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

[Aimeedyan]

I do ribs in the crockpot all the time! I've used both bone-in and boneless, and they turn out great no matter what. I would watch the cooking time with the boneless, otherwise you may end up with shredded pork, instead of ribs. Still good, though.

Use them! You'll love them!

Oh good - I'll try them on a day when I'm not gone 10 hours so I can check on them more often =)

 

[TigerKat]

Sheryl - There was so much posting going on yesterday my comment just got lost. No problemo!!

 

[JennyMominRI]

I love ribs in the crock pot too..SO good...I also slow cook themin the oven (250 for 4 hours) and then move them to the grill to finish them off..They are so yummy that way.
I have shredded beef in the crock pot and I will make shredded beef enchiladas HM guacamole and refried beans on the side

 

[FormrCastMbr]

I love ribs in the crock pot too..SO good...I also slow cook themin the oven (250 for 4 hours) and then move them to the grill to finish them off..They are so yummy that way.

Hi Jenny,

Do you season them when they are in the oven? I always par boil mine then grill...I hear the way you do it makes them fall off the bone.

Thanks!
Lauren

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Seymour is home...he is tearing up my garage...Thank God it was a mess to begin with!!! What did I get myself into??? He was jumping in mid air trying to get out the window...wth???

His foot looks soooooo much better though! Thanks guys!

 

[shovan]

great thread...I'm always looking for ideas to get away from the usuals...

Welcome!!!

No cooking here tonight!!

Dh's flight gets in at 8ish and we're headed to the casino for the steakhouse! Late dinner but that's ok. They have yummy food and a great bar!

Oooh, Besh's Steak House!!! I'm so jealous! Have fun!

 

[TigerKat]

Seymour is home...he is tearing up my garage...Thank God it was a mess to begin with!!! What did I get myself into??? He was jumping in mid air trying to get out the window...wth???

His foot looks soooooo much better though! Thanks guys!

 

[JennyMominRI]

Hi Jenny,

Do you season them when they are in the oven? I always par boil mine then grill...I hear the way you do it makes them fall off the bone.

Thanks!
Lauren

I do.. I like to make asian ribs

I rub them with a mix of cinnamon, soy and brown sugar and bake ..I then put them on the grill with a red asian sauce that you can find in just about any stores international aisle.
It works with BBQ sauce, I just like the asian ones more

 

[Nancyg56]

Tonight will be crock pot Hawaiian Pork roast.

It sounds really good and I needed something easy for tonight.

great thread...I'm always looking for ideas to get away from the usuals...

Welcome! Lindsay keeps the recipe index up to date on the first page, so check it out if you have some time.

Binny- would you mind sharing the pork roast recipe? We eat a lot of pork and chicken and I am always looking for something new.

 

[Nancyg56]

Good afternoon everyone. I have no idea at all what we are having for dinner.

Gretchen- I'm usually singing that song .

Tonight my son solved the problem....must have been something I said.....like "I'm not cooking." He is bringing pizza .


Lauren- Seymour is feral. I have four feral cats, but I got them when they were babies. Your big boy is used to hiding when he is hurt and is scared because he has no escape. I do not envy you, Cat Whisperer, he is going to be a bit of a handful for a while. I suggest an extra glass of wine....

 

[HERSEY]

Lauren- Seymour is feral. I have four feral cats, but I got them when they were babies. Your big boy is used to hiding when he is hurt and is scared because he has no escape. I do not envy you, Cat Whisperer, he is going to be a bit of a handful for a while. I suggest an extra glass of wine....

Is the wine for the cat or Lauren? Or both? Sorry to many crabby people today.

Tonight we are having Italian sausage and potatoes on the grill with a salad.

 

[TigerKat]

Is the wine for the cat or Lauren? Or both? Sorry to many crabby people today.

Tonight we are having Italian sausage and potatoes on the grill with a salad.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Lauren- Seymour is feral. I have four feral cats, but I got them when they were babies. Your big boy is used to hiding when he is hurt and is scared because he has no escape. I do not envy you, Cat Whisperer, he is going to be a bit of a handful for a while. I suggest an extra glass of wine....

Oh, I know. I just want him to get better before we let him go. Tom went into the garage before to get something out of the second fridge and Sey was sleeping on top of the carrier . I basically opened it earlier and ran inside so he wouldn't scratch my eyes out!!! He is using the litter box I put in there... . I am glad that he calmed down...BTW, love the new nickname you have christened me with!!!

I went to the doctor today and my pressure was high... I hope its from all the pre wedding stress. Gotta go back next week for a check up... .

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Today is my FILs birthday so we are going to their house for dinner. *sigh* MIL is not a very good cook so I am going to eat a big lunch. I made a pumpkin gooey butter cake (a la Paula Deen) as a surprise for my FIL. It's his favorite

WFD at your house?

