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

[nucpharm29]

I think I'm going to make sausage and beans in the crockpot--new recipe. DS kept me up most of the night, so I'm really dragging today--need something easy!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Oh boy, Stephanie, I hope DS is feeling better today and you find some time to rest...

We have been really bad watching what we eat, so today we are going to start being on track. I am making the hawaiian chicken that was posted here, rice and baby string beans. I make my chicken a little different but it is the same ingredients.

 

[stacy347]

I'm going to make chicken fajitas today.

 

[liamsaunt]

Seared peppered tuna with devilled shallot butter, the crushed potatoes I posted here a while back, and roasted spaghetti squash.

 

[TigerKat]

We've got lots of leftovers from the weekend. Emeril's shrimp and potato stew was a big hit. It is really good and comes together pretty quick. I'll post it if anyone is interested.

Steph - hope DS starts feeling better, take it easy today!

 

[AtlantaSue]

I have Glynis' lime chicken nachos started in the crockpot for tonight. They are on p. 278 and they sound yummy!!

 

[lucas]

Hi TigerKat,

I have some shrimp I want to make something with. Any good NOLA ideas? Maybe an easy Shrimp Creole or Stewed Shrimp recipe - or something like that?

 

[TigerKat]

Hi TigerKat,

I have some shrimp I want to make something with. Any good NOLA ideas? Maybe an easy Shrimp Creole or Stewed Shrimp recipe - or something like that?

The shrimp and potato stew I just made is quick & easy, you could probably omit the potatoes if you want to. My shrimp creole recipe isn't easy or quick. I also have 3 others that are quick - shrimp scampi, barbecued shrimp and the easiest of all velvet shrimp(creamy) over pasta. Anything sound good?

 

[Glynis]

I just want to say thank you to everyone that posts on this thread. My husband and I rarely cook, but I have now printed out over 20 pages of recipies from this thread and we intend on trying them all! Thank you for inspiring us non-cooks to try new things!

Lisa

Welcome, Lisa!! Be careful!! Most of the recipes here are very good, and this thread gets addicting! It's the first thread I check every day! Gotta see what my friends are having, if it sounds better than what I have planned, I change. I couldn't live without it! Thanks, Lindsay, for all your hard work in keeping this thread going! You're the best!!! (That goes for all the rest of you as well! DH thinks I'm an amazing cook because of all your recipes!!)

 

[Glynis]

We've got lots of leftovers from the weekend. Emeril's shrimp and potato stew was a big hit. It is really good and comes together pretty quick. I'll post it if anyone is interested.

Steph - hope DS starts feeling better, take it easy today!

Kathy - do you really have to ASK????? Of course we want it posted!! Pretty please with sugar on top????

 

[Glynis]

Last night's dinner was really yummy, but the dessert was TO DIE for!!! I will be posting both recipes a little later today! I got thumbs up from all of my family on both the dinner and the dessert. Definitely keepers for my family.

Tonight we are having Cincinnati chili, a large green salad and garlic toast.

 

[lucas]

The shrimp and potato stew I just made is quick & easy, you could probably omit the potatoes if you want to. My shrimp creole recipe isn't easy or quick. I also have 3 others that are quick - shrimp scampi, barbecued shrimp and the easiest of all velvet shrimp(creamy) over pasta. Anything sound good?

Velvet shrimp and also the potato stew, please!

In case you're ever interested I previously posted my Shrimply Delicious rice recipe. Kinda like jambayala but super easy. It is really good, like I said it is an old standby. It came from the LSU Dental Wives Club Cookbook from the 1970's.

 

[Kimmielee]

Mexican Chicken and Rice​

Start with a whole chicken, cut up in pieces. Boil in water (enough to leave you with 6 cups of "broth" after boiling for 1 hour) with one chicken bouillon cube, some carrots, celery and garlic to season the broth.

While the chicken is boiling, cut up:

1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced onion
3 cloves diced garlic

Saute the above in 1 stick of butter. Once onions are semi-translucent, add 1 large can diced tomatoes (28 ounces) to the pan, along with 1 - 16 ounce package of extra long grain rice.

Once the rice has absorbed most of the liquid, turn off the burner.

Once the chicken is removed from the homemade broth, then layer in a very large casserole dish (I actually use my turkey roasting pan) starting with 3 large green/yellow/red peppers, sliced into 1X2 chunks. The color doesn't matter - I tend to use what is on sale.

Then add the rice mixture.

Then slowly add 6 cups of the homemade chicken broth. Top the casserole dish with the chicken pieces (after seasoning with salt, pepper and garlic powder). Sprinkle the chicken with paprika and bake at 350 degrees for one hour, uncovered.

