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

[FormrCastMbr]

Thanks Nancy!!!

 

[OKWMom]

Lauren

I hope your Birthday is fabulous!

 

[OKWMom]

Nancy - I can't be of any help with the French Onion soup. Sorry

Laura - I'm with Nancy, Becky isn't the only one jealous. We had take out wings last night which I had to reheat in the oven. The only one of us who really enjoyed dinner last night was DS and he is at the stage when he will eat anything not nailed down. He had about 20 wings and a HUGE piece of the derby pie my sister made with some vanilla ice cream on the side.

Stephanie - I hope today finds everyone at your house feeling better.

Sheryl - I'm sure your daughter is a different person now. It's hard to be nice when you are under that much stress. I know all of you are relieved to have her back to normal.

Glynis - If you find any free time, let me know. I've been wondering for years where I left mine.

Kathy - I've been thinking about you. I hope you are doing well with the holidays coming up.

Aimee - I don't think you're being bratty, but DH's family does things the same way so I'm sort of used to it. I figure I'll just do my best on what I'm assigned and if they don't like it they won't ask me to make it again.

Tonight's dinner is southern comfort food. Chicken fried steak with gravy, rice, and butter beans. With my sister's derby pie for dessert.

 

[TigerKat]

Kathy - I've been thinking about you. I hope you are doing well with the holidays coming up.


Tonight's dinner is southern comfort food. Chicken fried steak with gravy, rice, and butter beans. With my sister's derby pie for dessert.

Thanks Gretchen, every day I try and tell myself it's just another day.

Can I come to your house for dinner???????????

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Happy Birthday Lauren!!!

If I make the soup and serve it with croûtons and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, do you think it will be okay?

So far the menu is:
Starter: French Onion Soup, Rolls and butter

Roast Prime Rib (I am making a boneless one)
Prosciutto Roast Pork
Greek Roasted Potatoes
Green Beans Almondine (sp)
Corn (of course)
Green Salad

My timing is never good so I am serving the salad with dinner. I know I need some appetizers and dessert, I haven't gotten there yet.

Nancy, your dinner sounds fabulous! The soup sounds good, but I'd go with some shredded mozz or something with the parm. Nothing says Christmas like cheesy goodness!

Rick's sick (of course!) so we had Chinese take out soups and eggrolls last night. I got him a whole bottle of that red chili hot sauce stuff he loves for Christmas. I figured I'd burn the cough out of him! But no, he coughed and hacked all night- sooooo, now I'm trying to figure out how to Nanatize his food. I can't wait for a king size bed. Blessed sleep..........

So I have 1 present left to finish (monogramming towel sets) and wrap and everything's ready to ship. I'm doing our trip shirts while I'm here and then finish packing. Tonight'll probably be take out soup again so I don't have to dirty dishes.

And for the record I am one of those crazy people that like to cook at Disney (I would cram myself into the dishwasher if I could fit) so Christmas dinner is at home in the Villa.Rick requests it every year.

Shrimp Cocktail
Salmon patties
Creamed peas with Holland onions
Macaroni and Cheese

Leftover salmon patties will be reheated 26th am and made into eggs "salmon"-dict. I even remembered the hollandaise sauce mix this year!

If I don't get back on here beforehand- I wish every single one of you a Merry Christmas. And in this age of PC awareness- If you don't celebrate Christmas have a great freakin' day anyway! I appreciate all of ya'll more than you know.

 

[Nancyg56]

Thanks Gretchen, every day I try and tell myself it's just another day.

Kathy, I think of you as well. This Christmas has lost some of the shine for me so I really do know how you feel. Poor Buddy, who has never ever been known for his sensitivity, is really at his wits end trying to say and do the right things, but as you know, Anyway,

Nancy, your dinner sounds fabulous! The soup sounds good, but I'd go with some shredded mozz or something with the parm. Nothing says Christmas like cheesy goodness!

Rick's sick (of course!) so we had Chinese take out soups and eggrolls last night. I got him a whole bottle of that red chili hot sauce stuff he loves for Christmas. I figured I'd burn the cough out of him! But no, he coughed and hacked all night- sooooo, now I'm trying to figure out how to Nanatize his food. I can't wait for a king size bed. Blessed sleep..........

