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

[MosMom]

I haven't been posting lately because I've been quite lazy lately about cooking. Once the weather gets nice I grill almost every night and how many times can I post that I'm bbq'ing some different form of meat.

However, on Sunday I made crepes and filled them with homemade caramel, sweet cream cheese, and pecans. OMG they were TDF. Just figured I'd pass the idea along.

 

[Glynis]

as if I can ever stay on topic......My sister got wonderful news this week about her youngest son. He is a Marine due to deploy in July. His MOS was Transportation assigned to driving a HumVee . His job has changed and he is now driving some 70 ton contraption directly behind a commander in the field. There are four of these things always assigned as protection. Her oldest explained that nothing is safe, but this job is way safer because this commander is always protected. I was crying all of the time before, and now I can't stop crying again .

I have a feeling that my Mom has had a hand in this as well as one that may take place his brother. As soon as we know if Chris gets this assignment I'll post, but I am afraid I'll jinx it if I speak too soon. If you can spare a prayer, say one for Chris. And maybe my Mom can take care of the rest.

Prayers said! Please thank your sister and her son for all they are doing/sacrificing for the rest of us!

We have taught our children to pray for our military night and morning. I don't think they get enough thanks and support.

 

[HERSEY]

I haven't been posting lately because I've been quite lazy lately about cooking. Once the weather gets nice I grill almost every night and how many times can I post that I'm bbq'ing some different form of meat.

However, on Sunday I made crepes and filled them with homemade caramel, sweet cream cheese, and pecans. OMG they were TDF. Just figured I'd pass the idea along.

Grilling is good. I do it as much as I can. Those crepes sound wonderful and low in calories .

 

[Glynis]

This is getting better and better!!

I gotta go for tonight - Dancing with the Stars & The Bachelor!!!!!

Who are you rooting for on DWTS? I'm loving Apolo!!!

 

[Glynis]

Glynis, thank you, thank you, thank you! I used to know someone who made these every year, but I never asked for the recipe. I've tried to replicate it with no success. I never thought to try refrigerated cookie dough. Looks like I have another entry to add to my annual Christmas cookie assortment. (Of course, I may have to test it out before then )



Please don't make this be your first lobster experience. I know way too many people who have gotten sick after eating at Red Lobster, and believe me, once you hurl lobster, you won't be eating it again anytime soon. Plus, they usually don't even serve New England lobsters. Save yourself (and your money) for something better!

You definitely should test the recipe out a few times. Gotta perfect it, right?

It's looking like maybe I'll put off my lobster experience until I get to a place where there's a better offering! Keep tantalizing me with talk of lobster, so I don't chicken out!

 

[TigerKat]

Who are you rooting for on DWTS? I'm loving Apolo!!!

I think Apollo will win, but I love Joey Fatone. I lived thru the N'Sync days with DS and he's my fave!

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Red Lobster is great for their cheddar bay biscuits, caesar salad and coconut shrimp, but I have to agree that it is not the best place for lobster itself. The best lobster is served in hole in the wall places that serve mainly fresh, simple seafood in Maine and Boston, IMO.

I have been babysitting - my brother is redoing his bathroom, broke his toe and when my SIL took him to the hospital, she fell in the parking lot and sprained her ankle. So, no cooking lately. Tomorrow should be something better, hopefully. I'm looking for ideas now.

Prayers said for our military. I really wish they'd be home.

 

[TigerKat]

I have been babysitting - my brother is redoing his bathroom, broke his toe and when my SIL took him to the hospital, she fell in the parking lot and sprained her ankle. So, no cooking lately. Tomorrow should be something better, hopefully. I'm looking for ideas now.

Prayers said for our military. I really wish they'd be home.

Oh my, prayers for your brother and SIL, what a horrible day for them.

 

[Glynis]

I think Apollo will win, but I love Joey Fatone. I lived thru the N'Sync days with DS and he's my fave!

They were all really great tonight! I think you're right, though. I'm pretty sure Apolo will win.

He does a lot of training here in Utah. A speed skating oval was built for the Olympics, and it holds the record as the fastest ice in the world, so Apolo comes here quite a lot during the summer to train. Interestingly, his partner graduated from Alta High School here in Salt Lake City last year. Cool, huh?

 

[Glynis]

Red Lobster is great for their cheddar bay biscuits, caesar salad and coconut shrimp, but I have to agree that it is not the best place for lobster itself. The best lobster is served in hole in the wall places that serve mainly fresh, simple seafood in Maine and Boston, IMO.

I have been babysitting - my brother is redoing his bathroom, broke his toe and when my SIL took him to the hospital, she fell in the parking lot and sprained her ankle. So, no cooking lately. Tomorrow should be something better, hopefully. I'm looking for ideas now.

Prayers said for our military. I really wish they'd be home.

I'm so sorry about your brother and SIL. What a hard thing for them. Thankfully, they have you to help out!

I love the biscuits at Red Lobster, but based on what I'm hearing here, I think I'll push for a different restaurant for our anniversary, and then try the lobster when I can get some good Maine critters!

 

[THE HAT]

You would all be welcome here! Although, if you made the trek clear out to Utah, I would have my husband do an authentic pioneer Dutch Oven meal: chicken, potatoes, cobbler, and sour dough biscuits! Yummo!!!!! I'd even take you up into our mountains for some beautiful scenery while you ate.

Any takers???

