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

[LBKB]

ETA: I almost forgot! I posted on FB this morning that my medication is being shipped today!!!

YAAAA hope it will help and agree with you

 

[Nancyg56]

Please make extra & I'll take a road trip!

Maria- I have never figured out how to make small batches of anything so hop in the car and come on up! You are always welcome in my home!

I have two bits of good news. Our aide (the one that had knee surgery) will be back tonight! We are going to cut back her hours & days, mostly because the cost is just killing us.

While DH was on the phone with DVC checking something for our Oct trip, he booked another one!!! We'll be taking Alexis with us again!

I hope that you are able to manage a schedule that works for all of you!

Your Bob is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy that the three of you are going to be going together. I just got through telling Buddy that if he wants to enjoy that innocent magical vacation style with Kady he better giddy up and agree to a trip! There will always be time with her but I don't think we are going to be enjoying the "sweet" vacations much longer.

Nancy, Your dinner sounds soo good! Also thanks for posting your recipe! I bought some red lentils. We have a Lebanese rest. here that makes a delicious soup & I was going to try to come up with a recipe that tasted like thier's! Now I don't have to make up the recipe, but you know I will also still have to "tweak" it myself!

I did not have any red lentils, actually I don;t know what kind they were Is there a big difference?

Kat, I'm almost ashamed to post this recipe. It is super easy, but it is a favorite of the kids.

Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaves

Gretchen- ever since Lauren, I think, posted the pizza muffins I have been making my meatloafs that way. I never thought to stuff them with cheese though, that will be next!

You are way better than I was when my Mom was sick, I seldom cooked and even then it was pretty quick

ETA: I almost forgot! I posted on FB this morning that my medication is being shipped today!!!

Ellen- I forgot to tell you that I am impressed with your self control! I never had it....I actually still do not.

 

[shovan]

Aimee, I saw your post on FB, I'm happy you will finally get that medicine!

Lauren, That does sound busy! Don't overdo it.

Nan, I don't know if they will taste different or not! I had been looking for recipes for a Lebanese lentil soup & I noticed most called for red lentils. I usually just by the regular ones sold in the grocery (greenish brown) then when I was hunting for something else in the bins at Whole Foods I noticed the red lentils. So I'll have to cook them sometime this week & let you know!

Yes, You need to get Buddy in gear! Does Kady get out of school for President's Week? wink, wink, hint, hint! Wouldn't that be fun!!!!

 

[EJ4Disney]

I now know why I have no tomatoes. My little dog minnie is eating them. I just caught her sitting in the planter eating them.

Any takers for a small theif?

OMG I SO needed this laugh today. I can just see her!!

Morning Y'all,

I have two bits of good news. Our aide (the one that had knee surgery) will be back tonight! We are going to cut back her hours & days, mostly because the cost is just killing us.

While DH was on the phone with DVC checking something for our Oct trip, he booked another one!!! He didn't tell me he planned to do it, just starting asking about availabilty for Mardi Gras. When he found out, he could get 2 nights at WL & 3 at Bay Lake Tower he booked it! I'm so excited to stay at both of these resorts. My only worry is it's also President's Week! So I'm sure it's going to be super crowded, but oh well. We'll be taking Alexis with us again!

Sheryl I am so glad to hear of your wonderful DH. Wow, what a guy. You all know theContemporary is my FAVORITE resort. Lucky you!!
Also I am thrilled to hear of your aide. That will make me not worry so much.

I'm glad he seems to be settling in just fine

ETA: I almost forgot! I posted on FB this morning that my medication is being shipped today!!!

Thanks, he really is. PRAISE THE LORD on finally getting your meds. It's about time. I can get Rose at my Sam's Club for $16.97. I always buy a few bottles when we are there.

Becky & Laura ~ So glad you had a great weekend. Love the pcitures.

Nancy ~ Thanks so much for the wonderful desserts. They sound easy and really good. You just make me laugh - we are SO much alike. I have a dungeon too.

Beastlover ~ Welcome!!

Maria ~ for Lily. I loved seeing you singing to her.

