What's for Dinner?

[wolfy999]

Tonight just throwing together Chicken Alfredo....chicken, alfredo sauce (from a jar), mushrooms, and bacon on top of pasta of some sort.

[Snowflake]

Hot turkey sandwiches with mashed potato

[Disneyphile]

Ken is grilling up Aidell's Pineapple and Bacon Sausage wrapped in bacon, and jalapenos, also wrapped in bacon.

It's Baconfest at our place!

[Betty]

Baconny goodness!

We had "breakfast" burritos for dinner... eggs, chorizo, potatoes, cheese.

It's been years since my husband made that. I don't cook chorizo. I'll eat it - but only if I don't look at it too much. It was delish.

[JWBear]

Bill is making taquitos.

[cirquelover]

I have never had a homemade taquito before, it sounds yummy. Of course no one else in my house would eat them. I haven't had one in forever, since our little Mexican fast food joint closed down.


Tonight we had frozen chicken strips and fries. Not my choice, the boy is having dental surgery in two days so he gets to pick menus until then. I can hardly wait until tomorrow:rolleyes:

[Prudence]

Sickee gets to choose the menu, so it's Velveeta shells and cheese and bacon.

And I'm eating cornnuts (from the farmer's market - not the grocery store kind.) They don't taste that good to me right now, but I'm eating them anyway.

[Morrigoon]

Dinner was awesome, Sohrshah and I pulled a picnic together (for movie night@ OCPAC). We had grilled chicken marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, white pepper, garlic salt & a little basil & dried cilantro. Also had fruit salad to die for: strawberries, banana, canned apricots and mint, with lemon juice and honey. Side of farfalle carbonara with peas and of course, bacon. And a steamed artichoke with garlic-curry mayonnaise.

[Betty]

Dinner was awesome, Sohrshah and I pulled a picnic together (for movie night@ OCPAC). We had grilled chicken marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, white pepper, garlic salt & a little basil & dried cilantro. Also had fruit salad to die for: strawberries, banana, canned apricots and mint, with lemon juice and honey. Side of farfalle carbonara with peas and of course, bacon. And a steamed artichoke with garlic-curry mayonnaise.

Now THAT is my kind of picnic! We picnic all the time off roading and our lunch is never anything like that. Hell - dinners at home aren't usually that enticing.

I really must branch out more.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Grilled top sirloin w/garlic cilantro lime marinade (wish I'd actually plan one of these meals so I could marinade for more than an hour) with a salad of diced bell peppers (red, yellow, orange), onion, avocado, bacon bits and a simple red wine vinaigrette.

[Morrigoon]

Dinner was great. My brother manned the BBQ, grilling up a tri-tip and some huge shrimp (apparently Costco's got great shrimp right now) on skewers. I steamed up a couple artichokes and served with lemon-garlic mayo (really wanted curry, but my dad & his wife don't like curry, so none in the house). Stepmom took the home-grown tomatoes and cucumber I brought up (courtesy of Alex's dad), sliced them up, poured some olive oil over the top with dill, salt & pepper. Had some french olives (pichoulines, and I forget what the small black ones were). And corn on the cob.
I'd made a fruit salad (similar to last time only blueberries, no mint). My brother had brought some homemade biscuits with him, so we ended up serving the biscuits shortcake style with the fruit salad and vanilla ice cream.

Oh, he also made his own Sangria. It was delightful.

[wolfy999]

Attempting Tortilla Soup in a slow cooker today.....Chicken is being roasted now.

[Betty]

Grilling tri tip steak that was marinated in some teryaki sauce, a little mustard, and lot's of pepper.

We'll have some grilled corn on the cob and steamed broccoli and some of those Hawaiian rolls that are so soft and squishy. Normally I prefer something more crusty but I like the sweetness on occasion.

[CoasterMatt]

We had Famous Dave's- Rose had the bbq chicken, and I had the Devil's Spit burger.

[alphabassettgrrl]

El Pollo Loco.

