The What's For Dinner Thread - March '11 (recipe index in OP)

[dgbg100106]

Hi!

I'm Jen. I'm newly married to fellow DISer Uncle Remus.

We have a 15 y.o. son, J, and my cognitively disabled BIL, Big C, also lives with us.

And we love to eat.

Hi Jen....

Well I have no idea where in the Great State you are from, but I grew in a small town in Texas and we never had a McD's for the there.

I remember a stoplight at the bowling alley but that was it.

We live in MD, work in DC and home is Texas, it is a small town that has a couple of redlights but no McD.... Maybe that is one of the reasons why I love it.... it is 40 Minutes to a chain grocery store.

 

[Glynis]

PIO - All I can say is WOW!!! If our fair was anything like that, I wouldn't have to drag Alan to it kicking and screaming!!! Very nice!!!

It's almost time to get the kids out of bed, but I'm enjoying the last few moments of peace and quiet before they wake up. Ah, silence!

Dinner tonight will be soup of some kind and sandwiches.

No cooking for me tomorrow night. It's Alan's "stepdad's" 80th birthday and there's a huge family shindig. I'll try to remember to take some pictures.

 

[dgbg100106]

She's a kitty. And she's the furry love of my life.

They are SOOOOOO good. I highly recommend them. I ate 4!

when I first read this, it sounded like you had eaten 4 cats..... it took a second for it to register that you were talking about enchiladas.....

 

[KadysMom]

Good Morning Everyone!!

I wanted to check in and give some updates on Nans vacation. She made it to Myrtle Beach with no delays and checked into her resort. This was a surprise for her, but since Buddy still calls the computer a "television" I booked the whole thing. They were a little disappointed because the ocean front room was an angled ocean view. But I think the jacuzzi in the room will make up for it

She said they rented a cherry apple red camaro. Think Hawaii-50!!! So she is having a great time and wanted everyone to know she made it!!

I read every day but usually just lurk lately, but for all the Newbies:

My name is Marisa, and I live in CT with my DH Jeff, DD9 Kady and NancyG56 is my Mom. I dont cook much lately since DH has been out of work on workmans comp since June 30th. But I love to read the recipes and catch up.

Have a great day eveyone!!!

 

[dgbg100106]

PIO, the pictures look wonderful and fair was something I would love to go....

dinner tonight will be Sausage, onion and peppers on a Hoagie....

Have a great day everyone...

 

[EJ4Disney]

Ellen – Yes, we watched the game Saturday, it was funny with Cruso and the tiger head!!!! Good luck to Elizabeth on the test, I had gestational diabetes, it wasn’t so bad back then and it’s probably much easier to manage now. That’s a sweet hubby you have there.

Marilyn – Thanks for the idea of a NOLA DIS meet at Melting Pot!!!

Aimee – Keeping you in my prayers.

Becky – Yep, John one-upped you good!

Game day this Saturday is going to be in Wisconsin. We are playing them!! This is our first year in the Big 10, and this will be out first Big 10 game. We are predicted to lose - which will be hard because we don't lose very often. But this year will be a real learning curve for us. Who knows - as I always say on any given day any team has a chance. I know for sure Cruso will NOT be wearing a Husker head on Saturday - he HATES us. Never ever a nice thing to say about us......oh well.

I am all in for a NOLA meet.... say the time and we will be there.

WFD? I'm going out to an Oktoberfest at Disneyland and staying over night in the Villas at the Grand Californian!!!

SO NOT FAIR....... but have a really good time. I am so jealous!!

dgbg ~ Welcome.....I am Ellen, married to Doug and have 3 grown children. Our 2 daughters are both expecting - Elizabeth & Jay in December and Marty and Stephanie in March. We have one Grandson (Elizabeth & Jay) Ethan who is 7. Our son Matthew (our baby) is a Senior at the UN of Nebraska. I work for our Church and we live on a farm in Nebraska. Glad to have your part of our family.

Lindsay ~ spill it..........what is Kinky spaghetti?

Lori ~ I am on a roll with my crockpot and I loved your dessert. Doug loves bread pudding so that is being made this weekend. Thanks.
Have a great time on vacation. I so wish I was joining you all for F&WF

Merle ~ I think your idea of a NOLA meet is PERFECT!!!!

Aimee ~ What did the Dr. say? I so hope you are listening to them.

Becky ~ I loved your sandwich and for only $5. Wow. I bet John spent more on his......it looked good too but yours was better.

Jen ~ Is Tooter home yet? Yes, she is going to be so pissed at you but she will get over it and then be such a lover.

