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Title: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: big kim on November 23, 2017, 03:19:05 PM
Spaghetti Bolognese. Got a brace on my teeth.
Title: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Chloe M on November 23, 2017, 03:29:57 PM
Tonight I was going to grill chicken and have a healthy meal. Somewhere between unwrapping the chicken and turning on the cooker had me turning it into beer battered chicken instead ;D I will kick start the diet tomorrow or the next day lol
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Post by: davina61 on November 23, 2017, 03:42:05 PM
aged Hereford beef rib eye steak with oven chips (fries) and roast sweet peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes. salt and black peppered the steak and cooked it on a ribbed griddle pan , best tasting steak I have ever had.
Title: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on November 23, 2017, 03:45:41 PM
I didn't have any French onions laying around so I made a bowl of good ol' American onion soup, with a plate of chicken wings.
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Post by: Roll on November 23, 2017, 04:20:55 PM
Cajun seasoned turkey, broccoli swiss casserole (my broccoli casserole > your broccoli casserole ;D), bacon mac and cheese w/ like 10 cheeses, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and brownies. It's an ungodly amount of food considering only two people are here, but i wanted thanksgiving food and I don't mind eating leftovers for a week.
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Post by: Gertrude on November 23, 2017, 04:31:21 PM
Turkey and prime rib.


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Title: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Deborah on November 23, 2017, 04:32:25 PM
I'm having homemade thanksgiving chili, cornbread with real Irish butter, chips with really hot sauce, and an unknown dessert my daughter is supposed to be bringing over shortly.  There is brewed iced tea to wash it all down.


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Post by: V M on November 23, 2017, 10:51:21 PM
Did the typical gobble gobble with a few neighbors in the apt. lobby
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Post by: davina61 on November 25, 2017, 04:18:34 PM
chicken jelfrazie , tasty and filling. just  wait till tomorrow banquet happening
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Post by: Megan. on November 25, 2017, 04:23:07 PM
I had a Nasi Goreng at a Thai restaurant with Kendra [emoji4],  great food and great company.

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Post by: Devlyn on November 25, 2017, 04:37:15 PM
A what?  :D
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Post by: Devlyn on November 25, 2017, 06:38:02 PM
Ben & Jerry my old friends
I've come to talk to you again
Why I crave you so I do not know
But I can't resist your Cookie Dough
Nutrition facts say the carton will serve four
But I'm a whore
For the taste...of ice cream

If Simon and Garfunkel ask, you haven't seen me!  >:-) :laugh:
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Post by: Roll on November 25, 2017, 10:34:02 PM
Well, I'm officially sick of leftovers. But that's what I had.
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Post by: Megan. on November 26, 2017, 01:05:25 AM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on November 25, 2017, 06:38:02 PM
Ben & Jerry my old friends
I've come to talk to you again
Why I crave you so I do not know
But I can't resist your Cookie Dough
Nutrition facts say the carton will serve four
But I'm a whore
For the taste...of ice cream

If Simon and Garfunkel ask, you haven't seen me!  >:-) [emoji23]
Another great song ruined forever in my mind [emoji23]. Sounds like a nutritionally complete meal to me!

Nasi Goreng is a fried rice dish with chicken and prawns;

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasi_goreng

X.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: big kim on November 26, 2017, 07:05:44 AM
Stuck with eating soft food til my brace comes off. Broccoli & Stilton soup & cheese & tomato risotto
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Post by: Julia1996 on November 26, 2017, 11:02:34 AM
In my house thanksgiving left overs are as popular as the dinner. My dad and brother never seem to get tired of turkey sandwiches.  I make small potato pancakes out of the mashed potatoes and I make the stuffing into stuffing patties and fry them. That way  my dad and brother can put them both on their turkey sandwiches without it being messy. When the turkey is pretty much picked clean I simmer the carcass and make turkey soup.
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Post by: MaryT on November 26, 2017, 11:11:25 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on November 26, 2017, 11:02:34 AM
In my house thanksgiving left overs are as popular as the dinner. My dad and brother never seem to get tired of turkey sandwiches.  I make small potato pancakes out of the mashed potatoes and I make the stuffing into stuffing patties and fry them. That way  my dad and brother can put them both on their turkey sandwiches without it being messy. When the turkey is pretty much picked clean I simmer the carcass and make turkey soup.

Now I know why they are called Home Economics classes at schools.  Your salon job may be part time but it seems pretty clear that you work as much as anyone. 

Tonight I'll be nuking a BBQ rib burger.
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Post by: Roll on November 26, 2017, 12:08:36 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on November 26, 2017, 11:02:34 AM
When the turkey is pretty much picked clean I simmer the carcass and make turkey soup.

I made a stock with my turkey carcass too. I wanted to make a turkey wonton soup, but I used it all up just adding it to leftovers. ;D
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Post by: Julia1996 on November 26, 2017, 12:34:00 PM
Quote from: Roll on November 26, 2017, 12:08:36 PM
I made a stock with my turkey carcass too. I wanted to make a turkey wonton soup, but I used it all up just adding it to leftovers. ;D
My turkey carcass is pretty much clean after my family is done with it. But I love turkey soup so I always put a few pieces of white meat in the freezer for my soup. I just thaw it and then shred it into the soup. I do the same thing with chicken when I roast a chicken. Poultry carcasses make awesome soups.
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Post by: davina61 on November 26, 2017, 01:03:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3djOBuh.jpg) Banquet for Kendra, poppadum's with mint riata and mango chutney and bhajis and samosas. Fried fish in Gram flour with tomato curry and spicy rice and lentil followed by Goan fish curry with chili and coriander nan breads. Then we had a very small slice of carrot pudding. Wont need to cook tomorrow just reheat the leftovers (not that much as will take a bit for lunch tomorrow) . I was well pleased with how it came out, tom curry was nice and spicy, and fish curry nice and creamy. batter didn't stick to the fried fish , maybe I should have floured the fish bits first?       
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Post by: Megan. on November 26, 2017, 01:06:29 PM
yummy,  do you take reservations? [emoji5]

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Post by: Devlyn on November 26, 2017, 01:22:54 PM
Quote from: davina61 on November 26, 2017, 01:03:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3djOBuh.jpg) Banquet for Kendra, poppadum's with mint riata and mango chutney and bhajis and samosas. Fried fish in Gram flour with tomato curry and spicy rice and lentil followed by Goan fish curry with chili and coriander nan breads. Then we had a very small slice of carrot pudding. Wont need to cook tomorrow just reheat the leftovers (not that much as will take a bit for lunch tomorrow) . I was well pleased with how it came out, tom curry was nice and spicy, and fish curry nice and creamy. batter didn't stick to the fried fish , maybe I should have floured the fish bits first?       

Wet won't stick to wet, so yes, flour goes against the fish. I usually season the fish, dredge it in flour, then straight to the hot oil. Flour dredge gives a beautiful colour without a heavy batter. It's New England Style, sorta like Olde England, but Newe.  :)

Hugs, Devlyn
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Post by: p on November 26, 2017, 01:24:24 PM
Wow, lots of yummy things happening here for Thanksgiving! Yesterday, a friend came over and we prepped for a Thanksgiving potluck at our local LGBT center. It was my first time roasting a whole turkey--and I'm glad to report that it was a big success! I also made lemon bars the night before and brought them to the potluck. No turkey and only a couple lemon bars left over. I only brought the carved meat to the potluck, so right now I am simmering my turkey carcass for stock and soup. I think I will make some Turkey matzo ball soup.
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Post by: Julia1996 on November 26, 2017, 01:31:18 PM
Davina, carrot pudding got my interest. I've never heard of carrot pudding. Is it savory or do you make it sweet?

I was going to take a picture of my bacon wrapped turkey before I carved it. I had it on the counter resting for 30 minutes before cutting into it. When I took the foil off of it half the bacon was already gone. Sigh....
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Post by: davina61 on November 26, 2017, 01:43:22 PM
sweet, 450 grams carrots grated, 900ml milk and 450 grams sugar cooked till all the moisture has gone (says 1.5 hrs in recipe but takes ages) then 50grams of butter and 25 grams sultanas  , fry for20 mins stirring all the time or it will stick (how do I know!!) add ground cardamom seeds from 6 pods and stir. smooth out in serving dish and put 25 grams each of blanched sliced almonds and chopped pistachios.   
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Post by: Cindy on November 26, 2017, 02:58:45 PM
 :o

I take it that Kendra will be going on a diet when she returns home!!
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Post by: Kendra on November 26, 2017, 06:18:02 PM
Yeah they won't let me bring a treadmill onto the plane, especially in coach. 
And what am I having for dinner next?  Whatever the airline dishes out.  ;)
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Post by: p on November 27, 2017, 03:06:01 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on November 26, 2017, 01:31:18 PM
I was going to take a picture of my bacon wrapped turkey before I carved it. I had it on the counter resting for 30 minutes before cutting into it. When I took the foil off of it half the bacon was already gone. Sigh....

Oh no!!! Everyone knows not to mess with my food before I get a chance to take a picture (I send them to my mom who is a big foodie), or they will end up staring down the business end of my chef's knife!
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Post by: davina61 on November 27, 2017, 04:23:42 PM
Left over fish curry and rice and there's still a bit for work tomorrow!!!!!!!! Will have to have it cold as don't wont to risk reheating it again
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Post by: Julia1996 on November 27, 2017, 04:38:39 PM
I made turkey soup but since everyone is pretty much on turkey overload I froze it and made chili for dinner with cheese popovers.
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Post by: Julia1996 on November 27, 2017, 04:42:28 PM
Quote from: p on November 27, 2017, 03:06:01 PM
Oh no!!! Everyone knows not to mess with my food before I get a chance to take a picture (I send them to my mom who is a big foodie), or they will end up staring down the business end of my chef's knife!

That happens a lot to my food. But I usually don't bother much with presentation. It's a waste of time to make it look pretty.  Kind of like spending an hour sculpting meat into a pretty design and then throwing it to a couple of Rottweilers.
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Post by: Megan. on November 27, 2017, 04:57:38 PM
Not technically dinner,  but I just took a batch of cinnamon buns out of the oven, house smells yummy!

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Post by: V M on November 27, 2017, 07:41:42 PM
The other night was twice baked potatoes and last night was fish n' chips, both are fav.s of mine

Haven't decided what's up for tonight yet  :eusa_think:
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Post by: Kendra on November 27, 2017, 07:48:30 PM
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/i7vunps1327mahp/File%20Nov%2027%2C%203%2025%2050%20PM.jpeg?raw=1)
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Post by: Laurie on November 27, 2017, 07:50:21 PM
Yep Kendra, It looks like it might be food.
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Post by: Roll on November 27, 2017, 07:59:09 PM
Gü.
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Post by: V M on November 27, 2017, 08:11:52 PM
Some in flight dinners aren't too bad, I hear the airlines have a competition going with the hospitals
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Post by: Thea on November 27, 2017, 09:22:15 PM
I kept it simple tonight.
Tilapia fillet in a lemon butter and garlic sauce with a baked potato and fresh salad.
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Post by: davina61 on November 28, 2017, 03:26:57 PM
That didn't look like food to me, more like the pealing's I threw in the bin tonight!!! Made a Keema and froze 1/2 and had cauliflower and potatoes indian style with it .   
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Post by: Kendra on November 28, 2017, 03:33:31 PM
I wasn't able to toss Gü out the window, it wouldn't roll down. 
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Post by: Dena on November 28, 2017, 04:57:05 PM
The reason many people complain about airline meals is the dry cabin air prevents you from properly tasting and smelling the food. A proper airline will make their meals more moist and add additional seasoning to compensate for this problem. I really hadn't though about this much but for a while my roommate didn't have the seniority to work on aircraft so she maintained the flight kitchen. The staff was served meals to keep them from sampling the flight meals but they were given something other than what was put on the plane. One of the reasons would have been they were probably sick of looking at the meals but  the other was the flight meals might have tasted off if consumed on the ground. I was able to eat some of these leftovers and they were very good so it wasn't the skill of the cook.
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Post by: big kim on November 28, 2017, 05:36:24 PM
Squid in a Thai sauce with jasmine rice
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Post by: Roll on November 28, 2017, 07:45:28 PM
Tacos. It's tuesday. Every tuesday is tacos. It's the law.
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Post by: Devlyn on November 28, 2017, 08:04:27 PM
Quote from: Roll on November 27, 2017, 07:59:09 PM
Gü.

Yeah. What exactly the heck is Gü?  :laugh:
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Post by: Siobhan Amanda on November 28, 2017, 08:06:29 PM
I'll probably be having pizza now.. with anchovies
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Post by: Kendra on November 28, 2017, 08:10:17 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on November 28, 2017, 08:04:27 PM
Yeah. What exactly the heck is Gü?  :laugh:

Gü is what showed up on the dinner tray from Virgin Atlantic, upper right corner.  I think it might have been dessert.  The manufacturer's web site for Gü (http://gupuds.com/) actually looks good but the name didn't translate well... and the airline version was a little plastic container of, um, Gü.  I didn't try it.   

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Post by: Devlyn on November 28, 2017, 08:15:27 PM
...chuckle...snort....The Gü Team.....I better leave this thread now before immaturity gets the better of me.  :-X
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Post by: stephaniec on November 28, 2017, 08:56:27 PM
Turkey legs ,brocclli and carrots
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Post by: Roll on November 28, 2017, 09:00:24 PM
Quote from: Kendra on November 28, 2017, 08:10:17 PM
Gü is what showed up on the dinner tray from Virgin Atlantic, upper right corner.  I think it might have been dessert.  The manufacturer's web site for Gü (http://gupuds.com/) actually looks good but the name didn't translate well... and the airline version was a little plastic container of, um, Gü.  I didn't try it.

I feel like they need a better name, because their products look delicious. Yet if you served me something just labeled Gü, I'm not touching it.
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Post by: Megan. on November 29, 2017, 12:55:16 AM
Gü are a range of (highly calorific) quality desserts that are very yummy. An occasional treat from the store in my case. For store-made, they are about a good as it gets.

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Post by: Julia1996 on November 29, 2017, 11:37:31 AM
Last night I made lambchops, twice baked potatoes and steamed brocolli. I have to either put cheese sauce or hollandaise sauce on the brocolli before my brother will think of eating it. It's like having a picky toddler sometimes.
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Post by: p on November 29, 2017, 12:04:17 PM
Quote from: broage on November 28, 2017, 08:06:29 PM
I'll probably be having pizza now.. with anchovies

My favorite kind!!!

Last night we had more matzo ball soup with turkey stock--I could eat it for every meal! And I made giblet pâté with the turkey giblets.
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Post by: Kendra on November 29, 2017, 03:48:58 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on November 28, 2017, 08:15:27 PM
...chuckle...snort....The Gü Team.....I better leave this thread now before immaturity gets the better of me.  :-X

Well at least the Gü was from a, um... what was the name of that airline? 
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Post by: Devlyn on November 29, 2017, 05:22:44 PM
All the best Gü comes from um, er, there.
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Post by: V M on November 29, 2017, 07:28:16 PM
Stuffed a left over slice of turkey with mushrooms, slice of red onion and Swiss cheese, wrapped it with bacon then baked it in the oven on my cast iron grill pan along with a potato in foil

Also cooked up some French cut green beans with mushrooms and butter and made a side of salad
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Post by: stephaniec on November 29, 2017, 09:48:55 PM
Braunschweiger sandwiches and grapes
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Post by: Julia1996 on November 30, 2017, 10:03:02 AM
Last night I made stuffed peppers. I make the filling with ground beef, sweet Italian sausage, onions, a can of diced tomato, cheese , garlic, a little hot sauce and then top them in buttered bread crumbs and bake them in tomato sauce and then top them with more cheese as soon as they come out of the oven. I use red and yellow bell peppers because my dad doesn't like the green ones but you can use any peppers.
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Post by: Michelle_P on November 30, 2017, 10:06:22 AM
Oh, dear!  This is just way too funny!  Thanks for the laughs, but now I need to check for popped stitches!


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Post by: Roll on November 30, 2017, 11:58:43 AM
Creme Brulee french toast currently soaking in the egg mixture in the fridge. Dinner tonight will be a decadent feast of pseudo-dessert breakfast.
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Post by: Megan. on November 30, 2017, 12:16:57 PM
Peruvian Tapas with my company LGBT network. Yummy!

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Post by: davina61 on November 30, 2017, 03:09:18 PM
chicken and potato curry with a tomato based sauce and very spicy.
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Post by: Maddie86 on November 30, 2017, 05:48:33 PM
I've been really into canned soup lately! My recent favorite is Progresso Lite Chicken Enchallada, I had a can of that tonight. I always have to tinker with pre-made food though, so I added a little chipotle taco seasoning to the soup along with some Cholula brand hot sauce and some organic jalapeno hot sauce, so good!
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Post by: V M on December 02, 2017, 10:54:28 PM
I made a pizza  ;D  Italian salami, Italian sausage, crumbled bacon, mushrooms, olives, onions and Ricotta cheese with a sprinkle shredded cheeses from a six cheese Italian cheese packet 
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 03, 2017, 07:48:12 AM
Last night I made sauerbraten with potato dumplings and red cabbage.
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Post by: Thea on December 03, 2017, 08:10:47 AM
I work on my feet for 9 or 10 hours each day, 5 days per week so, most evenings I have little time or energy to cook.
On my days off I make casseroles and slow cooker meals. Since I live by myself, I divide everything up into meal size portions and freeze most of it.

Last night I finished up the last of the cheese enchiladas I made 2 weeks ago.
This morning I put a beef roast into the slow cooker and am going to spend some time looking online for a casserole recipe that I've never made before.

My mom, who taught me to cook, grew up in Arizona, as did I. Most of my repertoire is southwestern/Sonoran. I think I need to branch out.
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Post by: p on December 03, 2017, 11:32:20 AM
Had company last night so I whipped up some gougères with herbs and cheese--they are always a big hit and go great with wine and beer.
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Post by: big kim on December 03, 2017, 02:35:29 PM
Spaghetti Bolognes with the £1 red wine.
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Post by: davina61 on December 03, 2017, 03:40:50 PM
Lamb and spinach with a bit of finger(new very sharp knife) froze enough for 2 more meals. BTW only a cut to the back of lh middle finger cutting up the leg of lamb into cubes.
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Post by: Devlyn on December 03, 2017, 03:45:03 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 03, 2017, 07:48:12 AM
Last night I made sauerbraten with potato dumplings and red cabbage.

Whoa. From scratch, or from the Knorr packet? Either way, you should have invited me, but if you do your own, will you share the recipe?  ;)

Hugs, Devlyn
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Post by: Dena on December 03, 2017, 04:04:28 PM
Quote from: davina61 on December 03, 2017, 03:40:50 PM
Lamb and spinach with a bit of finger(new very sharp knife) froze enough for 2 more meals. BTW only a cut to the back of lh middle finger cutting up the leg of lamb into cubes.
Dull knifes are dangerous. I will stop meal preparation and sharpen my knife if somebody took the edge off it when I wasn't looking. That way  I know enough to be careful with my knifes because they are always sharp. Now if I can get my mom to bring hers to work there will be sharp knifes for Christmas.
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 03, 2017, 07:18:36 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on December 03, 2017, 03:45:03 PM
Whoa. From scratch, or from the Knorr packet? Either way, you should have invited me, but if you do your own, will you share the recipe?  ;)

Hugs, Devlyn

From scratch. It's my grandma's recipie.

3 pounds of beef roast. I use chuck roast.
1 large onion sliced.
1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar.
1 cup beef stock
1tbs sea salt,
1tbs of freshly ground black pepper.
2 tbs white sugar,
10 cloves.
2 bay leaves.
2 tbs flour.
10 crumbled ginger snap cookies.

Put the roast, onions, vinegar, beef stock, salt, pepper, cloves and bay leaves in a Dutch oven and refrigerate it for three days. It's really important to let it marinate for the three days. Make sure you turn the meat every day. When your ready to cook it take the meat out of the marinade and pat it dry. Add salt and pepper to the flour and sprinkle it over the meat.  Brown the meat on all sides in some cooking oil. Then pour the marinade back over it and simmer for 2-3 hours. I do it for 3 hours. Remove the meat and slice it. Strain the cooking liquid and then add the crumpled ginger snaps to it and simmer until the gravy thickens. Serve the gravy over the meat. I served it with potato dumplings and red cabbage.
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Post by: p on December 04, 2017, 02:34:16 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 03, 2017, 07:18:36 PM
From scratch. It's my grandma's recipie.

3 pounds of beef roast. I use chuck roast.
1 large onion sliced.
1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar.
1 cup beef stock
1tbs sea salt,
1tbs of freshly ground black pepper.
2 tbs white sugar,
10 cloves.
2 bay leaves.
2 tbs flour.
10 crumbled ginger snap cookies.

Put the roast, onions, vinegar, beef stock, salt, pepper, cloves and bay leaves in a Dutch oven and refrigerate it for three days. It's really important to let it marinate for the three days. Make sure you turn the meat every day. When your ready to cook it take the meat out of the marinade and pat it dry. Add salt and pepper to the flour and sprinkle it over the meat.  Brown the meat on all sides in some cooking oil. Then pour the marinade back over it and simmer for 2-3 hours. I do it for 3 hours. Remove the meat and slice it. Strain the cooking liquid and then add the crumpled ginger snaps to it and simmer until the gravy thickens. Serve the gravy over the meat. I served it with potato dumplings and red cabbage.

DROOLING! This sounds so amazing--must try next time chuck roast is on sale.
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Post by: Devlyn on December 04, 2017, 02:47:22 PM
Yes, the three days is really important, you're actually pickling the meat.
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Post by: V M on December 04, 2017, 04:05:56 PM
Pickle pickle who's got the pickle? LOL  That does sound like a pretty cool recipe, I wonder how it might work with a pork roast? (I've got one in the freezer that I need to do something with)
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Post by: big kim on December 04, 2017, 05:24:58 PM
King prawn Dhansak with naan bread. My name is Kim & I am addicted to curry, I first went down the slippery slope in 1978 when I had a chicken Jalfrezi & couldn't wait for my next hit
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Post by: Megan. on December 04, 2017, 05:26:54 PM
Quote from: big kim on December 04, 2017, 05:24:58 PM
King prawn Dhansak with naan bread. My name is Kim & I am addicted to curry, I first went down the slippery slope in 1978 when I had a chicken Jalfrezi & couldn't wait for my next hit
Ooo yes Dhansak,  yummy,  good call Kim!

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Post by: p on December 06, 2017, 04:45:44 PM
Got home very late last night but managed to whip up a tasty dinner--had veggie tacos with sofrito, peppers and mushrooms. I stirred some cheese into the mixture as well. Not very authentic, but plenty tasty!
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 06, 2017, 04:52:48 PM
Tonight I'm having potato and bacon soup and cheese biscuits.
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Post by: stephaniec on December 06, 2017, 05:08:38 PM
Italian sausage along with beet and rutabaga soup
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Post by: big kim on December 06, 2017, 05:41:20 PM
Pizza with anchovies! Some readers may need to cross themselves & have a bath in holy water but it was delicious
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Post by: Devlyn on December 06, 2017, 05:48:55 PM
I'm having leftover chicken and rice. Easy night.  :)
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Post by: DawnOday on December 06, 2017, 07:08:30 PM
Cocido - Mexican vegetable beef soup.  Yum  So good on a freezing day.
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Post by: DawnOday on December 06, 2017, 07:11:17 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 06, 2017, 04:52:48 PM
Tonight I'm having potato and bacon soup and cheese biscuits.

One of my favorites. Make it several times each winter. Do you use onions in it? Cheese biscuits. Oh my.
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 06, 2017, 08:24:22 PM
Quote from: DawnOday on December 06, 2017, 07:11:17 PM
One of my favorites. Make it several times each winter. Do you use onions in it? Cheese biscuits. Oh my.

Yes I do use onions in it. I also use a couple of diced carrots and I use half and half in it and I puree 1 cup of the soup in the blender and then add it back into the soup and it makes it really thick. I don't put cheese in it but I have a bunch of shredded cheese and sliced green onions for everyone to add to their soup if they want it.
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Post by: V M on December 06, 2017, 09:16:42 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 06, 2017, 08:24:22 PM
Yes I do use onions in it. I also use a couple of diced carrots and I use half and half in it and I puree 1 cup of the soup in the blender and then add it back into the soup and it makes it really thick. I don't put cheese in it but I have a bunch of shredded cheese and sliced green onions for everyone to add to their soup if they want it.

Sounds delicious  :eusa_drool:  What else do you do to make it?

You should have a TV show and publish a cookbook  ;D
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Post by: V M on December 07, 2017, 02:47:14 AM
Chicken Linguine with bacon in a creamy white cheese sauce
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 07, 2017, 07:52:29 AM
Quote from: V M on December 06, 2017, 09:16:42 PM
Sounds delicious  :eusa_drool:  What else do you do to make it?

You should have a TV show and publish a cookbook  ;D
Thank you. Here's my recipie for potato soup.

10 large potatoes.  No particular kind, any potatoes will work.
3 onions diced.
2 carrots diced.
2 stalks of celery diced.  My brother doesn't like celery so I leave it out of mine.
3 garlic cloves diced.
2-3 cans of chicken stock. Enough to cover the potatoes.
1/3 cups of butter plus 1 stick.
1/3 cup of flour.
2 1/2 cups of milk or half and half.
1/2 cup of sour cream. If you don't like sour cream leave it out and use. 3 cups of half and half.
1 package of diced ham or about 2 1/2 cups.
1/2 - 1 pound of bacon. I cook it in the oven until it's done but not crispy. Then I cut it into bite size pieces. The idea of hard crunchy bacon in the soup doesn't appeal to me.

Peel the potatoes and cut them into bite size pieces. Add the diced carrots to the pot and add enough chicken stock to cover everything and bring it to a boil. Once it boils turn the heat down and let it simmer. Brown the onion in bacon grease and add them to the pot. In another pot melt the butter and then whisk in the flour.  Cook it for 2-3 minutes. Slowly whisk in the half and half. Keep whisking it until it's smooth and let it simmer on medium low until it thickens. Salt and pepper it to taste. Scoop out about 1 1/2 cups of cooked potatoes with a little bit of the liquid. Let it cool a little and then puree it in the blender. You don't have to do this. I do it because it makes the soup thicker. Don't try to blend it until it's cooled off a little. If you put something really hot in the blender as soon as you turn it on it will erupt out and spray you with hot liquid. Add the puree back to the soup and stir in the half and half and sour cream. Add the diced ham, bacon and the stick of butter. I have shredded cheese and chopped green onions for topping the soup. This is even better the next day. I make it this way so it's hardy enough for 3 guys. You can change the ingredients around to make it healthier.

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Post by: davina61 on December 07, 2017, 03:11:00 PM
Had some spinach left over so did spinach and potatoes (Indian ) and chucked a lamb steak in oven , its lamb stew tomorrow in the slow cooker. 2 potatoes , 2 carrots , 2 parsnips a lamb steak and a bone with a bit of meat on left over from a curry and some lamb/veg stock from the last one I did.
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Post by: big kim on December 07, 2017, 04:44:37 PM
Fish fingers
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Post by: Maddie86 on December 07, 2017, 05:10:12 PM
I'm fighting a cold and I wanted to clear my nose out so I put some habanero tobasco in the salad dressing I used for my dinner  >:-)

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Post by: davina61 on December 10, 2017, 04:23:11 PM
veg curry, stuffed pakora's and chicken with almonds and sultanas (new curry cook book!!!). Pakoras came out great, cauliflower and potatoes for the filling (for those that don't know its a stuffed bread) 
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 10, 2017, 05:19:18 PM
Tonight I'm having spinach and sausage lasagna and garlic cheese bread. I made a Boston cream pie earlier to have for desert. My dad found it and now it has a slice out of it. So annoying! Lol
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Post by: Roll on December 10, 2017, 06:39:13 PM
Greasy as hell grocery store fried chicken bucket.  ....  Don't judge me. ;D
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Post by: Thea on December 10, 2017, 07:53:46 PM
I spent the afternoon baking cookies and eating them. I spoilt my appetite, mom would be so mad!
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Post by: Chloe M on December 11, 2017, 02:50:05 AM
Still cold snowy and icy here, so The big cauldron will be out for my home made ham and lentil home made soup :angel:
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Post by: p on December 11, 2017, 01:56:53 PM
Hi All! It was very snowy here so I made some hand-torn noodle soup this weekend (so much fun, although my technique is not so great for the noodles yet!). Was out all day yesterday and hubby suggested we pick up Indian, so we had Gobi 65, samosas, goan fish curry and malai kofta. I thought of you, Davina!
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Post by: Chloe M on December 12, 2017, 03:23:04 PM
Home made spag bolognese and meatballs, Unfortunately it was vile no idea what I done to it or left out as it tasted sweet  ??? ;D
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Post by: Megan. on December 12, 2017, 03:34:28 PM
My dad came over for one of our occasional meals to catch up away from my mum. Chicken and ham pie with fresh veg. For dessert a few pecan biscuits I baked last night.

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Post by: Julia1996 on December 12, 2017, 03:41:13 PM
Tonight I'm making liver and carmelized onions and smashed red potatoes. I know a lot of people think liver is totally nasty but if you soak it in milk for 2 hours before cooking it it gets rid of that really strong bitter/liver taste.
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Post by: big kim on December 12, 2017, 04:48:11 PM
Thai fishcakes with sweet chilli sauce & king prawns, peppers, onions, carrots & mangetout in mild Thai sauce with noodles. Couldn't be bothered cooking for one so I ate out on my own like Billy no mates
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Post by: Michelle_P on December 12, 2017, 05:30:53 PM
BBQ!  I'm going to have dinner at a holiday party featuring a whole mess o barbecue! 

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Post by: V M on December 12, 2017, 05:56:00 PM
Last night I made spaghetti so tonight I'm having leftover spaghetti
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Post by: Roll on December 12, 2017, 06:05:59 PM
It's Tuesday, so TACOS AGAIN! ... Mmmm... I want more tacos... (What diet?)
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 12, 2017, 06:39:08 PM
Quote from: Roll on December 12, 2017, 06:05:59 PM
It's Tuesday, so TACOS AGAIN! ... Mmmm... I want more tacos... (What diet?)

I love tacos but mine always end up being a mess. Trying to keep the shells upright to fill them is such a pain. Then they break.
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Post by: natalie.ashlyne on December 12, 2017, 10:57:39 PM
Pizza and wings tonight
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Post by: Roll on December 13, 2017, 12:38:17 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 12, 2017, 06:39:08 PM
I love tacos but mine always end up being a mess. Trying to keep the shells upright to fill them is such a pain. Then they break.

Soft flour tortillas all the way! It's still a taco. ;D

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Post by: V M on December 13, 2017, 03:36:41 AM
Hot n' spicy tuna fish sandwich with fries
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Post by: Maddie86 on December 13, 2017, 09:07:23 AM
Quote from: Roll on December 13, 2017, 12:38:17 AM
Soft flour tortillas all the way! It's still a taco. ;D

I do soft shell with crunched up fritos on them, best of both worlds! I'm big into bbq, so anytime I make tacos it's with leftover smoked meat, so good!
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Post by: Roll on December 13, 2017, 10:09:19 AM
Quote from: Maddie86 on December 13, 2017, 09:07:23 AM
I do soft shell with crunched up fritos on them, best of both worlds! I'm big into bbq, so anytime I make tacos it's with leftover smoked meat, so good!

I'll recycle almost anything into tacos. Leftover thanksgiving turkey? Tacos. No one ate the last two burgers? Tacos. Ran out of po'boy buns? Tacos. Have to dispose of a body? Tacos.
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Post by: Maddie86 on December 13, 2017, 05:48:41 PM
tonight's dinner: white chicken chilli with jalapeno hot sauce and crushed jalapeno fritos, yum! so much sodium!
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 13, 2017, 05:54:36 PM
Tonight I'm having chili and corn bread. I don't like cornbread and neither does my brother but my dad likes cornbread with chili so I made it. Cornbread....Ewww.
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Post by: Roll on December 13, 2017, 06:19:17 PM
Gas station pizza. Between this and the grocery store fried chicken bucket, I'm on a roll of high quality cuisine.

Quote from: Julia1996 on December 13, 2017, 05:54:36 PM
Cornbread....Ewww.

Even as a southern gal, I concur.
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Post by: Allison S on December 13, 2017, 07:06:30 PM
Thyme with herbs, olive oil and a baguette
I'm a true Levantine girl.. heck I may add some labnah (yogurt) !

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Post by: V M on December 13, 2017, 07:16:49 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 13, 2017, 05:54:36 PM
Tonight I'm having chili and corn bread. I don't like cornbread and neither does my brother but my dad likes cornbread with chili so I made it. Cornbread....Ewww.

Any extra cornbread can be sent here LOL  ;D  Love the stuff
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Post by: Dena on December 13, 2017, 08:22:46 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 13, 2017, 05:54:36 PM
Tonight I'm having chili and corn bread. I don't like cornbread and neither does my brother but my dad likes cornbread with chili so I made it. Cornbread....Ewww.
There are two types of corn bread and I suspect you learned how to make southern corn bread from your neighbor. Southern cornbread is made without sugar and resembles cardboard when you eat it. Northern cornbread contains sugar and is more cake like. Like you, I hate southern corn bread but I like northern cornbread. Marie Callender makes a prepackaged mix that is northern corn bread and you should try it before you decide if you like it.
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 13, 2017, 08:28:56 PM
Quote from: Dena on December 13, 2017, 08:22:46 PM
There are two types of corn bread and I suspect you learned how to make southern corn bread from your neighbor. Southern cornbread is made without sugar and resembles cardboard when you eat it. Northern cornbread contains sugar and is more cake like. Like you, I hate southern corn bread but I like northern cornbread. Marie Callender makes a prepackaged mix that is northern corn bread and you should try it before you decide if you like it.

Yes. That's the kind of cornbread I make. It's sooo dry it is like cardboard. I will have to try the northern kind.  The first time I made it no one really liked it. Then I made chili the next night and my dad ate some with the chili and he really liked it so now he wants it when I make chili.
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Post by: Maddie86 on December 13, 2017, 08:51:12 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 13, 2017, 08:28:56 PM
Yes. That's the kind of cornbread I make. It's sooo dry it is like cardboard. I will have to try the northern kind.  The first time I made it no one really liked it. Then I made chili the next night and my dad ate some with the chili and he really liked it so now he wants it when I make chili.

Julia, try this recipe, I've been using it for over 7 years now and I've never heard one complaint about my cornbread! My friends really like it!

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/76594/grandmothers-buttermilk-cornbread/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&referringContentType=search%20results&clickId=cardslot%201

a couple tips: sometimes I add a little bit of mayo to the batter for moisture, people put it in cakes and since my cornbread is cake-like I decided to try it and it worked! Also, I like to drizzle it with a little honey and brush it in right as it comes out of the oven :)
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Post by: Roll on December 13, 2017, 09:53:18 PM
I've had both styles and detest both equally, I shall never relent in my crusade against the evils of cornbread!

While at it, I also plan to eradicate any trace of bread or cake products that are "pumpkin spiced". It's just regular spice cake with a fancy label. Do not be lured in by its seasonal packaging!

... I'm bored.
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Post by: V M on December 13, 2017, 10:25:17 PM
Roll and the Cornbread Crusade LOL   ;D
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Post by: V M on December 14, 2017, 03:21:18 AM
All this talk about cornbread made me hungry  :eusa_drool:  So I made some, it came out pretty good... Nice and fluffy

But rather than having a bowl of chili with cornbread on the side I did something a bit different...

I cut out two squares then sliced each in half like you would a dinner roll, then I spread some butter on each of the open halves and added a drizzle of honey to each

Then I poured the chili on top and sprinkled some cheese and added a spoonful of sour cream

I guess you could say it was a biscuits n' gravy style of chili and cornbread LOL
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Post by: Maddie86 on December 14, 2017, 06:47:06 AM
Quote from: Roll on December 13, 2017, 09:53:18 PM
I've had both styles and detest both equally, I shall never relent in my crusade against the evils of cornbread!

While at it, I also plan to eradicate any trace of bread or cake products that are "pumpkin spiced". It's just regular spice cake with a fancy label. Do not be lured in by its seasonal packaging!

... I'm bored.

>:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
I LOVE PUMPKIN SPICE!!!

I plan on making pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls this weekend!
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Post by: p on December 14, 2017, 11:42:10 AM
Oh goodness, it's getting heated in here, and I don't think it's all the spicy food!

Last night I made creamed spinach and roasted whole tilapia on a bed of potatoes. I think I made a little too much cream sauce for the amount of spinach I had, so I will blend up the spinach and add sauteed veggies and use as a pasta sauce tonight.
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Post by: V M on December 15, 2017, 04:12:50 AM
Ye Ole Hot Babe V M was going throw her cupboards and freezer and fridge trying to decide as supplies are beginning to dwindle

Came upon she a ham slice frozen in June, what's left of a bag of frozen hash brown potatoes, some slices of Swiss cheese, a bit of sweet bread from Thanks Giving, and a packet of Hollandaise sauce mix

Oh my but what sort of evil delicacy could the ole witch conjure up with such a mix?

An odd perversion of eggs benedict? Mmmmmm
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Post by: davina61 on December 17, 2017, 02:46:37 PM
Tamarind fish curry, made it to use up some yogurt and glad I did it is very nice. Sour from the tamarind and creamy from the yogurt . 
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Post by: p on December 18, 2017, 01:47:03 PM
This Sat made a Korean feast while the hubby worked--radish soup, hot pepper pancake, fried tofu, sauteed greens, radish salad & of course rice. It was a lot of fun and I used up much of the food I need to use up before hubby and I go away for the holidays.
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Post by: davina61 on December 18, 2017, 03:23:53 PM
chicken curry surprise , didn't write what it was on the lid before freezing!!!!!!!! Toad in the hole with mash peas and gravy tomorrow.
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Post by: big kim on December 18, 2017, 04:08:30 PM
Pizza (with anchovies!)
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Post by: Megan. on December 18, 2017, 04:15:01 PM
Quote from: big kim on December 18, 2017, 04:08:30 PM
Pizza (with anchovies!)
Good girl! X

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Post by: p on December 19, 2017, 11:41:15 AM
I had always thought of toad in the hole as an egg cooked into a piece of toast with a hole in it, but I looked up a recipe for the British version and it looks delicious--enjoy Davina! Kim, anchovies are the only way to go! I almost never get to eat them on my pizza because many others don't care for them, sigh...
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Post by: Megan. on December 19, 2017, 12:49:17 PM
I love toad in the hole, Davina, I'm jealous. X

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Post by: davina61 on December 19, 2017, 03:28:14 PM
Had some left over tinned tomatoes so made a tomato curry, if any ones brave I might post recipe, went well with mash and toad in the hole.
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Post by: Megan. on December 19, 2017, 04:12:16 PM
Had stir fry chicken and vegetables with hoisin sauce and wholegrain rice.

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Post by: V M on December 21, 2017, 05:41:32 AM
Chicken linguine in a garlic Parmesan sauce
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Post by: Thea on December 21, 2017, 07:47:38 AM
Quote from: davina61 on December 19, 2017, 03:28:14 PM
Had some left over tinned tomatoes so made a tomato curry, if any ones brave I might post recipe, went well with mash and toad in the hole.

I'm a little embarrassed to ask as I feel I should know this, but could you enlighten me? What is toad in the hole?
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 21, 2017, 08:04:52 AM
Quote from: Thea on December 21, 2017, 07:47:38 AM
I'm a little embarrassed to ask as I feel I should know this, but could you enlighten me? What is toad in the hole?

It's sausages baked in an egg batter. I made it for my boyfriend thinking it was an Australian dish. He liked it but he told me toad in the hole was British,  not really Australian.
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 21, 2017, 08:06:03 AM
Last night I made beef stew and popovers.
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Post by: Laurie on December 21, 2017, 03:29:40 PM
It would seem that both Patti and Julia are correct in answering the question "What is toad in the hole?" A search with google turned up recipes for both. I would suggest stating country of origin in addition to the name when discussing same.
  As for myself, I've only cooked an egg in the hole of a bell pepper ring as far as cooking one inside something else.

Hugs,
   Laurie
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Post by: davina61 on December 21, 2017, 04:44:56 PM
British Toad in the Hole recipe , heat oven to 200C and put your dish in with some lard or oil , when hot put in sausages (4) cook 15 mins , make your batter (basic pancake mix) 4 oz of flour pinch of salt, add beaten egg and stir in 1/2 pint milk slowly whilst beating  , pour mix into dish and cook for 30 mins add mash potatoes, peas and rich gravy ENJOY
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Post by: Roll on December 21, 2017, 09:35:51 PM
Turkey pesto sandwich from grocery store while shopping for Christmas dinner ingredients. It was shockingly delicious. Or maybe I was just really hungry, I've had virtually no food today.
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Post by: natalie.ashlyne on December 21, 2017, 11:42:40 PM
Subway BMT lettuce tomatoes pickles onions spinach olives peppesr hot peppers cucumbers  sub sauce mayo and south west sauce
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Post by: MollyPants on December 22, 2017, 01:03:43 AM
Pea and ham soup :) x

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Post by: Megan. on December 22, 2017, 04:22:08 AM
Quote from: davina61 on December 21, 2017, 04:44:56 PM
British Toad in the Hole recipe , heat oven to 200C and put your dish in with some lard or oil , when hot put in sausages (4) cook 15 mins , make your batter (basic pancake mix) 4 oz of flour pinch of salt, add beaten egg and stir in 1/2 pint milk slowly whilst beating  , pour mix into dish and cook for 30 mins add mash potatoes, peas and rich gravy ENJOY
Mmmmm. I often chuck in some quartered small onions or shallots,  and a very good splash of cider while I cook the sausages,  and all of this goes into the tray with the batter. X

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Post by: Julia1996 on December 22, 2017, 05:50:10 AM
Quote from: davina61 on December 21, 2017, 04:44:56 PM
British Toad in the Hole recipe , heat oven to 200C and put your dish in with some lard or oil , when hot put in sausages (4) cook 15 mins , make your batter (basic pancake mix) 4 oz of flour pinch of salt, add beaten egg and stir in 1/2 pint milk slowly whilst beating  , pour mix into dish and cook for 30 mins add mash potatoes, peas and rich gravy ENJOY

Is there an aussie version or is this a totally British thing? I found toad in the hole when I googled Australian recipes. Tristan had heard of it but he had never had it. He said it wasn't an aussie dish, that it was British. I have to wonder if google just lump British and Aussie dishes together or something. People tend to do that in general. Someone actually asked Tristan what part of England Australia was in. I just started laughing but Tristan very nicely explained that Australia was a separate country. He didn't even make the guy feel stupid. He can be too nice sometimes. Lol
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Post by: Roll on December 22, 2017, 08:54:31 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 22, 2017, 05:50:10 AM
Someone actually asked Tristan what part of England Australia was in. I just started laughing but Tristan very nicely explained that Australia was a separate country. He didn't even make the guy feel stupid. He can be too nice sometimes. Lol

Wow... That... is a new level of stupid. Someone thinking Pakistan is in the middle east... ignorant, but not unreasonably stupid. Not being sure which Canadian province is which... Okay, I admit I struggle with that one(do Canadians know American states?). But thinking Australia... the continent of Australia... is in the U.K... that's just... I don't want to live on this planet anymore.
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 22, 2017, 09:23:12 AM
Quote from: Roll on December 22, 2017, 08:54:31 AM
Wow... That... is a new level of stupid. Someone thinking Pakistan is in the middle east... ignorant, but not unreasonably stupid. Not being sure which Canadian province is which... Okay, I admit I struggle with that one(do Canadians know American states?). But thinking Australia... the continent of Australia... is in the U.K... that's just... I don't want to live on this planet anymore.

Working with the public there's no end to the dumb things I hear. And a couple of my brother's friends are as dumb as a box of hair. One of them told Tristan his English was really good and asked him if it was hard for him to learn. Tristan told him English was the language in Australia. The guy said he thought it was German.  Tristan asked him if he was confusing Australia with Austria.  After a few seconds of thinking he said " oh yeah. So where is Australia? "  Lol.  Another time this same genius asked him if they had cell phones in Australia.  Tristan told him no, but they were hoping to get electricity in the next couple of years. The guy said " oh, that's rough dude" of course I died laughing.
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Post by: V M on December 22, 2017, 12:00:18 PM
Australia was originally a British penal colony due to it's rather harsh and dangerous conditions

It became settled over time and developed into the great nation that it is now, thus much of British culture migrated along with it all

Now Australia has it own identity and is a very popular destination for people from all over the world

I know I'd love to visit or possibly even live there  ;D

Now then, back to discussing dinner plans LOL

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Post by: Thea on December 22, 2017, 01:53:33 PM
Quote from: davina61 on December 21, 2017, 04:44:56 PM
British Toad in the Hole recipe , heat oven to 200C and put your dish in with some lard or oil , when hot put in sausages (4) cook 15 mins , make your batter (basic pancake mix) 4 oz of flour pinch of salt, add beaten egg and stir in 1/2 pint milk slowly whilst beating  , pour mix into dish and cook for 30 mins add mash potatoes, peas and rich gravy ENJOY

Thanks, that sounds delicious. I'm going grocery shopping today. I'm going to give it a try.
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Post by: Devlyn on December 22, 2017, 03:07:24 PM
Apparently chocolate.  :laugh: 

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My haul from work. Yes, Israeli chocolate for Christmas. I'm that good!

Hugs, Devlyn
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Post by: Dena on December 22, 2017, 05:14:56 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 22, 2017, 09:23:12 AM
Working with the public there's no end to the dumb things I hear. And a couple of my brother's friends are as dumb as a box of hair. One of them told Tristan his English was really good and asked him if it was hard for him to learn. Tristan told him English was the language in Australia. The guy said he thought it was German.  Tristan asked him if he was confusing Australia with Austria.  After a few seconds of thinking he said " oh yeah. So where is Australia? "  Lol.  Another time this same genius asked him if they had cell phones in Australia.  Tristan told him no, but they were hoping to get electricity in the next couple of years. The guy said " oh, that's rough dude" of course I died laughing.
My turn. Try asking Tristan who their Monarch is. You might be surprised at the answer.
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Post by: Roll on December 22, 2017, 07:27:37 PM
Quote from: Dena on December 22, 2017, 05:14:56 PM
My turn. Try asking Tristan who their Monarch is. You might be surprised at the answer.

It always makes me chuckle the same goes for Canada. ;D (<3 you Canada.)
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Post by: Maddie86 on December 23, 2017, 03:45:25 PM
We had our x-mas dinner tonight with my sister because she's going out of town. I smoked a ham with a bourbon brown sugar mustard gingersnap glaze and a turkey breast with homemade cranberry mustard bbq sauce. My mom said she would take care of the sides. All she made were cheesy potatoes, there was no bread or other veggies! I would have made coleslaw and biscuits if I would have known! and she didn't even cook the potatoes all they way! oh well, at least my meats came out reallllly good, this was my first time doing a ham, it was so good!

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Post by: Julia1996 on December 23, 2017, 03:54:01 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on December 23, 2017, 03:45:25 PM
We had our x-mas dinner tonight with my sister because she's going out of town. I smoked a ham with a bourbon brown sugar mustard gingersnap glaze and a turkey breast with homemade cranberry mustard bbq sauce. My mom said she would take care of the sides. All she made were cheesy potatoes, there was no bread or other veggies! I would have made coleslaw and biscuits if I would have known! and she didn't even cook the potatoes all they way! oh well, at least my meats came out reallllly good, this was my first time doing a ham, it was so good!

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That looks like a nice dinner. I don't ask anyone to make sides after the first year I did thanksgiving . My grandma said she would bring the mashed potatoes. As if it wasn't bad enough that she brought instant mashed potatoes to thanksgiving, she didn't even make them with milk and butter. She made them with just water! I don't know why she did that but Ewwwwwwwwwwww! !!
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Post by: Maddie86 on December 23, 2017, 03:59:42 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 23, 2017, 03:54:01 PM
That looks like a nice dinner. I don't ask anyone to make sides after the first year I did thanksgiving . My grandma said she would bring the mashed potatoes. As if it wasn't bad enough that she brought instant mashed potatoes to thanksgiving, she didn't even make them with milk and butter. She made them with just water! I don't know why she did that but Ewwwwwwwwwwww! !!

thanks! and yeah, I think I'm just gunna do things myself if I can, my mom likes to take control of things though and she's not a very good cook, she got all pissy for my sister's birthday when my sister wanted me to make my baked beans but my mom wanted to make her recipe instead. Anytime I have a cookout I never have people bring a dish to pass, I like to show off so I make everything myself and leave out a donation jar lol
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Post by: Devlyn on December 23, 2017, 04:01:48 PM
Meat and potatoes, I can assure you that meal would have passed muster at our house growing up. Vegetables? We don't need no steenking vegetables!  It looks delicious, honey!

Hugs, Devlyn
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 23, 2017, 04:07:05 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on December 23, 2017, 03:59:42 PM
thanks! and yeah, I think I'm just gunna do things myself if I can, my mom likes to take control of things though and she's not a very good cook, she got all pissy for my sister's birthday when my sister wanted me to make my baked beans but my mom wanted to make her recipe instead. Anytime I have a cookout I never have people bring a dish to pass, I like to show off so I make everything myself and leave out a donation jar lol
I don't like people bringing food either. This is totally OCD of me I know, but unless it's immediate family I don't like eating food someone else brought. I have no idea if their kitchen is clean or if they practiced good hygiene while they cooked the food. I know that sounds weird but it's just a thing I have.
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Post by: Roll on December 23, 2017, 04:36:12 PM
I don't mind people bringing food if it doesn't suck. ;D Fortunately, most people around me know their limitations when it come to cooking. Mostly I just don't like winding up footing the bill for food when I don't have the money to, so I'll take a few brought sides whenever I can to ease the burden on my purse.


(Oh and for the record, the little packs of seasoned Idahoan instant mashed are actually really, really good. I was shocked. My step brother bought some when he had wisdom teeth out a year or two ago, and I've been hooked. But to be fair, I despise lumpy mashed potatoes and the instant make a perfectly smooth texture for the satiation of my OCD.)
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 23, 2017, 04:52:55 PM
Lumps come from little undercooked pieces of the potatoes.  I cut each potato into four pieces and then boil them.  Since they are all pretty much the same size they cook evenly. I also put them through a potato ricer after they cook. It takes a little longer but they come out silky and fluffy. Using a mixer to mash them makes them glue like. I add three sticks of butter, a block of cream cheese and some cream. So good!
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Post by: Allison S on December 23, 2017, 05:32:03 PM
I just ordered out yet again by my lonesome self. Grilled shrimp, green peppers and onions with rice on the side. I couldve probably made this myself at home but oh well

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Post by: V M on December 23, 2017, 08:06:22 PM
Yesterday someone gave me a Subway Sandwich gift card so I set some frozen fries out to defrost then rode my bike over to pick up a foot long chicken sandwich

Tonight I'm eating the other half of the sandwich and frying up some more frozen fries LOL
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Post by: Sol on December 24, 2017, 03:40:00 AM
Roasted Turducken with cheesy mash, mixed veg and lots of gravy.

It's CHRISTMAS Tomorrow and we have turducken cold with ham, prawns and salad on the day.
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Post by: natalie.ashlyne on December 24, 2017, 03:56:59 AM
chicken wings
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Post by: davina61 on December 24, 2017, 05:04:31 PM
aubergine and tomato rice with chicken and onions (Dopiaz ) The chicken recipe was for 8 thighs and I only had 1 chicken breast so fiddled the amounts and it came out right. 
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Post by: LJH24 on December 24, 2017, 05:08:55 PM
Ham at my sister's tonight and lasagna here on Xmas day.
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Post by: Allison S on December 24, 2017, 05:29:01 PM
I'm gonna have some instant noodles tonight

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Post by: Maddie86 on December 24, 2017, 07:00:24 PM
Tonight was my first x-mas eve that wasn't at my grandmother's house, she passed away in April. My mom made lasagna and it came out like soup. It's funny, my mom was always super hard on my grandma's cooking, if my grandma made a meal like this she would have bitched up a storm! I also had one of those store bought chicken cordon blues from the freezer aisle at the store. My grandma always made that for me on xmas eve because she always made a seafood dinner that night and she knew that I hated seafood, so she made me a special meal and I wanted to keep the tradition going  :P
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Post by: stephaniec on December 25, 2017, 03:28:59 AM
turkey, stuffing, cranberries, rutabaga, Brussel sprouts and kool aid
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Post by: davina61 on December 25, 2017, 09:18:30 AM
roast duck, roast pots and parsnips, carrots cauliflower green beans, pigs in blankets, stuffing rolls and duck gravy followed by Christmas pud and custard and a bottle of red
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Post by: Michelle_P on December 25, 2017, 10:17:15 AM
Tender greens
Squash soup
Turkey with cranberry-orange relish
Cranberry walnut bread
Garnet yam crisp
Sesame asparagus
Apple crisp with vanilla bean ice cream

Also at table will be priceless friends, my sisters adopted this past year.
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Post by: Megan. on December 25, 2017, 05:35:46 PM
Beef & ale soup

Roast lamb
Roast potatoes
Brocoli
Carrots
Peas
Brussel sprouts
Pigs in blankets
Stuffing
Gravy

Cheese board
Chocolates
Christmas cake




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Post by: Devlyn on December 25, 2017, 05:50:53 PM
Leftover spaghetti. 5 minutes, done.
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Post by: Colleen_definitely on December 25, 2017, 08:27:27 PM
Smoked brisket.
Chicken breast that I pounded out, added some barbecue rub to, laid thin sliced apple slices into, rolled up and draped in bacon, then cooked in the smoker.
Chipotle macaroni and cheese.

It's the anti Delvyn meal. That brisket was in the smoker for 11 hours
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Post by: V M on December 26, 2017, 01:26:56 AM
A rather messy roasted pork sandwich with fries
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 26, 2017, 06:42:19 AM
Yesterday was roast goose, sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, broccoli casserole,  whipped  carrots, green bean casserole, gravy and yeast rolls. My brother loves ham so I also did a small ham with pineapple glaze. Dessert was pumpkin and pecan pie.
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Post by: Devlyn on December 26, 2017, 06:48:39 AM
Quote from: Colleen_definitely on December 25, 2017, 08:27:27 PM
Smoked brisket.
Chicken breast that I pounded out, added some barbecue rub to, laid thin sliced apple slices into, rolled up and draped in bacon, then cooked in the smoker.
Chipotle macaroni and cheese.

It's the anti Delvyn meal. That brisket was in the smoker for 11 hours

We can't verify that until we put the meal in the "Delvyn"!  :laugh:

Hugs, Dumpling  :-*
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Post by: Maddie86 on December 26, 2017, 08:50:17 AM
Quote from: Colleen_definitely on December 25, 2017, 08:27:27 PM
Smoked brisket.
Chicken breast that I pounded out, added some barbecue rub to, laid thin sliced apple slices into, rolled up and draped in bacon, then cooked in the smoker.
Chipotle macaroni and cheese.

It's the anti Delvyn meal. That brisket was in the smoker for 11 hours

omg, you and I could be good friends  :D

smoked brisket is one of my favorite meals, I think I'm going to try doing one on new year's eve, but the high that day is only supposed to be 18 degrees, so cooking outside probably isn't the best idea
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Post by: Michelle_P on December 26, 2017, 09:16:12 PM
Leftovers from my Christmas dinner with friends.

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Post by: Julia1996 on December 27, 2017, 06:23:54 AM
I used leftovers from Christmas dinner to make other stuff. I like leftovers but after the second day of eating the same leftover dinner you had on Christmas it gets boring. I didn't have much goose leftover so I made stock from the carcas. Sandwiches from leftovers are really big with my dad and brother so I sliced the left over ham and made patties from the leftover stuffing and gravy as well as mashed potato cakes for sandwiches. I made bean soup with the ham bone and I I made broccoli soup with the leftover broccoli casserole.
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 27, 2017, 06:24:55 AM
Quote from: Michelle_P on December 26, 2017, 09:16:12 PM
Leftovers from my Christmas dinner with friends.

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That looks good. What are the little fried patties?
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Post by: Michelle_P on December 27, 2017, 07:00:05 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 27, 2017, 06:24:55 AM
That looks good. What are the little fried patties?
Actually, little slices of yams that were baked in a maple syrup plus seasonings and topped with a crust of almond meal and rolled oats bound with a little butter.  The yams are baked 50 min st 400 degrees and then cooled, to soften them and make the skin easy to remove, then slices up and put in a baking dish with that syrup and topping to bake about 45 minutes at 350 along side the turkey.

Very different from canned yams!  (Actually garnet sweet potatoes , but most folks call these yams.)


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Post by: Julia1996 on December 27, 2017, 07:12:32 AM
Quote from: Michelle_P on December 27, 2017, 07:00:05 AM
Actually, little slices of yams that were baked in a maple syrup plus seasonings and topped with a crust of almond meal and rolled oats bound with a little butter.  The yams are baked 50 min st 400 degrees and then cooled, to soften them and make the skin easy to remove, then slices up and put in a baking dish with that syrup and topping to bake about 45 minutes at 350 along side the turkey.

Very different from canned yams!  (Actually garnet sweet potatoes , but most folks call these yams.)


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That sounds really good. I would like to try it but I never have any leftover yams because no one in my family likes sweet potatoes. Your yams look like fried green tomatoes which I thought they might be at first. Fried green tomatoes are one of those southern things I expected to be nasty but were actually really good.
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Post by: davina61 on December 27, 2017, 04:07:32 PM
bubble and squeak but had to make mashed spuds to go in it, with left over duck warmed up in duck gravy. Slow cooker tomorrow potatoes carrots parsnip and swede cooked in duck stock and last of the duck meat
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Post by: Megan. on December 27, 2017, 05:15:54 PM
Had a Fluffernutter, blame Dev! [emoji23]

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Post by: Dena on December 27, 2017, 05:29:51 PM
Quote from: Megan. on December 27, 2017, 05:15:54 PM
Had a Fluffernutter, blame Dev! [emoji23]

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Marshmallows belong in hot chocolate or chocolate covered oreo cookies (haven't seen them in a while). They don't belong in a peanut butter sandwich!!!
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Post by: Megan. on December 27, 2017, 05:32:13 PM
Quote from: Dena on December 27, 2017, 05:29:51 PM
Marshmallows belong in hot chocolate or chocolate covered oreo cookies (haven't seen them in a while). They don't belong in a peanut butter sandwich!!!
I won't do it again, I've learned my lesson!

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Post by: Dena on December 27, 2017, 05:43:46 PM
Quote from: Megan. on December 27, 2017, 05:32:13 PM
Quote from: Dena on December 27, 2017, 05:29:51 PM
Marshmallows belong in hot chocolate or chocolate covered oreo cookies (haven't seen them in a while). They don't belong in a peanut butter sandwich!!!
I won't do it again, I've learned my lesson!
If you want to do something with peanut butter, mix a little honey in it. Kind of like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich only better.
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Post by: V M on December 27, 2017, 05:54:23 PM
The only way I eat peanut butter is with a spoon right out of the jar  ;D
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Post by: Devlyn on December 27, 2017, 06:25:53 PM
Hey hey hey! The fluffernutter instructions are right on the jar. It ain't a Dev thing, and it is exactly where marshmallow belongs; again, the instructions (and a picture for those that don't get it!  :laugh: ) are right on the jar.

Now somebody get Megan down from that chandelier.  :laugh:

Hugs, Devlyn
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Post by: V M on December 28, 2017, 12:06:34 AM
Turkey sandwich and fries
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Post by: Cindy on December 28, 2017, 12:12:30 AM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on December 27, 2017, 06:25:53 PM
Hey hey hey! The fluffernutter instructions are right on the jar. It ain't a Dev thing, and it is exactly where marshmallow belongs; again, the instructions (and a picture for those that don't get it!  :laugh: ) are right on the jar.

Now somebody get Megan down from that chandelier.  :laugh:

Hugs, Devlyn

I think there is an article in the Geneva Convention banning this. If there isn't there should be. I'm going to email Geneva and ask.
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Post by: Megan. on December 28, 2017, 01:35:57 AM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on December 27, 2017, 06:25:53 PM
Hey hey hey! The fluffernutter instructions are right on the jar. It ain't a Dev thing, and it is exactly where marshmallow belongs; again, the instructions (and a picture for those that don't get it!  [emoji23] ) are right on the jar.

Now somebody get Megan down from that chandelier.  [emoji23]

Hugs, Devlyn
I was an innocent, lived a fluff-free existence. Peer pressure is a terrible thing...

The sugar rush is starting to ebb, but the sticky hands aren't, I may be stuck up here for life. On the plus side,  it's all sparkly and pretty! [emoji16]

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Post by: Cindy on December 28, 2017, 01:45:18 AM
Quote from: Megan. on December 28, 2017, 01:35:57 AM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on December 27, 2017, 06:25:53 PM
Hey hey hey! The fluffernutter instructions are right on the jar. It ain't a Dev thing, and it is exactly where marshmallow belongs; again, the instructions (and a picture for those that don't get it!  [emoji23] ) are right on the jar.

Now somebody get Megan down from that chandelier.  [emoji23]

Hugs, Devlyn
I was an innocent, lived a fluff-free existence. Peer pressure is a terrible thing...

The sugar rush is starting to ebb, but the sticky hands aren't, I may be stuck up here for life. On the plus side,  it's all sparkly and pretty! [emoji16]

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I got a reply!

Dear Cindy,

Yes, Fluff and any marshmallow is classified as squishy stuff same as slugs and worms and banned no matter how much sugar is involved
Love
Geneva

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Post by: Megan. on December 28, 2017, 02:07:16 AM
Quote from: Cindy on December 28, 2017, 01:45:18 AM
I was an innocent, lived a fluff-free existence. Peer pressure is a terrible thing...

The sugar rush is starting to ebb, but the sticky hands aren't, I may be stuck up here for life. On the plus side,  it's all sparkly and pretty! [emoji16]

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I got a reply!

Dear Cindy,

Yes, Fluff and any marshmallow is classified as squishy stuff same as slugs and worms and banned no matter how much sugar is involved
Love
Geneva
That Geneva's a lovely girl ain't she,  such a kidder, pretending like it's a bad thing, lol!

*reaches for fluff jar*...

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Post by: Julia1996 on December 28, 2017, 07:35:29 AM
Fluffernutter sandwiches are just nasty!  I don't like marshmallows at all. I don't even want them in my hot chocolate. I  like peanut butter but peanutbutter in a sandwich skeezes me out! When my brother and I were little my dad always made our lunches to take take to school. He was afraid a sandwich made with lunch meat and mayo would spoil without refrigeration so it was always PBJ.  He would make a weeks worth of lunches for us and put them in the refrigerator. Refrigerating a PBJ makes it totally nasty! The jelly turns into this dried out hardened gel and the peanut butter gets weird and grainy. If you don't believe me make a PBJ sandwich and put it in the fridge over night. Ewwww nasty!
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Post by: Megan. on December 28, 2017, 08:13:09 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 28, 2017, 07:35:29 AM
Fluffernutter sandwiches are just nasty!  I don't like marshmallows at all. I don't even want them in my hot chocolate. I  like peanut butter but peanutbutter in a sandwich skeezes me out! When my brother and I were little my dad always made our lunches to take take to school. He was afraid a sandwich made with lunch meat and mayo would spoil without refrigeration so it was always PBJ.  He would make a weeks worth of lunches for us and put them in the refrigerator. Refrigerating a PBJ makes it totally nasty! The jelly turns into this dried out hardened gel and the peanut butter gets weird and grainy. If you don't believe me make a PBJ sandwich and put it in the fridge over night. Ewwww nasty!
Those sandwiches do sound nasty, I'll take your word for it! Lol

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Post by: V M on December 28, 2017, 08:21:04 AM
Harshin' on the mellows LOL Those sandwiches sound like something I'd play 'Will it Stick?' with

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Edit: Marshmallows in any form are great food fight fodder
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 28, 2017, 08:53:44 AM
Quote from: Megan. on December 28, 2017, 08:13:09 AM
Those sandwiches do sound nasty, I'll take your word for it! Lol

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They are nasty!  But it might not have been so bad if I had otherstuff to eat. I would see other kids with potato chips, Doritos, snack cakes and pudding cups in their lunches. What did my dad put in my lunch besides PBJs?  Celery sticks, baby carrots, grapes, bananas and apples. Sigh.,,....
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Post by: Maddie86 on December 28, 2017, 01:25:42 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 28, 2017, 07:35:29 AM
Fluffernutter sandwiches are just nasty!  I don't like marshmallows at all. I don't even want them in my hot chocolate. I  like peanut butter but peanutbutter in a sandwich skeezes me out! When my brother and I were little my dad always made our lunches to take take to school. He was afraid a sandwich made with lunch meat and mayo would spoil without refrigeration so it was always PBJ.  He would make a weeks worth of lunches for us and put them in the refrigerator. Refrigerating a PBJ makes it totally nasty! The jelly turns into this dried out hardened gel and the peanut butter gets weird and grainy. If you don't believe me make a PBJ sandwich and put it in the fridge over night. Ewwww nasty!

omg, I totally blocked this out until now, but in kindergarten my mom would always pack me pb sandwiches and I would never eat em and it became a huge issue! the lunchroom monitor wouldn't let me throw out my trash until I at least took one bite, and sometimes one of my parents would have to come to school to eat lunch with me! I also had issues where I threw up after lunch every day. I love peanut butter but I think the texture of the sandwich is what grossed me out, I can do fluffernutters but the bread has to be toasted, it makes a huge difference to me!
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 28, 2017, 01:31:02 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on December 28, 2017, 01:25:42 PM
omg, I totally blocked this out until now, but in kindergarten my mom would always pack me pb sandwiches and I would never eat em and it became a huge issue! the lunchroom monitor wouldn't let me throw out my trash until I at least took one bite, and sometimes one of my parents would have to come to school to eat lunch with me! I also had issues where I threw up after lunch every day. I love peanut butter but I think the texture of the sandwich is what grossed me out, I can do fluffernutters but the bread has to be toasted, it makes a huge difference to me!

I saw prepackaged PBJ sandwhices from smuckers recently  at the store. They were in the refrigerator isle so I knew they had to be nasty!
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Post by: Devlyn on December 28, 2017, 06:41:15 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 28, 2017, 01:31:02 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on December 28, 2017, 01:25:42 PM
omg, I totally blocked this out until now, but in kindergarten my mom would always pack me pb sandwiches and I would never eat em and it became a huge issue! the lunchroom monitor wouldn't let me throw out my trash until I at least took one bite, and sometimes one of my parents would have to come to school to eat lunch with me! I also had issues where I threw up after lunch every day. I love peanut butter but I think the texture of the sandwich is what grossed me out, I can do fluffernutters but the bread has to be toasted, it makes a huge difference to me!

I saw prepackaged PBJ sandwhices from smuckers recently  at the store. They were in the refrigerator isle so I knew they had to be nasty!

They can't possibly be  as nasty as this!  (http://dudefoods.com/peanut-butter-jelly-sandwich-can/)
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Post by: V M on December 28, 2017, 06:46:50 PM
I'm getting nauseous, can we get back to talking about food? LOL  ;D
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 28, 2017, 06:53:04 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on December 28, 2017, 06:41:15 PM
I saw prepackaged PBJ sandwhices from smuckers recently  at the store. They were in the refrigerator isle so I knew they had to be nasty!


They can't possibly be  as nasty as this!  (http://dudefoods.com/peanut-butter-jelly-sandwich-can/)

And I thought chicken in a can was nasty.  Lol
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Post by: Devlyn on December 28, 2017, 07:11:33 PM
Quote from: V M on December 28, 2017, 06:46:50 PM
I'm getting nauseous, can we get back to talking about food?  ;D

We can, but I just want to let you all know that I've been deeply hurt by these jabs at the Fluffernutter, the Official State Sandwich of Massachusetts.  :laugh:
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Post by: V M on December 28, 2017, 07:20:43 PM
Always remember that even the deepest of wounds will heal eventually  ;D

Hugs
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Post by: Devlyn on December 28, 2017, 07:23:13 PM
Tell that to poor Megan. She ended up leaving the skin of her hands up there.   :laugh:
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Post by: V M on December 28, 2017, 07:33:01 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on December 28, 2017, 07:11:33 PM
We can, but I just want to let you all know that I've been deeply hurt by these jabs at the Fluffernutter, the Official State Sandwich of Massachusetts.  :laugh:

Well, now that you've put it that way and the fact that Massachusetts is where my family originally landed when they emigrated from Europe I think I'll eat the other half of my turkey sandwich  ;D 
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Post by: Maddie86 on December 29, 2017, 07:18:29 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 28, 2017, 06:53:04 PM
And I thought chicken in a can was nasty.  Lol

I legit thought this was going to kill me once. My friend was making buffalo chicken dip with it and she opened the can and the meat was all pink, it was super gross.
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Post by: V M on December 29, 2017, 07:46:28 AM
I've tried this one, it was actually pretty good and I was able to make quite a few different meals with it

(https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.xZ7iiKJp9FjzhU0No-VN4wHaD2&pid=15.1&P=0&w=307&h=161)
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 29, 2017, 07:51:22 AM
Quote from: V M on December 29, 2017, 07:46:28 AM
I've tried this one, it was actually pretty good and I was able to make quite a few different meals with it

(https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.xZ7iiKJp9FjzhU0No-VN4wHaD2&pid=15.1&P=0&w=307&h=161)

I've used chicken breast from a can before to make chicken salad. It was fine. When I say chicken in a can I mean a whole chicken stuffed in a can. The chicken is pretty much mush. It was one of the nastiest things I've ever seen! I'm not wild about chicken anyway but that was just gross!
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Post by: V M on December 29, 2017, 08:22:18 AM
Oh, I think I might know what you're talking about and yeah that stuff can be pretty gnarly

(https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.cnJwr9bkjSk4511KGZMcnQEsDP&pid=15.1&P=0&w=222&h=154)
This is what you see...

(https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.t2dBwC1X5Cn957n6eVHmQQHaFk&pid=15.1&P=0&w=225&h=170)
But this is what you get LOL
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Post by: Roll on December 29, 2017, 09:00:58 AM
Oh God, I will never be able to unsee that.
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 29, 2017, 09:55:05 AM
Quote from: V M on December 29, 2017, 08:22:18 AM
Oh, I think I might know what you're talking about and yeah that stuff can be pretty gnarly

(https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.cnJwr9bkjSk4511KGZMcnQEsDP&pid=15.1&P=0&w=222&h=154)
This is what you see...

(https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.t2dBwC1X5Cn957n6eVHmQQHaFk&pid=15.1&P=0&w=225&h=170)
But this is what you get LOL

Ewwww!!!! I wouldn't let my dog eat that. Looking at that literally made me nauseous! 
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Post by: V M on December 29, 2017, 10:08:50 AM
Quote from: Roll on December 29, 2017, 09:00:58 AM
Oh God, I will never be able to unsee that.

Quote from: Julia1996 on December 29, 2017, 09:55:05 AM
Ewwww!!!! I wouldn't let my dog eat that. Looking at that literally made me nauseous! 

I did give fair "gnarly" warning LOL
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Post by: Devlyn on December 29, 2017, 11:59:29 AM
Pro tip: If Kendra decides to join this conversation about nasty food, run for your life!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on December 29, 2017, 12:24:25 PM
I have traveled quite a bit - one of the great things is local food.  But twice I have been unable to eat what was ordered. 

Singapore in 1996, nice restaurant on a business dinner.  I asked what the local specialty is - whatever it is, I want it.  A carefully decorated bowl appeared with what appeared to be the stuff I'd played with in a swamp in the woods when I was eight.  I figured well that's interesting but it's probably something made to appear like fancy swamp goo but can't really be... this was on fine tableware and linen, not an old Mason jar carried home on my Schwinn.  I looked more closely and it seemed too realistic.  So I asked.  It was a bowl of tadpole eggs. 

Beijing in 1992 was very different than Beijing today.  An ocean of bicycles and almost zero foreigners.  We were setting up for a large conference, stage crew asked what we wanted to eat - assuming everyone from the US wanted sandwiches.  I said hell no, gimme what the locals eat!   A few minutes later styrofoam containers appeared with sandwiches for the others, and mine was... a sparrow on a bed of rice.  But not like roasted quail or a miniature marinated chicken.  I mean exactly the way a sparrow looks when it bounces off a window - intact with all its feathers and still warm.  I thought ok they're messing with me, looked around and the local stage crew was eagerly chomping into theirs - exactly same as mine.  I couldn't eat it.

I like to respect and experience local culture but learned to be more careful when ordering food.

Sorry Julia, I didn't take pictures. 
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Post by: Saha on December 29, 2017, 12:35:47 PM
I have a couple of stories too......

Fermented mare's milk in Kyrgyzstan, and roasted grubs on the streets of Seoul
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Post by: Devlyn on December 29, 2017, 12:38:54 PM
Quote from: Kendra on December 29, 2017, 12:24:25 PM
I have traveled quite a bit - one of the great things is local food.  But twice I have been unable to eat what was ordered. 

Singapore in 1996, nice restaurant on a business dinner.  I asked what the local specialty is - whatever it is, I want it.  A carefully decorated bowl appeared with what appeared to be the stuff I'd played with in a swamp out in the woods when I was eight.  I figured well that's interesting but it's probably something made to appear like fancy swamp goo but can't really be... this was on fine tableware and linen, not an old Mason jar carried home on my Schwinn.  I looked more closely and it seemed too realistic.  So I asked.  It was a bowl of tadpole eggs. 

Beijing in 1992 was very different than Beijing today.  An ocean of bicycles and almost zero foreigners.  We were setting up for a large conference, stage crew asked what we wanted to eat - assuming everyone from the US wanted sandwiches.  I said hell no, gimme what the locals eat!   A few minutes later styrofoam containers appeared with sandwiches for the others, and mine was... a sparrow on a bed of rice.  But not like roasted quail or a miniature marinated chicken.  I mean exactly the way a sparrow looks when it bounces off a window - intact with all its feathers and still warm.  I thought ok they're messing with me, looked around and the local stage crew was eagerly chomping into theirs - exactly same as mine.  I couldn't eat it.

I like to respect and experience local culture but learned to be more careful when ordering food.

Sorry Julia, I didn't take pictures. 

She shared this with me as I was working over a plate of free range seitan.  :laugh:
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 29, 2017, 12:57:00 PM
The weirdest thing I've eaten was horse. We were in France. I didn't know it was horse until after I ate it. It was actually very good. It was pretty similar to beef steak but leaner.  My brother tried escargot. He didn't like it much. Lol they also had pigeon on the menu. Yeah, no thanks. Pigeons are just flying rats. Aww.
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Post by: V M on December 29, 2017, 04:04:33 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on December 29, 2017, 12:38:54 PM
She shared this with me as I was working over a plate of free range seitan.  :laugh:

Run!!! Head for the hills!!! Don't look back!!!
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Post by: Devlyn on December 30, 2017, 05:02:05 PM
Mrs. Budd cooked a chicken pot pie for me tonight.....looking at the nutritional information, I think she's trying to kill me!
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Post by: davina61 on December 30, 2017, 05:15:17 PM
Pidgeon is fine just small, made a chicken curry from my new book, it said 2 green chilies finely chopped but 1 would have been fine. good job I made a lot of rice. 2 boxes have gone in freezer and I put HOT on them!!!! Doing a coconut chicken curry tomorrow will need more containers and room in freezer.
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Post by: Allison S on December 30, 2017, 05:22:27 PM
Broccoli and cheddar guiche
It's store bought.. the flavors a bit off for me

Just switched it to spiced thyme and olive oil on whole wheat pita. I was supposed to get a crab meat salad but couldn't find any! [emoji17]

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Post by: Dena on December 30, 2017, 07:27:27 PM
I haven't had pigeon yet but I have had Rumaki made with a water chestnut wrapped with a dove breast then wrapped with bacon. Problem is you need a bunch of doves in order to make a meal.
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Post by: Sephirah on December 30, 2017, 07:50:02 PM
Quote from: V M on December 29, 2017, 08:22:18 AM
Oh, I think I might know what you're talking about and yeah that stuff can be pretty gnarly

(https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.cnJwr9bkjSk4511KGZMcnQEsDP&pid=15.1&P=0&w=222&h=154)
This is what you see...

(https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.t2dBwC1X5Cn957n6eVHmQQHaFk&pid=15.1&P=0&w=225&h=170)
But this is what you get LOL


Why... would anyone put a chicken in a can? I mean really... why? That makes no sense to me whatsoever. That can looked like it gave birth. I don't know whether to eat it or look for an umbilical cord.
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Post by: Devlyn on December 30, 2017, 07:57:54 PM
So it wouldn't cross the road.
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 30, 2017, 07:58:27 PM
Quote from: Sephirah on December 30, 2017, 07:50:02 PM
Why... would anyone put a chicken in a can? I mean really... why? That makes no sense to me whatsoever. That can looked like it gave birth. I don't know whether to eat it or look for an umbilical cord.

What I wonder is why would anyone eat a chicken in a can??????
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Post by: Sephirah on December 30, 2017, 08:04:26 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 30, 2017, 07:58:27 PM
What I wonder is why would anyone eat a chicken in a can??????

I am a huge carnivore. I might be tempted to try it. Key word being might. Assuming A) I didn't see it come out of the can, and B) It hadn't attached itself to John Hurt's face.
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Post by: Michelle_P on December 30, 2017, 08:21:20 PM
Canned chicken is a staple on long naval deployments when freezer space is at a premium and underway resupply isn't possible.  (Think submarine; running submerged and hidden for several months.  The diet gets a bit gnarly after a few months, with egg powder and canned chicken!)  I've also heard of canned chicken being used at forward Army/Marine deployments; not quite MRE territory, but the good old mess tent and trucked in everything.
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 30, 2017, 08:53:17 PM
Quote from: Michelle_P on December 30, 2017, 08:21:20 PM
Canned chicken is a staple on long naval deployments when freezer space is at a premium and underway resupply isn't possible.  (Think submarine; running submerged and hidden for several months.  The diet gets a bit gnarly after a few months, with egg powder and canned chicken!)  I've also heard of canned chicken being used at forward Army/Marine deployments; not quite MRE territory, but the good old mess tent and trucked in everything.

That's really sad. You would think the military would do better than chicken in a can and egg powder. Those poor guys.
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Post by: V M on December 30, 2017, 09:37:07 PM
Pro tip - Best preparation is to launch from a Howitzer, The bird is well flash cooked and freaks the bad guys out every time  ;D LOL
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Post by: Dena on December 30, 2017, 09:41:36 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 30, 2017, 08:53:17 PM
That's really sad. You would think the military would do better than chicken in a can and egg powder. Those poor guys.
That's not bad. If you really want to see bad, watch the movie Das Boot. The directors cut is the best but the regular cut will still make the point. It's about a German WWII sub and it doesn't omit any of the details. What is missing is it was impossible to wash up and the diesel fuel fumes permeated the sub contaminating everything. At the end of a tour, it was best to replace any clothing that was on the sub.
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Post by: Deborah on December 30, 2017, 10:04:41 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 30, 2017, 08:53:17 PM
That's really sad. You would think the military would do better than chicken in a can and egg powder. Those poor guys.
You should try a frozen bag of chicken a la King.  It's like a chicken popsicle.  All you need to do is stick it inside your shirt to warm it enough so your teeth don't break biting into it.  When you're hungry it tastes pretty good.


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Post by: stephaniec on December 30, 2017, 11:39:48 PM
Brussel sprouts fried in olive oil and liverwurst  sandwiches and koolaid
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on December 31, 2017, 07:56:31 AM
Last night I made bacon and blue cheese stuffed steaks, twice baked potatoes and cauliflower with cheese sauce. For dessert I made chocolate lasagna.
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Post by: Devlyn on December 31, 2017, 08:04:55 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 31, 2017, 07:56:31 AM
Last night I made bacon and blue cheese stuffed steaks, twice baked potatoes and cauliflower with cheese sauce. For dessert I made chocolate lasagna.

