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

[TigerKat]

Laura - I didn't make that too clear, we found his apartment months ago, just need to shop for stuff for the apartment!

 

[Aimeedyan]

Tom was making fun of me packing for A. I guess I went overboard with labeling and packing things in ziplocks. Andrew is not the most organized so I tried to make it easier for him. I had to stop when I wanted to label his cup...Tom jokingly said that I should label it "BIG"!

You know, Tom can laugh but labeling a boy's things for camp is one of the BEST things you can do. You wouldn't believe the collection of items I get to bring home with me after a week at camp Don't get me wrong, the girls are just as bad. If they don't pack their stuff with their parents, they don't remember what is theirs and what isn't so it all gets mixed together. Esp with younger kids, I beg parents to pack a days worth of clothes in a gallon sized ziplock and label it for each day. At least that way the kid will wear a new pair of underwear each day!

I hope he has a great time. Camp can be tough on parents, I know.

I didn't get much today. We went to one where it seems the people must have had a printing business, they had a lot of pre-printed things and some blank things too. I got some of those Chinese gift boxes. There were 5 in a package and are the really big ones. Got two packs for $5.

My friend got a pack of 12 shopping bags that can be docorated for $8, she is going to use them for a craft project at camp next week. She also got some other stuff to use for camp, a whole plastic shoe box of craft gems, beads and rocks for $1.

Some times we go out and get very little and others we hit the mother load. Last time we went I got a really nice card table and a padded cushion that covers a plastic patio chair for $1 each.

Sounds like you found some cool stuff!



I slept until 1pm this afternoon At this point, I'm essentially on no medication for the Crohns until the stupid ins gets the new stuff approved and it's slowly getting worse. Grrr. I'm so thankful DH was home to corral the dogs so I could sleep, and that I didn't have to work!

I am hitting the grocery store in a bit but I'm not sure yet what I'll make for dinner.

 

[Disney Ron]

RECIPE HELP ...............

What can I substitue for Allspice?????
Anything? I have chinese five spice, pumpkin pie spice or what about nutmeg???

I am trying a new recipe from this months cooking light magazine. It is a Jeck Spiced Shrimp.

I hope someone is on today who can help. I googled and am reading mixed things. Maybe I should just leave it out.

(I am considering the pumpkin pie spice - says nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, and allspice)

 

[Disney Ron]

Becky, that baked pancake looks heavenly!!!!! I would like peaches on mine

 

[Aimeedyan]

RECIPE HELP ...............

What can I substitue for Allspice?????
Anything? I have chinese five spice, pumpkin pie spice or what about nutmeg???

I am trying a new recipe from this months cooking light magazine. It is a Jeck Spiced Shrimp.

I hope someone is on today who can help. I googled and am reading mixed things. Maybe I should just leave it out.

(I am considering the pumpkin pie spice - says nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, and allspice)

I think I'm making that for dinner, too! What are you serving with it? I was thinking about doing the charred corn relish that everyone raves about

As far as All Spice, I think pumpkin pie spice would work okay since it shares the same flavors. I don't think there is a ton of it in the recipe anyways so I doubt it'd make a huge impact on the taste. But I'm no expert!

 

[liamandcaili]

Laura - I didn't make that too clear, we found his apartment months ago, just need to shop for stuff for the apartment!

Oh...happy shopping!

Ann -- I just smelled my allspice (a nearly full container since I don't really like it and usually just leave it out) and it smells most like cloves, so I think your pumpkin pie spice will be fine.

Aimee -- I'm glad you got to sleep in.

The fish market didn't have the wild salmon today, so I ended up with haddock. I don't know why I picked that, but now I have to figure out what to do with it. I got striped bass for tomorrow.

 

[TigerKat]

Maria - Bon Voyage!!!!!

Aimee - The charred corn relish is my crack.....

Looks like Kyle & I will wait a few days to shop, I forgot Mariah is leaving on Monday for an all girls cruise, he has to spend every minute until then with her.

Ann - I agree, the pumpkin spice should work fine!

 

[kimmar067]

...anyone have any good recipes using zucchini [ for dinner]??

 

[Disney Ron]

I think I'm making that for dinner, too! What are you serving with it? I was thinking about doing the charred corn relish that everyone raves about

As far as All Spice, I think pumpkin pie spice would work okay since it shares the same flavors. I don't think there is a ton of it in the recipe anyways so I doubt it'd make a huge impact on the taste. But I'm no expert!

Okay I used the pumpkin spice... thank you all for help and quick replies.

Aimee, I have not been to the grocery store yet. So I am serving what is in the house. I am making rice pilaf, stringbeans almondine, and peas for DH & DS. I think the corn relish would be great with it, or a mango salsa if I make it again and plan accordingly. DH likes to dip, so I think I will put a side of duck sauce on his plate if he wants it. The picture on the cover looks so good and I have been dying to use the shrimp I had in the freezer.

 

[Disney Ron]

...anyone have any good recipes using zucchini [ for dinner]??

My DM does a stuffed zuchini that is good. Don't have the exact recipe but she uses browned sweet italian sausage, red pepper, chopped tomato, bread crumbs, parm cheese, and egg to bind it. Yummy!!!

I like it sauteed with some butter and lemon/pepper as a veg.

 

[HERSEY]

Kimmar If you are looking for a side just grill slice of zucchini tossed in a little olive oil salt and pepper. It is simple but really good.

 

[Nancyg56]

Forgive me, I did not get a chance to read back. I wanted to make sure that I sent my Bon Voyage to Maria! Have a wonderful trip, celebrate all of the wonderful changes your family will be experiencing in the next little while, have a drink for me and get some rest! Safe travels my friend!

Kat- I am praying still for your SIL and will check back when I can catch up!

Dinner is , I was gallivanting all day, went out to lunch so I am not hungry. This is usually not a good thing for Buddy's belly

 

[liamandcaili]

Maria -- I forgot to wish you a great trip earlier. I haven't been to Bermuda in years, but I loved it. Have a wonderful time!

Kimmar -- Zucchini is not a big seller in my house, but my mom does have a good recipe for zucchini fritters. I think she is making them tomorrow, so I can get it if you want.

I know it's been a while, but I actually took a picture of dinner tonight. This is the haddock grilled in a foil packet...it was good (and easy!), so recipe follows.

Fish in a Foil Packet -- Provence Style (Serves Two)

2 fish fillets, seasoned with salt and pepper (I used haddock, but any white fish could be used)
1 tomato, sliced into six pieces
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
12 green olives, preferably marinated in Herbes de Provence
6 sprigs fresh herbs (I used oregano, thyme and basil)
1 tbsp butter
4 tbsp white wine

Equipment -- 4 sheets of aluminum foil (I use Easy Release)

Prepare a grill to medium hot or an oven to 400.
Each serving is going to use two sheets of aluminum foil. Set up the foil on a workspace and makes edges so the liquid will not run off.
Put three slices of tomato on each packet.
Top with the seasoned fish.
Dot each piece of fish with half the butter.
Top with onion, garlic and lemon.
Scatter the olives in each packet.
Top the fish with the fresh herbs and add the wine.
Seal up each packet tightly, so there is no leakage.
Cook on the grill or in the oven for 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. Make sure you remove the packets with a spatula, not tongs to prevent holes in the foil and liquid spilling into your grill or oven.
Be careful opening the packet, as the steam is very hot!
You can either serve in the packet or remove the fish and vegetables and top with the juices in the foil.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

WFD? I dunno....probably tomato soup and grilled cheese. (Yes, the heat index is 105 and that's a winter meal but I don't care!) I have a migraine that is upsetting my stomach so I need something gentle.

Maria - Have a GREAT TIME on your trip!

 

[liamsaunt]

Here's dinner. We had striped bass with a cabbage slaw and avocado-tomato puree. I love striped bass.

 

[kimmar067]

My DM does a stuffed zuchini that is good. Don't have the exact recipe but she uses browned sweet italian sausage, red pepper, chopped tomato, bread crumbs, parm cheese, and egg to bind it. Yummy!!!

I like it sauteed with some butter and lemon/pepper as a veg.

..instead of the sausage, I use browned chop meat - of course, I use GLUTEN-FREE bread crumbs (or I sometimes substitute cooked rice)....

 

[kimmar067]

Kimmar -- Zucchini is not a big seller in my house, but my mom does have a good recipe for zucchini fritters. I think she is making them tomorrow, so I can get it if you want....

...yes, thanks...we've got zucchini comin' outta de wazoo since we are growing it in our garden...

 

[HERSEY]

Maria Have a great trip and take lots of pictures.

Dinner morphed into spaghetti and meatball with garlic bread. It was rainy and cold. Yes cold it is now 68 not very august weather.

I found my flooring. Alex and I can put it down. It is a vinyl tile that looks just like laminate but easier to install. I have laminate downstairs and like it but I didn't want to have saw dust everywhere.

 

[kimmar067]

Kimmar If you are looking for a side just grill slice of zucchini tossed in a little olive oil salt and pepper. It is simple but really good.

...we did that on Monday - thanks!

 

[HERSEY]

If you want to try zucchini chocolate chip cookies I can find my recipe. They are a moist cookie not crisp. They are really good.