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

[TigerKat]

Nancy - for your family, I too echo what Wendie said. Continued prayers for Timmy!!

No cooking for me tonight, DH will be getting my weekly dose of fried green tmatoes.

Did anyone see the Oprah show yesterday on depression? If you did, the opening segment with Lorraine Bracco was a "light blulb" moment for me. It was as if she were speaking from my soul. Now, if I could only get the courage to seek help.

 

[Glynis]

Evening!

Tonight we had tortilla/lime encrusted tilapia (frozen entree from Costco), boxed skillet potatos, and ginger-soy brussells sprouts.

We were going to have the same thing last night but I had leftover pizza from church so that became dinner instead =)

Anyway - back to the brussells sprouts. I don't think I've ever had them and the latest GH mag peaked my interest in them so I tried a recipe they had for them. YUM!!!!!!!!!!! Why haven't I tried them bfore? They are like little cabbages - and I love cabbage. DH didn't like them that much but oh well.

I do have a feeling that I'll be paying for the huge portion I ate, though (I have Crohn's disease and some foods don't settle well later).

Could I get the recipe for the brussels sprouts? My kids love them, and I'd like to find new ways to cook them.

 

[Glynis]

I have an update on my mysterious prayer request for Chris.

He got the job!!!!! He is assigned to Marine 1 and 2 as an inspector! The USMC had issued him a set of blues so it was a really good sign, but the background check was thorough so it took a while. He will be home soon and then to Quantico I think, and is Stateside for 4 years. It is an amazing opportunity, but he is a pretty amazing young man and completely devoted to the Corps and to the job they do.

Thank you for all of your prayers. My sister is more teary than I am and she is overwhelmed by your support for a young man that you have never met, and I am humbled.

Now that thing Timmy is assigned to is a big HumVee, but I am going to continue to picture it as some gigantic contraption with a shield around it.

WooHoo!!!!!

That is so fantastic!!!

 

[OKWMom]

Nancy, so glad to hear about his posting. I'm sure you are all so relieved.

Stephanie, thank you for the lettuce wrap recipe, it looks wonderful.

Lauren, if you have never had a BP problem before, it is probably due to stress. I have found drinking plenty of water helps. Maybe it is flushing out the sodium, who knows? But I agree about South Beach - lots of sodium. I tried that diet for two weeks and my BP was higher. I ended up going back to the low fat, low calorie plan - not that I can stick to that for long either, but at least it didn't elevate my BP.

Kathy, I didn't see the Oprah show, but if you feel you have the symptoms of depression, please go to your doctor. When I was going through the rounds of specialists trying to diagnose DD, I had a horrible bout of depression. Luckily for me, my OB during my annual visit saw the signs and prescribed something for me. It took about two months to be effective, but I felt much better. I was on medication for about three years before I felt ready to try without it. I don't need the pills now, but boy, were they a life saver when I did. Find the courage honey, you will be so glad you did.

Dinner tonight is going to be pad thai. DH has never eaten it, so I'm curious what he will think.

Well, I'm off. I need to search for a replacement indoor swing for DD. She uses it during daily therapy and in the evenings because it helps her calm. The one we had broke last night WITH HER IN IT! I saw her come tumbling to the floor and was too far away to help. Luckily she was ok, just shaken up. DH went to Walmart last night and got some rope and chain and secured it for temporary use, but I need a permanent solution. It makes me cringe to think of the expense, but we may need to invest in a real therapy swing system. I just have to keep telling myself it is only money, right?!?

If I don't get a chance to check back in, I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

Gretchen

 

[Glynis]

Nancy - for your family, I too echo what Wendie said. Continued prayers for Timmy!!

No cooking for me tonight, DH will be getting my weekly dose of fried green tmatoes.

Did anyone see the Oprah show yesterday on depression? If you did, the opening segment with Lorraine Bracco was a "light blulb" moment for me. It was as if she were speaking from my soul. Now, if I could only get the courage to seek help.

Kathy - You have the courage to do anything you want to! We are here for you 100%. Prayers for you!

