The Official What's For Dinner thread:Thursday 1-24-08? Recipe finder in OP. Enjoy! Part 2

[Zandy595]

Last night was our combined birthday (DB, Me, DM, DH) dinner at my mom's house. We had grilled pork tenderloins, mashed potato casserole, onion pie, frosted cauliflower, and grilled apple salad. For dessert I made a chocolate cat cake.

Today is DH's birthday so I think I'm going to make porkchop casserole. He's been requesting it for months. DS and I don't totally love it so I don't make it very often.

[camreesmom]

Last night was our combined birthday (DB, Me, DM, DH) dinner at my mom's house. We had grilled pork tenderloins, mashed potato casserole, onion pie, frosted cauliflower, and grilled apple salad. For dessert I made a chocolate cat cake.

Today is DH's birthday so I think I'm going to make porkchop casserole. He's been requesting it for months. DS and I don't totally love it so I don't make it very often.

Sandy, how do you make your porkchop casserole? My mother used to make one with scalloped potatoes on top and cream of celery soup. Happy Birthday to you and DH.

Tonight we're having butter beans, sausage and cornbread. Easy dinner. This time change really has us messed up. DD10 went to a slumber party last night and I don't think they slept at all. She has been in her room dozing all afternoon.

Julie

[tammyandtommy]

Just wanted to let you know I tried the burbon"less" chicken from page 10! Mmmm Delish, only one of my kids wouldnt try it, shes young, 8, only likes mac and cheese, and good ol standbys! But my eldest loved it! oh and so did my son! LOL

[LindsayDunn228]

6 days until I leave for WDW! WOO HOO!

Tonight we are having leftover baked spaghetti with focaccia.

WFD at your house?

[Mermaid02]

I'm making Chicken in the crock pot. Following Glynis's potroast recipe but with chicken and chicken gravy instead. I'll serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans almondine. Probably some boxed stuffing too. My kids love that stuff.

[Nancyg56]

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

Lemon Roasted crock-pot Chicken:

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

Thanks for the recipe as well as the tips. I am putting this on my meal plan for the week.

[nucpharm29]

We'll probably have the spaghetti and meat sauce tonight b/c last night we had a Halloween festival and DH decided we should go out for pizza after

[Nancyg56]

DH took the older 2 kids deer hunting.

Tonight is our night to carve pumpkins, roast pumpkin seeds and watch "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown." Should be a fun night.

Glynis, this is OT, but I'm chuckling here because my DH likes to hunt and has gone out off and on since he was a kid. Well he is a good shot but a terrible hunter. Once he gets in the tree or whatever he does he tends to watch the animals. One year a deer was watching him watch two squirrels chase each other :lmao: He plans on going out this year but I have not bought another freezer yet......

Man, everyone had great recipes this weekend! We had a roasted chicken dinner Saturday evening with stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed broccoli, and a green salad. For startes we had crusty bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and a hot artichoke chees dip. This was a last minute deal, my DH called and asked if there was time for dinner, he wanted to bring a friend home, so we had leftover Milkyway Pie for dessert. I wanted an apple cobbler but ran out of time.

Sunday was dinner out and tonite we are having babyback ribs and baked potatoes. I have to scoot over to Recipezaar for an oven recipe.

[YachtClubWoman]

We are having the Marie Callendar's turkey pot pies - nice and easy and one of the few prepared items that we use.

[MerryPoppins]

The school musical is over, so we're back to real home-cooked meals. I'm thrilled.

Tonight I'm fixing meatloaf, potatoes, and tossed salad. I may throw in something else, but I haven't decided yet. My thought is that if I fix enough, I can serve leftovers tomorrow night since it'll be hectic.

Looks like DD will be staying home for Halloween to help hand out candy. I got some popcorn and a carton of caramel dip and some apples so we can make our own party. Maybe we'll make it a movie marathon night.

[theycallmered]

Tonight is hot ham and cheese sandwiches, pudding fruit salad, and cheesey potato casserole. :thumbsup2

[lucas]

Tonight we're having the big salads.

[nucpharm29]

Quick question for ya'll--DS's 1st bday party is this coming Saturday. It was supposed to be this small family party--but has turned into 11 adults and 6 kids. I've already promised dinner to the invitees, but now I'm stumped as what to fix. I wanted to grill out--but it's not going to get out of the 50s here on saturday. Maybe lasagna or chili??? Any ideas????

[Zandy595]

Sandy, how do you make your porkchop casserole? My mother used to make one with scalloped potatoes on top and cream of celery soup. Happy Birthday to you and DH.Thank you (for the bday wishes).
I don't think I've ever made the porkchop casserole the same way twice. I actually really liked it last night though so I'll tell you what I did.

Boneless pork steaks
Thawed frozen hashbrowns, the cubed kind.
Cream of mushroom soup
Dried onion flakes
Garlic salt
Pepper

Use as many pork steaks as you need for you family. I use half of a 32oz bag of hashbrowns for the 3 of us and we usually have a little leftover. Pour soup in a large bowl, mix in about 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and hashbrowns. If you use the whole bag of hashbrowns, you'll need to double the soup and seasoning. Sprinkle pork steaks with garlic salt and pepper, then brown in a frying pan. Place the steaks in the bottom of a greased casserole dish and top with hashbrown mixture. Cover with foil and bake at 350° for about 2 hours. Remove foil after first hour.

[Zandy595]

Just wanted to let you know I tried the burbon"less" chicken from page 10! Mmmm Delish, only one of my kids wouldnt try it, shes young, 8, only likes mac and cheese, and good ol standbys! But my eldest loved it! oh and so did my son! LOLI'm glad you liked it. It's one of our favorites.

[Zandy595]

I almost forgot to post what I'm making tonight. We're having grilled Italian sausage on sub rolls with sauteed sweet onion and red bell pepper. I'll probably heat up a can of corn too.

[Glynis]

Glynis, this is OT, but I'm chuckling here because my DH likes to hunt and has gone out off and on since he was a kid. Well he is a good shot but a terrible hunter. Once he gets in the tree or whatever he does he tends to watch the animals. One year a deer was watching him watch two squirrels chase each other :lmao: He plans on going out this year but I have not bought another freezer yet......



Well, no deer for us this year! DH didn't even see any bucks. They saw herds of does, but no bucks. It seems they're getting smarter. Last year he did get one, and we had it processed into roasts, hamburger, stew meat, etc. We went out of town for about a week and a half, and came home to find out that our freezer died while we were gone. It was disgusting! I swear, DH actually cried as we threw away all that meat! I was hoping he'd get a deer this year to help dull that pain!

By the way, has the recipe for the Milky Way Pie been posted? It sounds scrumptious! I have to plan our annual Pie Night, and that sounds like a winner!

[Glynis]

Quick question for ya'll--DS's 1st bday party is this coming Saturday. It was supposed to be this small family party--but has turned into 11 adults and 6 kids. I've already promised dinner to the invitees, but now I'm stumped as what to fix. I wanted to grill out--but it's not going to get out of the 50s here on saturday. Maybe lasagna or chili??? Any ideas????


I like the chili idea. Is there any way you could turn it into a pot luck dinner? Maybe ask everyone to bring their favorite side dish? That way, you could concentrate on chili and let everyone else help out as well. Just a thought.

[Nancyg56]

By the way, has the recipe for the Milky Way Pie been posted? It sounds scrumptious! I have to plan our annual Pie Night, and that sounds like a winner!

Here you go, Glynis:

Chocolate Almond Pie

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


6-8 servings

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

Melt marshmallows and candy bars in milk over a double boiler. Remove from heat and cool. Whip cream until stiff and fold into cooled chocolate mixture. Add vanilla. Pour into prepared crust and chill.Good as is or top with whipped cream
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nucpharm29: I like the chili idea. My sister had a gang coming for a birthday and she had a loaded baked potato bar. You could bake some patatoes add some sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon and the chili. It could be done early and just put out when you are ready.

Let us know what you come up with.

[LindsayDunn228]

Nancy, it's on the first page already so I'm not going to relist it, is that ok?? :)

P.S. I can't wait to make that pie! :)

[TigerKat]

I wanted to mention that last night's london broil was great. Thanks Lauren, for the recipe! It's Monday in New Orleans yall, know what that means? Yep, red beans and rice night!! :thumbsup2

[OceanAnnie]

We're having salsbury steak & gravy, baked potatoes & baked beans. For dessert we're finishing up the blueberry cobbler warm with vanilla ice crea! Yummy! :)

[Nancyg56]

P.S. I can't wait to make that pie! :)

Lindsay, it is sooooooo good!

[Swimnoid]

We had chicken stuffed shells.

Funny story with it, I had cooked the chicken last night and this morning I cooked the shells and had them in the collander cooling when I discovered I needed an ingredient so I ran down to the store and the drugstore while I was at it. So I passed DH on the road while he was coming back from work and waved. So I get back from the store and he is sitting at the computer EATING MY SHELLS! "Well, I thought you went to work!" :rotfl2: so I ahve to start all over. Thank goodness I had enough extra shells in the box!

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making the smoky chicken patties on page 1. We are having steak fries with them.

WFD at your house?

[TigerKat]

Tonight we are having creamy cajun chicken with pasta (quick and yummy), broccoli and biscuits.

Happy Halloween everyone!!!

[Swimnoid]

BBQ shredded beef sandwiches

[YachtClubWoman]

tonight is cheesesteaks with fried onions. I may make tater tots on the side

[shovan]

Last night we had Beef, Bacon & Cabbage Stew.

I tried to duplicate the Lamb Stew we had at the Irish Booth at F&W Fest!
Yes, I know Beef is not lamb! :rolleyes: But I wanted to test it, before spending big bucks for decent lamb. Anyway, it was really good! Next time I'll use lamb! :teeth:

Tonight we'll have hotdogs, chili, taco dip, spinach & artichoke dip.
Nothing healthy to go with all the candy! :lmao:

Happy Halloween!

[nucpharm29]

Happy Halloween all!

The kids and I are going to a fall festival of sorts at church and they are having chili and hot dogs--DH is working late tonight, so we'll eat there

Oh, and speaking of chili, I think that's what I'm going to make for DS's party on Sat. I'll make a crockpot of one with beans and one w/o (mom doesn't like beans) Then toast up some crusty bread to go along with it--we'll have some cheese dip and veggie tray and maybe some other snacky thing. Then with cake and ice cream I think we'll be set!

[Glynis]

Happy Halloween everyone!!! I love cooking for the holiday so here's our day:

Breakfast - Boiled Brains with Maggots (Oatmeal with raisins)

Lunch - Worm sandwiches (bologna cut into strips), witches broomsticks (pretzel sticks), and Halloween jello jigglers.

Dinner - Haunted Taco Tarts, Pumpkin dinner, Goblin Goo.

