The Official What's For Dinner thread:Thursday 1-24-08? Recipe finder in OP. Enjoy! Part 3

[Piglet843]

So I have spent the last week reading 775 pages of WFD.

I am in love with this thread and I am excited about being here to share ideas and recipes! I really feel like I know you guys now...

I am a beginner cook and I experiment on my poor DH who is a very picky eater (just like your typical 3 year old - his ideal meal is chicken fingers and french fries)

But you have inspired me to try new things on him and he'll like it or not!

My dinner tonight will be with my parents, my brother and his wife and my 3 mo old nephew.
We are having Pizzas from Sam's Club. Boring - I know...
Last night DH and I had a Taco Kit. No sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes.... Just Taco Shells, Meat, and Cheese!

Have a great day!!

 

[shovan]

Wine calories don't count.

Whew! I'm so glad to hear that!!!!! I can cut out every freaking chip, chocolate, cake or candy! But don't ask me to give my wine with dinner! Oh and a glass while cooking dinner & maybe one relaxing after dinner!

Johnny & I are really serious about this NE trip. When would be a good time - October maybe?

Kathy, You know Bob & I are really considering a trip up that way too!!! Really!!

Kathy- The most perfect time for the foliage in Maine,and especially our gem of Acadia National Park is the second week of October. The trees are in their prime, the days are bright and crisp, and the evenings are pure bliss!! There are so many fun fall things going on. Apple picking and cider making, antique malls having open houses, college football games, and all of the tourist "things" to do are still going on. There is nothing better then a sunny fall day in Bar Harbor. The air is crisp, yet the sun is warm, the scenery is utopia and a glass of wine never tasted soooo good!!!
When you start making plans let me know if you need any Maine information.
A beautiful Hotel in Bar Harbor, that we stay at when we go (summertime and fall) is Harborside Hotel and Marina.
http://www.TheHarborsideHotel.com

also a lot of information is here as well http://www.barharborinfo.com/home.html

Oh I really hope you do this trip.What fun it would be....and I love playing tour guide to our state!!!

Going check these out too! Thanks!

Morning All! Quickly checking in and will be back later...

Great news: I have lost 8.6 #s in the first 2 weeks of the WISH board biggest loser challenge!!!

Can you tell I'm excited???

Tonight we are having Shepherd's Pie and a tossed salad...yummy comfort food!

Great Job Lauren!!!!

Janice, Sorry about your tooth! Glad you can wait until after the trip to fix it!

Becky, Even your lazy, thrown together meals look wonderful!!!!

Nancy, Those cakes sound delish! Zucchini in it, makes it healthy, right?

Dinner tonight will probably be last night's leftovers. I had cooked three ribeyes on Sunday & since we are cutting back, I still have more than a whole steak left! Last night's fajitas came out really yummy. I made fresh tomatillo/tomato salsa, guacamole with onions & tomatoes, stir fried lots of bell peppers & onions. I also made a cabbage slaw dressed with a cuban lemon dressing that we threw on top of the fajitas too. It was really yummy & I was able to leave out all of the fattening stuff like cheese etc!

 

[TigerKat]

So I have spent the last week reading 775 pages of WFD.

I am in love with this thread and I am excited about being here to share ideas and recipes! I really feel like I know you guys now...

I look forward to sharing recipes with you!!!!

 

[liamandcaili]

Whew! I'm so glad to hear that!!!!! I can cut out every freaking chip, chocolate, cake or candy! But don't ask me to give my wine with dinner! Oh and a glass while cooking dinner & maybe one relaxing after dinner!

You would fit right in with our family!

Nancy -- Thanks for the cake recipes. Liam and Caili would both love that apple cake.

Lauren -- Congratulations on the weight loss!

Piglet843 -- Welcome to our group. There are plenty of recipes posted here that are easy enough for cooks just starting to expand their skills (and their husband's culinary tastes!) Reading all 745 pages shows real dedication, so I hope you'll come back often.

Kathy -- I agree with Wendie that the second week in October is ideal for a fall trip, as long as you avoid Columbus Day weekend.

Caili has a little bit of a cold -- third week of school and she is already bringing home colds! It's going to be a LONG school year -- and now, so do I. That calls for spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and red wine.

 

[Zandy595]

Hi all! I haven't had the time to keep up with this busy thread lately. I know I've missed a lot.

WFD? Nothing exciting... grilled chicken breasts, mashed butternut squash, and... hmmm, not sure what else yet.


Hey has anyone ever made creme brulee? I've been thinking about trying it, but I want to get one of those neat little culinary torches first.


Lauren ~ Riley is sooooo cute!

 

[Nancyg56]

So I have spent the last week reading 775 pages of WFD.

I am in love with this thread and I am excited about being here to share ideas and recipes! I really feel like I know you guys now...