 

[Glynis]

Hey, everyone, thanks for the concern about my hand. It is so much better. The blistering is down some, and I'm keeping it wrapped with bandages. DH did the cooking last night, and he even followed my recipe. The chicken was ok, but not something that I'd repeat. There are too many better recipes out there. KWIM?

Tonight will be clam chowder with Cheddar biscuits. They are a knock off of the Red Lobster biscuits, and my kids love them. They taste so good with a bowl of clam chowder. Our weather is really cold right now, so soup will be good!

No cooking for me tomorrow! DH and I are celebrating 17 years of wedded bliss by eating out, and then DH is treating me to my favorite eye candy: Johnny Depp!!! What a guy!

 

[Nancyg56]

Kathy-

I envy your fried green tomatoes. If I want them I have to make them. They are good, but it would be so nice if Buddy came in the door with a big batch.

Glynis- Happy anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy dinner and the movie!

 

[ilovejack02]

Hi guys... I havent been cooking much, for some reason i havent been in the mood. Lots of eating out. Anyone see the view this am.

This Hawaiian coleslaw recipe was on there and I am going to make it for monday! Looks YUMMY!!! IN fact if you get on the View website there are LOTS of yummy looking recipes.

8 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Hawaiian Marinade with Tropical Fruit Juices
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple in natural juice, undrained
1/2 tsp. Seasoned Salt
1 package (1 lb.) shredded cole slaw mix
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
Chopped pecans, toasted if desired

Directions:
In large bowl, combine Mayonnaise, Hawaiian Marinade With Tropical Fruit Juices, pineapple and Seasoned Salt.

Add cole slaw mix; toss well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Chill, if desired. Sprinkle with pecans before serving.

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Lori- I have room for a 30 foot RV, we also have a bonfire pit as well, good times to be had ladies good times!! though I am bummed I am on the last leg of it and I miss the whole road trip part, lol.

You know, a one way ticket to Nawlins' takes care of that!

He is assigned to Marine 1 and 2 as an inspector! The USMC had issued him a set of blues so it was a really good sign, but the background check was thorough so it took a while.

Wow! Marine 1 & 2 is the big time!!! Congrats to Chris. And Timmy in our prayers too! I can only hope they find some stabilization over there so all our troops can come home. I have a cousin (there's 3 of us and he's the youngest) graduating next week and heading to the Naval Academy in the fall- already a licensed pilot- wants to do jets. Told his mom and dad-Just something I gotta do. Where the heck did that come from?!? He's always been the smarta(butt) of the family! But I'm so very proud of him- I'll be crying like a baby at graduation next week!

Did anyone see the Oprah show yesterday on depression? If you did, the opening segment with Lorraine Bracco was a "light blulb" moment for me. It was as if she were speaking from my soul. Now, if I could only get the courage to seek help.

Kathy, there is no shame in depression. Trust me. After Paul died I was in denial that I had a problem-until I had a complete meltdown in the parking lot of my local TGI Fridays. I sat on the curb and cried into my cell phone till someone took me home. The next day my family came and got me and I started on meds and therapy. (Knew there was something not quite right about me, huh! )
It took alot (time, effort, talking, you name it!) to get to where I can deal with everything without the meds. And here lately, I've thought about going back on them. Sometimes you gotta do that.

I don't know if you listen to the podcasts from the DIS but GO! (& I MEAN IT SISTER) Go and listen to the History of the DIS part2 one. You can listen on the PC. Pete Werner (Our Illustrious founder of the DIS) talks about his battle with depression and I found it very comforting to listen to.

No cooking for me tomorrow! DH and I are celebrating 17 years of wedded bliss by eating out, and then DH is treating me to my favorite eye candy: Johnny Depp!!! What a guy!

Congrats! And what a man to help you celebrate your anniversary by taking you to oolge other men!

Tonight is fundraiser cookout at the bar across the street. They're having the Hamster Derby tonight. In fact I'm putting the camera in my pocket now-ya'll will love this!

Tomorrow is date night. Pirates is at our artsy-fartsy theater so we're going-with the popcorn, candy, and everything!

 

[nucpharm29]

Kathy--Hugs to you! Please, do not feel ashamed or scared about getting help/treatment. You have been through a lot. For some reason, society has placed a stigma on people needing treatment for depression. Makes me crazy! The treatments are designed to get people that are suffering back to a healthy, happy, productive life. We're here for you! Please let me know if you need to talk!

