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

[dgbg100106]

Hmm, I think I may have to look for some of this while I'm at the liquor store today. Share the recipe!

There are several kinds out there and I just tried another brand, called National it is Russian, but really my favorite that I go back to every time is Black Duck...

http://lisasliquorbarn.com/store/product/11740/BLACK-DUCK-CRANBERRY-750ML/

Of course this is cheaper than my local store, but this is my all time favorite....

 

[TigerKat]

Becky – Happy Birthday to John! Hopefully he’ll be feeling well enough to enjoy that fabulous meal you’re preparing for him.

Marilyn – What a busy weekend you had. I got tired just reading it!

Jen – I’m glad your Dad arrived safely. Enjoy your time with him!

Glynis – I’m praying for your sweet Jacob. Hopefully it’s just the virus the others had. I can only imagine how scared you must have been when you couldn’t find the kids.

Like all of you, very busy here! Work, gym, make the cornbread stuffing and dinner...sloppy joes & sweet potato fries.

 

[Aimeedyan]

We couldn't find Mary or Timmy anywhere! Talk about panic! We searched ourselves, and couldn't find them, so we called mall security, and they began a search. Mary and Timmy were located about 15 minutes later. Timmy hadn't wanted to see Santa, he wanted to ride the escalators at the opposite end of the mall. Mary said he started to throw a fit, so she took him. Talk about a scary experience for mommy! Whew! Don't ever want to have that happen again!

Oh Glynis, that must have been terrifying!! I'm glad no one is puking in your house today and hope it stays that way!

WFD: yoday is John's birthday but he is home sick with the dreaded MOLD. I am making him short ribs (I already cooked them on Sunday, they just need to be reheated), polenta, and wilted greens. Couer la creme with raspberry-grand mariner sauce for dessert. Hopefully he will be able to taste it!

I hope he's better soon! Happy birthday to John!


Tonight I'm making the carnitas - finally! We are going to have them burrito bowl style, with cilantro lime rice, black beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, etc. My mom is going to come over as well.

 

[liamsaunt]

I have been taking dinner photos but haven't uploaded any. I can share some pictures of stuff John and I ate in Paris last week though! We mostly ate at bistro-style places--lots of fish.

Breakfast/lunch every day was a baguette with cheese. I could have just lived on these--I think it was around 3 euro and always delicious:

Dover sole with remoulade and tempura root vegetables:

Housemade foie gras--this was John's I don't eat foie. He said it was very good:

Coquilles St. Jacques--really delicious but I woke up with dragon garlic breath the next morning!!

More sole--this time the restaurant boned it out for me--I don't care either way I am good at deboning fish:

More baguette with cheese! This one was my favorite:

We had one "fancy" meal at Joel Rubochon. I liked eating here because the portions are small and meant to be shared so you get to taste a lot of different things. Sea bream seveche--John and I were fighting each other for bites of this one, delicious:

Red mullet with daikon radish sauce:

I think this one was red snapper, with cauliflower and mussels and...something. Not very descriptive, I know.

John and I shared all of the above dishes and then we had "main courses." My main course turned out to be my favorite dish of the trip--poached egg wrapped in a potato nest with creme fraiche smoked salmon chive oil and caviar:

perfectly cooked egg:

John had perfectly cooked lamb chops:

I have a few more food photos from the trip including some desserts that I may add later after I finish processing all the pictures. I am guessing that based on my schedule I might not get back here until after Thanksgiving, so I wanted to wish all my WFD friends a happy and healthy holiday filled with lots of delicious food.

 

[Goofyluver]

Oh Glynis, that must have been terrifying!! I'm glad no one is puking in your house today and hope it stays that way!



I hope he's better soon! Happy birthday to John!


Tonight I'm making the carnitas - finally! We are going to have them burrito bowl style, with cilantro lime rice, black beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, etc. My mom is going to come over as well.

You're going to loooove it!!!!!

I have been taking dinner photos but haven't uploaded any. I can share some pictures of stuff John and I ate in Paris last week though! We mostly ate at bistro-style places--lots of fish.

Breakfast/lunch every day was a baguette with cheese. I could have just lived on these--I think it was around 3 euro and always delicious:

I love all of your Paris pics! If I were there, I would have survived on the baguette and cheese.