:police:  All right, everybody stand back!  :police:

I have special training, I'm going to make sure this is safe. Please be patient.  ;D
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Post by: Julia1996 on December 31, 2017, 08:10:23 AM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on December 31, 2017, 08:04:55 AM
:police:  All right, everybody stand back!  :police:

I have special training, I'm going to make sure this is safe. Please be patient.  ;D
Lol, its made with layers of Oreo cookies, chocolate pudding and whipped cream. Then topped with miniature chocolate chips. Chocolate lasagna does sound nasty until you know what goes into it. Lol
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Post by: virtualverny on December 31, 2017, 08:57:23 AM
Tofu chow mein with spring onions (I felt like cooking something that wasn't microwaveable today :p)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Megan. on December 31, 2017, 01:21:34 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on December 30, 2017, 07:57:54 PM
So it wouldn't cross the road.
It might roll across [emoji16]

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Post by: V M on December 31, 2017, 01:36:31 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on December 31, 2017, 08:10:23 AM
Lol, its made with layers of Oreo cookies, chocolate pudding and whipped cream. Then topped with miniature chocolate chips. Chocolate lasagna does sound nasty until you know what goes into it. Lol

No, it still sounds nasty LOL  >:-)

Wasn't feeling well last night so I skipped dinner  :P  Woke up with a growling tummy today though
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Post by: MollyPants on December 31, 2017, 02:39:19 PM
We had a takeaway curry. My favourite guilty treat!

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Post by: Megan. on December 31, 2017, 04:44:45 PM
Pizza,  delivered,  lazy [emoji16]

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Post by: davina61 on December 31, 2017, 05:59:41 PM
coconut chicken curry with neea doesa (think that's how its spelt) rice and coconut pancakes
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Post by: natalie.ashlyne on December 31, 2017, 07:17:52 PM
Cabbage  soup
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Post by: Steph Eigen on January 01, 2018, 05:27:21 PM
Last night:  roasted root vegetables, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, strip sirloin steaks with ruby port reduction;  A nice Napa Cab to go with it.  Toasted the New Year with very nice Prosecco.  A good time had by all.  I'm the chef in the house.


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Post by: V M on January 01, 2018, 05:35:25 PM
Last night was one of my Calif. burritos and a side of fries  ;D  I was kinda bummed because I was out of olives though  :-\   
I usually have mushrooms, onions and olives with almost everything
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Post by: V M on January 01, 2018, 08:41:41 PM
Tonight is Pollo Bonavita rigate al porto
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Post by: Cassi on January 01, 2018, 08:46:59 PM
Eye B hav'n Katfish, mashed patatoes and pepper gravy :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 01, 2018, 11:05:14 PM
Quote from: V M on January 01, 2018, 08:41:41 PM
Tonight is Pollo Bonavita rigate al porto

Scratch that, I needed to pick up a few things but the grocery was closed so now I'm having a meatball sandwich from Subway  8)
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Post by: Thea on January 02, 2018, 08:33:02 AM
What am I having for dinner, indeed.

I work in retail management and during the holiday season pretty much all I do is work and sleep, no time for shopping or cooking. I am sick to death of frozen burritos!

I want someone to do it all for me, but that ain't happening. Does anyone know of software (free) or an online service (again, free) that I can use to plan meals in advance and make up shopping lists? That seems like the next best thing.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 02, 2018, 08:38:34 AM
I was planning to make the German new year dinner my dad likes but everyone ended up eating the snack stuff I made. I made buffalo wings, Philly cheese steak sliders, bacon wrapped jalapeño popers and nachos. Everyone had eaten so much of that stuff during the day that no one was hungry at dinner time. I ended up not having to cook dinner which was nice.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 02, 2018, 08:47:23 AM
Quote from: Thea on January 02, 2018, 08:33:02 AM
What am I having for dinner, indeed.

I work in retail management and during the holiday season pretty much all I do is work and sleep, no time for shopping or cooking. I am sick to death of frozen burritos!

I want someone to do it all for me, but that ain't happening. Does anyone know of software (free) or an online service (again, free) that I can use to plan meals in advance and make up shopping lists? That seems like the next best thing.
You could make your own frozen dinners. I do that in case I can't or don't want to cook and because my brother sometimes gets hungry between meals but he totally hates storebought frozen dinners.When you get a day off cook 2 or 3 meals you like and put serving portions in freezer trays and freeze them. You can get a bunch of freezer trays with 3-4 compartments pretty cheap at Walmart. Then when you get home from work just microwave it. I don't use any kind of app to plan dinners. I just decide what I want to make and then write down all the ingredients I will need for each meal. I do that by the week but you could do it by the month if you wanted to.
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Post by: MollyPants on January 02, 2018, 08:47:36 AM
Pea and ham soup from the freezer. We've pretty given up on shopping over Christmas x

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Post by: Roll on January 02, 2018, 10:24:14 AM
Leftovers. All leftovers, all the time. Sick of leftovers.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 02, 2018, 10:37:37 AM
Quote from: Roll on January 02, 2018, 10:24:14 AM
Leftovers. All leftovers, all the time. Sick of leftovers.

Leftovers?  I've heard of leftovers but with my brother around and Tristan being here a lot I've never actually seen leftovers. Lol
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Post by: Cassi on January 02, 2018, 11:08:48 AM
Leftovers are second cousins to Hangovers.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 02, 2018, 11:16:52 AM
I've seen hangovers a couple of times. My dad doesn't drink very much but I saw him with a hangover once. He was so miserable!  What could drinking possibly offer that would be worth a hangover? ??? That's just nuts to me.
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Post by: Thea on January 02, 2018, 11:50:03 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 02, 2018, 08:47:23 AM
You could make your own frozen dinners. I do that in case I can't or don't want to cook and because my brother sometimes gets hungry between meals but he totally hates storebought frozen dinners.When you get a day off cook 2 or 3 meals you like and put serving portions in freezer trays and freeze them. You can get a bunch of freezer trays with 3-4 compartments pretty cheap at Walmart. Then when you get home from work just microwave it. I don't use any kind of app to plan dinners. I just decide what I want to make and then write down all the ingredients I will need for each meal. I do that by the week but you could do it by the month if you wanted to.

Thanks Julia.
I have made casseroles and slow cooker dishes and frozen them when I had time.
My biggest issue is with guessing what I'm going to want later.
I'll just have to be less lazy, I guess.
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Post by: Megan. on January 02, 2018, 12:00:06 PM
Kererlan fish curry and steam veg.

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Post by: Devlyn on January 02, 2018, 12:46:52 PM
Possibly this. Read the numbers on that baby and weep! Two Reeses cups, one pound total.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Megan. on January 02, 2018, 01:57:33 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 02, 2018, 12:46:52 PM
Possibly this. Read the numbers on that baby and weep! Two Reeses cups, one pound total.

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Those things could crush a small cat!

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Post by: Cassi on January 02, 2018, 02:02:30 PM
YOU ARE EVIL!!!!!!!  MY FAV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Dena on January 02, 2018, 04:11:28 PM
Quote from: Thea on January 02, 2018, 11:50:03 AM
Thanks Julia.
I have made casseroles and slow cooker dishes and frozen them when I had time.
My biggest issue is with guessing what I'm going to want later.
I'll just have to be less lazy, I guess.
I currently have Beef stew, Potato soup, Pea soup, Tomato pasta sauce with ground beef, chili,  and Boston baked beans in the freezer ready to eat. In addition there is salad in the refrigerator and if I am really feeling lazy, canned clam chowder. My California past means I keep canned food around just in case power is lost for a long period of time and everything in the freezer goes south. Otherwise the freezer will keep me going for weeks if needed.
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Post by: V M on January 02, 2018, 10:54:15 PM
Quote from: V M on January 01, 2018, 08:41:41 PM
Tonight is Pollo Bonavita rigate al porto

Made it to the store today so I'm back to attempting the Italian chicken and pasta thing

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 02, 2018, 11:02:40 PM
Was that a chicken is going on an adventure on a pork chop?
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Post by: V M on January 02, 2018, 11:37:51 PM
The loose translation is "The hot chick at the port"  ;D
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Post by: Roll on January 02, 2018, 11:45:46 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 02, 2018, 12:46:52 PM
Possibly this. Read the numbers on that baby and weep! Two Reeses cups, one pound total.

Those giant peanut butter cups weird me out. They make me feel so tiny.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 02, 2018, 11:49:23 PM
I was close.  Just being politically correct :)
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Post by: Julia1996 on January 03, 2018, 08:21:58 AM
Quote from: Roll on January 02, 2018, 11:45:46 PM
Those giant peanut butter cups weird me out. They make me feel so tiny.

Lol, I tried to make one of those huge peanut butter cups in a pizza pan. FAIL!! Peanut butter cups are one of those things you just can't make yourself.
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Post by: davina61 on January 03, 2018, 04:07:47 PM
Julia you haven't got the chemistry set for artificial "food". Defrosted a curry tonight
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Post by: big kim on January 04, 2018, 04:37:06 PM
Pizza (with anchovies). It was delicious
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Post by: Laurie on January 04, 2018, 06:02:24 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 03, 2018, 08:21:58 AM
Lol, I tried to make one of those huge peanut butter cups in a pizza pan. FAIL!! Peanut butter cups are one of those things you just can't make yourself.

  My daughter makes a Reeses peanut butter cup knock off and is is sooooo goood. My sister who is a Reeses peanut butter cup connoisseur Say it is just as good. it's not in little cups but made in a square pan and cut into squares or bars. It is pretty easy to make. (I've watched her) She would make a batch and I would bring it home for my sister and I.

Laurie
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Post by: natalie.ashlyne on January 04, 2018, 06:17:34 PM
Home made chicken  soup 
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Post by: Allison S on January 04, 2018, 06:23:14 PM
I made a crab salad finally I was craving it for some reason maybe I need the protein! Now I want more lol but I'll probably keep it light with an instant noodles.. kimchi flavor! It's kinda spicy

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Post by: Roll on January 04, 2018, 06:31:21 PM
Mmmmmmmmmm, Subway Turkey sub on Italian Herb and Cheese. .......................... Powers still iffy here so didn't want to get started cooking even if has been stable for a few hours now. ;D
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Post by: Cassi on January 04, 2018, 07:18:09 PM
Don't worry, the Prez is sending bicycle generators :)
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Post by: linda troung vu on January 04, 2018, 11:42:05 PM
All you girls talking about food makes me feel so hungry. 😆 lol haha maybe I'm doing  bangers and mash for dinner and some peas with gravy. ??
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Post by: V M on January 05, 2018, 01:46:15 AM
One of my fav.s,  Chicken Provolone stuffed with blue cheese, onions and mushrooms and topped with a slice of pineapple on a bed of Quinoa and Orzo
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Post by: Julia1996 on January 05, 2018, 08:21:03 AM
Last night I made a sauerkraut casserole. My dad loves it but my brother doesn't like sauerkraut so I made him tomato soup and grilled cheese with bacon sandwiches.
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Post by: p on January 05, 2018, 11:01:49 AM
I made spicy corn chowder for dinner.
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Post by: davina61 on January 05, 2018, 04:23:12 PM
Lamb and spinach from the freezer but used up some veg with it, mashed potatoes and suede , sprouts and it went together well. Keep some mash and sprouts to fry . 
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Post by: Cassi on January 05, 2018, 04:49:02 PM
All this food talk and then the mention of lamb though I don't know what suede is, assuming it's gravy, got me thinking about my first time cooking lamb.

Prior to this adventure I had never tried lamb. Okay, so my 1st wife and I are at the store and they have a rack of lamb for sale.  I mentioned I had never eaten lamb so we get it.  A short time later my birthday comes around and I only had a half-day workday.  I get home and I think, wow we can have the lamb but I don't have a clue on how to cook it so I call my wife at work.  She says find a cookbook and I said okay.

Well, my grandmother had a number of cookbooks and just a note, no internet back then - stone age.  Anyway, I go thru her cookbooks about 20 of them and only find one lamb recipe and with my luck it was rack of lamb - exactly what we had purchased.

So I go and prep the lamb, turn the oven on, wait for it to heat at the right temp and decide to call the W to tell her what I've done.  She said okay,

I put the lamb in the oven and leave to go into the den and do something.  About 25 minutes later I hear a rustling noise and think it's the dogs playing outside - My nose was stuff up so I couldn't smell the lamb cooking.

I look outside thru the patio door and the dogs are sleeping in the driveway. I walk into the kitchen and whammy the oven looks like the building from the 70's movie "Towering Inferno".

I walk over to the gas valve and shut off the gas to the stove and the only thing I could use to put out the fire was baking soda which I did.

By this time the entire house was full of smoke and I ended up opening everything up and got fans blowing.

By the time the major smoke was out of the house I walked back to the kitchen and took the rack of lamb out of the oven and was going to feed it to the dogs.  But I decided that not cutting it up would result in a dog fight.

As I began cutting it up, I took notice that once you got past the charcoaled outside, that the insides were cook just right and ended up cutting it up to eat.

A short time later my wife arrived home from work and saw me and a neighbor sitting on the porch.  She asks what are you doing and I responded letting the house air out - the lamb and stove caught on fire.  She says did you follow
the recipe and I said yes and did it EXACTLY how I told you on the phone.

She says what pan did you use?  And I responded What pan, it was rack of lamb and I laid it on the rack.

Ended up having a cook birthday dinner and the insurance company replaced the oven.

Learn two things, one is that wives sometimes don't listen to what you're saying and secondly lamb is the most greasy food.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 05, 2018, 05:32:35 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 05, 2018, 04:49:02 PM
All this food talk and then the mention of lamb though I don't know what suede is, assuming it's gravy, got me thinking about my first time cooking lamb.

Prior to this adventure I had never tried lamb. Okay, so my 1st wife and I are at the store and they have a rack of lamb for sale.  I mentioned I had never eaten lamb so we get it.  A short time later my birthday comes around and I only had a half-day workday.  I get home and I think, wow we can have the lamb but I don't have a clue on how to cook it so I call my wife at work.  She says find a cookbook and I said okay.

Well, my grandmother had a number of cookbooks and just a note, no internet back then - stone age.  Anyway, I go thru her cookbooks about 20 of them and only find one lamb recipe and with my luck it was rack of lamb - exactly what we had purchased.

So I go and prep the lamb, turn the oven on, wait for it to heat at the right temp and decide to call the W to tell her what I've done.  She said okay,

I put the lamb in the oven and leave to go into the den and do something.  About 25 minutes later I hear a rustling noise and think it's the dogs playing outside - My nose was stuff up so I couldn't smell the lamb cooking.

I look outside thru the patio door and the dogs are sleeping in the driveway. I walk into the kitchen and whammy the oven looks like the building from the 70's movie "Towering Inferno".

I walk over to the gas valve and shut off the gas to the stove and the only thing I could use to put out the fire was baking soda which I did.

By this time the entire house was full of smoke and I ended up opening everything up and got fans blowing.

By the time the major smoke was out of the house I walked back to the kitchen and took the rack of lamb out of the oven and was going to feed it to the dogs.  But I decided that not cutting it up would result in a dog fight.

As I began cutting it up, I took notice that once you got past the charcoaled outside, that the insides were cook just right and ended up cutting it up to eat.

A short time later my wife arrived home from work and saw me and a neighbor sitting on the porch.  She asks what are you doing and I responded letting the house air out - the lamb and stove caught on fire.  She says did you follow
the recipe and I said yes and did it EXACTLY how I told you on the phone.

She says what pan did you use?  And I responded What pan, it was rack of lamb and I laid it on the rack.

Ended up having a cook birthday dinner and the insurance company replaced the oven.

Learn two things, one is that wives sometimes don't listen to what you're saying and secondly lamb is the most greasy food.

That's too funny. Lol. My brother wanted boiled eggs once to he put 3 eggs in the microwave.  He just set them on the turntable, no bowl or anything. He had fun cleaning up that mess.
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Post by: Cassi on January 05, 2018, 05:38:58 PM
Sounds like something I would have done.
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Post by: Kendra on January 05, 2018, 05:55:38 PM
When I was in college at Washington State University near the Idaho border.  I had sold my car to pay for a year of school, 400cc motorcycle was my only transportation - and my budget often didn't allow even that so I walked almost everywhere rain or shine, one mile each way to/from school.  One miserable day was near freezing with heavy rain pouring on deep slush, got home and had a brilliant idea.  Put my frozen soaked boots in the oven for just a minute.  Several minutes later the smoke alarm went off, flames pouring out of the oven.  Here's the part I really shouldn't admit... filled a bowl with water and threw it onto the flaming boots a couple times and the fire was out.  I later realized yeah that's a 40 amp 220 volt appliance. 

I repainted the entire kitchen to hide smoke damage.  The home owner lived upstairs and I didn't want them to know about the damage... this was a rental duplex.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 05, 2018, 06:10:17 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 05, 2018, 04:49:02 PM

I walk into the kitchen and whammy the oven looks like the building from the 70's movie "Towering Inferno".  :icon_flamed:  LOL


Oh my, decisions, decisions... Pizza?  :eusa_shifty:  Lamb chop? Pizza?  :eusa_shifty:  Lamb chop?  :icon_google: Pizza?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 05, 2018, 06:25:02 PM
Yep
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Post by: Maddie86 on January 05, 2018, 10:46:58 PM
I had a bunch of leftover smoked brisket from new year's eve that I wanted to use up, so I made chili! it was my first time making it and I think it came out good! I also made cornbread waffles with honey butter to go with it, yum!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 06, 2018, 12:28:56 AM
I'm making a pizza  ;D  Yay pizza!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 06, 2018, 08:03:36 AM
Quote from: Maddie86 on January 05, 2018, 10:46:58 PM
I had a bunch of leftover smoked brisket from new year's eve that I wanted to use up, so I made chili! it was my first time making it and I think it came out good! I also made cornbread waffles with honey butter to go with it, yum!

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26219646_10155021617171373_4797555900221100499_n.jpg?oh=2a3defeb7f68fb11df415224ebf8f188&oe=5AF0D62D)

Cornbread waffles? How do you make them? I don't like cornbread but my dad does and I bet he would love them. Do you make them sweet or the regular ones?
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Post by: Maddie86 on January 06, 2018, 11:52:33 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 06, 2018, 08:03:36 AM
Cornbread waffles? How do you make them? I don't like cornbread but my dad does and I bet he would love them. Do you make them sweet or the regular ones?

I just did my usual cornbread batter and put it in a waffle maker. I do a sweet cornbread and it worked really well for waffles. the texture could have been better though, but that's my waffle maker's fault, I feel like a super crisp Belgian waffle would be great for this but this is a different style and my waffle maker is kinda cheap anyways. here's the recipe I used:

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/76594/grandmothers-buttermilk-cornbread/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&referringContentType=search%20results&clickId=cardslot%209
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Post by: V M on January 06, 2018, 04:04:19 PM
Cornbread waffles sound pretty cool  ;D
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Post by: Devlyn on January 06, 2018, 04:10:51 PM
Glorious Spam!
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Post by: V M on January 06, 2018, 04:44:07 PM
You just had to say that  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFrtpT1mKy8&pbjreload=10
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Post by: Colleen_definitely on January 06, 2018, 05:38:20 PM
BAKED BEANS ARE OFF!   ;D


I'm making fish tacos (mind the dirty thoughts dear...) with fresh pico de gallo and a salad.
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Post by: Julia1996 on January 06, 2018, 06:41:46 PM
Quote from: Colleen_definitely on January 06, 2018, 05:38:20 PM
BAKED BEANS ARE OFF!   ;D


I'm making fish tacos (mind the dirty thoughts dear...) with fresh pico de gallo and a salad.

Lol. I didn't have any kind of dirty thoughts about fish tacos until you mentioned having dirty thoughts about it. Ewwwwww LOL
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Post by: Roll on January 06, 2018, 06:58:47 PM
I saw it as a euphemism before i knew fish tacos were a real thing, and for a long time I thought all references to fish tacos was a dirty joke. I couldn't imagine eating fish in tacos, it still is gross to me.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 06, 2018, 07:22:07 PM
Quote from: Roll on January 06, 2018, 06:58:47 PM
I saw it as a euphemism before i knew fish tacos were a real thing, and for a long time I thought all references to fish tacos was a dirty joke. I couldn't imagine eating fish in tacos, it still is gross to me.

Yeah I think tacos are someplace fish should never be. Just...NO! To me chicken tacos are just as nasty. Chicken in spaghetti or on pizza is also messed up. I didn't now gay guys used the word fish to describe a cis woman. One of my gay friends once told me I looked like a real fish. Well I got offended until he told me what it meant. Lol
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Post by: Cassi on January 06, 2018, 07:28:31 PM
Eeeew, fish tacos have always sounded gross to me.  Chicken in a burrito maybe but not a taco says I.  So, he called you a fish.  Congrats.
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Post by: Colleen_definitely on January 06, 2018, 07:53:30 PM
It's just lightly breaded cod pieces in a tortilla with some pico and queso fresco. It's not terribly exotic or weird to me anyway.

Though I suppose if you don't like fish this wouldn't do much for you anyway.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dena on January 06, 2018, 07:58:44 PM
Fish tacos are really quite good. They don't have a heavy taste and you can add lettuce and tomatoes without overpowering the taste. I know it sounds a bit strange but try it before you knock it. Remember that Mexico has several types of cuisines and they range from no spice to overpowering and include fishing villages with fish as the primary meat.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 06, 2018, 09:14:07 PM
I love fish tacos  ;D  I also make a really groovy mango/pineapple salsa to use when I make them
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Post by: V M on January 06, 2018, 10:44:10 PM
Saturday is usually leftovers day  ;D  Leftover pizza followed by leftover biscuits and gravy with fries

"If it doesn't kill you it will make you stronger"
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 06, 2018, 10:51:01 PM
Quote from: V M on January 06, 2018, 10:44:10 PM
Saturday is usually leftovers day  ;D  Leftover pizza followed by leftover biscuits and gravy with fries

"If it doesn't kill you it will make you stronger"

I use to go by "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger"  Kinda thing it's a flu shot thang nowadays :)
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Post by: Megan. on January 07, 2018, 02:21:46 AM
The Fish Finger Sandwich is the KING/QUEEN of sandwiches! I've never had a fish taco,  but it can't be far removed, so I'd be up for that [emoji5].

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Post by: big kim on January 07, 2018, 02:50:34 AM
Chili & air freshener
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Post by: MollyPants on January 07, 2018, 03:14:02 AM
I'm making sweet corn and chicken soup tonight x

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 07, 2018, 07:48:00 AM
Quote from: Dena on January 06, 2018, 07:58:44 PM
Fish tacos are really quite good. They don't have a heavy taste and you can add lettuce and tomatoes without overpowering the taste. I know it sounds a bit strange but try it before you knock it. Remember that Mexico has several types of cuisines and they range from no spice to overpowering and include fishing villages with fish as the primary meat.

The big problem for me is that it's always Tilapia, the Chicken McNugget of fish. ;D

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Post by: Julia1996 on January 07, 2018, 08:00:26 AM
Last night I made shepards pie. It takes a while to make but it's really good when it's cold out.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 07, 2018, 08:07:07 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 07, 2018, 08:00:26 AM
Last night I made shepards pie. It takes a while to make but it's really good when it's cold out.

Gosh darn it!  You didn't save me any!
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Post by: MollyPants on January 07, 2018, 08:10:55 AM
We have a roast chicken with lots of trimmings tonight :)

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Post by: Julia1996 on January 07, 2018, 08:12:02 AM
Quote from: Cali on January 07, 2018, 08:07:07 AM
Gosh darn it!  You didn't save me any!

With 3 guys who love shepards pie I was lucky I got any. Lol
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Post by: Cassi on January 07, 2018, 08:13:56 AM
Good morning!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Colleen_definitely on January 07, 2018, 10:09:02 AM
Quote from: Roll on January 07, 2018, 07:48:00 AM
The big problem for me is that it's always Tilapia, the Chicken McNugget of fish. ;D

Stateside definitely, out in Mexico proper not so much from my experience.  At least in Baja it was lots of mahi mahi, snapper, and random whatever the heck the cook bought at the market on the way in to work.

I've made them with just about everything.  Cod and catfish are my go to fish for it, salmon is tricky since it's easy to overcook it into chalk.
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Post by: V M on January 07, 2018, 02:19:01 PM
I usually use one or two of these 4oz packets depending how many tacos I'm making, tend to like the Alaskan Pollock, Ocean Perch or Swai (Mostly because that's what they usually have at my local grocery) One of my favorites is the Mahi Mahi but they don't have it in stock at the store very often

(https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/disp/bb67708005711.560b5a4225704.jpg)

You can also buy 1 and 2 Lb packages if you're feeding a family or group of people

I wish my local store carried more of the Simply Seafood (http://www.simplyseafood.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47:alaska-pollock-fillet&catid=18:products&Itemid=176) products

Not sure if you can order them online or not
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Post by: Cassi on January 07, 2018, 03:49:58 PM
Quote from: V M on January 07, 2018, 02:19:01 PM
I usually use one or two of these 4oz packets depending how many tacos I'm making, tend to like the Alaskan Pollock, Ocean Perch or Swai (Mostly because that's what they usually have at my local grocery) One of my favorites is the Mahi Mahi but they don't have it in stock at the store very often

(https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/disp/bb67708005711.560b5a4225704.jpg)

You can also buy 1 and 2 Lb packages if you're feeding a family or group of people

I wish my local store carried more of the Simply Seafood (http://www.simplyseafood.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47:alaska-pollock-fillet&catid=18:products&Itemid=176) products

Not sure if you can order them online or not

I just realized I am going to get fat reading this thread!!!!!!!!
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Post by: davina61 on January 07, 2018, 04:13:07 PM
Talking fish I did a South Indian fish curry , 2 pieces of Haddock and 2 of Salmon (1/3rd of  due to date so in the freezer). Green chillies and coconut milk make it a bit Thai style. Froze 2 meals for another day.
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Post by: Cassi on January 07, 2018, 04:42:20 PM
Quote from: davina61 on January 07, 2018, 04:13:07 PM
Talking fish I did a South Indian fish curry , 2 pieces of Haddock and 2 of Salmon (1/3rd of  due to date so in the freezer). Green chillies and coconut milk make it a bit Thai style. Froze 2 meals for another day.

Fish talk?
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Post by: Maddie86 on January 07, 2018, 07:43:28 PM
Grilled Cheese! I grated up some extra sharp cheddar and sprinkled on some parm and some jalapeno hot sauce and I sprinkled some garlic powder on the bread, it was really good! It's been a while since I made a grilled cheese, I'll have to do these more often!

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Post by: Cassi on January 07, 2018, 07:45:32 PM
I am making bacon wrapped pork loin pork chops and mashed pataters :)
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Post by: p on January 08, 2018, 02:05:28 PM
I am going to make Matzo Ball Soup with some homemade chicken stock. This is quickly becoming my new favorite soup!
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Post by: Julia1996 on January 08, 2018, 02:46:03 PM
I didn't cook last night. Much to my surprise my dad and Tyler said they were going to cook dinner for me for a change. With my dads cooking history and that abysmal stir-fry my brother made me with half raw vegetables and crunchy rice I wasn't holding out much hope for a good dinner.  It was actually good for what it was. It was elbow macaroni, pasta sauce, ground beef and cheese on the top. For those 2 it was a good job. The garlic bread was a little...nasty. I have a big jar of minced garlic in the fridge and Tyler spread it on pieces of bread and then put them under the broiler, no butter just garlic. The problem was he spread the garlic as thick as you would peanut butter. It was a little.....powerful. But the rest of the dinner was good.
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Post by: p on January 09, 2018, 01:18:19 PM
Julia, I am surprised you let those two in the kitchen, especially after the meal your brother served you! It sounds like you were mostly rewarded for taking the risk, though. I am sure you will all be glad to return to your excellent cooking soon.
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Post by: Julia1996 on January 09, 2018, 01:42:25 PM
It was a risk but they meant it to be sweet. My brother has no idea that stir fry he made me was so nasty. He was trying to be sweet and he made it because he knows I love stir-fry. I just couldn't hurt his feelings like that by telling him it was nasty.  I kind of hoped maybe Tristan was at least a little competent in the kitchen. But that hope was quickly dashed. Saturday I asked him if he wanted me to fix him lunch and he said no, he would just throw a frozen pizza in the oven and we could share that. A little later I smelled something burning and he had left the plastic wrapper on the pizza. I told him he had forgotten to take off the wrapper. He said he hadn't forgotten to take it off, he didn't think he was supposed to take it off. I asked him what he thought was going to happen when he put it in the hot oven. He said he thought it would cook in the wrapper like the microwave vegetables with the steam in bag!  I wish he had just lied and said he forgot. That someone can be 23 years old and not know how to make a frozen pizza is just tragic. It's even more sad when the directions on the box say Remove Wrapper! They put that on there so some ninny doesn't cook it with the wrapper on. Lol!
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Post by: Cassi on January 09, 2018, 01:49:16 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 09, 2018, 01:42:25 PM
It was a risk but they meant it to be sweet. My brother has no idea that stir fry he made me was so nasty. He was trying to be sweet and he made it because he knows I love stir-fry. I just couldn't hurt his feelings like that by telling him it was nasty.  I kind of hoped maybe Tristan was at least a little competent in the kitchen. But that hope was quickly dashed. Saturday I asked him if he wanted me to fix him lunch and he said no, he would just throw a frozen pizza in the oven and we could share that. A little later I smelled something burning and he had left the plastic wrapper on the pizza. I told him he had forgotten to take off the wrapper. He said he hadn't forgotten to take it off, he didn't think he was supposed to take it off. I asked him what he thought was going to happen when he put it in the hot oven. He said he thought it would cook in the wrapper like the microwave vegetables with the steam in bag!  I wish he had just lied and said he forgot. That someone can be 23 years old and not know how to make a frozen pizza is just tragic. It's even more sad when the directions on the box say Remove Wrapper! They put that on there so some ninny doesn't cook it with the wrapper on. Lol!

Blame it on Wrap Music :)
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Post by: p on January 09, 2018, 04:30:23 PM
Oh Julia, it sounds like you'd better keep Tristan out of the kitchen!!!
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Post by: Colleen_definitely on January 09, 2018, 05:12:52 PM
I'm out in Ohio all week for work and was just planning on going back to the hotel and having some miso soup with tofu (I pretty much only book hotels with kitchenettes because I'm sick of restaurants)

BUT WAIT!

It's taco Tuesday for the hotel social hour meal and there's free (to me, work pays for my room) tacos?
To taco or not to taco is a question not worth wasting breath on.
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Post by: Cassi on January 09, 2018, 05:13:49 PM
Daughter and I had ham and mashed taters :)
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Post by: Roll on January 09, 2018, 06:39:02 PM
Quote from: Colleen_definitely on January 09, 2018, 05:12:52 PM
I'm out in Ohio all week for work and was just planning on going back to the hotel and having some miso soup with tofu (I pretty much only book hotels with kitchenettes because I'm sick of restaurants)

BUT WAIT!

It's taco Tuesday for the hotel social hour meal and there's free (to me, work pays for my room) tacos?
To taco or not to taco is a question not worth wasting breath on.

TAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOS. 2 orders of chicken soft tacos for me. Worth every calorie. I like to pour extra salsa on them too. You know... for health reasons.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 09, 2018, 07:26:21 PM
Quote from: Roll on January 09, 2018, 06:39:02 PM
TAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOS. 2 orders of chicken soft tacos for me. Worth every calorie. I like to pour extra salsa on them too. You know... for health reasons.

Chicken tacos? Nasty! !!!  WHY????  Yuck,yuck,yuck!
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Post by: Megan. on January 09, 2018, 07:49:37 PM
Subsisting on hotel food while away on my business trip, quesedilla in the bar tonight,  not bad.

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Post by: Julia1996 on January 09, 2018, 08:28:02 PM
Tonight I made meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy and broccoli with cheese sauce. I made 2 meatloafs actually because they love meatloaf sandwiches as much as the meatloaf dinner.
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Post by: BrandyHanley on January 09, 2018, 08:32:42 PM
Avocado Salad... ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 09, 2018, 08:39:46 PM
Quote from: BrandyHanley on January 09, 2018, 08:32:42 PM
Avocado Salad... ;D

I totally love avocados. I make avacodo hummus which is awesome. Yum.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: BrandyHanley on January 09, 2018, 08:48:38 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 09, 2018, 08:39:46 PM
I totally love avocados. I make avacodo hummus which is awesome. Yum.
Hmmmm.  I live by avacodo's. Lost 22lbs, in 2 1/2 months. They quiet your Hungar, I have about 1full one a day, and no snacking. Except for veggies. No red meat, or pork either. Thought I'd never be able to do it but the fat is just falling off. Plus they taste so good.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 09, 2018, 08:52:04 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 09, 2018, 07:26:21 PM
Chicken tacos? Nasty! !!!  WHY????  Yuck,yuck,yuck!

Because delicious! And super low calorie and healthy! (Seriously, even with cheese about 150 per.) Though has to be done with soft flour tortillas. Hard corn and chicken don't go together in my mind. Hard corn are the domain of beef alone.

Basic free form recipe...

Boil completely fat-trimmed chicken breasts until mostly no longer pink. Remove to bowl, and shred with forks. Place in pan with a bit of corn oil and sear it a bit. Add a high quality salsa (homemade best, though some jarred works too, whatever flavor you like) as well as some paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and whatever else you like to taste. It's totally free form. If you need to, add extra water if it's really thick salsa. Cook down the salsa. stirring constantly, until the chicken really absorbs those flavors. You can leave it a little saucy if it's your thing. Serve with some lime, finishing salt, and top with a good, real Mexican cheese and iceberg lettuce. Queso blanco, manchego, etc. Tends to be crumbly, but can shred fine. Lettuce should be bone dry and crispy, any moisture in the lettuce spells doom for the taco. Doom. It really all boils down to the salsa used though. Good salsa can makeup for bad chicken, good chicken can't make up for bad salsa.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 09, 2018, 08:57:20 PM
All this taco talk has me thinking about making fish tacos tonight  ;D  Don't dare me, because I'll do it
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 09, 2018, 09:01:47 PM
Quote from: Roll on January 09, 2018, 08:52:04 PM
Because delicious! And super low calorie and healthy! (Seriously, even with cheese about 150 per.) Though has to be done with soft flour tortillas. Hard corn and chicken don't go together in my mind. Hard corn are the domain of beef alone.

Basic free form recipe...

Boil completely fat-trimmed chicken breasts until mostly no longer pink. Remove to bowl, and shred with forks. Place in pan with a bit of corn oil and sear it a bit. Add a high quality salsa (homemade best, though some jarred works too, whatever flavor you like) as well as some paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and whatever else you like to taste. It's totally free form. If you need to, add extra water if it's really thick salsa. Cook down the salsa. stirring constantly, until the chicken really absorbs those flavors. You can leave it a little saucy if it's your thing. Serve with some lime, finishing salt, and top with a good, real Mexican cheese and iceberg lettuce. Queso blanco, manchego, etc. Tends to be crumbly, but can shred fine. Lettuce should be bone dry and crispy, any moisture in the lettuce spells doom for the taco. Doom. It really all boils down to the salsa used though. Good salsa can makeup for bad chicken, good chicken can't make up for bad salsa.

I'm sure your chicken tacos are good. I just really don't care for chicken. I will fry it or make stuffed chicken breasts but only because my dad and brother like it. I will not make chicken and yellow rice. To me it's vile.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Sephirah on January 09, 2018, 09:02:37 PM
Quote from: V M on January 09, 2018, 08:57:20 PM
All this taco talk has me thinking about making fish tacos tonight  ;D  Don't dare me, because I'll do it

I dare you!  >:-)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 09, 2018, 09:13:02 PM
Quote from: Sephirah on January 09, 2018, 09:02:37 PM
I dare you!  >:-)

For sure - It's Taco Tuesday!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 09, 2018, 09:14:27 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 09, 2018, 09:01:47 PM
I just really don't care for chicken.

*Hannibal Lecter voice*  But the chicken cares for you Julia  >:-)  Ewwww!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 10, 2018, 12:30:11 AM
Realized I didn't have all the ingredients for fish tacos so I ended up going to the Subway and getting a "Spicy Italian" sandwich and made some fries to go with it
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Colleen_definitely on January 10, 2018, 07:09:34 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 09, 2018, 07:26:21 PM
Chicken tacos? Nasty! !!!  WHY????  Yuck,yuck,yuck!

Tacos (or burritos, well Mexican food in general) have the magical ability to make just about any animal taste wonderful.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 10, 2018, 07:11:59 AM
I'm making chicken with mandarin and paprika sauce with some roast squash for supper tonight.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 10, 2018, 11:22:24 AM
Quote from: Colleen_definitely on January 10, 2018, 07:09:34 AM
Tacos (or burritos, well Mexican food in general) have the magical ability to make just about any animal taste wonderful.

Not just animals. A weird designer taco place here does Brussels Sprout tacos that are amazing.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 10, 2018, 11:46:27 AM
Quote from: Roll on January 10, 2018, 11:22:24 AM
Not just animals. A weird designer taco place here does Brussels Sprout tacos that are amazing.

Brussels sprout tacos????? Ok, the worlds gone mad.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 10, 2018, 11:49:38 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 10, 2018, 11:46:27 AM
Brussels sprout tacos????? Ok, the worlds gone mad.

Wow, haven't had those in years.  Sounds like it would be a tasty taco depending on what else they put in them.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 10, 2018, 11:50:26 AM
Quote from: Roll on January 10, 2018, 11:22:24 AM
Not just animals. A weird designer taco place here does Brussels Sprout tacos that are amazing.

BTW, I love Cupacapra Burritos.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 10, 2018, 11:58:53 AM
Quote from: Cali on January 10, 2018, 11:50:26 AM
BTW, I love Cupacapra Burritos.

Chupacabra, the infamous goat eater? I bet that is some tender meat.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 10, 2018, 12:09:09 PM
Quote from: Roll on January 10, 2018, 11:58:53 AM
Chupacabra, the infamous goat eater? I bet that is some tender meat.

Hmmm I will have to ask Tristan if they make kangaroo tacos in Australia. Or Emu tacos...or koala tacos.....,
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 10, 2018, 12:19:00 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 10, 2018, 12:09:09 PM
Hmmm I will have to ask Tristan if they make kangaroo tacos in Australia. Or Emu tacos...or koala tacos.....,

There was a scandal a few years back about a food truck in Florida that made those sorts of tacos. Lion taco was on the menu even.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 10, 2018, 12:40:36 PM
Quote from: Roll on January 10, 2018, 12:19:00 PM
There was a scandal a few years back about a food truck in Florida that made those sorts of tacos. Lion taco was on the menu even.

Lion. Wow! That's like those people on the homestead shows. They eat anything that can't get away from them. Muskrat,  badgers, even squirrels which are really just cute rats. Eww
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 10, 2018, 01:48:17 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 10, 2018, 12:40:36 PM
Lion. Wow! That's like those people on the homestead shows. They eat anything that can't get away from them. Muskrat,  badgers, even squirrels which are really just cute rats. Eww

Except this place sold them for 35$ apiece and sourced them from a lion ranch (yes, that's a thing apparently, and is what made it technically legal). You can find the articles with florida lion taco truck search readily, they actually did have kangaroo too. No mention of koala though.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dena on January 10, 2018, 04:14:15 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 10, 2018, 12:40:36 PM
Lion. Wow! That's like those people on the homestead shows. They eat anything that can't get away from them. Muskrat,  badgers, even squirrels which are really just cute rats. Eww
Now you have me doing it. Brings back the memory of a book I read in school "King Rat". Interesting thing is that book ties into Shogun, Tai Pan and Noble House.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Colleen_definitely on January 10, 2018, 07:40:55 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 10, 2018, 12:09:09 PM
Hmmm I will have to ask Tristan if they make kangaroo tacos in Australia. Or Emu tacos...or koala tacos.....,

I made kangaroo burgers once.  They were good.  My old favorite butcher shop has an exotic meat freezer with all manners of interesting things.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Colleen_definitely on January 10, 2018, 07:43:55 PM
Quote from: Roll on January 10, 2018, 11:22:24 AM
Not just animals. A weird designer taco place here does Brussels Sprout tacos that are amazing.

I've done veggie fajitas when a vegetarian friend visited using portobello mushrooms with the usual peppers and onions.  It really worked well.  I could see sprouts working as well depending on seasoning.  Getting the texture just right might be tricky since too crisp would be weird and mush like my mom would make would just be gross.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on January 10, 2018, 07:50:07 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 10, 2018, 12:40:36 PM

...That's like those people on the homestead shows. They eat anything that can't get away from them...

No, you're thinking of vegans!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 10, 2018, 09:36:28 PM
Dinner tonight started out as a use what's in the fridge and turned into a great meal. Sort of a Garlic Shrimp stir fry, with red bell pepper, some broccoli, and snow peas. No sake, so I cooked it in some chardonnay left over from my step mom's new years party, and added some lemon and just a touch of soy. Served with some sushi rice (I pretty much only use short grain rice with this sort of stuff) and topped with toasted sesame seeds. I started by searing the shrimp in sesame oil with a hearty dose of kosher salt and minced garlic, gave it a wonderful flavor, and even the "its going to be too salty" naysayers had to admit it was good. Parcooked the broc seperately at first in a steamer, then tossed it all in, added the lemon, soy, and wine and let it cook down a bit. Got impatient, so added corn starch which created a nice consistency to the sauce that coated everything perfectly. Completely un planned out and winged it, so I'm lucky it wasn't a disaster. (I know it is a simple recipe, but I have such a bad track record with unplanned meals.)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 10, 2018, 11:37:09 PM
Lamb chop marinated in balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mango and pineapple on a bed of rice with green beans, and mushrooms , baked potato with sour cream and onions, 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 11, 2018, 12:39:19 AM
Quote from: V M on January 10, 2018, 11:37:09 PM
Lamb chop marinated in balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mango and pineapple on a bed of rice with green beans, and mushrooms , baked potato with sour cream and onions,

Can you FedX me a plate?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on January 11, 2018, 08:11:24 AM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 10, 2018, 07:50:07 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 10, 2018, 12:40:36 PM
Lion. Wow! That's like those people on the homestead shows. They eat anything that can't get away from them. Muskrat,  badgers, even squirrels which are really just cute rats. Eww

No, you're thinking of vegans!  :laugh:

It's not because I like animals.  I am sort of vegan because I hate plants.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 11, 2018, 10:05:50 AM
Last night I made German meatballs with cream caper sauce and mashed potatoes.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 11, 2018, 10:13:14 AM
Quote from: Kendra on January 11, 2018, 08:11:24 AM
It's not because I like animals.  I am sort of vegan because I hate plants.

I often prefer to eat cuisine based around my hatred of the ingredients. That is why I am particularly fond of broccoli dishes.

Broccoli murdered my parents.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 11, 2018, 10:33:27 AM
Quote from: Roll on January 10, 2018, 11:58:53 AM
Chupacabra, the infamous goat eater? I bet that is some tender meat.

Depends on how long you cook it.  Another tasty morsel is the JackAlope of Arizona. Tastes like CHICKEN
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: p on January 11, 2018, 05:39:22 PM
Ellie, well done on your improvised meal! I find that mine are some of the most enjoyable just because of the satisfaction of having made something wonderful with the ingredients on hand. Sounds like the dish was delish!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 12, 2018, 12:35:56 AM
Beef Stroganoff with some toast

The package says that it serves two, two what? Children? Gerbils? Maybe it should read...
"Serves two children or One adult, Gnu and/or Wildebeest"?

Oh well, it tastes good and there are no leftovers to deal with  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 12, 2018, 01:05:26 AM
Serving sizes are a scam perpetuated by the food illuminati. The foominati.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 12, 2018, 01:20:49 AM
Ah yes, the Naughty Foodies  :o  LOL
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 12, 2018, 08:00:46 AM
Quote from: Roll on January 11, 2018, 10:13:14 AM
I often prefer to eat cuisine based around my hatred of the ingredients. That is why I am particularly fond of broccoli dishes.

Broccoli murdered my parents.

Except for me my family are broccoli haters. When I made broccoli with dinner no one touched it but me. But I make a broccoli soup they absolutely love. The first time I made it Tyler made a face and said he didn't want any. I actually managed to guilt him into trying it. Once he tried it he loved it and my dad got curious and he tried it and loved it. Here's the recipe.

1 head of broccoli cut into bite size pieces. You can include the stems in the soup if you want but I don't because they are kind of hard even after cooking.

1 large onion diced.
2 carrots sliced thin.
1 clove garlic diced.
4 tbs of butter.
4 tbs of flour.
1/2 tsp smoked paprika.
1/2 tsp mustard powder.
1/8 tsp of cayenne pepper.
Salt to taste.
Pepper to taste.
2 cups of chicken stock.
2 cups half n half or cream. I use one cup of each.
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese.

I blanch the broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes to make sure it's not hard after it cooks in the soup.
Saute the onion and garlic in butter until the onions get soft.
In a soup pot cook the butter and flour until the flower is cooked then whisk in the chicken stock. Whisk in the half n half and simmer for 15 minutes until it thickens. Whisk it every few minutes so a skin doesn't form. (EWWW). Add the vegetables and spices and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Stir in grated cheese a little at a time. Once its melted into the soup serve it. I use block cheese and grate it myself. It seems to melt better than pure shredded cheese. And try not to use super cheap cheese or it won't taste as good.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 12, 2018, 08:26:09 AM
That's sounds really tasty.

We quite often serve broccoli as a side with a dressing:
Up to one chilli finely sliced (depending on how brave you feel!)
2cm grated ginger
2 grated cloves of garlic
3-4tbsp olive oil
1tbsp soya sauce
1tbsp tasted sesame oil
Dash of lemon juice to taste

Tonight we're having chicken fajitas.



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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 12, 2018, 08:36:20 AM
Quote from: MollyPants on January 12, 2018, 08:26:09 AM
That's sounds really tasty.

We quite often serve broccoli as a side with a dressing:
Up to one chilli finely sliced (depending on how brave you feel!)
2cm grated ginger
2 grated cloves of garlic
3-4tbsp olive oil
1tbsp soya sauce
1tbsp tasted sesame oil
Dash of lemon juice to taste

Tonight we're having chicken fajitas.



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That dressing sounds good. I will make that for myself. My boyfriend might like it too. My dad and brother wouldn't eat it. The only way they will touch broccoli is in soup or as a side drowned in cheese sauce.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 12, 2018, 08:37:13 AM
Simple, but properly steamed broccoli seasoned only with the perfect amount of kosher salt is heaven for me. I always weird people out with that. But then when I make it for them and show them that 99% of broccoli they've ever had was simply cooked plain wrong, they change their tune. Not sure why even high end restaurants can't get it right (though often it is that they fail to remove it from heat properly and let it keep cooking into mush while finishing plating, or they simply made up a huge batch they are staggering over time to begin with which just... really, really, doesn't work).
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 12, 2018, 08:38:09 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 12, 2018, 08:36:20 AM
That dressing sounds good. I will make that for myself. My boyfriend might like it too. My dad and brother wouldn't eat it. The only way they will touch broccoli is in soup or as a side drowned in cheese sauce.
That's a shame it's so nice! We managed to convert my partner's brother and dad with it. Sometimes they'll eat broccoli without is all now! Haha

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 12, 2018, 09:01:28 AM
Quote from: Roll on January 12, 2018, 08:37:13 AM
Simple, but properly steamed broccoli seasoned only with the perfect amount of kosher salt is heaven for me. I always weird people out with that. But then when I make it for them and show them that 99% of broccoli they've ever had was simply cooked plain wrong, they change their tune. Not sure why even high end restaurants can't get it right (though often it is that they fail to remove it from heat properly and let it keep cooking into mush while finishing plating, or they simply made up a huge batch they are staggering over time to begin with which just... really, really, doesn't work).

Yeah, my brother gets skeezed out watching me eat raw broccoli dipped in hummus.  It's good!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: p on January 12, 2018, 11:26:01 AM
My favorite broccoli recipe is oven-roasted broccoli. You can add cauliflower as well, but I often do a separate pan for it because broccoli and cauliflower don't cook at the same rate. The key to this recipe is to have the broccoli and cauliflower dry so that they roast instead of steaming. The water really sticks in the florets, so you have to wash them ahead of time, pat them dry with paper towels and then put them back in the fridge to completely dry. If you want to use the broccoli stems, just peel the green outer skin off of it first (broccoli stems are actually quite succulent once you get that tough outer skin off of them, you have to try it!). Toss the florets and stems with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast at 450 for ~20 minutes. The broccoli florets should be looking crispy and browned. I put them floret side down for the first 10-15 minutes to ensure crispiness.  While the broccoli roasts, make the dressing with the juice of 1 lemon, 1 or more cloves of thinly sliced or grated garlic (I use a microplane), shredded parmesan cheese and the zest from the lemon to taste (I do the whole thing, but I am obsessed with lemon). Once the broccoli is roasted, toss the broccoli with the dressing and return it to the oven for ~5 mins or so (keep an eye on it) to release the flavors from the dressing and melt the cheese. Everything in the "recipe" is basically to taste and you can omit everything except the broccoli and the oil. I have put in red pepper flakes for a spicy version, cumin and chili powder for a southwest version, garam masala for an Indian version, the sky is the limit.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 12, 2018, 03:02:19 PM
While steamed is my go to for Broccoli, here are some other quick recipes!

The Greatest Broccoli Casserole Of All Time - This is the one that even avowed carnivores love
Use frozen broccoli for this like a lot of casseroles. Mix 1 can Cream of Chicken or mushroom soup and sour cream(one of the medium sized tubs, forget oz size), along with a full 2/3rds a can of french fried onions and a bag of shredded swiss cheese. Cube a block of cheddar cheese into about what you would see on cheese platters. Optionally chop up some pancetta or good center cut bacon, get it a bit crispy in a pan, and add it as well, but I generally don't bother. Coat the cheddar and broccoli (and meat) in the mixture and spread out in the bottom of casserole dish. Top with any cheese blend you'd like, I think my favorite is a gouda, cheddar, swiss mix, then the rest of the french fried onions. And if you really want to make it amazing, MORE FRENCH FRIED ONIONS. I always use about a can and a half total. Do the usual bake at 325 until cheese is bubbly. (If you are worried about the onions burning, make sure they are nestled well in the cheese or just wait until the last 20 minutes to add them on top.) It's super unhealthy, but delcious. The key to this version is the cubed cheddar pieces. What happens is while cooking, the cubes dont blend or just melt in, they sort of create explosions of flavor between the broccoli.

A far healthier recipe... just toss in a pain with a tbsp of water to steam it lightly, then add just a touch of soy and lemon(seriously, not too much soy, broccoli just absorbs every drop and becomes a salty mess) and stir fry a moment, along with toasted sesame to really bring it together. Can easily be incorporated into larger vegetable mixes, just make sure you don't overcook the broc since it will cook at a lot different pace than zuch and mushrooms and what not.

Oh! Also, it is amazing with red curry. I love Choo Chee Salmon and will always serve it with broc.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 13, 2018, 02:55:24 AM
Earlier I made Fish N' Chips and now I'm snackin' some

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cindy on January 13, 2018, 03:09:35 AM
Quote from: V M on January 13, 2018, 02:55:24 AM
Earlier I made Fish N' Chips and now I'm snackin' some

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But what sort of fish? I had Butterfish and Chips for lunch.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 13, 2018, 03:54:36 AM
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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 13, 2018, 07:52:58 AM
Last night I made beef Bourguignon. It's time consuming but it's especially good when it's cold out.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 13, 2018, 02:58:37 PM
This may sound crazy but I have developed a fondness for toasted bread sandwich with salad fixings, cheese, mayo and salt and garlic/pepper.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 13, 2018, 03:26:58 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 13, 2018, 02:58:37 PM
This may sound crazy but I have developed a fondness for toasted bread sandwich with salad fixings, cheese, mayo and salt and garlic/pepper.

That doesn't sound weird. I eat raw onion sandwiches a lot of times. I get cravings for raw onions.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 13, 2018, 03:28:49 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 13, 2018, 03:26:58 PM
That doesn't sound weird. I eat raw onion sandwiches a lot of times. I get cravings for raw onions.

Thanks Julia,  just have never had such an attraction for a sandwich made like that until now.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 13, 2018, 03:48:52 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 13, 2018, 03:28:49 PM
Thanks Julia,  just have never had such an attraction for a sandwich made like that until now.

Hrt medications can cause unusual cravings. I get cravings for green olives, raw onions, radishes, jalapeño peppers, mustard and anything pickled. Since discovering pickled eggs I've fallen in love with them and always have some in the fridge. The first time my brother saw me eating a pickled egg he asked why my boiled egg was red. I told him to have a bite. He said it was the nastiest thing he had ever tasted.  My dad said he didn't even need to taste one to know they were disgusting and my boyfriend gets skeezed out just looking at boiled eggs. That's rich coming from someone who likes vegemite! Lol at least no one in my house eats all my pickled eggs.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 13, 2018, 05:51:28 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 13, 2018, 03:26:58 PM
That doesn't sound weird. I eat raw onion sandwiches a lot of times. I get cravings for raw onions.

I went to Subway yesterday and asked for onions. They put some on. "A few more onions, please." They put some more. "Sorry, may I get just a few more onions?" One onion sandwich with a touch of turkey later, I'm content.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 13, 2018, 05:58:04 PM
Quote from: Roll on January 13, 2018, 05:51:28 PM
I went to Subway yesterday and asked for onions. They put some on. "A few more onions, please." They put some more. "Sorry, may I get just a few more onions?" One onion sandwich with a touch of turkey later, I'm content.
I do love some onions. Mmmm!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 13, 2018, 06:12:23 PM
Ah yes, and Subway uses the tasty red onions I like  ;D  I feel fortunate to have a Subway just a couple of blocks away plus they have some good specials going right now  8)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 13, 2018, 06:25:11 PM
Quote from: V M on January 13, 2018, 06:12:23 PM
Ah yes, and Subway uses the tasty red onions I like  ;D  I feel fortunate to have a Subway just a couple of blocks away plus they have some good specials going right now  8)
5 bucks for a foot long sub is the best deal in food.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 13, 2018, 06:26:53 PM
Quote from: Roll on January 13, 2018, 06:25:11 PM
5 bucks for a foot long sub is the best deal in food.

Awesome on the Subway.  Could you get me a footlong on flatbread; extra olives, sprounts peppers and extra mayo.  Will love you forever :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 13, 2018, 06:27:25 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 13, 2018, 06:26:53 PM
Awesome on the Subway.  Could you get me a footlong on flatbread; extra olives, sprounts peppers and extra mayo.  Will love you forever :)

Oh, and could you get the flat bread toasted?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 13, 2018, 06:34:26 PM
Just as a coincidence, as I was reading all this the Subway commercial came on just to tempt me further LOL   
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 13, 2018, 06:36:09 PM
Quote from: V M on January 13, 2018, 06:34:26 PM
Just as a coincidence,as I was reading all this the Subway commercial came on to tempt me further LOL   

Kewl, could you get me a diet coke and chips?

Thxs Sweetie.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 13, 2018, 06:44:22 PM
Subway is about the only place to get a good sandwich.  Grocery store deli sandwiches are nasty.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 13, 2018, 06:48:01 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 13, 2018, 06:44:22 PM
Subway is about the only place to get a good sandwich.  Grocery store deli sandwiches are nasty.

Some time ago, a neighbor and I would go to subway almost daily as they had those punch cards where you received a free sandwich after so many purchases.  My favorite is Pastrami and it's not available in Chicago Subways.

I actually lost weight eating them.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 13, 2018, 06:49:26 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 13, 2018, 03:48:52 PM
Hrt medications can cause unusual cravings. I get cravings for green olives, raw onions, radishes, jalapeño peppers, mustard and anything pickled. Since discovering pickled eggs I've fallen in love with them and always have some in the fridge. The first time my brother saw me eating a pickled egg he asked why my boiled egg was red. I told him to have a bite. He said it was the nastiest thing he had ever tasted.  My dad said he didn't even need to taste one to know they were disgusting and my boyfriend gets skeezed out just looking at boiled eggs. That's rich coming from someone who likes vegemite! Lol at least no one in my house eats all my pickled eggs.

Wow.  We'll see what no tastes develop - what an adventure!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 13, 2018, 06:49:56 PM
Oh but a Jewish deli, they have phenomenal food. I was in one once and I got hungry so I got a sandwhich. I don't know half of the stuff that was in it but it was really good. My dad likes German deli food and their sandwiches are good too but I think the Jewish deli has the best sandwiches.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 13, 2018, 06:51:07 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dena on January 13, 2018, 09:00:56 PM
Quiznos has a far better sandwich but the nearest one for me is about a half an hour drive. Maybe some day I will get one near me.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 13, 2018, 09:25:59 PM
I'm making a cheeseburger and fries
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 14, 2018, 02:55:26 AM
Black n blue skirt steak, hasselback potatoes and roasted vegetables with a spicy dressing. It was supposed to be with a out lentil salad but I forgot to get them at the store.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 14, 2018, 08:44:09 AM
Last night I made chili and cheese bread. Tristan told me his mom adds  vegemite to chili and it makes  it really good. Vegemite in chili! He's no longer allowed in the kitchen even to get a drink.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 14, 2018, 10:24:04 AM
Did you fix him a little dog bowl in the corner of the living room? You don't want the poor guy to get dehydrated!

...

Anywho, tonight I'm making a super spicy Thai red curry sauce and serving it with salmon and vegetables! I'm also considering trying something different, and cooking the rice to go with it in a light coconut broth. That or maybe do sort of a Paella style. ... Wait, Red Curry Paella. Did I just invent something?

(Edit: No. No I did not. Apparently there are a billion recipes for Curry Paella, Southeast Asian Paella, Asian Paella with Red Curry Essence. I really thought I had something there for a second.)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on January 14, 2018, 04:01:02 PM
Made a beef pie , was on telly Friday night , altered it a bit as no red onion (used shallots ) and was supposed to have stilton but didn't have any . It is the best pie I have ever made
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 14, 2018, 04:51:48 PM
Shrimp and mashed potatoes
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Elli.P on January 14, 2018, 05:05:00 PM
Shrimp scampi with leek and Gouda cheese baked grits.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 14, 2018, 05:08:17 PM
Quote from: Elli.P on January 14, 2018, 05:05:00 PM
Shrimp scampi with leek and Gouda cheese baked grits.

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Never heard of Leek before but Gouda cheese sounds good
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Elli.P on January 14, 2018, 05:12:20 PM
A leek is an mild onion. It looks like a giant green onion. Has an oniony garlicy flavor.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 14, 2018, 05:19:54 PM
Quote from: Elli.P on January 14, 2018, 05:12:20 PM
A leek is an mild onion. It looks like a giant green onion. Has an oniony garlicy flavor.

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Thanks, I love garlic.  I learn sooooo much from this site :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Elli.P on January 14, 2018, 07:04:53 PM
Ok here is a picture of the gouda cheese grits and shrimp scampi my wife cooked.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180115/9b5db2237f7b566e3b4a5a6f96d853b8.jpg)

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 14, 2018, 07:08:25 PM
Quote from: Elli.P on January 14, 2018, 07:04:53 PM
Ok here is a picture of the gouda cheese grits and shrimp scampi my wife cooked.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180115/9b5db2237f7b566e3b4a5a6f96d853b8.jpg)

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That looks really good. I like grits.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Allison S on January 14, 2018, 07:15:26 PM
I'm having a salad. Mixed greens, chick peas, black olives, red peppers, celery, cucumber and falafel. With olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper

I have a doctor appointment on Friday and they're gonna weigh me. Last time I was weighed was before I started mtf hrt 3 and 1/2 months ago I was 180 at 5'8". I'd be super disappointed if I didn't lose weight.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Thea on January 14, 2018, 07:22:41 PM
A minor plumbing disaster made my kitchen into a construction zone for a week.
Yesterday I finally got my kitchen back! Yay!
Last night I made a big batch of green cheese enchiladas. They were so yummy! I froze most of those for later.
Tonight I made lemon-garlic tilapia fillets with parmesan fettuccine and a basic green salad.

I'm afraid to weigh myself for a while. When the kitchen was broken I ate a lot of junk and fast food.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 14, 2018, 07:26:36 PM
Tonight I'm having Jagerschnitzel, sauerkraut with apples and potato dumplings. My dad does like his German food.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 14, 2018, 07:31:47 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 14, 2018, 07:26:36 PM
Tonight I'm having Jagerschnitzel, sauerkraut with apples and potato dumplings. My dad does like his German food.

Vunderbar!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 14, 2018, 07:41:02 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 14, 2018, 07:31:47 PM
Vunderbar!!!!

German food is ok. But my dad grew up eating it so he totally loves it. So on Sundays I usually make a German dinner.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 14, 2018, 07:56:03 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 14, 2018, 07:41:02 PM
German food is ok. But my dad grew up eating it so he totally loves it. So on Sundays I usually make a German dinner.

That's nice.  My dad was 2nd generation American and raised in Illinois.  They'd eat limberger cheese and some other stuff. 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 14, 2018, 08:06:57 PM
Quote from: Elli.P on January 14, 2018, 07:04:53 PM
Ok here is a picture of the gouda cheese grits and shrimp scampi my wife cooked.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180115/9b5db2237f7b566e3b4a5a6f96d853b8.jpg)

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That does look really good  ;D  But I've never really known what grits are or maybe I've just forgot?  :-\

Anyway, I'm in a "Breakfast for dinner" mood so I'm thinking to make a ham n' cheese omelette  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 14, 2018, 08:58:08 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 14, 2018, 07:56:03 PM
That's nice.  My dad was 2nd generation American and raised in Illinois.  They'd eat limberger cheese and some other stuff.

My grandparents moved here from Germany but my dad was born here. He speaks fluent German though. Not the most beautiful sounding language I must say.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 14, 2018, 09:08:55 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 14, 2018, 08:58:08 PM
My grandparents moved here from Germany but my dad was born here. He speaks fluent German though. Not the most beautiful sounding language I must say.

Gutterally speaking :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 14, 2018, 09:10:00 PM
Quote from: V M on January 14, 2018, 08:06:57 PM
That does look really good  ;D  But I've never really known what grits are or maybe I've just forgot?  :-\

Anyway, I'm in a "Breakfast for dinner" mood so I'm thinking to make a ham n' cheese omelette  ;D

Making me hungry all over agin.  What am I going to do about my figure?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 14, 2018, 09:19:44 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 14, 2018, 09:08:55 PM
Gutterally speaking :)

Lol, absolutely. Someone can say I love you in German and it sounds like they want to kill you. And I'm not German bashing. I'm half German myself.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 14, 2018, 09:51:38 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 14, 2018, 05:19:54 PM
Thanks, I love garlic.  I learn sooooo much from this site :)

Leeks are amazing as a seasoning for broth. Just wash the leek and have the whole thing sticking up out of the pot, then use it to stir the broth.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 14, 2018, 10:07:00 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 14, 2018, 09:19:44 PM
Lol, absolutely. Someone can say I love you in German and it sounds like they want to kill you. And I'm not German bashing. I'm half German myself.

Ich bin irisch, schottisch und skandinavisch, aber ich verstehe ein gutes Stück Deutsch

Ich liebe dich klingt vielleicht etwas mechanisch auf Deutsch, aber meine vorherige Freundin schien es zu genießen
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 14, 2018, 10:22:07 PM
Meine Bleistiff ist lunge und greun.

That's all I got.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 14, 2018, 10:34:48 PM
Your pencil is what in your lungs? LOL

I've changed my mind and decided to make a seafood platter
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 14, 2018, 10:36:23 PM
Quote from: V M on January 14, 2018, 10:34:48 PM
Your pencil is what in your lungs? LOL

Nein,

My Blouse is long and green :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 14, 2018, 10:39:04 PM
Quote from: V M on January 14, 2018, 10:07:00 PM
Ich bin irisch, schottisch und skandinavisch, aber ich verstehe ein gutes Stück Deutsch

Ich liebe dich klingt vielleicht etwas mechanisch auf Deutsch, aber meine vorherige Freundin schien es zu genießen

You're Irish, Scottish and Scandinavian and you were stuck by a german?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 14, 2018, 10:48:17 PM
 :police: Let's get back on topic please
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 14, 2018, 10:51:28 PM
Quote from: V M on January 14, 2018, 10:48:17 PM
:police: Let's get back on topic please

Ok, Swedish Meatballs, Irish Stew....
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 14, 2018, 11:09:42 PM
Tomorrow's meal all planned out: Grilled Chicken Breasts in a Satay type sauce w/ Roasted Bok Choy and Naan.

(STAYING ON TOPIC IS HARD. ;D)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on January 14, 2018, 11:23:20 PM
chicken fingers in franks hotsauce
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 15, 2018, 12:04:55 AM
Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on January 14, 2018, 11:23:20 PM
chicken fingers in franks hotsauce

First thought after reading was chicken fingers in what????  Dipped in Mayo - That's it.  But, then I had a question pop  into my mind, how many fingers does a chicken have?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on January 15, 2018, 12:10:14 AM
Quote from: Cali on January 15, 2018, 12:04:55 AM
First thought after reading was chicken fingers in what????  Dipped in Mayo - That's it.  But, then I had a question pop  into my mind, how many fingers does a chicken have?

Lol it is boneless skinless chicken breast cut in to strips and dipped in eggs and than bread crumbs than baked in the oven and than I put Franks hot sauce on them
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 15, 2018, 12:14:29 AM
Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on January 15, 2018, 12:10:14 AM
Lol it is boneless skinless chicken breast cut in to strips and dipped in eggs and than bread crumbs than baked in the oven and than I put Franks hot sauce on them

Oooooh, so they aren't really fingers, but breasts.  I didn't know that.  I just pictured 3 forward talons and one backward talon but couldn't figure out how they came with so much meat.  Now I know and also if I get some how to cook them.  Thank you Sweetie!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on January 15, 2018, 05:18:46 AM
Quote from: Cali on January 15, 2018, 12:14:29 AM
Oooooh, so they aren't really fingers, but breasts.  I didn't know that.  I just pictured 3 forward talons and one backward talon but couldn't figure out how they came with so much meat.  Now I know and also if I get some how to cook them.  Thank you Sweetie!

No problem chicken fingers is what we call that here in ontario canada other places i heard it as chicken strips
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 15, 2018, 09:43:19 AM
Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on January 15, 2018, 05:18:46 AM
No problem chicken fingers is what we call that here in ontario canada other places i heard it as chicken strips

I call them chicken tenders. The idea of eating any kind if fingers is well...Ewwwww!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 15, 2018, 10:09:31 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 15, 2018, 09:43:19 AM
I call them chicken tenders. The idea of eating any kind if fingers is well...Ewwwww!

What about Lady Fingers?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 15, 2018, 10:10:35 AM
Quote from: Cali on January 15, 2018, 10:09:31 AM
What about Lady Fingers?

Those are cookies.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 15, 2018, 10:11:49 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 15, 2018, 10:10:35 AM
Those are cookies.

Oooooooh.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on January 15, 2018, 10:23:58 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 15, 2018, 09:43:19 AM
I call them chicken tenders. The idea of eating any kind if fingers is well...Ewwwww!
Yes I have heard them called that too
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 16, 2018, 04:57:21 AM
Made some rice n' beans
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 16, 2018, 12:42:34 PM
Quote from: V M on January 16, 2018, 04:57:21 AM
Made some rice n' beans

Yeah, Right!  And another foul wind cometh :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on January 16, 2018, 03:18:43 PM
PIE again (well it was big) Thinking sweet and sour chicken and noodles tomorrow
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 16, 2018, 04:40:26 PM
Home made ramen tonight. I've just about recovered from the stress of getting the egg boiled right!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on January 16, 2018, 05:57:05 PM
I made pizza tonight. I had shaved rib-eye in the freezer so I thawed it for a cheesesteak pizza. I made my own dough and cooked it in the oven with a cast iron skillet. For the sauce I used a really good salad dressing that I got last month, it's a vidalia onion dressing with lots of black pepper and it was perfect for this, so good! I also added some caramelized onions to it though, yummm!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 16, 2018, 08:27:54 PM
Tonight I made cheeseburger pie and home fries. For dessert I made a French silk pie.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 16, 2018, 08:49:05 PM
Main dish:  Pan fried (grilled) shrimp.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 16, 2018, 09:21:02 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 16, 2018, 08:49:05 PM
Main dish:  Pan fried (grilled) shrimp.

Yum. I absolutely love shrimp!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 16, 2018, 10:39:06 PM
I'm making one of my Calif. burritos  8)  Not the fanciest thing in town but they're rather tasty and filling

Oh, and surprise!!! A side of fries  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Violet10Dencies on January 17, 2018, 12:02:10 AM
I made curry chicken tonight. It was good, but next time I'm kicking the spice up a few levels. If it doesn't scorch your insides, you're not doing it right! lol

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on January 17, 2018, 03:17:06 PM
but what sort of chicken curry???????
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 17, 2018, 03:44:50 PM
Tonight I'm doing an Aussie dinner for Tristan. Bangers &mash with onion gravy and damper bread. Bangers & mash is actually British but Tristan loves it. For dessert I'm making Lamington cake. I've never made Lamington cake before so I hope it comes out good.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 17, 2018, 04:53:09 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 17, 2018, 03:44:50 PM
Tonight I'm doing an Aussie dinner for Tristan. Bangers &mash with onion gravy and damper bread. Bangers & mash is actually British but Tristan loves it. For dessert I'm making Lamington cake. I've never made Lamington cake before so I hope it comes out good.

Okay Julia Child, you have to explain the fixins' to us rookies. 

Just kidding on the Child part but she was a good cook.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 17, 2018, 05:05:57 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 17, 2018, 04:53:09 PM
Okay Julia Child, you have to explain the fixins' to us rookies. 

Just kidding on the Child part but she was a good cook.

Bangers & mash is sausages served on mashed potatoes with caramelized onion gravy. Lamington cake is sponge cake with raspberry filling with chocolate frosting sprinkled in sweetened coconut. Then you cut it in little squares.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 17, 2018, 05:07:11 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 17, 2018, 05:05:57 PM
Bangers & mash is sausages served on mashed potatoes with caramelized onion gravy. Lamington cake is sponge cake with raspberry filling with chocolate frosting sprinkled in sweetened coconut. Then you cut it in little squares.

Thank you sweetie.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 17, 2018, 05:09:28 PM
Oh, and damper bread is Australian soda bread. Tristan's mom gave me the recipe.  I made it once before but I don't especially like it. Tristan loves it though.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Violet10Dencies on January 17, 2018, 05:42:04 PM
Quote from: davina61 on January 17, 2018, 03:17:06 PM
but what sort of chicken curry???????
It's almost always improvised, but mostly comparable to butter chicken. Creamy tomato sauce (chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, heavy cream), with whatever seasonings I remembered to buy from the store LOL (garlic, ginger, paprika, tumeric, cumin, corriander, cayenne, crushed red pepper).

I forgot we we're out of tumeric and ginger, so it was definitely lacking a little this time around.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 17, 2018, 07:00:59 PM
Thick and juicy hamburgers deluxe!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 17, 2018, 07:02:40 PM
Shrimp, again :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 17, 2018, 07:34:47 PM
Choriqueso nachos.

Browned chorizo in cast iron, finely ground and crisped. Put a good portion of shredded queso blanco and sharp cheddar over it, let it melt down. (Should have made a saucier mix with some milk first but was being lazy.) Was delicious, and not as terrible in calories as it sounds in the portions you actually eat of it.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on January 17, 2018, 07:53:48 PM
I think this might be my favorite thread on susan's  :D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 17, 2018, 07:54:36 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 link=topic=2309 >:-) ::)67.msg2076800#msg2076800 date=1516240428
I think this might be my favorite thread on susan's  :D

Maddie, Maddie, Maddie,

You're such a FOODY!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Colleen_definitely on January 17, 2018, 09:24:50 PM
Carnitas with shredded cheddar and pico de gallo on garlic naan.  Yes I crossed the streams with Mexican and Indian.  I am stuck in Cleveland for the week for work, had a serious taco craving tonight, couldn't find a decent Mexican place, and went shopping at Trader Joe's.  The naan looked way better than the tortillas so they won.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 17, 2018, 10:13:35 PM
Naan makes amazing tacos! I mean, naan makes amazing anything really. I should go buy naan.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 17, 2018, 10:18:47 PM
Who is this Naan of which you speak?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 17, 2018, 11:15:03 PM
Quote from: V M on January 17, 2018, 10:18:47 PM
Who is this Naan of which you speak?

Naan of your business :)

Naan is a leavened, oven-baked flatbread found in the cuisines of the Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia.

;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 18, 2018, 12:35:12 AM
Quote from: Cali on January 17, 2018, 11:15:03 PM
Naan of your business :)

Naan is a leavened, oven-baked flatbread found in the cuisines of the Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia.

;D

Yes, I already knew that LOL ... I was just being silly  :D

Tonight I'm making Chicken fried Steak with a cheesy Mash N' Gravy

Ya'll come back now... Ya hear?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Colleen_definitely on January 18, 2018, 06:42:01 AM
Quote from: Cali on January 17, 2018, 11:15:03 PM
Naan of your business :)

Lol, one of my Indian coworkers LOVES using that line on curious Americans.

But yes it's flatbread and this particular one was garlic infused.  It made for a fine (gloriously oversized) soft taco.

Quote from: Roll on January 17, 2018, 10:13:35 PM
Naan makes amazing tacos! I mean, naan makes amazing anything really. I should go buy naan.

It's super easy to make if you are in to that sort of thing.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 18, 2018, 11:45:28 AM
Quote from: Colleen_definitely on January 18, 2018, 06:42:01 AM
Lol, one of my Indian coworkers LOVES using that line on curious Americans.

But yes it's flatbread and this particular one was garlic infused.  It made for a fine (gloriously oversized) soft taco.

It's super easy to make if you are in to that sort of thing.

So, I go to the store and ask for Naan and get told "We ain't got NAAN of that!". :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 18, 2018, 11:46:14 AM
Quote from: V M on January 18, 2018, 12:35:12 AM
Yes, I already knew that LOL ... I was just being silly  :D

Tonight I'm making Chicken fried Steak with a cheesy Mash N' Gravy

Ya'll come back now... Ya hear?

Come cook fer me :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 18, 2018, 11:50:07 AM
Toad in the hole with onion gravy.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 18, 2018, 12:00:22 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on January 18, 2018, 11:50:07 AM
Toad in the hole with onion gravy.

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Plez be so kind as to elaborate?  Toad in the hole?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 18, 2018, 12:11:34 PM
It's a piece of toast with a circle cut out in the middle and the hole is filled with a fried egg.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 18, 2018, 12:15:02 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 18, 2018, 12:11:34 PM
It's a piece of toast with a circle cut out in the middle and the hole is filled with a fried egg.
We call that egg in the window. I was just talking about it earlier today!

Toad in the hole in UK is sausages covered in batter baked in the oven. Proper comfort food.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 18, 2018, 12:26:04 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on January 18, 2018, 12:15:02 PM
We call that egg in the window. I was just talking about it earlier today!

Toad in the hole in UK is sausages covered in batter baked in the oven. Proper comfort food.

??? Who names these things, I want that job.  :-X
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Megan. on January 18, 2018, 12:28:14 PM
Mac & cheese. [emoji4]

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 18, 2018, 12:34:28 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on January 18, 2018, 12:15:02 PM
We call that egg in the window. I was just talking about it earlier today!

Toad in the hole in UK is sausages covered in batter baked in the oven. Proper comfort food.

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Oh. That sounds really good.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 18, 2018, 12:38:05 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 18, 2018, 12:34:28 PM
Oh. That sounds really good.

Oh, in Texas they call them Kolachi's.  When I was a kid we called them pigs in a blanket. 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 18, 2018, 12:38:37 PM
Quote from: Megan. on January 18, 2018, 12:28:14 PM
Mac & cheese. [emoji4]

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Geez Meghan!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Colleen_definitely on January 18, 2018, 12:43:39 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on January 18, 2018, 12:15:02 PM
We call that egg in the window. I was just talking about it earlier today!

Toad in the hole in UK is sausages covered in batter baked in the oven. Proper comfort food.

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This sounds awesome.  I'm totally looking up a recipe for it and making it this weekend.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 18, 2018, 12:45:45 PM
Quote from: Colleen_definitely on January 18, 2018, 12:43:39 PM
This sounds awesome.  I'm totally looking up a recipe for it and making it this weekend.

Add a little Cheese and they're the bomb.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 18, 2018, 12:47:40 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 18, 2018, 12:38:05 PM
Oh, in Texas they call them Kolachi's.  When I was a kid we called them pigs in a blanket.
A pig in a blanket is a sausage wrapped in bacon :)

They're so easy to make.

You just need thick savoury pancake batter, some par cooked sausages and then into a baking and tray and into the oven until the batter is cooked.

The gravy is loads of onions sweated in a pan until they're sweet and sticky and then stock and gravy thickener.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 18, 2018, 12:48:16 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 18, 2018, 12:45:45 PM
Add a little Cheese and they're the bomb.
That sounds like a great idea. I'm almost tempted to make another one now!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Megan. on January 18, 2018, 12:48:45 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 18, 2018, 12:38:37 PM
Geez Meghan!
It's OK... There was bacon on top [emoji16]

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 18, 2018, 12:51:23 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on January 18, 2018, 12:48:16 PM
That sounds like a great idea. I'm almost tempted to make another one now!

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https://www.sportsmomsurvivalguide.com/sausage-and-egg-breakfast-kolaches/
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/21780/pigs-in-a-blanket/
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 18, 2018, 12:59:41 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 18, 2018, 12:51:23 PM
https://www.sportsmomsurvivalguide.com/sausage-and-egg-breakfast-kolaches/
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/21780/pigs-in-a-blanket/
They're quite different! Almost like sausage rolls.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/5822/toad-in-the-hole-in-4-easy-steps%3famp


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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 18, 2018, 01:01:17 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on January 18, 2018, 12:59:41 PM
They're quite different! Almost like sausage rolls.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/5822/toad-in-the-hole-in-4-easy-steps%3famp


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Oh, I see they're not completely wrapped in the batter.  Looks good. 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 18, 2018, 02:03:23 PM
Is the batter like... a pie crust consistency? Doughy?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on January 18, 2018, 04:21:42 PM
should be spongy (well that's how I like it) to soak up gravy not like a puffed up Yorkshire pudding.Cook mine in lard , sausage first then pour batter into hot dish. Just read back in this thread , Home made naan yes easy , best ones I have made do not have yeast, parathas are nice as well.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 18, 2018, 04:27:31 PM
Quote from: davina61 on January 18, 2018, 04:21:42 PM
should be spongy (well that's how I like it) to soak up gravy not like a puffed up Yorkshire pudding.

You all across the pond just don't know how to label your fix'ns :)

Who in the heck wants a puddy made out of a dawg?

BTW - Just joking - weird sense and humor
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on January 18, 2018, 04:38:07 PM
Darling not as weird as mine !!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 18, 2018, 04:40:17 PM
 :icon_female:
Quote from: davina61 on January 18, 2018, 04:38:07 PM
Darling not as weird as mine !!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Colleen_definitely on January 18, 2018, 05:44:31 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on January 18, 2018, 12:59:41 PM
They're quite different! Almost like sausage rolls.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/5822/toad-in-the-hole-in-4-easy-steps%3famp


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Oh wow, that is everything I hoped it could be.  I am definitely making it this weekend.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 18, 2018, 08:02:09 PM
Mmmm, haven't made Toad in the hole for quite awhile  :eusa_think:  I'll have to pick up a package of bangers and give it whirl

But tonight I'm pretty sure I hear a Lasagna calling to me  :icon_chick:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on January 18, 2018, 08:08:00 PM
I didn't make these, but I can in the future because I got the recipe tonight :)

They're crostinis with ricotta, strawberries, basil, and a honey drizzle. My favorite local bar has them but the bar is changing after this weekend, they're on the 3rd floor of a building and I guess from now on this room is only going to be used to private events. They're opening a speakeasy on the first floor though and from the pictures I've seen it's absolutely going to be the coolest bar in town! Unfortunately, these crostinis aren't going to be on the new menu! They were my favorite item!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 18, 2018, 08:25:08 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on January 18, 2018, 08:08:00 PM
I didn't make these, but I can in the future because I got the recipe tonight :)

They're crostinis with ricotta, strawberries, basil, and a honey drizzle.

