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

[OKWMom]

I am quickly checking in but....

I am so glad to see you back Gretchen!!!! I am also glad to hear that things are settling down for you...more !!!

Well, I just came home from shopping for a bra for the wedding...I can't find one that I like!!! I also found out that I've been stuffin the girls in bras that are way too small... . I have not idea what I am going to do...I tried Macys and Lord and Taylor...I guess I need to try Kohls...I think we have a Boscovs near and Vic's Secret. I hate this crap...no wonder I never get dressed up!

Lauren, thank you for the welcome back. I am feeling your pain on the bra issue dear. I have never owned a comfortable or well-fitting bra in my life. On the bright side, on your wedding day, you will be so busy, you won't notice the wire suffocating you.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Now, for all you non-bakers out there, I'm going to post a couple of recipes for bar cookies that really are fool-proof. However, they taste so good people will think you spent hours slaving over them. The really nice thing is that you really don't dirty anything but one 9 X 13 baking pan! Give them a try and see if you don't change your mind about baking. Keep in mind, I'm into simple baking recipes. Here you go:

I can't bake so these will go on my list...thanks!

 

[THE HAT]

I wanna come too! Throw in some extra steamers....I'll drive! mmmmmmm(wiping away drooly bits now)


Rick flew back to Detroit this AM but will be back on Wed this week and Friday I have a CASE of Rosa Regale being delivered.

Not sure about dinner yet.

To hell with that, I will bring bushels of steamahs to you!! A case of Rosa, well we wouldn't want that to break in the travels....if any even made it this far with the nola girls traveling with it, !!

 

[TheBeadPirate]

To hell with that, I will bring bushels of steamahs to you!! A case of Rosa, well we wouldn't want that to break in the travels....if any even made it this far with the nola girls traveling with it, !!

You know us too well!

Actually I have a friend that works for the liquor distributor that handles Rosa. When I saw him out yesterday I asked him if he could find a place that carries it that would give me a case discount or would the wine VP be at the Hamster Derby on Friday that I could ask. He said screw that, I'll bring you a case Friday when we come down! You can just pay me.

So, in the end I'll have a case, delivered to my doorstep!

That's livin' the good life!

 

[TigerKat]

To hell with that, I will bring bushels of steamahs to you!! A case of Rosa, well we wouldn't want that to break in the travels....if any even made it this far with the nola girls traveling with it, !!

You know us too well!!

 

[THE HAT]

Sheryl- glad to hear that dh is doing a bit better and getting to work, I bet he will be sore and tired when he gets home this evening!! You are right though, it could be worse he could have a "cold" with it too!! ugh

Lauren- relax you have so much of it done with now it is just the little things and then you get to watch it all come together and have your beautiful day!!
Now the bra thing--- I hate bra shopping, when I find one that fits right I buy a lot of them!! I got measured last year, and the size they told me I was didn't fit me at all, didn't matter the style. So now I just try a bunch and whatever size it is if it fits and is comfortable I go with it!

Gretchen- Glad to see you back, sorry things have been so difficult. My grandmothers aides are like family as well. One we have had with us for over 10 years she was my grandfathers before he passed then when my grandmother needed help she came back to us!
Hope the recipe comes out good as I would love to have it as well!!

Glynis-- I have no clue where you can get a lobster, and I have never set foot in a red lobster ever. I do know that sometimes they have rock lobsters which are a totally different thing. If it is maine lobster at wal-mart I can tell you how to cook it yourself if you want though, lol! If not we will just have to do a big ZAAAAAG and get you in on the road trip,lol! Either that or maybe we will all end up there, for an authentic glynis pot roast meal!!!

Liamandcaili OMG Caili's picture is sooo adorable!! She is a perfect princess!!

 

[shovan]

Glynis, Thanks so much for the non-baker recipes! That Tres Leche Cake I did for DD's b-day is the FIRST time I've baked something that actually came out correctly, so I could really use these! My 2 cents on Red Lobster is if you order a Whole Maine Lobster it would be better, but probably super expensive. And I'll bet that any of us not living on the Upper East Coast have any idea what Lobster should really taste like, right Wendy??!

Wendy, You have us Nola girls pegged, but don't worry, we always plan ahead for a road trip! A case for the road, a case for our Lobster Cooking Friends & another case just in CASE!!!!

Lauren, I hate bra shopping too! I bought one of those Strapless things that go down to your waist for my DD's Wedding. Every time I sat down it slid up pushing the girls way too high!!! So I ended on my feet most of the night! But boy standing up straight, I sure looked good!

Lori in the Quarter, Can your friend make a detour to the Westbank?

 

[Nancyg56]

I'm moving in with you!

Oh sure, you say you are heading our way, promise to zig by my house, maybe zag to Utah to pick up Glynis.........and one little bitty case of Rosa

They'd have to zig a HUGE ways to include me, but I'd love to visit y'all!

