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

[Glynis]

Trying another new recipe around here tonight. We're doing breakfast for dinner and I'm making Apple Cranberry French toast bake along with some sausage. It smells yummy-so we'll see

Laura--So glad that Greg got to come home! Hope the cold bug goes away soon!

Lauren--Love the Raglan Road review. We love that place. I could just sit out on the patio and have a few pints and people watch.

Have you posted the recipe for the French toast bake? I love them!!!

Sorry it's taking me so long to catch up. It's been a bad few days, so I'm doing my best!

 

[Glynis]

Hey guys, I am still out of the loop...where are Glynis and Lori?

Also, I need tips on entertaining for Thanksgiving. I am hosting my first one. I am having about 12 people. I have the following questions.

How big of a turkey do I need for that many?

Can I heat the make ahead mashed taters in the crock pot?

Anybody ever use one of those cooking bags for a turkey?

AND, the most important question:

Anybody have a thanksgivingy cocktail recipe?

TIA!!!

I'm here! Just trying to catch up.

Here's my thoughts:

For 12 people you should probably count at least 1 pound of turkey per person.

I usually make my mashed potatoes early in the day, and let them sit in my warm crockpot all day. I keep them covered in butter and they are fine. Just be careful and know how your crockpot works. You don't want them burned on the bottom.

 

[Glynis]

Well, I did it! I'm all caught up! We had family with us all weekend, and then on Sunday I got really sick. I was down for Sunday and Monday. I felt much better on Tuesday except for a hacking cough. I was put on cough medicine with codeine, so I was pretty much out of it all day Tuesday! Yesterday I had to reclaim my house. Alan and the kids really let it go while I was out of commission. It amazes me how quickly things fall apart if I take to my bed! Oh well! I'm back now!

Dinner tonight is barbecue chicken with rice and green beans. Nothing fancy, but I had all the ingredients on hand, and didn't have to leave my nice warm house today.

I'm glad to see that you all are doing well! I've missed chatting with you all!

 

[liamsaunt]

Lauren, I have some yummy cocktail recipes, but what kind do you like? Sweet? Tart? Weak? Knock out the Gramma-style? I'll type in a few if you give me some guidance on what you think is yummy.

Glynis, welcome back! Laura actually called me the other day and asked... "Have you seen Glynis?" I said..um...no...considering she is in Utah!!

Sheryl, I agree with everyone else, your new shower is awesome! I would love to have those massaging jets. Our main bathroom is really weird. It has some marble like yours (but a bit darker), which is nice on the walls, but the marble is on the floor too, and good grief it is SO slippery on the floor! We have mats everywhere to prevent falls. We have a jacuzzi tub (rarely used, though I love it when I take the time to use it) in the main section along with the toilet and sink, and then in a seperate space the smallest shower ever! This (very small) space also has an extra sink and cabinet area that we never use...we've been talking about investigating removing the sink/cabinet and making that whole area a larger roll in type shower. That's a long LONG way off in the schedule though.

Okay, here are photos from tonight. It was junk food night, using up some of the leftovers from earlier this week. Here is DH's cubano, using the last of the roast pork:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2171/2036656554_87f429f609.jpg

And my mushroom sandwich, using the leftovers from the pot pie and the shallots from earlier this week:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2132/2035859049_fc6a039763.jpg

 

[Glynis]

Glynis, welcome back! Laura actually called me the other day and asked... "Have you seen Glynis?" I said..um...no...considering she is in Utah!!

Well, why didn't you come to Utah to check on me????

 

[Glynis]

Well, I've finalized my pie menu for Pie Night on Wednesday. I will be making my famous pecan pie, key lime pie, coconut pie, and Jacob will be making eggnog pumpkin pie, and Katie will be making Hello Dolly pie. Yummy!!! If you don't see me around much after Tuesday, you'll know what I'll be doing.

At least I don't have to make an entire Thanksgiving dinner by myself this year. We are eating with one of Alan's siblings. I'll do the turkey, stuffing and sweet potatoes. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!!

 

[Nancyg56]

You kill me too!

Lauren I love those turkey bags but I never stuff my bird. I won't stick my hand up that thing

Kathy Wishes is seen best right on Main St in front of the castle. We usually stand between the ice cream shop and the center area where there is seating. It's the best seat in the house, I think, and I've seen it from diff viewpoints.

I agree with you , I love Wishes from Main Street. WE also move on up towards the center and the view is beautiful!

I have to tell you, my sister is not thrilled to be in the kitchen but she is awesome about Holidays. One year we all headed to her home for Thanksgiving and are congregated in the kitchen. Sharon, my DH cousin is carving the bird and all of a sudden she stops, gives a furtive glance to see who is watching.......and sneaks her hand into that bad boy.....and extracts all kinds of goodies . Now if there is turkey on the menu I head over and clean her bird

Nancy, what is Fantasia?

It is the informal dinnerware from Princess House. I use the dinner set all of the time, have put my china, oh I have no idea where I put it. I bought a lot of the casseroles and serving pieces so my table always matches and I can serve in the same piece that I cook in. I think it is oven safe to 400 degrees or so. There are "holders" as well and I have them but seldom use them because they take up a lot of room.