Welcome! Just jump in and start chatting, I look forward to getting to know you too. Please post often and please share your recipes.

Whew! I'm so glad to hear that!!!!! I can cut out every freaking chip, chocolate, cake or candy! But don't ask me to give my wine with dinner! Oh and a glass while cooking dinner & maybe one relaxing after dinner!



Kathy, You know Bob & I are really considering a trip up that way too!!! Really!!

I cannot seem to give up the chocolate chips or cake. Thank goodness you opened my eyes to Rosa becasue if you have a glass of wine with dessert those calories are negated as well .

Now I know that you two think alike

Caili has a little bit of a cold -- third week of school and she is already bringing home colds! It's going to be a LONG school year -- and now, so do I. That calls for spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and red wine.

That back to school thing is no fun! The little ones are exposed to so many more people so fast there is no getting away from it. I hope she feels better fast!


No cooking here tonight. We are going to the BIG E. Dinner will be fair food... all kinds of fair food

 

[TigerKat]

Kathy -- I agree with Wendie that the second week in October is ideal for a fall trip, as long as you avoid Columbus Day weekend.

Caili has a little bit of a cold -- third week of school and she is already bringing home colds! It's going to be a LONG school year -- and now, so do I. That calls for spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and red wine.

Thanks Laura, I'm gathering info and getting excited! Good luck trying to keep Caili healthy, it's not easy. I hope she starts feeling better soon!

Hi all! I haven't had the time to keep up with this busy thread lately. I know I've missed a lot.

Missed you!!!!! I've never done the creme brulee, but would love too!

We are going to the BIG E. Dinner will be fair food... all kinds of fair food

Sounds like a great evening!

 

[TigerKat]

Kathy, You know Bob & I are really considering a trip up that way too!!! Really!!

Great minds.......have you guys been up that way before?

 

[shovan]

So I have spent the last week reading 775 pages of WFD.

I am in love with this thread and I am excited about being here to share ideas and recipes! I really feel like I know you guys now...

Have a great day!!

Welcome! And some of us tend to be very chatty & will talk about anything & everything! So you do REALLY KNOW US!!!

Caili has a little bit of a cold -- third week of school and she is already bringing home colds! It's going to be a LONG school year -- and now, so do I. That calls for spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and red wine.

Sorry about the colds! As Nancy as noticed, you know I agree with the need for spaghetti, bread & WINE!!

Alexis has already had one cold, gotten over it & is starting on another one! It doesn't take long once school starts!

Hey has anyone ever made creme brulee? I've been thinking about trying it, but I want to get one of those neat little culinary torches first.

I tried it under a broiler & it didn't work well at all. Go get one of those little torches first (and if you buy a kit make sure it has the fuel in it! I brought one home & made the creme brulee & then realized the kit didn't include the fuel!!!) Arghhhh!

I cannot seem to give up the chocolate chips or cake. Thank goodness you opened my eyes to Rosa becasue if you have a glass of wine with dessert those calories are negated as well .

Now I know that you two think alike

That back to school thing is no fun! The little ones are exposed to so many more people so fast there is no getting away from it. I hope she feels better fast!
No cooking here tonight. We are going to the BIG E. Dinner will be fair food... all kinds of fair food

Well you know who will agree with that! And doesn't Rosa with dessert cancel out the calories in the dessert as well?! So maybe you should pack a small bottle to take with you to the fair!

 

[shovan]

Great minds.......have you guys been up that way before?

Nope never!!! With the new van & Bob being able to drive again, hitting the highways is something we are just considering again! Kathy, I can almost name the places I've been on one hand! Well, no it actually takes two, but we really have been (shhh not sure if I can say this here) stuck in a Disney rut lately! In the last couple of years, with Bob's disabilities traveling has been getting more & more difficult, so we just kept hitting DW over & over. But with the new van with the great ramp & now his new driving rig, I think we are ready to do & see some new things! And our friends here sure make traveling up the Coast sound really tempting!!!

 

[Piglet843]

I am so glad you guys understand the "Need" for wine. (btw... we need a wine drinking smiley on this board)

I started drinking wine a couple of years ago when my doc told me I have high cholesterol and high blood pressure (Note: I was 24 years old at the time - and I am not a big person - 5'1 and 110 lbs - this is obviously thanks to genetics)
But anyway - a friend told me to drink red wine - that her father did and it lowered his cholesterol by 20 points. So I started but next time I went to the doc - mine was up another point or two. And I haven't been back...

But I still drink my wine and I can not do without it. I love reds - big flavorful Cabs, Cab Francs, I had a Deadly Zins Zinfandel the other night that was to die for. I go through 3-6 bottles a week. DH even drinks some with me.
I also love a cold glass of Chardonnay or Cab Sav while sitting on the porch watching the sun set.
If anyone is interested - my DH and I recently got back from a trip to the Napa Valley in California. My trip report is on trip advisor (is it legal to say that on this board?) ....