Funny, but it seems like I know you guys. I "hear" your voices as I read your posts. I wonder how accurate I am?

Want to split a case of Rosa and use it as bait????????? It's funny, but when I started going back over this thread from the beginning to work on my cook book, I found that I knew all of you, I did not need to see names, I just knew your style and recipes. So yes, I know you too, and it is nice.

I am quickly checking in but....



Well, I just came home from shopping for a bra for the wedding...I can't find one that I like!!! I also found out that I've been stuffin the girls in bras that are way too small... .

Don't give up. My DD had to get fitted in a shop that just fitted and sold undergarments. She needed one that fit right for her wedding, and found out that she was also buying the wrong size. Call a bridal shop in your area and ask for a suggestion.

To hell with that, I will bring bushels of steamahs to you!! A case of Rosa, well we wouldn't want that to break in the travels....if any even made it this far with the nola girls traveling with it, !!

It seems one of the NOLAS needs a little bribe. I'll bring the chocolate desserts if someone just keeps Kathy heading North...

Hi everyone. I'm sorry I haven't posted in quite a while, but I had a lot going on. Work was absolutely insane and I was having some staffing problems with my daughter's therapists. Because those girls feel like family more than employees, I tend to take it hard when something goes wrong. I think we are working everything out, and my job has calmed down, so I should be back regularly.

Want to split a case of Rosa and use it as bait?????????

I am multi quote challenged but I think I am getting the hang of it. I have so much I want to say but lose most of it. That may be a good thing because I am chatty

 

[Nancyg56]

Nancy - I think I'm going to try your Prosciutto Pork Roast next weekend. What did you serve with it? I'm stumped.

Kathy, I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and I use the drippings to make a gravy. It is good with a green veggie like green beans or sugar snap peas. Garden peas with some mint would be good as well. My bunch like corn so I add that sometimes too. I bet that a nice green and yellow squash medley would go very well because both taste so good with Italian seasonings. A mixed green salad is a must with this, I think.

I have a recipe for some Parmesan crusted potatoes that I served with it. They were so good, and Ill post the recipe if you want, but I prefer the mashed. I like the roasted potatoes with steak.

 

[Nancyg56]

as if I can ever stay on topic......My sister got wonderful news this week about her youngest son. He is a Marine due to deploy in July. His MOS was Transportation assigned to driving a HumVee . His job has changed and he is now driving some 70 ton contraption directly behind a commander in the field. There are four of these things always assigned as protection. Her oldest explained that nothing is safe, but this job is way safer because this commander is always protected. I was crying all of the time before, and now I can't stop crying again .

I have a feeling that my Mom has had a hand in this as well as one that may take place his brother. As soon as we know if Chris gets this assignment I'll post, but I am afraid I'll jinx it if I speak too soon. If you can spare a prayer, say one for Chris. And maybe my Mom can take care of the rest.

 

[THE HAT]

as if I can ever stay on topic......My sister got wonderful news this week about her youngest son. He is a Marine due to deploy in July. His MOS was Transportation assigned to driving a HumVee . His job has changed and he is now driving some 70 ton contraption directly behind a commander in the field. There are four of these things always assigned as protection. Her oldest explained that nothing is safe, but this job is way safer because this commander is always protected. I was crying all of the time before, and now I can't stop crying again .

I have a feeling that my Mom has had a hand in this as well as one that may take place his brother. As soon as we know if Chris gets this assignment I'll post, but I am afraid I'll jinx it if I speak too soon. If you can spare a prayer, say one for Chris. And maybe my Mom can take care of the rest.

I am not going to directly say anything, or comment as I don't want to be the one that jinxes it ....but what you asked for, let me say just this...I sent a message to your mom!!

 

[TigerKat]

Oh sure, you say you are heading our way, promise to zig by my house, maybe zag to Utah to pick up Glynis.........and one little bitty case of Rosa

Want to split a case of Rosa and use it as bait?????????

It seems one of the NOLAS needs a little bribe. I'll bring the chocolate desserts if someone just keeps Kathy heading North...

I kinda like this bribe stuff, keep the offers coming. But then again I have to keep my bud(Lauren) involved..... all bribes are welcomed!!

I have a recipe for some Parmesan crusted potatoes that I served with it. They were so good, and Ill post the recipe if you want, but I prefer the mashed. I like the roasted potatoes with steak.

Parmesan crusted potatoes sound great, we just had mashed potatoes yesterday. Please post!!

 

[TigerKat]

I have a feeling that my Mom has had a hand in this as well as one that may take place his brother. As soon as we know if Chris gets this assignment I'll post, but I am afraid I'll jinx it if I speak too soon. If you can spare a prayer, say one for Chris. And maybe my Mom can take care of the rest.

Prayers for Chris, your Mom won't let you down!