Well, I did it! I'm all caught up! We had family with us all weekend, and then on Sunday I got really sick. I was down for Sunday and Monday. I felt much better on Tuesday except for a hacking cough. I was put on cough medicine with codeine, so I was pretty much out of it all day Tuesday! Yesterday I had to reclaim my house. Alan and the kids really let it go while I was out of commission. It amazes me how quickly things fall apart if I take to my bed! Oh well! I'm back now!

You have been missed! I know that you have a lot planned but please take it easy. You do not want a relapse during the Holidays.

Well, I've finalized my pie menu for Pie Night on Wednesday. I will be making my famous pecan pie, key lime pie, coconut pie, and Jacob will be making eggnog pumpkin pie, and Katie will be making Hello Dolly pie. Yummy!!! If you don't see me around much after Tuesday, you'll know what I'll be doing.

What a lineup! What great kids, making their own contributions for pie night.

I made your pecan pie last year and Erica declared it the best pecan pie she has ever had, so of course it is on our dessert menu for this year. Would you share the recipes for the eggnog pie and the hello dolly pie. Maybe Kady would like to make the Hello Dolly and I would love to try another twist on Pumpkin.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

I have no idea WFD tonight. I'm p.o.'ed at the world right now since I'm not getting better faster than I'd like. I may just make a pot of vegetable beef soup.

WFD at your house?

Question? Do the Gooey Butter Cakes need to be refrigerated?

I never do and they are fine.

 

[Mermaid02]

I think we'll do sloppy joes tonight.... I have a busy day today- ds is sick and I think EASY sounds good.

 

[shovan]

Wow, Some of you are really early risers!!! I'm only awake cus DH has snored me out of the bedroom! He caught the cold I had last week & it's giving him a rough time. Although he seems to be sleeping very well!

Becky, We'd sure love junk food night at your house! DH would love that pork sandwich for sure. I really am going to have to cook that roast! If you ever are able to get around to doing the large shower, the tile we used is honed & filled travertine. I haven't gotten to use it yet, but I'll let you know if it's slippery or not. We were told by the tile store & DC that it would not be slippery at all. It really does have rough texture but we'll see. DH will be fine on wheels in there, but if it's slippery I could be in for big trouble!

Don't know what I'll be cooking for dinner tonight. I'm hoping to get started on some of the Thanksgiving dishes that I could stick in the freezer. Like the Pot Roast that my brother has already requested!

Anyone know if I could freeze the Sweet Potatoes? Probably not, uh. I'd just make them this weekend & stick them in a cold fridge but Nancy's Son might call out the Food Police on me!

Have a good one friends!
Sheryl

 

[Nancyg56]

ETA: As if I needing something else to happen to me, I am coming down with laryngitis. Not a big deal, except I am supposed to sing a solo at church Sunday. Blech. I went to the doctor and should be ok by then, but it's still unnerving.

I have no idea WFD tonight. I'm p.o.'ed at the world right now since I'm not getting better faster than I'd like. I may just make a pot of vegetable beef soup.

Lindsay- There is a Throat Tea that is sold at Shaws in their natural foods section. I have used it and it eases it a bit, I think it has licorice in it. I heard that singers use it.

Now you need to rest. Just rest. Don't talk if you can help it and sleep as much as you can. Laryngitis takes time to run it's course and if you are tired I think it takes longer because your body is splitting all it's energy. You have two day before your solo so stay in your cozies and go back to bed! Tennessee is not THAT far away.....all the Mama Hens on the WFD will converge

 

[shovan]

Lindsay, Sorry you are still have trouble with your throat! Maybe some chicken soup would help.

Glynis, Hope you are feelling a lot better! We missed you around here. It sounds like you've been having a rough week!

Has Lori/BeadPirate ever checked in? I know she was out of town, but should have been back by now. Her DH probably has her busy working on data entry. Where y'at girlfriend?

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Lindsay- There is a Throat Tea that is sold at Shaws in their natural foods section. I have used it and it eases it a bit, I think it has licorice in it. I heard that singers use it.

Now you need to rest. Just rest. Don't talk if you can help it and sleep as much as you can. Laryngitis takes time to run it's course and if you are tired I think it takes longer because your body is splitting all it's energy. You have two day before your solo so stay in your cozies and go back to bed! Tennessee is not THAT far away.....all the Mama Hens on the WFD will converge

Nancy, bless you for your kind words I am drinking so much hot tea with lemon and honey I am sloshing every time I move. I am getting better, it's just I'm worrying myself to death about being able to sing Sunday. It won't be a big deal if I can't, it will just be a HUGE let-down for me.

 

[Nancyg56]

Nancy, bless you for your kind words I am drinking so much hot tea with lemon and honey I am sloshing every time I move. I am getting better, it's just I'm worrying myself to death about being able to sing Sunday. It won't be a big deal if I can't, it will just be a HUGE let-down for me.

