scout pack meeting tonight so we have to eat early. I'm making hamburgers, sweet potato fries, and baked beans.

Nancyg56

11-17-2006, 12:43 PM

Nancyg56

11-17-2006, 12:46 PM

The bug that has been attacking my family got me last night, so no cooking again. I honestly don't know what we have on hand, DD ordered pizza last night, but they are all on their own.

lucas

11-17-2006, 01:38 PM

this sounds yummy. You'll have to let us know how it turns out and then share the recipe.

Here it is:

CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE

3 cups flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ½ sticks butter
1 ½ cups sugar
3 large eggs
8 oz sour cream
1 ½ tsp almond extract
1 can whole berry cranberry sauce
½ cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a ten-inch tube pan (or bundt pan).

In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In large mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Alternately add the sour cream and flour mixture. Mix in the almond extract. Place ½ of the batter in tube pan. Spread with ½ of the can of whole berry cranberry sauce. Cover sauce with remaining batter. Spread with the remaining cranberry sauce and sprinkle top with chopped walnuts.

Bake 60 minutes in the lower third of the oven. Remove from oven and let stand on wire rack for 10 minutes to cool. Invert onto plate to remove from pan and once again so walnuts are on top.

When cool, cake make be drizzled with icing.

TigerKat

11-17-2006, 02:06 PM

Thanks Lauren, Sandy & Nancy!!! :cool1:

Glynis

11-17-2006, 03:42 PM

Here it is:

CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE

3 cups flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ½ sticks butter
1 ½ cups sugar
3 large eggs
8 oz sour cream
1 ½ tsp almond extract
1 can whole berry cranberry sauce
½ cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a ten-inch tube pan (or bundt pan).

In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In large mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Alternately add the sour cream and flour mixture. Mix in the almond extract. Place ½ of the batter in tube pan. Spread with ½ of the can of whole berry cranberry sauce. Cover sauce with remaining batter. Spread with the remaining cranberry sauce and sprinkle top with chopped walnuts.

Bake 60 minutes in the lower third of the oven. Remove from oven and let stand on wire rack for 10 minutes to cool. Invert onto plate to remove from pan and once again so walnuts are on top.

When cool, cake make be drizzled with icing.

This sounds so yummy! I think maybe I'll make it for Christmas Morning. We always have tons of relatives that pop in, and this would be good to have on hand to offer.

Nancyg56

11-17-2006, 07:47 PM

Here it is:

CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE

Yumm! This sounds so good! I think I will make it over the weekend leading up to Christmas Day. I don't have the energy to make those yummy homemade breakfasts on a day that I have a big dinner going on, but I like to start to celebrate early by having a late morning treat and coffee with my family.

LindsayDunn228

11-18-2006, 06:05 AM

Today we are having a big lunch at The American Cafe. I'm talking spinach con queso, splitting a BBQ chicken pizza, and maybe dessert. We are then finishing our Christmas shopping. You see, we have made a conscious decision not to return to Hamilton Place (local mall) until after the holidays. It gets insane. We do a LOT of our Christmas shopping online, but there are a few odds and ends I need to pick up at the mall that I can't get online (like Yankee candles. I have no sense of smell and need to take someone with a good sniffer with me to help, LOL!!!).

WFD at your house?

ETA: I know I can buy Yankee candles online, but there are some new ones out I want a good sniffer to test for me :)

Mermaid02

11-18-2006, 06:46 AM

It's take out night here tonight. This is a new thing- I'm hoping it catches on! :thumbsup2 I'm thinking Chinese... beef lo mein and mini egg rolls.

Zandy595

11-18-2006, 08:45 AM

Nancy ~ I hope you feel better soon. :sunny:

I'm making one of my favorite dinners tonight, Arroz con Pollo. We'll probably have baby peas for a vegetable.

lucas

11-18-2006, 03:10 PM

Olive Garden today. :p

nucpharm29

11-18-2006, 03:55 PM

Still not sure about dinner. DH and I helped out a church service project today, and then I did my workout--not feeling much like cooking--we'll see! :confused3

Glynis

11-18-2006, 04:17 PM

DH is feeling better, so we're going out to eat. Don't know where, yet. I told DH he could decide. He's had such a bad cold, he hasn't been able to taste anything for almost 2 weeks.

We're ordering pizza for the babysitter and kids. We're getting that free! Got certificates for judging the local Reflections contest, so we're using them up!

Nancyg56

11-18-2006, 07:47 PM

Well, I am better and want to thank you all for the well wishes. The only one left to get the bug was DH. He is sick and miserable, so we are taking it easy tonite. Homemade chicken soup for us and dino chicken nuggets and fries for DGD. We are babysitting for her while DD and SIL go to see Josh Blue at the Hu Ke Lau.

I started shopping for the Holidays today and made a huge Costco run. I like to keep some frozen appetizers on hand "just in case" and I need to stock up on baking staples so that I don't need to run out everytime I want to bake.

LindsayDunn228

11-19-2006, 05:29 AM

Where on earth has this year gone? :confused3

Tonight I am making my version of Jambasta (page 1). We will have sun-dried tomato basil bread with it.

WFD at your house?

Mom21

11-19-2006, 06:54 AM

LindsayDunn228

11-19-2006, 07:01 AM

Mom21, I'm sorry :( I would seriously talk to them and tell them how you feel. Heck, I don't have any kids, but if my husband didn't share his pleasure and appreciation of my food, I would be seriously bummed.

On a lighter note, could you share your spinach dip with us? :)

nucpharm29

11-19-2006, 07:29 AM

Mom21--I have lots of nights of thinking "Why do I continue to try to cook a nice meal for my family? :confused3 " Dh is content to eat Hamburger Helper for every meal and DD (3) says everything is "yucky" and she's not eating it. Luckily,my little man will eat whatever is in front of him. But for me, cooking is the one thing I can do, and I try to think of it like my hobby!

Now, WFD--I have no clue. Our church group is meeting here tonight and food is being brought over. So we're at the mercy of others! ;) I'm sure it will be yummy. Last night we ended up at our local sports bar and had some yummy burgers!

Mom21

11-19-2006, 09:20 AM

On a lighter note, could you share your spinach dip with us? :)

Why sure I'd love to if I could......LOL :rotfl: I got some of TGIFriday's at a B1G1 in my grocery store. I will be the only one that eats it anyway. They don't "do" spinach. Sorry no recipe. I'll let you know if it is any good though. My Publix makes an awesome spinach and artichoke dip, but it is expensive and i can't eat the whole thing so I don't buy it unless I am having a party.

Zandy595

11-19-2006, 10:48 AM

I am getting so tired of cooking. Anybody else ever feel that way? Seems I spend so much time cooking and cleaning up after I cook. These people just shove it in their mouths and talk about how they don't really care for it or say "It's OK". :confused3 Yes, I can totally relate. I really like to cook, but DH and DS make me feel bad when they say they don't like something. There are times when I try a new recipe and even I don't like it, but when someone else makes a negative comment when I've worked hard on something, it makes me wonder why I even bother.

Tonight's a perfect example of what I do to try and please my family. I'm making cheese ravioli, meatballs (cuz DH won't eat a meal without meat :rolleyes: ) another kind of pasta (because DS probably won't like the ravioli), salad, and mozzarella rolls.

Glynis

11-19-2006, 10:54 AM

Spicy Italian Chicken
Rice
Steamed veggies--broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, water chestnuts
spinich dip with toasted triangles

I am getting so tired of cooking. Anybody else ever feel that way? Seems I spend so much time cooking and cleaning up after I cook. These people just shove it in their mouths and talk about how they don't really care for it or say "It's OK". :confused3

Then again maybe I am just in a "BLAH" kind of mood as everything is bothering me lately.

Oh well, that's our lunch (hubby works the evening shift today).

I know how you feel. DH is pretty appreciative, but my kids generally don't like anything I cook. It used to bug me a lot! However, now I cook for myself. If a recipe sounds yummy, I try it. The kids have to give it a fair shot. If they don't like it, they know where the peanut butter or cold cereal is. I'm much happier now that I'm cooking for me!

Glynis

11-19-2006, 11:01 AM

Hmmm, what's for dinner??? Good question. Actually, I think I'm making chicken piccata. It was on tap for earlier in the week, but I didn't make it. (DH took me shopping for a Disney themed Christmas tree!!!!) I usually make a nice dessert, but I don't know what I have. We'll see! Guess I'll have to get up off my duff and see what's in the cupboard. Any suggestions?

OceanAnnie

11-19-2006, 12:29 PM

I still don't feel like cooking. Head cold, sinus or something. Just feel blah. I'm taking Nyquil & Dayquil. They give some relief. Might have to break down & go to the dr. tomorrow. Ugh.

