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

[TigerKat]

Kat, great pics!!! Abi is so pretty! Did you ever has the kabobs before? Those are the ones we really liked.

I am feeling a bit under the weather so if I missed anyone, please forgive me!!!

This is our first time trying the kabobs, can't wait!! Hope you feel better soon.

 

[TigerKat]

For my fellow lushes (you know who you are ) I started posting on the alcohol porn thread. Here's a little taste...

here's the link:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=22258061&posted=1#post22258061

 

[Glynis]

Did everyone get my cards??? I didn't leave anyone out. Just checking, all were mailed well over a week ago.

Yup! Got it and it is hanging with all the others on the front hall. I like all my Christmas visitors to see them! I get comments about all the DIS ones. "I didn't know you could actually be "friends" with someone you've never met!" Well, obviously they've never been on the DIS!

 

[Glynis]

Hi, everyone! Sorry I've been missing the past few days! Things got really hectic!

Thursday was the kid's last day of school, and Alan and I went to their annual Christmas sing program. It was cute, but because we have kindergartners, a second grader and a fifth grader, it meant we couldn't really sneak out. Oh well, it was only an hour. After that, I had to run to the store. Last chance to buy for Santa without the children suspecting anything.

Friday was quite nice! The kids all slept in. I did too! I didn't wake up until 6:00, so I felt quite good!!! The kids spent the morning cleaning their rooms, since it was too stormy to do anything outside. We got hit with the "storm of the season", and there was very little visibility! We live right next to a mountain, so we get all storms a little worse than those who live in the valley. Oh well, it was pretty to look at! Katie was thrilled since she specifically ordered a white Christmas. I spent the time making molasses cookies, and cranberry chip cookies. Then I made up neighbor plates, and when the storm decided to take a break, we delivered some of them. Alan and I then decided to have a date (I love having a child old enough to babysit the others!!!) We went to see National Treasure 2. It was a fun movie, but I liked the first one better. They have totally set it up for a third, though, so we'll see about that!!! After the movie we went to McGrath's Fish House for dinner. Alan and I split the crab and artichoke dip appetizer, and he had the Ahi tuna salad, and I had coconut prawns! So yummy!!!!! We rarely go out for seafood, so this was a real treat!!!

Saturday dawned bright and early. Alan sent me off on some last minute things while he mustered the troops and they cleaned the house from top to bottom. Well, at least that was the intent. Actually, they did get all the bathrooms cleaned, and the playroom. I'll take care of the kitchen tomorrow, and all should be well. By the afternoon, the kids were going stir crazy, so Alan took them sledding and I wrapped presents. I only have about 6 more to wrap and then I'll be done. I did get all the stocking stuffers divided to make tomorrow night easier. When they got home, I knew right away that something was not right with the twins. Both girls were burning with fever. Some children's Tylenol worked wonders for Mary, but Leslie was really quite sick. She spent the night feverish and vomiting. I'm glad it happened now, though, as she usually saves this kind of thing for a holiday! Katie complained of a sore throat, too, so all the girls were kind of under the weather.

This morning, however, things are much better. Mary is completely fine, Leslie's fever is a lot lower, and she's not throwing up anymore. Katie says her throat is "much better than yesterday." Hopefully, by tomorrow, they'll all be up to scratch.

Dinner tonight is Slow Cooker Curry. It's a recipe I got from a Kraft magazine last year, and it is a family favorite. The ingredients are kind of weird, but they combine to make a very passable curry. I just need to cook the rice and we'll be good to go.

I probably won't be on until Tuesday afternoon. Alan has to go to work after the present opening, and I know the kids will be occupied with their new loot, so I'll check in then.

Have a very Merry Christmas, my friends! I'm thinking about you all!!!

 

[Zandy595]

No cold weather here, it was 80 and sunny today. DS and I went out and finished our last minute shopping and I was surprised at how light the traffic was. I was worried we'd spend all day on the roads trying to get places, but it turned out to be a very pleasant trip.

I finally made some Christmas cookies tonight. However, I lost my peanut butter blossom recipe and had to use the one on the back of the Hershey Kiss bag. They turned out very dry and crumbly. I thought maybe I baked them a little too long, so the next batch I baked for a lot less time and they still came out bad. Gotta find that old recipe.

Dinner tonight was Asian marinated grilled pork chops, rice, broccoli and egg rolls.

 

[BabyPiglet]

Today I made fried chicken and homemade dumplings (mine are thin, more like noodles). I'm from the south, what can I say? Lol.

 

[shovan]

Hey Y'all,

Sorry I haven't checked in lately. So busy trying to get everything done. Shopping, wrapping, decorating, cooking, putting together a Princess vanity! whew, I should be sleepy, but while we were out shopping we hit Starbucks & the coffee stand at World Market!

The ent. center came in & looks wonderful. I'll try to post some pics soon. Trying to get everthing put back together in this house right now too.

My sinus infection is doing better, but the neck & back are still hurting since I backed off on the meds or else Christmas wasn't gonna happen around here!

Gretchen, I received a very nice Carolina surprise in the mail, that made me feel so much better!! And Bob was quite happy about it too!! He's really appreciating my Dis-friends lately! Thanks so much, it was really very thoughtful and sweet thing to do!!! I hope your coffee gets to you sometime soon!

