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

[TheBeadPirate]

So, I started going through the "Kathy's" South Beach Cookbook. There's some neat stuff in there. Some easy fish recipes too.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Kathy, that chicken sounds great...do you think it would be good boneless? My big picky eater does not like chicken on the bone unless its a wing with hotsauce and butter all over it...

I am sure Glynis is having a blast! I am kinda bummed, I am going to miss all of you in Disney!!!

 

[TigerKat]

So, I started going through the "Kathy's" South Beach Cookbook. There's some neat stuff in there. Some easy fish recipes too.

I'm all over it - Easy Fish!!!!

Kathy, that chicken sounds great...do you think it would be good boneless? My big picky eater does not like chicken on the bone unless its a wing with hotsauce and butter all over it...

I am sure Glynis is having a blast! I am kinda bummed, I am going to miss all of you in Disney!!!

Yep, I've done it with boneless breasts just reduce the cooking time to around 30 minutes and saute the onions first!

 

[TigerKat]

Can y'all tell I'm trying to keep myself busy and my mind occupied? Kyle is pitching his first game with the new coach in about 10 minutes and I couldn't go because I've had the start of a migraine brewing for the last couple of hours and I know sitting out in the heat stressing would do me in!!!

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Can y'all tell I'm trying to keep myself busy and my mind occupied? Kyle is pitching his first game with the new coach in about 10 minutes and I couldn't go because I've had the start of a migraine brewing for the last couple of hours and I know sitting out in the heat stressing would do me in!!!

he'll do great Kathy! Relax- that worrying won't help the migraine either! He has lovely eyelashes! I wondered what was soooo striking about him- that's it!

I'll bring the book down and post some once I get to try them. I bought a scale while I was up north and realized that 50 I wanted to lose was more like 80 I NEED to lose. So yah, I'm the fat girl in the corner for now...but that'll change! Now if I could just quit thinking about those chocolate donuts!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Can y'all tell I'm trying to keep myself busy and my mind occupied? Kyle is pitching his first game with the new coach in about 10 minutes and I couldn't go because I've had the start of a migraine brewing for the last couple of hours and I know sitting out in the heat stressing would do me in!!!

Shouldn't you get off the computer??? Let us know how your cutie does... I hope you feel better...

 

[TigerKat]

he'll do great Kathy! Relax- that worrying won't help the migraine either! He has lovely eyelashes! I wondered what was soooo striking about him- that's it!

The day he was born I said it's always the boys born with beautiful long eyelashes. There was something else he was born with that I won't comment on here.

Lauren - Being on the computer, believe it or not, doesn't affect my headaches. It seems like if I don't think about it it doesn't hurt as much. I know - makes no sense.

 

[Nancyg56]

It seems like I'm here all alone this afternoon!

I just got here. Looks like you ladies have been busy.

I'm here too! Just nothing for dinner but leftovers!

Hi! Leftovers are my best friend lately.

I am here too!

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Nancy, Abbott's looks great...one thing, Tom does not like seafood...have you ever been to Costello's? It seems they are operated by the same people so maybe we can go there....they have burgers on their menu!!! TIA!

http://www.costellosclamshack.com/menu.html

I've never been there. My Sis in Law goes shopping around there a lot. DO you want me to ask her for suggestions?

Oh yeah, If I get a vote....I like the bubbles.

Can y'all tell I'm trying to keep myself busy and my mind occupied? Kyle is pitching his first game with the new coach in about 10 minutes and I couldn't go because I've had the start of a migraine brewing for the last couple of hours and I know sitting out in the heat stressing would do me in!!!

Kathy- he is going to be fine! I saw the "boys with long lashes" thing and now I am ! Hope you feel better soon!

I forgot about dinner. Last night I ended up with sandwiches. Everyone was at the greenhouse pulling plants and was going to get in late. Tonight I made stuffed pepper with ground turkey. I had leftover Israeli couscous so I used that instead of rice. It is so poofed up right now . Oh well, its food when they get in. They are setting so I expect them after dark.

 

[HERSEY]

Lauren I just thought of this. You might definitely want to go with the bubbles,since they don't hurt. I've seen more "nuts" throw the entire bags of rice or birdseed at the poor recently wedded couple than you can believe. They don't get the concept of opening the bag.

I have Glynis's mexican casserole in the oven.

Kathy I have been fighting a migrane today too. I hope Kyle does well.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Lauren I just thought of this. You might definitely want to go with the bubbles,since they don't hurt. I've seen more "nuts" throw the entire bags of rice or birdseed at the poor recently wedded couple than you can believe. They don't get the concept of opening the bag.

I have Glynis's mexican casserole in the oven.

Kathy I have been fighting a migrane today too. I hope Kyle does well.