Thank goodness for the crockpot! I've got some spaghetti sauce & Italian meatballs simmering. Later I'll fix some noodles & garlic toast. If I can find the recipe and I feel like it, I might try the pumpkin roll recipe I found recently (in last Sunday's paper). It looks great! But, I'd like to give it a dry run before I make & take it to Thanksgiving dinner. LOL. If I do make it and it does turn out really good, I'll post the recipe. :)

tammyandtommy

11-19-2006, 01:25 PM

Anyone have a recipe for brussel sprouts? I had one I loved and I cant find it. The one i had had bacon and cheese! Any help out there? Im still searching!

Zandy595

11-19-2006, 03:15 PM

Anyone have a recipe for brussel sprouts? I had one I loved and I cant find it. The one i had had bacon and cheese! Any help out there? Im still searching!Have you tried Food Network (http://web.foodnetwork.com/food/web/cachedSearchResults/0,7822,brussel~sprouts_Recipe,00.html?searchType=R ecipe&searchString=brussel+sprouts&site=food) ? There are quite a few brussel sprout recipes there. Rachael Ray has one with bacon and cheese, but it sounds a little odd because it also has maple syrup in it.

JennyMominRI

11-19-2006, 03:18 PM

We just order Kung Pao Chicken, Roast Pork Lo Mein and a PuPu Platter

Zandy595

11-19-2006, 03:21 PM

Anyone have a recipe for brussel sprouts? I had one I loved and I cant find it. The one i had had bacon and cheese! Any help out there? Im still searching!This one sounds good. Cheesy Gratin of Brussel Sprouts (http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=40997)

tammyandtommy

11-19-2006, 04:12 PM

zandy, that one is close to what im looking for, I have checked food network, but not quite right, Keep em coming!

FormrCastMbr

11-19-2006, 06:12 PM

I can totally relate to all of you about cooking and pleasing the family...I love to cook and now I have time (I am a stay at home Mom for the first time!!!) but sometimes I do not feel it is appreciated...about a month ago I made homemade chicken soup, they loved it but DFi said not to waste so much time and open a can of Progresso!!! :furious: :stir: :furious: :stir: :furious: :furious: :furious: Anyway, he was sick this week so I took out some of my frozen soup and he loved it... :confused3

I am trying to do easy things now and be a little more organized...if they don't care why should I? But I love to cook and will always do so...I am babbling now!!!

We had a big lunch today at friendly's so we just had some hot dogs tonight and mac and cheese...

I made some Tastefully Simple Pumpkin Muffins to send to my Mom since I am not going to see here for Thanksgiving and have to share with you guys that they were sooo good and easy!!!

Have a great night!

LuluLovesDisney

11-19-2006, 08:34 PM

Anyone have a recipe for brussel sprouts? I had one I loved and I cant find it. The one i had had bacon and cheese! Any help out there? Im still searching!

We do a very simple one.

Simple Sprouts with Browned Butter and Bacon

Take 2 containers of fresh brussels sprouts and wash and peel off any brown leaves. Trim root end. Slice from top to root end.
Take bacon (pref. applewood) (maybe 6 strips?) and dice it and fry it until crisp. Remove crisp bacon.
Add 2 shallots and 1 T butter and saute in fat/melted butter mix until translucent. (can add diced jalapenos if you like)
Add sliced sprouts and toss. Cook until sprouts are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.

You can top with browned bread crumbs, or shredded cheese to taste (optional).

Yum. ;)

nucpharm29

11-19-2006, 09:17 PM

Our group fed us tonight with lasagna, ravioli, salad and garlic bread. I had made some Pumpkin Pie bread and Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate chip cookies earlier in the day which we had for dessert! Yummy!!

stacy347

11-19-2006, 09:34 PM

I feel that way lots of times with the cooking, too. With 6 of us in the house at almost every meal, it is very hard to please everyone. :sad2:
Tonight it wasn't my problem though ~ DH made ribs and fries while I was at work today. :thumbsup2

I haven't gotten to "Dis" much lately and I have lots of catching up to do on this thread!! :surfweb:

LindsayDunn228

11-20-2006, 05:20 AM

We are having leftover jabasta tonight with sun-dried tomato basil bread. Boy was it good!

WFD at your house?

ETA: Day 2 is now on the trip reports board. I hope to do the whole trip today :)

Nancyg56

11-20-2006, 06:06 AM

Mom21: I can relate also. I try to cook a nice meal at least 5 times a week and have done so since my children were little. My DH will tell everybody that he will eat anything but liver and asparagus. He will. Just not quietly...... He is a meat and potato guy, hates casseroles and stews, and really prefers that I don't "mess with his food". DD does not eat red meat. The little one lives for mashed potatoes. My SIL does not say a word, just is glad he does not have to cook.

I try to please them all, because I enjoy cooking and taking care of them, but I have found that a few days of "on your own" works better than anything. My family has been sick this last week, and I have spent a lot of time with my Mom also, so tonite when I fix dinner they will all be very happy, and they will make sure that they tell me.

I really think that when there is a family member who cooks everyday the family stops appreciating the gift. We have friends who come for dinner and tell my DH how lucky he is because there is never a real meal in their home. My family sings my praises to the world, but sometimes forgets to sing to me. I suspect the same is true for all of the dedicated cooks on this thread.

Now I have to find a recipe for country ribs. I haven't cooked them in years.

Mermaid02

11-20-2006, 06:25 AM

Ham- Mashed Potatoes- baby peas- green beans almondine- yeast rolls. The ham is leftover...the rest will be fresh!

LindsayDunn228

11-20-2006, 06:29 AM

I really think that when there is a family member who cooks everyday the family stops appreciating the gift. We have friends who come for dinner and tell my DH how lucky he is because there is never a real meal in their home. My family sings my praises to the world, but sometimes forgets to sing to me. I suspect the same is true for all of the dedicated cooks on this thread.

I think that's so sad :(

Like I've said before, it's just me and my husband, and thankfully he really appreciates my cooking. Hee hee, he will call me from work and ask, "What's on the Chez Kitty menu tonight?" (I know, we are silly). He always makes a big deal about my food and often makes requests.

My poor dad used to get a home-cooked meal every single day, with dessert. But when he and my step-mother temporarily seperated, she went back to work. Now she brags how she never cooks and actually makes comments to me because I do. And she's the one who taught me a lot of what I know about cooking!! My dad eats like he's starving whenever I cook for him :(

nucpharm29

11-20-2006, 07:16 AM

Trying a new Rachel Ray recipe tonight--#35 from the 365 cookbook--Sauteed sweet Chicken Breasts with a spicy fresh tomato chutney and white rice. Sounds yummy--we'll see!

LindsayDunn228

11-20-2006, 07:19 AM

Trying a new Rachel Ray recipe tonight--#35 from the 365 cookbook--Sauteed sweet Chicken Breasts with a spicy fresh tomato chutney and white rice. Sounds yummy--we'll see!

Let us know how that turns out :)

Nancyg56

11-20-2006, 07:39 AM

I think that's so sad :(

Like I've said before, it's just me and my husband, and thankfully he really appreciates my cooking. Hee hee, he will call me from work and ask, "What's on the Chez Kitty menu tonight?" (I know, we are silly). He always makes a big deal about my food and often makes requests.

It is sad. My kids always brought their friends home for dinner and they would say that it was like Thanksgiving in our home every day. I'm not sure if people just have different habits today, or if they are genuinely afraid to cook. We have friends who always eat a meal and they are like you and your DH ( I love to hear about "silly" . Most of the young mothers in her neighborhood are sahm's but when the Dad gets home they all go out to eat. I don't know, for us it is a part of our day, and if I am not cooking, my family misses it.

Found my recipe for crockpot BBQ ribs, so we are having them with rice and veggies. Any leftovers will be good for pulled pork sandwiches on Wednesday night when my kitchen is off limits for anything but a quick warm up ;).

liamsaunt

11-20-2006, 07:59 AM

Catching up...

Saturday we had Indian food again. We were over helping my sister paint her house so this was fast and yummy!

Yesterday we had a roast beef with gravy, roasted potatoes, sauteed brussels sprouts with balsamic, pureed carrots with cumin, and my contirbution to the meal since I don't eat red meat: portobello mushroom lasagna. The lasagna was awesome--here is the recipe:

for an 8x8 dish, greased
8 no-boil lasgna noodles
12 oz. portobello mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup parmesean cheese
4 oz shredded mozzarella
2 cups whole milk
6 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. flour
salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste

Saute the mushrooms in 2 tbsp butter until browned, sprinkle with salt and set aside. Heat the remaining butter in a saucepan, then stir in the flour and cooking one minute. Pour in the milk (heated) and whisk until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Layer 1/4 of the sauce into the dish and top with two noodles. Scatter over 1/3 of the mushrooms and 1/3 of the cheeses. Then top with more sauce, noodles, etc. Continue until you have four layers, ending with sauce and then the cheese. Bake in a 375 oven 45 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Tonight we are having roasted balsamic-mustard-rosemary chicken, mashed buttermilk potatoes, and broccoli.

