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

[Glynis]

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.

I like the Christmas in July thing! I would definitely be up for that!!!

Thanks for the sausage recipe! That sounds perfect for Christmas morning! I'm making an overnight french toast and I think this year I'll use apples and cinnamon, so the sausage would go perfectly with this! Yummmmm!

 

[Nancyg56]

He loves that I hang out on this thread, as our meals have significantly improved since "meeting" all of you!

I find this hard to believe since we are all using your recipes Actually you are a Goddess in my house

Janice- I love the Christmas in July idea. I could be on time with that one, I think

 

[robinb]

Thank you for the welcome .

I can't post today's menu because I ordered in pizza (there goes the low carb thing!). I was tired and cranky and hormonal and I made it all the way to the grocery store and realized I left my bag at home. *sigh* Did I also mention that I am pre-menopausal?

I hope I won't be shunned for my lapse .

 

[TigerKat]

Thank you for the welcome .

I can't post today's menu because I ordered in pizza (there goes the low carb thing!). I was tired and cranky and hormonal and I made it all the way to the grocery store and realized I left my bag at home. *sigh* Did I also mention that I am pre-menopausal?

I hope I won't be shunned for my lapse .

You're going to fit right in here!

 

[HERSEY]

robinb We never forget anything except to remember.

We have a standing joke at my house. My son doesn't understand why I make lists because either I forget the list or forget to add something to the list

 

[Glynis]

I find this hard to believe since we are all using your recipes Actually you are a Goddess in my house

Janice- I love the Christmas in July idea. I could be on time with that one, I think

And I routinely use other recipes from here. It's a good thing we all found each other. It looks like our families are getting out of their food ruts.

 

[Glynis]

Thank you for the welcome .

I can't post today's menu because I ordered in pizza (there goes the low carb thing!). I was tired and cranky and hormonal and I made it all the way to the grocery store and realized I left my bag at home. *sigh* Did I also mention that I am pre-menopausal?

I hope I won't be shunned for my lapse .

No shunning allowed here!

We all have those days!

 

[THE HAT]

Robin--Welcome aboard.....your meal for today proves that you will fit right in with us......The food is a front...the friendship is what we are consistent on!!! Thank goodness for Lindsey, she somehow is able to keep right on top of things on the recipe front for us all!!!! Yeah Lindsey!!!

Janice--That is a super recipe!! I don't care how easy it is just how good it will be!
I love the Christmas in July thread....Maybe Ross' school photos will be in by then....GRRRRRR...that is a whole other topic...GRRRR

Sherly--I meant to mention(but got more caught up in the fact that you are still ill) how wonderful it is that Bob was able to go out on his own...except for a few bumps it seems like it went rather well! I am so happy for him!!!

Ok I came to check out food pics from Becky, but nothing yet...that is fine by me just another excuse to check in later on!!! I am getting all the laundry caught up and will spend tomorrow morning running errands before the snow flies again and then the afternoon ironing anything else that needs it.

I will be back later on.......My goodness am I chatty?!!? It will be a nice change for the next 2 weeks for you all when I am gone, lol!

 

[liamandcaili]

If I ever send Kenny for ANYTHING in the store, I almost have to include a map of where to find it.

What is it about men and the grocery store? Greg will always bring home the wrong thing/wrong brand/too many things that weren't on the list...etc. He also never buys the brand I buy. I think he does it on purpose.

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?

I might be able to manage cards between now and July.

I hope I won't be shunned for my lapse .[/SIZE][/SIZE]

I served my kids chicken nuggets, nachos and carrot sticks for dinner. No shunning here! I had some broccoli soup (I made it and froze a serving at least a month ago) and since I didn't have any bread, I had some nachos as my starch. I really needed to go to the store two days ago, but I haven't been yet.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Robin, welcome!!! I post when we eat out, or get fast food, and just share what we ordered So, what kind of pizza did ya get?

Tonight we had Burritos El Grande, from Kraft magazine. DH made it while I was at work, it was tasty but a little spicy for me because of the salsa. We used medium, I would have been happier with mild.

Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 20 min Makes: 6 servings

1 lb. ground beef
1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1 medium green pepper, chopped (we didn't use)
1 cup instant white rice, uncooked
1 can (16 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Refried Beans, warmed
6 flour tortillas (10 inch)
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1-1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/3 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

BROWN meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Add salsa and green pepper; mix well. Bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 min.

SPREAD beans evenly down centers of tortillas; top evenly with the meat mixture, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes.

FOLD in opposite sides of each tortilla, then roll up burrito-style. Serve with the sour cream.

 

[bear74]

I like the Christmas in July thing! I would definitely be up for that!!!

Thanks for the sausage recipe! That sounds perfect for Christmas morning! I'm making an overnight french toast and I think this year I'll use apples and cinnamon, so the sausage would go perfectly with this! Yummmmm!

Glynis what is the recipe you are using for your apple and Cinnamon french toast bake?

How is Jacob feeling?

 

[Nancyg56]

I hope I won't be shunned for my lapse .

Nope, no shunning from me. Our go-to meal is pizza or sandwiches. I tell my DH that I am doing it "for him" because i know how much "you enjoy them". If you really want to make us happy, you can tell us whenever you don't cook

 

[Nancyg56]

Laura- Nuggets! My DGD would be freaking out because that is all she wants lately. She won't take a sandwich to school anymore "It hurts my tummy" so she eats a banana and soy milk, comes home starving and begging for Dino nuggets! I told her to eat an apple and she complained that I never feed her!!!!!!!!!!

