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

[liamsaunt]

Aimee, another trick you can try is to cut the manicotti lenghtwise not all the way through, just one side, and then put in the filling and roll the pasta around it.

Laura left out a few things...

I did get to Caseys for hot dogs for Liam...he ate two!
We also got some fruit etc at the Anaheim produce company and Harabe at AK.

Words cannot describe how disgusting Cosmic Rays was. Luckily for all of you, I have a photo, so you can see for yourselves, ha ha!! (Posting tonight)

I also had my first funnel cake at the Magic Kingdom. It was interesting. Caili ate most of it though!

We cooked at the house a couple of nights--barbequed chicken with scratch mac and cheese and asparagus one night, another night pasta with portobello mushroom-tomato sauce and garlic bread and a salad.

Recent meals since I've been back...

Last night was panini. The night before we had a roasted cajun-injected turkey breast, with parmesean orzo and roasted winter squash. Sunday we had turkey pot pie and for me sauteed mushrooms on country bread with gruyere because I was not in the mood for pot pie. Tonight I am making short ribs for DH over mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. I am having apple-sage flavored chicken sausage in a cider-onion sauce with the same sides as DH.

I have some photos to share, hopefully tonight.

 

[robinb]

I just wanted to pop in and thank Lindsay and everyone else for a great thread .

I made Chicken in basil cream on page 155 last night. Of course, I modified it . I try to eat low(er) carb so I don't even have any bread crumbs in my house. Instead, I coated the chicken breasts with grated parmesan cheese. I fried then up with a combo of olive oil and butter so the butter wouldn't burn. I also didn't have any pimentos, so I substituted about a cup of frozen cut-up red/yellow/green peppers from Trader Joe's. I also added about 2 cups of frozen TJ artichoke hearts as suggested. We have a foot of snow outside the house, so my fresh basil is gone! I added 2 T of dried instead. I cut up the chicken breasts width-wise into pieces and put them back in the sauce to warm up.

It was very yummy! I just nuked up some left overs for lunch and I still have some for tomorrow's lunch.

Maybe I'll get brave and post one of my favorites soon.

 

[shovan]

Hi Y'all,

I didn't read through everything so forgive me. I'm not feeling great & didn't wake up until 11. Oh I see Laura did rest. reviews, I'll have to go back & check that out.

Kathy, Glad you're feeling better!

Lindsay, I did see that recipe & wanted to say thanks for that one! It sounds delicious! I can't wait to try that! Glad to hear your day with Robin went so great! Nothing like having a best girlfriend!

Last nights dinner ended up being Domino's. Just not feeling good enough to bother. I have an appt with a new doc next week but may not make till then.

You girls dealing with the snow & ice, be safe out there!

Have a good day!

 

[TigerKat]

Kathy!!!!! (impatient foot tapping smilie here)

I can't believe with as sick as you've been you made out cards and sent them!

(still furious toe tapping)

And I saw the postmark so I know you were doing them while you were sick!

(Still tapping)

Shame on you!





But I love them! I'm taking it home to the new apartment and putting it up- my only Christmas decoration so far this year.



I hope you're feeling better. (and thanks for keeping that toast down when you signed mine!) You are a great friend and I thank you for introducing me to this thread and the NOLA thread.

I can see your foot tapping now.... Unfortunately I only got out the cards that needed to be delivered quickly, hoping that Wendie gets hers before she leaves. I'm glad it will be a decoration for y'all.

 

[zipuzee]

This sounds yummy! Is the recipe posted? (hint, hint)

 

[OKWMom]

Welcome Robin - jump right in, we're a pretty friendly group.

Kathy and Sheryl - Y'all work on getting better, ok? Let everything else take a back seat to your getting well.

Wendie - be careful on the roads Saturday. And dress in layers. By the time you hit SC, you won't believe there is ice anywhere in the continental US. I'm sitting at my desk now in short sleeves and capris with a fan blowing on my legs. Seriously.

Lori - Got your card. Thanks. It was really sweet, but I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed when you get mine.

I didn't really write much of anything in any of them. I know you won't believe it since I'm so chatty here, but I froze up when I went to sign all of the cards. I waffled between telling each of you how much you have meant to me and trying to be funny or cute and I think I took the safe approach. I hope I didn't offend anyone.

On that note, to the girls on the Christmas Card list - expect FedEx to be delivering a small something to you tomorrow. I hope it makes it to everyone and it is really a small something and I feel like Wendie because I feel like I'm babbling, but I was nervous before I sent the packages out because my husband who is normally fine, but who was a pain in the rear this time, made me feel stupid about the whole thing.