The kids love to see what I come up with. Last year we had a blood clot salad that the kids thought was grossly great! I paired it up with barbecued bat wings, and they were in gross out heaven!

[TXTink]

Tonight we are having creamy cajun chicken with pasta (quick and yummy), broccoli and biscuits.

Happy Halloween everyone!!!
That Creamy Cajun Chicken sure sounds good! Would you mind sharing the recipe?

I am going to try Rachael Ray's Chicken Sloppy Joe's tonight. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that DH likes it, he doesn't like regular sloppy joe's, I am hoping that the chicken would make a difference. I guess we'll see!

I am looking forward to seeing the little trick or treaters tonight! Since our kiddies are all grown up, it will be fun to see the excitement on all those little faces again! :goodvibes

[Nancyg56]

Happy Halloween to all of you!

Glynis, I love the little ghosts and goblins too, but I have never been able to come up with such fun food!

We are having a turkey and pasta casserole tonite from allrecipes. Hope it is good. We always have treats in the house for those who stop in, so I have a meal that I can share, some hot cider punch, decorated chocolate cupcakes, and if I have time I'll make some cookies.

[Zandy595]

Happy Halloween!

We're ordering pizza tonight. I made a veggie tray and dip to go with it.

DS10 is going to be Dr. Toxic, mad scientist. His 3 year old cousin is coming over to ToT with him, he's going to be Tarzan.

[Glynis]

Happy Halloween to all of you!

Glynis, I love the little ghosts and goblins too, but I have never been able to come up with such fun food!

We are having a turkey and pasta casserole tonite from allrecipes. Hope it is good. We always have treats in the house for those who stop in, so I have a meal that I can share, some hot cider punch, decorated chocolate cupcakes, and if I have time I'll make some cookies.

Wow! If I were closer, I'd definitely be stopping in.

I've found that my kids will eat anything if I give it a cute name (or in this case, a gross one).

[Tarheel Tink]

Dijon/Orange Dump Chicken, steamed asparagus, and salad along something decadent from the bakery for dessert called Devil Dogs (looks like an overstuffed Ho-Ho, yum!).
I went to the "expensive" grocery store and got items I love and DH hates! :teeth: Roasted garlic hummus, mixed olives, liverwurst (crave it occasionally), special green onion dip, Promised Land Midnight Chocolate milk (OMG!), etc. Needless to say, I've knoshed all afternoon on some of this...Happy Halloween! (Drat, forgot the Tums!)

[TigerKat]

That Creamy Cajun Chicken sure sounds good! Would you mind sharing the recipe?



It's one of our faves, I'll post it either later this evening or tomorrow morning!! :thumbsup2

[TXTink]

It's one of our faves, I'll post it either later this evening or tomorrow morning!! :thumbsup2
Thanks!! I check this thread every day, so there is no worries! It sure does sound yummy! :cool1:

[MUFFYCAT]

With kids here from trick or treating we have pizza.

[TigerKat]

Thanks!! I check this thread every day, so there is no worries! It sure does sound yummy! :cool1:

I'll post tomorrow morning, DS(16) brought some of his baseball buddies home tonight and it's been devoured! It is really quick and yummmoooo!!

[LindsayDunn228]

4 days until we leave for WDW!! WOO HOO! :)

Tonight I am making the Ritz Parmesan Chicken (see page 1). I am making some teriyaki rice (I'm cheating and making something pre-packaged) and baby green peas to go with it.

WFD at your house?

[Mermaid02]

Baked stuffed pork chops (thick cut), mashed potato and baby green peas. One of my family's favorite meals!

[Nancyg56]

Lindsay, I'm excited for you!


Last night the casserole was soooooo good! I used a recipe from Allrecipes that really needed to be tweeked but afterthos cooks got done with it and some changes of my own, it rocked. If anyone wants it I will try to post it. ( I seldom measure anything, so recipes are a little hard for me)

Tonite I am using Glynis' pot roast recipe but substituting chicken boneless skinless thighs and chicken gravy mix. Onions, carrots and maybe potatoes. I liked egg noodles with the pot roast. You know I forgot to take out the chicken yesterday, so I had to thaw in the microwave, and will finish in the crock pot.

Ladies, any ideas for a last minute pot luck at work? My DD's department is having one tomorrow, just decided today, and the mgr is ordering pizza. DD usually brings an entree to make sure that there is something she can eat...no red meat for her... but maybe you all might have some other ideas for an appy or side that is different but practical to bring to an office.

[nucpharm29]

Tonight will be something with chicken--I need to head to the store this afternoon, so maybe I'll come up with something before then!

Lindsay--4 days!!! WooHoo!!! :woohoo:

Nancy--here is an app. that is standby at our house--it's really yummy, and I take it everywhere

Buffalo Chicken Dip (it's been nicknamed "Wings in a Bowl")

2-3 Boneless chicken breasts
1 14-16ounce bottle Franks Red hot
1 Jar Blue cheese dressing (T. Marzetti's is the best)
1-2 cups mozzerella cheese

Poach the chicken breasts in water or Chicken broth until no longer pink in middle. Let the chicken cool slightly, and then shred the breasts. Put the chicken in a saucepan and pour the hot sauce over the chicken. Allow to simmer for 45 minutes. Place the chicken mix in a baking dish. Cover with blue cheese dressing and top with moz. cheese. Bake until bubbly!

We serve this with baguette slices or tortilla chips. It is yummy!

[TigerKat]

Lindsay - I'm excited for you, I've got a few weeks yet!!! :Pinkbounc

Tonight I'm doing Bahama Mama Pork Chops, if you like Caribbean flavors, this is great! I'll also do packaged caribbean rice and a salad!

TXTink - I'll be posting the cajun chicken later today!!

[TXTink]

Lindsay - I'm excited for you, I've got a few weeks yet!!! :Pinkbounc

Tonight I'm doing Bahama Mama Pork Chops, if you like Caribbean flavors, this is great! I'll also do packaged caribbean rice and a salad!

TXTink - I'll be posting the cajun chicken later today!!
Thanks!! :banana:

I still have no idea what I am doing for dinner, maybe I'll be inspired while I'm cleaning house.... :crazy:

[OceanAnnie]

I think I'm going to make a frittata. Warm biscuits. That's what I'm in the mood for today. :)

[lucas]

4 days until we leave for WDW!! WOO HOO! :)

Tonight I am making the Ritz Parmesan Chicken (see page 1). I am making some teriyaki rice (I'm cheating and making something pre-packaged) and baby green peas to go with it.

WFD at your house?

Hi!

We'll be at WDW the same time! Dh and I will be there Nov 8-11 - we are staying at POP.

I believe Zandy595 will be there too!!! :dance3:



I have NO idea what we are having for dinner tonight! :confused3

[Glynis]

Tonight is chicken with peach stuffing, corn, and something else, but I have no idea what!

[Nancyg56]

Buffalo Chicken Dip (it's been nicknamed "Wings in a Bowl")



Thank you! This sounds so yummy and it's different from what I usually make. I have everything in the house to make this, DD already signed up for it. Do you think it can be baked in the morning and then reheated at work later in the day?

[TigerKat]

Creamy Cajun Chicken with Pasta

1 tsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. margarine
4 boneless, skinless breasts
1 Tbps. Paul Prudhomme's Cajun Magic poultry seasoning or if you can't get it:
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. each onion powder, sage, black pepper and white pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper

1/3 c. chopped green onions
1 c. whipping cream
12 oz. thin spaghetti, cooked
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Cook garlic in margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in chicken and seasoning mix; cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in green onions; cook 1 minute more. Add cream, increase heat to high and boil until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Combine chicken mixture, pasta and parsley in a serving bowl and pass the parmesan. Enjoy!!

[Zandy595]

Hi!

We'll be at WDW the same time! Dh and I will be there Nov 8-11 - we are staying at POP.

I believe Zandy595 will be there too!!! :dance3:We'll be at Pop this Friday! Just a weekend trip though and we won't even be going to any Disney parks. :sad1: We're going to SeaWorld, but I wanted to stay on Disney property because I don't like staying anywhere else.

Cub scouts tonight so we're having a fast meal of fish fillet sandwiches, and peas.

[TXTink]

Creamy Cajun Chicken with Pasta

1 tsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. margarine
4 boneless, skinless breasts
1 Tbps. Paul Prudhomme's Cajun Magic poultry seasoning or if you can't get it:
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. each onion powder, sage, black pepper and white pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper

1/3 c. chopped green onions
1 c. whipping cream
12 oz. thin spaghetti, cooked
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Cook garlic in margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in chicken and seasoning mix; cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in green onions; cook 1 minute more. Add cream, increase heat to high and boil until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Combine chicken mixture, pasta and parsley in a serving bowl and pass the parmesan. Enjoy!!
Oh my! That does sound good! Thank you so much for sharing, I can't wait to try it! :Pinkbounc

I think I can find Paul Prudhomme's poultry spice here, we are pretty close to Louisiana. I cook a lot with Tony's Chachere's and that can be hard to find in some places, but it is all over around here. I'm sure I'll enjoy adding Prudhomme's spices to my cooking arsenal! LOL

We love Louisiana cooking! I was born there, my parents live there now, and our youngest daughter goes to school at LSU!

Thanks again for the recipe! I'm sure I will be trying it very soon! :thumbsup2

[Bearvet]

Pepperoni Cheese Ravioli

1 pkg (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 pkg (3 1/2 oz) sliced pepperoni, diced
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 cup sour cream

Cook ravioli according to pkg directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute mushrooms, pepperoni and onion in butter until onion is tender. Stir in tomato sauce, parmesan cheese and spices; heat through. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream. Drain ravioli; toss with cream sauce. 4-6 servings. Ready in 30 minutes or less!

I leave out the mushrooms and onions because my kids don't like them and it still tastes great! I also double the recipe to feed my family. Add salad and garlic bread. The spices give it a bit of a different flavor - more like pizza. My kids love this!!!

[lucas]

We'll be at Pop on Friday! Just a weekend trip though and we won't even be going to any Disney parks. :sad1: We're going to SeaWorld, but I wanted to stay on Disney property because I don't like staying anywhere else.

Sounds like fun! We're going Wed night thru Sat. Maybe we'll cross paths on Friday. Let's compare notes when we get back to see what buildings we both stayed in! :thumbsup2

[nucpharm29]

Thank you! This sounds so yummy and it's different from what I usually make. I have everything in the house to make this, DD already signed up for it. Do you think it can be baked in the morning and then reheated at work later in the day?

I wouldn't see why not! I think we've actually done it that way before at a Super Bowl party--but it's also yummy at room temp! Hope ya'll like it!

[TigerKat]

I was born there, my parents live there now, and our youngest daughter goes to school at LSU!



Hence my screen name "Tiger"Kat. I LOVE LSU, hopefully one day my DS will play baseball there, that's his dream!!!