That's a lot of tea!

It is a big deal because you have been preparing for this. Seriously, though sleep and rest is the best medicine that I know of.

Sheryl- how long has Bob been fighting this cold? My sister is a RT and she said there is a lot of respiratory viruses out there already and they are swamped!

 

[THE HAT]

A quick morning check in...I missed yesterday totally, I had meetings at school with the social worker to plan what families will be getting the Thanksgiving food baskets. There seem to be a lot more in need this year, very sad. I am sure we will have more for the christmas tree as well

Lindsey--Listen to Nancy and take it easy..rest is the best thing I agree...I also agree with her that if you don't listen we will be on your doorstep in a flash!!

Sheryl--I have been wondering where Lori is as well. I will send her a PM this afternoon if she doesn't check in!!
The bathroom looks so handsome and rugged....errr I mean beautiful and Luxurious.......I am anxious to see it finished!!
I hope that Bob is feeling better soon. It seems like there is a lot of illness this fall.

Aimee-- I hope whatever is going on blows over quickly for you and your church.

Glynis--I am glad to see you back, but sorry you have been so ill. Please don't over due and get run down! I feel for you on the whole house out of control bit....After my first few weeks of being in a haze from surgery...I thought I would need more pain meds just to deal with what my house looked like.......I am a everything in its place, (tiny bit ocd) kind of gal and well, let's just say that the first thing put back in its place was Kris and Ross for letting things get like they were, lol.

mermaid--I hope ds feels better soon. easy is always good!

Becky--your definition of junk food and mine are polar opposites, lol! Both looked delish!

It has been raining (pouring) since yesterday morning and it will be changing over to snow this afternoon...we should get just a few inches they say..just enough to make things a mess....we still have leaves to rake this weekend, so we will be raking through the snow again this year it seems. (this is for the red maples out front..our reg maples out back haven't dropped a leaf yet drives us insane!!) Kris still has two more boatlifts and docks to take out this weekend...at least he has wet and dry suits!

Dinner tonight will be Hamb Gravy with peas and hashbrowns. I am working switching over the summer/winter clothes so I need a quick meal. I have to fig out what we are bringing to florida so I don't put it away.

Have a wonderful morning all!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Quickly checking in...but not as quick as Wendie... Girl, you call that quick??? I need to run and get another blood test for my thyroid.

Lindsay, My Dad swore by apple cider vinger, honey, honeym hot water and lemon. He was not a singer but actually did sing on the radio with Dorothy Lamour during WWII. The pictures of them both are great. Maybe one day I'll scan and share. He drank this every night and God rest his soul, lived a great 88 years. Feel better!

Thank you all for your Thanksgiving tips. I am really bummed my Mom is not coming. She forgot I asked her to come and wants to go to my brothers instead. I am really upset by this. She was mean about it too...I cry every time I think about it, like now.

Sheryl, the potatoes should be fine if you make them on Sunday...

We are having steak, baked potatoes and green beans.

Have a great day all!

 

[THE HAT]

Lauren--I know I try to be quick and then my chattiness gets the best of me, lol.

I am so very sorry about your mother. I read what you wrote, and my hand went right to my heart.I send you great big hugs. My mother has a way of being very cutting as well. If you need to chat feel free to PM me.

 

[Nancyg56]

Lauren- Things are always worse when it's your Mom. I'm sorry

Wendie- Things are getting tight for a lot of folks. Buddy was upset that we did not get as much put away as we wanted to get through the winter months, which is his slow time. He calls it paycheck to paycheck and I had to tell him that he has forgotten what paycheck to paycheck really is. I think some folks are going to have a rough winter

 

[TigerKat]

I'm glad to see that you all are doing well! I've missed chatting with you all!

We're glad to have you back, I was getting ready to head to Utah!

I think we'll do sloppy joes tonight.... I have a busy day today- ds is sick and I think EASY sounds good.

Hope DS gets better soon.

He caught the cold I had last week & it's giving him a rough time. Although he seems to be sleeping very well!

I hope Bob gets well soon!

The pictures of them both are great. Maybe one day I'll scan and share. He drank this every night and God rest his soul, lived a great 88 years. Feel better!

Thank you all for your Thanksgiving tips. I am really bummed my Mom is not coming. She forgot I asked her to come and wants to go to my brothers instead. I am really upset by this. She was mean about it too...I cry every time I think about it, like now.

Sheryl, the potatoes should be fine if you make them on Sunday...

We are having steak, baked potatoes and green beans.

Have a great day all!

I'd love to see those pictures when you have time. I'm so sorry my friend about your Mom, I am here for you if you need to vent. This will be my first Thanksgiving without my Mom, I'm sad too.


That was a lot to catch up on, if I missed anyone, I'm sorry.

No cooking for me today, maybe Chinese tonight!

 

[Zandy595]

Lauren ~ I'm so sorry about what's happening with your mom.


WFD? I was going to grill hamburgers, but I just remembered the propane tank is empty. I wonder how long it will take DH to get it filled this time. Hmmm, now I don't know what to make.