Thanks Janice! I think Tom still likes the birdseed idea...he said we can put a few tupperware containers on the stairs of the church and people can scoop out their own...how Whiskey Tango (white trash) is that??? I told him I would get a nice bowl...he said it would break....I said I would get plastic...

These stupid, little things I need to get done are aggrevating!!! 17 days!!!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

I've never been there. My Sis in Law goes shopping around there a lot. DO you want me to ask her for suggestions?

Oh yeah, If I get a vote....I like the bubbles.

Thanks Nancy...I don't think you need to bother your SIL...maybe we can try Costello's when we are arriving on Monday...we plan to go to casinos one night and have a spa day...thanks for your help!!!

 

[HERSEY]

Thanks Janice! I think Tom still likes the birdseed idea...he said we can put a few tupperware containers on the stairs of the church and people can scoop out their own...how Whiskey Tango (white trash) is that??? I told him I would get a nice bowl...he said it would break....I said I would get plastic...

These stupid, little things I need to get done are aggrevating!!! 17 days!!!

They have come along way with tupperware it doesn't look the same as when I was little. I'm sure you'll figure a way to make it look regal.

 

[lucas]

Tonight we had French toast.

 

[liamandcaili]

The day he was born I said it's always the boys born with beautiful long eyelashes.

Liam has gorgeous lashes too...not that you can tell from most of his pictures since he is almost always wearing a baseball cap.

I hope Kyle did well at his game!

I can definitely sympathize with the stressing. Liam has his first tryout on Saturday. Since it's for summer baseball, they only accept the kids they need, so it's possible he won't make the team. I'm worried that he will be really disappointed and discouraged if he doesn't make it. Baseball is his best and favorite sport. I'm trying not to think about it, but I'm not going near any blood pressure machines in the next couple of days.

BTW, DSis returns from her trip tonight.

 

[TigerKat]

Liam has gorgeous lashes too...not that you can tell from most of his pictures since he is almost always wearing a baseball cap.

I hope Kyle did well at his game!

I can definitely sympathize with the stressing. Liam has his first tryout on Saturday. Since it's for summer baseball, they only accept the kids they need, so it's possible he won't make the team. I'm worried that he will be really disappointed and discouraged if he doesn't make it. Baseball is his best and favorite sport. I'm trying not to think about it, but I'm not going near any blood pressure machines in the next couple of days.

BTW, DSis returns from her trip tonight.

Kyle did well considering he hasn't pitched in over two months. They lost but the coach told him he did much better than he expected with the 2 month layoff, and the fact they were playing a team with college kids!

I can sympathize with you with Liam's situation. Kyle has been playing baseball since he was 6 and many, many times he wasn't selected for the "all-star" teams and was so disappointed but I think it worried me more than him. I guarantee you if he's not selected he'll be disappointed for a little while, but at that age it doesn't last long at all. You will be feeling it while he's laughing and playing with something else.

Can't wait to hear from DSis and hear all about her incredible vacation. I've enjoyed getting to know you in her absence!. I hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have!

 

[liamandcaili]

Kyle did well considering he hasn't pitched in over two months. They lost but the coach told him he did much better than he expected with the 2 month layoff, and the fact they were playing a team with college kids!

I can sympathize with you with Liam's situation. Kyle has been playing baseball since he was 6 and many, many times he wasn't selected for the "all-star" teams and was so disappointed but I think it worried me more than him. I guarantee you if he's not selected he'll be disappointed for a little while, but at that age it doesn't last long at all. You will be feeling it while he's laughing and playing with something else.

Can't wait to hear from DSis and hear all about her incredible vacation. I've enjoyed getting to know you in her absence!. I hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have!

I am glad Kyle did well, and that the coach was supportive. That is so important. I am surprised the opposing team would be allowed to include college players though.

Yes, I am way more nervous than Liam is. I get that way -- don't all moms? -- with my kids. (Once this is over, then I have two weeks to fret about Caili's upcoming district championship skating competition.) I know he will be fine, even if he doesn't make the team, but I am hoping he will. It will be a great experience for him.

I've enjoyed getting to know everyone better too! I won't go away just because DSis is back, though. I've posted pictures of the kids...that means serious commitment

 

[TigerKat]

I am glad Kyle did well, and that the coach was supportive. That is so important. I am surprised the opposing team would be allowed to include college players though.

Yes, I am way more nervous than Liam is. I get that way -- don't all moms? -- with my kids.
I've enjoyed getting to know everyone better too! I won't go away just because DSis is back, though. I've posted pictures of the kids...that means serious commitment

This summer league allows all high schools to invite former players who have graduated within the last two years to participate. Our school elected not to do so.

Yep, all Moms are that way, you are sooooo very normal!!

And yes, you are committed to us now.

 

[liamandcaili]

And yes, you are committed to us now.

Right now, though, I should say I am committed to going to bed.

