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

[Glynis]

Hey guys, check out my little incident that happened a little while ago:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1406778

Thank goodness I have Glynis' roast in the crockpot. I so would not want to cook tonight.

Oh, Lindsay!!! I'm shaking in my boots for you!!! I'm so glad that you weren't hurt, and were able to get out of there safely!!!

 

[TigerKat]

I have no idea how to season the flounder I bought. I think I am going to put it in a foil packet with some butter spread stuff and lemon...what else??? I am lost. Maybe salt and pepper?

TIA!

I'm a fish lover and I think a flounder needs very little - exactly what you were thinking - butter, lemon, s&p!!

 

[Glynis]

Sure did! There are very few desserts that I really love - I'd have to say that served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it is pure heaven.

Just like a chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven!

 

[Glynis]

Well, I'm all caught up.

The week with my mom was really nice! We got to do some real good visiting. I just love spending time with her!

Now I'm home, and trying to reclaim my house. I just don't understand how one grown man and 2 semi-grown children can do what they did to my house in just 5 days!!! I've got the kitchen and living room cleaned and back to normal, but I may have to take a jackhammer to the bathroom!!!

Dinner tonight will be some kind of chicken. I had that in the freezer, and now I have to figure out how to cook it, and decide if I need to go to the store.

It's so nice to be back and to read all about what you were up to! I really missed chatting with you all!

 

[liamsaunt]

I might be too late for you, FormrCastMbr, but one of my favorite ways to do flounder in a foil packet is to saute some onions or leeks and carrots, sliced very thin, in a little butter until soft. Place these on foil, add the flounder on top, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, a dash of white wine, and a knob of butter. If you want to be fancy you can add a little truffle oil too! Wrap up the foil packages and bake in a 425 oven until just done--10-12 minutes.

Tonight I am making a nicoise salad with the leftover tuna from Saturday.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Thanks Kathy and Liamsaunt. I did wrap them up already...I put lemon s&p, parsley, paprika, butter and a touch of EVOO. Next time, I will try Liamsaunt way.

That Derby Pie does sound delish...it may be on the Easter menu!

Welcome Back Glynis!

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Tonight I am making Jasmine Rice with Chicken, Scallions and Mango.

 

[lucas]

Wow! Tonights dinner was delish and I made it up as I went along.

First, when Winn Dixie has their buy 1 get 1 free frozen, peeled and devained shrimp - I stock up.

So today I took a pack out of the freezer and thawed it. Then I put some butter and olive oil in a pan, and used veggies we had in the fridge. Half of a bell pepper, broccoli, 1 stalk celery, 1 tomato - all cut up small. I put the veggies in the hot oil then added the shrimp, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, a dash of Italian seasonings, and a dash of Tabasco. Then I sauteed everything until the veggies were soft and the shrimp were cooked. I boiled some spagetti and tossed it in with the veggies. After it was dished onto plates I sprinkled some parmesan cheese on top.

It was fantastic!

 

[TigerKat]

Wow! Tonights dinner was delish and I made it up as I went along.

First, when Winn Dixie has their buy 1 get 1 free frozen, peeled and devained shrimp - I stock up.

So today I took a pack out of the freezer and thawed it. Then I put some butter and olive oil in a pan, and used veggies we had in the fridge. Half of a bell pepper, broccoli, 1 stalk celery, 1 tomato - all cut up small. I put the veggies in the hot oil then added the shrimp, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, a dash of Italian seasonings, and a dash of Tabasco. Then I sauteed everything until the veggies were soft and the shrimp were cooked. I boiled some spagetti and tossed it in with the veggies. After it was dished onto plates I sprinkled some parmesan cheese on top.

It was fantastic!

That sounds soooooo good!!

 

[Teresa Pitman]

I had a really busy day today, so all we did for supper was a quick tomato sauce with garlic, whole wheat spaghetti, and plenty of fresh grated parmesan cheese on top, plus a large salad with a delicious vidalia onion salad dressing that I bought at Costco last week. (They were giving out samples of it and it was SO good I bought two large bottles. I thought they'd last ages but we all like it so much that it may not last nearly as long as I thought! The "sample lady" said it was good to marinate and cook chicken and pork too so I hope to try that soon.)

Teresa

 

[Nancyg56]

Lindsay- Sweetie, you must have had an Angel over your shoulder today. I'm so glad you are all right!

