The What's For Dinner Thread - May '09(recipe index in OP)

[HERSEY]

ADR problem solved!!! Thanks to my friends Maria & Sheryl!!

We hadn't heard anymore from the guy that wanted to buy M&D's house so Johnny gave him a call and the reason why he hadn't done anything is that his sister was killed in an auto accident yesterday. We feel so badly for him. He did ask us to give him until Monday to get it done and of course we were fine with that. Just a few minutes ago our realtor called and said an elderly couple had put in an offer for a little less than what Ronnie has offered. Can you believe two now?????

I'm going grocery shopping with Bethany tomorrow, should be a good time!

I am so glad your luck in turning around. Could this be a bidding war?

OMG CHOWDER comes in different colors too?!?

First the beans, now this.....

Kathy go slow with Bethany unless you want to tour the ER with her. Food overload can come on fast

Back from seeing HP I thought it was good. Glad we went tonight but good golly did it get cold. It was 69 when we went in now it's 60. Kathy Sheryl I think you all stole out summer

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Kathy go slow with Bethany unless you want to tour the ER with her. Food overload can come on fast

Back from seeing HP I thought it was good. Glad we went tonight but good golly did it get cold. It was 69 when we went in now it's 60. Kathy Sheryl I think you all stole out summer

I'm still perplexed about clear chowder. Wouldn't that be like...water?

Oh, but they are sharing it SO NICELY with me.

 

[HERSEY]

I'm still perplexed about clear chowder. Wouldn't that be like...water?

Oh, but they are sharing it SO NICELY with me.

You know perhaps it was you that stole it. If memory serves me correctly we had summer right before you moved down there. Please give it back my tomatoes need the warm weather. It is July after all not October.

 

[TigerKat]

OMG CHOWDER comes in different colors too?!?

First the beans, now this.....

Did you know that jambalaya can be either red or brown?

I am so glad your luck in turning around. Could this be a bidding war?

I wish, but no. The elderly couple can go no higher and we've haggled with our friend and reached a good price for both of us, considering we've gone down $50,000 since its been on the market.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

All my/our ADR's have been restored.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Did you know that jambalaya can be either red or brown?

That's not nice. Now I have a headache.

 

[TigerKat]

All my/our ADR's have been restored.

Thank you so much Maria!!!!!!!

 

[bigmerle1966]

ADR problem solved!!! Thanks to my friends Maria & Sheryl!!

We hadn't heard anymore from the guy that wanted to buy M&D's house so Johnny gave him a call and the reason why he hadn't done anything is that his sister was killed in an auto accident yesterday. We feel so badly for him. He did ask us to give him until Monday to get it done and of course we were fine with that. Just a few minutes ago our realtor called and said an elderly couple had put in an offer for a little less than what Ronnie has offered. Can you believe two now?????

I'm going grocery shopping with Bethany tomorrow, should be a good time!

That's great! On the ADR's and the house! Sorry about the guys sister.

OMG CHOWDER comes in different colors too?!?

First the beans, now this.....

You ain't seen nothing yet!

Did you know that jambalaya can be either red or brown?

Be nice, she needs baby steps, baby steps!

Ended up having a frozen meal for dinner. Went to get waxing done and ended up getting a manicure and pedicure. When I came out I had completely forgotten to get dinner. Now to find something else to eat, wasn't much food in the frozen dinner.

 

[Disney Ron]

Bethany, sorry to make your head spin!

Kathy, I want to live with you...you have me craving crabs now. (lets not even get into all the types of crab...bethany might have overload)

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WFD- Baby back ribs, corn on cob, and grilled potaoes with vidalia onions.

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We may go buy painting supplies today for DS's room. We can't do much this weekend b/c DH is on-call...which stinks!

 

[TigerKat]

WFD- Baby back ribs, corn on cob, and grilled potaoes with vidalia onions.

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Do you have a recipe for the potatoes?

WFD - Seared sesame tuna over arugula with gorgonzola, pecans and mango wasabi dressing with sweet pepper & gorgonzola bruschetta.

 

[TigerKat]

All F&W folks, if you plan on attending Brenda's Cake bash at the Beach Club you need to see this:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32759512&postcount=3351

 

[shovan]

Morning y'all,

Today feels a little better than yesterday. The aide situation seems to be working out fine. We have a new girl coming on weekends & she will start nights on Monday. Our pregnant girl seems finally be feeling pregnant, so I think this new one will be doing it all soon. Bob will have to go into work about an hour later for this to work out, but at least we have something.

Maria or Kat, Would one of you post the times for all our adr's? Will you be sending out something with the resv. #'s. I'll get a little frantic if I don't have my numbers. My disney planning monster is rearing her ugly head.

Kat, Thanks for the cake party reminder! I sent Brenda a pm.

Ann, I hope your hand stop hurting!

Angelina is making gumbo with her MIL for me today. Angelina & I have both been trying to make "her" gumbo, it's the best. But we follow all her instructions & it just doesn't taste the same. Anyway I'll have some GOOD gumbo this evening.

Ok I can't type with one hand & I'm making the operated one hurt. So I have to stop now. Sorry I can't comment on everything & everyone!