However, I should comment on dinner first. My dad cooked our hamburgers. They weren't fully defrosted before he put them on the grill, and they weren't fully cooked when he took them off the grill. I took a big bite of pretty raw hamburger. YUCK! I hope tomorrow I am not

 

[THE HAT]

Hello friends.....sorry it has taken me so long to get back here and catch up..... Things are still the same on the family front, I have been having a hard time keeping quiet, and it just felt wrong to not say anything so I "snarkilly" made a few comments without saying things to direct. Sort of along the lines of "Well that is one pretty big undertaking just for some new floors for free" They got my feelings but can't say much to me on it. I guess in the end it will all even out won't it Karma right?!!?

I want to thank all of you for being a great supportive sounding board...hugs to all for "listening"

Ok enough about me and the familia crap, lol! On to all of you!!

Kathy- Glad to hear you got the bbq sauce.....when you fig out which one is your favorite let me know and I will ship you a couple of those!
Not that you aren't aware of this, but what a handsome young man your "baby" is!! Abi looks like such a sweet girl. They make a striking couple!!
Ross has super long eyelashes as well, he is always having to open his eyes wide as they will get tangled up............he gets that from his dad---me there isn't enough mascara in a tube to get mine even half as long as theirs,lol!
How is the driving going with Kyle is he loving his freedom??
I love tomato's, and we have such a short growing season around here that we basically get beefsteaks and that is it, lol. I am jealous of those yummy
sounding creoles!!
I hope that your head is feeling much better tonight.....I suffer from them as well and can sympathize with you!!

Lori- I am sorry to hear that your grandmother is slipping so quick. I am glad that you did get this time with her. What did you end up bringing her for a gift?

Nancy- I just love the picture of you and buddy!!! How are things going with the meals for kady? She is such a little trouper with all these changes, bless her heart!!

Lauren- I can't get over how fast the wedding is coming---you must be operating on screech about now...try to take it easy, and just let it come as it will.....the most important things are those two men in your life...bird seed or bubbles it doesn't matter in the end!! What a handsome little man "A" is!!
I too understand the whole parent volunteer thing....I have been room mother for 5 years so far in Ross' class and end up helping in the other classrooms as well. I ended up giving up by Valentines on asking parents to bring things in and just do it all myself. Dh (Kris) bought me a magnet that says "somebody stop her before she volunteers again" lol.

Sheryl- That is so great of you to realize that she does need a hand with some meals---you are a fantastic mother!!! I am sure dd feels that same way!!

Liamandcaili-- you best bet you are committed here sister or no sister--- though we love and miss her, lol!!!

~~~~~~~~~~I am sure I have missed some things, I apologize, you are all on my minds and thoughts!!
I missed saying goodbye to Glynis too-----drat ---- I am sure she is having a grand ole time!!!


OH and on to what this thread is "really" about dinner tonight was tuna casserole....semi homemade version...but sooo yummy---- I was in need of comfort food for sure!!

And if I spelled things wrong---sorry----to tired to spellcheck, and I have had a couple of glasses of wine too

 

[shovan]

Have you tried the Velvet Shrimp or Emeril's Shrimp & Potato Stew recipes that I have posted here?
Have a great day all!

Well Kathy I couldn't get those grilled shrimp out of mind. So dinner took forever, cus I kept changing my mind. Our dinner tonight almost totally came from your kitchen! I just had to tweak things a bit, ya know I can't leave even great, alone. I had some decent sized shrimp so I used your marinade but used Limoncello instead of the wine, then I skewered & grilled. I fixed something I made up tonight Limoncello Cream Fettucine. Sort of a lighter Alfredo sauce with Limocello giving it a nice lemony zing. We also had your yummy summer salad. It was so good! I told DH that the recipes came from the Queen of Easy. He said all he knows is it went down real EASY!!! I forgot to take a pic of the whole meal, but here's Kathy's yummy grilled shrimp!

Darn Freakin' toaster waffle! Did you try telling Alexis you worked and slaved over that and it would make you extra special happy if she would eat it? That leftover whipped cream would ony make it sweeter- kinda like candy!

That's exactly what I told her!

Can y'all tell I'm trying to keep myself busy and my mind occupied? Kyle is pitching his first game with the new coach in about 10 minutes and I couldn't go because I've had the start of a migraine brewing for the last couple of hours and I know sitting out in the heat stressing would do me in!!!

Kathy, hope you are feeling better! Glad Kyle's game went well!

Thanks Janice! I think Tom still likes the birdseed idea...he said we can put a few tupperware containers on the stairs of the church and people can scoop out their own...how Whiskey Tango (white trash) is that??? I told him I would get a nice bowl...he said it would break....I said I would get plastic...

These stupid, little things I need to get done are aggrevating!!! 17 days!!!

Whiskey Tango!!! I vote for the tupperware!

Wendie, Hope things improve on the home front. My DD said this week will go down in history as Hell Week for her, so I'm really getting that she needs some help now!