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopi...ONG_Days_1_2-Napa_Napa_Valley_California.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopi...G_Days_3_4_5-Napa_Napa_Valley_California.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopi...G_Days_6_7_8-Napa_Napa_Valley_California.html

Anyway - sorry for the rambling... TTYL

 

[OKWMom]

So I have spent the last week reading 775 pages of WFD.

Holy Cow!!!! Now I feel terrible about complaining when I am 3 or more pages behind. Welcome! Please visit with us often.

Nancy, Those cakes sound delish! Zucchini in it, makes it healthy, right?

Kind of like the wine, I think the zucchini cancels out all the other calories and fat.

Hey has anyone ever made creme brulee? I've been thinking about trying it, but I want to get one of those neat little culinary torches first.

Kenny loves it, but I have made it only three or four times because it requires a time commitment I just can't make often. My last creme brulee was the maple flavor like the one served at LeCellier. I have one of the torches and have tried three different sugars to get the topping just right. My first attempt resulted in a terrible, too-burnt top which had to be scraped off. I got it right on my third attempt.

I cannot seem to give up the chocolate chips or cake. Thank goodness you opened my eyes to Rosa becasue if you have a glass of wine with dessert those calories are negated as well .

No cooking here tonight. We are going to the BIG E. Dinner will be fair food... all kinds of fair food

I like how you think. Now if you can find a glass of wine at the fair, all the calories will be negated in the funnel cakes.

But with the new van with the great ramp & now his new driving rig, I think we are ready to do & see some new things! And our friends here sure make traveling up the Coast sound really tempting!!!

Well if you head this way, let me know. I've heard Charleston is similar to NO, I'd love to show you around and see what you thought.

Lauren - Mucho congrats on the amazing weight loss! Way to go!

Kathy - Pictures Woman! Where are the pictures?

Sorry I'm so late posting today. DD had to make a trip to the doctor this morning. Sunday evening Kenny and I noticed a couple of small bumps on her face, but nothing that looked really bad. By last night, there were several and they looked more like boils and were even in her nostrils (sorry, gross and TMI) and it looked like there were some forming in her mouth. She didn't want to eat anything last night except italian ice so I'm sure they were really bothering her. The Dr. said it is a common bacterial infection and gave us a cream and a liquid antibiotic as she will probably cross contaminate herself otherwise. The rest of us are on a strict handwashing regimen and I am hoping we can contain it.

Anyway, tonight we are having leftovers and I am washing all the linens.

 

[TigerKat]

Nope never!!! With the new van & Bob being able to drive again, hitting the highways is something we are just considering again! Kathy, I can almost name the places I've been on one hand! Well, no it actually takes two, but we really have been (shhh not sure if I can say this here) stuck in a Disney rut lately! In the last couple of years, with Bob's disabilities traveling has been getting more & more difficult, so we just kept hitting DW over & over. But with the new van with the great ramp & now his new driving rig, I think we are ready to do & see some new things! And our friends here sure make traveling up the Coast sound really tempting!!!

I know the feeling. We used to do a lot of traveling but the past ten years our summers revolved around baseball and still do. We've done WDW since 99. Now that Kyle will be old enough next year to stay home on his own we've decided fall vacations are in our future. What better way to kick off fall than a NE trip, the gals here sure do make it sound irresistible!!!!

 

[TigerKat]

I am so glad you guys understand the "Need" for wine. (btw... we need a wine drinking smiley on this board)

Another wino on board!!!!! I just loves me some Chardonnay!!!

Kathy - Pictures Woman! Where are the pictures?

Sorry I'm so late posting today. DD had to make a trip to the doctor this morning. Sunday evening Kenny and I noticed a couple of small bumps on her face, but nothing that looked really bad. By last night, there were several and they looked more like boils and were even in her nostrils (sorry, gross and TMI) and it looked like there were some forming in her mouth. She didn't want to eat anything last night except italian ice so I'm sure they were really bothering her. The Dr. said it is a common bacterial infection and gave us a cream and a liquid antibiotic as she will probably cross contaminate herself otherwise. The rest of us are on a strict handwashing regimen and I am hoping we can contain it.

You must have missed my post about the debacle with the photography studio. I'll be getting them on Thursday, I hope.

Poor DD, that sounds so miserable. Hopefully it clears up soon!

 

[OKWMom]

You must have missed my post about the debacle with the photography studio. I'll be getting them on Thursday, I hope.

Poor DD, that sounds so miserable. Hopefully it clears up soon!

