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

[Disney Ron]

Nan, congrats on meeting your goal!

Maria, to bad about Boston. Please stay positive and get well!

Aimee, thinking of your family...good luck with Grandpa.

Kathy, sorry to hear about the UTI (not fun). Well wishes coming for you and that handsome son of yours!

Glynis, strength to Katie to stand up for herself. I went to an all girls school, girls can be down right rotten. Hopefully things change soon.

Lauren, good luck with your goal!

Dinner last night was BLTs with my parents. I took my DM out shopping for a first communion gift for my nephew. We have a party on Saturday for him. It was a nice day, she bought Luke the cutest sports lamp for his big boy room. Now I just have to get motivated and change rooms for him!

They are suppose to rehook and fix our heating system today. Hopefully, I will have central air again by the end of the day. I have my fingers crossed this is the last maintenance and the fix the problem that has been on going all winter long!! Thank goodness it has been under warranty.

WFD- chicken cutlets with mushroom gravy (per DH request), green beans and caprese salad. Some kind of starch just not sure what.

 

[nucpharm29]

Morning all! I'm leaving MYO pizzas with my mom for dinner tonight. The kids are very excited.

Kathy and Aimee--thanks for sharing that baked ziti recipe. It got rave reviews here! Thanks again!

Okay, time to get the kids out the door to preschool. Hope everyone has a great Tuesday

 

[Glynis]

Thanks, everyone, for your words about Katie. She's dreading going to school today, but says she's going to be ok. I'll be monitoring the situation closely.

The Florentine casserole last night was so yummy! My kids ate everything, except the spinach which they picked out (as much as possible). I'm hopeful that because it was chopped spinach, they did manage to eat some of it!

Dinner tonight is pork chops with stuffing. Yum! Some kind of veggie, not sure what, yet.

We're sticking pretty close to home these days. Word of the swine flu has got me a bit freaked out! With our DL trip so close, we want to stay healthy!

 

[Rogue26]

Morning all, it's a beautiful day here and I have lots of windows open. It's great to have some fresh air blowing through the house.

Glynis- I'm sorry for Katie, I had a "friend" like that. I really regret letting her walk all over me and that is the one thing I would change if I could do middle and high school over again. I'm sorry to say I didn't get the strength to stand up for myself until a couple of years ago, but now it's here to stay. My daughter is an easy target and she's only 8, I hate to think what middle school will bring, she's just thinks everyone is nice.

Aimee- I'm sorry for what your going through with your grandfather. It really stinks watching them age. My grandmother is almost 90 and her mind still works 100%, but I think it's a blessing and a curse. I like that for the most part she still can still live on her own, but that's just it, she's on her own and she knows it. All of her friends have passed away and it's almost like she's just waiting her turn. Sometimes I think if her mind didn't work as well it would be a little easier for her. I guess the grass is always greener.

Lauren- I did good with eating yesterday too! This morning I went to have a bagel (the good imported NY bagel that I won't get to have after my parents house is sold) and I decided I only needed half- and it was actually enough.

Sheryl- I was thinking of you when I was in New York, the lady that lives next to my parents sells Mary Kay and she just got a new pink cadillac.

I'm off now, I have to go take the dog for his yearly checkup. I haven't seen the vet since she put my other dog down, so I'm bringing tissues. It's funny, I'm so good about bring my animals for checkups, but I haven't had one since my college physical.

Probably chicken for dinner, I don't know, I have to go to the store.

 

[liamandcaili]

Glynis -- I wish Katie well and the strength to stand up to that "friend." Girls can be so mean, and Katie needs to learn that real friends don't treat people like that. Unfortunately, I can tell you from experience, that is something she has to figure out herself.

Nancy -- Congratulations on meeting your goal!

Kathy -- I hope you and Kyle feel better.

Maria -- I'm sorry you have to cancel your trip, but your recovery is more important. Take it easy.

Janice -- It must be so nice seeing Alex grow into his own...despite the girls.

I am taking Caili out of school at noon today so we can have an afternoon together. She wants to go skating. The kids want grilled chicken for dinner, so I have to get to the store before going to the school.

 

[liamsaunt]

Glynis, sorry to hear that Katie's friend is bullying her. I hope it gets resolved soon. I was bullied so badly when I was about 10 or so that my parents ended up switching me to a different school! It was the same kind of stuff--clothes, hair, size, etc. It started out as verbal bullying and eventually escalated into physical bullying, so keep an eye on things. Not that I need to to tell you that!

