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

[NMiller07]

(changes in bold)

1/2 lb. Rigatoni, cooked al dente I used penne, no rigatoni in pantry

5 Italian Sausage links, removed from casing

2 garlic cloves thinly sliced We love garlic in our house so I used 3 cloves

1 1/2 cups marinara Didn't have quite that much so I added approx. 1/2 can of tomoato puree

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 cup grated mozzerella I used more like 3/4 cup then sprinkled more on top

1 tsp. chopped Italian parsleyOmitted, didn't have any

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Again big garlic lovers here so I used roasted garlic olive oil

Crumble and cook sausage in heavy pot until no longer pink. Add garlic and saute until soft. Drain off excess oil and return pot to medium high heat. Add Marinara, crushed red pepper flakes, then pasta. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Add Mozzerella and stir well. Pour mixture into a large casserole dish and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Place under broiler until cheese on top is melted.

 

[NMiller07]

3/4 c. lemon juice
3/4 c. honey
6 tbsp. soy sauce
3 tbsp. dry sherry or any dry white wine
6 cloves garlic, chopped

Truthfully I just eyeball the amounts based on how many chops I'm grilling. Tonight I'm only doing 5 so I'll cut the amounts in half.

 

[Disney Ron]

WFD at your house?

I meant to add, the recipe doesn't call for seasoning the actual meat before mixing. I would add a pinch of salt and pepper. It needed a little sprinkle at the table.

I have all my ingrediants ready to go for dinner tonight...I will let you know how I make out!

WFD- with the meatloaf, mashed, peas, and gravy.

Thanks for the welcome! Such a friendly group. WFD tonight: Grilled Honey Garlic Pork Chops, Corn Salad, and for the kiddos Mac & Cheese.

Will post the Rigatoni recipe next.

Nita, what do you put in the corn salad? Welcome!

Ann

 

[Disney Ron]

3/4 c. lemon juice
3/4 c. honey
6 tbsp. soy sauce
3 tbsp. dry sherry or any dry white wine
6 cloves garlic, chopped

Truthfully I just eyeball the amounts based on how many chops I'm grilling. Tonight I'm only doing 5 so I'll cut the amounts in half.

Nita, just wondering if you marinade these about how long? or do you just baste them when grilling. We eat alot of pork so I am looking for a change!

Thanks,
Ann

 

[NMiller07]

This makes a ton, but the longer it sits the better it tastes. It's also really good as a topper for grilled fish and chicken.


2 cans whole kernel corn, drained

1 can Rotel with chiles, drained

1 Jalapeno diced

Mixture of chopped green, red, and orange bell pepper My grocery store sells a mixure of all prechopped that I use

1 red onion diced

1 handful of cilantro chopped

1 bottle zesty Italian salad dressing.


Mix all together. I never use a whole bottle of dressing. Just use your own judgement. I've also added black beans to it before, 1 can drained and rinsed. My boys don't like them though so I rarely add them.

 

[NMiller07]

Nita, just wondering if you marinade these about how long? or do you just baste them when grilling. We eat alot of pork so I am looking for a change!

Thanks,
Ann

I marinate and baste. I just remove part of the marinade before I add the chops. I'll marinate them for a couple hours then baste them as I grill.

 

[Nancyg56]

Hi! I'm making my way through the Dis finding all kinds of interesting threads. I love food and cooking in general so I hope you girls don't mind me joining in. I'm Nita and cooking is my stress reliever. Tonight's dinner was Rigatoni with cheese and Italian Sausage. YUM-O it's a family favorite. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all and sharing my favorite recipes with you.

Welcome!

3/4 c. lemon juice
3/4 c. honey
6 tbsp. soy sauce
3 tbsp. dry sherry or any dry white wine
6 cloves garlic, chopped

Truthfully I just eyeball the amounts based on how many chops I'm grilling. Tonight I'm only doing 5 so I'll cut the amounts in half.

This sounds so good!

Dinner last night was Texas Road House. It was okay. I didn't know we were going to have dinner out, DH had an appointment and I really expected coffee, so there I was in my wind pants and Minnie Mouse tee shirt , feeling a little odd. Two glasses of merlot and I wasn't thinking at all so I guess it was okay.

No cooking tonight. I need to take Kady to an after school program and won't have time to cook. Leftovers I think will do.

 

[liamsaunt]

Welcome Nita!

SO....I finally did make the soup and shrimp I had been trying to make all week! The soup was SO yummy. We ended up just eating the soup and not any of the shrimp! So, tonight I have the shrimp dish leftover. It was shrimp with sauteed leeks, and green beans, asparagus, and peas, in a thyme butter sauce. I think I am going to puree the vegetables into a soup and then top with some of the shrimp. I'll make the rest of the shrimp into shrimp toasts.

The soup recipe was so easy and yummy that I am going to post it even though nooone has asked for it yet!

Smooth and Creamy Green Pea Soup (adapted from the Boston Globe Sunday magazine)

2 tbsp. butter
1 large leek, white and pale green parts only, rinsed well and sliced
2 tbsp. flour
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup water
1 lb. frozen peas
1 head boston lettuce, well washed and chopped
1/4 cup half and half
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tbsp. creme fraiche (optional)
chopped herbs for garnish

Melt the butter and add the leeks. Cover the pot and sweat over low heat until the leeks are tender, about 10 minutes.

Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes.

Whisk in the stock and the water and bring to a boil. Cook for a couple of minutes.

Add the peas and lettuce and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the peas are heated and the lettuce is wilted, about 5 minutes.

Blend soup with a stick blender (or in a blender jar) until smooth. Force the soup through a fine-meshed sieve and discard the solids.

Put soup back in pan and reheat gently. Stir in half and half and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with creme fraiche and chives.

Erm...we ate the entire pot of soup!!

