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

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning All!

I never made the chicken yesterday...we wound up going bowling and at there.

I have the chicken brining..like Liamsaunt mentioned...can't wait to have it. We'll have stove top, mashed potatoes and some kind of vegie...my guys are very picky vegetable eaters...it gotta be corn, broccoli or carrots and something that doesn't get stuck in Andrew's palate expander...what a pain that is!!!

Have a great day!

 

[TigerKat]

Mom is still about the same as last week. She seems to be starting to have trouble breathing, which is what they told me would be the next step.

I'm going to cook a pot of beans today and try and start back into my regular cooking schedule. Since Mom is home now at least I don't have to go to the hospital all day, her home is only 5 minutes from me. And there really is no more I can do for her except to be there and talk to her and love her.

 

[Glynis]

Mom is still about the same as last week. She seems to be starting to have trouble breathing, which is what they told me would be the next step.

I'm going to cook a pot of beans today and try and start back into my regular cooking schedule. Since Mom is home now at least I don't have to go to the hospital all day, her home is only 5 minutes from me. And there really is no more I can do for her except to be there and talk to her and love her.

Both of you are in my prayers! I wish that I lived closer so I could do more than pray!

 

[Glynis]

Well, I never did the pine nut crusted tilapia, as the kids decided they wanted chili fries, so I think I'll do the fish tonight. It's my birthday and that sounds good to me! Not sure about sides. Maybe some broccoli and rice.

 

[JennyMominRI]

I think I'm going to make meatloaf and mashed potatoes..My kids are going to hate me.

 

[YachtClubWoman]

tonight for us is baked macaroni and cheese - I include ham into the dish also.

I made it yesterday - nice and easy.

I am not cooking the next 2 days - we are heading down to Washington DC - my neice has a violin concert at school tommmorw night - I am not sure if her Dad told her we will be there.

 

[TigerKat]

Both of you are in my prayers! I wish that I lived closer so I could do more than pray!

Thank you so much, Glynis. Just being my DIS friend is a big help.

 

[MosMom]

Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes. I bought some chocolate dipped ice cream cones and orange sherbet and we'll have those for dessert.

 

[disneycjm]

This is a family favorite...

1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 medium onion chopped
1 clove garlic minced
2/3 cup pearl barley
4 carrots diced
3 ribs celery diced
1 28 oz can of tomatoes
3 10.5 oz cans of beef consomme
2 cups water
1 10.5 can of tomato soup
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup minced parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Brown beef onion and garlic in a large pot. Add barley and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook, simmering for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.

Makes 6 - 8 servings.

Thanks so much for the recipe, can't wait to try it!!

 

[Zandy595]

for Kathy


Happy Birthday Glynis!


I have chicken tenderloins for dinner tonight, but I'm not sure what I'm going to do with them yet.

 

[JennyMominRI]

Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes. I bought some chocolate dipped ice cream cones and orange sherbet and we'll have those for dessert.

Hmmmm....Maybe I'll make Salisbury Steak instead of meatload and the kids won't hate me quite as much...DO you have a recipe?

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

King Ranch Chicken!!

2 fryers-boiled and boned (save broth)
1 can cr of mush. soup
1 can cr of chicken soup
1 can tom. with green chilies (Rotel)
1 bell pepper cut up
1 onion cut up
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin seed
1/2 tsp oregano
salt and pepper to taste 1 lb. sharp cheddar cheese 1 pk Doritos

Cook and bone chicken. Use liquid for your stock. (about 1 cup). Saute lightly the onions and green peppers. Combine all ingredients except cheese and doritos. Arrange chicken mixture in layers with Doritos between each layer. Top with cheese. Bake 350 for about 30 min.
my sister just uses prepackaged chicken equal to meat from 2 chickens. She uses Swanson chicken stock. I think it is better with chicken you cook-juicier.

 

[Glynis]

Thank you so much, Glynis. Just being my DIS friend is a big help.

Well, shucks, ma'am, that's easy!!!

 

[MosMom]

I usually buy the cubed steak but if you have ground beef already you can just form those into patties and maybe add a little grated onion & salt/pepper.

4 Cubed Steaks
Salt & Pepper
Flour (for dredging)
Olive Oil
1 C. Fresh Button Mushrooms
1 T Butter
1 Can Beef Broth
Red Wine

I dredge the cubed steaks in flour & salt/pepper then brown them evenly in olive oil. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of flour in the skillet and add a little butter. Once the flour cooks a bit add about a 1/4 C of the red wine. The wine is optional so you can adjust the amount to your taste. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil so the gravy can thicken. Add the mushrooms and cubed steak and allow to simmer until done and alcohol has cooked out.

You could probably make this easier by adding a packet of beef gravy mix or salisbury steak mix but I prefer the homemade gravy...especially with the red wine. Yum!

 

[JennyMominRI]

I usually buy the cubed steak but if you have ground beef already you can just form those into patties and maybe add a little grated onion & salt/pepper.

