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

[Aimeedyan]

And honey, I don't camp either. My idea of camping is a hotel without room service.

A WHOOPIE CUSION

Tonight the Rangers are playing - hopefully they'll win the World Series tonight! I hope to get out of church in time to see most of the game. If I do, I plan to make pineapple fried rice (with shrimp). If I get out late, I'll pick up something.

 

[dgbg100106]

Tonight the Rangers are playing - hopefully they'll win the World Series tonight! I hope to get out of church in time to see most of the game. If I do, I plan to make pineapple fried rice (with shrimp). If I get out late, I'll pick up something.

Go Rangers.......

 

[franandaj]

Well it's hard to say if Fran is better or not. To me she seems to be doing better (dressing indepently, a little more cognizant, very task oriented) but she says she has more pain. The wound still looks horrible, but the area of redness has definitely gotten smaller.

I was awake at 8AM and on the phone to the testing facility and they got right on getting the proper approval for her to take the test. We've been back and forth with them a couple times, and in the last call we learned that because she took her daily meds this morning, one of them makes it so she can't take the test today. So it will have to be tomorrow even if they get the proper approval.

Today my cleaning lady is coming over. I can't seem to get motivated to do dishes and other mundane tasks, so with her here, I'll get something done!

But I did want to share with you all my take on Brandi's Turkey Blue Cheese meatballs. I thought they were great! They came out a little salty, but that's probably because I put salt in the hamburger patties when I made them and also added the soy sauce that the recipe called for. I just made enough for my dinner and it was perfect. The blue cheese gave them A LOT of flavor, so no problem with blandness here! Fran wouldn't like them though since they were so "in your face". These will probably have to be for a night where she isn't hungry. These are common ingredients that I often have in the house, so I can easily pull them together.

 

[dgbg100106]

Well it's hard to say if Fran is better or not. To me she seems to be doing better (dressing indepently, a little more cognizant, very task oriented) but she says she has more pain. The wound still looks horrible, but the area of redness has definitely gotten smaller.

I was awake at 8AM and on the phone to the testing facility and they got right on getting the proper approval for her to take the test. We've been back and forth with them a couple times, and in the last call we learned that because she took her daily meds this morning, one of them makes it so she can't take the test today. So it will have to be tomorrow even if they get the proper approval.

Today my cleaning lady is coming over. I can't seem to get motivated to do dishes and other mundane tasks, so with her here, I'll get something done!

But I did want to share with you all my take on Brandi's Turkey Blue Cheese meatballs. I thought they were great! They came out a little salty, but that's probably because I put salt in the hamburger patties when I made them and also added the soy sauce that the recipe called for. I just made enough for my dinner and it was perfect. The blue cheese gave them A LOT of flavor, so no problem with blandness here! Fran wouldn't like them though since they were so "in your face". These will probably have to be for a night where she isn't hungry. These are common ingredients that I often have in the house, so I can easily pull them together.

Glad you enjoyed them! We did too

 

[Glynis]

Ok, here's one more recipe, before I have to leave the computer to get ready to go with Katie tonight.

Derby Pie

1/2 C. flour
1 C. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 C. butter, melted and cooled
1 C. chopped nuts (pecans are good here)
1 C. chocolate chips
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients and pour into an unbaked pie shell. Bake 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees until set. Serve warm.

This tastes just like a chocolate chip cookie in a pie shell. It's delicious with vanilla ice cream melting over the top. Do yourselves a favor, and eat this one warm!

 

[Goofyluver]

1st week in October, 2013.

Franandaj and I will be in WDW.

I wonder if we can get Beach Club villas.

I TOTALLY agree!!!! We love you guys

Awwww. Thank you.

Good morning, from the frozen West! It's cold here!!! Still no freezer, so I'm huddling by the wood burning stove. Alan did tell me that he hopes to have a new furnace installed "soon". What that means is anyone's guess. Although, I did see him pouring over the estimates that we've already gotten. One more coming today!