I love y'all.

 

[Glynis]

Morning, everyone!

Sheryl - I'm glad to hear that you are feeling a bit better. I'm also glad that the aide situation is working out. Keep taking it easy, and let people do for you, ok?

Kathy - Enjoy your shopping with Bethany today. I wish I were a fly on the wall for that. I picture the 2 of you laughing the entire time!

Ann - How's Emma doing at night, now?

Dinner tonight is a barbecue (again!) This time with Alan's brother and his family. Hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. I've been asked to bring a side dish. I'm thinking of making my Ranch potato salad. I'm also going to make some apple pie bites for dessert. I'm making them sugar free so Katie can have some, as well. It's a new recipe, so I hope they come out ok. I'll let y'all know.

 

[liamandcaili]

Stephanie -- Your FIL must be doing better if he is out golfing. Good to hear!

Kathy -- You must be so relieved that things are finally happening with the house. I am very sorry to hear about your friend's sister.

I have to say to Ann-- red chowder, how could you? What kind of new englander are you?

My preference is clear chowder ...total blasphemy! !!

OMG CHOWDER comes in different colors too?!?

You people are killing me! I think clear chowder is basically white chowder without the cream. Why anyone would do this, I don't know.

Sheryl -- I'm glad you're feeling a bit better and things are working out with the aide. Enjoy your gumbo!

Glynis -- Have fun today!

Kathy and Bethany -- You have fun too. I am sure you will have some amusing stories to share.

Liam got to pitch two innings this morning. I think the team was half asleep to start the game because there were so many errors and bad plays. Liam was pitching well, but five runs scored in the first inning. After that, they woke up and Liam got out of the second inning unscathed. However, he had thrown quite a few pitches, so they brought another boy in for the third. The team lost again 8-4.

Greg gets to decide dinner since he leaves for Germany tomorrow. Last night, I ended up making striped bass. It was good, but it would have been better if I was able to grill it. I discovered that there was no gas when I went to turn on the grill.

 

[kimmar067]

...how 'bout THIS for a great summer dinner? [does it count even if I made this back on THURSDAY??]

Warm Spinach and Steak Salad​

1 - 1-1/2 lb skirt steak seasoned with Montreal Steak seasoning & garlic salt
8 oz. uncooked penne pasta
1 pkg (approx 1 lb) of baby spinach leaves
1 cup sliced mushrooms (I prefer the baby 'bellas)
2 slices chopped bacon
4 t. Maille mustard (or you can use Grey Poupon)
4 cloves garlic - finely chopped
5-6 oz olive oil
2 or 3 t. water

Season steak and let sit for 1 hour. Cook over med. heat on grill (DO NOT FRY) according to preference. Remove from grill and keep warm. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions and drain. In skillet, cook bacon and remove from pan (leave on paper towels). Drain MOST of pan drippings and saute` garlic with 1 pat butter (DO NOT BROWN) in same pan; add half of olive oil. Add mustard (over med heat), whisking as you add each teaspoon. Add water, stirring all ingredients. Add remainder of oil. Slice meat into thick (about 1") slices and add drippings to mustard mixture, stirring until all ingredients are mixed. Place baby spinach in a large salad (or spaghetti) bowl. Add meat, pasta, bacon, and mushrooms. Pour liquid mixture over entire contents and toss. Serves 3-4.

 

[Disney Ron]

Do you have a recipe for the potatoes?

WFD - Seared sesame tuna over arugula with gorgonzola, pecans and mango wasabi dressing with sweet pepper & gorgonzola bruschetta.

Listen to the gourmet meal you are preparing!!! No recipe for potatoes, believe me nothing fancy at all.

I just make foil packages and grill. I cut potato into 3rds, and cut an onion in half. Place onion between each slice of potato, salt and pepper, some butter and a tsp water. Wrap in foil and grill till tender.

Morning y'all,

Today feels a little better than yesterday. .

Ann, I hope your hand stop hurting!

Glad you are seeing improvement with each day. Do not push yourself please!!! Enjoy your gumbo.

You are sweet to ask me about my pain when you are in your own. It is still there, and seems to get worse throughout day. When I saw the Dr. for it last time he said it is common to get worse after delivery because of caring for a newborn. Thanks for asking, hugS!

Ann - How's Emma doing at night, now?

She seems to be getting up at 1 and 4 am most nights which isn't bad.
Last night was not a good one. I was exhausted and we were both falling asleep in the chair when I was feeding her. I am going to overshare ...she tends to move her bowels after eating which makes it very hard getting her down some nights. She eats, starts to fall asleep, then BAM ...wakes her self up filling her diaper, and by the time I change her I have to rock her back to sleep again. DS used to eat and be back down in 20 minutes...not my princess. Dr said it is normal and should lessen over time.


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Well our day was ruined. We were dressed and walking out the door to go buy paint at Lowes and look at a new Caravan. DH got paged and had to go into work for a new set-up which could take all day.

