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

[JennyMominRI]

We had homemade Italian beef in a bucket,made in the crock pot

 

[mickeymousemom]

I haven't been around for a few days, but its still nice to go back and read what everyone has had. Last night we had teriyaki chicken breasts, skin on mashed potatoes and green beans(DD loves these). I've been running all day today and am too tired to cook, but I think I'll do cheeseburgers on the George Foreman for the girls and a salad for me. Maybe some steak fries to go with.

I've been wanting to try the Spaghetti and meatball Stoup for months, so maybe I'll get around to that soon enough.

Does anyone have a decent recipe for cubed steak?? I bought several pkg's and froze them because they were on sale at our local meat market, but I totally forgot how plain they can be(not to mention grisly)...I'm tired of frying them!

 

[bigmerle1966]

Does anyone have a decent recipe for cubed steak?? I bought several pkg's and froze them because they were on sale at our local meat market, but I totally forgot how plain they can be(not to mention grisly)...I'm tired of frying them!

Have you tried Swiss Steak? I've made it in the crock pot or you could bake it. I just put the steaks in the pot, salt and pepper them then add sauted onions and a can of tomatoes. You can also look on www.allrecipes.com.

 

[Zandy595]

DH went to Subway to get subs for dinner. That Chicken Bacon Ranch looked really good on the website so I asked him to get me one. I told him exactly what I wanted on it and he come back with it covered in hot peppers. I HATE hot peppers, he has known that for 15 years. So I guess I don't get to eat dinner tonight. We have absolutely nothing in the house. I wouldn't really care so much, except that I was so busy today I haven't had a chance to eat. Last thing I had was a salad for dinner last night.

OK, I'm done venting.

 

[bengalbelle]

This is the basic recipe. I steam 1/2 of the cabbage, and I also mix the cheese in with the entire mixture. I leave out the cilantro, I don't like it. You can adjust the heat by adding more or less of the chipoltles (found in the mexocan section with the refried beans, and chiles) INstead of the meat, use refried beans, black beans etc. you can also use beef from the deli if you wish to. Serve with black bean salad , recipe below.


1 pound thickly sliced smoked turkey from deli counter, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups shredded slaw cabbage, available in produce department
1 to 2 chipotles in adobo sauce, available with Mexican and Spanish foods in market -- use 1 for moderate heat, 2 for extra hot chimichangas
1 cup tomato sauce
3 scallions, chopped
Salt and pepper
4 (12-inch) flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups, 6 ounces, shredded sharp cheddar, smoked white cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves or flat-leaf parsley
1 vine ripe orange or yellow tomato, seeded and finely choppedPreheat your toaster oven to 400 degrees F or high. Place turkey in a bowl and season with chili powder. Add shredded cabbage, chipotles in adobo, tomato sauce, scallions. Toss filling to combine and season with salt and pepper. Place tortillas in a kitchen towel and set in microwave. Microwave on high for 1 minute. To build, place a generous handful of cheese near one edge of the tortilla. Pile 1/4 of your filling in the tortilla. Tuck sides up and roll tortilla tightly. Repeat to make 4 large stuffed tortilla wraps. Brush the toaster oven baking tray with vegetable or olive oil. Brush the wraps with oil and bake until deep golden all over, 15 to 17 minutes. Top with sour cream, cilantro or parsley and chopped orange or yellow tomato, as garnishes.









Black Bean Salad:

1 can, 14 ounces, black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, half a palm full
2 teaspoons hot sauce, just eyeball the amount (recommended: Tabasco)
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Let stand at least 15 minutes for corn to fully defrost and flavors to combine, then toss and serve. The corn will also place a quick-chill on this easy side-salad as it defrosts -- no need to refrigerate!

That sounds good!

 

[bengalbelle]

Ah yes, the weird quirks of pregnancy. When I was pregnant with DS, I couldn't eat seafood at all, and normally I love fish.

We do meatless meals pretty regularly here. What kinds of food do you like? Frittatas are good this time of year if you don't also have an aversion to eggs. There's a lot you can do with pasta. I like pasta fresca and pasta with asparagus/lemon sauce. Loaded baked potatoes are tasty and filling. I also have a recipe for sweet potato burritos that is really good, and it can be made in advance.