Sorry, I did read that. I just forgot. I think I can hang on til Thursday. Thanks for the good wishes for my baby girl. It tears me up when she isn't well, especially when she thinks I should be able to "fix" it for her and I can't. The dr thinks the cream should give her some relief for the external sores today, but it will be at least 24 hours before the medication will help the ones in her mouth. I did buy her a new toy today at Target. One that makes lots of noise and will drive Kenny and I crazy, but she will love. I'm hoping it will help take her mind off of it.

 

[TigerKat]

Sorry, I did read that. I just forgot. I think I can hang on til Thursday. Thanks for the good wishes for my baby girl. It tears me up when she isn't well, especially when she thinks I should be able to "fix" it for her and I can't. The dr thinks the cream should give her some relief for the external sores today, but it will be at least 24 hours before the medication will help the ones in her mouth. I did buy her a new toy today at Target. One that makes lots of noise and will drive Kenny and I crazy, but she will love. I'm hoping it will help take her mind off of it.

You're such a wonderful Mom! I'll keep DD in my prayers for a speedy recovery.

 

[Nancyg56]

So maybe you should pack a small bottle to take with you to the fair!

I would never hear the end of that

Sorry I'm so late posting today. DD had to make a trip to the doctor this morning. Sunday evening Kenny and I noticed a couple of small bumps on her face, but nothing that looked really bad. By last night, there were several and they looked more like boils and were even in her nostrils (sorry, gross and TMI) and it looked like there were some forming in her mouth. She didn't want to eat anything last night except italian ice so I'm sure they were really bothering her. The Dr. said it is a common bacterial infection and gave us a cream and a liquid antibiotic as she will probably cross contaminate herself otherwise. The rest of us are on a strict handwashing regimen and I am hoping we can contain it.

Oh Gretchen, your poor baby . It is so hard when the kids are sick, but you are right, she is trusting you to fix it and you cannot make it better fast enough. I hope her new toy helps to take her mind off it, and know she is in my thoughts.

I know the feeling. We used to do a lot of traveling but the past ten years our summers revolved around baseball and still do. We've done WDW since 99. Now that Kyle will be old enough next year to stay home on his own we've decided fall vacations are in our future. What better way to kick off fall than a NE trip, the gals here sure do make it sound irresistible!!!!

Disney is such a great travel destination, but a Fall Foliage tour up here is without comparison! I'm waiting.....

Sheryl- I lost you in this multi quote thing. You are going to have so much fun now that Bob has his new van. Disney is great because there are a lot of solutions to help people get around, but nothing beats getting out and going where you want when you want to go.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

I'm glad most of your household is back to normal and that Riley is cooperating . Your poor kitty! My Buster is sick....again.

Thank you! Hugs for Buster...poor baby.

That is wonderful! What is your secret? I have been working out like crazy for at least a month straight, doing pretty well with the eating , and really NOTHING comes off me..so frustrating..and i have a long way to go too..sigh..

I may jinx myself but I have been just following WW points, exercising to burn 300 + calories 5 days a week and drinking lots of water...I've cut back on the drinking too...I've only had 3 beer since Labor Day...

So I have spent the last week reading 775 pages of WFD.

I am in love with this thread and I am excited about being here to share ideas and recipes! I really feel like I know you guys now...

Welcome!!!

Caili has a little bit of a cold -- third week of school and she is already bringing home colds! It's going to be a LONG school year -- and now, so do I. That calls for spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and red wine.

I hope you and Caili are feeling better.

Lauren ~ Riley is sooooo cute!

Awww, thank you!

I am so glad you guys understand the "Need" for wine.

If there is anyone to understand the need for wine, beer, vodka...its most of us!!!

Sorry I'm so late posting today. DD had to make a trip to the doctor this morning.

Hugs and prayers for your DD...

Well I'm back from the dentist I managed to do the impossible once again I fracture the back of my tooth. I will have to have a partial. Good news is that I can wait till after my vacation. Just call me grandma.

Grandma, so sorry that this happened.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Prior to reviewing the recipe, please listen here (for your entertainment ):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EPsuOEH1fY

IRISH ROVER'S UNICORN PUB SHEPHERD'S PIE

2 lbs ground beef
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 1/2 cup corn, I use canned
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp nutmeg
8 ounces beef broth
2 tbs flour mixes with 2 tbs softened butter
2 lbs potatoes. cooked and mashed with butter and milk (s&p too)

Brown ground beef, drain.
Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Cook for 10 minutes.
Add broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in butter/flour mixture to bind.
Pour into a shallow baking pan cool.
Cover meat mixture with corn and then top with potatoes.
Bake at 325F for 35 - 45 minutes.

***When I made this for A's bday party/St Patty's Day party, everyone LOVED it...even the sceptical ones that didn't think it would be good.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Hi Friends! Haven't had a chance to go back and read up from today so my apologies in advance.

Tonight we're having some asian peanut chicken recipe. It's another new one and if it turns out, I'll be sure and post it =)