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

[TigerKat]

Happy New Year, ya'll!

Right back atcha Peg!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Happy New Year's Everyone! Sorry I haven't checked in sooner today...its just been one of those days. DH and I are home tonight...REALLY missing A who is with the donor.

I didn't cook last night. We went to the local diner that has the best salad bar, open faced turkey sandwiches and great bakery. They are Greek and every time I go I HAVE to have dessert. I think I finally figured out how to say what I order instead of pointing at it...Gadabureko...or something of that sort.

I was planning on making one of Tom's favorite's tonight...Chicken Francese but I went to BJs today and bought alot of appys so we will have chicken tomorrow. I also have some pies in the freezer that need to be baked so I will make a pie too since the next day we will start the diet AGAIN!

So hubby and I are drinking some wine, have the champagne and Rosa chilling, played TV Scene It (I never played b4...love it!!!) and munching out.

I wish you all the very best. I have really enjoyed the year with each and every one of you. Thank you for your friendship. Happy New Year All!

 

[TigerKat]

Have a great night Lauren, ya know how much you mean to me.

 

[TigerKat]

This is what Johnny & I are drinking tonight:

It's a Blue Velvet - Champagne with a splash of Blue Curacao - YUMMY!

 

[Zandy595]

I have a glass of Rosa in my hand as I type (YUM). Hard to type with one hand. I may have to drink the whole bottle myself, DH has to go to work in a few minutes. Actually I'm going to put Press 'N Seal on the top and hope for the best.

Kathy ~ Your drink looks good. It also looks like it glows.

 

[TigerKat]

I have a glass of Rosa in my hand as I type (YUM). Hard to type with one hand.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Oh WOW, Kathy! If we had that blue stuff (I can't spell that word...can say it right though ), we'd be having the same thing...looks great!

We are going to break open a bottle of Rosa now...cheers everyone!

BTW...we are watching John and Kate plus 8...never watched it before but I am having an anxiety attack now.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Not sure what we are doing for dinner tonight. We have leftover ravioli lasagna, but we are going out today so we may eat out. Either way I don't have to cook so woo hoo!!

WFD at your house?

ETA: I have a buttload of SK updates if you want to hear them. They actually came over yesterday to ring in the New Year with us. They didn't leave until 2 a.m. I don't want to bore you guys with it if you were getting sick of the updates.

I am going to finish DISing and come back and update. See you in a few.

Happy New Year, Everyone!

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[HERSEY]

Lindsay I will gladly listen to your SK updates.

I never made it to midnight. Somewhere I around 8:30 I got a really "good" migrane and called it a night around 10:00. I guess our little change in weather pressure set it off. Looks like we got around 4-5 inches since I got home yesterday.

Kathy Want some snow?

 

[TigerKat]

Kathy Want some snow?

I hope you're feeling better. I woke up with a headache, must have been the blue stuff.

WFD - Glynis' pork roast, smothered cabbage and black-eyed peas and rice.

 

[Zandy595]

I just finished assembling my lasagna, now I'm not sure what to do with it. I usually throw it in the oven at this point, but we won't be eating until 5 or 6. I had to make it early because we'll be going to my parents house early this afternoon. Should I put it in the fridge and bake it right before dinner or should I bake it now, put it in the fridge, then heat it up later.

 

[nucpharm29]

Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had a great NYE. We were big lame-o's and were in bed by 10. My cold has knocked me out (that and the champagne) and DH was still a walking zombie last night from all the hours worked. We're heading out in a few to a brunch and to watch the Cotton Bowl (go Arkansas) with some friends. Have a great day all--we'll just have snack-y foods all day watching football.

 

[TigerKat]

I just finished assembling my lasagna, now I'm not sure what to do with it. I usually throw it in the oven at this point, but we won't be eating until 5 or 6. I had to make it early because we'll be going to my parents house early this afternoon. Should I put it in the fridge and bake it right before dinner or should I bake it now, put it in the fridge, then heat it up later.

I always think a lasagna tastes better even the next day. I'd bake it now and then re-heat it later.

 

[HERSEY]

I always think a lasagna tastes better even the next day. I'd bake it now and then re-heat it later.

You can do either bake now or wait till later. I agree about the lasagna tasting better the day after. Probabaly cause you not so tired after cooking all day.

Kathy You have to watch out for those sweet drinks they sneak up on you and hit hard when your not looking

I finished shoveling. I have to run out for the things I was going to get last night. I think we got more than my original estimate. This weekend we should be in the 40's = muddy floors.

 

[Nancyg56]

Happy New Year!
I'll stop back later, I wanted to say "Hello" .

 

[TigerKat]

Kathy You have to watch out for those sweet drinks they sneak up on you and hit hard when your not looking

It hit me allright, but I'm feeling better already. Got the roast in the crockpot and the black-eyed peas are cooking away.

I just thought of all of you - I was packing away all of the lovely cards I got from y'all for Christmas. Now I've got to tackle the darn tree!