[TXTink]

Hence my screen name "Tiger"Kat. I LOVE LSU, hopefully one day my DS will play baseball there, that's his dream!!!
(not to hijack the thread, but...) Awe, I hope he gets his wish!! You will have to keep us posted on his progress of making that dream come true! :sunny: My DD was a Golden Girl last year, and one of her roommates this year is a Bat Girl! I love baseball, so I am hoping she will start going to the LSU games.

To get back on the subject of the thread... :crazy:

I ended up making Chicken and Dumplings for dinner!

[tammyandtommy]

Ok ladies... and any gents here! A few days ago I mentioned that Tom was going to make the italian chicken on page 10! Well he has been banned from the kitchen!

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ok it wasnt bad we all ate it but it is not a reasonable substitute for wine!

LOL

[lucas]

Oh my! :lmao:

[tammyandtommy]

update: his thought was it was clear and had bubbles! ROFL

[LuluLovesDisney]

I had pretzel goldfish and leftover Bruschetta Chicken. The chicken was fabulous. Basically, you dice onion, garlic, basil and seeded tomatoes and toss with a dash of olive oil and balsamic. You then bread chicken with crushed cornflakes, parmesan and Italian seasoning and bake until done, top with Bruschetta mix and bake 2-3 minutes, just to warm the mix. Some of us put more parmesan on top of that, too. Yesterday we had pasta with mushrooms with it, but that's gone. :)

I will post the real recipe when I have time to look it up for specifics. I am trying to get lessons and grading done since I'm taking off Wednesday of next week. (We're off Tues, Thurs and Fri and I thought it would be a good time to go to WDW!) I am trying to do laundry so I'll have clothes to pack on Sunday since I have to work until 9:30 on Monday night and get up at 4 to go to DISNEY! I am so overwhelmed (but excited, too! :) )

I am going to try to remember to *ask* for recipes in WDW. If we all do, maybe we'll get some great ones to try when we get back! :)

[LuluLovesDisney]

update: his thought was it was clear and had bubbles! ROFL

male logic (I think that's an oxymoron) ;)

It's a cute and funny little story.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making us homemade pizza. Canadian bacon and pineapple for my husband, black olives and sauteed cremini mushrooms for me :)

WFD at your house?

[matthewpaul939]

I like to call these Bite-sizeBarbeque Pork Chops...

Use 2 bonless pork chops (or more depending on how many you are feeding...when I made this recipe, it was just my wife and I eating), cut them in strips and then cut those in half, hopefully getting all the pieces roughly the same size...

Then put all the pieces in a bowl and sprinkle liberally with paprika, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix it all together, then be sure to wash!!

Heat a non-stick skillet with a little veggie oil and saute the pork until it's done. Get out your bbq sauce (I'm a HUGE fan of Sweet Baby Rays) And squirt some over the pork to cover all the pieces. At this point you just want to heat up the sauce on the pork.

And that's it! I served these with a little Stove Top Stuffing (BIG FAN!!) and we were good to go! It's quick easy and delicious!

I'm thinking of trying this same recipe with chicken except serving it over rice....mmmmmmmm!!!!

[nucpharm29]

Hence my screen name "Tiger"Kat. I LOVE LSU, hopefully one day my DS will play baseball there, that's his dream!!!
Well, come the day after Thanksgiving there might be a little rivalry here--from this loyal Arkansas Razorback!!! :rotfl:

Tonight I think will be King Ranch Chicken casserole (it's on the 1st page and one of my old favs!) Last night we ended up having some baked chicken, green beans, and mashed potatoes (instant out of a box--ick!)

tammyandtommy--what a cute story--my DH would have done the same thing!

[Zandy595]

tammyandtommy ~ Hey, at least he cooks for you. In the 15 years since my DH and I have been together the closest he ever came to cooking anything for me was ordering Chinese.

Today is my last day to cook until Sunday when we get home. I'm making BBQ chicken leg quarters, teriyaki noodles, and broccoli. An odd combination, but that's all I have left in the house.

[TigerKat]

Well, come the day after Thanksgiving there might be a little rivalry here--from this loyal Arkansas Razorback!!! :rotfl:



I'll be in Disney, but you're on! I think we'll be carrying home "the Boot"!! :rotfl:

Oops, almost forgot to post WFD!! I'm trying a new recipe from allrecipes - Beefy Baked Ravioli, sounds yummy. With it I'll probably do a caeser salad and garlic bread.

DH "ordered" me to stay out of the kitchen this weekend, so that he can complete our damage repairs from the storm. Actually this is just some upgrading that we chose to do. The new cabinets and countertops will be done!! So I will just be lurking for the next few days on this thread.

Have a great weekend everyone and

LINDSAY - Have a magical time!!!!!! pixiedust:

[Nancyg56]

I did not make the buffalo chicken appy last night. DD picked up some little tart thingd because we wanted to check out the Disney Store.. Got a 15% coupon and a snow globe if you spent $50. I got some shopping done and 3 snow globes to share.


The chicken in the crock pot was really good. I thickened the broth to make a gravy and left it so that themy DH could help himself after he came in from cutting wood. We will have it tonite becasue there was a lot left.

[YachtClubWoman]

tonight I am making chicken enchilladas - the chicken is in the crockpot with the enchillada sauce - just needs assembly after work.

Last night we had our bible study group for dinner - so we did a meal of appetizers - taco dip, pigs in a blanket, taquitos, mini- quiche and lots of desserts.

[Glynis]

Tonight I'm hosting my book club. That means DH and the kiddies get banished to the basement for a pizza party! If I have time (ha, ha) I'll make the pizza for them, but most likely I'll order from Domino's. Around here on Thursday nights, Domino's donates money to our local school based on the orders put in that night. Makes me feel like I'm doing my part for the school.

I am making treats for book club. I'm making pumpkin bread, and apricot pumpkin cake. Hopefully they'll taste good on a nippy fall night.

[sm4987]

Tonight is catfish and broccoli with cheese!!!!!! I am so looking foward to dinner.............

[nucpharm29]

Glynis--care to share your Apricot pumpkin cake recipe?? Sounds yummo!

[OceanAnnie]

Have fun at DW Lindsay! :) :goodvibes :wizard: Hope you do a trip report!

For dinner we're having a burrito bake. For dessert we're having a chocolate pudding pie. So easy and so good! Have I posted this recipe? I'll do it now, just in case I haven't.

Easy Pudding Pie

1 box instant pudding (your choice) prepare as directed
1/2 a regular sized container of Cool Whip (fold into pudding mixture after it has gelled)
1 graham cracker crust (pour pudding mixture w/ Cool Whip into pie crust)

Refrigerate for and hour or so before serving. Yummy!

[LindsayDunn228]

3 days until we leave for WDW! :dance3::dancer:

Tonight we are having breakfast for dinnner. I'm making Canadian bacon and cheese scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and cinnamon sugar biscuits (sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on biscuits before baking, serve with honey. The ULTIMATE comfort food!).

WFD at your house?

[nucpharm29]

TGIF--It probably pizza night here--DS's bday party is tomorrow so I have to spend the day cleaning and getting ready. DMIL is flying in for the party, so I really have to get this place tidy!

[YachtClubWoman]

tonight we are going to have Taco salad - easy and good.

[shovan]

I forgot to post this yesterday. I made this last nite with a lot of tweaking to this recipe. (see changes below)

SKILLET SWEET PORK TENDERLOIN AND CABBAGE

1 lb. pork tenderloin slices
2 tbsp. cooking oil
1 c. tomato juice
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 - 1 tsp. salt
3-5 c. coarsely cut cabbage
1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper

Trim excess fat from chops. Brown in large skillet in a small amount of oil. Combine and add remaining ingredients except cabbage. Cover and cook at high heat until steaming freely. Lower heat and simmer 30 minutes or until chops are tender. Add cabbage; cover and cook 10 minutes longer. Remove chops and toss cabbage in sauce. Serves 6.

I didn't slice the pork tenderloin, kept it whole. Instead of tom. juice I used a jar of spaghetti sauce, left out the soy & vinegar. Added some cajun seasoning & fresh basil. I started it on the stove, but then put it in a 350 degree over for about 45 minutes. I served it over polenta (the kind in the tube) that I sliced & pan-fried in olive oil. It didn't take very long & was delicious!

[TigerKat]

popcorn:: Just lurking since I'm not cooking until Monday! :rotfl:

[Nancyg56]

Tonite we are having chicken salad sandwiches and chips. Easy.

[LindsayDunn228]

I leave for WDW TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!

My grandmother is making us dinner tonight so I don't have to cook. She is cooking her homemade stew. It's is by far my favorite meal. She take stew meat and cook it with some water in a pressure cooker until it's tender. Then she add chopped carrots and potatoes. Her seasonings are garlic salt, pepper, and a blend of ketchup and BBQ sauce. Sounds odd, doesn't it? But my mouth is already watering in anticipation!!!!!!

WFD at your house?

ETA: I hope someone will bump this thread up while I am gone. I will have internet access one or two days on my trip, but I may not get to the DIS.

[Nancyg56]

HAve a wonderful trip, Lindsay!


I don't know what we are having for dinner tonight. DH is working, and Saturday is always devoted to my Mom and my Aunt. I do their hair, organize their medications, shop and run any errands they have, I don't generally get home until late afternoon.

I wanted to go out, but we have been gallivanting a lot lately, and I just let DH know what our expenses are for the next few weeks. He is in shock (doesn't take much), so there goes dinner :confused3 .

I'll find something in the freezer, but have no idea what.

[TigerKat]

[b]I leave for WDW TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!



ETA: I hope someone will bump this thread up while I am gone. I will have internet access one or two days on my trip, but I may not get to the DIS.

We'll keep it up for you - have a magical time!!

[LuluLovesDisney]

Hi, guys!

Lindsay - have a great time!!! I leave Tues. Maybe I'll see you there!

Here's my dinner-

Cheesy Peasy Rice

I make it quite often because there are a million variations. Today I heated up a box of Shrimp Scampi from the freezer and mixed it in after it was cooked.

Here's the basics, though:

Start with a box of Yellow Rice (I use Goya brand) and follow recipe on box (2 cups water on stovetop, or 2 1/2 if following microwave directions) except add 2 T sherry and 1 T olive oil or butter.

When rice is almost done - (about 5 minutes before end cooking time) add 1 box frozen peas (or peas and carrots or peas and pearl onions) 1 cup cheese (Sharp Cheddar or Pepper Jack are my favorites for shredded, but I also love Velveeta - it makes a really creamy sauce- sometimes I do half and half) and 2 T ketchup. Return to microwave for 5 minutes and heat through. You can serve this as a side dish or add cooked shrimp, turkey or chicken for a main dish. I've even made it with grilled fish.

