The What's for Dinner Thread - August 2014 (recipe index in OP)

[PrincessInOz]

This online recipe is very similar to one that I use from a cookbook.

I do add diced zucchini and/or diced eggplant to it.

http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/9149/chickpea-curry.aspx

 

[dgbg100106]

Absolutely!


But....how are you processing your nuts right now if you're making nut milk?

I have a high speed belnder

 

[dgbg100106]

This online recipe is very similar to one that I use from a cookbook.

I do add diced zucchini and/or diced eggplant to it.

http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/9149/chickpea-curry.aspx

What does tinned mean? from a can? I use dried mostly.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I was planning on grilling chicken tonight however the neighborhood is having our neighborhood party since we are flooded in. I am taking a night off from dinner. As promised here is a pic from this morning around 6am. That is sun being reflected in the water.

 

[dgbg100106]

WOW that is a lot of water.

 

[franandaj]

I take it you live near a river?

Just wow.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I take it you live near a river?

Just wow.

The Meramac River. That is supposed to be a field. The river is usually in it's banks BEHIND those trees in the far background.

 

[kimmar067]

It isn't functional until we see pictures!!!

....WFDT? sausage on the grill with peppers and onions and grilled veggies....BTW, the electrician is here now working on the finishing touches of the electrical stuff. He has to attach the wire for the DW, put in the outlets, and hook up the pendant lights and chandelier....hey, he couldnt work on an empty stomach now, could he?

 

[kimmar067]

David will not eat much rice either, I like the rice noodles, but lately, I have been eating these tofu noodles that I get from the international market.
https://www.house-foods.com/tofu_shirataki_usa/

....how are they? I've seen them, but never thought to try them....

 

[kimmar067]

I was planning on grilling chicken tonight however the neighborhood is having our neighborhood party since we are flooded in. I am taking a night off from dinner. As promised here is a pic from this morning around 6am. That is sun being reflected in the water.

....COOL pic, but......YIKES!

 

[kimmar067]

I was planning on grilling chicken tonight however the neighborhood is having our neighborhood party since we are flooded in...

....you might wanna change the menu to 'TROUT'....or 'SALMON'....or SEA BASS!

 

[PrincessInOz]

What does tinned mean? from a can? I use dried mostly.

Yes, from a can.

Otherwise, just rehydrate the chickpea as you normally would and cook it.

 

[PrincessInOz]

The Meramac River. That is supposed to be a field. The river is usually in it's banks BEHIND those trees in the far background.

Stay safe. I hope you're higher than where the river is peaking right now.

 

[PrincessInOz]

.BTW, the electrician is here now working on the finishing touches of the electrical stuff. He has to attach the wire for the DW, put in the outlets, and hook up the pendant lights and chandelier....hey, he couldnt work on an empty stomach now, could he?

Don't tell me that you FED him? Before the hook-up???

 

[PrincessInOz]

I was planning on grilling chicken tonight

....you might wanna change the menu to 'TROUT'....or 'SALMON'....or SEA BASS!

.....and I hope you went fishing for your protein!!!

 

[dgbg100106]

....how are they? I've seen them, but never thought to try them....

THey really dont taste! They are textured like an overdone noodle, but it works when counting calories.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Wednesday night and we did have dinner at mum's. Rice, chicken curry and stir fry. YUMMY food as always.


After dinner, we went to a "food as medicine" talk. DH has discovered an interest in this topic and I've always been interested in this kind of "science" since high school. It was interesting to hear the presenter talk about green smoothies (3/4 spinach to 1/4 banana, blended with a bit of water) and how the alkali nature is good for the "skinny" bacteria found at the lower bowels. Apparently lean people have different bacteria in the lower bowels compared to people that need to 'shrink'.
They also provided us with small sample...and a large glass at the end of the smoothie.

We were also treated to nettle and spearmint tea; followed by bliss balls.

Everything was delicious and the talk was interesting.

But....is it bad to admit.....that I kept thinking about my mother's food during the presentation?????

 

[dgbg100106]

Wednesday night and we did have dinner at mum's. Rice, chicken curry and stir fry. YUMMY food as always.


After dinner, we went to a "food as medicine" talk. DH has discovered an interest in this topic and I've always been interested in this kind of "science" since high school. It was interesting to hear the presenter talk about green smoothies (3/4 spinach to 1/4 banana, blended with a bit of water) and how the alkali nature is good for the "skinny" bacteria found at the lower bowels. Apparently lean people have different bacteria in the lower bowels compared to people that need to 'shrink'.
They also provided us with small sample...and a large glass at the end of the smoothie.

We were also treated to nettle and spearmint tea; followed by bliss balls.

Everything was delicious and the talk was interesting.

But....is it bad to admit.....that I kept thinking about my mother's food during the presentation?????

I really enjoy these kinds of talks also. I wish I could get David to be more into it.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

DH ended up grilling chicken anyway. I opted for simple mashed potatoes and peas as sides.

We are safe. I thought I might go fishing however our fishing poles are elsewhere.

Now it is raining, blah. The river has crested, we are still on "the island", lol. Look like I will be canceling my appt. on Friday.

Dinner tonight is leftovers. I could make a stir fry with the chicken? Have to think about it.

 

[PrincessInOz]

I really enjoy these kinds of talks also. I wish I could get David to be more into it.

Meh. Just book for the two of you. He'll go along with you.

Dinner tonight is leftovers. I could make a stir fry with the chicken? Have to think about it.

A stir fry could be good. Alternatively, I'd be tempted to make a pasta and add the chicken to it.