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

[TigerKat]

Still not feeling well, may not be around much, didn't want anyone to worry.

 

[MickeyShow]

Kathy- feel better!

Busy day coming up today, I'll be out of the house until late afternoon. Dinner tonight will be jalapeno sausages, salsa, and roasted cauliflower. My dinner will become more eclectic and random as the week goes on because we leave for vacation on Saturday and I need to use everything up.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Quick fly by to say hi and that I am OK. Hugs to all.

Kat, Becky, Maria, Aimee, Ellen, Buddy and whoever else is not feeling well, hugs and I hope that as the day goes on, you will be feeling better.

I will try and bbl...I am a bit nutty this week. I have dentist, hair, an appt with some missionaries from a local church (they have been helping me with shoveling and want to meet up) and I am having a bday party for the kids on saturday so I need to get the house, food, etc ready.

Have a great day...xo

 

[Nancyg56]

Michele, Nancy I remember when Alex was little he got into the cat food and was eating that. He just kept saying something about kitty cookies. Of course this was not on my watch. Needless to say he has survived as well as me.

Busy day coming up today, I'll be out of the house until late afternoon. Dinner tonight will be jalapeno sausages, salsa, and roasted cauliflower. My dinner will become more eclectic and random as the week goes on because we leave for vacation on Saturday and I need to use everything up.

Have a great day everyone!

I am so excited for you!

, you will be feeling better.

I will try and bbl...I am a bit nutty this week. I have dentist, hair, an appt with some missionaries from a local church (they have been helping me with shoveling and want to meet up) and I am having a bday party for the kids on saturday so I need to get the house, food, etc ready.

Have a great day...xo

Makes me tired just thinking about it!

Kat- feel better today!

It is snowing here and starting to stick. After the last fiasco forecast teh weather guys are not saying much so time will tell what the rest of the day brings. I have Jake today.
Buddy will pick up Kady if there is an early release....she did offer to just stay home

 

[liamandcaili]

Kathy -- I hope you feel better!

Maria -- I'm glad everything went okay yesterday, but I'm sorry you have to go back again. I hope that will be the last dentist visit for a while!

When I first read this, I was thinking "I don't remember them talking about a trip to the Caribbean"!

I think I would like a less hectic life.

I hope things slow down a bit for you soon.

We have to have 180 days

We do too. The school calendar lists the last day of school with five snow days built in. If we have less than five, the kids get out earlier, if there are more, they get out later. Hopefully, that won't happen this year because they are already getting out pretty late due to the late start.

Joanne -- I would let Liam try snowboarding if he wanted, but I'm not buying both skis and a snowboard. One of the boys in our neighborhood who is two years older than Liam had a ski/snowboarding trip two weekends ago and told his mom three days before the trip that he would rather ski because that was what his friends were doing. This was after the boy got a new snowboard for Christmas. She didn't get him the skis.

Lauren -- Good luck getting everything done this week!

Buddy will pick up Kady if there is an early release....she did offer to just stay home

The weather forecasters haven't been saying too much here either. I am hoping for rain. Caili has skating and ballet this afternoon, and I would rather not be driving around in the snow.

Dinner is takeout.

 

[EJ4Disney]

I am swamped at work today, so this will be a quick fly by for now. I will try to get back and catch up later. Prayers and love to you all.

WFDT ~ Hamburgers, tator tots & sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.

Make it a great day my friends.

 

[zipuzee]

Lauri -- I have serious cleaning to do here as well. Somehow, I always manage to find other things to occupy my time. Good luck!

Well, I have a week of vacation scheduled in a few weeks. I'll probably do the heavy cleaning then. I really need to get into my office; we re-worked some furniture recently and some of the stuff landed in there and its a mess. Not to mention the pile of paperwork that needs to be shredded or filed. I deal with paperwork all day at work so its the last thing I want to deal with at home.

Maria - I'm sorry that the dental visit was more difficult and that you need to go back. I hope the next visit will be much easier.

Aimee - hows the weather there? Did you make your massage appointment? That weather is supposed to head our way sometime tonight into early morning. I have fingers crossed it stays north of me.

Kat - I hope you start feeling better soon.

Lauren - good luck getting it all done. Is this a party for both boys?

Buddy will pick up Kady if there is an early release....she did offer to just stay home

Joanne -- I would let Liam try snowboarding if he wanted, but I'm not buying both skis and a snowboard. One of the boys in our neighborhood who is two years older than Liam had a ski/snowboarding trip two weekends ago and told his mom three days before the trip that he would rather ski because that was what his friends were doing. This was after the boy got a new snowboard for Christmas. She didn't get him the skis.

