The All-New What's For Dinner Thread!!(recipe index in OP)

[TigerKat]

Beans and rice with sausage tonight!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Kat, How are you feeling today?

 

[TigerKat]

Kat, How are you feeling today?

A little better, thanks!

 

[TigerKat]

ETA again: ALL WFD POSTERS PLEASE READ: I am currently trying to get a blog started for us so all of our recipes can be found easily. I am trying to work it where it can have multiple authors, that way you can go add a recipe/comment/whatever yourself and not have to go through me to do it. Does that interest you guys? My BIL is helping me with this. I am actually thinking about buying a domain name that way I can get exactly what I am wanting. I will keep you updated.

Sounds great!

 

[OKWMom]

I want to see that movie - glad you liked it! PF Changs has the best lamb dish EVER if you go again, I'll have to dig up the name and recommend it. If you like lamb, that is.

I do love lamb, but I'm the only person in my house who eats it. Maybe I can convince Kenny to give it another try.

I don't really have a recipe or measurements but this is what goes in it: Boiled potatoes, hard boiled eggs, chopped celery and onions, dill pickle relish (sometimes I use sweet pickles to change it up a bit), mayo, yellow mustard, Tony's seasoning and just a little EVOO to make it rich & creamy. My guys like a smooth (not chunky) potato salad so I smash the potatoes and eggs, add everything else and stir it up.

Unfortunately we won't be eating this or the gumbo I had planned. A tummy bug hit me real hard this morning so the guys are on their own, hopefully I'll be able to keep a piece of toast down.

Thanks for the potato salad info. Also, glad you are feeling better.

Can I be the bad guy and send a case of Milk Duds to Hailey? I kinda picture you chasing her down as she digs through the house looking for them. We can call it Exercise therapy......if only that worked for me: I wonder how many calories I could burn tearing around the house looking for hidden Whoppers and Diet Cokes? Prolly not as many as my "found" treasures would put back on me.

You are too funny. But it isn't necessary to send Hailey any candy. She has a grandmother living in the same town who comes over with a purse full at least once a week. Let me assure you, she does not go without. However, if I were more proficient with my digital camera, I would post her hiding place and her lovely caramel covered face for your viewing pleasure.

I don't know about your idea to have Kenny hide my own sweets (or potato chips). I have visions of myself grabbing him by the collar and demanding my treats, or else. And that is nothing compared to the monster I would be without my diet coke. You know what I mean.

As long as the bad guy is not the Nana Now let us know when your little sleuth finds your new stash I have to tell you that the only place I could keep the "good stuff" was in my underwear drawer. Not one of my kids wanted the goodies so bad that they would dig in Mom's undies

Lori- Somehow I knew that Auntie Lori would be chiming in on this one and I was not surprised that you were out scouting for Milk Duds by the case

You are both too bad! I will be sure to let you know when her royal highness finds her treats again. Which she will. Rest assured she will.

I was going to ask for the polenta fries recipe but Janice beat me to it. Looks great and I've printed a copy for me. I'm trying that either this week or next (but I'm not telling the family what it is until AFTER they try them).

I would love to pay $3.49 for gas it is now about 3.73. At least that what is was this morning.

Wow! That is higher than ours. I paid $3.51 this morning.

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Well, the chicken in the crock pot was really really good! The only thing was the skin doesn't crisp up so I just removed it before carving. The carving was super easy too. The legs and wings basically fell off. I think this was the most meat I got off of a roaster. The gravy was awesome too!!!!

It looks good to me. I've printed a copy. Thanks for posting.

Thanks! Greg had a hard time adjusting this past week because our schedule was so flexible and easy-going. Now that he has adjusted to that, we are hitting him with probably the busiest week of our year. Maybe I should feel bad, but I don't. Actually, I am really glad he is here because I still haven't figured out a way to be in two places at one time.

Promise if you ever figure that out that you'll share with the rest of us.

Enjoy your week with Greg and take time to take a breath if you can.

Gretchen--You better watch out or Lori will be mailing candy to Hailey and telling her to eat it before breakfast!! Let us know when Hailey's ball arrives.... I feel so bad that she is missing it, poor thing....I can only imagine her face when it is back!!! Give her a hug from me!

My amazing friend Becky is still with us, I am sure that she will slip away soon, she has not been coherent in 5 days, and has not eaten anything except a half a popsicle in this time. I do have to say that Morphine is a wonderful thing, and that it is allowed at home so she can pass in peace and dignity is comforting. She is a fighter, and we have all told her that she doesn't have to fight anymore, but she will fight until the very end....plain and simple, Cancer Sucks!

I've tracked the ball and it is supposed to be delivered today. I've told both of the therapists today not to wait on me to get home - just rip that sucker open and inflate it. I'll be sure to let you know how it goes tonight.

I would love to say something comforting to you, but I don't think there are words to help. I understand your hating to see her suffer and your readiness to let her go. I remember my grandmother's cancer and my mother praying for years for God to spare her and then towards the end praying for God to take her. Cancer is a horrible disease.

Continued prayers for all of you dear.

Tonight's dinner is American Chop Suey. I've never had it, but Kenny requested it, so we'll see.

Happy Monday everyone!

 

[TXTink]

Beans and rice with sausage tonight!

Would this happen to be Red Beans and Rice?

A good friend of mine has asked that I make her some Red Beans and Rice when we go see her in a few weeks. Now I am trying to find a good recipe! (Oh, the pressure!) I looked up some recipes from Emeril, but it's always better if you have a real "tried and true" recipe to use.

So... I guess I am asking... would you (or anyone) have a recipe you would like to share?? Thanks!

 

[TigerKat]

Would this happen to be Red Beans and Rice?