[Betty]

the tri tip was great - but a bit over cooked. Still fabulous though. I need more charcoal grill experience. Used to gas.

[wolfy999]

Since I work tonight....homemade tacos for lunch! A Wolfpack favorite!

[Betty]

We're having tacos for dinner. It's a taco sort of day I suppose. But then Wednesday will be a taco day again assuming there are leftovers.

[Snowflake]

Mmmmm, tacos. Got everything at home but avocados to build some tonight.

[Betty]

I'm going to plant an avocado in the yard of the house we buy. Avocados are just too yummy and too expensive. Guacamole. yum.

[3894]

I'm going to plant an avocado in the yard of the house we buy. Avocados are just too yummy and too expensive. Guacamole. yum.

Gad, I'm so suggestible. This post has me thinking about eating the avocado we have in the kitchen.

Tonight I'm making a semi-homemade tofu stirfy à la Stepford Wife Sandra Lee. Meaning: there's this boxed pad thai-y thing (Simply Asian brand or something close to that). It comes with rice noodles and seasoning. You add the protein o' choice, some bean sprouts, any other vegetables you like.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'm going to plant an avocado in the yard of the house we buy. Avocados are just too yummy and too expensive. Guacamole. yum.
Make it 2. I've always heard it's hard to get an Avocado tree to pollinate, and I just looked up why. It seems that the flowers go through a cycle where on 1 day, the male reproductive bits are active, and on the next day the female bits are. So if you have one tree, the odds of pollination are low and rely on a few of the flowers to be a little out of sync on that cycle. So more than likely you'll end up with a million flowers (literally), but only a handful of actual avocados. If you have 2 trees (ideally 2 slightly different but compatible varieties with differing cycles), there's a greater likelihood that some of the flowers will be out of sync.

[Betty]

The more you know! That's pretty darn interesting actually. :)

[Not Afraid]

Or, graft a male branch on a female tree.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Or, graft a male branch on a female tree.
I don't think that works for avocados. The trees aren't male or female, all trees have both male and female reproductive structures. They just alternate which one is open at any one time.

[Betty]

I think most avocados have to be grafted anyway don't they?

[Not Afraid]

Yes, avocados that are planted from seed need to be grafted to product fruit. I thought that was because of the male/female thing, but I didn't look it up first.

There are so many avocado trees in So Cal older neighborhoods that pollination is usually not an issue (and why I end up with TONS of avocados when my clients have ripe fruit). I'm going to miss that part of my job.

[Morrigoon]

Let's see...

Artichoke-chipotle dip served with baguette slices, also some olive oil and peach-flavored white balsamic vinegar with the baguette.

Then tri-tip (cooked medium, which was a tad overdone for what it was, but only slightly over and still pretty good), asparagus (screwed that one up, forgot to blanch before sauteeing, so it was pretty bitter), sliced tomato and cucumber. There was supposed to be buttered corn with chili powder, but stupid head (me) forgot to take it out of the oven.

After 1st round of game, a fruit & cheese plate: strawberries and grapes, with a truffle goat cheese, served with some more baguette slices but we determined that the cheese tasted best warmed up and eaten without bread. And a bowl of cappuccino-flavored almonds (addictive! Tasted somewhat like Cookie Crisp cereal, but nuttier).

Not bad. Not epic, but not bad. Had some good company, some good rounds of Apples to Apples, and in general, for an evening planned only about 6 hours before it started, a good night.

[3894]

Chili made with textured veg protein because I'm just that virtuous.

Today, anyway.

[lashbear]

We're having Chicken Tofu Burgers with a shoyu/mirin glaze tonight.

[wolfy999]

Roasted marinaded Tri-Tip, Baked potatoes and Corn on the Cob.

Been a full summer since I really cooked anything, nice to be back on a normal schedule again.

[wolfy999]

Roast Turkey Breast/Mashed Potatoes/Stuffing/Gravy and Green Beans

On a Roast kick right now.

[CoasterMatt]

I'm making lemon pepper chicken with bacon and cheese scalloped potatoes; Rose is making red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting for dessert :)

[wolfy999]

Sounds yummy!

