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

[TigerKat]

That's the only BBQ sauce I use

We don't have it down here, Wendie was so sweet to send me a care package. It's really good!!!!!!!

 

[pennst8r]

Glynis....how was DL? I've never been there...only WDW.

I'll have to look through my recipes for crock pot ones...I have a few. I'll find them tonight and post. I was going to start using mine while we're at the pool.

We had burgers from Wegman's yesterday...they were so good! I just discovered this store. Blue cheese burgers and bacon cheddar. They have good chicken cesear burgers, too. While I was there I found clotted cream and lemon curd, so I had to make scones! Wish it was closer.

Tonight is just pasta with homemade sauce. Salad. Leftover Bday cake for dessert. DS is now 7!

 

[shovan]

Hi Y'all,

Sorry to bring up the lowland cooking & then go MIA on y'all.

DD took a break & came over for some swimming & food early yesterday. Then DH & I went wine shopping & out to dinner for some Mexican food!

Nancy, I wanted to thank you for sharing your memories of your Dad! Like Father, like Daughter! And who knew you had Acadian roots!

Kathy, Thanks for the recipe!. They are still green & I'm going to fry them up today. Haven't decided what kind of sauce I'm going to put on them yet.

Lindsay, Hope you feel better soon! That must hurt, take it easy.

Lauren, Oooh you're ring! Eeeeeh, exciting & fun!

Gotta go figure out what else is for dinner. Have a good Sunday everyone!

Sheryl

 

[THE HAT]

Afternoon all---

Kathy- Glad you all enjoyed the sbr bbq sauce!!!! It is also good on roast beef sandwiches too!!!

Lauren- What a pain on the whole ring business, I am sure they will get it to you in plenty of time, they say that there will be one thing that goes a bit off schedule with all the wedding planning, guess this is going to be your "thing".

Gylnis-----WELCOME BACK!!! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!!

Sheryl- Glad to hear that your dd took a few moments of time to relax!! It will do her good!! I am sure you had a great time with her.
What wines did you pick up??

Gretchen- I am sure the babes will do great with the camping....you just have to hold the tears back until you are out of sight!!
I am so sorry that there isn't a camp that is available for your dd9....we have here in Maine "Pine Tree Camp" in Rome Maine which is part of Pine Tree society..........here is the link, they might be able to help you locate a camp that is near you or other information.
http://www.pinetreesociety.org/camp.asp


Wfd tonight is chicken salad sandwiches. I spent the better part of the day switching winter clothes over to summer, and going through all of Ross' to see what would fit from last year, and making a list of what is needed for this....which is most everything......man does this kid grow a lot, lol!

 

[liamsaunt]

So, last night I made roasted racks of lamb, my mom made the eggplant sticks, and also we had green beans with almonds and twice baked potatoes that I made. I have a photo but it's on the card I have not loaded so it will have to wait--one day you'll see about 20 food photos from me!

Today we had all had fish tacos for Sunday linner--fried haddock with guacamole, vinegar cabbage, etc. I think I posted the recipe a while back.

You guys are all the best! My sister and I are best friends, and usually talk every day. Being on island with no reliable phone service and certainly no internet seperated us, and I missed her horribly, but she told me how much she liked talking to you guys while I was gone. AND, the kids are set up with swim lessons, so they can come with us next year! Hopefully....it took us about 10 years to learn to swim properly.

 

[shovan]

Thanks for the bday wishes for Tom!!! Well...my band was not what I ordered!!! They have to remake it and assured me the new one can be done in 2 weeks...

I still have to catch up with all of you...I haven't been on alot this weekend...I hope all is well.

!

Lauren, Ignore my last post! In my speed-reading to catch up, I missed that! Sorry they didn't get your band right! But don't worry, I'm sure they will have it ready in time for you!

Afternoon all---

Sheryl- Glad to hear that your dd took a few moments of time to relax!! It will do her good!! I am sure you had a great time with her.
What wines did you pick up??


Wfd tonight is chicken salad sandwiches. I spent the better part of the day switching winter clothes over to summer, and going through all of Ross' to see what would fit from last year, and making a list of what is needed for this....which is most everything......man does this kid grow a lot, lol!

Wendie, DD only stayed a couple of hours, she had studying & papers to get done. But she definitely needed even that little bit of down time. We headed over to the wine shop looking for a wine I had picked up on sale at World Market, that they were now out of. A Pierre Sparr Gewurtraminer. If you're not familiar with that, a "gewurtz" is a slightly sweet but also has a spice to it! This Sparr wine also has a very velvety feel to it. Bought 3 of those! Yummy, it goes very well with spicy foods, such as Thai & our spicy boiled seafoods. Of course that's not all we bought! Also picked up a Pinot Noir, a chardonnay & some triple sec.

I wish I would have accomplished as much as you did today. We are still waiting to start our remodeling, but I haven't even started cleaning out the closets or cabinets to get ready for it!!!

