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

[Disney Ron]

Off to my parents. BBL

 

[liamsaunt]

OK, i am finally caught up!

Carejo, welcome to the WFD thread!
Ellen, I am glad your son is so happy.
Vickie, polenta is yummy! You don't know what you are missing. I just made some last week. Now haggis, you can DEFINITELY keep that on your side of the pond.
Glynis, I hope you are feeling better.

Here are some pictures. Grass fed strip steak from Friday:

Linguini and clams from yesterday:

Just for fun, a picture of John's breakfast and lunch for today. I bought us these laptop lunchboxes to take to work. The containers that the fruit and applesauce are in have lids.:

Today I am home on a holiday and planning to mostly relax, maybe watch a movie. Of course, I may not because the darned phone keeps ringing! We have a special election tomorrow to fill Senator Kennedy's seat and the campaign workers keep calling. The phone has rung three times already, and it is only 10:30. This morning I even got a call from the opposing campaign! What the heck??

WFD: roast chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans.

Have a good day, everyone!

 

[zipuzee]

carejo - welcome! I'm not a fish person, but I do want to try Blue Zoo next time we are in Disney.

Ellen - sounds like you have a fun day planned, enjoy!! Haggis is sheep organs (liver, heart, etc.) stuffed into a sheep stomach and cooked.

Kathy - I'm go thru phases with grits sometimes. But I tend to eat them more when its cold outside, or if I'm not feeling good. We always add something to them, cheese, bacon, ham, just depending on if we are having anything else.

Becky - That steak looks so good! Those campaign calls are annoying. I especially hate when the caller ID lists a different state and it for a local election.

Sounds like everyone is having the same food thoughts!! We had spagetti and meatballs for dinner yesterday. Tonight will be country ribs, rice and mixed veggies.

 

[Glynis]

Hi,y'all, I made a crockpot meal I found on the Budget board and wanted to share it. It's really good, easy, and versatile.

Crockpot Chicken with Black Beans and Corn

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (frozen or thawed)
1 can black beans
1 can kernel corn
1 jar salsa
salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder (all to taste)
8oz cream cheese

Put the chicken breasts in the crockpot and sprinkle with the seasonings. (I added this part, so there aren't any measurements.)
Pour the beans, drained, on top of the chicken. Add the jar of salsa then the can of corn, drained. Cook on low for 4 and a half hours until chicken is done. Take out the chicken and shred and put back in the pot. Add the block of cream cheese, stir and let melt together for about 30 minutes.

We put this in tortillas and added lettuce, tomato, jalapenos, shredded cheese, and sour cream like tacos. You can also put on top of nacho chips with the toppings, or you can even just serve it on top of rice. To make it more figure friendly, drop the cream cheese.

I saw this on the budget board! I'm glad to know that it's good! It looked like it might be good for football game days. It sounds like it would be good on chips. What do you think?

 

[EJ4Disney]

Ellen - sounds like you have a fun day planned, enjoy!! Haggis is sheep organs (liver, heart, etc.) stuffed into a sheep stomach and cooked.

I am SO sorry I asked. Oh MY!!!

 

[shelbys mommy]

Tonight will be BLT...quick fast & easy!

 

[Glynis]

Good morning, everyone! I'm doing much better today. My throat feels just fine and dandy! I went to part of church yesterday, but brought the baby home early, and I napped while the rest of the family were at church.

The chili I made yesterday was a true hit!!! I was a bit worried about it, because it didn't call for any extra liquid, but it turned out good. It was more of a solid than a soup, and in my family's book, that's just fine! It had really good flavor, and I love the convenience of dump in the crock and go!

I ended up not making the cookies last night. Time got away from me. That's on my to do list for today. The kids are home, so it will help keep them occupied. We ended up watching "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" last night. I really like that movie, but it's longer than I anticipate. So, it was a late night for us all last night. I was hoping for a bit of a sleep in, but Timothy had other ideas! Oh well, at least he'll nap earlier today!

I'm not sure what dinner will be. I have a salad recipe I want to try, so we'll see what things look like at the store. It's a gloomy day here, so if the salad doesn't appeal, I'll make a soup of some kind.

Welcome, carejo! Glad you had a good time at WDW!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Good Morning....tonight I'm going to make chili.

Was hoping there were new posts from Lauren & Aimee.

Ann, how is the man cold?

Kat, I thought about you all last night. I still have no words....I'm just so sorry.

Glynis, how's your throat? Hope it didn't turn into more.

Wendie, I hope I didn't miss you. How is Ross today? Please check in. I hope your planning some time in Sanibel for time to regroup & just so much beauty. You need & deserve it.