By the way, I am still taking pictures, but I have not had time to download and edit them. I think from now on I will do a "week in pictures" recap on the weekends.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning! Welcome to Nita and BigMerle!

I am going to be a busy beaver today. They put the sheet rock up yesterday and the house is covered in dust. Yeah!

Andrew is off this week so he is having a friend over and I will do my floors. They are coming back nect week to tape and mud so I will have a mess again then...yipee!

We are going for a quick bite at the diner tonight. I just read in the paper they were taping As the World Turns in town yesterday. Anyone watch that?

I made the Irish Brown Bread again yesterday and I added more brown sugar and raisins. This is soooooo good!

Have a great day all!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Becky, Glad you were able to make your soup!

 

[shovan]

Morning Y'all,

Hi Nita! Welcome to the thread!

Becky, We're gonna have to wait a week for pics!! I don't know if I can hold on that long! Glad you finally got to fix you're soup! It sounds good & easy!

Lauren, You know, just last night I was thinking of how good that bread would be if it was just a little bit sweeter! Have to try that!

for you! I know what a mess that sheetrock dust is! After you get most of the dust cleaned up, change your AC filter too. I had bought a few of the cheap ones, so I could change them everyday when neccesary.


I was lazy last night & opened up a can of tuna. Although what I did with tuna, would probably scare Poor Buddy to death!

Here's a new recipe I found, it was a definite hit & will become a regular in our house!

Mediterranean Tuna Salad
from Southern Living Magazine

Prep: 20 min. We love how arugula pairs with this fresh tuna salad. You can stir 2 cups shredded arugula into the salad and serve it on crackers.


1 (12-oz.) aluminum foil pouch light tuna chunks in water (I used one 6 oz can white albacore)
1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (used 1/2 can)
1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives (probably added more)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped (no shallots, used a quarter of an onion)
1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 to 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 avocado diced *
parsley-a couple of sprigs*
basil- 2 large leaves julienned*
red pepper flakes- a pinch*
Assorted flatbread or pita wedges
Arugula
Feta cheese

1. Stir together first 12 ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serve with flatbread, arugula, and feta.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used StarKist Flavor Fresh Pouch Chunk Light Tuna In Water.


Yield: Makes 4 cups

(* my additions/changes)
I stuffed the pita breads with the tuna & sprinkled in the feta. I used Boston lettuce, cause I was out of arugula. This would have been really great with arugula.

 

[lucas]

2 nights in a row of lazy cooking for me. I took big hot dogs and pan fried them..I sliced them down the middle and put cheese and diced jalapenos in them. They were really good..

That sounds yummy to me. You've got me craving some! Hmmmmm maybe tonight!

 

[NMiller07]

The marinade is really good. I use it on everything, pork, chicken, shrimp, even veggies I slice up and grill. So simple too.

 

[TigerKat]

Just when I think things can't get worse - they do. When I left for work this morning my dog Sammie was trembling. I called a friend to go and check on her for me mid-morning. She found her lying on the floor as stiff as a board and she'd thrown up. If any of you have a prayer to spare for my girl please do. My friend brought her to the vet and they are checking her out now. She's an old gal but I really need her to get through this.

 

[NMiller07]

Just when I think things can't get worse - they do. When I left for work this morning my dog Sammie was trembling. I called a friend to go and check on her for me mid-morning. She found her lying on the floor as stiff as a board and she'd thrown up. If any of you have a prayer to spare for my girl please do. My friend brought her to the vet and they are checking her out now. She's an old gal but I really need her to get through this.

I'm so sorry!! I will say a prayer and keep you in my thoughts. Hope everything is ok.

 

[ilovepcot]

Morning everyone! I know, I know...but it's morning to me. Have a doctor's appointment today and am running behind, sooo...will do what I usually do and snag something delicious from here. Hoping for a good day to you all!

ETA: Checked back and saw TIGERKAT'S post. I'm so sorry and will be thinking positive thoughts for you and your sweet girl. Hopefully you'll have good news to share later today.

 

[lucas]

Just when I think things can't get worse - they do. When I left for work this morning my dog Sammie was trembling. I called a friend to go and check on her for me mid-morning. She found her lying on the floor as stiff as a board and she'd thrown up. If any of you have a prayer to spare for my girl please do. My friend brought her to the vet and they are checking her out now. She's an old gal but I really need her to get through this.

Oh no! Prayers coming her way!

 

[shovan]

Just when I think things can't get worse - they do. When I left for work this morning my dog Sammie was trembling. I called a friend to go and check on her for me mid-morning. She found her lying on the floor as stiff as a board and she'd thrown up. If any of you have a prayer to spare for my girl please do. My friend brought her to the vet and they are checking her out now. She's an old gal but I really need her to get through this.

Oh Kathy! I'm sooo sorry! Prayers for you & your Sammie. I know this is just too much for you right now. Lots & lots of prayers for you.

 

[Disney Ron]

Just when I think things can't get worse - they do. When I left for work this morning my dog Sammie was trembling. I called a friend to go and check on her for me mid-morning. She found her lying on the floor as stiff as a board and she'd thrown up. If any of you have a prayer to spare for my girl please do. My friend brought her to the vet and they are checking her out now. She's an old gal but I really need her to get through this.

Thinking of you and your gal Sammie!
Ann

 

[Glynis]

Just when I think things can't get worse - they do. When I left for work this morning my dog Sammie was trembling. I called a friend to go and check on her for me mid-morning. She found her lying on the floor as stiff as a board and she'd thrown up. If any of you have a prayer to spare for my girl please do. My friend brought her to the vet and they are checking her out now. She's an old gal but I really need her to get through this.

Kathy! I hope that Sammie is ok. Our furbabies are part of our family, too. She'll be in my prayers.