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26993960_10155050094436373_2729348874771433538_n.jpg?oh=d1f41ae53873bfd07bb2aa478dabeb50&oe=5AE551EF)

Mmmm those do look good  :icon_chick:  What sort of bread is used for a crostini?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Michelle_P on January 19, 2018, 01:02:29 AM
Quote from: Maddie86 on January 18, 2018, 08:08:00 PM
I didn't make these, but I can in the future because I got the recipe tonight :)

They're crostinis with ricotta, strawberries, basil, and a honey drizzle.
...

Intriguing combination!  I may just have to reverse-engineer this one.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 19, 2018, 01:09:31 AM
I looked it up and like most things it has a variety of variations, you basically start with a baguette and build upon it from there  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 19, 2018, 02:05:14 AM
I didn't have quite enough ingredients for a lasagna so I made a rice n' quinoa plater with diced pork chop and an assortment of veggies  ;D  Came out pretty good 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Allison S on January 19, 2018, 02:09:26 AM
I had fried (I know it's bad) fish and onion rings. Tartar sauce and honey mustard make it so good lol

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 19, 2018, 02:25:39 AM
Quote from: Allison S on January 19, 2018, 02:09:26 AM
I had fried (I know it's bad) fish and onion rings. Tartar sauce and honey mustard make it so good lol

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Sounds pretty good actually  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 21, 2018, 03:06:37 AM
I finally made a lasagna  ;D  Oh my, but I do make a darn good lasagna
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 21, 2018, 06:04:16 AM
Quote from: V M on January 21, 2018, 03:06:37 AM
I finally made a lasagna  ;D  Oh my, but I do make a darn good lasagna

Sausage Lasagna?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 21, 2018, 08:38:38 AM
Last night I made chicken breasts stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped in bacon, twice baked potatoes and green beans with mushrooms.  For dessert I made banana pudding.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 21, 2018, 11:07:54 AM
I am thinking of having stuffed bell peppers or better yet, cabbage rolls in a tomato sauce.
These could be found in the frozen food case from most large grocery stores, although I have seen the stuffed peppers more often in the stores than cabbage rolls.  Maybe cabbage does not freeze as well as peppers.  Peppers do freeze well.

If you have had good tasting results from following a recipe for these, please share. 
I think for the stuffing it involves a mixture of ground beef, onions, and rice, stuffed in big bell peppers or wrapped in cabbage leaves, then all of this is slowly stewed in a tomato based sauce for hours.

Then again, a good juicy steak sounds good too, with salad and a baked potato.  Perhaps tacos or fajitas. 

Hmmm...  it is all good!

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 21, 2018, 11:28:00 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 21, 2018, 11:07:54 AM
I am thinking of having stuffed bell peppers or better yet, cabbage rolls in a tomato sauce.
These could be found in the frozen food case from most large grocery stores, although I have seen the stuffed peppers more often in the stores than cabbage rolls.  Maybe cabbage does not freeze as well as peppers.  Peppers do freeze well.

If you have had good tasting results from following a recipe for these, please share. 
I think for the stuffing it involves a mixture of ground beef, onions, and rice, stuffed in big bell peppers or wrapped in cabbage leaves, then all of this is slowly stewed in a tomato based sauce for hours.

Then again, a good juicy steak sounds good too, with salad and a baked potato.  Perhaps tacos or fajitas. 

Hmmm...  it is all good!

When I make stuffed peppers I use ground beef and mild Italian sausage. I make the stuffing with the meats, onion, garlic, tomato paste and rice. I put them in the slow cooker and let them cook all day. Right before serving them I top them with shredded cheese and broil them until the cheese melts.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 21, 2018, 02:21:06 PM
I call Julia my decision maker LOL - When I have trouble deciding what's for dinner I look at one of her posts

Banana pudding is nasty though  :P
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 21, 2018, 02:58:34 PM
Quote from: V M on January 21, 2018, 02:21:06 PM
I call Julia my decision maker LOL - When I have trouble deciding what's for dinner I look at one of her posts

Banana pudding is nasty though  :P

Ranks right up there with cransberries fer me :)

Good afternoon Computer Program VM!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 21, 2018, 02:59:33 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 21, 2018, 08:38:38 AM
Last night I made chicken breasts stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped in bacon, twice baked potatoes and green beans with mushrooms.  For dessert I made banana pudding.

Alright, who's in favor of kidnapping Julia to be our chef???????
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Thea on January 21, 2018, 03:45:48 PM
I've been cleaning house all day and am just too tired to cook. I have a store bought cherry pie and I'm going to eat it all tonight! Hey, I'm a grown-up and if I want pie for dinner, I'll have pie for dinner.  >:-) (Just don't tell my mom, O.K.?)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 21, 2018, 04:04:45 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 21, 2018, 06:04:16 AM
Sausage Lasagna?

I used hamburger for this one  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on January 21, 2018, 04:07:17 PM
Breakfast sausage sandwiches with cheese on toast. I can feel my heart slowing down.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kylo on January 21, 2018, 05:38:20 PM
Ravioli.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 21, 2018, 07:04:54 PM
Hey, I thought we all were going to have Julia cook for us??????

Open up the Susan's Place B 'n G.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 21, 2018, 07:20:11 PM
Quote from: Cali on January 21, 2018, 07:04:54 PM
Hey, I thought we all were going to have Julia cook for us??????

Open up the Susan's Place B 'n G.

If Susan opens a B n G. I will be happy to cook for everyone.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 21, 2018, 07:26:26 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 21, 2018, 11:28:00 AM
When I make stuffed peppers I use ground beef and mild Italian sausage. I make the stuffing with the meats, onion, garlic, tomato paste and rice. I put them in the slow cooker and let them cook all day. Right before serving them I top them with shredded cheese and broil them until the cheese melts.

Thank you Julia.  This sounds worthy of a try!  Never had them broiled or with cheese, just slow cooked.  I will try both the stuffed peppers and cabbage rolls, in the same cooker as they can cook together. 

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 22, 2018, 12:47:18 AM
Fish tacos and potato wedges  ;D  YUM!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 22, 2018, 11:47:14 AM
Quote from: V M on January 22, 2018, 12:47:18 AM
Fish tacos and potato wedges  ;D  YUM!!!

Clam and oyster tacos here :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on January 22, 2018, 03:20:29 PM
bought a ready cooked chicken so did a Jelfrieze , its cooked chicken with bell peppers and broad beans (fava) but just shook the red wine vinegar in and was a bit to much but still OK. Will do chicken in black bean sauce with noodles tomorrow , carcase will be boiled for stock and a stew made in slow cooker later in the week. 5 or6 meals out of this chuck not bad for £4 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 22, 2018, 03:58:46 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 21, 2018, 07:20:11 PM
If Susan opens a B n G. I will be happy to cook for everyone.

Okay, everyone's read your volunteering!  Where have you been all day?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: sarah1972 on January 22, 2018, 08:31:49 PM
French onion soup and salad...
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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 22, 2018, 08:35:58 PM
Catfish and Taters.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 22, 2018, 08:54:33 PM
Had some leftovers from a catered event last night that were so-so. Among them was some under seasoned chicken picatta with spaghetti noodles (which... weird choice to me, but whatever). There were also some steaks that were thawed and had to be cooked. First, with some extra herbs de provence I had to use up as well, I made a cream sauce. Turned out great. Then I cooked the steak in my fancy new cast iron skillet I got for christmas, and every and now and then would add some white wine to the pan and do a quick deglaze and push it all back under the steak. Wound up super flavorful and tender with just the whitewine, salt, and pepper in the pan. While that rested, I deglazed the pan thoroughly with the wine again, tossed in the pasta from the chicken picatta and got a nice coating on them, then added the cream sauce, toss everything... Oh dear god, it was amazing. The light lemon caper melded with the cream sauce and deglazed steak bits and wine into something I'm definitely cooking again. I was expecting decent, I wound up with freakin' delicious.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 22, 2018, 09:08:29 PM
Blackened broiled Walleye with asparagus spears.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 22, 2018, 09:24:08 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 22, 2018, 09:08:29 PM
Blackened broiled Walleye with asparagus spears.

What is/are Walleye?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 22, 2018, 09:29:09 PM
Walleye is a delicious freshwater fish.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 22, 2018, 10:07:04 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 22, 2018, 09:29:09 PM
Walleye is a delicious freshwater fish.

From where?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 22, 2018, 10:22:05 PM
You can buy or fish them, that is, wild caught from Northern US and Canadian rivers as well as from lakes, such as from Lake Huron and Lake Superior, or they can be raised in fish farms.  Groceries with fresh or fresh frozen fish sometimes have Walleye too, although it is easier to buy crab legs and lobster all the time most places as compared to Walleye.  The closer to the Great Lakes that you are, the more often you should see them in stores and restaurants for the wild caught Walleye.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 22, 2018, 11:16:50 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 22, 2018, 10:22:05 PM
You can buy or fish them, that is, wild caught from Northern US and Canadian rivers as well as from lakes, such as from Lake Huron and Lake Superior, or they can be raised in fish farms.  Groceries with fresh or fresh frozen fish sometimes have Walleye too, although it is easier to buy crab legs and lobster all the time most places as compared to Walleye.  The closer to the Great Lakes that you are, the more often you should see them in stores and restaurants for the wild caught Walleye.

Thanks.  I've been into catfish fillets and nuggets so I'll check the next time I'm at the Super.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on January 22, 2018, 11:25:38 PM
I was lazy I took homemade spaghetti sauce out of the freeze into the mircowave and just have that with no noodles
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 23, 2018, 12:26:48 AM
Stuffed chicken breast with green beans, mash and gravy  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 23, 2018, 09:52:33 AM
I have the flu so I didn't cook. They ordered pizza. Tristan brought me up some pizza. I love pizza but feeling queasy I didn't even want to look at it. So Tristan went out and bought a bunch of soup so that's what I had for dinner.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 23, 2018, 09:57:25 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 23, 2018, 09:52:33 AM
I have the flu so I didn't cook. They ordered pizza. Tristan brought me up some pizza. I love pizza but feeling queasy I didn't even want to look at it. So Tristan went out and bought a bunch of soup so that's what I had for dinner.

Chicken Noodle Soup, Ginger Ale, and Saltines. Eat up to get your strength back young lady!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 23, 2018, 10:04:17 AM
Quote from: Roll on January 23, 2018, 09:57:25 AM
Chicken Noodle Soup, Ginger Ale, and Saltines. Eat up to get your strength back young lady!

I still can't believe I got the flu! It sucks! I woke up later than usual and my dad was here. I asked him why he didn't work today and he said he took the day off to take care of me. That's very sweet but I just have the flu. It's not like I have anthrax or something. Lol
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 23, 2018, 10:10:13 AM
I almost forgot, for the pickle lovers they now have pickle juice popsicles. I had never heard of them but last night when he went to get my soup, Tristan found them and got some.  I haven't tried one yet but they sound good!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 23, 2018, 11:49:08 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 23, 2018, 10:10:13 AM
I almost forgot, for the pickle lovers they now have pickle juice popsicles. I had never heard of them but last night when he went to get my soup, Tristan found them and got some.  I haven't tried one yet but they sound good!

I like pickles but not as a popsicle.  I guess you're feeling a little better little sister?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 23, 2018, 12:00:13 PM
Quote from: Cassi on January 23, 2018, 11:49:08 AM
I like pickles but not as a popsicle.  I guess you're feeling a little better little sister?

I still feel like dog doo doo but I'm not real tired like I was yesterday.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 23, 2018, 12:20:05 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 23, 2018, 12:00:13 PM
I still feel like dog doo doo but I'm not real tired like I was yesterday.

Ooooooooooooooooooooook, glad you're feeling a little better,continue on.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 23, 2018, 01:40:18 PM
Quote from: sarah1972 on January 22, 2018, 08:31:49 PM
French onion soup and salad...
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Your French onion soup looks interesting, how do you make it?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: sarah1972 on January 23, 2018, 01:47:10 PM
This one I actually ordered at the hotel bar. If I make it at home, I follow the recipie below... I vary the cheese, I prefer a cheese with a milder taste.

Quote from: V M on January 23, 2018, 01:40:18 PM
Quote from: sarah1972 on January 22, 2018, 08:31:49 PM
French onion soup and salad...
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Your French onion soup looks interesting, how do you make it?

NGREDIENTS

2 lb medium onions, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dry white wine
4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth (32 fl oz)
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 (1/2-inch-thick) diagonal slices of baguette
1 (1/2-lb) piece Gruyère, Comte, or Emmental
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Special Equipment
6 (8- to 10-oz) flameproof soup crocks or ramekins; a cheese plane

PREPARATION

Cook onions, thyme, bay leaves, and salt in butter in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, uncovered, stirring frequently, until onions are very soft and deep golden brown, about 45 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in wine and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in broth, water, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
While soup simmers, put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
Arrange bread in 1 layer on a large baking sheet and toast, turning over once, until completely dry, about 15 minutes.
Remove croûtes from oven and preheat broiler. Put crocks in a shallow baking pan.
Discard bay leaves and thyme from soup and divide soup among crocks, then float a croûte in each. Slice enough Gruyère (about 6 ounces total) with cheese plane to cover tops of crocks, allowing ends of cheese to hang over rims of crocks, then sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until cheese is melted and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes.
Cooks' note:
Soups and croûtes can be made 3 days ahead (but do not add croûtes and cheese to soup); cool completely, uncovered, then chill soup, covered, and keep croûtes in an airtight container at room temperature. Reheat soup before proceeding with recipe.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 23, 2018, 01:48:16 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 23, 2018, 12:00:13 PM
I still feel like dog doo doo but I'm not real tired like I was yesterday.

I had the flu or some kind of nasty bug not to long ago, seems about all I did was sleep  :P  I hope you get feeling better soon Julia, glad the boys are doing their best to take care of you

Hugs

Hmmm, Pickle Juice Popsicles? Might have to give that a whirl sometime if my store carries them  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 23, 2018, 01:51:16 PM
It's Tuesday. Guess. ;D


Quote from: Julia1996 on January 23, 2018, 12:00:13 PM
I still feel like dog doo doo

For... for dinner?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 23, 2018, 02:02:03 PM
Quote from: V M on January 23, 2018, 01:48:16 PM
I had the flu or some kind of nasty bug not to long ago, seems about all I did was sleep  :P  I hope you get feeling better soon Julia, glad the boys are doing their best to take care of you

Hugs

Hmmm, Pickle Juice Popsicles? Might have to give that a whirl sometime if my store carries them  ;D

Thank you. Tristan found the pickle popsicles at Walmart.  I had to try one and they are good. My dad wanted to taste it. Lol, the face he made was priceless. He even did the whole body shudder. He said it was nasty and it tasted like frozen pickle juice. I asked what he expected a pickle popsicle to taste like. He said he didn't think it was literally frozen pickle juice. Lol :D. I needed a good laugh.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 23, 2018, 02:03:31 PM
Quote from: Roll on January 23, 2018, 01:51:16 PM
It's Tuesday. Guess. ;D


For... for dinner?

No no, everyone knows doggie doo doo is a brunch dish. Silly girl.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 23, 2018, 04:31:07 PM
I am thinking about pastabilities for dinner.  Pasta seems appealing tonight.

Not sure what though.  Chicken Alfredo with bowtie pasta?  I feel very feminine for some reason this evening and was thinking of a cute bow in my hair and otherwise being more feminine than masculine tonight, and enjoying it.  I wonder why those thoughts crossed my mind this evening.  What a crazy image for someone with no plans set for transitioning and who is not a CD.  Maybe it is just some sort of food (bowtie pasta) to word (bow) to image (feminine appearance) to a good "comforting feeling" connection.

Well this is a food discussion forum, not a non-binary or TG discussion!

Spaghetti perhaps?  Not ravioli.  Lasagna?  Hmmmmm.  We will see how it turns out!


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on January 23, 2018, 06:18:43 PM
My GCS (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,230213.40.html) hospital keeps misgendering me at dinner! 

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ku4n4u977lxslk4/balsamic.png?raw=1)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 23, 2018, 07:34:03 PM
Quote from: Kendra on January 23, 2018, 06:18:43 PM
My GCS (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,230213.40.html) hospital keeps misgendering me at dinner! 


You know someone, somewhere, has said the words, "May I please have a more gender neutral salad dressing."
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 23, 2018, 08:23:36 PM
Quote from: Roll on January 23, 2018, 07:34:03 PM
You know someone, somewhere, has said the words, "May I please have a more gender neutral salad dressing."

Ah NUTS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kylo on January 23, 2018, 08:29:44 PM
Just a whole chicken.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 23, 2018, 08:32:13 PM
Quote from: Kylo on January 23, 2018, 08:29:44 PM
Just a whole chicken.

The head and feet too????????????????????????????????????????????????
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 23, 2018, 08:33:10 PM
Quote from: Kendra on January 23, 2018, 06:18:43 PM
My GCS (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,230213.40.html) hospital keeps misgendering me at dinner! 

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ku4n4u977lxslk4/balsamic.png?raw=1)

Dressing???????????????????????????
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kylo on January 23, 2018, 08:38:41 PM
Quote from: Cassi on January 23, 2018, 08:32:13 PM
The head and feet too????????????????????????????????????????????????

Nah, just roasting a regular one from the store. Not much meat on those bits...
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 23, 2018, 08:40:13 PM
Quote from: Kylo on January 23, 2018, 08:38:41 PM
Nah, just roasting a regular one from the store. Not much meat on those bits...

:icon_workout: :icon_workout: :icon_workout: :icon_workout: :icon_workout:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 23, 2018, 11:42:11 PM
Leftover Lasagna  ;D  Yum!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on January 24, 2018, 07:11:54 AM
Quote from: Roll on January 23, 2018, 07:34:03 PM
You know someone, somewhere, has said the words, "May I please have a more gender neutral salad dressing."

20 years ago the police department in a nearby city got a bit heavy-handed with protesters around a World Trade Organization meeting.  Quite a few were hit with pepper spray and worse.  So the city made adjustments to law enforcement.

Before sensitivity training: "RUN! STOP! PEPPER SPRAY!"

After sensitivity training: walk up and ask, "Care for some fresh ground pepper?"
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 24, 2018, 07:39:52 AM
Last night I had spaghetti. I was tired of canned soup so yesterday I was looking at what we had and thinking about what to make when my brother came home with shopping bags. He told me he had dinner covered and to go watch TV or play on my phone. I told him I could make something but he made me go and sit down. I was thinking " it's canned soup for me again tonight ". He made spaghetti and it was actually pretty good. The sauce had bell pepper, onion, mushrooms and even sliced black olives. The mushrooms weren't canned either. I was expecting the vegetables to be raw but they were well cooked. The meatballs weren't as good as mine but for frozen meatballs they weren't bad. I asked him where he got the idea for the chopped vegetables and to cook them before putting them in the sauce and he said he's seen me do it a hundred times. I was very impressed. There's hope for him after all.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: p on January 24, 2018, 11:15:20 AM
OMG Julia, your brother is teachable! When you said he told you that he had dinner covered, I immediately started fearing whatever disgusting thing you would have to try to eat. You are a good influence on him!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 24, 2018, 11:24:59 AM
Quote from: Kendra on January 24, 2018, 07:11:54 AM
20 years ago the police department in a nearby city got a bit heavy-handed with protesters around a World Trade Organization meeting.  Quite a few were hit with pepper spray and worse.  So the city made adjustments to law enforcement.

Before sensitivity training: "RUN! STOP! PEPPER SPRAY!"

After sensitivity training: walk up and ask, "Care for some fresh ground pepper?"

The WTC in Seattle?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 24, 2018, 12:16:09 PM
Tonight I'm cooking lamb steaks and spiced cauliflower. Hopefully it'll work! X

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 24, 2018, 12:17:15 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on January 24, 2018, 12:16:09 PM
Tonight I'm cooking lamb steaks and spiced cauliflower. Hopefully it'll work! X

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Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa - I want some!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on January 24, 2018, 12:20:02 PM
Digesting myself.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 24, 2018, 12:22:16 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 24, 2018, 12:20:02 PM
Digesting myself.

Whaaaaaat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Isn't that like some sort of strange cannibalism?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 24, 2018, 12:34:42 PM
Quote from: Cassi on January 24, 2018, 12:17:15 PM
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa - I want some!
Fingers crossed it comes out ok!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 24, 2018, 01:20:09 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on January 24, 2018, 12:34:42 PM
Fingers crossed it comes out ok!

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Somewhere on one of these threads I gave my recipe for rack of lamb.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 24, 2018, 01:53:42 PM
Quote from: Cassi on January 24, 2018, 01:20:09 PM
Somewhere on one of these threads I gave my recipe for rack of lamb.
That's one of my favourites! Last time I tried I absolutely ruined it :( you must share it!

Ps loving the new profile pic!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 24, 2018, 01:56:39 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on January 24, 2018, 01:53:42 PM
That's one of my favourites! Last time I tried I absolutely ruined it :( you must share it!

Ps loving the new profile pic!

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I'll see if I can find it.  It's kinda of an expensive recipe though.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 24, 2018, 02:03:18 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on January 24, 2018, 01:53:42 PM
That's one of my favourites! Last time I tried I absolutely ruined it :( you must share it!

Ps loving the new profile pic!

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

All this food talk and then the mention of lamb though I don't know what suede is, assuming it's gravy, got me thinking about my first time cooking lamb.

Prior to this adventure I had never tried lamb. Okay, so my 1st wife and I are at the store and they have a rack of lamb for sale.  I mentioned I had never eaten lamb so we get it.  A short time later my birthday comes around and I only had a half-day workday.  I get home and I think, wow we can have the lamb but I don't have a clue on how to cook it so I call my wife at work.  She says find a cookbook and I said okay.

Well, my grandmother had a number of cookbooks and just a note, no internet back then - stone age.  Anyway, I go thru her cookbooks about 20 of them and only find one lamb recipe and with my luck it was rack of lamb - exactly what we had purchased.

So I go and prep the lamb, turn the oven on, wait for it to heat at the right temp and decide to call the W to tell her what I've done.  She said okay,

I put the lamb in the oven and leave to go into the den and do something.  About 25 minutes later I hear a rustling noise and think it's the dogs playing outside - My nose was stuff up so I couldn't smell the lamb cooking.

I look outside thru the patio door and the dogs are sleeping in the driveway. I walk into the kitchen and whammy the oven looks like the building from the 70's movie "Towering Inferno".

I walk over to the gas valve and shut off the gas to the stove and the only thing I could use to put out the fire was baking soda which I did.

By this time the entire house was full of smoke and I ended up opening everything up and got fans blowing.

By the time the major smoke was out of the house I walked back to the kitchen and took the rack of lamb out of the oven and was going to feed it to the dogs.  But I decided that not cutting it up would result in a dog fight.

As I began cutting it up, I took notice that once you got past the charcoaled outside, that the insides were cook just right and ended up cutting it up to eat.

A short time later my wife arrived home from work and saw me and a neighbor sitting on the porch.  She asks what are you doing and I responded letting the house air out - the lamb and stove caught on fire.  She says did you follow
the recipe and I said yes and did it EXACTLY how I told you on the phone.

She says what pan did you use?  And I responded What pan, it was rack of lamb and I laid it on the rack.

Ended up having a cook birthday dinner and the insurance company replaced the oven.

Learn two things, one is that wives sometimes don't listen to what you're saying and secondly lamb is the most greasy food.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 24, 2018, 05:04:30 PM
A baked potato with cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, butter, a dash of spices, broccoli, and mushrooms.  Then later, some warm apple pie with a scoop of ice cream with chocolate syrup drizzle.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 24, 2018, 08:14:33 PM
Pizza & Shrimp.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 25, 2018, 12:53:18 AM
Quote from: Cassi on January 24, 2018, 02:03:18 PM
All this food talk and then the mention of lamb though I don't know what suede is, assuming it's gravy, got me thinking about my first time cooking lamb.

Prior to this adventure I had never tried lamb. Okay, so my 1st wife and I are at the store and they have a rack of lamb for sale.  I mentioned I had never eaten lamb so we get it.  A short time later my birthday comes around and I only had a half-day workday.  I get home and I think, wow we can have the lamb but I don't have a clue on how to cook it so I call my wife at work.  She says find a cookbook and I said okay.

Well, my grandmother had a number of cookbooks and just a note, no internet back then - stone age.  Anyway, I go thru her cookbooks about 20 of them and only find one lamb recipe and with my luck it was rack of lamb - exactly what we had purchased.

So I go and prep the lamb, turn the oven on, wait for it to heat at the right temp and decide to call the W to tell her what I've done.  She said okay,

I put the lamb in the oven and leave to go into the den and do something.  About 25 minutes later I hear a rustling noise and think it's the dogs playing outside - My nose was stuff up so I couldn't smell the lamb cooking.

I look outside thru the patio door and the dogs are sleeping in the driveway. I walk into the kitchen and whammy the oven looks like the building from the 70's movie "Towering Inferno".

I walk over to the gas valve and shut off the gas to the stove and the only thing I could use to put out the fire was baking soda which I did.

By this time the entire house was full of smoke and I ended up opening everything up and got fans blowing.

By the time the major smoke was out of the house I walked back to the kitchen and took the rack of lamb out of the oven and was going to feed it to the dogs.  But I decided that not cutting it up would result in a dog fight.

As I began cutting it up, I took notice that once you got past the charcoaled outside, that the insides were cook just right and ended up cutting it up to eat.

A short time later my wife arrived home from work and saw me and a neighbor sitting on the porch.  She asks what are you doing and I responded letting the house air out - the lamb and stove caught on fire.  She says did you follow
the recipe and I said yes and did it EXACTLY how I told you on the phone.

She says what pan did you use?  And I responded What pan, it was rack of lamb and I laid it on the rack.

Ended up having a cook birthday dinner and the insurance company replaced the oven.

Learn two things, one is that wives sometimes don't listen to what you're saying and secondly lamb is the most greasy food.
Oh wow! That's a bit scary!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 25, 2018, 01:44:08 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on January 25, 2018, 12:53:18 AM
Oh wow! That's a bit scary!

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Great recipe but expensive having to replace oven.  The lamb was great!  I have learned to cook better and haven't replaced an oven since :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on January 25, 2018, 02:23:47 PM
Slooooooow cooker chicken casserole, used stock from the cooked chicken with a chuck stock cube , potatoes  , parsnip, carrot, sweet potato and 2 breasts (run out of thighs) then as I was at home put in gravy granules and 1hr before finish some dumplings . have enough to reheat Sat and make a soup as well. Fish and chips tomorrow. Also  made veg samosas , mostly mash spuds for filling with fine chopped green chili , garlic, ginger, crushed dried red chilli, mustard and onion seeds so have a kick. Got the hang of pastry now but find it hard to roll out in a circle, faulty rolling pin???  Made daughter a birthday cake, Victoria sponge with plum jam and butter icing filling and covered it with roll out icing left over from Christmas cake.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 25, 2018, 03:49:15 PM
CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARNIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS. Slow cooked for 8 hours in onions, lime, coke, and some mexican beer i found in the fridge i hope isnt super old, over some onions. then going to fry the shredded pork to a crisp in a pan and serve with kosher salt, more lime, and shredded queso blanco.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on January 25, 2018, 06:54:45 PM
Subway club with everything  on it sub sauce mayo and South West sauce
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 25, 2018, 06:58:30 PM
Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on January 25, 2018, 06:54:45 PM
Subway club with everything  on it sub sauce mayo and South West sauce

Personally, I'm a big fan of Subway's Pastrami sandwiches; with lettice, lots of olives, pepper jackie cheese and extra mayo, toasted :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 25, 2018, 07:49:20 PM
Shrimp, chicken, and vegetable lo mein with rice.  It was very good, I did not make it.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 26, 2018, 07:30:39 AM
Lamb chop with sauteed mushrooms and onion, green beans with mushroom slices and chopped onions and cheesy garlic mash with gravy over everything
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 26, 2018, 09:15:14 AM
Quote from: V M on January 26, 2018, 07:30:39 AM
Lamb chop with sauteed mushrooms and onion, green beans with mushroom slices and chopped onions and cheesy garlic mash with gravy over everything

Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 26, 2018, 09:24:22 AM
Quote from: Cassi on January 25, 2018, 06:58:30 PM
Personally, I'm a big fan of Subway's Pastrami sandwiches; with lettice, lots of olives, pepper jackie cheese and extra mayo, toasted :)

I think it's Subway for dinner for me. My choice, either: Spicy Italian with Spinach, Onions, Bell Pepper, Southwest Chipotle --or-- Turkey with pepper jack, spinach, onions, pickles, dijon mustard (or if they have any left, cranberry mustard, sometimes they break out the bottle from the back for me). Always, always!, on italian herb and cheese bread. Toasted, of course.

Pro tip: Get steak and provolone, have them put on onions and bell peppers before toasting, makeshift philly cheese.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 26, 2018, 12:16:10 PM
Quote from: Roll on January 26, 2018, 09:24:22 AM
I think it's Subway for dinner for me. My choice, either: Spicy Italian with Spinach, Onions, Bell Pepper, Southwest Chipotle --or-- Turkey with pepper jack, spinach, onions, pickles, dijon mustard (or if they have any left, cranberry mustard, sometimes they break out the bottle from the back for me). Always, always!, on italian herb and cheese bread. Toasted, of course.

Pro tip: Get steak and provolone, have them put on onions and bell peppers before toasting, makeshift philly cheese.
That's sounds nice but I don't think I can have a subway that isn't meatball marinara... I mean that's what it's all about right!?!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 26, 2018, 12:46:59 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on January 26, 2018, 12:16:10 PM
That's sounds nice but I don't think I can have a subway that isn't meatball marinara... I mean that's what it's all about right!?!

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Nooooo.  It's meatball mayonao :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: p on January 26, 2018, 01:09:25 PM
Oh my goodness, everyone is eating well these days! Davina, what recipe do you use for the samosa pastry? It makes me nervous to try but you have inspired me. Ellie, your recipe for slow cooker carnitas sounds so good! Also going to have to try that.

Yesterday I made southwest tofu scramble with veggies and rice.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 26, 2018, 01:30:58 PM
Quote from: Roll on January 26, 2018, 09:24:22 AM

Pro tip: Get steak and provolone, have them put on onions and bell peppers before toasting, makeshift philly cheese.

I love a good Philly cheese steak sandwich but no bell peppers for me

It's weird, I can eat hot peppers like jalapenos etc. but bell peppers will cause me an allergic reaction were my throat swells up and I have trouble breathing
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 26, 2018, 01:51:22 PM
Quote from: V M on January 26, 2018, 01:30:58 PM


I love a good Philly cheese steak sandwich but no bell peppers for me

It's weird, I can eat hot peppers like jalapenos etc. but bell peppers will cause me an allergic reaction were my throat swells up and I have trouble breathing

I heard bell peppers are a computer virus!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kylo on January 26, 2018, 01:58:16 PM
Rocket salad (eurgh)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 26, 2018, 04:18:26 PM
Carryout chicken and beef and shrimp combination Mein Fun.  It features thin rice noodles. 
Plus an egg rool.   Yummy stuff.

I will be hungry again in two hours, but it is filling as you eat it!

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on January 26, 2018, 10:01:07 PM
Hospital food!  My last night here on GCS recovery.  Actually the food has been quite good. 

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/nfxfqousy6ywbax/2018-01-26%2017.28.08.jpg?raw=1)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 26, 2018, 10:44:45 PM
Quote from: Kendra on January 26, 2018, 10:01:07 PM
Hospital food!  My last night here on GCS recovery.  Actually the food has been quite good. 


What, no Gü?

Now that's how a frickin' callback is done. ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 26, 2018, 11:32:36 PM
Quote from: Kendra on January 26, 2018, 10:01:07 PM
Hospital food!  My last night here on GCS recovery.  Actually the food has been quite good. 

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/nfxfqousy6ywbax/2018-01-26%2017.28.08.jpg?raw=1)

And I see they had your doppleganger's salad dressing.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on January 26, 2018, 11:34:26 PM
blackened Brussel sprouts and fish sticks
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Christy Lee on January 27, 2018, 08:04:42 AM
Pizza + hot wings

:embarrassed:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on January 27, 2018, 11:15:31 AM
I'm reallllly looking forward to dinner tonight! It's in the 40's here right now and it feels like a heatwave lol, and pork shoulders are on sale at Wegmans for 99 cents a pound, so I fired up my smoker and I'm doing pulled pork :)

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26991947_10155072729366373_349006656594019457_n.jpg?oh=ec4be09c77ab7e35e7a40c24567c7fa7&oe=5AE82349)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 27, 2018, 11:19:26 AM
Quote from: Maddie86 on January 27, 2018, 11:15:31 AM
I'm reallllly looking forward to dinner tonight! It's in the 40's here right now and it feels like a heatwave lol, and pork shoulders are on sale at Wegmans for 99 cents a pound, so I fired up my smoker and I'm doing pulled pork :)

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26991947_10155072729366373_349006656594019457_n.jpg?oh=ec4be09c77ab7e35e7a40c24567c7fa7&oe=5AE82349)

Looks more like a Dalek than a smoker :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 27, 2018, 11:39:54 AM
Quote from: Maddie86 on January 27, 2018, 11:15:31 AM
I'm reallllly looking forward to dinner tonight! It's in the 40's here right now and it feels like a heatwave lol, and pork shoulders are on sale at Wegmans for 99 cents a pound, so I fired up my smoker and I'm doing pulled pork :)


That sound really good!  I hope it turns out great.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on January 27, 2018, 09:57:05 PM
Airline foods!  Delta PHX>SEA

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/zhb9bmt6dackauf/2018-01-27%2019.28.58.jpg?raw=1)

And no misgendered salad dressing.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: DawnOday on January 27, 2018, 10:23:47 PM
In honor of my Nordic Heritage, Read White. I had Swedish Meatballs.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 27, 2018, 10:50:52 PM
Another round of leftover Lasagna  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on January 27, 2018, 11:13:45 PM
Smoked pulled pork with strawberry habanero bbq sauce, collard greens, cornbread, and sweet potato casserole, yummmm!!! I loved everything on this plate! The only thing that I didn't make was the pickles lol, those are Famous Dave's signature spicy, I just tried them yesterday for the first time and I absolutely love them!
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/27332714_10155074040141373_9017681037114238169_n.jpg?oh=f8f4211a5729f93dc5b8abb2701f04a0&oe=5ADBC0AE)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 28, 2018, 05:27:58 AM
New York Strip steak with mushrooms and onions, baked potato.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 28, 2018, 01:55:29 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 28, 2018, 05:27:58 AM
New York Strip steak with mushrooms and onions, baked potato.

Sounds delish.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on January 28, 2018, 02:30:22 PM
Samosa dough recipe for P , 100g self raising flour, 1/2 tea spoon salt, 40g butter cut into small bits, 4 tbsp. water.
sift floor and salt into bowl, add butter  and rub in till bread crumbs. pour in water and mix with a fork ( I didn't just used fingers and added water till it right)to form a dough. Make a ball and knead for 5 mins or till smooth. Add a little flour if sticky, cover and leave to rise. Makes 10 , cut into 5 and roll out in circle till transparent. cut in half and make cone . (you know that!!) holds about a desert spoon of filling
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on January 28, 2018, 02:35:10 PM
Tonight I'm doing roast chicken, stuffing, gravy and mashed potatoes. I'm having a cherry cheesecake for dessert.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Megan. on January 28, 2018, 02:37:06 PM
The pizza will be knocking on my door shortly [emoji4]

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 28, 2018, 02:38:05 PM
Quote from: Megan. on January 28, 2018, 02:37:06 PM
The pizza will be knocking on my door shortly [emoji4]

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Kinda early isn't it.  Oh, nevermind, you're across the pond.  And I get a kick outta your messages, there's always the "Sent from MI 5".
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Megan. on January 28, 2018, 02:42:12 PM
Quote from: Cassi on January 28, 2018, 02:38:05 PM
Kinda early isn't it.  Oh, nevermind, you're across the pond.  And I get a kick outta your messages, there's always the "Sent from MI 5".
Is that my catchphrase now? [emoji23]

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 28, 2018, 03:06:19 PM
Quote from: Megan. on January 28, 2018, 02:42:12 PM
Is that my catchphrase now? [emoji23]

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Not sure
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 28, 2018, 03:07:19 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on January 28, 2018, 02:35:10 PM
Tonight I'm doing roast chicken, stuffing, gravy and mashed potatoes. I'm having a cherry cheesecake for dessert.

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.  People on Susan's Place are struggling and you're having a banquet! :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 28, 2018, 03:08:45 PM
Quote from: Megan. on January 28, 2018, 02:37:06 PM
The pizza will be knocking on my door shortly [emoji4]

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Wow, that's scary.  Oh, nevermind, it's the Killer Tomatoes and Donuts, Pizzas are killers yet.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 28, 2018, 03:13:09 PM
Not sure yet, it might be that a smorgasbord of leftovers will be the way to go for dinner tonight, as there is no sense wasting good food!

Maybe I will go out and bring home a pie and ice cream though. 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 28, 2018, 06:43:25 PM
Well I took the leftover ground round and cooked up some ground chuck and made some delicious soft tacos.  No room for the store bought pie yet. 

I better watch out, it seems like all new fat goes to my thighs and bottom nowadays, at least it does not go to the waistline.

Wish I had room for another taco though.  I guess it is better to quit one less portion before you think you are completely satisfied or filled at a meal.  At least, calorie wise.



Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 28, 2018, 06:52:12 PM
Subway, 6 inch turkey and a 6 inch spicy italian (only about 700 calories total), and a thing of skinny pop (300 calories). Got anxiety hungry and now trying to exercise myself back down a few hundred calories.  :-X
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 28, 2018, 06:59:32 PM
Thinking about making Swai with Orzo in a butter herb sauce  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Thea on January 28, 2018, 07:01:33 PM
Tonight I'm having home made green chili cheese enchiladas. Cherry cheesecake sounds like an awesome way to top dinner off. Thanks, Julia!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on January 28, 2018, 07:27:31 PM
Classic thin crust pizza. Look at it. It's limper than what estrogen has done to my..oh, look at the time, I  have to run!  :laugh:

(https://www.susans.org/forums/gallery/0/13844-280118192348.jpeg)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 28, 2018, 07:30:25 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 28, 2018, 07:27:31 PM
Classic thin crust pizza. Look at it. It's limper than what estrogen has done to my..oh, look at the time, I  have to run!  :laugh:

(https://www.susans.org/forums/gallery/0/13844-280118192348.jpeg)

No kidding DEVYL,  There's no sausage on it!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 29, 2018, 05:39:50 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 28, 2018, 07:27:31 PM
Classic thin crust pizza.

Was it tasty pizza?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 29, 2018, 05:55:21 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 29, 2018, 05:39:50 PM
Was it tasty pizza?

Probably not, no sausage.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 29, 2018, 06:06:41 PM
Her pizza would have been easier to handle, even with sausage, if it was cut vertically a few times, then horizontally a few times.  The wider the pizza, the more the longer wedge cut slices can droop on a thin crust pizza.  Although after taking a bite or two of a wedge slice, that problem goes away.




Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 29, 2018, 06:09:01 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 29, 2018, 06:06:41 PM
Her pizza would have been easier to handle, even with sausage, if it was cut vertically a few times, then horizontally a few times.  The wider the pizza, the more the longer wedge cut slices can droop on a thin crust pizza.  Although after taking a bite or two of a wedge slice, that problem goes away.

Nice
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 29, 2018, 06:18:10 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 29, 2018, 06:06:41 PM
Her pizza would have been easier to handle, even with sausage, if it was cut vertically a few times, then horizontally a few times.  The wider the pizza, the more the longer wedge cut slices can droop on a thin crust pizza.  Although after taking a bite or two of a wedge slice, that problem goes away.

BLASPHEMER! No pizza shall be square cut! SO DECREED PEPPERONICUS, LORD OF PIZZA.

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fadamablue.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F05%2FDiscus-Pizza-Test-Print.jpg&hash=3e1f94c99d0e87769ceca56a271b49d95af4eda2)
An engraving of Pepperonicus, hurling the golden pizza of Malta, from the legendary epic tale Odysseus Goes To White Castle.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 29, 2018, 06:20:22 PM
Quote from: Roll on January 29, 2018, 06:18:10 PM
BLASPHEMER! No pizza shall be square cut! SO DECREED PEPPERONICUS, LORD OF PIZZA.

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fadamablue.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F05%2FDiscus-Pizza-Test-Print.jpg&hash=3e1f94c99d0e87769ceca56a271b49d95af4eda2)
An engraving of Pepperonicus, hurling the golden pizza of Malta, from the legendary epic tale Odysseus Goes To White Castle.

Run & hide Chris, Pepperoni is on the warpath :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 29, 2018, 06:21:21 PM
Quote from: Roll on January 29, 2018, 06:18:10 PM
BLASPHEMER! No pizza shall be square cut! SO DECREED PEPPERONICUS, LORD OF PIZZA.

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fadamablue.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F05%2FDiscus-Pizza-Test-Print.jpg&hash=3e1f94c99d0e87769ceca56a271b49d95af4eda2)
An engraving of Pepperonicus, hurling the golden pizza of Malta, from the legendary epic tale Odysseus Goes To White Castle.

LOL  :laugh:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 29, 2018, 06:48:54 PM
Quote from: Roll on January 29, 2018, 06:18:10 PM
BLASPHEMER! No pizza shall be square cut! SO DECREED PEPPERONICUS, LORD OF PIZZA.

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fadamablue.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F05%2FDiscus-Pizza-Test-Print.jpg&hash=3e1f94c99d0e87769ceca56a271b49d95af4eda2)
An engraving of Pepperonicus, hurling the golden pizza of Malta, from the legendary epic tale Odysseus Goes To White Castle.

Well that is sorta silly, although cute.  I say tomato, you say toeMAHtoe in terms of cut for floppy pizzas!  Plus it is hard to discus throw the smaller squares as far.  But then again, the wedge cut pieces would fly apart, so if you discus, it seems best not to slice the pizza in any way!

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Allison S on January 29, 2018, 06:50:48 PM
Shrimp and salmon sushi and edamame.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 29, 2018, 06:58:43 PM
Do any of you like to eat fennel?

I eat it all, the bottom part, the flowery part, and the seeds.  It is all good.


Chrissy.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 29, 2018, 07:00:17 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 29, 2018, 06:48:54 PM
Well that is sorta silly, although cute.  I say tomato, you say toeMAHtoe in terms of cut for floppy pizzas!  Plus it is hard to discus throw the smaller squares as far.  But then again, the wedge cut pieces would fly apart, so if you discus, it seems best not to slice the pizza in any way!

Chrissy

Could cut them into ninja star shapes for a party and have friends try to catch them in their mouths  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 29, 2018, 07:05:59 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 29, 2018, 06:58:43 PM
Do any of you like to eat fennel?

I eat it all, the bottom part, the flowery part, and the seeds.  It is all good.


Chrissy.

Not usually, but I'll have to give it a try if they carry it at my local grocery  :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 29, 2018, 07:10:09 PM
Why, I'm having PIZZA - SLICED, NOT DICED :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 29, 2018, 07:59:22 PM
Well, it is basically leftovers again tonight.  This time it is ground chuck to use in more tacos.

Turkey breast tacos can also be good.  Some people like fish tacos.

I think the beef tacos are what I like the most though.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Colleen_definitely on January 29, 2018, 08:17:29 PM
Chuck roast with salsa verde and an onion in the crock pot yielded some pretty awesome shredded beef tacos tonight.

Oh and homemade guacamole. 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 29, 2018, 08:22:07 PM
Quote from: Colleen_definitely on January 29, 2018, 08:17:29 PM
Chuck roast with salsa verde and an onion in the crock pot yielded some pretty awesome shredded beef tacos tonight.

Oh and homemade guacamole.

I do not think I have ever eaten shredded beef tacos.  Sounds like it will be worth a try.

These crock pots and slow cookers can make some really good tasting food.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Thea on January 29, 2018, 09:08:53 PM
I really like shredded pork tacos.

Tonight I'm having BBQ chicken breast with mashed potatoes and a green salad.

I have tomorrow off from work so I'm planning to put a pork roast in the slow cooker. Then I'll divide that to use in several meals. I'll probably shred a good part of it. I'm thinking tacos or chimichangas.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 29, 2018, 09:31:50 PM
Quote from: Thea on January 29, 2018, 09:08:53 PM
I really like shredded pork tacos.


CARNITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS! (Made some a few days ago. ;D)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 29, 2018, 09:47:37 PM
That's one thing I miss about San Diego, the Mexican food was awesome if you knew where to go

Sometimes I'd slip over the border to visit some friends and get carne asada and/or carnitas tacos and other cool food, the ceviche was awesome and there was the rotisserie chicken places

Always had a great time  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 29, 2018, 09:50:35 PM
Quote from: V M on January 29, 2018, 09:47:37 PM
That's one thing I miss about San Diego, the Mexican food was awesome if you knew where to go

Sometimes I'd slip over the border to visit some friends and get carne asada and/or carnitas tacos and other cool food, the ceviche was awesome and there was the rotisserie chicken places

Always had a great time  ;D

Born in Nat'l City, spent 3 months at the recruit depot.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on January 29, 2018, 10:06:26 PM
eggs and hot sauce
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 29, 2018, 10:29:18 PM
Quote from: Cassi on January 29, 2018, 09:50:35 PM
Born in Nat'l City, spent 3 months at the recruit depot.

Ah, one of the fine places where idiots like me go to sign up for a tour of adventure land?

*Trying to decide what's for dinner tonight... Again*
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 29, 2018, 10:37:38 PM
Quote from: V M on January 29, 2018, 10:29:18 PM
Ah, one of the fine places where idiots like me go to sign up for a tour of adventure land?

Marineland of the Pacific, where pogey bait is a dream!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 29, 2018, 10:42:01 PM
Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on January 29, 2018, 10:06:26 PM
eggs and hot sauce

ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 29, 2018, 11:18:26 PM
Quote from: Cassi on January 29, 2018, 10:37:38 PM
Marineland of the Pacific, where pogey bait is a dream!

(https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=OIP.IqQXzLLwL5I7TXndzDe_3QHaEo&pid=15.1&rs=1&c=1&qlt=95&w=197&h=123)

You has fish?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on January 30, 2018, 02:48:30 AM
It's probably going to pasta and tomato sauce or egg fried rice tonight as I've got a long day in London and an evening class x

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Violet s on January 30, 2018, 05:18:03 AM
Probably going to make thick cut boneless pork chops and some sort of veggies.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 30, 2018, 08:16:47 AM
Tonight is going to be a big one!

Jumbo pasta shells, stuffed with sauteed shallots and portabella mixed in a thickened cream sauce base seasoned with herbs de provence. Then baked to get them nice and oozy and caramelize the top a bit. Meanwhile, shrimp in a white wine, garlic, butter sauce (shrimp scampi even if the name makes no sense) will be prepared, along with some lightly sauteed spinach. Rest of the cream sauce will be mixed with part of the shrimp sauce to thin it a bit and carefully tossed with the spinach and shells (so as not to disturb the shells), then topped with a cheese blend and panko crumbs to go back in the oven to bubble the cheese and toast the panko.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 30, 2018, 09:02:58 AM
Quote from: Roll on January 30, 2018, 08:16:47 AM
Tonight is going to be a big one!

Jumbo pasta shells, stuffed with sauteed shallots and portabella mixed in a thickened cream sauce base seasoned with herbs de provence. Then baked to get them nice and oozy and caramelize the top a bit. Meanwhile, shrimp in a white wine, garlic, butter sauce (shrimp scampi even if the name makes no sense) will be prepared, along with some lightly sauteed spinach. Rest of the cream sauce will be mixed with part of the shrimp sauce to thin it a bit and carefully tossed with the spinach and shells (so as not to disturb the shells), then topped with a cheese blend and panko crumbs to go back in the oven to bubble the cheese and toast the panko.

New word for today, Shallots, what the heck are Shallots?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 30, 2018, 09:17:17 AM
Quote from: Cassi on January 30, 2018, 09:02:58 AM
New word for today, Shallots, what the heck are Shallots?

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Shallots-Whole.jpg/1200px-Shallots-Whole.jpg)

They are a type of onion, but with a distinct taste that is somewhere between a fragrant, mild onion and garlic. They are the key ingredient in everything from Latkas to Bordelaise sauce. A little more expensive than onions, and not a replacement in many dishes, but they are amazing.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 30, 2018, 09:18:00 AM
Quote from: Roll on January 30, 2018, 09:17:17 AM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Shallots-Whole.jpg/1200px-Shallots-Whole.jpg)

They are a type of onion, but with a distinct taste that is somewhere between a fragrant, mild onion and garlic. They are the key ingredient in everything from Latkas to Bordelaise sauce. A little more expensive than onions, and not a replacement in many dishes, but they are amazing.

Thank you Ellie.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 30, 2018, 05:19:41 PM
I will try a shallot sometime, it is on my list along with endive.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 30, 2018, 05:53:53 PM
I like shallots but I don't buy them very often because they can be a bit pricey, I usually buy a nice red onion  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 30, 2018, 07:00:01 PM
The red onions are great.  They look sorta purplish to me, unless you are talking about another variety, or my eyes are bad.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on January 30, 2018, 07:11:53 PM
Chicken wings marinated in Greek dressing and mashed potatoes.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 30, 2018, 07:14:34 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 30, 2018, 07:00:01 PM
The red onions are great.  They look sorta purplish to me, unless you talking about another variety, or my eyes are bad.

Yes, there are a few varieties of red onions, some are closer to a red in color while others have more of a purple hugh to them

(https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.PnzbLh2ZyyriYSYObGoWDgHaH4&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300)

(https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.VJ0rSaM9fomHNV4AJxWAUwHaFd&pid=15.1&P=0&w=220&h=163)

(https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.dMHAMpot7zN4cSZGau41bgHaGT&pid=15.1&P=0&w=191&h=164)
These are the kind that are usually at my grocery, the dark purple
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 30, 2018, 07:19:24 PM
Daughter and i are having steak and steak fries.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 30, 2018, 07:43:43 PM
Still eating leftover cooked ground beef for tacos, but spread between warm and buttered Texas toast.  It is actually pretty good, even without the gooey warm Swiss cheese. 

I need to go to the grocery.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 30, 2018, 08:07:24 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/pu43a12.jpg)

That is what I used the shallots in.

Shrimp scampi (not seen) with jumbo shell pasta in a portobella, shallot, spinach, white wine-cream sauce seasoned with herbs de provence and fresh basil. Covered in italian cheese blend and baked then broiled.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on January 30, 2018, 08:10:47 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3M6qAqg.jpg)

And here was the Carnitas I did a few days ago. Slow cooked pork loin with onions, simmered in mexican beer and coke (yes, coke), with traditional seasonings and generous amounts of lime. Served on toasted flour tortillas with kosher salt, shredded queso blanco, and more lime!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Colleen_definitely on January 30, 2018, 08:57:16 PM
Now that is tacos done right.

I did instant miso soup.  I'm on the road, stress from work is really getting to me, and I'm fatter than I need to be so why not keep it light?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Michelle_P on January 30, 2018, 09:10:14 PM
Tossed green salad
Tri-tip steak
Garlic sautéed Brussels sprouts
Mixed vegetables
Barefoot vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 30, 2018, 10:05:41 PM
That is a lot of good sounding and good looking food ladies!

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on January 31, 2018, 02:57:12 PM
lasagne made from scratch apart from the pasta sheets, made some cheese sauce the other day  so added some more milk as it was a bit thick , lamb mince with onion, garlic  a 1/2 a tomato that was lurking in fridge, 2 button mushrooms and some courgette , 1/2 tin chopped toms and herbs . layered it up and 1/2 hr later on my plate with garlic bread. 1/2 left for another day
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 31, 2018, 03:06:29 PM
Dozed off in my chair last night and woke up hungry about 3 or 4 in the morning, zapped a plate of turkey with green beans mash n' gravy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 31, 2018, 04:18:51 PM
Turkey breast, mashed potatoes and turkey gravy, and Brussel sprouts.

Blueberry pie.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 31, 2018, 04:19:54 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 31, 2018, 04:18:51 PM
Turkey breast, mashed potatoes and turkey gravy, and Brussel sprouts.

Blueberry pie.


Chrissy

Aha!  So, you're the one who brought over the Blueberry pie to VM!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 31, 2018, 04:24:58 PM
LOL I wish, I love blueberry pie  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 31, 2018, 04:32:25 PM
Quote from: V M on January 31, 2018, 04:24:58 PM
LOL I wish, I love blueberry pie  ;D

There's your clue Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 31, 2018, 07:01:29 PM
Quote from: V M on January 31, 2018, 04:24:58 PM
LOL I wish, I love blueberry pie  ;D

Cassi,

I am sure that VM would have enjoyed every single tasty little morsel of the blueberry pie, as it was delicious.  The blueberries were especially good to eat.  Yes, she would have liked it.

Fuji apple pie can also be really good too.

Chrissy

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 31, 2018, 07:09:20 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on January 31, 2018, 07:01:29 PM
Cassi,

I am sure that VM would have enjoyed every single tasty little morsel of the blueberry pie, as it was delicious.  The blueberries were especially good to eat.  Yes, she would have liked it.

Fuji apple pie can also be really good too.

Chrissy

Kewl!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 31, 2018, 07:11:06 PM
Chicken quarters in lemon juice coated with roasted garlic crumbs and steak fries.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 31, 2018, 07:27:03 PM
The last of the leftover lag  ;D  Tall order, took the last two squares, stacked them up and put them in the oven
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 31, 2018, 08:04:24 PM
Quote from: V M on January 31, 2018, 07:27:03 PM
The last of the leftover lag  ;D  Tall order, took the last two squares, stacked them up and put them in the oven

It's the end of the month and my daughter, sick of shrimp and pizza, says don't we have chicken in the freezer.  I said I don't know, if we do, do you want to cook it, duh no.

If you got food in the frig and lights to see what's in thar you aren't completely pour :)
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Post by: V M on January 31, 2018, 08:19:55 PM
Pouring what into where? I'm just using up leftovers
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 31, 2018, 08:22:10 PM
Quote from: V M on January 31, 2018, 08:19:55 PM
Pouring what into where? I'm just using up leftovers

Sorry, was referencing my proverty.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on January 31, 2018, 08:27:03 PM
I think many of us are just doing the best with what we can as we are able, I make a darn good lasagna  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on January 31, 2018, 10:17:24 PM
Quote from: V M on January 31, 2018, 08:27:03 PM
I think many of us are just doing the best with what we can as we are able, I make a darn good lasagna  ;D

I can understand and relate to that and I am sure you make a terrific lasagna :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on January 31, 2018, 11:05:10 PM
well tonight was a jar of pickle half a jar or hot peppers and olives
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 01, 2018, 08:40:42 AM
Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on January 31, 2018, 11:05:10 PM
well tonight was a jar of pickle half a jar or hot peppers and olives

Wow, you kinda spicy Girl!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on February 01, 2018, 06:48:04 PM
So last week a new speakeasy themed bar opened and tonight I finally got to go check it out and it was great! I got a fried chicken sandwich and my friend and I split an order of spicy pickle fries for an appetizer and they were sooooo good! I ordered a drink called "horny housewife" and it was pretty good, a little too sweet though. and the place was gorgeous!

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/27540090_10155085625691373_6702374712529793822_n.jpg?oh=980875c19bc2b259a45721a3d62a627c&oe=5ADDB517)

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Post by: V M on February 01, 2018, 07:36:29 PM
Wow!!! Looks pretty tasty  ;D  Horney Housewife LOL  >:-)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 01, 2018, 07:56:51 PM
That looks so amazing Maddie!

For dinner, I tried to have a Caesar Salad. Tried being operative word. Croutons were stale, the lettuce was bitter, and the dressing was just plain bad. Fortunately, I made chicken to go on it and so just turned it into a sandwich with some Honey Roasted BBQ sauce I stole from Chick-fil-a. That sauce is so amazing.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 01, 2018, 08:46:21 PM
Chicken and apple sausage was today's evening meal.

Did VM get some blueberry pie?

Did Cassi load up her freezer with more chicken?

Maddi looks like she had a fabulous meal.

We need to get Ellie some fresh unspoiled croutons to replace her stale ones.  Although some would say that croutons can be made well from stale bread to begin with, they eventually spoil.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 01, 2018, 09:16:22 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 01, 2018, 08:46:21 PM

We need to get Ellie some fresh unspoiled croutons to replace her stale ones.  Although some would say that croutons can be made well from stale bread to begin with, they eventually spoil.

Chrissy

I make homemade a lot from stale bread, but already baked croutons going stale is just bad unfortunately. :D I thought I was going to bream my teeth on them.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 01, 2018, 10:10:32 PM
Tonight I had lobster fried shrimp, egg drop soup, an eggroll and some jumbo fried shrimps. My dad brought Chinese food home. I totally love Chinese food but Chinese food is something I haven't been able to replicate at home. No matter what recipes I use it's just never the same as the food in a Chinese restaurant.
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Post by: Dee Marshall on February 01, 2018, 10:21:15 PM
Tonight I made baked potatoes, peas, and beef wellington.

No pictures, it's long gone.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dee Marshall on February 01, 2018, 10:23:05 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 01, 2018, 10:10:32 PM
Tonight I had lobster fried shrimp, egg drop soup, an eggroll and some jumbo fried shrimps. My dad brought Chinese food home. I totally love Chinese food but Chinese food is something I haven't been able to replicate at home. No matter what recipes I use it's just never the same as the food in a Chinese restaurant.
Mine isn't either. Usually it's better. Randi swears that she likes my sweet and sour chicken better than the restaurant's.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 01, 2018, 10:30:01 PM
Quote from: Dee Marshall on February 01, 2018, 10:23:05 PM
Mine isn't either. Usually it's better. Randi swears that she likes my sweet and sour chicken better than the restaurant's.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

My eggrolls are really good. My family likes the Chinese food I make but for me most of it just isn't the same as the restaurant Chinese.  Maybe I need better recipes.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 01, 2018, 10:31:41 PM
Quote from: Dee Marshall on February 01, 2018, 10:23:05 PM
Mine isn't either. Usually it's better. Randi swears that she likes my sweet and sour chicken better than the restaurant's.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

In my experience, it's really dish dependent. Fortunately, Sweet and Sour chicken is one of the more readily copyable ones because it's delicious. :D The hard recipes are those with ingredients it's just not practical to keep on hand like chinese spirits or random ultra specific rock sugar. I have gotten some of that kind of stuff from a local asian market that sells to restaurants, but it always goes bad before I can use even a 1/10th of it.

Eggrolls, wontons, etc. are pretty easy to replicate taste too, but way too work intensive. I love pot stickers, but dear god is folding each a pain.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dee Marshall on February 01, 2018, 10:33:46 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 01, 2018, 10:30:01 PM
My eggrolls are really good. My family likes the Chinese food I make but for me most of it just isn't the same as the restaurant Chinese.  Maybe I need better recipes.
I've never succeeded with egg rolls. I have some wrappers, maybe I'll try again tomorrow. If you want I can transcribe my sweet & sour recipe here. Nag me if it's not here within 24 hours.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 01, 2018, 10:34:25 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 01, 2018, 10:30:01 PM
My eggrolls are really good. My family likes the Chinese food I make but for me most of it just isn't the same as the restaurant Chinese.  Maybe I need better recipes.

https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Cooking-Chinese-Jeni-Wright/dp/0385482027/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517546025&sr=8-1&keywords=cooking+chinese+easy+as+1+2+3

I've used that book for years, it's pretty solid and simple and explains rarer ingredients.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 01, 2018, 10:36:25 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 01, 2018, 10:31:41 PM
In my experience, it's really dish dependent. Fortunately, Sweet and Sour chicken is one of the more readily copyable ones because it's delicious. :D The hard recipes are those with ingredients it's just not practical to keep on hand like chinese spirits or random ultra specific rock sugar. I have gotten some of that kind of stuff from a local asian market that sells to restaurants, but it always goes bad before I can use even a 1/10th of it.

Eggrolls, wontons, etc. are pretty easy to replicate taste too, but way too work intensive. I love pot stickers, but dear god is folding each a pain.

I've never made potstickers before but I have made pierogies. Those are a pain to make. The German potato dumplings my dad loves so much are also kind of a pain to make.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 01, 2018, 11:29:30 PM
I had:

Lobster
Butterfly Shrimp - that didn't fly away
Buttery Mash Pataters
Milk
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 01, 2018, 11:49:37 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 01, 2018, 11:29:30 PM
I had:

Lobster
Butterfly Shrimp - that didn't fly away
Buttery Mash Pataters
Milk

That sounds really good Cassi. Did you make all that ?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 01, 2018, 11:51:51 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 01, 2018, 11:49:37 PM
That sounds really good Cassi. Did you make all that ?

Well, I put the lobster in a pot, I stirred up a package of mashed taters, and I put the shrimp in the oven.

I made it or what I reflected I did and my daughter and I had a nice meal together.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 02, 2018, 02:55:31 AM
I made a pizza  ;D  When I find another image hosting site I'll start posting pic.s again
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 02, 2018, 02:02:32 PM
I think fish may be on the menu today.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 02, 2018, 02:06:26 PM
In a bit going to start cooking Philly Cheese Steak using a unique twist... Marinated in Hoisin sauce. I read about some Korean BBQ variations and opted to give it a try. I wanted to make some spicy cabbage to go with it, but the store had crappy cabbage in stock so I didn't buy it.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 02, 2018, 02:15:47 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 02, 2018, 02:06:26 PM
In a bit going to start cooking Philly Cheese Steak using a unique twist... Marinated in Hoisin sauce. I read about some Korean BBQ variations and opted to give it a try. I wanted to make some spicy cabbage to go with it, but the store had crappy cabbage in stock so I didn't buy it.

Good ingredients help make for a better result, that is for sure.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on February 02, 2018, 04:07:29 PM
fish curry from freezer with veg curry from same place and some boiled rice, making Koftas tomorrow night , that's lamb meatballs in curry sauce. Might be hot as 2 green chilies in meat balls and 2 in sauce so shopping after work as only have 1 in fridge.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 02, 2018, 04:24:52 PM
My partner made a roast courgette soup for supper and then we went to an exercise class. So far so healthy. Next we get home both hungry and go and buy a big portion of chips and battered sausages with mushy peas. Mmmmhmmmmm.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 02, 2018, 04:52:05 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on February 02, 2018, 04:24:52 PM
My partner made a roast courgette soup for supper and then we went to an exercise class. So far so healthy. Next we get home both hungry and go and buy a big portion of chips and battered sausages with mushy peas. Mmmmhmmmmm.

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Mushy peas??? NASTY!!!!! Yarf! !😣😖😵
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 02, 2018, 05:12:07 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 02, 2018, 04:52:05 PM
Mushy peas??? NASTY!!!!! Yarf! ![emoji21][emoji37][emoji43]
Say whaaaat? [emoji50] They're like the best thing ever with chips!!! [emoji16]

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 02, 2018, 05:29:42 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on February 02, 2018, 05:12:07 PM
Say whaaaat? [emoji50] They're like the best thing ever with chips!!! [emoji16]

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Peas should be outlawed and scoured from the earth. I totally hate peas. Ewww!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 02, 2018, 05:37:23 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 02, 2018, 05:29:42 PM
Peas should be outlawed and scoured from the earth. I totally hate peas. Ewww!

Even Goober Peas?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on February 02, 2018, 06:21:02 PM
Visualize whirled peas.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 02, 2018, 06:23:14 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 02, 2018, 05:37:23 PM
Even Goober Peas?

What are goober peas?? I'm sure I wouldn't like them either. I hate all peas. Lima beans too because they are basically big, flat peas. Ewwwwww! !
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 02, 2018, 06:59:26 PM
Quote from: Kendra on February 02, 2018, 06:21:02 PM
Visualize whirled peas.
My microwave has a turn table so when I steam a bag I could watch the peas whirl

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 02, 2018, 07:16:35 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 02, 2018, 06:23:14 PM
What are goober peas?? I'm sure I wouldn't like them either. I hate all peas. Lima beans too because they are basically big, flat peas. Ewwwwww! !

"Goober Peas" is a traditional folk song probably originating in the Southern United States. It was popular with Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War, and is still sung frequently in the South to this day. It has been recorded and sung by scores of artists, including Burl Ives, Tennessee Ernie Ford and The Kingston Trio.

The lyrics of "Goober Peas" are a description of daily life during the last few years of the Civil War for Southerners. After being cut off from the rail lines and their farm land, they had little to eat aside from boiled peanuts (or "goober peas") which often served as an emergency ration. Peanuts were also known as pindars and goobers.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 02, 2018, 07:19:09 PM
Not having anything exciting, Goober peas in Four Cheese Alfredo and Cottage Cheese. 

Just kidding, having Italian Sausage :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on February 02, 2018, 07:23:38 PM
I never ate peas whenever my mom or grandmother would serve them, but years back I worked on a small farm that had some peas growing in one of their greenhouses and they were so good! I ate em raw off the vine! I haven't worked there in 10 years and I think that was the last time I had peas lol
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 02, 2018, 07:26:56 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on February 02, 2018, 07:23:38 PM
I never ate peas whenever my mom or grandmother would serve them, but years back I worked on a small farm that had some peas growing in one of their greenhouses and they were so good! I ate em raw off the vine! I haven't worked there in 10 years and I think that was the last time I had peas lol

It's starting to look like you and Julia are "Two Peas In A Pod" :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 02, 2018, 07:36:13 PM
I'm not real big on peas either but I do like fresh sweet peas right from the pod, You don't cook 'em or anything just pop the pod open and snack the peas like candy  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 02, 2018, 07:49:53 PM
Right now I'm heating up a slice of leftover pizza and contemplating a California Burrito, or is the California burrito contemplating me?  :o
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on February 02, 2018, 08:33:43 PM
hot dogs
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Laurie on February 02, 2018, 08:46:03 PM
  I made chicken fried rice. It turned out good but quite spicy (mildly hot) it was Hot to my sister but she's a lightweight. I thought it mildly to medium hot spicy to be sure. I used a different recipe as a guide to the liquids. 3+ tbsp Reduced sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce (first time using) , and 1 tbsp sesame oil. I think it was the sesame oil that gave it the spiciness.

It was good. I've made fried rice three times now and each time was a bit different but good.

Hugs,
   Laurie
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 02, 2018, 08:48:34 PM
I will conclude my modified fast in the morning.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 02, 2018, 08:52:41 PM
Quote from: V M on February 02, 2018, 07:49:53 PM
Right now I'm heating up a slice of leftover pizza and contemplating a California Burrito, or is the California burrito contemplating me?  :o

Well whichever way it was with the contemplation between you and the burrito, if after eating the pizza slice you had the burrito, was the burrito tasty-good?

I can say that I never had a California Burrito.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dena on February 02, 2018, 10:03:28 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on February 02, 2018, 07:23:38 PM
I never ate peas whenever my mom or grandmother would serve them, but years back I worked on a small farm that had some peas growing in one of their greenhouses and they were so good! I ate em raw off the vine! I haven't worked there in 10 years and I think that was the last time I had peas lol
You may have had Sugar Snap Peas which are different from regular peas. You can shell them or eat the whole thing including the pod. My mother said when they put in a family patch, it's often difficult to find enough to eat because the kids eat them off the vine.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 02, 2018, 10:25:11 PM
Are sugar snap peas the same thing as sweet peas?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dena on February 02, 2018, 10:40:04 PM
Sweet Peas are a flower that I am not sure you would want to eat. Possibly some call sugar snap peas sweet peas but if you do, it could lead to some confusion.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on February 02, 2018, 10:54:20 PM
Quote from: Dena on February 02, 2018, 10:03:28 PM
You may have had Sugar Snap Peas which are different from regular peas. You can shell them or eat the whole thing including the pod. My mother said when they put in a family patch, it's often difficult to find enough to eat because the kids eat them off the vine.

We grew 2 kinds, I think sugar snap actually was one of them! They're bigger peas, right? We grew more traditional ones too and those were tasty as well!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: J2J on February 02, 2018, 11:01:15 PM
Pizza, whoops was suppose to be avoiding that type of stuff to lose a few pounds.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dena on February 02, 2018, 11:03:18 PM
The regular ones you don't want to eat the pod because it's tough were as the Sugar Snap Pea can be shelled or eaten whole. You can eat Sugar Snap Peas pretty young because eating the pod makes them worth picking. Regular peas you have to wait for them to get big.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 02, 2018, 11:48:49 PM
I grew sugar snap peas one year and they became home to a huge number of this gorgeous semi-rare butterflies.

(https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/sites/default/files/bamona_images/Longtailskippercrop.jpg)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Laurie on February 03, 2018, 12:12:21 AM
From the wiki on Sweet Pea

Quote"Unlike the edible pea, there is evidence that seeds of members of the genus Lathyrus are toxic if ingested in quantity"
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 03, 2018, 10:06:15 AM
Quote from: Dena on February 02, 2018, 10:40:04 PM
Sweet Peas are a flower that I am not sure you would want to eat. Possibly some call sugar snap peas sweet peas but if you do, it could lead to some confusion.

I think I'm confused enough already as far as peas go LOL  :D  I was probably eating sugar snap peas
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 03, 2018, 10:09:02 AM
Quote from: Maddie86 on February 02, 2018, 07:23:38 PM
I never ate peas whenever my mom or grandmother would serve them, but years back I worked on a small farm that had some peas growing in one of their greenhouses and they were so good! I ate em raw off the vine! I haven't worked there in 10 years and I think that was the last time I had peas lol
I never ate peas either. Everyone knew better than to even serve them to me. I think I was born hating peas. My dad told me that when I was a baby everytime he ever tried to feed me strained peas I spit them right out. Even babies know peas are nasty!  Lol
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 03, 2018, 10:10:18 AM
Quote from: Laurie on February 03, 2018, 12:12:21 AM
From the wiki on Sweet Pea
AHA! See? Not only are peas disgusting they are poisonus! 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 03, 2018, 10:18:39 AM
My mom caught me using a spoon to launch my peas at everyone including the cat  >:-)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 03, 2018, 10:21:54 AM
Wow it's almost like peas are marmite here! Tehe I love fresh peas off the pod. It's one of the best things about summer :) I just had another portion mushy peas with a steak and ale pie for lunch :)

Tonight I'm cooking roast shoulder of lamb with lots of garlic and onions. Roast potatoes with a parmasan crust and some veggies. I think I'll make a redcurrant sauce out of the juices as well :) no peas either!!! Lol

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 03, 2018, 10:29:27 AM
Quote from: MollyPants on February 03, 2018, 10:21:54 AM
Wow it's almost like peas are marmite here! Tehe I love fresh peas off the pod. It's one of the best things about summer :) I just had another portion mushy peas with a steak and ale pie for lunch :)

Tonight I'm cooking roast shoulder of lamb with lots of garlic and onions. Roast potatoes with a parmasan crust and some veggies. I think I'll make a redcurrant sauce out of the juices as well :) no peas either!!! Lol

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Marmite is the British cousin of Aussie vegemite. Both are in the same category as peas. Disgusting! Ow wow, I just had an awful thought. Tristan puts vegemite on all kinds of stuff. If I ever saw him eat peas with vegemite I would have to break up with him.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 03, 2018, 10:50:40 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 02, 2018, 08:52:41 PM
Well whichever way it was with the contemplation between you and the burrito, if after eating the pizza slice you had the burrito, was the burrito tasty-good?

I can say that I never had a California Burrito.

Chrissy

It was great!!!  ;D  There are several variations but a California burrito is basically diced steak with French fries, beans, salsa and sour cream and/or avocado
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 03, 2018, 10:51:55 AM
I do know that the canned sweat peas from the grocery can taste rather good to me but I never much cared for the unsalted canned peas.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Laurie on February 03, 2018, 10:54:38 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 03, 2018, 10:10:18 AM
AHA! See? Not only are peas disgusting they are poisonus!

   No dear Sweet Julia. The flower type of peas "Sweet Pea" and the family of peas that it belongs to is toxic.  Not the delicious edible varieties. Now hush girl and eat your bacon and onion split pea soup. mmmmm good!!

Hugs,
   Laurie
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Laurie on February 03, 2018, 10:57:29 AM
Quote from: V M on February 03, 2018, 10:18:39 AM
My mom caught me using a spoon to launch my peas at everyone including the cat  >:-)

  A spoon??? Everyone knows you eat peas with a knife.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dena on February 03, 2018, 10:58:35 AM
Canned  peas were invented by the french and have to be one of the worst parts of their cuisine. If you want to eat peas, use the frozen ones and cook them in a microwave.

On the other hand, Split Pea soup is really good and it's one of the comfort foods from my childhood. It takes a while but I go heavy on the additions like carrots and onions so it's more of a vegetable soup.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 03, 2018, 10:58:52 AM
Bamboo shoots are super crazy toxic, pure cyanide. Keep that in mind the next time you get something from an Asian place. ;D (Pandas have adapted to the cyanide and are essentially immune to it!)

(Seriously though, the canned and restaurant ones are totally safe. There is a method for rendering them toxin free. But that is why you can't buy them fresh, only canned.)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 03, 2018, 10:59:46 AM
Quote from: V M on February 03, 2018, 10:50:40 AM
It was great!!!  ;D  There are several variations but a California burrito is basically diced steak with French fries, beans, salsa and sour cream and/or avocado


So all of these ingredients are actually inside the burrito's tortilla?  Interesting, that is!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 03, 2018, 11:00:33 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 03, 2018, 10:29:27 AM
Marmite is the British cousin of Aussie vegemite. Both are in the same category as peas. Disgusting! Ow wow, I just had an awful thought. Tristan puts vegemite on all kinds of stuff. If I ever saw him eat peas with vegemite I would have to break up with him.
Peas and marmite sounds gross. I wouldn't put it past a boy to think that would be a good idea though! Bleugh

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 03, 2018, 11:02:25 AM
Quote from: V M on February 03, 2018, 10:50:40 AM
It was great!!!  ;D  There are several variations but a California burrito is basically diced steak with French fries, beans, salsa and sour cream and/or avocado

That sounds really good.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on February 03, 2018, 11:05:06 AM
Quote from: Laurie on February 03, 2018, 10:57:29 AM
  A spoon??? Everyone knows you eat peas with a knife.

Chop sticks.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 03, 2018, 11:08:40 AM
Kendra,

What I wanted to know is if the male identified (its brand name) salad dressing you had with your meals at the hospital was good?  Ha.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 03, 2018, 11:13:25 AM
Quote from: Laurie on February 03, 2018, 10:57:29 AM
  A spoon??? Everyone knows you eat peas with a knife.

But I wasn't eating the peas, I was trying to fling them into everybody's ears
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 03, 2018, 11:19:55 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 03, 2018, 10:59:46 AM

So all of these ingredients are actually inside the burrito's tortilla?  Interesting, that is!

Yes, it is all wrapped up in the tortilla

Ah, and I forgot to mention I put plenty of cheese in it as well
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on February 03, 2018, 12:07:44 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 03, 2018, 11:08:40 AM
Kendra,

What I wanted to know is if the male identified (its brand name) salad dressing you had with your meals at the hospital was good?  Ha.

Chrissy

LOL - yeah, the Ken's brand salad dressing was fine, not exactly gourmet but it got the job done. 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 03, 2018, 12:09:18 PM
Quote from: V M on February 03, 2018, 11:19:55 AM
Yes, it is all wrapped up in the tortilla

Ah, and I forgot to mention I put plenty of cheese in it as well

What kind of cheese do you usually use for them?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 03, 2018, 12:11:40 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 03, 2018, 12:09:18 PM
What kind of cheese do you usually use for them?

I bet that she uses the "Mexican blend" :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 03, 2018, 12:57:24 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 03, 2018, 12:11:40 PM
I bet that she uses the "Mexican blend" :)

Don't knock the mexican blend, it's delicious even if not authentic! :D (Nothing compares to manchego or oaxaca though.)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 03, 2018, 01:06:02 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 03, 2018, 12:57:24 PM
Don't knock the mexican blend, it's delicious even if not authentic! :D (Nothing compares to manchego or oaxaca though.)

LOL, I wasn't knocking it Ellie, in fact there's a one pound bag of it in the frig that my daughter uses on everything.  I like pepper check and was going to try crumbled blue cheese but it's expensive..........................
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 03, 2018, 02:56:59 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 03, 2018, 12:09:18 PM
What kind of cheese do you usually use for them?
Quote from: Cassi on February 03, 2018, 12:11:40 PM
I bet that she uses the "Mexican blend" :)

LOL... Whatever I have on hand which is usually cheddar & Monterey Jack and/or six cheese Italian mix  ;D

What I usually do is first is make my salsa and chill it in the fridge, then wash and peel a potato and put it in a cold water bath to release the residual potassium

Rinse the potato slices in a colander then set them to dry on a paper towel and cover with another paper toewel

Then put some black beans to heat on the stovetop and add sliced mushroom, then I cook some bacon and wrap it in a paper towel, I then grill my steak (Most folks like to use marinated carne asada but I prefer to use small eye of round steak seasoned with a chipotle and roasted garlic rub)

I dice up the grilled steak and crumble the bacon and add them to the simmering bean and mushroom mix and add some pepper

Now it's time to put the French fries in the deep fryer ;D  So now I lay out two flour tortillas on a plate so one partially overlaps the other and sprinkle some cheese and check to see if the fries are ready yet

When the fries are ready I roll them in a paper towel to soak up the excess grease then place some of them on the layer of cheese, then spoon the bean, bacon, steak and mushroom mix on top and add some more cheese

Now comes the salsa, sour cream and avocado if they are in season

Wrap that all up and put the rest of the fries on the plate then grub like a bad dog LOL  ;D

(https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.LgsDD854-wb-lV8fPSwC3wHaHa&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300)

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 03, 2018, 03:47:14 PM
Quote from: V M on February 03, 2018, 10:50:40 AM
It was great!!!  ;D  There are several variations but a California burrito is basically diced steak with French fries, beans, salsa and sour cream and/or avocado
Seems that restaurants put avocado in or on something and call it California _____

I like fries but don't think I need to wrap them in a tortilla

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 03, 2018, 04:32:45 PM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 03, 2018, 03:47:14 PM
Seems that restaurants put avocado in or on something and call it California _____

I like fries but don't think I need to wrap them in a tortilla

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Being raised there most of the food I make will have a Southern California and/or Hawaiian theme to it  ;D 

You can take the girl off the beach but you can't take the beach out of the girl

Hugs
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Faith on February 03, 2018, 04:45:55 PM
to sum up my take on 'peas' .. eat raw off the vine. I ate pretty much everything we grew in our garden raw, once cooked .. blech ..

Dinner: Baked (read microwave) Potato and broccoli. I live large ...
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 03, 2018, 04:48:18 PM
VM,

Hawaiian sounds good.  I have enjoyed some Hawaiian style garlic shrimp, luau food, etc.

However, poi does not seem to have much flavor for me.  Taro chips are better than poi.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 03, 2018, 06:10:33 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/vtm2wX6.jpg)

Pic of the philly cheese from last night. Hoisin marinated london broil, thin sliced and seared in cast iron, deglazed with some white wine (trying to use up a bottle). Bellpeppers and onions sauteed. Topped with provolone, kosher salt, and hot sauce, then placed under the broiler for a few minutes.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 03, 2018, 08:16:26 PM
Nothing special to eat tonight, just some chicken and apple sausage.

