What's for dinner/supper tonight???

[justgreen]

What's cookin'??? Feel free to share any recipes here. :lafhard:

[LilyMunster]

since we are having a rainy day in June:calm:! I am just going with roast turkey, mashed potato, gravy, steamed veges and green salad. I even remembered to defrost turkey.

LM

[justgreen]

*justy had cheesecake for lunch, so no dinner for her*:evileye:

[pietri]

It's hot here in Germany and even hotter in our top floor appartement, plus I'm trying to lose some weight:

Used our new juicer on carrots, tomatoes, an apple, parsley, celery and half a pepper, drank the juice and ate the fiber "leftovers" mixed in with some cottage cheese :)

[Carolyn]

I am going out with my friend Trish tonight. We have been friends since the second grade. I"m either eating at her house or we"ll go out for Coney Islands and cheese fries and I"ll bring home some good old Jackson style rice pudding with raisins. Yum!

[Caldonia Sun]

Basa (whitefish) fillets sauteed in butter, steamed broccoli, a green salad and fresh strawberries.

For those of you who think this is healthy, it follows a Starbucks' blueberry scone for breakfast and Terra chips & cherries for lunch. :boggle:

[Love My Cop]

Tonights Menu: Fried Plaintains, dipped in garlic butter. Baked Salmon, seasoned with lemon Pepper, and maybe, just maybe go out for some of my favorite Rocky Road Ice Cream, yum!

Justgreen, what is Coney Islands?

[Love My Cop]

Oopsies, I meant Carolyn, not Justgreen.

[Kris]

Chicken alfredo with peas. Salad and ice cream.

[TwirlyTresses]

Black beans and rice!

[Jennifer]

I've been out all day running from place to place, so I'm just deciding.

I think it'll be chicken breasts and noodles or something pretty easy tonight. Maybe a salad too. :eureka:

[summer-time]

Steak, mashed potatos, and green beans

[Charmed1]

Wow! I would love to eat dinner with you all! It was chilly and rainy here so, we are having Beef Stroganoff, Rice, Salad, and Crescent Rolls. (My son loves Stroganoff, so he is happy!!!:happy: )

2 pounds round steak, cut in thin strips;
2 tablespoons flour;
1 teaspoon salt (I skip this);
Dash of pepper;
2 onions, chopped fine;
one-half pound of chopped mushrooms;
1 clove garlic;
4 tablespoons butter;
1 can beef broth;
1 teaspoon paprika;
1 tablespoon Worcesterhire;
1 can tomato soup;
2 cups sour cream;
2 cups uncooked rice.


Cut meat into thin strips. Dredge in flour, salt, and pepper. Saute onions, mushrooms, and garlic in butter. Add meat and brown lightly. Add broth and simmer meat until tender (several hours). Add Worcestershire and paprika. Add tomato soup. Add a little water during cooking to keep meat tender. Before serving, add sour cream. Cook rice according to directions on box. Serve Stroganoff over hot rice.

[BBGrrl]

tortilla soup with avacodo, almond cheese, and white corn chips

[Carolyn]

Oopsies, I meant Carolyn, not Justgreen.Coney Islands are hot dogs piled high with a meatsauce, cheese and onions. The meatsauce is kind of like what a "loosemeat" sandwich would be made of. There are restaurants here that specialize in them. Jackson is famous for them and do is Detroit. They've even had Coney Island cook offs here. Everyone has their favorite place in town to get their Coneys. If I think of it I'll take my camera along the next time I get them. One time on a trip out here is just not enough. It's not exactly health food or diet food but it's yummy.

[Niniane]

Patty melts! Ok, really turkey burgers on 9 grain sourdough, but patty melt sounds so much better! :lafhard:

[justgreen]

ARRRRRRRGGGGG it's bedtime and ya'll are making my mouth water.:gurn:

[Love My Cop]

Coney Islands are hot dogs piled high with a meatsauce, cheese and onions. The meatsauce is kind of like what a "loosemeat" sandwich would be made of. There are restaurants here that specialize in them. Jackson is famous for them and do is Detroit. They've even had Coney Island cook offs here. Everyone has their favorite place in town to get their Coneys. If I think of it I'll take my camera along the next time I get them. One time on a trip out here is just not enough. It's not exactly health food or diet food but it's yummy.

Carolyn, Forget the health or diet food, reading what it is made me HUNGRY ! Sounds Yummy. :drool: Thank You, for taking the time to explain, now I need a snack !!... :happy:

[jessie58]

Holy Moly I just saw this thread, thanks to Justgreen always thinking about food, a woman after my own heart. Lily Munster and Love My Cop tie for first in my books. I loved every single mention in this thread but those two are right up my alley tonight. Today is the first day that I've decided to not snack at night and try to watch my eating but when I read stuff like this it really plays havoc with my resolve. Argh.

[moonchiald]

All natural potato chips and organic cheese. If it says all natural and organic then it doesn't have calories, right?

[justgreen]

All natural potato chips and organic cheese. If it says all natural and organic then it doesn't have calories, right?

Umm, isn't that kind of like eating a candy bar with a diet soda? The diet soda cancels the calories of the candy bar.:geek:

[Wind]

Last night, I made Hamburger Stroganoff and homeade biscuits for Dad and LB12. Tonight, I'm working, so they have to fend for themselves. Fend for themselves = HyVee buffet or the Mexican Restaurant. :drool:

[wimsey]

Last night we had mac and cheese from a box. I did add peas, though!

Tonight it's gonna be Amy's chunky tomato soup from a can with sour cream swirled in and some cheese bread sticks I got at TJs. mental note to stop at the grocery store for sour cream We're moving at the end of the month, and I need to use up stuff in the pantry and freezer.

[saracuda]

Sunday, I made 7 different meals and froze them so we can eat home cooked food in a rush. I'm excited to try them! Since DH is out of town until late tonight, I'll just eat whatever I find. Maybe a Tombstone pizza. MMM! Love those!

[Jennifer]

I'm trying to do a lot of cleaning and laundry today, so I'll be making pizzas tonight. :cheesy:

[saracuda]

I'm trying to do a lot of cleaning and laundry today, so I'll be making pizzas tonight. :cheesy:

OOH, homemade pizza! Have you ever tried a pizza stone? I have one, but I've never used it except for cookies.

[jessie58]

Now the question is what am I making for dinner tonight? I guess I had better go to the store and start planning. If I ever run out of yummy recipes, I can check out all the food threads here and LHC though.

[enitsirk]

Last night it was stouffer's lasagna and texas toast garlic bread :gurn:

Tonight we're heating up pork and dressing (box stuffing and other stuff mixed together) from sunday..yum!:lafhard:

[justgreen]

OOH, homemade pizza! Have you ever tried a pizza stone? I have one, but I've never used it except for cookies.

Pizza stones are awesome! When I make home made pizza (using my sour dough ) I always sprinkle some corn meal on the stone before putting the crust on it.

[hairfitness101]

Spaghetti and homeade meatballs for us tonight. I just realized how heavy on the carbs I've been today.:boggle: Hmmm. Egg white sandwich on wheat bread for breakfast, and cous cous for lunch. I guess I didn't plan that out very well. I'll have to double up on the running tonight, and tomorrow morning.:whyme: Maybe I should eat some fruit today-that's carbs too but atleast I'd have balanced things a little better?

[saracuda]

Pizza stones are awesome! When I make home made pizza (using my sour dough ) I always sprinkle some corn meal on the stone before putting the crust on it.

What other kinds of dough do you use? Can I make dough in my breadmaker? Do you cook the dough on the stone, then put the toppings on, or do you cook the whole thing at once?

[Jennifer]

What other kinds of dough do you use? Can I make dough in my breadmaker? Do you cook the dough on the stone, then put the toppings on, or do you cook the whole thing at once?
I love my pizza stone. :happy:

I used to make dough in my breadmaker every Friday for pizza night when my kids were younger. Haven't done it in a while though. I think it depends on the recipe and can be done either way, but I used to cook my dough for a short while, add toppings and then cook until the cheese was bubbly and crust lightly browned.

[justgreen]

What other kinds of dough do you use? Can I make dough in my breadmaker? Do you cook the dough on the stone, then put the toppings on, or do you cook the whole thing at once?

I roll out the dough and put it on the stone and poke holes in in all over, except around the edges. Then I cook it for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees, take it out of the oven and build the toppings on it. Sauce , then whatever you prefer, with grated mozzerella ALL OVER THE TOP. :boggle: Then I cook it for another 15-20 minutes until the edge crust is golden brown.

[saracuda]

Thanks, you guys! I'm excited to try it!