Gretchen ~ my friend we are always here for you.

Glynis ~ How is the quiteness in the house this week. Kinda nice?

Ann ~ Good luck with the new van. Oh how I love the smell of a new car. Glad the wedding went so well. I am so glad your trip is still on. We went cheap this year and never missed a thing. It can be done.

Kat ~ my friend. Have a good week.

Stephanie ~ how is Emma feeling?

Lauren ~ Glad to see you checking in. You are so busy, so don't worry about us, we just love when we see you now and then. Take care.

I am wishing I was at home then here at work. Our big Newsletter goes out this week and all activities are again starting up so a busy time in our Church. Oh well such is life.

Love to you all.

 

[Nancyg56]

Yes, You need to get Buddy in gear! Does Kady get out of school for President's Week? wink, wink, hint, hint! Wouldn't that be fun!!!!

The poor man is practically trying to run whenever I mention Disney lately I do need to check Kady's schedule, I think they did away with teh February vacation after all of the snow days last year and goodness knows what else needed to be trimmed

Nancy ~ Thanks so much for the wonderful desserts. They sound easy and really good. You just make me laugh - we are SO much alike. I have a dungeon too.

I needed some WW desserts because I was eating everything that was not nailed down and what I was eating was nowhere lowfat!

If you tell me that your dungeon has a stuffed bird perched on a twig with earrings and a necklace I will I am supposed to get rid of my "stuff" but everything I try to toss Buddy keeps trying to get me to give away...but when I suggested getting rid of his dusty old stuffed pheasant that flew into his truck 25 years ago he is . He knows better than to bring it upstairs.......it will be flying once again

 

[liamandcaili]

I now know why I have no tomatoes. My little dog minnie is eating them. I just caught her sitting in the planter eating them.

Any takers for a small theif?

That is really hilarious!

Stephanie -- I hope Emma had a good day.

Ellen -- I'm glad Matthew got settled in okay. It sounds like you are going to be busy, so that will help with the transition.

Sheryl -- That is great news about the aide, the next trip and being able to take Alexis again!

Maria, actually I am too tired to cook. Thankfully, I planned ahead for these times.

I can only imagine how stretched you must feel between your parents and Kenny and the children. I admire your strength.

I posted on FB this morning that my medication is being shipped today!!!

It's about time! I hope it helps to turn your health around.

its a dry town so I need to stock some alcohol too!

A couple days at the beach sounds like the perfect way to end summer. I hope you have good weather.

Ann -- I'm so glad you didn't have to cancel your trip!

Funny story: The kids and I were out running errands and for a break, I decided to stop at a local farm that has a small petting zoo and an ice cream stand. The kids each got a container of food, so they could feed the sheep, goats and donkeys. It was a pretty big container, so after a while, they got bored feeding the animals individual pieces and decided it would be far more efficient to just hold the container up the the animal's mouths and let them eat from it. Sounds like a good idea, right? Well, the animals were smart, and they just grabbed the containers out of the kids' hands so they could have the whole thing. I managed to wrestle one out of a goat's mouth, but in doing so, the food dumped all over the floor outside the pen. The goat was determined to have that food, so he just broke out of the pen. He was a pretty big goat, so all the little goats also escaped. I don't know what it is about Caili and goats, but those little goats were all following her and she was desperately trying to herd them back toward their cage while also trying to move toward the farmstand to tell someone the goats had escaped. She started running, and the goats all ran after her. She was yelling, "Goats! Goats!" It was hysterical. Things seemed under control when one of the farm workers came out, so I bought the kids their ice cream. As soon as they had it, the goats charged back over to Caili and were chasing her around the picnic table, hoping for a taste of the ice cream. One even jumped up on the table! Anyway, that was our adventure for the day.

We're having hamburgers, corn on the cob and salad for dinner. Although the sky just got pretty dark...I wonder if there are storms coming.

