The What's for Dinner Thread- June 2012 (recipe index in OP)

[PrincessInOz]

WFDT?


I 'cheated'. Found a new fishmonger and they had some housemade fish cakes. They had some that were made with Trevally and they added herbs, soy sauce, panko breadcrumbs and a touch of chilli. They also had some made from Salmon with herbs and breadcrumbs. Panfried them for about 3 minutes each side and served with broccolini, corn on the cob and sweet potato fries. I added some sweet chilli sauce on the side. YUM!

 

[kimmar067]

....I made the ground chicken/turkey [with s/p and garlic powder to taste] mixture into a slurry by adding a little bit of water and cooking it to 'ALMOST done':

...I added some brown rice:

...I know, I know - I kinda cheated, but I always make my own and, since it takes 45 minutes to cook, I used frozen, ready-made rice:

...along with shredded cheese:

...meanwhile, I washed the peppers, and hollowed them out:

....giving the meat mixture a chance to cool off, I stuffed each pepper to the brim and sprinkled on some grated parmesan cheese:

...they were simmered in marinara sauce for about 90 minutes. I added some shredded mozzarella cheese to the top of each pepper and covered the pot for an additional 10 minutes to melt the cheese:

...dee-LISH!

 

[kimmar067]

....that's my story and I'm sticking to it....

 

[EJ4Disney]

Morning all!!

Kimmar ~ Wow, your peppers look amazing. I have never tried to make them on the stove top. I always put them in the oven (My Momma always did so I do to) I like your idea better, especially in the summer. I hate turning my oven on.

halleous ~ I completely understand. I could eat 2 meals a day and be happy.
Don't ya just love it when the Mr. cooks. I know I do!!

PIO ~ WOW just WOW. Thanks so much for sharing the pictures. Loved them.
Your fish cakes sounds so good. I think you need to keep the new fishmonger.

Brandi ~ Good for you - you deserve the time away. Is David going also or is this a girls trip?
Good luck on the new job!

When I got up this morning I went out in the Kitchen and there was Doug sitting in my chair. He was not a happy camper - our living room TV quit working. He had gotten up and let Cooper up and he heard a loud pop and sure enough the lamp had blown. Turned it off and tried turning it back on - nope nothing. DAMN!!! He looked at me and said, "I was going to buy you flower for our Anniversary tomorrow, I guess you get a new TV." I have been after him for months that I wanted a new one. This one we have had for over 10 years. I want a new one!! Guess I got my wish.

We are suppose to get 3 - 5" of snow today. It is already raining and by afternoon it is to turn to snow. The good thing about snow this time of year is we know it won't turn to ice and be around for a long time. It is suppose to be in the upper 50's on Saturday. Which is a good thing because we are going to the Horse Races. Then on Sunday is Lilly's 2nd birthday (where did that time go) and the kids have over 25 people coming.

WFDT ~ Bacon Cheeseburgers, sweet potato fries and coleslaw

Make it a great day!

 

[dgbg100106]

WFDT?


I 'cheated'. Found a new fishmonger and they had some housemade fish cakes. They had some that were made with Trevally and they added herbs, soy sauce, panko breadcrumbs and a touch of chilli. They also had some made from Salmon with herbs and breadcrumbs. Panfried them for about 3 minutes each side and served with broccolini, corn on the cob and sweet potato fries. I added some sweet chilli sauce on the side. YUM!

Yummy sounds amazing!

 

[dgbg100106]

Morning all!!

Kimmar ~ Wow, your peppers look amazing. I have never tried to make them on the stove top. I always put them in the oven (My Momma always did so I do to) I like your idea better, especially in the summer. I hate turning my oven on.

halleous ~ I completely understand. I could eat 2 meals a day and be happy.
Don't ya just love it when the Mr. cooks. I know I do!!

PIO ~ WOW just WOW. Thanks so much for sharing the pictures. Loved them.
Your fish cakes sounds so good. I think you need to keep the new fishmonger.

Brandi ~ Good for you - you deserve the time away. Is David going also or is this a girls trip?
Good luck on the new job!

When I got up this morning I went out in the Kitchen and there was Doug sitting in my chair. He was not a happy camper - our living room TV quit working. He had gotten up and let Cooper up and he heard a loud pop and sure enough the lamp had blown. Turned it off and tried turning it back on - nope nothing. DAMN!!! He looked at me and said, "I was going to buy you flower for our Anniversary tomorrow, I guess you get a new TV." I have been after him for months that I wanted a new one. This one we have had for over 10 years. I want a new one!! Guess I got my wish.

We are suppose to get 3 - 5" of snow today. It is already raining and by afternoon it is to turn to snow. The good thing about snow this time of year is we know it won't turn to ice and be around for a long time. It is suppose to be in the upper 50's on Saturday. Which is a good thing because we are going to the Horse Races. Then on Sunday is Lilly's 2nd birthday (where did that time go) and the kids have over 25 people coming.

WFDT ~ Bacon Cheeseburgers, sweet potato fries and coleslaw

Make it a great day!

