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

[EJ4Disney]

Good evening ladies,

I feel I have missed so much. I have been swamped at work and haven't had a lot of time to play. I so agree Maria, I have no idea where to post either. Today it's here, tomorrow there.

Maria ~ how is the tooth feeling. I have been so worried about you. I hate dentists and especially one I don't know.

Glynis ~ OMGoodness sweetie, I am so sorry to hear about Timothy. I sure hope he is feeling better. I got tears in my eyes when you were telling us about talking to Alan and he said he would be right home. What a good Daddy!! I sure hope he starts to feel better real soon.

Nancy ~ Prayers for Buddy!! I hope he feels better quickly.

Kat ~ Prayers for Johnny. Heal spurs sound really painful. I will be anxious to hear what the doctor says.

Aimee ~ good luck tomorrow sweetie at the doctor. I am so anxious to see what he says. It is so time for you to be feeling better. Prayers are on the way.

Lauren ~ I hope you are feeling better today.

Lori ~ Wow, lady you can cook for me anytime. What a great week worth of meals. I hope Rick feels better real soon.

Wendie ~ Prayers are on the way for Gram. I so hope everything works out. Safe travels tomorrow my friend. I will talk to you soon.


I got a frantic IM from Jay this morning that he hadn't heard (skyped) from Elizabeth since yesterday morning and was she ok. Well I assured him she was and then I called her. She told me that her computer crashed. I had my IT man there all afternoon and her hard drive has crashed. So tomorrow morning I am taking my laptop in to her. This is her only lifeline she has to Jay, so of course I will - but I don't want to. What a terrrible Mother I am but I love my laptop and I want to be able to be with all of you. If I take mine into her (which I WILL) I will only be able to be on at work. Hopefully it will only be a couple of weeks - or until I completely fold and go buy her a new one. Damn being a parent is the pits sometimes. Of course no one but all of you know this! If she knew this is how I feel she would never take it, but afterall she needs it more than I do. RIGHT??

I hope you all are having a great night and I will talk to you all tomorrow.

 

[TheBeadPirate]

I got a frantic IM from Jay this morning that he hadn't heard (skyped) from Elizabeth since yesterday morning and was she ok. Well I assured him she was and then I called her. She told me that her computer crashed. I had my IT man there all afternoon and her hard drive has crashed. So tomorrow morning I am taking my laptop in to her. This is her only lifeline she has to Jay, so of course I will - but I don't want to. What a terrrible Mother I am but I love my laptop and I want to be able to be with all of you. If I take mine into her (which I WILL) I will only be able to be on at work. Hopefully it will only be a couple of weeks - or until I completely fold and go buy her a new one. Damn being a parent is the pits sometimes. Of course no one but all of you know this! If she knew this is how I feel she would never take it, but afterall she needs it more than I do. RIGHT??

I hope you all are having a great night and I will talk to you all tomorrow.

You are a good Mommie! I just gave away my Dell desktop this morning to my friend Chuck- otherwise it'd be UPSed that way tomorrow!

 

[Aimeedyan]

Semolina's Muffaletta Pasta

Olive Salad
2 1/2 cups green olives
1 cup black olives
1 cup diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons diced pimiento
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons basil
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper
3/4 teaspoon black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Muffaletta Pasta
1 1/2 ouncse ham, cut in sticks
1 1/2 ounces Genoa salami, cut in sticks
1/2 cup olive salad
2 cups cooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1/2 cup provolone cheese
Chopped parsley

Sauté the ham and salami in the olive oil until lightly browned.

Add the olive salad and the penne pasta and cook until the pasta is heated through.

Transfer the ingredients to a serving plate and garnish with the remaining ingredients.

Servings: 4

Source: Chefs Hans Limburg, Greg Reggio, Gary Darling - Pensacola, Florida

Good gracious, that looks delicious. I told DH I wanted to make "NOLA" fare for Super Bowl - he asked if I was rooting for the Saints and I told him I didn't care about the game, I just like the food I think I'll make this

Quick update: We are being released in 20 minutes. Baby will return twice a day for nose sucking. On heavy meds for all the other crud. Thanks for prayers.

