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

[lucas]

You're welcome! I've done it with the fat free half & half and it's still very good. I seldom use cream, I usually use the regular half & half. It just affects the richness and of course "kicks it up a notch" using the real cream.

I went for the heavy cream both times I made it!

Man, was it gooooood!

 

[TigerKat]

I went for the heavy cream both times I made it!

Man, was it gooooood!

I do my share of splurging with the heavy cream. I figure as long as I don't use it regularly, you know, everything in moderation keeps me happy!

 

[MinnieM21]

Hi everyone! I think I've posted here a long time ago but I can finally start making yummy dinners again now that I have the time. I'm graduating from college this week and I'm pretty much finished with everything. After colllege, I'm planning on attending culinary school and I can't wait!
Tonight I'm making Chicken Tetrazzini. The recipe is from Giada De Laurentiis and it is soooo delicious (and very rich!) (I made half with chicken and half without since I'm a vegetarian.)

Here's the recipe:

Chicken Tetrazzini

9 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 pound white mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk, room temperature
1 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature
1 cup chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 ounces linguine
3/4 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup dried Italian-style breadcrumbs

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter over a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Melt 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil in a deep large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook until pale golden and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool slightly. Coarsely shred the chicken into bite-size pieces and into a large bowl.

Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil to the same pan. Add the mushrooms and saute over medium-high heat until the liquid from the mushrooms evaporates and the mushrooms become pale golden, about 12 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme, and saute until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until it evaporates, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mushroom mixture to the bowl with the chicken.

Melt 3 more tablespoons butter in the same pan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, cream, broth, nutmeg, remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons salt, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat to high. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly, whisking often, about 10 minutes.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Drain. Add the linguine, sauce, peas, and parsley to the chicken mixture. Toss until the sauce coats the pasta and the mixture is well blended.

Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Stir the cheese and breadcrumbs in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the pasta. Dot with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown on top and the sauce bubbles, about 25 minutes.


http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_30144,00.html

 

[MinnieM21]

By the way, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for all of the amazing recipes! I've already made Lindsay's ritz parmesan chicken and my dad LOVED it. I can't wait to try more of the recipes!

 

[lucas]

Good morning everyone,

Tonight I'm making a dish from a local TV newsperson/chef that the family loves. It's called Backtown chicken. It comes out tasting almost like a gumbo, but it's full of veggies. Serving it over rice with a spinach salad.

Would that be Frank Davis?

I'd like the recipe if you don't mind sharing it.

I just went to WWL and I found it. Frank's Back-A-Town Chicken - ohhhh it sounds really good!!

I love his recipes cause they are true New Orleans and remind me of my mom's cooking.

For anyone else interested:

http://www.wwltv.com/frankdavis/gsrecipes/backatownchicken.html

TigerKat, I haven't made it yet - but I did give the recipe to my brother who is a pretty good cook. He just called me raving about it!! He said it is the best chicken dish he has ever eaten. And he said it was very easy. Thanks again!!! You rock! You should post the recipe here for everyone to see.

 

[shovan]

The latin market was out of tomatillos, I had to go to WalMart. That took so much time, I didn't have time to make the dish. So instead we had something other than our traditional redbeans & rice. Not much different though, butter beans & rice with "smothered" pork chops.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making Jambasta and garlic crescent rolls

WFD at your house?

 

[THE HAT]

Good morning-
This is a crazy week of karate events, as our dojo is putting on the biggest competition in the state this weekend, and we have tons of events leading up to it, and getting set up for it...PLUS it is dh's parents 25th anniversary this weekend, and we are giving them a party as well.....losing my mind ...that being said, we are not eating much more then sandwiches, mac and cheese, and salads this week. (blah!) So I will be with you all in cooking spirit and will be back next week when life is somewhat level again..................set a place for me will ya, as about 2 days into this and I am going to be ready for real food.....maybe I will branch out one night and have cereal and toast......happy eats all

 

[LBAK]

Why are all sports practices in the middle of dinner hour? Crazy week here so we're having leftover spaghetti and meatballs tonight with a salad.

 

[TigerKat]

TigerKat, I haven't made it yet - but I did give the recipe to my brother who is a pretty good cook. He just called me raving about it!! He said it is the best chicken dish he has ever eaten. And he said it was very easy. Thanks again!!! You rock! You should post the recipe here for everyone to see.

I'm glad your brother enjoyed it. I'll post the recipe this afternoon!! No cooking tonight, lotsa leftovers. Looking forward to tomorrow night already - liamsaunt's thai chicken curry - my favorite!!!!!!