Thanks Ellen,

David and I are going together and we plan on not doing a bunch!

We are going to just enjoy being away from here, and hopefully there will be sunshine everyday!

Bacon Cheeseburger sounds divine.... WFDT - Spciy Black Bean burger (morning star brand) lettuce., tomato, onion, half avocado and brussel sprouts!

 

[halleous]

Morning all!! Kimmar ~ Wow, your peppers look amazing. I have never tried to make them on the stove top. I always put them in the oven (My Momma always did so I do to) I like your idea better, especially in the summer. I hate turning my oven on. halleous ~ I completely understand. I could eat 2 meals a day and be happy. Don't ya just love it when the Mr. cooks. I know I do!! PIO ~ WOW just WOW. Thanks so much for sharing the pictures. Loved them. Your fish cakes sounds so good. I think you need to keep the new fishmonger. Brandi ~ Good for you - you deserve the time away. Is David going also or is this a girls trip? Good luck on the new job! When I got up this morning I went out in the Kitchen and there was Doug sitting in my chair. He was not a happy camper - our living room TV quit working. He had gotten up and let Cooper up and he heard a loud pop and sure enough the lamp had blown. Turned it off and tried turning it back on - nope nothing. DAMN!!! He looked at me and said, "I was going to buy you flower for our Anniversary tomorrow, I guess you get a new TV." I have been after him for months that I wanted a new one. This one we have had for over 10 years. I want a new one!! Guess I got my wish. We are suppose to get 3 - 5" of snow today. It is already raining and by afternoon it is to turn to snow. The good thing about snow this time of year is we know it won't turn to ice and be around for a long time. It is suppose to be in the upper 50's on Saturday. Which is a good thing because we are going to the Horse Races. Then on Sunday is Lilly's 2nd birthday (where did that time go) and the kids have over 25 people coming. WFDT ~ Bacon Cheeseburgers, sweet potato fries and coleslaw Make it a great day!

I know I'm really lucky as he finishes work earlier than me most days so Mon to Fri he cooks however today I'm off so have been cooking...
WFDT - lamb saag, pilau rice and naan

Xx

 

[kimmar067]

Kimmar ~ Wow, your peppers look amazing. I have never tried to make them on the stove top. I always put them in the oven (My Momma always did so I do to) I like your idea better, especially in the summer. I hate turning my oven on....

....it's never even occurred to me to bake them in the oven...

 

[PrincessInOz]

Kimmar - Your pepper story looks amazing. I've never done them on the stovetop either. Might need to steal that idea!


Ellen - Glad you liked the pictures. Happy Anniversary! Hope you love your new TV. And I must say that I think I would prefer the TV to the flowers too.
Hope you have a great time at Lilly's birthday. Two? I think I remember her birth!


Brandi - Would you believe my DS asked me if I was going to take a picture of the fish cake dinner and I looked at him and said no? Next time I'll listen to him.

Halleous - Enjoy you man-made dinners.





TGIFriday night.

It's the end of the school term and it's school holidays for the next two weeks here. The year is really running fast so far.

WFDT? I had take-away noodles for dinner. Home alone; as the boys were at swim school.


Have a great weekend all.

 

[dgbg100106]

Good morning all.

I am not sure if you all know but my DH has a real family history of not doing well under the anesthesia, he has had trouble coming out from under, and his Grand Father died from it. Today David has to be put under for a procedure, I am asking you all to keep him in your prayers today as we head to the surgery center.

Thanks everyone.

 

[EJ4Disney]

It's Friday

Brandi ~ Prayers are surrounding David as he goes under today. And for you waiting for word that all is ok. Please let us know how things went.
Your cruise to Bermuda will be even more needed after today.

PIO ~ Any special traveling or activities while DS is out of school? Are you able to be off with him? Thanks for the Anniversary wishes!

halleous ~ Dinner sounds amazing - I love Lamb and Naan.

Kimmar ~ to funny..........I have never thought of cooking them on the stove.

Well we have a pretty new TV. But I have to tell you all my story. I got on line and found a 55" within our budget and Doug and I were texting back and forth and he thought it was a good deal. Then about 10am he comes into my office with the lamp from the old one. He wanted to see if I could find it and how much it was. I could have throttled him..........I don't want to fix this dinosaur I want a new one. But I got online and found the part and it was only $69.99 - Double damn!! So we talked and talked, even Pastor Dyton got in on the conversation. I relented and said fine (but a real pouty fine) so I started ordering it and when I got to the part that it was going to take 10 days to get here (remember I live in the middle of nowhere) the look on Doug's face was priceless. I think he finally realized he was going to be without tv for that long unless he wanted to sit in the kitchen and try to see my 18" or in bed. That was all it took -he said no and went and got the new one we wanted and had it up and running when I got home. Such a good DH!!

Busy and fun weekend - Horse Races tomorrow and Lilly's 2nd birthday on Sunday.

WFDT ~ The kids are taking us out tonight. We are going to Skeeter Barns a really good BBQ place. I can't wait!

Make it a great day and a wonderful weekend.