I won't send Buddy to the store, he goes to the mini mart! This is the same man who says he like to "eat cheap" and then will spend $5 on a jar of mayo so he doesn't need to hit the grocery!

Wendie- 2 Days! It is getting so close!

Aimee- That sounds so good. WE all like Mexican type meals so this would be a winner in my home.

Glynis- I love the recipes from everyone here. I have some sort of disorder, I'm sure it has a name, and cannot follow them completely but they have gotten me out of the rut as much as I can get out of a rut.

Well it is going to snow here, Kidzbop has been canceled already, a lot of schools are already canceled and so I am making the storm meal. Yup we are having American Chop Suey again! I will spend at least some portion of the day on cards.

Last week we had a quick storm go through and the schools were surprised. Some poor kids were stuck on buses until 10 PM, no bathrooms no dinner no nothing! I think the schools are just not taking chances because the heavy stuff is going to hit us by 1 Pm which is the early release time.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making us breakfast for dinner. Scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, and biscuits.

WFD at your house?

ETA: Hey! I want in on the Christmas card business!!! Send me addresses!!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Morning All!

I am not awake so please forgive me if I forget something.

We are getting a storm here today as well and they already closed the schools. I think I am going to make chili with all the fixings.

Nancy, I am sorry Kidzbop was cancelled. Is Kady very upset?

Robin, Welcome!

I cheated and did what Kathy did with the cards. I mailed Lori and Wendie's last night and the rest should go tomorrow. I am not that great of a greeting card writer so I did not write too much either...

Glynis, your kids are gorgeous...God Bless. Thanks for the card.

Lori, Thanks for your adorable card as well. I made a boo boo on yours...I didn't know you hypenated your name and I think I wrote the card to Lori and Rick D...Sorry...I hope Rick doesn't mind...

Have a great day all!

 

[THE HAT]

Morning all--
I am heading out to run all last minute trip errands as soon as Ross heads out on the bus, as the storm that Nancy is talking about is going to hit us this afternoon. We are leaving at 9am Sat morning, and Friday night we are having our Christmas with my inlaws and grandmother, so I will lose those hours on getting things done.
Ross just left so I am out of here as well! Have a great day my friends!

oh dinner is a big question....I took out some hamb. so that is as far as I have got on that front...it is karate night, so whatever it is will be quick.

 

[Nancyg56]

Yesterday this storm was a 3-6 inch storm so not really a problem. As the day went on it got a little more pronounced and by last night it was bigger. DD still was planning to go to Wallingford for the show and DH was totally opposed. He is not worried about snow but he does worry about inexperienced drivers in the snow. Anyway the schools were all closed this morning and the show canceled so we are not going to remind Kady. My CC is going to be credited so I think I will use the money to order an American Girl doll and a few accessories for her for Christmas.

I hope DH gets out early. He pulls heavy equipment and is a good driver, but he has been running all over the state and during a storm the drivers on 84 can be tough on truckers!

 

[nucpharm29]

All ya'll in the path of the winter storm, stay safe and warm! WFD here is up in the air. DH left for a day/business trip to St. Louis this morning. But he won't be home until after dinner, so I suppose I should make something child friendly--we'll see-it probably will involve noodles or the dreaded nuggets!

Nancy--sorry the concert had to be cancelled--but better safe than sorry. I'm sure the American Girl doll will be a great substitute, though. DD is getting one from MIL for xmas this year, the Kit doll. I can't wait to see her reaction!

Robin--No shunning here! As you can see my dinner plans are less than stellar!

Okay, gotta start some xmas baking today! I have to bring a goodie to a party tomorrow night. And I offered to bake the cut out cookies for DD's preschool class, so they can decorate them as part of their xmas party next week.

 

[TigerKat]

Good morning everyone!

Nancy - Sorry the concert was cancelled, you guys up there please stay safe.

Wendie - 2 weeks without you? I'm going to miss you!! I'm so excited for you!!!!

I've got to get to the grocery store today. We need everything and I can only trust Johnny with a teeny tiny list. At DS's request dinner tonight will be Company Beef Casserole which is posted here, corn and salad.

 

[TheBeadPirate]

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.
Gretchen

Well Gretchen, you never disappoint me. You are a great person with such a big heart and loads of understanding. Tell Kenny thanks for his imput but you asked him to tape, not comment. Put his nose back in his beeswax cause he might need it in the future to breathe.
ohhh, goodies! I can't wait now!

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!

Since Shannon left BYU I don't make it to Utah much but I'm up for skewers at Bengal Barbeque! Or if they really do take it out we can have a small memorial service and have Dole Whip floats!

Lori, Thanks for your adorable card as well. I made a boo boo on yours...I didn't know you hypenated your name and I think I wrote the card to Lori and Rick D...Sorry...I hope Rick doesn't mind...

No problem! He's the Eichmann part, Paul was the Dinkel- but I started the business and owned the house in Dinkel and it was such a hassel to change all that paperwork for just a name- so I never changed mine. Now the house is gone and we're closing the business. So I guess I can officially change my name after the new year! (I mean we've only been married ummm 5 years)
Besides IF he even looks at the front of the cards that's about as far as it goes. Last year he stood there with the card from his Dad and said "this is a nice card. who's it from?" Duh! You're holding it. Open and see-it's not written in code or anything. Now I've gotta go back and find all the onsie and twosies I have left from past holidays and sign them in some kind of code. If I leave them up till February surely he'll try to look at them by then and wonder.....


If he ever lost his mind I wouldn't have anything to play with anymore.