Here is dinner last night. I made flounder coated in panko and almonds, dressed with just some lemon juice. It was delicious, but the accompanying salad was the real star. I know this is going to be in our regular rotation, especially when the summer tomatoes come in. Here is the recipe:

Jasper White's Portuguese Salad

1 large cucumber, peeled, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds, lightly salts for at least 15 minutes and patted dry

2 bell peppers, any color, roasted, peeled, and chopped into approx. 1" pieces

2 tomatoes, roasted until the skins blister and start to crack, peeled, seeded, and chopped into large pieces

1 handful of cilantro, roughly chopped

1 tbsp. red wine vinegar

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. sambal oleok

Combine everything in a large bowl and serve.

Here's a photo--the light's kind of funny because it was dark out.

I am grilling tonight--it is going to get into the 90's today. John's getting a burger, and I am making myself a grilled chicken sandwich.

 

[bigmerle1966]

1 tsp. sambal oleok

What is this?

That salad sounds really good, I may make that for dinner tonight. Can't decide if I want to make pasta with a seafood Alfredo sauce or a turkey burger.

 

[scotlass]

What is your recovery going to be like?

Im not too sure yet.I havent spoken to the surgeon since this latest flare up.
I am so lucky support wise,my family are all around me and my neighbours have all offered help with taking and collecting the boy from school....feelin quite loved !!

Contrary to everything we've been told my doc says wrapping the rib cage actually makes the rib hurt worse in many cases, depending on where the fracture is. He gave Kyle some pain meds to take at bedtime and told him to use heat instead of ice from now on and no more wrapping/taping.

I was told the same when i hurt my ribs last year at training,its really just a wait till they heal...give Kyle a gentle hug from me.

Decided no Boston for me...just not there yet. I really feel like I'm pushing to hard.

Sorry about Boston but take it east lassie !!

Your post a bout watchin old movies together made me smile...then made me a wee bit sad.

I got a bunch of info for them today so me and mom are going to work on it tonight so she has a plan. His memory seems to be worsening by the hour. She is shocked at how much it's changed since she was with him in Nov.

Hope it works out...


Glynis - Hope Kate had a good day at school,gilrs can be so mean.

Im glad you like my pics idea,Im sure DH and dad would love it.If you go ahead with it let me know what they think.

Kate - Sorry about your UTI,my sister suffers that way and she can get really down.


Oh, and I had another FUNKY dream last night....and youse guys were in it !!

Not sure I should share or not...some came out better than others !!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Im not too sure yet.I havent spoken to the surgeon since this latest flare up.
I am so lucky support wise,my family are all around me and my neighbours have all offered help with taking and collecting the boy from school....feelin quite loved !!

Sorry about Boston but take it east lassie !!

Your post a bout watchin old movies together made me smile...then made me a wee bit sad.

Awww, don't feel sad It would be nice if there weren't so many miles between us. Hope your feeling better today & resting!

Glynis, I'm thinking of Katie

Nan, CONGRATULATIONS on your goal!!!! So proud of you!

Dinner last night was take out Chinese....it was ok.
Tonight looks like maybe whole wheat pasta...

 

[liamsaunt]

What is this?

Vietnamese chili sauce. You should be able to find it in the Asian section of the grocery store. Here is a link to the brand that I use so you will know what the label looks like. It is GOOD!


http://www.huyfong.com/no_frames/oelek.htm


Scotlass, tell us about your dream...I think!

Nancy, I don't know how I missed that you made your goal! Congratulations to you!

 

[Disney Ron]

DSD came over with my DGS to surprise us. We took the two boys in the front yard and let them dig in the mulch with new shovels and buckets. They had a ball being boys, they got filthy!!! Boy is it hot out there!!!

Vickie, I want details on your newest dream.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Oh, and I had another FUNKY dream last night....and youse guys were in it !!

Not sure I should share or not...some came out better than others !!

I think we need to hear it!

Tonight we're having jambalaya with shrimp, chicken, and sausage. You know DH likes his protein!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Hey guys,

Kat's not feeling great today. She was up all night in pain and passed a kidney stone. She is going to try and sleep now. Pray that the pain goes away for her.

 

[shovan]

Hey Y'all,

Kat, Prayers for you! I hope the pain will improve now, and you'll feel better soon. Call me if you need anything!

Becky, Thanks for that recipe! That's a combo I've never tried, it's look and sounds great!

Robin, I have to admit, I've never wanted to work hard enough to earn the car!

Laura, Have a nice afternoon with Caili!

I read back but couldnt find posts on some of what's going on, so I have questions...

Vickie, What kind of problems are you having? ( I am still praying for your health).