 

[Glynis]

Happy 2008, everyone! I hope this new year is treating you well so far!

I've got ground turkey thawing to make a sloppy joe pizza tonight. Our fondue was so yummy last night! We've got a ton of the cheese fondue leftover, so I think I'll steam some broccoli and cauliflower and use it up as a cheese sauce!

I need some help from all you southern gals. Our book club is meeting at my house Thursday night to talk about To Kill A Mockingbird. I love this book!!! Anyway, I'd like to serve some kind of southern "treat" to the ladies that come. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

 

[Aimeedyan]

I'm a wee bit frustrated... I made a new chili recipe from the latest Cooking Light (remember I'm on a diet right now!) and it was a flop. I liked it, and my MIL said she liked it, but my FIL and DH didn't eat it. =(

It was chocolatey, but I like chocolate. *shrug*

Chili with Chipotle and Chocolate


Smoky chipotle chiles and earthy chocolate add depth and richness to chili.


Cooking spray
2 cups diced onion (about 1 large)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 chipotle chiles, canned in adobo sauce, minced
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup light sour cream
Chopped green onions (optional)

Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and turkey to pan; sauté 8 minutes or until turkey is browned and vegetables are tender. Add sugar and next 9 ingredients (through chipotle) to pan, stirring to blend; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add chocolate, stirring to melt. Ladle 1 1/4 cups chili in each of 8 bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream. Garnish with green onions.

Yield: 8 servings

CALORIES 257 (23% from fat); FAT 6.6g (sat 3.8g,mono 1.7g,poly 0.2g); PROTEIN 23.6g; CHOLESTEROL 34mg; CALCIUM 78mg; SODIUM 603mg; FIBER 6g; IRON 2.6mg; CARBOHYDRATE 26g


I served it with corn bread, sour cream, cheese and chives.

I also made these brownies (also low fat and calories)

Fudgy Brownies

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon hot water
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)



Preheat oven to 325°.

Place sugar and eggs in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until thick and pale (about 5 minutes). Combine hot water and coffee granules, stirring until coffee granules dissolve. Add coffee mixture, butter, and vanilla extract to sugar mixture; beat at low speed until combined.

Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cocoa, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture, stirring just until moist (batter will be thick).

Spread batter into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 23 minutes or until brownies spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Garnish brownies with powdered sugar, if desired.

Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 brownie)

Nutrition:
Fat: 4.9g
Carbohydrates: 20.2g
Calories:126.5
Protein: 2.3g


And I made this dip (gotta have blackeyed peas on NYDay!) It was yummy, but a lot of steps. It really wasn't spicy at all.

Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Dip

This dip is like a Southern-style hummus; serve with bread toasts, crackers, pita bread, or cut-up veggies. The dip is delicious served warm. To do some of the work ahead, prepare the recipe through step four, but combine all of the ingredients and bake the dip just before serving. It's also nice as a sandwich spread.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas
4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup diced onion
4 garlic cloves, crushed and divided
1 poblano pepper (about 4 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (8-ounce) container reduced-fat sour cream
1/3 cup chopped green onions
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation
Sort and wash peas; place in a medium bowl. Cover with water to 2 inches above peas; cover and let stand 8 hours. Drain peas.
Combine peas, broth, onion, and 2 garlic cloves in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until tender. Drain.

Preheat broiler.

Place poblano pepper on a foil-lined baking sheet; broil 15 minutes or until blackened and charred, turning occasionally.

Reduce oven temperature to 375°.

Place pepper in a zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and discard skins. Cut a lengthwise slit in pepper; discard seeds and stem. Coarsely chop pepper. Combine remaining 2 garlic cloves, pea mixture, pepper, and salt in a food processor; process until smooth. Add sour cream; process until blended. Stir in green onions. Spoon mixture into a 9-inch pie plate or shallow 1-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Yield
12 servings (serving size: about 1/3 cup)

Nutritional Information
CALORIES 89(28% from fat); FAT 2.8g (sat 1.5g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 4.6g; CHOLESTEROL 9mg; CALCIUM 37mg; SODIUM 297mg; FIBER 4.7g; IRON 1.3mg; CARBOHYDRATE 11.1g

 

[lucas]

WFD? Black eyed peas and cabbage!

 

[liamandcaili]

Happy New Year everyone!

Johnny & I are starting to plan our trip up the east coast for next October (with Lauren's help). Can we book a reservation for dinner??

As you can probably tell from Becky's food pictures, she always makes way too much food, so you wouldn't even need a reservation! Seriously, though, let us know what your plans are. I would be happy to host a Dinner with the Liam Sisters at my house.

Looking at those pictures just reminds me how much food I've eaten in the past few days, and you haven't even seen the ones from yesterday and today. Groan. There is a reason I am wearing elastic waist pants right now.

Linner today was turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, spinach gratin, and green beans. I may not eat for the rest of the week.

Best wishes for a great 2008!