Some pieces of chocolate and milk for a snack too.   :)


Chrissy



Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 03, 2018, 09:03:19 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 03, 2018, 08:16:26 PM
Nothing special to eat tonight, just some chicken and apple sausage.

Some pieces of chocolate and milk for a snack too.   :)


Chrissy

Apple sausage?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 03, 2018, 09:34:09 PM
Thinking about making spag and meatballs, all I need is enough energy to stay awake
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 03, 2018, 09:41:46 PM
Quote from: V M on February 03, 2018, 09:34:09 PM
Thinking about making spag and meatballs, all I need is enough energy to stay awake

Wait a couple of hours and it will be breakfast time :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 03, 2018, 09:42:52 PM
Quote from: V M on February 03, 2018, 04:32:45 PM
Being raised there most of the food I make will have a Southern California and/or Hawaiian theme to it  ;D 

You can take the girl off the beach but you can't take the beach out of the girl

Hugs

Surf's up at Del Mar:)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 03, 2018, 09:43:20 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 03, 2018, 06:10:33 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/vtm2wX6.jpg)

Pic of the philly cheese from last night. Hoisin marinated london broil, thin sliced and seared in cast iron, deglazed with some white wine (trying to use up a bottle). Bellpeppers and onions sauteed. Topped with provolone, kosher salt, and hot sauce, then placed under the broiler for a few minutes.

Looks good except there's no Mayo :(
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 04, 2018, 12:47:03 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 03, 2018, 09:43:20 PM
Looks good except there's no Mayo :(

Nothing I cook will ever have mayo unless its Japanese mayo. ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 04, 2018, 03:44:40 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 03, 2018, 09:03:19 PM
Apple sausage?


Yup. Little pieces of apple in a chicken sausage.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 04, 2018, 06:57:58 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 03, 2018, 09:43:20 PM
Looks good except there's no Mayo :(
That's what makes it look good. 

I know this may be fighting words to some, but mayo is is just wrong. 

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 04, 2018, 07:04:41 AM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 04, 2018, 06:57:58 AM
That's what makes it look good. 

I know this may be fighting words to some, but mayo is is just wrong. 

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Lol my brother will eat mayo but only if it has mustard mixed into it. I love mayo. Know what's just wrong is miracle whip. Ewwww. 😖😵
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 04, 2018, 07:20:51 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 04, 2018, 07:04:41 AM
Lol my brother will eat mayo but only if it has mustard mixed into it. I love mayo. Know what's just wrong is miracle whip. Ewwww. [emoji37][emoji43]

Oh yes. Miracle Whip is even worse. 
My grandma once tried to put it in fruit salad with the whipped cream. Took one spoonful and spit it out. She actually thought I wouldn't notice.


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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 04, 2018, 07:29:36 AM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 04, 2018, 07:20:51 AM
Oh yes. Miracle Whip is even worse. 
My grandma once tried to put it in fruit salad with the whipped cream. Took one spoonful and spit it out. She actually thought I wouldn't notice.


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Yeah, my grandma once used miracle whip in potato salad. I love potato salad but that was just .....wrong!  Unfortunately I have to keep miracle whip in the house because my dad likes it. Ewwww!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 04, 2018, 07:37:52 AM
I for sure prefer mayo over Miracle Whip.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 04, 2018, 08:01:21 AM
I'm going to try something a bit fancy tonight so I'm making brined pork chops followed by homemade chocolate mousse.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 04, 2018, 08:38:45 AM
There is a reason they call it Miracle Whip... If you can choke it down and survive, it's a miracle  >:-)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 04, 2018, 08:44:41 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 03, 2018, 09:43:20 PM
Looks good except there's no Mayo :(

Thank you, I was wondering what it was besides the sight of bell peppers that made me feel like yackin'
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 04, 2018, 11:42:58 AM
Quote from: V M on February 04, 2018, 08:44:41 AM
Thank you, I was wondering what it was besides the sight of bell peppers that made me feel like yackin'

The movie "History of White People In America"  says Mayo is the main stable of their diets.  I believe that to be true, especially of Californians :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 04, 2018, 11:54:10 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 04, 2018, 11:42:58 AM
The movie "History of White People In America"  says Mayo is the main stable of their diets.  I believe that to be true, especially of Californians :)
The whole family each had their own like 5 gallon jar.

Thought the movie was pointed at Midwesterners, though it's was a long time ago. 

I can't stand the stuff but I'm about as white as they come.  Maybe I'm more of a European girl, though I hear they defile their French fries with the stuff over there. 

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Denise on February 04, 2018, 12:02:30 PM
Quote from: Kendra on February 03, 2018, 11:05:06 AM
Chop sticks.
Wow.  You must have been rich to afford chop sticks.  We only got one chop stick to eat peas with.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on February 04, 2018, 12:50:00 PM
That's how I know I've had too much coffee, if I can't pick up peas with chop sticks.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 04, 2018, 01:38:28 PM
Random chop stick thought. You know what the worst is? When restaurants serve completely non-sticky rice with chopsticks on the side just to make people feel incompetent. (Seriously, they know better.)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 04, 2018, 01:40:30 PM
Last night I ended up zapping a bowl of Nissin Hot & Spicy with Shrimp and I used my chopsticks  ;D  Yes, I has skills

(https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.quHpOMDTGTBongw3EmTIkwAAAA&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300)

But then I was still hungry so I zapped some Idahoan Fully Loaded Peppered Bacon & Cheddar mashed potatoes

(https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.tYIg-n3iHm25-BeDpizKkAHaGO&pid=15.1&P=0&w=226&h=191)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 04, 2018, 01:51:01 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 04, 2018, 01:38:28 PM
Random chop stick thought. You know what the worst is? When restaurants serve completely non-sticky rice with chopsticks on the side just to make people feel incompetent. (Seriously, they know better.)

Yeah, what's up with that?

I always use Nishiki premium grade medium grain rice for anything and everything I make rice for

(https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.n8HJeMH19xCoeAC5glhafgHaD9&pid=15.1&P=0&w=293&h=157)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on February 04, 2018, 02:20:30 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 04, 2018, 07:29:36 AM
Yeah, my grandma once used miracle whip in potato salad. I love potato salad but that was just .....wrong!  Unfortunately I have to keep miracle whip in the house because my dad likes it. Ewwww!

I don't think I've ever had miracle whip, at least not knowingly! I love potato salad too! I came up with a recipe for honey mustard potato salad. equal parts honey and French's yellow mustard with I think 3 parts mayo mixed in to make the dressing, and some black pepper and maybe a little cayenne. It adds a nice sweetness to it! Some people might not be into but I like it :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on February 04, 2018, 02:33:11 PM
Made tandoori mushroom curry and a Lamb Passander , Spicy gram flat breads and Indian rice pudding. Sponge cake as well for work (managers leaving).BTW no mayo involved
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 04, 2018, 02:34:36 PM
Quote from: V M on February 04, 2018, 01:51:01 PM
Yeah, what's up with that?

I always use Nishiki premium grade medium grain rice for anything and everything I make rice for

(https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.n8HJeMH19xCoeAC5glhafgHaD9&pid=15.1&P=0&w=293&h=157)


That rice is good and definitely more sticky than non-sushi rice. I prefer the long grain white rice.  I do not often use sushi rice.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 04, 2018, 03:34:39 PM
Quote from: V M on February 04, 2018, 01:51:01 PM
Yeah, what's up with that?

I always use Nishiki premium grade medium grain rice for anything and everything I make rice for

(https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.n8HJeMH19xCoeAC5glhafgHaD9&pid=15.1&P=0&w=293&h=157)

I grab these super cheap from a local asian market:

(https://i5.walmartimages.ca/images/Large/0_a/1c1/00073234020120_a1c1.jpg)

It's been a really good brand so far.

I used to buy far less milled rice that took me forever to wash enough of the starch off, that was really amazing, but too time consuming.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 04, 2018, 03:56:54 PM
Ellie,

That is another excellent rice.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 04, 2018, 04:35:40 PM
Quote from: davina61 on February 04, 2018, 02:33:11 PM
Made tandoori mushroom curry and a Lamb Passander , Spicy gram flat breads and Indian rice pudding. Sponge cake as well for work (managers leaving).BTW no mayo involved

No MAYO involved!!!!! Go directly to your room.  DO NOT pass Go and do not collect 200 dollars!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 04, 2018, 04:37:22 PM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 04, 2018, 11:54:10 AM
The whole family each had their own like 5 gallon jar.

Thought the movie was pointed at Midwesterners, though it's was a long time ago. 

I can't stand the stuff but I'm about as white as they come.  Maybe I'm more of a European girl, though I hear they defile their French fries with the stuff over there. 

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Favorite noon lunch in the service; went to the Club, ordered a pitcher of beer and a large order of fries with Mayo on the side along with salt and pepper :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 04, 2018, 05:03:39 PM
If I remember right, mayo is good as an ingredient for making other things like salad dressings and tartar sauce.  Do you relish tartar sauce?  Ha, some relish is in tartar sauce.

I do not eat much of plain mayo.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 04, 2018, 05:29:19 PM
I made one of my funky Creations I call Kona Koniki Crabby pizza  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 04, 2018, 05:40:15 PM
Quote from: V M on February 04, 2018, 05:29:19 PM
I made one of my funky Creations I call Koa Koniki Crabby pizza  ;D

This talk about a crabby pizza is prompting me
to somehow go to the Krusty Krab and get a Krabby Patty.  :)

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 04, 2018, 08:53:08 PM
Quote from: V M on February 04, 2018, 05:29:19 PM
I made one of my funky Creations I call Koa Koniki Crabby pizza  ;D

So, were you crabby when you made it or you put crabs and a Koala Bear on the pizza?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 04, 2018, 08:54:30 PM
Spend most of the day at the hospital.  Daughter kept complaining about a pain in her side.  They did some tests and gave her antibotics and motrin. 

Was going to make a roast beef sub but too lazy so just made a salad.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 04, 2018, 09:27:20 PM
Spinich salad and apple pie, nothing fancy at all.

I hope your daughter is doing much better now Cassi.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 04, 2018, 09:41:02 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 04, 2018, 09:27:20 PM
Spinich salad and apple pie, nothing fancy at all.

I hope your daughter is doing much better now Cassi.


Chrissy

Thank you Chrissy, she seems to be doing better.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on February 05, 2018, 12:43:06 AM
16 days post-op, at Saha & Beth's home enjoying Beth's great cooking.  And here's Laurie!

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/dwnzs5d2z7pf9iy/2018-02-04%2017.48.45.jpg?raw=1)
Saha (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=56498), Kendra (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=51614), Laurie (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=52431), Beth (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=55278).
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 05, 2018, 02:39:58 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 04, 2018, 08:53:08 PM
So, were you crabby when you made it or you put crabs and a Koala Bear on the pizza?

LOL... It was supposed to say Kona

But yeah, I used a parmesan cheese sauce and a can of crab and a few other things that I'm too lazy to list right now

It was kinda like a seafood platter with pineapple and stuff on a pizza

(https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.kRquiUQaUi1U12kUlOoqfgHaHa&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300) 

Your daughter was complaining about a pain in her side and the nurse gave you a stern look? What? LOL

But seriously, I hope she's feeling better

Hugs
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: AgentVermont052 on February 05, 2018, 04:13:48 AM
Well I don't have much to spend on groceries so I'm having Mac and Cheese for dinner because that's all that currently fits into my food budget heh. One day, hopefully soon, I'll be able to eat a stable and actually healthy meal plan!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dee Marshall on February 05, 2018, 07:49:04 AM
Quote from: AgentVermont052 on February 05, 2018, 04:13:48 AM
Well I don't have much to spend on groceries so I'm having Mac and Cheese for dinner because that's all that currently fits into my food budget heh. One day, hopefully soon, I'll be able to eat a stable and actually healthy meal plan!
I've heard of being so hungry you could eat a horse, but a whole stable! [emoji16]

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Denise on February 05, 2018, 08:02:45 AM
Sorry all my veggie friends.  A slow cooked roast last night.  +7 hours of cooking.  It was cuttable with a fork.  Sous vide, I love it.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180205/ef735b8becf88e917a91c1435f1d517c.jpg)

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 05, 2018, 08:11:07 AM
Quote from: V M on February 05, 2018, 02:39:58 AM
LOL... It was supposed to say Kona

But yeah, I used a parmesan cheese sauce and a can of crab and a few other things that I'm too lazy to list right now

It was kinda like a seafood platter with pineapple and stuff on a pizza

(https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.kRquiUQaUi1U12kUlOoqfgHaHa&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300) 

Your daughter was complaining about a pain in her side and the nurse gave you a stern look? What? LOL

But seriously, I hope she's feeling better

Hugs

That's cool.  I have a couple of cans of crab in the cupboard.  On the way home from the hospital with my daughter, we stopped at Del Taco and I had two jumbo shrimp tacos. 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 05, 2018, 05:10:18 PM
Fried Perch.

Plus Fuji apple pie for dessert.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dee Marshall on February 05, 2018, 09:45:46 PM
Got lazy and made a hotdog and bean casserole. I did make scratch biscuits to go with it.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 05, 2018, 10:40:56 PM
Chicken n' Rice  ;D  Chopstick time
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 06, 2018, 05:37:58 PM
I had this awesome tenderloin sandwich.
Also some fries.

Probably lots of calories, but I did not care!

What are you all eating tonight?


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 06, 2018, 06:11:41 PM
Probably leftover pizza from Sunday  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 06, 2018, 06:12:42 PM
Pork back ribs baked, onion rings and fries (someone gave us a crock pot after our's disappeared).
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 06, 2018, 06:13:39 PM
Quote from: Denise on February 05, 2018, 08:02:45 AM
Sorry all my veggie friends.  A slow cooked roast last night.  +7 hours of cooking.  It was cuttable with a fork.  Sous vide, I love it.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180205/ef735b8becf88e917a91c1435f1d517c.jpg)

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Awesome
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 06, 2018, 06:17:23 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 06, 2018, 06:12:42 PM
Pork back ribs baked, onion rings and fries (someone gave us a crock pot after our's disappeared).

Mmmm, that sounds really good, I love onion rings  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 06, 2018, 06:19:15 PM
Quote from: V M on February 06, 2018, 06:17:23 PM
Mmmm, that sounds really good, I love onion rings  ;D

I think it either Albertson's or Smith's that had fries and onion rings on sale for 3 for 5.  I had made the onion rings the other day by baking them but daughter didn't really care for them.  Today, however, I'm using a crock pot which is taking forever to get to 375.  So we'll see.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 06, 2018, 06:22:44 PM
Cassi,

That's a shame that someone might have taken your crock. 
It is good that you have a new one!

Onion rings sure can be tasty.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 06, 2018, 06:25:03 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 06, 2018, 06:22:44 PM
Cassi,

That's a shame that someone might have taken your crock. 
It is good that you have a new one!

Onion rings sure can be tasty.


Chrissy

Lost a number of things when I moved from Houston to Vegas back in October.  Ah well, just takes a little time to get things replaced :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 06, 2018, 07:31:13 PM
I've had to start over a few times, came to the place I live now with an electric guitar and whatever I could fit with me into the other half of the back seat of a Toyota Corolla

It's always a bummer to lose most of your cool stuff but then it's great collecting up all the newer and cooler stuff LOL

Now I'm trying to decide what I can get rid of because I feel like I have too much stuff, don't really like it here where I live all too much and I'm thinking about buggin' out to somewhere else
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 06, 2018, 07:54:01 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 06, 2018, 06:19:15 PM
...Today, however, I'm using a crock pot which is taking forever to get to 375.  So we'll see.

You can see why it is called a slow cooker if it is taking forever just to get to 375.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 06, 2018, 07:55:45 PM
Quote from: V M on February 06, 2018, 07:31:13 PM
I've had to start over a few times, came to the place I live now with an electric guitar and whatever I could fit with me into the other half of the back seat of a Toyota Corolla


You could space if you used an air guitar.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dena on February 06, 2018, 08:14:54 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 06, 2018, 07:55:45 PM
You could space if you used an air guitar.
V M does far better on a real guitar than anybody does on an air guitar. Her guitar would be one of the last things to get rid of.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 06, 2018, 08:33:51 PM
Quote from: Dena on February 06, 2018, 08:14:54 PM
V M does far better on a real guitar than anybody does on an air guitar. Her guitar would be one of the last things to get rid of.

Ahhh, she plays some really sweet sounding music.  That's nice, it must be from much practice and performance.  You have to be impressed with people who take a lot of time to develop their skills and you can see and hear the results of all that work.

As a side note:  There is a science fiction, music, and popular culture museum in Seattle next to the Space Needle that has a lot of guitars there in conjunction with an exhibition for their hometown music legend Jimi Hendrix.  It is worth a visit. 

Also there is a lot of science fiction stuff, like the captain's chair from the original Star Trek TV series.  This was as of maybe 6-8 years ago.  It still may all be there.




Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 07, 2018, 01:31:55 AM
We're going to watch the greatest showman tonight with some friends and we're getting a cheeky nandos before hand.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 07, 2018, 10:04:32 AM
Quote from: MollyPants on February 07, 2018, 01:31:55 AM
We're going to watch the greatest showman tonight with some friends and we're getting a cheeky nandos before hand.

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What praytell, are cheeky nandos?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 07, 2018, 10:50:47 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 07, 2018, 10:04:32 AM
What praytell, are cheeky nandos?
Nandos is peri peri chicken and chips. Cheeky is a cultural thing. No one actually knows what it means.  Only that it's a cheeky nandos... Lol

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on February 07, 2018, 11:18:58 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 07, 2018, 10:04:32 AM
What praytell, are cheeky nandos?

I can't say without getting in trouble.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 07, 2018, 11:28:36 AM
Last night I had Jell-O for dinner and didn't finish it. I've been in the hospital since Sunday night. They finally let me come home this morning. What I thought was a lingering flu was actually pneumonia.  I have to be one of the most unlucky people in the world.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Faith on February 07, 2018, 11:33:56 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 07, 2018, 11:28:36 AM
Last night I had Jell-O for dinner and didn't finish it. I've been in the hospital since Sunday night. They finally let me come home this morning. What I thought was a lingering flu was actually pneumonia.  I have to be one of the most unlucky people in the world.

That's awful, what a waste of good jello!!

Seriously, sorry to hear that Julia. I'm glad you've improved enough to be home. Get well fast(er).
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: RobynTx on February 07, 2018, 11:34:40 AM
I'm cooking spaghetti tonight for the family.  Tomorrow night is Taco Thursday.  That's the night my wife and I go to Fuzzy's have dinner.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: RobynTx on February 07, 2018, 11:35:43 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 07, 2018, 11:28:36 AM
Last night I had Jell-O for dinner and didn't finish it. I've been in the hospital since Sunday night. They finally let me come home this morning. What I thought was a lingering flu was actually pneumonia.  I have to be one of the most unlucky people in the world.

Just take care of yourself.  Pneumonia takes a long time to fully recover from. Even when healed your stamina takes a while to come back to before.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 07, 2018, 11:40:23 AM
Quote from: Faith on February 07, 2018, 11:33:56 AM
That's awful, what a waste of good jello!!

Seriously, sorry to hear that Julia. I'm glad you've improved enough to be home. Get well fast(er).

Thank you. I'm really glad they let me come home. I totally hate hospitals they're full of a bunch of sick and grumpy people. Oh the Jell-O didn't go to waste, my brother ate the rest of it. Really Tyler, hospital Jell-O?  Sigh.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 07, 2018, 02:14:17 PM
Take it easy and get some rest Julia, I hope you get to feeling better soon

Do you like chicken noodle soup?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 07, 2018, 02:17:49 PM
Quote from: V M on February 07, 2018, 02:14:17 PM
Take it easy and get some rest Julia, I hope you get to feeling better soon

Do you like chicken noodle soup?

Thank you. Yes I do like chicken noodle soup.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 07, 2018, 02:42:45 PM
Right on, I was figuring that was something even the boys couldn't screw up LOL
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 07, 2018, 03:17:43 PM
Quote from: V M on February 07, 2018, 02:42:45 PM
Right on, I was figuring that was something even the boys couldn't screw up LOL

LOL no, they went shopping and got several cans of soups and other easy to make stuff.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on February 07, 2018, 04:56:47 PM
Yes Julia take care, I know as had that in my 20s (that's a loooong time ago) . Had a carvery last night , 2 LARGE bits of beef and a bit of pork and had 1/2 a slice left so wrapped it in napkin and put it in my bag. Tomorrows lunch ! Might make butter chicken as have some yogurt to use up or just a "normal" curry , need to get onions what ever 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 07, 2018, 06:43:34 PM
I am going very, very light tonight...  just sharp cheedar cheese spread and about a dozen crackers.

Not very hungry.


Chrissy

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 07, 2018, 06:45:18 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 07, 2018, 11:28:36 AM
Last night I had Jell-O for dinner and didn't finish it. I've been in the hospital since Sunday night. They finally let me come home this morning. What I thought was a lingering flu was actually pneumonia.  I have to be one of the most unlucky people in the world.


Oh my!  I wish you a speedy recovery Julia.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: DawnOday on February 07, 2018, 07:43:59 PM
Nuttin Honey Cheerios
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 07, 2018, 08:01:06 PM
I think a tonight Imma make a the Spaghetti and meatballs  ;D  Mangia mangia!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 07, 2018, 08:20:52 PM
Quote from: V M on February 07, 2018, 08:01:06 PM
I think a tonight Imma make a the Spaghetti and meatballs  ;D  Mangia mangia!!!

Who's Imma?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 07, 2018, 08:29:17 PM
Cassi,

Maybe Imma is Emma's sister.  We will see what V M says.
Now, we then ask who Emma is, but perhaps she is Imma's sister!


Chrissy.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 07, 2018, 09:58:20 PM
Hi Chrissy,

Fur sure!  Imma can make us some dinnner too!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on February 07, 2018, 10:58:59 PM
hot dogs, potato salad, macaroni salad and Cokecola
Title: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Michelle_P on February 08, 2018, 01:09:40 AM
Tossed greens with Italian dressing
Steak
Jessica's Quinoa and Brussels sprouts
Sautéed Carrots
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Fresh baked cookies and milk for dessert
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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: AnnMarie2017 on February 08, 2018, 01:20:33 AM
I made beef and broccoli, oriental style, in the crock pot tonight for the first time. Interesting. A little too salty, I think, even though I used low-sodium soy sauce. OMG, I didn't know beef had become so expensive (I've been dieting for about a year).

Quote from: Michelle_P on February 08, 2018, 01:09:40 AMEarth my body, water my blood, air my breath and fire my spirit.

Hey, I know that one ...  ;)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on February 08, 2018, 03:28:48 AM
Quote from: Michelle_P on February 08, 2018, 01:09:40 AM
> Fresh baked cookies and milk for dessert

Yum!  And with Laurie there, radiating cookie joy.
The fresh baked cookies sound and look great. 
Although I don't comprehend the fresh baked milk.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on February 08, 2018, 01:43:46 PM
Date and walnut cake came out spot on, butter chicken was nice and made a dhal as well . Made some more pistachio and almond slices as had cream left over from chicken. It didn't set so put it back in pan, only prob was the nuts were on top. Well they are inside now but it has set.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: p on February 08, 2018, 01:49:15 PM
Julia, I hope you feel better!

Michelle, I am jealous of your guest--she seems to be thoroughly enjoying that cookie!

Davina, I don't know where you get this inexhaustible energy to cook this gourmet food and work full time--you're an inspiration!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 08, 2018, 02:55:11 PM
Last night I ate Mac n cheese with chili. It's one of my dads own mixtures. Mac n cheese with a can of hotdog chili in it. He used the velveeta Mack n cheese instead of the kind with the powder cheese packets which are disgusting.  It was pretty good actually. I mean considering my dad's past history with Mac n cheese I was pleasantly surprised.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 08, 2018, 04:35:50 PM
I think after putting on three pounds this past week I may skip tonight's meal!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 08, 2018, 07:49:22 PM
Haven't decided on dinner yet so Imma snackin' some popcorn with powdered parmesan cheese sprinkled on
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 08, 2018, 08:07:42 PM
Quote from: V M on February 08, 2018, 07:49:22 PM
Haven't decided on dinner yet so Imma snackin' some popcorn with powdered parmesan cheese sprinkled on

Imma getting hungry so maybe I will get out the cheddar cheese ball and some crackers.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 08, 2018, 08:49:06 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 08, 2018, 08:07:42 PM
Imma getting hungry so maybe I will get out the cheddar cheese ball and some crackers.

Chrissy

Imma sure is needy :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 08, 2018, 08:58:03 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 08, 2018, 08:49:06 PM
Imma sure is needy :)

Cassi,

She sure is.  And Imma's not going to lose much weight after eating the cheese and 15 crackers!

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 08, 2018, 09:47:54 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 08, 2018, 08:58:03 PM
Cassi,

She sure is.  And Imma's not going to lose much weight after eating the cheese and 15 crackers!

Chrissy

Geez Chrissy!

I am surprised that VM is yelling for Imma to come and fix her dinner?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 08, 2018, 10:29:39 PM
Imma just put a chicken breast in the micro. to defrost, now Imma just needs to find the motivation to get the green beans, mash and stuffing rollin' on the stove top
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 08, 2018, 11:27:22 PM
Quote from: V M on February 08, 2018, 10:29:39 PM
Imma just put a chicken breast in the micro. to defrost, now Imma just needs to find the motivation to get the green beans, mash and stuffing rollin' on the stove top

I told Chrissy that you'd be looking for Imma!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 09, 2018, 04:11:56 PM
Looks like VM has found Imma!

I think I am going to have to ease up on my eating as the scale is tipping over.
While it seems to be piling on the hips and fat should not weigh that much I think I still must be
overdoing it with the eating recently because of the weight gain.  Now it is a five pound gain over eight days! 

Well maybe if get some good sleep tonight I will exercise twice as long tomorrow, but exercise is a very hard way to lose weight for me, as eating less over a week seems to drop the pounds for me. 

Imma going to have to eat a lot more seeds and veggies I guess the next week!  I have had too many fried or fatty foods recently.  Cheese is great but it is not exactly low calorie if you eat a lot of it, along with crackers.  It all adds up. 


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on February 09, 2018, 04:21:08 PM
shrimp and cocktail sauce
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Allison S on February 09, 2018, 07:26:44 PM
I just had bbq chips and oatmeal cookies so I'm not sure if I'm still hungry anymore...

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 09, 2018, 08:16:27 PM
Homemade kung pao chicken on a bed of hot and sour cabbage, with crispy seaweed topped with fried red bell pepper slivers on the side(actually deep fried collars, not sure why its called crispy seaweed). Phone died, BUT I HAVE A PICTURE.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 09, 2018, 08:39:36 PM
Baked chicken breasts with roasted garlic breading and mashed Tatters!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 09, 2018, 08:54:37 PM
I had pork roast, sauerkraut and boiled potatoes.  My grandma made us dinner tonight and then she made my dad and Tyler clean up the kitchen.  I do enjoy watching her order my dad around. He is 39 years old but that doesn't stop her from giving him orders as if he was still a kid. And he does what she tells him to do if he wants to do it or not. I started laughing when she told him a pot was still dirty and made him wash it over again. LOL!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 09, 2018, 09:40:56 PM
I can no longer say anything about anyone's "Guys can't cook" gripes, I went over to a guy friend's place for "Half Baked Pizza"

Not only was the crust doughy but the other ingredients weren't fully cooked either

This of coarse aggravated my already unhappy belly and gave me the >-bleeped-<s  :P
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 09, 2018, 09:45:12 PM
Quote from: V M on February 09, 2018, 09:40:56 PM
I can no longer say anything about anyone's "Guys can't cook" gripes, I went over to a guy friend's place for "Half Baked Pizza"

Not only was the crust doughy but the other ingredients weren't fully cooked either

This of coarse aggravated my already unhappy belly and gave me the >-bleeped-<s  :P

I think Imma put a hex on you and your date!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 09, 2018, 09:55:44 PM
Too late... I think it was already hexed
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 09, 2018, 11:19:22 PM
Quote from: V M on February 09, 2018, 09:55:44 PM
Too late... I think it was already hexed

Fo sure.  Someone who messes up pizza is, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 09, 2018, 11:44:01 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 09, 2018, 11:19:22 PM
Fo sure.  Someone who messes up pizza is, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Do doubt

In other news, I think Imma has got me hooked on popcorn with parmesan  :-\   Addiction can be such a tragic thing
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 12:37:43 AM
Quote from: V M on February 09, 2018, 11:44:01 PM
Do doubt

In other news, I think Imma has got me hooked on popcorn with parmesan  :-\   Addiction can be such a tragic thing

Darn you VM!!!!  I've been craving pop corn all night!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 10, 2018, 12:44:14 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 12:37:43 AM
Darn you VM!!!!  I've been craving pop corn all night!

There's a cure for that
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on February 10, 2018, 05:24:07 AM
well yesterday was National Pizza Day or something like that, so I got some pizza from a local place that I really like. For their buffalo chicken pizza they use actual wing meat, not chicken breast or chicken tenders, it's so good!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 07:19:18 AM
Quote from: V M on February 09, 2018, 09:40:56 PM
I can no longer say anything about anyone's "Guys can't cook" gripes, I went over to a guy friend's place for "Half Baked Pizza"

Not only was the crust doughy but the other ingredients weren't fully cooked either

This of coarse aggravated my already unhappy belly and gave me the >-bleeped-<s  :P


Undercooked pizza can taste horrible and can be a health hazard.

There are people who like the crust to not be completely cooked, leaving it very light colored, soft, and almost soggy.  Not good at all! 

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 08:12:13 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 07:19:18 AM

Undercooked pizza can taste horrible and can be a health hazard.

There are people who like the crust to not be completely cooked, leaving it very light colored, soft, and almost soggy.  Not good at all!

Chupacabra and goat cheese pizza pleez :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 10, 2018, 09:09:20 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 08:12:13 AM
Chupacabra and goat cheese pizza pleez :)
Goat Sucker and goat cheese?

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 09:16:03 AM
Quote from: V M on February 09, 2018, 09:40:56 PM
I can no longer say anything about anyone's "Guys can't cook" gripes, I went over to a guy friend's place for "Half Baked Pizza"

Not only was the crust doughy but the other ingredients weren't fully cooked either

This of coarse aggravated my already unhappy belly and gave me the >-bleeped-<s  :P

That sounds awful. LOL. Tristan once left the plastic wrapper on a frozen pizza when he put it in the oven. He thought it was a cook in wrapper like the vegetables in the steam in bag for the microwave. I have to remember to check his hair for blonde roots.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 10, 2018, 09:27:56 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 09:16:03 AM
That sounds awful. LOL. Tristan once left the plastic wrapper on a frozen pizza when he put it in the oven. He thought it was a cook in wrapper like the vegetables in the steam in bag for the microwave. I have to remember to check his hair for blonde roots.
Lol! That sounds like such awful surprise on a pizza. I think I've been spoiled as most of the men I have lived with are quite good cooks. Now if only they could clean up...

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 09:28:49 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 09:16:03 AM
That sounds awful. LOL. Tristan once left the plastic wrapper on a frozen pizza when he put it in the oven. He thought it was a cook in wrapper like the vegetables in the steam in bag for the microwave. I have to remember to check his hair for blonde roots.


That sounds like a very dorky thing to have done with a frozen pizza.   :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 10:01:59 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 09:28:49 AM

That sounds like a very dorky thing to have done with a frozen pizza.   :)

Between Tristan and Tyler I've learned to expect any kind of meal disaster. Tyler once boiled a pot of angel hair pasta to the point of disintegration waiting for it to absord the water like rice does. Sigh......hopeless.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 10:04:44 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 09:28:49 AM

That sounds like a very dorky thing to have done with a frozen pizza.   :)

Yes it was. It makes me wonder if they have frozen pizza in Australia. Maybe its just frozen kangaroo and vegimite pot pies or Emu TV dinners. Lol
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on February 10, 2018, 10:27:16 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 10:04:44 AM
Yes it was. It makes me wonder if they have frozen pizza in Australia. Maybe its just frozen kangaroo and vegimite pot pies or Emu TV dinners. Lol

It's all served upside down. 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 10:39:04 AM
Quote from: Kendra on February 10, 2018, 10:27:16 AM
It's all served upside down.
Lol
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 10:39:41 AM
Not sure what is on tap for dinner, I still have this five pound weight gain to deal with that appeared from the food fairy from last weekend to today.  If you eat more than you burn off, you put on weight, simple as that.  I am though enjoying this delicious coffee.

Maybe I will steam up a lot of asparagus later.  I think that veggies may be the way to go.
I put on a T-shirt this morning and it is tighter so maybe I will go to market and buy some cauliflower and broccoli.  I do not like either raw, but I love both soft.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 10, 2018, 10:52:07 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 10:01:59 AM
Between Tristan and Tyler I've learned to expect any kind of meal disaster. Tyler once boiled a pot of angel hair pasta to the point of disintegration waiting for it to absord the water like rice does. Sigh......hopeless.
You're an obvious exception Julia, but I think it's not a guy thing but a younger generation thing.  Growing up with microwaves it's so easy to get something mostly edible quick and hot.

My daughter's (age 30 and 32) can barely boil water.  Microwave or regular oven they can handle, but not a stove. 

When they still lived with us full time, I did more than half the cooking.  My wife's not a bad cook, but I'm more adventurous in the kitchen and I think I like cooking more than she does.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 11:39:54 AM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 10, 2018, 10:52:07 AM
You're an obvious exception Julia, but I think it's not a guy thing but a younger generation thing.  Growing up with microwaves it's so easy to get something mostly edible quick and hot.

My daughter's (age 30 and 32) can barely boil water.  Microwave or regular oven they can handle, but not a stove. 

When they still lived with us full time, I did more than half the cooking.  My wife's not a bad cook, but I'm more adventurous in the kitchen and I think I like cooking more than she does.

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I have never liked food cooked in a microwave. It doesn't matter how powerful or expensive a microwave is, it still cooks things unevenly. And it ruins some things completely.  Eggs come out rubbery, hot dogs come out with crispy exploded ends and potatoes come out more like dehydrated potatoes rather than baked and heating pizza leftovers causes the pizza to come out like a limp dishrag. I reheat pizza in a toaster oven. The crust stays crispy. Other than warming coffee and reheating leftovers I don't use the microwave for anything. I also really don't like prepackaged stuff that's made for a microwave.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 12:11:38 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 11:39:54 AM
I have never liked food cooked in a microwave. It doesn't matter how powerful or expensive a microwave is, it still cooks things unevenly. And it ruins some things completely.  Eggs come out rubbery, hot dogs come out with crispy exploded ends and potatoes come out more like dehydrated potatoes rather than baked and heating pizza leftovers causes the pizza to come out like a limp dishrag. I reheat pizza in a toaster oven. The crust stays crispy. Other than warming coffee and reheating leftovers I don't use the microwave for anything. I also really don't like prepackaged stuff that's made for a microwave.


Julia,

Have you tried cooking in a microwave that is designed with a rotating glass plate at the inside bottom of the oven?


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 12:15:05 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 12:11:38 PM

Julia,

Have you tried cooking in a microwave that is designed with a rotating glass plate at the inside bottom of the oven?


Chrissy

Yes. Our microwave has the built in carousel.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 12:30:54 PM
Julia,


I have been happy with the bagged popcorn made in the microwave.

The microwave warms liquids well.

Reheating pizza is iffy.  I think it depends on the type of pizza and its crust style.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 12:35:25 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 12:30:54 PM
Julia,


I have been happy with the bagged popcorn made in the microwave.

The microwave warms liquids well.

Reheating pizza is iffy.  I think it depends on the type of pizza and its crust style.


Chrissy

The bagged popcorn is ok. That's one think my brother can make ok. But if I want popcorn I make it with an air popper. The microwave popcorn is always soaked with that nasty butter flavored oil that has a lot of calories. I don't use butter in my popcorn. Just salt and spices.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 12:50:17 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 12:35:25 PM
The bagged popcorn is ok. That's one think my brother can make ok. But if I want popcorn I make it with an air popper. The microwave popcorn is always soaked with that nasty butter flavored oil that has a lot of calories. I don't use butter in my popcorn. Just salt and spices.


Does he respond to you well whenever you try to teach him how to cook?

Air poppers are good. 

I like dehydrated fruit.  Apple rings are great.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 01:07:16 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 12:50:17 PM

Does he respond to you well whenever you try to teach him how to cook?

Air poppers are good. 

I like dehydrated fruit.  Apple rings are great.

Well he does listen to me which surprises me because since he's older and a guy he thinks he's smarter than me. His problem is that he doesn't cook much at all so he forgets what I've taught him.

I love my food dehydrator. I make dried fruit, kale chips, spinach chips, beat chips, etc.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 10, 2018, 01:46:03 PM
Lots of things don't work well in a microwave, reheated pizza and left over fries are the two biggest disappointments.

It is possible to make decent poached eggs though. Very  small egg sized bowl, spray with cooking spray (Pam or whatever) add the egg and nuke 30 to 35 seconds depending on the wattage over your microwave and how runny you like the yolk.  I only make them this way when making a breakfast sandwich.

Having to eat supper at work 3 or 4 nights a week I've learned a lot about what wirks in a microwave.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 10, 2018, 02:24:13 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 12:35:25 PMI don't use butter in my popcorn. Just salt and spices.

I know I've mentioned it somewhere on these forums before, but... FLAVOCOL! Seriously, makes popcorn amazing. No calories. Just pure sodium. Probably MSG.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 02:45:23 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 10, 2018, 02:24:13 PM
I know I've mentioned it somewhere on these forums before, but... FLAVOCOL! Seriously, makes popcorn amazing. No calories. Just pure sodium. Probably MSG.

I've never heard of FLAVOCOL before. But I do use accent for a lot of the food I cook. Accent is just MSG.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 02:57:36 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 10, 2018, 02:24:13 PM
I know I've mentioned it somewhere on these forums before, but... FLAVOCOL! Seriously, makes popcorn amazing. No calories. Just pure sodium. Probably MSG.

Ha ha ha!  You didn't get my goat this time, lol.  I bought popcorn while at the store earlier today :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 02:58:47 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 02:45:23 PM
I've never heard of FLAVOCOL before. But I do use accent for a lot of the food I cook. Accent is just MSG.

Good to see you're somewhat back to normal :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 03:09:40 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 10, 2018, 02:24:13 PM
I know I've mentioned it somewhere on these forums before, but... FLAVOCOL! Seriously, makes popcorn amazing. No calories. Just pure sodium. Probably MSG.


Ellie,

I have not used FLAVOCOL.  However I have used the ORIGINAL variety of the SPIKE seasoning by the Gaylord Hauser company.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 10, 2018, 03:54:06 PM
I go old school with the popcorn 3 tbsp oil, 1/3 cup popcorn kernels heated in a pan on the stovetop, add some melted butter ... Walla!!! Popcorn  ;D  I like to sprinkle in some powdered parmesan cheese on mine as well
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 03:55:50 PM
Quote from: V M on February 10, 2018, 03:54:06 PM
I go old school with the popcorn 3 tbsp oil, 1/3 cup popcorn kernels heated in a pan on the stovetop, add some melted butter ... Walla!!! Popcorn  ;D  I like to sprinkle in some powdered parmesan cheese on mine as well

Well, if you were really really cool, you'd use bacon grease instead of oil!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 03:59:12 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 03:55:50 PM
Well, if you were really really cool, you'd use bacon grease instead of oil!!!!!

I've popped popcorn in bacon grease before. It was really good. I've also used bacon grease to fry French fries. Very good, I use bacon grease for so many things I wish the store had cans of it like they do Cisco.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 04:01:28 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 03:59:12 PM
I've popped popcorn in bacon grease before. It was really good. I've also used bacon grease to fry French fries. Very good, I use bacon grease for so many things I wish the store had cans of it like they do Cisco.

I do it too, especially the fries.  My daughter loves them!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 10, 2018, 04:16:11 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 03:55:50 PM
Well, if you were really really cool, you'd use bacon grease instead of oil!!!!!

*Sigh*

I guess I'm just not cool

*Shrugs and walks away from the "Cool Kid's table"
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 04:18:10 PM
Quote from: V M on February 10, 2018, 04:16:11 PM
*Sigh*

I guess I'm just not cool

*Shrugs and walks away from the "Cool Kid's table"

Aha!  No, you're not reallly really cool, but singularly cool :)  Get back to the singularity cool kids table :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 04:23:01 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 04:01:28 PM
I do it too, especially the fries.  My daughter loves them!

So does my brother.  He won't eat frozen French fries anymore. He finds mine much better. I do make good French fries but the bacon grease is what really does it. You could fry an old shoe in bacon grease and it would taste good. Lol
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 04:23:55 PM
Quote from: V M on February 10, 2018, 04:16:11 PM
*Sigh*

I guess I'm just not cool

*Shrugs and walks away from the "Cool Kid's table"

You're still cool enough to sit with us.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 04:30:21 PM
What is better than bacon grease?  Bacon!

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dena on February 10, 2018, 04:31:13 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 03:59:12 PM
I've popped popcorn in bacon grease before. It was really good. I've also used bacon grease to fry French fries. Very good, I use bacon grease for so many things I wish the store had cans of it like they do Cisco.
They do sell it in the store all the time. It's called Lard and it's used to fry many foods including mexican food and even sometimes used in pie crust. It's considered pretty unhealthy and while it lacks smoky flavor, it should have all the other features of bacon grease.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on February 10, 2018, 04:34:08 PM
I don't know what I am having for supper I am bored of food I want something and don't know what I want so I was checking for ideas
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 04:36:40 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 04:30:21 PM
What is better than bacon grease?  Bacon!

Chrissy

Well of course. Who doesn't like bacon?  When I cook bacon I have to put it out of site if I don't want it all eaten before I finish cooking whatever else I'm making. But I've learned to leave a decoy plate out with a few slices on it. If Tyler and Tristan smell bacon and don't see any on a plate they will start looking for it.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 04:38:10 PM
Quote from: Dena on February 10, 2018, 04:31:13 PM
They do sell it in the store all the time. It's called Lard and it's used to fry many foods including mexican food and even sometimes used in pie crust. It's considered pretty unhealthy and while it lacks smoky flavor, it should have all the other features of bacon grease.

Lard?? I've never heard of it. But I will look for it now that you mentioned it.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 04:39:10 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 04:36:40 PM

Well of course. Who doesn't like bacon?  When I cook bacon I have to put it out of site if I don't want it all eaten before I finish cooking whatever else I'm making. But I've learned to leave a decoy plate out with a few slices on it. If Tyler and Tristan smell bacon and don't see any on a plate they will start looking for it.


Juila,

That is very smart of you to do that.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 04:39:42 PM
Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on February 10, 2018, 04:34:08 PM
I don't know what I am having for supper I am bored of food I want something and don't know what I want so I was checking for ideas

Try making something you've never made before.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 05:29:20 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 10, 2018, 04:39:42 PM
Try making something you've never made before.

Moose Tracks Ice Cream!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 06:50:34 PM
Cherry ice cream?  Mint chocolate chunk ice cream?   Oreo Vanilla ice cream?   Fudge in ice cream?

Tough to choose from.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 06:59:22 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 06:50:34 PM
Cherry ice cream?  Mint chocolate chunk ice cream?   Oreo Vanilla ice cream?   Fudge in ice cream?

Tough to choose from.

"Death By Chocolate"!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 10, 2018, 07:30:57 PM
Dark Chocolate Bacon Grease Swirl Ice Cream  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2018, 07:34:02 PM
Quote from: V M on February 10, 2018, 07:30:57 PM
Bacon Grease Swirl Ice Cream  ;D


Now that is a new one on me.  I have heard of bacon scented candles though!


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 10, 2018, 08:18:25 PM
Made Chicago style cast iron deep dish pizza. I prefer thin crust, but I wanted to experiment with my cast iron. I still prefer thin crust, but this was really good. First pizza was: layer of cheese, mushrooms, bell peppers, sauce, more cheeses tossed with spinach, topped with pepperoni. Second pizza was: layer of cheese, mushrooms, spinach, sauce, cheese with more spinach, topped with roasted tomato slices.

My next experiment: Foigasse a la Foix. Looks amazing.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 09:41:26 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 10, 2018, 08:18:25 PM
Made Chicago style cast iron deep dish pizza. I prefer thin crust, but I wanted to experiment with my cast iron. I still prefer thin crust, but this was really good. First pizza was: layer of cheese, mushrooms, bell peppers, sauce, more cheeses tossed with spinach, topped with pepperoni. Second pizza was: layer of cheese, mushrooms, spinach, sauce, cheese with more spinach, topped with roasted tomato slices.

My next experiment: Foigasse a la Foix. Looks amazing.

When I was in high school I worked at our local pizza parlor which was one of many called Shakey's.

Now, to properly make a pizza you need a pan, then you:

1  -  Place dough on pan.
2  -  Spread tomato sauce.
3  -  Place mozart-Rella cheese in a pile at the center of the pizza then use your hand and spread the
       cheese evenly over the entire dough.
4  -  Sprinkle a little jack on the mozart-Rella, then sprinkle a little paramsion.
5  -  Begin with your largest topping, i.e. Salami, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, olives, shrimp, etc.

That's how you make or prep a pizza!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 10, 2018, 10:09:43 PM
Imma make a cheese burger n' fries  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 10:33:53 PM
Quote from: V M on February 10, 2018, 10:09:43 PM
Imma make a cheese burger n' fries  ;D

Have Imma make me one with mayo, lettuce, and bacon!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 10, 2018, 10:50:17 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 10:33:53 PM
Have Imma make me one with mayo, lettuce, and bacon!!!
There you go ruining things with mayo again.  Atop the burger should be blue cheese crumbles, thick cut bacon and Heinz 57.  Onion straws are optional but then the whole thing should be on a toasted onion bun. 

Keep the lettuce and tomato for the side salad and away from the burger. 

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 10, 2018, 10:54:36 PM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 10, 2018, 10:50:17 PM
There you go ruining things with mayo again.  Atop the burger should be blue cheese crumbles, thick cut bacon and Heinz 57.  Onion straws are optional but then the whole thing should be on a toasted onion bun. 

Keep the lettuce and tomato for the side salad and away from the burger. 

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OMG!!!!!!

(O)nly (M)ayo's (G)ood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Faith on February 11, 2018, 05:34:13 AM
This thread confuses me.   You mean people put something beside mayonnaise on their burgers? Strange ....
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 11, 2018, 07:46:24 AM
Ketchup, not mayo on hamburgers.  Maybe mustard too.
Pickles, onions.  Lettuce.  Cheese too that you like.  Yellow peppers?  Tomato.

Horseradish sauce perhaps?  BBQ sauce?   Maybe that just on roast beef sandwiches instead.

Not mayo or even worse Miracle Whip.

But, if you like it, go for the mayo.  It is your burger and you are to enjoy it!  :)

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 11, 2018, 08:01:47 AM
A burger needs to have American mustard, onions,  pickles and that part of yellow burger cheese. There's definitely no room for mayo or ketchup!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 11, 2018, 08:25:56 AM
Do you all prefer thick burgers or thin burgers?  Double burgers?
I like them big and juicy with the great toppings previously mentioned.
Toasted buns, and not the thin cheap ones, make for a good burger sandwich.
Make sure to use a good bread, toasted or not.

Put the French fries on the side, they do not need to be on the burger.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on February 11, 2018, 08:28:56 AM
Alright I'll tell ya about the most pathetic lunch I've ever been served - this was years ago on a business trip to Irvine California.  Everyone wanted to go to In-N-Out Burger, I'd never been there and I didn't wanna go as I am kinda sorta vegan part time (I've found it easier to keep the weight off by eliminating dairy and minimizing meat).  To avoid dairy I never eat garden burgers or whatever they are called.  I went along to be polite.

At the counter I scanned the menu and realized they really didn't have much other than burgers and fries, and I don't eat fried food.  I told the dude I'm vegeterian, what do they offer?  He said a gardenburger - I said sorry can't do eggs.  He said then you just want the veggie burger.  I said yes!  That's exactly what I want.  No mayo.  And a cup of water.

We all went to our table and everyone was thrilled with their great big quick sloppy lunch nom nom.  My burger looked a bit slim, I unrwapped it and... it was:
- a bun
- a slice of tomato
- some lettuce
That's it.  Nothing else.  Three dollars.

After the laughter died down I went to the counter, asked the dude - um there's something missing, half my sandwich?  And he replied - perfectly calm - no, that's what you ordered.  A vegeterian burger does not include meat.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 11, 2018, 08:41:23 AM
Quote from: Kendra on February 11, 2018, 08:28:56 AM
Alright I'll tell ya about the most pathetic lunch I've ever been served - this was years ago on a business trip to Irvine California.  Everyone wanted to go to In-N-Out Burger, I'd never been there and I didn't wanna go as I am kinda sorta vegan part time (I've found it easier to keep the weight off by eliminating dairy and minimizing meat).  To avoid dairy I never eat garden burgers or whatever they are called.  I went along to be polite.

At the counter I scanned the menu and realized they really didn't have much other than burgers and fries, and I don't eat fried food.  I told the dude I'm vegeterian, what do they offer?  He said a gardenburger - I said sorry can't do eggs.  He said then you just want the veggie burger.  I said yes!  That's exactly what I want.  No mayo.  And a cup of water.

We all went to our table and everyone was thrilled with their great big quick sloppy lunch nom nom.  My burger looked a bit slim, I unrwapped it and... it was:
- a bun
- a slice of tomato
- some lettuce
That's it.  Nothing else.  Three dollars.

After the laughter died down I went to the counter, asked the dude - um there's something missing, half my sandwich?  And he replied - perfectly calm - no, that's what you ordered.  A vegeterian burger does not include meat.

LOL, that's awful but it's also hilarious.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 11, 2018, 08:46:46 AM
That is funny Kendra!


Here is another story.  A teen went to a chain burger restaurant and wanted just the meat patty to save on calorie consumption, no bun was wanted.  She did not want to order a plain burger and toss out the unwanted hamburger bun. 

She was told that their hamburger meat could not be sold separately.  So she asked if she could have a plain hamburger, no cheese, and no bun.  They said okay, that was allowed, and they filled her order.

?!?!?!

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 11, 2018, 08:54:27 AM
Once I made mushroom burgers. Burgers made from mushrooms, ground blackbeans, ground almonds and nutritional yeast. I asked my dad if he wanted a mushroom burger and he said sure. He took a bite and got this weird look on his face. He said his hamburger didn't taste right. I told him it wasn't a hamburger it was a mushroom burger. He said yes he knew that but that the meat didn't taste right. I told him there was no meat in it and explained what was in it. He wasn't happy. He explained that a mushroom burger was a hamburger topped with Swiss cheese and mushrooms. He said it wasn't a burger of any kind that it was a nasty ass patty made from beans and nuts. Then he told me I should have better sense than to serve him some nasty thing like that. LOL. He made me fix him a real hamburger because he said he was all set to eat a hamburger.. I was only trying to give him something healthy for a change. What an ingrate. Lol
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 11, 2018, 08:56:38 AM
If they proved that mayo woukd make my boobs grow I still wouldn't eat it. 

Well, might depend on how much I have to eat and how fast they would grow

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 11, 2018, 08:57:37 AM
Julia,


I guess he was not prepared for your mushroom burger.   :)

When you served him a burger more like he was expecting, did you put Swiss cheese and mushrooms on top of it?


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 11, 2018, 09:06:33 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 11, 2018, 08:57:37 AM
Julia,


I guess he was not prepared for your mushroom burger.   :)

When you served him a burger more like he was expecting, did you put Swiss cheese and mushrooms on top of it?


Chrissy

Yes I did. LOL.  He was much happier.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 11, 2018, 09:08:28 AM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 11, 2018, 08:56:38 AM
If they proved that mayo woukd make my boobs grow I still wouldn't eat it. 

Well, might depend on how much I have to eat and how fast they would grow

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Mayo is so good though. When I do eat unhealthy I even put mayo on my French fries.  Yum.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 11, 2018, 09:27:06 AM
I actually tried mayo on three French fries last week and suprisingly, they did taste good.
I liked the ketchup better on them though.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 11, 2018, 09:51:42 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 11, 2018, 09:08:28 AM
Mayo is so good though. When I do eat unhealthy I even put mayo on my French fries.  Yum.
I suppose it's edible. However, I've never tasted any thing and thought "what this needs is mayo".  Mayo just overwhelms everything I want to taste. 

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 11, 2018, 10:05:21 AM
I am thinking of making rice in the rice cooker, then slicing some squash, yellow squash, chopping some onions, and slicing some red cabbage and carrots.  Then to put the veggies in a big covered skillet with a little canola oil and let them get a bit soft, then adding a bunch of that white rice to it, then stirring it all up.  I will then add soy sauce and original SPIKE spices and stir some more.

Then serve after a few minutes on low heat.  This actually tastes pretty good.  You can add more SPIKE and soy sauce to taste to individual servings. You can add different veggies too.  You could cook it up with pieces of fried eggs but all veggies and rice is very good.

The soy sauce in the veggies and rice makes it taste very good.  I do not consider this to be an Asian fried rice dish, but more of a veggie fried rice meal.  You may have to try making it a few times until you are satisfied with the texture or softness of the veggies and the dryness or wetness of the rice.  It is best to not use sticky wetter rice out of the cooker in this recipe unless you just love sticky rice.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 11, 2018, 10:14:48 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 11, 2018, 10:05:21 AM
I am thinking of making rice in the rice cooker, then slicing some squash, yellow squash, chopping some onions, and slicing some red cabbage and carrots.  Then to put the veggies in a big covered skillet with a little canola oil and let them get a bit soft, then adding a bunch of that white rice to it, then stirring it all up.  I will then add soy sauce and original SPIKE spices and stir some more.

Then serve after a few minutes on low heat.  This actually tastes pretty good.  You can add more SPIKE and soy sauce to taste to individual servings. You can add different veggies too.  You could cook it up with pieces of fried eggs but all veggies and rice is very good.

The soy sauce in the veggies and rice makes it taste very good.  I do not consider this to be an Asian fried rice dish, but more of a veggie fried rice meal.  You may have to try making it a few times until you are satisfied with the texture or softness of the veggies and the dryness or wetness of the rice.  It is best to not use sticky wetter rice out of the cooker in this recipe unless you just love sticky rice.

Chrissy

That sounds really good. I totally love stir fry.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 11, 2018, 10:16:00 AM
Tonya!

Mayo gave me Z cups!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 11, 2018, 10:16:56 AM
And as of late, I'm using Olive Oil Mayo!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 11, 2018, 10:40:17 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 11, 2018, 10:16:56 AM
And as of late, I'm using Olive Oil Mayo!

How is that? I've seen it but never tried it.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 11, 2018, 10:48:07 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 11, 2018, 10:16:00 AM
Tonya!

Mayo gave me Z cups!!!!


I see B Reduction surgery for Cassi.  Likely often too much strain in her back now with them Zs.


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Post by: Cassi on February 11, 2018, 11:10:19 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 11, 2018, 10:48:07 AM

I see B Reduction surgery for Cassi.  Likely often too much strain in her back now with them Zs.

LMAO - Do you have a satellite watch'n me lug those Z's around in a upright shopping cart?????
Since I'm using the Olive Oil based mayo they've become "S's".

Once I go to light Mayo, maybe P's :)

Eat your heart out No Mayo Tonya!!!!!!
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Post by: davina61 on February 11, 2018, 02:32:40 PM
had an English ( that joke is only for UK residents , tv show) Rump steak cooked on a griddle pan , just salt and pepper. Mashed spuds and carrots , green beans, cauliflower oh yes and courgette curry . Makes a bland veg tasty.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 11, 2018, 02:39:33 PM
Quote from: davina61 on February 11, 2018, 02:32:40 PM
had an English ( that joke is only for UK residents , tv show) Rump steak cooked on a griddle pan , just salt and pepper. Mashed spuds and carrots , green beans, cauliflower oh yes and courgette curry . Makes a bland veg tasty.

English Rump, huh?
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Post by: davina61 on February 11, 2018, 02:57:39 PM
No that's from a sketch show where an Indian family go to a restaurant for an English and take the piss out of the waiters ect in a role reverse way 
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Post by: Cassi on February 11, 2018, 03:07:09 PM
Quote from: davina61 on February 11, 2018, 02:57:39 PM
No that's from a sketch show where an Indian family go to a restaurant for an English and take the piss out of the waiters ect in a role reverse way

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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Post by: natalie.ashlyne on February 11, 2018, 04:22:09 PM
chicken breast hot sauce and shredded cheddar cheese
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 11, 2018, 05:48:59 PM
Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on February 11, 2018, 04:22:09 PM
chicken breast hot sauce and shredded cheddar cheese

Hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on February 11, 2018, 05:54:41 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 11, 2018, 05:48:59 PM
Hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Ya I love both chicken and hot sauce I can live on them
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 11, 2018, 06:44:52 PM
Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on February 11, 2018, 05:54:41 PM
Ya I love both chicken and hot sauce I can live on them

Chicken seems to be the one thing that I make that my daughter can't seem to get enough of and the steaks and pork lions aka loins are just so so.

I feverishly rip the skin off the chicken and then stab them a few times and then put them in a baggy with lemon juice for a while.  Then use roasted garlic bread crumbs and a pinch of Joe Blows Cajun powder and then bread the chicken and bake it.  This recipe seems to really work well no matter where I buy the chicken.
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Post by: V M on February 11, 2018, 11:12:22 PM
I'm using the leftover stuffed chicken from the other day to make a hot & spicy Orzo Chicken  ;D

Heat some garlic and herb pasta sauce and add some chucky mushroom and tomato bits and stir in some red hot sauce

While that's heating bring some water to boil in another pan, add about a cup of Orzo pasta and cook for about nine min.s then reduce heat
Pour cooked Orzo into a fine mesh strainer to drain then return to pan and add some butter and stir in some french cut green beans

Add some chopped onion and some olive slices to pasta sauce

On a plate make a bed of pasta and pour most of the sauce on it

Slice leftover stuffed chicken into 1/4" thick slices and arrange on top of the pasta and drizzle the remainder of sauce on top

Zap in micro. for about two min.s to bring it all together and add a bit of cheese and black pepper if desired

Drizzle with a little olive oil

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Post by: Cassi on February 11, 2018, 11:15:59 PM
Cool recipe.

All I had was a roast beast and cheez sandwich and a glass of milk :
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Michelle_P on February 11, 2018, 11:34:55 PM
Fixed dinner for my new roommate and myself:

Green salad with light Italian vinaigrette
Teriyaki chicken
Basil & garlic quinoa
Sesame asparagus
Berries with vanilla bean gelato
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 11, 2018, 11:43:43 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 11, 2018, 11:15:59 PM
Cool recipe.

All I had was a roast beast and cheez sandwich and a glass of milk :

Thank you  ;D  That was another one of my "Work the leftovers" recipes I made up on the fly
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Post by: Cassi on February 11, 2018, 11:58:26 PM
Quote from: V M on February 11, 2018, 11:43:43 PM
Thank you  ;D  That was another one of my "Work the leftovers" recipes I made up on the fly

Pretty good!
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Post by: p on February 12, 2018, 02:08:02 PM
Yesterday was my husband's birthday, so I decided to make something special...reservations! We splurged on sushi. It was lovely not to worry about the cooking or the dishes and just focus on each other for his special night.
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Post by: davina61 on February 12, 2018, 02:58:18 PM
beef in black bean sauce, had some rump steak so 10mm strips fried , green pepper and water chestnuts , packet sauce and straight to wok noodles , pudding was defrosted apple (some I blanched last autumn) with cut up dried apricots and custard
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 12, 2018, 05:16:56 PM
Grilled pork tenderloin sandwich with the works, no mayo.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 12, 2018, 06:20:08 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 12, 2018, 05:16:56 PM
Grilled pork tenderloin sandwich with the works, no mayo.

Chrissy

OMG!
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Post by: TonyaW on February 12, 2018, 07:04:15 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 12, 2018, 05:16:56 PM
Grilled pork tenderloin sandwich with the works, no mayo.

Chrissy
That's the way. 


Thing with mayo;  it either overwhelms everything else or you can't taste it.  So what's the point then.

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Post by: V M on February 12, 2018, 08:45:16 PM
I'm trying to decide what's for dinner, Fruity Pork chops with a pineapple, pear and mango sauce with mash and green beans or Mac n' Cheese with grilled weiner bits and maybe some fries
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 12, 2018, 08:49:12 PM
V M,


The fruity pork chops may be the way to go.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 12, 2018, 08:51:45 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 12, 2018, 08:49:12 PM
V M,


The fruity pork chops may be the way to go.


Chrissy

Come on now!  Everybody knows pork is the other "white' meat and not fruit!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 12, 2018, 08:52:24 PM
Quote from: V M on February 12, 2018, 08:45:16 PM
I'm trying to decide what's for dinner, Fruity Pork chops with a pineapple, pear and mango sauce with mash and green beans or Mac n' Cheese with grilled weiner bits and maybe some fries

R ya awl hav'n a Laua?
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Post by: V M on February 12, 2018, 08:56:42 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 12, 2018, 08:52:24 PM
R ya awl hav'n a Laua?

Yes, with disco lights ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 12, 2018, 08:58:02 PM
Quote from: V M on February 12, 2018, 08:56:42 PM
Yes, with disco lights ;D

And Hawaiian Gold too, I mean Primo ????
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 12, 2018, 09:22:32 PM
Quote from: V M on February 12, 2018, 08:56:42 PM
Yes, with disco lights ;D


V M,

Hey {wo}man, I dig them lights.  Far out!   Really cool.  Outta sight!

Peace, love, and happiness!

Yes, you may tiptoe through the daisies.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 12, 2018, 09:25:32 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 12, 2018, 09:22:32 PM

V M,

Hey {wo}man, I dig them lights.  Far out!   Really cool.  Outta sight!

Peace, love, and happiness!

Yes, you may tiptoe through the daisies.


Chrissy

Totally kewl.  Like pass the poi!!!!!

And Tiny Tim tiptoed thru the two-lips!!!!!
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 12, 2018, 09:28:25 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 12, 2018, 09:25:32 PM
Totally kewl.  Like pass the poi!!!!!

And Tiny Tim tiptoed thru the two-lips!!!!!


Yes he did but lots of girls like to tiptoe through the daisies.   :)
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Post by: Cassi on February 12, 2018, 09:47:33 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 12, 2018, 09:28:25 PM

Yes he did but lots of girls like to tiptoe through the daisies.   :)

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooh, Never Mind :)
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 12, 2018, 10:00:31 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 12, 2018, 09:47:33 PM
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooh, Never Mind :)


Of course, all hippies - binary, non-binary, hexadecimal?,  oh, whatever, are always welcome at all times.   Even Idda and Imma will be there!  Maybe Emma!  Possibly even Mr. Tie Dye.

Can you dig it, flower child?   Them lights are cool man, I mean {wo}man!


Chrissy

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 12, 2018, 10:02:28 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 12, 2018, 10:00:31 PM

Of course, all hippies - binary, non-binary, hexadecimal?,  oh, whatever, are always welcome at all times.   Even Idda and Imma will be there!  Maybe Emma!  Possibly even Mr. Tie Dye.

Can you dig it, flower child?   Them lights are cool man, I mean {wo}man!


Chrissy

What bout' the bullfrog?
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 12, 2018, 10:06:48 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 12, 2018, 10:02:28 PM
What bout' the bullfrog?


Yes, Jeremiah the bullfrog may be there.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 13, 2018, 12:09:50 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 12, 2018, 10:06:48 PM

Yes, Jeremiah the bullfrog may be there.

Chrissy

& he had some mighty fine wine - Joy to the world, all the girls and girls, joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea, joy to VM & Chrissy!
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 13, 2018, 05:15:09 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 13, 2018, 12:09:50 AM
& he had some mighty fine wine - Joy to the world, all the girls and girls, joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea, joy to VM & Chrissy!


Right on!   Sounds good.   Peace.
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Post by: TonyaW on February 13, 2018, 07:52:00 AM
Quote from: V M on February 12, 2018, 08:45:16 PM
I'm trying to decide what's for dinner, Fruity Pork chops with a pineapple, pear and mango sauce with mash and green beans or Mac n' Cheese with grilled weiner bits and maybe some fries
I've made them with an apple gravy before but the pineapple pear mango sauce sound awesomer.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on February 13, 2018, 08:23:30 AM
pork chops rice broccoli I think?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 13, 2018, 12:45:12 PM
Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on February 13, 2018, 08:23:30 AM
pork chops rice broccoli I think?

Me thinks you thinks good.
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Post by: V M on February 13, 2018, 01:54:32 PM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 13, 2018, 07:52:00 AM
I've made them with an apple gravy before but the pineapple pear mango sauce sound awesomer.

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It did come out really good with the savory, sweet and tangy flavors melding together nicely
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Post by: davina61 on February 13, 2018, 02:56:21 PM
PANCAKES , well it is Shrove Tuesday. did the toad in the hole , pork and apple sausages used.( kept some batter back for the pancakes). Left over veg and mash with thick gravy.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 13, 2018, 05:07:13 PM
Chop suey, egg roll.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 13, 2018, 05:31:49 PM
I think there's a pizza hidden under all the dead things in the freeza.

OMG, I am starting to sound like a Vegan!
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Post by: Allison S on February 13, 2018, 05:59:50 PM
Spicy chicken salad with cesear dressing it was so good!! I actually couldn't finish it 2 days ago with my lentil soup but it was perfect for today. Then I had a donut [emoji14]

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Post by: V M on February 14, 2018, 12:21:44 AM
The Spag Monster has struck again!!!  ;D  My spaghetti and meatballs probably should be outlawed as it is criminally delicious
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on February 14, 2018, 12:49:49 AM
Brussel sprouts and tea
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Post by: davina61 on February 14, 2018, 02:58:13 PM
Careful the tea will make you windy. Lamb and spinach with rice and bean curry. Used up some French beans so its fry 2 chillies with curry leaves an 2 tea spoons of soaked urid dall . Add some diced potatoes and fry 5 mins  then add beans,cover and cook till pots are done
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Adam.D on February 14, 2018, 03:40:47 PM
I'm putting on my chef hat and making my girlfriend some fettuccine pasta with some white sauce and chicken. I've got some of that lovely frozen garlic cheese bread and some microwavable broccoli. She's going to love it (or she loves me enough to love it).
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 14, 2018, 05:11:19 PM
Quote from: Adam.D on February 14, 2018, 03:40:47 PM
I'm putting on my chef hat and making my girlfriend some fettuccine pasta with some white sauce and chicken. I've got some of that lovely frozen garlic cheese bread and some microwavable broccoli. She's going to love it (or she loves me enough to love it).

Your girlfriend is lucky. The only thing my boyfriend ever made me was toast with vegemite on it. Blehhh!!!
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 14, 2018, 06:56:29 PM
Chicken Alfredo with garlic bread, oh yeah.  It was tasty!


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 14, 2018, 10:05:01 PM
Does anyone have any good recipes to share for Brussel sprouts besides basically to soften them by steaming, and adding butter to taste?  Perhaps also the same question but for asparagus?

Thanks!

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 14, 2018, 10:06:22 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 14, 2018, 10:05:01 PM
Does anyone have any good recipes to share for Brussel sprouts besides basically to soften them by steaming, and adding butter to taste?  Perhaps also the same question but for asparagus?

Thanks!

Chrissy

I made some for my daughter's work lunch used seasoning when steaming them.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: RoryL on February 14, 2018, 10:17:24 PM
I like roasting Brussels sprouts in the oven. Just place fresh sprouts on a shallow sided pan (optionally, line pan with parchment paper first for easy cleanup) drizzle on some olive oil & roast  If the sprouts are large, halve them first. Stir them around the pan once or twice while they're roasting; they're done when they just start to blacken.  Remove from oven, salt & season to taste & enjoy!

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Post by: Cassi on February 14, 2018, 10:18:47 PM
Quote from: Amy Marie on February 14, 2018, 10:17:24 PM
I like roasting Brussels sprouts in the oven. Just place fresh sprouts on a shallow sided pan (optionally, line pan with parchment paper first for easy cleanup) drizzle on some olive oil & roast  If the sprouts are large, halve them first. Stir them around the pan once or twice while they're roasting; they're done when they just start to blacken.  Remove from oven, salt & season to taste & enjoy!

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That sounds good.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 14, 2018, 10:20:13 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 14, 2018, 10:05:01 PM
Does anyone have any good recipes to share for Brussel sprouts besides basically to soften them by steaming, and adding butter to taste?  Perhaps also the same question but for asparagus?

Thanks!

Chrissy

I shred them blanch them for about 3-4 minuets and then saute them with with bacon diced into small pieces.  Even my boyfriend and brother like them that way. They wouldn't even think of eating plain steamed Brussels sprouts. They usually call vegetables "rabbit food" but if it has bacon in it it becomes "real food"  LOL.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 14, 2018, 10:21:05 PM
Panda Express but was a little upset because I order Panda ribs and was told that Pandas weren't on the menu.  Well, I never.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 14, 2018, 10:22:51 PM
Quote from: Amy Marie on February 14, 2018, 10:17:24 PM
I like roasting Brussels sprouts in the oven. Just place fresh sprouts on a shallow sided pan (optionally, line pan with parchment paper first for easy cleanup) drizzle on some olive oil & roast  If the sprouts are large, halve them first. Stir them around the pan once or twice while they're roasting; they're done when they just start to blacken.  Remove from oven, salt & season to taste & enjoy!


Thank you for that roasting recipe for the sprouts.  I will for sure try that this week.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 14, 2018, 10:33:38 PM
Oven roasted brussel's sprouts are good, but here's my current go to... CAJUN! Use a good cajun spice blend in a heavy pan with olive oil, sear them until almost black while stirring constantly (try to dry them out before hand, you need some moisture but you don't want the pan to start getting watery). Finish off under broiler! Can also add a cream base (butter + flour is good enough) and get them coated nicely with the seasoning for a good saucey effect.

For asparagus, parm encrusted pan roasted is the way to go everytime. Again, dry but not too dry. (Though less dry for thin asparagus). Heat up high, generous amount of olive oil in the pan(don't skimp, you need a good layer), put asparagus in a neat row, and roll them back and forth over each other near constantly. let them sit for a moment here and there to brown just a bit, but for the most part you keep them moving. Salt and pepper them to taste, but I'm pretty generous with both on asparagus. When about 30 seconds from done (fork/taste test until desired firmness), sprinkle a ton of grated parm and toss it around, adding more parm if too much falls off before it browns (use the cheap stuff in the can, not real parm, it crusts better, the shredded just melts). Again, gotta keep it moving, it will burn fast. Heat off, onto serving plate. Serve with lemon slices (just a few drops  per!).
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 14, 2018, 10:36:29 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 14, 2018, 10:20:13 PM
I shred them blanch them for about 3-4 minuets and then saute them with with bacon diced into small pieces.  Even my boyfriend and brother like them that way. They wouldn't even think of eating plain steamed Brussels sprouts. They usually call vegetables "rabbit food" but if it has bacon in it it becomes "real food"  LOL.


Julia,

Thank you for this idea.  Bacon compliments a lot of food, and this is worthy of trying out.  I will.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on February 14, 2018, 10:58:23 PM
well since I dont feel like making anything after working 16 hours can of tuna hot sauce and olives
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 14, 2018, 11:04:29 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 14, 2018, 10:05:01 PM
Does anyone have any good recipes to share for Brussel sprouts besides basically to soften them by steaming, and adding butter to taste?  Perhaps also the same question but for asparagus?

Thanks!

Chrissy
Prosciutto wrapped grilled asparagus. 
Grill first, then wrap and and grill just a little more.  Would think bacon would work for the wrap. 

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 14, 2018, 11:14:29 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 14, 2018, 10:33:38 PM
Oven roasted brussel's sprouts are good, but here's my current go to... CAJUN! Use a good cajun spice blend in a heavy pan with olive oil, sear them until almost black while stirring constantly (try to dry them out before hand, you need some moisture but you don't want the pan to start getting watery). Finish off under broiler! Can also add a cream base (butter + flour is good enough) and get them coated nicely with the seasoning for a good saucey effect.

For asparagus, parm encrusted pan roasted is the way to go everytime. Again, dry but not too dry. (Though less dry for thin asparagus). Heat up high, generous amount of olive oil in the pan(don't skimp, you need a good layer), put asparagus in a neat row, and roll them back and forth over each other near constantly. let them sit for a moment here and there to brown just a bit, but for the most part you keep them moving. Salt and pepper them to taste, but I'm pretty generous with both on asparagus. When about 30 seconds from done (fork/taste test until desired firmness), sprinkle a ton of grated parm and toss it around, adding more parm if too much falls off before it browns (use the cheap stuff in the can, not real parm, it crusts better, the shredded just melts). Again, gotta keep it moving, it will burn fast. Heat off, onto serving plate. Serve with lemon slices (just a few drops  per!).


Ellie, 

These sound yummy.  I will try these ideas out.  Thanks bunches!   :)


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 14, 2018, 11:18:15 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 14, 2018, 10:21:05 PM
Panda Express but was a little upset because I order Panda ribs and was told that Pandas weren't on the menu.  Well, I never.

I know. It's false advertising. Just like baby food. There's no babies in it at all and girl scout cookies aren't made from girl scouts at all. False advertising I tell you.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 14, 2018, 11:23:49 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 14, 2018, 11:18:15 PM
I know. It's false advertising. Just like baby food. There's no babies in it at all and girl scout cookies aren't made from girl scouts at all. False advertising I tell you.


Containers of baby food with a picture of a baby on the outside did not sell well in some countries because food containers there often had labels with pictures of what was in the container.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 14, 2018, 11:29:54 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 14, 2018, 11:23:49 PM

Containers of baby food with a picture of a baby on the outside did not sell well in some countries because food containers there often had labels with pictures of what was in the container.

For real?? That's hilarious! Lol
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 14, 2018, 11:38:33 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 14, 2018, 11:18:15 PM
I know. It's false advertising. Just like baby food. There's no babies in it at all and girl scout cookies aren't made from girl scouts at all. False advertising I tell you.

It's terrible!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 14, 2018, 11:39:31 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 14, 2018, 11:23:49 PM

Containers of baby food with a picture of a baby on the outside did not sell well in some countries because food containers there often had labels with pictures of what was in the container.

Especially Gerber's, thought they were getting german food.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 14, 2018, 11:52:16 PM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 14, 2018, 11:04:29 PM
Prosciutto wrapped grilled asparagus. 
Grill first, then wrap and and grill just a little more.  Would think bacon would work for the wrap. 


Now that is another good idea.  Thank you Tonya!  Guess I will "ham it up" on the wrap with that idea!  At least, some pork!   :)

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 15, 2018, 12:12:39 AM
Imma make a pizza... Details to follow
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 15, 2018, 10:34:47 AM
I made a Pineapple Upside Down Cake last night and almost forgot to take a picture to share with you before I cut it up.   I love to bake but I am very careful how much I keep around in my house so I usually share my creations, I cut it up this morning to take portions to my friends...  I am trying to be careful with limiting my treat intake... gotta keep my girlish figure.
(https://i.imgur.com/bY2JxFv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/YvksPMd.jpg)

Yum, yum. GOOD

I love to see other's food pictures.... :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 15, 2018, 11:01:56 AM
I think one of these recipes above for Brussel sprouts will be used for the meal tonight, and maybe also for asparagus.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dee Marshall on February 15, 2018, 01:32:13 PM
Tonight will be Greek chicken, roasted potatoes, pitas and tzatziki, all of it home made.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 15, 2018, 07:01:52 PM
Last night I made a chicken and artichoke heart pizza which included parmesan sauce, mozzarella, spinach, provolone, ricotta, feta, pineapple, mushrooms, olives, and onions with a bit of Italian shredded cheese mix sprinkled on top   
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 15, 2018, 07:08:12 PM
Quote from: V M on February 15, 2018, 07:01:52 PM
Last night I made a chicken and artichoke heart pizza which included parmesan sauce, mozzarella, spinach, provolone, ricotta, feta, pineapple, mushrooms, olives, and onions with a bit of Italian shredded cheese mix sprinkled on top   


V M,

Impressive pizza!


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 15, 2018, 07:39:50 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 15, 2018, 07:08:12 PM

V M,

Impressive pizza!


Chrissy

Thank you  ;D  It was pretty tasty and I still have half of it
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 15, 2018, 08:22:26 PM
With an ample supply of those ingredients on top, I can see why you have half of the pizza left over from last night.  Maybe you should have had one of your friends over to share it with, but if I remember right, you did not even start to make it until pretty late last night. 

I am glad it turned out well!


Chrissy

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: kaitylynn on February 15, 2018, 08:44:09 PM
I had a piece of cheese and will be making a salad and veggies in a bit.  Have to get some weight off before summer so that I fit "the criteria" for my consult.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 16, 2018, 04:43:30 AM
I did not take the time to make the Brussel sprouts or asparagus last night afterall.
I am looking forward to them though!


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: PollyQMcLovely on February 16, 2018, 04:56:48 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 16, 2018, 04:43:30 AM
I did not take the time to make the Brussel sprouts or asparagus last night afterall.
I am looking forward to them though!


Chrissy
I honestly do not understand how anyone could look forward to brussel sprouts. Why? They're like something Golem would eat in his cave in the dark.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 16, 2018, 05:12:08 AM
Quote from: PollyQMcLovely on February 16, 2018, 04:56:48 AM
I honestly do not understand how anyone could look forward to brussel sprouts. Why? They're like something Golem would eat in his cave in the dark.


Do you like cabbage?  There can be a similar taste with sprouts.  They even look like small cabbages, in fact, they are a cabbage variety. 

There are some foods I do not like too!

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Jennifer.Diamonds on February 16, 2018, 05:27:10 AM
Pizza Subs!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 16, 2018, 06:44:30 AM
Are brussel sprouts actually from Brussels? Who cares? I tend to like them roasted in the oven or fried in a skillet with garlic and olive oil or butter and sprinkled with pepper  ;D  They do require a somewhat mature pallet to truly enjoy them though 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 16, 2018, 07:59:13 AM
Quote from: PollyQMcLovely on February 16, 2018, 04:56:48 AM
I honestly do not understand how anyone could look forward to brussel sprouts. Why? They're like something Golem would eat in his cave in the dark.

I totally get that. I love vegetables but I was never crazy about Brussels sprouts. I think one of the problems with whole Brussels sprouts is your seasonings only reach the first couple of layers and the rest is unseasoned. Plain Brussels sprouts are just....yuck. After I started shredding them I noticed the taste was much better because the seasonings got on all parts of the sprouts. When I saute them I also add a teaspoon of lemon juice. It adds to the flavor.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: kaitylynn on February 16, 2018, 08:08:00 AM
Brussels sprouts!!!  My fave veggie :)

Veggie steam them till they are soft, yet firm enough to cut in half.  Drizzle with a Maple-Bacon-Lemon sauce with a pinch of salt.  Put them under the broiler until they are starting to bubble and then serve!  We have the pickiest roomate EVER when it comes to food.  If we can get him to eat anything made from vegetable matter, we are all tickled...he will actually wait for my Brussels :D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on February 16, 2018, 08:24:33 AM
I've been to Brussels.  No Belgian waffles for me.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 16, 2018, 08:27:05 AM
Quote from: kaitylynn on February 16, 2018, 08:08:00 AM
Brussels sprouts!!!  My fave veggie :)

Veggie steam them till they are soft, yet firm enough to cut in half.  Drizzle with a Maple-Bacon-Lemon sauce with a pinch of salt.  Put them under the broiler until they are starting to bubble and then serve!  We have the pickiest roomate EVER when it comes to food.  If we can get him to eat anything made from vegetable matter, we are all tickled...he will actually wait for my Brussels :D

My dad will eat some vegetables but the only way my boyfriend and brother will eat vegetables is if they have bacon in them, are wrapped in bacon or swimming in cheese sauce. It's like having a couple of vegetable hating toddlers. What I find weird is that my boyfriend doesn't like vegetables at all yet he loves that nasty vegemite. Weirdness.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: PollyQMcLovely on February 16, 2018, 08:31:40 AM
I just ate ten Brussel sprouts and they were so odious it caused a third testicle to sprout where I would much prefer to have zero testicles.