Let me know if any of that sounds good and I can post the recipe, or if you tell me what kind of food appeals to you right now, I probably have other ideas. DSis was a vegetarian for a while, and still doesn't eat that much meat, so I have a wide variety of meatless recipes she has given me over the years.

I like most everything. I love vegetables, with the exception of beets, brussel sprouts, greens (like mustard, collard), sweet potatoes.

No problems with eggs right now. I love pasta, mexican, asian, italian...

We're not big bean eaters. When we eat beans it's usually black beans, pinto beans or white beans (I guess Navy?)

I'm probably not being much help, it's just meat that seems so yuck right now. If y'all have ideas, I can probably tell you if we'll like it or not.
Thanks!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am grilling some teriyaki chicken and putting it in chunks on top of a salad. I have hearts of romain, mushrooms, spinach, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and a sesame ginger dressing I found thanks to the DIS

WFD at your house?

 

[Nancyg56]

Unless I find something quick at the market, I am not cooking tonite. WE are going to the circus, so I am planning sandwiches. I don't want to depend on the concessions for dinner, but I gotta leave room for popcorn, cotton candy, maybe a hot dog.....ice cream.

 

[nucpharm29]

Well, it's another crummy day here. Rain, rain, go away! SO, I think some comfort food is in order, maybe some chicken and stuffing--or roast chicken and veggies.

 

[Zandy595]

Tonight I'm making grilled Teriyaki skirt steak, white rice, steamed broccoli and a fruit salad for dessert.

 

[liamsaunt]

Last night's dinner was takeout from a local middle eastern place. We had hummus, baba ganoush, fatoosh, stuffed grape leaves, pita, tabouli, and a tomato-lettuce salad with mint dressing. All of this was really good, especially the baba ganoush, and there were leftovers for lunch today and tomorrow.

The two things we had that were not a big hit were zaatar pie (too much thyme), and baklawa (underbaked).

Tonight DH has to take a client to dinner, so I am going to my parents for some home cooked food for a change.

 

[liamsaunt]

bengalbelle, here are two really easy ideas:

Pasta Fresca:

in a food processor, combine 6-8 plum tomatoes, 1 small clove garlic (you can leave it out if garlic is upsetting you right now), 8-10 basil leaves, 2 tbsp olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Process until relatively smooth.

Chop 4 ounces of fresh mozzarella into smallish cubes, and grate about 1/4 cup parmsean cheese.

Cook your pasta until al dente, then drain, reserving some of the cooking water. Toss the pasta with the sauce, the cheese, and as much cooking liquid as is necessary to get the consistency you like. Top with parmesean cheese and extra chopped basil. This is good hot, warm, or at room temperature.

And an easy egg recipe (no real name for it, DH just calls it "egg dish")

Preheat your broiler, and have ready a small ovenproof gratin dish or similar for each person you are serving.

Per serving, have the following on hand:

2 or 3 eggs, cracked into a cup (keep each serving in its own cup)
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. cream
2 tbsp. grated parmesean cheese
2 tbsp finely minced herbs (I use thyme and parsely)
salt and pepper to taste

Place the butter and cream in the gratin dish, and put under the broiler until the butter is melted and the cream is a little foamy. Remove the pans from the oven, and tip in the eggs. Top with the cheese, herbs, and salt and pepper. Place back under the broiler and cook until the whites are solid but the yolks are still runny, about 5-6 minutes (you can cook the eggs further and it still tastes good). When the eggs are done, set aside for a minute or two to cool a bit and finish firming up, then serve with crusty bread for dipping.

 

[liamandcaili]

I haven't finalized my dinner menu, but I do know it involves chicken.