So glad you're going home - you'll both rest better in your own beds.

Dream Girls was very good.....there was 20 of us so it was fun.

Small world... a friend of mine on FB went to last night's show, too!

Ladies I really need some advice. I found out today that our neighbor and friend just found out he has cancer last night. His wife told me herself. Our backyards back into each other and our kids play all summer so we see them then almost daily. In the winter not as much, we've formally socialized twice and have done some formal playdates and I do talk with his wife in some form almost every day. So we're close but not super-close. They have a large support system but I want to do something and help as much as I can, especially because of my proximity but I don't want to overstep my bounds either if that makes sense. They're the type to turn down offers of help so I need to just do something. What do you guys think they would want to the most. She says she's been crying all day. Please pray for them, he's in his late 30s and his kids are 4 and 1.

Oh, that's awful. I think a play date is a great idea since the pattern has already been set and they obviously trust you with their children. I wouldn't even ask - er, maybe ask but be more like "Hey - I want to have Suzie and Johnny come over on Thurs morning for a few hours. Is 10am okay?" I think people respond better to that then the "Let me know if you want them to come play..." or "Tell me a good time..." Esp for prideful people that are overwhelmed with grief right now.

I also think food is always a good thing - esp since you can walk through your backdoor and bring it over hot. If it gives mom/dad a few more minutes of time together without being in the kitchen cooking a meal, then I think it helps the family dynamic. Since you're so close, you could do a double batch of your dinner and just walk it over.

Keep us posted on how they are doing

I got a frantic IM from Jay this morning that he hadn't heard (skyped) from Elizabeth since yesterday morning and was she ok. Well I assured him she was and then I called her. She told me that her computer crashed. I had my IT man there all afternoon and her hard drive has crashed. So tomorrow morning I am taking my laptop in to her. This is her only lifeline she has to Jay, so of course I will - but I don't want to. What a terrrible Mother I am but I love my laptop and I want to be able to be with all of you. If I take mine into her (which I WILL) I will only be able to be on at work. Hopefully it will only be a couple of weeks - or until I completely fold and go buy her a new one. Damn being a parent is the pits sometimes. Of course no one but all of you know this! If she knew this is how I feel she would never take it, but afterall she needs it more than I do. RIGHT??

I hope you all are having a great night and I will talk to you all tomorrow.

That is love right there.

 

[Nancyg56]

Aimee- your appointment is today? Please check in and let us know how you are. I never watch the games eitehr, it is all about the food

Lauren- Thinking about you!

Glynis- How is little Timmy today?

Ellen- you are indeed a good Mom. I also would think twice!

 

[HERSEY]

Ellen You are such a good mom. I also would have to think twice. It almost is on the same level as my car.

Nancy Hopefully Buddy is still doing well and not trying to do too much.

Glynis Hopefully you are all on the mend

Maria How are you doing? Is the drugs helping at all? Call me for anything. My phone is by me at work. Sorry I missed you the other day, but the darned phone at work kept me.

Tonight is the library I have to return with much reluctance Pioneer Woman.

 

[TigerKat]

Michelle – I agree with the others. Offering to help with the kids, giving them alone time would probably be the best thing you could do for them. A nice home cooked meal is always a huge help when facing difficult times too. I will keep them in my prayers.

Ellen – You are being a good Mom. I’m betting it won’t be long before you go and buy a new one…

Aimee – Is your appt today?

Lauren – Thinking of you and your family.

WFD - Trying a new recipe tonight - Salisbury steaks with mushroom & cognac gravy, rice pilaf and sauteed spinach.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. My brother seems to be comfortable and as most of you know, they have stopped all machines, etc. and it is a matter of time. My sister sent me an email late last night that he woke up and was smiling. Friends and family are coming and going. I feel bad that I cannot be there but with this cold, the kids and my Mom, it is just not possible.

Glynis, glad Timothy is home but so sad that he has to continue going to the dr.

Michelle, prayers for your neighbor. You have gotten great advice from the others.

Wendie, Prayers for Gram.

Kat, Hope Johnny is feeling better.

Lori, Hope Rick continues to feel better.

Ellen, I feel so bad for Jay but glad everything is OK. He must have felt so helpless and worried about Elizabeth.

Aimee, please update us later.

Maria, Thank you for the call...sorry I missed it. How are you feeling?

Nancy, glad Buddy is feeling good.

Marisa, Glad to see you back.

I apoligize if I missed anything...this cold medicine and the goings on have really kicked my butt.

Not sure about dinner...we all have hair cuts today. I am going to try and have my Mom come for a wash and curl but she is saying she wont get it done.

Thanks again my friends...have a great day.

 

[liamsaunt]

Tomorrow is shrimp. Maybe scampi. Something easy- I plan on doing shrimp stock with the heads and shells to put up for SuperBowl- and that'll take me a bit. Have you ever seen an inland Northern girl try to trim and devein shrimp? Yeah, it takes a bit.

Here's my Northern girl cheat way to quickly peel and devein shrimp. I use kitchen shears! Just stick the point of the shear right into the middle of the end of the shrimp (where the head would have been....if you have head on shrimp, just twist the head off and proceed), then cut down the back of the shrimp to the tail joint. This will expose the intestinal vein for removal and you'll be able to pull off the shell in one piece. It goes really fast if you do it this way.

Lauren, I hope your cold goes away soon. I'll be thinking of your brother.

Michelle, you have gotten some great advice already. Don't ask them what they need because they will probably say "nothing." Just make some extra food and bring it over in a casserole that they can reheat, bake them a loaf of bread, take the kids for a while....they will remember your kindness.

So, dinner last night was kind of weird. I have a cookbook about sandwiches by Nancy Silverton, and this one sandwich was listed as one of the top recipes of the year when the book was published. It's an open faced sandwich covered with slow cooked broccoli (stewed in garlic, onion and olive oil for two hours), topped with scrambled eggs, then topped with feta cheese and chives. It just sounded so weird and I could not figure out how it could possibly taste good. But, last night I went ahead and made it anyway. It actually was really, really good! The flavors worked really well together. I ended up getting rid of the bread, didn't need it. So, here is a picture of this very strange sandwich:

WFD: going to my Mom's for dinner. She is roasting a chicken.

 

[EJ4Disney]

Ellen – You are being a good Mom. I’m betting it won’t be long before you go and buy a new one…

WFD - Trying a new recipe tonight - Salisbury steaks with mushroom & cognac gravy, rice pilaf and sauteed spinach.

Oh you are so right. If this goes on for to long at least.
I just chuckled at your dinner - Salisbury steaks - my NOLA gal is doing beef. That is just about as funny as me doing seafood.
Love ya, and you and Johnny have really been in my prayers lately.

Michelle ~ good advise from everyone. I agree - just do it!! They will appreciate anything you do. Oh and Welcome!!

Aimee ~ my prayers go with you today my friend. I can't wait to hear what the GI says.

Glynis ~ how is our Boy today? I bet just being home and in his own bed felt good. I hope he just starts feeling better every hour. I wish I was closer to help you.

Maria ~ Are you feeling better today. Those antibotics should be kicking in here real soon.

Lauren ~ Oh sweetie, my heart is just breaking for you. Holding you very close right now.

Janice ~ If I could find you that book I would buy it for you. You really have enjoyed it haven't you? And you are right - I don't loan my car and my laptop is right up there.

Becky ~ that sandwich is very interesting. I don't really know if I would try it though.

Lori ~ I hope Rick is feeling better. Thanks for the kind words. I really don't feel very nice about the whole thing. But nobody but you girls know it.

I just heard from Wendie and they have checked out and returned the rental. Their flights leave at 3. She is glad to be coming home. Prayers continue - her heart hurts and I feel so sorry for her.

FINALLY things have settled down here at work. Thank Goodness!! Just in time to be behind again on here. As I won't have my laptop for awhile (am I whining or what) I will probably not be on at night unless I want o use the PC. We shall see.

Oh and another thing - I have looked everywhere for the Lock 'n Locks you all talk about and we don't have them. I feel so out of it!! We really do live in the boonies!!

Someone please call me if there is something I might need to know. PLEASE!!

WFDT ~ Tonight we have a basketball game so we will just grab something there. Probably a hot dog or maybe I will try to smuggle in a Subway - that would be much more healthy. We shall see!!

Make it a great day my friends.

 

[HERSEY]

Ellen you are very sweet. I am trying to decide if I can just use the website or do I need the book.

 

[Rogue26]

Good morning all, hope you are well.

Ellen- Don't feel to left out, we don't have lock and locks here either. I used to order them from QVC but now I don't have to, my mom has bought me so many sets. Some people think where I live now is quite, but when I lived on a mountain in NY we were really in the middle of no where. Plenty of cows though.

Lauren- I'm really not sure what to say other than you and your family are in my thoughts.

Kathy- My husband loves salsbury steak in an onion soup like gravy. We have some chilly days coming and I bet that would hit the spot.

Nancy- I got a laugh about Welby worrying about dog hair. I vacuum every day, but I really don't see the point. I have a long haired orange/red cat and a long haired golden dog. It's really to bad I fell in love with a chocolate brown quilt, there fur shows up really good on it and the animals aren't even allowed on the furniture. Welby shouldn't worry about it, animal fur is a never ending battle.

Michelle- I agree with everyone's advice, especially having the kids over. The kids will want a distraction from what's going on too.

Maria- Hope you aren't uncomfortable and the antibiotics kick in.

Aimee- Hope you hear everything you want to hear today.

Dinner tonight is beef stew, so we can also have pioneer woman buttered rosemary rolls. A nice big salad on the side. I made the salad dressing from 'Ohana a week or so ago, we've going through it like crazy it's so tasty.

Enjoy the day all.

 

[liamandcaili]

Aimee -- Thinking of you today.

Lauren -- I am so sorry to hear about your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ellen -- You are a good mom. I would feel a little lost without my computer. I would probably get a lot more done though. Thanks for keeping us updated on Wendie.

Wendie -- Good thoughts and prayers for you and your gram too. Have a safe trip home.

Glynis -- I am so glad Timothy is home now. I hope he gets better quickly so you don't need to keep returning to the hospital every day.

Marilyn and Janice -- I enjoyed reading the Pioneer Woman's cookbook. I just read it cover to cover like a regular book too.

Michelle -- I agree with what others have said.

I'm sorry if I'm missing something else. I am feeling a bit out of it today. I haven't even figured out what we're having for dinner yet. Maybe fish.

 

[shovan]

Hey y'all,

Wondering how little Timmy & his Mom is doing?

Lauren, My heart just breaks for you. I'm glad to hear that he is comfortable & has family around him. I'll continue to pray for him.

I'm very sad to hear Wendie's Gram is not doing well. Wendie must be frantic. Praying for her & her Gram.

Lori, Tell Rick I'm sorry he is still feeling so bad. I hope he starts to improve soon. I'm seriously jealous of your uptown market haul! I haven't been over there in years! I will have to start doing that again.

Joanne, I realized the other day that the pain in my wrist (from the CT surgery) is finally gone! The PT has really helped that! Now if it will only do the same for my neck!

Michelle, I agree with everyone else. Don't ask, but she won't want to ask for something you might not want to do. I would bring over food whenever possible & bring the kids over for play dates a lot more often. I'm sure they are going to want to try to keep things normal for the kids & extra play dates would do that.

Ellen, You are a good Mom to give up your computer!

Nancy, How's Buddy's hand feeling?

Becky, That sandwich is different! But pretty & I'm glad it was good!

Laura, Feel better!

Aimee, Prayers for the dr visit today!

Last night ended up being take-out roast beef po-boy for me, softshell crab for DH & the most delicious (but seriously rich) shrimp, crab, corn soup I've tasted! My headache came back, so DH picked up for me.

I haven't decided on dinner tonight. My headache is not intense but still kind of just there. I can't decide if I want to go healthy with tuna or something comforting.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Ellen, your a great Mom & an amazing woman.
This is where I get my Lock & Locks:
http://www.qvc.com/qsearch/search.aspx
I love the sets that nest because I don't have extra room...

