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

[LaurieG]

Good Morning All
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction to find you guys. Last night I had decided to make a new dish with Pork Sirloin. Gave up about 1/2 way through and thought "oh boy, now what!" Ended up being Diced Potatoes, pork, onion, mushrooms, beef broth, garlic, honey, wostershire sauce, and can't remember what else. Didn't turn out as bad as I expected but not one that I would repeat without some tweaking.

For tonight I took out some Italian sausage, not sure what I am going to do with it, after last night's disaster will probably end up doing it with onions and peppers, to be safe.
WFD at your hosue?

 

[TigerKat]

Becky, Do you have a recipe for that dish? Or just give me more details on it. I love the molded cous-cous! And I think that is one of your best pics yet! A food magazine is going to be looking to hire you, for your cooking & photography skills!

I agree, it does look like the cover of a magazine!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Lori, We have missed you!!! Where are you going to be in Jersey? Are you stopping?

I'll say a prayer and be thinking of Rick. It sounds like Tom is the same way. He is very shy at first when meeting people, etc. Then there is me! I think you and I have alot of the same people meeting, talking, not too shy traits!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Oh, I wanted to tell you guys that have had your fingers crossed for me to keep them crossed for the next few months. I had a visitor come by yesterday. That darn visitor! I am fine just feeling a bit under the weather.

Oh, another thing. My dear Tom put a hole through our new sheet rock!!! He stepped on a tape roll and went head first into the door and put a nice door knob hole in the wall. He is determined to fix it like new though. Hopefully in another month I will be enjoying downstairs...now its just a mess!

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Lori, We have missed you!!! Where are you going to be in Jersey? Are you stopping?

I'll say a prayer and be thinking of Rick. It sounds like Tom is the same way. He is very shy at first when meeting people, etc. Then there is me! I think you and I have alot of the same people meeting, talking, not too shy traits!

We're driving over from Michigan to New York- but we pass through New Jersey- I think the whole state! Last time we drove up from Philly. We're headed up towards the Catskills. Rick's working audits on the pipeline going in at Pearl River. Figured instead of flying home for a day we'd just drive over and enjoy some northern scenery!

 

[shovan]

Oh, I wanted to tell you guys that have had your fingers crossed for me to keep them crossed for the next few months. I had a visitor come by yesterday. That darn visitor! I am fine just feeling a bit under the weather.

Oh, another thing. My dear Tom put a hole through our new sheet rock!!! He stepped on a tape roll and went head first into the door and put a nice door knob hole in the wall. He is determined to fix it like new though. Hopefully in another month I will be enjoying downstairs...now its just a mess!

Oh Lauren, I'm sorry! I know you were really hoping!

Well, at least Tom didn't put his head through the sheet rock!! Did y'all finish the fire place? I'd love to see pics. We are still trying to figure out what we are going to do with our fireplace. We had thought about just trying to plaster over it. But we have realized that the raised brick hearth is really dated. We just don't quite know what do to with it.

 

[Aimeedyan]

That's it. I'm moving to Boston to live next door to Becky.

On a sad note- we lost our best friend over Easter. Tony was a great guy. Rick's still taking it hard- if you could- could you say a little prayer for him, or a special thought? I'd appreciate it- he doesn't easily make friends(ask anyone who's met him!) so this has really affected him.

Thanks ya'll! And............

it's great to be back!!!!!

Oh, I am so sorry

If you head near DFW, let me know so we can meet for dinner!

Oh, I wanted to tell you guys that have had your fingers crossed for me to keep them crossed for the next few months. I had a visitor come by yesterday. That darn visitor! I am fine just feeling a bit under the weather.

Tonight when we both get off, we're meeting at a local nursery to buy flowers and plants for the yard. DH already has his heart set on Taco Tuesday, but we'll just wait and see. Since it'll be almost 8 before we get in, I'm not cooking.

I'm still in mourning over last night's meeting.

 

[TigerKat]

Oh, I wanted to tell you guys that have had your fingers crossed for me to keep them crossed for the next few months. I had a visitor come by yesterday. That darn visitor! I am fine just feeling a bit under the weather.

