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

[Glynis]

Those turkey burgers sounded so good yesterday that I got everything to make them today. Too bad I ate the entire can of water chestnuts I had in the pantry the other day.

Don't worry about the water chestnuts. The burgers are really good without them, too! Make sure you put a ring of grilled pineapple on top of the burger. Very yummy!

 

[liamsaunt]

That pasta looks good, Sis!

I am not making anything remotely that healthy tonight. DD talked me into fish and chips, and I figured since I was heating up the fryer anyway, I might as well make some onion rings too. I also bought some fresh salad greens today, so we'll have that too.

Guess what we are having for dinner...fried fish!!

I am making the fish tacos I posted on here a while back. Plus, it's Friday, so I am making margaritas! Whoo-hoo!

Zandy, the pasta recipe can have whatever ingredients you want in it. I used peas, zucchini, summer squash, asparagus, carrots, arugula, and basil for mine. Here is the recipe:

Pasta Primavera

8 ounces pasta
2 tbsp. butter
3 cups very thinly sliced vegetables of your choice
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup cream
1 tbsp. grated lemon zest
2 cups loosely packed leafy greens, such as arugula, watercress, or pea shoots
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesean
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs of your choice--I used basil
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Bring a pot of water to boil for the pasta. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet, then lightly saute the mixed vegetables for a few minutes, until starting to get tender.

Start to cook the pasta. Scoop out about a cup of the pasta cooking water and add to the vegetables along with the peas. Simmer for a few minutes, until tender. Add the cream and lemon zest and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking water, and add to the skillet along with the leafy greens, parmesean cheese, the herbs, and the red pepper flakes. Toss everything together, adding cooking water as needed to achieve the desired consistency of the sauce.

Serve immediately, sprinkled with extra cheese, herbs, and the pine nuts, if using (I was out of them last night).

Happy Friday everyone!

 

[Nancyg56]

Tonight I am making homemade oven-baked corn dogs. We'll have baked tortilla scoops and salsa con queso. A good junk food dinner for us. I can't wait

WFD at your house?

Lindsay, can you share the recipe for the corn dogs. My DGD loves them and I would like to surprise her.

Hi yall!

We got our butt's whipped yesterday! Oh well, there's always next year, we had a great season!

It is worse on the parents than on the kids, I think. They are good sports. Have fun!


Okay, I am trying this multi quote thing again. I had a lot to say, but I can only concentrate on one thing at a time and this is it.

Dinner tonite is a jumble. i have bean pie for the girls, baked potatoes and maple glazed salmon for Buddy and me, baked potatoes topped with black bean chili and cheese for the guys, and a tossed salad.

Now I need a glass of wine

 

[liamsaunt]

Nancy, what is bean pie? I have this vision of baked beans in a pie crust, but that can't be right, can it?

We are having maple glazed salmon tomorrow.

 

[Nancyg56]

Nancy, what is bean pie? I have this vision of baked beans in a pie crust, but that can't be right, can it?

We are having maple glazed salmon tomorrow.

You line a pie plate with tortilla shells, (I use two) add a layer of refried beans, some salsa, a layer of white rice with some chopped scallions, more salsa, another layer of refried beans if there is room in your plate, and then cheddar cheese. Top with a double layer of tortilla shells, Bake until heated through. Serve with salsa an sour cream. It is really good!

How do you make your glaze for the salmon? Mine was maple syrup and soy sauce, marinate the salmon for at least two hours. Reduce the glaze by half. Brush liberally and broil both sides. It was so good, but really smoky because the glaze that ran on the baking sheet burned. Next time I think I will grill it.

 

[liamandcaili]

I am making the fish tacos I posted on here a while back. Plus, it's Friday, so I am making margaritas! Whoo-hoo!

And you couldn't wait until tomorrow for the margaritas??

We are having maple glazed salmon tomorrow.

Whoo-Hoo! I finally get my pick for dinner. That happens pretty much never. Not even for my birthday weekend. That wasn't Sis's fault though.

As for our dinner tonight, yes, it was fried, and very unhealthy, but it was good. The onion rings were especially good, so here's the recipe (not original, but I can't remember where I got it from.)

Fried Onion Rings

1-2 large, sweet onions, sliced into rings 1/4 inch thick
1 quart buttermilk
vegetable or canola oil
flour (about 1 cup)
cornmeal -- not coarse (about 1 cup)

Separate the sliced onion rings and place in a glass dish. Add enough buttermilk to cover the onion rings. Cover with plastic wrap and return to refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.

Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer or heavy-bottomed pan until the temperature reaches 375.

Put equal amounts of flour and cornmeal in a plastic bag. Put small amounts of onion rings in bag and coat with breading. Continue with the remaining onion rings.

Add breaded onion rings to fryer basket, or place gently in oil. Fry for 7 minutes, or until brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and salt to taste. It is best to serve these immediately, but if you need to hold them, place on baking sheets (I line mine with parchment), preheat oven to 400, and hold until ten minutes before mealtime. Reheat in the hot oven.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Today we are taking my MIL out to lunch for Mother's Day. Later on when we get home, I am putting together a lasagna and pineapple gooey butter cake for tomorrow. My mom and grandmother get treated with that tomorrow

WFD at your house?

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning!

We are having London Broil this evening. Not sure about the sides.

I will also be baking later for tomorrow (my sister is having brunch). I am making Wendie's PB&J muffins and the dump cake but how Stephanie made it with peaches instead of blueberries.

Have a great day all!

 

[Glynis]

Good morning everyone. No cooking for me today! DH is taking me out for dinner and a movie tonight. I imagine the kids will have macaroni and cheese with the babysitter. I suppose I ought to feel badly for them....NOT!