Dinner tonight will be Cowboy Quesadillas. Jacob has Scouts and Katie has her church youth group, so this will be quick, easy, and warm!

I hope you get that furnace soon! We're turning on the heat for the first time tonight cause it's getting cold!

And what, pray tell, is a Cowboy quesadilla?

I am with you on the Lemon, or lime, I like them sweet and tart... Kind of like my DH...

we have 20 acres in Bandera... Right outside San Antonio, but no, house, no, bathrooms, no running water, except for the creek.... Lots of wildlife....

I so miss Texas, can't wait to get back.

Remember, we're on your tour of Texas next year!

Sorry you had such a bad day How did the Penne come out? The picture looked amazing!!



Well I did love you guys... Until I just found out the truth!!! YOU DONT LOVE APPLE PIE???? Are you kidding me? Thats my favorite!!!


I dont camp either, but if there is a hotel, I'm in!! I dont camp, I dont rough it, I am just not that person. When I was 8 months pregnant, Jeffs family invited us camping with them. They all have RV's with bedrooms, tv, you know, the essentials. I asked what the sleeping arrangements were, and they told me we could use their pop up tent Yeah...no thanks.



Thats hilarious!! I live within 5 miles of the airport, so we have lots of hotels and more than 1 McDonalds!

The penne was wonderful! And it came together in literally minutes which saved me yesterday!

And alas, no apple pie for me. Cooked apples make me gak. But, UncleR will come share your pie with you. Cause she knows I won't make it.

One time, I camped. One. time. I came home the next morning after freezing all night long and I got sick as a dog. I'm convinced my body was sending me a message. I'm never to do that again!

So, yes, there are hotels near. And we'd love to have y'all!

My DH and our neighbors, always sit on our porches and have adult Halloween and had out candy to the kids... Every year I try to come up something new to drink, I don't the gore drinks, give me something that taste good and I am happy!

So I found this years concoction...

Grown Up Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes

We like...

Dreamsicle cookies are like a bite of summertime! It's a basic drop cookie recipe, flavored with orange zest and some orange juice (if I remember correctly, it's been a whole year since I've made them), and with white chocolate chips. It tastes like biting into a dreamsicle!

Since it's getting so cold here, I'm hunkering down with my recipes today, and planning my holiday season out. I'll pull the recipe and post it along with any others I think you guys may want.

I've had a request for dreamsicle cookies from the masses...

Well Ladies I think I may have figured out my computer problem. If I am right I will be back on tonight! Wish me luck.

I need to start pulling out my holiday recipes

I hope it's fixed!

Hey all! Popping in to say hi! It has been a bit crazy here but I hope to try and be better at posting after Halloween. I just had a great long weekend in WDW with my sisters and saw Kat, Sheryl and Vickie. It was awesome to see them!

Dinner tonight is some kind of take out since we have our nieghborhood kids Halloween story time and parade. I did make a meatloaf Monday evening and sweet and sour chicken last night. Two family favorites!

Lindsay, thanks for taking over the thread! Maybe I will follow along and do some Xmas baking this year.

Love the pics as usual!

Have a great day all! I've missed you!

Welcome back! I know your time was lovely! Can't wait until you're here to post again!

Tonight the Rangers are playing - hopefully they'll win the World Series tonight! I hope to get out of church in time to see most of the game. If I do, I plan to make pineapple fried rice (with shrimp). If I get out late, I'll pick up something.

No Rangers game.

Well it's hard to say if Fran is better or not. To me she seems to be doing better (dressing indepently, a little more cognizant, very task oriented) but she says she has more pain. The wound still looks horrible, but the area of redness has definitely gotten smaller.

I was awake at 8AM and on the phone to the testing facility and they got right on getting the proper approval for her to take the test. We've been back and forth with them a couple times, and in the last call we learned that because she took her daily meds this morning, one of them makes it so she can't take the test today. So it will have to be tomorrow even if they get the proper approval.

Today my cleaning lady is coming over. I can't seem to get motivated to do dishes and other mundane tasks, so with her here, I'll get something done!