Oh, another thing. My dear Tom put a hole through our new sheet rock!!! He stepped on a tape roll and went head first into the door and put a nice door knob hole in the wall. He is determined to fix it like new though. Hopefully in another month I will be enjoying downstairs...now its just a mess!

I'm so sorry my friend.

I'm still in mourning over last night's meeting.

Must have been tough.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Thanks all for the well wishes!

We're driving over from Michigan to New York- but we pass through New Jersey- I think the whole state!

Well, if you wind up on I 78, let me know and I'll bring ya a Diet Coke. We're not even a mile off the interstate.

Did y'all finish the fire place? I'd love to see pics. We are still trying to figure out what we are going to do with our fireplace.

We didn't finish the fireplace yet. I think that is next. We did have the gas insert put in and that is beautiful. I will definitely post pics when we get the rest done. I am hoping in a month...

Tonight when we both get off, we're meeting at a local nursery to buy flowers and plants for the yard.

I'm still in mourning over last night's meeting.

Ugh! Thats another thing we have to do. The yard is being neglected so far since the work indoors is taking up our time. It really is a mess out there.

I am sorry your meeting was rough...

 

[bigmerle1966]

Merle, Sorry about the bloodwork & no dinner!

I got dinner, I just had to scarf it down and didn't have time for my pudding! And that pudding was ordered by my Dietician darn it!

I got there this morning and there was a line and only one person working.

Dinner tonight is Gnocci with my Spinach Marinara sauce. And I think I am going to experiment a little with some spinach and make a low fat creamed spinach for dinner tomorrow night.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

I got there this morning and there was a line and only one person working.

I hate when this happens. Doesn't it seem like these offices are always under staffed? My lab never took appointments and now they suggest them. I never get in and out of the place even with the darn appt.

 

[shovan]

I'm still in mourning over last night's meeting.

Aimee, From that description, it must have been really bad.

We didn't finish the fireplace yet. I think that is next. We did have the gas insert put in and that is beautiful. I will definitely post pics when we get the rest done. I am hoping in a month...

I'll be waiting....

I got dinner, I just had to scarf it down and didn't have time for my pudding! And that pudding was ordered by my Dietician darn it!

I got there this morning and there was a line and only one person working.

Dinner tonight is Gnocci with my Spinach Marinara sauce. And I think I am going to experiment a little with some spinach and make a low fat creamed spinach for dinner tomorrow night.

Oh well, I'm sorry about your pudding!


I still haven't made a decision about dinner. I'm just really in a funk today.

 

[Rogue26]

Last night we were going to have beef stew, but my dentist appointment lasted longer than I thought and it's forty minutes away, so no time to make it. Instead we had roast chicken with 40 cloves of garlic. It wasn't bad, but not worth the time it took to peel the garlic. Next time I'll just smash them up. But boy, does my house smell good. Tonight we will try for beef stew.

My daughter and I just had a great morning! We drove to the beach and saw tons (literally) of whales. We say humbacks and right whales, and also some dolphins. We didn't even need our binnoculars. What a great day to spend the morning.

 

[TigerKat]

Last night we were going to have beef stew, but my dentist appointment lasted longer than I thought and it's forty minutes away, so no time to make it. Instead we had roast chicken with 40 cloves of garlic. It wasn't bad, but not worth the time it took to peel the garlic. Next time I'll just smash them up. But boy, does my house smell good. Tonight we will try for beef stew.

My daughter and I just had a great morning! We drove to the beach and saw tons (literally) of whales. We say humbacks and right whales, and also some dolphins. We didn't even need our binnoculars. What a great day to spend the morning.

The only time I buy the garlic cloves already peeled is when I fix that dish.

Sounds like an awesome morning at the beach!

 

[OKWMom]

I had to eat quick too, the Dr. had called to tell me I could get blood work done before my appointment on Friday, follow up from my physical 2 months ago, and I realized today would be the only day I could go. They want you to not eat for 12 hours before hand and I had to go on the way to work at 8:30. I didn't get the message until 7:30 last night as I was making dinner. Why in the world she called me at home when I told them to call me at work I just don't know.