[hairfitness101]

Jennifer or Justy, when you used the bread maker, did you proof your dough at all? I tried making pizza dough for the first time a few weeks ago and the crust wasn't "restaurant style". It was good but a bit hard. Not chewy and crusty. Do you oil your crust before baking?

I read that you're supposed to put it in the fridge covered overnight and then take it out and leave it out for a couple days before using it-called proofing. Then it comes out like restaurant style supposibly. I haven't tried it yet and I don't have a pizza stone and peel yet- one of my next purchases I hope. Maybe you can give us all some of your tips for great pizza crust? Thanks in advance.

[Elle]

Tonight I'm cooking instead of RL. Shock of shocks, right? :lafhard: Actually, I'm making homemade Chinese Chicken Salad. Yum!

[justgreen]

Jennifer or Justy, when you used the bread maker, did you proof your dough at all? I tried making pizza dough for the first time a few weeks ago and the crust wasn't "restaurant style". It was good but a bit hard. Not chewy and crusty. Do you oil your crust before baking?

I read that you're supposed to put it in the fridge covered overnight and then take it out and leave it out for a couple days before using it-called proofing. Then it comes out like restaurant style supposibly. I haven't tried it yet and I don't have a pizza stone and peel yet- one of my next purchases I hope. Maybe you can give us all some of your tips for great pizza crust? Thanks in advance.

What I do....when I'm making a batch of dough from my starter, it's usually enough for 3 loaves of bread, so i take 1/3 of that and put it in a ziploc in the fridge until I get ready to make pizza. I usually use it within 3-5 days and when I take it out of the fridge, I let it warm to room temperature in the ziploc before rolling it out for the crust.

I think we got our stone at walmart for less than $12. I love it. :geek:

[Samara Morgan]

I could dish out some birthday cake for you all! :happy:

[jessie58]

I could dish out some birthday cake fore you all! :happy:

Oh Samara Morgan, I wish.

If it's only cyber cake then can it be an ice cream cake?

[justgreen]

Ok, ladies. I've got to fit in my jeans by the middle of July, I'm going to sing loudly and close my eyes when reading this thread. :grinhappy: :lafhard:
*justy makes no sense, as usual*

[Samara Morgan]

Ofcourse it can be an ice-cream cake Tessa :happy: !

[hairfitness101]

Ok, ladies. I've got to fit in my jeans by the middle of July, I'm going to sing loudly and close my eyes when reading this thread. :grinhappy: :lafhard:
*justy makes no sense, as usual*

Oh, you had to remind me! I guess its cyber cake for me too then! Darn, that sounded so good.

I'll have to try doing the ziploc baggie trick. And I will definitely be taking DH to Walmart to look for a pizza stone. Then I can make veggie pizza!!!! And I won't have to worry about that bikini.:eureka: Thanks for sharing Justy. Thanks for the cake SamaraMorgan. Is it your birthday today?

[Samara Morgan]

It was my birthday yesterday hairfitness101 lol :D! I am now giving everybody some cybercake , so you are welcome!

[hairfitness101]

:innocent: Wishing you a happy belated birthday!!! Thanks for sharing your cake. :soppy:
{As my waistline starts to increase}

[jessie58]

Ok, ladies. I've got to fit in my jeans by the middle of July, I'm going to sing loudly and close my eyes when reading this thread. :grinhappy: :lafhard:
*justy makes no sense, as usual*

Justy, you and Kris are synonomous with food now in my books. You seem to post in all the food threads and you have the best ideas and recipes, also I love that Kris posts her evening meal every day. These are some of my favorites as far as reading goes.

Now, tonight I think I will make pork chops with rice and mushroom sauce. I have asparagus in the fridge, so I will also make glazed carrots. NO DESSERT.

[Samara Morgan]

:innocent: Wishing you a happy belated birthday!!! Thanks for sharing your cake. :soppy:
{As my waistline starts to increase}

Aww thankyou :grinhappy: ! And nooooo, you're forgetting something - it's a cyber cake, it doesn't have calories, it's magic so you stay nice and slim ;)....

[Airmide]

Happy belated birthday Samara! Even though now I'm craving real cake!

For dinner tonight - spinach salad, coconut lentil ginger stew, and/or italian squash quiche if my husband is too picky to eat the stew hehe. For dessert, possibly a strawberry yogurt smoothie. :whoohoo:

-Airmide :ginger:

[Caldonia Sun]

Grilled Lamb chops marinated in garlic, rosemary & olive oil and a mixed baby green salad with almonds, raisins, onion, garlic & grated sharp cheese.

I'm starving!

[justgreen]

Now, tonight I think I will make pork chops with rice and mushroom sauce. I have asparagus in the fridge, so I will also make glazed carrots. NO DESSERT.

I love glazed carrots:geek:

[hairfitness101]

Aww thankyou :grinhappy: ! And nooooo, you're forgetting something - it's a cyber cake, it doesn't have calories, it's magic so you stay nice and slim ;)....

I could use a little magic. Lately even if I think about food I gain weight. Either that or my dryer is working over time, if you know what I mean. :pissed: Can you send over some cyber solid milk chocolate too? Lots of it, pleeeeeease. :drool:

[Kris]

Tonight I'm having enchilada's, refried beans and spanish rice. Of course with salsa and sour cream. Ice cream for dessert.

Happy Birthday Samara. Do you have a piece of chocolate cake?

Ohhhhh Justy your pizza sounds heavenly.

Jessie (in her best Homer Simpson voice) Mmmmmmmmmmmm porkchops. {Drool}

[justgreen]

*justy runs over and hugs kris*

I'm comin' to your house for dinner. Send the limo.:gurn:

[jessie58]

Tonight I'm having enchilada's, refried beans and spanish rice. Of course with salsa and sour cream. Ice cream for dessert.

Happy Birthday Samara. Do you have a piece of chocolate cake?

Ohhhhh Justy your pizza sounds heavenly.

Jessie (in her best Homer Simpson voice) Mmmmmmmmmmmm porkchops. {Drool}

Hi Kris, I was waiting to see what you were having. Kids are now saying they're so full from snack that I may not cook dinner. DH and DD and her BF are out for dinner in other places so I think I will put those chops on hold until tomorrow.

Never mind Justgreens pizza sounding good, everything that woman makes sounds good. LOL.
I am dying for ice cream right now. You just had to say that didn't you.

[SchnauzerMom]

I had a bowl of popcorn and 3 chocolate chip cookies. Not real healthy but it was good.:lafhard:

[jessie58]

I had a bowl of popcorn and 3 chocolate chip cookies. Not real healthy but it was good.:lafhard:

:ooh: SchnauzerMom, I'm shocked. Envious, but shocked. LOL. Something I would like to eat but have to set a good example for the young'uns. Otherwise how could I say, eat your veggies/fruit/etc. if you want any dessert.

[SchnauzerMom]

:ooh: SchnauzerMom, I'm shocked. Envious, but shocked. LOL. Something I would like to eat but have to set a good example for the young'uns. Otherwise how could I say, eat your veggies/fruit/etc. if you want any dessert.

The only young'uns I have walk on 4 legs and have to eat dog food like it or not.:grinhappy:

[justgreen]

I had a bowl of popcorn and 3 chocolate chip cookies. Not real healthy but it was good.:lafhard:

That's ok, night before last, I had cheesecake for dinner.:gurn:

[justgreen]

Hi Kris, I was waiting to see what you were having. Kids are now saying they're so full from snack that I may not cook dinner. DH and DD and her BF are out for dinner in other places so I think I will put those chops on hold until tomorrow.

Never mind Justgreens pizza sounding good, everything that woman makes sounds good. LOL.
I am dying for ice cream right now. You just had to say that didn't you.

Hey, I'll have you know, the other day I made my cheesy scalloped taters and they were not up to par. I can't figure out what I did wrong, but we'll eat 'em anyway. NEVER pass up a tater.:boggle:

[summer-time]

Tonight- pork chops, fried potatos and some vegie :)

[justgreen]

I had a bowl of Honey nut crunch with 2% milk.:grim:

[wtchmel]

WEll, first, Happy BIrthday Samara! and make my cake chocolate with lots of frosting, Yum!!
For dinner tonight i'm making spag. IT's the easiest thing in the world, and i'm tired. I do the Trader joes spag, I use thier organic spag, organic marinara, and thier frozen mini meatballs(i actually prefer the pork italian sausage, but they were out). I serve it with plenty of parmesan and roasted garlic, garlic bread(think crusty loaf of bread with whole roasted garlic cloves throughout the bread and somet type of cheese melted on top) just warm it up and serve dripping with butter! Yum, i'm making myself hungry!(to bad I need to do the dishes first before i can cook :ooh: For dessert I'm having a milk chocolate bar filled to the brim with hazelnuts! And to top everything off, of course, a nice shiraz!

