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

[Glynis]

One of my favorites!



I think I missed the recipe - I went back but couldn't find it. What page is it on? It already sounds yummy!

I'm catching up. If it hasn't been posted, I'll do it when I'm all caught up!

 

[Glynis]

Tonight's dinner will be Kathy's baked ziti. Warm and comforting!

Here is the recipe for the lemon spaghetti:

Lemon Spaghetti
Kathy

Salt
1 lb. spaghetti
3 Tbsp. EVOO
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1/2 - 3/4 c. heavy cream
1 c. grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 c. (10 or 12 leaves) fresh basil, thinly sliced

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt the water and drop the spaghetti in. Heat a large, deep skillet over low heat; add EVOO, garlic and red pepper flakes. When the pasta has been cooking about 5 minutes, add lemon juice, a ladle of the cooking water from the pasta and cream to the garlic and oil. Raise heat a bit to bring sauce to a bubble. Drain pasta when done. Add lemon zest and half of the cheese to the cream sauce. Season the sauce with salt to taste. Add pasta to the pan and turn off heat. Toss for a few minutes allowing it time to soak up the sauce. Top the plates of pasta with remaining cheese, parsley & basil.

 

[TigerKat]

I think I missed the recipe - I went back but couldn't find it. What page is it on? It already sounds yummy!

Not sure, here it is again. This goes really well with any seafood too! I sub half & half for the heavy cream.

Lemon Spaghetti Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Show: 30 Minute Meals
Episode: Sea Note





Salt
1 pound spaghetti
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1/2 to 3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup (10 or 12 leaves) fresh basil, very thinly sliced

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and drop the spaghetti into the pot.
Heat a large deep skillet over low heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and garlic and crushed red pepper flakes.

When the pasta has been cooking about 5 minutes, add lemon juice, a ladle of the cooking water from the pasta and the cream to the garlic and oil. Raise heat a bit to bring sauce to a bubble.

Drain pasta when it still has a good bite to it, al dente. Add lemon zest and half of the cheese to the cream sauce. Season the sauce with salt, to taste. Add pasta to pan and turn off heat. Toss the pasta with sauce a minute or 2, allowing it time to soak up the sauce.

Top the plates of pasta or platter with remaining cheese, parsley and basil.

 

[lucas]

Not sure, here it is again. This goes really well with any seafood too! I sub half & half for the heavy cream.

Lemon Spaghetti Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Show: 30 Minute Meals
Episode: Sea Note





Salt
1 pound spaghetti
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1/2 to 3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup (10 or 12 leaves) fresh basil, very thinly sliced

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and drop the spaghetti into the pot.
Heat a large deep skillet over low heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and garlic and crushed red pepper flakes.

When the pasta has been cooking about 5 minutes, add lemon juice, a ladle of the cooking water from the pasta and the cream to the garlic and oil. Raise heat a bit to bring sauce to a bubble.

Drain pasta when it still has a good bite to it, al dente. Add lemon zest and half of the cheese to the cream sauce. Season the sauce with salt, to taste. Add pasta to pan and turn off heat. Toss the pasta with sauce a minute or 2, allowing it time to soak up the sauce.

Top the plates of pasta or platter with remaining cheese, parsley and basil.

Oh wow! That does sound good. I'm off to copy and paste this one into Word. Thank you!

 

[wilderness01]

Not sure, here it is again. This goes really well with any seafood too! I sub half & half for the heavy cream.

Lemon Spaghetti Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Show: 30 Minute Meals
Episode: Sea Note





Salt
1 pound spaghetti
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1/2 to 3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup (10 or 12 leaves) fresh basil, very thinly sliced

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and drop the spaghetti into the pot.
Heat a large deep skillet over low heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and garlic and crushed red pepper flakes.

When the pasta has been cooking about 5 minutes, add lemon juice, a ladle of the cooking water from the pasta and the cream to the garlic and oil. Raise heat a bit to bring sauce to a bubble.

Drain pasta when it still has a good bite to it, al dente. Add lemon zest and half of the cheese to the cream sauce. Season the sauce with salt, to taste. Add pasta to pan and turn off heat. Toss the pasta with sauce a minute or 2, allowing it time to soak up the sauce.

Top the plates of pasta or platter with remaining cheese, parsley and basil.

Sounds great.

 

[lucas]

Tonight's dinner will be Kathy's baked ziti. Warm and comforting!

Here is the recipe for the lemon spaghetti:

Lemon Spaghetti
Kathy

Salt
1 lb. spaghetti
3 Tbsp. EVOO
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1/2 - 3/4 c. heavy cream
1 c. grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 c. (10 or 12 leaves) fresh basil, thinly sliced

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt the water and drop the spaghetti in. Heat a large, deep skillet over low heat; add EVOO, garlic and red pepper flakes. When the pasta has been cooking about 5 minutes, add lemon juice, a ladle of the cooking water from the pasta and cream to the garlic and oil. Raise heat a bit to bring sauce to a bubble. Drain pasta when done. Add lemon zest and half of the cheese to the cream sauce. Season the sauce with salt to taste. Add pasta to the pan and turn off heat. Toss for a few minutes allowing it time to soak up the sauce. Top the plates of pasta with remaining cheese, parsley & basil.

Thanks DIS friends. You and Kathy posted the recipe at the exact same time.

 

[Aimeedyan]

I have no idea what is for dinner... I have 1 pound of pork loin in the freezer but no inspiration for what to do with it that's easy and little time to think about it. We may do fast food on my way home from work instead =(

Wendie, glad you stopped by.

