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

[LindsayDunn228]

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[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight it's Subway for us. No cooking for me and I'm glad to have a day off.


WFD at your house?


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[LindsayDunn228]

Lindsay - for real, don't bother asking him for his opinion anymore. Fix what you and Scott want and if they want to eat, they can. I wouldn't purposely fix things he hates, but I also wouldn't cater to his whims. Does he always have bad manners, or is the new romance caused him to lose his mind?

Kevin has always been, shall I say, blunt, in his delivery. Part of his problem is he's gotten away with it all this time. Just the other day I was discussing this with Scott and I told him no more. I'm calling him on his occasional smart **** comments.


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[LindsayDunn228]

Like other posters have said, and I agree, we are spending too much time with Robin and Kevin as a couple. We aren't going to do that anymore. We are getting together NYE and exchanging our Christmas presents and ringing in the new year. We had thrown out the idea of going to see National Treasure 2 and eating out on NY Day, but they went to see it on Christmas Day with her family. Ooooooook, I thought. So Scott and I have decided if they want to do something NY day then they can come up with something.

Other than that, we are taking a break from them. Like I said, it is not Robin that's making me nuts. It's Kevin.

Lauren, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you

 

[LindsayDunn228]

So sorry that was in 3 posts, but something funny is going on with my computer/the DIS this morning.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Oh one more thing. I sent an e-mail about dinner today yesterday. Here's what it said:

Hey guys

Since we have been "fooded" to death during the holidays, I am drawing blanks on what to make tomorrow that isn't rich or heavy. So I figured we could just do Subway. Is that ok with you guys? If so, let me know what you guys would like and we'll have them when you get here. Savvy?

Thanks,
Lins

Tacky? Maybe, but I felt better sending it

 

[LindsayDunn228]

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[TigerKat]

I'm here!!

No cooking for me tonight - we'll do takeout of some kind.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Hey All!

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers; they really mean the world to me... I am doing better today emotionally now the physical part is another story but why complain...I'll be fine.

I hope all the kiddos that haven't been feeling well, are a bit better today.

Lindsay, You are worrying too much about what they want to eat. Subway would be fine...I love Subway! But how about making a light pasta salad with the burgers...a box of wheat or dreamfields pasta, loaded with veggies and just toss with a light italian dressing? Or serve a condiment bar for the burgers (lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, cheese - this way if they want a side salad or burger toppers they can do both).


OK Ladies, Now on to important stuff.............

Kathy has put me to work thinking about having a girls weekend get together...there are several of us I know that are interested in doing a weekend getaway.

We are thinking the sooner the better...maybe end of Jan or Feb...we are also looking itno where...we can stay in Disney....the value resorts start at about $82/night and the next tiered rooms are about $149...OR, I was thinking a Savannah, GA trip and have a meal at the Lady and Sons....

So at this point, I guess we need to start with (PM me your info):

1. Would you like to attend?
2. What weekends are good for you?
3. Do you want to do Disney or another location?
4. What kind of buget should we try and stick to?

Oh, I am making weight watcher chicken marsala tonight without the mushrooms, egg noodles and broccoli.

Have a great day all and thank you again!

Each and everyone of you mean the world to me!!!

 

[TigerKat]

Sounds like the beginning of a great get-together!!!!

 

[Glynis]

Oh one more thing. I sent an e-mail about dinner today yesterday. Here's what it said:

Hey guys

Since we have been "fooded" to death during the holidays, I am drawing blanks on what to make tomorrow that isn't rich or heavy. So I figured we could just do Subway. Is that ok with you guys? If so, let me know what you guys would like and we'll have them when you get here. Savvy?

Thanks,
Lins

Tacky? Maybe, but I felt better sending it

I don't think it's tacky, I think you said it all perfectly!

 

[Glynis]

Oh, a girl's weekend getaway! How fun!!! I'll have to look at things, but you'll probably have to count me out. I'm in charge of the school play that is being done in February, so I probably shouldn't take any time away. Not to mention the fact that DH is sending me and Katie to London for 10 days in June. I'm not sure how he'd react to me asking to go away for another weekend. If I can't go with y'all in person, I'll definitely be there in spirit!!!

I'm puzzling over dinner tonight. I definitely need some inspiration, so I'm off to the first page of the thread to see what I can come up with!

 

[nucpharm29]

I would love to come to a meet; unfortunately I, more than likely, won't be able to make it. We're headed to Disney in less than 2 weeks, IL's here in February, wedding in May, Girl's Disney Weekend in June, and then Hilton Head in July. Can't believe we're booked through July and it's not even January yet!

WFD tonight is up in the air. DH has been at work for over 24hrs. now, so he'll more than likely sleep through dinner. Maybe I'll take the kiddos out. Who knows?

 

[Aimeedyan]

Lindsay - I don't think it was tacky at all, and I def think you should call him on his comments.

I don't think I could do a get together, either. =( Airfare is SO high from here so we'd have to budget it for awhile. Jan and Feb are booked solid for me, too - every stinkin weekend. Sounds like fun!!