 

[shovan]

Sheryl I am so glad to hear of your wonderful DH. Wow, what a guy. You all know theContemporary is my FAVORITE resort. Lucky you!!
Also I am thrilled to hear of your aide. That will make me not worry so much.
I am wishing I was at home then here at work. Our big Newsletter goes out this week and all activities are again starting up so a busy time in our Church. Oh well such is life.

Love to you all.

I'm so glad you won't be worrying as much about me! My DH is quite a guy, sometimes he's a guy I want to shove in the freezer! But most of the time he's a pretty good guy!

I have to tell you, that after sending your child off to college being busy, busy is a good thing! I was the one who gained the Freshman 15 when DD went off!

The poor man is practically trying to run whenever I mention Disney lately I do need to check Kady's schedule, I think they did away with teh February vacation after all of the snow days last year and goodness knows what else needed to be trimmed

If you tell me that your dungeon has a stuffed bird perched on a twig with earrings and a necklace I will I am supposed to get rid of my "stuff" but everything I try to toss Buddy keeps trying to get me to give away...but when I suggested getting rid of his dusty old stuffed pheasant that flew into his truck 25 years ago he is . He knows better than to bring it upstairs.......it will be flying once again

Take a look at the school schedule & then just chase that man down!!

I'm sorry but with the dungeon, stuffed bird & earrings, I just have this picture of you locked up in a Pirates of the Caribbean Style Cell!

OMG! Now I really have the giggles! I can just picture poor little Caili with goats chasing after her!



Dinner is going to be steaks on the grill, grilled bread & salad. DH has requested that with the good wine.

 

[EJ4Disney]

Funny story: The kids and I were out running errands and for a break, I decided to stop at a local farm that has a small petting zoo and an ice cream stand. The kids each got a container of food, so they could feed the sheep, goats and donkeys. It was a pretty big container, so after a while, they got bored feeding the animals individual pieces and decided it would be far more efficient to just hold the container up the the animal's mouths and let them eat from it. Sounds like a good idea, right? Well, the animals were smart, and they just grabbed the containers out of the kids' hands so they could have the whole thing. I managed to wrestle one out of a goat's mouth, but in doing so, the food dumped all over the floor outside the pen. The goat was determined to have that food, so he just broke out of the pen. He was a pretty big goat, so all the little goats also escaped. I don't know what it is about Caili and goats, but those little goats were all following her and she was desperately trying to herd them back toward their cage while also trying to move toward the farmstand to tell someone the goats had escaped. She started running, and the goats all ran after her. She was yelling, "Goats! Goats!" It was hysterical. Things seemed under control when one of the farm workers came out, so I bought the kids their ice cream. As soon as they had it, the goats charged back over to Caili and were chasing her around the picnic table, hoping for a taste of the ice cream. One even jumped up on the table! Anyway, that was our adventure for the day.QUOTE]


OMGosh you all are just what I needed today. Poor little thing. I can just see her saying Goats, Goats!!

Sheryl, Yes BUSY is my friend right now. I think I will also break open a nice bottle of wine tonight. Who says you can't have wine with a burger.

 

[TigerKat]

Busy weekend. We got Matthew moved and settled in. As we were leaving they were starting the grill for BBQ chicken and Corn on the cob. Oh my!! He will be just fine. I was so proud of myself. I didn't cry when I told him good bye. He was having so much fun how could I be sad. I waited till we were pulling out of town. Doug and I went and got a sandwich and he kept telling me it would be alright. And I know it will, but it sure felt good for him to keep telling me. We drove around town for about an hour and I finally realized that Doug didn't want to go home to the empty house either. We pulled into the drive and we both remarked it was sad to not see his truck in the drive. Oh well life does go on!! We shall be just fine in a few days.

My heart just breaks for you, I'm still trying to get used to not seeing Kyle's car in the driveway. I'm here for you.

I have two bits of good news. Our aide (the one that had knee surgery) will be back tonight! We are going to cut back her hours & days, mostly because the cost is just killing us.

