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

[shovan]

Thanks Glynis & Kathy!!! Now I have all kinds of ideas floating around in my brain!!!

Did y'all look at that article? I'm still reading it, tons of easy ideas! Some great, some weird - like browning meatballs & serving without a sauce! What's up with that?

Kathy, I love goat cheese & those sound really good. So is that a South African white or red?

Glynis, We've done the meatball sauce with the grape jelly in the sauce, never thought to do it with the little smokies. Sounds yummy!

That sounds like a wonderful trip for you & Katie!!! 10 days in London!!! Wow, you both must be so excited! I'm excited for you! Very nice of Alan & your Dad to treat you to this! I wish I had family that just lived anywhere that we could visit. The furthest I ever get to visit family is Houston & San Antonio.

 

[liamandcaili]

The Girls' Weekend sounds fun, but I'm afraid I will have to live vicariously through those of you who can attend. Caili has a skating competition in Lake Placid in January (Want to meet there? It will be REALLY cold!! ) so that is the travel budget. Even if we didn't have that, though, it is tough for me to get away. I look forward to hearing about it!

Glynis -- Your London trip sounds fabulous! I love London. I spent a month there in college and didn't see everything. Add the National Gallery to your list, and of course, you HAVE to go see Shakespeare's Globe theater. It wasn't built the last time you were there. It's a bit of a pain to get to, and we couldn't find too much else to do over there, but it was worth it. Also, unless Katie really has her heart set on it, I would skip Stonehedge. It's a long trip and the rocks are all roped off, so you can't get up close. Windsor was a good day trip. Can you tell I am excited for you?

Dinner tonight is going to be the last of the leftover turkey, the mashed turnips I never made for Christmas, eggplant sticks and spinach. The kids want noodles.

 

[TigerKat]

Thanks Glynis & Kathy!!! Now I have all kinds of ideas floating around in my brain!!!

Did y'all look at that article? I'm still reading it, tons of easy ideas! Some great, some weird - like browning meatballs & serving without a sauce! What's up with that?

Kathy, I love goat cheese & those sound really good. So is that a South African white or red?

Glynis, We've done the meatball sauce with the grape jelly in the sauce, never thought to do it with the little smokies. Sounds yummy!

I haven't read that far into the article - weird idea about the meatballs. As far as the wine either red or white or both. I've mixed the meatballs and the smokies together - pretty good!!

 

[Nancyg56]

Hi Ladies! A weekend get-a-way sounds so nice! I would need to look at least to February, January would be a no go. We spent a lot of money the past few months and were in Disney in October. I would need a little time to budget a trip.

Glynis- glad the little peanut is feeling better! I do the grape jelly chili sauce thing too. I use meatballs, smokies and sometimes I use the cocktail franks. All are really good.

Sheryl- I use kielbasa in that mix as well and that is very good. I tend to stick to turkey kielbasa so there is less fat. I don't have a recipe but one favorite here is a mixture of brown sugar, lemon juice, a little corn syrup and some corn starch to thicken. Cook this into a sauce and toss in crock pot with sliced kielbasa. Yumm!

Dinner tonight is roasted chicken, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, curried sweet potatoes, broccoli, corn and cranberry sauce. I have a rustic bread to go with dinner. Dessert is leftover from the holiday.

 

[TigerKat]

Johnny just called and suggested something for dinner tonight that we haven't had in a long time - Fried Green Tomatoes topped with Shrimp Remoulade!!!!! The last time I had a fried green tomato was KONA's version - hard as a hockey puck! YUK!!

 

[Glynis]

Glynis -- Your London trip sounds fabulous! I love London. I spent a month there in college and didn't see everything. Add the National Gallery to your list, and of course, you HAVE to go see Shakespeare's Globe theater. It wasn't built the last time you were there. It's a bit of a pain to get to, and we couldn't find too much else to do over there, but it was worth it. Also, unless Katie really has her heart set on it, I would skip Stonehedge. It's a long trip and the rocks are all roped off, so you can't get up close. Windsor was a good day trip. Can you tell I am excited for you?

I will definitely add the National Gallery! Last time I went to England, you could mingle with the stones at Stonehenge. I have pictures of my roommate touching one of them! I would love to see the Globe! We'll have to see how it pans out! The very last time I went, we got to be locked in the jewel room in the Tower of London. Our guide was a friend of my dad's. At the time he was 85 years old, and was the oldest living Beefeater. He was the only person outside the royal family who was allowed to touch the jewels. He gave us such a history lesson! He would unlock the cases, take out the jewels, and tell us about them. It took us about 5 hours! But what an amazing thing!!!

I'm also hoping to get to Stratford-upon-Avon! I spent a couple of wonderful weeks there years ago! I would buy a small pastry a juice, and go watch the sunrise in the yard of Shakespeare's house. Talk about a wonderful experience!

You can bet I'll be taking tons of pictures to share with everyone!!!

 

[TigerKat]

Just in case the boards aren't up and running in the morning -

HAVE A GREAT DAY SHERYL !!!!!

 

[Nancyg56]

Glynis- I forgot to congratulate you on the trip! When Dan was in HS he played the trumpet with the Madrigals band. They went to England and parents could go as chaperone's. I went on every stinkin' field trip, class trip and class project for each kid. I really wanted to go on this one but he REALLY did not want me to go. When he got back he said "Oh Mom you would have loved it! we saw......." I think he was very close to death at that moment.

I wanted to let you all know that the Greek potatoes were awesome! I have roasted potatoes before but I am going to do them like this from now on. They made great home fries as well!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Happy Birthday Sheryl!!!!