Lauren, you are in my thoughts & prayers. How is your cold?

Wendie, safe travels today.

Nan, poor Buddy. I hope Marisa shared some of our conversation yesterday! Holy moly!

Michelle, you've received some wonderful advise. Meals are always appreciated.

Aimee, hope the doctor goes well

Robin, the antibiotics have started to help. I'm dreading the dentist Monday

Has Vickie & Ann checked in????
bbl

Glynis, how is the baby? Did he sleep well?

 

[MickeyShow]

Thanks for all of the advice everyone. You're right, they never will ask for anything so I'm going to just start doing things and food is one of the easiest ways and probably the most appreciated. Although I might be intimidated at first to start bringing over some of my cooking since he's a professional chef! But I know they'll appreciate it because I would too.

Lauren- I'm thinking of you and your family today.

Ellen- thanks for the welcome, no Locks & Locks here either.

Aimee- good luck at your appointment.

Becky- that sandwich is very intriguing. I've made the slow-cooked broccoli before on its own and didn't care for the mushy texture. I bet its much better in a sandwich, I might try it sometime.

Dinner tonight will probably be grilled sweet apple sausages and a cranberry-cashew spinach salad. Except Mike (DH) is getting out of work early because he has to have a sty removed from his eye. Part of me is hoping his eye won't bother him afterwards and we can take advantage and go out.

 

[shovan]

Maria, I forgot to say,, that I'm glad you were able to make it to the play! I'm glad the antibiotics are starting to work. Try not to think about the dentist.

 

[shovan]

What have y'all started?!! I'm on the Pioneer Woman's website!!!!

 

[Aimeedyan]

Aimee- your appointment is today? Please check in and let us know how you are. I never watch the games eitehr, it is all about the food

Aimee – Is your appt today?

Yes - 2pm. Can't wait!

I haven't decided on dinner tonight. My headache is not intense but still kind of just there. I can't decide if I want to go healthy with tuna or something comforting.

I hope you can get some relief


I'm making meatloaf and mashed potatos for dinner tonight. And maybe some broccoli rice cheese frozen thing that I haven't fixed yet.

 

[bigmerle1966]

Ellen you are very sweet. I am trying to decide if I can just use the website or do I need the book.

I am just going to use the website. I really do not need another cookbook gathering dust in my house.

What have y'all started?!! I'm on the Pioneer Woman's website!!!!

I know! There is so much on there. Right now I am reading about them renovating The Lodge House!

I printed out a recipe for sesame noodles. Just last night I was thinking of doing an Asian lunch, I have Cilantro dumpling things from Trader Joes, and thinking it would be good to have them with some sort of simple noodle dish.

In case any of you who have been to the website and haven't seen them she has videos, one of which is a sushi chef that her DH had come out as a birthday gift teaching she and some friends how to make sushi.

Dinner tonight will be meatloaf. My DM found a recipe using Stove Top, we'll see how this goes. Last time she found this "great recipe" it ended up being chicken breasts with season salt that were "baked" in foil in the crock pot.

 

[shovan]

I am just going to use the website. I really do not need another cookbook gathering dust in my house.



I know! There is so much on there. Right now I am reading about them renovating The Lodge House!

I printed out a recipe for sesame noodles. Just last night I was thinking of doing an Asian lunch, I have Cilantro dumpling things from Trader Joes, and thinking it would be good to have them with some sort of simple noodle dish.

In case any of you who have been to the website and haven't seen them she has videos, one of which is a sushi chef that her DH had come out as a birthday gift teaching she and some friends how to make sushi.

Dinner tonight will be meatloaf. My DM found a recipe using Stove Top, we'll see how this goes. Last time she found this "great recipe" it ended up being chicken breasts with season salt that were "baked" in foil in the crock pot.

Marilyn, That meatloaf might end up being pretty tasty with the extra seasonings in the stove top.

Okay, I'm fixing seared tuna steaks, maybe coated wasabi peas, PW sesame noodles, I'll use soba noodles and some kind of salad or slaw.