[Betty]

I'm making lemon pepper chicken with bacon and cheese scalloped potatoes; Rose is making red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting for dessert :)

Man that sounds really good!

[Not Afraid]

How can you people USE your OVEN???

[Morrigoon]

We had chicken legs in a Hawaiian marinade, and homemade macaroni & cheese & bacon - made with pepper bacon, which was GOOD!

Maybe this should be in the bacon thread.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I use my oven even when it's hot, depending on my mood. I broiled last nights' fish, which I'm not sure counts as using the oven because it doesn't heat up the house like actual baking would. But we've had frozen pizzas in hot weather before.

[wolfy999]

How can you people USE your OVEN???

Air Conditioning is a great invention

[Moonliner]

Ben and Jerry's. Directly out of the carton.

(I got a sore throat)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Ben and Jerry's. Directly out of the carton.

(I got a sore throat)
You know, there's a Vermont Ben and Jerry's flavor joke in there somewhere...

[Moonliner]

You know, there's a Vermont Ben and Jerry's flavor joke in there somewhere...

Huh. I don't think so. It was just straight vanilla.

[wolfy999]

Chili/Salad/Jalapeno Cheese Bread....yum!

[lashbear]

Onion Rings from Burger King.

[wolfy999]

Homemade Baked Mac & Cheese along with a Mixed Green Salad

[Morrigoon]

Orange chicken from Costco. And not enough rice.

Dying for some hot fudge cake.

[lashbear]

Tonight is Lamb Blonville.

[Mousey Girl]

I had a Hot Pocket. I am now sporting a bad burn on my chin from melted cheese.

[wolfy999]

San Francisco Chops (slow cooked pork loin chops in a asian type sauce) served on Rice with Bacon Wrapped Asparagus.

[Prudence]

Dinner tonight is marinated mahi mahi from TJ's, some kind of grain blend from TJ's, and sauteed squash, provided it didn't go bad already because I kind of forgot we had it.

[CoasterMatt]

Tommy's Double Chili Cheeseburger and fries.

[wolfy999]

California Beef Bake, Salad and Homemade M&M Cookies with Ice cream for dessert.

[lashbear]

Baked Pickled Pork Leg, glazed with honey and demerara sugar, served with Shrewsbury Sauce (Blackcurrant, worcestershire, stock, thyme, garlic & lemon, reduced to a syrup) and new potatoes.

[Betty]

Wow Lash! That sounds fancy!

I made Egg's Benedict for breakfast this morning with a side of some cubed fried potatoes.

Yummy.

Now I think I need a nap though.

[wolfy999]

No cooking for me tonight....back to the working for the Mouse at night. The 7 days off was really nice though.

[Morrigoon]

Chicken ravioli in a browned butter with sage, garlic, and a dash of white pepper.

[3894]

I'm thinking pizza.

[alphabassettgrrl]

We're having pizza, too.

[Morrigoon]

Turkey & avocado sandwich, toasted

[Prudence]

It's been a long day and the Rat is making me Rice-a-Roni.

[lashbear]

I'm roasting a chicken for the Stoat (and for me too, truth be told) Oh, and of course the crispy roast potatoes to go with it. Ooer, naughty.

[Betty]

Last night was chicken tacos. Today it will be bbq meat cups. (cooked ground turkey, bbq sauce, little cheese put into a biscuit squished into a muffin tin to make a cup to hold it. bake.) and salad.

[wolfy999]

Italian Sausage/w Green Pepper & Onion on a Pane Roll, Corn on the Cob again (damn good right now and cheap) along with a salad.

[Prudence]

Rat is on dinner patrol. I think it's fish again. Me, my dinner is a glass of Riesling. And another glass of Riesling. And maybe one or two after that.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Gorgonzola cheeseburgers and grilled corn on the cob.

[Moonliner]

Candy Cigarettes.

I was cleaning out a kitchen cabinet and ran across a pack. Finders Keepers.