A good friend of mine has asked that I make her some Red Beans and Rice when we go see her in a few weeks. Now I am trying to find a good recipe! (Oh, the pressure!) I looked up some recipes from Emeril, but it's always better if you have a real "tried and true" recipe to use.

So... I guess I am asking... would you (or anyone) have a recipe you would like to share?? Thanks!

Actually I pulled white beans out of the freezer that I cooked last week. but I did post a recipe quite a while back, I'll see if I can find it.

 

[lucas]

Beans and rice with sausage tonight!

I know you make this most Mondays.........

But today for some reason when I read this - I JUST HAVE TO HAVE SOME!!!!! I'll be making red beans tonight. My mouth is watering for some with spicy sausage!

 

[TXTink]

Actually I pulled white beans out of the freezer that I cooked last week. but I did post a recipe quite a while back, I'll see if I can find it.

Aww! Thanks! I'll look too, I should have done that before I asked. I get confused with all the old vs. new threads... I should be able to figure it out though!

I love this thread, you all are so nice! I mostly lurk... But I do appreciate all the recipes you all share! (and those WONDERFUL pictures!!!) I tried a new recipe last week, and hoped I liked it because I wanted to post something here and finally get to share something I made... but alas, I didn't really like it that much! It wasn't "What's For Dinner" worthy! I'll keep trying!!

 

[MA pigletfan]

My amazing friend Becky is still with us, I am sure that she will slip away soon, she has not been coherent in 5 days, and has not eaten anything except a half a popsicle in this time. I do have to say that Morphine is a wonderful thing, and that it is allowed at home so she can pass in peace and dignity is comforting. She is a fighter, and we have all told her that she doesn't have to fight anymore, but she will fight until the very end....plain and simple, Cancer Sucks!

..yes it does suck.

WFD: chicken sausage with baked beans and asparagus.

 

[TigerKat]

Aww! Thanks! I'll look too, I should have done that before I asked. I get confused with all the old vs. new threads... I should be able to figure it out though!

I love this thread, you all are so nice! I mostly lurk... But I do appreciate all the recipes you all share! (and those WONDERFUL pictures!!!) I tried a new recipe last week, and hoped I liked it because I wanted to post something here and finally get to share something I made... but alas, I didn't really like it that much! It wasn't "What's For Dinner" worthy! I'll keep trying!!

I found it in the index, says pg. 268 but it's not there. I think it's because the threads were separated, still looking!

 

[TXTink]

I found it in the index, says pg. 268 but it's not there. I think it's because the threads were separated, still looking!

Thank you! I am still looking too... That sniffing blue dog is still looking for me!

 

[TigerKat]

Thank you! I am still looking too... That sniffing blue dog is still looking for me!

He takes forever, in the meantime I remembered how I learned to cook beans & rice - the master himself:

http://www.chefpaul.com/recipes/MagicRB&Rice.html

I don't go through all of those steps, I put everything in except the sausage, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for a few hours. When the beans start to get tender, add the sausage.

 

[TXTink]

He takes forever, in the meantime I remembered how I learned to cook beans & rice - the master himself:

http://www.chefpaul.com/recipes/MagicRB&Rice.html

I don't go through all of those steps, I put everything in except the sausage, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for a few hours. When the beans start to get tender, add the sausage.

THANK YOU! It sounds great, I will give it a whirl!!

 

[TigerKat]

THANK YOU! It sounds great, I will give it a whirl!!

I don't use the meat magic, I just use salt, black & cayenne peppers, dried oregano and thyme.

I don't use the stock either, just water to cover.

ALSO, I use liquid smoke too!

 

[TigerKat]

I know you make this most Mondays.........

But today for some reason when I read this - I JUST HAVE TO HAVE SOME!!!!! I'll be making red beans tonight. My mouth is watering for some with spicy sausage!

I'm trying some new sausages that Rouse's had on sale this week - Smoked Italian and Smoked Cajun......

 

[TXTink]

I don't use the meat magic, I just use salt, black & cayenne peppers, dried oregano and thyme.

I don't use the stock either, just water to cover.

ALSO, I use liquid smoke too!

OK! Got it!

Well, sorta! lol

I think I will give this a dry run one night this week. It sounds like something you have to "tweak" with a bit! I will have to get some liquid smoke, I haven't used that very much. DH will be out of town for the rest of the week, so it will be a good time for me to experiment in the kitchen!

Thanks again!

And, WFD tonight? I am making a roast in the crock pot (DH leaves tomorrow), it is a recipe my mom gave me. If we like it, I will post it tomorrow. I would really love to ADD to this thread instead of always "taking"!

 

[Rogue26]

Tonight we are having pierogies and keilbasa, I know, very fancy. My car is getting some work done on it, so I'm stuck at home so I had to go grocery shopping for dinner in the basement freezer. Besides, it's damp and grey here so some stick to your ribs food will taste good.
I did finally pick up my MIL's pasta machine, so hopefully I'll be getting to ravioli soon.

 

[TigerKat]

OK! Got it!

Well, sorta! lol

I think I will give this a dry run one night this week. It sounds like something you have to "tweak" with a bit! I will have to get some liquid smoke, I haven't used that very much. DH will be out of town for the rest of the week, so it will be a good time for me to experiment in the kitchen!

Thanks again!

And, WFD tonight? I am making a roast in the crock pot (DH leaves tomorrow), it is a recipe my mom gave me. If we like it, I will post it tomorrow. I would really love to ADD to this thread instead of always "taking"!

I really wish we could find the recipe that I posted. I wrote down pretty much every step of the way while I was making them one morning.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

I really wish we could find the recipe that I posted. I wrote down pretty much every step of the way while I was making them one morning.

I have been looking too and cant find...will try more...