[Glynis]

Sorry I haven't posted this recipe yet. Things got quite hectic at my house the day after book club. All 4 of my children came down with the croup. I've been dealing with that all weekend. Yuck.

Anyway, here is the recipe for the Apricot-Filled Pumpkin Cake with Browned Butter Frosting. It was a hit! Definitely a keeper for the Fall!

Filling:
1/2 C. packed brown sugar
2 Tbs. all purpose flour
3 Tbs. firm butter or margarine
1/2 C. finely chopped dried apricots (about 14)

Cake:
3 C. all purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1 C. butter or margarine, softened
2 C. granulated sugar
5 eggs
1 C. canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)

Browned Butter Frosting:
1/3 C. butter (do not use margarine)
2 C. powdered sugar
3 to 4 Tbs. milk
1/4 C. chopped dried apricots (about 7)

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour. (Do not use dark or nonstick pan.) In small bowl, mix all filling ingredients except apricots with a fork until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped apricots; set aside. In medium bow., mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until blended. Spread 3 cups of batter in pan. With back of spoon, make 1/2 inch deep tunnel in middle of batter. Spoon filling into tunnel, making sure filling does not touch side of pan. Top with remaining batter, making sure batter layer touches side of pan. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean and top is golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Remove cake from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. In 2 quart saucepan, heat 1/3 cup butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until light golden brown; cool slightly. Stir in powdered sugar. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the milk until smooth. Add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency. Spoon frosting ovr cake, letting some run down sides of cake. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped apricots.

High altitude directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Decrease baking powder to 2 1/2 teaspoons. Spoon all cake batter in pan, then make 1/2 inch deep tunnel in middle of batter. Spoon filling into tunnel, making sure filling does not touch side of pan. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes.


This sounds complicated, but it's really not! The most important thing, though, is to watch your butter carefully. It will turn golden brown and then burn instantly if you're not watching it! I did mine on med-low heat, stirring almost constantly. Once it starts to turn golden brown (about the color of almonds), take it off the heat.

This cake was so yummy! All my ladies wanted to take some home for their hubbies! What a compliment!

[LindsayDunn228]

:dancer::dancer::dancer::dancer::dancer:

I leave for WDW today! Woo hoo!!! Go me!!! :)

Tonight I am having dinner at Beaches and Cream. We are also going to do some resort creeping while at the Beach Club.

WFD at your house?

To all my fellow WFD friends who are going to be in WDW this week, please be on the lookout. I have dark brown hair with reddish highlights and will most likely have a lime green DIS bracelet on my left wrist. My wheelchair is a dark hunter green. Please say hi!!! :)

[Mermaid02]

Have a great time Lindsay! Will you be able to do this thread from the World?

I have to go look in my freezer for dinner. I think it will be a mid afternoon Sunday dinner kind of thing though!

[nucpharm29]

Lindsay--Have a wonderful trip! :goodvibes We'll miss you!

Well, last nights party was a big hit. I ended up making 2 kinds of chili, a sweeter version with meat and beans, and then a spicy no bean kind. Both were really yummy. We also had spinach artichoke dip (really yummy) and cheese dip and chips. Served the dip and chili with a loaf of crusty bread. Then finished out the evening with bday cake. I'll try to post the recipe for the spinach dip and one of the chili recipes later today!

Tonight we are meeting with our church group and it's a potluck. I'm responsible for dessert, so I'll be making a Pumpkin Pie cake (no rest for the weary around here). What's for dinner is anyone's guess!

glynis--thanks for the recipe--gonna try that one out! Sorry your kids have been sick, hope everyone is better!

[Nancyg56]

Sorry I haven't posted this recipe yet. Things got quite hectic at my house the day after book club. All 4 of my children came down with the croup. I've been dealing with that all weekend. Yuck.

Anyway, here is the recipe for the Apricot-Filled Pumpkin Cake with Browned Butter Frosting. It was a hit! Definitely a keeper for the Fall!

This cake was so yummy! All my ladies wanted to take some home for their hubbies! What a compliment!

Glynis, I am so sorry that your kids are sick. My youngest son got the croup when he was 3 or 4, and it was scary. I had never seen anything like it, it was nighttime. A call to the Dr who heard him, called 911 on her advice, and off to the ER. He stopped coughing right after I took him outside. Live and learn, but I remember the entire episode like it was yesterday, but it was 25 years ago. I hope they are feeling better and that you have been able to get some rest.

Your cake sounds so good. I want to try it on my family.

[TigerKat]

Still lurking, since I'm "banned" from the kitchen. :rolleyes1

[Glynis]

Glynis, I am so sorry that your kids are sick. My youngest son got the croup when he was 3 or 4, and it was scary. I had never seen anything like it, it was nighttime. A call to the Dr who heard him, called 911 on her advice, and off to the ER. He stopped coughing right after I took him outside. Live and learn, but I remember the entire episode like it was yesterday, but it was 25 years ago. I hope they are feeling better and that you have been able to get some rest.

Your cake sounds so good. I want to try it on my family.

Thanks, Nancy. Croup is really scary! The kids start to panic, and that closes down the airway even further. Thank heaven it's really cold here during the night. I just sit outside with them for about 10 minutes and they start to breathe easier. It is a nasty thing, though. I know they are getting better, though, since they are arguing with each other over who gets to pick the next movie. Ugh! I'll be glad when I can get my life back to "normal" (whatever that is!) around here!

The cake is FANTASTIC!!! Definitely try it! I'm going to make it for Thanksgiving to go along with my sister's killer pies. That's her specialty, and I don't want to even try to compete with her strength! Mine is cakes, so I'll make this! Should be a good companion to her pies!

[Glynis]

Tonight we're having Crock pot pork roast (from this thread). The crock pot is working away, and it already smells yummy! The apple cider smell is amazing!!!

We'll have green beans on the side, and for dessert a creamy peach pudding. That should slide down the raw throats of my coughing children! I'm also making it sugar free for me! Yay! A dessert I can eat without guilt! It's a new recipe, so if it tastes good, I'll pass the recipe along!

[TigerKat]

Thanks, Nancy. Croup is really scary! The kids start to panic, and that closes down the airway even further. Thank heaven it's really cold here during the night. I just sit outside with them for about 10 minutes and they start to breathe easier. It is a nasty thing, though. I know they are getting better, though, since they are arguing with each other over who gets to pick the next movie. Ugh! I'll be glad when I can get my life back to "normal" (whatever that is!) around here!

The cake is FANTASTIC!!! Definitely try it! I'm going to make it for Thanksgiving to go along with my sister's killer pies. That's her specialty, and I don't want to even try to compete with her strength! Mine is cakes, so I'll make this! Should be a good companion to her pies!

Oh Glynis, I feel so sorry for you, that's got to be very scary. I'll say some prayers for you and your babies!!

[TigerKat]

Tonight we're having Crock pot pork roast (from this thread). The crock pot is working away, and it already smells yummy! The apple cider smell is amazing!!!



I've seen this recipe, but I don't think we have apple cider spice mix here. Where would I find it in the grocery store?

[Glynis]

Oh Glynis, I feel so sorry for you, that's got to be very scary. I'll say some prayers for you and your babies!!


Thanks. We can use all the prayers we can get! On a good note: all 4 kids woke up without fevers. The cough is still here, but no high fever. That's a relief!

[Glynis]

I've seen this recipe, but I don't think we have apple cider spice mix here. Where would I find it in the grocery store?

I found mine in the same aisle that the cocoa mixes are in.

[YachtClubWoman]

I am trying a chilli recipe in the crockpot. I am not so sure - it looks very tomatoey (if that is a word) and my husband is not big on hot tomatoes. I hope it tastes okay

We shall see

Lindsay - hope you have a great trip.

Glynis - hope your kids are better - I cannot imagine 4 sick at once.

[TigerKat]

my husband is not big on hot tomatoes.






:rotfl2: :lmao: I thought my husband was the only one!!

[nucpharm29]

I'll bump us up since Lindsay is on vacation--hope she's having a magical trip!

We are having breakfast for dinner tonight! Eggs, bacon and biscuits!

Here is the spinach artichoke dip:

1 (10ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 (5.5ounce) container garlic and herb soft spreadable cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounces) container sour cream
1/2 cup mayo
1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained
6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Drain the spinach well, pressing between layers of paper towels

Stir together spinach and next 6 ingredients. Spoon into a lightly greased 11 X 7 baking dish

Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve with crackers or chips.

[nucpharm29]

Here's another one

Barbeque Chicken (or turkey) Chili

1 lb Ground chicken or turkey
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 Green Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can diced tomatoes
1 bottle chili sauce
1 can chopped green chilies
1/4 cup chili powder
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp molasses
1 tbsp packed brown sugar
1 tbsp ground cumin

Place the meat, onion, bell pepper, and garlic ina slow cooker; stir with a fork to blend. Add the rest of the ingredients; mix well. Cover and cook until the flavors are blended and the chili thickens slightly; 4-5 hours on high, 8-10 hours on low.

[Zandy595]

We got back from Disney yesterday.
Friday we had dinner at Big River Brewing Company on the Boardwalk. Then we took the boat over to Beaches & Cream, where DH and DS split a No Way Jose sundae, I had a Lime Rickey. We saw a "Kitchen Sink" being made. They really do put a whole can of whipped cream on it!
Saturday we went to SeaWorld and I made the mistake of taking DH to The Hospitality Deli for lunch. They serve free beer there and he took advantage. :rolleyes: We had dinner at Pop Century.
Sunday, another BIG mistake. Do not eat at the Sonic inside Walmart on Osceola Parkway. YUCK!

Not sure yet what I'm making tonight, something with boneless, skinnless chicken breasts.

[TigerKat]

We got back from Disney yesterday.
Friday we had dinner at Big River Brewing Company on the Boardwalk.

How was it? We are staying at the Boardwalk, and are going to all the restaurants there in a few weeks.

Well I'm finally allowed back in my kitchen after a LONG weekend of take-out - YUK!!

It's Monday - beans & rice yall!! :thumbsup2

[Zandy595]

How was it? We are staying at the Boardwalk, and are going to all the restaurants there in a few weeks.Oops, got the name wrong before, it's Big River Grille & Brewing Works. To tell you the truth the place smelled kind of funky, but I think that's because of the beer. DS and I got the Blackened Mahi Mahi Sandwich - spicy seared filet on a baked roll with leaf lettuce, sliced tomato and Chipotle Mayonnaise, served with kettle chips $11.99
We don't like blackened stuff so we asked for it just grilled. They forgot the lettuce and tomato and looked at me strange when I asked for it. :confused3 It was good though. DH got the special, which was a breaded pan-seared mahi mahi fillet with roasted red pepper sauce $16.99. I tasted it and it was very good, but a little too rich for me.