Glynis--Congrats on your anniversary! Have fun with your night out--hoping to catch some of that pirate eye-candy myself this weekend!

 

[TigerKat]

Thanks to all of you for the supportive words. I always thought depression meant inability to function and staying in bed all day, until I saw the show yesterday. I am able to ACT happy but I can't seem to feel TRUE joy in anything.

My downward spiral started with Katrina, then losing my Dad in Texas because of Katrina, then the final blow was losing my Mom. I guess dealing with this without any family has been a bit too much.

I'm going to make an appt. with my GP for next week and see how that goes. Again to my DIS duddies for being here for me.

 

[HERSEY]

Thanks to all of you for the supportive words. I always thought depression meant inability to function and staying in bed all day, until I saw the show yesterday. I am able to ACT happy but I can't seem to feel TRUE joy in anything.

My downward spiral started with Katrina, then losing my Dad in Texas because of Katrina, then the final blow was losing my Mom. I guess dealing with this without any family has been a bit too much.

I'm going to make an appt. with my GP for next week and see how that goes. Again to my DIS duddies for being here for me.

We all seem to have to much in common. I had a round of that back a couple years ago. My grandfather died then my dad followed suddenly 4 months later all while I was dealing with a pending split with my then husband and a toddler to boot. Depression takes many different forms.

 

[Glynis]

Congrats! And what a man to help you celebrate your anniversary by taking you to oolge other men!

I think he figures if he lets me drool over Capt. Jack, I'll be more "in the mood" later on. Good thinking!

 

[liamandcaili]

Nancy -- I am so happy to hear about Chris. That is wonderful news.

Glynis -- Happy Anniversary!

Kathy -- Take care of yourself. Talking to your doctor is a positive first step...so see? You do have the courage to get help.

Dinner tonight is grilled chicken with pineapple salsa, mashed chipotle sweet potatoes, salad and breadsticks. Of course, we won't be having anything if I don't get off the computer!

 

[TigerKat]

Glynis, in case I forget tomorrow -

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !!!​

 

[Nancyg56]

Glynis- I'm glad that your hand is better.

Kathy, Lori, Gretchen and Hershey . It happened to me as well. I was very young and married to my first DH, right after my DS was born. It was terrible and at that time there was no place to go for help that I knew of. I thought that there was something "wrong" with me.

 

[Nancyg56]

Wow! Marine 1 & 2 is the big time!!! Congrats to Chris. And Timmy in our prayers too! I can only hope they find some stabilization over there so all our troops can come home. I have a cousin (there's 3 of us and he's the youngest) graduating next week and heading to the Naval Academy in the fall- already a licensed pilot- wants to do jets. Told his mom and dad-Just something I gotta do. Where the heck did that come from?!? He's always been the smarta(butt) of the family! But I'm so very proud of him- I'll be crying like a baby at graduation next week!

We really aren't sure how this happened. He was in training for the special forces and then this! I pray for the day when there is some semblance of peace over there.

You should be proud of your cousin. He's accomplished already and is on such a great path Jets! I would be sobbing at his graduation with you! Heck, tell us about it and I'll cry from home. I love getting to know all of you through your stories.

 

[liamandcaili]

Well, it is rare when I make a dinner that looks pretty, but since it looked nice tonight, I took a pic. We are lacking in food porn this evening.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/213/513929649_f187d923e5_o.jpg

Of course, it is so hot here, we didn't feel like eating too much.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Glynis...Happy Anniversary!!!

LiamandCaili, your dinner looks delish! Picking up where your sis left off with the food porn!!!

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Like many of you, I have have myself down in the dumps at several points in my life...I am currently taking Wellbutrin and it seems to help...

 

[HERSEY]

Well, it is rare when I make a dinner that looks pretty, but since it looked nice tonight, I took a pic. We are lacking in food porn this evening.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/213/513929649_f187d923e5_o.jpg

Of course, it is so hot here, we didn't feel like eating too much.

Your dinner looks great. Chipotle is my new best friend, I bet it made the sweet pototoes out of this world.