I can't begin to imagine how expensive all of the gets to be. I have to admit, the snowboarding looks like a lot more fun, not that I'd try any of it!!

Dinner tonight will be the pork chops I was supposed to cook last night. I had pulled some shrimp out of the freezer to make stuffed bell peppers for tonight and grabbed the larger shimp by mistake. So I sauteed them for dinner and took out the smaller shrimp and we'll do the peppers tomorrow night.

It's my turn to ask for some prayers, please. My DIL's brother is now in Afganistan; he arrived there on Sunday. He's in the Navy but volunteered to join an Army unit for a six month tour. Thanks ladies!

 

[Disney Ron]

Lauri, prayers for DIL's brother.

Last night ended up being pork chops and applesauce, baked potatoes.

We were suppose to go to the accountant today but he cancelled. I am going to my parents tonight with the kids while DH goes to the PC game.

 

[shovan]

Hey y'all,

Maria, I'm so sad that your surgery was more complicated than expected! I was really praying for an easy one!

Kathy, I'm worried about you! You've been getting sick pretty often. When's the last time you had a full checkup? Prayers that you feel better soon, if not I'm coming over there to drive you to the Dr. !!!

Lauri, Prayers for your DIL's brother! What his name?

Aimee, I can't believe you are going to get snow again!

We are turning cold with rain tonight. I'm sorry the rest of you are being hit with snow again.

Joanne, Yes they were only allowing people into the Top of the World Lounge with a key card for BLT. It was really cool! The views were Grawsome & the drinks were yummy too! They could do a little better on the food, you could tell they were pre-prepared & nuked.

I finally have pics on FB, but I still need to organize them & add some captions.

My knee is still hurting & I'm not sure what to do about it. I thought taking it easy the last 2 days would have helped.

Dinner tonight is going to be turkey chili & cornbread.

 

[liamsaunt]

I love this lunchbox---where's you get it??

The brand name is laptop lunches. Just google it and you'll see a bunch of places you can buy it from. I picked up mine at my Whole Foods market.

Hey,just checkin in so youse dont worry...

Vickie

Becky- does the laptop box leak at all? I assume you carry it sideways in a bag.

The box does not leak, and yes, I carry it sideways. Two of the four inner containers have additional lids (as does the fifth very small container I sometimes use for salad dressing, etc.) I use the lidded containers for stuff like the yogurt and put the salads, fruit etc in the non-lidded sections.

Kathy, feel better!

Maria, sorry about the surgery being more than you expected. Hope everything goes well on Monday.

Sheryl, GRAWSOME photos!

WFD: mushroom soup with mascarpone crostini.

 

[shovan]

Becky, Did you see my question about pizza dough? Have you found one using your Kitchen Aid that works well cooking on a pizza stone? I need a go-to pizza dough.

 

[Nancyg56]

Lauri- prayers offered for your ddil's brother.

Laura- How is Greg doing? I think of him often.

 

[EJ4Disney]

WFD: mushroom soup with mascarpone crostini.

Recipe please!! Is it a cream of mushroom or a more deep/hearty soup? I have been looking everywhere for a hearty mushroom soup. When we go into Omaha we eat at the Cheesecake Factory and Doug loves the mushroom soup there, but they don't share the recipe. Thanks!!

Kat ~ (arms are folded, finger is pointed and my foot is tapping) --> Young lady, you have been sick way to much lately. You really need to get to a doctor and find out what is going on. This is not right. PLEASE!!!

Maria ~ oh sweetie I so feel your pain. I truly do know how you feel. Prayers are being sent for some relief.

Aimee ~ how was the massage? Feeling better?

Ann ~ enjoy your day with your parents.

Laurie ~ oh to have a whole week to clean. I would love that! Before I worked outside the home I would clean one room each day. The weekends were for fun - now I am lucky to clean one room a week. Offer still stands. Prayers are being said for you DIL's brother.

Lauren ~ Take care and don't worry about us. You have enough on your plate - we will always be here. I just wish I was closer so I could help you.

Nancy ~ how's Buddy feeling. And that Nola - well - she always makes me smile.

Sheryl ~ Grawsome!! Love it. I am so glad your trip was so great. I loved your pictures but, I am sorry to say, I am more glad you are home as I really missed you.

The Bloodmobile is here at the church today so I have a ton of people in and out of my office all day. I just don't know how grown people have such a hard time following directions. GRRRR... oh well such is life.