I like polenta.......Greg will eat it if I make it into cakes and brown them. I usually put short ribs or some type of stew with it.
As far as grits I love cheesy grits with shrimp!

Bethany, you have me thinking King Cake again. I'm going to visit a cupcake shop that everyone is raving about & bring some home for Em.
Last night when I was walking to pick her up I passed a cheese shop that was so beautiful that might also be part of the plan today.

Oh Vickie, hagis....blahhhhhhhhhhh

I have to walk her to the theater, go back in 2 hours with her lunch, stay throughout lunch then I'll clean this place up, maybe do some shopping & then walk back & pick her up at 6.
Holy cow are teens messy! WHEW!!!!!!!

I have to say I'm not sure where to look first...here or FB?

 

[OKWMom]

Quickly running through ladies! I was busy this weekend doing my year end payroll stuff. Another weekend and I should have the W2s and 1099s done.

Tis the season.

 

[Glynis]

Tonight will be BLT...quick fast & easy!

My favorite sandwich EVER!!! I'm addicted to the BLT flatbread sandwich at Subway!!! Oh my goodness!!!

 

[THE HAT]

Hey there my girls!!

Becky--I am not a steak person, but that looks really yummy!!

Ellen--Sounds like you have the perfect day planned!!

I have never tried polenta, but I love cream of wheat and I LOVE grits. I had them the summer I stayed with my brother and sis in law in S. Carolina, and fell in love. I eat them like my niece, they gotta have cheese on them, mmmm!

Hey Vicks...you can keep your Hagis

Has Aimee checked in today? Gosh I am just so worried about her.

Ann--Have a nice day with your folks!!

Nancy is right we are getting nailed with this storm, with small breaks here and there it is going to snow into Wed. It is making me really really looking forward to vacation. The good thing is looks like we have nice weather to fly out on Friday. I really hate delays due to snow or sitting while they de-ice the wings.

Ross is still feeling bad, his ear hurts pretty bad (right), sore throat and a cough. No fever though!! He is also eating non-stop!! Good thing I am crazy about him, as he is very demanding, at this rate I won't get packing done today, but will put food in his belly non stop,lol.
We go to the Dr at 3:45. Kris is coming home to take us, as we live on top of a big hill and he doesn't want me taking my car down it. He is coming home tomorrow as well to take me to my nail appt and sit home with Ross until I am done. Even if it stops snowing our roads won't be cleared for a day or two.

Supper is sausage peppers and sauce over pasta. (mine will be over spaghetti squash.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

hello...I am taking a quick break browsing...just wanted to tell Wendie to give Ross a big hug for me and tell him I hope he feels better.

I will BBL...I need to re-group after my whirl wind trip to VT...if I get my mo-jo back!

Not sure about dinner...we have a couple leftovers in there...I maybe just have some pasta. We'll see!

 

[liamandcaili]

Welcome carejo and Shelby's Mommy! Carejo, we have been meaning to try BlueZoo for years. Every trip we have it on our list of places, but every time we have ended up canceling the reservation or scratching it off the list. We'll get there someday!

Ellen -- I am so glad Matthew is so happy. Have fun today!

Nancy -- If Buddy doesn't know what polenta is, how does he know he would rather eat dirt?

Lauri -- Thanks for the recipe!

WFD- BBQ country style ribs, baked sweets, and cauliflower gratin.

That sounds like a perfect menu for this miserable day.

Kathy -- I hope Johnny is able to get some advice to help his mom.

Glynis -- I'm glad you're feeling better. I hope you get a break in sometime today.

Maria -- Good luck cleaning up! I know the clutter never ceases around here.

Gretchen -- Good luck getting everything done. I hope you get through it soon, so we can see more of you.

Dinner tonight is going to be sesame chicken wings, wild rice, and broccoli. Have a good day!

Sorry I missed a couple of you while posting...

Wendie -- I hope Ross feels better soon.

Lauren -- Welcome back. Take it easy. Those short trips can be exhausting.

Oh, and Vickie -- You can definitely keep the haggis!!

 

[Nancyg56]

Here’s the recipe for the triple layer mud pie Sara made. It’s a recipe from Kraft.

Triple Layer Mud Pie

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Holy Yummy!

Just for fun, a picture of John's breakfast and lunch for today.

Of course, I may not because the darned phone keeps ringing! We have a special election tomorrow to fill Senator Kennedy's seat and the campaign workers keep calling. The phone has rung three times already, and it is only 10:30. This morning I even got a call from the opposing campaign! What the heck??

!

I just have to say that John must be one of the most envied men at work.