FormrCastMbr

11-20-2006, 08:21 AM

Today I am making "mushy food" since DS8 is getting his palate expander today and they recommend soft foods...I am going to try meatloaf, mashed potatoes and some veggie...

Any suggestions on other foods? I plan on sending soup for lunch tomorrow...

Have a great day all!

YachtClubWoman

11-20-2006, 09:53 AM

I made chicken salad for dinner tonight. I defrosted chicken for Friday but we went out running errands during the week that it moved my menu many days and did not want the chicken to go to waste

this weekend we went out to eat as we had my neice and nephew for the weekend

I am taking it easy cooking this week - since Thanksgiving is at our house.

miss missy

11-20-2006, 10:30 AM

:cool1: love this thread!

lucas

11-20-2006, 02:00 PM

...my contirbution to the meal since I don't eat red meat: portobello mushroom lasagna. The lasagna was awesome--here is the recipe:

for an 8x8 dish, greased
8 no-boil lasgna noodles
12 oz. portobello mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup parmesean cheese
4 oz shredded mozzarella
2 cups whole milk
6 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. flour
salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste

Saute the mushrooms in 2 tbsp butter until browned, sprinkle with salt and set aside. Heat the remaining butter in a saucepan, then stir in the flour and cooking one minute. Pour in the milk (heated) and whisk until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Layer 1/4 of the sauce into the dish and top with two noodles. Scatter over 1/3 of the mushrooms and 1/3 of the cheeses. Then top with more sauce, noodles, etc. Continue until you have four layers, ending with sauce and then the cheese. Bake in a 375 oven 45 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

That sounds good. I'm gonna have to try it.

lucas

11-20-2006, 02:10 PM

We are having leftover jabasta tonight with sun-dried tomato basil bread. Boy was it good!

WFD at your house?

ETA: Day 2 is now on the trip reports board. I hope to do the whole trip today :)

Great report - thanks for posting. :thumbsup2

P.S. Your dh is a cutie!

liamsaunt

11-20-2006, 05:45 PM

Here is another recipe--it's the chicken I am serving tonight--it's really tasty! The recipe is from Fine Cooking.

Lemony Balsamic-Mustard Marinated Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic

6 pieces of bone-in, skin-on chicken (use whatever pieces you like best)
5 large cloves garlic, peeled, minced, and ground to a psate with a little salt
2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
2 tsp. finely chopped rosemary
1/3 cup dijon mustard
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
6 to 8 large sprigs of rosemary
1/2 large lemon, thinly sliced.

The day before you want to cook, rinse the chicken and dry thoroughly. Rub the garlic paste all over the chicken pieces. Combine lemon zest through olive oil in a bowl and mix to blend. Pour over chicken, and add rosemary sprigs and lemon slices. Toss everything together to coat, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

Take the chicken out of the oven at least 20 minites before you are going to cook it. Perheat oven to 400 degrees.

Place chicken with its marinade into a pyrex baking dish in one layer, skin side up and evenly spaced (don't let them touch). Sprinkle with salt and place in oven. After 30 minutes have passed, start basting the chicken with the pan juices. The chicken is done when it turns deep brown and the pan juices have reduced and darkened. Total cooking time is about an hour.

Transfer chicken to plate and tent with foil. Remove the lemon slices and rosemary sprigs from the pan and discard. Spoon off as much fat as you can from the pan drippings, then add 2 tbsp. water to the pan and scrape up all the browned bits to form a slightly thickened, rich tasting sauce.

Serve chicken with pan sauce.

LindsayDunn228

11-20-2006, 05:58 PM

Great report - thanks for posting. :thumbsup2

P.S. Your dh is a cutie!
Thank you, I think so too!!! I did notice something a little disturbing though. Look at the 2 of us at Kona. We almost look related!!! ACK!! Our cheeks and our chins look similar. That's a freaky pic!!

Here it is for those of you who don't want to go find the thread. It's the second pic:
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1281141

lucas

11-20-2006, 06:54 PM

Thank you, I think so too!!! I did notice something a little disturbing though. Look at the 2 of us at Kona. We almost look related!!! ACK!! Our cheeks and our chins look similar. That's a freaky pic!!

Here it is for those of you who don't want to go find the thread. It's the second pic:
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1281141

I see what you mean! Not freaky - it's sweet! :)

Almost forgot to mention, tonight we had BLTs. But instead of bread, we used refrigerated biscuits. I think they are yummy that way. :thumbsup2

stacy347

11-20-2006, 10:37 PM

Pork chops and rice pilaf today...very simple dinners this week. ;)

Swimnoid

11-20-2006, 10:42 PM

Almost forgot to mention, tonight we had BLTs. But instead of bread, we used refrigerated biscuits. I think they are yummy that way. :thumbsup2

I do pulled bbq beef on biscuits....mmmmm...sooooo good! :goodvibes

LindsayDunn228

11-21-2006, 05:28 AM

Tonight I am making black bean chili and cornbread. I fixed my menus so I would be having leftovers tomorrow. I am taking all desserts to my Thanksgiving dinners so I can make them the day before. Pretty good planning, eh? :)

WFD at your house?

lucas

11-21-2006, 06:56 AM

I'm thinking of doing a mini-shrimp boil for dh and I. Hmmmmmm hot and spicy shrimp, some boiled small red potatoes. I like to dip the shrimp in spicy cocktail sauce and then put it on a cracker. :thumbsup2

nucpharm29

11-21-2006, 07:01 AM

Not sure yet--maybe oven fried chicken or pasta! Oh, and that chicken I made last night was Yummo! If anyone is interested, I'll post the recipe later

Nancyg56

11-21-2006, 07:22 AM

The crockpot ribs last night were really good. I may reheat them for dinner tonite with the leftover rice. I need to clean out the fridge to make room for the Thanksgiving food, so all of the sandwich meat has to go and any leftovers along with it.

liamsaunt

11-21-2006, 10:14 AM

Still cooking out of the new Barefoot Contessa book (the buttermilk mashed potatoes I made yesterday were from there, and they were really, really good).

Tonight from the book I am making penne in a lemon cream sauce with arugula and tomatoes, and serving it with a roasted garlic loaf of bread. If the recipe is tasty I will post it tomorrow.

YachtClubWoman

11-21-2006, 11:10 AM

YachtClubWoman

11-21-2006, 11:11 AM

tonight we are having pulled pork BBQ sandwiches

Pooh67_68

11-21-2006, 11:38 AM

Tis the time of year for soup. :)

Ultimate Potato Soup

5 large potatoes, plus 1 small, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2/3 cup chopped onion
2(14.5 oz) can chicken broth
2 3/4 cup half & half cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

In a large pot, bring potatoes, celery, and onion to a boil in the chicken broth. Cook until potatoes are tender. Drain & reserve liquid.

Combine reserved broth and cream in pot. In a bowl, combine melted butter and flour, stir into cream over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
Stir in reserved veggies, bouillon and pepper. Heat through and serve.

Pooh67_68

11-21-2006, 11:44 AM

Tis the time of year for soup. :)

Ham, Potato, and Green Bean Soup

1 onion, peeled
2 bags frozen green beans
1 1/2 pounds ham, cut into pieces
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 quarts water
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water

Place water in a large pot, bring to a boil. Put in ham and onion, boil for 30 minutes. Add more water as needed.

Remove onion and add the beans. Whisk the cornstarch and cold water together, add. Cook until thickened.

Pooh67_68

11-21-2006, 11:52 AM

Savory Shepherd's Pie

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup pepper, chopped
2 cans vegetable soup
1/4 teaspoon salt
mashed potatoes

Brown beef, onion and pepper, until tender.
Stir in soup and salt.
Spoon into a 1-quart casserole dish.
Place potatoes in mounds around edge of casserole.
Bake in a 425º oven 15 minutes.

Zandy595

11-21-2006, 01:12 PM

I decided I didn't want to cook last night so we got wings and I made tater tots and corn.

Tonight we're having super easy chicken fajitas.

stacy347

11-21-2006, 01:42 PM

Today is pizza day this week ~ the kids wil be happy when they get home. ;)

Mom21

11-21-2006, 02:55 PM

I am throwing some sweet potatoes into the oven. Hubby has to take dd to the craft store for some items for a school project. In the same parking lot is a KFC and I have a coupon for the B1G1 2 piece with a biscuit. They will have that as i don't like the chicken. Maybe add in another biscuit for me and some slaw (love me some KFC slaw :cool1: ) So cheap and easy for me tonight. I am burned out......LOL.

LindsayDunn228

11-22-2006, 05:27 AM

We are having leftover black bean chili and cornbread tonight. As soon as I DIS and drink my coffee, I am going to start working on my desserts for tomorrow. I am making 2 derby pies, 2 batches of Oreo truffles, and Paula Deen's gooey pumpkin butter cakes (my mom recently made them with pineapple instead of pumkin and it was DROOL city!!).

WFD at your house?