ETA: Truly, this has been a sucks-to-be-me week. I fell getting into my car at the doctor yesterday. I am stiff and sore this morning. Sheesh, what's going to go wrong next?!

 

[Nancyg56]

Is the wine for the cat or Lauren? Or both? Sorry to many crabby people today.

Tonight we are having Italian sausage and potatoes on the grill with a salad.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Today is my FILs birthday so we are going to their house for dinner. *sigh* MIL is not a very good cook so I am going to eat a big lunch. I made a pumpkin gooey butter cake (a la Paula Deen) as a surprise for my FIL. It's his favorite

WFD at your house?

ETA: Truly, this has been a sucks-to-be-me week. I fell getting into my car at the doctor yesterday. I am stiff and sore this morning. Sheesh, what's going to go wrong next?!

Lindsay, that cake sounds good enough to be a meal...just think of it that way!!!

I hope you feel better... .

I am not sure WFD...I think pork chops on the grill. I watched a grilled pork chop recipe that was made on Youtube and we really liked the marinade. It was italian dressing (which I always use) with worchestershire sauce.

The grill has been my best friend this week.

Have a great day!

 

[Nancyg56]

Oh, I know. I just want him to get better before we let him go. Tom went into the garage before to get something out of the second fridge and Sey was sleeping on top of the carrier . I basically opened it earlier and ran inside so he wouldn't scratch my eyes out!!! He is using the litter box I put in there... . I am glad that he calmed down...BTW, love the new nickname you have christened me with!!!

I went to the doctor today and my pressure was high... I hope its from all the pre wedding stress. Gotta go back next week for a check up... .

Kids and cats.. I think that the only thing that saves them is that they look so angelic when they are sleeping . MY vet always referred to my Trouble as "The Grumpy One" just because he tried to hang off his arm and gnaw away a finger at eh same time .

Lauren, all joking aside, please try to relax a little. Your wedding is going to be wonderful and the guys in your life are fine, and the cat....well he's a cat. You got no control over that. You can always build a new garage

 

[Nancyg56]

Today is my FILs birthday so we are going to their house for dinner. *sigh* MIL is not a very good cook so I am going to eat a big lunch. I made a pumpkin gooey butter cake (a la Paula Deen) as a surprise for my FIL. It's his favorite

WFD at your house?

ETA: Truly, this has been a sucks-to-be-me week. I fell getting into my car at the doctor yesterday. I am stiff and sore this morning. Sheesh, what's going to go wrong next?!

Lindsay- You sure have had a lousy week. I know that it is going to get better because you have had more than your share.

I love the pumpkin gooey cake, I actually love most of Paula's desserts. I think that is why I look like one of Paul's desserts....fluffy and a little poofed up

 

[nucpharm29]

Morning all. Dinner last night was really good. Here's the recipe

Curried Peanut Chicken
Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home

1-1/2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons curry powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut in half
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
1/4 cup dried currants
Hot cooked rice

In a bowl, combine the orange juice, peanut butter and curry powder. Pour a
third of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal
bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and
refrigerate remaining marinade. Drain and discard marinade from chicken.

Grill chicken and peppers over medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or
until chicken juices run clear and peppers are tender. Warm the reserved
marinade. Cut chicken and peppers into 1/2-in. strips; sprinkle with coconut
and currants. Serve with rice and reserved marinade.

Yield: 4 servings.

Instead of rice I served couscous and some black beans!

Tonight will be chicken lettuce wraps--something quick and easy!

Lindsay--hope your week gets better from here!

Lauren--deep breaths! Enjoy this time leading up to your wedding!

 

[OKWMom]

Is the wine for the cat or Lauren? Or both?

I went to the doctor today and my pressure was high... I hope its from all the pre wedding stress. Gotta go back next week for a check up... .

Lauren, take care of yourself. Keep us posted. BTW, any word on your Mom?

Today is my FILs birthday so we are going to their house for dinner. *sigh* MIL is not a very good cook so I am going to eat a big lunch. I made a pumpkin gooey butter cake (a la Paula Deen) as a surprise for my FIL. It's his favorite

WFD at your house?

ETA: Truly, this has been a sucks-to-be-me week. I fell getting into my car at the doctor yesterday. I am stiff and sore this morning. Sheesh, what's going to go wrong next?!

Lindsay, you have had a bad week. I hope you get to feeling better soon. I can relate with having a MIL who can't cook, except in my case, it is my Mom who is a terrible cook. My sister and I try to have all the family get-togethers at my house or hers so we can do the cooking.

I love the pumpkin gooey cake, I actually love most of Paula's desserts. I think that is why I look like one of Paul's desserts....fluffy and a little poofed up

Nancy, I almost choked on my water when I read this. And dear, I'm laughing with you, I'm fluffy and poofed too.

Dinner for us is going to be lemon grouper with parmesan couscous and sautéed zucchini and squash.

Hope everyone has a great day. Lindsay, you'll just have to have a better day tomorrow. I don't see your day looking up much.