 

[Mermaid02]

We had Sloppy Joes. I did laundry most of the day- that and kept dragging my son home from the neighbors graduation party. Thank God they find him charming and hilarious.

 

[ugadog99]

The Shrimp and Wild Rice casserole was fabulous! We roasted some cauliflower and had the tomato/bell pepper/salad with it. Unfortunately, the avocados were not ripe, so they didn't go in the salad tonight. Dessert is this Jello/Cool Whip thingy my older daughter likes making.

Thanks again for the recipe....it was so delicious!


Melanie

 

[TigerKat]

one day you'll see about 20 food photos from me!



You guys are all the best! she told me how much she liked talking to you guys while I was gone.

OMG, that much food porn from you sounds like Can't wait!!

DD only stayed a couple of hours, she had studying & papers to get done. But she definitely needed even that little bit of down time.

I only hope I'm as good a Mom to Kyle as you are to Angelina!

 

[liamandcaili]

Well, I didn't get my wish about the rain. It was cold, misty and dreary, but all activities went on as scheduled. I guess I will have to try Gretchen's Hopi rain dance next time!

When I finally arrived at DSis's house, she said I looked tired and pale. Spending seven hours outside in the near rain will do that to you. The food was yummy. However, after frying all the fish today, I now smell like a cheap fish shack.

Gretchen -- I hope your children got off to camp okay. I can completely sympathize with the tears. I hardly ever go out because when I do, I miss the kids too much.

Lauren -- I am sure everything will work out with your band. My band was special ordered from Ireland. It got to the store 24 hours before the wedding. We were pretty nervous because the jewelry store was offering us a substitute band just for the ceremony, which we didn't want because the bands were being blessed, but then they called us and said it was scheduled to arrive in time.

I know I am missing some things, but my computer keeps freezing. I am ready to throw it out the window.

 

[Glynis]

Disneyland was WONDERFUL!!! I've been going there every 2 years for the last 15 years! My entire family makes this trip: father, mother, 2 brothers and their families, and my sister and her family! There were 23 of us this trip. We had such a wonderful time!

The best news is that we had a "dream" given to us. The brand new Nemo sub ride was scheduled to open 2 days after we left, so we were hoping for a soft opening. No such luck! They held a "lottery" for AP holders, and they were the only ones allowed to go on the ride. We watched those subs from Sunday all the way until Wednesday, and all the kids really wanted to go on it. Well, on Wednesday afternoon, my sister's family and my family were the only ones at the park (the others had prior commitments), and we were wondering what to do. The line was too long for Autopia, and we had settled on the Monorail, when a man in a blue shirt came over to our group and asked us how many were in our party. We told him 12 and he told us to stay put for a minute. We didn't know what was going on, but he came back and quietly handed us 12 tickets for the Nemo subs! He told us that he had seen the shirts that the kids were wearing, and knew that they HAD to go on this ride. I had made shirts for all the kids that had Crush, Dory and Nemo on them, and said "Having a righteous time at Disneyland, dude!" Guess those shirts came in handy!!!

Anyway, we went on the ride, and it was incredible!!! Definitely worth standing in line for. I'll post some pictures of our trip as soon as I get them uploaded. We had some really great meals, and I thought of you all as I photographed them!

Off to take my family on a little walk. Talk soon!

 

[OKWMom]

Thank you to everyone for the kind words about taking the kids to camp. I did not cry in front of either of them, but I did tear up when we pulled away. They looked a little scared as we were leaving, but I know they are going to have a great time. I felt a lot better about the whole thing after meeting some of the parents. A surprising number of the other kids were repeat campers seemed really glad to be back. One mother said her daughter was "turning cartwheels all week" she was so excited to return. The facilities looked really nice and the counselors seemed glad to be there.

Wendie - thank you for the information about the camp you have in Maine. I will research it further for DD9. The difficulty we have with her is aside from her being non-verbal, she is developmentally around age three. This means she would have to have a one-on-one person at all times. She just wouldn't understand that she couldn't wander off by herself not to mention she can't handle her daily living needs by herself. But surely, there is somewhere she could go. Thanks again.

Glynis - good to have you back. How exciting about the Nemo ride! That is amazing. Looking forward to hearing more about your trip.

Lauren - I hope everything works out with your band. I'll say a little prayer for you.

Tonight's dinner was DH and I eating at Outback after dropping off the kids.

Gretchen

 

[THE HAT]

Glynis--Can't wait to see the (food) PORN pictures!!!! How great that you were hit with pixie dust on your trip.....the kids must have felt so special!!!

Gretchen- I know that at Pine Tree Camp that they have one on one for all of the campers who would need it. My grandmothers PCA's son needs that sort of care you described and he goes for 2 weeks every summer. Also my mothers cousin has severe CP and she has been going for years and years. Just another example my girlfriends son(10) has spina bifida vocal impaired and in a wheel chair and he just started going last year.I am sure that they would be able to at least get some information for you. The camp is run by they most wonderful people. My dh goes every spring and takes our employees to put in the docks for them for free. They always insist on giving him pizza and new t-shirts, lol.