While DH was on the phone with DVC checking something for our Oct trip, he booked another one!!! He didn't tell me he planned to do it, just starting asking about availabilty for Mardi Gras. When he found out, he could get 2 nights at WL & 3 at Bay Lake Tower he booked it! I'm so excited to stay at both of these resorts. My only worry is it's also President's Week! So I'm sure it's going to be super crowded, but oh well. We'll be taking Alexis with us again!

That's great news!!!!! As I said on the NOLA thread, I wouldn't be concerned with the crowd levels, enjoy those awesome resorts!

Kat, I'm almost ashamed to post this recipe. It is super easy, but it is a favorite of the kids.

Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaves
1 1/2 cups pasta sauce, divided (I usually use whatever I have in the freezer, but you can use a jarred sauce)
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 cup diced onion
1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 sticks string mozzarella cheese


Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine in mixing bowl, 3/4 cup of the pasta sauce and remaining ingredients (except cheese); mix well.

Divide into four portions; shape around each string cheese, covering cheese completely. Seal tightly so hot cheese will stay inside; place on baking sheet. Bake 20–25 minutes.

Warm remaining pasta sauce and serve on top of loaves.

Sounds great, going to try it!

ETA: I almost forgot! I posted on FB this morning that my medication is being shipped today!!!

Great news Aimee!

This week is busy. Tom is going away on business (pittsburgh), andrew and i get hair done, school shopping, riley to dr. (his tummy is acting up) and getting ready to go to the beach for a few days next week. we are going to wildwood crest NJ. its a dry town so I need to stock some alcohol too!

Hope Riley is feeling better. A few days at the beach sounds like...enjoy!

Funny story: The kids and I were out running errands and for a break, I decided to stop at a local farm that has a small petting zoo and an ice cream stand. The kids each got a container of food, so they could feed the sheep, goats and donkeys. It was a pretty big container, so after a while, they got bored feeding the animals individual pieces and decided it would be far more efficient to just hold the container up the the animal's mouths and let them eat from it. Sounds like a good idea, right? Well, the animals were smart, and they just grabbed the containers out of the kids' hands so they could have the whole thing. I managed to wrestle one out of a goat's mouth, but in doing so, the food dumped all over the floor outside the pen. The goat was determined to have that food, so he just broke out of the pen. He was a pretty big goat, so all the little goats also escaped. I don't know what it is about Caili and goats, but those little goats were all following her and she was desperately trying to herd them back toward their cage while also trying to move toward the farmstand to tell someone the goats had escaped. She started running, and the goats all ran after her. She was yelling, "Goats! Goats!" It was hysterical. Things seemed under control when one of the farm workers came out, so I bought the kids their ice cream. As soon as they had it, the goats charged back over to Caili and were chasing her around the picnic table, hoping for a taste of the ice cream. One even jumped up on the table! Anyway, that was our adventure for the day.

That is hysterical!!!!!

 

[HERSEY]

Laura Poor Caili. Alex still is traumatized by a petting zoo when he was little. He too got tired of feeding and stuck the leftover food in his pocket and they almost depants the poor kid.

We are having some really good chicken I made some time in the past, that Alex requested. I have no idea since most of my recipes are Nanatized . All he can tell me is that it was really good and had seasongs on it.

Ok big kid and small dog for sale really really cheap

 

[TigerKat]

Ok big kid and small dog for sale really really cheap

 

[Rogue26]

Hi all, hope everyone is well. I had some things to do on the computer so I thought I'd pop over and say hi. It's been crazy here. Fortunatly the hurricane didn't bring any winds but really high tides and waves. Our beaches were closed because the waves were crashing on the stairs to the beach, there was no beach to be on. (Our beach parking lots are up on a bluff and you walk down to them.) Still today I could see the ocean waves breaking from my work (i've got a great view) and we are a few miles back.

Sheryl- We'll be at bay lake towers president's week. I'm glad presidents and mardi gras are the same week this year because we'll be there the next week too so I'm hoping our second week will seem quite. I think as long as you know it will be crowded you can deal with it.

Laura- I love your story! I have an image in my head of Caili running circles around the picnic table.

Gretchen- That meatloaf sounds like it would be a big hit in our house. I think of you often.