[wtchmel]

I somehow sent this twice so I just deleted it. Don't know how I did that.

[justgreen]

WEll, first, Happy BIrthday Samara! and make my cake chocolate with lots of frosting, Yum!!
For dinner tonight i'm making spag. IT's the easiest thing in the world, and i'm tired. I do the Trader joes spag, I use thier organic spag, organic marinara, and thier frozen mini meatballs(i actually prefer the pork italian sausage, but they were out). I serve it with plenty of parmesan and roasted garlic, garlic bread(think crusty loaf of bread with whole roasted garlic cloves throughout the bread and somet type of cheese melted on top) just warm it up and serve dripping with butter! Yum, i'm making myself hungry!(to bad I need to do the dishes first before i can cook :ooh: For dessert I'm having a milk chocolate bar filled to the brim with hazelnuts! And to top everything off, of course, a nice shiraz!

I just gained 5 pounds reading that. http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/figuren/g060.gif http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/nahrung/a010.gif Slante!

[Love My Cop]

I'm sooo stuffed !! I just finished dinner, Bacalaitos (Cod Fritters) and red rice and a small bowl of Ben and Jerrys Ice Cream :ooh:

[Shermie Girl]

Spaghetti and meatballs. Maybe I will throw some garlic bread in the oven, too. :whoohoo:
Hubbie makes the meatballs and sauce. All I have to do is boil the pasta. :whoohoo: :whoohoo:

[justgreen]

Oh why am I craving a taco bell taco?:boggle: It's a good thing we live out of town. I can't just hop in the car and hit a fast food place anymore.:cheesy:

[Sage]

I used to cook my dough for a short while, add toppings and then cook until the cheese was bubbly and crust lightly browned.

Mmmmmmmmmm, bubbly light brown crust. What time is din-din Jennifer?:eureka:

Tonight was oyster stew for us. Made from scratch and not heart smart at all. Shamefully good and yummy too:grinhappy:

[enitsirk]

I'm sooo stuffed !! I just finished dinner, Bacalaitos (Cod Fritters) and red rice and a small bowl of Ben and Jerrys Ice Cream :ooh:

Wait..who has the will power to put ben and jerrys in a bowl?

I eat it right out of the pint sized carton.


Granted I don't usually eat all of it at once but it's staking my claim in the ice cream and means no one else is willing to eat it for fear of germs (or my wrath..maybe it's my wrath)

My Ben and Jerrys is always jealously guarded :)

[Niniane]

Ice cream never makes it into a bowl over here, either :boggle:

ohmygosh, I have this awesome haagen-dazs "banana split" ice cream I must finish!

[Elle]

Ice cream never makes it into a bowl over here, either :boggle:

ohmygosh, I have this awesome haagen-dazs "banana split" ice cream I must finish!Ohhh mannn! :drool: I just picked up a carton of Breyer's Banana Bananza yesterday. I so want to eat some but only eat sugary/desserty stuff on the weekends. Generally I don't care for Breyer's ice cream but this stuff is wonderful! Banana anything is my favorite... along with chocolate, of course. I didn't even know that Haagen-dazs makes a banana ice cream! Does it have nuts in it? One reason why I don't like Ben & Jerry's banana ice cream is that it contains nuts. I'm a no-nut girl. :lafhard:

[eamane]

ice cream? i want some to....:depressed: i have to leave it out of my diet mostly though it doesn't agree with my stomach.:sob: i might let me have some tonight though... pecan nut and caramel :p

[hairymonster]

Kiam Bak Chang (ZhongZi) or Savoury Pork Rice Dumpling and Dau Fu Fa (Dou Fu Hua) or Silky Tofu dessert.

The Bak Chang is a Chinese pork dumpling that is usually made during the Duan Wu festival (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duan_Wu_festival), also known as the Dragon Boat Festival. Made with glutinous rice, shiitake mushrooms, salted duck's egg yolk, chestnuts, mung beans, and belly pork, they're wrapped in bamboo leaves and boiled. For the recipe and background, visit here (http://thamjiak.blogspot.com/2006/06/exploring-my-origin-bak-chang.html) and here (http://kuali.com/recipes/viewrecipe.asp?r=307).



Meanwhile, the Dau Fu Fa is a sweet dessert made out of coagulated soy bean milk and eaten with ginger syrup.

Ginger syrup:
3 c. water
1/3 c. brown sugar
A chunk of ginger - about 1.5" thick 3" long.

Peel the skin and any blemishes from the ginger.
Combine the water and sugar in a pot and place over medium high heat.
While you bring the mixture to a simmer, crush the ginger and add it to the simmering syrup.
Keeping the pot at a low simmer - you don't want to boil it or the ginger will become bitter -- cook the syrup for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool.Dau Fu Fa:
11 ounces (about 1 lb) soy beans
water for soaking beans
7 cups water
edible terra alba (aka edible gypsum/calcium sulfate) (about 1 teaspoon)

Rinse the soybeans until the water runs clear. Put the beans in a pot and add water. (The water should be three times the amount of the soybeans). Soak the beans until they expand to 2 or 2 1/2 times their original size.
Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup water with the cornstarch and terra alba and set aside.
Drain the beans and discard the soaking water.
Add 6 more cups of water. Blend the soy bean and water mixture (if using a small blender you will have to do this step in batches).
Use a gauze such as cheesecloth to squeeze out the liquid.
Retain the liquid and throw the dregs away (or chuck them into your compost pit).
Pour the liquid (soybean milk) into a pot. Cook on low heat until it comes to a boil and is foaming nicely.
Remove from the heat and filter out any scum, using the gauze again if necessary.
Return to the pot and bring to a boil again, adding the edible terra alba when boiling.
Turn off the heat but do not move the pot (do not move the soymilk until it has jelled or the silky smooth texture will be ruined).
Cover with a towel for about thirty minutes. Drain off any scum. Serve with ginger syrup.Recipe adapted from here (http://chinesefood.about.com/od/desserts/r/dofufa.htm)

[summer-time]

Spaghetti and meatballs. Maybe I will throw some garlic bread in the oven, too. :whoohoo:
Hubbie makes the meatballs and sauce. All I have to do is boil the pasta. :whoohoo: :whoohoo:



My husbie loves to cook, on his days off he's the chef :whoohoo: :happy:




Tonight I'm the chef - London broil, a potato of some kind and green beans.

[justgreen]

ice cream? i want some to....:depressed: i have to leave it out of my diet mostly though it doesn't agree with my stomach.:sob: i might let me have some tonight though... pecan nut and caramel :p

Your kitty and Callie ate all the ice cream...none for you.:pissed: :purplex: Little piggy cats they are! *justy wonders if the wet teabag throwers are around here anywhere*:grim:

[pgw]

Last night it was bbq ribs, corn, turnip greens, and bean salad.

Tonight it's blackened salmon. I haven't decided on the veggies yet.

[justgreen]

Monday thru Friday we have our main meal at noon, before Cyk leaves for work. Today I fixed Cheesy Enchilada Casserole, one of my own recipes. :pissed: Yep, it's spicy! If anyone is interested, I'll post the recipe.

[jessie58]

Today I fixed Cheesy Enchilada Casserole, one of my own recipes. :pissed: Yep, it's spicy! If anyone is interested, I'll post the recipe.

That would be me.

[Niniane]

I didn't even know that Haagen-dazs makes a banana ice cream! Does it have nuts in it? One reason why I don't like Ben & Jerry's banana ice cream is that it contains nuts. I'm a no-nut girl. :lafhard:

Lets see, it's banana and whipped cream ice cream, a chocolate fudge swirl, and bits of banana, cherry, and strawberry. :drool: It's faboo. Total foodgasm.
They've also got a bananas foster that's great too. And this is from someone that generally doesn't like banana flavored stuff!

And Justy, seconding the recipe request! :grinhappy:

[justgreen]

Princess YumYum's Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

1 Pound of ground beef
4-5 large flour tortillas
1 can of Cheese soup
1 can of spicy cheese soup
1 can of cream of chicken soup (I know , this sounds weird!)
1 can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilis, drain the liquid off
1 small onion, diced
A buttload of cheddar or cheddar/jack cheese, grated (2-3 cups)
About a half a bag of crushed regular Doritos



While I'm frying (on medium heat) a pound of ground beef, I prepare the casserole dish.

I use large flour tortillas to line an oblong glass casserole dish, I think it's an 8 1/2 x 11". I bend the tortillas into the corners and have about 1" sticking up over the top of the dish. Usually it takes about 4 tortillas, cutting two of them into sections so you don't have alot of tortilla on the bottom (just one layer).