WFD - I think we're going to eat something out. DH got Academy GCs to buy a new driver so we're going tonight to do that.

 

[shovan]

Lauren, Glad you are feeling a little better. But be careful & take it easy for quite a while!

A girl's weekend would be a wonderful thing. Unfortunately probably not possible for me. First of all we are already going in Feb for the Daytona trip. And then for me to leave Bob for several days would be quite a hardship on him & probably DD & SIL. He would probably need them to come stay over here to help him. But let me know what y'all plan & I'll check into it. It really is something I'd love to be able to do!

Last night I cooked mustard greens only because they'd been in the fridge for days & were going to have to be thrown out soon. DH picked up outback, so we had steak, potato & mustard greens for dinner last night! I know strange. No ideas yet for tonight.

DD is going to have a small New Year's Eve party, so I need to figure out some appetizer finger food things for that. I'm drawing a blank right now. Any good ideas out there?

 

[shovan]

Glynis, Glad to hear your girl is feeling better so quickly! That is good news! And what's this about going to London? Wooweee, that sounds fabulous!

Lindsay, You are worrying too much about those two! Do you always do all of the work when friends come over? If we had friends who hung out at our house as often as Kevin & Robin are at your's, they'd be bringing pizza or sandwiches or something for everyone, at least some of the time. Why should it always be up to you to "host" them?

 

[bear74]

This lasagna recipe was pretty good! Easy, and I'll make it again.

Simply Lasagna

Submitted by: Kraft
Rated: 5 out of 5 by 73 members
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 1 Hour 35 Minutes
Yields: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound ground beef (we used italian sausage instead)
1 egg, beaten
2 1/2 cups shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, ivided
1 (15 ounce) container Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cup 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (I used 1.5 jars, as reviewers said more sauce did better)
1 cup water
12 lasagna noodles, uncooked

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Meanwhile, mix egg, 1-1/4 cups of the mozzarella cheese, the ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese and the parsley until well blended; set aside.
2. Drain meat; return to skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Add water to empty sauce jar; cover with lid and shake well. Add to meat mixture; stir until well blended. Spread 1 cup of the sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with layers of 3 lasagna noodles, one-third of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup of the sauce. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining 3 noodles and the remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1-1/4 cups mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover with greased foil.
3. Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil; bake an additional 15 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting to serve

I also made the garlic bread based on your tips and DH said 'the bread is really good!' so I guess I did it right!

yum thanks for the recipe

 

[TigerKat]

DD is going to have a small New Year's Eve party, so I need to figure out some appetizer finger food things for that. I'm drawing a blank right now. Any good ideas out there?

This one came from this thread:

Drunk Dawgs

2 large packs Lil Smokies
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup bourbon

Mix the sugar, ketchup, and bourbon together and put in crock pot. Stir in the packages of Lil Smokies and heat through in the crock pot.


I turn the crock pot up high at first to get it all hot then turn it down and keep it warm during the day. These can also be done in an electric skillet.


Goat Cheese Stuffed Grilled Peppers

(These pair exceptionally well with wine, both red & white. I always enjoy a South African wine to compliment the goat cheese.)

1 oz soft goat cheese (chevre)
1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (1 oz)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 medium red, yellow, green or orange sweet (bell) peppers, seeded and quartered lengthwise (red & green look great at the holidays)

To make cheese mixture, mix cheeses & herbs in a small bowl. Set aside.

Preheat & prepare grill. Grill peppers directly over medium hot coals until crisp tender, about six to eight minutes, turning occasionally. Do not allow to brown. Take peppers off as they're done and put them on a platter.

Keep grill on.

Spread the cheese mixture evenly in each pepper. The peppers should look like little boats and (for the most part) be able to "hold" the cheese mixture.

Return peppers stuffed with cheese/herbs back to the grill and grill for two or three more minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Check this out:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/19/dining/19mini.html?em&ex=1198386000&en=385268200444bcac&ei=5087

 

[Glynis]

DD is going to have a small New Year's Eve party, so I need to figure out some appetizer finger food things for that. I'm drawing a blank right now. Any good ideas out there?

How about a crockpot full of Li'l smokies cooked in chili sauce and grape jelly. So yummy! You could also do sweet and sour meatballs.

 

[Glynis]

Glynis, Glad to hear your girl is feeling better so quickly! That is good news! And what's this about going to London? Wooweee, that sounds fabulous!

I'm so excited about it!!! My cousin and her family live in London (at least for the next year), and she's invited us to stay with her family. So, housing is taken care of. Alan has enough frequent flyer miles to cover the plane tickets for both me and Katie, so that is taken care of. My dad (it was his idea to begin with) is giving us 250 dollars for museums, show tickets, etc., so that is at least partially taken care of. It was kind of a no brainer to do it!

I haven't been to England in almost 20 years, so I can't wait to get back. Katie has never been, and she is so excited! She's been researching England ever since she found out about it! So far, she's decided we have to go to Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the British Museum, a ride on the Eye, possibly a day trip to Stonehenge and Windsor. We'll be there for 10 days, so we could do quite a bit!