I am game and I tell you what....I'll even bring some beautiful Maine Lobstah's with me fresh off the boat!

The only place to have Maine lobster, is well in Maine, or if a Mainah brings it to you!!! Glynis we will get you lobster someway!!!

 

[THE HAT]

Absolutely. I hope everything works out well.

I just found out this week that my husband is deploying to Iraq again late fall...missing Christmas AGAIN. This will make it three out of the last four. I guess I should be used to it by now.

Thanks to everyone for all the nice comments about Caili. She is my little princess and I am going to be crying my eyes out when I put her on the bus for Kindergarten in the fall. I might need some good chocolate recipes...and maybe some Rosa.

I am so sorry that your hubby is going again......it is so sad. Please know that I send all of you my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the sacrifice you all make for our country!!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making spaghetti and meatballs with sweet Italian Sausage in the sauce, salad, and bread. Hey I have a question. I LOOOOOOOOVE sun-dried tomatoes. Not the ones packed in oil, but the actual dry ones you find in resealable pouches. How do you think my sauce would taste if I chopped up a few and added it? Good, bad, just try and see what happens?

WFD at your house?

ETA: Folks, I am on the laptop again so I cannot update the recipes until later. Thanks!

 

[HERSEY]

LindsayDunn228 The sundried tomatoes would sweeten the sauce. It might be interesting though. When I make my homemade red sauce I put in a leftover pork chop or pieces of leftover pork roast. That changes the color of the sauce from dark red to a lighter shade of red.

Sundried tomatoes are really good in with pot roast by the way.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

LindsayDunn228 The sundried tomatoes would sweeten the sauce. It might be interesting though. When I make my homemade red sauce I put in a leftover pork chop or pieces of leftover pork roast. That changes the color of the sauce from dark red to a lighter shade of red.

Sundried tomatoes are really good in with pot roast by the way.

It would sweeten the sauce? Hmmmm. I always thought the sun-dried tomatoes gave a dish more of a salty bite.

 

[Nancyg56]

Parmesan crusted potatoes sound great, we just had mashed potatoes yesterday. Please post!!

Parmesan Potatoes

Recipe #10491

1½ hours 20 min prep

Change to: servings US Metric ​

1/2-1 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 5 medium potatoes, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?q=Parmesan Potatoes

• Potluck Side Dishes
• 5 or Less Ingredients Side Dishes
• Potatoes Side Dishes
• Low Sodium Side Dishes

1. Preheat oven to 350* Melt butter in 9 x 13 inch pan.
2. Mix flour and parmesan cheese in large plastic bag.
3. Shake a few potato cubes in bag at a time and put into buttered pan.
4. When done shaking all potatoes and placing them in the pan, Bake for 1/2 hour.
5. With spatula turn potatoes over and bake another 1/2 hour.

Kathy, this is from Recipezaar. I use freshly grated cheese. You can add garlic powder or black pepper if you want, but the roast has so much going on that I leave them the way the recipe states.

 

[THE HAT]

Good Morning-

Tonight is Karate night and ds is finally off of crutches and able to participate somewhat in class.
Today I have a hectic day, and then a busy evening with karate so dinner is going to be the tried and true, simple and easy, Hamb Gravy, I will serve it with rice for ds and I, and potato for dh, and corn.(this way dh can mix it like a shepards pie)

Have a good one!!

 

[Nancyg56]

I'll say a prayer. God bless our troops. Now I'm getting teary.
I remember back with the gulf war worrying about my DH he is a Marine during that wonderfull time. Luckly he never had to go

Thank you. Thank God he did not have to go.

I have been babysitting - my brother is redoing his bathroom, broke his toe and when my SIL took him to the hospital, she fell in the parking lot and sprained her ankle. So, no cooking lately. Tomorrow should be something better, hopefully. I'm looking for ideas now.

Prayers said for our military. I really wish they'd be home.

Your poor DB and DSIL! It is a good thing that you can help, I don't know how they could manage with two out of commission.

I hope this whole thing gets resolved soon.

 

[Nancyg56]

I just found out this week that my husband is deploying to Iraq again late fall...missing Christmas AGAIN. This will make it three out of the last four. I guess I should be used to it by now.

Thanks to everyone for all the nice comments about Caili. She is my little princess and I am going to be crying my eyes out when I put her on the bus for Kindergarten in the fall. I might need some good chocolate recipes...and maybe some Rosa.

How do you cope? I admire the strength that a Military spouse must have. To maintain home and family while half of your heart is overseas is amazing to me. You know that we will be there for you, and while I pray for our men and women serving, when I know names, I add them. Your DH will be right there with my two favorite Marines.

Kindergarten is such a fun year! They are growing and learning so much, but they are still "babies". Chocolate will help the separation, I promise you. I remember picking Chris up on my Monday and he was so small, blond curly hair and smiling at me. It was one of the last times that he was not to "manly" to hold my hand in front of the guys.

 

[Nancyg56]

Thank you all for your prayers for my family. I appreciate them and you more than you will ever know.

Wendie- It must be wonderful now that DS is able to participate!

Lindsay- Sundried tomatoes are concentrated, so like a dried fruit, the sugars are intensified.

MosMom- don't feel that you have to avoid us because you are grilling. We like to know these things

Last night I went to my nieces last home game, so dinner was left over Mexican for my DD and DDIL, hot dogs for the rest of us. Just hot dogs and buns.

I have no idea what I am cooking tonight. I'll have to see what looks good at the store.