I always grate the cheese, chop the onion and mix up the soups/rotel in a bowl while the meat is cooking.

Once the beef is done, drain it if need be and add it to the bowl with the soups and the Rotel, mixing well. Add the diced onion.

Pour half of this over the flour tortillas and spread it evenly, making sure you get it in the corners. Add a light sprinkling of the grated cheese. Then put a light layer of crushed Doritos. Pour the remaining meat mixture over the Dorito layer and spread it out evenly. Do some more cheese and another layer of doritos, heavier on the Doritos this time.

Pop in the oven for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Once it's warmed up well, pull it out and put a heavy layer of the grated cheese on top and stick it back in the turned off oven for 5 minutes to melt it.

We always wait about 15 minutes before cutting it, to let it set up a bit.

Happy eating!

[eamane]

Your kitty and Callie ate all the ice cream...none for you.:pissed: :purplex: Little piggy cats they are! *justy wonders if the wet teabag throwers are around here anywhere*:grim:

hopeless cats :kitty: but that's just like merlin, he likes sitting on my lap while i'm eating trying to steal my food... piggy cats just the word... oops perhaps i'll have to duck from teabags as well...
*meep*

as for dinner? hmm does a mango count? darling bf is not at home and i don't feel like cooking...

[justgreen]

hopeless cats :kitty: but that's just like merlin, he likes sitting on my lap while i'm eating trying to steal my food... piggy cats just the word... oops perhaps i'll have to duck from teabags as well...
*meep*

as for dinner? hmm does a mango count? darling bf is not at home and i don't feel like cooking...

OHHhhhh what a regal little piggy Merlin :kitty: is!

Mango is fine. Cyk works till 10pm so I never have to cook at night during the week.:lafhard:

[jessie58]

Justgreen, that sounds like a delicious recipe. I'll make sure to get the ingrediants when I shop this week.

[pgw]

Gah! I could feel my butt expanding just reading the Princess YumYum's Cheesy Enchilada Casserole.

But damn, it sounds good!

[justgreen]

Justgreen, that sounds like a delicious recipe. I'll make sure to get the ingrediants when I shop this week.

I forgot to add....that will feed about 8 people, and leftovers are good also. I've been known to cut some and eat it cold, out of the fridge, kind of like cold pizza.:boggle:

[jessie58]

I forgot to add....that will feed about 8 people, and leftovers are good also. I've been known to cut some and eat it cold, out of the fridge, kind of like cold pizza.:boggle:

This is good to know, we often feed 8 people. 6 of us and two of the boyfriends. I might have to make two if it's for more than 6 of us.

[Love My Cop]

Justgreen: Your recipe sounds sooo yummy, and I also like the one that Hairmonster posted, Yum Yum!.

I'm having my mom over this evening, and she is going to help me make "Rellenos De Papa- "Stuffed Potatoe Balls". We usually make about 20 at a time, and freeze the ones we dont eat. They are very tast, and filling...a little fattening too, but whos counting calories!
.
"Rellenos De Papa"

Makes 10http://www.elboricua.com/images/rellenosdepapa.jpg
2 lbs. potatoes
4 tbsp. butter
½ tsp. salt
1 egg
1 tbsp. corn meal (http://www.qklinkserver.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=19903&k=corn%20meal) (plus more for dusting rellenos)
Prepared cooked picadillo (ground beef (http://www.qklinkserver.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=19903&k=ground%20beef) and/or pork seasoned with sofrito)
oil for frying
Peel, boil, and cube the potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes. Drain and mash, adding butter, egg, corn meal, and ½ tsp. salt. Mix well and refrigerate until the potatoes are cold.
Divide the potatoes into 10 portions. Sprinkle corn meal on one hand and carefully spread one of the potato portions on your hand flattening it in the middle. Take a tablespoon of prepared picadillo and place it in the middle carefully folding the sides over the meat until it is completely sealed. Sprinkle a bit more corn meal on the relleno to form a very thin coat.
Fry over medium high heat until golden.

[justgreen]

"Rellenos De Papa- "Stuffed Potatoe Balls". .

Yum that sounds good! Thank you for sharing!:flower: Cyk loves ANYTHING Relleno.

[moonchiald]

I am having buffalo but I am stumped as to how I will prepare it.

I have over a pound of buffalo stew chunks. Any ideas?

[jessie58]

I am having buffalo but I am stumped as to how I will prepare it.

I have over a pound of buffalo stew chunks. Any ideas?

Smother them in BBQ sauce and skewer them with onions and peppers and instant shish kebabs on the grill?

[pgw]

I am having buffalo but I am stumped as to how I will prepare it.

I have over a pound of buffalo stew chunks. Any ideas?

Here are some ideas:

http://tinyurl.com/hyoh6

[moonchiald]

The grill would be great if it weren't still over :pissed: 90 degrees :pissed: at 4:00pm. *sigh*

I will check out that site, thank you!

[AshenLady]

Spaghett's with sausage; slow cooked. (I felt lazy today).

[Dulci]

I've got two big avocados that are ripe today, I'm going to make a guacamole and serve it with sour cream, chipotle salsa and tortilla chips.

[jessie58]

The grill would be great if it weren't still over :pissed: 90 degrees :pissed: at 4:00pm. *sigh*

I will check out that site, thank you!

Well it's either cook outside or *cook* inside. I'd rather cook outdoors if it's that hot.

Moonchiald, why don't you just get an ice cream cake for dinner and let the buffalo roam until another night. LOL.

[13bodies]

Leftover bacon and onion pizza. Yum.....:p

[jessie58]

Tonight's dinner is roast chicken (store bought) caeser salad, carrots with hummus dip, french bread and ice cream and strawberries and blueberries for dessert.

[justgreen]

I had leftover Cheesy enchilada casserole, my mouth is on fire!:pissed:

[jessie58]

Justy, I can't find the spicy cheese soup, any substitute suggestions?

[justgreen]

Justy, I can't find the spicy cheese soup, any substitute suggestions?

It's called Campbell's Fiesta Nacho Cheese soup. They also make the plain cheddar soup. Both are in the regular cans. If you can't find the spicy one, you could add another can of the plain cheese soup and a chopped up jalapeno pepper.:pissed:

[jessie58]

It's called Campbell's Fiesta Nacho Cheese soup. They also make the plain cheddar soup. Both are in the regular cans. If you can't find the spicy one, you could add another can of the plain cheese soup and a chopped up jalapeno pepper.:pissed:

Hmm, they have all manner of Campbell's soups at the grocery store, I wonder if it was just out of stock, I didn't see that one. I'll try again. Thanks again.

[justgreen]

Hmm, they have all manner of Campbell's soups at the grocery store, I wonder if it was just out of stock, I didn't see that one. I'll try again. Thanks again.

You are very welcome, hope you find it!

[Kris]

[hijack]

Justy I love that avatar the best. He always cracks me up!

[end hijack]

[justgreen]

[hijack]

Justy I love that avatar the best. He always cracks me up!

[end hijack]

:lafhard: I'm on a new med and that's the way I was feeling last night! Good thing I was at home and not out somewhere. I think I would have gotten into trouble!:geek:

[eamane]

ok so dinner today was couscous and a wokmix... with little begging monster piggy merlin by my side :) i don't understand it but he loves those babycorns... not to mention mushrooms!

[justgreen]

ok so dinner today was couscous and a wokmix... with little begging monster piggy merlin by my side :) i don't understand it but he loves those babycorns... not to mention mushrooms!

No wonder piggy merlin looks so...ah...coff coff..healthy.:geek: Just like HRH. *justy dares not call HRH a piggy here, but I can do it in my mind!*

Your dinner sounds wonderful.:lafhard:

[saracuda]

I have no idea what's for supper tonight. Any suggestions?

[justgreen]

I have no idea what's for supper tonight. Any suggestions?

Yes! The nearest chinese restaurant and fast!:geek:

[saracuda]

Oh, great idea! Usually we wait until Friday nights for the buffet, though. Our local Chinese restaurant is called Sun Wah. I think names of Chinese restaurants are really interesting. I know, I'm weird!

[eamane]

Oh, great idea! Usually we wait until Friday nights for the buffet, though. Our local Chinese restaurant is called Sun Wah. I think names of Chinese restaurants are really interesting. I know, I'm weird!

i usually likes the names on chinese resturants as well but the one in town here is not quite interesting, it's just called china garden, so a tad boring name actually but tasty food. perhaps dinner tomorrow for me and darling bf? :)

[Shermie Girl]

I have no clue what I am going to make for dinner. There is a package of hamburger lurking in the fridge. Guess I will fake it or have hubbs pick something up on the way home. :lafhard:

[Kris]

Tonight I am making bacon wrapped 3 cheese chicken grillers. Parmasan seasoned potatoes and corn.

