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

[Zandy595]

We had Christmas leftovers last night.

I think we're taking DS to see Night at the Museum and then maybe go out to eat. We have a Red Lobster gift certificate so we might go there.

 

[lillygator]

prime rib, potatoes, green beans and salad.

 

[Glynis]

It's an easy night for us! We are having tacos. I'm trying to use up all the food in the house. DH and I are leaving for WDW in a week for the half marathon! I'm so excited!!!! It's my first time at WDW ever, and my first half marathon. I haven't talked much about it here, but last year I weighed 100 pounds more than I do now. I had gastric bypass surgery and I've spent this last year losing weight, and training for the half marathon. I never in a million years thought I'd ever be able to do something like this, but I am!!! I'm also going to celebrate my 40th birthday while I'm there.

Wish me luck!

 

[TigerKat]

Glynis - Way to go girlfriend!!!!!

How awesome for you to achieve such success. We expect details when you get back. I wish you all a very magical vacation!!!!

 

[MerryPoppins]

Chicken strips, steamed vegetables, leftover mashed potato casserole and plum pudding cake.

I'll be out of pocket for a few days. My DD and I are going to a church youth retreat. No cooking for me, but I get to be "mom" to a bunch of teens for three days. DH and DS are going it alone while we're gone.

I look forward to being back to the DIS and some new recipes soon.

 

[lucas]

It's an easy night for us! We are having tacos. I'm trying to use up all the food in the house. DH and I are leaving for WDW in a week for the half marathon! I'm so excited!!!! It's my first time at WDW ever, and my first half marathon. I haven't talked much about it here, but last year I weighed 100 pounds more than I do now. I had gastric bypass surgery and I've spent this last year losing weight, and training for the half marathon. I never in a million years thought I'd ever be able to do something like this, but I am!!! I'm also going to celebrate my 40th birthday while I'm there.

Wish me luck!

Wow - that is fantastic - GOOD LUCK!! And, your first time at WDW, too!!!! Have a super fantastic time!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

We are having leftover spaghetti and meatball stoup tonight. I made the meatballs a little different. Instead of regular Parmesan I used the herb blend I had left in fridge. It's Parmesan with basil, garlic, and parsley. It made the meatballs extra good!

WFD at your house?

ETA: Glynis, congrats!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Back to work today for me, after two long weeks.

Tonight I'm making 40 clove garlic chicken, rice pilaf and a salad! YUM!

Have a great day everyone.

Is this a la Ina Garten?? I saw her make this on Food Network recently and it looked so good, but looked like a lot of work.

 

[Mermaid02]

I have NO plan. I have fallen off of the meal planning wagon and I desperately need to climb back on. I'm tightening the proverbial belt around here and a big part of that is getting a plan and sticking with it.

 

[TigerKat]

Is this a la Ina Garten?? I saw her make this on Food Network recently and it looked so good, but looked like a lot of work.

No, mine is ala Alton Brown and it's super easy, I'll post it if you're interested!

Tonight is a leftover night!!!

 

[Dislifer]

It's an easy night for us! We are having tacos. I'm trying to use up all the food in the house. DH and I are leaving for WDW in a week for the half marathon! I'm so excited!!!! It's my first time at WDW ever, and my first half marathon. I haven't talked much about it here, but last year I weighed 100 pounds more than I do now. I had gastric bypass surgery and I've spent this last year losing weight, and training for the half marathon. I never in a million years thought I'd ever be able to do something like this, but I am!!! I'm also going to celebrate my 40th birthday while I'm there.

Wish me luck!

Wow Glynis! You must be so proud of yourself!!! Congratulations and good luck!

 

[Glynis]

Glynis - Way to go girlfriend!!!!!

How awesome for you to achieve such success. We expect details when you get back. I wish you all a very magical vacation!!!!

Details, pictures, etc. I am so excited to finally be getting to WDW. I got to DL at least once a year, but I've always wanted to experience WDW!

 

[Glynis]

Thanks for all the good wishes! I am really excited about this trip!

Well, I forgot to thaw the ground beef for tacos last night, so instead we had Chicken and sweet potato curry in a hurry. It's become one of my favorite recipes from this thread! Tonight will be tacos.

 

[liamsaunt]

Glynis, congratulations! That is a great achievement.