You probably know about this site already, but if not... http://allearsnet.com/menu/menus.htm#res

[lucas]

:dancer::dancer::dancer::dancer::dancer:

I leave for WDW today! Woo hoo!!! Go me!!! :)

Tonight I am having dinner at Beaches and Cream. We are also going to do some resort creeping while at the Beach Club.

WFD at your house?

To all my fellow WFD friends who are going to be in WDW this week, please be on the lookout. I have dark brown hair with reddish highlights and will most likely have a lime green DIS bracelet on my left wrist. My wheelchair is a dark hunter green. Please say hi!!! :)

I'll be on the lookout for you! :wizard:

[Glynis]

Well, after a long weekend with 4 sick kids, I think we're on the way up! No fevers here, and no more barking, croupy coughs!!! The older 2 are going back to school today!!! Hooray!!! Mom will get her sanity back!!!!

For dinner tonight, we are having the Polynesian chicken that was posted on this thread. I'll make some brown rice to go with it, and probably steam some broccoli. This is the one veggie that all my kids will eat without giving me grief! I'm so up for that!!! For dessert we'll finish the peach pudding I made yesterday. It's not that great a recipe, so I don't think I'll post it. It was interesting, but not one that I'll make again!

[lucas]

Does anybody have a basic white icing recipe (or almond icing recipe) for drizzling over a coffee cake? :confused3

[YachtClubWoman]

The chilli did turn out to be good - I am still surprised. My husband really did like it.

Tonight we are having macaroni and cheese with ham in it.

I made 4 dinners yesterday for the week - makes the week so much easier.

[Zandy595]

Does anybody have a basic white icing recipe (or almond icing recipe) for drizzling over a coffee cake? :confused3I don't bake much, but I've seen Paula Deen do powdered sugar with just a little milk in it for an icing. I think she may have put some lemon juice in it too.

I found it. It wasn't milk.

Glaze:
4 cups confectioners' sugar (wow, that's a lot)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons water

To make the glaze, sift the sugar into a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, zest, oil, and 3 tablespoons water. Mix with a spoon until smooth.


Here's another super easy one, if you don't want lemon. Just combine 1/2 cup confectioners sugar and 2 1/2 tsp. water. Drizzle over cake. If you want almond flavor just add a little almond extract.

[lucas]

Here's another super easy one, if you don't want lemon. Just combine 1/2 cup confectioners sugar and 2 1/2 tsp. water. Drizzle over cake. If you want almond flavor just add a little almond extract.

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.

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi All, I am back...I had a crazy week.

Tonight is grilled chicken breast, rice pilaf and string beans.

[JennyMominRI]

I'm making carne asada tacos with pico de gallo and guacamole,plus refried beans on the side.

[5Slays]

This one is so easy, I do it regularly after I get off from work. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
1 LB boneless chicken breasts
1 LB spaghetti noodles (or whatever type of noodles you like)
2 cans of Rotel tomatoes
2 cans of cream of chicken soup (you can mix and match cream soups)
1 LB Velveeta cheese (2lbs if you like extra cheesy)

Preparation:
Brown chicken and cut into 1X1 cubes. While chicken is browning boil noodles. When noodles are ready, drain, and mix together with all other ingredients (browned chicken, tomatoes, soup, and cheese). Once Velveeta melts, it is ready to serve.

[Nancyg56]

Tonite is a smothered pork chop with mashed pottoes and gravey, green beans and something for dessert. My DS is coming for dinner.


Oh, I got great news today. My DS is sending my DIL home for the Thanksgiving Holiday. He is working for the most part and she would be alone. My DD called him to tell him Erica was feeling a little homesick (she calls me every day and told me she was missing us a lot) so he wanted to surprise her. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!

[TigerKat]

Oh, I got great news today. My DS is sending my DIL home for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

That is great - no one should be alone for the holiday. I'm sure you will enjoy having her home!!

[Nancyg56]

I'm sure you will enjoy having her home!!

I can't wait! You know, a good friend of mine had the nastiest DIL on the planet, and she told me that she would kill her with kindness. She would never loose her son because of a DIL. Well, with sons you worry, because you never know how the DIL feels about in laws. I woulds have loved anyone my DS brought home because he loved her, but I like my DDIL as well as love her. She adores my son, so I am blessed. My DH refers to Marisa, Kady and Erica as his girls. It is so nice.

[Nancyg56]

Dinner tonite was pretty good. The pork chops were good, but after the fried chops on this thread everything else comes in second.

Tomorrow night my sister and my nephew are coming for dinner. I have no idea what I am cooking, I'll fix anything he wants to eat, so I guess I'll find out in the morning if we are having a ham, a Thanksgiving turkey dinner or a prime rib. After nine months in Iraq he can ask for anything he feels like eating!
My sister is not the best cook, but he told me he missed her meals. We don't believe him :rotfl2: . She picked up an apple pie and I am going to make a carrot cake first thing in the AM as it is his favorite.

[TigerKat]

but after the fried chops on this thread everything else comes in second.



Paula Deen luvs ya honey!!

[camreesmom]

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.

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

I stayed home today with DD10 and DD3. I had to take them both to the doctor. DD10 has officially been diagnosed with asthma. Hopefully the meds will help her and she will start feeling better. DD3 is going to have to have her tonsils and adenoids out. I'm hoping they will do them Thanksgiving week so I won't have to miss too much work. The doctor went ahead and gave them both their flu shots today also. Anyway, I let DD10 choose dinner tonight and she wanted spaghetti so I got off easy.

[Mermaid02]

WFD 11-07-06 Remember to VOTE!!

I haven't decided yet. I think Mexican.... tacos! Big crowd pleaser here and VERY simple!!!

WFD at your house??

[castleview]

WFD 11-07-06 Remember to VOTE!!

WFD at your house??

I haven't been here in a while but need to catch up. Last night, we had Sausage & Pepper grinders for dinner and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Squares for dessert. Yum, it was quite yummy. If anyone is interested, I'll post it.

Tonight will be Chicken with Leeks, couscous, and a vegetable I haven't decided on yet. Have a great day everyone.

[LindsayDunn228]

Hi all!!!

We are having an absolute blast! I am so glad the WFD thread is still rocking! :)

Tonight we are going to Carribbean Beach and eating at Shutter's. We are also going to do somme resort creeping while there. We are going to DD later and eating lunch at Earl of Sandwich. I can't wait to do my restaurant report!

Have a great day all!!

[Mermaid02]

Hi all!!!

We are having an absolute blast! I am so glad the WFD thread is still rocking! :)

Tonight we are going to Carribbean Beach and eating at Shutter's. We are also going to do somme resort creeping while there. We are going to DD later and eating lunch at Earl of Sandwich. I can't wait to do my restaurant report!

Have a great day all!!

LINDSAY!!! :hug: So glad to "see" you!!!!!

[Mermaid02]

Hey Linds..... it's 28* here in Maine this morning...... wish I was where you are!! :sunny:

[nucpharm29]

Lindsay--So glad you are having a wonderful vacation! :thumbsup2

Tonight, hmmmm, not really sure yet. Maybe baked chicken :confused3

[LuluLovesDisney]

Hi all!!!

We are having an absolute blast! I am so glad the WFD thread is still rocking! :)

Tonight we are going to Carribbean Beach and eating at Shutter's. We are also going to do somme resort creeping while there. We are going to DD later and eating lunch at Earl of Sandwich. I can't wait to do my restaurant report!

Have a great day all!!

I leave this afternoon!

I will be in Epcot this evening, dinner at Coral Reef, but I definitely will be looking around for you, and any other DISers!

[TigerKat]

Hey Lindsay, so glad you're having a great time!

LuLu, hope you have a magical trip!

Tonight we're having "Chicken 'N Gravy", super easy done in an oven cooking bag!! Rice and corn on the side.

Have a great day everyone! :thumbsup2

[Mom21]

Some kind of pork chop, Over the Rainbow mac and cheese, acorn squash halved and baked, zuchinni sauted with a little soy sauce. May make a chocolate pie.

BTW is there an easier way to get to the recipes on this thread? For example this post is on page 209 and I see from the 1st post a recipe I want to get to on page 146. I have to keep hitting the first page on the top of my list which only lists 10 pages at a time. Takes forever. Can't get search to work. I said search this thread and it gave me other threads for pork chop recipes from 2003....... :rotfl:

[Zandy595]

Hey Lindsay, glad you're having a great time! I think I was at Beaches & Cream the day before you were there. We just got back home Sunday. It was a little chilly while we were up there, but started to warm up when we were leaving. :rolleyes: Can't wait to read your restaurant report.

LuluLovesDisney ~ I love Coral Reef, it's such a cool place to eat. Did you request a specific building at Pop? We stayed in the Big Wheel building again and it was a great location. Have a wonderful time on your trip.

WFD? Not sure yet. I'll post again after I go grocery shopping.

[Zandy595]

BTW is there an easier way to get to the recipes on this thread? For example this post is on page 209 and I see from the 1st post a recipe I want to get to on page 146. I have to keep hitting the first page on the top of my list which only lists 10 pages at a time. Takes forever. Can't get search to work. I said search this thread and it gave me other threads for pork chop recipes from 2003....... :rotfl:I was wondering that myself. Search is pretty much a joke now, I can't find anything that way anymore.

It would be a LOT of work, but maybe Lindsay could put links to the pages the recipes are on, on the first page. Or maybe just put a link to every 10th page and list the recipes and the page numbers under that link. If she was interested in doing it, I wouldn't mind helping. Just a thought.

[TigerKat]

There is an easy way to get to a certain page, I'll try and explain it:

Go to the address bar where you type in www., etc and you will see in there "page=1"(if your on the first page of the thread ) just delete the "1" and put the page number in that you want to get to, then press enter. :thumbsup2

[Zandy595]

There is an easy way to get to a certain page, I'll try and explain it:

Go to the address bar where you type in www., etc and you will see in there "page=1"(if your on the first page of the thread ) just delete the "1" and put the page number in that you want to get to, then press enter. :thumbsup2You're so smart! Thanks. :goodvibes

Forget my previous idea. :blush: :rotfl:

[TigerKat]

You're so smart! Thanks. :goodvibes

Forget my previous idea. :blush: :rotfl:

Not me, I have a 16 yr old son who showed me this a while back, while I was searching ten pages at a time on the "Pics of disney food" thread. He felt sorry for me. :teeth:

[Mom21]

There is an easy way to get to a certain page, I'll try and explain it:

Go to the address bar where you type in www., etc and you will see in there "page=1"(if your on the first page of the thread ) just delete the "1" and put the page number in that you want to get to, then press enter. :thumbsup2

WOOHOO. :cheer2: Thank you and your dear sweet 16yo son.