Pooh67_68

11-22-2006, 06:22 AM

eh, we are just having burgers tonight. I never make a big dinner the night before Thanksgiving.

WFD at your house?

nucpharm29

11-22-2006, 06:41 AM

Secretly I'm hoping tonights a pizza night--BUT in case it's not, I've got some spinach artichoke calzones to make (another Racheal Ray recipe). Luckily Thanksgiving isn't going to be at my house this year, but I"m still responsible for some sides--those will wait for tomorrow!

LuluLovesDisney

11-22-2006, 06:59 AM

I have a few pieces of chicken marinating in a candied ginger teriyaki sauce. I'm going to grill those up and make grilled chicken sandwiches and a side salad or maybe cup of soup depending on what's in the house. If I find a can of pineapple rings, I might add that to the sandwiches, too.

Tomorrow I am responsible for:

Traditional Green Bean Casserole
Pumpkin and White Corn Bisque with Jalapeno Pesto and
Pumpkin Creme Brulee

I am soo excited to use the creme brulee torch. I will probably incinerate something, hopefully not myself, or anything important. ;)

I have to go to the grocery store - I am hoping they have a fine mesh strainer b/c I don't think mine is really fine enough.

I am here at school, got here at 7 am - to undecorate for fall and decorate for Christmas, only to find I lost my cabinet key. :( I'm hoping dbf finds it in his car.

Anyway, I'm off to class.

Oh - I need a *really* easy, not too strong, yet festive, cocktail recipe for Thanksgiving. Any suggestions? Last year we did cranberry and vodka and I want something more creative.

LBAK

11-22-2006, 07:06 AM

It's chinese for us tonight so I can cook and bake for tomorrow. Yum!

nucpharm29

11-22-2006, 07:31 AM

Lulu--last year for the holidays we did a Proseco (could use champagne or any sparkling wine) and pomegrante (sp?) juice. It was really yummy and a very pretty color!

And I didn't mention what I'm making for tomorrow

Sausage and Fennel Dressing
Sweet Potato Casserole (mainly for the kids)
Cranberry Cherry Crumble

Zandy595

11-22-2006, 08:18 AM

Nothing fancy here for dinner - hot dogs, mac & cheese and some kind of vegetable.

Thanksgiving is at my mom's, but I'm taking green bean casserole (getting tired of making that every year and crockpot stuffing. This is my first time making stuffing :scared: , I hope I don't mess it up. I'm using my mom's famous recipe, so at least I know <if I do it right> it'll be good. I wanted to make my cranberry-raspberry Jell-O mold, but my brother's fiance is making some kind of cranberry thing. I bought all the ingredients so I'll just make it when we have the leftovers sometime this weekend.

liamsaunt

11-22-2006, 11:12 AM

Your meals always sound wonderful - restaurant quality

Hey, thanks! That was a nice thing to say. :)

The pasta was really good. I'll post the recipe when I get home.

Today is DH's birthday, so I am taking him out to dinner.

liamsaunt

11-22-2006, 11:18 AM

Oh - I need a *really* easy, not too strong, yet festive, cocktail recipe for Thanksgiving. Any suggestions? Last year we did cranberry and vodka and I want something more creative.

Hi Lulu, one of my favorite festive drinks is a kir royale. It's just sparkling wine and cassis. Fill a champagne glass most of the way with the sparkling wine and then top off with the cassis--maybe 2 tablespoons or so (you can use framboise instead if you like raspberry). Taste it and see if it is sweet enough for you. It looks so pretty, and it's not too strong.

You can find the cassis and the framboise with the cordials at your liquor store. You don't need to buy expensive sparkling wine either.

Nancyg56

11-22-2006, 11:45 AM

Hi everybody! There is no hot dinner here tonight, I am in the kitchen all day and need every bit of fridge space so my family must have sandwiches. They like to get of of the line of fire when I have a plan that I can't even articulate, so I'm sure they will be very happy!

So far I have baked a derby pie, a pumpkin pie, Glynis pecan pie, an "almost apple pie" and a chocolate cream pie.

I have a spiced cranberry apple jello salad in the fridge a corn pudding ready for tomorrow and sweet potatoes in teh oven for my gratin. Sausage and apple stuffing is next.

I have everything ready for the apricot filled pumpkin cake but the apricots. Do you think raisins would be okay? I can't face the grocery store for a bag of dried apricots.

I wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving Day!

bengalbelle

11-22-2006, 05:56 PM

I haven't posted on this thread in a long time (haven't been cooking much) but last night I made Aunt Martha's Famous Chicken Spaghetti Casserole (p. 167) and it was fabulous!! DH told me at least 3 times how good dinner was. It's pretty easy to make too.

We're happily eating leftovers tonight :)

LindsayDunn228

11-23-2006, 06:43 AM

I am off to my mom's house for T-giving around 11:30. There we will have all the T-giving faves. So obviously I'm not cooking today :)

Those Oreo truffles I made ROCKED!!! I will post the recipe later if anyone wants it.

Have a great day all!!!

nucpharm29

11-23-2006, 06:51 AM

Happy Thanksgiving All!

Heading to my parents later this morning! Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

liamsaunt

11-23-2006, 09:06 AM

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

So, I have to confess. There is something about Thanksgiving that just brings out the crazy cook in me. We had this nice, sensible meal planned: Roasted brined turkey, gravy, stuffing and dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, roasted root vegetables, and cauliflower gruyere gratin, with apple pie and pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. There are only going to be eight people eating, so that should be plenty of food, right?

Well, I don't know why, but when I got up this morning, I flew out of bed and started cooking all these extra dishes!! So now, in addition to all of the above, we also have spaghetti squash gratin, creamed spinach with fried shallot crust, glazed onions, and broccoli with lemon zest! AND, when I called my Mom, whose house we are eating at, to confess my cooking largesse, she told me she was doing the SAME THING, and had already prepped green beans with buttered almonds, carrots with orange zest and cumin, and roast asparagus!!! For EIGHT people!! There must be something wrong with us.

At least we all like leftovers! :)

Have a happy holiday, everyone! :flower:

lucas

11-23-2006, 09:19 AM

Happy Turkey Day!

http://bestsmileys.com/thanksgiving/4.gif

Zandy595

11-23-2006, 09:27 AM

Happy Turkey Day!

We're going to my mom's later. The green bean casserole :rolleyes: is done, but I'm worried about the stuffing. I think my mom told me the wrong amounts of ingredients. I haven't added the bread yet so I'm hoping once everything comes together it will be ok. Right now it's super salty and swimming in butter. I think I will drain some of the butter off before I add the bread. I'm crossing my fingers that it will be edible.

LindsayDunn228

11-24-2006, 05:42 AM

Hi all!! Did everyone have a good holiday? Ours was great. I overheard the sweetest compliment about me at my ILs. I took some Paula Deen Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cakes with me and offered some to them. My FIL got himself a big serving. He raved about how much he liked it.

Well later I was chatting with my BIL. My FIL was chatting with my husband. I overheard him saying, "That pumpkin Lindsay brought was the best dessert I've ever had." He paused and said, "I'm so glad she's with us." Talk about Lindsay going :sad: That was so sweet!!

Anyway, we are having leftover's from my family's house tonight. No cooking for me. Also, no shopping for me, except for groceries and buying a new cell phone (hubby dropped his in the toilet. Now we have an excuse to go get new ones, LOL!)

WFD at your house?

Pooh67_68

11-24-2006, 06:04 AM

:wave: Lindsay

What a sweet thing your FIL said. :goodvibes
Thanksgiving was good, as good as it was gonna get without dad there. (he passed this past March) Christmas is gonna be hard, he so loved Christmas.

No shopping for me, except for groceries on Sat.

Dinner tonight, either lefovers or frozen pizza.

nucpharm29

11-24-2006, 06:31 AM

Our Tday was very nice--WAY too much food, so it will be leftovers today. Heading back to the parents to watch the Arkansas football game today, so maybe pizza for a late lunch.

I think I'll head out shopping in a little bit--Late enough to not have to worry about the "crazys" but still early enough to get what I'm looking for.

Nancyg56

11-24-2006, 08:53 AM

liamsaunt, I did the same thing. I started cooking about 7 am and never stopped until 8 pm. It is not Thanksgiving unless the table is completely covered!

Lindsay, what a nice thing for your FIL to say. It is always a nice thing to be accepted and loved in a family you are not born into. You have to love the ones you a born into, but as the MIL of my beloved DDIL, I know the gift of loving a special daughter of my heart.

Pooh67: :grouphug:

bengalbelle: How are you feeling? I often think of you.

No cooking for me today. We have so much left from yesterday that I am all set and taking advantage of the lazy day. Most of my family was among the "crazies" out this morning. I think they left and all met up at 3 AM. Mt DDIL and I are going to my Moms later and visiting qith her. I think I have shopping for my aunt. That's it for me.

bengalbelle

11-24-2006, 10:08 AM

bengalbelle

11-24-2006, 10:21 AM

bengalbelle: How are you feeling? I often think of you.