Seriously though I did just eat 10 brussel sprouts just to make sure I could still pass as an adult who eats their veggies and it was disgusting. 0/10
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 16, 2018, 08:37:16 AM
Mmmm, Bacon and Brussel sprout Belgian waffles  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC-KxY07aVI
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Laurie on February 16, 2018, 09:54:10 AM
Quote from: V M on February 16, 2018, 08:37:16 AM
Mmmm, Bacon and Brussel sprout Belgian waffles  ;D


V.M.  That's just wrong. ewwww
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 16, 2018, 10:09:05 AM
Quote from: kaitylynn on February 16, 2018, 08:08:00 AM
Brussels sprouts!!!  My fave veggie :)

Veggie steam them till they are soft, yet firm enough to cut in half.  Drizzle with a Maple-Bacon-Lemon sauce with a pinch of salt.  Put them under the broiler until they are starting to bubble and then serve!  We have the pickiest roomate EVER when it comes to food.  If we can get him to eat anything made from vegetable matter, we are all tickled...he will actually wait for my Brussels :D

@ kaitylynn:  I know that WE will be labeled as weird and strange BUT, I too, love Brussels Sprouts!!!... steamed or baked under the broiler... LOVE EM... and they are so very good for a body!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 16, 2018, 10:32:53 AM
Quote from: Laurie on February 16, 2018, 09:54:10 AM
V.M.  That's just wrong. ewwww

That is wrong Laurie. Now Brussels sprout cheesecake,  now there's an idea!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Laurie on February 16, 2018, 10:40:51 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 16, 2018, 10:32:53 AM
That is wrong Laurie. Now Brussels sprout cheesecake,  now there's an idea!

  No Julia Not Brussels Sprouts. I hadn't eat them in years but I did try them again At Michelle's prepared very similar to a way Jessica suggested with quinoa (tried for the first time) and I have to say they were good.

  What was  "eewwww" about V.M.'s was the combination "Bacon and Brussel sprout Belgian waffles" and now of course your horrible idea... Brussel Spout cheesecake???? Now Julia you know that is just horribly wrong.  You just want to torment me don't you, you errant mischievous youngin.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 16, 2018, 10:42:40 AM
Here is what I had for dinner last night... I felt like having Mexican food... so here it is!
(https://i.imgur.com/DUnZ5dD.jpg)
A loaded Burrito... lots of good veggies and chicken... and there is enough extra for another dinner or lunch!!!
YUM YUM
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 16, 2018, 12:40:42 PM
Quote from: Laurie on February 16, 2018, 10:40:51 AM
  No Julia Not Brussels Sprouts. I hadn't eat them in years but I did try them again At Michelle's prepared very similar to a way Jessica suggested with quinoa (tried for the first time) and I have to say they were good.

  What was  "eewwww" about V.M.'s was the combination "Bacon and Brussel sprout Belgian waffles" and now of course your horrible idea... Brussel Spout cheesecake???? Now Julia you know that is just horribly wrong.  You just want to torment me don't you, you errant mischievous youngin.

I don't quite understand, could you provide a lengthier explanation?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 16, 2018, 12:42:47 PM
 :o
Quote from: V M on February 16, 2018, 12:40:42 PM
I don't quite understand, could you provide a lengthier explanation?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Laurie on February 16, 2018, 02:27:42 PM
Quote
Quote from: Laurie on February 16, 2018, 10:40:51 AM
  No Julia Not Brussels Sprouts. I hadn't eat them in years but I did try them again At Michelle's prepared very similar to a way Jessica suggested with quinoa (tried for the first time) and I have to say they were good.

  What was  "eewwww" about V.M.'s was the combination "Bacon and Brussel sprout Belgian waffles" and now of course your horrible idea... Brussel Spout cheesecake???? Now Julia you know that is just horribly wrong.  You just want to torment me don't you, you errant mischievous youngin.

I don't quite understand, could you provide a lengthier explanation?

Okay V.M. First - I used to dislike Brussel Sprouts and had not eaten them for many decades. I found out at Michelles that they can be good.

Second - The thought of waffles with brussel sprouts and bacon in then is not appetizing to me.

Third - Julia's brussel sprout cheese cake is worse than wrong. It is enough to gag a maggot!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 16, 2018, 02:47:17 PM


Quote from: Laurie on February 16, 2018, 02:27:42 PM

Third - Julia's brussel sprout cheese cake is worse than wrong. It is enough to gag a maggot!

She's going on about garlic ice cream and pickle syrup over in the pancake thread.  Something not right about that girl. 

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 16, 2018, 03:05:50 PM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 16, 2018, 02:47:17 PM

She's going on about garlic ice cream and pickle syrup over in the pancake thread.  Something not right about that girl. 

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LOL, you people just have no adventure with your food.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 16, 2018, 03:14:26 PM
I actually made garlic ice cream once. My brother played a practical joke on me involving fake roaches that I didn't appreciate.  As payback I squeezed a few cloves of garlic into a bowl of vanilla icecream, added hot fudge and nuts and gave it to him. If I had known how funny the faces he made after taking a big bite would be I would have recorded it with my phone. Thankfully he's not quite fast enough to catch me.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 16, 2018, 03:27:09 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 16, 2018, 03:14:26 PM
I actually made garlic ice cream once. My brother played a practical joke on me involving fake roaches that I didn't appreciate.  As payback I squeezed a few cloves of garlic into a bowl of vanilla icecream, added hot fudge and nuts and gave it to him. If I had known how funny the faces he made after taking a big bite would be I would have recorded it with my phone. Thankfully he's not quite fast enough to catch me.

Geez, you'd think he'd appreciate your trying to protect him against VAMPRES!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: kaitylynn on February 16, 2018, 03:30:54 PM
Looking at making a vegetable noodle soup for dinner.  We are trying to eat lighter :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 16, 2018, 04:03:29 PM
The other half of V M's pizza sounds good. 

That one is likely gone but perhaps I can fix one up, maybe not with all those fine ingredients, but we'll see.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 16, 2018, 04:20:00 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 16, 2018, 04:03:29 PM
The other half of V M's pizza sounds good. 

That one is likely gone but perhaps I can fix one up, maybe not with all those fine ingredients, but we'll see.


Chrissy

Darn, thanks alot!  Your comment just jolted my remembering Albertson's had Red Baron pizzas on sale for $2.50/each.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 16, 2018, 04:33:30 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 16, 2018, 04:20:00 PM
Darn, thanks alot!  Your comment just jolted my remembering Albertson's had Red Baron pizzas on sale for $2.50/each.


Cassi,

Is that brand better tasting than the low cost brands of Tombstone or Jacks, or about the same but just cheaper?

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 16, 2018, 04:34:46 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 16, 2018, 10:42:40 AM
Here is what I had for dinner last night... I felt like having Mexican food... so here it is!
(https://i.imgur.com/DUnZ5dD.jpg)
A loaded Burrito... lots of good veggies and chicken... and there is enough extra for another dinner or lunch!!!
YUM YUM


Certainly this looked colorful to me, and by your YUM YUM, it was tasty!


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 16, 2018, 05:03:16 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 16, 2018, 04:34:46 PM

Certainly this looked colorful to me, and by your YUM YUM, it was tasty!


Chrissy

I was thinking we could kidnap her along with Julia, Ellie and Maddie
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 16, 2018, 05:05:49 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 16, 2018, 05:03:16 PM
I was thinking we could kidnap her along with Julia, Ellie and Maddie


Your forgot Laurie, she makes good breakfasts.  Okay, this is a board about dinner.
But still!  She probably makes great suppers too!

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 16, 2018, 08:02:06 PM
Grilled chicken sammich w/ bacon, provolone, and a mix of arby's sauce and chick-fil-a honey roasted BBQ. The sauces were amazing mixed.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 16, 2018, 08:05:06 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 16, 2018, 08:02:06 PM
Grilled chicken sammich w/ bacon, provolone, and a mix of arby's sauce and chick-fil-a honey roasted BBQ. The sauces were amazing mixed.


Ellie,

Thumbs up for that!

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 16, 2018, 08:35:23 PM
Pretty sure I hear a California burrito calling to me
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dianesortof on February 16, 2018, 08:57:16 PM
Pancit Bihon.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 16, 2018, 09:09:45 PM
Quote from: Dianesortof on February 16, 2018, 08:57:16 PM
Pancit Bihon.

A Filipino guy I worked with years ago would have that in a tupperware container for lunch nearly every day  ;D  I said I liked it and he started bringing some for me as well
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 16, 2018, 09:13:50 PM
Quote from: V M on February 16, 2018, 08:35:23 PM
Pretty sure I hear a California burrito calling to me


V M,

Sounds good.  BTW,

Q: Why did the California burrito blush, and why can you not trust it to keep a secret?

A: Because it saw the salad dressing!
A. Because it already had spilled the beans!

Enjoy your burrito.  If you use a flour tortilla, although the jokes are corny, your tortilla will not be.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 16, 2018, 10:01:17 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 16, 2018, 09:13:50 PM

V M,

Sounds good.  BTW,

Q: Why did the California burrito blush, and why can you not trust it to keep a secret?

A: Because it saw the salad dressing!
A. Because it already had spilled the beans!

Enjoy your burrito.  If you use a flour tortilla, although the jokes are corny, your tortilla will not be.

Moo(sorella), Moo (sorella).............................
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on February 16, 2018, 10:02:37 PM
I had soft tacos tonight
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 16, 2018, 10:08:03 PM
Shrimp
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: kaitylynn on February 16, 2018, 10:30:19 PM
Was planning to cook vegetarian for my partner this evening, but she is not feeling well so our daughter is bringing pizza instead.  Funny how it all works!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 16, 2018, 11:36:54 PM
I'm having Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz for dinner as unlike all you beautiful ladies, this girl needs more beauty sleep than is humanly possible - Sweet dreams to all.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 17, 2018, 07:49:01 AM
Last night Tristan made me grilled Salmon and roasted carrots, potatoes and onions. It was really good. I can't believe he actually used the grill in the middle of winter LOL. He's pretty clueless in the kitchen but he's really good with a barbecue grill. But then he is Australian. I think Aussies are required to know how to barbecue or they get deported from Australia. lol.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 17, 2018, 08:03:28 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 17, 2018, 07:49:01 AM
Last night Tristan made me grilled Salmon and roasted carrots, potatoes and onions. It was really good. I can't believe he actually used the grill in the middle of winter LOL. He's pretty clueless in the kitchen but he's really good with a barbecue grill. But then he is Australian. I think Aussies are required to know how to barbecue or they get deported from Australia. lol.


That sounds nice.   :)

Have you and Tristan had a meal that is native to or uncommon to most besides Aussies?

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 17, 2018, 08:08:06 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 17, 2018, 07:49:01 AM
Last night Tristan made me grilled Salmon and roasted carrots, potatoes and onions. It was really good. I can't believe he actually used the grill in the middle of winter LOL. He's pretty clueless in the kitchen but he's really good with a barbecue grill. But then he is Australian. I think Aussies are required to know how to barbecue or they get deported from Australia. lol.
I've always used the grill in the winter. Not as often of course, but some things like Bratwurst and steak should only be grilled. 


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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 17, 2018, 08:17:28 AM
I have a cast iron grill pan, just used it last night to grill a small round steak for my California buritto - I can grill year round and not worry on the weather  ;D

(https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.P8Y_hPEtlNMsLsdN5spcqQHaHa&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 17, 2018, 08:21:31 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 17, 2018, 08:03:28 AM

That sounds nice.   :)

Have you and Tristan had a meal that is native to or uncommon to most besides Aussies?

Chrissy

I've had a couple of Aussie foods. His dad made rissoles on the grill once. They were good but really they were just hamburgers without a bun. His mom made meat pies once and they were really good. She also made something she called busters. They were kind of like flat cheese biscuits. They were really good. She also made lamingtons. Lamingtons are little squares of like yellow cake and they are frosted and rolled in coconut. So far his mom has only made one thing I really don't like. Damper. It's this dry kind of soda bread. Tristan and his family really like it but I didn't like it at all.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 17, 2018, 08:24:22 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 17, 2018, 08:21:31 AM
I've had a couple of Aussie foods. His dad made rissoles on the grill once. They were good but really they were just hamburgers without a bun. His mom made meat pies once and they were really good. She also made something she called busters. They were kind of like flat cheese biscuits. They were really good. She also made lamingtons. Lamingtons are little squares of like yellow cake and they are frosted and rolled in coconut. So far his mom has only made one thing I really don't like. Damper. It's this dry kind of soda bread. Tristan and his family really like it but I didn't like it at all.


Thanks for sharing.  I hope you feel significantly better and have more energy really soon.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 17, 2018, 08:30:08 AM
Tonight I'm cooking roast squash and chilli soup with parmasan croutons :)

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 17, 2018, 08:35:58 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 17, 2018, 08:24:22 AM

Thanks for sharing.  I hope you feel significantly better and have more energy really soon.

Chrissy

Thank you. I hope so too. I don't do Sick very well.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 17, 2018, 08:47:15 AM
Quote from: V M on February 17, 2018, 08:17:28 AM
I have a cast iron grill pan, just used it last night to grill a small round steak for my California buritto - I can grill year round and not worry on the weather  ;D

(https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.P8Y_hPEtlNMsLsdN5spcqQHaHa&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300)
That works for a lot of things, even acceptable brats if its too cold. Not going to put a tenderloin on it though.  Not like I can afford tenderloin a week or even once a winter. 

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 17, 2018, 09:00:21 AM
Yeah, the round steaks I get are generally pretty small maybe about like this but not quite as thick

(https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.ATICkSa6FhfULTLzSz26gQHaD7&pid=15.1&P=0&w=310&h=165)

It's a small part of a whole round steak and not so expensive, I think they call it eye of round, anyway I can get two or three in a meat pack for about $5-
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 17, 2018, 09:01:23 AM
We are supposed to have chili tonight but we will see what happens. My dad has been wanting chili and asked me to write out my recipie for him and he would make it tonight. After he read it he said " you put all that in your chili?  That's a lot of work". LOL, we'll see if he really makes it or if he buys some canned chili and heats it up which is how he made chili when I was growing up.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 17, 2018, 09:09:58 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 17, 2018, 09:01:23 AM
We are supposed to have chili tonight but we will see what happens. My dad has been wanting chili and asked me to write out my recipie for him and he would make it tonight. After he read it he said " you put all that in your chili?  That's a lot of work". LOL, we'll see if he really makes it or if he buys some canned chili and heats it up which is how he made chili when I was growing up.
Good home made chili is an all day event. Two days if you start with dry beans.  If he's going to skimp should at least get a starter kit bag instead of canned. 

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 17, 2018, 09:13:55 AM
I've never attempted homemade chili, wouldn't have a clue  :-\
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 17, 2018, 09:25:48 AM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 17, 2018, 09:09:58 AM
Good home made chili is an all day event. Two days if you start with dry beans.  If he's going to skimp should at least get a starter kit bag instead of canned. 

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LOL!😂 dry beans? My dad? That's hilarious! I don't think he knows dry beans exist. If he makes it I'm totally sure he will be using canned beans. Now I'm going to tell him he has to use dry beans just to see what he says. LOL!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 17, 2018, 09:33:50 AM
I ended up having tacos.  Yummy.

I think I may take a day or two off from eating unless it is really the almost no calorie veggies with no fattening sauces and additions.  I put on a few more pounds this week to what I added the week before!  Almost ten pounds in two weeks!   Yikes!

Now I see some pleasing soft placements of this added weight but this is likely to be reversed some when this weight gain is lost.  I do not want to keep gaining weight as a trade-off for shape, as this fat will go to the tummy area too and will be felt in clothes.  I certainly do not want to buy bigger clothes.

I had better go do some squats and crunches and more, and go for a long walk.  That could not hurt.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 17, 2018, 09:35:54 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 17, 2018, 09:01:23 AM
We are supposed to have chili tonight but we will see what happens. My dad has been wanting chili and asked me to write out my recipie for him and he would make it tonight. After he read it he said " you put all that in your chili?  That's a lot of work". LOL, we'll see if he really makes it or if he buys some canned chili and heats it up which is how he made chili when I was growing up.

@ Julia1996:   What's funny about your "canned chili" comment is that some years ago in a somewhat "local" Chili Contest (in Texas of all places!!!) the winner was found out to have used cans of Chili...  the brand was mentioned but I don't recall.  Some of it is better than the other.... but I agree with TonyaW that the best is all home made with selected and fresh ingredients.
Title: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 17, 2018, 09:53:32 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 17, 2018, 09:01:23 AM
We are supposed to have chili tonight but we will see what happens. My dad has been wanting chili and asked me to write out my recipie for him and he would make it tonight. After he read it he said " you put all that in your chili?  That's a lot of work". LOL, we'll see if he really makes it or if he buys some canned chili and heats it up which is how he made chili when I was growing up.


I really like good homemade chili.  The last time I made it, I added lemon juice as it was all cooking, just to see how the chili would later taste.  I was amazed, no bad impact at all and it seemed to taste better than without it!  I might try lime juice next time to check that out.  Citrus can do wonders for some foods.

I suppose someone will write, in a nice way, to say that this is a common chili ingredient, you just have not used it all these years for your chili, Clueless in the kitchen Chrissy.   :)

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 17, 2018, 10:02:39 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 17, 2018, 09:53:32 AM

I really like good homemade chili.  The last time I made it, I added lemon juice as it was all cooking, just to see how the chili would later taste.  I was amazed, no bad impact at all and it seemed to taste better than without it!  I might try lime juice next time to check that out.  Citrus can do wonders for some foods.

I suppose someone will write, in a nice way, to say that this is a common chili ingredient, you just have not used it all these years for your chili, Clueless in the kitchen Chrissy.   :)

Chrissy

I've never used citrus in my chili and would never have thought about it until you mentioned it.☺
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 17, 2018, 10:52:43 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 17, 2018, 10:02:39 AM
I've never used citrus in my chili and would never have thought about it until you mentioned it.☺


Julia,

If you ever try it with citrus, please let me know if it turned out well for your tastebuds.  ☺

Chrissy


Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 17, 2018, 01:18:53 PM
I use lime in that sort of stuff a lot. Orange juice works well too actually, but gotta use the high sugar stuff.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 17, 2018, 01:28:13 PM
When I make chili from scratch I make a sweeter type that I've heard referred to as Cincinnati style.  You serve it over spaghetti noodles with your choice of cheese, oyster crackers, onions, sour cream and hot sauce.  There's a place in Milwaukee (Marquette grads will know where)  that makes the beans separate so you can get without beans if you'd like. 


It uses cocoa powder and cinnamon and allspice along with the hotter spices.  I like black beans better than the standard red chili beans so I use those instead.  I haven't used dry beans for it in a long long time. 

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 17, 2018, 01:31:50 PM
Oh here's a good one. Jerk Chili. I thought of it after mentioning the lime, and apparently it is already a thing:

http://hostthetoast.com/slow-cooker-jamaican-jerk-chicken-chili-plantain-chips/
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on February 17, 2018, 03:58:41 PM
early dinner today, I've been cooking all afternoon! I got the smoker going but I took the water pan out and cooked at medium/high temperatures since I was doing chicken. I made a cornell style marinade for the chicken and it came out great, nice crisp skin! Pork tenderloins do well with faster hotter cooks too, so I did one of those too and that was also very good, I made some dry rub seasoning today and for some reason I could taste the cumin a lot more than usual. For sides I did biscuits, baked beans, and scalloped potatoes. The potatoes were probably the best I've had! I used a smoked cheddar in the sauce and I smoked some ham steaks too and I sliced one up for the potatoes. I also put some ranch dressing seasoning in the cheese sauce and it was so good! The biscuits came out good too, the store didn't have the buttermilk I wanted so I just soured some regular milk with lemon juice and it worked perfectly

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28167246_10155123920521373_4904344403258849668_n.jpg?oh=5fc53c283d0dd16ef1d15da8c8d56de3&oe=5B11F6B5)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 17, 2018, 08:05:24 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on February 17, 2018, 03:58:41 PM
early dinner today, I've been cooking all afternoon! I got the smoker going but I took the water pan out and cooked at medium/high temperatures since I was doing chicken. I made a cornell style marinade for the chicken and it came out great, nice crisp skin! Pork tenderloins do well with faster hotter cooks too, so I did one of those too and that was also very good, I made some dry rub seasoning today and for some reason I could taste the cumin a lot more than usual. For sides I did biscuits, baked beans, and scalloped potatoes. The potatoes were probably the best I've had! I used a smoked cheddar in the sauce and I smoked some ham steaks too and I sliced one up for the potatoes. I also put some ranch dressing seasoning in the cheese sauce and it was so good! The biscuits came out good too, the store didn't have the buttermilk I wanted so I just soured some regular milk with lemon juice and it worked perfectly

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28167246_10155123920521373_4904344403258849668_n.jpg?oh=5fc53c283d0dd16ef1d15da8c8d56de3&oe=5B11F6B5)

Wow, Maddie86, that dinner you made sure looks good... plus all the food you prepared are my favorites!!!  Whenever I cook or bake, I find it hard do make small batches so I end up having leftovers for a future lunch or dinner... which is just fine by me!!!
Oh yeah, the "make your own buttermilk" trick is something I use all the time... who keeps cartons of buttermilk in the fridge on a regular basis?... I don't use it that often and a carton of it would spoil before I could use it all.
Nice job on a good looking dinner.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 17, 2018, 08:49:40 PM
Maddie, Julia, and Ellie and VM are on my Kidnap List for cooks when I start my own country.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 17, 2018, 09:34:58 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 17, 2018, 08:49:40 PM
Maddie, Julia, and Ellie and VM are on my Kidnap List for cooks when I start my own country.

I developed the skill in case I'm ever taken by 18th century pirates. Good cooks were too rare and valuable, so they never killed them.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 17, 2018, 09:39:00 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 17, 2018, 09:34:58 PM
I developed the skill in case I'm ever taken by 18th century pirates. Good cooks were too rare and valuable, so they never killed them.

Aye Lass!

And we shall raise the Jolly Roger over me new kountry!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 17, 2018, 09:45:27 PM
Well my dad and brother managed to make decent chili. Of course they used canned beans. When I make chili I use both ground beef and steak chunks. I'm not sure how he came to such a weird idea but my brother added a package of little smokes cocktail hot dogs to it. Even so it was actually pretty good.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 17, 2018, 09:55:55 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 17, 2018, 09:45:27 PM
Well my dad and brother managed to make decent chili. Of course they used canned beans. When I make chili I use both ground beef and steak chunks. I'm not sure how he came to such a weird idea but my brother added a package of little smokes cocktail hot dogs to it. Even so it was actually pretty good.
Maybe he thought that's how you make chili dogs?

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Thea on February 17, 2018, 10:05:14 PM
I use my Grandpa's recipe for real Texas Chili. I use chunks of flank steak and diced jalapeños among other ingredients. I put it in the slow cooker all day. Beans in chili is practically sacrilegious.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 17, 2018, 11:13:38 PM
I am down to my last meatball, I think I will make a short documentary film called "The Last Meatball"  8)   Naw, I think I'll just make some spaghetti and make another round of meatballs later LOL
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 17, 2018, 11:43:38 PM
Quote from: Thea on February 17, 2018, 10:05:14 PM
I use my Grandpa's recipe for real Texas Chili. I use chunks of flank steak and diced jalapeños among other ingredients. I put it in the slow cooker all day. Beans in chili is practically sacrilegious.

I agree, I don't like beans in chili. Gimme meat, peppers, seasoning, and depending on my mood either a dry tomato-less chili or just some tomato paste. Though when making it for chili cheese fries I like to use ground turkey personally, it absorbs the flavor of the seasoning better and lets the fries shine through a bit more than heavier/meatier chilis.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on February 17, 2018, 11:55:36 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 17, 2018, 08:05:24 PM
Wow, Maddie86, that dinner you made sure looks good... plus all the food you prepared are my favorites!!!  Whenever I cook or bake, I find it hard do make small batches so I end up having leftovers for a future lunch or dinner... which is just fine by me!!!
Oh yeah, the "make your own buttermilk" trick is something I use all the time... who keeps cartons of buttermilk in the fridge on a regular basis?... I don't use it that often and a carton of it would spoil before I could use it all.
Nice job on a good looking dinner.

aw, thanks!! yeah, everything here was in big batches, I gave some to my friend tonight and then tomorrow I'm giving some to my sister and my other friend, and then I might have a little left for myself after that lol. and I usually keep buttermilk on hand! I like to make pancakes a lot, and cornbread, so I use it up quick enough. I found a really good brand that I liked but the store only seems to have it once in a while, it's so good that it ruined other buttermilks for me!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Jennifer.Diamonds on February 18, 2018, 02:51:55 AM
Tonight I got a little creative.. I wanted a breakfasty type dinner. So.. I made my super fluffy waffle batter (Beat the eggs into meringue basically) but left out the sugar. I added kidney beans, jalapenos, onion and bell pepper all finely diced. Cooked them up and topped them with hash browns and over easy eggs. Wifey loved them, so I'll call it a win. Wish I had bacon or ham for the side.. but hey.. there's always next time.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 18, 2018, 06:57:01 AM
Getting out the panini press for grilled sammiches tonight. 

Peanut butter and nanner.
Got some brie so maybe an ultra grilled cheese (cheddar, brie and bleu) or bacon, brie and cranberry.


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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 18, 2018, 07:03:43 AM
Well the scale showed fewer pounds than the day before, maybe I had carried some water weight.  I ate little yesterday and might just not plan any meals for today, but eat if I get hungry.

I want to try some of these Brussel sprouts recipes that were posted.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 18, 2018, 07:48:41 AM
Quote from: PollyQMcLovely on February 16, 2018, 08:31:40 AM
I just ate ten Brussel sprouts and they were so odious it caused a third testicle to sprout where I would much prefer to have zero testicles.

Seriously though I did just eat 10 brussel sprouts just to make sure I could still pass as an adult who eats their veggies and it was disgusting. 0/10


Folklore states that Brussel sprouts might induce a golf ball sized lump under each nipple but there have been no documented findings of that happening. 

Can you fit comfortably in your pants though with that third testicle?  Inquiring minds here want to know.

Chrissy


Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 18, 2018, 08:04:17 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 18, 2018, 07:48:41 AM

Folklore states that Brussel sprouts might induce a golf ball sized lump under each nipple but there have been no documented findings of that happening. 

Can you fit comfortably in your pants though with that third testicle?  Inquiring minds here want to know.

Chrissy
If that were true you might get me to try them.  Though the bacon recipe I might give a taste.

Going to guess no on the third extra orb.  It's bad enough with two normal sized. A few years back I had a hydrocele (fluid around one), so imagine when one of them is the size of a lime. 

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Title: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 18, 2018, 08:21:36 AM
I just ate about twenty roasted Brussel sprouts and they were delicious.
I just used a liitle olive oil on them before placing them raw in the oven, I did not split them.

I have only a few left.

I also made some plain bolied ones and ate several with no additions, just plain, and they were very good.  I know I can warm the rest of these steamed ones up and they will be good later. 

I will see how these remaining roasted ones keep.  Hope to get hungry again today and finish them.  Might try some spices, but they are tasty without them.  They have a nice blackened outside layer from the oil and roasting.

Not many calories in these, the oil has more calories I think than the sprouts.

These sprouts supply dietary fiber and some vitamins.     Yes, hold the mayo.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 18, 2018, 08:58:29 AM
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Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 18, 2018, 08:21:36 AM
I just ate about twenty roasted Brussel sprouts and they were delicious.
I just used a liitle olive oil on them before placing them raw in the oven, I did not split them.
- - - -
Not many calories in these, the oil has more calories I think than the sprouts.
Chrissy

@ ChrissyRyan:   I like the way that you make them... roasted... yes not many calories but lots of good things for your health.
HOWEVER, I can go nuts sometimes and not care about calories for one meal...  on my Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower or Broccoli I like to make a cheddar cheese sauce (as low calorie as I can make it) to put on my steamed veggies!
Mmm, Mmm, Comfort Food.
I many times just make an entire meal out of veggies!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 18, 2018, 10:04:45 AM
Quote from: Maddie86 on February 17, 2018, 11:55:36 PM
aw, thanks!! yeah, everything here was in big batches, I gave some to my friend tonight and then tomorrow I'm giving some to my sister and my other friend, and then I might have a little left for myself after that lol. and I usually keep buttermilk on hand! I like to make pancakes a lot, and cornbread, so I use it up quick enough. I found a really good brand that I liked but the store only seems to have it once in a while, it's so good that it ruined other buttermilks for me!

I keep butter milk too for biscuits, pancakes and fried chicken. I love buttermilk to cook with but it's totally totally disgusting to drink. Ewwww doesn't cover it. My brother has a gross habit of drinking out of the milk carton. I always yell at him for it but he still does it. Once he grabbed the buttermilk by accident. I told him not to drink it but he thought he would be cute and flipped me a bird and took a huge drink of it. I have to say that was one of the funniest things I've ever seen! Before he could get to the sink to spit it out he ended up dribbling some all over himself. LOL. I really love it when he acts like a bit of a dick and it backfires on him.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 18, 2018, 10:28:16 AM
Quote from: Thea on February 17, 2018, 10:05:14 PM
I use my Grandpa's recipe for real Texas Chili. I use chunks of flank steak and diced jalapeños among other ingredients. I put it in the slow cooker all day. Beans in chili is practically sacrilegious.

No bean chili sounds good to me but I always make it with beans simply because the guys I cook for have pretty simple tastes in foods as most guys do. I already know if I made it without beans they would ask why it didn't have beans in it. After last night I wish it had been chili without beans. The chili my dad made was actually pretty good but I didn't think much about the fact he used canned beans. I am one of those people who gets flatulent from beans so when I make beans I use dry beans and degass them before cooking them. Of course I had to get a fart attack in bed wouldn't you know. Tristan was asleep or so I thought. I can fart silently so when I felt the need I figured it won't make any noise and he's asleep so I'm good and I didn't get out of bed. It was silent but the smell sure wasn't!  Suddenly I hear " cripes love, I think you singed off my eyebrows! You could bottle that and use it as a chemical weapon!" Yeah, I was totally embarrassed.  Stupid beans!

Here's how I degass beans. After you've soaked your beans put them in the pot with just enough water to cover them. Add one teaspoon of baking soda and turn on the heat. As it heats up it's going to foam a lot so don't panic. As soon as it reaches a boil take it off the heat. Sometimes the water turns green so again, don't panic.Drain and rinse the beans well. Then cook as you normally would. This works best on beans that have been soaked overnight rather than the quick soak method. This trick has saved me a lot of embarrassment. I live with three guys who think there is nothing funnier than me farting.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 18, 2018, 10:52:27 AM
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Quote from: Julia1996 on February 18, 2018, 10:04:45 AM
I keep butter milk too for biscuits, pancakes and fried chicken. I love buttermilk to cook with but it's totally totally disgusting to drink. Ewwww doesn't cover it.

@Julia1996:  when I was growing up my mom would usually have a left over carton of out of date soured whole milk in the fridge ...and for baking she used that for everything in lieu of buttermilk when she ran out of buttermilk.  I do the same thing from time to time.   mmm, mmm good. .. buttermilk pancakes!
YES... disgusting to drink for certain.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 18, 2018, 11:41:59 AM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 18, 2018, 10:52:27 AM
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@Julia1996:  when I was growing up my mom would usually have a left over carton of out of date soured whole milk in the fridge ...and for baking she used that for everything in lieu of buttermilk when she ran out of buttermilk.  I do the same thing from time to time.   mmm, mmm good. .. buttermilk pancakes!
YES... disgusting to drink for certain.

Awe, you and Julia just churn me on :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on February 18, 2018, 12:26:36 PM
Those pancakes sound just flat good, all around.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: kaitylynn on February 18, 2018, 02:49:39 PM
More for after dinner!

(https://i.imgur.com/WioiJAD.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ySPgK5C.jpg)

Homemade cheesecake :D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on February 18, 2018, 02:51:16 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 18, 2018, 10:04:45 AM
I keep butter milk too for biscuits, pancakes and fried chicken. I love buttermilk to cook with but it's totally totally disgusting to drink. Ewwww doesn't cover it. My brother has a gross habit of drinking out of the milk carton. I always yell at him for it but he still does it. Once he grabbed the buttermilk by accident. I told him not to drink it but he thought he would be cute and flipped me a bird and took a huge drink of it. I have to say that was one of the funniest things I've ever seen! Before he could get to the sink to spit it out he ended up dribbling some all over himself. LOL. I really love it when he acts like a bit of a dick and it backfires on him.

lol that's too funny! Yeah, I would never drink it, but then again I would never drink regular milk either, I always thought it was gross. I need to work on my fried chicken, it's something I love to eat but I can never get the texture right!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 18, 2018, 02:56:09 PM
Quote from: kaitylynn on February 18, 2018, 02:49:39 PM
More for after dinner!
(https://i.imgur.com/WioiJAD.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ySPgK5C.jpg)
Homemade cheesecake :D

@ kaitylynn:   YES, more pics of your finished Cheesecake and perhaps of your dinner too!  I love to see the pictures and descriptions of what others cook and bake.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 18, 2018, 02:58:54 PM
Quote from: kaitylynn on February 18, 2018, 02:49:39 PM
More for after dinner!

(https://i.imgur.com/WioiJAD.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ySPgK5C.jpg)

Homemade cheesecake :D


Yummy looking!


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 18, 2018, 03:21:15 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on February 18, 2018, 02:51:16 PM
lol that's too funny! Yeah, I would never drink it, but then again I would never drink regular milk either, I always thought it was gross. I need to work on my fried chicken, it's something I love to eat but I can never get the texture right!

The best fried chicken is made in a pressure fryer, so very very difficult to do at home.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dena on February 18, 2018, 03:28:56 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 18, 2018, 03:21:15 PM
The best fried chicken is made in a pressure fryer, so very very difficult to do at home.
Expensive but not difficult. We used a pressure fryer for years until the gasket gave out and we couldn't get a replacement. Out of curiosity I googled pressure fryers and found they were still made for home use however they were in the $200 to $300 price range. I wouldn't eat enough fried foods to make it worth my while but if there were a few more people around here, I might consider it.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 18, 2018, 03:32:34 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 18, 2018, 03:21:15 PM
The best fried chicken is made in a pressure fryer, so very very difficult to do at home.


For cooking chicken, is using a pressure fryer the same as "broasting?"
Is a pressure cooker the same as a pressure fryer?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: kaitylynn on February 18, 2018, 03:39:54 PM
Will do!  I cannot wait to see it once it has cooled in to shape!  Heather is still a bit under the weather, so not sure what we will be making for dinner.  Feeling very vegetarian today...
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 18, 2018, 03:46:28 PM
I threw a small birthday party for a good friend of mine Saturday evening, had several people over to my house...  I baked a German Chocolate Cake... their favorite, well, mine too!  Who doesn't like German Chocolate cake anyway?  I made extra frosting for it... the frosting with the pecans and the coconut is to die for.  It is one of the best parts.
(https://i.imgur.com/1kf3qmw.jpg)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 18, 2018, 03:48:57 PM
Quote from: kaitylynn on February 18, 2018, 03:39:54 PM
Will do!  I cannot wait to see it once it has cooled in to shape!  Heather is still a bit under the weather, so not sure what we will be making for dinner.  Feeling very vegetarian today...

Do you serve it with any kind of topping on it?  Cherry pie filling?  something else?? or plain??  Any way you do it Cheese Cake is terrific!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: kaitylynn on February 18, 2018, 03:55:51 PM
Caramel and maybe part of it with Orange Marmalade.  Not sure yet...

Is there some reason it feels like I am gaining weight sitting here reading these posts!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 18, 2018, 04:12:12 PM
Quote from: kaitylynn on February 18, 2018, 03:55:51 PM
Caramel and maybe part of it with Orange Marmalade.  Not sure yet...

Is there some reason it feels like I am gaining weight sitting here reading these posts!!!

@ kaitylynn:  ME TOO !!!!   I have not been on this forum for very long but I had noticed that what missing most on this "What are you having for dinner? 2.0" thread was pictures!!!  I love to post pictures of food that I prepare.  I am just trying to do my part to make your mouths water.   Just because most of here used to be of the male species doesn't mean we don't know how to cook!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 18, 2018, 05:39:18 PM
Quote from: Dena on February 18, 2018, 03:28:56 PM
Expensive but not difficult. We used a pressure fryer for years until the gasket gave out and we couldn't get a replacement. Out of curiosity I googled pressure fryers and found they were still made for home use however they were in the $200 to $300 price range. I wouldn't eat enough fried foods to make it worth my while but if there were a few more people around here, I might consider it.

Difficult in the sense that most people don't have one I mean. :D And yeah, it's hard to justify them unless you do a TON of frying.

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 18, 2018, 03:32:34 PM

For cooking chicken, is using a pressure fryer the same as "broasting?"
Is a pressure cooker the same as a pressure fryer?

Pressure cookers are not the same, no. Which bears mentioning...

IMPORTANT NOTE TO EVERYONE: ABSOLUTELY DO NOT TRY TO DEEP FRY IN A PRESSURE COOKER. Doing so is essentially building a boston marathon bomb.  :-X

Broasting I had to look up, but it is just a brand gimmick apparently.

Pressure fryers are what Chick-Fil-A uses just btw. Though normal deep frying is fine if you can get hot enough temperature, it's sort of scary to work with, messy, and just a lot of work unless you do a ton of frying. I have a small deep fryer that I would only be able to do like one chicken breast at a time in, maybe two legs, and even that wastes a ton of oil unless I'm frying a lot for days. (Can't really leave it sitting around because it starts to smell, even if the oil is still usable.)

Unless you're allergic, peanut oil > all for chicken. High smoke point and adds great flavor other oils don't, also healthier. (Remember, the hotter you fry, the less oil is absorbed in the chicken. Temperature differential is key to stopping oil absorption and creating crispy breading. That is why tempura is so good, it's made with ice water! )

Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 18, 2018, 04:12:12 PM
I have not been on this forum for very long but I had noticed that what missing most on this "What are you having for dinner? 2.0" thread was pictures!!!

I love posting pictures when I remember to take them before eating. ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 18, 2018, 06:09:55 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 18, 2018, 03:46:28 PM
I threw a small birthday party for a good friend of mine Saturday evening, had several people over to my house...  I baked a German Chocolate Cake... their favorite, well, mine too!  Who doesn't like German Chocolate cake anyway?  I made extra frosting for it... the frosting with the pecans and the coconut is to die for.  It is one of the best parts.
(https://i.imgur.com/1kf3qmw.jpg)
I dislike coconut slightly less than mayonnaise, so I don't care for it.

Coconuts are not native to Germany, nor do  swallows carry them back during migration,   so how does it end up in German chocolate cake?

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 18, 2018, 06:20:46 PM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 18, 2018, 06:09:55 PM
I dislike coconut slightly less than mayonnaise, so I don't care for it.

Coconuts are not native to Germany, nor do  swallows carry them back during migration,   so how does it end up in German chocolate cake?

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Gee you're pretty picky.  I guess you wouldn't like my chocolate cake with coconut mayonnaise frosting. Lol.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on February 18, 2018, 06:26:31 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 18, 2018, 03:46:28 PM
I threw a small birthday party for a good friend of mine Saturday evening, had several people over to my house...  I baked a German Chocolate Cake... their favorite, well, mine too!  Who doesn't like German Chocolate cake anyway?  I made extra frosting for it... the frosting with the pecans and the coconut is to die for.  It is one of the best parts.

ooo yum, that looks great! Kinda reminds me of the coconut mocha latte I had today!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 18, 2018, 06:32:21 PM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 18, 2018, 06:09:55 PM
I dislike coconut slightly less than mayonnaise, so I don't care for it.

Coconuts are not native to Germany, nor do  swallows carry them back during migration,   so how does it end up in German chocolate cake?

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I don't mind coconut milk, oil, water, etc... but I hate shredded coconut. It's got a weird texture.  :-X
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on February 18, 2018, 06:32:47 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 18, 2018, 05:39:18 PM
Difficult in the sense that most people don't have one I mean. :D And yeah, it's hard to justify them unless you do a TON of frying.

Pressure cookers are not the same, no. Which bears mentioning...

IMPORTANT NOTE TO EVERYONE: ABSOLUTELY DO NOT TRY TO DEEP FRY IN A PRESSURE COOKER. Doing so is essentially building a boston marathon bomb.  :-X

Broasting I had to look up, but it is just a brand gimmick apparently.

Pressure fryers are what Chick-Fil-A uses just btw. Though normal deep frying is fine if you can get hot enough temperature, it's sort of scary to work with, messy, and just a lot of work unless you do a ton of frying. I have a small deep fryer that I would only be able to do like one chicken breast at a time in, maybe two legs, and even that wastes a ton of oil unless I'm frying a lot for days. (Can't really leave it sitting around because it starts to smell, even if the oil is still usable.)

Unless you're allergic, peanut oil > all for chicken. High smoke point and adds great flavor other oils don't, also healthier. (Remember, the hotter you fry, the less oil is absorbed in the chicken. Temperature differential is key to stopping oil absorption and creating crispy breading. That is why tempura is so good, it's made with ice water! )

I love posting pictures when I remember to take them before eating. ;D

I heard of one technique that a local place used to do. I LOVED their fried chicken and I was heartbroken when they went out of business. A local bar owner did a fundraiser before where the family that owned that restaurant used the bar's kitchen to make fried chicken and I guess they did big batches where they would cook it at like 350 (or maybe even lower) and then towards the end of the cook they actually turned the fryers off and let the chicken continue to cook as the oil cooled a little. seems weird to me and idk how much truth there is to it but I did love their food.

KFC is famous for their pressure fryers, but I heard that they only use that for their original recipe chicken, for the extra crispy they just use a regular deep fryer. I like both but lately I've been opting for the original, I think with less breading you can taste the seasoning better and it also seems more tender, which I'm guessing is from the pressure fryer.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: heather3791 on February 18, 2018, 06:53:04 PM
Cool thread ya'll. Anybody ever cook on the Big Green Egg? I absolutely love mine. I especially enjoy smoking a Boston Butt for like 18 to 20 hours and then pulling it apart with two forks effortlessly. Tonight I'm doing a ribeye for just 6 minutes however. Nothing beats the flavor of a good steak on the egg. I'll never cook one on a gas grill again.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Thea on February 18, 2018, 07:00:47 PM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 18, 2018, 06:09:55 PMCoconuts are not native to Germany, nor do  swallows carry them back during migration,   so how does it end up in German chocolate cake?

African or European swallows?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 18, 2018, 07:08:13 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 18, 2018, 06:20:46 PM
Gee you're pretty picky.  I guess you wouldn't like my chocolate cake with coconut mayonnaise frosting. Lol.
You probably serve it with that garlic ice cream and pickle syrup

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 18, 2018, 07:10:16 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 18, 2018, 06:32:21 PM
I don't mind coconut milk, oil, water, etc... but I hate shredded coconut. It's got a weird texture.  :-X
Think its also a texture thing for mostly, but I don't like coconut lifesavers either. 

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dena on February 18, 2018, 07:35:55 PM
Quote from: heather3791 on February 18, 2018, 06:53:04 PM
Cool thread ya'll. Anybody ever cook on the Big Green Egg? I absolutely love mine. I especially enjoy smoking a Boston Butt for like 18 to 20 hours and then pulling it apart with two forks effortlessly. Tonight I'm doing a ribeye for just 6 minutes however. Nothing beats the flavor of a good steak on the egg. I'll never cook one on a gas grill again.
I prefer a Webber kettle for grilling but when it comes to long cooking times, I use a charcoal smoker with mesquite for the smoking wood. Around here is considered a weed or landscape that needs regular trimming so it's pretty plentiful. It addition, it doesn't have the bite that hickory has. When I grill, I also add a little mesquite to the charcoal to give the meat some additional flavor.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 18, 2018, 07:55:03 PM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 18, 2018, 07:08:13 PM
You probably serve it with that garlic ice cream and pickle syrup

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Lol.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 18, 2018, 07:56:18 PM
Quote from: heather3791 on February 18, 2018, 06:53:04 PM
Cool thread ya'll. Anybody ever cook on the Big Green Egg? I absolutely love mine. I especially enjoy smoking a Boston Butt for like 18 to 20 hours and then pulling it apart with two forks effortlessly. Tonight I'm doing a ribeye for just 6 minutes however. Nothing beats the flavor of a good steak on the egg. I'll never cook one on a gas grill again.

Ok I'll bite, what in the world is a green egg????
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 18, 2018, 08:12:26 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 18, 2018, 07:56:18 PM
Ok I'll bite, what in the world is a green egg????


The Big Green Egg is a high-end Charcoal Grill and BBQ smoker/cooker. Excellent quality and price to match but they are one of the best out there.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 18, 2018, 08:46:09 PM
Tonight I had cheeseburger macaroni hamburger helper that Tyler made. He heard me telling my dad I missed my salads so he made me salad too which was very sweet of him.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 18, 2018, 08:51:37 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 18, 2018, 08:12:26 PM

The Big Green Egg is a high-end Charcoal Grill and BBQ smoker/cooker. Excellent quality and price to match but they are one of the best out there.

Oh ok. We just have a regular gas grill that I've never used. I've always been kind of afraid of gas grills. The one time I lit the stupid thing for my dad Tyler clapped his hands loudly and yelled BOOM behind me when I pressed the ignite switch which almost gave me a heart attack.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 18, 2018, 09:16:02 PM
I remained quite full from the two dozen Brussel sprouts from earlier so I skipped dinner.
I still have quite a few of these sprouts to eat up, maybe as a side dish.  They were certainly very good!

No mayo Tonya.  No coconut either.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 18, 2018, 09:19:34 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 18, 2018, 09:16:02 PM
I remained quite full from the two dozen Brussel sprouts from earlier so I skipped dinner.
I still have quite a few of these sprouts to eat up, maybe as a side dish.  They were certainly very good!

No mayo Tonya.  No coconut either.


Chrissy

No Mayo!!!!
That's terrible.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 18, 2018, 09:22:38 PM
No Miracle Whip either!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 18, 2018, 09:24:33 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 18, 2018, 09:22:38 PM
No Miracle Whip either!

I think Miracle Whip is made from sterile cuckoos eggs.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 18, 2018, 09:26:57 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 18, 2018, 09:24:33 PM
I think Miracle Whip is made from sterile cuckoos eggs.


Another reason I do not eat it.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 18, 2018, 09:28:00 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 18, 2018, 09:26:57 PM

Another reason I do not eat it.

Neither do i.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 18, 2018, 09:46:01 PM
Miracle whip is just nasty! ! Unfortunately I have to have it in the house because my dad likes it. Miracle whip is like mayonnaise that went horribly and tragically wrong. Just Ewwwwww!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 18, 2018, 09:47:10 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 18, 2018, 09:46:01 PM
Miracle whip is just nasty! ! Unfortunately I have to have it in the house because my dad likes it. Miracle whip is like mayonnaise that went horribly and tragically wrong. Just Ewwwwww!

Very true Julia and if your dad has to have it he may be 5150?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 18, 2018, 10:15:32 PM
Had a Caesar salad in an attempt to be healthy. Was really good.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 19, 2018, 02:33:30 AM
I made one of my unique breakfast for dinner concoctions I warmly call a French Toast Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Mango/Pineapple syrup and a side of Potato Wedges  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 19, 2018, 07:16:34 AM
Quote from: V M on February 19, 2018, 02:33:30 AM
I made one of my unique breakfast for dinner concoctions I warmly call a French Toast Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Mango/Pineapple syrup and a side of Potato Wedges  ;D
If you add ham to that sandwich don't they call it a Monte Christo?. 

Also, I saw your California burrito with the fries in it on a menu at the Mexican restaurant we ate at Saturday.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 19, 2018, 07:36:33 AM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 19, 2018, 07:16:34 AM
If you add ham to that sandwich don't they call it a Monte Christo?. 

Also, I saw your California burrito with the fries in it on a menu at the Mexican restaurant we ate at Saturday.

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Possibly, but I didn't have any ham - I just couldn't decide between a grilled cheese sandwich and French toast so I just threw them both together

Anyway, the beauty of making whatever you're making is that just about everybody anywhere you go has their own unique rendition of it, I just happen to like mine  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on February 19, 2018, 08:08:09 AM
With a guest for tea a banquet was made. Cooking a veg curry for freezer anyway . Made stuffed perathas ,  rice pilaf , pork vindalo , nan bread and used butter chicken and  kofta from freezer. menu was popadums and mango chutney and kofta on mini parathas starter, butter chicken rice pilaf and chili coriander nan with a side of veg curry , followed by a small spoon full of vindalo (it was a bit hot ,said 10 to 12 cashmere chili so put in 5 dried birds eye. 2 should have been enough)  and we was full anyways. Later for sweet we had a piece of almond and pistachio slice followed by sweet potato dessert with cream.Guess what left overs for tea tonight
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 19, 2018, 08:22:31 AM
Quote from: V M on February 19, 2018, 07:36:33 AM

Anyway, the beauty of making whatever you're making is that just about everybody anywhere you go has their own unique rendition of it, I just happen to like mine  ;D


Yes, quite flexible!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Jennifer.Diamonds on February 19, 2018, 08:30:04 AM
Ramen Noodles.. Because payday needs to hurry up so I can go grocery shopping..
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 19, 2018, 09:34:19 AM
Quote from: Jennifer.Diamonds on February 19, 2018, 08:30:04 AM
Ramen Noodles.. Because payday needs to hurry up so I can go grocery shopping..
Ahh snap! I'm raiding the veg tray to bulk it out.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 19, 2018, 11:53:23 AM
I had a bunch of Brussel sprouts left over from yesterday so I decided to warm some up and they were delicious!  Not sure if I want to eat as many as I had yesterday but I sure was pleased that these warmed up so well and tasted good.  All the roasted ones are gone but I still have some steamed ones.

I might try some asparagus spears later.  Maybe I will make this a "veggies week."  I always seem to lose a few pounds when I do.  I skip the tasty sauces, like cheddar sauces, when I try to lose weight.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: p on February 19, 2018, 01:36:20 PM
Davina, I am saving up to come visit you and eat at your house--I'm drooling!

This weekend I made pozole (Mexican pork, hominy and chile soup). Hubby and I have been having so much fun eating it--it's served with all sorts of fun toppings like radishes, cabbage, onion, avocado, lime, cilantro, tostada. Yum!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on February 19, 2018, 01:54:34 PM
Your welcome any time, my pleasure.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on February 19, 2018, 03:59:40 PM
Quote from: heather3791 on February 18, 2018, 06:53:04 PM
Cool thread ya'll. Anybody ever cook on the Big Green Egg? I absolutely love mine. I especially enjoy smoking a Boston Butt for like 18 to 20 hours and then pulling it apart with two forks effortlessly. Tonight I'm doing a ribeye for just 6 minutes however. Nothing beats the flavor of a good steak on the egg. I'll never cook one on a gas grill again.

I've never used one but I've heard great things! Have you ever done a brisket on it? For smoking I use a 22" Weber Smokey Mountain and I love it. A couple years ago I bought a pellet grill and the flavor just doesn't compete, I plan on selling it soon
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 19, 2018, 05:35:09 PM
Pasta Salad... I made this today to go with dinner tonight.  There are so many ways to make it, the nice thing about making a salad like this is that you can put whatever ingredients you want in it, or you can chose to not put in some that you don't like.   
For extra color I like to use colored Rotini pasta (I call them "screwy noodles") and I add sliced Green Olives & Black Olives, diced Green Bell Pepper,  diced Green Onion, sliced Cherry Tomatoes and sometimes optionally...diced Cheddar Cheese, chopped Broccoli, cuts of Gallo Italian Salami and other compatible ingredients.   I make my own Olive Oil Italian Dressing,  and add it once the Pasta Salad is ready to serve. 
This is a favorite of my friends and myself. I can serve it as a lunch with a roll, or as a compliment to a wide variety of dinner entrees.
YUMMY !!!   
(https://i.imgur.com/pgKAtti.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/gnyBjLG.jpg) 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 19, 2018, 07:17:48 PM
Tristan and Tyler made dinner tonight and I have to say I'm impressed. It was very good. Tristan made cabbage rolls and Tyler made mashed potatoes. Tristan called his mom and she walked him through how to make the cabbage rolls. What I couldn't believe was Tyler. The mashed potatoes were really good and they tasted just like the ones I make. Considering Tyler has trouble making a bowl of cereal that's pretty miraculous. He said he's seen me make mashed potatoes a hundred times and remembered how I did it. After he ate it my dad told me if I didn't rest I would never get better so he hoped they had really made it. I told him they absolutely had. He said maybe they weren't complete knuckle heads after all. Lol
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 19, 2018, 07:30:00 PM
Sounds great!

I hope you are feeling better each day.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 19, 2018, 07:32:37 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 19, 2018, 05:35:09 PM
Pasta Salad... I made this today to go with dinner tonight.  There are so many ways to make it, the nice thing about making a salad like this is that you can put whatever ingredients you want in it, or you can chose to not put in some that you don't like.   
For extra color I like to use colored Rotini pasta (I call them "screwy noodles") and I add sliced Green Olives & Black Olives, diced Green Bell Pepper,  diced Green Onion, sliced Cherry Tomatoes and sometimes optionally small, diced Cheddar Cheese, chopped Broccoli, cuts of Gallo Italian Salami. I make my own Olive Oil Italian Dressing,  and add it once the Pasta Salad is ready to serve. 
This is a favorite of my friends and myself. I can serve it as a lunch with a roll, or as a compliment to a wide variety of dinner entrees.
YUMMY !!!   
(https://i.imgur.com/pgKAtti.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/gnyBjLG.jpg)


Your food is always so colorful!

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 19, 2018, 09:23:26 PM
I'm making a simple pasta with hot Italian sausage slices  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on February 19, 2018, 09:33:43 PM
I just had a feast of rye bread with cream cheese , macaroni salad, American potato salad, fritos and coke
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 19, 2018, 10:14:10 PM
Quote from: V M on February 19, 2018, 09:23:26 PM
I'm making a simple pasta with hot Italian sausage slices  ;D

Hummmmmm, Hot italian Iguana sausage?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 19, 2018, 10:37:43 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 19, 2018, 10:14:10 PM
Hummmmmm, Hot italian Iguana sausage?

You are a sick individual Cassi
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 19, 2018, 10:45:18 PM
Quote from: V M on February 19, 2018, 10:37:43 PM
You are a sick individual Cassi


Mad, Insane, Krazy but never, ever sick my dear :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: p on February 20, 2018, 12:24:18 PM
Quote from: V M on February 19, 2018, 10:37:43 PM
You are a sick individual Cassi

I don't see what's so wrong about a little Pollo de Arbol!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 20, 2018, 01:36:49 PM
You are talking about eating my pet
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 20, 2018, 01:55:52 PM
Quote from: V M on February 20, 2018, 01:36:49 PM
You are talking about eating my pet

You have an iguana?  I always wanted one growing up but I never got one. Reptiles creep my dad out. One of my friends had a python and I always liked playing with it and would have loved to have one myself but I didn't bother asking. Reptiles in general  creep my dad out but snakes freak him out.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on February 20, 2018, 02:34:42 PM
tomato and rice soup and vegetable chopsuey and tea
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 20, 2018, 07:24:22 PM
Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaacos. I saaaaaaay Taaaaaaaahhhaaahhhaaaaataaaaaaacos. Tacos come, and me wanna eat more.
Title: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 20, 2018, 07:53:25 PM
Thin crust pizza, with Italian sausage topping.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 21, 2018, 03:17:44 PM
Been eating dehydrated fruits, yum.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 21, 2018, 04:01:19 PM
I made Banana Bread today... very moist with lots of walnuts!!!  I had a slice or two when it was still warm out of the oven.   Yummy!
(https://i.imgur.com/myi2gQr.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/gA9x6UG.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/I6hHLhD.jpg)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 21, 2018, 08:39:05 PM
The banana bread looks good!


I am surprised how good the Brussel sprouts tasted tonight, these were made this weekend.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Mary1 on February 21, 2018, 10:57:40 PM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 18, 2018, 06:09:55 PM
I dislike coconut slightly less than mayonnaise, so I don't care for it.

Coconuts are not native to Germany, nor do  swallows carry them back during migration,   so how does it end up in German chocolate cake?

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Very funny

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 21, 2018, 11:17:14 PM
Quote from: Mary1 on February 21, 2018, 10:57:40 PM
Very funny

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"Coconuts are not native to Germany, nor do  swallows carry them back during migration,   so how does it end up in German chocolate cake?"

Yellow tailed ravens carry the coconut seeds to the Black Forest, then pink peaked Swallows carry the coconuts to the bakeries in Germany. 

I'm surprised, I thought everyone knew that, duh???
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 22, 2018, 01:15:06 AM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 21, 2018, 04:01:19 PM
I made Banana Bread today... very moist with lots of walnuts!!!  I had a slice or two when it was still warm out of the oven.   Yummy!
(https://i.imgur.com/myi2gQr.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/gA9x6UG.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/I6hHLhD.jpg)
That looks so tasty. I love fresh bread out of the oven. Homemade bread is always nicer as well. :)

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 22, 2018, 01:17:44 AM
I made bangers and mash with onion gravy last night :)

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 22, 2018, 02:22:04 AM
Surprise!!!  ;D  I made a pizza
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 22, 2018, 08:59:12 AM
Quote from: MollyPants on February 22, 2018, 01:17:44 AM
I made bangers and mash with onion gravy last night :)

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Yum!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 22, 2018, 09:02:06 AM
Last night I had pot roast with onions,carrots and potatoes topped with gravy. Canned gravy but that's ok. My dad threw it all in the slowcooker yesterday before he left for work.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 22, 2018, 09:19:19 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 22, 2018, 09:02:06 AM
Last night I had pot roast with onions,carrots and potatoes topped with gravy. Canned gravy but that's ok. My dad threw it all in the slowcooker yesterday before he left for work.
I love slow cookers! They are the best at this time of year for making really tasty stews!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 22, 2018, 09:22:50 AM
Quote from: MollyPants on February 22, 2018, 09:19:19 AM
I love slow cookers! They are the best at this time of year for making really tasty stews!

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I love them too. Not only do they save time but even if someone's cooking skills aren't really good they can still make decent stuff. My dad made a LOT of slow cooker stuff when I was growing up.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 22, 2018, 09:39:10 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 22, 2018, 09:22:50 AM
I love them too. Not only do they save time but even if someone's cooking skills aren't really good they can still make decent stuff. My dad made a LOT of slow cooker stuff when I was growing up.
We did the same when I lived at my dad's for about a year. We'd bung some onions, carrots, garlic, stewing beef stock and beer in before work and then come home to a wonderful supper!

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Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 22, 2018, 10:17:45 AM
Quote from: MollyPants on February 22, 2018, 09:19:19 AM
I love slow cookers! They are the best at this time of year for making really tasty stews!

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@ MollyPants:  OK, you have done it now...  you have iinspired me to make a one-pot meal for my early lunch/dinner.  I will try to post some pictures to make you hungry.
aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 22, 2018, 10:47:51 AM
Question, I keep hearing about an instant pot. What's the difference between an instant pot and a slow cooker? ??????
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 22, 2018, 11:22:54 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 22, 2018, 10:47:51 AM
Question, I keep hearing about an instant pot. What's the difference between an instant pot and a slow cooker? ??????

You smoke the instant pot
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Post by: Julia1996 on February 22, 2018, 11:26:18 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 22, 2018, 11:22:54 AM
You smoke the instant pot

Very funny. I believe you are as much a smarty pants as I am. Lol
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Post by: Cassi on February 22, 2018, 11:28:24 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 22, 2018, 11:26:18 AM
Very funny. I believe you are as much a smarty pants as I am. Lol

Probably a little more with 64 years experience Sweetie :)
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Post by: Julia1996 on February 22, 2018, 11:41:20 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 22, 2018, 11:28:24 AM
Probably a little more with 64 years experience Sweetie :)

Yeah, there is the matter of your experience.  My dad and grandpa called me a " little smartass" so much growing up I thought it was my name until I was like 10. Lol. So I at least started young. Lol.
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Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 22, 2018, 12:38:06 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on February 22, 2018, 09:19:19 AM
I love slow cookers! They are the best at this time of year for making really tasty stews!

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OK MollyPants... you have inspired me to do a one-pot meal for dinner tonight.  I have this all put together and ready to cook when I get home from my busy day...  I will cook/steam this on the stovetop for about an hour and it will be a great one-pot meal on a cold day like today.  Cooked Cabbage with Kielbasa Sausage and lots of good veggies.

(https://i.imgur.com/An5zeUt.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/OmQejrN.jpg)

Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 22, 2018, 12:56:42 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 22, 2018, 12:38:06 PM
OK MollyPants... you have inspired me to do a one-pot meal for dinner tonight.  I have this all put together and ready to cook when I get home from my busy day...  I will cook/steam this on the stovetop for about an hour and it will be a great one-pot meal on a cold day like today.  Cooked Cabbage with Kielbasa Sausage and lots of good veggies.

(https://i.imgur.com/An5zeUt.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/OmQejrN.jpg)

Aspiringperson
Oh wow that looks really tasty. What kind of sausage is that? I've never thought to cook sausages like that. Normally we grill them.

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Post by: Dena on February 22, 2018, 03:24:12 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 22, 2018, 10:47:51 AM
Question, I keep hearing about an instant pot. What's the difference between an instant pot and a slow cooker? ??????
An instant pot is a version of a pressure cooker however it's powered off wall power and can be used as a crock pot as well. Pressure cooking is a fast way of cooking and makes tough food tender however sometimes it does it at the cost of flavor. If you want the most flavor in a dish, a slow cooker is the way to go. I considered getting one but the limited size and the disadvantages of pressure cooking made me decide to stay with stove top and crock pots.
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Post by: Julia1996 on February 22, 2018, 04:09:52 PM
Quote from: Dena on February 22, 2018, 03:24:12 PM
An instant pot is a version of a pressure cooker however it's powered off wall power and can be used as a crock pot as well. Pressure cooking is a fast way of cooking and makes tough food tender however sometimes it does it at the cost of flavor. If you want the most flavor in a dish, a slow cooker is the way to go. I considered getting one but the limited size and the disadvantages of pressure cooking made me decide to stay with stove top and crock pots.

Thank you.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 22, 2018, 06:21:57 PM
As Ellie would say, Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahcos.  (Or something like that.)


Chrissy
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Post by: Katie Jade on February 22, 2018, 06:32:35 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 22, 2018, 12:38:06 PM
OK MollyPants... you have inspired me to do a one-pot meal for dinner tonight.  I have this all put together and ready to cook when I get home from my busy day...  I will cook/steam this on the stovetop for about an hour and it will be a great one-pot meal on a cold day like today.  Cooked Cabbage with Kielbasa Sausage and lots of good veggies.

(https://i.imgur.com/An5zeUt.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/OmQejrN.jpg)

Aspiringperson

oh my gosh that looks divine.  Hopefully moving house next week so lets see if I can post a Lancashire hotpot for you - maybe in 10-14 days time, in my slow cooker..
Sorry GTG and snack now I have seen that,,,
Hugz
Katie
:angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: >:-) :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:
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Post by: Katie Jade on February 22, 2018, 06:34:28 PM
And I make my own Staffordshire Oatcakes so maybe I will share the secret some time... :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: >:-) :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:
Hugz
Katie

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on February 22, 2018, 10:36:28 PM
baked potato and rutabaga fried in olive oil and a cup of tea
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 23, 2018, 07:47:50 AM
Last night we had one of my dad's dinners. Macaroni pasta with ground beef and spaghetti sauce. My brother added some onions and peppers. It was pretty good.
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Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 23, 2018, 02:27:19 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on February 22, 2018, 12:56:42 PM
Oh wow that looks really tasty. What kind of sausage is that? I've never thought to cook sausages like that. Normally we grill them.

@ MollyPants:   I like the sausage "rings" as shown in the attached picture, either in Kielbasa or in Smoked Sausage...  I usually get the Turkey variation instead of the beef and pork kind because it has a lot less fat and calories... gotta keep my girlish figure!!
Aspiringperson

(https://i.imgur.com/JhmRr27.jpg)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 23, 2018, 02:41:52 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 23, 2018, 07:47:50 AM
Last night we had one of my dad's dinners. Macaroni pasta with ground beef and spaghetti sauce. My brother added some onions and peppers. It was pretty good.


It is nice that they are helping with the meals.
Are you feeling better?

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 23, 2018, 03:02:58 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 23, 2018, 02:41:52 PM

It is nice that they are helping with the meals.
Are you feeling better?

Chrissy

I am feeling a little better. I still get tired very easily though. I had a Dr appointment yesterday and told the Dr I should be fully recovered by now and she told me both of my lungs were almost completely full of fluid and now that they finally are almost clear it's going to take time for them to recover from the damage. She also reminded me that people can die from pneumonia, even young people. I'm just totally sick of being sick!
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 23, 2018, 03:23:04 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 23, 2018, 03:02:58 PM
I am feeling a little better. I still get tired very easily though. I had a Dr appointment yesterday and told the Dr I should be fully recovered by now and she told me both of my lungs were almost completely full of fluid and now that they finally are almost clear it's going to take time for them to recover from the damage. She also reminded me that people can die from pneumonia, even young people. I'm just totally sick of being sick!


She is correct.  Also from the flu.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 24, 2018, 02:12:50 AM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 23, 2018, 02:27:19 PM
@ MollyPants:   I like the sausage "rings" as shown in the attached picture, either in Kielbasa or in Smoked Sausage...  I usually get the Turkey variation instead of the beef and pork kind because it has a lot less fat and calories... gotta keep my girlish figure!!
Aspiringperson

(https://i.imgur.com/JhmRr27.jpg)
Ahhh my dad used to buy something similar when I lived with him. It was like a cooked smoked sausage. We didn't often cook with it because it was so moreish and I am such a grazer!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 24, 2018, 05:37:41 AM
Last night I had sauerkraut with pork roast and potatoes.  My grandma brought us dinner last night. She asked how I was feeling and asked if I was starving to death. Tyler told her they had been making dinner and making sure I ate. My grandma said " you've been cooking for her? I'm surprised she's not back in the hospital". My grandma can be so mean and rude. I love her. Lol
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on February 24, 2018, 05:50:33 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 24, 2018, 05:37:41 AM
Last night I had sauerkraut with pork roast and potatoes.  My grandma brought us dinner last night. She asked how I was feeling and asked if I was starving to death. Tyler told her they had been making dinner and making sure I ate. My grandma said " you've been cooking for her? I'm surprised she's not back in the hospital". My grandma can be so mean and rude. I love her. Lol
Tehe! That it's quite funny. Grandparents can be so scathing!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 24, 2018, 05:58:32 AM
Nothing at all last night as I was not hungry.  Ate a large lunch.

I am enjoying seeing all the colorful foods that are made.


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Post by: davina61 on February 24, 2018, 02:15:22 PM
lazy tea tonight , popped in the local shop and there was beer battered chips on the cheap shelf (close to use by stuff)and strawberry yogurt . was having bread crumbed fish any way so did peas and sweet corn in micro to go with it (no not the yogurt!!) Tasty
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 24, 2018, 02:37:57 PM
I think some spaghetti sounds good for tonight.


Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 24, 2018, 02:47:18 PM
Iguana filets and fries basted with mayonaise.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 24, 2018, 03:01:37 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 24, 2018, 02:47:18 PM
Iguana filets and fries basted with mayonaise.


Cassi,

That really does not sound very good.  Lizard filets?  How about a nice steak instead!   :)   :)
Then you added mayo!

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on February 24, 2018, 03:34:01 PM
Brussel sprouts and broccoli fried in olive oil and tea maybe some fish I'm trying to stay away from meat my weight is out of control
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Post by: stephaniec on February 24, 2018, 03:42:07 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 24, 2018, 02:47:18 PM
Iguana filets and fries basted with mayonaise.
I think Iguana filets in olive oil , garlic and cocktail sauce on the side would be good
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Post by: TonyaW on February 24, 2018, 06:24:24 PM


Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 23, 2018, 02:27:19 PM


(https://i.imgur.com/JhmRr27.jpg)

Been a while but for a cheap easy dinner I used to put one of those in the oven on top of those au gratin potatoes that come in a box

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 24, 2018, 06:32:11 PM
Quote from: TonyaW on February 24, 2018, 06:24:24 PM

Been a while but for a cheap easy dinner I used to put one of those in the oven on top of those au gratin potatoes that come in a box

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Sounds good.  I may try some of that.

Spaghetti is rather inexpensive too.  The sauce is more costly than the noodles.  Of course hearty meatballs would add to the tab. 


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 24, 2018, 09:51:06 PM
Haven't been cooking lately because of midterm crunch, but tonight I made a Caesar Salad w/ some grilled chicken reheated in pan, with the pan deglazed with some white wine for a nice little seasoned coating of the cooked on bits and wine. Romaine, parm, dressing, onions, croutons.
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Post by: MollyPants on February 25, 2018, 02:22:15 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 24, 2018, 02:47:18 PM
Iguana filets and fries basted with mayonaise.
Iguana!?!?!?! :O I never realised people are them! What's it like?

We had a vegan round for supper last night so I made peach and chickpea curry. Tonight I'm making brined spatchcock chicken and roast potatoes.

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Post by: V M on February 25, 2018, 02:28:20 AM
Quote from: MollyPants on February 25, 2018, 02:22:15 AM
Iguana!?!?!?! :O I never realised people are them! What's it like?

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It's like some jerk talking about eating your pet
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Post by: Violet10Dencies on February 25, 2018, 11:48:38 AM
Had the brother and sister in law over last night. Very pinkies up dinner. I made Parmesan Basil Chicken served with  Mushroom Risotto and Tomato Basil Mozzarella Crostinis. Served with Red and White wine (we went through three full bottles, haha).

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 25, 2018, 11:51:37 AM
Quote from: V M on February 25, 2018, 02:28:20 AM
It's like some jerk talking about eating your pet


No lizard eating, please.  Includes iguanas. 

Does not matter if you use mayo or not.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 25, 2018, 11:56:44 AM
It has been years since I have had a Big Mac at the Golden Arches.
Now they appear to have three sizes of them, at least for awhile.

I was wondering about that Big Mac sauce.  It seemed to be a combination of sorts of Thousand Island dressing and tartar sauce, and that means it includes mayo.  Does it have relish in it?

If you know what it is made of, let us know!  Not that I really want any...

It is not on tonight's menu!

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 25, 2018, 12:19:16 PM
Last night was a Tyler special. Pork n beans with cut up hotdogs in it.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 25, 2018, 12:39:49 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 25, 2018, 12:19:16 PM
Last night was a Tyler special. Pork n beans with cut up hotdogs in it.


Beanie Weinies!

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Post by: Cassi on February 25, 2018, 12:42:12 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 25, 2018, 12:39:49 PM

Beanie Weinies!

Beanie's weinies, quick call Cecil!
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Post by: Cassi on February 25, 2018, 12:43:31 PM
Quote from: V M on February 25, 2018, 02:28:20 AM
It's like some jerk talking about eating your pet

:(

It wasn't your pet per say., but I'll swear off my reptilian eating habits (except for those alien ones) just because I value your friendship!
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Post by: Cassi on February 25, 2018, 12:45:10 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 24, 2018, 03:01:37 PM

Cassi,

That really does not sound very good.  Lizard filets?  How about a nice steak instead!   :)   :)
Then you added mayo!

Chrissy

Okay, streak and lobster for 999 at a local casino.
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Post by: Julia1996 on February 25, 2018, 12:48:38 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 25, 2018, 12:43:31 PM
:(

It wasn't your pet per say., but I'll swear off my reptilian eating habits (except for those alien ones) just because I value your friendship!

It's ok Cassie. I still love you for the smartass you are. Lol.
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Post by: Cassi on February 25, 2018, 12:50:04 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 25, 2018, 12:48:38 PM
It's ok Cassie. I still love you for the smartass you are. Lol.

And I love you too for the smart ass in training that you are!!!!  By the time your my age, your antics will make mine look like  was a rookie!
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Post by: Julia1996 on February 25, 2018, 12:55:40 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 25, 2018, 12:39:49 PM

Beanie Weinies!

Exactly. Tyler called it " franks and beans" and the way he said it was like he had created some gourmet masterpiece.  Still though I didn't laugh because I didn't want to be mean. But leave it to Tristan. He mocked the way Tyler said franks and beans and even did it with an American accent and said " call it whatever you want mate, it's still a can of baked beans with hot dogs in it". After he said that I couldn't help but laugh. Poor Tyler.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 25, 2018, 01:55:36 PM
Made up a big batch of steamed asparagus, cooked with just one tablespoon of butter.

These were great!  Might get hungry again though later. 


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on February 25, 2018, 04:21:33 PM
chicken curry out the freezer that was labelled VERY HOT(one I  made a few weeks ago) and I was right it was VERY HOT, good job I had veg curry, rice and roti with it and a cool cup of green tea. Made lamb and lentils for tomorrow , that's not hot.
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Post by: Cassi on February 25, 2018, 04:46:04 PM
Quote from: davina61 on February 25, 2018, 04:21:33 PM
chicken curry out the freezer that was labelled VERY HOT(one I  made a few weeks ago) and I was right it was VERY HOT, good job I had veg curry, rice and roti with it and a cool cup of green tea. Made lamb and lentils for tomorrow , that's not hot.

Aha, you're on the lamb again!
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Post by: stephaniec on February 25, 2018, 06:39:39 PM
fish sticks and Brussel sprouts and tea
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Post by: Dee Marshall on February 26, 2018, 07:54:57 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 25, 2018, 12:55:40 PM
Exactly. Tyler called it " franks and beans" and the way he said it was like he had created some gourmet masterpiece.  Still though I didn't laugh because I didn't want to be mean. But leave it to Tristan. He mocked the way Tyler said franks and beans and even did it with an American accent and said " call it whatever you want mate, it's still a can of baked beans with hot dogs in it". After he said that I couldn't help but laugh. Poor Tyler.
We make that from time to time, it's a good, easy cold weather dish, but always with home made biscuits.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

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Post by: Julia1996 on February 26, 2018, 08:18:00 AM
Quote from: Dee Marshall on February 26, 2018, 07:54:57 AM
We make that from time to time, it's a good, easy cold weather dish, but always with home made biscuits.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

Tyler's didn't have any biscuits in it. Lol.
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Post by: Julia1996 on February 26, 2018, 08:20:06 AM
Last night we had Tristan's version of surf n turf. Steak, baked potatoes and jumbo shrimp. He made all of it on the BBQ grill. He can make some good stuff on the grill.
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Post by: p on February 26, 2018, 01:31:27 PM
Julia I am glad that you are mostly having good meals prepared by the men-folk. But OMG your grandma read them like a book, honey! "I'm surprised you're not back in the hospital"  :D DYING! Glad that after making fun of Tyler's Very Fancy Franks and Beans that Tristan can do some grilling to show that he at least can make something a little more elevated. Hope you are back to 100% soon hon!  :-*
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Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 26, 2018, 06:34:40 PM
It's been a cold day today. I closed up shop and came home early to make a nice hearty cream soup.  I have been wanting to make corn chowder so here it goes.
Diced potatoes, diced onion, fine diced bacon, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and cream corn.     Cooked the raw veggies then made a slightly thickened cream sauce with flour/butter/half &half.... added remaining ingredients and some salt and pepper...  and let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally ... made certain that the temperature was kept low enough so the cream sauce wouldn't break down.   DELICIOUS and a great meal for a cold evening.
(https://i.imgur.com/UWjRZ9E.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/Zc6xZAZ.jpg)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 26, 2018, 06:37:15 PM
Very colorful too!


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 26, 2018, 09:32:53 PM
Well I went out to get some General Tso's chicken.

The general must have a lot of chickens, as this is sold at so many places.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 26, 2018, 10:10:47 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 26, 2018, 09:32:53 PM
Well I went out to get some General Tso's chicken.

The general must have a lot of chickens, as this is sold at so many places.


Chrissy

I heard that the general uses pigeons for meat?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 26, 2018, 10:19:39 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 26, 2018, 10:10:47 PM
I heard that the general uses pigeons for meat?


No, no truth to that.  It is chicken.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 26, 2018, 11:14:34 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 26, 2018, 10:19:39 PM

No, no truth to that.  It is chicken.

Oh, okay.  Must have been the other general, nuisance.
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Post by: stephaniec on February 26, 2018, 11:51:17 PM
sloppy joes Frittos and Cocacola
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on February 27, 2018, 02:57:42 AM
Delta 199, Seattle to Seoul.  비빔밥 and 김치  (bibimbap and kimchi).  Quite nice for economy class seats.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/lq4tbjjjg75z1wz/IMG_0091.JPG?raw=1)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 27, 2018, 06:03:06 AM
Quote from: Cassi on February 26, 2018, 10:10:47 PM
I heard that the general uses pigeons for meat?

They eat pigeon in France. It was actually on a menu. They also eat horse. I actually ate horse in France not realizing it was horse. It tasted like regular meat. I did crave oats and carrots for a couple of days after though.
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Post by: Julia1996 on February 27, 2018, 06:09:25 AM
Last night we had potato ham and sausage soup. I made it. It took longer than usual because I had to keep resting between steps but I managed to get it in the slow cooker and by evening it was ready to eat. The guys were overjoyed when they got home. Potato soup is one of my dad's favorites.
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Post by: V M on February 27, 2018, 06:10:53 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on February 27, 2018, 06:03:06 AM
They eat pigeon in France. It was actually on a menu. They also eat horse. I actually ate horse in France not realizing it was horse. It tasted like regular meat. I did crave oats and carrots for a couple of days after though.

When I lived in California some of the "Outdoors Men" folks would eat pigeons - They referred to it as "Urban chicken"

I made my version of a Monte Cristo (Had some ham and turkey slices this time), some weird round potato thingys like what you get at fast food places and an egg scramble with country gravy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 27, 2018, 06:19:10 AM
Quote from: V M on February 27, 2018, 06:10:53 AM
When I lived in California some of the "Outdoors Men" folks would eat pigeons - They referred to it as "Urban chicken"

I made my version of a Monte Cristo (Had some ham and turkey slices this time), some weird round potato thingys like what you get at fast food places and an egg scramble with country gravy

Pigeon just seems unappetizing. They are just flying rats really. I know people eat rats, mice and squirrels but I would have to be starving to eat those!  On those Alaska homestead shows my dad watches those people will eat anything that can't get away from them. Squirrels, beaver, porcupines, pack rats and even bears!  Ewwwww to all of it!  Normal meat that's clean and plastic wrapped for me thanks.
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Post by: V M on February 27, 2018, 06:48:49 AM
Yeah, I don't fancy it myself either, most of these "gentlemen" were combat vets who prefered living out in the woods -
Didn't care to much for society and such

They had a fairly well organized community and would refer to each other by the rank they held in whatever branch of the service they were in

A few would come into town for supplies which would include stuffing a duffle bag full of pigeons - Some would sell their handcrafted goods and did exceptional workmanship

Well, back to talking about dinner 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 27, 2018, 08:30:17 AM
Either tonight or tomorrow depending on how thawed the pork is, making homemade Ramen with some Sushi to go with it!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on February 27, 2018, 09:24:56 AM
Quote from: Roll on February 27, 2018, 08:30:17 AM
Either tonight or tomorrow depending on how thawed the pork is, making homemade Ramen with some Sushi to go with it!
Sushi. Yummmmmmm! You're making sushi? Sushi is one thing I've never tried making. I just buy it or better yet go to a sushi bar. Mmmm.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 27, 2018, 09:38:00 AM
Mac & Cheese tonight (homemade, not the awful box stuff).....
... with a nice green veggie, perhaps Broccoli or Green Beans... or maybe a small side salad.