I am glad that you felt better after seeing how it was when dropping off the kids, I am sure by the time you were down the road they had new best friends and were already planning on next year, lol. When you go to pick them up you will be greeted with "can't we stay longer?!!?" LOL

Sheryl- Thanks for the wine information I have never heard of the "gewurtz" but it sounds rather yummy, I will have to look for it next week when I shop.

Laura- Sorry your wish didn't come true....let us know next time and we will all do the rain dance with you!!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making grilled teriyaki salmon, rice, and a vegetable.

WFD at your house?

 

[Nancyg56]

Wow! I missed a lot yesterday!

Kathy- Holy Moly, your little lowlandaphobe really has issues. Along with poor folks food, DDP hogs, and value crawlers, she don't like high posters?

Sheryl- Gosh, how did you all behave yourself over there? I can make a mean Tortierre! My Mom used to have to stay on the phone with me for hours while I made the filling and then sit quietly back while I "Nanatized" her Christmas Eve dish .

Glynis- Welcome home! You cook and you sew as well? I am so glad that your family have a wonderful time and dreams come true because of your attention to detail.

Wendi- Funny how we were discussing IL's and DH nephew shows up yesterday with his son, nowhere to go because he and GF split up and he is living in a chair where he works but bought a race car ! DH is sick about it.

I know I missed a lot, but I will catch up this afternoon.

Dinner is chicken and something cooked somehow . I don't know. I'm still wobbly over yesterday's 9 (yes, I said NINE) hours with the nephew trying to keep my mouth clamped closed.

 

[Mermaid02]

Tonight I am making grilled teriyaki salmon, rice, and a vegetable.

WFD at your house?

Is your salmon recipe listed? I bought dh a piece of salmon I'm making him tonight. I don't like it so I'm also making pot roast with baby red potatoes and green beans.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Is your salmon recipe listed? I bought dh a piece of salmon I'm making him tonight. I don't like it so I'm also making pot roast with baby red potatoes and green beans.

There's really no recipe. I do it 2 different ways:

1. Preheat oven to 350 or so. Salt and pepper salmon and add Teriyaki Baste and Glaze sauce on it. Bake it for about 25-30 minutes, or until cooked to your desired done-ness.

2. Just cook it on a grill pan. Salt and pepper. Add baste and glaze sauce mid-way

 

[nucpharm29]

Morning all! Sorry I was MIA htis weekend. It was my one weekend a month to work, so I was buried in prescriptions at Walgreens. Not sure wfd here today--need to go to the store--DH and the kids lived on frozen pizza and mac and cheese this weekend.

Talking about dropping kids off at camp, DD (3) starts her first day camp today. It's 4 hours a day all week. She's super excited b/c it's gonna be like school for her, and it's something DS can't do. I'm sad though, she's growing up so fast. She already wants to know when can she start kindergarten.

Well, I should go and get DD's lunch ready for today. Have a great Monday!

 

[THE HAT]

Nancy- Aren't families just great????? Glad to hear that the nephew has his ducks in a row......now is it just any old chair or a reclining one?? J/K I feel bad for his son poor thing..................Poor Buddy must have been ready to go through the roof when he heard about the race car......I don't even think a tuna sammy would help him feel better at that point!!

Lindsey- the Salmon recipe sounds yummy and easy.....Ds (Ross) loves salmon so I will have to make this for him sometime.

Steph- your dd is going to have so much fun!! It is sad how fast they grow up......Ross will be starting his last year of elementary school in the fall.....and he has informed me he is no longer a "kid" he is now in double digits which makes him (his words) a "pre-teen" HUH?!!? I told him umm sorry, but in my eyes you are still my BABY!!!

I am running errands today (typical monday) so supper tonight will be chicken fried steak, green beans a starch of some sort and gravy.

Before I run errands I am going to run back to bed for 40 min and take a quick cat nap.....I love a quick nap when no one is home in the morning....I even make the dog stay off the bed then to...........IT IS ALL MINE!!! hehehehe

Have a great day all!!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

OK, so I've come to the conclusion that I will never catch up from the few days that I have missed...I hope you are all doing well.

Gretchen and Stephanie... for the both of you for starting camp. I am already stressing over being away from Andrew for a few days while we go on a short honeymoon. He will be in good hands though and loving every minute...he will be staying with FSIL's family down the shore...pool, beach, boardwalk. Need I say more???

Welcome back Glynis and Liamsaunt! We missed you both.

I have no idea what dinner will be...something quick. I am going to the florist today to make final arrangements then have to head to the store to grab a pair of Spanx...gotta hold the flab in on the big day!!!

We decided to do birdseed. I got little bags yesterday and Andrew and I are going to put them together.

Have a great day all!