No cooking for me today. We have so much left from yesterday that I am all set and taking advantage of the lazy day. Most of my family was among the "crazies" out this morning. I think they left and all met up at 3 AM. Mt DDIL and I are going to my Moms later and visiting qith her. I think I have shopping for my aunt. That's it for me.
Thank you Nancy :goodvibes
Our daughter has some medical issues, so it's been a rough 3 months. Things are finally starting to settle down. I had to have my gallbladder removed about a month after I had her, but now I feel great! Thank you for asking.

We have no leftovers so I'll be cooking something for dinner tonight. Just haven't figured out what yet. We plan to watch the game and put up our tree, so it will have to be something simple.

liamsaunt

11-24-2006, 11:08 AM

I'm still full from yesterday!!

Leftovers today. Lots of leftovers.

Nancyg56

11-24-2006, 11:15 AM

Thank you Nancy :goodvibes
Our daughter has some medical issues, so it's been a rough 3 months. Things are finally starting to settle down. I had to have my gallbladder removed about a month after I had her, but now I feel great! Thank you for asking.

I'm sorry that your beautiful little girl has had a rough ride. I hope that she will have an easier time, and will add her to my prayers. My DD had gall bladder problems after her DD was born and finally had to have it removed also. I'm glad you are feeling better, it is hard to feel sick and have medical issues with a brand new baby, worries are never supposed to be part of the plan.

Nancy

LuluLovesDisney

11-24-2006, 06:50 PM

I made homemade turkey cranberry ravioli with leftover turkey and leftover cranberry sauce. We ate it with the leftover veggies on the side. The ravioli was heavenly!! It is all gone. I modified Giada de Laurentis' recipe from foodtv slightly so I could make it with leftovers. I will definitely post the recipe later. It might become a yearly tradition - it was *that* good.

LindsayDunn228

11-25-2006, 05:29 AM

We are going out with friend's to lunch and a movie today. We are going to a local Greek chain called The Gondolier and then to see "Casino Royale." *pouting* I really wanted to see "The Prestige" but it's not playing anymore (

We will have a snack for dinner tonight.

WFD at your house?

ETA: LuLu, I saw that episode of Giada's. I wasn't sure if that ravioli would be good or not. Please post how you modified it :)

ETA (again): My next trip report is up and already on the second page :( if anyone wants to read it. It's has some cool pics.

Mermaid02

11-25-2006, 05:59 AM

We are having hot turkey sandwiches. We didn't get any leftover Thursday from my inlaws but we went to myAunt's house yesterday and she gave me a bunch! Or I might make it into a turkey pie... decisions decisions.... :teeth:

nucpharm29

11-25-2006, 07:56 AM

Definitely leftovers for us today--we went out for pizza after the ballgame yesterday (Tigerkat and Bengalbelle--congrats on the victory :guilty: ) and the kitchen messed up our pizza order--put jalapenos on the whole pizza (my tummy can't handle it) so we got another pizza for free. SO we got lots of Tday and pizza leftovers to eat!

momx2

11-25-2006, 08:17 AM

I love reading this thread. I've gotten many reciepes off of here and just wanted to pop in and say hello. We are having roast with cream of mushroom and celery and veggies. They will be slowly cooking in the crockpot all day on low. I can't wait until about 5 p.m. tonight!

I'll be going to work in a few minutes, be home around 2:30 and we will start putting up the Christmas tree. Have a great day! Renae

LBAK

11-25-2006, 08:42 AM

Sheperd's Pie to use the left over mashed potatoes. Anyone have a good recipe?

FormrCastMbr

11-25-2006, 10:07 AM

Back to cooking today!!!

Sausage Peppers and Onions on heros....not sure of the sides - maybe just salad...

liamsaunt

11-25-2006, 10:34 AM

Tonight I am making rack of lamb with an herb-breadcrumb crust, plus big fat asparagus and a potato gratin. I think I might make a salad too.

Nancyg56

11-25-2006, 06:45 PM

DH and I took DGD to see Garfields Christmas at the Bushnel today and then we met DD, DSIL and my DDIL for a Chinese dinner. We are having desset and coffee at home because I want to finish the pies.

TigerKat

11-25-2006, 07:10 PM

Hi my friends, I'm back!! What a magical week we had. I'm already planning some homecooked meals, so I'll be joining you guys again tomorrow. :sunny:

lucas

11-25-2006, 09:32 PM

Welcome back TigerKat!! Hope you had a good time. We want to hear all about your trip! :)

Teresa Pitman

11-25-2006, 09:42 PM

Well, we had a "chocolate dessert party" tonight with about ten other families (and boy, was that fun!) so I knew I wanted a light and nutritious meal to kind of balance it. We had Easy Mexican Eggplant served with mashed root vegetables (potatoes, sweet potatoes and carrots) and a mixed greens salad.

Easy Mexican Eggplant
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into cubes
4 tomatoes, cut into cubes
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp black pepper

Put everything into a skillet, stir well, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the eggplant is tender but not mushy.

It's also very good over rice but I felt more like having the mashed veggies.

Teresa

LindsayDunn228

11-26-2006, 05:36 AM

We are taking my MIL out for her b-day today to Logan's, so no cooking for me tonight!

WFD at your house?

nucpharm29

11-26-2006, 08:23 AM

Well, it will be back to cooking for me tonight. Not sure what, though. Maybe some oven fried chicken and veggie.

Mermaid02

11-26-2006, 09:07 AM

Meatloaf- mashed potatoes- peas-green salad.

TigerKat

11-26-2006, 09:53 AM

Back in the saddle again - Spaghetti with Bolognese sauce, family request after a week of Disney, with lemon/parmesan broccoli. YUMMO!!

nucpharm - what an incredible game Friday, we watched it at ESPN club. It's too bad either team had to lose! Good luck in Atlanta!! :thumbsup2

Guys, check out my post on Theme Parks, YOAMD thread, truly a day of magic for us!!

lucas

11-26-2006, 03:31 PM

liamsaunt

11-26-2006, 03:48 PM

Welcome back Tigerkat, I'll read your report after I post this:

We had indian food again today. I am sick and spicy food sometimes helps with that. My sister was carrying a dish of tikka masala to the table, and she tripped, sending the entire dish all over my parents' floor! Which, by the way, is covered with tan wall to wall carpeting. What a horrible mess! There is no way the stains are coming out. My parents took it well though. My Mom just turned to my Dad and said, "Well dear, we were talking about recarpeting the floors anyway. Looks like we'll just be doing it a little sooner!"

The food was good though.

TigerKat

11-26-2006, 04:10 PM

Will you post a dining report?

I sure will. When I get it done, I'll let you know on this thread!!

LindsayDunn228

11-27-2006, 04:59 AM

TigerKat, welcome back :)

Tonight I am making chicken provencal soup. Not sure if the recipe is posted. Hang on...yup it's there. It's such a rich, hearty soup. We love it! We are having breadsticks to go with it.

WFD at your house?

nucpharm29

11-27-2006, 07:16 AM

Well, tonight will be the oven fried chicken! Last night was pizza again! We spent the day putting up our xmas decor, so by dinner time I was in no mood to cook. Happy Monday all! :sunny:

Nancyg56

11-27-2006, 07:20 AM

Welcome back, TigerKat! I enjoyed your report on the YOAMD thread.

Tonite I have pork chops planned along with mashed potatoes and green beans. I hope that I get to them because DH brought all of the Xmas decorations down for me and I seem to have more than I remember :confused3. How did that happen?

TigerKat

11-27-2006, 08:08 AM

Thanks guys, can't say I'm glad to be back. :sad2:

Nancy - how is your Mom doing? I have to go and buy all new Xmas stuff - Katrina wiped us out and last Xmas I didn't have the heart to do it.

Tonight will be, yep that's right, red beans & rice with smoked sausage. I'm also marinating some chicken in a garlic/lemon marinade to broil tomorrow night. It's really good, if anyone's interested I'll post it!

YachtClubWoman

11-27-2006, 09:49 AM

I did not cook all weekend - but back to reality today - we are having meat sauce and ravioli.

FormrCastMbr

11-27-2006, 09:57 AM

Welcome back TigerKat! I read your YOAMD report and I am so happy that you had a great time and had those special surprises...you deserved it!!! :) :) :) Can't wait to see your dining report...I have to see if I can make some changes to my ADRs for Dec...

I would love your marinade recipe as well...

We have been pigging out since the day before Thanksgiving so we have to be a little better today...I am baking some boneless porkchops, broccoli sauteed like I am going to put it in cavatelli and broccoli and maybe a little rice on the side...

This broccoli is yummy...basically sautee it in EVOO with alot of garlic, crushed red pepper and salt and pepper...if I was making cavatelli and broccoli, I would add chicken broth and about 2 - 3 TBS of butter...great to add some chicken in there too!

I am babbling again!!!!

Have a great day!