 

[bigmerle1966]

So sleepy today, this weather is making me want a nap.

Dinner tonight is going to be PW's Baked Lemon Pasta and I am just going to saute some shrimp in a little olive oil and lemon zest to match the pasta.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Kat, checking in to see how you feel....

Vic, please check in when you can.

Lauren, you have so much going on please take some time for you. If you need a hand the end of the week let me know & I'll drive over.

Gretchen, have I missed a post from you? How is Jessica & how are you holding up?

Janice, how are your friends holding up?

Laura, Greg & I would like to send a package to your Greg please PM me the info.
If you & Becky are getting the same ice we are please be careful.

Ellen, I know you remember this pain....UGH it stinks. Thank you for the prayers & thoughts. Is Jay's contact info. the same? We would like to reach out to Jay as well.
I haven't taken a pain pill since last night but feel like the time is approaching quickly.
How many days did you have to take antibiotics?

Nan, are you getting ice? I want to talk to you tomorrow if you are around.

Sheryl, so glad you enjoyed the BLT lounge!!! Can't wait to get up there! Sorry the food was a let down. Did they have an appetizer menu? Was it similiar to CG appetizers?

Marilyn, do we have the recipe for the baked lemon pasta? Sounds great

Ann, thank you for everything

Aimee, we need to get you some snow shoes...How are you feeling today?

To anyone I've missed I'm sorry but you are always in my prayers & thoughts.

The sound of ice is amazing here.....Just worry about Greg driving home.
Dinner is soup for me......

 

[bigmerle1966]

Marilyn, do we have the recipe for the baked lemon pasta? Sounds great

It's actually a Pioneer Woman recipe. Here's the link for you.... step into the dark side.

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/05/baked-lemon-pasta/

 

[TigerKat]

Checking in, feeling better. Think it was just a migraine coming on, been there done that. Thanks for the well wishes.

Lauri U – Prayers will be said for DIL’s brother.

 

[liamsaunt]

Becky, Did you see my question about pizza dough? Have you found one using your Kitchen Aid that works well cooking on a pizza stone? I need a go-to pizza dough.

I have not made a pizza dough in my new mixer yet. Maybe I will make that my next project!

 

[shovan]

Sheryl, so glad you enjoyed the BLT lounge!!! Can't wait to get up there! Sorry the food was a let down. Did they have an appetizer menu? Was it similiar to CG appetizers?

The sound of ice is amazing here.....Just worry about Greg driving home.
Dinner is soup for me......

Prayers for Greg & everyone else driving in that mess! I hope you start to feel better soon.

Maria, TOTW lounge had a small apptz. menu & also 3 desserts. We had 2 flatbreads one with a pesto sauce & another topped with steak. The toppings were good, but the bread was nuked. We also had some crabmeat tostados that were just okay. The drink menu was extensive, they did have what I was in the mood for (pomegranate margarita) but the bartender made a really good one for me.

Checking in, feeling better. Think it was just a migraine coming on, been there done that. Thanks for the well wishes.
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Kathy, That doesn't sound right to me. I don't know has anyone else felt faint from a migraine? I don't think I ever did. Kat, I'm shaking my finger at you now, I think you should go see your dr. please! You also didn't answer my question about when was the last time you had a full workup? bloodwork etc. ??

I have not made a pizza dough in my new mixer yet. Maybe I will make that my next project!

Yes please do!! I waiting on you to give me some inspiration, Oh Wise One!!

Marilyn, That lemon pasta recipe looks totally Grawsome! I'll have to try that this week. Ooooo Maybe with some seared scallops!

Ellen, Coming home was good, I like my bed best. But after a couple of days I'm ready to go back!

 

[Aimeedyan]

My dinner will become more eclectic and random as the week goes on because we leave for vacation on Saturday and I need to use everything up.

Where are y'all headed? Back to WDW?

It's my turn to ask for some prayers, please. My DIL's brother is now in Afganistan; he arrived there on Sunday. He's in the Navy but volunteered to join an Army unit for a six month tour. Thanks ladies!

You've got 'em!

My knee is still hurting & I'm not sure what to do about it. I thought taking it easy the last 2 days would have helped.

Hmm. Do you think it's sprained? Hope you can get some pain relief



I've had a busy day but am not as worn out as I thought! My massage this morning was nice - the falling snow out the window helped too! I feel a lot looser. I worked a few hours then saw the GI.

We have lots of leftovers so I assume we'll just reheat whatever looks good.