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

[FormrCastMbr]

Ladies...

Amazon has an amazing deal on a fondue pot!!!!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27/002-9419423-8843216

I just ordered one...never had fondue before....guess I need recipes! hint hint!

ETA: IT IS ONLY GOING FOR ANOTHER 20 MINUTES...

 

[liamsaunt]

Wendie, I am so sorry. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts.

 

[liamsaunt]

Lauren, I will post my favorite fondue recipe for you and your new pot tomorrow. I love fondue, and have had a cool red pot for a couple of years. Here are some recent dinner photos:

short ribs with mashed potatoes and pan-roasted root vegetables:

Salad with blood oranges:

gratineed eggs with herbs and parmesean:

and, tonight's mushroom sandwich:

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Since we are off one day because of ruined leftovers, we are going out to eat tonight and to get our groceries. So I get a day off

WFD at your house?

ETA: Wendie, you and your family are in our prayers. Please let us know if any of us can help in ANY way

 

[Mermaid02]

Ummmm I need the recipe for that mushroom sandwich! OMG that looks so good.

I have some frozen NY strip steaks in the freezer... I think we'll have those and some mushrooms and onions.... mashed potatoes, whole green beans and salad. Hopefully the weather will be good enough so that we can use the grill. Supposed to get some ice today- I prefer the 50* we had Wednesday.

Hang in there Wendie- like you said, "prepare for the worst and hope for the best"

 

[HERSEY]

I still didn't get my "real" takeout. I forgot I had to go to Costco so I picked up their rosterie chicken and made some sides.

I still have to get a few things tonight that I don't get a Costco so we are having Chinese come hell or high water,which about 40 miles south of me they have.

Kathy So where were those tornado's?

Wendie I really hope you were able to sleep last night. I know it's hard to think about you when so much is going on, but take care of yourself. It's very hard for us to let God do is work.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Morning all!

Becky, I would LOVE your recipe...thank you!

We are having grilled steak, teriyake noodles and broccoli.

Have a great day!

 

[cajunmommy]

Morning everyone. I see Kathy hasn't responded yet, so I'll jump in and update y'all on the tornadoes from yesterday. Hope she doesn't mind - don't want y'all worrying needlessly.

From last reports there were 2, possibly 3, tornadoes that touched down yesterday, but none were near Kathy's neck of the woods. One was near the LA / MS state line in Jackson, the other two were northwest of Baton Rouge (St. Francisville / New Roads area).

We got lots of rain and wind, but thankfully nothing worse. I believe Kathy & Sheryl had much of the same.

I haven't posted in a while, but I do have a recipe to share if anyone's interested. (Lindsay - hint, hint) It's a Stuffed Bell Pepper "stoup" from Rachael Ray's newest cookbook. It was very easy, and pretty tasty.

Wendie-Know that even though I don't post often, I still think about all of you in my thoughts and prayers daily. Stay strong.

 

[cajunmommy]

OK, found the recipe on her website. It's also in her latest cookbook, which I received for Christmas, but I can't remember the title!

Stuffed Pepper Stoup (Rachael's word...somewhere between stew & soup)

Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 1/2 pounds ground beef sirloin
Salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice (eyeball it)
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, cut into bite-size dice
3 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into bite-size dice
1 bay leaf
1 quart chicken stock
1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
1 cup orzo pasta
12-15 basil leaves, shredded or torn
Grated Parmigiano Reggiano, to pass at table

Preparation

Heat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat with the EVOO. When the EVOO is hot, add beef and season with salt, black pepper and allspice. Brown the meat for 5 minutes then add garlic, onion, peppers and bay leaf and cook for 7-8 minutes, until tender.

Stir in stock and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook to al dente, 7-8 minutes. Turn off heat. Fold in basil.

Serve in shallow bowls with grated cheese.


I'm surprised she used sirloin instead of ground turkey. I cut back to two bell peppers as the kids & DH aren't so fond of them. I refuse to not cook with them, so I dice them large and tell them to pick 'em out! Oh, I couldn't find orzo (small town groceries), so I subbed alphabet pasta. It was the closest I could find in a similar size.

 

[Nancyg56]

cajunmommy- thanks for letting us know. I am abysmal with geometry so even if the news guys tried to get specific I would never have been able to place them.

Now, please post more often, and feel free to respond to anything. There is no formality here.

 

[TigerKat]

Good morning!

cajunmommy - Thanks for providing the tornado update!

Lauren - I brewed my first pot of coffee with the Gevalia coffeemaker. It's really nice, but I'll like it even more when I brew my NOLA coffee & chicory in it!!