 

[franandaj]

....that's my story and I'm sticking to it....

Nice Kim! Thanks for sharing! I've never used frozen nor brown rice or even thought of using the stove top. Did you put cheese on the inside?

Ellen, what a story. Tell your DH that new TV's are so much more energy efficient that the amount you save on power in one year might even make up for the cost of the TV.

Brandi, hope David is safe and you'll let us know when he is out of the woods.

PIO, it's your weekend now. Hope you enjoy once you wake up.

Halleous, Love lamb saag and Baan. Do you have a recipe?

We are having dinner tonight out at the steakhouse at the Disneyland Hotel. It's a special wine dinner with Kurt Russell' s winery and he's supposed to be there. Also it's another chance for a DISmeet with jedijill who has been in town at DLR all week.

 

[dgbg100106]

It's Friday

Brandi ~ Prayers are surrounding David as he goes under today. And for you waiting for word that all is ok. Please let us know how things went.
Your cruise to Bermuda will be even more needed after today.

PIO ~ Any special traveling or activities while DS is out of school? Are you able to be off with him? Thanks for the Anniversary wishes!

halleous ~ Dinner sounds amazing - I love Lamb and Naan.

Kimmar ~ to funny..........I have never thought of cooking them on the stove.

Well we have a pretty new TV. But I have to tell you all my story. I got on line and found a 55" within our budget and Doug and I were texting back and forth and he thought it was a good deal. Then about 10am he comes into my office with the lamp from the old one. He wanted to see if I could find it and how much it was. I could have throttled him..........I don't want to fix this dinosaur I want a new one. But I got online and found the part and it was only $69.99 - Double damn!! So we talked and talked, even Pastor Dyton got in on the conversation. I relented and said fine (but a real pouty fine) so I started ordering it and when I got to the part that it was going to take 10 days to get here (remember I live in the middle of nowhere) the look on Doug's face was priceless. I think he finally realized he was going to be without tv for that long unless he wanted to sit in the kitchen and try to see my 18" or in bed. That was all it took -he said no and went and got the new one we wanted and had it up and running when I got home. Such a good DH!!

Busy and fun weekend - Horse Races tomorrow and Lilly's 2nd birthday on Sunday.

WFDT ~ The kids are taking us out tonight. We are going to Skeeter Barns a really good BBQ place. I can't wait!

Make it a great day and a wonderful weekend.

Ellen, so glad you ended up getting the TV you wanted!
Have a great time at the races and Lilly's birthday party! Have fun all around.

Yes, I will come back and post after we get home.

 

[dgbg100106]

Nice Kim! Thanks for sharing! I've never used frozen nor brown rice or even thought of using the stove top. Did you put cheese on the inside?

Ellen, what a story. Tell your DH that new TV's are so much more energy efficient that the amount you save on power in one year might even make up for the cost of the TV.

Brandi, hope David is safe and you'll let us know when he is out of the woods.

PIO, it's your weekend now. Hope you enjoy once you wake up.

Halleous, Love lamb saag and Baan. Do you have a recipe?

We are having dinner tonight out at the steakhouse at the Disneyland Hotel. It's a special wine dinner with Kurt Russell' s winery and he's supposed to be there. Also it's another chance for a DISmeet with jedijill who has been in town at DLR all week.

Oh the wine dinner sounds wonderful and exciting and your HOST ummm, please take photos if allowed...

Have fun a the dis meet.

Yes I promise to let you know how he is doing.

Thanks for the prayers ladies.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Brandi - Thinking of you and David. I hope he's okay and everything is fine.


Ellen - YAY for the new TV. Now....you could get that part still and replace the 18"??? Have a great weekend.
No special plans for this school holidays. DS learns 2 musical instruments under the Suzuki method. They hold their autumn festival at this time of year so we are booked in for 4 days worth of music program and enrichment.


Alison - Dinner sounds like a lot of fun. Wish I were there. I used to love Kurt Russell. Say hello to Jill!



WFDT? I have no idea. We just had breakfast with some friends and I'm so full I'm not sure I'm going to have lunch.

 

[kimmar067]

Nice Kim! Thanks for sharing! I've never used frozen nor brown rice or even thought of using the stove top. Did you put cheese on the inside?

....yup. I added that pic of the shredded cheese, which has asiago, provolone, mozzarella, and parmesan....

 

[kimmar067]

Oh the wine dinner sounds wonderful and exciting and your HOST ummm, please take photos if allowed....

....uhhhh, yes....ITA!

 

[halleous]

WFDT - spaghetti bolognaise made by my sister I do cook haha but we r visiting my sister and family this weekend

 

[kimmar067]

WFDT? Grilled chicken breast drizzled with Italian-seasoned marinade/olive oil and sprinkled with goat cheese crumbles, accompanied by steamed broccoli with garlic....

 

[PrincessInOz]

So....Kimmar, Halleous....are you committing to cooking a roast chicken dinner for the last weekend of April? I think we might have Alison, Ellen and myself signed up. Not sure about Brandi because she might be on her vege diet.