I just wanted to send each of you a small token and when I asked him to help me tape the boxes together he wanted to know what I was doing, so I told him and he looked at me like I had sprouted another head. He said "you're sending these to people you don't know?" Proving once again that men just don't get it. When I showed him the packages and tried to explain, he then said I was ruining the card exchange by including the (VERY small) gifts, that you would all then feel pressured to respond in kind.

So now, instead of being excited, I've been sitting here all day hoping I haven't ruined the exchange or made anyone feel bad or like they have to send something, well, you know. So if I've messed this up, please forgive me.

Gretchen

 

[TigerKat]

Welcome Robin - jump right in, we're a pretty friendly group.

Kathy and Sheryl - Y'all work on getting better, ok? Let everything else take a back seat to your getting well.

Wendie - be careful on the roads Saturday. And dress in layers. By the time you hit SC, you won't believe there is ice anywhere in the continental US. I'm sitting at my desk now in short sleeves and capris with a fan blowing on my legs. Seriously.

Lori - Got your card. Thanks. It was really sweet, but I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed when you get mine.

I didn't really write much of anything in any of them. I know you won't believe it since I'm so chatty here, but I froze up when I went to sign all of the cards. I waffled between telling each of you how much you have meant to me and trying to be funny or cute and I think I took the safe approach. I hope I didn't offend anyone.

On that note, to the girls on the Christmas Card list - expect FedEx to be delivering a small something to you tomorrow. I hope it makes it to everyone and it is really a small something and I feel like Wendie because I feel like I'm babbling, but I was nervous before I sent the packages out because my husband who is normally fine, but who was a pain in the rear this time, made me feel stupid about the whole thing.

I just wanted to send each of you a small token and when I asked him to help me tape the boxes together he wanted to know what I was doing, so I told him and he looked at me like I had sprouted another head. He said "you're sending these to people you don't know?" Proving once again that men just don't get it. When I showed him the packages and tried to explain, he then said I was ruining the card exchange by including the (VERY small) gifts, that you would all then feel pressured to respond in kind.

So now, instead of being excited, I've been sitting here all day hoping I haven't ruined the exchange or made anyone feel bad or like they have to send something, well, you know. So if I've messed this up, please forgive me.

Gretchen

You stop it right now girlfriend!!! You haven't ruined anything, hell you've got me looking forward to something for the first time since Disney! MEN DO NOT GET IT !!!!!! What you did is just another example of just how sweet you really are and I love you for it!!!

 

[OKWMom]

You stop it right now girlfriend!!! You haven't ruined anything, hell you've got me looking forward to something for the first time since Disney! MEN DO NOT GET IT !!!!!! What you did is just another example of just how sweet you really are and I love you for it!!!

Thank you so much. I really needed that.

BTW- Has Johnny made it back from the store? I'm dying to know how he did with his shopping errand. If I ever send Kenny for ANYTHING in the store, I almost have to include a map of where to find it.

 

[TigerKat]

Thank you so much. I really needed that.

BTW- Has Johnny made it back from the store? I'm dying to know how he did with his shopping errand. If I ever send Kenny for ANYTHING in the store, I almost have to include a map of where to find it.

Funny you should ask. Between him not knowing squat about cooking and being blind without his glasses it's always an experience for him. Luckily for me he remembered his glasses and got all the right stuff. My red beans are cooking now. Kyle will be happy to walk in from school and smell food cooking for the first time in a long time.

 

[shovan]

Kathy, Glad Johnny did such a good job but you should be resting, not cooking!

Laura, I just read your reviews! Thanks for telling us all about it. Bob still talks about that red curry dip in the Taste of Africa, and we haven't been there since last January!

Nancy, Bob was really happy to have been able to go out "like normal people"! (his words) Even though he did have to call the rest first & found out he had to bring in his own portable ramp. to get in. He also had to call the parking garage & make sure they would have room for him to park & unload. But it's more normal than anything he's been able to do for a long long time! So I just couldn't be a grumpy witch!

Aimee, My DD makes a yummy manicotti that she now uses the giant size shells instead. A lot easier to stuff!

 

[THE HAT]

Ok I told myself I wouldn't pop on here until this evening after I did some more packing, as I am running out of time, BUT I had to stop in, and I am glad I did after seeing Gretchen's post!!!

