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

[Glynis]

Well, here's hoping that things return to normal! I'm tired of being away from home! Time to stay put, and do some real cooking.

For dinner tonight we are having bacon wrapped beef patties with green beans and baked potatoes.

Last night we had Monterey pork chops. I did them in the microwave, which saved me a ton of time. I also made buttery brussel sprouts (kids loved 'em!!!), and brown rice. I loved the pork chops, but the kids thought the sauce was too sweet. Oh well, can't win them all, right?

We had some wonderful spicy chicken nachos for dinner on Thursday, and I can't remember if I posted the recipe. I'm off to the first page to see if I posted it. If not, I'll do it! It was so good, and very easy!!

 

[nucpharm29]

Glynis--good to see you back! How was the race??? I've read many reports on how hot it was!

Well, I think my dinner plans have changed. Just going to do a quick marinara sauce and pasta tonight--with some garlic bread. I forgot we have a meeting with a couple tonight--so I'll be pushing it to get to the store anyway!

 

[Glynis]

Glynis--good to see you back! How was the race??? I've read many reports on how hot it was!

It was fabulous!!! I still can't believe that I did it! I told my hubby that next to marrying him and having our children, this experience is the most proud of my life!

I highly recommend it to everyone!!!

 

[Glynis]

Ok, here's my recipe for Lime Chicken Tacos/Nachos. It's very easy, and the crockpot does all the work for you!

Lime Chicken Tacos/Nachos

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 Tbs. lime juice
1 Tbs. chili powder
1 C. frozen corn
1 C. chunky salsa

Place the chicken in a slow cooker. Combine lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred and return to the slow cooker. Stir in corn and salsa. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until heated through.

I served this on top of Touch of Lime Tostitos, and put cheese, sour cream and olives on top. Absolutely yummy! I'm definitely making this again! It would make wonderful tacos, but my kids are not fond of tacos. They'll eat nachos, but not tacos. Go figure!

 

[Cyndirella]

Oooh, the nachos sound so good! I'll definitely have to give them a try. My kids are the exact opposite...they'll eat tacos but not nachos.

We're having spaghetti tonight.

Oh - and congrats to you Saints and Patriots fans...since my Panthers couldn't make it to the playoffs those are the 2 teams I am pulling for!

 

[camreesmom]

Ok, here's my recipe for Lime Chicken Tacos/Nachos. It's very easy, and the crockpot does all the work for you!

Lime Chicken Tacos/Nachos

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 Tbs. lime juice
1 Tbs. chili powder
1 C. frozen corn
1 C. chunky salsa

Place the chicken in a slow cooker. Combine lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred and return to the slow cooker. Stir in corn and salsa. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until heated through.

I served this on top of Touch of Lime Tostitos, and put cheese, sour cream and olives on top. Absolutely yummy! I'm definitely making this again! It would make wonderful tacos, but my kids are not fond of tacos. They'll eat nachos, but not tacos. Go figure!

Gotta try this this week. I need something to cook in the crockpot and boneless skinless chicken breasts are on sale this week. I bought two bags but thinking of going to the store for more since they are 1/2 price.

It is so cold and dreary here and expected to get even colder over the next two days. DH wants soup today since he is having to be in and out. I'm making a HUGE pot of vegetable beef soup and we'll have cornbread on the side for tonight.

 

[liamsaunt]

I decided on dinner--a macaroni gratin and a spinach salad with tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, hard boiled egg, and sourdough croutons.

 

[stacy347]

Since we all seem to be fighting off colds and sniffles here, I decided to make a big pot of Hot and Sour chicken soup for dinner. I'm having a bowl right now to help ward off the chills before I head off to work for the night!

 

[4chitlins]

I am making homemade beef ravioli with salad and rolls. Yum

 

[OceanAnnie]

We'll probably have sloppy joes, corn on the cob, and baked beans.

 

[camreesmom]

Since we all seem to be fighting off colds and sniffles here, I decided to make a big pot of Hot and Sour chicken soup for dinner. I'm having a bowl right now to help ward off the chills before I head off to work for the night!

recipe please........DH loves hot and sour soup. I usually end up going to the Chinese restaurant and buying him a large bowl.

 

[jonestavern]

Porterhouse steaks, baked potato, sliced tomatoes(winter ones, bleah! but i'm addicted!), tossed salad, minestrone soup, dessert????

Jean

 

[Zandy595]

Tonight I made shrimp with angel hair pasta in garlic butter. Vegetable was broccoli. I really should make it more often because it was quick and easy.

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

recipe please........DH loves hot and sour soup. I usually end up going to the Chinese restaurant and buying him a large bowl.

Oh, I second this! I love hot and sour soup! Sounds like it would be a great meal when I go to work in the evenings, too. Also, let me know if it's freezable, too. (How awesome would that be?)

Tonight, I am having mushroom soup. I often make homemade Polish mushroom soup (soak and chop a million dried Polish borowik mushrooms), but a quick stand-in is the Campbell's Select Portobello Soup. I saute celery, onion, carrot and mushroom, then add a can of beef broth and one of water. I add some pasta (orzo, pastina, ditalini, any small pasta) and when it's done, I add the Portobello soup and heat through. I add a spoonful of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh (or frozen) dill and black pepper. Yum!

 

[stacy347]

Here is the Hot and Sour Chicken Soup recipe (I got it from AllRecipes.com and I love it!) Just a side note to the recipe ~ I use chicken thighs because they are juicier and I always use an extra egg to thicken it up a bit, too. Enjoy!!

Hot and Sour Chicken Soup

INGREDIENTS
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup water
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots, drained
3 slices fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg, beaten
DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan, combine the chicken broth, water, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and hot pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer while you assemble the rest of the ingredients.
Place the chicken slices into a bowl and toss with the sesame oil to coat. In a separate bowl, stir together the cornstarch and vinegar, and set aside.
Increase the heat under the broth to medium-high, and return to a rolling boil. Add the chicken slices. Return to a boil, and then drizzle in the egg while stirring slowly to create long strands of egg. Stir in the vinegar and cornstarch. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and the broth has thickened slightly, about 3 minutes. Serve garnished with green onions and cilantro.

 

[terryX]

Porterhouse steaks, baked potato, sliced tomatoes(winter ones, bleah! but i'm addicted!), tossed salad, minestrone soup, dessert????

Jean

That sounds wonderful! Unfortunately I'm having oatmeal, blueberries, skim milk, protein powder!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having jambasta and breadsticks

WFD at your house?

 

[TigerKat]

I have liamsaunt's Lemony Balsamic Mustard Roast Chicken marinating since last night for this evening. I haven't decided on the sides yet. Have a great day everyone!

 

[Nancyg56]

It is getting COLD here! No cooking for me tonight, we have a fridge full of leftovers that I want to finish up. Everybody seems to have errands after work, so it will be eat when you want, I guess.

 

[nucpharm29]

Roast chicken and stuffing with cranberries (was clearanced out at the grocery). Have a wonderful day all!