 

[sj&k]

I'm in the sports practice at the dinner hour club, too, as DD's soccer practice is from 6:00 to 7:00 tonight. Then she has skate night for school, so we'll be running from one place to another. So, dinner will be before soccer practice and will be at whichever fast food place appeals to us on the way there. I offered to cook so we could eat before we left, but DH wants to go out. I won't argue. I didn't bother to post yesterday because after Sunday's big meal, I didn't want anything big so we just had Hamburger Helper Chili Macaroni. Maybe tomorrow I'll have something more exciting to report. Have a great day, everyone!

 

[nucpharm29]

Trying Glynis's Mexican Casserole tonight. I thought since it has Doritos in it that maybe DD will eat it. I don't think she's had dinner in, oh, say, 5 days. She won't even try what I make--but she can make it from afternoon snack until breakfast, so I know she's not starving!

Kathy--I went to the link for Franks Back-a-town Chicken and looks yummy. It calls for Franks Poultry Seasoning--could I substitute regular poultry seasoning--or something a little more "cajun"???

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Morning all!

I am going to make the WW General Tsao's Chicken. broccoli and brown rice. We are trying to eat healthier...I just make sure that DS gets all the nutrients and stuff he needs since he is the skinny one here!

Have a great day!

 

[shovan]

Hi everyone! I think I've posted here a long time ago but I can finally start making yummy dinners again now that I have the time. I'm graduating from college this week and I'm pretty much finished with everything. After colllege, I'm planning on attending culinary school and I can't wait!

WELCOME MinnieM21!!!!! So do we have up and coming Food TV CHEF in our midst?!! You're more than welcome to try out some new recipes on us!!!

 

[liamsaunt]

Catching up, last night we had sandwiches--I bought a baguette from a french bakery near my office and layered it with gruyere, french butter, and proscuitto on DH's half. We also had some sliced tomatoes.

Sunday we had some people over in addition to the usual linner crowd and I made a giant spinach-mushroom-gruyere souffle, crusty bread, a green salad, and roasted asparagus.

Tonight. Tonight is going to be takeout. Actually, it might be takeout in the house of liamsaunt for a while. Last night I cut my thumb on my dominant hand really deeply on a broken glass. I can move it, and the cut looks clean (thankfully it's not all the way to the bone, GAH!!). It's still bleeding a little though. I may have to go to the doctor and see if they want to stitch it up. Right now it's soaking in some antibiotic cream and then I am going to try and seal it with that bandaid glue and some butterfly bandages. If that doesn't work I think I'll have to go get it checked out. Grr.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Tonight. Tonight is going to be takeout. Actually, it might be takeout in the house of liamsaunt for a while. Last night I cut my thumb on my dominant hand really deeply on a broken glass.

I cut my pointer finger on my dominant hand the same way a few years ago. I needed stitches. Please go to the hospital or doctor...although I know it is not fun. I also needed a Tetanus shot. I hope you feel better, it must be a witch to type as well...Sending you a

I also cut my finger this past weekend on a Henkel knife, those darn things are so sharp.

 

[Glynis]

Yikes, for the cut, liamsaunt!!!! Take care of yourself!!!!

Dinner tonight will be "hurry up, pork chops!" Dinner in one dish! Love those. The only thing I need to add is a green salad.

Last night's dinner was a tremendous success!!! I didn't think it would be, but the kids ate it all up, and there were no leftovers. Here's the recipe:

Tasty Onion Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 C. butter, melted
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. ground mustard
1 can french-fried onions, crushed

In a shallow bowl, combine butter, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Place onions in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then coat with onions. Place in a greased baking dish; drizzle with remaining butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.


I didn't have any Worcestershire sauce, so I left that and the ground mustard out and just did butter and onions. My kids always tell me they hate onions, so I didn't tell them what the chicken was coated with. After their plates had been licked clean, I told them that they ate french-fried onions. Picky DS, then informed me that he likes french-fried anything, and please make this chicken again soon!

 

[TigerKat]

Kathy--I went to the link for Franks Back-a-town Chicken and looks yummy. It calls for Franks Poultry Seasoning--could I substitute regular poultry seasoning--or something a little more "cajun"???

I use regular poultry seasoning, combined with all the other herbs & spices it comes out quite spicy!

Lauren - love your pic in your siggie

liamsaunt - oh my, it sounds terrible. I'd get it checked out if I were you!

 

[jonestavern]

cream of rice, broccoli & chicken soup; steaks, homefries & carrots

I'm recovering from a cold & finally feel like cooking!
I am really tired of chicken soup & honey ginger lemon & chamomile tea

Jean

 

[OKWMom]

Tonight's dinner is the leftovers from the Easy Cheesy Chicken and Kinky Succotash. Lindsay, rave reviews from the family. Thanks for the recipe (and the advice).