What's for Dinner Tonight? (recipe index in OP)

[Mermaid02]

Hello Everyone!!!!

I'm going to go pour myself a glass of wine and in about 10 minutes the dumplings will be done and we'll have beef stew. It started out as pot roast.... but I decided I really wanted dumplings so it turned into beef stew.

How is everyone doing???

Kathy I just saw that you are 4 months smoke free??? Keep it up girl!!

Lindsay- what's up with the SK's these days anyway???

 

[nucpharm29]

Hey all! Sorry I've been MIA--IL's were here this weekend, and that coupled with me working 17hrs this weekend, left no time to cook or Dis for that matter. We did eat some good food this weekend, however, none was cooked by me. And of course, there's nothing substantial to eat in our house tonight, so it's just a boxed pasta dinner thing. Must get to the store tomorrow!

 

[scotlass]

Hi.......newbie alert !!!

I really,really cant cook,im a boxed dins and toasted cheese girl but ive been sick recently and the Doc(and my family..nag,nag,nag) have told me i have to eat better.

If its okay with you guys can i jump in and get some tips.....??

 

[liamandcaili]

Oh Laura, I'm praying it was an isolated incident, you can't handle much more "house time".

Neither can my credit card! Liam has been fine the rest of the day, so I think it was just a Nintendo DS overload.

The chicken stew I made tonight was tasty and easy. The broth was very rich tasting and it would be a perfect cure for a cold or illness. I am taking the liquid and vegetables that are left and blending to use as a stock for my next soup.

I got the recipe off Epicurious...my changes are in parentheses.

Chicken Stew and Dumplings

2 tbsps olive oil
1 3 lb chicken, cut into pieces (I only used half the chicken and roasted the other half in the oven for the kids)
1/4 c flour seasoned with salt and pepper
(2 tbsp butter)
1 med yellow onion, peeled and chopped
(1 clove garlic, minced)
2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into chunks (blech...I hate celery. I left it out.)
1 bay leaf
1 sprig thyme (didn't have fresh...did a couple liberal shakes of dried)
1/4 tsp turmeric (thought I had it, but I guess I am out. Didn't use it.)
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
(1/2 c white wine)
4 c low sodium chicken broth (I used regular)
Fresh parsley, for garnish

For dumplings: (I halved this and it was still way too much)

1 1/2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 coarse ground cornmeal
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 3/4 c heavy cream (I used light)

Heat the olive oil in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour.
Brown chicken on all sides...about two minutes per side.
Remove chicken. (Add butter to the pot) Add onions and cook until starting to soften. Add carrots, (garlic), bay leaf, thyme, turmeric, salt and pepper and cook one minute more. (Add wine and let bubble 1 minute) Add the chicken stock, return chicken to the pot, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the first five dumpling ingredients.
Add the cream and mix just until combined.
When 15 minutes is up, drop dumplings into pot -- about 12 if using full recipe -- cover and simmer 12 minutes more.
To serve, put chicken and dumplings in bowls, then cover with broth.

 

[spalady]

Stuffed pepper soup and homemade bread

 

[Nancyg56]

Hi.......newbie alert !!!

I really,really cant cook,im a boxed dins and toasted cheese girl but ive been sick recently and the Doc(and my family..nag,nag,nag) have told me i have to eat better.

If its okay with you guys can i jump in and get some tips.....??

Jump right in and if we can help just let us know. I think for the most part we all tend to use tried and true recipes and they are not that complicated. Once we know what kind of food you like and what types of meals you are looking for we will be able to share some recipes.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi.......newbie alert !!!

I really,really cant cook,im a boxed dins and toasted cheese girl but ive been sick recently and the Doc(and my family..nag,nag,nag) have told me i have to eat better.

If its okay with you guys can i jump in and get some tips.....??

Hi! Welcome!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Hey All!

Kat, Great job on the not smoking!!!

Laura, I hope the kids are feeling better.

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I just have to share that my dear boy, Andrew, ate more than us this evening!!! He had 3 pieces of meatloaf, mashed taters and corn and peas. My baby, who will be 10 in a few weeks is growing by leaps and bounds. He is 5'2" already! The dr seems to think he will be 6'4" or 5!

Well, Tom and I have decided that we have to make a better effort at weight loss so we are going to Weight Watchers tomorrow. We have been members for months but we really need the meetings.

So, I have to be better at what I serve and how I serve it (I usually serve family style which is not good for our 2 and 3 helpings!!! ).

So tomorrow I am planning on Making Glynis' Lime Chicken Tacos. I will serve it with wheat tortillas and low fat cheese. I cannot wait since many of you have raved about it.

I hope everyone is well. I am off in search of low fat recipes! DWLZ.com here I come!

 

[TigerKat]

Lauren - I'm doing the lime chicken tacos for the first time tomorrow too!

 

[HERSEY]

I was jsut reading your review thread...now you have me thinking Sangria!
Can you believe I never had it in WDW. My favorite but fatting beverage is the Iced Chai Tea, YUMMY!

Ann

I love Sangria. If you go to Hoop dee doo have their's nothing special but good for a jug wine.

Hi.......newbie alert !!!

I really,really cant cook,im a boxed dins and toasted cheese girl but ive been sick recently and the Doc(and my family..nag,nag,nag) have told me i have to eat better.

If its okay with you guys can i jump in and get some tips.....??

Jump right in. Leave the germs at the door though.



Kathy Yeh for 4 months

Ann In case I get busy (which I should be doing some paperwork ) have a great trip. Rub Humphrey's nose for us. We will be there soon too.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Hi.......newbie alert !!!

I really,really cant cook,im a boxed dins and toasted cheese girl but ive been sick recently and the Doc(and my family..nag,nag,nag) have told me i have to eat better.

If its okay with you guys can i jump in and get some tips.....??