PIO ~ nice pictures!!

Glynis ~ Hope your day is a great one.

Marisa ~ HI! It is so good to see you. Thanks so much for the update on Buddy and Nan. They so deserve this time away. I know they will have fun and that Camaro would be a dream for Doug. He wants one so bad.....I told him to go trade in his new pickup and he can have one. He thought that would look a little funny pulling the horse trailer. So I don't think we will be getting one anytime soon. But he REALLY wants one.


Well Elizabeth's test yesterday showed she was a bit elevated. So now (of course she does) has to go in for a more indepth 3 hour fasting test. I swear this girl has had it - I will be so happy when this baby comes and this is over for her. She has NOT had a good pregnancy. I so worry about both of them. But on the other hand Stephanie is feeling great and sailing along. Her next appt. is October 7.

I have had the last 3 days from He**. I so hope the rest of the week calms down and I can get some work finished. I am so glad I don't have weeks like this very often. I am just way too old for it anymore.

WFDT ~ Ham and scalloped potatoes, harvard beets and a pear jello salad.

Make it a great day everyone.

 

[Rogue26]

I'm going to try to jump back in, I can't even imagine how many pages I'm behind!

Ellen- December is so soon!!! That little guy will be here before you know it. I forgot to mention to you, my parents were in Nebraska not that long ago and had a fantastic time at the Omaha zoo. They were just "passing through" but always love Nebraska.

Pio- Love the fair pictures, my kiddo is already planning her entries for next July's fair!

Becky- I wish we had food trucks! Johns's lobster roll looked awsome. Too often they are ruined with filler.

I am pleased to report that last night we had a balanced meal, don't really remember the last time that happened! We had roast chicken, acorn squash, and german potato salad. I just discovered Trader Joe's sells bacon ends for $3 a pound. It's really good quality and big pieces too. Anyway, had to find a use for it so I made the potato salad. Tonight we are having burritos. Have a great day all!

 

[liamsaunt]

PIO, great pictures! That fair looks like a really fun time. I really liked the photo in the first set of the midway rides.

Robin, John said the lobster roll was really good. It was served warm with butter rather than cold with mayo. It was from Neptune Oyster in the North End.

Marisa, nice to "see" you! I am glad Nancy is enjoying her vacation so far.

Aimee, sorry you were not able to get the car Jason wanted. Hopefully something else good will turn up soon.

Ellen, good luck with your football game this weekend!

Hello to everyone else--this is as far as my memory goes today!

I am grumpy today. Stupid Red Sox Plus it is a really blah and dreary day outside.

So, I bought a crock pot yesterday. I have never owned one before. I was thinking it would be good for the weekends, for making big pots of red sauce with meatballs etc. Or maybe melting down onions for onion soup, or sausages in sauerkraut etc. I know a lot of you have crock pots. My dilemna is that I am out of the house for extended time during the week. I leave at 7:30 AM and arrive back home at about 6:30 PM. I am thinking that is too long a period to make something in the crock pot during the week. Do you ladies agree? It is one of those set it and forget ones that have the keep warm feature, but I am still a little leery of leaving something all day.

WFD: I have to go pick up my csa box in a bit. Supposedly there is broccoli in it--they don't always give us what they say they are going to. If there is broccoli, I want to make broccoli cheddar soup.

 

[dgbg100106]

Roasted Pork with Honey and Orange

Ingredients:
3 lbs pork loin (boneless)
salt and pepper
1/4 cup honey
4 tablespoons orange juice (I used a Fresh Orange)
Orange Zest
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme
1 cup chicken broth

Directions:
1 Preheat the oven to 375.
2 Season the pork with salt and pepper and place in a roasting pan
3 Zest orange and juice into separate bowl
3 mix together the honey, juice, oil and thyme.
4 Pour over the pork.
5 Add the broth to the pan.
6 Bake until internal temperature reaches 150 (45-60 minutes).
7 Baste frequently.
8 Strain the pan juices into a saucepan.
9 Reduce until slightly thickened.
10 Serve over the sliced pork.

I made brown rice and lemon garlic broccoli to go with it.

 

[KadysMom]

Ellen, I bet you guys cant wait for the little guy to get here!!! I remember the fasting and the 3 hour test and hated it, but the outcome was worth it

I would also love crockpot ideas. I made chicken once and i had to add cream cheese, and since I had no clue what i was doing, i just cubed it and threw it in. when i got home it was still in cubes, stuck to the side and dehydrated.... I would love some great recipes also!!!

 

[HERSEY]

Becky I use mine from 6:30am to 6:30pm. You just need to watch the recipe for the times. I have a Hamilton Beach digtal crock pot that I love. I haven't burned anything yet.

 

[dgbg100106]

I have used crockpots in the past, and not so much now... but some of them have delayed timers, so it would not turn on until you needed it to.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Hands down, the BEST sour cream enchiladas I've ever had.

I'm so glad y'all loved them, too!!

Good Morning Everyone!!

I wanted to check in and give some updates on Nans vacation. She made it to Myrtle Beach with no delays and checked into her resort. This was a surprise for her, but since Buddy still calls the computer a "television" I booked the whole thing. They were a little disappointed because the ocean front room was an angled ocean view. But I think the jacuzzi in the room will make up for it

She said they rented a cherry apple red camaro. Think Hawaii-50!!! So she is having a great time and wanted everyone to know she made it!!

I'm cracking up at Buddy. That's awesome about the car rental!!!

Aimee ~ What did the Dr. say? I so hope you are listening to them.

He said I should be more progressed, and my right lung now sounds awful. Going for another xray and if the results aren't great, a CT Scan. Another round of a 3rd antibiotic. He's concerned, due to the asthma and Crohns, and taking it seriously which I appreciate.

Thanks for asking!

So, I bought a crock pot yesterday. I have never owned one before. I was thinking it would be good for the weekends, for making big pots of red sauce with meatballs etc. Or maybe melting down onions for onion soup, or sausages in sauerkraut etc. I know a lot of you have crock pots. My dilemna is that I am out of the house for extended time during the week. I leave at 7:30 AM and arrive back home at about 6:30 PM. I am thinking that is too long a period to make something in the crock pot during the week. Do you ladies agree? It is one of those set it and forget ones that have the keep warm feature, but I am still a little leery of leaving something all day.

Did you get a big one? I have two small ones - for dips and such - and then a huge one. My big one turns off and onto "warm" at the end but it runs SUPER hot and I have burned things. For something like a roast, or soup, it works find for a long time but for boneless chicken, it doesn't. Just dries out too much even on warm.

Maybe try it on a weekend when you can check on it and see how hot it cooks?



PIO - LOVE the pics!!!

No idea on dinner.

 

[Goofyluver]

Hi Jen....

Well I have no idea where in the Great State you are from, but I grew in a small town in Texas and we never had a McD's for the there.

I remember a stoplight at the bowling alley but that was it.

We live in MD, work in DC and home is Texas, it is a small town that has a couple of redlights but no McD.... Maybe that is one of the reasons why I love it.... it is 40 Minutes to a chain grocery store.

I'm actually from Eastern New Mexico, but right on the Texas border, so I was already an honorary Texan before I moved here a bit over a year ago.

We're between Dallas and Waco.

Don't know where you're from, but it sounds smaller than here.

I am NOT a small-town girl, so this has been an adjustment. But I've ended up loving Texas, and small-town life. The people who talk bad about Texas just don't know better.

Good Morning Everyone!!

I wanted to check in and give some updates on Nans vacation. She made it to Myrtle Beach with no delays and checked into her resort. This was a surprise for her, but since Buddy still calls the computer a "television" I booked the whole thing. They were a little disappointed because the ocean front room was an angled ocean view. But I think the jacuzzi in the room will make up for it

She said they rented a cherry apple red camaro. Think Hawaii-50!!! So she is having a great time and wanted everyone to know she made it!!

I read every day but usually just lurk lately, but for all the Newbies:

My name is Marisa, and I live in CT with my DH Jeff, DD9 Kady and NancyG56 is my Mom. I dont cook much lately since DH has been out of work on workmans comp since June 30th. But I love to read the recipes and catch up.

Have a great day eveyone!!!

And thanks for updating us.

when I first read this, it sounded like you had eaten 4 cats..... it took a second for it to register that you were talking about enchiladas.....

Well Elizabeth's test yesterday showed she was a bit elevated. So now (of course she does) has to go in for a more indepth 3 hour fasting test. I swear this girl has had it - I will be so happy when this baby comes and this is over for her. She has NOT had a good pregnancy. I so worry about both of them. But on the other hand Stephanie is feeling great and sailing along. Her next appt. is October 7.

I have had the last 3 days from He**. I so hope the rest of the week calms down and I can get some work finished. I am so glad I don't have weeks like this very often. I am just way too old for it anymore.

WFDT ~ Ham and scalloped potatoes, harvard beets and a pear jello salad.

Make it a great day everyone.

for you and everyone else!

So, I bought a crock pot yesterday. I have never owned one before. I was thinking it would be good for the weekends, for making big pots of red sauce with meatballs etc. Or maybe melting down onions for onion soup, or sausages in sauerkraut etc. I know a lot of you have crock pots. My dilemna is that I am out of the house for extended time during the week. I leave at 7:30 AM and arrive back home at about 6:30 PM. I am thinking that is too long a period to make something in the crock pot during the week. Do you ladies agree? It is one of those set it and forget ones that have the keep warm feature, but I am still a little leery of leaving something all day.

WFD: I have to go pick up my csa box in a bit. Supposedly there is broccoli in it--they don't always give us what they say they are going to. If there is broccoli, I want to make broccoli cheddar soup.

I'm a crock pot girl. I use it for chiles, stews, soups, meats, etc. Mine's also a set it and forget it, but I've never had to use that function.

Love it! Hope you love yours.

I made brown rice and lemon garlic broccoli to go with it.

Kudos to a wonderful first food porn post!

He said I should be more progressed, and my right lung now sounds awful. Going for another xray and if the results aren't great, a CT Scan. Another round of a 3rd antibiotic. He's concerned, due to the asthma and Crohns, and taking it seriously which I appreciate.

Thanks for asking!

Do you think it's the allergens and the dust in the air? You poor thing, it's so dry here, I can't think anything is good for your respiratory status. I hope you feel better soon.

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Tooter's home. She's moving rather slow and she's still pretty groggy, but she saw me and got up and came to me purred a little. Hopefully she'll feel even better tomorrow.

Tonight's dinner is chicken lo mein. I'll post the recipe later. It's very easy.

Hope everyone has a great Friday!

 

[dgbg100106]

Kudos to a wonderful first food porn post!



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Tooter's home. She's moving rather slow and she's still pretty groggy, but she saw me and got up and came to me purred a little. Hopefully she'll feel even better tomorrow.

Tonight's dinner is chicken lo mein. I'll post the recipe later. It's very easy.

Hope everyone has a great Friday!

thanks

Glad to hear that tooter is doing well, hope she feels better soon.

I love lo mein so sounds good to me...

 

[TigerKat]

Ellen – I don’t put much stock on who Cruso likes or who is predicted to win. I agree that on any given day…it has happened too many times. Good luck!!!! Anytime you can come down for a NOLA meet it will happen.

Marisa – Glad to see you posting again!!! Happy to hear Nan & Buddy are having a good time and that Camaro….hot mama I tell ya!

Robin – Don’t worry, we’re all behind here at one time or another. Unfortunately we may have lost some of my dear friends it seems…I miss Lauren & Sheryl here so much.

Aimee – I’ve been concerned about you too! Glad to hear the doc has ordered a 3rd round.

Jen – Glad to hear Tooter is home and feeling a little better. Get some good snuggle time.

dgbg - Great first porn post!!!

Becky - I really have nothing to offer on the crockpot. I use mine for the standard roast dinner and a few other things. Mine tends to overcook everything.

 

[dgbg100106]

just so ya'll know I am Brandi and DH is David....

 

[Goofyluver]

just so ya'll know I am Brandi and DH is David....

Hiiiiiii Brandi.

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Chicken Lo Mein

Ingredients:

1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 package linguini
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 package mushrooms, sliced (I've used button and cremini)
2 cups green veggies (I've used snow peas, snap peas and green bell peppers. My favorite is snap peas)
1 bottle stir fry sauce

Boil pasta as directed. In large saute pan, brown off chicken. Remove chicken from pan. Saute onions and mushrooms until just tender. I add my greens after the onions and mushrooms tenderize, because I generally like my greens crisp. When all veggies are cooked to your liking, dump in bottle of stir fry sauce and chicken. Simmer for a few minutes. Add drained pasta to saute pan and mix.

Easy and yummy!

 

[Glynis]

Robin – Don’t worry, we’re all behind here at one time or another. Unfortunately we may have lost some of my dear friends it seems…I miss Lauren & Sheryl here so much.

I miss them, too. I keep hoping that they'll come back, as things slow down, but I guess they just don't slow down, huh? Boo!!!

 

[liamandcaili]

Hi Everyone,

Count me in on the hopelessly behind. Our schedule has just been crazy. However, I never disappear entirely.

Dinners this week have been beef and broccoli Monday, pasta fresca Tuesday, Caili and I ate out yesterday, and tonight was a clean out the refrigerator night.

Welcome to the new people!

I'll try to get caught up better tomorrow.