Light lunch today at work.... can't hardly wait for dinner tonight
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 27, 2018, 09:41:50 AM
Not sure yet for dinner...

It will not be pigeon though.   :)



Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 27, 2018, 02:10:29 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 27, 2018, 09:41:50 AM
Not sure yet for dinner...

It will not be pigeon though.   :)



Chrissy

Pigeon under glass?  Oops, peasant.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 27, 2018, 02:12:39 PM
Quote from: V M on February 27, 2018, 06:10:53 AM
When I lived in California some of the "Outdoors Men" folks would eat pigeons - They referred to it as "Urban chicken"

I made my version of a Monte Cristo (Had some ham and turkey slices this time), some weird round potato thingys like what you get at fast food places and an egg scramble with country gravy

Yard birds is slang for chicken also :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 27, 2018, 02:13:16 PM
Cornish Game Hens...................................................... Nature's other pigeon :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Deborah on February 27, 2018, 02:18:12 PM
One time in the Army a couple of my Soldiers thought they were having a great time throwing rocks at a squirrel until they actually hit and killed it.  I told them, "you killed it, you eat it!"  So they had campfire roasted squirrel for supper.

My father told me a similar story from the Air Force when in survival school two Airmen caught and killed a vulture.  The instructors made them eat that too.


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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on February 27, 2018, 03:17:32 PM
My grand parents often ate Pidgeon and rabbit caught  on the common (that's shared rough grazing for locals) , have had pidgeon myself . Anyways slow cooker night, potatoes in skins , carrots, Swede , celery, a lamb bone with some meat on, 2 lamb oxo and 1 veg oxo cubes with the water that the veg sat in over night.  Souped the rest for tomorrow, might roast some sweet pepper and top with soft garlic  cheese just to give it a bit more ziz . Just thought should have put some butter beans in, garlic bread YES
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 27, 2018, 03:23:02 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 27, 2018, 02:13:16 PM
Cornish Game Hens...................................................... Nature's other pigeon :)



Those little chickens do not even need to be female to be named Cornish Game Hens.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 27, 2018, 04:47:13 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 27, 2018, 03:23:02 PM


Those little chickens do not even need to be female to be named Cornish Game Hens.

Aha!!!! Trans-Hens!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 27, 2018, 04:48:16 PM
Quote from: davina61 on February 27, 2018, 03:17:32 PM
My grand parents often ate Pidgeon and rabbit caught  on the common (that's shared rough grazing for locals) , have had pidgeon myself . Anyways slow cooker night, potatoes in skins , carrots, Swede , celery, a lamb bone with some meat on, 2 lamb oxo and 1 veg oxo cubes with the water that the veg sat in over night.  Souped the rest for tomorrow, might roast some sweet pepper and top with soft garlic  cheese just to give it a bit more ziz . Just thought should have put some butter beans in, garlic bread YES

Me thinks yer pigeons are different from our pigeons.  Maybe more Organic?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on February 27, 2018, 05:03:23 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 27, 2018, 09:38:00 AM
Mac & Cheese tonight (homemade, not the awful box stuff).....
... with a nice green veggie, perhaps Broccoli or Green Beans... or maybe a small side salad.

Light lunch today at work.... can't hardly wait for dinner tonight

Homemade with the bread crumbs on top?  :icon_dribble:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 27, 2018, 05:15:31 PM
Chili using elbow macaroni, beef.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on February 27, 2018, 05:47:30 PM
One of my new classics.

(https://www.susans.org/forums/gallery/0/13844-270218174531.jpeg)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 27, 2018, 05:53:55 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on February 27, 2018, 05:47:30 PM
One of my new classics.

(https://www.susans.org/forums/gallery/0/13844-270218174531.jpeg)



Devlyn,

It does look tasty!


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on February 27, 2018, 06:10:25 PM
That one was a fennel and red chili sausage, but I don't trust people on matters of heat, so i added red pepper anyway. It was sufficiently Devylish.  >:-)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 27, 2018, 06:11:00 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on February 27, 2018, 05:47:30 PM
One of my new classics.

(https://www.susans.org/forums/gallery/0/13844-270218174531.jpeg)


@Devlyn Marie:   That is my kind of meal.... simple and tasty "comfort food" 
I love how you fixed it. 
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on February 28, 2018, 02:32:01 AM
I made spaghetti  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 28, 2018, 09:27:27 AM
Quote from: V M on February 28, 2018, 02:32:01 AM
I made spaghetti  ;D

@ V M:   Ahhhh... pasta, one of my weaknesses.   I have some Italian Sausage in my fridge... I might make the sauce with the sausage this morning and put it in my crock-pot to simmer.  you have just inspired me to make "sketti" (as I used to say as a little kid)... perhaps tonight or tomorrow night.   
Thank you V M for your posting of inspiration.
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on February 28, 2018, 03:04:47 PM
Had an idea with the soup, put some vindaloo in it ( it was very hot ) and some roast pepper but that was lost tbh , garlic bread was good dipped in. Good handful of coriander as well as it needed using . Have some left for work tomorrow with the soft cheese, garlic bread and some of the pepper
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 28, 2018, 03:30:11 PM
Quote from: davina61 on February 28, 2018, 03:04:47 PM
Had an idea with the soup, put some vindaloo in it ( it was very hot ) and some roast pepper but that was lost tbh , garlic bread was good dipped in. Good handful of coriander as well as it needed using . Have some left for work tomorrow with the soft cheese, garlic bread and some of the pepper

Vindaloo?  Coriander?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 28, 2018, 03:32:34 PM
Quote from: V M on February 28, 2018, 02:32:01 AM
I made spaghetti  ;D


Aha, one of many pastabilities!

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 28, 2018, 03:33:36 PM
Pasta is only good with my buddy Al(fredo) on it :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 28, 2018, 03:46:25 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on February 27, 2018, 05:47:30 PM
One of my new classics.

(https://www.susans.org/forums/gallery/0/13844-270218174531.jpeg)


Devlyn,

Is that made with thin egg noodles or spaghetti?


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 28, 2018, 04:00:36 PM
Baked Alaska, Eskimo Pie, and Moose Traks!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on February 28, 2018, 04:01:23 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 28, 2018, 03:46:25 PM

Devlyn,

Is that made with thin egg noodles or spaghetti?


Chrissy


Angel hair pasta.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 28, 2018, 04:02:21 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on February 28, 2018, 04:01:23 PM
Angel hair pasta.

Sure enough, I knew it!!!!!

The Devyln took some poor angel's hair!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 28, 2018, 04:06:14 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on February 28, 2018, 04:01:23 PM
Angel hair pasta.


Thanks Devlyn. 


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on February 28, 2018, 04:09:34 PM
Never thought I'd see angel and Devlyn in the same sentence.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 28, 2018, 04:12:38 PM
Quote from: Kendra on February 28, 2018, 04:09:34 PM
Never thought I'd see angel and Devlyn in the same sentence.

The Devyln sneaky that way!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 28, 2018, 04:14:04 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on February 28, 2018, 04:01:23 PM
Angel hair pasta.

@ Devlyn Marie:   I looked at your dinner picture and I immediately thought of Angel Hair pasta.  Although it "might" have been egg noodles but if I made that dish it would have been the Angel Hair.

Angel Hair is my favorite variety of spaghetti....  I know that when it was mentioned in posts this last month that there are some that do not like Angel Hair... but, hey, we all have different likes and dislikes.  It would be a boring world if we all  liked and dislike the very same things.
For example, it baffles me greatly that others don't like some of my favorite food things like Angel Hair, Coconut, Chocolate, Mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, Wonder Bread, Cottage Cheese, Tomatoes, and Velveeta Cheese (not really cheese but it melts great for nachos and toasted cheese sandwiches.)   The dislike of chocolate especially is baffling to me.

I am now fully inspired... I am doing Angel Hair pasta tonight to go along with my homemade pasta sauce and the Italian Sausage that I put in the crock pot before I went to work this morning.
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 28, 2018, 04:22:20 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 28, 2018, 04:14:04 PM
@ Devlyn Marie:   I looked at your dinner picture and I immediately thought of Angel Hair pasta.  Although it "might" have been egg noodles but if I made that dish it would have been the Angel Hair.

Angel Hair is my favorite variety of spaghetti....  I know that when it was mentioned in posts this last month that there are some that do not like Angel Hair... but, hey, we all have different likes and dislikes.  It would be a boring world if we all  liked and dislike the very same things.
For example, it baffles me greatly that others don't like some of my favorite food things like Angel Hair, Coconut, Chocolate, Mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, Wonder Bread, Cottage Cheese, Tomatoes, and Velveeta Cheese (not really cheese but it melts great for nachos and toasted cheese sandwiches.)   The dislike of chocolate especially is baffling to me.

I am now fully inspired... I am doing Angel Hair pasta tonight to go along with my homemade pasta sauce and the Italian Sausage that I put in the crock pot before I went to work this morning.
Aspiringperson


Angel hair pasta is so good! 

So, being in Alaska, do you make or eat Baked Alaska, Eskimo Pie, or Moose Tracks,
or any food that is really Alaskan?  Good luck and have lots of fun on your date too if you decide to go!

P. S. Tomatoes are great!

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on February 28, 2018, 04:44:33 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 28, 2018, 04:22:20 PM

Angel hair pasta is so good! 

So, being in Alaska, do you make or eat Baked Alaska, Eskimo Pie, or Moose Tracks,
or any food that is really Alaskan?  Good luck and have lots of fun on your date too if you decide to go!

P. S. Tomatoes are great! .

Chrissy

@ Chrissy:  I am certain that there are Alaskans that do not eat any of what you mentioned BUT I LIKE EVERYTHING YOU MENTIONED.   A particularly difficult thing for me to make is Baked Alaska....  Oh, all the ingredients will be in the finished dish and tastes great but at least mine doesn't look perfect like you see in the pictures or what you get in a restaurant....it is not very presentable but it is good..
Moose Tracks ice cream is a favorite of mine, and because I like chocolate I will put chocolate topping on it too!!!
... and YES, tomatoes are great.  ... but not on the Moose Tracks !!! LOL
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 28, 2018, 07:21:17 PM
I like mayo on my moose traks!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 28, 2018, 07:28:45 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 28, 2018, 04:44:33 PM
@ Chrissy:  I am certain that there are Alaskans that do not eat any of what you mentioned BUT I LIKE EVERYTHING YOU MENTIONED.   A particularly difficult thing for me to make is Baked Alaska....  Oh, all the ingredients will be in the finished dish and tastes great but at least mine doesn't look perfect like you see in the pictures or what you get in a restaurant....it is not very presentable but it is good..
Moose Tracks ice cream is a favorite of mine, and because I like chocolate I will put chocolate topping on it too!!!
... and YES, tomatoes are great.  ... but not on the Moose Tracks !!! LOL
Aspiringperson


Speaking of chocolate, I was given a whole bag of little pieces of milk chocolate, it is the Dove brand.  They seem to be very smooth and tasty.  I have to put them up because it has been five pieces eaten already in the past half hour!  They are very good.   

Tomatoes are very good but I would skip them too on ice cream.   :)

Chrissy

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 28, 2018, 07:33:20 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 28, 2018, 07:28:45 PM

Speaking of chocolate, I was given a whole bag of little pieces of milk chocolate, it is the Dove brand.  They seem to be very smooth and tasty.  I have to put them up because it has been five pieces eaten already in the past half hour!  They are very good.   

Tomatoes are very good but I would skip them too on ice cream.   :)

Chrissy

What about the MayO?????

Or should I say May :icon_drunk:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on February 28, 2018, 07:38:58 PM
Angel hair is a must for me if spaghetti and meatballs is hitting the table. Usually the dried sausage dish gets a shaped pasta, but all I had was the angel hair so that's what I used.

I went to Five Guys tonight, first time there. Burger good. Fries better.
Chocolate shake with bacon was perfection.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 28, 2018, 07:49:03 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on February 28, 2018, 07:38:58 PM
Angel hair is a must for me if spaghetti and meatballs is hitting the table. Usually the dried sausage dish gets a shaped pasta, but all I had was the angel hair so that's what I used.

I went to Five Guys tonight, first time there. Burger good. Fries better.
Chocolate shake with bacon was perfection.

You had a chocolate shake with bacon and yet no Mayo?????

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on February 28, 2018, 07:53:50 PM
Mayo from Five Guys is a bit extreme even for me, Cassi.  ::) :angel: >:-)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 28, 2018, 08:10:00 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on February 28, 2018, 07:53:50 PM
Mayo from Five Guys is a bit extreme even for me, Cassi.  ::) :angel: >:-)

Hummmmm.  Guess ya ain't the real Devyln!  Where did you put her?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on February 28, 2018, 08:19:39 PM
Are you seriously questioning a woman in an angels hair wig?  :laugh:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 28, 2018, 08:20:44 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on February 28, 2018, 08:19:39 PM
Are you seriously questioning a woman in an angels hair wig?  :laugh:

For shimmels, I'm never seriously serious!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 28, 2018, 08:22:30 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/K5esBqo.jpg)

Ramen. HOMEMADE RAMEN.

So yeah. Delicious but oh my god everything that happened along the way... First, after 6 hours of cooking, I go to salt the broth. THE LID COMES OFF THE SALT SHAKER. I really, really, really lucked up though, and somehow all of the salt landed around the rim of the slow cooker and didn't pour into it. I had to clean up piles of alt but the Ramen was safe. Then when I was attempting to strain it, I totally poured some on myself. So that was fun. And just to top it all off, right as I was getting ready to serve it, my sister was getting stuff down from the cabinet above, where for whatever reason my step mother keeps all the medicines... and she dropped a bottle into the broth. So that was gross. But I boiled the hell outta it and strained it a few more times. Still kinda grosses me out a little, but it was brief and too hot for germs.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 28, 2018, 08:47:19 PM
Quote from: Roll on February 28, 2018, 08:22:30 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/K5esBqo.jpg)

Ramen. HOMEMADE RAMEN.

So yeah. Delicious but oh my god everything that happened along the way... First, after 6 hours of cooking, I go to salt the broth. THE LID COMES OFF THE SALT SHAKER. I really, really, really lucked up though, and somehow all of the salt landed around the rim of the slow cooker and didn't pour into it. I had to clean up piles of alt but the Ramen was safe. Then when I was attempting to strain it, I totally poured some on myself. So that was fun. And just to top it all off, right as I was getting ready to serve it, my sister was getting stuff down from the cabinet above, where for whatever reason my step mother keeps all the medicines... and she dropped a bottle into the broth. So that was gross. But I boiled the hell outta it and strained it a few more times. Still kinda grosses me out a little, but it was brief and too hot for germs.

OMG!

Ellie's Bird Nest Soup!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 28, 2018, 08:51:08 PM
Quote from: Cassi on February 28, 2018, 08:47:19 PM
OMG!

Ellie's Bird Nest Soup!

The egg is traditional! Sometimes you braise them in soy sauce and they get cool looking, like a light gradient through the egg.

GAH, I just realized I forgot to mix in some of the bean paste I have...
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on February 28, 2018, 09:06:30 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on February 28, 2018, 07:38:58 PM
Angel hair is a must for me if spaghetti and meatballs is hitting the table. Usually the dried sausage dish gets a shaped pasta, but all I had was the angel hair so that's what I used.

I went to Five Guys tonight, first time there. Burger good. Fries better.
Chocolate shake with bacon was perfection.
Love Five Guys.  Best non-charbroiled burgers and way more awesome fries than you need.  Malt vinegar available for the fries too.  Never had a shake there though, enough calories without it.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on February 28, 2018, 09:55:41 PM
I'm the only person in the world not crazy about five guys, and actively don't like their fries.  :-X I prefer Cookout by far for burgers, really the only fast food (even quality fast food) burgers I like. (For those who don't know Cookout, is a southern chain that is growing fast and is just amazingly good food.)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on February 28, 2018, 11:02:06 PM
rye bread and cream cheese, macaroni salad, potato salad and marshmallos and coke
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 28, 2018, 11:05:34 PM
Quote from: stephaniec on February 28, 2018, 11:02:06 PM
rye bread and cream cheese, macaroni salad, potato salad and marshmallos and coke

Mayo on the Marshmellows?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on February 28, 2018, 11:57:34 PM
oh , I forgot a vine ripened tomato with dark chocolate syrup
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on February 28, 2018, 11:59:17 PM
Quote from: stephaniec on February 28, 2018, 11:57:34 PM
oh , I forgot a vine ripened tomato with dark chocolate syrup

And you still forgot the Mayo!!!!!!

Thank God there's still the Mayo Clinic to preserve our dignity!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on March 01, 2018, 12:15:28 AM
Pumpkin soup with mochi style rice. 

They had other choices but this is what I wanted - it's good.  Had VFS surgery (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,234768.0.html) 6 hours ago.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/46phr1lebw151yw/2018-03-01%2015.01.51.jpg?raw=1)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dee Marshall on March 01, 2018, 07:39:37 AM
Quote from: stephaniec on February 28, 2018, 11:57:34 PM
oh , I forgot a vine ripened tomato with dark chocolate syrup
I saw a Cooking Network show yesterday about a scientist who had a chemistry theory about food combinations. Chocolate and tomatoes were one of the combos that both his theory and his tasters said didn't work.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 01, 2018, 10:11:13 AM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on February 28, 2018, 09:27:27 AM
@ V M:   Ahhhh... pasta, one of my weaknesses.   I have some Italian Sausage in my fridge... I might make the sauce with the sausage this morning and put it in my crock-pot to simmer.  you have just inspired me to make "sketti" (as I used to say as a little kid)... perhaps tonight or tomorrow night.   
Thank you V M for your posting of inspiration.
Aspiringperson

Ah, Thank you  8)

I love a good pasta as well, have several kinds in my cupboard  ;D  Last time I made spaghetti I made the baseball size meatballs, this time I went Bolognese with it

Hugs
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 01, 2018, 11:01:55 AM
Quote from: V M on March 01, 2018, 10:11:13 AM

Ah, Thank you  8)

I love a good pasta as well, have several kinds in my cupboard  ;D  Last time I made spaghetti I made the baseball size meatballs, this time I went Bolognese with it

Hugs

@ V M:   I love making the very large meatballs too!  ....
... ahhh,  Bolognese sauce, YUMMY, lots of it please! 
When I make Bolognese Sauce I put a half cup of white wine in it along with everything else... so good.
Bon appétit,
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on March 01, 2018, 02:42:05 PM
sausage , chips, egg and peas/sweet corn, as I had the oven on defrosted some apple and made a crumble, full now!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: p on March 01, 2018, 02:47:13 PM
Ellie your ramen looks so good--what recipe do you use?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on March 01, 2018, 03:31:30 PM
I made huevos rancheros for supper. I've never made it before from scratch as I've never been able to make a sales that works but I found a recipe that does! It was just charred red peppers and onions so nice and simple.

We've had a lot of snow here (lots for England anyway) so I've been working from home for the last week which is nice. The shops here are running a bit low on food now though which is a bit worrying... I felt quite bad when I brought the last box of eggs!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 01, 2018, 06:43:25 PM
Not sure what is for supper tonight...  leftovers?

Maybe I will start a big caldron of stone soup.  Feel free to provide the ingredients, town folks!

Maybe we will come up with a delicious soup to fill all of our tummies.   There is a large clean stone and some water in that big metal pot, more can be added, over a low heat fire.  Sorta like a slow cooker.

Stone soup is a great example of sharing!  Please, no odd stuff like iguanas, just the ingredients that would typically go into a great soup.   Hey, I see someone bringing some tomatoes!


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 01, 2018, 06:46:55 PM
On the first day of stone soup i brought this thing for thee:
A cabbage in a pear tree.

Lo mein for me tonight. Lazy Dev.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on March 01, 2018, 06:49:42 PM
Quote from: p on March 01, 2018, 02:47:13 PM
Ellie your ramen looks so good--what recipe do you use?

I just followed the chowhound recipe for slow cooker pork ramen, with a few minor adjustments, it was well rated and the top google result. ;D

I think i'd make a few more next time. For one, a lot more garlic and ginger. The broth was good but nothing really came through but the pork and chicken flavors. I'd definitely sear the pork a bit more until truly crisp, there was like no fat in any of it basically so could have used a bit more oil for semi frying no problem. Definitely would use some french fried onions in final product, I've seen them used in ramen before and they make a difference. I also wish I had at least a touch of kombudashi to add to the broth to give it a bit more umami flavor.

When I eat it tomorrow I'm going to mix in some yellow bean paste and some thai chilis i think.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 01, 2018, 06:50:45 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 01, 2018, 06:46:55 PM
On the first day of stone soup i brought this thing for thee:
A cabbage in a pear tree.

Lo mein for me tonight. Lazy Dev.


LOL   :) :)

So we have tomatoes and cabbage.  A good start!


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 01, 2018, 06:54:54 PM
On the second day of stone soup I brought this thing for thee:

Two celery stalks
And a cabbage in a pear tree.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 01, 2018, 07:00:38 PM
Well we have two celery stalks and two heads of cabbage, some tomatoes, the clean stone, water, all in the big caldron over fire and we have pear trees to boot.

We can simply follow your verses and see what the townsfolk share for the fine stone soup!
And others may contribute too!

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 01, 2018, 07:04:46 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on February 28, 2018, 07:38:58 PM

I went to Five Guys tonight, first time there. Burger good. Fries better.
Chocolate shake with bacon was perfection.

ooo yum! I've been going there more often lately but I have yet to try a shake, I really wanna try a salted caramel one with bacon in it!

Tonight for dinner I had a spiedie sandwich. I'm guessing most of you probably don't know what spiedies are. It's an upstate NY thing, big in Binghamton but mostly unavailable everywhere else lol. It's cubed chicken (or pork) in a marinade of oil, vinegar, and some Italian herbs and spices, yum!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 02, 2018, 10:17:24 AM
Last night I made an odd one...

Heated a can of this muck (https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.8WWsWPO7hQmocUYsH4DVFQHaHa&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300) (It's actually quite good really)

Then poured it over some elbow macaroni I'd cooked up, this proves that a lack of cheese is actually the mother of invention

Yeees... Rather  :icon_yes:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: p on March 02, 2018, 12:22:51 PM
Quote from: Roll on March 01, 2018, 06:49:42 PM
I just followed the chowhound recipe for slow cooker pork ramen, with a few minor adjustments, it was well rated and the top google result. ;D

I think i'd make a few more next time. For one, a lot more garlic and ginger. The broth was good but nothing really came through but the pork and chicken flavors. I'd definitely sear the pork a bit more until truly crisp, there was like no fat in any of it basically so could have used a bit more oil for semi frying no problem. Definitely would use some french fried onions in final product, I've seen them used in ramen before and they make a difference. I also wish I had at least a touch of kombudashi to add to the broth to give it a bit more umami flavor.

When I eat it tomorrow I'm going to mix in some yellow bean paste and some thai chilis i think.

I am so making ramen this weekend, so exciting! I just made a big batch of vegetable stock and have been looking for a recipe to try it out with, and I just so happen to have a huge amount of pork shoulder left from making pozole. Yummm!

Speaking of pork shoulder, I have so much that I brought some for our stone soup! Thanks for thinking of that wonderful story, probably my favorite book as a child.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on March 02, 2018, 08:05:25 PM
Quote from: V M on March 02, 2018, 10:17:24 AM
Last night I made an odd one...

Heated a can of this muck (https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.8WWsWPO7hQmocUYsH4DVFQHaHa&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300) (It's actually quite good really)

Then poured it over some elbow macaroni I'd cooked up, this proves that a lack of cheese is actually the mother of invention

Yeees... Rather  :icon_yes:

Gonna admit, I bought a buy 2 get 3 of the campbells chunky the other day, but not that specific flavor, and was really surprised how good some of them are now. I dont remember them being worth anything.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 02, 2018, 08:56:17 PM
Leftovers. And cake.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 02, 2018, 08:59:40 PM
Quote from: V M on March 02, 2018, 10:17:24 AM
Last night I made an odd one...

Heated a can of this muck (https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.8WWsWPO7hQmocUYsH4DVFQHaHa&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300) (It's actually quite good really)

Then poured it over some elbow macaroni I'd cooked up, this proves that a lack of cheese is actually the mother of invention

Yeees... Rather  :icon_yes:



I like the Chunky Chicken Noodle.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 02, 2018, 09:18:37 PM
On the third day of stone soup I brought this thing for thee:

Three cans of Chunky.
Two stalks of celery.
And a cabbage in a pear tree.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 02, 2018, 09:20:03 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 02, 2018, 09:18:37 PM
On the third day of stone soup I brought this thing for thee:

Three cans of Chunky.
Two stalks of celery.
And a cabbage in a pear tree.

OMG - Oh My Gasto whatever!  You had stones, watch out when passing and don't light a match.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on March 02, 2018, 09:59:09 PM
shrimp alfreado  and coke
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on March 03, 2018, 12:21:55 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 02, 2018, 08:59:40 PM


I like the Chunky Chicken Noodle.

The creamy chicken and dumpling is my favorite so far even if it is a little sparse on the dumplings.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 03, 2018, 12:23:45 AM
Good night And Sweet Dreams!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 03, 2018, 12:24:10 AM
Foul memories of childhood AKA Bean with Bacon soup with grilled wieners and onions... Actually it's pretty good, I'm just feeling grumpy

It's actually French style which basically just means that it actually has some flavor to it  >:-)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 03, 2018, 05:53:01 AM
Quote from: Roll on March 03, 2018, 12:21:55 AM
The creamy chicken and dumpling is my favorite so far even if it is a little sparse on the dumplings.

ooo I used to love this one!

I used to get Cambell's Chunky but now I've switched to Progresso Lite, there's a couple soups I like that are less than 200 calories per can! My go-to flavors are Chicken Pot Pie and Cheesy Chicken Enchilada, yum!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 03, 2018, 05:55:45 AM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 02, 2018, 09:18:37 PM
On the third day of stone soup I brought this thing for thee:

Three cans of Chunky.
Two stalks of celery.
And a cabbage in a pear tree.


Devlyn,

The stone soup is gaining stock, it will end up being delicious.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dee Marshall on March 03, 2018, 06:45:45 AM
Shrimp teriyaki with red pepper and green beans. The teriyaki sauce and marinade was home made. We had it on sushi rice.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 03, 2018, 01:35:00 PM
On the fourth day of stone soup I brought this thing for thee:

Four bags of potatoes.
Three cans of Chunky.
Two stalks of celery.
And a cabbage in a pear tree.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Transfused on March 03, 2018, 01:46:05 PM
Sausage... a lot of it.. hmm
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 03, 2018, 03:36:38 PM
Feeling a little creative today.

(https://www.susans.org/forums/gallery/0/13844-030318153449.jpeg)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 03, 2018, 04:27:49 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 03, 2018, 03:36:38 PM
Feeling a little creative today.

(https://www.susans.org/forums/gallery/0/13844-030318153449.jpeg)
Well, that certainly looks good... I will be right over with a bottle of white wine.
Hmmm... chicken, carrots, onions, peas, celery, pasta... what have I missed.
The picture made me hungry... time to get off work early and make dinner.
Aspiringperson :icon_crazy:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 03, 2018, 04:32:47 PM
White wine in this house can mean dandelion, jalapeno, pineapple, pear, apple, peppercorn, mango, etc. I have quite the collection of whites (and reds).
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 03, 2018, 04:42:45 PM
Chili!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 03, 2018, 04:45:24 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on March 03, 2018, 04:27:49 PM
Well, that certainly looks good... I will be right over with a bottle of white wine.
Hmmm... chicken, carrots, onions, peas, celery, pasta... what have I missed.
The picture made me hungry... time to get off work early and make dinner.
Aspiringperson :icon_crazy:

Oh, by the way, it's the corn you missed. But don't worry, it's corn...there'll be another viewing tomorrow!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on March 04, 2018, 07:58:22 AM
Have a lump of pork left over from a shoulder joint that I cut up (for vindallo) and its getting roasted with the skin on a baking tray for crackling ,served with roast pots, carrots ,sprouts stuffing and gravy. plan for the rest of the pork is sweet and sour with noodles as tomorrow nights feast
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 04, 2018, 09:07:45 AM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 03, 2018, 04:45:24 PM
Oh, by the way, it's the corn you missed. But don't worry, it's corn...there'll be another viewing tomorrow!  :laugh:

OK Devlyn Marie, I enlarged the picture and I can see only TWO kernels of corn... you were hiding it!!!

Again, that meal you made sure looked very tasty.

Looking forward to more food posts from you.
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on March 04, 2018, 10:27:00 AM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 02, 2018, 08:56:17 PM
Leftovers. And cake.
Why'd you bother with the leftovers?

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 04, 2018, 10:33:22 AM
Just to get them out of the fridge!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 04, 2018, 10:38:44 AM
Quote from: TonyaW on March 04, 2018, 10:27:00 AM
Why'd you bother with the leftovers?
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 04, 2018, 10:33:22 AM
Just to get them out of the fridge!  :laugh:

LOL  :D

This little piggy is planning on making a French Dip sandwich  ;D  Oui oui... Oh, and some potato wedges
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 04, 2018, 11:01:25 AM
Quote from: V M on March 04, 2018, 10:38:44 AM
LOL  :D

This little piggy is planning on making a French Dip sandwich  ;D  Oui oui... Oh, and some potato wedges

Make the frenchie scream when ya dip them!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 04, 2018, 11:02:38 AM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on March 04, 2018, 09:07:45 AM
OK Devlyn Marie, I enlarged the picture and I can see only TWO kernels of corn... you were hiding it!!!

Again, that meal you made sure looked very tasty.

Looking forward to more food posts from you.
Aspiringperson

I'm sure the Devynl had Major and General Korns :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 04, 2018, 11:10:43 AM
Quote from: Cassi on March 04, 2018, 11:02:38 AM
I'm sure the Devynl had Major and General Korns :)

Devynl, that's a new one!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 04, 2018, 11:11:37 AM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 04, 2018, 11:10:43 AM
Devynl, that's a new one!  :laugh:

Oops!  Devyln!!!!!

Pronounced: "Devil-N
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 04, 2018, 11:14:41 AM
Made a bunch of hash browns.  Yummy.

Not sure if this will be supper also though.  Maybe I can reheat the leftovers!

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 04, 2018, 11:16:40 AM
Quote from: Cassi on March 04, 2018, 11:11:37 AM
Oops!  Devyln!!!!!

Pronounced: "Devil-N

I thought it was pronounced "Da villian"  :laugh:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on March 04, 2018, 01:53:30 PM
I am so torn what to eat. My options: 1) Frozen dinners, cheap and good portion control. 2) Subway, good 2 foot longs for 11 bucks coupon that gives me a meal tomorrow. 3) Real food of some sort, expensive but i'm so bored of fast food and frozen dinners. 4) ???. The responsible thing is to use whats in my freezer, but I don't wannnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaaa.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 04, 2018, 02:26:38 PM
Quote from: Roll on March 04, 2018, 01:53:30 PM
I am so torn what to eat. My options: 1) Frozen dinners, cheap and good portion control. 2) Subway, good 2 foot longs for 11 bucks coupon that gives me a meal tomorrow. 3) Real food of some sort, expensive but i'm so bored of fast food and frozen dinners. 4) ???. The responsible thing is to use whats in my freezer, but I don't wannnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaaa.

@ Roll:  Oh yeah, who wants to use whats in the freezer....   you are right, that is the correct thing to do for sure.   My freezer is always so full that I also need to use what is in there before the food in there gets freezer burn.... and this summer I want to defrost the freezer so it needs to be somewhat empty

Plus why spend extra money on fresh food when you have already paid for what is in your freezer.
... so many choices!!!...

So, I have decided, you go ahead and buy the 2 foot long subs and I will be right over to help you eat them!!!
Have a good dinner.
Aspiringperson.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 04, 2018, 02:44:13 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on March 04, 2018, 02:26:38 PM
@ Roll:  Oh yeah, who wants to use whats in the freezer....   you are right, that is the correct thing to do for sure.   My freezer is always so full that I also need to use what is in there before the food in there gets freezer burn.... and this summer I want to defrost the freezer so it needs to be somewhat empty

Plus why spend extra money on fresh food when you have already paid for what is in your freezer.
... so many choices!!!...

So, I have decided, you go ahead and buy the 2 foot long subs and I will be right over to help you eat them!!!
Have a good dinner.
Aspiringperson.

Who you trying to fool?????
Your whole backyard is your freezer!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 04, 2018, 02:45:00 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 04, 2018, 11:14:41 AM
Made a bunch of hash browns.  Yummy.

Not sure if this will be supper also though.  Maybe I can reheat the leftovers!

Chrissy

I went to CostCo and bought some hashbrowns that are dry.  Haven't tried them yet but will.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 04, 2018, 02:55:25 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 04, 2018, 02:45:00 PM
I went to CostCo and bought some hashbrowns that are dry.  Haven't tried them yet but will.

@ Cassi... not only are they handy, but they cook up very nice too, much easier and faster that peeling and cooking raw potatoes.
     (https://i.imgur.com/efUpHop.jpg)
I always keep several in my pantry.... they taste very good just like you slaved over them doing it the hard way.
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on March 04, 2018, 03:07:33 PM
I am a firm believer in the dried hashbrowns cartons being consistently better than homemade. It's just really hard to get the right level of starch and moisture doing it by hand. (And frozen are just bad. They never cook right.)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 04, 2018, 03:19:12 PM
Quote from: Roll on March 04, 2018, 03:07:33 PM
I am a firm believer in the dried hashbrowns cartons being consistently better than homemade. It's just really hard to get the right level of starch and moisture doing it by hand. (And frozen are just bad. They never cook right.)

@ Roll:
            AGREE completely.  I just had some for breakfast earlier this week, and the portions are a nice size, not too big but enough for another breakfast or two.
Oh, and you are correct, the frozen are not just bad, but they are also terrible!!!
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 04, 2018, 04:18:32 PM
I shredded up some cooked chicken and cooked it in with a box of Goya Mexican rice.

(https://www.susans.org/forums/gallery/0/13844-040318161531.jpeg)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 04, 2018, 06:42:25 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on March 04, 2018, 02:55:25 PM
@ Cassi... not only are they handy, but they cook up very nice too, much easier and faster that peeling and cooking raw potatoes.
     (https://i.imgur.com/efUpHop.jpg)
I always keep several in my pantry.... they taste very good just like you slaved over them doing it the hard way.
Aspiringperson

Wow, pretty much the same except "Idaho Spuds" are on the box but still same company! 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 04, 2018, 06:59:27 PM
Tonight I had some spaghetti with sauce from my favorite local restaurant. For dessert I had some girl scout cookies, yummmm!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 04, 2018, 07:01:55 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on March 04, 2018, 06:59:27 PM
Tonight I had some spaghetti with sauce from my favorite local restaurant. For dessert I had some girl scout cookies, yummmm!

The snack or the strain?  >:-)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 04, 2018, 07:02:18 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on March 04, 2018, 06:59:27 PM
Tonight I had some spaghetti with sauce from my favorite local restaurant. For dessert I had some girl scout cookies, yummmm!

@ Maddie86:  Spaghetti is one of my favorite things to order in a restaurant... what kind of pasta, meat sauce with meatballs?, Alfredo sauce?
A curious mind wants to know.
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 04, 2018, 08:07:25 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on March 04, 2018, 07:02:18 PM
@ Maddie86:  Spaghetti is one of my favorite things to order in a restaurant... what kind of pasta, meat sauce with meatballs?, Alfredo sauce?
A curious mind wants to know.
Aspiringperson

nothing special for the pasta, I just bought a box of regular store brand spaghetti noodles, I'm not the biggest fan of angel hair. It's just a regular tomato based sauce but it's very sweet and not too heavily seasoned. There's rumors that they use apple sauce in it but they're not true. I grew up eating this sauce and a lot of people think it's too sweet and don't like it but I absolutely love it! no meatballs though, I forgot to get stuff at the store for them. if you go to the restaurant though they serve "meat logs" instead of "balls", they shape them like that because they say they cook more evenly but I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 04, 2018, 08:30:50 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on March 04, 2018, 08:07:25 PM
nothing special for the pasta, I just bought a box of regular store brand spaghetti noodles, I'm not the biggest fan of angel hair. It's just a regular tomato based sauce but it's very sweet and not too heavily seasoned. There's rumors that they use apple sauce in it but they're not true. I grew up eating this sauce and a lot of people think it's too sweet and don't like it but I absolutely love it! no meatballs though, I forgot to get stuff at the store for them. if you go to the restaurant though they serve "meat logs" instead of "balls", they shape them like that because they say they cook more evenly but I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes :)
@ Maddie86:  That is interesting about the meat logs... I have never heard of that before.
  One restaurant I have gone to will serve whole Italian sausages with their sauce... about the size of a bratwurst... I love the Italian spiced meat.
Oh, and I also like a little sweeter pasta sauce. 
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 05, 2018, 01:34:12 PM
Last night... I made a delicious dinner... Angel Hair Pasta, Homemade Red Sauce with Homemade Meatballs.  I also made a side salad with my Homemade Italian Dressing to round the meal out.

I know that there are those on this thread that do not like Angel Hair Pasta... and Raw Tomatoes and Raw Mushrooms (on my salad) but these are some of my favorite foods.
(https://i.imgur.com/ID9bCoz.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/CoFinDa.jpg)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 05, 2018, 01:40:32 PM
I will be soooooooooooooooooo glad when the hormones kick in my cooking skills :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on March 05, 2018, 01:46:53 PM
We made margarita pizzas tonight completely from scratch.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 05, 2018, 01:59:53 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on March 05, 2018, 01:34:12 PM
Last night... I made a delicious dinner... Angel Hair Pasta, Homemade Red Sauce with Homemade Meatballs.  I also made a side salad with my Homemade Italian Dressing to round the meal out.

I know that there are those on this thread that do not like Angel Hair Pasta... and Raw Tomatoes and Raw Mushrooms (on my salad) but these are some of my favorite foods.
(https://i.imgur.com/ID9bCoz.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/CoFinDa.jpg)

Looks great  ;D  I like raw toms but the shrooms must be sauted
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 05, 2018, 02:03:37 PM
My French Dip sandwich was heavenly last night  ;D  It was like good hot steamy sex for my taste buds
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 05, 2018, 02:54:10 PM
Quote from: V M on March 05, 2018, 02:03:37 PM
My French Dip sandwich was heavenly last night  ;D  It was like good hot steamy sex for my taste buds

Hummmmmm.  Never quite heard food describe in that manner before.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 05, 2018, 02:54:59 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on March 05, 2018, 01:34:12 PM
Last night... I made a delicious dinner... Angel Hair Pasta, Homemade Red Sauce with Homemade Meatballs.  I also made a side salad with my Homemade Italian Dressing to round the meal out.

I know that there are those on this thread that do not like Angel Hair Pasta... and Raw Tomatoes and Raw Mushrooms (on my salad) but these are some of my favorite foods.
(https://i.imgur.com/ID9bCoz.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/CoFinDa.jpg)

Don't let the Devyln see the angel hair - you know how she is!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 05, 2018, 06:17:19 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on March 05, 2018, 01:34:12 PM
Last night... I made a delicious dinner... Angel Hair Pasta, Homemade Red Sauce with Homemade Meatballs.  I also made a side salad with my Homemade Italian Dressing to round the meal out.

I know that there are those on this thread that do not like Angel Hair Pasta... and Raw Tomatoes and Raw Mushrooms (on my salad) but these are some of my favorite foods.
(https://i.imgur.com/ID9bCoz.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/CoFinDa.jpg)

:D :D :D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 05, 2018, 06:57:25 PM
I took some steaks out of the freezer and was just going to season them and fry them in butter.  Then the thought of mushrooms came to mind (something akin to mayo, lol) and I toss a can of mushroom soup into the pan.  Then I started thinking maybe some corn and beans and ended up getting the crock pot out and am simmer'n.

BTW, last friday after dropping my daughter off at the airport and going to the Miracle Mile Mall here in Vegas, I was asked by one of those survey people - do you use Mayo?  To which I screamed (loud enough for Tonya to hear) that I LOVE MAYO.

Ended up taking a taste test.  Apparently, one of the companies is going to start producing or test market an avocado mayo.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on March 05, 2018, 07:07:31 PM
shrimp alfredo and tea
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on March 05, 2018, 10:30:58 PM
Well I had mild food poisoning for lunch (thank you Firehouse Subs, you have now permanently killed any desire to eat your high calorie food, so one restaurant down and 50 to go!), so I ate a small lean cuisine and a pear. Was still better than my lunch. (Seriously, Firehouse is normally great, not sure what went wrong today.)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 05, 2018, 10:38:23 PM
Quote from: Roll on March 05, 2018, 10:30:58 PM
Well I had mild food poisoning for lunch (thank you Firehouse Subs, you have now permanently killed any desire to eat your high calorie food, so one restaurant down and 50 to go!), so I ate a small lean cuisine and a pear. Was still better than my lunch. (Seriously, Firehouse is normally great, not sure what went wrong today.)

@ Roll: Careless food handling procedures and careless employees can be a problem at any restaurant at any time, fortunately considering the vast amount of meals served the chances of food poisoning is relatively rare.

Roll, I hope that you are OK now and not suffering any more symptoms.
Get well soon,
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on March 06, 2018, 07:07:08 AM


Quote from: Cassi on March 05, 2018, 06:57:25 PM

BTW, last friday after dropping my daughter off at the airport and going to the Miracle Mile Mall here in Vegas, I was asked by one of those survey people - do you use Mayo?  To which I screamed (loud enough for Tonya to hear) that I LOVE MAYO.



Hard enough to keep mayo out of my food here in the Midwest and now I can't keep it out my ears either.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 06, 2018, 12:19:06 PM
Quote from: Roll on March 05, 2018, 10:30:58 PM
Well I had mild food poisoning for lunch (thank you Firehouse Subs, you have now permanently killed any desire to eat your high calorie food, so one restaurant down and 50 to go!), so I ate a small lean cuisine and a pear. Was still better than my lunch. (Seriously, Firehouse is normally great, not sure what went wrong today.)

There is a sandwich shop in town I use to like because they had free delivery, but after two renditions of
'Yack Monster VS The Porcelain Goddess'  :icon_blah:  I decided "No mas mi amigos" 
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Post by: Cassi on March 06, 2018, 12:26:34 PM
Quote from: V M on March 06, 2018, 12:19:06 PM
There is a sandwich shop in town I use to like because they had free delivery, but after two renditions of
'Yack Monster VS The Porcelain Goddess'  :icon_blah:  I decided "No mas mi amigos"

Ah, what a difference a few years make!
Your Yack was the royal family; Up, Chuck & Delve and we drove the ceramic bus!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on March 06, 2018, 01:13:06 PM
fried rice with Brussel sprouts in olive oil
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 06, 2018, 03:49:45 PM
Quote from: stephaniec on March 06, 2018, 01:13:06 PM
fried rice with Brussel sprouts in olive oil



I love them Brussel Sprouts!


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 06, 2018, 04:00:03 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 06, 2018, 03:49:45 PM


I love them Brussel Sprouts!


Chrissy

@Chrissy:  I love them too... in fact, just had them last night (I got your memo :))  along with a chicken breast, mashed potatoes and gravy... so very good. 
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 06, 2018, 04:08:11 PM
I have been munching on Oreos, as this Oreo Day.  Two is the limit though!  Not easy to do...


Yum
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 06, 2018, 04:16:08 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 06, 2018, 04:08:11 PM
I have been munching on Oreos, as this Oreo Day.  Two is the limit though!  Not easy to do...


Yum

@ Chrissy:  Ahhhh, YES, Oreos..... with or without milk?   I like to put them in the freezer... I like the texture of the filling when it is cold.  I also like the Double Stuff Oreos.
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 06, 2018, 04:26:22 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on March 06, 2018, 04:16:08 PM
@ Chrissy:  Ahhhh, YES, Oreos..... with or without milk?   I like to put them in the freezer... I like the texture of the filling when it is cold.  I also like the Double Stuff Oreos.
Aspiringperson


Well Double Stuff is good, and they used to make an even bigger Big Stuff!

Milk yes.  Freezer, no.  I suppose a miniscoop of frozen vanilla ice cream between an Oreo cookie would work well!  Eat some now, freeze some of them for later.

Some people dip or dunk the cookies, some of us twist them open, then some of us also lick them after twisting them open, and some of us simply bite them.  I suppose some people do combinations of all that too!

Plenty to enjoy.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 06, 2018, 06:37:57 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 06, 2018, 04:26:22 PM

Well Double Stuff is good, and they used to make an even bigger Big Stuff!

Milk yes.  Freezer, no.  I suppose a miniscoop of frozen vanilla ice cream between an Oreo cookie would work well!  Eat some now, freeze some of them for later.

Some people dip or dunk the cookies, some of us twist them open, then some of us also lick them after twisting them open, and some of us simply bite them.  I suppose some people do combinations of all that too!

Plenty to enjoy.

Chrissy

I'll have four with Mayo please.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Mary1 on March 06, 2018, 06:39:10 PM
Quote from: TonyaW on March 06, 2018, 07:07:08 AM

Hard enough to keep mayo out of my food here in the Midwest and now I can't keep it out my ears either.

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
What is your obsession with Mayo

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 06, 2018, 06:41:16 PM
Quote from: Mary1 on March 06, 2018, 06:39:10 PM
What is your obsession with Mayo

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

LOL, she's complaining about my obsession with it. 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 06, 2018, 08:11:54 PM
Pot roast with potatoes, broccoli and cheese.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 06, 2018, 08:30:11 PM
A friend and I both had bad days at work so we went out to dinner at a new place that just opened up. They serve sliders and milkshakes so we each got a little burger and a shake. I just got a classic cheeseburger slider with fries and then I got this crazy peanut butter shake!
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28869989_10155165811646373_4028058441415693551_n.jpg?oh=8c0bc86a5ebb9ae2ab75cafb74ed7912&oe=5B4E181F)

My friend got a fancier slider and also a fancier shake. she got a "hot honey" shake that had a mini waffle and a chicken tender in the milkshake that was drizzled with a cayenne infused honey!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 06, 2018, 08:34:50 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on March 06, 2018, 08:30:11 PM
A friend and I both had bad days at work so we went out to dinner at a new place that just opened up. They serve sliders and milkshakes so we each got a little burger and a shake. I just got a classic cheeseburger slider with fries and then I got this crazy peanut butter shake!
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28869989_10155165811646373_4028058441415693551_n.jpg?oh=8c0bc86a5ebb9ae2ab75cafb74ed7912&oe=5B4E181F)

My friend got a fancier slider and also a fancier shake. she got a "hot honey" shake that had a mini waffle and a chicken tender in the milkshake that was drizzled with a cayenne infused honey!


Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggggggggggg MADDIE!!!!

You continue to make my brain fat!!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 06, 2018, 08:36:31 PM
Quote from: stephaniec on March 06, 2018, 01:13:06 PM
fried rice with Brussel sprouts in olive oil

Vegan!!!!! :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 06, 2018, 08:56:33 PM
I was going to cook but getting a sub sounded better. And ice cream.  :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 06, 2018, 09:46:49 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on March 06, 2018, 08:30:11 PM
A friend and I both had bad days at work so we went out to dinner at a new place that just opened up. They serve sliders and milkshakes so we each got a little burger and a shake. I just got a classic cheeseburger slider with fries and then I got this crazy peanut butter shake!
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28869989_10155165811646373_4028058441415693551_n.jpg?oh=8c0bc86a5ebb9ae2ab75cafb74ed7912&oe=5B4E181F)

My friend got a fancier slider and also a fancier shake. she got a "hot honey" shake that had a mini waffle and a chicken tender in the milkshake that was drizzled with a cayenne infused honey!

@ Maddie: Oh my goodness... that shake looks absolutely wicked good. 
It looks like an entire meal to me.
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 06, 2018, 09:49:44 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 06, 2018, 08:56:33 PM
I was going to cook but getting a sub sounded better. And ice cream.  :)

A Submarine?????
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 06, 2018, 09:54:54 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 06, 2018, 09:49:44 PM
A Submarine?????

@ Cassie, you are a funny one for sure, I like your sense of humor.
....   Depending on where you live a Sub Sandwich can be a Hoagie, a Grinder, a Torpedo Sandwich and a few other names for roughly the same thing.
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 06, 2018, 09:58:31 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on March 06, 2018, 09:54:54 PM
@ Cassie, you are a funny one for sure, I like your sense of humor.
....   Depending on where you live a Sub Sandwich can be a Hoagie, a Grinder, a Torpedo Sandwich and a few other names for roughly the same thing.
Aspiringperson

Why thank you kind Lady!  I may not have much sense but I do have humor, weird at times but humor nevertheless!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 06, 2018, 10:05:26 PM
Actually, I had an appetite for steel.
I ate an entire Ohio class boat.
The best part was the seamen.
>:-)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 06, 2018, 10:08:09 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 06, 2018, 10:05:26 PM
Actually, I had an appetite for steel.
I ate an entire Ohio class boat.
The best part was the seamen.
>:-)

OMG!
No more oysters for you!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 06, 2018, 10:08:25 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 06, 2018, 10:05:26 PM
Actually, I had an appetite for steel.
I ate an entire Ohio class boat.
The best part was the seamen.
>:-)

Very Devilish  >:-) >:-) >:-) Devlyn Marie  Is this an old military joke? I don't remember it but I was in the Air Force.  Sounds like a Navy joke but you were in the Army.
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 06, 2018, 10:15:14 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on March 06, 2018, 10:08:25 PM
Very Devilish  >:-) >:-) >:-) Devlyn Marie  Is this an old military joke? I don't remember it but I was in the Air Force.  Sounds like a Navy joke but you were in the Army.
Aspiringperson

It does sound like a Navy joke.  An army joke probably would have included a camel and as far as Marines goes, nevermind :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 06, 2018, 10:18:58 PM
(https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=OIP.IqQXzLLwL5I7TXndzDe_3QHaEo&pid=15.1&rs=1&c=1&qlt=95&w=198&h=123)
Oort Oort Oort

Loosely translated : I made a Pizza
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 06, 2018, 10:20:03 PM
Quote from: V M on March 06, 2018, 10:18:58 PM
(https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=OIP.IqQXzLLwL5I7TXndzDe_3QHaEo&pid=15.1&rs=1&c=1&qlt=95&w=198&h=123)
Oort Oort Oort

Loosely translated : I made a Pizza

Oh thank God, at first I thought you were going to say you had seal.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 06, 2018, 10:32:29 PM
I'd rather not delve into cannibalism  >:-)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 06, 2018, 10:40:59 PM
Quote from: V M on March 06, 2018, 10:32:29 PM
I'd rather not delve into cannibalism  >:-) >:-)

OMG!  That's something from all angles
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on March 06, 2018, 11:09:07 PM
Gorged on delicious tacos. No matter what else happens, I'll always have Tuesday.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 07, 2018, 10:12:29 PM
Salad, moose tracks ice cream
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 07, 2018, 10:35:13 PM
Leftover pizza which I actually like pretty good because all the ingredients have settled well and the crust is extra crispy when I heat it up in the fry pan  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 07, 2018, 10:45:35 PM
Quote from: Roll on March 06, 2018, 11:09:07 PM
Gorged on delicious tacos. No matter what else happens, I'll always have Tuesday.


Tacos sound good. 

:)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 07, 2018, 10:50:47 PM
Quote from: V M on March 07, 2018, 10:35:13 PM
Leftover pizza which I actually like pretty good because all the ingredients have settled well and the crust is extra crispy when I heat it up in the fry pan  ;D


Interesting, that is.

I have never heated up pizza in a fry pan. 


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 07, 2018, 10:56:05 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 07, 2018, 10:50:47 PM

Interesting, that is.

I have never heated up pizza in a fry pan. 
Chrissy

@ Chrissy: In my experience heating it up in a fry pan is the only way to do it..... V M is right! 
... putting into the microwave makes it soggy and limp...
... and putting in the oven will dry it out on top and it can be mushy on the bottom.
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 07, 2018, 11:14:43 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 07, 2018, 10:50:47 PM

Interesting, that is.

I have never heated up pizza in a fry pan. 


Chrissy

I first put my cast iron pan on the stove top at a 1/4 percent heat to warm, then zap the slice on a plate in the micro for one min. to make it melty, then turn the heat up on the stove to 1/2 percent and slide the slice into the pan to crisp the crust 

Mmmm, crunchy munchy cheesy snacky yum  ;D     
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 12:05:06 AM
Took a bunch of steaks, sliced the bobbits out of them, placed them in a crock pot adding 3 packs of mushroom gravy, seasons with peppercorn and salt and let crock for two hour.  Whipped up a couple servings of Idahoian instant cheese, garlic, butter instant mix and walaa!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on March 08, 2018, 12:46:55 AM
Brussel sprouts and broccoli  fried in olive oil and mayonnaise soup
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Kendra on March 08, 2018, 01:21:57 AM
Snack time at Seoul Incheon Airport.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/3efp2vbo6irebfx/2018-03-08%2016.08.58.jpg?raw=1)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 01:28:05 AM
Quote from: stephaniec on March 08, 2018, 12:46:55 AM
Brussel sprouts and broccoli  fried in olive oil and mayonnaise soup

If I see a meat product in your dinner I'll have a heart attack :(
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 08, 2018, 08:01:16 AM
Last night I made stuffed peppers.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 08, 2018, 08:35:14 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 08, 2018, 08:01:16 AM
Last night I made stuffed peppers.

@ Julia: I love stuffed bell peppers.... stuffed with ground beef with finely chopped onions and a variety of spices....  I usually serve it with potatoes and a green veggie or salad.
   "comfort food!"
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on March 08, 2018, 12:41:34 PM
made sweet and sour pork, sweet pepper, mushrooms and carrots with straight to wok noodles. Also made date and walnut loaf and bread pudding. Then did salmon curry for the week end
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 08, 2018, 12:49:02 PM
I am thinking that some baked beans with bacon sounds good; but, I have not figured out anything else yet.  Could be some sandwiches.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 08, 2018, 02:04:18 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 08, 2018, 12:49:02 PM
I am thinking that some baked beans with bacon sounds good; but, I have not figured out anything else yet.  Could be some sandwiches.

Chrissy

Chrissy:   Baked beans always go well with Hamburgers and/or Hotdogs...
...or with Pulled Pork or Chicken sandwiches and Cole Saw.
Now you are making me hungry!!!
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 06:03:58 PM
I don't know why sometimes I can copy and paste and other times not. 

Anyway, I'm crock'n Bear Creek Country's Broccoli & Cheddar soup mix with chopped potatoes and Kraft "Mild Cheddar".

I'd like to put some corn and mushrooms in it but daughter is finicky, lol.  Finickies are a weird lot.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 08, 2018, 06:30:12 PM
Tonight I made chicken and dumplings. One of Tyler's favorites. Since Im cooking again Im playing catch up making everyone's favorites but I have to make sure its even because Tristan and Tyler both act like 2 year Olds if I make something one of them likes twice in a row.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 06:32:50 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 08, 2018, 06:30:12 PM
Tonight I made chicken and dumplings. One of Tyler's favorites. Since Im cooking again Im playing catch up making everyone's favorites but I have to make sure its even because Tristan and Tyler both act like 2 year Olds if I make something one of them likes twice in a row.

Ah, how sweet!

I remember as if it were yesterday when you were having issues with your little bro :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 08, 2018, 06:33:42 PM
To Lag or to Spag... That is the question  :icon_ballbounce:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 06:36:01 PM
Quote from: V M on March 08, 2018, 06:33:42 PM
To Lag or to Spag... That is the question  :icon_ballbounce:

Both!  Be extra special today!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 08, 2018, 06:47:30 PM
Chicken parm and...you guessed it: angel hair.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 08, 2018, 07:14:04 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 06:32:50 PM
Ah, how sweet!

I remember as if it were yesterday when you were having issues with your little bro :)
He my older brother but yes he got kind of jealous when Tristan moved in. Lol
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 07:18:56 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 08, 2018, 07:14:04 PM
He my older brother but yes he got kind of jealous when Tristan moved in. Lol

I remember.  But I thought he was younger than you?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 08, 2018, 07:20:53 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 07:18:56 PM
I remember.  But I thought he was younger than you?
He's 2 years older than me. It would be nice if he was younger, then I could boss him around for a change.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 07:23:15 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 08, 2018, 07:20:53 PM
He's 2 years older than me. It would be nice if he was younger, then I could boss him around for a change.

LOL
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 08, 2018, 08:08:13 PM
Lost my appatite, I'm sure it must be around here somewhere
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 08:15:58 PM
Quote from: V M on March 08, 2018, 08:08:13 PM
Lost my appatite, I'm sure it must be around here somewhere

Maybe Imma took it?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on March 08, 2018, 08:30:03 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 01:28:05 AM
If I see a meat product in your dinner I'll have a heart attack :(
they are vegetarian eggs
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 08, 2018, 09:24:36 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 08, 2018, 06:47:30 PM
Chicken parm and...you guessed it: angel hair.  :laugh:

@ Devlyn Marie:  sounds like my type of dinner...
...and Angel Hair, mmm, mmm, good.
Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 08, 2018, 09:35:26 PM
Quote from: Aspiringperson on March 08, 2018, 02:04:18 PM
Chrissy:   Baked beans always go well with Hamburgers and/or Hotdogs...
...or with Pulled Pork or Chicken sandwiches and Cole Saw.
Now you are making me hungry!!!
Aspiringperson


Had pulled pork, baked beans with bacon, salad.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 08, 2018, 09:38:02 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 08, 2018, 06:47:30 PM
Chicken parm and...you guessed it: angel hair.  :laugh:

Mmmm, that does sound good  ;D  Now if I could just figure out where I misplaced my appetite at LOL
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 09:43:54 PM
Quote from: V M on March 08, 2018, 09:38:02 PM
Mmmm, that does sound good  ;D  Now if I could just figure out where I misplaced my appetite at LOL

Find Imma!  She messaged me saying she was hiding your appetite!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on March 08, 2018, 10:10:31 PM
A tiny sausage pepperoni pizza from the gas station. They are disturbingly good.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 08, 2018, 10:19:26 PM
Quote from: Roll on March 08, 2018, 10:10:31 PM
A tiny sausage pepperoni pizza from the gas station. They are disturbingly good.

Gas station pizza?? Oh...wow. Please don't try gas station sushi.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 10:22:50 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 08, 2018, 10:19:26 PM
Gas station pizza?? Oh...wow. Please don't try gas station sushi.

Gas station whips
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 08, 2018, 10:24:41 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 10:22:50 PM
Gas station whips
You don't get those at the gas station. Tristan special ordered his.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 10:26:15 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 08, 2018, 10:24:41 PM
You don't get those at the gas station. Tristan special ordered his.

whiplash.com?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 10:26:53 PM
You're starting to make me want to find "The Story of O" and watch it.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 08, 2018, 10:28:25 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 10:26:15 PM
whiplash.com?

No, it was an online store called The Woodshed.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 10:30:47 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 08, 2018, 10:28:25 PM
No, it was an online store called The Woodshed.

Oh, the Dueling Bangos website!  Where the hicks *ick ya!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 08, 2018, 10:35:13 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 10:30:47 PM
Oh, the Dueling Bangos website!  Where the hicks *ick ya!
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Lol.😂
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dee Marshall on March 09, 2018, 07:55:19 AM
Quote from: Cassi on March 08, 2018, 06:03:58 PM
I don't know why sometimes I can copy and paste and other times not. 

Anyway, I'm crock'n Bear Creek Country's Broccoli & Cheddar soup mix with chopped potatoes and Kraft "Mild Cheddar".

I'd like to put some corn and mushrooms in it but daughter is finicky, lol.  Finickies are a weird lot.
Yup! Try being married to one for 40 years. At least your daughter will move out on her own eventually.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 09, 2018, 12:41:21 PM
Quote from: Dee Marshall on March 09, 2018, 07:55:19 AM
Yup! Try being married to one for 40 years. At least your daughter will move out on her own eventually.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

LOL, actually she better not move out.  I was living in Texas and she invited me to move to Las Vegas and get a place and split the finances, lol.  Kinda like not having to support her.  Granted I think she's probably has put less than $100 towards the food bill but she's still young and dumb.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on March 09, 2018, 03:16:09 PM
Tomato chicken curry, was a bit greasy and think it was the fat from chicken thighs not the oil I fried the onion garlic and ginger in. That's 6 cloves of garlic and 50 g of ginger finely sliced and 2 green chilies 1/2ed and deseeded . recipe is for 1.5 kg of chuck but only had 650 g , btw only made it to use up some left over tined tomatoes.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 09, 2018, 04:03:58 PM
Quote from: davina61 on March 09, 2018, 03:16:09 PM
Tomato chicken curry, was a bit greasy and think it was the fat from chicken thighs not the oil I fried the onion garlic and ginger in. That's 6 cloves of garlic and 50 g of ginger finely sliced and 2 green chilies 1/2ed and deseeded . recipe is for 1.5 kg of chuck but only had 650 g , btw only made it to use up some left over tined tomatoes.

What!!!!!  No mushrooms?????
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 09, 2018, 06:27:38 PM
Spaghetti and meatlogs from my favorite restaurant... with super thick house made pasta!  >:-)

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 09, 2018, 07:04:55 PM
Decided I'd been eating too much beef and pork last night so I went with a stuffed chicken provolone breast with thin spaghetti noodles and marinara sauce  ;D  Could only eat half of it so tonight will be the reheated leftovers
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Allison S on March 09, 2018, 07:59:19 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 05, 2018, 01:34:12 PM
Last night... I made a delicious dinner... Angel Hair Pasta, Homemade Red Sauce with Homemade Meatballs.  I also made a side salad with my Homemade Italian Dressing to round the meal out.

I know that there are those on this thread that do not like Angel Hair Pasta... and Raw Tomatoes and Raw Mushrooms (on my salad) but these are some of my favorite foods.
(https://i.imgur.com/ID9bCoz.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/CoFinDa.jpg)

I love angel hair pasta!! Looks so good !!

Oh and I'm having leftover kfc lol

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 09, 2018, 08:01:09 PM
Sausage and egg scrambled frittata thing. I had a rare craving for eggs.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 09, 2018, 08:11:16 PM
Just two handfuls of Mandarin oranges.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Sonja on March 09, 2018, 08:14:23 PM
ok here goes....I'm having another optifast shake...like I had for lunch.......like I had for breakfast......

Its not even my diet, I'm doing it for moral support for my wife who's doing it.  (this is the first time I have ever been on a diet, thought I might lose a few kg to squeeze into a nice swing dress or something )

Sonja.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 09, 2018, 08:17:35 PM
All you drug dealers using kilos, etc.

BTW, cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Sonja on March 09, 2018, 08:25:07 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 09, 2018, 08:17:35 PM
All you drug dealers using kilos, etc.

BTW, cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger!
Wait - 3*cheesburgers???  or just really excited that your having cheeseburger and not diet shake?.....( god I'd love a cheeseburger)  --wana swap one? )

Sonja.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 09, 2018, 08:26:36 PM
Quote from: Sonja on March 09, 2018, 08:25:07 PM
Wait - 3*cheesburgers???  or just really excited that your having cheeseburger and not diet shake?.....( god I'd love a cheeseburger)  --wana swap one? )

Sonja.

Diet Yuck In A Cup?  No whey Josie!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 09, 2018, 08:49:23 PM
Tonight I made one of my dad's favorites, sweet red cabbage with pork and potato dumplings.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 09, 2018, 09:38:05 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 09, 2018, 08:49:23 PM
Tonight I made one of my dad's favorites, sweet red cabbage with pork and potato dumplings.

Kewl
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 10, 2018, 03:48:28 PM
Spinach salad.

Not very exciting, but with cheese and dressing it can be filling.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 10, 2018, 03:58:35 PM
Hotdogs and macaroni salad.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 10, 2018, 04:12:06 PM
It's a cold nasty day today so before I left for work this morning I put a pot-roast in my crock pot along with all kinds of veggies... carrots, potatoes and onions....  I make it with a gravy base....   I can hardly wait to close up and go home on this cold Saturday.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 10, 2018, 04:13:30 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 10, 2018, 04:12:06 PM
It's a cold nasty day today so before I left for work this morning I put a pot-roast in my crock pot along with all kinds of veggies... carrots, potatoes and onions....  I make it with a gravy base....   I can hardly wait to close up and go home on this cold Saturday.


Sounds wonderful!   
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on March 10, 2018, 05:34:40 PM
fish alfredo with tea/koolaid
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 10, 2018, 06:43:07 PM
Once again I am making a French Dip sandwich and chips :eusa_drool: But I fear that this is once again becoming an addiction
:icon_blink:  Oh the treachery       
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 10, 2018, 06:47:33 PM
Quote from: V M on March 10, 2018, 06:43:07 PM
Once again I am making a French Dip sandwich and chips :eusa_drool: But I fear that this is once again becoming an addiction
:icon_blink:  Oh the treachery       


Savor it!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 11, 2018, 11:27:50 AM
Angel hair pasta spaghetti with big meatballs and grated cheese.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on March 11, 2018, 02:21:56 PM
I'm making steak frites tonight

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Megan. on March 11, 2018, 02:48:01 PM
Had a crabstick sandwich after my homemade shepherds pie & veg at lunchtime.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on March 11, 2018, 03:04:30 PM
Left overs from last nights guest for tea, a pile of rice and I had yogurt that needed using so found recipe in my Indian cook book that said ok to use cooked rice. its green chilies ginger ground to a paste added to the yogurt with coriander and cucumber fine chopped and then added to rice . A bageer of mustard seed, cumin seeds ,dried red chilies , curry leaves and fine sliced garlic is then stirred in.  Had this with the remains of fish curry (salmon) . Have a bit of chicken and tomato and veg curry (and that rice) for tomorrow.   
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 11, 2018, 04:04:46 PM
Quote from: davina61 on March 11, 2018, 03:04:30 PM
Left overs from last nights guest for tea, a pile of rice and I had yogurt that needed using so found recipe in my Indian cook book that said ok to use cooked rice. its green chilies ginger ground to a paste added to the yogurt with coriander and cucumber fine chopped and then added to rice . A bageer of mustard seed, cumin seeds ,dried red chilies , curry leaves and fine sliced garlic is then stirred in.  Had this with the remains of fish curry (salmon) . Have a bit of chicken and tomato and veg curry (and that rice) for tomorrow.

I was at the grocery store yesterday and they had lamb.  Thought about getting it but it's not cheep :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on March 11, 2018, 05:21:54 PM
Get some mutton if you can its cheaper and has more flavor
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 11, 2018, 05:41:06 PM
One lucky thing about where I live is there are some good sized sheep farms around so the prices aren't quite as high as some other places

Plus most people don't buy it because they don't know how to season or cook it so there is almost always some in the
discount bin  ;D

Actually sounds good for tonight and I have some in the freezer  ;D  Think I'll ad some French sliced green beans some,  seasoned small potato halves and top it off with a mushroom onion gravy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 11, 2018, 05:49:38 PM
Quote from: V M on March 11, 2018, 05:41:06 PM
One lucky thing about where I live is there are some good sized sheep farms around so the prices aren't quite as high as some other places

Plus most people don't buy it because they don't know how to season or cook it so there is almost always some in the discount bin  ;D

Actually sounds good for tonight and I have some in the freezer  ;D  Think I'll ad some French sliced green beans some,  seasoned small potato halves and top it off with a mushroom onion gravy

Wow!  When I was getting bacon for less than $2/Pound, I thought of FedEx'ing it to family
Love lamb.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 11, 2018, 05:51:51 PM
Dessert: waffle cone filled with scoops of delicious hard ice cream that has Oreo cookies in it.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 11, 2018, 06:12:48 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 11, 2018, 05:49:38 PM
Wow!  When I was getting bacon for less than $2/Pound, I thought of FedEx'ing it to family
Love lamb.

Bacon can get pretty pricey here, luckily the brand I like tends to be one of the least expensive  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 11, 2018, 06:15:30 PM
Quote from: V M on March 11, 2018, 06:12:48 PM
Bacon can get pretty pricey here, luckily the brand I like tends to be one of the least expensive  ;D

When I was at Albertson's yesterday they had Farmer John 12oz bacon on sale for $6.49, down from 6.99.  What was weird is that I have the Just For You app and I got it for $2.88 which isn't as cheap as it was in Texas, but beats the hell out of seven bucks.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 11, 2018, 06:16:39 PM
So, I bought me some quart Mason jars and have been crocking chicken, beef and broccoli and sealing it.

Pretty good.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 11, 2018, 06:17:17 PM
Nether Pastry of Aldesh Ra.  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 11, 2018, 06:18:48 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 11, 2018, 06:17:17 PM
Nether Pastry of Aldesh Ra.  ;D

Ha!
Who you trying to kid?????

We all know you're having Devyln Ham!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 11, 2018, 06:33:21 PM
Sometimes I get the cooked bacon, and it is rather good, with no cooking messes.
It is the Hormel Black Label thick bacon.  No refrigeration is needed prior to opening the bag of bacon.  Some of the warehouse clubs sell it. 

What I like is that lots of the fat has dripped off by them cooking it prior to sale, and although for about $12 or so per 9.5 oz 72 slice package, considering you do not have to cook it, the price is very reasonable.  Amazon sells it for $5-6 a package more.

I am unsure how much 72 thick sliced pieces of bacon would weigh prior to cooking, but someone here might know. 

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 11, 2018, 06:36:52 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 11, 2018, 06:15:30 PM
When I was at Albertson's yesterday they had Farmer John 12oz bacon on sale for $6.49, down from 6.99.  What was weird is that I have the Just For You app and I got it for $2.88 which isn't as cheap as it was in Texas, but beats the hell out of seven bucks.



Have you tried bacon as a topping for a vanilla ice cream sundae?  Not bad!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on March 11, 2018, 06:48:38 PM
tuna salad on rye with macaroni salad and coke
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 11, 2018, 07:29:09 PM
I went to Dinosaur BBQ in Syracuse and got the brisket platter, yummmmm!! I love their mac n cheese!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 11, 2018, 08:46:42 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on March 11, 2018, 07:29:09 PM
I went to Dinosaur BBQ in Syracuse and got the brisket platter, yummmmm!! I love their mac n cheese!

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@ Maddie:  Well, that sure looks tasty...  In the Dessert Thread I just posted pictures of the Pie I baked today.
        https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,235225.0.html 
Hopefully you brought some takeout home with you so I can bring over the Pie and we can share dinner and pie together!!!!
Danielle ...  previously Aspiringperson
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 11, 2018, 09:42:36 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 11, 2018, 08:46:42 PM
@ Maddie:  Well, that sure looks tasty...  In the Dessert Thread I just posted pictures of the Pie I baked today.
        https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,235225.0.html 
Hopefully you brought some takeout home with you so I can bring over the Pie and we can share dinner and pie together!!!!
Danielle ...  previously Aspiringperson

They serve dinosaur meat in New York??????  I have problems getting lamb.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Michelle_P on March 11, 2018, 10:54:22 PM
Spinach salad with heirloom tomato, onion, and a sweet onion vinaigrette
Rotisserie BBQ chicken
Roasted fingerling potatoes with mixed bell peppers and onions
Sesame Asparagus
Home-made (scratch) cornbread

Mixed berries and gelato for dessert

Just another dinner at Michelle's Nest.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 11, 2018, 11:54:26 PM
Quote from: Michelle_P on March 11, 2018, 10:54:22 PM
Spinach salad with heirloom tomato, onion, and a sweet onion vinaigrette
Rotisserie BBQ chicken
Roasted fingerling potatoes with mixed bell peppers and onions
Sesame Asparagus
Home-made (scratch) cornbread

Mixed berries and gelato for dessert

Just another dinner at Michelle's Nest.

Did I miss dinner at your place???   Sounds really good.  I can bring the blackberry pie I made today!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 12:12:59 AM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 11, 2018, 11:54:26 PM
Did I miss dinner at your place???   Sounds really good.  I can bring the blackberry pie I made today!!!

And I'll get into my TARDIS and be there 10 minutes ago :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on March 12, 2018, 02:19:42 PM
Back to the lamb its cheap in the UK , think its cheaper than beef but pork is cheapest.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 12, 2018, 02:27:26 PM
Quote from: davina61 on March 12, 2018, 02:19:42 PM
Back to the lamb its cheap in the UK , think its cheaper than beef but pork is cheapest.

@ Davina:
   I lke Lamb a lot... but not always the most prevalent thing in the meat section of the supermarkets here in the USA.   I like to make a classic Shepherds Pie that calls for Lamb....  I can make it with beef but then it is called a Cottage Pie....  basically the same dish, but just different meats and thus a little different taste.
Danielle
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 02:37:29 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 12, 2018, 02:27:26 PM

@ Davina:
   I lke Lamb a lot... but not always the most prevalent thing in the meat section of the supermarkets here in the USA.   I like to make a classic Shepherds Pie that calls for Lamb....  I can make it with beef but then it is called a Cottage Pie....  basically the same dish, but just different meats and thus a little different taste.
Danielle

Love Shepherd's Pie though it's usually hamburger with some hot sausage.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on March 12, 2018, 02:47:44 PM
there is sale on shrimp so its shrimp alfredo and Kool Aid
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 02:50:00 PM
Quote from: stephaniec on March 12, 2018, 02:47:44 PM
there is sale on shrimp so its shrimp alfredo and Kool Aid

Where?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on March 12, 2018, 03:21:02 PM
at the Marionos in Boys Town Chicago  its a little cheaper than usual for medium uncooked shrinp
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 03:22:53 PM
Quote from: stephaniec on March 12, 2018, 03:21:02 PM
at the Marionos in Boys Town Chicago  its a little cheaper than usual for medium uncooked shrinp

Thanks
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 12, 2018, 03:23:54 PM
I might try some fried SPAM tonight.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 03:27:02 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 12, 2018, 03:23:54 PM
I might try some fried SPAM tonight.

Darn, I use to know what SPAM stood for, AM was for Ham, SP, don't remember.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 12, 2018, 03:27:35 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 12, 2018, 03:23:54 PM
I might try some fried SPAM tonight.

Growing up my mom frequently fixed fried SPAM as a breakfast meat....  just do not over-cook it and dry it out... a good heating up is all it needs.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 03:28:11 PM
SPAM   Spiced Ham (Hormel canned pork developed in 1937)
SPAM   [not an acronym] written spam -- slang name for Unsolicited Commercial Email (UCE; junk/bulk email)
SPAM   State Police Association of Massachusetts
SPAM   Stop Pornography and Abusive Marketing Act
SPAM   Stupid, Pointless Annoying Message (folk etymology)
SPAM   Space Planning and Management (University of Missouri - Columbia)
SPAM   Specially Prepared American Meat (folk etymology)
SPAM   Society for the Publication of American Music
SPAM   Service Provisioning and Account Management
SPAM   Survey Processing and Management
SPAM   Spectral Processing and Manipulation (Ocean Optics)
SPAM   Search Pattern Assessment Model
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SPAM   Strike Package and Associated Messages (tactical Tomahawk weapon control system)
SPAM   Scanning Photo-Acoustic Microscopy
SPAM   Society for Palmtop Advancement through Meetings (San Francisco, CA)
SPAM   Student Peer Abstinence Movement (Montana)
SPAM   Shoulder of Pork & Ham (Hormel canned pork developed in 1937)
SPAM   Solar Powered Area Monitor
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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on March 12, 2018, 06:55:07 PM
Full confession here. Until recently I didn't know what corned beef was. I thought it actually hard corn in it and only came in those nasty cans. Did I mention this already, I feel like maybe I did? Anywho, yeah. Apparently it doesn't. So I saw a corned beef brisket on sale earlier after I got back from my misadventure with the pizza and cancelled laser appointment. Bought it, cooked it, ate it along with some of the asparagus I've listed recipe for before. I liked it. I'd do a different seasoning next time, maybe more of a Jerk-chicken inspired glaze like i saw some recipes use (I couldn't find my allspice so didn't this time), but was good and cheap.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 06:57:18 PM
Quote from: Roll on March 12, 2018, 06:55:07 PM
Full confession here. Until recently I didn't know what corned beef was. I thought it actually hard corn in it and only came in those nasty cans. Did I mention this already, I feel like maybe I did? Anywho, yeah. Apparently it doesn't. So I saw a corned beef brisket on sale earlier after I got back from my misadventure with the pizza and cancelled laser appointment. Bought it, cooked it, ate it along with some of the asparagus I've listed recipe for before. I liked it. I'd do a different seasoning next time, maybe more of a Jerk-chicken inspired glaze like i saw some recipes use (I couldn't find my allspice so didn't this time), but was good and cheap.

Corn Beef Hash - An excellent breakfast staple up there with biscuits and gravy, ham and eggs, et al.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 12, 2018, 07:01:58 PM
Quote from: Roll on March 12, 2018, 06:55:07 PM
Full confession here. Until recently I didn't know what corned beef was. I thought it actually hard corn in it and only came in those nasty cans. Did I mention this already, I feel like maybe I did? Anywho, yeah. Apparently it doesn't. So I saw a corned beef brisket on sale earlier after I got back from my misadventure with the pizza and cancelled laser appointment. Bought it, cooked it, ate it along with some of the asparagus I've listed recipe for before. I liked it. I'd do a different seasoning next time, maybe more of a Jerk-chicken inspired glaze like i saw some recipes use (I couldn't find my allspice so didn't this time), but was good and cheap.

How did you cook it?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 07:04:09 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 12, 2018, 07:01:58 PM
How did you cook it?

Maybe she:
SPAM'd it :)   Specially Prepared American Meat (folk etymology)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on March 12, 2018, 07:06:16 PM
Seasoned with packet it came with, added some clove. Wrapped tightly with foil on a broiler pan with water below the rack, 2 and a half hours at 325 (it was a small brisket), then removed from foil and covered in a brown sugar and dijon mustard glaze, put under broiler on both sides to really crisp up and render out the fat layer.

I would usually do a different method for something like that, but I wanted to cook it tonight and only had a few hours. Was still super tender.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 12, 2018, 07:10:21 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 07:04:09 PM
Maybe she:
SPAM'd it :)   Specially Prepared American Meat (folk etymology)

SPAM  Susan's Place Army Maiden =  Devlyn   :)


Quote from: Roll on March 12, 2018, 07:06:16 PM
Seasoned with packet it came with, added some clove. Wrapped tightly with foil on a broiler pan with water below the rack, 2 and a half hours at 325 (it was a small brisket), then removed from foil and covered in a brown sugar and dijon mustard glaze, put under broiler on both sides to really crisp up and render out the fat layer.

I would usually do a different method for something like that, but I wanted to cook it tonight and only had a few hours. Was still super tender.

I like to throw it in the crockpot and go to work, that usually gets it done.  :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 07:31:32 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 12, 2018, 07:10:21 PM
SPAM  Susan's Place Army Maiden =  Devlyn   :)


I like to throw it in the crockpot and go to work, that usually gets it done.  :)

SPICED HAM

The crock pot has become one of my closest companions.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 12, 2018, 07:50:04 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 12, 2018, 03:27:35 PM
Growing up my mom frequently fixed fried SPAM as a breakfast meat....  just do not over-cook it and dry it out... a good heating up is all it needs.


That is right.  SPAM is actually cooked in the can that it is packaged in at the processing plant, so it could be eaten right out of the can, as it is fully cooked.  Many people like to fry it some.  As you say, do not overdo it.

