The What's For Dinner Thread - August '09(recipe index in OP)

[Glynis]

Here ya go:

Cajun Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Butter

Dry rub:
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tsp. rubbed sage
4 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder

2 pork tenderloins
2 Tbs. butter, softened
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

In a small bowl combine the salt, cayenne pepper, sage, paprika, black pepper and 1 tsp. garlic powder. Rub this mixture on the pork tenderloins. Grill over med-high heat, turning each tenderloin a quarter turn every 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Mix butter with 1/2 tsp. garlic powder. Slice each tenderloin on the bias and serve with garlic butter brushed on top.

Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! I'm so happy to have this back!!! This has become one of our family's favorites, so I think I'm going to have to memorize this one!!!

My mouth is watering for tomorrow!!! Yummo!!!!

 

[Glynis]

Glynis, You sure accomplish so much! You amaze me! What's a pizza mummy?

It's simply an english muffin pizza. You just lay strips of string cheese across the muffin like mummy wrappings, and place a couple of sliced olives for eyes. It is so easy, but the kids like it, and I get them to eat something hot before going out trick or treating!

 

[HERSEY]

I wonder if I can get the kids to take a couple fistfuls of leaves with them, today along with the candy. It would greatly help me with less raking.

Glynis Your recipe hunt made me remember I never did copy and rearrange our recipes from the original thread. They are so hard to find since they had to split it up. A great winter project.

Sitting here waiting for the Trick or Treaters to arrive.

 

[HERSEY]

Sheryl it is ok, just package it up with the rest of the MK stuff.

 

[Aimeedyan]

I don't want to mess with grilling (lazy) - can I broil or panfry the cajun pork tenderloin? That would be a good choice for the meal I'm taking!

 

[HERSEY]

I think panfrying would be ok. Do you have a grill pan? that would be good also.

 

[zipuzee]

Happy Halloween everyone! Hope all the kids have a great time and get lots of candy! We'll be home handing it out. Our neighborhood has lots and lots of kids. And since the rain stopped, the sun's come out and its nice outside, I expect a large crowd! Dinner will be tacos, something easy to eat between door bells!


Hmmm, cupcake wine. I've seen it, guess I should give it a try.

Wendie, welcome back!

Laura - saw the pic on facebook of the bird costume. WOW. That must have been a lot of work. It looks great!

Glynis - love the food names!

Nancy - my husband has ruled out all buffets when we return to disney next year.

Kathy - hope you feel better soon

Janice - I hope you made it thru the night without that popcorn attacking you!!

I do. Although I find it a weebit funny that two people that live 15 minutes apart eat more meals together at WDW than at home.

Stephanie - good grief!! that's a lot going on at this time of year.

 

[Nancyg56]

No kidding!!! It is THAT good! I'm making more today, along with the chocolate kind. Alan and I will snuggle with it after the kids are in bed. Can't wait!

I woke up with a splitting headache this morning. I think I hit the books a bit hard last night. I've finished the medical terminology class with a 97%, and need to finish up the anatomy. I read and studied for hours last night, and I think I overdid it. Hopefully, the Advil I just took will kick in soon and I'll start to feel good enough to get my house in order.

Slow down Lady Jane! Great grade but don;t overdo!

Wendie- ui have been keeping up with Ross on FB. You must be so proud of him, I especially like that he works with the little kids. I hope that you feel better soon, that sinus infection in a beaut I have heard

Laurie- I googled Cupcake wine and now I need to try it

Sheryl- Have a great time! What is Alexis dressing as?

Kat- I am trying to picture you and Johnny at CM's Now I am a character junkie so I would be there in a heartbeat

Maria- so far no kids here unless you count Nola. Welby brought her earlier....she is a little Bumblebee complete with a little stinger on her little buns I got her a little outfit but she was not interested, she found my emergency Tootsie Roll Pops and was trying to convince her Momma to let her have one. Pa tried.

Welby 1-Pa/Nola 0

I was going to make a turkey cutlet with a scampi sauce tonight but I ate way too much caramel while I made my caramel apples. Buddy is going to have sandwiches, I am not cooking now. I made caramel apples but they did not come out pretty. I was not quick enough dipping my apples, my chocolate seized and the nut did not want to stick. I think that they will taste good though. It has been years since I made caramel....it is so good!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Maria- so far no kids here unless you count Nola. Welby brought her earlier....she is a little Bumblebee complete with a little stinger on her little buns I got her a little outfit but she was not interested, she found my emergency Tootsie Roll Pops and was trying to convince her Momma to let her have one. Pa tried.
Welby 1-Pa/Nola 0

How Cute!!!!! Did you take a picture? I'm down to one basket of candy

I will be seeing you soon Did you talk to Marisa?

 

[Nancyg56]

My sister posted some pics to FB. I will comment on them so that you can see them. Like built the "room" in the garage. It was really freaky. I have to warn you, Gail and Mike scare me!!!!!!!!!!!! There was a "birthday Party" in the dining room for some "adorable" children. The babysitter is crawling out from under the table She decorated every room in the house, it was really like a haunted house from the cobweb curtains to the painting on the wall to the creatures inhabiting the commode and the chairs.

I was the Vampiress. Erica is the Alien and Marisa is next to her with the Jack Skellington jacket. SHe had removed the mask. Debbie is the Pit Crew person in orange. Donny is peeking out behind her..Gail and Mike are the cavemen. I really liked Cindy-Lu Who and the Grinch!

Maria- I have not talked to Marisa. I'll call you tomorrow!

 

[TigerKat]

Aimee - I've broiled, baked and panfried the pork, it all works.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

My sister posted some pics to FB.

Maria- I have not talked to Marisa. I'll call you tomorrow!

Pics are great!!!!!! She does a great job decorating!!!!!! Did Buddy go?

Did you ever tell us what Kady was this year?

 

[zipuzee]

I'm enjoying watching the trick or treaters come around. We live in a large subdivision that while, not gated, is pretty contained. A little while ago, we had a hayride come by with a large group of kids. We live in the back so that's a neat way to get the kids around. My daughter and her boyfriend are on candy duty. I have the blinds pulled up in the office so the dogs and I can watch the kids and see the costumes, and at the same time I'm keeping the dogs out of the way.

My sister posted some pics to FB. I will comment on them so that you can see them. Like built the "room" in the garage. It was really freaky. I have to warn you, Gail and Mike scare me!!!!!!!!!!!! There was a "birthday Party" in the dining room for some "adorable" children. The babysitter is crawling out from under the table She decorated every room in the house, it was really like a haunted house from the cobweb curtains to the painting on the wall to the creatures inhabiting the commode and the chairs.

I was the Vampiress. Erica is the Alien and Marisa is next to her with the Jack Skellington jacket. SHe had removed the mask. Debbie is the Pit Crew person in orange. Donny is peeking out behind her..Gail and Mike are the cavemen. I really liked Cindy-Lu Who and the Grinch!

Maria- I have not talked to Marisa. I'll call you tomorrow!

Nancy that sounds really cool! Mind if I friend you on fb so I can see the pics? Don't ya know, we were out and about earlier today and went to two stores with large wine selections. I guess I just need to go shopping again really soon!!

Maria, wow thats a lot of candy. I bought three of the large bags, I hope that will be enough here.

Glynis - I missed the post about your grade; congratulations!! I hope your headache went away.

 

[Aimeedyan]

My sister posted some pics to FB. I will comment on them so that you can see them. Like built the "room" in the garage. It was really freaky. I have to warn you, Gail and Mike scare me!!!!!!!!!!!! There was a "birthday Party" in the dining room for some "adorable" children. The babysitter is crawling out from under the table She decorated every room in the house, it was really like a haunted house from the cobweb curtains to the painting on the wall to the creatures inhabiting the commode and the chairs.

I was the Vampiress. Erica is the Alien and Marisa is next to her with the Jack Skellington jacket. SHe had removed the mask. Debbie is the Pit Crew person in orange. Donny is peeking out behind her..Gail and Mike are the cavemen. I really liked Cindy-Lu Who and the Grinch!

Maria- I have not talked to Marisa. I'll call you tomorrow!

How fun!!! That party sounds so cool.

Aimee - I've broiled, baked and panfried the pork, it all works.

Thanks! I baked it, took significantly longer but was fuss free at least. I hope they like it - I know we do!

I made this for dinner and it was a hit!

Asian Pork with Noodles
Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine
Prep Time: 20 min
Inactive Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 6 hr 0 min
Level: Easy
Serves: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients
3 pounds boneless pork shoulder (I used pork loin)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 star anise pods
1 cinnamon stick
5 cloves garlic, smashed
1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced
6 to 8 whole dried shiitake mushrooms
1 pound soba or ramen noodles
1/4 cup water chestnuts, sliced
2 Fresno chile peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Directions
Season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with the vegetable oil. Add the pork and brown on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Combine the broth, soy sauce, sherry, sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, star anise and cinnamon stick in a 5-quart slow cooker. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then add the garlic, ginger and mushrooms. Add the pork, cover and program to cook 4 hours on high, then 2 hours on low, or 6 hours total on low.

Transfer the pork to a platter, cover and let rest 15 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the broth and halve them, then return to the broth.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles as the label directs. Slice the pork. Divide the noodles among bowls and top with some of the broth and mushrooms and a few slices of pork. Garnish with the water chestnuts, chiles, scallions and cilantro

 

[liamandcaili]

Just popping in to say Happy Halloween everyone! The kids had a great time trick or treating. It was unusually warm here with a very good breeze and an almost full moon. It was kind of spooky.

Dinner was takeout from our favorite fish market because they close tomorrow. We had fish and chips, fried clams and fried calamari.

I'll catch up with everyone tomorrow or Monday.

 

[Glynis]

I don't want to mess with grilling (lazy) - can I broil or panfry the cajun pork tenderloin? That would be a good choice for the meal I'm taking!

I've done both with great success! I honestly think you really can't mess this recipe up! It's so very good!

 

[Glynis]

Well, I think we've seen the last of the trick or treaters, tonight. It was so fun seeing all the kids dressed up! Alan took our littlest ones around our circle, and to his sister's house while I stayed home and handed out the candy. I had 2 large Tupperware bowls full of candy, and I'm now down to 1. Guess I overestimated a little bit. Oh well, better the kids be happy than disappointed.

My headache did finally go away this afternoon. Of course, it took some large doses of diet Coke to really numb the pain. Now, I'm wide awake, and ready to tackle the last chapter of anatomy!

Have a great night, everyone, and don't forget to set your clocks back tonight!

 

[HERSEY]

We had mostly really little kids yesterday. They were so cute. Not too many people came by, darn I have leftovers. Maybe because I wasn't giving out chocolate. I had mini granola bars, pretzels, goldfish crackers, mini oreos and the very famous pixie sticks.

I remember when Alex was little a neighbor and I taught the kids how to cugg pixie sticks. Not a good idea they had little sugar buzzs and wouldn't sleep.

The dogs are still on old time and woke me early. Not sure yet WFD. I be back after more coffee.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning!

We had a nice, soggy Halloween...had about 13 people over for pizza and drinks after. Thomas was such a good boy and A had a blast with his friends.

I have alot of things to do today before our trip so not sure if I will be on later. have a great week and if you need me, call.

Love to all!

 

[TigerKat]

Lauren - I hope y'all have a wonderful time, can't wait to see pics of T's first visit!

WFD - Lauren's big pot of spaghetti sauce yumminess and meatballs, brussel sprouts with bacon and shallots and cheesy bread.