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

[Nancyg56]

Alex wrote in a school assignment some years back he was going to be a famous basketball player with 2 kids 2 house (1 for me and 1 for him) and just one wife.

Kids say the funniest things. When Liam was four, he was telling me that he wanted to be a dad someday. I said that was great but he first had to find a girl he loved and wanted to marry. He said, "Well, I'll just marry Caili!" Glad to know he loves his sister, but while our family is close, we aren't quite that close.

I love the things kids say! Do then know that you are going to repeat them for the rest of their lives? MIne are paying for the things they said over 25 years ago, but they are dredging up stories of their own , so let me warn you to be careful.....they will have selective memories!

Crawfish Dip


I have taken this to several gatherings, and while it isn't low cal, there isn't any leftovers either!

These are the kind of recipe I appreciate the most/ My family likes dinner to be the same old same old things, so I can manage that. Appetizers I am not creative at all about and generally leave them to anyione else. Lately they have been Costco

Nancy, thank you especially for helping me try to see it from their position. It is very difficult for me as my family is so very different. If that were me and I had Kenny calling my siblings telling them not to come, things would certainly not turn out that way.

We haven't decided what to tell the children yet. Any advice you can offer would be gladly accepted. My DD, obviously, doesn't understand and wouldn't feel the loss at all since she doesn't see them or know them. However, DS is 12 and our other DD will be 9 next month. They, like their Daddy, were hoping to get to know FiL.



There was nothing like a trip to OT or Speech to remind me that my life wasn't so difficult after all.

Gretchen- my family is the same. Okay we understand.....and then we show up. I am still puzzled by the way Buddy's immediate family behaves, although my first husbands extended family is the same. When his brother passed away my poor MIL sisters let her sit alone for several days and showed up for the Mass. The same was true when she lost her DD. She had already lost Donald so I was appalled. My family and Buddy's cousins came and helped her when we needed to get things done.

As to the kids, I think that they usually benefit from a watered down version of the truth. Kids are pretty perceptive and can get to the heart of the matter better than adults can becasue they have not got all of the hang ups we develop as we get older. You know them best though, so you can help them to get to know your FIL by your own stories to them. Whatever you do, it will not be wrong, so give yourself permission to take your time with this. Your are their Mother adn you will know when they are ready.

 

[THE HAT]

Morning all--

Gretchen--as always Nancy has given wonderful words of comfort, and advice. I am so very sorry for this sadness for not only the illness of your dfil, but also of the situation of it all. Come here and vent as needed as we are really good ears!!
As for telling the babes, well give them the basics I always go with how they take it, and go from there. Usually what you say is enough, and they will lead the rest with any questions so take their lead. I send you big hugs, and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Aimee--I hope that this treatment works for you and that it won't have to be repeated. How is your hand doing today? Kris has Crohns as well, though he has not had any issue with it in over 15 years when he had a foot and a half of his small intestine removed. I guess that is enough of an issue though, lol.


I know I missed a whole bunch of things I aplogize...I have to get to work..they just called me in...ugh...I hate last minute subbing,lol....

Have a great day all!!!!

OH and what's for dinner....well tonight your guess is as good as mine....something with hamb.......I will take it from there!!!

 

[MA pigletfan]

Hello everyone..welcome to another week..

Just to let you know how much this thread influences my eating, i had to go out and buy some brie cheese on friday after everyone was talking up baked brie. Friday i just cut some up with a granny smith and crusty bread and had that for dinner...and yesterday i used up the rest as a baked brie topped with Greg's mom's homeade raspberry jam and wrapped it up in crescent rolls to take over his parent's house for an appetizer..YUM. Nothing went to waste there!

WFD tonight: I have class until 8, so something easy: Grilled Turkey burgers topped with provolone, red onion and a little bbq sauce, served with baked fries and some sort of green veggie

 

[Piglet843]

Mornin' ya'll...
I made 2 baked bries friday - one plain and one with some hot sauce.
The plain one was just that - plain. The one with hot sauce wasn't bad at all. The hot sauce gave it that extra kick of flavor to balance out the cheese. I thought it was good. I didn't use tabasco - I used more of a sweet hot pepper sauce. It was a nice touch.

For dinner last night I made Veal Parmesan. I used ground veal - breaded it and baked it - tossed with Ragu and linguini noodles and served with homemade garlic bread. It was good - DH enjoyed it too.

Don't know yet WFD tonight. Depends on if DH is going to be home or not.
Have a great day!

 

[TigerKat]

Sitting in Tiger Stadium in our ponchos (mine with a big Mickey on the back) was a true experience for sure! But nothing like the experience the Golden Girls had! The clouds opened up and it POURED just as Tiger Band was taking the field for half time. I was holding my breath that my DD wouldn't fall during their dance, it was SO wet!

I felt so badly for them, they showed them on the field and the first thing I thought of was how long they took doing their hair and make-up!!

We haven't decided what to tell the children yet. Any advice you can offer would be gladly accepted. My DD, obviously, doesn't understand and wouldn't feel the loss at all since she doesn't see them or know them. However, DS is 12 and our other DD will be 9 next month. They, like their Daddy, were hoping to get to know FiL.

Nancy's words, as usual, were wonderful advice. I'm sure you will do and say what's right for your children. Know that I am here for you and I'm praying for you all my friend.

Dinner tonight will be red beans & rice and Saints football. I sure hope our team decides to show up tonight.

 

[liamsaunt]

Laura already told you what we had, so I'll just post photos. Ravioli:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1050/1430013524_5fe4700e2c.jpg

(and I agree on the wonton wrappers not being the best choice. I need a source for fresh pasta dough, I think).

Salmon, glazeless :

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1191/1430014104_d5269d202d.jpg

Grilled tuna with deviled shallot butter:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1090/1430061122_ae9e2caae8.jpg

I did not have time to photo the rest of the stuff.