 

[Goofyluver]

So, we went shopping and are now completely set to hunker down for Thanksgiving. We picked up J and came home.

The taco soup for tonight's dinner is made. I also made some saltine candy. I'll post pics and recipes later!

 

[Glynis]

Well, my kitchen and, more importantly, my oven are clean and sparkly! I wonder if I can convince Alan to eat out tonight instead of messing it up before dad arrives tomorrow morning.

Now, I'm doing laundry. Gotta wash all the bed linens, Thanksgiving tablecloth and napkins, etc.

Once the kids come home, I'm handing them Lysol wipes, and having them wipe down doorknobs, light switches, etc. Gotta kill all those icky germs that are floating around. Don't want dad to get sick!

Speaking of that, the doctor's office called with the results of Jacob's blood work. They found early onset infection, but not what they would call full blown appendicitis, yet. So, they want us to continue to watch him to see if his symptoms worsen. He says he doesn't have any pain today, so that's good.

Still got to figure out dinner, if Alan doesn't think eating out is a good idea. I'd also like to get a couple more pies made, and the veggie chopping for the stuffing.

 

[Aimeedyan]

I have been taking dinner photos but haven't uploaded any. I can share some pictures of stuff John and I ate in Paris last week though! We mostly ate at bistro-style places--lots of fish.

I'm seriously drooling. Y'all must have had a fab trip! How long were you gone? Did you go for business or pleasure?

Speaking of that, the doctor's office called with the results of Jacob's blood work. They found early onset infection, but not what they would call full blown appendicitis, yet. So, they want us to continue to watch him to see if his symptoms worsen. He says he doesn't have any pain today, so that's good.

Poor guy! I hope it doesn't escalate over the holidays.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Delicious Greek style potatoes:

Greek Style Potatoes with Oregano and Lemon
1 lb round potatoes (Yukon gold, Russet etc.)
6 cloves garlic, minced
4-6 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp dried oregano (or more...)
Juice of one large lemon
1 cup water (more as needed)
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375 F. Peel potatoes and cut into quarters. Put remaining ingredients in a bowl and whisk. Toss the potatoes in the liquid mixture. Spread on baking sheet and bake until tender, about 90 minutes stirring often. Add water as needed - there should always be moisture in the pan


VERY tasty risotto!

Bacon and Butternut Squash Risotto
1 medium-large butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling plus 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
Honey, for drizzling
1 quart chicken stock
1 generous pinch saffron threads
1/4 pound slab bacon or pancetta, diced
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
1 1/2 cups carnaroli or Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls

Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Place squash on baking sheet and dress with EVOO, salt, pepper, nutmeg and a drizzle of honey. Toss to combine then arrange in a single layer and roast to tender, 20 minutes. Remove half the squash to food processor and puree with a little water or stock.

Heat stock with saffron and 2 cups water in a saucepot. Keep warm over medium-low heat.

In a medium pot with rounded edges at bottom, heat 2 tablespoons EVOO over medium-high heat. Add bacon or pancetta and render to lightly crisp, 2-3 minutes. Add onions and garlic and stir to soften, 2-3 minutes more. Add rice and season with salt and pepper; toast 2 minutes, then stir in wine and let evaporate. Add a few ladles of stock at a time stirring rapidly with each addition to build starchy, creamy quality. Rice will take 18 minutes from first addition of liquid to cook to al dente.

Stir in squash puree and melt in butter. Add grated cheese and taste risotto for seasoning. Serve in shallow bowls garnished with reserved diced, roasted squash.

 

[Goofyluver]

Chocolate Caramel Pecan Saltine Candy

1 1/2 sleeves saltine crackers
1 1/4 - cups butter, not margarine
1 1/4 - cup light brown sugar
1 - 12 oz package chocolate chips or
1 - 8 oz package milk chocolate
1 - cup chopped nuts (I used pecans)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lay crackers out on sheet in one layer. In a medium sized saucepan melt the butter and the brown sugar. Stir often and bring to a full rolling boil. After the mixture comes to a full rolling boil set your timer and boil the mixture for exactly 3 minutes.

Pour over the saltines and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips and wait until they are almost melted then spread the chocolate evenly all over all the saltines. Sprinkle on the nuts all over the top as evenly as possible. Refrigerate for two hours and then break up into pieces and store in a air tight container.