[lucas]

Thanks for the tip. I didn't know about it either. :thumbsup2

[Nancyg56]

Thanks for the tip! I can't tell you how inept I feel everytime I try to find a recipe and get all tangled up.


Tonite my nephew is coming to dinner and I can't wait to cook for him! He is just back ffrom his Iraq tour and he said the food was not so good. The carrot cake is made, potatoes peeled for mashed potatoes. my sister is running her spiral ham over. I am also making gravy, corn and snap peas with mint. I have some little spinich and feta cheese appetizers along with a crusty bread and olive oil and balsamic vinegar for starters. Apple pie from Gail (Costco).

A nice Pinot Grigio and a Pinot Noir to round it out.

Lululovesdisney: Have a great time!

[OceanAnnie]

:wave: Hi Lindsay! Glad you guys are having a great trip! Can't wait to read your report!

TigerKat, I'm glad for the tip too! (It can be a bear trying to get to the right page!)

LuLu, hope you guys have a great trip too! :wizard:

I *think* we're having chicken alfredo with peas & noodles and maybe a side salad. For dessert we are either having cookies or brownies. I have to go to the grocery store ASAP! (Putting it off.)

[Glynis]

Well, if I get off my rear end and get to the store, we'll be having chicken pot pie. However, DH has to work tonight (he's a photographer for our local news station, and he's covering election results), so the kids and I may just opt for something easier like spaghetti or hamburgers. It's DS's birthday tomorrow, so I have to make a cake for that. I'd like to get it done tonight, so not cooking dinner would be great. Hmmmm, maybe we'll go to Wendy's for salads!

[OceanAnnie]

Glynis, I was waffling between spaghetti & chicken alfredo. Now you have me thinking a chicken pot pie sounds good! LOL. :) I just want something quick & tasty. I do have some pie shells in the frige. Hmmm. :scratchin

[Zandy595]

DS has been requesting grilled smoked sausage, so we'll have that with mac & cheese and corn.

[liamsaunt]

I'm baaa-ck! :)

We had a (mostly) awesome trip, and I will be posting detailed reviews of our meals over on the restaurant board starting tonight if you are interested in what/where we ate.

Tonight I am having panini--bacon, cheddar, sweet onion, tomato, cracked pepper, while watching Dancing With the Stars.
Looking forward to going back and seeing what everyone has been cooking while I've been gone!

[LindsayDunn228]

Hi all!! Still in WDW! I lose my internet in an hour or so and probably won't get it again on the trip, so I will see you guys when I get back :)

Today we are having lunch at 50's Primetime and having a snack for dinner. Our plans got changed yesterday. We got to Earl of Sandwich and the line was a mile long, so we opted for a soft pretzel from Wetzel Pretzel and we split a warm brownie sundae from Ghirardelli. Had dinner at Shutter's and it rocked!! You will get a kick out of my restaurant report from that one.

WFD at your house?

[Mermaid02]

A sundae from Ghirardelli for lunch.... that's my kind of vacation!

Glad you are having fun. I have not a clue what's for dinner. My dh leaves for 3 nights tonight for a hunting trip so the kids and I can do whatever we want!!! :teeth:

[LindsayDunn228]

Mermaid, a salty pretzel AND a sundae for lunch. THAT'S a vacation!!

In all seriousness though, if we had gotten sandwiches we would have had no appetite for Shutter's, so the pretzel and ice cream worked out well for us :)

[Mermaid02]

Mermaid, a salty pretzel AND a sundae for lunch. THAT'S a vacation!!

In all seriousness though, if we had gotten sandwiches we would have had no appetite for Shutter's, so the pretzel and ice cream worked out well for us :)

We stayed at CBR last year and never ate at Shutters. It's good?

[LindsayDunn228]

Mermaid, we enjoyed it. It was quite different than I was expecting (in a good way). I got a HUGE pasta dish that was so light and yummy, but I was stuffed before I got halfway through it. I will post a pic when I get back.

Would definitely go back.

[castleview]

Hi Everyone,

Tonight is a ham night - so excited. Even more excited because tomorrow is my "let loose" day from my diet, so I'll be thinking DESSERT. Lindsey, I'm jealous of your lunch! Have a great day everyone.

[nucpharm29]

Good Morning all! Tonight, I think, is going to be pizza night. DH is having a planning meeting here for a community event, so it'll be something quick and easy.

[TigerKat]

Lindsay, so happy to hear that you're having a great time. We've stayed at CBR twice and have enjoyed Shutters too!

I have a pork tenderloin marinating in an asian marinade, will then grill or broil it. Teriyaki noodles and broccoli on the side.

[Zandy595]

Scouts tonight, so another easy meal, cherry glazed grilled ham steak, tater tots, and broccoli.

[liamsaunt]

Tonight I am making a pasta dish with broccoli, grape tomatoes, sweet onions, basil, and parmesean cheese, and also serving garlic bread and an arugula salad with more tomatoes and olives.

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi All!

Glad that you are having a great time Lindsay and you had a great time Liamsaunt!

Tonight is meatloaf and some sort of starch and veggie...

Have a great day all!

[YachtClubWoman]

tonight is bratwurst on rolls and red skin potatoe salad

[Glynis]

Well, tonight is DS's birthday, so he gets to choose dinner. I was excited, because he usually chooses salmon, it's his favorite dinner. However, I guess it's not "cool" to like fish, so instead, he's decided he wants hamburgers and french fries. Oh well. I'm trying a recipe from Family Fun for the hamburgers, so they should be tastier than from a drive in. I'm also making my own fries, so that should be interesting. We are also eating off whole wheat buns. My kids will hate that, but I'm looking forward to them! I'll probably make a potato salad, too, if I get the gumption. For dessert? What else? Birthday cake and ice cream.

[OceanAnnie]

Last night, we had chicken pot pie. (Thanks for the idea, Glynis!) :)

Tonight's main course will be pigs in a blanket accompanied by a layer of cheddar. The delectable side dishes will be baked beans and pan fried apples.

[Glynis]

Last night, we had chicken pot pie. (Thanks for the idea, Glynis!) :)

Tonight's main course will be pigs in a blanket accompanied by a layer of cheddar. The delectable side dishes will be baked beans and pan fried apples.


You're welcome! We had it last night, too! I just love the recipe!!!

Your dinner tonight sounds really yummy! Wish I could come!

[Nancyg56]

It poured all day today so dinner was especially nice. We had crusty bread(from last night) with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and artichoke a ns cheeese dip to hold ud til dinner, I was running late. We had roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and cranberry sauce. I roasted 2 big chicken so that I have enough to make DH his sandwiches for the rest of the week. I also have the bones from chickens so I can make a nice stock :thumbsup2 . During the winter months I like to make a stock every week, usually vegetable, for my soups and sauces.

[TigerKat]

Tonight's pork tenderloin with asian marinade/gravy was awesome. If you like the flavors of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic you will love this. It's quick and supereasy. If anyone's interested I'd be happy to share! It can also be done with pork chops.(in fact that's what the recipe calls for) :thumbsup2

[disykat]

Thanks for the tip on how to get to the page! I've been wondering that as I went 10 pages at a time.

I come lurking on this thread every couple of days to get ideas. Great thread!

[TigerKat]

I come lurking on this thread every couple of days to get ideas. Great thread!

Please join us and share your recipes with us!! :)

[TigerKat]

Well, tonight is DS's birthday

Please wish DS a very :bday:

[Glynis]

Tonight's pork tenderloin with asian marinade/gravy was awesome. If you like the flavors of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic you will love this. It's quick and supereasy. If anyone's interested I'd be happy to share! It can also be done with pork chops.(in fact that's what the recipe calls for) :thumbsup2


Share, share, share!!! I'm interested!!!!!

[Glynis]

Please wish DS a very :bday:


I will, thanks! He's very excited!!!!

[TigerKat]

Here it is:

Asian Marinated Pork Chops/Tenderloin

5 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp sugar
4 center cut pork chops or 1 tenderloin

Preheat the broiler or grill. In a baking dish, stir together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, honey and sugar. Put pork in the dish and marinate for at least one hour (or up to 24 hrs) turning occasionally.

Remove pork from marinade and broil or grill until internal temp is 170 degrees, turning once. Put marinade into saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. If using a tenderloin let it rest 15 - 20 minutes before carving.



I double the marinade recipe amounts for more sauce to put over rice or noodles. YUMMO!

[castleview]

Tonight is spaghetti with brocolli in my DH's amazing garlic, olive oil and parm cheese sauce. Can't wait.

Glynnis, I know how you feel about the whole wheat buns. While my kids are used to whole wheat bread, they get so mad when I make whole wheat pasta. :cool1:

[Nancyg56]

Glynnis, I know how you feel about the whole wheat buns. While my kids are used to whole wheat bread, they get so mad when I make whole wheat pasta. :cool1:

I'm with you on the whole wheat pasta. we eat a lot of whole grains in my home, Dh choking them all down disguised in muffins and on his sandwiches, but the pasta gets a hands down whenever I try to serve it. I don't care how much stuff I put on it, they won't eat it.

I made meatballs yesterday for my Mom, and today I will make sauce for her and my DS who stays with her. He stayed there after I married so she is not alone, and now she can't stand long enough to cook so my sister and I get meals over to her and to my aunt. My family will have leftovers tonite, there is plenty of ham and chicken for hot sandwiches and a salad.

[TigerKat]

Tonight is jumbo mexican stuffed pasta shells (family favorite), refried beans and DS's favorite mexican salad!!

I posted the mexican shells recipe on Lindsay's cookbook thread, but if anyone's interested I'd be happy to post it here. It's quick and yummy!

Have a great day everyone!!

[Nancyg56]

I come lurking on this thread every couple of days to get ideas. Great thread!

Welcome! Please join in with you meal ideas and your recipes. I rely on this thread now for new ways to prepare meals rather than serving the same thing all of the time.

[nucpharm29]

Morning all! :sunny:

Tigerkat--thanks for sharing that recipe, sounds like something I would really like!!!

Tonight, hmmm, not sure yet--Maybe some spaghetti with meat sauce. I'm really dragging today, so we'll see

[Mermaid02]

I spent the evening in the emergency room with my mother last night so we will have Mexican tonight. Never got to dinner last night- had hospital cafeteria food!

[TigerKat]

I spent the evening in the emergency room with my mother last night so we will have Mexican tonight. Never got to dinner last night- had hospital cafeteria food!

Been there, done that. How is your Mom?

[Mermaid02]

I haven't talked to her this morning- they sent her home at about 10 pm last night. She has some nasty respiratory thing going on. She had a Solumedrol IV and 5 Nebulizer treatments in 5 hours. I thought they should keep her, but she was determined to go home.

[YachtClubWoman]

we are having baked ziti - the best part is that it is already made and just needs to go into the oven.