 

[HERSEY]

When you NOLA gals get up this way, we can stop at Gino's for chicago pizza and Eli's for cheesecake. I'll have already gone to the Jelly Belly factory in WI, while you pick up Glynis. Then we will all travel east for those lobsters

What am I forgetting Oh yes no husbands, boyfriends or kids

 

[TigerKat]

When you NOLA gals get up this way, we can stop at Gino's for chicago pizza and Eli's for cheesecake. I'll have already gone to the Jelly Belly factory in WI, while you pick up Glynis. Then we will all travel east for those lobsters

What am I forgetting Oh yes no husbands, boyfriends or kids

This is getting better and better!!

I gotta go for tonight - Dancing with the Stars & The Bachelor!!!!!

 

[HERSEY]

as if I can ever stay on topic......My sister got wonderful news this week about her youngest son. He is a Marine due to deploy in July. His MOS was Transportation assigned to driving a HumVee . His job has changed and he is now driving some 70 ton contraption directly behind a commander in the field. There are four of these things always assigned as protection. Her oldest explained that nothing is safe, but this job is way safer because this commander is always protected. I was crying all of the time before, and now I can't stop crying again .

I have a feeling that my Mom has had a hand in this as well as one that may take place his brother. As soon as we know if Chris gets this assignment I'll post, but I am afraid I'll jinx it if I speak too soon. If you can spare a prayer, say one for Chris. And maybe my Mom can take care of the rest.

I'll say a prayer. God bless our troops. Now I'm getting teary.
I remember back with the gulf war worrying about my DH he is a Marine during that wonderfull time. Luckly he never had to go

 

[liamandcaili]

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Yield: 16 bars

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 C. sugar
1 egg
1/2 C. coconut, if desired
1 roll refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in coconut.

In ungreased 9- or 8-inch square pan, break up half of cookie dough. With floured fingers, press dough evenly in pan. Spread cream cheese mixture over dough. Crumble and sprinkle remaining half of dough over cream cheese mixture.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until chilled. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store in refrigerator.

Glynis, thank you, thank you, thank you! I used to know someone who made these every year, but I never asked for the recipe. I've tried to replicate it with no success. I never thought to try refrigerated cookie dough. Looks like I have another entry to add to my annual Christmas cookie assortment. (Of course, I may have to test it out before then )

So, the only restaurant I can find in our area is Red Lobster. Am I going to get a good lobster experience there?

Please don't make this be your first lobster experience. I know way too many people who have gotten sick after eating at Red Lobster, and believe me, once you hurl lobster, you won't be eating it again anytime soon. Plus, they usually don't even serve New England lobsters. Save yourself (and your money) for something better!

Oh, and just to weigh in on the Idol discussion...I like both Jordin and Blake, but I am rooting for Blake. He might not have the strongest voice in the competition, but he has had the most memorable performances.

 

[liamandcaili]

as if I can ever stay on topic......My sister got wonderful news this week about her youngest son. He is a Marine due to deploy in July. His MOS was Transportation assigned to driving a HumVee . His job has changed and he is now driving some 70 ton contraption directly behind a commander in the field. There are four of these things always assigned as protection. Her oldest explained that nothing is safe, but this job is way safer because this commander is always protected. I was crying all of the time before, and now I can't stop crying again .

I have a feeling that my Mom has had a hand in this as well as one that may take place his brother. As soon as we know if Chris gets this assignment I'll post, but I am afraid I'll jinx it if I speak too soon. If you can spare a prayer, say one for Chris. And maybe my Mom can take care of the rest.

Absolutely. I hope everything works out well.

I just found out this week that my husband is deploying to Iraq again late fall...missing Christmas AGAIN. This will make it three out of the last four. I guess I should be used to it by now.

Thanks to everyone for all the nice comments about Caili. She is my little princess and I am going to be crying my eyes out when I put her on the bus for Kindergarten in the fall. I might need some good chocolate recipes...and maybe some Rosa.

 

[Glynis]

I can't bake so these will go on my list...thanks!

I think you'll like them, although, I have to warn you that they are not South Beach friendly

 

[Glynis]

Glynis-- I have no clue where you can get a lobster, and I have never set foot in a red lobster ever. I do know that sometimes they have rock lobsters which are a totally different thing. If it is maine lobster at wal-mart I can tell you how to cook it yourself if you want though, lol! If not we will just have to do a big ZAAAAAG and get you in on the road trip,lol! Either that or maybe we will all end up there, for an authentic glynis pot roast meal!!!

You would all be welcome here! Although, if you made the trek clear out to Utah, I would have my husband do an authentic pioneer Dutch Oven meal: chicken, potatoes, cobbler, and sour dough biscuits! Yummo!!!!! I'd even take you up into our mountains for some beautiful scenery while you ate.

Any takers???