Well, it sounds like it's sort of one step forward, two steps back. I've been sending you good, healing vibes across the miles.

Enjoy that clean house!

Ok, here's one more recipe, before I have to leave the computer to get ready to go with Katie tonight.

Derby Pie

1/2 C. flour
1 C. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
12 C. butter, melted and cooled
1 C. chopped nuts (pecans are good here)
1 C. chocolate chips
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients and pour into an unbaked pie shell. Bake 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees until set. Serve warm.

This tastes just like a chocolate chip cookie in a pie shell. It's delicious with vanilla ice cream melting over the top. Do yourselves a favor, and eat this one warm!

Okay, I'm assuming this is a typo. But, did you mean to post 12 cups of butter? If so, this recipe puts Paula Deen to shame!

This sounds yummy and sounds like something we need to try, but I want the right measurements.

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Today was a better day. It was Halloween party day in speech class and I've made about 42,000 candy witches.

The kids loved them though!

Tonight's dinner was creamy chicken baked taquitos. This is a household favorite, and I'll be back to post the recipe.

all around. Hope all of you are well. It's already Thursday tomorrow!

 

[Goofyluver]

I didn't take a picture of dinner because we were so hungry we just ate it, and we've had it several times before. Please forgive me.

I'll paint you a picture with words:

Picture a rolled, crispy flour tortilla with yummy creamy chicken mix spilling out of the sides. On the side, you have some salsa verde for dipping.

*ahem*

Creamy Baked Chicken Taquitas

Ingredients:

1/3 c. (3 oz.) cream cheese
1/4 c. green salsa
1 T fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
3 T fresh chopped cilantro
2 T chopped green onions
2 c. cooked, shredded chicken
1 c. grated pepperjack
small, flour tortillas (about 12-14)

Heat oven to 425. Heat cream cheese for 30 seconds in the microwave. Add green salsa, lime, cumin, chile powder, onion powder and garlic powder. Mix. Add cilantro, green onions, chicken and pepperjack.

Roll mix into tortillas. Place on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Yummyness in a tortilla.

 

[Glynis]

I hope you get that furnace soon! We're turning on the heat for the first time tonight cause it's getting cold!

And what, pray tell, is a Cowboy quesadilla?

I've had a request for dreamsicle cookies from the masses...

Okay, I'm assuming this is a typo. But, did you mean to post 12 cups of butter? If so, this recipe puts Paula Deen to shame!

This sounds yummy and sounds like something we need to try, but I want the right measurements.

First of all, thanks for catching the typo. It is 1/2 cup of butter. Wow! 12 cups would be awful!!! I'll go back and edit my post!

Cowboy quesadillas are really easy. I make a bag of Knorr rice with a smoky rib taste, then I add 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, 1 cup frozen corn, and grilled chicken strips. I heat it all up, then place on flour tortillas and top with cheese. Then, grill like regular quesadillas. Very yummy, and a favorite with my kids.

I'll post the dreamsicle cookies tomorrow.

I forgot I have to go with Katie to her youth group meeting tonight. Jacob will babysit, so it's just going to be leftovers for us. We have tuna from last night, and lasagna from a couple of days ago.

 

[dgbg100106]

I wonder if we can get Beach Club villas.



Awwww. Thank you.



I hope you get that furnace soon! We're turning on the heat for the first time tonight cause it's getting cold!

And what, pray tell, is a Cowboy quesadilla?







Remember, we're on your tour of Texas next year!



The penne was wonderful! And it came together in literally minutes which saved me yesterday!

And alas, no apple pie for me. Cooked apples make me gak. But, UncleR will come share your pie with you. Cause she knows I won't make it.

One time, I camped. One. time. I came home the next morning after freezing all night long and I got sick as a dog. I'm convinced my body was sending me a message. I'm never to do that again!

So, yes, there are hotels near. And we'd love to have y'all!



We like...



I've had a request for dreamsicle cookies from the masses...



I hope it's fixed!



Welcome back! I know your time was lovely! Can't wait until you're here to post again!