[TigerKat]

I haven't talked to her this morning- they sent her home at about 10 pm last night. She has some nasty respiratory thing going on. She had a Solumedrol IV and 5 Nebulizer treatments in 5 hours. I thought they should keep her, but she was determined to go home.

I'll keep her in my prayers!

Kathy

[Mermaid02]

I'll keep her in my prayers!

Kathy

Thanks. I just talked to her and she's headed to work :rolleyes: But she does work at the hospital so I guess it's not as bad as it sounds.

[Nancyg56]

Thanks. I just talked to her and she's headed to work :rolleyes: But she does work at the hospital so I guess it's not as bad as it sounds.

I'm glad that she is feeling better. I will keep ker in my prayers.

[Glynis]

Tonight is spaghetti with brocolli in my DH's amazing garlic, olive oil and parm cheese sauce. Can't wait.

Glynnis, I know how you feel about the whole wheat buns. While my kids are used to whole wheat bread, they get so mad when I make whole wheat pasta. :cool1:

I LOVE whole wheat pasta!! I had GB surgery last year and have spent this year losing 100 pounds. Now, I'm down to my ideal weight and can start adding things back to my diet. I love pasta, but the regular doesn't sit well with my any more. However, the WW pasta does! I can eat about 1/3 Cup of pasta and be full. It's wonderful! I'm a huge fan of whole wheat now!

[Glynis]

I'm with you on the whole wheat pasta. we eat a lot of whole grains in my home, Dh choking them all down disguised in muffins and on his sandwiches, but the pasta gets a hands down whenever I try to serve it. I don't care how much stuff I put on it, they won't eat it.

I made meatballs yesterday for my Mom, and today I will make sauce for her and my DS who stays with her. He stayed there after I married so she is not alone, and now she can't stand long enough to cook so my sister and I get meals over to her and to my aunt. My family will have leftovers tonite, there is plenty of ham and chicken for hot sandwiches and a salad.

Hmmm, my kids love the whole wheat pasta. I wonder why? I like the texture. It's a lot nuttier. Maybe that's why my kids like it.

[Glynis]

Tonight is jumbo mexican stuffed pasta shells (family favorite), refried beans and DS's favorite mexican salad!!

I posted the mexican shells recipe on Lindsay's cookbook thread, but if anyone's interested I'd be happy to post it here. It's quick and yummy!

Have a great day everyone!!

What is your mexican salad? That sounds really good!

[Glynis]

Tonight we are having creamy pumpkin pasta (from pg 156 of this thread). I don't know how my kids will like it, but DH and I are very excited. Of course, I will be using whole wheat pasta :teeth: . I'm also grilling some chicken to go along with it for some protein. I KNOW the kids will eat that. For dessert, leftover birthday cake and ice cream.

It's a rainy, chilly day here, so the pasta is sounding very warm and comforting to me!

[TigerKat]

What is your mexican salad? That sounds really good!

Lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and shredded cheese. I buy a can of "ranch style beans", drain the liquid and use that as the base for the dressing, adding sour cream to thicken it. You can then put the beans in the salad, but my family doesn't like beans in a salad. After tossing the salad with the dressing, top with crushed bbq fritos. DS could eat this all day.

[liamsaunt]

Tonight I am welcoming DH home from Florida with a roasted chicken, pan gravy, mashed potatoes, honey-roasted carrots, and green beans with buttered almonds.

Tomorrow's a holiday, so it's a long weekend coming up, whoo-hoo!

[Glynis]

Lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and shredded cheese. I buy a can of "ranch style beans", drain the liquid and use that as the base for the dressing, adding sour cream to thicken it. You can then put the beans in the salad, but my family doesn't like beans in a salad. After tossing the salad with the dressing, top with crushed bbq fritos. DS could eat this all day.

Yummo!!! I'm going to have to try this!!!!

[FormrCastMbr]

I had an easy night...pizza!!!

[Glynis]

Thanks to whoever posted the creamy pumpkin pasta!!! It's fabulous!!! My family gave it 2 :thumbsup2

[LindsayDunn228]

Hi again from WDW!!!

Today we are having a snack for dinner and going to Teppanyaki for a big lunch :)

WFD at your house?

[nucpharm29]

We normally have pizza on Fridays, but we had pizza night early this week--SO, I think I'll throw some chicken in the crockpot

[FormrCastMbr]

Chinese takeout...I wanted to cook but DFi wants me to have a day off from cooking...

I won't argue!!! :)

Have a great day!

[Mermaid02]

Hi again from WDW!!!

Today we are having a snack for dinner and going to Teppanyaki for a big lunch :)

WFD at your house?

I think I will take the kids out for lunch (Chinese??)- go see Santa Clause 3 and then we'll have soup and sandwich for dinner or something easy like that.

[YachtClubWoman]

tonight we are having chilli and then I am not cooking this weekend - yeah!

tommorrow night we are going to the Olive Garden and Sunday my husband will be at the Eagles game

[TigerKat]

I'm "banned" from the kitchen again this weekend. DH got the new cabinets up last weekend and will be doing the countertops this weekend. So I'll be lurking again! :rotfl:

[Zandy595]

DH went to NY to visit his parents yesterday so DS and I are on our own until Tuesday. Last night we had beef stir-fry and white rice. I don't know what we're going to have tonight. I'll let DS pick when he gets home from school.
Seems like a lot of your kids have the day off today. I guess our county schools don't observe Veteran's Day. :rolleyes:

Tomorrow we're going to the air show with my DM. She gets free VIP tickets from work, which include free food and drinks. I don't think we'll need to have dinner after that.

[liamsaunt]

Tonight I am making a roasted butternut squash lasagna, a green salad, and crusty bread.

[TigerKat]

:offtopic: here, but in case any of you have not seen and heard this you really should check it out! I look at it all the time and the music adds a wonderful touch:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=665570

[Nancyg56]

Today DGD and I joined my Sis IL for a late lunch at Red Robin, there was no school today. No cooking tonite, just something light when we get hungry.

[OceanAnnie]

Pizza night! I'm making a sausage & mushroom pizza. :)

[Mumbling Jumba]

Tonight it's asian:

Beef with onions and black mushrooms over carrot noodles with garlic and ginger long beans on the side. :thumbsup2

[Glynis]

I went for easy and fast after a very hectic day! We had tomato soup and toasted cheese sandwiches. Nothing fancy, but it sure hits the spot on a cold night!

[TigerKat]

Just bumping the thread up for today! I'm still lurking :bored: What are yall cooking tonight??

[castleview]

Hmmm, my kids love the whole wheat pasta. I wonder why? I like the texture. It's a lot nuttier. Maybe that's why my kids like it.

Well, I'm hiding the whole wheat pasta in tomorrow's backed ziti. :teeth: The kids will just have to deal with it...if they figure it out. Hah!

[Nancyg56]

I have no idea for dinner. It's Saturday, and I am watching kady because DD and SIL are at work this morning. As soon as she wakes up we are headed to my Moms, it's hair day. I run errands for her and my Aunt, so most of the day is gone. Later DD and I may make it a girls evening and take DGD to see "fFlushed Away" and have dinner out. DH will forage in the fridge.

[nucpharm29]

We're headed to a bday party today, so it will be a cookout for a late lunch. So dinner will probably be something light--or game food! Go Arkansas!!! (that's for you TigerKat! ;) )

[TigerKat]

We're headed to a bday party today, so it will be a cookout for a late lunch. So dinner will probably be something light--or game food! Go Arkansas!!! (that's for you TigerKat! ;) )


Go TIGERS!! You and I will have fun on gameday when we "face-off" for the boot! :woohoo: Oops, never mind I'll be at Disney. I'll be sure and PM you when I get home to brag about our victory! ;)

[Tarheel Tink]

My boss did Glynis's Pot Roast again but used a boneless pork loin and said it was even better! He did it for 8 hours in the crockpot on low.

Lunch is albacore tuna salad on mini croissants.
Dinner will be hamburgers and potato salad. Chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

Last night was Chicken and Rice Casserole (Paula Deen) that was pretty good. I froze leftovers to give it the "freezer worthy" test.

[liamsaunt]

It is a beautiful day today! We are grilling porterhouse steaks, and I am also making a wild mushroom risotto, eggplant sticks, broccoli, and an arugula salad with pomegranete seeds and pecans.

[bear74]

I have hamburger meet thawing out not sure what I am going to make out of it.

[Glynis]

DH and I are taking the 4 kids to see Disney on Ice this afternoon. After that, we'll take everyone out for dinner. I'm hoping for Hometown Buffet! We'll see. So, I get a day out of the kitchen!!!

Tomorrow I'm doing the Enchilada Pie from this thread. I love using my crockpot!!!

[Nancyg56]

Well, DD and I took DGD to the movie, which was really cute, and then to Friendly's for honey BBQ supermelts and mac and cheese with a hot dog for DGD.

I have ground chicken for mexican lasagna if I am rushed tomorrow. I like a nice Sunday dinner, but I never got my Mom's hair done today. She was really tired, still recovering from a Dr visit yesterday. I will do it tomorrow so that she has some time to rest.

[TigerKat]

She was really tired, still recovering from a Dr visit yesterday. I will do it tomorrow so that she has some time to rest.

I am thinking of you and your Mom and saying prayers. My Mom is doing pretty well, at least well enough for me to feel comfortable leaving next week. I'll talk with you before then, I'm sure. :hug:

[Mermaid02]

WFD 11-12-06 ??????

We are having garlic roast beef, whipped potatoes, green beans almondine and baby peas. Big Sunday dinner kinda thing here.

As Lindsay would say- "WFD at your house?"

[FormrCastMbr]

We are having grilled steaks and salad...trying to be a little better after eating everthing in sight this weekend!

[nucpharm29]

I may finally make the chicken I've been meaning to make for the past few days--Friday ended up going out for pizza, and yesterday ended up out at a sports bar watching the game. So since I've been off of cooking for 2 days, guess it's time to get back in the game.

[TigerKat]

nucpharm - your pic of the little ones makes me smile when I see it! So adorable!!

Well I talked DH into letting me back in the kitchen later today doing grilled ribeyes and Glynis's ranch potato salad (we like it baked and served warm as a side dish) YUMMO!!

:thumbsup2

[Glynis]

I'm making the six can casserole from this thread. We're going to a pot luck, and I figured that this would be easy and good for all the kids that will be there. I'm also making some peanut butter cookies for dessert.

[OceanAnnie]

We're having roast beef and carrots (in the crockpot), steamed broccoli (later to be run in the oven to melt some feta cheese over it), mashed potatoes. For dessert I made a wonderful cherry pie that I'll heat up and put some french vanilla ice cream on top! Yummy!! :)

[liamsaunt]

Sunday linner (at halftime of course) is going to be linguini with clam sauce (I have to go back and look at the recipe index and see if I've posted this already, it's really good), plus an arugula salad with lemon, parmesean, and walnuts, and some crusty bread for dipping in the clam sauce. Probably some chianti too, I have to see what we have in the house.