We call this crack.

 

[dgbg100106]

Work today - check

dinner tonight - check

mac n cheese - check

two vodka martini's - check

Will start again tomorrow.

 

[PrincessInOz]

We had one "fancy" meal at Joel Rubochon. I liked eating here because the portions are small and meant to be shared so you get to taste a lot of different things. Sea bream seveche--John and I were fighting each other for bites of this one, delicious:

Red mullet with daikon radish sauce:

I think this one was red snapper, with cauliflower and mussels and...something. Not very descriptive, I know.

John and I shared all of the above dishes and then we had "main courses." My main course turned out to be my favorite dish of the trip--poached egg wrapped in a potato nest with creme fraiche smoked salmon chive oil and caviar:

perfectly cooked egg:

John had perfectly cooked lamb chops:

I have a few more food photos from the trip including some desserts that I may add later after I finish processing all the pictures. I am guessing that based on my schedule I might not get back here until after Thanksgiving, so I wanted to wish all my WFD friends a happy and healthy holiday filled with lots of delicious food.

Becky - Welcome back! You ATE at Joel Rubochon's?? I'm envious but very satisfied after licking the screen!
Great porn sharing!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Happy day before Thanksgiving, everyone!

I had a little glitch in my plans yesterday. While getting in my car to go to Ladies Ensemble practice, a piece broke off of the footrest of my wheelchair. Mystified, I went on to practice. When I got there I called Scott, who called my "wheelchair mechanics" for me. They could fit me in at 3 to replace the part. The catch? I couldn't get to Publix or the liquor store. Both are a bit out of my way, but I drive it because I love them and I go the distance to use them. I ended up going to Bi-Lo instead, ugh, and getting my stuff. I had to zip home and drop them off, change clothes, and drive to the other side of Chattanooga (45 minutes away) pick up Scott (who works just minutes from this place), and go get my chair fixed. Ugh, ugh, ugh.

The best thing that came out of last night was we ended up not having severe weather, just heavy rain for a little while. Whew!

We still have soup today, so no dinner cooking for me today. Here's my to-do list for the day:

• Get my towels and pjs washed since I wasn't at home long enough to do them yesterday
• Mop floors*
• Swish and swipe bathrooms (sorry, that's the old Flylady terminology coming out)
• Make derby pie
• Dust table and chairs
• Later today, prepare the French toast casserole. It has to refrigerate overnight. That's my kind of meal!
• Also later, set the table.

Oh by the way, Chloe is getting tubes put in her ears this morning. *sigh* I found out about it in a weird way. Amanda sent me a text on Monday asking me if I knew. Uh, no, you hadn't told me. I knew she had an appointment with the ENT last week but never heard anything about it. I know it's petty to complain about, but with Amanda, I really have to carry the responsibility of the friendship. I have to make plans, I have to call her, I have to initiate things, etc. I just get frustrated, you know? It's hard to be in a one-sided friendship. No, I didn't know about Chloe's surgery because you didn't tell me. Hello?! Also, I get guilted about things by being told, "Must be nice to do X, not having any kids." "I'm just so tired with the kids I forgot about X." "It's hard to explain, you not having kids." Ugh. Ok, vent over. I feel better now, lol.

I'm off to go refill my coffee and get on with my day!

*I am my grandmother's only grandchild. My mom and I lived with her and my grandfather after I had my wreck because their house was accessible. Because of all this, she is very protective of me. She is always wanting to do things to help me. So to make her happy, and honestly it helps me A LOT, she comes and helps me clean my house. She asked me what she could do to help me prepare for my breakfast and I asked her if she could come help me mop, that would be awesome. It is a hideous task for me to do so I take all the help I can get with that one

 

[Nancyg56]

WFD: yoday is John's birthday but he is home sick with the dreaded MOLD. !

Happy Birthday to John!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Becky- all the pics were scrumptious but I am seriously jealous that you got to have a meal at Joel R's restaurant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an amazing experience that must have been!

Well, my kitchen and, more importantly, my oven are clean and sparkly! I wonder if I can convince Alan to eat out tonight instead of messing it up before dad arrives tomorrow morning.


Once the kids come home, I'm handing them Lysol wipes, and having them wipe down doorknobs, light switches, etc. Gotta kill all those icky germs that are floating around. Don't want dad to get sick!