No Rangers game.



Well, it sounds like it's sort of one step forward, two steps back. I've been sending you good, healing vibes across the miles.

Enjoy that clean house!



Okay, I'm assuming this is a typo. But, did you mean to post 12 cups of butter? If so, this recipe puts Paula Deen to shame!

This sounds yummy and sounds like something we need to try, but I want the right measurements.

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

Today was a better day. It was Halloween party day in speech class and I've made about 42,000 candy witches.

The kids loved them though!

Tonight's dinner was creamy chicken baked taquitos. This is a household favorite, and I'll be back to post the recipe.

all around. Hope all of you are well. It's already Thursday tomorrow!

so are y'all near burleson or hurst?

 

[Goofyluver]

so are y'all near burleson or hurst?

South of Burleson, and almost halfway between Burleson and Waco, but a titch but closer to Waco.

Still pretty close though.

Are you going to be in Burleson? Burleson has great shopping!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Thank you ladies for your privates messages and warm thoughts. I appreciate your requests for updates. Don't have to ask me twice to celebrate and share the twins ultrasounds and very soon real PHOTOS!


Wishing you all healthy holidays and warm hearts. Life is very short.

M&G

 

[Aimeedyan]

Today was a better day. It was Halloween party day in speech class and I've made about 42,000 candy witches.

The kids loved them though!

Cute!

Creamy Baked Chicken Taquitas

I've been wanting to try those but the word creamy in a taquito recipe turns me off! I need to just call them chicken taquitos and try them already! I know we'd love them.

so are y'all near burleson or hurst?

I live VERY close to Burleson. DH works in Hurst. Not that you asked me

 

[Glynis]

I didn't take a picture of dinner because we were so hungry we just ate it, and we've had it several times before. Please forgive me.

I'll paint you a picture with words:

Picture a rolled, crispy flour tortilla with yummy creamy chicken mix spilling out of the sides. On the side, you have some salsa verde for dipping.

*ahem*

Creamy Baked Chicken Taquitas

Ingredients:

1/3 c. (3 oz.) cream cheese
1/4 c. green salsa
1 T fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
3 T fresh chopped cilantro
2 T chopped green onions
2 c. cooked, shredded chicken
1 c. grated pepperjack
small, flour tortillas (about 12-14)

Heat oven to 425. Heat cream cheese for 30 seconds in the microwave. Add green salsa, lime, cumin, chile powder, onion powder and garlic powder. Mix. Add cilantro, green onions, chicken and pepperjack.

Roll mix into tortillas. Place on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Yummyness in a tortilla.

I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe! I tried it with my kids, and even the pickiest ate a couple! Definitely a keeper in our house!

 

[franandaj]

Ok, here's one more recipe, before I have to leave the computer to get ready to go with Katie tonight.

Derby Pie

I don't have this handy, but it sounds a lot like Paula Deen's Chocolate Pecan Pie (less the 12 cups of butter! )

I wonder if we can get Beach Club villas.

Well PIO has first dibs on renting my BCV points, I'll be staying there 2 years in a row since I've rescheduled this years trip to next year. However I have quite a few points there and by 2013 I might have quite a few banked up. I'm going to use mostly 2011 banked points for my 2012 trip so that means quite a few 2012 points to bank into 2013!

Well, it sounds like it's sort of one step forward, two steps back. I've been sending you good, healing vibes across the miles.

Enjoy that clean house!

Clean house? No she just helped me do the load of dishes that built up while I was being depressed and obsessing on the DIS. Then she helped me out with the hoarder nightmare that is my life, opening packages. We found a Mickey phone, a Goofy phone, a Jack Skellington Big Fig, a Mickey as a Mayan God big fig, several other WDCC collectible figurines, at least a dozen watches, probably 20 pins, a couple books on CD, and I don't rememer what else. I logged into her eBay account and she has spent more on eBay in the last two months than some people make in a month!

No wonder our savings account keeps shrinking! I think we're better off with her down for a while!

