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

[Nancyg56]

It all sounds good to me. I'm not a French onion soup fan, so I'm probably not the best person to give advice. Can I have the recipe for the Greek roasted potatoes???

I have not tried it but I got it from Recipezaar.

Greek Potatoes (Oven-Roasted and Delicious!) Recipe #87782

These potatoes are a staple in our home. Whether accompanying roast lamb or chicken, or just on their own, we have them a couple of times a week. They are delicious and the ones that get overly-brown in the pan and stick a bit are MINE!!!
by evelyn/athens
6-8
servings

1½ hours 10 min prep

8 large potatoes, peeled, cut into large wedges (about 6-7 wedges per potato) 4 garlic cloves, minced (more garlic is a good thing, less garlic is a no-no for this recipe) 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup water 1 tablespoon oregano (get the mediterranean, it's the best!) 1 to 1 1/2 lemon, juice of
sea salt
fresh coarse ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 440°F.
2. Put all the ingredients into a baking pan large enough to hold them.
3. Season generously with sea salt and black pepper.
4. Make sure your hands are very clean and put them in the pan and give everything a toss to distribute.
5. The garlic will drop into the water/oil solution but its flavour will permeate the potatoes, and this way, it won't burn.
6. Bake for 40 minutes.
7. When a nice golden-brown crust has formed on the potatoes, give them a stir to bring the white underside up, season lightly with a bit more sea salt and pepper and just a light sprinkling of oregano.
8. Add 1/2 cup more water if pan appears to be getting dry, and pop back into oven to brown other side of potatoes.
9. This will take about another 40 minutes.
10. Do not be afraid of overcooking the potatoes- they will be delicious.
11. Note: I often melt a boullion cube in the water; if you do, make sure to cut back some on the salt.

 

[Nancyg56]

Glynis can you share the recipe for the potato casserole? The meal sounds so good!

 

[HERSEY]

Nancy Those potatoes sound really good. I think I know what is going to be on the side of my ham on christmas.

Tonight I decided to make the apples and sausage for my dinner i added maple syrup to the apples and sausage.

 

[Zandy595]

Happy Birthday Lauren!

Today's my DS's bday too. Brendan's 12.

His birthday dinner was bbq chicken, angel hair pasta, and broccoli. Since he had cake on Saturday we're having creme brulee for dessert. I'm about to take it out of the oven. Man, it takes a long time to bake.

 

[TigerKat]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENDAN !!!!

 

[liamandcaili]

Well it occurred to me yesterday that Christmas is right around the corner and I am nowhere near ready!

I feel that way too. I am not even finished shopping for the kids, let alone anyone else. I haven't completed any cookies (I have some baked but not decorated and another with the dough made but not baked), and my house is a disaster, which I refuse to clean until I am done with the cookies. I usually make around 300-400 cookies, about 10 different types. I am really in trouble!

I think russet potatoes would be fine for your recipe. My mom made that recipe for her and my dad a lot at one time, and they really enjoyed it. I think she used russet potatoes.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LAUREN!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENDAN!

Glynis -- I am sure your neighbors will appreciate anything you do. Don't stress yourself.

Lori -- Have a great trip and a wonderful, magical and merry Christmas! I hope Rick feels better!

Okay, now that I'm caught up, I can only report that the kids and I ate out tonight. We almost never do that, but as I mentioned, my kitchen is a disaster, so this was a way of not contributing to the mess.

 

[nucpharm29]

What a day! Seemed like it was never going to end. Dinner tonight was nuked chicken nuggets and fries. How exciting--but in my defense I worked 8 hrs today, had to hit the grocery store afterward, and then bake cookies for DD's class party tomorrow (and DH is out of town)

Lauren--Happy Birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day!

To all those going through rough spots this holiday season--

So we decided to have Christmas Eve at our house this year (mostly b/c DH bought a Wii off ebay this weekend and we're gonna play). This is the menu I've come up with

Spiral Sliced Honey Ham with Dinner rolls and spicy mustard sauce
Cocktail Weinies for my Dsis
Spinach Dip with Crackers
Cheese and Sausage Tray
Shrimp
Cream Cheese covered in Crescent Rolls, baked and then covered in honey, served with crackers
Pie/Cookies
Proseco Pommegrante Cocktail
Beer/Wine/Soda

 

[Aimeedyan]

Well, the baked beans may wait until Christmas Day. DH's grandfather passed away this afternoon, sorta suddenly. We had plans to go on Friday (he took off) and I regret he never got to see him alive one last time.

They may do the funeral on Sat, and cancel the big family Christmas on Christmas Day that is held at his grandparents house, which means we'll just go to his parent's and do what we were going to do at his sister's on Sat. Clear as mud?

All that to say - everything is in limbo until they meet with the funeral director in the morning.

A death in the family at Christmas is always so hard... I lost a grandmother about 10 years ago around Christmas. I'm sorry his family - esp his grandmother - is going through it. He was a nice, kind man who was so very loved.

Tonight's dinner was at church and they surprised us all and made curry chicken over rice. Not very Christmasy but how many times can you eat ham and green bean casserole? Decent change of pace, though DH turned his nose up and just ate salad. His loss.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Robin's (of the SKs) birthday was Tuesday so Scott and I are taking her out to the Big River Grill tonight.

WFD at your house?

ETA: Have any of you received my Christmas card yet?