Speaking of that, the doctor's office called with the results of Jacob's blood work. They found early onset infection, but not what they would call full blown appendicitis, yet. So, they want us to continue to watch him to see if his symptoms worsen. He says he doesn't have any pain today, so that's good.

Thank goodness Jacob is feeling better! When we have those bouts of sickness I use my Clorox Cleanup or rubbing alcohol and I make sure I get all the clickers too! Anything fingers touch. I also read that orange oil kills virus so I sometime use an orange cleaner.

I did one of my ovens as well, now I don't want to put the turkey in it! If you have a minute, I have searched and searched but cannot find your pecan pie recipe. I want to make it this year if you share it once again.

I went to a new Mexican restaurant last night with Marisa and Kady and Erica. It was good but I think I ate too many sopapillas, We had to go and change the little girls slippers. I told Nola I would get her pichous that fit and she informed me that she wanted green slippers. Oh oh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got Bunny slippers

I think tha tBuddy will be home early today It is pouring and should all morning so he is going to get in my way. Be lack later to check in!

 

[TigerKat]

Good morning everyone!

Becky – Your pics, as usual, are amazing!

Glynis – I continue to keep Jacob in my prayers.

Today - work, gym, make baked mac & cheese, pumpkin cheesecake and scallion sweet potatoes. Probably get Chinese take-out tonight.

 

[dgbg100106]

Housemade foie gras--this was John's I don't eat foie. He said it was very good:

My main course turned out to be my favorite dish of the trip--poached egg wrapped in a potato nest with creme fraiche smoked salmon chive oil and caviar:

perfectly cooked egg:

This is so my kind of food... David would pass on all these and hand them over to me. This all looks amazing.... Thanks so much for sharing

 

[dgbg100106]

We call this crack.

Salty, Sweet, Nuts and Chocolate... What else could anyone want for....

We made these a couple of times, and I always "catch" myself, sneaking some

 

[dgbg100106]

Happy day before Thanksgiving, everyone!

I had a little glitch in my plans yesterday. While getting in my car to go to Ladies Ensemble practice, a piece broke off of the footrest of my wheelchair. Mystified, I went on to practice. When I got there I called Scott, who called my "wheelchair mechanics" for me. They could fit me in at 3 to replace the part. The catch? I couldn't get to Publix or the liquor store. Both are a bit out of my way, but I drive it because I love them and I go the distance to use them. I ended up going to Bi-Lo instead, ugh, and getting my stuff. I had to zip home and drop them off, change clothes, and drive to the other side of Chattanooga (45 minutes away) pick up Scott (who works just minutes from this place), and go get my chair fixed. Ugh, ugh, ugh.

The best thing that came out of last night was we ended up not having severe weather, just heavy rain for a little while. Whew!

We still have soup today, so no dinner cooking for me today. Here's my to-do list for the day:

• Get my towels and pjs washed since I wasn't at home long enough to do them yesterday
• Mop floors*
• Swish and swipe bathrooms (sorry, that's the old Flylady terminology coming out)
• Make derby pie
• Dust table and chairs
• Later today, prepare the French toast casserole. It has to refrigerate overnight. That's my kind of meal!
• Also later, set the table.

Oh by the way, Chloe is getting tubes put in her ears this morning. *sigh* I found out about it in a weird way. Amanda sent me a text on Monday asking me if I knew. Uh, no, you hadn't told me. I knew she had an appointment with the ENT last week but never heard anything about it. I know it's petty to complain about, but with Amanda, I really have to carry the responsibility of the friendship. I have to make plans, I have to call her, I have to initiate things, etc. I just get frustrated, you know? It's hard to be in a one-sided friendship. No, I didn't know about Chloe's surgery because you didn't tell me. Hello?! Also, I get guilted about things by being told, "Must be nice to do X, not having any kids." "I'm just so tired with the kids I forgot about X." "It's hard to explain, you not having kids." Ugh. Ok, vent over. I feel better now, lol.

I'm off to go refill my coffee and get on with my day!

*I am my grandmother's only grandchild. My mom and I lived with her and my grandfather after I had my wreck because their house was accessible. Because of all this, she is very protective of me. She is always wanting to do things to help me. So to make her happy, and honestly it helps me A LOT, she comes and helps me clean my house. She asked me what she could do to help me prepare for my breakfast and I asked her if she could come help me mop, that would be awesome. It is a hideous task for me to do so I take all the help I can get with that one

Lindsay....