TigerKat

11-27-2006, 11:06 AM

Welcome back TigerKat! I read your YOAMD report and I am so happy that you had a great time and had those special surprises...you deserved it!!! :) :) :) Can't wait to see your dining report...I have to see if I can make some changes to my ADRs for Dec...

I would love your marinade recipe as well...

Thanks Lauren!! Here is the recipe - you can either grill or broil the chicken:

Lemony Garlic Chicken

8 pieces of chicken
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c. lemon juice (fresh)
3 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. paprika
3 cloves garlic, minced (more or less to taste)

Place chicken in a shallow baking dish or large ziplock baggie. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken, toss to coat. Marinate at least one hour (I do it overnight). Grill or broil!! I boil remaining marinade and use as extra sauce.

Mermaid02

11-27-2006, 11:09 AM

I'm home sick and luckily tonight is "crock pot" night so I put a piece of pork in the crock pot and we are having pulled pork, mashed potatoes and green beans tonight.

Glynis

11-27-2006, 12:57 PM

It's so good to be home after Thanksgiving. We had a great time at my parents house and had so much FOOD!!!! We also did a great Pie Night, where we pigged out on pecan pie, raspberry pie, sour cream raisin pie, apple/pear pie, lemon meringue, coconut cream, pumpkin chiffon, regular pumpkin and banana cream. Talk about stuffed!!!!

Anyway, it's back to reality. Tonight we're having "pork chops and applesauce". I'll also steam some broccoli. We're spending the day "Christmasing" the house, so something easy will be good.

TigerKat

11-27-2006, 01:19 PM

LindsayDunn228

11-27-2006, 01:46 PM

Awwwwwwwwwww, you're so pretty!!!!!! :)

TigerKat

11-27-2006, 07:05 PM

Thanks Lindsay, it's a glow from the martini! ;) How was the soup? I checked out the recipe and it looks awesome.

lucas

11-27-2006, 07:38 PM

OK guys, I started my dining reviews on the dining review thread, and you can probably tell I'm a newbie at this, but I'm giving it my best shot!! :teeth:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i300/TigerKat_2006/disneyworld032.jpg

Me and DH at California grill

TigerKat,

Nice pic of you 2! :thumbsup2 I am enjoying your dining review and pics! Can't wait to read more. :woohoo:

LindsayDunn228

11-27-2006, 07:50 PM

Thanks Lindsay, it's a glow from the martini! ;) How was the soup? I checked out the recipe and it looks awesome.
Oh it's always awesome!!! One note though: it calls for crushed tomatoes (or something), I use plain tomato sauce instead.

TigerKat

11-27-2006, 07:59 PM

Thanks lucas! ;)

Lindsay, my family hates little pieces of tomato, so I either puree the crushed tomatoes or use sauce. I'm going to try it as soon as it cools off down here!

LindsayDunn228

11-28-2006, 05:20 AM

*yawn and stretch* Morning everyone. I have a sleep hangover this morning.

Tonight we are having leftover soup. My BIL was in town and my hubby invited him to eat with us. He loved the soup, too. Thankfully we still had enough for tonight :)

WFD at your house?

Mermaid02

11-28-2006, 05:42 AM

Leftovers here too Lindsay. We have plenty of pulled pork left over. I will probably get some buns today though and we'll have it as sandwiches.

LindsayDunn228

11-28-2006, 05:55 AM

How are you feeling Mermaid?

Mermaid02

11-28-2006, 06:25 AM

How are you feeling Mermaid?

MUCH better this morning. I'll be going to work today! That reminds me- I better go eat something and take my medications!

nucpharm29

11-28-2006, 06:55 AM

I think tonight is going to be some pasta and Italian sausage. some sort of green veggie. I've been in a cooking funk since Thanksgiving. Guess I overdid it then, so I just not in the mood to cook yet!

Mom21

11-28-2006, 07:12 AM

We're going out to eat. It's my bday. I really wanted fondue but can't justify $100 for a meal, so just Applebees I guess since I have a $10 off coupon. Sometimes it stinks to be so cheap (me, not hubby--he wouldn't care).

LBAK

11-28-2006, 07:39 AM

Mom21- Happy Birthday!

My daughter had surgery yesterday so today she requested Cheeseburger Soup, so off to the grocery I go to get a few ingredients. Have a wonderful day everyone.

TigerKat

11-28-2006, 07:56 AM

Happy Birthday Mom21!!!

Tonight will be the lemon/garlic chicken that's been marinating since yesterday with pasta and a caesar salad.

Glynis

11-28-2006, 10:31 AM

Good morning everyone! Tonight we are having Ham and Swiss Casserole. It's cold and snowy here and a warm casserole will hit the spot. We'll have a nice green salad to go along with it (hopefully I'll be able to find some good tomatoes!).

Cookies for dessert. I've been making cookie dough and freezing the balls. That way I can pull out as many as I want to make at a time. It works well for me. If I do it early enough in the season, I don't run out of time closer to Christmas!

OceanAnnie

11-28-2006, 10:51 AM

Happy Birthday, Mom21! :cake: :bday:

Thank goodness for the crockpot. We're having BBQ pork chops and some kind of veggies for sides, & biscuits. I felt better 1 day after finishing the antibx.. Now, I think I have the flu. Not fun. :sick:

punkin

11-28-2006, 11:08 AM

I just made the fish chowder from this thread (page 26 I think-I used frozen whiting filets). OMG is it great. That's what my kids will have when they get home from school. They come home ravenous. I will make a roast chicken for dinner when DH gets home-soup is not dinner for him.

Zandy595

11-28-2006, 12:52 PM

I'm another one who hasn't wanted to cook since Thanksgiving. Lastnight I made grilled ham steak, tater tots and corn. Tonight I'm planning on Chicken Picatta, but it will depend on how much I have to help DS with his homework and what time it is when he finishes it.

FormrCastMbr

11-28-2006, 01:28 PM

Happy Birthday Mom21 from a fellow Sagitarian!!! Did I spell that right??? :)

TigerKat...LOVE the pic of you and hubby...my type of girl...martinis all the way!!! I have been lurking on the "pictures of drinks" board for months!!! Thanks for the marinade recipe...you know that I love to soak things overnight!!!

We are having left over sausage and peppers with some pasta on the side...

Zandy595

11-28-2006, 02:21 PM

My step-father just brought over a huge ham loaf. I'm so excited, I haven't had it in probably 15 years. My mom told me he made one for them a few weeks ago and I told her how much I used to like it. She must have told him. Now all I have to do for dinner is pop it in the oven and make a couple sides. What a nice surprise. :goodvibes

Happy Birthday Mom21! :cake:

liamsaunt

11-28-2006, 02:40 PM

Thank goodness for the crockpot. We're having BBQ pork chops and some kind of veggies for sides, & biscuits. I felt better 1 day after finishing the antibx.. Now, I think I have the flu. Not fun. :sick:

I'm right there with you. I'm currently under quarantine because I am sick, and the doctor says I 'might' have the flu, or it 'might' be a contagious virus of some other type, or it 'might possibly' be something else. Grr. Did I mention that DH flies to Paris next week and had invited me to join him for the weekend? I can't make plans now because I am probably still going to be sick since they won't give me any antibiotics, even though I can guarantee it is going to turn out to be a bacterial chest infection just like EVERY. OTHER. TIME I am sick. Yes, I am bitter.

Anyway. Last night I made pizza because I did not really feel like cooking.

Tonight I am making chicken breasts, pounded thin and rolled up with some sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese, and basil, then breaded and seared. For sides I am making garlic spinach and crushed potatoes.

lucas

11-28-2006, 03:32 PM

Tonight we're having crab cakes, corn, and baked potatoes.

LindsayDunn228

11-28-2006, 03:34 PM

I'm right there with you. I'm currently under quarantine because I am sick, and the doctor says I 'might' have the flu, or it 'might' be a contagious virus of some other type, or it 'might possibly' be something else. Grr. Did I mention that DH flies to Paris next week and had invited me to join him for the weekend? I can't make plans now because I am probably still going to be sick since they won't give me any antibiotics, even though I can guarantee it is going to turn out to be a bacterial chest infection just like EVERY. OTHER. TIME I am sick. Yes, I am bitter.

Anyway. Last night I made pizza because I did not really feel like cooking.

Tonight I am making chicken breasts, pounded thin and rolled up with some sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese, and basil, then breaded and seared. For sides I am making garlic spinach and crushed potatoes.

You kill me. Even when you are ill you make the most awesome sounding dinners :)

FormrCastMbr

11-28-2006, 03:41 PM

Feel better Liamsaunt and Oceanannie! :grouphug:

Can anyone tell me how to freeze green bell peppers? I bought too many over the weekend! TIA!!!

Zandy595

11-28-2006, 03:48 PM

Tonight we're having crab cakes, corn, and baked potatoes.Can I come over? I don't think you live far from me. :teeth: I LOVE crab cakes. :love: I asked for them for Christmas (the jumbo lump ones from QVC).

