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

[nucpharm29]

Nancy--prayers out to your whole family! Hope the endoscopy comes back all clear!

Tonight will probably be pasta with a meat sauce; Still cleaning out the pantry

 

[sj&k]

Good morning, everyone! Tonight will be vegetable/ground beef soup and cornbread. Another easy meal-trying to get used to working and then cooking again.

Nancy-Hope everything turns out OK for Kady!

Have a great day, everyone!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Nancy, Prayers for Kady and the rest of you.

We are having Kathy's Chicken Rueben Bake tonight...yum! Probably a salad too. Last night I made a veggie platter with all the salad fixins and we made our own salad. It worked out better than tossing everything together since my gusy are picky eaters.

Have a great day all!

 

[shovan]

Here is the recipe for last night's dinner. We had that with garlic bread. DH brought home a flat of fresh strawberries, so we had Strawberries Romanoff for dessert!


SHERYL’S TUSCAN STYLE BEANS, PEPPERS & SAUSAGES

1lb sweet Italian sausage links
1 large red bell pepper sliced
1 large green or yellow bell pepper sliced
1 large onion sliced
2 medium sized zucchini halved & sliced
1 large portabello mushroom cap, diced into cubes or any type of mushroom sliced
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 to 2 tbsp olive oil
3 15-ounce cans beans, cannelini, great northern, red, or garbanzo, rinsed & drained
(I like to mix the different beans) or 1 lb cooked dry packaged beans rinsed & drained
1 14 ½ ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
¼-1/2 cup dry red wine
salt, pepper, red pepper flakes
½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp dried sage
3 tbsp fresh basil, sliced reserve some for garnish
Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Cook sausage in cover skillet over medium heat with one fourth cup water until sausage is cooked through, about 5-8 minutes, uncover and continue cooking until sausage is browned. Remove from pan cool slightly, slice into half inch slices.

Cook onions, garlic in oil until softened add bell peppers, zucchini and mushrooms cook about another 2-3 minutes.

In oven safe covered skillet or casserole dish, combine all ingredients and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover & bake until desired thickness. This can also be cooked on top of stove on low heat for 30 minutes, then removing cover for thickening.

Dish into bowl, garnish with fresh basil and shredded parmesan cheese.
Serve with garlic bread to soak up sauce.

 

[shovan]

Morning Y'all,

Nancy you're family will be in my prayers.

Lindsay, Stop fighting the van, it will make life so much easier. Besides doesn't everyone drive a van or suv these days!

Don't know WFD tonight? Have another contractor coming out tonight. Bleaaahhh!

Have a good day, y'all!

 

[OKWMom]

Nancy, hugs and prayers for you and your family.

Glynis, glad to have you back.

Sheryl, your Tuscan bean recipe looks really good, but I would really like to have the strawberry Romanoff recipe.

Lindsay, I'm feeling ya on the van issue. We have three children and I didn't want to go to the "mommy van" and resisted like crazy. I finally gave in last year and while it is still extremely uncool, it has been very convenient, and would probably be even more so in your case.

I think we are having leftovers from Stephanie's chicken pasta bake recipe. It turned out well and the kids even liked it. DD8 said she even liked the spinach.

Gretchen

 

[shovan]

Gretchen, I had looked up several Romanoff's type whipped cream sauce & this is what I came up with. I wanted to have some cream dripping onto the strawberries & some whipped to look pretty. This was enough for two "normal" sized martini glasses. Of course I used 2 tbsp of Sherry, but just adjust it to your taste & obviously, if it's for kids!

1/2 cup whipping cream
1-2 tbsp. Cream Sherry
1-2 tbsp. fine granulated sugar

I blended until just thickened & poured some over quartered strawberries in a martini glass. Then I whipped to just a very soft peak stage & spooned it over the top. I put the in the fridge before we ate dinner & they were just yummy!

I am thinking of coming up with a twist on this for Easter. With cake underneath maybe soaking the cake in a condensed milk & topping with the strawberries & whipped cream. Sort of a Dos Leches Strawberry ShortCake?! Does that sound good or just strange?

 

[Glynis]

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!