First of all, you just ignore your hubby on this, what you did was such a sweet thing, and you have not ruined a darn thing!!! We are all to close of a bunch to ever offend any of us!!! We love you!!

Kris doesn't think anything of me doing these things anymore as I have a some friends that I met on a Big Brother chat about 4 years ago, and we exchange cards and such through out the year. I have one who has become one of my best friends, and she lives in Hawaii. The first year we did this he thought I had two heads as well, but now just goes along with it with a smile! (pretty smart man huh?!!?)

I only wrote a short note in some and felt the same as you Gretchen...and we all know I can "TALK", , lol....I wasn't sure what route to take with the cards as well, heartfelt or funny etc....I was just so happy that I actually got them sent out before we left. I was worried I would end up mailing half of them out on the road. Heck, some of your states I will be passing through, you all are just lucky I am not punching your address into the GPS and hand delivering them, ......

Gretchen--We are wearing shortsleeves under sweaters or sweatshirts and will have jeans or wind pants on....As soon as it is in the 50's my socks and shoes are coming off, and I am getting my tootsies out!! I hate socks, lol. (but living in Maine they have to go on come Nov. or the toes will start to fall off)
Looks like we are leaving here around 9am Sat. now as we will hit some nasty weather around PA and DC....

Kathy--You should not have worried about getting out the cards in a hurry, I care more about your health then I do about getting a card on time!! I am very worried about you, and Sheryl, and all I want for Christmas is for the two of you to get some rest and feel better!!!

Janice--I would love the apple and sausage recipe as well pretty please!!

Lori--Thank you so much for the card....Ross talked about you at school today during their "share" time.....

Glynis--Thank you for the card as well....What a great picture of the kiddos!! I just loved it!! Ross thought it was awesome!

Becky-Looking forward to your photos!!! Just another excuse for me to check back in later tonight, lol!!

Ok all I better go pack some more..time is a ticking!

 

[Nancyg56]

I just wanted to pop in and thank Lindsay and everyone else for a great thread .
Maybe I'll get brave and post one of my favorites soon.

Robin- Welcome and thanks for stopping in. Please feel free to post any recipes you care to share, we all love new ones to try. We also are a chatty bunch so jump in and join us.

 

[Glynis]

You stop it right now girlfriend!!! You haven't ruined anything, hell you've got me looking forward to something for the first time since Disney! MEN DO NOT GET IT !!!!!! What you did is just another example of just how sweet you really are and I love you for it!!!

Amen! I will ditto everything that Kathy said!

 

[Glynis]

Robin - Welcome to our group! Join in and share your favorites. We are a fun group, and love to have new friends join us!

As for my cards, I never write anything! I don't know why...I'm afraid of coming across as wierd, I guess. So, all you get is a picture of my kiddies. I think they speak for themselves!

Dinner tonight is chicken and dumplings. It's all in the crockpot, and smelling wonderful!

 

[Glynis]

Lori - I just got your card! Thank you so much! What a wonderful card!!! I'm so grateful for the chance to get to know you here! Maybe someday we'll meet in person!

 

[shovan]

robinb, You don't need to be brave to post here. Just jump in cus we tend to chat about anything & everything! We all love new recipes, so post anything, anytime! We all really appreciate Lindsay and the great job she does of organize the recipes for us! Thanks again Lindsay!

Friends, I'm sad now that my years of laziness prevented me from getting on the Christmas list! Bob & I have gone round & round every year over Christmas cards. I hate doing it & he'd begged so I would finally send them being a total grinch about it. Last year he sent some out to business aquaintances himself. But this year I didn't bring it up & neither did he. But if I would have gotten on the WFDT list, it probably would have caused a divorce! The man would have been spitting mad!

 

[Nancyg56]

Kathy!!!!! (impatient foot tapping smilie here)

I can't believe with as sick as you've been you made out cards and sent them!

(still furious toe tapping)

And I saw the postmark so I know you were doing them while you were sick!

(Still tapping)

Kathy- I cannot believe you were writing cards and you are sick! Lori- add my foot tapping to yours!

I am glad that you are feeling up to cooking a bit but please take it easy.

Friends, I'm sad now that my years of laziness prevented me from getting on the Christmas list! Bob & I have gone round & round every year over Christmas cards. I hate doing it & he'd begged so I would finally send them being a total grinch about it. Last year he sent some out to business aquaintances himself. But this year I didn't bring it up & neither did he. But if I would have gotten on the WFDT list, it probably would have caused a divorce! The man would have been spitting mad!

