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

[nucpharm29]

Morning all. Sorry to MIA again. Life took over--for some reason this SAHM worked over 30 hours already this week. Blech--and no computer access at work either. And now, today on my day off, DS has this croupy nasty cough and congestion bit. The dr. is "working us in" around lunchtime, so we'll probably be there all day. I'm sure it's all allergy/pollen related as the tree pollen is very bad right now. But the claritin and mucinex aren't cutting it for him and he sounds awful.

As far as cooking goes, haven't done much of it. Did make a nice spinach salad with maple vinagrette Wed. Last night was pizza and snacky foods, with a little sushi on the side. Yes, very odd combo, but quick and tasty. Tonight we're having a girls night at a new Japanese place that opened up. My dsis has never been to a hibachi place, so it should be fun.

Kathy--PD for little sammie. Hope today is much better, and that you can get some rest

 

[Nancyg56]

Good morning everyone. Looks like Sammie had a stroke. She slept all night and when she tried to get up this morning only one side of her body cooperated with her. I helped her to stand and when she walks she's leaning to one side. She is slowly starting to do her normal everyday routine stuff and hasn't had any more seizures, thank God. The vet says we just need to take it one hour at a time and see what the day brings. to all for your kind words and prayers. I am whipped out - I stayed up all night and watched her sleep.

I don't have a clue WFD tonight.

I am so glad that she seems to be on the mend. I will continue to add prayers. My sisters Shepard looked as though she was having seizures and they took her to the emergency vet. Older dogs sometimes have vertigo and this is what she was experiencing. It took a while to get her to be able to walk without falling down but somehow dogs can figure it out. I know that Sammie will continue to recover as well.

I'll stop back later int eh day, sorry for the running in and out but I really wanted to check on Sammie.

 

[liamandcaili]

Kathy -- I hope Sammie is okay.

Wendie -- Good luck to Ross! That is one long day.

I didn't get to post yesterday. We had fried haddock, baked potatoes, green beans and carrots. I'm not sure what we're having tonight. Caili is going to a pizza party, so it's just me and Liam.

 

[minnie56]

Good morning everyone. Looks like Sammie had a stroke. She slept all night and when she tried to get up this morning only one side of her body cooperated with her. I helped her to stand and when she walks she's leaning to one side. She is slowly starting to do her normal everyday routine stuff and hasn't had any more seizures, thank God. The vet says we just need to take it one hour at a time and see what the day brings. to all for your kind words and prayers. I am whipped out - I stayed up all night and watched her sleep.

I don't have a clue WFD tonight.

Ohhhh my heartfelt thoughts are with you today.
Thinking of you and your baby.

I think dinner..can be a 'whatever' night?

 

[Nancyg56]

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

I would pay money to see this put in front of him. He was raised to eat whatever he is served if he is a guest so this would have been priceless! I would laugh right until I stole his portion

This week has been odd. I'm in a funk about church/work and have ended up crying a lot this week - and I'm not even PMSing! I'm very discouraged... I feel caught in the middle of the issues and my area is taking the biggest hit. I'm just having a pity party. Don't mind me...

Aimee- it is good to cry it out. You have been under a strain for months and it is no wonder that after all this time there is a toll. Enjoy your day and don't feel badly that you feel badly.

Hi everyone!
We had a wonderful dinner-thanks mostly to the love of my life

2 weeks ago we borrowed my son's smoker-and have been smokin up a storm..lol

I am so jealous! The "love of my life" is fighting a smoker tooth and nail! He is worried that I will either burn the neighborhood down or that he is going to be forced to eat all kinds of things he has no name for I told him he would be in Heaven if I get one but he is still recovering from some of my other culinary "toys" so I will just have to wait until he gets good and hungry before I plead my case again.

 

[bigmerle1966]

Hello all. No real dinner tonight, going to play Bunco so it will be finger foods. The bread I made last night turned out pretty good but didn't want to completely bake in the center. I think it was the cheese because there was a big concentration of it in the middle. I just cut that part out. No need to worry about yucky things in it though, it's just a mix with beer added to it.

For lunch today though I made this really good "coleslaw". I took broccoli slaw mix, added red onion then sprayed on some Wishbone Asian Silk spritzer dressing, enough to coat things good and then added a little fresh ground pepper.

 

[shovan]

Morning Y'all, Technically still morning isn't it?

Didn't cook last night, DH picked up roast beef po-boys!