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 12, 2018, 07:56:25 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 03:28:11 PM
SPAM   Spiced Ham (Hormel canned pork developed in 1937)
SPAM   [not an acronym] written spam -- slang name for Unsolicited Commercial Email (UCE; junk/bulk email)
SPAM   State Police Association of Massachusetts
SPAM   Stop Pornography and Abusive Marketing Act
SPAM   Stupid, Pointless Annoying Message (folk etymology)
SPAM   Space Planning and Management (University of Missouri - Columbia)
SPAM   Specially Prepared American Meat (folk etymology)
SPAM   Society for the Publication of American Music
SPAM   Service Provisioning and Account Management
SPAM   Survey Processing and Management
SPAM   Spectral Processing and Manipulation (Ocean Optics)
SPAM   Search Pattern Assessment Model
SPAM   Society of Properties Artisan Managers
SPAM   Schools of the Pacific Atmospheric Monitoring
SPAM   Systems Personnel Activity Meeting (Yale)
SPAM   Society for the Preservation of Amplitude Modulation
SPAM   Shelter, Portable, Air Mobile
SPAM   Shelter, Protective, Aircraft Maintenance
SPAM   Some Place Around Montana / Missouri / Massachusetts / Mississippi / Maine :-)
SPAM   SGML Parser Add Markup
SPAM   Slant Path Attenuation Model (antennas)
SPAM   Singing Produces Awesome Miracles (Lansing, MI school choir)
SPAM   Strike Package and Associated Messages (tactical Tomahawk weapon control system)
SPAM   Scanning Photo-Acoustic Microscopy
SPAM   Society for Palmtop Advancement through Meetings (San Francisco, CA)
SPAM   Student Peer Abstinence Movement (Montana)
SPAM   Shoulder of Pork & Ham (Hormel canned pork developed in 1937)
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The above must be an example of the SPAM messages and emails that come in everyday, huh?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 07:56:33 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 12, 2018, 07:50:04 PM

That is right.  SPAM is actually cooked in the can that it is packaged in at the processing plant, so it could be eaten right out of the can, as it is fully cooked.  Many people like to fry it some.  As you say, do not overdo it.

Chrissy

It's good to learn something new everyday!  I did not know until now that SPAM is cooked in the can and not cooked and canned.
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Spam.html
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 07:57:32 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 12, 2018, 07:56:25 PM

The above must be an example of the SPAM messages and emails that come in everyday, huh?

LOL, well except for the first one which identified SPAM as Spiced Ham :)

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 12, 2018, 08:01:15 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 07:56:33 PM
It's good to learn something new everyday!  I did not know until now that SPAM is cooked in the can and not cooked and canned.
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Spam.html


SPAM also has a few different formulations depending on the foreign country where it is sold.

SPAM is also stolen in larger quantities now from stores in Hawaii, after the state raised the dollar amount of goods that must be stolen to make the theft a felony. 

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 08:06:52 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 12, 2018, 08:01:15 PM

SPAM also has a few different formulations depending on the foreign country where it is sold.

SPAM is also stolen in larger quantities now from stores in Hawaii, after the state raised the dollar amount of goods that must be stolen to make the theft a felony.

Back in the day, the difference between a misdemeanor and felony was so much but produce and meat products had a lower dollar value so less could be penalized more.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 12, 2018, 08:20:07 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 06:57:18 PM
Corn Beef Hash - An excellent breakfast staple up there with biscuits and gravy, ham and eggs, et al.

Darn you!!! Now a plate with corned beef hash (topped with an egg) with some biscuits n' gravy is tempting me

I've a good mind to catch me a leprechaun and shake 'em by one leg for a bit of coin then go to the grocery
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 08:25:52 PM
Quote from: V M on March 12, 2018, 08:20:07 PM
Darn you!!! Now a plate with corned beef hash (topped with an egg) with some biscuits n' gravy is tempting me

I've a good mind to catch me a leprechaun and shake 'em by one leg for a bit of coin then go to the grocery

ROTFL,  When the Devyl mentioned his crocking the corn beef, the first thought in my head was I'd better start peeling those spuds.............................
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Drexy/Drex on March 12, 2018, 08:38:16 PM
Perhaps a 1kg tomahawk ....or maybe  pizza
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 12, 2018, 08:41:20 PM
Quote from: markie on March 12, 2018, 08:38:16 PM
Perhaps a 1kg tomahawk ....or maybe  pizza

Et Tu Brute?

Tomahawk?  American indians use to carry tomahawks and we have or had tomahawk missles.  Did you name a cow breed Tomahawk? :)

But now you got me thinking.  There are four pizzas in the freezer.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 13, 2018, 01:55:39 AM
I made my own version of toad in the hole  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 13, 2018, 02:22:57 AM
Quote from: V M on March 13, 2018, 01:55:39 AM
I made my own version of toad in the hole  ;D

Cool but poor Kermit :(
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cindy on March 13, 2018, 02:24:14 AM
Quote from: V M on March 13, 2018, 01:55:39 AM
I made my own version of toad in the hole  ;D

Hopefully you didn't Americanise it by including peanut 'jelly' and marshmallows, I believe it is referred to as 'Fluff'.  >:-) :laugh:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 13, 2018, 02:26:28 AM
Quote from: Cindy on March 13, 2018, 02:24:14 AM
Hopefully you didn't Americanise it by including peanut 'jelly' and marshmallows, I believe it is referred to as 'Fluff'.  >:-) :laugh:


Sounds like someone doesn't like Americanization :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 13, 2018, 02:31:48 AM
Ribeye steak and Tomahawk steaks are the same except you don't get or get charged for the extended meatless bone with Ribeye.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 13, 2018, 02:48:34 AM
Quote from: Cindy on March 13, 2018, 02:24:14 AM
Hopefully you didn't Americanise it by including peanut 'jelly' and marshmallows, I believe it is referred to as 'Fluff'.  >:-) :laugh:

LOL... Naw, other than using a bacon wrapped hot italian sausage I pretty much held to my mother's old Scottish recipe  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 13, 2018, 02:55:34 AM
Quote from: V M on March 13, 2018, 02:48:34 AM
LOL... Naw, other than using a bacon wrapped hot italian sausage I pretty much held to my mother's old Scottish recipe  ;D

Are you paying me back on my earlier comment about corn beef hash, biscuits and eggs?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 13, 2018, 03:05:28 AM
Quote from: Cassi on March 13, 2018, 02:55:34 AM
Are you paying me back on my earlier comment about corn beef hash, biscuits and eggs?

No, but thanks for reminding me - I'll eventually get a round toit
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on March 13, 2018, 02:23:09 PM
lamb rogan josh (from freezer) with 2 large potato cakes that were on the reduced shelf in shop yesterday. Nice fried in butter a lovely cheesy delight
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 13, 2018, 02:29:54 PM
Quote from: davina61 on March 13, 2018, 02:23:09 PM
lamb rogan josh (from freezer) with 2 large potato cakes that were on the reduced shelf in shop yesterday. Nice fried in butter a lovely cheesy delight

While I don't know who this Rogan Josh guy is, I can see lamb when I read it!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 13, 2018, 02:30:32 PM
Quote from: V M on March 13, 2018, 03:05:28 AM
No, but thanks for reminding me - I'll eventually get a round toit

You're welcome!  What are friends for?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 13, 2018, 06:05:45 PM
More like what have I been grazing on all day! I had a Devyl Dog, some macaroni salad, some graham crackers, a bowl of beef stew, another Devyl Dog, some Boston brown bread grilled and topped with pineapples, cherries, and Hershey's syrup.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 13, 2018, 06:08:18 PM
Quote from: Cindy on March 13, 2018, 02:24:14 AM
Hopefully you didn't Americanise it by including peanut 'jelly' and marshmallows, I believe it is referred to as 'Fluff'.  >:-) :laugh:

Don't start on the Fluff, lady!  :laugh:

Quote from: V M on March 13, 2018, 03:05:28 AM
No, but thanks for reminding me - I'll eventually get a round toit

Round toits are the hardest to come by.  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 13, 2018, 06:08:52 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 13, 2018, 06:05:45 PM
More like what have I been grazing on all day! I had a Devyl Dog, some macaroni salad, some graham crackers, a bowl of beef stew, another Devyl Dog, some Boston brown bread grilled and topped with pineapples, cherries, and Hershey's syrup.

Devlyn Marie:   Grazing for me is not good for my eating habits and not good for my diet to keep my girlish figure.
I find it better to just stop, make a decent meal and be done!!!   Easier said than done however!!!
Danielle
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 13, 2018, 06:13:15 PM
I think I will have a bowl of chicken and herb dumplings soup. Progresso brand.

Chocolate cake too.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 13, 2018, 07:26:04 PM
I came up with this idea a while back and tonight I finally got around to making it! smoked chicken enchilada mac n cheese!
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I took my usual mac n cheese recipe and replaced the smoked gouda with smoked cheddar. I also put some cholula hot sauce in it and some taco seasoning and green chiles. I put some chicken breasts on my smoker and then sliced them up and put them on top of the mac, then I topped the chicken with a little enchilada sauce and then I topped the whole thing with a mexican cheese blend. It's probably the best mac n cheese I've ever made! My usual recipe is so good that I've never felt the urge to dress it up like this but I think I'm going to start playing around with it more! I wanna do a cheesesteak one next I think.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 13, 2018, 07:56:36 PM
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Quote from: Maddie86 on March 13, 2018, 07:26:04 PM
I came up with this idea a while back and tonight I finally got around to making it! smoked chicken enchilada mac n cheese!
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I took my usual mac n cheese recipe and replaced the smoked gouda with smoked cheddar. I also put some cholula hot sauce in it and some taco seasoning and green chiles. I put some chicken breasts on my smoker and then sliced them up and put them on top of the mac, then I topped the chicken with a little enchilada sauce and then I topped the whole thing with a mexican cheese blend. It's probably the best mac n cheese I've ever made! My usual recipe is so good that I've never felt the urge to dress it up like this but I think I'm going to start playing around with it more! I wanna do a cheesesteak one next I think.

@ Maddie:  I like how you cook.... cheese, more cheese and then topped with even more cheese.   All of my favorites... Mac&Cheese and Chicken Breasts.
Now I am impatiently waiting for your Cheese-steak pics. Of course you will make it with lots of cheese.  Yummy
Danielle
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 13, 2018, 08:05:25 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 13, 2018, 07:56:36 PM
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@ Maddie:  I like how you cook.... cheese, more cheese and then topped with even more cheese.   All of my favorites... Mac&Cheese and Chicken Breasts.
Now I am impatiently waiting for your Cheese-steak pics. Of course you will make it with lots of cheese.  Yummy
Danielle

hehe well you might be waiting for it for a while! I can't make stuff like this too often lol. I'm meeting up with a couple girlfriends this weekend and I'm giving them some of the leftovers
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 13, 2018, 08:14:51 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on March 13, 2018, 08:05:25 PM
hehe well you might be waiting for it for a while! I can't make stuff like this too often lol. I'm meeting up with a couple girlfriends this weekend and I'm giving them some of the leftovers

@ Maddie:  I fully understand.  My eyes always get bigger than my stomach so I end up cooking and baking like crazy, eat a small portion or two and then give it away to my friends.  If I ate everything I made I would look like a blimp.
My friends are always dropping by to see what goodies that I have that I want to give away.
Danielle
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 13, 2018, 09:08:00 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 13, 2018, 08:14:51 PM
@ Maddie:  I fully understand.  My eyes always get bigger than my stomach so I end up cooking and baking like crazy, eat a small portion or two and then give it away to my friends.  If I ate everything I made I would look like a blimp.
My friends are always dropping by to see what goodies that I have that I want to give away.
Danielle

See Appy!
Maddie gives her goodies to her girlfriends instead of her Transisters!!!!!!  We're like chopped liver - beef, not chicken!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 14, 2018, 08:21:58 AM
Quote from: Cassi on March 13, 2018, 09:08:00 PM
See Appy!
Maddie gives her goodies to her girlfriends instead of her Transisters!!!!!!  We're like chopped liver - beef, not chicken!

if I had trans sisters in town I would be happy to feed them!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 14, 2018, 08:31:52 AM
Quote from: Cassi on March 13, 2018, 09:08:00 PM
See Appy!
Maddie gives her goodies to her girlfriends instead of her Transisters!!!!!!  We're like chopped liver - beef, not chicken!

Quote from: Maddie86 on March 14, 2018, 08:21:58 AM
if I had trans sisters in town I would be happy to feed them!

Settle down there Cassi and book us a flight  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 14, 2018, 03:19:58 PM
Quote from: V M on March 14, 2018, 08:31:52 AM
Settle down there Cassi and book us a flight  ;D

Find Kathy or Steph!  They're pilots :)

Or Jess - she can order posse comitatus and get us there!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on March 14, 2018, 03:50:34 PM
prawn and tomato curry. nice and easy so here's a recipe , 3 medium onions sliced, green pepper sliced. not doing a list so- mix 1 tsp of fine chopped ginger, 1 tsp crushed garlic, 1tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp salt in a dish and add 2 tbls  lemon juice. start by frying onions till brown add ginger/garlic mix and turn to low heat and stir cook for 3 mins. add pepper and 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes  and cook for 5 to 7 min then add 650 G of  defrosted frozen prawns and cook for 10 min . that's it enjoy serve with basmati rice
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 14, 2018, 03:58:36 PM
Quote from: davina61 on March 14, 2018, 03:50:34 PM
prawn and tomato curry. nice and easy so here's a recipe , 3 medium onions sliced, green pepper sliced. not doing a list so- mix 1 tsp of fine chopped ginger, 1 tsp crushed garlic, 1tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp salt in a dish and add 2 tbls  lemon juice. start by frying onions till brown add ginger/garlic mix and turn to low heat and stir cook for 3 mins. add pepper and 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes  and cook for 5 to 7 min then add 650 G of  defrosted frozen prawns and cook for 10 min . that's it enjoy serve with basmati rice


You sure like curry!   :)

I like jumpers.   :)


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 15, 2018, 03:54:14 AM
Earlier I made Pork n' Beans over rice - Of course I had to dress it up a bit with wiener and bacon bits, mushrooms and onions with a bit of cheese and sour cream on top

Not exactly sure why but I almost always put loads of pepper on almost everything as well
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dee Marshall on March 15, 2018, 06:11:08 AM
Quote from: V M on March 15, 2018, 03:54:14 AM
Earlier I made Pork n' Beans over rice - Of course I had to dress it up a bit with wiener and bacon bits, mushrooms and onions with a bit of cheese and sour cream on top

Not exactly sure why but I almost always put loads of pepper on almost everything as well
A lot of us found a sudden craving for capsicum. There've been threads about it.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on March 15, 2018, 06:49:23 AM
Last night I had a salad and Girl Scout cookies. 

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 15, 2018, 07:32:10 PM
Well I was still full at mealtime because of the chicken curry I enjoyed earlier at lunch, so I enjoyed some of these delicious Carr's Table Water Crackers with toasted sesame, with some great Pine River spreadable cheese that was actually made with some wine.

:)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 16, 2018, 03:58:43 AM
Not much for an appetite but I know I should at least try to eat something, mostly I just want to go back to sleep again
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on March 16, 2018, 02:44:05 PM
The rest of the prawn curry with rice and dry mix veg curry
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 16, 2018, 02:46:06 PM
Quote from: davina61 on March 16, 2018, 02:44:05 PM
The rest of the prawn curry with rice and dry mix veg curry

Congratulations Ms. Davina!!!!

You've been nominated for the Curry with Fury Award!!!!

Good luck on your contest!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 17, 2018, 03:15:39 PM
What do you think I'm eating on Saint Patrick's Day?  :laugh:

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 17, 2018, 03:25:12 PM
Quote from: davina61 on March 16, 2018, 02:44:05 PM
The rest of the prawn curry with rice and dry mix veg curry


Did you say that you preferred the Indian continent curry over the Chinese or Japanese curry?

I like the latter two but the former was so spicey it irritated my stomach.  I think it had goat meat in it also. 

Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on March 17, 2018, 03:38:32 PM
When you make your own its as hot as you make it , if you went to an Indian house and ate there home cooked meals you would see. Restaurant curry is not like home made. BTW curry just means sauce , southern India tends to use more chilli's to cool you down by sweat  as temps are hot ,northern ones use more coconut milk  and a lot of Indians are vegetarians so eat a lot of pulses (Dall) . A lot of fish is eaten by the coasts   
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 17, 2018, 03:50:29 PM
Quote from: davina61 on March 17, 2018, 03:38:32 PM
When you make your own its as hot as you make it , if you went to an Indian house and ate there home cooked meals you would see. Restaurant curry is not like home made. BTW curry just means sauce , southern India tends to use more chilli's to cool you down by sweat  as temps are hot ,northern ones use more coconut milk  and a lot of Indians are vegetarians so eat a lot of pulses (Dall) . A lot of fish is eaten by the coasts


I went to an Indian restaurant in the USA and this brown looking curry was in a three foot wide skillet for customers to scoop it out from.  Also the rice served was different from the long grain white rice that I am used to eating.  I drank a lot of water that evening and not much curry.



Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on March 17, 2018, 03:55:49 PM
Speaking of curry, I'm making Choo Chee Salmon tonight, I've mentioned it in this thread a few times. Salmon w/ thai red curry over broccoli and cabbage with rice. EXTRA DRAGON CAYENNE!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 17, 2018, 08:11:33 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 17, 2018, 03:15:39 PM
What do you think I'm eating on Saint Patrick's Day?  :laugh:

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Devlyn:  Nice presentation of Corned Beef and Cabbage...
....you plated it beautifully...  YUM
I like your dinner plate too... do you have a full set?
Danielle
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 17, 2018, 08:16:20 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 17, 2018, 08:11:33 PM
Devlyn:  Nice presentation of Corned Beef and Cabbage...
....you plated it beautifully...  YUM
I like your dinner plate too... do you have a full set?
Danielle

Full set? I don't even have a full plate, look at the chip the carrot is pointing at!  :laugh:

Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 17, 2018, 08:19:06 PM
Chicken nuggets and for dessert, chocolate pudding!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 17, 2018, 08:52:26 PM
Not sure what I'm having for dinner but I'm going to sneak a bite of Black Forest Cake :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 18, 2018, 06:03:26 AM
So last night a couple friends and I went to a tapas restaurant in Ithaca NY and the food was great! I definitely went outside of my comfort zone on some dishes but I liked everything I had! I still wouldn't eat shrimp though lol, so I didn't take a picture of that dish. I never ate brussels sprouts before and the way they prepared them was really good!

Brussels sprouts with browned butter and garlic, pecans, and Romano cheese
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Deep fried russet potato wedges with chipotle aioli (these were good but the aioli seemed to be missing something, a splash of lime juice would have been perfect!)
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duck leg braised in sherry with onions, apricots, bay, new mexican chiles and cinnamon on kamut
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garlic braised greens with tomato, walnuts, stilton blue cheese, and sherry vinegar
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Orecchiette in a creamy arugula pesto with ham, peas, and pecorino romano cheese. this was a good dish but I felt it needed something, either more cheese or it needed to be creamier, or both lol
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their dessert menu looked great but we didn't get any because my friend had cupcakes for us back in the car. I would absolutely go back though, their menu changes a lot too so I would love to see what they offer in the summer and fall!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 18, 2018, 06:06:01 AM
oops, I forgot a dish!

banana leaf roast pork with glass noodles, chili lime vinaigrette and pickled daikon and carrot
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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 18, 2018, 12:42:32 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on March 18, 2018, 06:06:01 AM
oops, I forgot a dish!

banana leaf roast pork with glass noodles, chili lime vinaigrette and pickled daikon and carrot
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Looks good in a vegan sort of way :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 18, 2018, 03:02:24 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 18, 2018, 12:42:32 PM
Looks good in a vegan sort of way :)

more vegans need to eat pork  :D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 18, 2018, 03:19:19 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on March 18, 2018, 03:02:24 PM
more vegans need to eat pork  :D

I'll second that!  :laugh:

I'm finishing off the corned beef and cabbage.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 18, 2018, 03:20:31 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 18, 2018, 03:19:19 PM
I'll second that!  :laugh:

I'm finishing off the corned beef and cabbage.

I'll drink the 5th on that!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on March 19, 2018, 04:02:40 PM
(breakfast ) lamb curry apparently eaten after morning prayes , it was so tender and I have 2 containers for other days. 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 19, 2018, 04:40:52 PM
New York Strip steak, asparagus, salad, cheesecake.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 19, 2018, 04:51:29 PM
I had lamb chop(s) - not Sherry North's but the Macaroni Grill's last night.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 19, 2018, 06:24:14 PM
Do they serve macaroni at Macaroni Grill?

(They apparently do not serve chili at Chili's, so I ask.)



Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 19, 2018, 06:28:35 PM
I heard they're serving Wendy at Wendy's.

I'm eating an assortment of stuffs.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dee Marshall on March 19, 2018, 06:28:49 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 19, 2018, 06:24:14 PM
Do they serve macaroni at Macaroni Grill?

(They apparently do not serve chili at Chili's, so I ask.)



Chrissy
They used to, but grilled macaroni is disgusting.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 19, 2018, 06:45:21 PM
Quote from: Dee Marshall on March 19, 2018, 06:28:49 PM
They used to, but grilled macaroni is disgusting.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.



Ewww.  Grilled macaroni is hard to even imagine.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 19, 2018, 06:46:43 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 19, 2018, 06:28:35 PM
I heard they're serving Wendy at Wendy's.

I'm eating an assortment of stuffs.


Are they serving McDonald at McDonald's?
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Post by: Devlyn on March 19, 2018, 06:47:56 PM
Yeah, but what would you rather eat?
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 19, 2018, 06:58:16 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 19, 2018, 06:47:56 PM
Yeah, but what would you rather eat?


Wendy's menu is far more appealing.

No bananas are even necessary for it to be more appealing.

Wendy is actually Dave's daughter if I remember correctly.  Dave founded the restaurant.
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Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 19, 2018, 07:06:41 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 19, 2018, 06:47:56 PM
Yeah, but what would you rather eat?

Devlyn: 
Tonight beef stew with lots of veggies in a thickened gravy with a side salad.
..............
OH, I like your new Avatar/Profile picture.... very nice.
Danielle
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Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 19, 2018, 07:08:18 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 19, 2018, 06:58:16 PM

Wendy's menu is far more appealing.

No bananas are even necessary for it to be more appealing.

Wendy is actually Dave's daughter if I remember correctly.  Dave founded the restaurant.


Chrissy: 
YES, correct, Dave's daughter (Wendy) is running the restaurant chain since his death.
Danielle
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Post by: Devlyn on March 19, 2018, 07:19:40 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 19, 2018, 07:06:41 PM
Devlyn: 
Tonight beef stew with lots of veggies in a thickened gravy with a side salad.
..............
OH, I like your new Avatar/Profile picture.... very nice.
Danielle

Thanks, doll! I had my brother stand in for the photo. Damn genderfluidity!  :laugh:

Hugs, Devlyn
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Post by: Dee Marshall on March 19, 2018, 07:36:04 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 19, 2018, 06:58:16 PM

Wendy's menu is far more appealing.

No bananas are even necessary for it to be more appealing.

Wendy is actually Dave's daughter if I remember correctly.  Dave founded the restaurant.
I understand that they changed their slogan when she got older. She was getting too many dirty comments.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.
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Post by: Violet10Dencies on March 19, 2018, 07:46:24 PM
Homemade turkey burgers with Blaze Doritos, and strawberry-blueberry-peanutbutter-banana smoothies.

Smoothies were definitely the best part!

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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 19, 2018, 07:49:15 PM
Smoothies can be very yummy! 


Chrissy
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Post by: Cassi on March 19, 2018, 07:55:47 PM
Bummer on smoothies.

I had purchased some frozen berries at Costco (4 pounds) and thought I'd make smoothies for my daughter and her friend.  I did the recipe which called for adding orange juice, yogurt, and banana. 

Neither wanted any because of the banana.  So I made some without banana and yogurt and no one wanted any. 

:(
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 19, 2018, 08:18:56 PM
Try making one without the orange juice, and add strawberries and some fruit juice other than orange.
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Post by: natalie.ashlyne on March 19, 2018, 08:44:25 PM
3 eggs and hot sauce
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Post by: Cassi on March 19, 2018, 09:09:08 PM
Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on March 19, 2018, 08:44:25 PM
3 eggs and hot sauce

LOL, my daughter asked me to make her breakfast at 3:30pm:

Hash Browns
Bacon
Scrambled Eggs
Toast

My tummy growling.  So I'm either hungry or pregnant, we'll see.
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Post by: Roll on March 19, 2018, 09:25:50 PM
Shrimp fajitas! Thinly sliced some red bell peppers, charred them in cast iron, removed from pan. Added shrimp, seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, "fresh" dried basil (I dried it myself few days ago), cumin, scorpion black pepper, nice coating of the seasoning. Cooked shrimp, added bell peppers back into pan and deglazed it with lemon juice, making sure it coated everything well. Served in flour tortillas with kosher salt. Turned out crazy good, simple and low calorie.
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Post by: MollyPants on March 20, 2018, 04:19:40 AM
Cassoulet and broccoli. Mmm.

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Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 20, 2018, 10:10:18 AM
Quote from: Cassi on March 19, 2018, 07:55:47 PM
Bummer on smoothies.

I had purchased some frozen berries at Costco (4 pounds) and thought I'd make smoothies for my daughter and her friend.  I did the recipe which called for adding orange juice, yogurt, and banana. 

Neither wanted any because of the banana.  So I made some without banana and yogurt and no one wanted any. 

:(

Cassi:  What?  ???    Bananas are almost always a good thing to add to smoothies... not only for taste but also makes your Smoothy smoother.... (ha, ha,.... see what I did there? !!!)
Danielle
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Post by: Cassi on March 20, 2018, 12:28:31 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 20, 2018, 10:10:18 AM
Cassi:  What?  ???    Bananas are almost always a good thing to add to smoothies... not only for taste but also makes your Smoothy smoother.... (ha, ha,.... see what I did there? !!!)
Danielle

Awe Appy, of all my daughters, you're the most smooth talker :)
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Post by: Cassi on March 20, 2018, 12:29:12 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 19, 2018, 08:18:56 PM
Try making one without the orange juice, and add strawberries and some fruit juice other than orange.

Thanks!
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Post by: V M on March 20, 2018, 02:05:43 PM
Bananas are nasty monkey food  :P  Last night I had a square of lag from the lasagna I made the other night
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Post by: Cassi on March 20, 2018, 02:07:24 PM
Quote from: V M on March 20, 2018, 02:05:43 PM
Bananas are nasty monkey food  :P

Yep, right up there with Cabbage!
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 20, 2018, 02:16:33 PM
Bananas can taste really good.

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Post by: Cassi on March 20, 2018, 02:35:30 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 20, 2018, 02:16:33 PM
Bananas can taste really good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juJpyUkHPCA
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Post by: davina61 on March 22, 2018, 02:58:12 PM
No bananas (that's for the breakfast thread) but English faggots with rich gravy , mashed potatoes and swede  with cauliflower cheese ( home made cheese sauce)
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 22, 2018, 03:07:32 PM
Spaghetti!
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Post by: Cassi on March 22, 2018, 03:41:10 PM
I dunno - a new Cassi-roll, arr arr arr
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Post by: V M on March 23, 2018, 01:05:29 AM
Reheating some Lag in the oven
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Post by: Cassi on March 23, 2018, 01:08:53 AM
I didn't want the mushrooms to go to waste so I slice them in half, dumped them in whipped egg and breaded with roasted garlic bread crumbs and deep fried them.

Turned out pretty good.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 23, 2018, 04:20:40 PM
Found a good use for real mayo...  not the light, fat-free, or salad dressing varieties...


Facials for dry skin!

Smooth mayo on your face and leave in on for 20 minutes.

Then wipe it off and rinse with cool water.


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Post by: Julia1996 on March 23, 2018, 04:29:36 PM
Tonight Im having corned beef and cabbage, one of Tristan's favorites. But Tyler doesn't like corned beef so I'm making him sausage to eat with his cabbage. Can't have the children getting jealous of each other. Lol
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 23, 2018, 04:33:26 PM
Pork Eggrolls.
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Post by: davina61 on March 23, 2018, 04:36:26 PM
Lincolnshire sausages, didn't want to just fry them so put them in the oven (in a dish!!) with a tin of chopped tomatoes. 1/4 button mushrooms and dried herbs, mash spuds and the left over cauliflower cheese 
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Post by: Cassi on March 23, 2018, 04:46:57 PM
You UKians sure know how to cook :)
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Post by: Cassi on March 23, 2018, 04:49:53 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 23, 2018, 04:20:40 PM
Found a good use for real mayo...  not the light, fat-free, or salad dressing varieties...


Facials for dry skin!

Smooth mayo on your face and leave in on for 20 minutes.

Then wipe it off and rinse with cool water.

And eat it?
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Post by: Devlyn on March 23, 2018, 07:19:51 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 23, 2018, 04:20:40 PM
Found a good use for real mayo...  not the light, fat-free, or salad dressing varieties...


Facials for dry skin!

Smooth mayo on your face and leave in on for 20 minutes.

Then wipe it off and rinse with cool water.

I use it on my hands at work after they get dried out in the cleaning alcohol.

Tonight's dinner....huh...this is going to sound more like a confession than a menu!  :laugh: 

I had a Payday, the king size one. Then a small bowl of leftover spaghetti. Then two Mounds bars, the mini size. Then half a can of Pringles. And two more Mounds. I've stayed out of the jelly beans, though.  ;D
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Post by: Cassi on March 23, 2018, 07:21:56 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 23, 2018, 07:19:51 PM
I use it on my hands at work after they get dried out in the cleaning alcohol.

Tonight's dinner....huh...this is going to sound more like a confession than a menu!  :laugh: 

I had a Payday, the king size one. Then a small bowl of leftover spaghetti. Then two Mounds bars, the mini size. Then half a can of Pringles. And two more Mounds. I've stayed out of the jelly beans, though.  ;D

An a-bomba-nation!  So much candy and not a jelly bean to be countless :)
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 23, 2018, 07:28:30 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 23, 2018, 04:49:53 PM
And eat it?


Eat it only if you are starving or maybe if you have a BLT that is dry also, but for the BLT I would get fresh mayo, not what was put on the face.
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Post by: Cassi on March 23, 2018, 07:35:37 PM
I have heard where a lot of different foods, like yogurt, could be used for facials.  Wonder what else is out there.  Maybe a new thread?

Anyway, as far as dinner goes.  I made mention of the Cheddar and Broccoli soup my daughter wanted me to make which makes a half gallon?

Well, I made it and some other stuff she wanted but she gets bored with it and if I pack it for her lunch at work and she takes it she hasn't been eating it.

So, fine, I made her happy and that's it I just won't make anymore to avoid wasting it.

So, today she tells me that I haven't been making her meals, duh. 

Still trying to figure out what's for dinner, lol.
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Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 23, 2018, 07:36:04 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 23, 2018, 07:19:51 PM
I use it on my hands at work after they get dried out in the cleaning alcohol.

Tonight's dinner....huh...this is going to sound more like a confession than a menu!  :laugh: 

I had a Payday, the king size one. Then a small bowl of leftover spaghetti. Then two Mounds bars, the mini size. Then half a can of Pringles. And two more Mounds. I've stayed out of the jelly beans, though.  ;D

Devlyn:
You can't fool me...... I think that you are trying to ingest more fat so it will go to your boobs and hips....   
....am I right?
Danielle
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Post by: Devlyn on March 23, 2018, 07:41:41 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 23, 2018, 07:36:04 PM
Devlyn:
You can't fool me...... I think that you are trying to ingest more fat so it will go to your boobs and hips....   
....am I right?
Danielle

My motto is, if you don't like where the fat is, take it off and see if it lands in a better spot next time.  ;D
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Post by: Cassi on March 23, 2018, 07:42:08 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 23, 2018, 07:36:04 PM
Devlyn:
You can't fool me...... I think that you are trying to ingest more fat so it will go to your boobs and hips....   
....am I right?
Danielle

You heard the Lady!  Devyl!  Fess Up!
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 23, 2018, 07:59:31 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 23, 2018, 07:36:04 PM
Devlyn:
You can't fool me...... I think that you are trying to ingest more fat so it will go to your boobs and hips....   
....am I right?
Danielle


LOL

Chrissy
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Post by: stephaniec on March 23, 2018, 08:49:48 PM
spaghetti
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Post by: Roll on March 23, 2018, 11:00:55 PM
Salmon seared in browned button, topped with fresh harvested dill and lemon, over rice pilaf with broccoli.
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Post by: Dena on March 23, 2018, 11:08:05 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 23, 2018, 07:19:51 PM
I use it on my hands at work after they get dried out in the cleaning alcohol.

Tonight's dinner....huh...this is going to sound more like a confession than a menu!  :laugh: 

I had a Payday, the king size one. Then a small bowl of leftover spaghetti. Then two Mounds bars, the mini size. Then half a can of Pringles. And two more Mounds. I've stayed out of the jelly beans, though.  ;D
Come on, you can't use the left over halloween candy excuse as that's almost 5 months ago. On the other hand, I still have 2 boxes of chocolate bars I haven't finished of yet.  :icon_redface:
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Post by: Kendra on March 23, 2018, 11:55:31 PM
Quote from: Dena on March 23, 2018, 11:08:05 PM
> On the other hand, I still have 2 boxes of chocolate bars I haven't finished of yet.  :icon_redface:

Sounds like I need to make another trip to Arizona!
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Post by: Cassi on March 24, 2018, 12:15:21 AM
Quote from: Kendra on March 23, 2018, 11:55:31 PM
Sounds like I need to make another trip to Arizona!

What!!!!

Are you in league with the Devyl?

:)
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Post by: Devlyn on March 24, 2018, 08:07:26 AM
Quote from: Dena on March 23, 2018, 11:08:05 PM
Come on, you can't use the left over halloween candy excuse as that's almost 5 months ago. On the other hand, I still have 2 boxes of chocolate bars I haven't finished of yet.  :icon_redface:

;D I'm not even trying that one, I bought that stuff for eating. In my defense, they were impulse items at checkout. In my defense, I didn't expect them to become dinner.  :laugh:

Hugs, Devlyn
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Post by: Roll on March 24, 2018, 08:10:00 AM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 24, 2018, 08:07:26 AM
;D I'm not even trying that one, I bought that stuff for eating. In my defense, they were impulse items at checkout. In my defense, I didn't expect them to become dinner.  :laugh:

Hugs, Devlyn

That's me whenever I give in to the current monthly limited edition krispy kreme minis bag. Suddenly what was going to be a snack over a week is dinner. :D
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Post by: V M on March 24, 2018, 08:28:44 AM
I should probably take an impulse shopper with me when I go to the grocery  ;D
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Post by: Cassi on March 24, 2018, 11:18:18 AM
Impulse shoppers and finicky eaters are dangerous to go shopping with.  Wreak havoc on the purse-strings :)
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Post by: V M on March 24, 2018, 11:58:48 AM
Hmmm, that might explain my sarcasm
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Post by: Cassi on March 24, 2018, 12:29:59 PM
Quote from: V M on March 24, 2018, 11:58:48 AM
Hmmm, that might explain my sarcasm

Sacrcasm?  You?  No whey Josie!
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 24, 2018, 01:12:28 PM
Ribeye steak and fries.
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Post by: Cassi on March 24, 2018, 01:14:04 PM
I want some.
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Post by: davina61 on March 24, 2018, 03:22:55 PM
Forgot to get onions so the chicken curry planed ended up a Thai Green curry, just one very large (think it was a DD!!) breast cut into small chunks , curry paste , chunky cut mushrooms and bamboo shoots and a tin of coconut milk. Enough for another time as well , another one for the freezer. Will make that curry tomorrow and some stuffed Parathas 
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Post by: Julia1996 on March 24, 2018, 08:08:11 PM
I made southern food tonight. Fried chicken, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn and buttermilk biscuits.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 24, 2018, 08:09:57 PM
Yummy.
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Post by: Devlyn on March 24, 2018, 08:11:31 PM
Cheeseburgers (Swiss) with sauteed pepper and onion.
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Post by: Roll on March 25, 2018, 12:30:12 AM
Caesar Salad and a frozen zataran's Cajun Carbonara (it's amazing).
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Post by: davina61 on March 25, 2018, 04:21:12 PM
Got some onions so made the chicken curry,4 meals worth!!!! Made the parathas as well but recipe says 2 tea spoons of salt MISPRINT think it should be 1/2 a teaspoon so a bit wrecked . OK just a tad salty
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Post by: Cassi on March 25, 2018, 04:30:27 PM
Well, I think I have everything to make the Mac & Cheese Balls, so we'll see.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 25, 2018, 06:54:36 PM
Ball, cheese, cheddar, aged, Wisconsin


(Military style description)



Plus crackers.
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Post by: Devlyn on March 25, 2018, 06:58:58 PM
I'm having a box of salt, apparently.

Does anyone have a grandma available for an afternoon to make macaroni and cheese with the bread crumbs on top?  Asking for a friend.  :laugh:
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Post by: Cassi on March 25, 2018, 08:29:39 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 25, 2018, 06:58:58 PM
I'm having a box of salt, apparently.

Does anyone have a grandma available for an afternoon to make macaroni and cheese with the bread crumbs on top?  Asking for a friend.  :laugh:

LOL.  This sounds kinda familiar.  I have all the ingredients to make the Mac & Cheese Balls except...........................






Pimento Cheese Spread :(

BTW, couldn't find where you posted your Blue Eyed Army Devyl picture, here's mine I think:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,235499.msg2115018.html#msg2115018
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Post by: Tess100 on March 25, 2018, 10:04:20 PM
Pork rib chop on the grill, roasted green beans with garlic and lemon and fried potatoes.....
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Post by: Cassi on March 25, 2018, 10:06:09 PM
I'll be right over
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Post by: Julia1996 on March 26, 2018, 09:58:26 AM
With all the talk about Mac n cheese I decided to make lobster Mac n cheese last night.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 26, 2018, 04:27:18 PM
Sirloin steak fajitas.

Yum.
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Post by: Cassi on March 26, 2018, 07:21:31 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 26, 2018, 09:58:26 AM
With all the talk about Mac n cheese I decided to make lobster Mac n cheese last night.

Where do you get your lobster?
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Post by: Julia1996 on March 26, 2018, 08:00:18 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 26, 2018, 07:21:31 PM
Where do you get your lobster?

I used frozen lobster meat. I buy lobster meat at the store. I don't ever make fresh lobster.  No way I could put a live lobster into boiling water. Just.....NO! 😖
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Post by: Cassi on March 26, 2018, 08:11:40 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 26, 2018, 08:00:18 PM
I used frozen lobster meat. I buy lobster meat at the store. I don't ever make fresh lobster.  No way I could put a live lobster into boiling water. Just.....NO! 😖

Wow, I didn't know they had frozen lobster meat!  You all in Colorado have it all; Coors, Blue Skies, Marijuana, and now Lobster!!!!!

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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 26, 2018, 08:16:01 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 26, 2018, 08:00:18 PM
I used frozen lobster meat. I buy lobster meat at the store. I don't ever make fresh lobster.  No way I could put a live lobster into boiling water. Just.....NO! 😖


Have you tried canned lobster meat?
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Post by: Cassi on March 26, 2018, 08:17:13 PM
I've done crab and oysters but have not even seen a can of lobster meat.  Who makes it?
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 26, 2018, 08:22:57 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 26, 2018, 08:17:13 PM
I've done crab and oysters but have not even seen a can of lobster meat.  Who makes it?


Bar Harbor brand, but look at Amazon.com as there are likely others.


Chrissy
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Post by: Julia1996 on March 26, 2018, 08:42:25 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 26, 2018, 08:17:13 PM
I've done crab and oysters but have not even seen a can of lobster meat.  Who makes it?
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Post by: Julia1996 on March 26, 2018, 08:45:05 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 26, 2018, 08:17:13 PM
I've done crab and oysters but have not even seen a can of lobster meat.  Who makes it?

It's not canned. I buy lobster tails from a seafood market and freeze what's left over after I use it. Im told lobster looses some flavor and it changes the texture when its frozen. Yeah, don't care. Im not boiling a live lobster. 😖😫
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Post by: Devlyn on March 26, 2018, 08:53:09 PM
Prime rib. Thanks, Laurie!  :)
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Post by: stephaniec on March 26, 2018, 09:03:32 PM
roast beef on rye and potato salad
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Post by: PurpleWolf on March 26, 2018, 09:11:40 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 26, 2018, 08:45:05 PM
Im told lobster looses some flavor and it changes the texture when its frozen. Yeah, don't care. Im not boiling a live lobster.
Well I've heard you can crack their necks ie. kill them before putting them in the boiling water.
https://www.google.fi/search?ei=66W5WuvcC8nX6QT1opGgDA&q=kill+lobster+before+boiling&oq=kill+lobster+&gs_l=psy-ab.3.0.0l6.335853.338101.0.338931.15.11.1.1.1.0.319.1788.0j3j3j2.8.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..5.10.1861...0i67k1j0i22i30k1.0.eLvrffMf0xc
Had to look it up - well not so sure about that but it seems icing etc. is fine!
I wouldn't boil a live animal either, yuck!
Actully I've never even tasted lobster... ;D Well I've eaten octopus and crabs etc. a few times.

Why I'm here:
I'm cooking chicken tikka masala for dinner  :D! One of my favorite dishes!
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Post by: Devlyn on March 26, 2018, 09:16:41 PM
Any of y'all find your way to Boston, the (real) lobster is on me.  :)  I prefer mine in roll form.

A true lobster roll has a complete lobster in it, and if you don't find both claws you're allowed to hit the owner.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 26, 2018, 09:18:26 PM
Quote from: PurpleWolf on March 26, 2018, 09:11:40 PM
Well I've heard you can crack their necks ie. kill them before putting them in the boiling water.
https://www.google.fi/search?ei=66W5WuvcC8nX6QT1opGgDA&q=kill+lobster+before+boiling&oq=kill+lobster+&gs_l=psy-ab.3.0.0l6.335853.338101.0.338931.15.11.1.1.1.0.319.1788.0j3j3j2.8.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..5.10.1861...0i67k1j0i22i30k1.0.eLvrffMf0xc
Had to look it up - well not so sure about that but it seems icing etc. is fine!
I wouldn't boil a live animal either, yuck!
Actully I've never even tasted lobster... ;D Well I've eaten octopus and crabs etc. a few times.

Why I'm here:
I'm cooking chicken tikka masala for dinner  :D! One of my favorite dishes!

Oh no no. I could never kill something!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on March 26, 2018, 09:35:36 PM
What did I have for dinner this evening? Too much, that's what.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dee Marshall on March 26, 2018, 10:11:27 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 26, 2018, 09:16:41 PM
Any of y'all find your way to Boston, the (real) lobster is on me.  :)  I prefer mine in roll form.

A true lobster roll has a complete lobster in it, and if you don't find both claws you're allowed to hit the owner.
I've never eaten a lobster roll. Every time the chance has presented itself the fried lobster seduced me away.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 26, 2018, 10:48:47 PM
Try some good lobster chowder  or lobster stew.


Yum.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 27, 2018, 01:25:42 AM
Quote from: Roll on March 26, 2018, 09:35:36 PM
What did I have for dinner this evening? Too much, that's what.

So shame on you Ellie Girl!!! Now you're going to brag that you had Much More for dessert :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on March 27, 2018, 01:47:48 AM
Left over spaghetti and brochliflower and rutabaga fried in olive oil and tea
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 27, 2018, 03:06:00 AM
I'm hoping to hold down a bowl of chicken noodle soup and a couple slices of bread
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on March 27, 2018, 03:45:58 AM
Left over chicken and orange stew with some spinach.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 27, 2018, 09:05:14 AM
Last night I made pasta shells stuffed with cheese,spinach and beef.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 27, 2018, 09:12:12 AM
I may cook up another batch of fajitas.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 27, 2018, 12:51:02 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 27, 2018, 09:05:14 AM
Last night I made pasta shells stuffed with cheese,spinach and beef.

That's sounds pretty good  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on March 27, 2018, 04:41:01 PM
Did some veg to go in the slow cooker tomorrow, cut potatoes in 1/2 and then 1/4rd with skins still on, same with carrots and swede and 3 small onions 2 veg cubes and 2 lamb cubes, have a hand full of cubed lamb and a bone to go in as well
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 27, 2018, 04:53:25 PM
Macaroni and beef type of Hamburger Helper.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 27, 2018, 06:18:37 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 27, 2018, 04:53:25 PM
Macaroni and beef type of Hamburger Helper.

Well, the Mac & Cheese Balls are somewhat ready for the final process; deep frying.  I kinda messed up and put the mixture in the freezer for 4 hours when it should have been refrigerated than made into balls.  Got the balls made up and in about 25 minutes will deep fry them.

While we were out we picked up some Stuffed Boneless Chicken Breast with Asparagus & Provolone Cheese imported from Arizona so we be styl'n.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 27, 2018, 06:23:25 PM
Tonight Im making the classic guy favorite dinner. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn and green beans. I made a cherry cheesecake earlier today for dessert. Hmmm, I just felt Laurie cringe on her roadtrip. Lol.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 27, 2018, 06:24:37 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 27, 2018, 06:18:37 PM
Well, the Mac & Cheese Balls are somewhat ready for the final process; deep frying.  I kinda messed up and put the mixture in the freezer for 4 hours when it should have been refrigerated than made into balls.  Got the balls made up and in about 25 minutes will deep fry them.

While we were out we picked up some Stuffed Boneless Chicken Breast with Asparagus & Provolone Cheese imported from Arizona so we be styl'n.

Mac n cheese balls. That sounds good and definitely sounds like something my guys would love.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 27, 2018, 06:31:35 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 27, 2018, 06:18:37 PM
Well, the Mac & Cheese Balls are somewhat ready for the final process; deep frying.  I kinda messed up and put the mixture in the freezer for 4 hours when it should have been refrigerated than made into balls.  Got the balls made up and in about 25 minutes will deep fry them.

While we were out we picked up some Stuffed Boneless Chicken Breast with Asparagus & Provolone Cheese imported from Arizona so we be styl'n.


Well I do not much experience with those kind of balls Cassi. In fact, I had never heard about them!  Could be really good though!

I love eating the Cheddar cheese balls, with crackers.

What made you think the mixture had to be frozen? 
Seems like it would be harder to make balls with frozen material.

The chicken sounds really good, along with the asparagus.  You will have a nice meal with your daughter.

Chrissy


Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 27, 2018, 06:47:45 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 27, 2018, 06:23:25 PM
Tonight Im making the classic guy favorite dinner. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn and green beans. I made a cherry cheesecake earlier today for dessert. Hmmm, I just felt Laurie cringe on her roadtrip. Lol.

Julia:
  Please tell me that you are also making GRAVY for the Mashed Potatoes
...  and perhaps also for and Meatloaf !!!!!
Danielle
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 27, 2018, 06:51:33 PM
It's another cold night and I put a Pot roast in my slow-cooker when I left for work this morning. 
My house will smell so good when I go home after work. 
I also put in the slow-cooker lots of veggies, carrots, potatoes, onions and whatever I could find in the refrigerator....   I also will make Gravy with the juice when I get home..... gotta have gravy.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 27, 2018, 07:02:39 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 27, 2018, 06:47:45 PM

Julia:
  Please tell me that you are also making GRAVY for the Mashed Potatoes
...  and perhaps also for and Meatloaf !!!!!
Danielle

Oh of course!  If I didn't make gravy with it I would have 3 guys asking me where the gravy was. Lol. Its like an unwritten rule with them that when there are mashed potatoes there also has to be gravy. And yes, they like to put it on the meatloaf too.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 27, 2018, 07:04:47 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 27, 2018, 06:47:45 PM

Julia:
  Please tell me that you are also making GRAVY for the Mashed Potatoes
...  and perhaps also for and Meatloaf !!!!!
Danielle

I make the gravy from the pan drippings and since I wrap the meatloaf in bacon it makes really good gravy.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 27, 2018, 07:44:44 PM
I feel so disgusting, I ordered Domino's pizza tonight. It's been a long time since I had it and I saw an ad online for a good deal and the pizza looked good in it! This pizza I got was super bland and the service was so terrible, it's going to be a while before I even attempt any food from them again.

I'm bummed that I haven't been cooking much lately, things have just been hectic. I think I'm going to try to make tacos tomorrow
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 27, 2018, 07:48:02 PM
Well, according to my daughter, the Mac & Cheese Balls were a 7 out of a possible 10.
The big issue was the temperature of the oil which seemed to burn the initial batch.
Lowered the heat and the rest turned out okay.  It was nice to try but wouldn't do it again
because of the time and expense involved.

On the chicken front, the pre-prepared Chicken with asparagus and mozorella cheese was good and wasn't that difficult to fix.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 27, 2018, 07:50:20 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on March 27, 2018, 07:44:44 PM
I feel so disgusting, I ordered Domino's pizza tonight. It's been a long time since I had it and I saw an ad online for a good deal and the pizza looked good in it! This pizza I got was super bland and the service was so terrible, it's going to be a while before I even attempt any food from them again.

I'm bummed that I haven't been cooking much lately, things have just been hectic. I think I'm going to try to make tacos tomorrow

There's nothing wrong with ordering pizza. I order pizza a couple times a month. Pizza is GOOD! 😋
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 27, 2018, 07:51:18 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 27, 2018, 06:31:35 PM

Well I do not much experience with those kind of balls Cassi. In fact, I had never heard about them!  Could be really good though!

I love eating the Cheddar cheese balls, with crackers.

What made you think the mixture had to be frozen? 
Seems like it would be harder to make balls with frozen material.

The chicken sounds really good, along with the asparagus.  You will have a nice meal with your daughter.

Chrissy

Good one on the experience with balls Chrissy.
I hadn't or wasn't aware of the Mac & Cheese Balls until last week when we were dining out celebrating Katie's 23rd birthday.  She has always been nutty over Mac & Cheese.

Anyway, here's the recipe if you're interested:

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

    Prep
    40 m

    Cook
    30 m

 
Recipe By:erinrhodes813
"A fun and easy recipe that the kids and guests will love! It's super cheesy and absolutely one of my faves. No need for spoons with this mac dish!!"
Ingredients

    1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix
    2 tablespoons butter
    1/4 cup milk
    1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
    3/4 cup pimento cheese spread
    1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
    2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
    1/2 teaspoon paprika

    1/2 teaspoon chili powder
    1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon white sugar
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
    4 eggs
    3 tablespoons milk
    4 cups peanut oil for frying, or as needed

Directions


1. Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain. Stir in the 2 tablespoons butter, the 1/4 cup milk, and the cheese packet from the package.
   
2. While the macaroni is still hot, stir in the Cheddar cheese, pimento cheese spread, and Italian cheese blend, and continue to stir until melted. Place the macaroni and cheese mixture in a container and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
   
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the macaroni mixture from the refrigerator, and, using a cookie scoop, scoop into balls. Place mac balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours.
   
4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
   
5. Whisk the bread crumbs with the paprika, chili powder, black pepper, sugar, and cayenne in a shallow dish; set aside. Beat the eggs with the 3 tablespoons milk in a small bowl. Remove the mac balls from the freezer, coat in the egg wash, and then dredge in breading.
   
6.Fry the mac balls in small batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain briefly on a paper towel-lined plate; serve hot.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 27, 2018, 07:52:08 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 27, 2018, 07:50:20 PM
There's nothing wrong with ordering pizza. I order pizza a couple times a month. Pizza is GOOD! 😋

Probably not really the pizza but the service moreso.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 27, 2018, 08:39:18 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 27, 2018, 07:50:20 PM
There's nothing wrong with ordering pizza. I order pizza a couple times a month. Pizza is GOOD! 😋

oh I eat pizza all the time, I love it, I just think Domino's is pretty terrible lol. We have ton of good local places where I'm from, they kinda ruined the chain restaurants for me
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 27, 2018, 08:51:03 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on March 27, 2018, 08:39:18 PM
oh I eat pizza all the time, I love it, I just think Domino's is pretty terrible lol. We have ton of good local places where I'm from, they kinda ruined the chain restaurants for me

Yeah, I don't like dominos either. I order from this family owned place. Their pizza is awesome.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on March 28, 2018, 12:39:07 PM
There are some amazing local and semi-local Pizza places here, that's how I got fat.. The king is generally considered Sal's, who's owner Sal is, and this is not a joke. the successor to the real life Rocky. http://www.salsneighborhoodpizzeria.com/meetsal.html He had a place in NY for a long time and moved down here to semi-retire, opening a place here when he did. However, while amazing, Sal's is not even my #1 in the area because competition is so high.

Then we have Broomelli Boy's, another local place that is just amazing with some really great deals. HUGE individual slices and interesting specials.

Moving to my runner up, we've got Moondoggy's. When they have the A team working, oh dear god they are just the best. Unfortunately, they've proven slightly inconsistent (amazing probably 80% of the time, only okay the other 20%).

My personal favorite is just a pure childhood thing, Pizza Inn, which is a fairly small chain. Their crust is just the best hands down, and they do hamburger the way I like it: finely ground and well done. (Marco's is another chain that is a personal favorite that does the same, but none around here.)

God, there's really so many other good places too. Brogens is a local place that isn't a pizza place, more of a sports bar, but they have absolutely great pizza and are only like 1 minute from my house. (Though their Caesar salad is my go to, even though the pizza is amazing the salad is somehow even better.) There's another local place that was called Jonesy's, but for some reason they rebranded under another small franchise Stoner's pizza, even though their menu is the same as it was before, not sure what the deal is. They have the best cookies ever.

But you know the horrible thing? ALL THAT GOOD PIZZA BUT ONLY DOMINOS DELIVERS. (well, within a range that the pizza isn't cold and gross when it gets here.)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 28, 2018, 01:19:28 PM
Whilst out with the daughter yesterday I looked for canned lobster in the store but couldn't find any.  My daughter who loves lobster asked what I was looking for and I told her canned lobster and she pulled a Julia "Eweeeeeeee".

As for this evening, not sure.  Maybe Talapita and fries?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 28, 2018, 06:31:39 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 28, 2018, 01:19:28 PM
Whilst out with the daughter yesterday I looked for canned lobster in the store but couldn't find any.  My daughter who loves lobster asked what I was looking for and I told her canned lobster and she pulled a Julia "Eweeeeeeee".

As for this evening, not sure.  Maybe Talapita and fries?


Try Amazon for the canned lobster.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 28, 2018, 06:33:55 PM
Salad, lasagna, blueberry pie.

Yummy.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 28, 2018, 06:37:42 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 28, 2018, 06:31:39 PM

Try Amazon for the canned lobster.

Thank you.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Allison S on March 28, 2018, 06:53:34 PM
I just made a small meatloaf (if you can even call it that lol) ball and ate it with pita bread and hummus. But I just want dessert now, maybe a whole grain muffin and macadamian nut white chip cookies... probably both

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 28, 2018, 06:57:36 PM
That sounds delicious.

Those kinds of nuts are a special treat.

Reminds me of Hawaii!

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 28, 2018, 07:01:36 PM
I am personally really not into Humus but my daughter is crazy about.

Anyway, when she got home from work we decided to go and see about a new car.  For some reason the car I gave her when she graduated back in 2013 and was old then is like the old grey mare you don't want to get rid of and get emotionally attached to.

Anyway, most likely in the next week or so we'll be getting a new car, 2018.  I have never in my life been one to buy a new car off the lot and this will be the first but with Mount Charleston not far away and my dentist who I haven't seen in a while in California, it's about time.

Going to get it in both our names as, God forbid, something happen to me I don't want my son trying to strong arm her.  He's 16 years old and not biological tied to her and try to get fresh with her a year or so ago. 

Anyway, not something to eat but just wanted to get it off my mind.  As far as dinner goes, we're going to finish eating the Mac & Cheese Balls and cook up the Chicken Asparagus and Provolone Cheese. :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 28, 2018, 07:02:49 PM
Quote from: Allison S on March 28, 2018, 06:53:34 PM
I just made a small meatloaf (if you can even call it that lol) ball and ate it with pita bread and hummus. But I just want dessert now, maybe a whole grain muffin and macadamian nut white chip cookies... probably both

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OMG, I'd seek out, close with, and destroy for those Macadamia Nuts; in cookies or chocolate covered :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 28, 2018, 07:10:18 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 28, 2018, 07:02:49 PM
OMG, I'd seek out, close with, and destroy for those Macadamia Nuts; in cookies or chocolate covered :)


Is Cassi going nuts over those nuts?   :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 28, 2018, 07:12:34 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 28, 2018, 07:10:18 PM

Is Cassi going nuts over those nuts?   :)

So Nutz............................................
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 28, 2018, 07:18:16 PM
I told my boss about the canned lobster turn the thread has taken. He didn't even know it was a thing.  :laugh:

Hummus and crackers here, I suspect I'll be in the kitchen again later.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: PurpleWolf on March 28, 2018, 07:40:28 PM
Quote from: Roll on March 28, 2018, 12:39:07 PM
There are some amazing local and semi-local Pizza places here, that's how I got fat.. The king is generally considered Sal's, who's owner Sal is, and this is not a joke. the successor to the real life Rocky. http://www.salsneighborhoodpizzeria.com/meetsal.html He had a place in NY for a long time and moved down here to semi-retire, opening a place here when he did. However, while amazing, Sal's is not even my #1 in the area because competition is so high.

Then we have Broomelli Boy's, another local place that is just amazing with some really great deals. HUGE individual slices and interesting specials.

Moving to my runner up, we've got Moondoggy's. When they have the A team working, oh dear god they are just the best. Unfortunately, they've proven slightly inconsistent (amazing probably 80% of the time, only okay the other 20%).

My personal favorite is just a pure childhood thing, Pizza Inn, which is a fairly small chain. Their crust is just the best hands down, and they do hamburger the way I like it: finely ground and well done. (Marco's is another chain that is a personal favorite that does the same, but none around here.)

God, there's really so many other good places too. Brogens is a local place that isn't a pizza place, more of a sports bar, but they have absolutely great pizza and are only like 1 minute from my house. (Though their Caesar salad is my go to, even though the pizza is amazing the salad is somehow even better.) There's another local place that was called Jonesy's, but for some reason they rebranded under another small franchise Stoner's pizza, even though their menu is the same as it was before, not sure what the deal is. They have the best cookies ever.

But you know the horrible thing? ALL THAT GOOD PIZZA BUT ONLY DOMINOS DELIVERS. (well, within a range that the pizza isn't cold and gross when it gets here.)

OMG....xD! You are making my mouth water!!!

Quote from: Roll on March 28, 2018, 12:39:07 PM
Stoner's pizza
Why does that sound like Boner's pizza to me   ;D?!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 28, 2018, 08:08:10 PM
Tacos tonight!
(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29542874_10155221939861373_916899765962042097_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=6e673fd1653a96526c905aac2cd28aed&oe=5B298541)
last night I marinaded some chicken breasts in a mix of vegetable oil, chili lime hot sauce, taco seasoning, and a splash of taco sauce, yum! I grilled that up when I got home from work today and I also grilled the tortillas a little and then I put the chicken on and added taco sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickled jalapenos, and chili lime hot sauce. these were so good! and the best part is that I didn't even use a whole chicken breast! I have a bunch of leftover meat to make more with!

Oh and I really needed coffee this afternoon too lol. Intelligentsia is my favorite coffee that I can buy in a grocery store around here, I love it but I can't drink it too often because it's $11 a bag :( I did order a tank top from them though that came in today!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 29, 2018, 11:53:50 AM
Quote from: Maddie86 on March 28, 2018, 08:08:10 PM
Tacos tonight!
(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29542874_10155221939861373_916899765962042097_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=6e673fd1653a96526c905aac2cd28aed&oe=5B298541)
last night I marinaded some chicken breasts in a mix of vegetable oil, chili lime hot sauce, taco seasoning, and a splash of taco sauce, yum! I grilled that up when I got home from work today and I also grilled the tortillas a little and then I put the chicken on and added taco sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickled jalapenos, and chili lime hot sauce. these were so good! and the best part is that I didn't even use a whole chicken breast! I have a bunch of leftover meat to make more with!

Oh and I really needed coffee this afternoon too lol. Intelligentsia is my favorite coffee that I can buy in a grocery store around here, I love it but I can't drink it too often because it's $11 a bag :( I did order a tank top from them though that came in today!

Well Maddie, that really looks very appetizing... nice job on your dinner preparation...  I am certain that it tastes as good as it looks in your photo that you posted.

Left over chicken is so useful for lots of quick meals, tacos, burritos, chicken on your salads, chicken and rice casseroles, chicken salad sandwiches, chicken noodle soup, etc, etc.   It never sits long in my fridge at my house.
 
Oh, and COFFEE....  in my opinion, $11 a bag is not at all too much to spend for a quality coffee that you like.   
***Oh, and do post a picture of you and the tank top when you get a chance!!!   You wearing it if you feel comfortable doing that, or perhaps a picture of you, with the tank top... ???

Hugs, and thanks for posting a photo of your yummy dinner.
Danielle
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on March 29, 2018, 02:11:21 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 29, 2018, 11:53:50 AM
Well Maddie, that really looks very appetizing... nice job on your dinner preparation...  I am certain that it tastes as good as it looks in your photo that you posted.

Left over chicken is so useful for lots of quick meals, tacos, burritos, chicken on your salads, chicken and rice casseroles, chicken salad sandwiches, chicken noodle soup, etc, etc.   It never sits long in my fridge at my house.
 
Oh, and COFFEE....  in my opinion, $11 a bag is not at all too much to spend for a quality coffee that you like.   
***Oh, and do post a picture of you and the tank top when you get a chance!!!   You wearing it if you feel comfortable doing that, or perhaps a picture of you, with the tank top... ???

Hugs, and thanks for posting a photo of your yummy dinner.
Danielle
Left over chicken is so useful. I use to make chicken satay to have in my salad at lunch or we cook it up with some jerk spice and fry it with rice and peas for quick supper. It's great because a whole chicken keeps us going for week.

Tonight I'm cooking ramen :)

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 29, 2018, 02:19:11 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on March 29, 2018, 02:11:21 PM
Left over chicken is so useful. I use to make chicken satay to have in my salad at lunch or we cook it up with some jerk spice and fry it with rice and peas for quick supper. It's great because a whole chicken keeps us going for week.

Tonight I'm cooking ramen :)

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MollyPants: 
With chicken?
Danielle
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on March 29, 2018, 02:25:02 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 29, 2018, 02:19:11 PM
MollyPants: 
With chicken?
Danielle
Unfortunately not! We had the last of it last night :( we're just having veg with it tonight xx

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 29, 2018, 02:33:42 PM
Quote from: MollyPants on March 29, 2018, 02:25:02 PM
Unfortunately not! We had the last of it last night :( we're just having veg with it tonight xx

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@ MollyPants: My last resort with Raman when I was in college when nothing else was available in my fridge was to fix it with hotdogs... it was a good choice, I love hotdogs even though you really don't want to know how most of them are made.   It is amazing what the right spices can do to make something like a hotdog taste so good.
Danielle
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on March 29, 2018, 02:37:10 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 29, 2018, 02:33:42 PM
@ MollyPants: My last resort with Raman when I was in college when nothing else was available in my fridge was to fix it with hotdogs... it was a good choice, I love hotdogs even though you really don't want to know how most of them are made.   It is amazing what the right spices can do to make something like a hotdog taste so good.
Danielle
Oohh we have some sausages. I might give them a go! Thanks Alaskan Danielle!! :) X

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on March 29, 2018, 03:18:39 PM
Should have put this in the mushroom thread !!! OK made a pork vindaloo a while back but it was very poky so froze it, defrosted it and washed the sauce of then used it in pork and mushroom curry . Very nice with rice to soak up the juice. Had to open a tin of coconut cream for a big spoonful  so going to make fish with prawns tomorrow , thing with a fish curry they are all quick to make.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 29, 2018, 03:28:09 PM
Quote from: davina61 on March 29, 2018, 03:18:39 PM
Should have put this in the mushroom thread !!! OK made a pork vindaloo a while back but it was very poky so froze it, defrosted it and washed the sauce of then used it in pork and mushroom curry . Very nice with rice to soak up the juice. Had to open a tin of coconut cream for a big spoonful  so going to make fish with prawns tomorrow , thing with a fish curry they are all quick to make.

Speaking of which, Where's the Mayonaise Thread?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 29, 2018, 03:29:20 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 29, 2018, 02:19:11 PM
MollyPants: 
With chicken?
Danielle

I make chickens stay by chopping off their heads!!!!

Oh my, the devyl must have gotten to me on that one.  What's Satay?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 29, 2018, 06:12:58 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 29, 2018, 11:53:50 AM
Well Maddie, that really looks very appetizing... nice job on your dinner preparation...  I am certain that it tastes as good as it looks in your photo that you posted.

Left over chicken is so useful for lots of quick meals, tacos, burritos, chicken on your salads, chicken and rice casseroles, chicken salad sandwiches, chicken noodle soup, etc, etc.   It never sits long in my fridge at my house.
 
Oh, and COFFEE....  in my opinion, $11 a bag is not at all too much to spend for a quality coffee that you like.   
***Oh, and do post a picture of you and the tank top when you get a chance!!!   You wearing it if you feel comfortable doing that, or perhaps a picture of you, with the tank top... ???

Hugs, and thanks for posting a photo of your yummy dinner.
Danielle

When I'm doing well I have no issues spending that much on coffee, but I need to start tightening up my budget soon and I can't be getting that coffee every week lol, but we'll see! And yes, I'll try to get a pic of me in that top sometime this weekend :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 29, 2018, 06:36:39 PM
Fish sticks. Yes, I know, I'm the New England fish snob. I got a craving, though, couldn't help myself.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 29, 2018, 06:39:13 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 29, 2018, 06:36:39 PM
Fish sticks. Yes, I know, I'm the New England fish snob. I got a craving, though, couldn't help myself.  :laugh:

Devlyn:  Sounds good to me....
Hopefully with cole slaw (or small side salad... you  need your green veggies), french fries or tator tots, and perhaps some tartar sauce???
Danielle
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on March 29, 2018, 06:43:16 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 29, 2018, 06:36:39 PM
Fish sticks. Yes, I know, I'm the New England fish snob. I got a craving, though, couldn't help myself.  :laugh:


Mmmm, I knew there was something fishy going on somewhere

I'm thinking about making a pizza, just have to figure out where I misplaced my motivation
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 29, 2018, 06:44:38 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 29, 2018, 06:39:13 PM
Devlyn:  Sounds good to me....
Hopefully with cole slaw (or small side salad... you  need your green veggies), french fries or tator tots, and perhaps some tartar sauce???
Danielle

<looking at empty box>  Er, um,.......vegetables....yeah....I really ought to get some of those.

I did make tartar sauce though, with dill relish. None of that sweet relish in this house.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Katie Jade on March 29, 2018, 06:55:42 PM
was thick Sirloin steak wit home fries and mixed veg, Vanilla ice-cream and Strawberries after. Saved the 3 to 4"  Argentinian Prawns until Easter day for a proper celebration - I'm cooking (OOOooo). See you after Easter, and my Cataract operation next well but I am banned from makeup for 6 weeks so you may need to put up with my  male face for the next few weeks.. not happy about that.
Laters
Kayie
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 29, 2018, 07:20:42 PM
Quote from: Katie Again on March 29, 2018, 06:55:42 PM
was thick Sirloin steak wit home fries and mixed veg, Vanilla ice-cream and Strawberries after. Saved the 3 to 4"  Argentinian Prawns until Easter day for a proper celebration - I'm cooking (OOOooo). See you after Easter, and my Cataract operation next well but I am banned from makeup for 6 weeks so you may need to put up with my  male face for the next few weeks.. not happy about that.
Laters
Kayie

Well, it's almost our 3 month birthday, Yeepee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Katie Jade on March 29, 2018, 07:26:28 PM
Cool Cassie my big Sis.:)
Starting cooking soon for Bread and cakes and cookies  - something my crap false self wanted to do but wouldn't - a new world for me I think. Maybe ill get fatter again , but most likely get others fatter :) (I'll look comparatively thinner,,,)
Katie
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on March 30, 2018, 02:59:32 PM
The Goan sea food curry came out well (that's the one Kendra had) and some to take to work tomorrow, took the left over pork and mushroom to work today and gave the manager and assistant some , manager ended up eating both lots and have to take recipe for him!!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 30, 2018, 03:06:26 PM
Last night I made potato and ham soup. The girl Tyler is dating wanted to make him dinner so he ate at her house. She made hamburgers and when I asked him how his dinner was he said it was awful. He said the hamburgers were dry and tasteless and there was no bacon, Swiss cheese or mushrooms on them, just plain dry burgers. He said she also made frozen French fries from a bag that were also nasty. I think I may have spoiled my family with good cooking. Lol.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Allison S on March 30, 2018, 05:37:21 PM


Quote from: Julia1996 on March 30, 2018, 03:06:26 PM
Last night I made potato and ham soup. The girl Tyler is dating wanted to make him dinner so he ate at her house. She made hamburgers and when I asked him how his dinner was he said it was awful. He said the hamburgers were dry and tasteless and there was no bacon, Swiss cheese or mushrooms on them, just plain dry burgers. He said she also made frozen French fries from a bag that were also nasty. I think I may have spoiled my family with good cooking. Lol.

Omg that's just awful!! She must be very pretty hehe

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 30, 2018, 05:42:07 PM
Quote from: Allison S on March 30, 2018, 05:37:21 PM

Omg that's just awful!! She must be very pretty hehe

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Yeah she is very pretty. She also has a big chest. But small intellect though. She's the one who asked Tristan if they had cell phones in Australia. Lol.😂
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 30, 2018, 06:30:00 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 30, 2018, 05:42:07 PM
Yeah she is very pretty. She also has a big chest. But small intellect though. She's the one who asked Tristan if they had cell phones in Australia. Lol.😂

Wow, she sure is dumb, everyone knows they use cans with strings attached to them there!!!!!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on March 30, 2018, 06:40:30 PM
Quote from: Cassi on March 30, 2018, 06:30:00 PM
Wow, she sure is dumb, everyone knows they use cans with strings attached to them there!!!!!

Lol. Tristan can be pretty smart assed. He told her no they didn't but that they hoped to get electricity by next year. 😂
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Allison S on March 30, 2018, 07:18:24 PM
Lol well if/when your brother breaks up with her he can say he's moving to Australia... I know, that's harsh lol

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 30, 2018, 07:18:48 PM
Spiral sliced cooked ham.

Rolls.

Makes good sandwiches too with cheese.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 30, 2018, 07:29:17 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on March 30, 2018, 06:40:30 PM
Lol. Tristan can be pretty smart assed. He told her no they didn't but that they hoped to get electricity by next year. 😂

And they don't have horses but use kangaroos with saddles and Koalas for hunting
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 30, 2018, 07:29:38 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 30, 2018, 07:18:48 PM
Spiral sliced cooked ham.

Rolls.

Makes good sandwiches too with cheese.

Spiral ham is a Class 3 addictive substance.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 30, 2018, 07:31:13 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 30, 2018, 07:29:38 PM
Spiral ham is a Class 3 addictive substance.

Only if Glazed :)  Like eyes :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 30, 2018, 08:15:24 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 30, 2018, 07:29:38 PM
Spiral ham is a Class 3 addictive substance.


It is really good. 


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 30, 2018, 08:20:15 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 30, 2018, 07:29:38 PM
Spiral ham is a Class 3 addictive substance.

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 30, 2018, 08:15:24 PM

It is really good. 

Chrissy

But you can quit anytime you want, right?  ::)   :laugh:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 30, 2018, 09:11:38 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 30, 2018, 08:20:15 PM
But you can quit anytime you want, right?  ::)   :laugh:


No, not anytime.  Only after I feel full.


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 30, 2018, 09:54:36 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 30, 2018, 09:11:38 PM

No, not anytime.  Only after I feel full.


Chrissy

LOL
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 31, 2018, 09:57:48 AM
Still hammin' it up.

Spiral sliced ham is good for breakfast too!

Yum!


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 31, 2018, 05:50:48 PM
Good news for me, instead of having Easter Dinner all by myself tomorrow I have been invited to have Easter Sunday dinner at one of my friend's home... she is in my women's gym group that I have written about.
 
Her family will all be there, her husband, 3 kids, and both her parents too.   I should be nervous but I am not... so far.

I volunteered to bring 2+ dozen home baked dinner rolls.... and some cut-out and decorated sugar cookies that I just baked today, I frosted and sprinkled them to make them festive.
(https://i.imgur.com/m88IdqU.jpg)

*** QUESTION:  What are your plans for Easter Dinner???   Ham?  Turkey?  Prime Rib?  Other?
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 31, 2018, 06:06:43 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 31, 2018, 05:50:48 PM
Good news for me, instead of having Easter Dinner all by myself tomorrow I have been invited to have Easter Sunday dinner at one of my friend's home... she is in my women's gym group that I have written about.
 
Her family will all be there, her husband, 3 kids, and both her parents too.   I should be nervous but I am not... so far.

I volunteered to bring 2+ dozen home baked dinner rolls.... and some cut-out and decorated sugar cookies that I just baked today, I frosted and sprinkled them to make them festive.
(https://i.imgur.com/m88IdqU.jpg)

*** QUESTION:  What are your plans for Easter Dinner???   Ham?  Turkey?  Prime Rib?  Other?



Have fun!  Looks great!


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 31, 2018, 06:43:53 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 31, 2018, 05:50:48 PM
Good news for me, instead of having Easter Dinner all by myself tomorrow I have been invited to have Easter Sunday dinner at one of my friend's home... she is in my women's gym group that I have written about.
 
Her family will all be there, her husband, 3 kids, and both her parents too.   I should be nervous but I am not... so far.

I volunteered to bring 2+ dozen home baked dinner rolls.... and some cut-out and decorated sugar cookies that I just baked today, I frosted and sprinkled them to make them festive.
(https://i.imgur.com/m88IdqU.jpg)

*** QUESTION:  What are your plans for Easter Dinner???   Ham?  Turkey?  Prime Rib?  Other?

I can't look at those sugar cookies without thinking about  this bake sale  (http://the-invisible-college.blogspot.com/2012/04/nether-pastry-of-aldesh-ra.html) and the Nether Pastry of Aldesh Ra.  :laugh: ;D

Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 31, 2018, 06:46:05 PM
Spiral sliced Ham!

Yum!


Chrissy

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on March 31, 2018, 07:00:21 PM
Are you drinking straight from the fire hose yet?  :laugh:
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 31, 2018, 07:13:04 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 31, 2018, 07:00:21 PM
Are you drinking straight from the fire hose yet?  :laugh:


No but I maybe I will soon have an urge to eat some bone meal.  I feel the craving building.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on March 31, 2018, 08:32:20 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 31, 2018, 05:50:48 PM
Good news for me, instead of having Easter Dinner all by myself tomorrow I have been invited to have Easter Sunday dinner at one of my friend's home... she is in my women's gym group that I have written about.
 
Her family will all be there, her husband, 3 kids, and both her parents too.   I should be nervous but I am not... so far.

I volunteered to bring 2+ dozen home baked dinner rolls.... and some cut-out and decorated sugar cookies that I just baked today, I frosted and sprinkled them to make them festive.

*** QUESTION:  What are your plans for Easter Dinner???   Ham?  Turkey?  Prime Rib?  Other?

those are cute! I hope you have a great time! please post pics of the rolls when they're done! I've tried to make them before and I can never get the texture right. I bought some dinner rolls for tomorrow because I knew my mom wouldn't buy any because she can't have gluten lol

Tomorrow I'm smoking a ham and I'm making collard greens and my mom is making scalloped potatoes and peanut butter pie
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on March 31, 2018, 08:51:27 PM
duck breast with stuffing, potato's , rutabaga and Kool-Aid.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 31, 2018, 09:12:14 PM
Quote from: stephaniec on March 31, 2018, 08:51:27 PM
duck breast with stuffing, potato's , rutabaga and Kool-Aid.

Duck Breast, another fine food we rarely have :(
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Cassi on March 31, 2018, 09:13:44 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 31, 2018, 05:50:48 PM
Good news for me, instead of having Easter Dinner all by myself tomorrow I have been invited to have Easter Sunday dinner at one of my friend's home... she is in my women's gym group that I have written about.
 
Her family will all be there, her husband, 3 kids, and both her parents too.   I should be nervous but I am not... so far.

I volunteered to bring 2+ dozen home baked dinner rolls.... and some cut-out and decorated sugar cookies that I just baked today, I frosted and sprinkled them to make them festive.
(https://i.imgur.com/m88IdqU.jpg)

*** QUESTION:  What are your plans for Easter Dinner???   Ham?  Turkey?  Prime Rib?  Other?

Awesome!  Enjoy!

Probably will have RABBIT :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on April 01, 2018, 02:05:39 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on March 31, 2018, 08:32:20 PM
those are cute! I hope you have a great time! please post pics of the rolls when they're done! I've tried to make them before and I can never get the texture right. I bought some dinner rolls for tomorrow because I knew my mom wouldn't buy any because she can't have gluten lol

Tomorrow I'm smoking a ham and I'm making collard greens and my mom is making scalloped potatoes and peanut butter pie

Maddie:
I hope that the dinner you are making for Easter Sunday is enjoyed by all!!! ...  Ham and Scalloped Potatoes go together like bread and butter.... great choice!

So, as you requested here are the pictures of the dinner rolls I baked late last night:


Proofing at very low heat... getting them to rise.
(https://i.imgur.com/XxTqcLH.jpg)

Now that the rolls have risen, I poured butter on top,( mmm, butter!!!)
(https://i.imgur.com/M11HW8a.jpg)

Done, out of the oven, waiting to cool before breaking them apart
(https://i.imgur.com/XOARGrn.jpg)

My house always smells so very good after baking bread and other goodies. 
Please everyone, have a Happy Easter and a great dinner with friends and family.
Hugs, Danielle
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on April 01, 2018, 03:00:29 PM
Those look amazing! good job!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Allison S on April 01, 2018, 07:10:54 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 01, 2018, 02:05:39 PM

Maddie:
I hope that the dinner you are making for Easter Sunday is enjoyed by all!!! ...  Ham and Scalloped Potatoes go together like bread and butter.... great choice!

So, as you requested here are the pictures of the dinner rolls I baked late last night:


Proofing at very low heat... getting them to rise.
(https://i.imgur.com/XxTqcLH.jpg)

Now that the rolls have risen, I poured butter on top,( mmm, butter!!!)
(https://i.imgur.com/M11HW8a.jpg)

Done, out of the oven, waiting to cool before breaking them apart
(https://i.imgur.com/XOARGrn.jpg)

My house always smells so very good after baking bread and other goodies. 
Please everyone, have a Happy Easter and a great dinner with friends and family.
Hugs, Danielle

Wow Danielle you did a great job

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 01, 2018, 09:33:49 PM
Nice rolls.


Well, visited friends and they had ham!

So I Ate Lots of ham this past week!  Still a lot left!


Chrissy
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: MollyPants on April 02, 2018, 08:15:40 AM
Tonight I'm making home made pizza and we have a homade egg custard tart for pudding.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on April 02, 2018, 03:10:35 PM
Beef cooked in whole spices, rice and dry mixed veg curry, veg samosas and for pud made Indian semolina pudding . Very rich 175 g semolina , 175 g unsalted butter, 100 g milk, almonds , sultanas , crushed cardamom seeds and 450 ml milk. Not like the stodgy  semolina used to but crumbly and buttery.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 02, 2018, 03:39:48 PM
Still have lots of ham to finsh off!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on April 02, 2018, 03:45:14 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on April 02, 2018, 03:39:48 PM
Still have lots of ham to finsh off!

@ Chrissy:
  I wish that I had some leftover ham and all the other goodies from an Easter Dinner.... but I was invited out to Easter Dinner and therefore no leftovers in my refrigerator.  I did eat plenty yesterday however, so I am not starving.... yet.
All the dinner rolls and the cut-out cookies that I baked and brought to the dinner were all eaten, nothing to bring back home for me to snack on.
Danielle
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on April 02, 2018, 06:27:53 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 02, 2018, 03:45:14 PM
All the dinner rolls and the cut-out cookies that I baked and brought to the dinner were all eaten, nothing to bring back home for me to snack on.
Danielle

I'm glad to hear they were a hit!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on April 02, 2018, 06:40:59 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on April 02, 2018, 06:27:53 PM
I'm glad to hear they were a hit!