Nan, What did you accomplish?

We'll have last nights leftovers for dinner tonight.

 

[Glynis]

Hey guys,

Kat's not feeling great today. She was up all night in pain and passed a kidney stone. She is going to try and sleep now. Pray that the pain goes away for her.

Oh, no! I feel her pain! As one who has been there (19 times), I sympathize!

Thanks for letting us know, Lauren. She's in my prayers.

 

[Disney Ron]

Lauren, thank you for the update on Kathy. Kathy prayers coming your way. I wish you rest and relief. XOXO from DS too!

 

[bigmerle1966]

Vietnamese chili sauce. You should be able to find it in the Asian section of the grocery store. Here is a link to the brand that I use so you will know what the label looks like. It is GOOD!

Thanks! I have seen that before, I'll have to see if my grocery store has it, if not I have an Asian Grocery store not to far from me.

Hey guys,

Kat's not feeling great today. She was up all night in pain and passed a kidney stone. She is going to try and sleep now. Pray that the pain goes away for her.

I'm thinking dinner may be take-out tonight. I am so tired and am getting a headache, I think it's probably sinus because everything outside around here is coated in green!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

UGH! Now my internet is acting up...just when I have a moment to try and catch up!!!

Maria, So sorry that Boston is a no go for you. I hope today finds you feeling a bit better. Please do not over do it!

Nancy, Congrats on making your weightloss goal!!! Great job!

Marisa, Congrats on the house! I would love to see pics!

Sheryl, Sorry you were not feeling well with all the fair food...It's so good and fun eating that type of food but one does pay, right! I am really loving all the new MK stuff that I just got! Thanks for being a great consultant.

Aimee, Prayers for your Grandpa and Mom...so sorry the wedding is causing drama.

Lindsay, Prayers for Jan. I saw your post earlier and now its gone. So sorry that Kevin had to postpone the honeymoon with all the illness.

Kat/Kyle, Hope this finds you feeling better.

Vickie, I will keep you in my prayers. Do you have a date for surgery yet?

Glynis, So sad that Katie is going through that crap with her friend.

Ann, I thought I sent you a PM but I do not see that it went through. I have some unopened Huggies diapers in sizes Newborn and 1 that Thomas already grew out of. Any interest? I will mail them out to you if you can use them. Do you believe my hambone is already 13.5 pounds!???!!! I hope you’re feeling well.

Laura, Hope you enjoyed your day with Caili and happy that Liam is enjoying baseball. Andrew is too. They are like 0 – 7 but he is having fun and improving a bit. He is going to baseball sleep away camp in Williamsport, PA (where they play the LL World Series) this year so he better improve!!!

Becky, All I can say is yum!

Janice, I think it was you that had Costco make dinner the other day…that is one of the best dinners!!! When Tom was away I bought a lot of stuff premade from the grocery store. I should do that more often.

Marilyn, Hope you feel better!

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I tried my hardest to catch up…if I missed anything, I apologize. You are all in my good thoughts everyday.

 

[shovan]

Lauren, Thanks I'm glad you're enjoying your stuff! You "do" catch up a lot better than I do!

Maria, How are you feeling today? I'm so sorry you're missing out on Boston.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Poor Kathy, I hope she can now sleep. Praying for relief

Marilyn feel better.
My doctor called this morning & told me to come in tomorrow for my surgery check because his office was so packed with sinus problems & would have a long wait. My black car looks green.

Vickie you have to give dream details now!

Sheryl, I'm ok.....trying to behave which translates into being very lazy.

Hope Nancy checks in soon, I know today was her Aunts wake, hope she's ok.

Becky did you catch up on the Tudors last night?

I looked back & I'm not sure who asked for the recipe Greg made me last week but here it is:

Fruit Cornbread Upside Down Cake:
Ingredients

For the cornbread:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 stick butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking
  
  powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the sauce:

• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
• 1 (12-ounce) can maraschino cherries, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup brandy
• Whipped cream, for serving
• Special equipment: 1 (9-inch) cast iron skillet

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, heavy cream, eggs, butter, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.
In the cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add sugar and butter and let melt. When melted, remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Be sure to place maraschino cherries evenly throughout. Pour in batter and smooth top with a spatula. Bake 25 minutes, until cornbread is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
To serve: place a platter over skillet and invert cake. It should slide out easily. Slice into wedges and serve warm with whipped cream.



***We didn't use whipped cream on top & used the no-fat 1/2 & 1/2 instead of the heavy cream the recipe calls for.
DH also didn't use the brandy in the sauce.