 

[TigerKat]

I have no idea what is for dinner... I have 1 pound of pork loin in the freezer but no inspiration for what to do with it that's easy and little time to think about it. We may do fast food on my way home from work instead =(

Wendie, glad you stopped by.

How about the cajun spiced pork with garlic butter sauce?

 

[OKWMom]

I have no idea what is for dinner... I have 1 pound of pork loin in the freezer but no inspiration for what to do with it that's easy and little time to think about it. We may do fast food on my way home from work instead =(

Or Lauren's braised pork. That one is my husband's favorite. It takes about 5 - 10 minutes of prep and the remainder 35-45 minutes, you aren't doing a thing.

Or Wendie's ranch/onion pork chops. I usually make this with sliced pork loin. This is about 10 minutes of prep and the rest of the time is cooking time.


Wendie So glad to see you!!! I've been so worried about you.

Laura the skating dress is fabulous! My sewing ability ends at buttons, so I am really jealous.

Kathy I'll be thinking of you and Kyle this weekend. I hope he does really well. And I hope your nerves will hold up. Take liquid fortification for the evenings in the room.

Tonight's dinner is leftover chicken pilau. I have never been able to make anything less than a giant pot full, but I like it just as well the second day. I'm making steamed cabbage to go with it.

I have a question for the Moms/Nanas of allergy children. How was their screening? I ask because Patrick has an appointment this afternoon for his screening. What should I expect? How will he feel tonight/tomorrow, etc? We suspect environmental allergens, not food, if that helps. I would appreciate any and all advice. Thanks.

 

[TXTink]

Wow! That Lemon Spaghetti sure sounds good! I just printed it out, thanks for sharing!

We are having Baked Potato Soup tonight.

 

[Glynis]

I have no idea what is for dinner... I have 1 pound of pork loin in the freezer but no inspiration for what to do with it that's easy and little time to think about it. We may do fast food on my way home from work instead =(

Wendie, glad you stopped by.

You should try Kathy's Cajun pork tenderloin with garlic butter! It was so easy and yummy, and really didn't take long to cook at all! I posted the recipe a couple of pages ago, but if you can't find it, and want it, let me know!

 

[Glynis]

How about the cajun spiced pork with garlic butter sauce?

Oh, my gosh! We are on the same wavelength today!!! Are you my long lost twin!!!!!

 

[TigerKat]

Oh, my gosh! We are on the same wavelength today!!! Are you my long lost twin!!!!!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Wow! That Lemon Spaghetti looks yummy! My sister is actually going today to a taping of her show (rRachel Ray). She didn't know who the guests were but it will air in March...I let you guys know when.

I am loving the Lime Chicken in a salad right now...yum!

Or Wendie's ranch/onion pork chops. I usually make this with sliced pork loin. This is about 10 minutes of prep and the rest of the time is cooking time.

I have a question for the Moms/Nanas of allergy children. How was their screening? I ask because Patrick has an appointment this afternoon for his screening.

I do not have this recipe. Can someone share? TIA!

Gretchen, I have no advice just wishing Patrick luck!

 

[OKWMom]

I do not have this recipe. Can someone share? TIA!

Gretchen, I have no advice just wishing Patrick luck!

Thanks for the well wishes for Patrick. He's actually hoping he will find out he is allergic to grass, thus ending his lawn care responsibilities.

As for Wendie's recipe, it is short and sweet:

Wendie's Ranch/Onion pork chops

4-6 boneless pork chops
1 pkg dried Ranch dressing
1 small can French's onions, crushed
2-3 tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350. Dip chops in melted butter, then in ranch, then coat with crushed onions. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until done.

They are really good and I have done this with chicken too.

 

[kimluvswdw]

I was thinking about making potato soup with ham, onion, and green beans in it.

 

[TigerKat]

Kathy I'll be thinking of you and Kyle this weekend. I hope he does really well. And I hope your nerves will hold up. Take liquid fortification for the evenings in the room.

Tonight's dinner is leftover chicken pilau.

Johnny & I already discussed it, our first stop before we hit the hotel is a liquor store.

Is the chicken pilau recipe posted?

 

[OKWMom]

Johnny & I already discussed it, our first stop before we hit the hotel is a liquor store.

Is the chicken pilau recipe posted?

Good thinking!

The pilau recipe isn't posted, but it really isn't much of a recipe at all. I will tell you that you can make it less fattening and healthier, but like other traditional southern foods, it isn't as good that way. This is a dish that is best if it'll make your lips shiny.

Chicken Pilau
4 - 5 lbs chicken thighs - skin on
1/2 lb bacon, cut in thirds
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
small onion, sliced
medium onion, chopped
3 cups rice
salt and pepper to taste

Place chicken and sliced onion in large pot with water. Bring to boil and reduce heat to medium and cook for approximately 1 hour or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pot, reserving stock. After chicken has cooled, remove from bones and set aside. (If it is a work night, I'll usually cook the chicken the day before).

In a large stock pot or dutch oven, cook bacon until done. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Pour out all but enough bacon grease to brown onions.

Sautee onions in remaining bacon grease and when just about done, add the smoked sausage. After the sausage is browned, add bacon, cooked chicken and 6 cups of reserved chicken stock. Add salt and pepper to taste. I like lots of pepper. Bring to a boil and add rice. Cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

 

[TigerKat]

Gretchen - Is it almost like a gumbo?

 

[Cantw8]

Hi I saw that lime chicken tacos/nachos recipe and it does sound good...could someone tell me what page that was posted on? I forgot to write it down Thanks