Take-out for dinner tonight.

 

[Nancyg56]

Stuffed Pepper Stoup (Rachael's word...somewhere between stew & soup)


I'm surprised she used sirloin instead of ground turkey. Oh, I couldn't find orzo (small town groceries), so I subbed alphabet pasta. It was the closest I could find in a similar size.

I am going to try this one. I think she used the beef because she is trying to vary the same ingredients a bit. She made a chili with some ground lamb the other day. It looked good but my picky family would not have even tried it.

I never use orzo in soup and sub any small pasta for it. I don't like the texture for some reason.

Okay Becky- I have got to stop drooling over your pictures ! Your meals really are magazine cover quality

Lauren- thanks for the fondue pot tip. I have been toying with buying one but I am going to wait until I put some of the stuff I have out away. My DH threatened to get rid of my Christmas things, because "all you really need is a bell and a bow" This is the same guy who could not understand why I tossed out a box full of school bus yellow three handled coffee mugs shaped like balls, advertising some electrical supply shop that he brought home What on Earth would anyone do with those???????

I am still reclaiming my house today so hopefully I will have the great room, the kitchen and the bathroom all done and can make a pot of soup. If not it is going to be tuna sandwiched with tomato soup.

Kathy- where are you?????

 

[TigerKat]

Kathy- where are you?????

Look up, I'm right on top of you!

 

[Nancyg56]

Look up, I'm right on top of you!

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Lauren- i just went up to check the link... I missed it, just as well. think I want to stay married for a little while

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Stuffed Pepper Stoup (Rachael's word...somewhere between stew & soup)

Thanks for posting this. It looks yummy and I think I'll make it next week

Look up, I'm right on top of you!

Hey hey hey, you two. Knock it off or get a room!

 

[HERSEY]

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Lauren- i just went up to check the link... I missed it, just as well. think I want to stay married for a little while

Is this like having your glasses on your head and searching the house for them

 

[Glynis]

Oh Wendie, your Mother is in my prayers and I will continue to ask Him to take care of her. And you as well. I know that asking you to sleep is probably not realistic but please try to get a little rest. She is in good hands, your friends and family are praying for you and your brother is looking after your dad. If you can rest you can think a little clearer and you will be able to support yoru Grandmother.

Nancy said this so well, I just wanted to ditto it! Wendie, I'm here for you if you need me. Your mother continues to be in my prayers, as is the rest of your family. I hope that you all can find peace with whatever happens.

 

[Glynis]

Ladies...

Amazon has an amazing deal on a fondue pot!!!!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27/002-9419423-8843216

I just ordered one...never had fondue before....guess I need recipes! hint hint!

ETA: IT IS ONLY GOING FOR ANOTHER 20 MINUTES...

I have several good fondue recipes. I'm heading to bowling, but I'm leaving myself a reminder to post the fondue recipes when I get back.

We love fondue!!! It's our New Year's Eve tradition, and it is so fun and yummy!!!

 

[Glynis]

Dinner tonight will be Lindsay's Smoky Turkey Patties!!! Yummo!!! By the way, I'm serving them with tater tots and a Utah original: Fry Sauce!!! Can't wait.

DH and I are also hitting the sale at Kohl's tonight. They are having a gigantic sale, and since DH only has one pair of pants that actually fits him, we're going to see what we can find.

Have a great day everyone! I'm off to bowling!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Lauren - I brewed my first pot of coffee with the Gevalia coffeemaker. It's really nice, but I'll like it even more when I brew my NOLA coffee & chicory in it!!

It is nice right? Sheryl had some samples of that coffee sent to me AND...WE LOVE IT!

If anyone is interested, Gevalia sends out a coffee pot for about $12 with a thermal carafe and travel mug and 2 things of coffee. You have to sign up for the coffee service but you can cancel it!

Sheryl, thank you so much! I will be ordering more!

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Lauren- i just went up to check the link... I missed it, just as well. think I want to stay married for a little while

You can get the bar set for $14.99 though!!!

I have no room for the thing either...we are bargain hunters here and I am a pack rat! Still have these darn boxes of garage sale stuff sitting in my office...

Hey hey hey, you two. Knock it off or get a room!

My thoughts too!

Is this like having your glasses on your head and searching the house for them

I guess we're all guilty of this one!

I have several good fondue recipes. I'm heading to bowling, but I'm leaving myself a reminder to post the fondue recipes when I get back.

We love fondue!!! It's our New Year's Eve tradition, and it is so fun and yummy!!!

Can't wait for the recipes! Thanks!