 

[Nancyg56]

Happy Birthday Sheryl


Just in case.....................

 

[shovan]

Just in case the boards aren't up and running in the morning -

HAVE A GREAT DAY SHERYL !!!!!

Happy Birthday Sheryl!!!!

Happy Birthday Sheryl


Just in case.....................

Thanks so much y'all!!!!!!! Even if I'm trying to pretend that this ...gasp... 49th birthday is not happening to me!!!

Tomorrow we are having another Christmas Celebration with Bob's side of the family. This is one of our fav get-togethers cus we still have little ones on that side to watch opening presents! It's a casual all day family gathering & I usually get a "surprise" birthday cake. So it will be a great way to celebrate even if I am getting old! I fixed & froze the dip I made for that . My other job for this party is the the drink of the day,which I think will be Cosmos! So I'm off to the grocery for that!

Thanks again & have a great evening everyone!!!!!

 

[TigerKat]

I wanted to let you all know that the Greek potatoes were awesome! I have roasted potatoes before but I am going to do them like this from now on. They made great home fries as well!

I printed out that recipe, it sounded really good. Did you have to make any adjustments to it?

 

[TigerKat]

Hi Ladies! A weekend get-a-way sounds so nice! I would need to look at least to February, January would be a no go. We spent a lot of money the past few months and were in Disney in October. I would need a little time to budget a trip.

Whatever works for everyone else is fine with me. I can't wait to start planning!!

 

[HERSEY]

Happy birthday Sheryl

You can join me in the 49th birthday club my friend and I are going to be 49 for at least a couple of years

It has finally stopped snowing here. Big huge flakes all day outside too. I kill myself sometimes.

girls weekend sounds like a good idea January is out for me Febuary might be too soon budget wise. But I have to see.

I'm off to see what's for dinner. Maybe going out I'm too tired after shovelling and dealing with the flakes.

 

[TigerKat]

girls weekend sounds like a good idea January is out for me Febuary might be too soon budget wise. But I have to see.

Great - so far we have 4 possibles!! We'll work it out budget wise for us all!!

 

[liamsaunt]

Hi everybody! I know I have not been on in a few days, but the DIS has been soooo slow for me lately. I just get frustrated and log off.

Lauren, I am so sorry for your loss.

I have loads of pictures to share with you guys but I think I'll wait until after the board reload tonight.

Lindsay....I agree with everyone else, Kevin sounds like he is really getting on your nerves. He would be driving me crazy too! You can tell him I made your boo patties once....I served them on big fluffy rolls with extra cheese and bacon, and tater tots! They were awesome!

 

[zipuzee]

Hi all - I was off work today and spent it shopping, so I'm just now getting to the computer. I haven't read thru all the posts as I only have a few minutes. Dinner tonight is Beef Enchilada casserole and some kind of spanish rice my DH is putting together from recipes from a new cookbook. It was a christmas present from son & daughter in law and they are coming to dinner in just a bit.

Lauren - so sorry for your loss.
The girls trip sounds like fun, but alas, I won't be able to join.

Nancy - here's my lasagna recipe. Like I said, a bit of work, but so worth it!

Lasagna al Forno

1 large onion, chopped
3 T olive oil
1½ lb lean ground beef
¾ lb boned, skinned chicken thighs, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced or mashed
2 cans tomato sauce (8 oz)
1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
½ cup dry red wine
½ cup water
salt to taste
1 tsp oregano leaves
1 T basil leaves
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp sugar
5 hard boiled eggs, finely chopped
¼ lb prosuitto ham, finely chopped
½ lb mozzerella cheese, thinly sliced
1 cup grated parmasaen cheese
lasagna noodles

In a large frying pan, saute onion in olive oil until soft, add beef, chicken and garlic and cook until meat is brown and crumbly. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, wine and water. Add seasonings, stirring until mixed. Cover and simmer slowly about 1½ hours.

While meat and sauce simmering, prepare Salsa Bescianello.
4 T butter
1 T flour
1 cup milk, boiling
salt
pinch white pepper
pinch nutmeg
tie together - 1 tiny onion, 1 sprig thyme, 1 bay leaf

Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the flour and cook until golden, stirring constantly. Thin mixture by slowing adding the boiling milk until sauce is smooth and velvety in texture. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg and the tied seasonings and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the tied seasonings before using.

Cook the lasagna noodles until tender, then rinse with cold water and drain.
In a large shallow casserole dish, put a layer of meat sauce, eggs, ham, cheeses and salsa bescianello, then noodles. Repeat the layers 2-3 times, then top with parmasean cheese.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until heated through.

 

[Glynis]

Well, it seems I spoke too soon regarding Leslie! She decided she was tired at noon, so went into her bed. At 6:00 I realized that no one had seen her since. I had to go in and literally shake her awake! As she got up, I noticed that her right ear looked funny. Upon closer inspection, I found that her eardrum has indeed burst. She had gunk oozing out of it! Great! Of course it happens now, when the doctor's office is closed. I'll give him a call in the morning, and have him call in some eardrops. I'm not really surprised, but was hoping that we'd caught the infection in time. On the upside, she's not complaining about ear pain anymore!

I can also say, it's a good thing that Alan has a work project that will keep him up late tonight, as Leslie will definitely NOT be sleepy at her usual bedtime. I think I'll just let her veg in front of a movie while Alan works, and I get everyone else to bed! Myself included!

See ya after the board re-load!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Today we are going out, not sure where yet.

WFD at your house?

 

[Mermaid02]

I'm going to try out my new crock pot today and make some chili in it.... then we will be watching the BIG GAME!! I'm so glad that it's going to be on... listening to it on the radio just isn't the same...