 

[liamsaunt]

Nancy, my maple glaze is maple syrup, grated ginger, a little soy sauce, and some brown sugar. I always grill it on a cedar plank, because like you noted, it is very smoky.

Change of menu for tonight though! With Dsis' approval, I am not cooking. Instead, we are ordering tons of indian food. I LOVE indian food and have not had it for a while.

Here are some photos:

Margarita (yummy, but strong! I gave DH half of mine) http://farm1.static.flickr.com/201/494901933_534433226d.jpg

chunky guacamole: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/213/494892738_af4a1f5f96.jpg

fish tacos: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/210/494901955_6e42d307c3.jpg

bonus picture! This morning's breakfast--juevos rancheros: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/231/494901971_63ba74e025.jpg

 

[Zandy595]

Glynis ~ The teriyaki turkey burgers were great, even though I totally forgot about the pineapple slices.

I had forgotten to empty the dishwasher earlier in the day so I had to do that and pick up the kitchen a little before I could get started on dinner yesterday. Have you ever dropped a Corelle "unbreakable" plate on a tile floor? OMG, what a mess! It didn't just break into a few pieces, no it shattered into teeny tiny shards all over the kitchen floor. I almost started crying (about the mess I had to clean up), but DS was there and I didn't want to look like a baby in front of him. After picking up the big pieces (when I say big, I mean dime size) I got out the lint roller. There was just no other way to pick it all up, expect the vacuum, but I was afraid to use that because it occaisonally kicks stuff back at you and I didn't want to spread the shards around anymore than they already were. I have a big kitchen and it took forever. And that's why I was so flustered and forgot the pineapple.

 

[nucpharm29]

Not sure wfd here--had a race this am, so I'm pretty beat. Hoping DH will take me out for dinner, or at least pick up takeout after church. He did fess up to not getting me a Mother's day gift yet--so I'm pretty sure I can guilt him into just about anything tonight!

 

[Nancyg56]

Sandy- I have shattered Corelle, and there is nothing else like it. They don't break often but when they do it is a nightmare!

No cooking for me tonight! My MIL and SIL are coming here or dinner and the kids are fixing it. I think we are having a taco bar and hot dogs and hamburgers. I saw brownies in the oven. I have no idea what else they are cooking up, but I know it is going to be wonderful.

I hope the everyone has a good day today and tomorrow. I am thinking of our WFD friends who are a little sad this weekend and hope that the sun shines on you.

 

[Glynis]

Glynis ~ The teriyaki turkey burgers were great, even though I totally forgot about the pineapple slices.

I had forgotten to empty the dishwasher earlier in the day so I had to do that and pick up the kitchen a little before I could get started on dinner yesterday. Have you ever dropped a Corelle "unbreakable" plate on a tile floor? OMG, what a mess! It didn't just break into a few pieces, no it shattered into teeny tiny shards all over the kitchen floor. I almost started crying, but DS was there and I didn't want to look like a baby in front of him. After picking up the big pieces (when I say big, I mean dime size) I got out the lint roller. There was just no other way to pick it all up, expect the vacuum, but I was afraid to use that because it occaisonally kicks stuff back at you and I didn't want to spread the shards around anymore than they already were. I have a big kitchen and it took forever. And that's why I was so flustered and forgot the pineapple.

I'm glad you liked the burgers! I'm so sorry about your plate! Yes, I've done that countless times!!! Most recently, my 9 year old DD did it while emptying the dishwasher. She looked so sad, I just about broke into laughter. She was devastated. I just told her accidents happen, and I really wanted a new set of dishes anyway!

At least now you have an excuse to try the burgers again; this time with pineapple and water chestnuts!

 

[Glynis]

I hope the everyone has a good day today and tomorrow. I am thinking of our WFD friends who are a little sad this weekend and hope that the sun shines on you.

I second this! I'll be thinking about you all! Happy Mother's Day!

 

[shovan]

No cooking or very little for me this weekend.

Hope everyone's Mother's Day is the best it can be!!

Have a good weekend y'all!

 

[Mermaid02]

Baby Back Ribs... garlic mashed potatoes and whole green beans. Tomorrow we are having surf and turf.... steamers, porterhouse steaks, baked potato and probably more green beans.

Happy Mother's Day!

 

[TigerKat]

Hi everyone!

We're back home and I had some serious catching up to do on this thread, you guys have been very busy!!

Gretchen - the duck story had me . And your DH getting revenge.

Since we've been eating out for the past few days I'll probably cook tomorrow, it'll keep my mind occupied anyway. Not sure yet WFD tonight.

I hope everyone has a special day tomorrow!

 

[HERSEY]

I found the Rosa Regale after going to 3 stores. Here I thought living near Chicago had advantages! All I can say is Wow. I'm drinking as I'm cooking dinner so I not sure what it will edible.

We're having what my son call's chicken on a stick. I am serving it with a red curry thai, and teriyaki sauces baked potato and salad. Oh and that wine. Thanks again for mentioning it

 

[FormrCastMbr]

I found the Rosa Regale after going to 3 stores. Here I thought living near Chicago had advantages! All I can say is Wow. I'm drinking as I'm cooking dinner so I not sure what it will edible.

We're having what my son call's chicken on a stick. I am serving it with a red curry thai, and teriyaki sauces baked potato and salad. Oh and that wine. Thanks again for mentioning it

I am off to crack open a bottle too...I have to tell you guys...I can't bake. I am not sure what I did wrong to the PB&J muffins...I guess overfilled them but now they are stuck in the muffin tin and I can't even pry them out. I guess the jelly overflowed and stuck to the bottoms...I am going to drown my sorrows now... Oh well, I hope my dump cake came out OK or else my family will be making fun of me again!

To top it off, one of my cats is sitting next to me on the desk and I think she has gas...wonderful. Just my luck!