I'm fighting a cold/sore throat thing & have to run to get a haircut. Missed my last appt. & it's been about 11 wks. So I've gotta go.

I'll check back in later,when I have time to peruse the beautiful food porn & catch up on everything.

Nancy, If y'all ever get down here, Mediterreanean Tuna will HAVE to be on the menu!!!


for Kathy

for Aimee

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Kathy, Try and get some rest. I am glad that Sammie is getting a bit back to normal...

Sheryl, I hope you feel better! I am still coughing and have a slight sore throat...fun!

We'll take them to see the high school play, "Bye, Bye Birdie." It should be a fun night.

I LOVE that play! "We love you Conrad, oh yes we do, we love you Conrad, and we'll be true..." goodvibes Have fun!

We are leaving in about an hour...I actually went to Moms this am...been 5 miles out of NYC and then will be in Philly by 3:30!

 

[Aimeedyan]

Good morning everyone. Looks like Sammie had a stroke. She slept all night and when she tried to get up this morning only one side of her body cooperated with her. I helped her to stand and when she walks she's leaning to one side. She is slowly starting to do her normal everyday routine stuff and hasn't had any more seizures, thank God. The vet says we just need to take it one hour at a time and see what the day brings. to all for your kind words and prayers. I am whipped out - I stayed up all night and watched her sleep.

I don't have a clue WFD tonight.

Oh, poor baby. Keep us posted on her.


Tonight some girls from church are taking me out. We're doing dinner and drinks, I think. Last I heard was PF Changs or LaMadeline - either are good with me!

 

[shovan]

Hey Y'all,

Got my haircut & I didn't realize how bad it was! I went to Whole Foods after, spent way too much money. But then got a 10 min chair massage on my way out, that made me feel soo much better. I have to do that more!

Bought fresh halibut again ( I love fresh halibut!) I'm gonna try a Giada recipe for roasted halibut with a grapefruit fennel salsa. The sauce is fixed seperately from the fish, so if it's awful, I'll just throw it out & pan fry the fish in lemon & butter. I'll let y'all know how it comes out. I'm surprised myself but I think this is the first time I've ever cooked fennel!

Lauren, Hope you have a good & safe visit! Hope you feel better too!

Kathy, Thinking of you & Sammie!

Becky, OMG you just continue to amaze me! You have to tell me how you made that gruyere crouton?! That looks fabulous!

Nita, That looks yummy! Love the wine of the South!

big merle, How'd you find our local guy Frank Davis's recipe for rice? We will have to make you an honorary NOLA girl for that one!!!

 

[lucas]

big merle, How'd you find our local guy Frank Davis's recipe for rice? We will have to make you an honorary NOLA girl for that one!!!

That was me!

 

[NMiller07]

Hey Y'all,

Got my haircut & I didn't realize how bad it was! I went to Whole Foods after, spent way too much money. But then got a 10 min chair massage on my way out, that made me feel soo much better. I have to do that more!

Bought fresh halibut again ( I love fresh halibut!) I'm gonna try a Giada recipe for roasted halibut with a grapefruit fennel salsa. The sauce is fixed seperately from the fish, so if it's awful, I'll just throw it out & pan fry the fish in lemon & butter. I'll let y'all know how it comes out. I'm surprised myself but I think this is the first time I've ever cooked fennel!

Lauren, Hope you have a good & safe visit! Hope you feel better too!

Kathy, Thinking of you & Sammie!

Becky, OMG you just continue to amaze me! You have to tell me how you made that gruyere crouton?! That looks fabulous!

Nita, That looks yummy! Love the wine of the South!

big merle, How'd you find our local guy Frank Davis's recipe for rice? We will have to make you an honorary NOLA girl for that one!!!

Thanks- I stole the line from one of my favorite movies Steel Magnolias

 

[HERSEY]

Kathy How is Sammy doing? I hope she and you are doing better today.

I think we will be having leftovers tonight. I really haven't decided yet.

 

[TigerKat]

Kathy How is Sammy doing? I hope she and you are doing better today.

Thanks so much to all of you for your kind thoughts and words. You guys are the best! I'm exhausted, probably going to catch a few hours sleep now that Johnny is home.

I don't want to speak prematurely but I think she's going to recover from this. She slept most of the day and she just walked outside to go potty and she seemed to be walking "just a little drunk" if YKWIM. She ate a little bit and she got semi-excited when she saw the mailman. I'm so afraid of another seizure I calmed her down right away. I know she has a long way to go but Mom will be helping her all the way.