Justy I hope you're feeling better soon.

[jennysdreaming]

Princess YumYum's Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

1 Pound of ground beef
4-5 large flour tortillas
1 can of Cheese soup
1 can of spicy cheese soup
1 can of cream of chicken soup (I know , this sounds weird!)
1 can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilis, drain the liquid off
1 small onion, diced
A buttload of cheddar or cheddar/jack cheese, grated (2-3 cups)
About a half a bag of crushed regular Doritos



While I'm frying (on medium heat) a pound of ground beef, I prepare the casserole dish.

I use large flour tortillas to line an oblong glass casserole dish, I think it's an 8 1/2 x 11". I bend the tortillas into the corners and have about 1" sticking up over the top of the dish. Usually it takes about 4 tortillas, cutting two of them into sections so you don't have alot of tortilla on the bottom (just one layer).

I always grate the cheese, chop the onion and mix up the soups/rotel in a bowl while the meat is cooking.

Once the beef is done, drain it if need be and add it to the bowl with the soups and the Rotel, mixing well. Add the diced onion.

Pour half of this over the flour tortillas and spread it evenly, making sure you get it in the corners. Add a light sprinkling of the grated cheese. Then put a light layer of crushed Doritos. Pour the remaining meat mixture over the Dorito layer and spread it out evenly. Do some more cheese and another layer of doritos, heavier on the Doritos this time.

Pop in the oven for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Once it's warmed up well, pull it out and put a heavy layer of the grated cheese on top and stick it back in the turned off oven for 5 minutes to melt it.

We always wait about 15 minutes before cutting it, to let it set up a bit.

Happy eating!

Oh, I have to try this!!!
I bet this would be good too if you used the spicy Montery Jack cheese soup. (Campbell's brand but don't remember the exact name)

Also, buttload....is that a technical kitchen term? :geek: Mwuhahaha

[jennysdreaming]

Tonight I am making bacon wrapped 3 cheese chicken grillers. Parmasan seasoned potatoes and corn.

Justy I hope you're feeling better soon.

That sounds delish!

Tommorow is garbage day so tonite is leftover/clean out the fridge night.:purplex:

[jessie58]

Also, buttload....is that a technical kitchen term? :geek: Mwuhahaha

No, but after eating this, you'll be sure to have some extra butt load.

[joyful373]

Just found this thread and am feverishly writing down the recipies. Tonight DH grilled out some steaks, and I steamed some fresh green beans and made my quick strawberry angelfood cake mixed up desert. It is really yummy, simple and not so guilty! Just tear up some angelfood cake, slice up strawberries, and mix together with whipped toping of your choice. You can also use instant pudding mix with the whipped topping for a custardy kind of texture. (Sugar free is good too!) This is a great quick desert that I take to family gatherings-- and since DH had a tough day I thought we could be a little bad.... Although we ate Graeter's Ice cream last night...yuuuummmm...It's like eating a whole candy bar in the richest ice cream.. :::droool:::

[justgreen]

Tonight I am making bacon wrapped 3 cheese chicken grillers. Parmasan seasoned potatoes and corn.

Justy I hope you're feeling better soon.

Thank you Kris.:flower: I'm still adjusting to the med, but no side effects so far, except for the loopiness. I hate to admit this,but the loopiness is great!:gurn:

Your dinner sounds double yummy! I had a pimento cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread (with a little Lite Mayo) and a handful of Lay's tater chips. Found a sale today. ALL LAYS products (The huge bags) were only $1.66! *justy is in Dorito heaven:innocent: * I didn't eat dinner last night, probably the same tonight. I don't have an appetite, I guess it's the new med. Oh well.

DON'T WORK HARD Kris!:lazy: :snail:

[justgreen]

Oh, I have to try this!!!
I bet this would be good too if you used the spicy Montery Jack cheese soup. (Campbell's brand but don't remember the exact name)

Also, buttload....is that a technical kitchen term? :geek: Mwuhahaha

Definition of buttload: Grate a whole bunch of cheese, like a mountain...and then double it!

And yes, the soup I use is Campbell's Fiesta Nacho Cheese:pissed: :geek:

[13bodies]

I'll probably make Emergency Casserole tonight:

corn tortillas or tortilla chips
can pinto beans
salsa
grated cheese (a buttload if you like :lafhard: )

Preheat oven to 400 deg.

In an 8x8 pan put a layer of torn up tortillas or crushed chips. Open the beans and drizzle a little of the liquid on the tortillas, then drain the rest into the sink. Put some beans, salsa, and cheese on the tortillas. Alternate layers of beans, salsa, and cheese with the tortillas. Finish with cheese and salsa and bake until it's a big, starchy, spicy, cheesy mass--20 minutes or so.

If you want to make a stab at health, serve with a green salad. If you want to up the starch content, add corn to the beans.

[justgreen]

I'll probably make Emergency Casserole tonight:

corn tortillas or tortilla chips
can pinto beans
salsa
grated cheese (a buttload if you like :lafhard: )

Preheat oven to 400 deg.

In an 8x8 pan put a layer of torn up tortillas or crushed chips. Open the beans and drizzle a little of the liquid on them, then drain. Put some beans, salsa, and cheese on the tortillas. Alternate layers of beans, salsa, and cheese with the tortillas. Finish with cheese and salsa and bake until its a big, starchy, spicy, cheesy mass--20 minutes or so.

If you want to make a stab at health, serve with a green salad. If you want to up the starch content, add corn to the beans.

:drool: <----- *justy drooling* :gurn:

[moonchiald]

Justy! I just about peed on myself when I saw your avatar!! BWAHAHA

[Kris]

Tonight Kev is "cooking". That translates to picking up Pizza Hut! Deep dish cheese lovers with double pepperoni and mushrooms.

Of course ice cream for dessert.

[saracuda]

My MIL paid me $26 for some ebay I bought her. We might do Chinese tonight! Yay!

[texasgal]

We had spaghetti, garlic bread, and tossed salad.

[justgreen]

Justy! I just about peed on myself when I saw your avatar!! BWAHAHA

Hee hee hee hee:gurn:

*justy has blown her diet and is eating a Dove bar*

[justgreen]

Justy! I just about peed on myself when I saw your avatar!! BWAHAHA

Hee hee hee hee:gurn:

*justy has blown her diet and is eating a Dove bar*

[Love My Cop]

Tonights menu was Yaki Soba, Yum !!

[kimberlily]

We're having pepperoni pizza *scurries off to check the oven*

[summer-time]

Tonight,spaghetti with marinara sauce.

[justgreen]

I'm making sourdough bread today and using some of the dough for pizza crust on the pizza stone. Sausage, black olives and a BUTTLOAD of mozzerella. Cyk requested this for his father's day dinner.:lafhard:

I'll make one regular loaf of bread and one loaf of cinnamon bread. :gurn:

[eamane]

dinner today? i haven't got a clue... and i don't really feel inclined to cook either, bit too nausious... sandwiches sounds about manageble. darling bf may heat up one of his frozen dinners if he likes :)

[justgreen]

dinner today? i haven't got a clue... and i don't really feel inclined to cook either, bit too nausious... sandwiches sounds about manageble. darling bf may heat up one of his frozen dinners if he likes :)

But what about poor thin, emaciated Merlin??? Callie sends sympathy *meep*'s to him:soppy: ;) .

[Wanita]

Standard Father's Day dinner here. Grilled ribeyes, cheesy hashbrowns, corn, green beans. Dessert was DQ ice cream cake and coffee.

[eamane]

But what about poor thin, emaciated Merlin??? Callie sends sympathy *meep*'s to him:soppy: ;) .
oh darling tiny merlin will be very satisfied if i just give him some cheese to nibble on while sitting in my lap :) perhaps i'll open a can of tuna and he'll join in faster than ever! callie wants too?
*meep*

[justgreen]

oh darling tiny merlin will be very satisfied if i just give him some cheese to nibble on while sitting in my lap :) perhaps i'll open a can of tuna and he'll join in faster than ever! callie wants too?
*meep*

*squeeeeeellllll* Callie says she'll be right there.:kitty: :soppy: :kitty:

[eamane]

*squeeeeeellllll* Callie says she'll be right there.:kitty: :soppy: :kitty:
if i defrost some meatballs perhaps auntie soup wil join her on the way too? :puppy: :kitty:

[Amraann]

Baked Corned Beef with red potatoes and carrots.