Kathy- I mix the dry ingredients and rub on the ribs. Then I mix the BBQ sauce with the honey, the maple syrup and the vinegar and pour it all over the ribs. After they have been in the oven for the 2 1/2 hours I remove them from the pan, reduce the sauce in the pan and then I glaze the ribs with the reduced sauce. I am going to go back and clarify the recipe. It is very confusing.

Lauren- The dress is gorgeous and the arrangements that you have chosen are beautiful! Please keep posting links if you can, I love weddings!

Glynis- Welcome back! I'm glad that you had a wonderful visit with your Mom, but do not envy your adventure in the bathroom

I did not cook this evening. I was gone all day and helped DH redo our planting bed in the front yard. Well, he redid it I just told him how I wanted it shaped and where to put my plants. (I hope they survive, the ground is still frozen in spots and he was hacking around my poor plants)
I did drag DD and DGD back to the furniture store and bought a few pieces

 

[TigerKat]

Kathy- I mix the dry ingredients and rub on the ribs. Then I mix the BBQ sauce with the honey, the maple syrup and the vinegar and pour it all over the ribs. After they have been in the oven for the 2 1/2 hours I remove them from the pan, reduce the sauce in the pan and then I glaze the ribs with the reduced sauce. I am going to go back and clarify the recipe. It is very confusing.

Thanks Nan. I'm sure they will turn out great!!

 

[HERSEY]

Lindsay I too am glad you weren't hurt hopefully they can fix your van quickly and cheaply.

Tonight we had chicken from Costco. Hopefully tomorrow I can grill weather permitting. I have an awful taste for grilled sausage and onion sandwiches. Maybe potato packets. I hope the storms hold off until after dinner.

I think I'm going to try the Lite cupcakes and try them out on the people at work and then tweek it a little maybe a lite version of carrot cake. What do you all think?

I really need to lose this baby fat. My baby is 12 1/2 perhaps its time

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Lindsay I too am glad you weren't hurt hopefully they can fix your van quickly and cheaply.

It's car, not a van, but thanks anyway

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having leftover Glynis roast, smashed potatoes, and carrots.

WFD at your house?

ETA: Glynis, Glynis, Glynis. Lock your doors and turn out your lights. My husband is coming to kiss you for posting the roast recipe. Girlfriend, that was the most AWESOME roast I have ever had. I will NEVER make it any other way again. I'm drooling now just thinking about it!

 

[HERSEY]

Lindsay Sorry about the mistake I was thinking about my Cousin he has a van she wife drives him around in with his chair. I hope today is a better day.

Tonight the weather will decide if I get to grill or cook inside. Oh I'm going to make those Cupcakes with peach fresca. That sounds like a good combo.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Lindsay Sorry about the mistake I was thinking about my Cousin he has a van she wife drives him around in with his chair. I hope today is a better day.

Don't worry about it Most paras and quads do drive vans. I know I will have to eventually. I am fighting it as long as I can.

 

[Nancyg56]

Good Morning All,
Today I am roasting chickens with mashed potatoes, gravy, and veggies. I'm not sure how I will season them. I want to make sure that I include all of Kady's favorite foods in this meal. I told you she was going to her Gastro guy yesterday for her quarterly checkup and it really was not good. He scheduled her for an endoscopy tomorrow at 1 PM but she needs to fast from 9:30 PM this evening. I know that she can have some clear jello in the AM if she wants, but I want to make sure she eats a good meal tonight.

If you can, please send some P&P for her and for Jeff and Marisa. My DD did not see it coming and she is a mess.

 

[TigerKat]

Nancy - My thoughts & prayers are with Kady, Jeff, Marisa and you & Buddy. Please keep us informed, OK?

Tonight we'll be having Nancy's Illegal Oven Ribs, sweet potatoes, baked beans and cole slaw. YUMM!!

 

[stacy347]

Lindsay ~ what a week for you! Hope it all seriously calms down now!

Nancy, my favorite way to season a roasted chicken is simply to use real butter, minced garlic, rosemary and a few sprinkles of paprika ~ comes out perfectly every time! Prayers being said for your family ~ hope all goes well!!

Today I'm making a sesame ginger stir-fry with sirloin strips, baby corn, water chestnuts and I'm thinking broccoli tossed with asian noodles.