Honey- never apologize to us! I had stopped cards for years and when I started them again I cut put most of the little notes I had added before. And I still cannot get them out in a timely manner. I have started getting some and have been too embarrassed to comment because mine are still in their boxes on the table

L

I didn't really write much of anything in any of them. I know you won't believe it since I'm so chatty here, but I froze up when I went to sign all of the cards. I waffled between telling each of you how much you have meant to me and trying to be funny or cute and I think I took the safe approach. I hope I didn't offend anyone.



He said "you're sending these to people you don't know?" Proving once again that men just don't get it. When I showed him the packages and tried to explain, he then said I was ruining the card exchange by including the (VERY small) gifts, that you would all then feel pressured to respond in kind.

So now, instead of being excited, I've been sitting here all day hoping I haven't ruined the exchange or made anyone feel bad or like they have to send something, well, you know. So if I've messed this up, please forgive me.

Gretchen, my friend, please stop worrying. You could never offend nor could you ever ruin anything for us. We are friends so anything you do we love.

My family does not get this thing either. If I hear "Oh your virtual friends" one more time I think murder will be committed! They don't get it and I don't care anymore.

So, all you get is a picture of my kiddies. I think they speak for themselves!

I got it any they certainly do speak for themselves! They are beautiful, Glynis.

Kathy, Glad Johnny did such a good job but you should be resting, not cooking!



Nancy, Bob was really happy to have been able to go out "like normal people"! (his words) Even though he did have to call the rest first & found out he had to bring in his own portable ramp. to get in. He also had to call the parking garage & make sure they would have room for him to park & unload. But it's more normal than anything he's been able to do for a long long time! So I just couldn't be a grumpy witch!

You tell her and then you need to follow your own instructions. Sheryl, this has gone on much too long. Please don't let yourself get any sicker.

I know how much this means to you as well as to Bob. "Normal" people don't even think about how independent they are and it must have been liberating for Bob to be able to get to the restaurant with the guys. I think he must be happy that he is able to help you as well, especially now that you are not feeling well.


Dinner is roasted chicken thighs and curried sweet potatoes along with a chopped salad. I stayed home with Buddy and the girls and Jeff went to the light show at Goodwin Park in Hartford.

I know I missed a lot, I'm sorry.

 

[nucpharm29]

Gretchen--please don't worry about offending anyone! I started my cards today, but who knows when they'll actually be put in the mail! I used to send a xmas letter with the cards every year, but now it's just "Happy Holiday from the Thompson's" and I leave it at that!

Oh, and I also get the when I mention my "on-line" friends. Besides ya'll, I have a great group of WISH Dis friends as well as a group of mommy friends I met on-line. I talk about ya'll and my other friends and I get the reaction of "You are actually going to meet someone you met on-line" Geez, not all of us are wacko! Hopefully, I'll get to meet some of ya'll soon--my best bet is Lori--since we happen to be in WDW at the same time!

Well, our pizza just came out of the oven, and DD did a great job! She's really proud of her handiwork--maybe I'll go throw in some cookies for dessert (don't be impressed by my impromptu dessert making--it's cookie dough out of a tub!)

 

[HERSEY]

Please don't stress about the christmas cards or the little extra's. I feel we are all friends here. Here I had the bright idea about the cards list and my cards keep following me back and forth to work with only the envelopes addressed.

Wendie Lori looks like you both will get them upon your return. Please know my heart was in the right place.

Maybe we should have a Christmas in July card exchange since to add new and old friends to the fold who may have not had the time?

Tonight Alex is having tilapia I am having a small salad. I snacked to much today.

The Apples and Breakfast sausage is so easy it's embrassing.

1 can of Apple pie filling 1 package of breakfast links. Brown the links add to the apple pie filling sprinkle a little cinnamon and bake for about 30 minutes. You can do this in a crock pot too. I usually use Stouffers apples instead of the pie filling.

If you use the pie filling add 1/4c of water so it is not so thick.

 

[Glynis]

I got it any they certainly do speak for themselves! They are beautiful, Glynis.

Aw, thanks, Nancy! I think they're pretty ok.

I guess I'm pretty lucky. Alan used to roll his eyes when I'd talk about my DIS friends, but he's seen how much happier I am now, and he's just grateful that I have you guys to talk to. Now, he asks me how you all are when he walks through the door. He loves that I hang out on this thread, as our meals have significantly improved since "meeting" all of you!