4 Cubed Steaks
Salt & Pepper
Flour (for dredging)
Olive Oil
1 C. Fresh Button Mushrooms
1 T Butter
1 Can Beef Broth
Red Wine

I dredge the cubed steaks in flour & salt/pepper then brown them evenly in olive oil. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of flour in the skillet and add a little butter. Once the flour cooks a bit add about a 1/4 C of the red wine. The wine is optional so you can adjust the amount to your taste. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil so the gravy can thicken. Add the mushrooms and cubed steak and allow to simmer until done and alcohol has cooked out.

You could probably make this easier by adding a packet of beef gravy mix or salisbury steak mix but I prefer the homemade gravy...especially with the red wine. Yum!

Oh,I like the idea of doing this with cube steak..Great Idea.

 

[OceanAnnie]

TigerKat, I'm keeping your DM and your family in my prayers.

We're either having sloppy joes (& fries and a veggie) or cheesy mac with ground beef. We'll see.

 

[schnerk]

Well, since DW and I are eating low carb, I am making the following along with a salad...

Just Like Loaded Baked Potatoes (Low Carb)
35 min 15 min prep
2 1/2 cups cooked cauliflower (I use frozen, cooked until tender, in the microwave)
1 cup sour cream (low fat works here, too)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (full-fat works best)
3 green onions, finely chopped
3-6 slices cooked crumpled bacon (or turkey bacon)
salt and pepper

1. Pre-heat oven to 350.
2. Chop cooked cauliflower into very small pieces.
3. Mix sour cream, 1/2 of the green onions, 1/2 of the cheese, 1/2 of the bacon, and salt and pepper to taste in medium bowl.
4. Stir in the cauliflower.
5. Place in medium baking dish and sprinkle reamining cheese and bacon on top.
6. Bake for 20 minutes.
7. Sprinkle the remaining green onions on top just before serving.

Low Carb Chicken Parmesan
55 min 5 min prep
2 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup no-sugar-added spaghetti sauce (I use Hunt's No Added Sugar Italian Baking Sauce or Classico Spicy Red Pepper Spaghetti Sauce)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese
garlic salt, to taste
italian seasoning, to taste

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Spray a shallow, small baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Season each side of breast with garlic salt and Italian seasoning to your liking; place in casserole dish.
4. Spoon pasta sauce equally over top of each breast.
5. Bake for about 45 minutes; sprinkle equally with cheeses and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese are melted.

Low Carb Lemon Dessert
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 scoop crystal light lemonade mix
8 ounces softened cream cheese

1. Sweeten the cream with the lemonade mix, to taste; use no more than one little tub from the container.
2. Beat in softened cream cheese.
3. Chill for 30 minutes.

 

[Zandy595]

Just Like Loaded Baked Potatoes (Low Carb)
35 min 15 min prep
2 1/2 cups cooked cauliflower (I use frozen, cooked until tender, in the microwave)
1 cup sour cream (low fat works here, too)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (full-fat works best)
3 green onions, finely chopped
3-6 slices cooked crumpled bacon (or turkey bacon)
salt and pepper

1. Pre-heat oven to 350.
2. Chop cooked cauliflower into very small pieces.
3. Mix sour cream, 1/2 of the green onions, 1/2 of the cheese, 1/2 of the bacon, and salt and pepper to taste in medium bowl.
4. Stir in the cauliflower.
5. Place in medium baking dish and sprinkle reamining cheese and bacon on top.
6. Bake for 20 minutes.
7. Sprinkle the remaining green onions on top just before serving.

I've been wanting to try a cauliflower/mock potato recipe. Thanks for posting.

 

[N&B'smom]

TigerKat - I'm thinking of you and your mom. I know this can't be easy. BIG HUG!!

Tonight we had grilled cheese, french fries and soup. The kids had alphabet veggie and I had tomato bisque. YUM!!

Shelby

 

[liamsaunt]

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

Here it is! It was really easy to make. The only odd ingredient is the green peppercorns--i found them at Williams Sonoma.

Loin of Pork with Green Peppercorns

1 pork loin, bone in, frenched and tied--about 5 lbs.
2 tbsp. olive oil
4 tsp. dijon mustard, divided
4 tsp. whole grain mustard, divided
1 tsp. ground fennel seed
salt and black pepper
3 tbsp. flour
1 cup white wine
3 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup green peppercorns in brine, drained

Oven 400 degrees. Allow the pork to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.

Place the pork, fat side up, in a roasting pan. Combine the olive oil, 2 tsp. of each kind of mustard, the fennel, 2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper. Rub this on the pork and roast for 1-1 1/4 hours. Remove the roast from the oven and cover tightly with foil for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, remove all but 1/4 cup of fat from the pan. If there's less fat than that, add enough butter to make 1/4 cup total. Over medium heat, whisk in the flour and cook for about a minute. Add the wine and simmer, scraping up the browned bits stuck to the pan. Add the chicken stock, the remaining mustards, the green peppercorns, 2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened, about 5-10 minutes.

Remove the stings from the pork roast, slice between the bones, and serve with the sauce.