South of Burleson, and almost halfway between Burleson and Waco, but a titch but closer to Waco.

I live VERY close to Burleson. DH works in Hurst. Not that you asked me

Hey! We drove past both your place on our 2008 Texas Tour when we went from Austin to Arlington.

 

[PrincessInOz]

This thread is getting chatty! Better catch up.


Glynis - Still no heater? Is Alan planning on building the heater from scratch? Tell him to hurry on up!!! I don't want you freezing or catching cold.

Brandi - Sounds like there's a good Texas DisMeet planned! And I know you're going in 2012....but keep the date for 2013 in mind. That Bourbon Pumpkin pie milkshake looks fantastic!

Marisa - Kady's got a Whoopie Cushion costume? Please post pictures. I'd really LOVE to see how that looks!!!

Becky - You live in New England and you don't like lobstah??? For the record, I was licking my screen when I saw that chowdah!

Marilyn - Do you know what cut of bacon the Amish use? I believe that most of the bacon in the US is made from side bacon. We use middle bacon; which includes some of the side and the back. The Canadians use back bacon. When I've shown pictures of our bacon to other Dis-sers, they coin my pictures "kangaroo bacon". I'd be curious to know if the Amish use side or middle bacon...

Janice - I hope that your computer problems are well and truly fixed.

Lauren - Glad you had a great time at F&W with the other Dinner ladies.

Aimee - For your sake, I hope the Rangers won.

Alison - Dinner looks great! I might have to try Brandi's recipe as well.

Jen - Are you thinking of 2103 and staying at the BCV? We're hoping to stay there as well. And that candy witch looks fantastic!



WFDT? I think I might just break out some parmesan with a little pasta marinara on the side for DS. For DH and myself, it'll be pasta marinara with a little parmesan on the side.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Morning!

Today I am making black bean soup and cornbread. I'm pretty sure the soup recipe is somewhere in the WFD archive, but I will post the recipe again later for the newbies. I also hope to get some biscuits made today, just for the heck of it.

Ok, odd thing. After updating the index, I noticed I made a boo boo. I went to edit it and low and behold there was no code!!! I was able to fix my mistakes so it looks much better now. I still haven't been able to get you guy's advice to work right (it's not you, I'm just not that savvy!), so I was thrilled it managed to work for me this morning. Looks better, eh?

Glynis- Derby Pie, lol! For years I thought that was my claim to fame! No one around here ever made it so I thought I was hot stuff, lol. It's always a winner Also, I hope your heater problems are resolved soon.

Maria- I don't know if you will see this or not, but congratulations!

Janice- We miss you!

Brandi- I was absolutely drooling reading the milkshake recipe and the pics were awesome! I MUST try it!

I've got 20 other things to comment on, but my grandmother is coming by bright and early this morning so I need to get cracking. I hope everyone has a great day!

(And good thoughts and prayers going out to those of us fighting the sinus crud!!!!)

 

[Goofyluver]

I've been wanting to try those but the word creamy in a taquito recipe turns me off! I need to just call them chicken taquitos and try them already! I know we'd love them.



I live VERY close to Burleson. DH works in Hurst. Not that you asked me

Try them!

You're so close! Next time we're up, you have to meet us at a fabulous restaurant!

Well PIO has first dibs on renting my BCV points, I'll be staying there 2 years in a row since I've rescheduled this years trip to next year. However I have quite a few points there and by 2013 I might have quite a few banked up. I'm going to use mostly 2011 banked points for my 2012 trip so that means quite a few 2012 points to bank into 2013!





Clean house? No she just helped me do the load of dishes that built up while I was being depressed and obsessing on the DIS. Then she helped me out with the hoarder nightmare that is my life, opening packages. We found a Mickey phone, a Goofy phone, a Jack Skellington Big Fig, a Mickey as a Mayan God big fig, several other WDCC collectible figurines, at least a dozen watches, probably 20 pins, a couple books on CD, and I don't rememer what else. I logged into her eBay account and she has spent more on eBay in the last two months than some people make in a month!