[justgreen]

if i defrost some meatballs perhaps auntie soup wil join her on the way too? :puppy: :kitty:

Auntie Soup would be honored to join them.:kitty: :puppy: :kitty:

[eamane]

Auntie Soup would be honored to join them.:kitty: :puppy: :kitty:
oh goodie! :grinhappy: :puppy: :kitty: :kitty: party here then!

[justgreen]

Lay's Potato Chips and a rum and coke.:purplex: Yeah, I know , I take too many meds, but I decided that at least once a week I can give in and enjoy something.:gurn:

[Niniane]

Tonight we split an artichoke as an appetizer, and now I'm finishing up some lemony mushroom risotto and chicken saute fines herbs. And I picked up a little cappuccino cheesecake for dessert :grinhappy:

[moonchiald]

DH and I went to Biba's restaurant. They "home" make their dressings and alfredo sauce and (OMG!) it is delicious!:drool: :drool: :drool:

We had calamari, salad with homemade balsamic vinegarette dressing, rolls, and tortellini gabrielle (alfrado sauce with a touch or marinara thrown in). :drool: :drool: :drool:

[Stephanie]

OMG, Moonchiald! :drool:

I had homemade pulled pork tonight. Pretty damn good if I say so myself. :happy:

[enitsirk]

Baked Corned Beef with red potatoes and carrots.

Oh my goodness that sounds delicious. Or rather..sounds great right now (have had it before =p)

I love corned beef..red potatoes are fantastic and you can't go wrong with carrots :whoohoo:

Not sure what we're doing tonight, but last night (for Father's Day) we had grilled steak (:drool: they were yummy), baked potatoes, and corn from can. And then we went to Dairy Queen for dessert :whoohoo:

[justgreen]

OHHHHH I haven't had pulled pork in ages! Now I'm hungry, dang it!:geek:

I'm on my own tonight (Monday thru Friday), so I'll probably have one of my low fat entrees....BUT I'll sneak a chocolate or two in there early this afternoon. :bored:

[jennysdreaming]

Mmmmm.....maybe barbequed chicken wings? I know they're supposed to be an appetizer but the kids and I like them so much that sometimes we make a huge batch and have them as the main course.

[Shermie Girl]

The guys are having Sloppy Joes. As I don't want to spend the night popping Tums and groaning, "Oh, why did I eat that?" I will pop something into the microwave. :innocent:

[Caldonia Sun]

baked italian meatballs & ceasar salad

the dog kept begging for the salad ... and it was soooo garlicky!

[enitsirk]

quesadillas. So good :D

Really easy too:

All you need is chicken, cheese and tortillas. And salsa/sour cream/ other things to dip in.

You could put onions or peppers or anything you wanted in them but that's just more work :calm:

But what we do is chop the chicken into strips and cook it on the stove top. Put chicken and cheese on a tortilla and top with another one. Then get out the george foreman grill and put 'em on. Cut into fourths with a pizza cutter and enjoy :whoohoo:

So good with salsa and sour cream :D

[justgreen]

*Perk* Did someone mention cheese?
:gurn: :geek:

[saracuda]

Pasta shells stuffed with Italian sausage and cheese. I covered half of it with red sauce and half of it with white sauce. I didn't bother with salad or anything. That's all we had!

[justgreen]

I cooked our famous Blow Torch Brisket in the oven last night, while we slept.:gurn:

[enitsirk]

I cooked our famous Blow Torch Brisket in the oven last night, while we slept.:gurn:

That stuff is the best (things that can be in over or crockpot over night)!!

Frozen food reviews (http://www.frozenfoodreviews.com/) for when you are all alone and really don't want to cook. Small/new site with not much up yet but reviews the healthier frozen meals and I've made a few purchases based on what is supposed to be good and I agreed :whoohoo:

[rossjen]

Tonight's dinner will be bowtie pasta with red pepper pesto and salad with homemade yogurt dressing.

[jessie58]

Ginger chicken stirfrywith lots of veggies and rice.

[justgreen]

I had a 10 grams of fat entree....salsbury steak with mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy.

[Kris]

Prime rib tonight.

[hairfitness101]

:drool: Oh my! You just had to mention Prime Rib! Reading these posts makes me feel like those commercials for the Lean Cuisine (I think that's the brand), where they all say what they had for dinner the night before...

One says she had half a box of dougnuts, and the other says, a spoon full of peanut butter and a half eaten something or other, and the last says this amazing sounding dinner, and they all look at her as she says, "Its one of those lean cuisine dinners!"

I think it might be boxed pizza tonight. Not sure. Hubby said he was bringing something home-that's probably what it was. Pay day tomorrow, don't have much in the fridge/freezer. Atleast nothing I want anyway.:purplex:

Update: Its not delivery, Its Digiorno! Do I know Hubby or what?

[justgreen]

Donuts? *PERK*

[Caldonia Sun]

Hamburgers, baked vidalia onions, ceasar salad

[justgreen]

Hamburgers, baked vidalia onions, ceasar salad

Yum, share your recipe for baked vidalia onions? I have a whole bag of them right now.:lafhard:

[Caldonia Sun]

justgreen,

I tried this tonight for the first time; it was good!

Peel and core the onion, making sure you don't cut all the way through. Fill the hole about half way with butter, insert beef bullion cube & top with more butter. Bake at 350 degrees in a covered dish. Bake time depends on size of onion. I had the big ones and they took all of an hour.

Enjoy!

[justgreen]

justgreen,

I tried this tonight for the first time; it was good!

Peel and core the onion, making sure you don't cut all the way through. Fill the hole about half way with butter, insert beef bullion cube & top with more butter. Bake at 350 degrees in a covered dish. Bake time depends on size of onion. I had the big ones and they took all of an hour.

Enjoy!

YUM! Thank you for the recipe! It sounds delicious.:flower:

[jessie58]

Oh yummy that onion recipe sounds good. We had chicken pot pies from the grocery store. I had an apple and a piece of chocolate for dessert. I'm about to have a cup of tea.

[pgw]

I cooked our famous Blow Torch Brisket in the oven last night, while we slept.:gurn:

I've looked through this thread (sorta;) ) and couldn't find how to make this. Would you mind sharing? Please.

Tonight it's, flank steak soaked in Dale's. I'll probably dice and roast red potatoes. Oh, and a glass of wine. Gotta have the wine.

Do you think we should start a thread like this at LHC?

[justgreen]

I've looked through this thread (sorta;) ) and couldn't find how to make this. Would you mind sharing? Please.

Tonight it's, flank steak soaked in Dale's. I'll probably dice and roast red potatoes. Oh, and a glass of wine. Gotta have the wine.

Do you think we should start a thread like this at LHC?

I think I started one, a long time back. The title of the thread was something like...what's for supper grandpa?

Hmmmm, if I told you the recipe, Cyk would harm me. I can tell you a good way to cook brisket tho. Rub dry spices all over it and put it In a baking bag, like a turkey bag. Leave in the fridge for at least 24 hours, then cook on low heat in the oven , 200 degrees, overnight for about 6-8 hours, depending on how big the brisket is. Do not cut any of the fat off before cooking, place it fat side down .

[jessie58]

I've looked through this thread (sorta;) ) and couldn't find how to make this. Would you mind sharing? Please.

Tonight it's, flank steak soaked in Dale's. I'll probably dice and roast red potatoes. Oh, and a glass of wine. Gotta have the wine.

Do you think we should start a thread like this at LHC?

Hi, sorry can't help with the recipe, but wanted to say I was thinking the same thing about the dinner thread at LHC. Then I thought that people would mostly post over there and then there wouldn't be this fun delicious thread over here to visit.

There's a thread on LHC called What's your specialty" you could revive that and turn it into a recipe thread of sorts.

[pgw]

I think I started one, a long time back. The title of the thread was something like...what's for supper grandpa?

Hmmmm, if I told you the recipe, Cyk would harm me. I can tell you a good way to cook brisket tho. Rub dry spices all over it and put it In a baking bag, like a turkey bag. Leave in the fridge for at least 24 hours, then cook on low heat in the oven , 200 degrees, overnight for about 6-8 hours, depending on how big the brisket is. Do not cut any of the fat off before cooking, place it fat side down .

LOL

Ok. I *thought* enitsirk also knew how this was made from a posts made. I guess she just meant anything you can cook without messing with it is good.

[pgw]

Hi, sorry can't help with the recipe, but wanted to say I was thinking the same thing about the dinner thread at LHC. Then I thought that people would mostly post over there and then there wouldn't be this fun delicious thread over here to visit.

There's a thread on LHC called What's your specialty" you could revive that and turn it into a recipe thread of sorts.

Thanks jessie58. I must have missed that thread. I'll go check it out.

