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

[NC Belle]

NC Beast just bbq'ed some chicken for tonight's dinner. I guess we are having mixed veggies for a side.

 

[mickeymousemom]

Well, last night I ended up making herb roasted chicken breasts with skin on mashed potatoes, gravy, and corn..

Tonight it'll be meatloaf, steak fries and maybe some green beans with bacon and onion. I think I'll try to make a rhubarb cream pie to surprise Dh tonight...I'll use the pie crust made with oil and milk that I posted about in the COOKING forum.

ETA: Thanks Liamsaunt for the recipe, sounds yummy...and Happy birthday to Mickey Fliers!

 

[liamsaunt]

Tonight, I'm having my former coworkers over for fondue night. Haven't decided whether both fondue pots will be cheese fondues or one court boullion and one cheese.

For dessert, the little chocolate fondue pot will be going. That one does a cool fondue, not warm. Jury's still out on whether we like it that way!

Suzanne

I LOVE fondue! Please post your cheese fondue recipe. I have my standby, but am always looking for substitutions!

 

[Mickey Fliers]

Thanks for the "Happy Birthday" and just as an update....

I have a Chocolate on Chocolate 2 layer cake with strawberries on top waiting for me after dinner.

 

[liamsaunt]

Today for Sunday linner we had grilled halibut marinated in olive oil, horseradish, coarse grained mustard, cider vinegar, rosemary, and parsely, served with garlic parsely butter . Sides were eggplant sticks prepared by my Mom (nobody else can make them), pureed roasted carrots with cumin, roesti potato cake, and then the bad parts:

Roast asparagus (ARGH! Did not peel them as my sous chef was at the playground with her kids instead of helping me make dinner!);

And THE WORST dish ever, creamed corn with vanilla. AWFUL! This recipe was in a cookbook called "Best American Recipes 2005-2006." This recipe was NOT the best. It was so sweet!! If you like candy corn for dinner, this recipe might be for you. Otherwise, avoid!!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Morning all! It's May1! Where is this year going?

Tonight we are having a beef roast with carrots and potatoes. I am making it in my Crockpot. I just pour a few cans of Beefy Mushroom soup on top and let it cook. Mmm mmm mmm!

WFD at your house?

 

[SunFloridaDisney]

Good morning!

I have a long day at work, so it's crock pot day here as well! Pork loin roast, with a packet of seasonings, carrots, potatoes, and all yummy when I get home! All the kids have to do is set the table!

Yesterday was one of DH's favorites, salmon. He gets to eat dinner with us only on the weekends, with him working 2nd shift, so it was his choice. I made macadamia-crusted salmon with ginger-lime sauce, rice pilaf, and broccoli/carrots.

Lindsay, yes, the Ritz chicken is sooo good. It's rare in my house to find something everyone will eat.

Have a good day!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Sun, I'm so glad you liked the chicken. I made some rice cooked in chicken stock and thyme and some green peas with mine last night. My hubby loves it!!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Yesterday was one of DH's favorites, salmon. He gets to eat dinner with us only on the weekends, with him working 2nd shift, so it was his choice. I made macadamia-crusted salmon with ginger-lime sauce, rice pilaf, and broccoli/carrots.

No kidding, I am drooling!!! Could you please, pretty please, post how you make your salmon? It sounds SOOOO yummy!

 

[Nancyg56]

We have a busy Monday here also. I am having spaghetti and chicken this evening. Last night I was spoiled by my DD and DSIL. I was washing teh front porch and furniture, so they grilled some pork, beef and borbon salmon. DD made crostini with fresh mozz, basil, garlic and tomatoes. Yummy. They served strawberry margaritas on the clean porch before dinner.
I am spending every SUnday in th eyard if I get nice meals served to me.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

We have a busy Monday here also. I am having spaghetti and chicken this evening. Last night I was spoiled by my DD and DSIL. I was washing teh front porch and furniture, so they grilled some pork, beef and borbon salmon. DD made crostini with fresh mozz, basil, garlic and tomatoes. Yummy. They served strawberry margaritas on the clean porch before dinner.
I am spending every SUnday in th eyard if I get nice meals served to me.

Wow! Sounds like you had a great day!

 

[Marseeya]

I'm hoping to convince DH to go get us a new charcoal grill after work today, and if he does, we'll be grilling steaks!

I really prefer charcoal to gas, but I do love gas for the convenience.

I found this at Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4308906 They actually have a better version in the store which has two side tables and it's just a little bigger. Target has one that's a lot nicer, but it also costs twice as much. With our upcoming trip, I don't want to spend an arm and a leg. We bought a $20 el-cheapo charcoal grill back in 96 or 97 and it lasted us until last year!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Here's hoping you get your grill, Marseeya!

 

[Mickey Fliers]

Not sure WFD tonight. My boys have Tae Kwon Do and my DH is flying late. It may very well be McD's for the kids on the way home and I'll just whip up a salad. Not very tempting, I know.

 

[Poohnatic]

My fondue recipe is really easy. We vary the cheeses from time to time. Costco had a demo of a new brand and those were really good-if I didn't have our three already, I would have bought these.


Start with:
2 tbspns minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon curry powder
8 oz of beer or wine

Heat in fondue pot until it boils, stirring regularly.

Then add by handfuls
5ozs shredded cheddar (coat with corn starch after shredding)
5oz shredded swiss (coat with corn starch after shredding)

Stir in after adding each handful until completely melted, then add another handful.

Our preferred cheeses are Irish Cheddar, Emmantaler and then adding Helluva Good seriously sharp. The recipe calls for two, but we'll put three. Based on the Costco demo, the next time we buy cheese, it'll be a gouda fondue.

We serve with ham, apples, bread, asparagus and sausages.

I also made a chocolate fondue. DH and I dipped strawberries and brownies, the kids just wanted the marshmallows and pretzels.

No idea what tonight is-probably more fondue, since everyone loves it. I'm working all nights this week, so DH is probably thrilled the freezer is packed with meals I made at work.

Suzanne

 

[nucpharm29]

Tonight will be a Coconut Red curry with tofu and stir fry veggies. DH is leaving today for 2 weeks, so I get to cook what I like to eat

 

[liamsaunt]

Tonight DH and I are going to the baseball game, so dinner will just be something on the fly. Fenway Frank for DH, I am sure. Go Red Sox!

 

[stacy347]

I think I'm in the mood for a stir-fry today. Most likely I'll do sirloin strips, broccoli, baby corn and water chestnuts over Asian noodles

 

[SunFloridaDisney]

Could you please, pretty please, post how you make your salmon? It sounds SOOOO yummy!

I'll try to post it tonight after I get home from work.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Boy, my husband sure is going to get a nosefull when he walks in the door. Not only have I had a roast in the Crockpot all day, I made some Congo Bars and some Pink Lady Blondies. Mmmmmmmmmmm!! Here's the recipes:

Congo Bars
¾ cup melted butter
1 lb. box light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 ½ cups flour
¼ cup milk
12 oz. package chocolate chips


Combine butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and add to mixture. Add flour, then milk and vanilla. Mix well. Add chips. Bake in a greased 9x13 pan at 350 for 30 minutes.


Pink Lady Blondies

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Clabber Girl or Rumford baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 Pink Lady Apple, cored and chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans, walnuts or macadamia nuts


In small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. In medium saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar until blended. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour mixture until blended. Stir in chopped apples and nuts. Spread in buttered 8-inch square or 8-inch round pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool, then cut into bars.