TigerKat

11-28-2006, 04:30 PM

You kill me. Even when you are ill you make the most awesome sounding dinners :)

You took the words right out of my mouth - amazing woman!! :thumbsup2

LindsayDunn228

11-29-2006, 05:06 AM

I recently found deep-dish pizza crusts at our grocery store. So tonight we are having a deep-dish meatball pizza. I hope it turns out ok; I am doing some experimenting :)

WFD at your house?

Mermaid02

11-29-2006, 05:35 AM

It's Italian night here so we are going to have spaghetti and garlic bread. DH has a meeting, but I think I'll put candles on the table and make the kids sit there with me.

LindsayDunn228

11-29-2006, 05:37 AM

Mermaid, ahhhhh the ultimate comfort food. Spaghetti and garlic bread. MMMM :)

Nancyg56

11-29-2006, 06:27 AM

I'm right there with you. I'm currently under quarantine because I am sick, and the doctor says I 'might' have the flu,

You are amazing! When I am sick there is no cooking worth mentioning. Come to think of it, I haven't cooked anything worth mentioning since Thanksgiving. I hope that you feel better.

OceanAnnie: I hope that you are feeling better, also.

OceanAnnie

11-29-2006, 06:44 AM

(snip) ---they won't give me any antibiotics, even though I can guarantee it is going to turn out to be a bacterial chest infection just like EVERY. OTHER. TIME I am sick. Yes, I am bitter.

I'd be upset too!! Paris can't wait! Maybe it's time to go to one of those urgent care places. They might give you some antibx.. You never know. :confused3

Anyway, hope you feel better soon, Liamsaunt. And thank you everyone for the well wishes. :)

nucpharm29

11-29-2006, 06:58 AM

Last night I took the pasta I was going to make, and ended up making a pretty tasty baked pasta dish. Browned up some Hot Italian sausage, added a jar of marinara sauce. Combined that with hot, slightly undercooked pasta. put it in a casserole dish. Topped with pepperoni, pizza cheese and parmesan. Baked at 350 for 15 min. Was really yummy--even picky DD ate a plateful!

Tonight I think will be pizza. Tomorrow is shopping day so our cupboards are practically bare!

TigerKat

11-29-2006, 07:02 AM

Good morning ladies!

liamsaunt and OceanAnnie - get well soon!

Tonight I'm doing a cajun rubbed pork tenderloin with garlic/butter sauce along with dirty rice and lima beans.

FormrCastMbr

11-29-2006, 08:51 AM

Hi All!

Tonight is roasted chicken breast...I am going to marinate in TigerKat's Lemon marinade...stuffing, corn, cranberry sauce and salad...T-Day withdrawal...

you guys are in luck...I hurt my hand and cannot "babble" type!!!

have a great day...

YachtClubWoman

11-29-2006, 09:09 AM

tonight is a quick grilled chicken salad - I grilled too much chicken on Sunday.

needs to be quick - we are going over to help my grandfather and clean house and do some laundry since my grandmother is in the hospital.

He is 82 years old and has never done a thing for himself :confused3

- needless to say my home works a little different than theirs

Zandy595

11-29-2006, 09:55 AM

Tonight is Chicken Picatta, angel hair pasta with garlic butter, and baby peas. I don't know why, but the chicken cutlets I get from my Publix are always tough. I'm gonna have to pound them to make them more tender. DH won't be happy with me 'cuz it'll probably wake him up. He works nights and doesn't get up until dinner is on the table.

Glynis

11-29-2006, 09:57 AM

Well, DS requested Pizza Meatloaf Muffins, so I've got the ground beef defrosting. We'll also have some green beans and maybe dinner rolls to round out the meal. It's nothing fancy, but I know the kids will eat well. They love the meatloaf muffins. I love that they cook quickly!

I hope all the sickies start feeling better soon! This is no time of the year to be ill. Especially when Paris is on the line. One word of caution about urgent care clinics, however. 2 weeks ago, DH got really ill; sore throat, bad cough, etc. He didn't want to wait a couple of hours to see our regular dr. so he went to urgent care. The doctor there gave him an antibiotic just as a precaution, but told DH that there was no way he had bronchitis! Skip ahead 2 weeks, and DH is still not ANY better! I call our dr. (he's also our neighbor) and he came over and took a look at DH. Yup, you guessed it, BRONCHITIS! Just like DH had tried to tell the urgent care dr. (He's had bronchitis every year since he was 11, he knows what it feels like!!!) The antibiotic the urgent care dr. gave him would work from the neck up, but nothing in the chest. Regular dr. gave him heavy duty antibiotics, since the bronchitis was still there, and so was pneumonia!

Lesson? Don't let your DH decide which dr. to see just to save a little time on his day off!

theycallmered

11-29-2006, 10:16 AM

FormrCastMbr

11-29-2006, 10:18 AM

Can someone help me with how to freeze green bell peppers? TIA!!!

theycallmered

11-29-2006, 10:22 AM

Oh, and I forgot to add my dinner for tonight.

Last night I made my Bertolli knock off of their Italian Sausage & Rigatoni: Sweet and spicy Italian Sausage, diced tomatoes, roasted red and yellow peppers in a spicy tomato sauce.

It was soooo yummy, and I made a ton of it so we (Hubby and me) get to eat it all week. Yea for yummy left overs!! :cool1:

liamsaunt

11-29-2006, 10:23 AM

Thanks everyone for your kind words. I am sure I will be better soon. Glynis, your husband sounds just like me! I have a history of bronchitis and/or pneumonia since childhood--almost every year! That's why I am bitter. I hate the doctor I saw Monday anyway, and am going back tomorrow to see someone else.

I'm still deciding on what to make for dinner tonight, but wanted to post the recipe for the crispy potatoes I made last night. They were really good, and they are crisp enough that you could make a bunch of them and put little toppings on them and serve them as an hors d'oeuvre at a party!

Crispy Potatoes

About 20 small (1 1/2-2 inches across) red or white round potatoes, scrubbed
About 1/4 cup olive oil
salt

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

Place the potatoes, unpeeled, into a pan in one layer and cover with an inch of water. Add 1 tsp. salt to the pan and cook at a low boil until just tender. Keep checking them with a skewer for doneness, because depending on the size of your potatoes it could take anywhere from 15-30 minutes.

When cooked, set the potatoes on a clean dishtowel and allow to cool for a few minutes. Then, using a second dishtowel, lightly crush each potato until it is flattened into a disk about 1/2 inch thick. Using a spatula, transfer potatoes to a baking sheet lined with non-stick aluminum foil.

Pour on the olive oil, using just enough to coat each potato, and then lift each potato with the spatula so that some oil gets underneath. Sprinkle with salt and then roast in the oven approx. 15 minutes per side, until crispy brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt to taste, and serve hot.

TigerKat

11-29-2006, 11:08 AM

Zandy595

11-29-2006, 12:05 PM

Can someone help me with how to freeze green bell peppers? TIA!!!When I freeze green bell peppers, I dice them (that's how I usually use them) then throw them in a freezer bag and press out as much air as possible. They work fine for cooking, but I probably wouldn't use them raw after they've been frozen.

I just found this at WholeFoods.com
Bell peppers freeze very well, with no blanching required. Simply wash well, cut off the top and remove the ribs, core and seeds. Slice or chop to desired size, freeze in a single layer on a cookie sheet and transfer to an appropriate freezer container, eliminating as much air as possible from the container to minimize freezer burn. Frozen vegetables should be used within eight months.

Glynis

11-29-2006, 12:24 PM

Can someone help me with how to freeze green bell peppers? TIA!!!

I don't know much about freezing them whole, but I usually grind them up in my food processor and then use them for making salsa later. I would think you could freeze them just fine. Just washing them, and then packing them in freezer bags. Hopefully someone will have more information than I do.

Glynis

11-29-2006, 12:27 PM

liamsaunt

11-29-2006, 12:43 PM

OK, I decided on dinner. I am really bored stuck at home and so am trying something new. I'm dragging my never-used tagine out of storage and making Morrocan food. I'm making hbeezet bel carwiya (translation: whole wheat rolls with caraway), tagine b'beid (translation: egg tagine with olives, onions, and cilantro), and hezzu m'chermel (caramelized carrots with sweet paprika). This is uncharted territory for me, so I'll be sure to post back tomorrow and let you all know how it went!

FormrCastMbr

11-29-2006, 01:04 PM

I don't know much about freezing them whole, but I usually grind them up in my food processor and then use them for making salsa later. I would think you could freeze them just fine. Just washing them, and then packing them in freezer bags. Hopefully someone will have more information than I do.

Thank you!!!

Liamsaunt, you are really being adventurous tonight...hope you feel better and let us know how your dinner goes!

Zandy595

11-29-2006, 01:08 PM

FormrCastMbr ~ Did you see my post #3465?