[wolfy999]

Chicken Fettuccini with Bacon & Mushrooms, Biscuits and Salad.

[katiesue]

Cucumber, radish, red bell pepper and green onion with a little olive oil and vinegar.

Maddie had costco spinach raviolli. Biggest pain in the ass mess to clean up ever.

[wolfy999]

How could Ravioli from Costco be a pain in the ass to clean up...??!!

[katiesue]

it has spinach and cheese. Both of which stick to flipin everything making it a huge pain to try and clean up. You'll be drying it and find more stuck somewhere and have to start all over.

[wolfy999]

OK...won't buy that!

[CoasterMatt]

Blackened Chicken and mashed taters.

[lashbear]

Blackened Chicken
Oven temperature too high again?

[wolfy999]

Sloppy Joes, Tater Tots and Cole Slaw. A kid friendly dinner for the kid's first day at her new school (public, not private this year), which has been quite a drastic change for her.

By the way....she loves it!

[lashbear]

Tonight, Fetuccini with blue cheese and bacon.

[Prudence]

Steak!

[Moonliner]

I have no kitchen. :(

California Tortilla Tonight.

Zap a meal for the foreseeable future.

Any recommendations on good microwave meals?

[€uroMeinke]

Goat cheese, a Baguette and a Sidecar

[lashbear]

Any recommendations on good microwave meals?

Goat cheese, a Baguette and a Sidecar
Note to Moonie: I wouldn't recommend mocrowaving either the Goat Cheese (unless you want fondue) or the Sidecar. Just FYI.

[Morrigoon]

I met up with Louis and Arnaud for some Bob's goodness. Dinner was a Big Boy combo followed by Hot Fudge Cake. It tasted exactly as I remembered it.

Oh, and Pappy Parker's Fried chicken is back on the menu! My dad will be glad to hear that.

[Betty]

Hmmmm... What IS for dinner tonight? Hmmmm.

[Snowflake]

Macaroni & Cheese and green veg

[lindyhop]

Leftover rice and lentils (with some caramelized onions) and leftover vegetable soup. Both are left over from my own cooking and I never cook. I'm getting inspired by Mark Bittman's "Food Matters" to learn to eat (and cook) my vegetables.

[wolfy999]

Leftovers here also

[katiesue]

Grilled steak tacos with a citrius marinade.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I made a roux and used it to make a port reduction sauce for a broiled tri tip.

[Betty]

I had grilled pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, sauteed vegie mix of carrots, broc, cauli, onion and garlic, and garlic butter rolls.

It was delicious!

[Tref]

I made a roux and used it to make a port reduction sauce for a broiled tri tip.

I did the same but I drank it straight.

[JWBear]

I'm making Homemade lasagna tonight.

[Prudence]

I'm making a pork loin roast with hoisin vegetables.

[Tref]

I'm making a pork loin roast with hoisin vegetables.


http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z1/Tref_foto/hardly-working-1980.jpg

Hoisin!

[Betty]

I was looking up crock pot recipes and came across an interesting stuffing recipe that involved chorizo, pecans and cheddar cheese. We're having that with some grilled london broil and whatever veggie they go pick out from the store since no one seemed to see all of them on the list when they went to the store. grrr.

[wolfy999]

Sausage & Onion Flatbread Pizza....just got off work, so a frozen pizza works well for tonight.

[Gemini Cricket]

Top Ramen. lol
Honestly, not hungry at all right now but I figured I should eat something.
Since the play started, I lost about 7 pounds. And for some reason lost my appetite, too.

[Betty]

I was looking up crock pot recipes and came across an interesting stuffing recipe that involved chorizo, pecans and cheddar cheese. We're having that with some grilled london broil and whatever veggie they go pick out from the store since no one seemed to see all of them on the list when they went to the store. grrr.

It sucked. big time.

[wolfy999]

Sometimes that happens....I know when trying new stuff out there is always a chance it'll be thrown out instead of eaten.

Tonight a tried and true......BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs, Baked Beans and Coleslaw.