So I have 1 present left to finish (monogramming towel sets) and wrap and everything's ready to ship. I'm doing our trip shirts while I'm here and then finish packing. Tonight'll probably be take out soup again so I don't have to dirty dishes.

I should have known to use mozzarella. i seldom make it so I always forget what goes on top

Nanatize poor Ricks food! Be careful my friend....you may be opening up a Pandora's Box . I do hope he feels better fast, I somehow forgot how close you were to leaving. Stay safe, have fun, and give Wendie a big hug from me! Merry Christmas!

 

[OKWMom]

Thanks Gretchen, every day I try and tell myself it's just another day.

Can I come to your house for dinner???????????

Anytime sweetie. I'll always have plenty. Hang in there. I know the holidays are tough.

 

[TigerKat]

If I don't get back on here beforehand- I wish every single one of you a Merry Christmas. And in this age of PC awareness- If you don't celebrate Christmas have a great freakin' day anyway! I appreciate all of ya'll more than you know.

Same to you and Rick!! Give Wendie a hug from me too!

Kathy, I think of you as well. This Christmas has lost some of the shine for me so I really do know how you feel. Poor Buddy, who has never ever been known for his sensitivity, is really at his wits end trying to say and do the right things, but as you know, Anyway,

I know you know my friend. Johnny and Kyle are walking on eggshells too.

I totally forgot to post WFD - Oven BBQ baby back ribs, mac & cheese and a salad.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Happy Birthday, Lauren!

 

[Aimeedyan]

Nancy - that recipe sounds yummy! I'll do some googling to see what I come up with (in all my spare time...) and then just improvise from there. I figure if it has bacon in it, how bad can it be? Maybe I'll even eat it!

Tonight's dinner is at church. It's our church wide Christmas dinner. They usually have turkey or ham, and traditional sides, so we'll eat whatever they have.

 

[liamsaunt]

Lauren, happy birthday!

Aimee, I have a killer bean recipe, but I have to wait to get home to post it. If I forget, pm me!

Nancy, I really think the flavor of the gruyere makes onion soup. Can I give you another suggestion? Slice the baguette that you are going to put in the soup bowls, top them with heaps of gruyere, then run the toasts under the broiler until the cheese is nice and melted. Use a spatula to transfer the cheesy toast to your soup bowls.

Here are the foods on a stick I made last night:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2324/2122719426_3c98242526.jpg

There are chinese five-spice sesame chicken skewers with mango dipping sauce, spedini (I let the cheese melt too much but oh well!), with lemon caper sauce, parmesean chicken skewers with honey mustard dipping sauce, dates stuffed with chunks of parmesean and wrapped in bacon, and rare seared tenderloin with balsamic onion jam. It was all good, the dates were my favorite, and the beef was DH's. We have a good amount of chicken leftover. I might make chicken parmesean tonight to use up some of it.

 

[HERSEY]

Lauren

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Thanks for mentioning the dates, cause I forgot to add:

Nancy- If you're still looking for apps ideas (that Buddy prolly won't like) I've always done figs stuffed with goat cheese wrapped with proscuitto or bacon. Any dried figs would do- cut a pocket, stuff some goat cheese in a ziploc bag cut off the end and pipe it in the pocket, wrap with a piece of bacon or proscuitto, stick on a toothpick to hold it all together. Fridge till you need them- run them under the brolier to crisp/cook.

Easy cheesy and everyone always loves them. Heck I made them once and Rick ate almost the whole platter.

 

[Nancyg56]

Becky- I am going to do that! I knew that coming her I would get help.
One more thing- I have russets, a lot of them, I normally use Yukon Gold or Red Bliss when I make roasted potatoes but if these would work I would rather use them up. What do you think?

I forgot to post dinner as well. I have no idea what is for dinner Maybe I can talk DD into picking up pizza. We have to take the F-350 to the shop, it is part of the recall. I am a little peevish, we have spent a lot of money trying to fix what Ford said was a "characteristic" of the truck, and it turns out suddenly having the engine quit is not how that truck is supposed to run

 

[FormrCastMbr]

You guys are the BEST! Thanks for all the birthday wishes!!!

Lori, Have a fantastic trip! Your Xmas dinner sounds awesome, along with the leftovers for breakfast. Have a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy your time with Wendie's family.