Oh, my! I needed a good laugh this morning! I'm so glad you liked the roast!!! It is really a family favorite! My people request it at least twice a month. I love that it's so easy, and that cleanup is a snap!!! Enjoy the leftovers! We are never lucky enough to have leftovers!!!

 

[Glynis]

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.

for all involved! That is so not fun! Please update us when you can! Kady will be in my prayers until it's over!

 

[Glynis]

Gretchen, I had looked up several Romanoff's type whipped cream sauce & this is what I came up with. I wanted to have some cream dripping onto the strawberries & some whipped to look pretty. This was enough for two "normal" sized martini glasses. Of course I used 2 tbsp of Sherry, but just adjust it to your taste & obviously, if it's for kids!

1/2 cup whipping cream
1-2 tbsp. Cream Sherry
1-2 tbsp. fine granulated sugar

I blended until just thickened & poured some over quartered strawberries in a martini glass. Then I whipped to just a very soft peak stage & spooned it over the top. I put the in the fridge before we ate dinner & they were just yummy!

I am thinking of coming up with a twist on this for Easter. With cake underneath maybe soaking the cake in a condensed milk & topping with the strawberries & whipped cream. Sort of a Dos Leches Strawberry ShortCake?! Does that sound good or just strange?

I think that sounds yummy for Easter!!! You could cube up some pound cake and put it in the bottom of the glass. It would soak up all the flavors and be so yummy!

 

[MinnieM21]

Good morning everyone! Yesterday I made the dough for the brioche and it looks great so far. I have to let it come to room temperature for 1 hour and then rise in the loaf pans for 2 - 2 1/2 hours. Brush an egg wash on the loaves and bake for 45 minutes. I can't wait until they're done! I might even get so excited if they turn out well that I'll have to take a picture.

After the brioche is done, I'm going to use it for brioche french toast for dinner tonight. I LOVE breakfast for dinner. YUM! If the brioche and the brioche french toast taste good, I'll have to post the recipe.



Lindsay - I have to say you handled that situation so well yesterday! I'm so glad you're ok and didn't get hurt. Hopefully you can get your car fix soon and everything will be secure.

Nancy - I'll keep Kady, Jeff and Marissa in my thoughts and prayers. I like both Giada's and Ina Garten's recipes for roast chicken. Ina's is much simpler and everyone seems to love it.

Here's the recipe:

Perfect Roast Chicken

1 (5 to 6 pound) roasting chicken
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large bunch fresh thyme, plus 20 sprigs
1 lemon, halved
1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted
1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced
4 carrots cut into 2-inch chunks
1 bulb of fennel, tops removed, and cut into wedges
Olive oil

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Remove the chicken giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pin feathers and pat the outside dry. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, both halves of lemon, and all the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Place the onions, carrots, and fennel in a roasting pan. Toss with salt, pepper, 20 sprigs of thyme, and olive oil. Spread around the bottom of the roasting pan and place the chicken on top.
Roast the chicken for 1 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Remove the chicken and vegetables to a platter and cover with aluminum foil for about 20 minutes. Slice the chicken onto a platter and serve it with the vegetables.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_21404,00.html



Have a fantastic day everyone!

 

[Glynis]

Dinner tonight should be pretty easy. I'm making hamburger soup with breadsticks. There will be tons of veggies in the soup, so it's really a meal in one pot!!! I love that. Since DH has meetings tonight, I want something quick, easy, and something the kids will eat without a fuss!

 

[shovan]

Glynis, That sounds like a great idea with the pound cake, I could just buy one & put it all together & everyone with think I'm a genius!

I don't think I'll be cooking tonight. I'm sitting here filling plastic eggs with candy for my niece to take to school! I just called & fussed my SIL for sending them over here not filled! (They were supposed to be at school today.) So she said she'd pick up dinner for me. Since I'm mad at her, I'll probably let her do it!

 

[OKWMom]

Sheryl, thanks for the recipe. I think the strawberry cake sounds wonderful for Easter. My sister makes a strawberry cake that is out-of-this world and my husband requests that for his birthday every year.

Just one question though, what is cream sherry?

Gretchen

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Is there ever a day when someone ISN"T making Glynis' pot roast?!? Needless to say that's what I'm having for dinner (& lunch) the rest of the week. DH is in Detroit till Friday, so it's just me and the furbaby.