Bengalbelle here are a couple more ideas for you:

ASPARAGUS PASTA (this was in Gourmet a long time ago):

1 bunch asparagus, ends removed and cut into 1 inch pieces, tips and stems divided.
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
1 lb pasta, preferably with ridges
1/2 c grated parmesan

In large pot, cook asparagus stems in boiling, salted water until tender (6-8 mins). Remove (don't dump out the water) and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Put in blender or food processor.
Cook tips in same water until tender (3-5 mins) Again, remove and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
Add zest, olive oil and 1/2 c cooking water to blender or food processor. Blend into a sauce.
Cook pasta in same cooking water until just underdone.
Reserve 2 cups cooking water, then drain pasta. Return to pot with sauce, add 1/2 c reserved water and finish cooking pasta. Add more water if necessary.
When pasta is done, add asparagus tips to heat through, and parmesan.
Season with salt and pepper and serve.

CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE (we usually make this as a side dish, but it is definitely filling enough to be a main dish...plus, added bonus: It fills one of your daily dairy servings.)

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tbsp butter, plus more to grease the baking dish
2 tbsp flour
1 c milk
1 c grated cheese (I usually use cheddar, but gruyere is good too)

Optional breadcrumb topping:

2 slices firm white bread
2 tbsp butter, melted
salt and pepper

Heat oven to 375.
Grease a glass baking dish.
Parboil the cauliflower either on the stovetop in boiling water or in the microwave. Drain, rinse under cold water and add to baking dish.
In a skillet, melt the 2 tbsp butter. When melted, add the flour and whisk together over low heat. Continue whisking until mixture is bubbly. Add the milk and whisk constantly until mixture is smooth and has thickened. Add 1/2 cup cheese and stir until it has melted and the sauce is smooth. Pour sauce over cauliflower.

If making the breadcrumb mix, cut the edges off the bread and discard or save for another use. Cut into small squares. Toss with the melted butter and remaining 1/2 c cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Put on top of cauliflower.

If not making the breadcrumbs, just top the cauliflower with the remaining cheese. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil and bake 45 mins. Remove lid or foil and bake an additional 10 mins or until crumbs or cheese is lightly browned.

 

[mickeymousemom]

Rainy and windy here and Dh had a minor surgery this morning so we made it simple....homemade potato soup.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Morning all!!

Today I am cleaning my house so I needed something quick to make tonight. On that note, I am making hamburgers steaks with sauteed peppers and onions, and onion rings. My hamburger steaks aren't rocket science, but here's a recipe if anyone wants it:

1 lb. hamburger meat (I use turkey/chicken sometimes)
A good tbs. or two of grill seasoning
1 tbs. or so of parlsey
A couple of tbs. of Worcestershire (I just sprinke till it looks good)
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
About 3/4 cup of Parm cheese

I preheat a big skillet over medium high heat and spray it with Pam. I cook the patties about 5 minutes or so on each side.

 

[Marseeya]

DS has been begging me for meatloaf, so meatloaf it is. So funny, I grew up dreading meatloaf and I have a child who would eat it every day. But then, my mom's recipe called for 2 lbs of ground beef, rolled in a ball and tossed in the oven at 350, baked until dry and hard. Mmmm mmmm.

Anyway, I take 1 lb ground beef, & 1 lb of sausage, mix with 2 eggs, a dash of worcestershire, salt & pepper, diced onions, diced green peppers, diced celery (it's a frozen mixture, and I use about a handful), 1 cup whole oats, half can of tomato soup. I form two small loaves, top it with the rest of the tomato soup, and lay a couple of slices of bacon across the top. Bake for about an hour at 350.

I'll also make some garlic mashed potatoes and a veggie.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Mmmmmm, Marseeya. That sound good!! I hated meatloaf growing up, mainly because when times were hard we ate a LOT of it. Now that I make it myself, I am able to experiment and I like my version better

 

[Marseeya]

Would you care to share your recipe?

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Sure!

1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
1 small can of tomato sauce (I think it's 8 oz.)
2 tbs. or so of grill seasoning
Bread crumbs (I eyeball this one; start out with about a 1/2 cup and add more as needed)
Couple of splashes of Worcestershire
1 egg (beaten first)
I add a sprinkle of parm cheese sometimes
Parsley

Mix together and bake at 350 for an hour.

*At least I THINK that's everything I put it it*

 

[Nancyg56]

I don't know what we are having today. It is raining again, so I am craving some comfort food. Maybe I will make a chowder.