I cooked my usual potroast today for Christmas day ( at Mom's house, thank goodness! ) Tomorrow I'll fix spinach artichoke casserole & dip for all the separate family gatherings. Have to make it easy as possible right now.

I hope everyone of you has a wonderful & safe holiday!

In case I don't get to check back in,

Merry Christmas to All!!!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone!

Tonight we are going to my ILs for Christmas dinner. I have no idea what we're having but at least I know dessert will be good. I am taking a pumpkin gooey butter cake.


WFD at your house?

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning All!

I wanted to wish everyone a Wonderful Christmas!

We are going to my sis and bro in laws house today. She has alot of yummy things planned for today. I will bring some cookies, chocolate pretzels and sugared almonds. Tomorrow will be at my sisters and she also has a great menu planned. I am bringing marinated flank steak...I think I mentioned that before.

The almonds I made were pretty easy and came out pretty good...they are a crockpot recipe.

Have a wonderful and safe holiday all!

Merry Christmas!!!​

PS: I sent all my cards last Monday...I hope everyone rec'd them...

 

[LindsayDunn228]

The almonds I made were pretty easy and came out pretty good...they are a crockpot recipe.

Recipe, pretty please

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Recipe, pretty please

Sure!

I altered it a bit...

Sugared Almonds in the Crockpot

4 cups whole almonds, unblanched or mixed nuts
1 egg white
1 teaspoon water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
***Extra granulated sugar during cooking if needed (see *** below)

Toast almonds in a 350 oven for 5 - 10 minutes. Stirring once so they do not burn. Place almonds in crock (I sprayed with pam).

Mix together, sugars, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.

In a med bowl, beat egg white and water with a wire wisk until frothy. Stir in sugar mix. Pour over nuts and stir gently to coat.

Cook for 4 - 4 1/2 hours. Stir midway. ***At the midway point, taste. If more sugar is needed, add a few tablespoons of granulated sugar and stir***

Spread on wax paper to cool. Store in tightly covered container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

*drooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool*

Thank you so much!

 

[Mermaid02]

We are having lunch out today with my inlaws. It's a Christmas Eve tradition. My kids really enjoy it and it means I don't have to cook today! If anyone is hungry tonight they can have whatever is in the refrigerator.

Merry Christmas!

 

[nucpharm29]

Merry Christmas Eve all!!!

I posted my Xmas Eve menu a couple days back so I won't go boring you with all the details! I still have to run to the grocery store for some last minute items; as well as the liquor store. I meant to do most of that yesterday, but yesterday morning was my last really long training run before the Disney Marathon. I was a "tad" tired afterward!

Okay, time for a quick shower, a call to Disney Dining to make some ADRs for June, and then fight the crowds at the store!

 

[HERSEY]

Good morning! last night I made baked mostacoli with garlilc bread. For dessert I made a peanut butter goey cake. WOW! that was really good. I even whipped cream up by hand no mixer or canned stuff. Poor Alex had no idea you could do that he impresses so easy. Just shows you how lazy and busy i've been.

Today we will have Baked ham and potatoes and a salad.

Today is already warmer than it was all day yesterday (23 degree) with no wind. The wind yesterday was wicked 50 mile hour gusts which at times seemed back to back. I felt so sorry for all the people stuck at the airports.

Anyway have a great day everyone. I plan on spending most of the reclining on the couch.

 

[liamsaunt]

Today we are going to DH's aunt's house for a huge extended fanily gathering. The only thing I know for sure that will be on the mnu is a couple of glasses of wine for me, heh heh.

Catching up on photos....Sunday there was a 6 lb roast:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2026/2131348039_c4cd33baa2.jpg

sliced:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2274/2131348621_83b23e4b15.jpg

roasted root vegetables:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2051/2132124838_e0a6181930.jpg

Christmas rolls:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2242/2132124972_c314cc74ff.jpg

Roasted potatoes:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2219/2132124698_498b429107.jpg

harcorts verts:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2142/2131347901_b2f9e4f68f.jpg

pecan pie:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/2132125076_b4b6a0496e.jpg

Saturday we had roasted chicken:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2159/2131252492_f20461cc5d.jpg

sliced:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2204/2131252222_87a459a7d9.jpg

mac and cheese:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2274/2131252636_c888496bfb.jpg

asparagus:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2267/2131252348_e66d9d684a.jpg

Bonus snack photos!

Rosemary maple cashews:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2042/2131252900_036ee77d3c.jpg

Truffled parmesean popcorn:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2113/2133454770_d6b456ce83.jpg

 

[TigerKat]

Great pics Becky!!!! That roast looked really good.

I'll be starting my Christmas dinner cooking today so we'll be getting Chinese tonight.

Wanted to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas.....

 

[shovan]

Merry Christmas Eve, Y'all!!!

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[shovan]

Becky, That roast looks soo good! If you get back here & have time can you tell me how you fixed the balsamic roasted brussel sprouts with pecans? (you did a little while back) I like to fix those for tomorrow.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Happy Christmas Eve!

We are going to the Christmas Eve service at 5pm - I actually have to supervise the preschool child care as my coordinator wanted to take vacation to visit her grandbaby this year. I will miss attending the service, esp since DH is playing in it, but that's my job

After that, we are heading to my cousin's house to have Christmas with my mom's family. She won't be coming home this year sadly... but it'll be nice to be with her family anyways.

They are having tamales, rice, beans, chips, salsa, etc. for dinner. YUM!!