FormrCastMbr

11-29-2006, 01:26 PM

FormrCastMbr ~ Did you see my post #3465?

No, I missed that...great info...thank you Sandy!

Kathy (TigerKat), I've been taking ibuprophen for my hand AND just made some cappucino in my new expresso coffee pot so with the caffeine and my hand feeling a little better I am talking a mile a minute even though I can't type too well...too bad you can't hear me...I am babbling away...lucky DFi is at home working today... :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: I am so annoying at times!!!

I banged my hand really hard on the bathroom wall while getting dressed and it is badly bruised...only me!!! It hurt so bad I thought I broke a knuckle...

I am babbling again!

BTW...

the chicken looks great in the marinade...I keep going into the fridge and massaging it like my girl Paula Deen does!!!

TigerKat

11-29-2006, 02:09 PM

I am babbling again!

BTW...

the chicken looks great in the marinade...I keep going into the fridge and massaging it like my girl Paula Deen does!!!

Glad to have the real you back!! You behave now with that chicken. :lmao:

FormrCastMbr

11-29-2006, 05:19 PM

Glad to have the real you back!! You behave now with that chicken. :lmao:

It's really no fun behaving!!! ;)

I have been having oven problems and the chicken did not cook through... :confused3 ... so I carved it and broiled it for a few minutes...Yummy! This marinade is awesome!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 Thanks Kathy for sharing!

All the best!
Lauren

TigerKat

11-29-2006, 05:27 PM

It's really no fun behaving!!! ;)

I have been having oven problems and the chicken did not cook through... :confused3 ... so I carved it and broiled it for a few minutes...Yummy! This marinade is awesome!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 Thanks Kathy for sharing!

All the best!
Lauren

So glad you enjoyed it, DH & DS LOVE it!! :goodvibes

LindsayDunn228

11-30-2006, 05:16 AM

Tonight I am making baked spaghetti with garlic breadsticks. Easy and yummy :)

WFD at your house?

Mermaid02

11-30-2006, 05:33 AM

We'll probably have spaghetti and meatballs again tonight. My meatballs were fantastic. DH said they were the best meatballs he's ever had! :blush:

LindsayDunn228

11-30-2006, 05:38 AM

We'll probably have spaghetti and meatballs again tonight. My meatballs were fantastic. DH said they were the best meatballs he's ever had! :blush:

How did you make them?? :)

Mermaid02

11-30-2006, 05:56 AM

How did you make them?? :)

I made a huge batch and froze some

1# lean ground beef
1# ground pork (I used sausage)
1# ground veal

6 pieces of white bread torn into small pieces
2/3 cup milk
3 eggs (beaten)

Basil
Oregano
dried parsley
garlic powder
onion powder
salt and pepper

I mixed it all together with my big kitchenaid mixer.

As with most everything I make I just put spices in without measuring :blush:
I baked these on my broiler pan in the oven until cooked through.

FormrCastMbr

11-30-2006, 06:25 AM

Mermaid02

11-30-2006, 06:55 AM

Mermaid, those meatballs sound great! Thanks for sharing!!!

I am still undecided for tonight...maybe chinese takeout...My son, Andrew has bee asking for Chinese for days and yesterday he had a great report card...so maybe I'll cave in...Twist my arm!!!!

Have a great day!

They were a hit here. My 17 year old said they were "amazing" and my dh doesn't usually care for meatballs (says they are always "blah") but he really liked these. My 9 year old was not in the mood to eat so I can't give you his opinion.

TigerKat

11-30-2006, 06:58 AM

Looks like it will be raining all afternoon and into the night, so comfort food for us - meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn and biscuits. YUMMY!

nucpharm29

11-30-2006, 07:43 AM

Don't know tonight--still have to go to the grocery store today. Probably some comfort food--it's supposed to rain cats and dogs here today and then get COLD!!! Luckily we're missing the freezing rain, sleet, snow stuff! I think we've angered the weather gods here--70s yesterday and then by tonight it will be in the 20s! All that said, maybe some baked mac and cheese, but meatloaf and mashed taters sounds good as well!

Nancyg56

11-30-2006, 08:02 AM

Well I back to cooking real meals today. DH was home from work early and was looking forward to dinner, and was a little disappointed to see leftovers complete with mozzerella sticks and jarred sauce. I felt kind of bad because he was surprising me with tickets to the Hartford Symphony Christmas show and Andy Williams Christmas show. (I know we're odd but we are nostalgic for the shows when we were kids. He had called DD and asked her to get the tickets and told her to get enough so that anyone who wanted to join us could come. She bought two.......)

So.....tonite will be Paulas pork chops for SIL birthday dinner, a veggie, mashed potatoes and gravy. DD is picking up a cake to make sure he gets his plain white no goop inside nothin on top plain vanilla frosted boring cake.

YachtClubWoman

11-30-2006, 08:55 AM

tonight we are having stuffed cabbage and periogies.

I picked them up from a Polish caterter - another easy on.

liamsaunt: How was the Morrocan(sp?) food- I like it but have not had it awhile.

Glynis

11-30-2006, 09:58 AM

Another freezing day here! We'll be lucky if it gets up to the 20's! On top of that, it's a run around day for me, so I'm doing Italian Chicken in the crock pot. The twins have preschool, DD has a violin recital this afternoon, and a Reflections program this evening. I need something that will cook itself without me watching over it! It will be nice to come in from the cold to a dinner all ready to eat. I'll throw together a green salad this afternoon, and it will be waiting for us, too.

Mermaid02

11-30-2006, 03:00 PM

Change in plans! We're having baked stuffed pork chops, mashed potatoes and peas.

TigerKat

11-30-2006, 04:22 PM

Change in plans! We're having baked stuffed pork chops, mashed potatoes and peas.

What do you stuff your pork chops with?

liamsaunt

11-30-2006, 04:22 PM

I'm not totally decided on what I am makig tonight, but I wanted to pop in and let everyone know that the Morroccan food was a big hit! The tagine was the best dish--I found some harissa in my condiment cabinet and that made it nice and spicy. The bread was a little tough--I am not a good baker, at all--but we ate it anyway, and the carrots were a nice light side to the tagine.

Nancyg56

11-30-2006, 06:18 PM

TigerKat

11-30-2006, 06:26 PM

Glynis, I see on the news the weather that you are experiencing and I hope that it warms up soon!

Dinner was so good tonight, I guess I better get back to cooking again!
I also made a turkey vegatable soup for us and to send to my Mom and my Aunt as well as a beef stew in the crock pot, my Mother's request. I used the famous pot roast recipe. I ran out of Italien dressing mix so I used a copycat recipe, it was good.

You were a busy bee today! I take it you guys like Paula's pork chops, they're a favorite here too! Hope you are getting some rest, your Mom needs you to be strong girlfriend so take care of yourself too! :hug:

Mermaid02

12-01-2006, 05:37 AM

What do you stuff your pork chops with?

Bell's stuffing. It's my family's favorite.

I ended up NOT making them though. My dh and kids went birthday shopping for me- so they ate out and I had a sandwich with my Mother. Tonight we are eating out (surprise party for a friend).

What are Paula's pork chops?? These are nice big thick boneless chops.

nucpharm29

12-01-2006, 06:49 AM

TGIF--It's pizza night here--especially b/c we're having DD's family bday party tonight and she LOVES pizza! Now to pick up some cupcakes at the store--should be homemade, I know, but not gonna happen today!

Mermaid02

12-01-2006, 07:02 AM

Where's Lindsay??? She must be away or sick or something!!

We are going out tonight.... YEA! Mexican.... can't wait. Don't know what I'll eat, but I'll be drinking Margarita's on the rocks with lots of salt on the rim!

LindsayDunn228

12-01-2006, 07:04 AM

No I'm here!!:wave2: Rescheduled my Friday workout to 7 a.m. With the bad weather and all here I left pretty early.

TOnight we are having leftover baked spaghetti and breadstick. Boy was it good :)

WFD at your house?

Mermaid02

12-01-2006, 07:06 AM

LBAK

12-01-2006, 07:32 AM

LindsayDunn228- I tried your baked spaghetti recipe yesterday for my family and they loved it! Just wanted to thank you for posting it. I love when the whole family eats the same thing. :teeth: Thanks again!

FormrCastMbr

12-01-2006, 07:51 AM

Hi All!

We are having ham, scallopped potatoes and green beans...probably salad too.

Have a great weekend all!

Lauren

TigerKat

12-01-2006, 08:07 AM

Good morning ladies! :yay: It's finally COLD here!!!!!! I'm doing a giant pot of vegetable soup, with every vegetable I can grab in it, also putting a chuck roast in it to make it very hearty. Can't wait!

Mermaid - Paulas pork chops are southern fried, recipe is in the index of this thread. Have a margarita for me! :drinking1 Nope, never mind I am going to make a pitcher of Sangria. I got the recipe from Spoodles last week. YUM!!

Lindsay don't scare us, we need to know these things in advance, so we won't worry! ;)