Tonight we are having sole meurniere, spinach, and potato puree.

 

[TigerKat]

Glazeless salmon, wonton ravioli - Hey girls it still looks AMAZING to me!

 

[TigerKat]

Almost forgot to mention how great Lauren's London Broil was last night. I just spotted the leftovers in the fridge and got so excited - No Beans & Rice for me tonight!!!!!!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Almost forgot to mention how great Lauren's London Broil was last night. I just spotted the leftovers in the fridge and got so excited - No Beans & Rice for me tonight!!!!!!

I am so glad you liked it!

Gretchen, I am so sorry about your FIL and the situation that they caused since they do not want to see anyone. How horrible to be sick and not be comforted by your family.

We are having pork chops rice and some type of veggie...not really in the planning mode.

We are having wedding cake. Today we are at 3 months married and we cut the cake into quarters to have every 3 months...

 

[TigerKat]

Tonight we are having sole meurniere, spinach, and potato puree.

Becky - Is your meuniere sauce just the basic butter, lemon juice, Worcestershire and parsley? If you add anything else would you please share or if you do it different, please share!!. I'm planning on doing a redfish meuniere next weekend.

 

[OKWMom]

We are having wedding cake. Today we are at 3 months married and we cut the cake into quarters to have every 3 months...

That is so sweet!

Tonight we are having leftovers from last night's red rice. I'm thinking of making some sort of dessert for Kenny - the banana pudding is GONE (he ate the rest for breakfast this morning), but I can't decide what to make. It's still hot here so I'd like something cool. If I can't think of anything better I'll probably make angel food delight.

 

[Glynis]

Hi, everyone! I got back late yesterday afternoon, and promptly decided that it was time to harvest our garden. There's a possibility of a freeze tonight/tomorrow morning, and I don't want to lose anything that's already ripe. So far, I've picked all the plums off our tree (they are being juiced right now, and I'll make some jelly this afternoon), picked all the green peppers (I'll just run them through the food processor and freeze them), and picked the tomatoes. Got to figure out what to do with them. I don't know if I have enough to make and can tomato sauce or stewed tomatoes. We'll have to see how ambitious I get after the jelly this afternoon.

I'm not sure WFD tonight. I know I'll have to run to the store for more pectin and sugar, so we'll see what looks good to me. I'll try to get back on and let you know what we decide on.

 

[Aimeedyan]

We are having wedding cake. Today we are at 3 months married and we cut the cake into quarters to have every 3 months...

What a great idea! We froze the top of ours but it got moved and passed between 4 freezers before our 1 year. So, on the last move of being partially rethawed we decided to throw it out. It took up so much room in our freezer and DH hated the flavor anyways. I wish we had done something like that so we could have enjoyed some of it before tossing it out!

 

[Aimeedyan]

Tonight we are having sole meurniere, spinach, and potato puree.

How does one make potato puree?

 

[JennyMominRI]

It's nice and quiet in the house right now,but my kids are due home any time and then it will get loud.. Dinner here is pretty boring.. Ginger Pot Roast, Mashed potatoes ,Broccoli and french bread.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Tonight we are having NY Strip Steaks, mashed potatos, and whatever veggie I can figure out quickly.

NY Strip is not my fave cut of meat but it's DH's fave and it was on sale so I surprised him with it when I went to the store.

 

[TigerKat]

We are having wedding cake. Today we are at 3 months married and we cut the cake into quarters to have every 3 months...

I think some champagne may be in order too!

 

[Nancyg56]

Salmon, glazeless :

My SIL would be thrilled. Every time i make salmon he has to scrape the glaze off

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We are having wedding cake. Today we are at 3 months married and we cut the cake into quarters to have every 3 months...

That is so nice!

Hi, everyone! I got back late yesterday afternoon, and promptly decided that it was time to harvest our garden. There's a possibility of a freeze tonight/tomorrow morning, and I don't want to lose anything that's already ripe. So far, I've picked all the plums off our tree (they are being juiced right now, and I'll make some jelly this afternoon), picked all the green peppers (I'll just run them through the food processor and freeze them), and picked the tomatoes. Got to figure out what to do with them. I don't know if I have enough to make and can tomato sauce or stewed tomatoes. We'll have to see how ambitious I get after the jelly this afternoon.

I need a nap and I just read it

It's nice and quiet in the house right now,but my kids are due home any time and then it will get loud.. Dinner here is pretty boring.. Ginger Pot Roast, Mashed potatoes ,Broccoli and french bread.

My family would love your boring dinner. Ours is a chicken and gravy over pasta. That's it. Just chicken and gravy over pasta. Kady is refusing to touch it

 

[Glynis]

It's nice and quiet in the house right now,but my kids are due home any time and then it will get loud.. Dinner here is pretty boring.. Ginger Pot Roast, Mashed potatoes ,Broccoli and french bread.

Oh, that sounds so good!!! I'm still making jelly, and haven't even given a thought to dinner. I think we'll probably make a run to Wendy's. Bad mom, huh?

 

[HERSEY]

Glynis My grandmother used to make jelly in a turkey roaster in the oven. She swore it the heat was more even and no scorching. Regarding dinner how about swedish pancakes with your jelly.

We are having grilled burgers and fruit for dinner. I'm eating things we have here I'm not shopping this week.

I never did go back for those shoes, now I'm not so sure it wasn't God speaking.

I have everything out waiting for packing. To say I'm excited would be a major understatement. We are staying at the Saratoga springs since we are now DVC members (staying with the points I bought)

I have ADR's at Crystal place, Chef Mickey, Coral Reef, Le Cellier, Tony's, Cape May, Fulton's and Artist Point and of course many good eats at the food and wine festival.