Nice O/T but hate this part of his new job. He is going to be on-call every other week...it just stinks not knowing if you can do anything or not. Luke cried that Daddy was not taking him for a ride. Needless to say I took my boy for a happy meal!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I will send out emails when I get the chart back together.
Here are the times & places:

Friday 10/16 Blue Zoo @ 6:15: Charlene, Lauren & Maria

Saturday 10/17 Flying Fish @ 7:00

Sunday 10/18 CG @ 6:00

Monday 10/19 Citrico's @ 7:20

Tuesday 10/20 Jiko @ 7:45

I will send out emails with the ADR #s, not sure it's a great idea to post them on a public thread.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Morning y'all! I'm doing pretty well except for sleeping. Pain & sleep meds only lete doze on @ off . The neck fells darn good when i'm sitting up or walking but laying down sucks. I have to suck on ice or drink watet to swallow which alsoeans lots of potty trips. But when up the necks not bad at all. Just the hand & throat bothers me then. I walked 4 times all around tha halls yesterday & that was good . I'm am very happy wtj how I feel now! I just hope sleeping at home tonight wiil be slot better. I know doing well due to all the prayers and good thoughts of all if my family & you my dear friends! I love y'all! Typos dueto iPhone & drugs

Emily (my niece) made it through to the final 30 kids out of 3,000 for Billy Elliot!!!!! She has the final audition 3 days before we cruise

We hadn't heard anymore from the guy that wanted to buy M&D's house so Johnny gave him a call and the reason why he hadn't done anything is that his sister was killed in an auto accident yesterday. We feel so badly for him. He did ask us to give him until Monday to get it done and of course we were fine with that. Just a few minutes ago our realtor called and said an elderly couple had put in an offer for a little less than what Ronnie has offered. Can you believe two now?????

How terrible for that guy!

My carpal tunnel that I had after delivering Luke seems to be returning. I had cortisone shots after he was born and it went away. My left wrist seems to be acting up lately. It started with numbness and pins and needles a month ago but pain is starting. Time to break out my brace, but it is so hard to wear with baby.

Oh no!!


I am back from mini camp - 2 nights with kindergarten, first, and second graders. I had a great group, no issues, and we had a lot of fun. I got a nice tan while they went swimming, too!

I did not sleep last night but maybe an hour or two so I'm fairly tired but running on adrenaline. I hope to grab a nap.

My dad is considering coming over later tonight because he wants to hear the new preacher in the morning. I am not cooking - I cooked Thurs dinner, Fri breakfast lunch and dinner, and Saturday breakfast and lunch for 25-50 people each time. I'm done!

 

[Nancyg56]

RI RED chowder ... less veggies than Manhattan. My preference is clear chowder ...total blasphemy! !! I am not a white chowder kinda girl.

Night all...

I hope that your cp get better!

OMG CHOWDER comes in different colors too?!?

First the beans, now this.....

You know perhaps it was you that stole it. If memory serves me correctly we had summer right before you moved down there. Please give it back my tomatoes need the warm weather. It is July after all not October.

You said it sister!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think my tomatoes are just gone I am not pulling them out because I want a patch of green there

Poor guy

Kat- take the offer that looks the most promising. Whoever has either the money or the best potential of getting the mortgage is the one to accept. Your heart needs to stay out of this my friend.

Morning y'all,

Today feels a little better than yesterday. The aide situation seems to be working out fine. We have a new girl coming on weekends & she will start nights on Monday. Our pregnant girl seems finally be feeling pregnant, so I think this new one will be doing it all soon. Bob will have to go into work about an hour later for this to work out, but at least we have something.

I am so glad that you are feeling okay! Really Sheryl, don't post too much, you need to let yourself heal. I hope the aide situation continues to work out well!

Enjoy the gumbo!

Dinner tonight is a barbecue (again!) This time with Alan's brother and his family. Hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. I've been asked to bring a side dish. I'm thinking of making my Ranch potato salad. I'm also going to make some apple pie bites for dessert. I'm making them sugar free so Katie can have some, as well. It's a new recipe, so I hope they come out ok. I'll let y'all know.

I would love the recipe! Enjoy the BBQ.

...how 'bout THIS for a great summer dinner? [does it count even if I made this back on THURSDAY??]

Warm Spinach and Steak Salad​

Thanks for sharing the recipe!

Dinner tonight will be fair food. We had pot roast and sweet potatoes adn carrots for lunch.

The carnival was canceled last night due to .....RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE are going to teh parade adn tehn will take Kady on the rides (the jumpoing bungy thing) fees her and then watch teh fireworks that were scheduled for last night,

Talk to you all tomorrow!

 

[kimmar067]

Thanks for sharing the recipe!

...no problem - it's a lot easier than it sounds...plus, leftovers taste great the next day (so I've heard - we NEVER have leftovers when I make this meal! )

..Dinner tonight will be fair food. We had pot roast and sweet potatoes and carrots for lunch....

...not to toot my own horn, but I can [pretty much] cook just 'bout ANYTHING..however, my pot roast just doesn't come out quite right - I can't put my finger on it, but, although it tastes good, it tastes like there is something missing - KWIM?? Do you have a 'tried-n-true' recipe that you can share?