[hairfitness101]

BBQ'ed chicken (on the grill with our new burner installed and Hickory chips for smoke)
Mac-n-cheese
Green beans
Apple Sauce
Iced Tea

[Stephanie]

BBQ'ed chicken (on the grill with our new burner installed and Hickory chips for smoke)
Mac-n-cheese
Green beans
Apple Sauce
Iced Tea
That sounds so good! Yum!

I had Chinese chicken salad with fried wontons and rice noodles for an early dinner and some chicken broth with ramen style noodles, fresh ginger, and a few garlic cloves later in the evening to stave off a sore throat. I love ginger and garlic. Oh, and toasted sesame oil. Gotta have it. ;)

[hairfitness101]

Oh, now that sounds wonderful! We love chinese food in this house. Mmmmmmmmm. I think my fav would have to be wonton soup with some soy sauce, fried crispy noodles, and chinese hot mustard. A good packet's worth. Hot stuff but it sure works on a sore throat and/or cold. Hope you feel better soon. :flower:

[texasgal]

We are going out to eat fajitas tonight:happy:

[justgreen]

We are going out to eat fajitas tonight:happy:

Cool! I cooked fajitas for lunch! Were you in my brain? I sure hope not, or you are truly lost by now!:gurn:

[HairColoredHair]

Chili! :happy:

I love chili!

And it makes enough that I can have it for lunch for days! :whoohoo:

[Caldonia Sun]

Sauteed white fish, corn on the cob and tomato/basil/mozzarella/cucumber salad.

And may I say, putting dinner together when there is a "boil water advisory" is no picnic! Tomorrow, it's frozen potpie.

Our whole area has the advisory due to all the rain and flood conditions. It may be like this for a few days. I couldn't even buy a cup of coffee on the way to work cause no one can brew! What does Starbucks do when they can't make coffee? They sell pastries.

[Stephanie]

Oh, now that sounds wonderful! We love chinese food in this house. Mmmmmmmmm. I think my fav would have to be wonton soup with some soy sauce, fried crispy noodles, and chinese hot mustard. A good packet's worth. Hot stuff but it sure works on a sore throat and/or cold. Hope you feel better soon. :flower:
Thank you! :) Yes, am feeling better. I swear that soup just puts the wind back in me.

Caldonia Sun...would you please explain "boil water advisory" to me. :boggle:

[hairfitness101]

Thank you! :) Yes, am feeling better. I swear that soup just puts the wind back in me.


Oh, I'm glad you are feeling better. I hate being sick-don't we all. Did you eat some soup with the hot mustard or just the salad? Nothing like fresh greens to give yourself a healthy dose of vitamins.

For tonight, nothing exciting. Digiorno again (same as last Friday-how boring). It was on sale and I'm just plain too tired this week. Mom gave me a great recipe for chicken and wine though that I can't wait to try. I don't have the ingredients though so it will have to wait.

[Stephanie]

Well, the salad was great, but it's the soup that really gets me going. I eat it at least 3 days a week. I think I forgot to mention that I poach an egg right in the middle of it. This past week, I've been adding some chili flakes to it for some added heat to help clear my head. I will have to try some hot mustard sometime instead as I'm sure it would taste better.

Last night was sloppy joes. Tonight's still up in the air, but I'm craving Domino's Chicken Kickers. :drool:

[justgreen]

I'm in the middle of freezing strawberries and peaches, so I cut up a peach, about 6 strawberries, and a banana and mixed them up. YUM. I think I'll have a candy bar for dinner.:gurn:

[jessie58]

I'm having fresh pineapple, strawberries, blueberries and peach yogurt. Justy I already had my chocolate bar.

[justgreen]

I had a Butterfinger Crisp Bar, and a tapioca pudding cup. I'm so bad when Cyk is at work.:pissed:

[Caldonia Sun]

Stephanie,

A "boil water advisory" was issued by our local water company due to the flooding along the Susquehanna River. The river water rises and interferes with the water sanitation process, possibly allowing bacteria into our water supply. So, we have to boil any water used for human consumption for one minute before drinking, washing dishes or clothes, even brushing teeth.

All the local Starbucks couldn't brew coffee since Monday. Today, though, the advisory was lifted because the river level is receding. Thank the Lord!

[Stephanie]

Yum. We just had pork cutlets, fresh, hot applesauce, smashed potato pancakes, and peas. Comfort food at its finest. ;)

Now, I'm ready for MY chocolate bar. :lafhard:

[Stephanie]

Oooh. Those Butterfinger Crisp bars are great! No more Butterfinger sticking your mouth shut. :lafhard:

[hairfitness101]

Thank you all. Now I don't feel so bad about the doughnuts DH brought home tonight. I ate a big jelly doughnut after the pizza. So much for the 4 lbs. I lost this week.

[jessie58]

I had a Butterfinger Crisp Bar, and a tapioca pudding cup. I'm so bad when Cyk is at work.:pissed:

I figure when we get to our age and we've brought up a whole passel of kids that we've eaten enough leftover vegetables off our kids plates to last us a lifetime, it's about time we can eat whatever the heck we want. We deserve it.:lafhard:

[mira-chan]

Green plantain, Tempura shiitake, Tempura Taro cake and whatever leftovers there are in the fridge.

[justgreen]

Ribeye steaks and caramelized yellow squash. Cyk cooked.:lafhard:

Stephanie, I keep my crisp bars in the freezer and eat them cold.:gurn:

Jessie, I agree. I can remember me and my best friend sneaking into the bathroom and locking the door, to eat candy bars.... while our five kids played outside.:geek:

HF, it's better to have a treat now and then, life is short.:lafhard:

[Niniane]

Last night it was seared filets with rosemary garlic butter; mushroom, leek, and spring onion risotto; fresh corn. Broiled peaches with mango sorbet for dessert.
(and I had a caramel crunch bar on the drive home from the store :parp: It's that time again :depressed: )

Now I've got to figure out what we're having tonight, he requested something healthy and low carb-ish. So I'll have to load up on the carbs before dinner, I need carbs!

[hairfitness101]

We had barbecue ribs, buttered noodles, and green beans.
And for dessert, we had this (http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a129/hairfitness101/SweetheartCake.jpg) ! I made it for DH's birthday. Its called sweetheart cake and its no ordinary chocolate cake. If anyone wants the recipe, I'd be glad to share it. Just let me know.


HF, it's better to have a treat now and then, life is short.:lafhard:

It's the "now and then" part I'm having trouble with. :drool: I'm on a major sweet kick lately. Think I need to go cold turkey and get my sugar levels normal.

[hairfitness101]

I miss seeing this thread everyday. I assume everyone is back over at at LHC and not much going on here. So I'd like to revive this one. Here's what I had-you'll be proud of me!

A large plate of the following: raw red cabbage, 3 tomato slices, sliced peppers, pickle spear (dill-not sweet), some grapes and 1/4c- 2% cottage cheese. Oh yeah, I did have a couple blue tortilla chips (organic unsalted) before dinner. Was hungry. Then for dessert, 1/2c Healthy Choice peanut butter icecream. Only 1.5 grams total fat, 100 calories. Yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the best part is, I'm stuffed. I had a slice of low fat ham at lunch time so wasn't worried about the protein.

(Not following any particular diet. I've done the counting and weighing and all that. I find the best diet is the easiest and most pleasant to follow. So I am just trying to do less red meat, less empty cal.s, more whole grains, and eating my veggies raw whenever possible. My favorite way anyway.)

Now if I can do this everyday, I'll be a size 5 in not time! I know, don't throw tomatoes at me, its not about size-it's how you feel. Blah Blah, who are we kidding. Size does matter! :lol:

[jessie58]

Hairfitness, I'm with you, I'd like to get back to a size 5 and 30 lbs less but I like eating more and plus that I'm lazy in my old age, aw hell I give up.

[justgreen]

I made seven layer dip yesterday and ate my half of the leftovers. I put sliced black olives on the top of half of it for cyk. BLEH.

Spread about 3/4 of a cup of sour cream on the bottom of a casserole . I use a square one that has rounded corners. The next layer is a can of refried beans. I stir them well before spreading them over the sour cream layer. Next is light layer of chopped onions, I used Vidalia. Then a layer of creamed avocados. I get this already prepared in the vegetable section at Walmart. A layer of salsa. Top it with about a cup of shredded cheese and then sliced black olives. Plain Doritos, of course.:lafhard:

[jessie58]

Justy my friend makes this but one of the layers is cooked ground beef with taco sauce, yummy.
I love vegetarian dishes so I think I prefer your method, also she does not put in the avacado which I adore.

[justgreen]

Justy my friend makes this but one of the layers is cooked ground beef with taco sauce, yummy.
I love vegetarian dishes so I think I prefer your method, also she does not put in the avacado which I adore.