Nancy, sorry you are having trouble with your truck. We had engine trouble with our GM and they weren't very helpful...it took getting ours flatbedded and left at the dealer for them to see that there was a problem.

Kathy, my dear, you truly are a great friend...I am sure everyone here will agree...I send you all the you need throughout the holidays.

 

[HERSEY]

Wow this was a long day! I'm glad I'm finally home away from the crazies on the phones.

Alex is having the leftover fish and who knows what I'm having.

Lori I wish you and Rick

 

[Glynis]

I need some help for Christmas dinner. I am having dinner for 14 people. I want to start with French Onion soup but I do not have the little soup things to pop under the broiler and I really do not want to buy them. If I try to stuff more stuff in this house my DH is going to have a stroke!

If I make the soup and serve it with croûtons and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, do you think it will be okay?

So far the menu is:
Starter: French Onion Soup, Rolls and butter

Roast Prime Rib (I am making a boneless one)
Prosciutto Roast Pork
Greek Roasted Potatoes
Green Beans Almondine (sp)
Corn (of course)
Green Salad

My timing is never good so I am serving the salad with dinner. I know I need some appetizers and dessert, I haven't gotten there yet.

It all sounds good to me. I'm not a French onion soup fan, so I'm probably not the best person to give advice. Can I have the recipe for the Greek roasted potatoes???

 

[Glynis]

Hi All!

Aimee, I do not have a recipe for baked beans but my ex-SIL always made Calico Beans and they were awesome. There are alot of recipes if you google. Nancy's sound awesome too.

Nancy, I think you will be fine with the soup...maybe a shredded cheese would work too.

Its my birthday today!!! I am now 37 but don't feel a day over 36!!!
We are going out to our new favorite italian restaurant.

Have a great day all.

Happy Birthday!!!! You young thing, ya!!! Have a nice evening!

 

[Glynis]

Happy Birthday Lauren!!!



Nancy, your dinner sounds fabulous! The soup sounds good, but I'd go with some shredded mozz or something with the parm. Nothing says Christmas like cheesy goodness!

Rick's sick (of course!) so we had Chinese take out soups and eggrolls last night. I got him a whole bottle of that red chili hot sauce stuff he loves for Christmas. I figured I'd burn the cough out of him! But no, he coughed and hacked all night- sooooo, now I'm trying to figure out how to Nanatize his food. I can't wait for a king size bed. Blessed sleep..........

So I have 1 present left to finish (monogramming towel sets) and wrap and everything's ready to ship. I'm doing our trip shirts while I'm here and then finish packing. Tonight'll probably be take out soup again so I don't have to dirty dishes.

And for the record I am one of those crazy people that like to cook at Disney (I would cram myself into the dishwasher if I could fit) so Christmas dinner is at home in the Villa.Rick requests it every year.

Shrimp Cocktail
Salmon patties
Creamed peas with Holland onions
Macaroni and Cheese

Leftover salmon patties will be reheated 26th am and made into eggs "salmon"-dict. I even remembered the hollandaise sauce mix this year!

If I don't get back on here beforehand- I wish every single one of you a Merry Christmas. And in this age of PC awareness- If you don't celebrate Christmas have a great freakin' day anyway! I appreciate all of ya'll more than you know.

Have a most wonderful trip!!! You're Christmas dinner sounds wonderful!!!

 

[Glynis]

Sorry I haven't posted earlier! Been a crazy day!!! I got to help with the kindergarten Christmas party, then I came home and wrapped some presents, made my molasses cookies (I think my shortening was too old, they didn't taste right), and then made some peanut brittle. I've decided to bag the rest of the cookies, and simply make some more pretzel wreaths, peanut brittle and oreo truffles for my neighbor gifts. What do y'all think? Would you be offended if that's all you got? Usually I do 3 types of cookies, the candy and a loaf of pumpkin bread. I'm just not up to it all this year. Don't know why. Time just got away from me.

Dinner tonight will be cheesy barbecue pasta with a green salad on the side.

Since we're talking Christmas recipes, I'll add mine:

Roast Beast (my own "grinch" will carve)
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Fruit stuffed Acorn Squash
Creamed Spinach
Gingerbread Trifle

We'll be snacking all day long on:

Clam dip and chips
Li'l Smokies
Swedish meatballs
Crudite

Any suggestions???