Maddie: I guessed that would be the case so I did keep ONE roll and 3 cookies in my fridge for my later consumption!!!!  The 3 cookies and the roll I kept were "culls" that had cosmetic issues but they sure tasted OK.
Danielle
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on April 04, 2018, 05:16:38 PM
Made spaghetti last night but my meatballs fell apart so it came out more of a Bolognese style LOL - Still tasted good though  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on April 04, 2018, 05:26:03 PM
Quote from: V M on April 04, 2018, 05:16:38 PM
Made spaghetti last night but my meatballs fell apart so it came out more of a Bolognese style LOL - Still tasted good though  ;D

@ V M:   Not a problem, I love lots of meat, either Ground Beef and/or Italian Sausage in my Spaghetti Sauce either as meat balls or Bolognese as you did.

I also like lots of Pasta sauce on my pasta also... I usually drown my pasta with it, I like making it fairly thick with lots of meat and other goodies like Bell Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, and lots of appropriate spices that I can find in my cupboards.
 
***Hopefully for your pasta you used thin spaghetti or better yet Angel Hair.

Danielle 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Allison S on April 04, 2018, 05:38:45 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 04, 2018, 05:26:03 PM
@ V M:   Not a problem, I love lots of meat, either Ground Beef and/or Italian Sausage in my Spaghetti Sauce either as meat balls or Bolognese as you did.

I also like lots of Pasta sauce on my pasta also... I usually drown my pasta with it, I like making it fairly thick with lots of meat and other goodies like Bell Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, and lots of appropriate spices that I can find in my cupboards.
 
***Hopefully for your pasta you used thin spaghetti or better yet Angel Hair.

Danielle
Every food/dish you write about I always think "I like the same things!!" lol

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 04, 2018, 05:42:37 PM
Although there is still some spiral ham left, today there is a big ribeye steak, baked potato, salad, and rolls.  The rolls may not approach the high quality of Danielle's but this is all good, very good.

Chrissy

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Northern Star Girl on April 04, 2018, 05:52:50 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on April 04, 2018, 05:42:37 PM
Although there is still some spiral ham left, today there is a big ribeye steak, baked potato, salad, and rolls.  The rolls may not approach the high quality of Danielle's but this is all good, very good.

Chrissy

@ Chrissy:   Well, well, well..... A big Ribeye steak (done medium rare), baked potato (grease the skins with butter or shortening before baking and they will come out tender) with all the fixings (butter, sour cream, bacon bits, grated cheddar cheese, and chives or finely chopped green onions), green salad (with lots of goodies, Roma or Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, thin slices and chopped red onion or green onions and topped with grated Parmesan Cheese and a good salad dressing, I make a great Italian and also Oil/Vinegar French dressing)...
... and I am certain that your ROLLS will be just fine... with lots of butter of course....  everything tastes better with butter on it!

When will dinner be ready?... I will try to be there!  Here where I live it is now only 2:53PM....
Hugs,
Danielle
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on April 04, 2018, 06:35:21 PM
I had some rainbow roast beef in the fridge, so I chopped it up good and cooked it in with a box
of chicken Rice-a-roni.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: stephaniec on April 04, 2018, 08:58:54 PM
I'm just cooking simple rutabaga and brochlicaliflower in olive oil
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Roll on April 04, 2018, 10:19:44 PM
I remember when I used to have free time enough to cook. This was tonight's dinner:

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drgourmet.com%2Fimages%2Freviews%2Fbp-pepperonipie.jpg&hash=d5da645d455d4fa7c18df827e467608d2792dc75)

They are really good actually. Turns out sticking random stuff in a pot pie is delicious.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dee Marshall on April 05, 2018, 06:41:31 AM
Quote from: Roll on April 04, 2018, 10:19:44 PM
I remember when I used to have free time enough to cook. This was tonight's dinner:

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drgourmet.com%2Fimages%2Freviews%2Fbp-pepperonipie.jpg&hash=d5da645d455d4fa7c18df827e467608d2792dc75)

They are really good actually. Turns out sticking random stuff in a pot pie is delicious.
Unfortunate name though. Do they come back on you?

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

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Post by: Roll on April 05, 2018, 07:40:20 AM
Quote from: Dee Marshall on April 05, 2018, 06:41:31 AM
Unfortunate name though. Do they come back on you?

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

Only the one that was stored properly.
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Post by: V M on April 05, 2018, 07:45:49 AM
Leftover spaghetti
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 05, 2018, 08:20:00 AM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 04, 2018, 05:52:50 PM
@ Chrissy:   Well, well, well..... A big Ribeye steak (done medium rare), baked potato (grease the skins with butter or shortening before baking and they will come out tender) with all the fixings (butter, sour cream, bacon bits, grated cheddar cheese, and chives or finely chopped green onions), green salad (with lots of goodies, Roma or Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, thin slices and chopped red onion or green onions and topped with grated Parmesan Cheese and a good salad dressing, I make a great Italian and also Oil/Vinegar French dressing)...
... and I am certain that your ROLLS will be just fine... with lots of butter of course....  everything tastes better with butter on it!

When will dinner be ready?... I will try to be there!  Here where I live it is now only 2:53PM....
Hugs,
Danielle


Sounds delicious!
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Post by: cartowheel on April 05, 2018, 10:33:46 AM
I'm not for sure just yet.  I have a food science class tonight, and my instructor is bringing in some fettucine alfredo from his restaraunt, but if he doesn't bring in any gluten-free noodles, I guess it's corn puffs for me.  OwO;
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Post by: kanad3 on April 05, 2018, 10:39:58 AM
I just ate homemade fries with aioli and pulled pork on toast cooked in butter :).. I'm healthy :D
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Post by: cartowheel on April 05, 2018, 10:47:30 AM
Quote from: kanad3 on April 05, 2018, 10:39:58 AM
I just ate homemade fries with aioli and pulled pork on toast cooked in butter :).. I'm healthy :D

Aw man, you've got me drooling that sounds so good.  I love pulled pork a little too much.  ;w;
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 05, 2018, 12:48:48 PM
I will finish off the leftover spiral sliced ham today.

So good....


Chrissy
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Post by: Devlyn on April 05, 2018, 12:57:30 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on April 05, 2018, 12:48:48 PM
I will finish off the leftover spiral sliced ham today.

So good....


Chrissy

Our walking, talking pork rind.  ;D
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 05, 2018, 01:07:30 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on April 05, 2018, 12:57:30 PM
Our walking, talking pork rind.  ;D


Those rinds are pretty good too...
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Post by: davina61 on April 05, 2018, 01:15:22 PM
Chicken and mushroom pie, had cooked chicken to use up and Tandoori mushroom curry. Came out well with a short pastry case, did mashed spuds with it 
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Post by: Devlyn on April 05, 2018, 07:59:02 PM
Leftover pasghetti. It's always better as leftovers.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 05, 2018, 08:04:35 PM
After finishing off the spiral sliced ham, I was still hungry two hours later.

I had no more rolls, cake, pork rinds, or bacon left either......just a bunch of Ghirardelli milk chocolate.

So out popped a glass of milk from the fridge and about four ounces of chocolate. Yummy.


Chrissy

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Post by: Roll on April 05, 2018, 08:55:33 PM
Tooooooo mucccccccccccch pizzzzzzzzzzzzza.
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Post by: stephaniec on April 05, 2018, 09:18:44 PM
roast beef sandwiches and coleslaw
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Post by: V M on April 05, 2018, 10:26:37 PM
French dip with fries  ;D  oui, oui Madame
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Post by: MollyPants on April 06, 2018, 01:39:42 AM
We had garlic bread and a some egg custard tart for supper. 

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Post by: davina61 on April 09, 2018, 03:37:21 PM
Pub lunch yesterday, beef and Guinness pie and it was very good full of meat, nice pastry and a good size
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Post by: Cassi on April 09, 2018, 06:23:37 PM
Quote from: davina61 on April 09, 2018, 03:37:21 PM
Pub lunch yesterday, beef and Guinness pie and it was very good full of meat, nice pastry and a good size

Davina!!!!  That was suppose to be Beefeaters and Guiness pint!!!!!!
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 09, 2018, 07:23:37 PM
Big sirloin burger using a great multigrain bread, added some fine garlic powder!  This was good!

...Absolutely most enjoyable for the tastebuds.


Chrissy
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Post by: Devlyn on April 09, 2018, 08:12:17 PM
Something, but then I had some amaaaaaazing chocolate cream pie from the bakery. OMG!
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 09, 2018, 08:20:49 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on April 09, 2018, 08:12:17 PM
Something, but then I had some amaaaaaazing chocolate cream pie from the bakery. OMG!


Sounds great!


Chrissy
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Post by: stephaniec on April 09, 2018, 09:28:41 PM
 very rare roast beef on rye ,potato salad and Koolaid and fritos chips
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Post by: Cassi on April 10, 2018, 12:19:31 AM
Gonna be a surprise!
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 10, 2018, 01:21:01 AM
Cassi,

Did you ever get any canned lobster?


Chrissy
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Post by: MollyPants on April 10, 2018, 01:42:59 AM
I'm meeting one of my oldest friends tonight and we're going to this cute little curry house :)

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Post by: V M on April 10, 2018, 01:52:13 AM
I'm eating leftover spaghetti from last night
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Post by: Katie Jade on April 10, 2018, 08:32:55 AM
Ham eggs and chips (fries) cooked by my (ex/separated) wife. She is picking me up and driving me the 300 yards to her new house from my new house as with my eye op yesterday, I'm a bit clumsy on my feet. She is really my best friend and my role has so changed from husband to best girl friend and confidant. Eldest sons GF is also a great mate, has promised makeup lessons when she is back from university, and the young lady next door, well she is just so accepting. Life getting better every day, as is my confidence.
Looking forward to that ham though :) MMmmmmmmmmmmm (Smacks lips..)
Katie

:angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:
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Post by: davina61 on April 10, 2018, 02:16:39 PM
 Lamb and onion curry with roti (breads) and as the oven was hot from cake baking made an apple crumble, nice with custard (from a tin!). cake was a rub together method with raisins and nuts (walnut and almond as end of packets), cooked perfect 150C for 1 1/4 hours. Cassi have saved you a slice .
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Post by: V M on April 11, 2018, 12:38:18 AM
French dip sandwich and fries with mustard  ;D
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Post by: Northern Star Girl on April 11, 2018, 12:44:52 AM
Quote from: Katie Again on April 10, 2018, 08:32:55 AM
Ham eggs and chips (fries) cooked by my (ex/separated) wife. She is picking me up and driving me the 300 yards to her new house from my new house as with my eye op yesterday, I'm a bit clumsy on my feet. She is really my best friend and my role has so changed from husband to best girl friend and confidant. Eldest sons GF is also a great mate, has promised makeup lessons when she is back from university, and the young lady next door, well she is just so accepting. Life getting better every day, as is my confidence.
Looking forward to that ham though :) MMmmmmmmmmmmm (Smacks lips..)
Katie

:angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:

@ Katie:  Wow, that is a wonderful report regarding your relations with your ex.... and also your son's GF.... and the young lady next door....   Life is GOOD.
Thanks for posting this good report, it is so encouraging to all of us that read it.

Please continue posting your updates, I enjoyed what you had to say.
Hugs,
Danielle 
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Post by: MollyPants on April 11, 2018, 02:51:07 PM
My partner is working nights this week so tonight's supper was a panic rush throwing together something quickly when I got home from work. I cooked some noodles and added a bit of chicken stock, broccoli and sweetcorn and topped with a fried egg.

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Post by: Katie Jade on April 11, 2018, 04:01:01 PM
OK was sensible(ish) tonight as on my own for a change - grilled Cumberland sausage, with rocket and spinach salad, Feta cheese, black and green olives, baby tomatoes, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Was going to have Halloumi cheese instead of the sausage but I forgot to buy it today (ex took me to the local supermarket as she was going, due to my eyes not good enough for driving atm). Ill get Halloumi tomorrow as I do that with grilled a superb caper, garlic, coriander, French mustard and lime vinaigrette). OMG I'm hungry again...
Katie

>:-) >:-) >:-) >:-)(for the Halloumi) otherwise  :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:
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Post by: Katie Jade on April 11, 2018, 04:04:43 PM
I can post a link to the recipe if you want but isn't that against the TOS?
Katie
?????
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Post by: V M on April 11, 2018, 04:17:13 PM
Recipes are generally alright
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 11, 2018, 04:29:19 PM
Pizza!  Yum!
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Post by: Katie Jade on April 11, 2018, 05:28:36 PM
Post to recipe then;
https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/collections/delias-summer-collection/fried-halloumi-cheese-with-lime-and-caper-vinaigrette

Its Delia Smith one

Quite a sharp flavour but I just really, really like it with the squeaky Halloumi cheese...
Katie
:angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:
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Post by: V M on April 11, 2018, 08:25:40 PM
I'm making a pizza  ;D
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Post by: Roll on April 11, 2018, 09:15:56 PM
Tried to be super healthy. Had a vegetable stir fry of onions, zucchini, bell pepper, and broccoli. Then was still hungry so ate a lettuce turkey wrap thing and a ton of popcorn because apparently I can't be too healthy.
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Post by: davina61 on April 12, 2018, 02:08:27 PM
No curry !!!!! out of the freezer bread crumbed fish and chips with peas and a dollop of tomato sauce
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 12, 2018, 04:42:02 PM
Leftover pizza
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Post by: V M on April 12, 2018, 06:22:15 PM
I ended up eating at a friend's place last night, but I still have the pizza doe in the fridge for tonight  ;D
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Post by: Roll on April 12, 2018, 07:43:36 PM
Made some Balsamic Honey Cajun Brussels Sprouts and ate with some roasted chicken and gravy. Halved the sprouts or quartered big ones, into the cast iron on high with some olive oil, really get a char on the leaves, salt + pepper + cayenne, toss with some balsamic and a tiny bit of honey at first. Once cooked fully and wilted a good bit, put more hony and stick it under broiler until it really chars and caramelizes, toss them and repeat on the other side of the sprouts for good measure. Was amazing.
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Post by: Colleen_definitely on April 12, 2018, 07:58:38 PM
Ellie, that sounds absolutely AMAZING!

I'm having store bought ravioli with store bought pesto sauce and a bottle of primitivo wine.  Cooking in a hotel is kind of a pain, even when it's a hotel with a kitchenette.
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Post by: stephaniec on April 12, 2018, 09:53:08 PM
extra rare roast beef sandwiches , cole slaw and koolaid
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Post by: Julia1996 on April 13, 2018, 09:13:26 PM
Tonight I made lasagna.
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Post by: natalie.ashlyne on April 13, 2018, 10:30:28 PM
I had buffalo chicken wrap deep fried mushrooms and pickles and fries
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Post by: Northern Star Girl on April 13, 2018, 10:59:15 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on April 13, 2018, 09:13:26 PM
Tonight I made lasagna.

@Julia1996
    I love Lasagna... how big of a batch did you make?  or do you usually make??

Even though I usually just cook for myself I make enough that I can have a couple lunches to take to my work and put in the microwave and also a larger container for another dinner later in the week...   I usually couple Lasagna with a few pieces of toasted Garlic Bread and a nice fresh green salad and my homemade Italian Dressing.
Danielle
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Post by: Julia1996 on April 14, 2018, 12:45:50 AM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 13, 2018, 10:59:15 PM

@Julia1996
    I love Lasagna... how big of a batch did you make?  or do you usually make??

Even though I usually just cook for myself I make enough that I can have a couple lunches to take to my work and put in the microwave and also a larger container for another dinner later in the week...   I usually couple Lasagna with a few pieces of toasted Garlic Bread and a nice fresh green salad and my homemade Italian Dressing.
Danielle
I always make a double batch. I have 3 guys who like to eat. Lol
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Post by: Cassi on April 14, 2018, 12:48:38 AM
Hummmmmmm.
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Post by: Cassi on April 14, 2018, 12:49:40 AM
Quote from: V M on April 12, 2018, 06:22:15 PM
I ended up eating at a friend's place last night, but I still have the pizza doe in the fridge for tonight  ;D

Don't eat Bambi, set em' free......
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Post by: V M on April 14, 2018, 02:08:44 AM
Uh oh, I'm busted - I did use a reindeer cookie cutter on the pizza

(https://images.prod.meredith.com/product/61756d7cfc457d2f6328781a5c54ec87/1495008438996/l/reindeer-cookie-cutter)
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 14, 2018, 05:37:23 AM
I had pizza too.
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Post by: MollyPants on April 14, 2018, 06:49:38 AM
We haven't made lasagna in years! We used to have it all the time but I think we just got out of the habit for it.

I'm making chicken noodle soup for supper tonight

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Post by: V M on April 15, 2018, 01:30:04 AM
Gnocchi with prosciutto, sweetcorn, spinach and arugula in a cream sauce and garlic toast   
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Post by: davina61 on April 15, 2018, 02:48:19 PM
chicken biryani , takes a time to cook/prepare but worth the wait
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 15, 2018, 08:31:00 PM
I had a Vietmanese rice noodle soup with cilantro, and lime.  I did not use the radishes.

Not bad.   Not great.   Pho soup.
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Post by: kaitylynn on April 15, 2018, 08:54:03 PM
Salmon with Broccoli.  Not feeling the starch thing this eve, so skipping out on the potato.
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Post by: Michelle_P on April 15, 2018, 10:57:46 PM
Salad: Mixed spring greens tossed with sweet yellow onion, diced tomato, and a sweet onion vinaigrette

Main course included chicken breast slices, asparagus, quinoa, and sweet potato casserole.

Dessert is a salty caramel gelato and homemade chocolate chip raisin pecan cookies
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Post by: davina61 on April 16, 2018, 03:34:48 PM
korma gosht , beef version with rice and had the left over yogurt (plain) with sour cherry  jam stirred in for pud.
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Post by: kaitylynn on April 16, 2018, 07:14:09 PM
My partner is grilling a marinated roast and serving it with broccoli and brussels, though I think I am making the sprouts, maple bacon style!  I love being in the kitchen with her as we work well together!
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Post by: stephaniec on April 16, 2018, 09:15:00 PM
extr rare London broil sandwiches , potato salad and orange sherbert
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Post by: V M on April 17, 2018, 12:00:42 AM
A friend of mine made pork ribs  ;D
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 17, 2018, 12:52:10 AM
Tacos!
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Post by: Roll on April 17, 2018, 12:37:14 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on April 17, 2018, 12:52:10 AM
Tacos!

WELL IT IS TUESDAY!
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Post by: MollyPants on April 17, 2018, 02:15:45 PM
Chicken salad and banana and peanut butter pancake for pudding

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Post by: Northern Star Girl on April 17, 2018, 08:42:46 PM
I got home early tonight and I am taking the rest of the week off... will come back to work on Monday.

For dinner tonight I am keeping it simple and fast...comfort food.   
I made my famous creamy and cheesy Mac & Cheese, with Jumbo Hot Dogs, and for a green vegetable I had Zucchini to slice and to steam.
(https://i.imgur.com/tM5mMRi.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/Xy9D7sq.jpg)

Mmmm, mmmm, good!!!
Danielle
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Post by: V M on April 18, 2018, 12:11:56 AM
Baked pasta shells in White cheddar with onions, mushrooms, crab meat and water chestnuts topped with provolone slices and shredded Italian cheese mix
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Post by: Northern Star Girl on April 19, 2018, 05:50:43 PM
I am on an out of town trip with 3 other women..... we are going out to a nice place for dinner tonight... depending on where we go, I am hankering for a nice big Ribeye Steak, medium rare, and whatever else on the menu that goes along with it. .... or I could be happy with Italian or Mexican cuisine....  after all, it is not where you go but rather who you are with!!!
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Post by: kaitylynn on April 20, 2018, 07:12:27 AM
Making ribs tonight for some guests we have coming...nervous, they are foodies and they own and work a restaurant that has an awesome reputation.  Will be making maple bacon brussels and a simple salad as well.  Not sure what else, thought about corn...but we have 3 full racks of ribs 4 people and do not want to make too much.

No matter, it will be a fun dinner!
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Post by: davina61 on April 22, 2018, 04:22:38 PM
Fire roasted aubergine in spices and beef Korma 
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Post by: Roll on April 22, 2018, 07:51:04 PM
I've been cooking up a storm the last few nights now my courses have wound down.

Friday I made eastern Mediterranean inspired chicken (sweet spices, was vaguely jerk-ish actually) wrapped in a naan with lettuce, red onions, and a roasted red pepper tahini sauce, with a few cashews for more crunch, and just for an extr chick GARLIC CHIPS!

Last night I made "southwestern" seasoned steaks, cast iron seared, with a chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and telicherry pepper rub, served topped with a fajita style sautee of a yellow pepper and left over red onion. Both cooked in the oil from the garlic chips, so had a great flavor added there. For a side, had my patented perfectly steamed broccoli (I know to steam broccoli like a pro) and a fruit salad with fresh apples, pears, oranges, and pineapple, tossed in a light syrup made with the pineapple juice.

Tonight I made sriracha ginger soy marinated pork medallions, over stir fried cabbage and carrots (just rice vinegar and soy). Topped with the marinade reserved (very similar to a spicy ginger sauce you can get a Japanese steak houses), and Japanese rice seasoned with sushi-su. All of it topped with green onions and toasted sesame.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 23, 2018, 07:51:50 PM
Fried chicken.   Mashed potatoes.    Corn.    Rolls.    Delightful!
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Post by: Roll on April 24, 2018, 09:58:39 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on April 23, 2018, 07:51:50 PM
Rolls.    Delightful!

Yes we are!
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Post by: V M on April 25, 2018, 02:50:55 AM
I had a meatball sandwich from Subway and made some fries to go with it
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Post by: Dee Marshall on April 25, 2018, 06:34:18 AM
I took two matzos (think of a 6"x6" saltine with no salt), put shreaded chicken, pickled jalapeno slices and chopped Manzanilla olives on it, dumped mozzarella all over it and heated it.in the oven 'til the cheese melted. I got home late.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

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Post by: V M on April 27, 2018, 08:16:49 AM
Last night I felt like I went camping at home  ;D

I made (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vancampsbeans.com%2Fsites%2Fg%2Ffiles%2Fqyyrlu421%2Ffiles%2Fimages%2Fproducts%2Fpork-and-beans-15-oz-93893.png&hash=74c77a2e0e9f0fff1aa7f6f727ebdf1fac4c1b2a) Added some Swiss cheese, sauted mushrooms and onions, crumpled bacon and a couple of grilled and chopped (https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.e-OQiiF2jGcqfi5dP0xTMgHaE8&pid=15.1&P=0&w=228&h=153)

Poured the beans and such over some fries then topped it all off with arugula, (https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.Esc8JXS8HoQklQLc0uyyPAHaO5&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300) olive oil, black and red pepper

Came out pretty tasty
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 27, 2018, 08:00:51 PM
Quote from: Roll on April 24, 2018, 09:58:39 PM
Yes we are!

Ellie,

Cute reply.


Chrissy
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 27, 2018, 08:01:52 PM
Pizza tonight.  :)   Bread, but no rolls!


Chrissy
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Post by: Roll on April 27, 2018, 09:32:06 PM
Made this last Wednesday. Vegan Palak Paneer, made with Tofu and Coconut Milk. (Spinach curry.) Served with sticky rice, lightly tossed in rice vinegar and a touch of coconut cream, topped with a cashew and pineapple "salsa", all served in a pineapple bowl and a side of naan because always naan. The picture did not come out very well, and it looks kind of gross, but I dug in before realizing that. In the real world the brown slop on the right is a rich green.

(https://i.imgur.com/sEr9sfC.jpg)
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Post by: Maddie86 on April 28, 2018, 04:41:08 AM
Quote from: Roll on April 27, 2018, 09:32:06 PM
Made this last Wednesday. Vegan Palak Paneer, made with Tofu and Coconut Milk. (Spinach curry.) Served with sticky rice, lightly tossed in rice vinegar and a touch of coconut cream, topped with a cashew and pineapple "salsa", all served in a pineapple bowl and a side of naan because always naan. The picture did not come out very well, and it looks kind of gross, but I dug in before realizing that. In the real world the brown slop on the right is a rich green.

(https://i.imgur.com/sEr9sfC.jpg)

I've never seen a pineapple bowl before, that's really cute!
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Post by: MollyPants on April 28, 2018, 08:41:28 AM
Quote from: Roll on April 27, 2018, 09:32:06 PM
Made this last Wednesday. Vegan Palak Paneer, made with Tofu and Coconut Milk. (Spinach curry.) Served with sticky rice, lightly tossed in rice vinegar and a touch of coconut cream, topped with a cashew and pineapple "salsa", all served in a pineapple bowl and a side of naan because always naan. The picture did not come out very well, and it looks kind of gross, but I dug in before realizing that. In the real world the brown slop on the right is a rich green.

(https://i.imgur.com/sEr9sfC.jpg)
That's really impressive! I love vegger curries like that!

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Post by: MollyPants on April 28, 2018, 08:41:55 AM
I'm making steak frites tonight with easy mushrooms and tomatoes

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Post by: V M on April 28, 2018, 08:57:30 AM
Last night I made a Bacon, Swiss and mushroom Big Kahuna burger with a side of fries  ;D
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 28, 2018, 10:31:01 AM
Quote from: V M on April 28, 2018, 08:57:30 AM
Last night I made a Bacon, Swiss and mushroom Big Kahuna burger with a side of fries  ;D


Ummmm,   Sounds good!

Chrissy
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Post by: davina61 on April 28, 2018, 02:34:41 PM
chicken cooked in pickling spices with rice (another Indian curry)  but didn't have any Nigella seeds to put in so made it without
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Post by: MollyPants on April 28, 2018, 03:39:53 PM
Steak frites with asparagus, green beans, roasted tomato and mushrooms (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180428/9ed487261c6abf3638665864f5e65a6c.jpg)

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Post by: Thea on April 28, 2018, 09:23:37 PM
Tonight I'm making a Tilapia filet in lemon garlic sauce with rice pilaf and a green salad.
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Post by: Northern Star Girl on April 29, 2018, 01:07:01 AM
Quote from: MollyPants on April 28, 2018, 03:39:53 PM
Steak frites with asparagus, green beans, roasted tomato and mushrooms (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180428/9ed487261c6abf3638665864f5e65a6c.jpg)

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@MollyPants   .... well, that sure looks appetizing and I like the way that you plated it for the photo.   
Was the 2nd dinner plate and table setting for me????   Sorry I didn't show up. 
I would have loved to have what you fixed there for dinner tonight!
Thanks for posting you most appetizing picture of your dinner fixings.
Hugs,
Danielle
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Post by: V M on April 29, 2018, 06:51:31 AM
Rigatoni in a creamy butter sauce with hot sausage and sauteed mushrooms and onions topped with a blend of shredded cheeses
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Post by: Dee Marshall on April 29, 2018, 08:33:51 AM
Chicken Satay, broiled pineapple, rice and snow peas. The chicken has been marinating since Friday.

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Post by: MollyPants on April 29, 2018, 01:11:43 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 29, 2018, 01:07:01 AM
@MollyPants   .... well, that sure looks appetizing and I like the way that you plated it for the photo.   
Was the 2nd dinner plate and table setting for me????   Sorry I didn't show up. 
I would have loved to have what you fixed there for dinner tonight!
Thanks for posting you most appetizing picture of your dinner fixings.
Hugs,
Danielle
Thank you Danielle :) awwwh I'd love to cook dinner for everyone on here! Alas it was a little celebration dinner with the fiancé for the first step on my way to a career in healthcare x

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Post by: davina61 on April 29, 2018, 04:10:33 PM
Tandoori mushroom curry , came out hotter than last time but don't know why unless the red chilli was extra hot. Also made a chicken curry for freezer and tea , one not made before and its tasty. 
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Post by: sarah1972 on April 29, 2018, 06:18:42 PM
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Post by: kaitylynn on April 29, 2018, 06:39:59 PM
Beef back ribs in the Instant Pot.  Using the same recipe and cook time as when cooking pork ribs...I think they are about the same.  Holding off on the salad for a bit.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 29, 2018, 06:48:39 PM
Chicken curry and rice.
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Post by: Dee Marshall on April 29, 2018, 08:55:34 PM
Quote from: Dee Marshall on April 29, 2018, 08:33:51 AM
Chicken Satay, broiled pineapple, rice and snow peas. The chicken has been marinating since Friday.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.
Didn't cook it tonight. We got home late from buying makeup at the outlet mall.

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Post by: Devlyn on May 02, 2018, 02:10:55 PM
What DIDN'T I have is more like it.  :laugh:

The last three things were pizza, Ben and Jerry's, and too many rolls of Smarties.  ;D
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Post by: davina61 on May 02, 2018, 03:37:04 PM
For tomorrow night prepped veg for slow cooker as will be late home, 3 potatoes (medium) 2 large carrots , 2 parsnips and a chunk of swede chopped in 1/2 ins chunks. Will have 2 chicken breasts and stock with stock cubes and the water the veg is in.Filling and tasty
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Post by: Roll on May 02, 2018, 11:48:33 PM
Had a bit of Kung Pao Shrimp with cashews over a bit of rice earlier, then I had self pity poptarts later.
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Post by: Julia1996 on May 03, 2018, 07:38:21 AM
Last night I made French onion soup and cheese bread. Dessert was chocolate peanut butter pie.
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Post by: V M on May 04, 2018, 01:07:43 PM
Last night I made stuffed chicken breast on basmati rice  ;D
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Post by: Roll on May 04, 2018, 06:33:15 PM
Had a buy one get one coupon for the garlic cheddar sandwich at McDonalds that is surprisingly good, and I don't care for McDonalds. Got one for tonight and one for tomorrow. ... I ate both tonight.
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Post by: PurpleWolf on May 04, 2018, 08:58:27 PM

Chicken and couscous salad  :)
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Post by: stephaniec on May 04, 2018, 09:57:26 PM
fish
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Post by: Devlyn on May 05, 2018, 06:45:49 PM
One bourbon, one scotch, and one beer....oh, wait, wrong thread, this isn't the music forum!  :laugh:
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Post by: MollyPants on May 06, 2018, 03:52:29 AM
We had a BBQ round my partner's parents house. We had lovely steaks and mountains of beautiful salad!

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Post by: davina61 on May 06, 2018, 01:57:17 PM
Nardi (lamb curry) with Tandoori mushroom curry and rice with roti 
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Post by: V M on May 06, 2018, 04:38:11 PM
French dip sandwich with fries again  ;D
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Post by: Devlyn on May 06, 2018, 07:39:22 PM
Angel hair with butter, olive oil, parsley, red pepper, black pepper, salt, crushed garlic, and parmesan cheese. I ate enough to run a marathon. Don't anyone tell Megan. I told her I was all done with carbs.  :laugh:
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Post by: Megan. on May 07, 2018, 07:07:03 AM
Quote from: Devlyn on May 06, 2018, 07:39:22 PM
Angel hair with butter, olive oil, parsley, red pepper, black pepper, salt, crushed garlic, and parmesan cheese. I ate enough to run a marathon. Don't anyone tell Megan. I told her I was all done with carbs.  [emoji23]
Busted!!!

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Post by: Devlyn on May 07, 2018, 07:44:57 AM
Quote from: Megan. on May 07, 2018, 07:07:03 AM
Busted!!!



Oh..um, hi! Didn't expect to see you here..<nervous laughter>
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Post by: V M on May 08, 2018, 01:44:42 PM
Chile con carne and rice
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Post by: RoRo on May 08, 2018, 02:00:52 PM
I am making Skirt Steak, Wild Rice, and Mushrooms for me and my Fiance tonight.
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Post by: davina61 on May 09, 2018, 03:50:11 PM
Fish cake ( bought one but was 1/2 price todays use by date)with potato and swede mash , peas and parsley sauce. ginger sponge and custard for pud
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Post by: Roll on May 09, 2018, 07:46:27 PM
Seasoned turkery tenderloin, roasted red potatoes seasoned with herbs de provence, tossed with roasted garlic, and topped with gouda, and a Caesar Salad. And ate all by myself. (Everyone else was late and ate hours later or had already eaten.)
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on May 09, 2018, 08:20:37 PM
A nice seasoned roast with roasted veggies, the carrots and roast came out especially well.

Not bad for an amateur cook.



Chrissy
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Post by: Devlyn on May 09, 2018, 08:34:11 PM
A ramemy-vegetabley...thing.
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Post by: Northern Star Girl on May 09, 2018, 08:48:12 PM
Wednesday Night's Dinner:  (was supposed to be a dinner date with male Suitor #1)

   Because it is relevent I also posted this on my thread:  "I Am the Hunted Prey:  Danielle's Chronicles"
   
I closed my office early this afternoon and went to my weekly gym visit with my gym ladies (that group of 5 ladies includes female Suitor #4)   After I closed my office, and as I was leaving for the gym, I received a text that the dinner date with male Suitor #1 tonight wold have to be cancelled because he had to go unexpectedly out of town for several days. 

After the gym workout and shower at the gym to clean up I came immediately home... kinda bummed out that the date was cancelled.  I had planned to come home to get ready for the dinner date tonight.  I had my dress and heels laid out, and was going to fix up my hair and apply some make up and stuff... but instead I just changed into my sweats and fixed dinner for myself:  Spaghetti with meat sauce and some steamed Broccoli... along with a slice of Garlic Bread, and for dessert I had a Brownie... I had baked a batch of Brownies yesterday.
(Left Click picture to enlarge)
(https://i.imgur.com/VhnVUmM.jpg)

***I am really Bummed Out and disappointed tonight, but my dinner I fixed tonight was delicious.  If I still feel bummed out later tonight... well .... there are more Brownies left over.  ahhh, chocolate required when feeling down.
Hugs,
Danielle
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Post by: Maddie86 on May 10, 2018, 07:19:12 AM
So last night my sister and I took my mom out for mother's day, we went to an Italian restaurant a few blocks from my apartment, it was sooooo good!

I got a dish that had grilled chicken with baby spinach and artichoke hearts in a white wine cream sauce over angel hair pasta. I can't get over how good it was! This was actually my first time having artichoke and I liked it!
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I did something kinda silly during dinner too. Last weekend I was at a friend's house and she made cucumber water, which I have now developed a taste for lol. I was going to buy a cuke at the grocery store yesterday but it slipped my mind. I got a water with my dinner last night, and then the salad came out... cukes! I got my cucumber water  :laugh:
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Post by: Northern Star Girl on May 10, 2018, 07:59:24 AM
Quote from: Maddie86 on May 10, 2018, 07:19:12 AM
So last night my sister and I took my mom out for mother's day, we went to an Italian restaurant a few blocks from my apartment, it was sooooo good!

I got a dish that had grilled chicken with baby spinach and artichoke hearts in a white wine cream sauce over angel hair pasta. I can't get over how good it was! This was actually my first time having artichoke and I liked it!
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/32234077_128608451344098_3912065824780713984_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=e3d2874bd57186877d13557c50eca658&oe=5B8AF3D4)

I did something kinda silly during dinner too. Last weekend I was at a friend's house and she made cucumber water, which I have now developed a taste for lol. I was going to buy a cuke at the grocery store yesterday but it slipped my mind. I got a water with my dinner last night, and then the salad came out... cukes! I got my cucumber water  :laugh:
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@Maddie86  ...
Dear Maddie:  Wow, that Italian Dinner looked awesome wicked...  I love the white cream sauces.... my favorite Italian dish is Fettuccine Alfredo and I always ask for lots of sauce... heavy on the calories so I have to hit the gym for hours the very next day. ...  but will worth it.   Hmmm, cucumber water.... I love cucumbers on my salads and also I like to just peel them, slice them into spears so I can pick them up and eat them with a little salt or some salad dressing.   I also make a cucumber and onion salad with a very light creamy dressing... tomatoes can be added to that too.   Now you have me wanting to make it... so if I do, I will post some pictures on here.

Even though you didn't say, I imagine that when you went to dinner with your sister and mother... that you wnet in your Maddie female-mode... how did all of that go with your mother? ... and at the restaurant??
Thanks for posting

Hugs,
Danielle
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on May 10, 2018, 08:36:20 AM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 10, 2018, 07:59:24 AM
@Maddie86  ...
Dear Maddie:  Wow, that Italian Dinner looked awesome wicked...  I love the white cream sauces.... my favorite Italian dish is Fettuccine Alfredo and I always ask for lots of sauce... heavy on the calories so I have to hit the gym for hours the very next day. ...  but will worth it.   Hmmm, cucumber water.... I love cucumbers on my salads and also I like to just peel them, slice them into spears so I can pick them up and eat them with a little salt or some salad dressing.   I also make a cucumber and onion salad with a very light creamy dressing... tomatoes can be added to that too.   Now you have me wanting to make it... so if I do, I will post some pictures on here.

Even though you didn't say, I imagine that when you went to dinner with your sister and mother... that you wnet in your Maddie female-mode... how did all of that go with your mother? ... and at the restaurant??
Thanks for posting

Hugs,
Danielle

oooo yes, definitely post pics of your cucumber and onion salad!

and yes, I did go as Maddie last night. I posted an update in my coming out thread this morning but I think I forgot to mention it there too that I went as Maddie. I kept it very casual, I wore jeans, flats, and a maroon v neck t shirt. I also went light on the makeup too, just a little concealer and some mascara and eyeshadow. I usually wear lipstick but I'm trying to ween myself off of it lol. I think I had a pretty good natural look going last night, my mom didn't really say anything about it, she asked where I got my shirt though. The people at the restaurant were fine, the waitress was nice. My sister's conservative husband came with us too and he acted like nothing had changed, so that's nice.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on May 10, 2018, 11:51:50 AM
So many of you are such good cooks or chefs!
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Post by: V M on May 10, 2018, 01:14:14 PM
I made a pizza  ;D  Yazzah!!!
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Post by: Roll on May 10, 2018, 07:10:54 PM
Went to a random Mexican place I was near running errands I'd never been to before. Prices seemed really high, but I gave it a go anyway. Ordered Shrimp Diablo. With tip wound up being 17 bucks. ... And all they gave me was 6 shrimp. No veggies. A tiny portion of dry, terrible rice. Six. Shrimp. And to add insult to injury, they only gave me 2 tortillas instead of the usual 3. ;D So since that was all like 250 calories anyway, I said screw it and got a piece of pizza.
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Post by: Allison S on May 10, 2018, 07:20:04 PM
I had brownies and now some cheese puffs. I should've had a salad

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Post by: ChrissyRyan on May 10, 2018, 07:39:55 PM
Just a nice steak and potatoes.
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Post by: V M on May 10, 2018, 08:28:56 PM
Leftover pizza  ;D
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Post by: JudiBlueEyes on May 10, 2018, 08:54:22 PM
Spicy Tuna Sushi.
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Post by: Devlyn on May 10, 2018, 09:12:36 PM
Egg rolls, but don't anyone tell Megan. I told her I was all done with takeout.
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Post by: davina61 on May 11, 2018, 03:26:37 PM
She will find out (I wont tell) did faggots in gravy with chips (fries for you lot) and peas followed by some dried fruits , figs, prunes and apricots.
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Post by: Maddie86 on May 11, 2018, 08:10:17 PM
So I went to Christmas Tree Shop the other day for the first time ever and this caught my eye:
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I tried it and I liked it! it has a good kick to it but it's a little bitter, it could have used some sweetness. I've made peanut butter and jelly burgers before, which I know a lot of people think are gross, but I really like them. If you think they're gross, then you might want to move on to the next post, because you're not gunna like what you're about to see  >:-)

Maddie's spicy PB&J burger!
beef patty topped with pepperjack cheese, bacon, and jalapenos with spicy peanut butter on the top bun and then the bottom bun has my mom's homemade strawberry jelly (amazing!) that I mixed a little habanero hot sauce in with. This was so good, I loved it! Strawberry and habanero go great together
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/32260968_131332811071662_2489892223387172864_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=9acf0c491caeec6ccc2bdb4d6c417b4c&oe=5B813748)
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Post by: Laurie on May 11, 2018, 08:36:10 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on May 11, 2018, 08:10:17 PM
Maddie's spicy PB&J burger!
beef patty topped with pepperjack cheese, bacon, and jalapenos with spicy peanut butter on the top bun and then the bottom bun has my mom's homemade strawberry jelly (amazing!) that I mixed a little habanero hot sauce in with. This was so good, I loved it! Strawberry and habanero go great together
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/32260968_131332811071662_2489892223387172864_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=9acf0c491caeec6ccc2bdb4d6c417b4c&oe=5B813748)

Maddie My Dear,

  I hate to say it but girl you need to find another kind of therapist to discuss this penchant for oddball tastes. I like spicy foods but you need professional help for this one.  Girl you are strange. But I luvs ya! I am kidding, but I'm not trying it.

Hugs,
   Laurie
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Post by: stephaniec on May 11, 2018, 09:11:32 PM
pastrami sandwiches  and sauerkraut and Koolaid
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Post by: Devlyn on May 11, 2018, 09:15:02 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on May 11, 2018, 08:10:17 PM
...


Maddie's spicy PB&J burger!
beef patty topped with pepperjack cheese, bacon, and jalapenos with spicy peanut butter on the top bun and then the bottom bun has my mom's homemade strawberry jelly (amazing!) that I mixed a little habanero hot sauce in with. This was so good, I loved it! Strawberry and habanero go great together
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/32260968_131332811071662_2489892223387172864_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=9acf0c491caeec6ccc2bdb4d6c417b4c&oe=5B813748)

This is genius....or an outrage.  :laugh:
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Post by: V M on May 11, 2018, 09:46:32 PM
What goes in the belly must come out of one end or the other, either way the afterburners will rock the Richter scale at some point in time  >:-)
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Post by: Dee Marshall on May 12, 2018, 07:10:32 AM
Quote from: Laurie on May 11, 2018, 08:36:10 PM
Maddie My Dear,

  I hate to say it but girl you need to find another kind of therapist to discuss this penchant for oddball tastes. I like spicy foods but you need professional help for this one.  Girl you are strange. But I luvs ya! I am kidding, but I'm not trying it.

Hugs,
   Laurie
Please, Laurie, the burger is perfectly fine although I might have used jalapeno jelly instead of doctored strawberry. Spice and peanut together is a common combination in Thai food.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

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Post by: Laurie on May 12, 2018, 11:13:09 AM
Quote from: Dee Marshall on May 12, 2018, 07:10:32 AM
Please, Laurie, the burger is perfectly fine although I might have used jalapeno jelly instead of doctored strawberry. Spice and peanut together is a common combination in Thai food.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

I said I was kidding...
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Post by: Dee Marshall on May 12, 2018, 12:50:50 PM
Quote from: Laurie on May 12, 2018, 11:13:09 AM
I said I was kidding...
Sorry, my humor is a little too dry sometimes.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

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Post by: davina61 on May 12, 2018, 02:09:01 PM
unlike the burger
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Post by: Laurie on May 12, 2018, 02:17:21 PM
Quote from: Dee Marshall on May 12, 2018, 12:50:50 PM
Sorry, my humor is a little too dry sometimes.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

  No problem  Dee I was not sure sorry
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Post by: Roll on May 12, 2018, 06:37:42 PM
Well today is full of surprises. (See my thread for the disturbingly hilarious one. That's right, I just plugged me thread. ;D)

So I am trying to use up all of my cooking materials I've stock piled over the years, stuff that's in the freezer, etc. to start to get ready to move at the end of summer without having to haul food with me. In that vein, I grabbed a few items that I needed to use up and tried to toss something together. Best combination I found was chorizo, two chicken breasts, onion and garlic, and a pack of corn tortilla shells that just sat there since I normally use flour. I settle on making Taquitos. Well, somehow I stumbled into what may be my favorite meal I've ever cooked. I mean, I normally talk down my food to everyone around me (I undercooked it, didn't use enough seasoning, etc.)... but not this. It was just unequivocally delicious and I am owning that entirely! ;D So, here's the recipe!

First, homemade salsa. I was missing a few ingredients of traditional salsa, but I think this worked out better in the end. One can of diced tomatoes, one whole onion, one whole bulb of garlic, onion and garlic chopped roughly and put in blender with the tomatoes. Then add one tbsp sugar, one tbsp cumin. Chopped up a few arbol chilis roughly and dumped them in too (seeds included. I was missing cilantro, so I made due with a blend I've been building up of fresh grown herbs including: Thai Basil, Italian Basil, Mint, and Thyme. (Previously dried and ground in a mortar/pestle.) A good bit of that as well. Then a bit of fresh basil as well, just for good measure. Blend up, kept it a little chunky. The salsa alone was okayish, but then that wasn't what it was for anyway.

Boiled the chicken breasts until cooked through, then shredded. Cooked the chorizon in a pan, I want to say around 12 ounces (was 4 of the La Banderita casings' worth). Ground really fine while I was cooking, really nice and crispy. Mixed in the shredded chicken and let it heat back through mixing it in with the chorizo grease to get that flavor all nice and set in the meat. Added in the salsa, and a touch of salt and pepper. Coated everything well and cooked the water down (no tomato paste or thickening agent, so it was a touch watery). Taste wasn't quite there, so I added a bit of generic taco seasoning, I think it was old el paso, about a packets worth. In the future, I'm going to match this with fresh herbs. The big flourish however was a packet of Sazon with saffron. Also could be matched with fresh approximation, but since it has the saffron probably not worth it. Lastly, put about a 1/3rd cup of colby jack and turned the heat off, so it would melt into the meat mixture a bit but not just disappear into it.

Took a cookie sheet with foil on it, and filled the tortillas with about a 1/3rd spatula of filling, rolled them up as best i could and packed them tightly on the pan. And by rolled them I mean I broke every shell because the tortillas were super old and brittle, but still good. Not a big deal though. Managed to match the amount of filling to the amount of shells, so that worked. I then brushed the top of the tortillas with corn oil, and baked it at 400 for about 15-20 minutes, checking at 10 and 15 and just making sure the shells weren't burning on top. Managed to get a nice crisp top crust on what sort of looked like taquito casserole.

I think what put it over the edge was the sazon, but oh my god it was perfect and if you like that sort of food I recommend it heartily.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on May 13, 2018, 07:32:56 AM
I am glad the meal turned out great Ellie!

Chrissy
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Post by: davina61 on May 14, 2018, 03:53:43 PM
made tomato curry but its a recipe for 4 and just 400m can of toms? that's not much each so wonder if it should be 800. It was hot as well  but with rice and the hard boiled eggs ( missis gave me some of her Bantam eggs) not to hot
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on May 14, 2018, 05:50:28 PM
I had a heavy lunch so I made ginger glazed carrots for dinner. It all averages out to a healthy diet....over several decades.  :laugh:
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on May 14, 2018, 06:13:34 PM
Just a bunch of sautéed mushrooms!

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Post by: JudiBlueEyes on May 14, 2018, 07:01:05 PM
Baked Cod filet and a salad.
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Post by: Maddie86 on May 14, 2018, 07:31:10 PM
When I lived with my mom I would use the gas grill any time I'd make boneless skinless chicken breast, or once in a while I would fry it. I don't have a gas grill at my apartment (yet!) so tonight I just cooked chicken breast in a non stick frying pan. I seasoned it with salt, pepper, onion, and garlic and it came out better than expected. I made buffalo sauce with chili garlic cholula hot sauce and some habanero tobasco, and I melted some pepper jack cheese on it and put it all on a potato roll, yum! I didn't get any pics, but it was good!
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Post by: stephaniec on May 14, 2018, 09:41:45 PM
bologna sandwiches with horseradish mustard
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Post by: Northern Star Girl on May 15, 2018, 08:26:00 PM
I was at work at 6:30AM this morning and got kinda caught up with my paperwork backlog so I closed early at 4:10PM... before you say that I have it easy by closing early.... note that my workday today was almost 10 hours.

Today my "breakfast was 2 cookies and coffee from the next door coffee shop, then I got really busy with clients coming into my office so I ended up skipping lunch and just had a Snickers candy bar.... 

I was really hungry and wanted a comfort food dinner so I went directly home to make myself a nice meal....
Lean Hamburger meat cooked with mushrooms, onions and pinch of Garlic. 
Mashed potatoes, Steamed Broccoli and Cauliflower.
(https://i.imgur.com/bJFMWcD.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/LMZn8oi.jpg)

mmm, mmm, good.
Hugs,
Danielle
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Post by: sarah1972 on May 15, 2018, 09:38:38 PM
Nothing special, it was already 10:00 PM before I got to make something, so a quick salad was the food of choice...

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on May 16, 2018, 01:41:33 AM
Kind of a pasta version of a mushroom, bacon cheese burger is probably the best description I can give this one
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Post by: davina61 on May 16, 2018, 03:17:14 PM
lamb and lentil curry with some veg curry (from freezer), lamb very tender and the curry is thick from the lentils
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Post by: Northern Star Girl on May 16, 2018, 06:00:58 PM

I was really hungry and wanted a comfort food dinner so I went directly home after work to make myself a nice meal....
Lean Hamburger meat cooked with mushrooms, onions and pinch of Garlic. 
Mashed potatoes, Steamed Broccoli and Cauliflower.
(https://i.imgur.com/bJFMWcD.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/LMZn8oi.jpg)

mmm, mmm, good.
Hugs,
Danielle
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Post by: Devlyn on May 16, 2018, 06:03:37 PM
Tuna fish wraps.
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Post by: sarah1972 on May 16, 2018, 06:18:29 PM
Baked salmon and veggies (turnip, eggplant, zucchini) with rice pilaf and a mixed greens salad...
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Post by: V M on May 17, 2018, 12:58:14 AM
Shrimp n' rice with mixed vegetables  ;D  That's right, got out the chopsticks     
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Post by: MollyPants on May 17, 2018, 01:11:03 AM
Cassoulet with boiled jersey royals

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Post by: davina61 on May 17, 2018, 03:52:21 PM
As I had visitors (all home made) veg samosas, cauliflower and potato parathas, tandoori mushroom curry , salmon curry and piluo rice ( cauliflower potato nuts and raisins)  We all ate to much!!
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Post by: DawnOday on May 17, 2018, 04:23:19 PM
Parchment wrapped salmon w/roasted fingerling potatoes, roasted corn /red bell pepper.
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on May 18, 2018, 01:21:57 PM
Steak and fries!
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Post by: V M on May 18, 2018, 01:43:27 PM
Yummy salad
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Post by: MollyPants on May 19, 2018, 12:51:54 AM
Pizza and dough balls

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on May 19, 2018, 06:58:44 PM
I made a pizza  ;D  I ate half last night and will probably eat the rest tonight
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Post by: Devlyn on May 19, 2018, 07:43:13 PM
I had a big salad then two pieces of pizza to wash the taste out of my mouth.  :angel:
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Post by: Kendra on May 23, 2018, 01:17:15 PM
Hospital food!  Trying out my new jaw, forehead, nose (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,230933.20.html), etc.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/bllnx22qqa8drpt/2018-05-23%2019.38.20.jpg?raw=1)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Megan. on May 23, 2018, 01:49:37 PM
Quote from: Kendra on May 23, 2018, 01:17:15 PM
Hospital food!  Trying out my new jaw, forehead, nose (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,230933.20.html), etc.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/bllnx22qqa8drpt/2018-05-23%2019.38.20.jpg?raw=1)
Yay for soft food! [emoji23]

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Post by: davina61 on May 24, 2018, 04:13:59 PM
Bought a pack of offcut bacon a while back and one piece was 3/8 in thick (or thicker) so stuck it in a pan of boiling water, made mashed spuds and peas then a whole packet of parsley sauce mix.
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Post by: Devlyn on May 27, 2018, 08:08:03 PM
Cheeseburgers. Are cheeseburgers ever NOT the right answer?  :laugh:
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Post by: Roll on May 27, 2018, 09:14:17 PM
Quote from: Devlyn on May 27, 2018, 08:08:03 PM
Cheeseburgers. Are cheeseburgers ever NOT the right answer?  :laugh:

Hold on, let me consult my calculator.

75... times... 132... Yep, the answer seems to be cheeseburger.
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Post by: Dena on May 27, 2018, 09:21:07 PM
Quote from: Devlyn on May 27, 2018, 08:08:03 PM
Cheeseburgers. Are cheeseburgers ever NOT the right answer?  :laugh:
Only when the bacon is in the ice box instead of on top the burger.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on May 28, 2018, 06:53:48 AM
Quote from: Dena on May 27, 2018, 09:21:07 PM
Only when the bacon is in the ice box instead of on top the burger.

Hello, bacon, my old friend
I've come to talk with you again..
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Post by: davina61 on May 28, 2018, 01:11:16 PM
yesterday made herby lamb curry and a tandoori mushroom , had some of the shrooms with a jelfrazi to night and it defiantly tastes better for standing.   
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Post by: V M on May 28, 2018, 04:56:21 PM
Last night I made shrimp and rice with vegetables  ;D
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Post by: Devlyn on May 28, 2018, 06:00:46 PM
Hotdogs. Are hotdogs ever NOT the right answer?  :laugh:
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Post by: V M on May 28, 2018, 06:20:30 PM
Quote from: Devlyn on May 28, 2018, 06:00:46 PM
Hotdogs. Are hotdogs ever NOT the right answer?  :laugh:

It depends how close you live to Coney Island
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Post by: Devlyn on May 28, 2018, 06:29:58 PM
Quote from: V M on May 28, 2018, 06:20:30 PM
It depends how close you live to Coney Island

Google says 234.6 miles, but you get to the end of the footlong sooner, so slightly less than 234.6   ;D 8)
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Post by: V M on May 28, 2018, 07:10:06 PM
Right on, you could ride your bicycle and be there by tomorrow  >:-)
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Post by: Maddie86 on May 28, 2018, 10:08:58 PM
I had plans for today but last night they fell through so this morning I went to the store and bought some ribs. This was my first time using my smoker at my new apartment and it went well! I mean,it was kind of a pain to keep walking up and down stairs to check on everything, but it's ok, I needed the workout lol

I smoked the ribs with hickory wood and I used a homemade dry rub for seasoning. For the sauce I made a cherry pepper cola bbq sauce, yum! I made baked beans, buttermilk cornbread, and bacon jalapeno ranch mac n cheese with smoked gouda! everything was amazing!

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Post by: V M on May 28, 2018, 10:15:14 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on May 28, 2018, 10:08:58 PM

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Looks pretty darn tasty  :icon_dribble:
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Post by: Devlyn on May 29, 2018, 06:10:48 PM
Grilled cheese.
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Post by: Maddie86 on May 29, 2018, 06:44:00 PM
So yesterday when I had my smoker going I also put on some chicken breasts that had taco seasoning on them, so tonight I made tacos! i sliced the chicken and tossed it in taco sauce and put it in the oven to warm up a little and then I topped it with some cheese and some hot sauce and some fried peppers and onions. I crushed up some jalapeno Fritos too for the tacos, I love adding some crunch to mine!

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Post by: V M on May 29, 2018, 07:02:53 PM
Last night I made one of my Kahuna burgers with fries  ;D
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Post by: davina61 on May 31, 2018, 01:58:46 PM
Made the monthly veg curry (6 meals in freezer) and then made meatballs in a yogurt sauce that is very tasty (it is Indian recipe )
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on May 31, 2018, 05:23:09 PM
Delicious stuffed peppers.
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Post by: Devlyn on May 31, 2018, 05:27:50 PM
Chicken broccoli Alfredo on ziti (takeout).
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Post by: V M on May 31, 2018, 06:04:17 PM
Last night I made a stuffed chicken breast with rice and green cabbage, cucumber, onion, tomato, mushrooms crumbled gorgonzola and hot peppers  ;D

Tonight will be leftovers
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Post by: stephaniec on May 31, 2018, 06:52:49 PM
roast beef and sauerkraut sandwiches
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Post by: V M on June 03, 2018, 01:56:29 PM
I made pizza  ;D  Ate half one night and half the next - Tonight will be something a bit different
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Post by: Devlyn on June 03, 2018, 04:17:29 PM
Leftovers. Back to cooking tomorrow.
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Post by: Dee Marshall on June 03, 2018, 04:32:32 PM
Grilled hotdogs in a park near the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

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Post by: islandgirl on June 03, 2018, 07:29:58 PM
Mexican rice and black beans, fresh green beans with garlic and almonds and Italian sausage (veggie). Pretty straight forward to make once we had all the veg cut up!
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Post by: V M on June 04, 2018, 08:29:57 PM
Last night I made poached eggs in a tomato sauce on rice with crumbled bacon  ;D
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Post by: davina61 on June 11, 2018, 02:38:56 PM
Made a chuck it in and see what happens, some pork and mushroom curry sauce left over and mushrooms gone "sweaty" so chopped them up and cooked them in the sauce. Tonight cooked pasta and added the shroom mix( had blitzed it ) some dried basil and tom puree , still needed some juice so searched cupboard and found tin of meatballs in tom sauce so chucked that in and some garlic granules. Garlic bread as well . tasted fine and not thrown up yet!!!! 
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Post by: Maddie86 on June 11, 2018, 07:37:36 PM
this part of the forum doesn't seem as active anymore without Julia around, I wonder what happened to her, I hope she's ok! Danielle used to post good stuff in here too! She must be too busy to cook with all her suitors taking her out for dates  :D

Today I fried a chicken breast. I seasoned the chicken with salt, pepper, cayenne, and then granulated onion and garlic. Then I dredged it in flour and let it sit in the fridge for a little while. Then I pan fried it in my cast iron skillet

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then I put it on a potato roll with pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, and a homemade jalapeno honey mustard, yummmm!!!
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well, if any of your saw my last post in the desserts thread, you'd know that I made a couple of pies on saturday. luckily I had some filling leftover and also some dough scraps, so I made a little mini strawberry rhubarb pie and fried it! I wish I had ice cream with it but it was still good without :)

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Post by: kaitylynn on June 11, 2018, 08:19:47 PM
Heather is cooking Filet Mignon for us!  Mmmmm, I love it when she cooks :)
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Post by: Laurie on June 11, 2018, 09:39:32 PM
  My sister is not feeling wel so I was left to my own resources. I decided that I didn't want to make a big fuss so I decided on leftovers. Opening the fridge after checking to see if (st)e(ph(a)) ((n)ie) or aboriginal Jayne ( @Steph2.0 and @Jayne01 ) were forgotten up on top. I rummaged around and come up with half a tomato, 3 asparagus spears, a baggie with pieces of red and green bell pepper, green onion, half a can of concentrated mushroom soup, some habanero cheddar cheese, a part of a block of extra sharp cheddar cheese, a ripening jalapeno pepper, a dash of milk, and a baked chicken breast, red & green bell pepper, cheese loaf wrapped in bacon loaf.
  From these slim pickens I was able to construct the following dinner. It was edible. Oh okay I liked it.

Bon appetit.

Hugs,
  Laurie

(https://i.imgur.com/DIUKgVV.jpg?3)
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Post by: stephaniec on June 11, 2018, 11:24:02 PM
roast beef and horseradish sandwiches
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Post by: MollyPants on June 12, 2018, 03:30:44 AM
I made homemade pizza last night with lots of gooey mozerella. I alsoade some pimiento padron which are a type green chilli fried in hot oil and liberally salted before eating. They are my favourite type of tapas! So a bit of a muddled fusion I think...

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Post by: Katie Jade on June 12, 2018, 01:39:23 PM
Broiled chicken breast  with boiled mixed veg and mixed peppers. PeriPeri sauce.. (Extra hot)
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Post by: davina61 on June 12, 2018, 02:33:32 PM
Beef Nardi (think that's what it was as it was smudged on the lid in freezer) and made dry garlic aubergine and rice to go with it.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on June 18, 2018, 05:44:41 PM
Ribeye. It's resting in foil for ten minutes as we speak.  :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Katie Jade on June 23, 2018, 03:31:56 PM
Saturday night is steak night if Im at home, so Medium rare Fillet steak, garlic mushrooms, Cesar salad, Garlick stuffed olives and fresh vine tomatoes. And of course English Mustard (not the yellow hot dog mustard). Glass of cheap but tasty red wine as well.
Gorgeous

(https://i.imgur.com/tAHBfRz.jpg)

Katie
;D ;D ;D :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: >:-) >:-) :angel: :angel:
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Post by: stephaniec on June 23, 2018, 03:42:07 PM
tuna,  cheese,peas and macaroni   and Koolaid
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Post by: Maddie86 on June 24, 2018, 09:44:35 PM
I've never made lasagna before so I decided to give it a shot tonight and it came out great! I used sauce from my favorite local restaurant, it's $7 a jar though so I gotta work on making my own!

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Post by: V M on June 24, 2018, 10:04:12 PM
Mmmmm, love Lasagne  ;D  Looks pretty tasty
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Post by: Roll on June 24, 2018, 10:57:33 PM
Interesting pizza place. It's like... a Subway esque setup where you can get as many toppings as you want for no extra and they pile them on. Tons of sauces, can mix and match, any cheeses, etc. Same price. Made a monster of a pizza. Both marinara and basil pesto sauces, shredded mozz, fresh mozz, parm, pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms, spinach, onions, bell peppers, garlic, basil, and uhhh... some other stuff.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on June 25, 2018, 08:10:09 AM
Quote from: Roll on June 24, 2018, 10:57:33 PM
Interesting pizza place. It's like... a Subway esque setup where you can get as many toppings as you want for no extra and they pile them on. Tons of sauces, can mix and match, any cheeses, etc. Same price. Made a monster of a pizza. Both marinara and basil pesto sauces, shredded mozz, fresh mozz, parm, pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms, spinach, onions, bell peppers, garlic, basil, and uhhh... some other stuff.

is it by any chance called "Blaze"? They're a chain and one just opened up near me a couple months ago, I've been meaning to check it out
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Post by: Katie Jade on June 25, 2018, 05:11:40 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on June 24, 2018, 09:44:35 PM
I've never made lasagna before so I decided to give it a shot tonight and it came out great! I used sauce from my favorite local restaurant, it's $7 a jar though so I gotta work on making my own!

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36064101_174166016788341_9016581718173286400_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=2893b580ff7708ebcdd1a293be347bb6&oe=5BB109FD)

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36088088_174166070121669_1501942774851698688_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=92a370e343dcb7141eaeac1b84595cfd&oe=5B9FEBA0)

OMG that looks so delicious - I love lasagne (prefer the Verde one) but it looks so scrummy - send me some please :)
Ill have to have another go at Lasagne, my brothers are starting to tease me about my cooking now they are accepting me more... Pfffffff a womans place.. (yes!!)

Still my Chillis are to die for (mainly the day after...)

Take care all
Loads of Big Hugz to you

Katie ;D ;D ;D ;D :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: ;D ;D ;D ;D :angel: :angel: :angel: >:-) :angel: :angel: :angel:

Title: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Michelle_P on June 26, 2018, 11:02:11 PM
Spinach salad with streawberries
Egg Fried rice with peppers and asparagus
Strawberry shortcake

All from scratch, of course...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180627/eb233afefb2713b76e95173de78496fb.jpg)

OK, I've got four pounds of strawberries...
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Post by: Devlyn on June 28, 2018, 07:10:09 PM
Cold chicken thighs from yesterday and way too much mashed potatoes.  ::)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on June 28, 2018, 07:18:43 PM
Quote from: Michelle_P on June 26, 2018, 11:02:11 PM
Spinach salad with streawberries
Egg Fried rice with peppers and asparagus
Strawberry shortcake

All from scratch, of course...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180627/eb233afefb2713b76e95173de78496fb.jpg)

OK, I've got four pounds of strawberries...

Oh, dear....there's a quart of missing strawberries.... :laugh:
Title: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Michelle_P on June 28, 2018, 10:17:39 PM
Quote from: Devlyn on June 28, 2018, 07:18:43 PM
Oh, dear....there's a quart of missing strawberries.... [emoji23]
Still enough for a few more servings. And I know where to find more.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180629/03c2efd40039c403f82527f6ccce839c.jpg)

Along with the tin of 60 of Michelle's Ultimate Soft Chew Chocolate Chip Cookies...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180629/096ff86a9f30eb77ac1ff2de5ac4a12d.jpg)

Eat dessert first!


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Post by: Katie Jade on June 29, 2018, 08:19:17 PM
Quote from: Michelle_P on June 26, 2018, 11:02:11 PM
Spinach salad with streawberries
Egg Fried rice with peppers and asparagus
Strawberry shortcake

All from scratch, of course...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180627/eb233afefb2713b76e95173de78496fb.jpg)

OK, I've got four pounds of strawberries...
Quote from: Michelle_P on June 28, 2018, 10:17:39 PM
Still enough for a few more servings. And I know where to find more.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180629/03c2efd40039c403f82527f6ccce839c.jpg)

Along with the tin of 60 of Michelle's Ultimate Soft Chew Chocolate Chip Cookies...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180629/096ff86a9f30eb77ac1ff2de5ac4a12d.jpg)

OMG OMG , send some over to the UK please, we are all here waiting

Katie
Eat dessert first!


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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on June 29, 2018, 08:58:27 PM
My sister was in town with her husband and took me out to dinner so I got the steak and baked potato with a side of
mac n' cheese  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on July 03, 2018, 08:33:32 AM
Last night I made Swedish meatballs, gravy,mashed potatoes and lingonberry sauce.
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Post by: JudiBlueEyes on July 03, 2018, 10:51:48 AM
I have to step up my game!  You are all amazing cooks with delicious sounding and looking dishes.  I had a simple dish of Rice Pilaf with Pork chop sautéed in basil.   I need to go shopping!
Judi
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Post by: ainsley on July 03, 2018, 11:04:00 AM
Putting a pork butt in the roaster overnight, then going to pull it apart and bbq sauce it in the morning so that we can have pulled pork sandwiches for the holiday tomorrow.  Going to have a couple of my kids and their college friends in house.  :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: DeniseGrace on July 03, 2018, 11:08:40 AM
Today, Polynesian Pork Chops.

Tomorrow is a mystery
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dee Marshall on July 03, 2018, 03:35:11 PM
Randi cooked last night but I made teriyaki sauce from scratch for her to cook chicken with. Tomorrow we'll use it.to make teriyaki burgers with crushed pineapple topping. I also made cold cherry soup which we haven't eaten yet.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on July 04, 2018, 05:35:18 PM
None of my friends invited me anywhere for the 4th so I made a hot dog for dinner
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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Devlyn on July 04, 2018, 06:50:32 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on July 04, 2018, 05:35:18 PM
None of my friends invited me anywhere for the 4th so I made a hot dog for dinner
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Bonus points for the toasted New England style roll.  ;D

No invites here, either, I made cheeseburgers.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: islandgirl on July 04, 2018, 06:56:36 PM
Greek Cous Cous salad with pita and hummus!
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Post by: davina61 on July 06, 2018, 03:40:14 PM
Had a chicken carcass  so boiled it up for stock, got some more out of freezer . cut up some carrots, potatoes, swede and threw in some butter beans. In the slow cooker with stock cube and gravy granules , made a right tasty tea and enough for another night and some soup .
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Pauline01 on July 06, 2018, 08:26:14 PM
Mac and cheese with some ground beef would rather not have the beef but drs refuses to let me try vegan


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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on July 06, 2018, 10:59:55 PM
ok, so this was actually a late lunch, but it deserves to be posted lol...

breaded chicken with homemade habanero infused alfredo sauce with chunks of ham in it. side of garlic bread and some peach grape juice :)

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Post by: Maddie86 on July 09, 2018, 05:55:34 PM
Cajun spiced fried pickle chips with homemade chipotle ranch dressing. They were good for a first attempt but I wanna try a different breading next time.

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Post by: Michelle_P on July 10, 2018, 11:39:32 PM
Dessert!  I baked an apple pecan mincemeat pie. Mincemeat courtesy of @Laurie...

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on July 13, 2018, 03:17:13 PM
made a Keema tonight to go in stuffed marrow rings for tomorrows tea, Keema is lamb mince and peas Indian style. Thought it would add more flavour than the "stock" bolognaise type filling.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on July 13, 2018, 07:30:49 PM
I made sliders! I used Martin's potato dinner rolls, american cheese, spicy pickles, onions, mustard, and pineapple habanero ketchup, yummmm!

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on July 13, 2018, 10:21:50 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on July 13, 2018, 07:30:49 PM
I made sliders! I used Martin's potato dinner rolls, american cheese, spicy pickles, onions, mustard, and pineapple habanero ketchup, yummmm!

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You really should open a restaurant and put put people to work with your creations
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on July 14, 2018, 05:33:38 AM
Quote from: V M on July 13, 2018, 10:21:50 PM
You really should open a restaurant and put put people to work with your creations

awww thanks!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on July 14, 2018, 08:08:30 AM
Quote from: Maddie86 on July 13, 2018, 07:30:49 PM
I made sliders! I used Martin's potato dinner rolls, american cheese, spicy pickles, onions, mustard, and pineapple habanero ketchup, yummmm!

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Those look awesome except for the pickles.

  Possibly fighting words amongst salt craving trans women, but why do so many people ruin sandwiches with pickles?

I freaking hate pickles.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Allison S on July 14, 2018, 08:45:38 AM
Omg those sliders looking amazing... The pickles too! Lol that's a good combo

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Maddie86 on July 14, 2018, 10:47:35 AM
Quote from: TonyaW on July 14, 2018, 08:08:30 AM
Those look awesome except for the pickles.

  Possibly fighting words amongst salt craving trans women, but why do so many people ruin sandwiches with pickles?

I freaking hate pickles.

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ya know what's really funny? I HATED pickles up until this past winter! I think it might have something to do with HRT lol, I don't love them as much as some people do, but I think they work well on certain sandwiches.

Quote from: Allison S on July 14, 2018, 08:45:38 AM
Omg those sliders looking amazing... The pickles too! Lol that's a good combo

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thanks!  :)
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on July 14, 2018, 10:54:26 AM
Last night I made meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy and corn. I always make 2 meatloaves because everyone likes meatloaf sandwiches even more than they like the meatloaf dinner. I made banana pudding for desert.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: JudiBlueEyes on July 14, 2018, 11:13:37 AM
Thanks for the reminder Julia.  I haven't had meatloaf in ages.  My mom used to make it with a light tomato sauce (gravy) with green peppers.  mmmmm!
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on July 14, 2018, 11:36:57 AM
Quote from: JudiBlueEyes on July 14, 2018, 11:13:37 AM
Thanks for the reminder Julia.  I haven't had meatloaf in ages.  My mom used to make it with a light tomato sauce (gravy) with green peppers.  mmmmm!

That sounds really good. I will have to try that with a little single serving meatloaf. I don't dare deviate from my usual recipie with my dad, Tyler and Tristan. If they didn't like it I would never hear the end of it. I don't know what it is with guys about trying new foods. I don't know if it's all guys or just the three I live with, but they totally don't like trying new foods. I made a cheese and mushroom quiche once and my brother made faces, rolled his eyes and asked me why I made it and said quich didn't sound like something he would like. Of course he loved it after he shut up and actually tasted it. Ugh.
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Post by: Julia1996 on July 14, 2018, 11:39:24 AM
Ok, I don't know what happened to Quiche. My auto correct does weird things sometimes.
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Post by: TonyaW on July 14, 2018, 12:06:16 PM
Quote from: Julia1996 on July 14, 2018, 10:54:26 AM
Last night I made meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy and corn. I always make 2 meatloaves because everyone likes meatloaf sandwiches even more than they like the meatloaf dinner. I made banana pudding for desert.
Meatloaf is weird. I don't ever say let's make meatloaf, but when it's made I can eat a ton of it.  Don't think I've ever had it as sandwich. Isn't that pretty much a hamburger?
Quote from: JudiBlueEyes on July 14, 2018, 11:13:37 AM
Thanks for the reminder Julia.  I haven't had meatloaf in ages.  My mom used to make it with a light tomato sauce (gravy) with green peppers.  mmmmm!
My wife also makes it with tomato sauce. Pretty good so it always gets made that way now.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on July 14, 2018, 12:24:49 PM
Actually a meat loaf sandwich is actually a hamburger. But I wrap my entire meatloaf in bacon so I suppose it could also be a bacon sandwich. But it's sacrilege to heat the meatloaf around here. They like it cold for sandwiches. I actually get asked to make meatloaf. Usually by my brother but also my dad sometimes.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: TonyaW on July 14, 2018, 12:29:39 PM
The bacon sounds good. I've made a meat roll before  with ham  and cheese in the middle.  Might have to try it with bacon instead of ham.

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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dena on July 14, 2018, 12:51:36 PM
What I thought was the best meatloaf that I ever had came from Tyler Florence (https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/dads-meatloaf-with-tomato-relish-recipe-1917021). It was bursting with flavor and the red pepper flavor was very visible. The down side is the loaf contains so much fluid that it breaks apart when you handle it. Probably not great for sandwiches however I am not sure there would be enough left over for sandwiches. 
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on July 14, 2018, 04:38:21 PM
The stuffed marrow was lovely, nice chilli kick . Had strawberries with strawberry cheesecake ice cream, trouble was finished the pot off so sorry diet!!!
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Post by: GingerVicki on July 14, 2018, 05:40:48 PM
Ha ha. Green beans, mashed potatoes, baked chicken with bacon. :) yum
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Post by: Julia1996 on July 14, 2018, 06:24:37 PM
Quote from: davina61 on July 14, 2018, 04:38:21 PM
The stuffed marrow was lovely, nice chilli kick . Had strawberries with strawberry cheesecake ice cream, trouble was finished the pot off so sorry diet!!!

Tristan's mom made stuffed marrow once. She stuffed them with a ground lamb mixture.  She said stuffed marrow was actually a British dish but that it was really good. I had never heard of stuffed marrow and something involving bone marrow came to mind. Ewww! And why wouldn't that come to mind. Aussies eat some unusual stuff. Kangaroo, emu, etc.   I was thinking of how I could get out of eating it. Lol. It was delicious.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Dena on July 14, 2018, 06:43:17 PM
I think if you had properly prepared beef bone marrow you would become a lover. It requires long cooking with a low heat and beef marrow becomes very beefy tasting. One of the things done with it is after baking it's dumped into a soup post with water and then boiled. This extracts the beefy flavor making a great soup stock. If you have a butcher that you deal with regularly, they would probably give you bone marrow for free however if you just drop by, they may not even admit to having them.
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: V M on July 14, 2018, 06:59:43 PM
Stuffed marrow is a stuffed squash much like a large zucchini and much like everything else everyone has their own favorite way of making it  ;D
Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: davina61 on July 16, 2018, 01:41:21 PM
 made Okra curry yesterday , lots of mustard seeds in the oil so it has a nice hot after taste with the sharpness of the Okra. Needed to use up a aubergine so tried a recipe and its nice and tasty. Got a piece of beef as it was 1/3 off so going to make sliced beef cooked in yogurt and spices . 
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Post by: Julia1996 on July 17, 2018, 08:41:18 AM
Last night I did fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy and biscuits.  I also made bread pudding from krispy kreme donuts for dessert.
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Post by: Katie Jade on July 17, 2018, 04:43:22 PM
Copy of post on my  thread;
Quote from: Katie Again on July 17, 2018, 04:22:26 PM
So just to get my thread back onto me, here is my tea, currently keeping my tummy nice and warm;
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So that's;
Cauliflower - steamed with a light cheese sauce
2 well cooked rashers of Bacon (non-smoked thick, Aldi's best)
Roasted pepper filled with diced onions, Lancashire Cheese, and Jalapeno peppers, some ground pepper to suit.
Slice of white bread with butter.

Peppers are currently attacking my insides and are still hot.

Luv n Hugz

Katie
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Title: Re: What are you having for dinner? 2.0
Post by: Julia1996 on July 18, 2018, 07:20:14 AM
Last night I made Zwiebelkuchen. It's a German onion pie. It's one of my dads favorites. It's made with caramelized onions, cream, bacon and cheese.
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Post by: Maddie86 on July 18, 2018, 07:32:26 AM
Quote from: Julia1996 on July 18, 2018, 07:20:14 AM
Last night I made Zwiebelkuchen. It's a German onion pie. It's one of my dads favorites. It's made with caramelized onions, cream, bacon and cheese.

I've never heard of that but it sounds really good!!

last night my mom and sister took me out to dinner and we went to one of my favorite restaurants. I got the "pasta lover's dream", my plate had spaghetti and meatballs on it along with lasagna and fettuccine alfredo and it was all amazing! I had the spaghetti for breakfast today lol
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Post by: Julia1996 on July 18, 2018, 08:01:05 AM
All three?? Ohhhh that sounds good! Zwiebelkuchen is just German for onion pie. My dad grew up here in the USA but my grandparents came here right after they got married so my dad grew up eating authentic German food.
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Post by: davina61 on July 18, 2018, 02:46:02 PM
This was last night but made beef cooked in yogurt and spices with courgette with fenugreek seeds as a veg dish and some roti (chapati) followed by strawberries and ice cream . Went to have my back done in the afternoon with Debs (known her since she was 14, friends with my sister) and said my hands stink of garlic and talking about cooking ended up with her coming for tea and got a delicious from her.   
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Post by: Northern Star Girl on July 18, 2018, 03:19:08 PM
Tonight has not been decided yet, my work schedule is in flux as it usually is. 
I do have fridge and a freezer full of small containers of leftovers that can provide a quick and nice meal ....   

hmmm, I have some Mac and Cheese in there...   also some meatloaf and mashed potatoes...  oh, and some very tasty Lasagna and garlic bread too... 

So, it is a matter of getting off work at a reasonable hour and getting home to prepare some dinner....   or if I am working late I can always get some takeout from the next door coffee shop.... their Reuben sandwich is to die for....   their Fish and Chips is very good as well...  and they also make real old fashioned style milk shakes and malts, you can't get those everywhere, even in a big city.

Danielle
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Post by: V M on July 18, 2018, 06:41:47 PM
Quote from: Maddie86 on July 18, 2018, 07:32:26 AM
I've never heard of that but it sounds really good!!

last night my mom and sister took me out to dinner and we went to one of my favorite restaurants. I got the "pasta lover's dream", my plate had spaghetti and meatballs on it along with lasagna and fettuccine alfredo and it was all amazing! I had the spaghetti for breakfast today lol

"Pasta lover's dream is a perfect description for that dinner  :icon_dribble:  I made spaghetti with my baseball size meatballs  ;D 

Quote from: Julia1996 on July 18, 2018, 07:20:14 AM
Last night I made Zwiebelkuchen. It's a German onion pie. It's one of my dads favorites. It's made with caramelized onions, cream, bacon and cheese.

The literal translation is onion cake but it most often looks like a pie and is very tasty  ;D

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Post by: DotSlashNatalie on July 18, 2018, 10:50:14 PM
Tonight I had pork chops that have been marinating in hot and spicy BBQ sauce for the past couple of days with a side of canned corn (I put 2 tbsp of butter when I cooked the corn ;D ).
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Post by: Drexy/Drex on July 19, 2018, 05:31:09 AM
Texas t bone ....mushrooms and greens ....washed down with corona and mescale
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Post by: davina61 on July 19, 2018, 03:48:36 PM
leftover beef in yogurt with dry mixed veg curry and the last of the strawberries with ice cream for pud
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Post by: Katie Jade on July 19, 2018, 05:20:41 PM
Dear Davina
What an eclectic mix. Sounds intriguing but can you go more extreme please? Obviously within the context of decency and UK available food stuffs so I can have a go at home? - Ginger root and Pobs maybe, or Lamb fireballs with turnip surprise? I always fancied a Sheep's brain marinated in seasoned Bass bitter with a side order of wild spriglets of seasonal Anchovy roots.
Im sure I could write a London restaurant menu... (ie pure crapo)

Lots of Love
and Hugz of course

Katie
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Post by: V M on July 19, 2018, 06:25:51 PM
Pizza!!!  ;D

Hi friends  ;D  Yep, this addition has reached it page limit so it's time for What are you having for dinner? 3.0 (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,239427.new.html#new)

Hugs

V M