No wonder our savings account keeps shrinking! I think we're better off with her down for a while!

Beach Club is our happy place. It's a very special place to us. We even have a favorite room! What better place to meet than Beach Club?

Okay, okay...enjoy your cleaner house!

Amazing what you find in packages that have never been opened, eh? What's a "big fig"?

And how's Fran today? Good luck with all of the tests!

Jen - Are you thinking of 2103 and staying at the BCV? We're hoping to stay there as well. And that candy witch looks fantastic!

We own at BCV, but were unable to get a reservation there for our honeymoon, so next stay is definitely Beach Club. I don't know when we're planning our next return, though.

I sure hope it's by 2013!

Ok, odd thing. After updating the index, I noticed I made a boo boo. I went to edit it and low and behold there was no code!!! I was able to fix my mistakes so it looks much better now. I still haven't been able to get you guy's advice to work right (it's not you, I'm just not that savvy!), so I was thrilled it managed to work for me this morning. Looks better, eh?

I've got 20 other things to comment on, but my grandmother is coming by bright and early this morning so I need to get cracking. I hope everyone has a great day!

(And good thoughts and prayers going out to those of us fighting the sinus crud!!!!)

It looks great!

Enjoy your grandma!

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I don't usually post in the morning but there was so much chatting overnight I decided to go ahead and answer y'all!

I'm off to get ready for work.

Our cold front came through overnight, so send us warm vibes. Tonight's when it'll get really cold, and it's supposed to start raining later.

all around for a wonderful Thursday!

 

[HERSEY]

Well the "quick fix" isn't . I am just going to have to wait for my computer guy to schedule me into his already busy day. I don't know where I would be without friends.

Dinner is going to be a rush since it is library night. I need more books or I will be crazier than I am already.


Have a great day everyone!

 

[Glynis]

Janice - Sorry about the computer. Sometimes I wonder about technology and the people who repair it. If we're not careful, they're gonna take over the world!

Lindsay - I got the Derby Pie recipe from my sister when I asked her for a pie that my (then) 9 year old Katie could make by herself. Ever since then, I've made it every year, and it's always the first pie to go!

Alison - How is Fran this morning? And I'm with Jen, what's a big fig?

Princess - Well, still no heater, but Alan assures me we're getting closer. I sure hope so! This morning is the coldest yet! I'm up early to get pancakes cooking for the kids in an attempt to help keep them warm!

Jen - I hope your cold snap warms up! I can totally sympathize! By the way, the witches turned out so cute!

Not much on tap for me today, except to finish up the Halloween costumes. Timothy wanted to be a bag of M&M's, so I got him some brown sweats, and now I need to apply the felt M&M's that I made last night to it. I also need to attach a Ravenclaw badge to Jacob's Hogwart's robe, make a name tag for Katie's nurse costume, and make sure Mary's Darth Vader costume fits. I think Leslie's Rapunzel after the haircut is ready, but again, a good rehearsal never hurts!

Dinner tonight will be some kind of pasta dish that I found on pinterest. Can't think of the name, so I'll come back with that and to let y'all know if it was any good.

 

[Nancyg56]

Gooooooooooooooooooooooooo Rangers!

Allison- I am worried about you now. It is a good thing you had some help yesterday, you need a little support for yourself, it is impossible to be a caregiver without a lot of outside support. Please let us know how Fran is today.

Jen-Uncle R will have to beat Buddy off with a stick! I do nto make a good apple pie. I can make cobbler, crisp and cakes but that fruit pie thing ????? Not so much Buddy loves fruit pies, all kinds but his favorites are al=pple and blueberry.

Love those cute witches!

Glynis- sis you have a good time with Katie?

Lindsay- I am glad that you are getting the hang of the index. I would be . Have a great day with your DGM

We had dinner out yesterday. Marisa and Kady came with me to pick Bud up at the garage, some brake thing on his beloved dump truck. Welby calls it the Blue Avenger but I think it is the Blue Abyss anyway he took us out and I had salad with grilled chicken. Everyone else had good stuff!