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

[Glynis]

Hugs to you, Kathy.

Last night we went out to dinner, just had some fish and chips at a local pub.

Thursday I made ravioli in a tomato sauce with some fresh mozzarella and garlic bread.

I don't know what I am making tonight--I made us a HUGE breakfast--eggs benedict--so I might not be hungry again today!

Lindsay, I am stealing your "blah-burgers" term. That really cracked me up. I feel your pain, my in laws can't cook either. Oh well, at least they are nice people!

Man! At least your inlaw's are nice. My MIL is not nice, and can't cook: a real double whammy! Her idea of a gourmet meal is making instant mashed potatoes, mixing in a can of tuna fish and a can of either peas or beans! We do NOT eat there much!

 

[liamsaunt]

OK, I decided what I am making for dinner. DH requested a pork roast, so I am making that, along with wild mushroom risotto and some spinach. For me I think I am going to make a piece of chicken milanese style. I have to tell you, I have never cooked a pork roast before. I am going by a recipe from one of my favorites--Ina Garten--but I am skeptical. She calls for searing it and then roasting in a 400 degree oven for an hour. An hour seems way too long to me. After all, when I do rack of lamb it only spends 30 minutes in the oven (plus seven minutes on the stovetop and 15 minutes of rest) for medium rare. The pork loin isn't THAT much bigger than lamb...hmm.

I think I am going to do 40 minutes and then check on it. I'll let you know how it turns out.

 

[liamsaunt]

Man! At least your inlaw's are nice. My MIL is not nice, and can't cook: a real double whammy! Her idea of a gourmet meal is making instant mashed potatoes, mixing in a can of tuna fish and a can of either peas or beans! We do NOT eat there much!

You know how Rachael Ray always says yum-o? Well, that is definitely a yuck-o!

 

[OceanAnnie]

Hi everyone,

Mom is now at home with hospice care. This will be much easier for me, I think. Haven't cooked since Monday, my two guys are starting to get tired of sandwiches. Neither one of them know how to use a pot. I may try and start putting something together in the crockpot in a day or two. I'm just really too tired to do that right now.

Thanks for all of your well wishes, support and prayers. My DIS friends are the only source of comfort and support I have. Please join me in praying that Mom goes quickly and peacefully.

I'll keep you guys posted when something happens.

Kathy

I'm sorry. I'm keeping your DM, you, and your family in my thoughts and prayers.


Tonight we're having comfort food. Salisbury steak w/gravy, simmering on the stove is sliced yellow squash w/onions, potatoes, a little ham for seasoning, salt and pepper and there's a nice apple crisp for dessert in the oven.

 

[MosMom]

Kathy, you and your family will be in my thoughts.

Tonight we're having cheesesteaks. Last night someone mentioned cheesesteaks on a thread and I've been craving them since. They are fantastic!

 

[nucpharm29]

Kathy--Sending lots of prayers and thoughts your way!

Tonight end up as a mish/mash of dinner. DH fed DS PB&J; while I picked up McD's for DD on our way to church from Target. And then after church, DH and I realized that we hadn't eaten, so we picked up Take Out from a new wing place here--Yucko! Won't be going back there anytime soon. But at least I haven't had to cook!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Tomorrow is my grandmother's birthday so we are taking her out to eat today to Red Lobster. I have a hard time finding things to eat there since I can't eat shrimp anymore, so be thinking about me

WFD at your house?

 

[nucpharm29]

We're going to be having snacky foods during the games this afternoon--so I don't know if I'll actually make dinner or not.

Lindsay--Hope you can find something to eat!

 

[MosMom]

I think we're having cheesesteaks again. LOL They were so good and we've got some leftover steaks we haven't cooked so why not!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Lindsay, Have a great dinner! Hope you can find something you like to eat...at least the company will be good!

We will probably have roast chicken...stuffing and sides...

Have a great day all!

 

[Glynis]

Tonight is orange-glazed flank steak, with some kind of noodle dish on the side. Brussel sprouts for our veggie. I'm not sure about dessert, though. Some kind of cookie to go with ice cream. Tonight is family fun movie night, so ice cream and cookies will be easy.

 

[LBAK]

Cold and windy here today so I made a big pot ofchicken corn chowder and I'll make some biscuits to go with them.

 

[N&B'smom]

It's fun seeing what everyone is having for dinner! Cheesesteaks sound SO good!!

I'm making a ham, baked potatoes, corn and I'll slice up some apples and cook them with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. YUMMY!!

Shelby

 

[OceanAnnie]

It is fun to see what everyone is having.

I think we're just going to have hot dogs wrapped in cheese and crescent rolls with some baked beans and chips. Not glamorous. But it is easy and satisfying. Maybe I'll make some chocolate chip cookies too.

 

[Swimnoid]

I was going to have an eye of the round roast but they didnt have any! So I made vegetable soup and bbq ham sandwiches instead. I'll look for the eye of the round for later this week.

 

[liamsaunt]

So, the pork roast...I ended up cooking it for an hour and it came out perfectly, nice and juicy and just slightly pink. If anyone cooks this cut of pork let me know and I will post the recipe--DH said the sauce was awesome. We ended up 86ing the risotto because it did not go with the sauces I made for the pork and chicken, but we'll have it later this week as crispy risotto cakes or something.

Tonight we had linguini with clams and crusty bread. Later I made everyone sausage and pepper subs to load up for the football game.

The chicken I made for myself was pretty good, so here is the recipe as I modified it:

Chicken with Mushrooms

one box mushrooms, whatever kind you can get
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt, pepper, and flour for dredging
4 tbsp. butter
2 shallots or one small onion, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 tbsp. sour cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp. lemon juice

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour. Heat half of the butter and cook the chicken over medium heat for about 10 minutes, turning once, until nicely browned (does not have to be fully cooked at this point). Place cooked chicken into ovenprofo casserole dish.

Add remaining butter to pan. Saute shallots and mushrooms until nicely browned. Add wine and reduce by half. Add the chicken stock, sour cream, heavy cream, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Boil until mixture starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.

Pour sauce over chicken and bake at 375 for ten minutes, or until cooked through and heated.

 

[Glynis]

So, the pork roast...I ended up cooking it for an hour and it came out perfectly, nice and juicy and just slightly pink. If anyone cooks this cut of pork let me know and I will post the recipe--DH said the sauce was awesome. We ended up 86ing the risotto because it did not go with the sauces I made for the pork and chicken, but we'll have it later this week as crispy risotto cakes or something.

Tonight we had linguini with clams and crusty bread. Later I made everyone sausage and pepper subs to load up for the football game.

The chicken I made for myself was pretty good, so here is the recipe as I modified it:

Chicken with Mushrooms

one box mushrooms, whatever kind you can get
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt, pepper, and flour for dredging
4 tbsp. butter
2 shallots or one small onion, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp. sour cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp. lemon juice

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour. Heat half of the butter and cook the chicken over medium heat for about 10 minutes, turning once, until nicely browned (does not have to be fully cooked at this point). Place cooked chicken into ovenproff casserole dish.

Add remaining butter to pan. Saute shallots and mushrooms until nicely browned. Add wine and reduce by half. Add the sour cream, heavy cream, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Boil until mixture starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.

Pour sauce over chicken and bake at 375 for ten minutes, or until cooked through and heated.

I would love the pork roast recipe. We eat those a lot for Sunday dinners. Thanks!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Today I am making a crockpot roast with carrots and smashed potatoes. Comfort food!!

WFD at your house?

 

[nucpharm29]

Tonight is going to be lasagna. Yummo!!

 

[Cyndirella]

We're having tacos tonight...one of the kids' favorites and easy for me!