Welcome!!

I will have a drink for all of you while we are there! Ann

If it's a warmer day, and you like slushy drinks that taste like a peach schnapps, be sure and try this:

Peach Oolong Tea Schnapps Slush $5.99

It's at the "Joy of Tea" cart in China. It's a fairly new cart and this was teh best drink I had in Epcot that day. So good that I refused to share and my sister and mom went and got their own =)

 

[Disney Ron]

I love Sangria. If you go to Hoop dee doo have their's nothing special but good for a jug wine.

Ann In case I get busy (which I should be doing some paperwork ) have a great trip. Rub Humphrey's nose for us. We will be there soon too.

We will be at HDDR, so bring on the jug wine!! I will be sure to rub Humprey's nose for you. We have made a tradition to take DS's picture at the totem pole each trip to measure his growth.

If it's a warmer day, and you like slushy drinks that taste like a peach schnapps, be sure and try this:

Peach Oolong Tea Schnapps Slush $5.99

It's at the "Joy of Tea" cart in China. It's a fairly new cart and this was teh best drink I had in Epcot that day. So good that I refused to share and my sister and mom went and got their own =)

I love France's slushies, I have not tried this one yet in China ...thanks for the recommendation.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I have so much to do tomorrow. I am usually more organized. My Mom has been calling me everyday from WDW, I don't think she or my brothers have any clue we are coming!

Ann

 

[Glynis]

Hi.......newbie alert !!!

I really,really cant cook,im a boxed dins and toasted cheese girl but ive been sick recently and the Doc(and my family..nag,nag,nag) have told me i have to eat better.

If its okay with you guys can i jump in and get some tips.....??

Yeah!!! Another new friend, and an international one at that!!! Welcome! We love to have new people. You'll fit in really well here, since most of our recipes are tried and true, and EASY!!! Just to let you know, I could not cook much at all until 5 years ago, so I'm a relative kitchen newbie myself!!!

I'm Glynis, a SAHM to 4 kids. I enjoy cooking, but really love baking!!! Tell us a little bit about yourself.

 

[Glynis]

We will be at HDDR, so bring on the jug wine!! I will be sure to rub Humprey's nose for you. We have made a tradition to take DS's picture at the totem pole each trip to measure his growth.



I love France's slushies, I have not tried this one yet in China ...thanks for the recommendation.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I have so much to do tomorrow. I am usually more organized. My Mom has been calling me everyday from WDW, I don't think she or my brothers have any clue we are coming!

Ann

I just wanted to wish you a happy trip! I have to do it while I'm thinking about it, otherwise I'll forget and you'll be off before I know it! Enjoy everything, take lots of pictures and notes (cuz you know we want to hear all about how your DS loves this trip), and enjoy the food!!!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight it's leftover Italian chicken pasta and bread.

WFD at your house?

ETA: Loreli, I really don't know how the SK's are right now. We went to Atlanta over 2 weeks ago and haven't seen or heard from them since. Sad for us, they are really in their own little world right now. I wish I knew how they were I mean, I know THEY are cool, we just haven't heard from them lately.

 

[Nancyg56]

Well, Tom and I have decided that we have to make a better effort at weight loss so we are going to Weight Watchers tomorrow. We have been members for months but we really need the meetings.

So, I have to be better at what I serve and how I serve it (I usually serve family style which is not good for our 2 and 3 helpings!!! ).

So tomorrow I am planning on Making Glynis' Lime Chicken Tacos. I will serve it with wheat tortillas and low fat cheese. I cannot wait since many of you have raved about it.

I hope everyone is well. I am off in search of low fat recipes! DWLZ.com here I come!

Lauren= Marisa and Erica joined WW and they are doing well, I believe the meetings are partially responsible for their commitment. They are making dinner this evening, although I have no real idea what it is. I have not mastered teh meals but I do have the desserts down (big surprise that I would make sure that I had sweets?) Good luck

Jump right in. Leave the germs at the door though.

If it's a warmer day, and you like slushy drinks that taste like a peach schnapps, be sure and try this:

Peach Oolong Tea Schnapps Slush $5.99

It's at the "Joy of Tea" cart in China. It's a fairly new cart and this was teh best drink I had in Epcot that day. So good that I refused to share and my sister and mom went and got their own =)

I had one of these as well! I was so good!!!!!!!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I have so much to do tomorrow. I am usually more organized. My Mom has been calling me everyday from WDW, I don't think she or my brothers have any clue we are coming!

Ann

Ann, have a great time! I just saw that Visa has a special and now I am so jealous so have some fun for me, won't you?

I know that the girls are fixing dinner tonight it is some kind of Chinese style chicken and they are going to pick up some sweet and sour soup and some egg drop soup. I honestly believe that Dan and Jeff are really ordering take out for themselves but will pick up the soup for us. I cannot wait, Marisa usually will only make quesadillas so this is a treat!

 

[Disney Ron]

Good morning everyone,

We are so EXCITED!!!!! DH surprised me and took his day job off today to help get everything done. We just printed our boarding passes, and dogs are going to the kennel next.

Thank you all for your well wishes! I am DISing over my cup of coffee and double checking my list. Boy, there is alot to pack with a little one.

Ann

 

[TigerKat]

Good morning everyone!

Ann - Have a grey goose slushie for me!

WFD - Lime Chicken Tacos/Nachos !!

 

[Nancyg56]

Good morning everyone!

Ann - Have a grey goose slushie for me!

WFD - Lime Chicken Tacos/Nachos !!

You are going to like them, they are so good. We (Marisa) turned the leftovers into quesadillas and they were yummy as well

 

[liamsaunt]

Popping in with pics, will catch up on thread later! Cajun chicken:

Carved:

Cornbread:

Collard greens:

Corn fricassee: