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

[zipuzee]

Now don't go tempting me to spend more money. Honestly, have you tried all of their steaks? We branched out from the filets and sirloins on our last order and got the bone-in strips, they are incredible. So today I ordered kabobs, filets and we're trying the rib-eyes!!

They're ribeyes are really good!!

Our dinner plans may be changing - we're waiting on furniture to be delivered. They were supposed to be here between 12-4; they called around 3 and said that they were running behind. DH just called them and they said that they are still running behind but they will be here as they don't quit until all is delivered.

Sooo, we're waiting

 

[lucas]

Tonight we had a shrimp boil. And it was soooooooo good!

 

[TigerKat]

Tonight we had a shrimp boil. And it was soooooooo good!

YUMMO, what did you have in it?

 

[Glynis]

Tonight we had our cheese plate, so it was assorted crackers and breads; brie, gouda, gruyere and cheddar cheeses; a spinach salad with gouda and candied pecans; and baked apples.

Here's my really complicated baked apples recipe

Wicked Easy Baked Apples (serves 4...unless you are talking about my kids and then it serves 2)

4 apples, preferably Macintosh, but any baking apple will do, peeled and cut into pieces
cinnamon
pat of butter
You can add a little brown sugar if your apples are tart

Put apples into microwave safe bowl. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Top with butter. Cover and microwave for 3 minutes. Stir. If apples seem too firm, microwave a minute more. Stir again. Serve.

Tough, huh? The funny thing is that whenever I make them for guests, not only does the house smell good but everyone loves them!

ETA: Nancy, I'm glad you got to see Chris!

That's how I make baked apples!!! I love them, but always hated how long they took in the oven. Once I tried them in the microwave, I never went back!!! I also like to cram either raisins or dried cherries in the core, cover with butter and brown sugar. Yummo!!!!! Serve that with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you are good to go!

 

[Glynis]

I hope I am not imposing here but I just thought I would add what I am having for dinner tonight.
I have a chick roast in the crock pot when it is done it will be turned into shredded beef~I have been so hungry for it that I decided to make it today.
I also am having a beer cheese fondue (I read it on a thread last night and thought I would give it a try)
I also have a pot of sauce on for tomorrows dinner.

No imposition! We love new posters!!! Keep posting and join us in our craziness!!!

My family did fondue for NYE, and it was scrumptious!!! I love a good fondue!!!

 

[HERSEY]

Change of plans. I'm not cooking/grilling we are having pizza with my neighbors. I'm so disappointed in not having to cook

 

[Glynis]

The food for book club went over really well! Surprisingly, they all loved the hoppin' John. DH did too! He was thrilled I'd made a huge pot of it! He's been eating it for lunch since then. The hummingbird cake was a huge hit, as well!

Last night I'm not sure what was for dinner. I got hit with something right after my bowling league. I crawled into bed around 3:00 and don't remember anything else after that. I do remember waking up once at 10:00, and again at 3:00 this morning. Guess whatever it was worked it's way out of my system since I feel just fine today. Ever since my gastric bypass surgery, this is what happens when I get the flu or some other stomach bug. Since I don't really have a "real" stomach anymore, I just literally pass out until the bug goes away!

Tonight I'm making macaroni and cheese for the kids with chicken nuggets on the side. DH and I are going to see Sweeney Todd and go out to dinner! Actually, we'll be eating our dinner in the movie theater. I love being able to order my favorite Mexican food and take it in the movie with me!

 

[TigerKat]

Glynis - Glad to hear you're feeling better!! Not sure I'd like to be eating dinner during that particular movie, isn't it kinda gory??

 

[Aimeedyan]

Glynis - so glad it worked it's way out so quickly! We talked about seeing Sweeney Todd tonight at our favorite Movie Grill but I wasn't sure about eating and watching it at the same time. Heard it was gory. We farted around too long and missed the chance to go tonight anyways so I'd love to hear your review.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

While I enjoyed Sweeney Todd, I don't know if I could have eaten during it. Before or after, sure

 

[Nancyg56]

YAY CAILI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so jealous you ladies had cocktails tonight. I wanted a glass of wine at the party tonight but I was driving and quite a way from home on dark roads where I never drive. Good thing because it started to sleet so i headed out early. I'll get teh gossip tomorrow.

Kathy Thanks for the I needed one today. I was so grouchy my family was thrilled when I wasn't home this afternoon

Glynis- I did not realize the bug hit you like that. I don't know what is worse, knowing you've got it or passing out through it Feel better soon!

Dinner was good tonight. Kind of a strange gathering though, but it was nice to see my SIS IL's friends all come out for her.

 

[OKWMom]

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but I've had a really rough couple of days. My sister is having some serious problems with her husband and as you can imagine, my entire family has been on an emotional roller coaster. I spent last night with her and we were up past 2 am. Tonight my brother and SIL are at her house keeping her children and she is with a friend. I'm not sure what tomorrow is going to bring, or if I'll be able to check in.

Friends, please pray for my sister and her children. And if you can spare a prayer for me as well, I'd really appreciate it. We really need them.

 

[liamandcaili]

That's how I make baked apples!!! I love them, but always hated how long they took in the oven. Once I tried them in the microwave, I never went back!!! I also like to cram either raisins or dried cherries in the core, cover with butter and brown sugar. Yummo!!!!! Serve that with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you are good to go!

Yeah, but I'm bad and serve this as a side dish for dinner, not for dessert, so the ice cream is out. My kids would think I was awesome if I ever included ice cream as part of dinner though.

Thanks for the congrats and compliments for Caili. I will show her them tomorrow.

Oh, and dinner tonight was not lamb chops. I didn't want to go to the store, so Caili had grilled cheese (Liam is with Becky to avoid the rink tomorrow), and I was going to have Indian food, but it smelled terrible, so I just had naan. It's okay. I wasn't hungry anyway, since I had a huge bagel sandwich after Caili's skating.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Prayers said Gretchen!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Prayers said Gretchen!

 

[liamandcaili]

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but I've had a really rough couple of days. My sister is having some serious problems with her husband and as you can imagine, my entire family has been on an emotional roller coaster. I spent last night with her and we were up past 2 am. Tonight my brother and SIL are at her house keeping her children and she is with a friend. I'm not sure what tomorrow is going to bring, or if I'll be able to check in.

Friends, please pray for my sister and her children. And if you can spare a prayer for me as well, I'd really appreciate it. We really need them.

Gretchen, I am so sorry to hear this. Of course, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the coming weeks in this new year get better for you.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Prayers said Gretchen!

 

[liamandcaili]

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but I've had a really rough couple of days. My sister is having some serious problems with her husband and as you can imagine, my entire family has been on an emotional roller coaster. I spent last night with her and we were up past 2 am. Tonight my brother and SIL are at her house keeping her children and she is with a friend. I'm not sure what tomorrow is going to bring, or if I'll be able to check in.

Friends, please pray for my sister and her children. And if you can spare a prayer for me as well, I'd really appreciate it. We really need them.

Gretchen, I am so sorry to hear this. Of course, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the coming weeks in this new year get better for you.

 

[liamsaunt]

I'm sorry ~ its not chick roast its chuck roast.

I have not even caught up on the thread but I had to post and say that I realized you meant "chuck" when I was halfway through dinner tonight! I had to come on to say Sorry! But, the fact that I thought, even for a moment, that a "chick roast" existed certainly confirms my ignorance when it comes to beef, doesn't it?

Dinner was yummy tonight, pictures later...

 

[zipuzee]

Gretchen - and prayers for you and your family.