 

[Mermaid02]

Today is my daughter Megan's 18th birthday!!! How the heck did THAT happen???? She and I hung out yesterday, went to Olive Garden for lunch (I had that sinful Fettucini Alfredo) and then we went to the mall and she got the cartilage in her ear pierced. ICK!

Tonight we are ordering in.... Texas Roadhouse (ds is allergic to peanuts so we can't go there and eat- he will have Burger King) and then we will have birthday cake. It's hard to believe that next year she will be at college and it will just be the three of us here (4 if you count the dog). Seems like yesterday I was bringing my little baby home on December 22nd. Sitting up all night beside the Christmas tree, listening to Christmas music. Unbelievable.

 

[HERSEY]

Lindsay Nothing here yet maybe today. Even though our post office is a major hub it just means mail is slower than molasses in January.

I mailed my cards too so I hope everyone is starting to get them if for some reason the get to late, Please know I had really really good intentions. I have too many things on my plate. I think I may need a platter by now.

Aimee I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. No matter the time of year it is hard, Christmas is especially difficult.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Thanks again for the bday wishes!

Brendan, Happy Belated Birthday!!!

Megan, Happy Birthday!!!

Aimee, I am so sorry about DH's grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I am with you guys on the shopping bit...I haven't finished either. Hopefully today...if I get to it. I have to go for blood work for my thyroid and A is getting his retainer.

We are trying a new crockpot recipe...Teriyaki Chicken with orange sauce.
I'll serve it with rice.

Have a great day!

 

[TigerKat]

DH's grandfather passed away this afternoon, sorta suddenly.

I'm sorry for your loss, especially tough at this time of year.

ETA: Have any of you received my Christmas card yet?

Not yet, it's been a while since I got any!

Today is my daughter Megan's 18th birthday!!! How the heck did THAT happen????

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEGAN!!!

 

[nucpharm29]

Aimee--So sorry for your loss

Lindsay--got your card yesterday! Forgot to post about it--great pic of you and your DH!

Tonight's dinner is up in the air. I've gotten all prepared for DD's party at school, and then we have another party to get ready for this evening. Might be pizza or take out--I think I will probably sound like a broken record until Christmas Eve. Luckily starting Saturday, DH and I are both off until after Christmas, so things should settle down a bit!

 

[Nancyg56]

Happy Birthday Brendan!


Happy Birthday Megan!

Aimee- I am so sorry for your loss. I believe that grief is magnified around the Holidays.

Kathy- Your Birthday greetings are the best!

I'll stop back soon. I am going to lock myself in the kitchen and bake!!!!!!!!!

 

[cajunmommy]

Morning everyone! Just wanted to pop in and thank Lindsay again for the recipe that started it all....Ritz Parm chicken (isn't that Kitten Chicken?)

Lindsay, that recipe saved me last night. Came home with absolutely no desire to cook after trying to patiently deal with last minute errands & traffic. Kids had tests to study for (last set before end of the 9 weeks period & Christmas vacation), and I had a 7:00 meeting. I needed something quick, and the pantry / fridge was looking pretty bare. No eggs, no onions, no bell peppers, one pack of chx breasts left in the freezer....get the picture?

I remembered the kids liked your recipe, and 40 minutes later we had supper with green beans & chx Rice-a-Roni on the side. Not my best, but sure beat spending $$$$ on takeout!

Hope all of you have a Merry Christmas! Happy cooking, baking & eating!

 

[Aimeedyan]

Today is my daughter Megan's 18th birthday!!! How the heck did THAT happen???? She and I hung out yesterday, went to Olive Garden for lunch (I had that sinful Fettucini Alfredo) and then we went to the mall and she got the cartilage in her ear pierced. ICK!

Tonight we are ordering in.... Texas Roadhouse (ds is allergic to peanuts so we can't go there and eat- he will have Burger King) and then we will have birthday cake. It's hard to believe that next year she will be at college and it will just be the three of us here (4 if you count the dog). Seems like yesterday I was bringing my little baby home on December 22nd. Sitting up all night beside the Christmas tree, listening to Christmas music. Unbelievable.

 

[Aimeedyan]

No idea what is for dinner... I'll probably just pick up something as DH will be in late.

 

[Glynis]

Well, the baked beans may wait until Christmas Day. DH's grandfather passed away this afternoon, sorta suddenly. We had plans to go on Friday (he took off) and I regret he never got to see him alive one last time.

They may do the funeral on Sat, and cancel the big family Christmas on Christmas Day that is held at his grandparents house, which means we'll just go to his parent's and do what we were going to do at his sister's on Sat. Clear as mud?

All that to say - everything is in limbo until they meet with the funeral director in the morning.

A death in the family at Christmas is always so hard... I lost a grandmother about 10 years ago around Christmas. I'm sorry his family - esp his grandmother - is going through it. He was a nice, kind man who was so very loved.

Tonight's dinner was at church and they surprised us all and made curry chicken over rice. Not very Christmasy but how many times can you eat ham and green bean casserole? Decent change of pace, though DH turned his nose up and just ate salad. His loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you all!

 

[Glynis]

Robin's (of the SKs) birthday was Tuesday so Scott and I are taking her out to the Big River Grill tonight.

WFD at your house?

ETA: Have any of you received my Christmas card yet?

Not yet, but I'm watching my mailbox!