I hate those calls! We are going to have a lot soon, between losing teh gov adn a US senator the phones are gong to be going nuts! i would love to tell them all I won't vote for anyone who uses computer generated calls but then i would be home not voting for anyone

I am SO sorry I asked. Oh MY!!!

I watched AltonBrown's show on them and also Andrew Zimmern's and was horrified!

Good morning, everyone! I'm doing much better today. My throat feels just fine and dandy!

glad that you are feeling better!

Tonight will be BLT...quick fast & easy!

Love BLT's!

Nancy -- If Buddy doesn't know what polenta is, how does he know he would rather eat dirt?

You are assuming that he is logical He would take one look and pass it over. You should have seen his face when we were at Mara in AKL. Our first day we got lunch there adn he ordered some chicken dish over couscous. He had no idea what cous cous was but saw chicken, the plate looked substantail and he wa starving. Oh my goodness! His face was priceless when he saw it under his chicken. It was delicious but he never got past teh look and has decided he hates it. Now this is fromt eh same man who continues to tell everyone he will eat everything but liver and asparagus

 

[Nancyg56]

Torrie's Blueberry Buckle

This is from a very old cookbook. According to this book the dish was served in the White House during George Washington's time

3/4 cp sugar
1/4 cp butter (soft)
1 egg
1/2 cp milk
2 cp flour (she used 1 cp WW flour)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cp blueberries

topping
1/2 cp sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cp butter (soft)

375 for 30 to 35 minutes

she said mix it all up, top with topping and bake. She is a fabulous baker and follows steps without thinking about them. She doubled the recipe and used a 9x13 pan

I would:
combine dry ingredients
cream the butter and sugar
add the egg and beat
add milk and flour mixture alternating
fold in blueberries adn put in greased adn floured 8x8 pan
mix topping ingredients until crumbly and top cake

 

[scotlass]

Wendy - Im sorry your boy is sick,fingers crossed he is better for your trip.

Ellen - sounds like your boys weekend went well,nice one Matthew !!



I cant believe there is no love for the haggis.....

I thought youse guys were adventurous,innovative cooks !!

On a cauld hill side,bein hunted and chased by the English in nothin but a kilt Im sure a pigs insides were more than welcome...now me, I much prefer the vegetarian version !!



I dont know why but Becky's post about calls from campaigner's reminded me of a something i meant to tell youse all.

There was a knock on our door early Christmas morning and I thought it was my mum but it was Jehovah's witness's.......Im sorry but I was very angry,I found it very disrespectful.

Lucky for them Santa had been good to me lightening my mood so I just smiled and said I was late for mass so couldnt talk.

I was born and raised Catholic and I respect every ones right to their god and religion and all I ask is the same back...........


Wow,that was deep and so not like me....I need to go lie down.

BBL.....

 

[Rogue26]

Hello all, hope you all had a nice weekend.

The polenta is making me laugh, my mother in law makes if often and one day my husband announced "Robin hates polenta." I swear she makes it more often now, and I don't hate polenta, I hate her polenta. Cornmeal and water, that's it. No salt, broth, milk, butter, nothing. It's always way to thick too, thicker than if you were going to slice it.

Nancy- That sounds like a friend you should lend platters to more often! Have fun coming up with ways to use your cornmeal.

Maria- Hope you having a fun time with Emily

Wendie- Hope Ross is feeling better, at least he's getting it out of the way before your trip.

Shelby's mom- You can't go wrong with bacon! Welcome.

Carejo- That sounds tasty, welcome.

Copycat olive garden soup for dinner tonight, and a big salad. I made the dressing from 'Ohana last night and they both loved it.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Robin, I don't think I would like your MILs polenta. I guess I should have added I like it with the herbs butter & cheese.
What don't I like with butter, herbs & cheese?

Vic, you okay?

Wendie, Aimee checked in on FB~

 

[Nancyg56]

I lost my whole post again! If Donny cannot tell me what I am doing he needs to take this laptop back. My old girl may be slow and not too good but I don't lose my posts! And i can go onto Farmville. I cannot get this thing to let me do anything on my poor farm.......

 

[TigerKat]

I dont know why but Becky's post about calls from campaigner's reminded me of a something i meant to tell youse all.

There was a knock on our door early Christmas morning and I thought it was my mum but it was Jehovah's witness's.......Im sorry but I was very angry,I found it very disrespectful.

Lucky for them Santa had been good to me lightening my mood so I just smiled and said I was late for mass so couldnt talk.

I was born and raised Catholic and I respect every ones right to their god and religion and all I ask is the same back...........


Wow,that was deep and so not like me....I need to go lie down.

BBL.....

You kill me woman....I'm born and raised Catholic too and understand totally.