Gots ta have the avocado! Or guacamole and then leave out the salsa.

I had tater chips for dinner.:purplex:

[jessie58]

Time to revive this as I love to eat and read about food. Tonight I cut up some chicken, about a half a breast per person. I cooked it in a bit of olive oil, with garlic, salt and pepper. Then I added a jar of pasta sauce, the tomato kind with herbs and spices in it. Then I added a half a bag of fresh spinach. I cooked for about half an hour and then poured it over spaghetti with freshly grated parmesan on top. Yummy.

[justgreen]

Wyoming blow torch brisket, steamed mixed veggies.:whoohoo:

[Stephanie]

Slow cooker chicken adobo. :)

[justgreen]

She's alive! Alive!!!! Hiya Steph!

Thanks so much for getting the BB back up and all the work you've done on LHC. :nosey:

I've eaten two slices of fresh pineapple, trying to make myself wait for dinner, which I have no idea yet what I'll be eating. I haven't had bread in two days, so perhaps a shaved ham sandwich.:gurn: :gurn:

[Shermie Girl]

I have a Smart Ones entree and a pear, calling my name. :soppy:

[pgw]

::blows off dust::

We're having fresh tuna steaks, spinach, and some other veg. I can round up.

[justgreen]

I'm having cheese queso nachos, made with velveeta, a bit of milk and a can of rotel (chilies and tomatoes). YUM-O

[cajunkingkong]

Comfort food last night. Home made chicken & dumplins!

[Liluri]

teriyaki pork and veges and then yoghurt - mmm

[pgw]

Home made chicken & dumplins!

MMMMM. I haven't made that in some time. I think I'll put it down for one night next week.

Tonight I'm making stuffed cabbage rolls (Greek style) with a lemon sauce rather than the tomato type sauce.

[Gemma]

BLTs are on the menu tonight in some of the new gluten free bread I discovered that actually bends and doesn't crumble as soon as you touch it. Hurrah!

Then, fresh fruit. I'm thinking melon. Yum.

[maighdean]

strawberries,grilled zucchini, brown rice, and almonds.

[getoffmyskittle]

Ramen noodles. :depressed:

Who wants to come feed me? :geek:

[harley mama]

Pizza. I love pizza!

[enitsirk]

Frozen pizza...
but there is fruit salad in the fridge and I made deviled eggs. Does that redeem me at all?

[Velvettt]

Roast chicken with a salad made from baby spinach, baby lettuces, red pepper, yellow pepper, orange pepper, celery, carrots, green onions and cherry tomatoes. I made a vinaigrette for the salad with rice wine vinegar, canola oil, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, dijon mustard, basil, oregano, onion powder and garlic.

[justgreen]

I dry marinaded a HUGE brisket yesterday, let it sit in the fridge all day in a turkey bag. Put it in the oven last night on 200 degrees, it's still in there, won't take it out until noon. Spicy veggies and hot french bread.

[maighdean]

whole wheat couscous, black bean hummus, grilled pineapple and rainbow chard.

[jessie58]

Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots.

[NyxWave]

I had...

Some chicken noodle soup, an apple, and some dark chocolate gelato. ^_^

[Liluri]

fish and veges made magic with dressing and herbs, while I think about NyxWave's dark chocolate gelato... mmm

[maighdean]

a crisp green apple, mâche, brown rice sushi, and broccoli

[jessie58]

Corned beef and cabbage dinner with potatoes, turnips, carrots and green beans in the pot.

[justgreen]

I was brave today. I fixed some mixed veggies and warmed up some brisket in the micro. The brisket was pretty lean. I dipped it in BBQ sauce. So far, my gall bladder is not reacting, but I don't think it will. Taking the Prilosec and really cutting back on fat. Spicy is ok, fat is baaaaaaaaadddddddddd. Isn't that odd? I can eat all the onions and garlic I want!:gurn:

Tessa, that sounds so good, but cabbage is almost #1 on my no-no list.:evileye:

[NyxWave]

Potato chips.

I guess I'm getting started on the freshman fifteen BEFORE college.

[maighdean]

brown basmati rice, black lentil soup, mango chutney, and panak paneer

[justgreen]

I'm baking a BIG sweet tater. I'll have some of that and some more of the basmati rice Cyk made for me yesterday. I'll be glad when I can eat normally again! But I do love sweet taters and rice.:gurn:

[DavidN]

Tonight is my usual Friday night feed of spaghetti with meat sauce, with an extra crusty garlic roll on the side. I will probably have a glass of red wine along with it as well, to celebrate the new weekend!:whoohoo:

[NyxWave]

Hah!

I got off my butt and made spaghetti instead of dining on potato chips. Yay me! ^_^

[Gemma]

I'm making gluten-free sweet and sour chicken for me and my brother, with vegetable rice and baby corn. Yum yum!

[dancingbarefoot]

If my plantains ripen enough today, I'll slice them and bake them. Yum! But they probably won't be, so I'll either toss together some pad Thai or use the bok choy I bought a week ago and keep forgetting to cook. ;)

[jessie58]

I'm going out to dinner tonight but everything on the menu at this place is incredibly good, so whatever I have will be delicious. I can't wait.

[Shermie Girl]

Tonight is taco night. :whoohoo:

[Velvettt]

I can has cheezburger. On the bbq. Wif toasty buns and grilled onions.:happy:

[wimsey]

I've got a brisket in the oven right now and we'll have it with rice and gravy and an as yet undecided vegetable.

[ladiosaRosa]

I just now, as I was on my way out, found this thread. Hi everyone!

Today I made pizza from scratch. As I wrote in my blog (why keep a blog; I now believe there's a thread started for everything I write about in my blog, LOL!!)......'monk's' version for DH.....tomato sauce, mozarella
cheese, oregano. He likes bland food. Pizza is actually, almost exotic for him.

My pizza was 'loaded'; tomatoes (not sauce, but frozen-from-garden chunked), mozarella cheese, onions, olives, dollops of my home made pesto, mushrooms, anchovy and capers along with the essential olive oil, chopped garlic, grated romano and oregano.

It was the first time I ever used capers. A TV cooking show recommended rinsing them from the jar before using. Interesting, usuaual taste.

[Velvettt]

I love capers! Never tried them on pizza but I can't imagine smoked salmon without them.

[Nat242]

I made felafel patties, and wrapped them in mountain bread, with crisp lettuce, tomato, grated carrot and a little cheese, with a garlic-mayo dressing. Simple, but lovely.

Edited to add: I love threads like this, I love reading what others are eating, and it gives me ideas for new meals to cook. Keep posting, everyone!

[BeeLady]

It's sunday, so it's Roast day, but today we are going to have our dinners in giant yorkshire puddings. For no good reason apart from the fact that it's fun! :)

[maighdean]

steamed vegetables with tsaziki (sp?) sauce, a Greek salad with pomegrnate reduction, and whole wheat pita bread

[Abanilla_Surfer]

Creamed potato & sweet potato. Steamed cabbage and pork in a yummy sauce I saw on the tv last week. (Finely chopped onion browned then add 1tbsp of strawberry jam and a healthy splash of red wine and reduce).

Fruit salad for dessert.

[ladiosaRosa]

Lazy left-overs for us today. :p

[jessie58]

Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas and carrots.

[cajunkingkong]

Big pot of venison chile, with rice, and green beans! http://www.cosgan.de/images/midi/haushalt/d030.gif

[ilovemycop]

pork chops pan seered in worcestershire sauce,creamy cheese rice and peas

[texasgal]

Spaghetti & garlic bread.

[saracuda]

We had hamburgers with mushroom soup gravy and leftover potatoes 'n onions. We didn't have any veggies in the house, so we didn't worry about them. :)

[trolleypup]

Roast duck fried rice. I'm so glad I live where I don't have to cook!:drool:

[Anja]

Leftovers from yesterday (soup).

[maighdean]

grilled sweetpotato wedges cooked in chili oil, a blackbean veggie burger, and salsa cornbread.

[Velvettt]

Grilled veggies on the bbq: onions, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, three colours of bell peppers, served with cold roast chicken.

[Liluri]

marinated pork and veges with a citrus sauce and then a lemon sorbet for afters

[maighdean]

Asian coleslaw, medium grain brown rice, and edamame

[ilovemycop]

leftover tomato-chicken soup with homemade chicken ranch swiss sammies

[justgreen]

Grilled fajitas with red bell peppers and sweet onions, on soft flour tortillas. Funny, spicy doesn't bother me at all. But I sure have cut wayyyyyyyyy down on my fat intake and I can feel myself shrinking in some places.