 

[lucas]

Thanks so much to all of you for your kind thoughts and words. You guys are the best! I'm exhausted, probably going to catch a few hours sleep now that Johnny is home.

I don't want to speak prematurely but I think she's going to recover from this. She slept most of the day and she just walked outside to go potty and she seemed to be walking "just a little drunk" if YKWIM. She ate a little bit and she got semi-excited when she saw the mailman. I'm so afraid of another seizure I calmed her down right away. I know she has a long way to go but Mom will be helping her all the way.

I hope she continues to improve.

I'll be gone for a few days - I'm off to the World tomorrow!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Kathy, Glad that Sammie seems a bit better...

Lucas, Have a great time!

 

[TigerKat]

I hope she continues to improve.

I'll be gone for a few days - I'm off to the World tomorrow!

Have a wonderful time Peg!

 

[minnie56]

Thanks so much to all of you for your kind thoughts and words. You guys are the best! I'm exhausted, probably going to catch a few hours sleep now that Johnny is home.

I don't want to speak prematurely but I think she's going to recover from this. She slept most of the day and she just walked outside to go potty and she seemed to be walking "just a little drunk" if YKWIM. She ate a little bit and she got semi-excited when she saw the mailman. I'm so afraid of another seizure I calmed her down right away. I know she has a long way to go but Mom will be helping her all the way.

From your mouth to Gods ears! Praying that love will bring her through this...

 

[Nancyg56]

I hope she continues to improve.

I'll be gone for a few days - I'm off to the World tomorrow!

Have a great time!

Thanks so much to all of you for your kind thoughts and words. You guys are the best! I'm exhausted, probably going to catch a few hours sleep now that Johnny is home.

I don't want to speak prematurely but I think she's going to recover from this. She slept most of the day and she just walked outside to go potty and she seemed to be walking "just a little drunk" if YKWIM. She ate a little bit and she got semi-excited when she saw the mailman. I'm so afraid of another seizure I calmed her down right away. I know she has a long way to go but Mom will be helping her all the way.

I am so glad to hear this! Get some rest.


Sheryl- I hope that you feel better soon! If I ever get down to your neck of the woods i would eat anything you made. I am a fan!

Lauren- I haven't thought "I love you Conrad" in more year than I care to count.

I forgot to post last nights dinner. WE had Chinese. It was supposed to be leftovers but I was outvoted.

Tonight Marisa, Erica and I went to Boston Market for a quick meal and then went to see Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day. What a great movie!

Tomorrow I am helping my sister prepare dinner for her son's GF family. She is nervous.

 

[shovan]

Hey Y'all,

Dinner was a success! I wasn't sure if DH was going to like the fruit/veggie salsa, so I let him taste it before topping the fish. It was a Wow! and that means a lot, he usually hates anything with fruit in a savory dish.

I fixed the halibut w/ fennel grapefruit salsa, sauteed rainbow chard & fixed some cheesy garlic bread. Here's the pic:

And I had a hit with a new drink concoction too! I took my limoncello margarita recipe but used fresh grapefruit juice instead of lemon juice. This was delicious!

As y'all can tell we were able to eat outside but eventually we were run in by mosquitos. It was nice & cool though and a pretty good evening consider I was home & cooking. So with cold meds this morning, a new haircut, a mini massage, and a great new cocktail to finish the day, I'm feeling MUCH better!

That was me!

Well, no wonder!!! Once a Nola girl always a Nola girl, right?!

Thanks- I stole the line from one of my favorite movies Steel Magnolias

Love that movie! but I didn't remember the line. I'll have to rent & watch it again!

Sheryl- I hope that you feel better soon! If I ever get down to your neck of the woods i would eat anything you made. I am a fan!

Tonight Marisa, Erica and I went to Boston Market for a quick meal and then went to see Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day. What a great movie!

Tomorrow I am helping my sister prepare dinner for her son's GF family. She is nervous.

Thanks Nancy! As you can tell this day turned out not too bad! I had some antibiotics in the house, & started them last night. They must be working.

That sounds like a great evening out for you & your girls! Glad you had fun!


Stephanie, I forgot to tell you earlier, that I hope your son feels better soon! Alexis is starting to sound pretty bad too. I guess it's that time of year.