Off to do the mountains of work I should be doing. Pork of some kind tonight.

 

[liamandcaili]

I think I will also break open a nice bottle of wine tonight. Who says you can't have wine with a burger.

Not me! I usually have wine with burgers.

He too got tired of feeding and stuck the leftover food in his pocket and they almost depants the poor kid.

We are having some really good chicken I made some time in the past, that Alex requested. I have no idea since most of my recipes are Nanatized . All he can tell me is that it was really good and had seasongs on it.

Ok big kid and small dog for sale really really cheap

I'm glad you've been enjoying the goat story. I don't know what it is with Caili and goats. We have more funny goat encounter stories involving Caili than I think the average non-farming family has. The goats either escape or do something they aren't supposed to do, and Caili tries to reason with them. Maybe she's a goat whisperer.

I did manage to get the burgers on the grill...barely. As soon as we sat down to eat, it started pouring.

 

[shovan]

Sheryl, Yes BUSY is my friend right now. I think I will also break open a nice bottle of wine tonight. Who says you can't have wine with a burger.

hamburgers are red meat, that calls for red wine, if you're having turkey burgers I go with white! You give me a food & I'll find a wine to go with it!

That's great news!!!!! As I said on the NOLA thread, I wouldn't be concerned with the crowd levels, enjoy those awesome resorts!

Yeah, I'm excited about the resorts! I did a little happy dance around the house.

Laura Poor Caili. Alex still is traumatized by a petting zoo when he was little. He too got tired of feeding and stuck the leftover food in his pocket and they almost depants the poor kid.

We are having some really good chicken I made some time in the past, that Alex requested. I have no idea since most of my recipes are Nanatized . All he can tell me is that it was really good and had seasongs on it.

Ok big kid and small dog for sale really really cheap

How cheap? Does the kid do yardwork? Does the dog like little children?

Hi all, hope everyone is well. I had some things to do on the computer so I thought I'd pop over and say hi. It's been crazy here. Fortunatly the hurricane didn't bring any winds but really high tides and waves. Our beaches were closed because the waves were crashing on the stairs to the beach, there was no beach to be on. (Our beach parking lots are up on a bluff and you walk down to them.) Still today I could see the ocean waves breaking from my work (i've got a great view) and we are a few miles back.

Sheryl- We'll be at bay lake towers president's week. I'm glad presidents and mardi gras are the same week this year because we'll be there the next week too so I'm hoping our second week will seem quite. I think as long as you know it will be crowded you can deal with it.

Robin, I forgot that you were so close to the shore! I'm so glad it was just tides & waves. Whew!

Well we most definitely will have to meet while we are there! Sounds like a great reason for drinks at the Top of World!

Not me! I usually have wine with burgers.




I'm glad you've been enjoying the goat story. I don't know what it is with Caili and goats. We have more funny goat encounter stories involving Caili than I think the average non-farming family has. The goats either escape or do something they aren't supposed to do, and Caili tries to reason with them. Maybe she's a goat whisperer.

I did manage to get the burgers on the grill...barely. As soon as we sat down to eat, it started pouring.

Goat Whisperer!!

Sorry it's storming!

 

[HERSEY]

Here is a picture of the little thief

 

[HERSEY]

Sheryl

How cheap? Does the kid do yardwork? Does the dog like little children?

Yes But be warned the boy eats alot oh yeah Minnie does too. She loves to be petted. What time do I drop them off? maybe a $1.00 for the both of them.

 

[TigerKat]

Here is a picture of the little thief

Cute thief!

 

[HERSEY]

Cute thief!

That is her ploy! So you would never suspect her. Don't fall for it she is evil I tell you. I think she steals socks too and blames the dryer.

 

[TigerKat]

That is her ploy! So you would never suspect her. Don't fall for it she is evil I tell you. I think she steals socks too and blames the dryer.

You...are...killing...me...

 

[LBKB]

Here is a picture of the little thief

Janice Is that a Yorkie? I have one and I know how mischievious ?(spelling) they can be and she will eat anything.