Sheryl- do you have a tomatillo salsa recipe anywhere? A&P got some in yesterday and I was thinking leftover pot roast shredded with salsa and tortillas for later this week.

 

[shovan]

Sheryl, thanks for the recipe. I think the strawberry cake sounds wonderful for Easter. My sister makes a strawberry cake that is out-of-this world and my husband requests that for his birthday every year.

Just one question though, what is cream sherry?

Gretchen

It is sort of like a brandy. I think technically it's called a fortified wine. The brand I use & drink of course is Harvey's Bristol Cream Sherry. I found recipes with every liquor in it imaginable, one with both vodka & rum! Cointreau seemed to be most mentioned, but I didn't have any in the house. The one I did came out really good. DH doesn't typically like "spiked" desserts but he liked this a lot!

 

[shovan]

Hey Lori, I've made them several ways, roasting the tomatillos first or using them fresh. Typically I'll put the fresh tomatillos, fresh or canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, salt, in the blender and blend until it's the consistency I want. (Depending on what I'm using it for.) I'm looking for my original recipes & I'll post it.

I guess I'm going to have to try Glynis' pot roast soon. Obviously I'm missing out!

 

[Nancyg56]

Thank you all for your kind wishes and your prayers. I appreciate them more than I can express.

The chicken recipes look marvelous and I am going to use of combination of both. Kady has requested chocolate cake, but I cannot figure out why....she really does not eat cake. I am going to have her help me with her jello.

 

[shovan]

Lori, here's a couple of salsa recipes. That does sound good with the leftover roast! I like all of them, but I think I like the fresher taste of the tomatillo's not roasted for salsa. With the roast any of these would be yummy!

TOMATO – TOMATILLO SALSA
1 Tomato, large sliced
3 Tomatillos, medium, husks removed and rinsed
1 Onion, small, halved
1 Serrano or Jalapeño Chile stemmed
1/4 cup Cilantro, fresh stems removed
Lime Juice and Salt to taste

In a blender combine the Tomato, Tomatillos, Onion, Jalapeño and Cilantro. Taste for seasoning and add salt, lime, as needed. This salsa will taste best if assembled no more than an hour before serving.


SALSA VERDE – GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA

5 to 6 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
Fresh hot green chiles to taste (roughly 2 serranos or 1 jalapeno) stemmed
3 or 6 sprigs fresh cilantro (thick stems removed)
½ small white onion
Salt
Squeeze of limejuice

Raw version: Roughly chop the tomatillos and the chiles. In a blender or food processor combine all ingredients process until desired consistency. Add a small amount of water if necessary to get desired consistency. Season with salt and lime juice to taste.

Roasted version: Roast the tomatillos and chiles on a baking sheet 4 inches below broiler (in a pan to catch juices) until darkly roasted, even blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Flip and roast the other side 4 to 5 minutes more to splotchy black & blistered tomatillos and chiles are soft and cooked through. Cool, then transfer everything to a blender including juices. Add cilantro, onion and blend to coarse puree or desired consistency. Season with salt and lime juice to taste.

 

[Glynis]

Glynis, That sounds like a great idea with the pound cake, I could just buy one & put it all together & everyone with think I'm a genius!

I don't think I'll be cooking tonight. I'm sitting here filling plastic eggs with candy for my niece to take to school! I just called & fussed my SIL for sending them over here not filled! (They were supposed to be at school today.) So she said she'd pick up dinner for me. Since I'm mad at her, I'll probably let her do it!

I'm all for ease and convenience! Especially at the holidays!!!

I'm getting ready for our annual family Easter Egg hunt. We're lucky enough to live in the same town as 3 of my husband's 11 siblings, and 4 others live in neighboring towns. On the Saturday before Easter, we gather at my SIL's house (think HUGE), and do an egg hunt for all the kids. Each family dyes at least a dozen hard boiled eggs and those get hidden around the estate. Each family also brings about 20 dollars worth of candy and that gets tossed around the yards and gardens. The kids (this year there will be at least 40) will be divided by age, and then let loose on different areas of the estate. They hunt and fill their baskets to their heart's content! It's always fun! Afterwards, we barbecue and just visit while the kids get all hopped up on sugar. Ah, the holidays!!!