Well duh, they must be in cahoots with your dietician. They got together and developed a new diet plan. You can eat whatever you want, but you only have 10 minutes to eat it. Let me know how that one works out. I've tried ALL the others.

Howdy ya'll! Did ya miss me?!? I tell ya, ya'll gotta quit moving around so much (no offense Lindsay- I love you!). Or are you just hoping I'll show up at the old place and not be able to find you? My grandparents threatened that when I was a kid....

Heck yeah we missed you! Good to see you girl. I'm really sorry about your friend. Give Rick a hug from me.

Oh, I wanted to tell you guys that have had your fingers crossed for me to keep them crossed for the next few months. I had a visitor come by yesterday. That darn visitor! I am fine just feeling a bit under the weather.

Oh, another thing. My dear Tom put a hole through our new sheet rock!!! He stepped on a tape roll and went head first into the door and put a nice door knob hole in the wall. He is determined to fix it like new though. Hopefully in another month I will be enjoying downstairs...now its just a mess!

Lauren, I'm so sorry. I do keep pulling for you and Tom.

Well, at least Tom didn't put his head through the sheet rock!! Did y'all finish the fire place? I'd love to see pics. We are still trying to figure out what we are going to do with our fireplace. We had thought about just trying to plaster over it. But we have realized that the raised brick hearth is really dated. We just don't quite know what do to with it.

I'm such a clutz myself, I thought that is what she meant. I can see myself and my hard head putting a hole in the sheetrock.

We are getting our roof redone and Kenny has traded out for it. That means the roofing guy only works on the weekends. He is now at the point where he needs an entire weekend of no rain to complete the job. I'm sure you all know where this story is going. We started in early March and still, here we are. Who knew I could fix the drought problem in coastal SC just by having my roof done?

Anyway, it's good to be back myself and catch up with everyone. I read through almost everything I missed - and saw the story behind Kathy's new signature picture! Tell Kyle I know I'm late, but I think that is AMAZING!!!!!!!

Tonight's dinner is going to be leftover smothered pork chops, rice and black-eyed peas.

 

[HERSEY]

I got dinner, I just had to scarf it down and didn't have time for my pudding! And that pudding was ordered by my Dietician darn it!

I got there this morning and there was a line and only one person working.

Dinner tonight is Gnocci with my Spinach Marinara sauce. And I think I am going to experiment a little with some spinach and make a low fat creamed spinach for dinner tomorrow night.

try a little Alouette cheese in with the spinach very yummy and low fat.

Glad everyone found our new home

Lori Glad you found us too. Try to tear yourself away from Rick and come chat with us more. Sorry to hear Rick lost a close friend

Lauren Hopefully soon you will be vistorless.

Still haven't decided on dinner. I might make empanada's I have and recipe I've been wanting to try. It might be raining when I get off work so the oven might be just the thing.

 

[TigerKat]

Anyway, it's good to be back myself and catch up with everyone. I read through almost everything I missed - and saw the story behind Kathy's new signature picture! Tell Kyle I know I'm late, but I think that is AMAZING!!!!!!!

Tonight's dinner is going to be leftover smothered pork chops, rice and black-eyed peas.

WELCOME HOME GRETCHEN !!!

I'll tell Kyle! It's great to have you back!!!!

 

[TigerKat]

I'd like to thank Janice & Lauren for letting everyone know where we are!!!!

 

[HERSEY]

Lauren was the most help I just got a few stragglers.

Ok back to the old grind chat later gators.

 

[shovan]

Anyway, it's good to be back myself and catch up with everyone. I read through almost everything I missed - and saw the story behind Kathy's new signature picture! Tell Kyle I know I'm late, but I think that is AMAZING!!!!!!!

Tonight's dinner is going to be leftover smothered pork chops, rice and black-eyed peas.

Glad to see you back here too!! We've missed you!



I thought y'all might enjoy seeing what's moved in to one of my hanging baskets on the patio!