Happy Day before Thanksgiving to you too....

Sounds like you have a busy day....

I am here at the office again today but will be leaving right after the lunch we are having.

Then on to the house for much needed prep on Thanksgiving.

 

[Goofyluver]

Becky - Welcome back! You ATE at Joel Rubochon's?? I'm envious but very satisfied after licking the screen!
Great porn sharing!

How's DS?

Happy day before Thanksgiving, everyone!

I had a little glitch in my plans yesterday. While getting in my car to go to Ladies Ensemble practice, a piece broke off of the footrest of my wheelchair. Mystified, I went on to practice. When I got there I called Scott, who called my "wheelchair mechanics" for me. They could fit me in at 3 to replace the part. The catch? I couldn't get to Publix or the liquor store. Both are a bit out of my way, but I drive it because I love them and I go the distance to use them. I ended up going to Bi-Lo instead, ugh, and getting my stuff. I had to zip home and drop them off, change clothes, and drive to the other side of Chattanooga (45 minutes away) pick up Scott (who works just minutes from this place), and go get my chair fixed. Ugh, ugh, ugh.

The best thing that came out of last night was we ended up not having severe weather, just heavy rain for a little while. Whew!

We still have soup today, so no dinner cooking for me today. Here's my to-do list for the day:

• Get my towels and pjs washed since I wasn't at home long enough to do them yesterday
• Mop floors*
• Swish and swipe bathrooms (sorry, that's the old Flylady terminology coming out)
• Make derby pie
• Dust table and chairs
• Later today, prepare the French toast casserole. It has to refrigerate overnight. That's my kind of meal!
• Also later, set the table.

Oh by the way, Chloe is getting tubes put in her ears this morning. *sigh* I found out about it in a weird way. Amanda sent me a text on Monday asking me if I knew. Uh, no, you hadn't told me. I knew she had an appointment with the ENT last week but never heard anything about it. I know it's petty to complain about, but with Amanda, I really have to carry the responsibility of the friendship. I have to make plans, I have to call her, I have to initiate things, etc. I just get frustrated, you know? It's hard to be in a one-sided friendship. No, I didn't know about Chloe's surgery because you didn't tell me. Hello?! Also, I get guilted about things by being told, "Must be nice to do X, not having any kids." "I'm just so tired with the kids I forgot about X." "It's hard to explain, you not having kids." Ugh. Ok, vent over. I feel better now, lol.

I'm off to go refill my coffee and get on with my day!

*I am my grandmother's only grandchild. My mom and I lived with her and my grandfather after I had my wreck because their house was accessible. Because of all this, she is very protective of me. She is always wanting to do things to help me. So to make her happy, and honestly it helps me A LOT, she comes and helps me clean my house. She asked me what she could do to help me prepare for my breakfast and I asked her if she could come help me mop, that would be awesome. It is a hideous task for me to do so I take all the help I can get with that one

I'm glad you got your chariot fixed yesterday. I hate it when things like that throw a wrench in your plans.

Also, I hope Chloe's tubes go well. J had them twice when he was younger. Such a help.

And I'm sorry about Amanda. I know she uses her being a mother as an explanation for forgetfulness, but it's really just an excuse, kwim? I also hate the implication that somehow people without kids don't have the level of stress or business that those of us that are mothers do, simply because there's no offspring in the house. Off my soapbox now.

And what a great grandma you have.

I think tha tBuddy will be home early today It is pouring and should all morning so he is going to get in my way. Be lack later to check in!

Salty, Sweet, Nuts and Chocolate... What else could anyone want for....

We made these a couple of times, and I always "catch" myself, sneaking some

I almost took it to bed with me. You know...just in case...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Good morning lovely ladies!

Today J is off of school. It's shaping up to be a beautiful day outside! After cold and rain for days, I'm excited.

Today I need to make the chocolate chip pecan pie and roast off my sweet potatoes.

Tonight's dinner is sausages and german potato salad. Yummy.

Hope everyone has a great Wednesday!

 

[dgbg100106]

WFD Grilled Salmon, backed potato, and salad.