Serve with a side of mild/medium/hot picante sauce, corn and cornbread muffins and you'll love it!!

Ingredients:

One whole chicken (cut up)
One chicken bouillion cube
Celery
Onion
Garlic
One stick of butter
One 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes
One 16 ounce bag of extra long grain rice
3 Green Peppers (or Red or Yellow)
Picante sauce to add at the table for "heat"

 

[lucas]

I just want to say thank you to everyone that posts on this thread. My husband and I rarely cook, but I have now printed out over 20 pages of recipies from this thread and we intend on trying them all! Thank you for inspiring us non-cooks to try new things!

Lisa

Just wanted to say your doggie is so cute!! I checked out his website and the pics are precious!

 

[TigerKat]

Emeril's Shrimp & Potato Stew

2 lbs. shrimp, peeled, reserve shrimp shells
2 tsp. Emeril's Essence, or any cajun blend spice
1 c. vegetable oil
1 bay leaf
1 1/4 c. flour
1 large onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
3 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. black pepper
12-16 ounces andouille sausage, diced
1/4 c. sliced green onions

Combine shrimp shells, bay leaf and 10 c. water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Strain and reserve stock.

In a heavy bottomed Dutch oven or a soup pot, heat the 1 c. oil and, when hot, whisk in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until a roux is formed the color of dark peanut butter. Add the onions and cook until soft, 4-6 minutes. Add the garlic and parsley and cook for 1 minute. Add the potatoes, andouille, 8 c. of the reserved shrimp stock, salt, cayenne and black pepper and bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until the potatoes are very tender and the sauce is thickened, 30-40 minutes. Add the shrimp and green onions and continue cooking until shrimp are done. Serve over rice.


Velvet Shrimp

1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 c. chopped green onions
1/2 tsp. each salt, dry mustard, basil and cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. each garlic powder and thyme
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 c. heavy or whipping cream
1/2 c. shredded Muenster cheese

Heat a 10 inch skillet over high heat about 1 minute. Add butter. Stir in green onions and 2 tsp. of the seasoning mix; cook 1 minute. Add shrimp and garlic; cook stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in cream and remaining seasoning mix; cook 1 minute. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon.

Boil cream in same skillet, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in cheese, then shrimp. Serve over pasta.

 

[Zandy595]

I'm going to get some nice fresh rolls today so I can make grilled chicken club sandwiches for dinner. I'm also thinking about vegetable soup to go with it, but I don't have a recipe. Anyone have one they'd like to post (something quick and easy)?

 

[Nancyg56]

Hi all! I hope everybody is surviving the cold weather that is here in the NE.

Well, things are getting better in the kitchen. No fires or explosions (just kidding, it's been bad but but no explosions) Yesterday the food was really good, although I planned way too much for my small group. We have a lot left from dinner so tonight I'll heat them up. Good thing because I am ironing all afternoon today.

 

[Kimmielee]

Hi all! I hope everybody is surviving the cold weather that is here in the NE.

Well, things are getting better in the kitchen. No fires or explosions (just kidding, it's been bad but but no explosions) Yesterday the food was really good, although I planned way too much for my small group. We have a lot left from dinner so tonight I'll heat them up. Good thing because I am ironing all afternoon today.

Our schools are closed due to the cold. It's 25 below zero here with the wind chill!!

Nancy, I give you a lot of credit ... I hate to iron!!

I'm surfing all these great recipes and making a grocery list. Perhaps tomorrow it will be warmer and I can take my DS outside to go to the store! He's been home with a double ear infection.

 

[Kimmielee]

I'm going to get some nice fresh rolls today so I can make grilled chicken club sandwiches for dinner. I'm also thinking about vegetable soup to go with it, but I don't have a recipe. Anyone have one they'd like to post (something quick and easy)?

I've tried this one before... it's tasty and super easy!

INGREDIENTS
46 ounces tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers ( didn't use the diced tomatoes with green chile peppers - didn't want it too spicy)
2 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
DIRECTIONS
In a pot, mix together the tomato-vegetable juice, diced tomatoes, mixed vegetables, kidney beans and potatoes. Simmer over medium low heat for at least 30 minutes.

I seasoned it with salt, pepper and a little garlic powder! Enjoy!

 

[sugarpie]

It's freezing here and I had planned on grocery shopping (not going to happen) so I'm raiding the freezer. I'm making maple glazed salmon, cheesey potatoe casserole, green beans, and a loaf of bread. And I'm trying a new brownie recipe for dessert.