Last night we had people over so I made a sort of italian mish mash and evryone could take what they wanted. I had penne with red sauce, meatballs again with red sauce, gnocchi that I made from fresh ricotta in a roasted tomato sauce, a mushroom-carmelized onion-pesto fritatta, arugula salad, and bruschetta.

Tonight DH and I are eating with my parents. We (or rather, they) are doing a steak tasting. We have a bone-in ribeye, a strip steak, a filet, and a boneless ribeye that we are going to grill and then everyone will taste the different cuts. I am making two flavored butters for the steaks--cilantro-chili and blue cheese. Other items on the menu are a pasta gratin with gruyere cheese, green beans with almonds, and butternut squash pureed with cinnnamon.

 

[MosMom]

Well, I've been slacking on meals the past few weeks. Too much eating out and quick stuff BUT I made a winner for a family gathering and I figured I would share it....

Cranberry Upside Down Cake

1 box Butter Cake
1 can WHOLE cranberries (not jellied)
Butter
Brown Sugar

I used a disposable aluminum ROUND casserole pan. I like the pattern it leaves on the side and it is big enough to handle the whole box of cake mix. Grease the pan and spread a good amount of butter on the bottom. Sprinkle brown sugar over the butter. Spread the can of whole cranberries over the brown sugar/butter mixture. Pour in cake batter. Bake at 325 for an hour and check. It is a lot of cake batter so depending on your oven it might take longer. Once it is cooled, flip it over and serve.

I tried this with fresh cranberries and it wasn't nearly as good. My stepmom said she liked it better than pineapple upside down cake and it was a hit.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi All!

Taking a break from the parks...it's crazy in WDW this week. We have fast passes for later at Animal Kingdom so heading back shortly...

We are on the dining plan....wat too much food...Le Cellier is my fav so far...

We are at Old Key West...absolutely gorgeous! If anyone has any pros and cons about Disney vacation club...please PM me!!! Thanks!

All the best!

Lauren

GLYNIS, what an inspiration you are!

 

[nucpharm29]

Glynis--Have a blast and good luck! I'm in training for a marathon in March and will be doing the WDW one next January! Wish I could be there this year!

Just thought I would pop in to let ya'll know I"m still alive--haven't cooked a lick since we got here last Thursday--and don't plan on cooking until I get back New Year's Day. Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

 

[TigerKat]

Tonight DH and I are eating with my parents. We (or rather, they) are doing a steak tasting. We have a bone-in ribeye, a strip steak, a filet, and a boneless ribeye that we are going to grill and then everyone will taste the different cuts.

What a great idea!

Hi All!

Taking a break from the parks...it's crazy in WDW this week. We have fast passes for later at Animal Kingdom so heading back shortly...

We are on the dining plan....wat too much food...Le Cellier is my fav so far...



Lauren

So glad you're having fun! I hope your fastpass is for Expedition Everest - I love that ride!

We too loved LeCellier, and I agree way too much food, but sure is worth the $$$.

 

[lucas]

Hi All!

Taking a break from the parks...it's crazy in WDW this week. We have fast passes for later at Animal Kingdom so heading back shortly...

We are on the dining plan....wat too much food...Le Cellier is my fav so far...

We are at Old Key West...absolutely gorgeous! If anyone has any pros and cons about Disney vacation club...please PM me!!! Thanks!

All the best!

Lauren

GLYNIS, what an inspiration you are!

Say hi to Mickey for me!! Take notes, we want a full report when you get back.

 

[Glynis]

Well, I've been slacking on meals the past few weeks. Too much eating out and quick stuff BUT I made a winner for a family gathering and I figured I would share it....

Cranberry Upside Down Cake

1 box Butter Cake
1 can WHOLE cranberries (not jellied)
Butter
Brown Sugar

I used a disposable aluminum ROUND casserole pan. I like the pattern it leaves on the side and it is big enough to handle the whole box of cake mix. Grease the pan and spread a good amount of butter on the bottom. Sprinkle brown sugar over the butter. Spread the can of whole cranberries over the brown sugar/butter mixture. Pour in cake batter. Bake at 325 for an hour and check. It is a lot of cake batter so depending on your oven it might take longer. Once it is cooled, flip it over and serve.

I tried this with fresh cranberries and it wasn't nearly as good. My stepmom said she liked it better than pineapple upside down cake and it was a hit.

So is a butter cake mix a regular yellow cake mix? This sounds great! We are having company over this weekend and this sounds perfect to serve!