Go Patriots!

[LBAK]

Hungarian goulash over noodles and coconut custard pie for dessert.

[nucpharm29]

nucpharm - your pic of the little ones makes me smile when I see it! So adorable!!



Thanks! I've always said it's a good thing they're cute, b/c some days I might've just traded them in on a new model! ;)

My mom informed me on Friday that my dad would rather have Thanksgiving dinner at their house instead of here. I tried to put on my "I'm so disappointed face" BUT inside I was doing the happy dance :banana: Now, I don't have to worry about cleaning and cooking--just required to bring a couple sides and a dessert. So, I'm thinking the Foccacia dressing with sausage and fennel in the Williams Sonoma thanksgiving recipe booklet, Cooking light's Sweet potato casserole and Cooking Lights Cranberry Cherry Crumble. Also going to pick up some of Williams Sonoma's Cranberry Sauce--Yummo!

[JennyMominRI]

Tonight is cheesy broccoli chicken casserole

[Nancyg56]

I think I am having a mexican lasagna and a green salad tonight. It is subject to change because DH is taking tobacco down and has no idea how long he will be at the sheds. I don't know if he is coming home for dinner, he says tart without him. He doesn't know if I should bring dinner down for the guys or if he will bring them home for dinner. I usually get next to no notice so wish me kuck.

[Mermaid02]

We had our Sunday dinner at 2pm. The Roast Beef was cooked PERFECTLY if I do say so myself ;) I decided I wanted something sweet so now I am making a TollHouse Pie. I'd like to put nuts in it- but nobody else in the house likes them.

[Zandy595]

Yesterday we had bbq chicken and ribs for lunch at the VIP tent at the air show. By the time we left it was dinnertime so DS and I stopped at McD's on the way home.

Tonight I'm going to grill some chicken breasts, not sure what else yet.

[Swimnoid]

We had Kung Pao chicken from Dream Dinners. My DD loves to make dream dinners stuff and it was really good.

[TigerKat]

Glynis - have you tried the ranch potato salad baked and served as a side? It rocks!! I had some friends over and they went crazy over it!! :thumbsup2

[LuluLovesDisney]

Hi, all!

I am back from WDW! All too short! I had some great meals - my favorites were Narcoossee's and Boma.

For dinner tonight I made Green Bean Chicken Casserole.

1 bag frozen french cut green beans
1 box sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion
2T butter
4 cups prepared mashed potatoes (frozen, refrigerated, instant or homemade)
1 family size can mushroom soup
1 cup milk
2 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. fresh thyme (you could use parsley, or chives, or dried thyme, or just skip it if you don't have any around)
4 chicken breast halves (boneless, skinless) cubed
1 can (large) French's onions
Put the butter in a skillet and melt. Add onion and mushroom and saute until wilted and softened. Add chicken and cook until chicken is no longer pink.

Microwave the green beans for 2 minutes of until ice crystals melt. Drain and add to chicken and mushrooms. Add soup,milk, soy sauce and thyme. Add half the can of onions. Add black pepper to taste if you like (I didn't). Pour into a large casserole and spread mashed potatoes over the top. Sprinkle with remaining onions and bake 20-30 minutes at 350 ot until potatoes and onions are lightly browned and soup is bubbling at the edges.

[LindsayDunn228]

I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!! :) How is everyone?

I will get back on the ball with the WFD thread and keep an eye out on the Resort and Restaurant boards for reports and pictures :)

Tonight I made us a big pot of veggie soup :)

[Glynis]

Glynis - have you tried the ranch potato salad baked and served as a side? It rocks!! I had some friends over and they went crazy over it!! :thumbsup2


I haven't tried that!!! I'm so thrilled that it's good that way! I love hot potato salad. I'm definitely going to try that!!! Thanks for the great tip!

[Glynis]

I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!! :) How is everyone?

I will get back on the ball with the WFD thread and keep an eye out on the Resort and Restaurant boards for reports and pictures :)

Tonight I made us a big pot of veggie soup :)

Did you have a great time!!??? We missed you around here! I've gotten used to seeing your typeface first thing when I start up the computer. I can't wait to read all about your adventures!

[Zandy595]

Welcome back Lindsay and Lulu! Lindsay, I'll be looking for your restaurant report, can't wait to see the pictures.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having leftover veggie soup and cornbread. Easy day for me :)

WFD at your house?

ETA: Thanks for the welcome everyone :) My trip was awesome and we had so pretty amazing food while there. I will come back later today and update the recipe page. Sorry I haven't done that yet, but I promise I will. :)

[Mermaid02]

Hot roast beef sandwiches and fries. We had a roast yesterday.

[Mermaid02]

Good to see you back Lindsay. Don't the trips go by way too fast??

[nucpharm29]

I think tonight will be chicken and rice with a veggie. I really need to hit the grocery store, but that will be tomorrow at the earliest. Oh, and we had this crockpot Italian Chicken (not Lindsay's) and it was really good. It was actually a seasoning packet from McCormicks and then you add stewed tomatoes, tomato paste and mushrooms. It was really yummy!

[TigerKat]

Welcome back Lindsay and LuLu!! I hope you both had a great time. :goodvibes

Regular Monday - Beans & rice with smoked sausage!! :thumbsup2

[YachtClubWoman]

beef stew for us - already made yesterday

[Glynis]

I'm thinking that tonight will be poor man's stroganoff. I have everything on hand and wouldn't have to run to the store. Since it's snowing like crazy out there, I really don't want to bundle up the kids and drive in it! Ick!!!!! We've got some ice cream in the freezer for those that want dessert. I'll have to come up with a veggie. Most likely corn or green beans as everyone likes those.

I'm off to the first page to plan my menus for the upcoming week. I also have to decide which 6 pies I'm going to make for our families Pie Night next week. I know I'll do my killer pecan pie, but I'm still up in the air for the other 5. Have to do some thinking. All suggestions and recipes are welcome!

[lucas]

We just got back from WDW, too. Wasn't the weather perfect last week? :thumbsup2

Tonight I am making my quick potato chowder.

[Zandy595]

We just got back from WDW, too. Wasn't the weather perfect last week? :thumbsup2

Tonight I am making my quick potato chowder.Welcome back! You guys had better weather than we had. It was a little chilly, until the day we left.
Could you post the recipe for your potato chowder, please?



Tonight is our last dinner before DH comes home from NY. We're having Emeril's Alphabet soup w/ Mickey shaped pasta instead of ABC's and turkey club sandwiches.

[lucas]

Welcome back! You guys had better weather than we had. It was a little chilly, until the day we left.
Could you post the recipe for your potato chowder, please?

Tonight is our last dinner before DH comes home from NY. We're having Emeril's Alphabet soup w/ Mickey shaped pasta instead of ABC's and turkey club sandwiches.

Here is the recipe. You've got to try it - so good and so easy. We are getting ready to sit down to dinner and eat it right now!

QUICK POTATO CHOWDER

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

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

[liamsaunt]

Tonight is cheesy broccoli chicken casserole

Recipe please!

[liamsaunt]

Welcome back Lindsay! I'm looking forward to your reviews and pictures also. It was funny, as we finished our last meal of the trip, DH said to me; "Hey, why didn't you take pictures of all the food for that disboard you post on?" I thought he would think it too weird. Next trip for sure!

DH and I are both sick. I thought I escaped from Florida unscathed this year, but NO....we both have sinus infections and it sounds like DH is coming down with laryngitis. Urgh. So, we are having Indian food! Nothing like a blastingly hot curry to clear out congestion. We indulged and got all of our favorites: chicken pakora, lamb samosa (for DH), onion kulcha, naan, mutter paneer, and chicken makhanwalla, plus lots of onion relish. There will definitely be leftovers!

[Nancyg56]

I'm off to the first page to plan my menus for the upcoming week. I also have to decide which 6 pies I'm going to make for our families Pie Night next week. I know I'll do my killer pecan pie, but I'm still up in the air for the other 5. Have to do some thinking. All suggestions and recipes are welcome!


SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just finished watching the Foodnetwork's Pie Challenge, adn am heading off to see if some of those recipes are posted. There were some amazing pies on that show!

[Glynis]

SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just finished watching the Foodnetwork's Pie Challenge, adn am heading off to see if some of those recipes are posted. There were some amazing pies on that show!


Let me know what you find!!!

[LuluLovesDisney]

Thanks, guys!

Welcome back Lucas and Lindsay as well!

I just got an email from Boma with some recipes I requested- Chocolate Mousse Crunch, Coconut Chicken Curry Stew, Zebra Domes and Carrot Ginger Soup. :) If anyone's interested, I will share happily.

Those pies on Food Network looked great. I watched for about ten minutes before I fell asleep. The Vidalia onion pie looked interesting but I heard that the judges didn't like it. The Margarita pie with pretzel crust called to me, too. And the Creme Brulee one. :)

Tonight I had a green salad and some mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans with the little bit of casserole that was left over from yesterday.

I'm in the mood for Beef Stew this week. Anyone have a good, easy recipe - one with really tender meat?

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight is my husband's monthly Geek Meeting and he won't be home until late. I will probably just make myself and sandwich and tomato soup, or something. I got The Notebook from Netflix and will be watching it tonight.

WFD at your house?

ETA: I fell last night at my parent's house (yes, AGAIN!). I'm ok, just hurt my elbow. It's really sore but the rest of me is fine. *grumble* I'm getting too old for this nonsense.

[LindsayDunn228]

bumping for the morning crowd

[Mermaid02]

Spaghetti here tonight... with venison sausage. My bil got a deer on Saturday morning.

Hope you feel better soon Lindsay!!

[Nancyg56]

I wanted to find the creme brule pie also, but it was not posted. I also wanted one of the apple pies that was shown....again not posted. I am trying to put together my Thanksgiving dessert menu, so I am going to do a search and see what comes up.

I have a chicken stock going on the stove this morning, but no idea what to make for supper. Kady is still not feeling well, she had a stomach bug yesterday and says she is never eating again. I will make some sort of pastry and maybe a stew to bring to the shed today.

[TigerKat]

Good morning everyone!

Lindsay, hope you're feeling better and Nancy I hope Kady gets better real quick so she can eat again!!

Tonight we're having chicken breasts in a creamy tarragon/tomato sauce with some pasta and salad.

[LindsayDunn228]

Hey you all, hop over to the restaurant board. I just finished our reviews, with pics!!

[nucpharm29]

I'm hoping to make it to the grocery store this afternoon, so who knows whats for dinner. If I don't make it to the store, it's probably chicken helper (Yuck, but that's all that's left in the cabinet!)

Lindsay--hope you're feeling better!

Nancy--Hope Kady feels better soon!