[Kevy Baby]

Since I rarely eat dinner, I wanted to say what I had for lunch: pulled pork sliders from BJs

[Prudence]

Using left over roast from last night - pork mango lettuce wraps.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Chicken baked in rice, and a salad.

[wolfy999]

Taco stuffed Bell Peppers and Country Chili Potatoes.

[Betty]

soft shell corn tortilla chicken tacos. again. I'm getting a little tired of them. they are cheap to make I guess. but still.

I guess I shouldn't complain. I didn't have to cook and haven't had to cook on a work night for several months now.

[wolfy999]

My plans for dinner didn't work out....got a wheezy stomach, so chocolate milk for dinner instead. Will try for the Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers tomorrow evening.

[wolfy999]

Southwestern Chicken Bake, Spanish Rice, Corn/Petite Green Beans and Cinnamon Cake for dessert.

[Prudence]

Tonight we gave up and went to King's Hawaiian.

[Kevy Baby]

Tonight we gave up and went to King's Hawaiian.That doesn't sound like giving up: that sounds like a great choice!

[Morrigoon]

Had a Philly sandwich at work, so now it's just some Gjetost cheese on toast

[Moonliner]

I'm a bachelor! (just for the night....)

Chinese Food.

Directly from the carton.

Ahhhh... Life is good.

[JWBear]

We're going to George's for the Friday Kleftico special.

[wolfy999]

Last night, a PB&J sandwich with coleslaw and cookies (had to work so brown bagged it).

Tonight heading for Chili's for Wolfette's Birthday dinner with a few of her girlfriends (tomorrow's the big day) so probably will have Ribs.

[3894]

Cauliflower and baby spinach curry with light coconut milk over high-protein penne

Mmmmmmmm!

[CoasterMatt]

I had dark chocolate with lemon and pepper for dessert - YUMMY!!!

[wolfy999]

Interesting sounding dessert!?

[The Lovely Mrs. tod]

Pappardelle with Shrimp.

[CoasterMatt]

Pierogis (with potato and cheddar) & spicy chicken, mixed up in bacon ranch dressing.

[wolfy999]

Spaghetti with slow cooked Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread and Salad. Gooey Cake for dessert!

[lashbear]

I just discovered the local seafood purveyor sells whole salmon(s) for $1 each !! (Well, their heads, bones & tail, that is)

Soooo... tonight is seafood bisque with radicchio, pear and blue cheese salad.

[The Lovely Mrs. tod]

I resorted to a meat ball pie. It was good until I opened this thread. You people are depressing me.

[Not Afraid]

Don't worry. We had Taco Bell.

[3894]

Half a roast beef sandwich from Jimmy John's and a "fun size" Milky Way bar.

[Stan4dSteph]

Nothing yesterday. I forgot to eat, then got busy watching House and it was past 9 PM before I realized it. I don't like to eat after 9.

[3894]

I forgot to eat

In my whole, entire life I have never forgotten to eat! I wait to eat! I clock-watch to eat!

Tonight, among other things, we're having orange chicken from the cookbook Elegant but Easy . As the old joke goes, I used to dance under that name in the '80s.

[Stan4dSteph]

In my whole, entire life I have never forgotten to eat! I wait to eat! I clock-watch to eat!

Tonight, among other things, we're having orange chicken from the cookbook Elegant but Easy . As the old joke goes, I used to dance under that name in the '80s.Well, maybe procrastinated is more accurate. Your dinner sounds good. I have no idea what I'll eat tonight. I don't have much in the house right now.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I think we'll be getting pasta from Pizza Hut.

[wolfy999]

Baked Mac & Cheese along with a salad.

[Not Afraid]

I've been making my way through the selection of grilled cheese sandwiches in DTLA. YUM!

[The Lovely Mrs. tod]

It's 110 degrees here. I may put a slice of lime in my gin and tonic and call it a fruit salad.

[Betty]

Last night we had spaghetti. It was fine - as in acceptable - not as in fine dining.

I don't remember what we have tonight. But I do know I'm not cooking it.

[Betty]

It's 110 degrees here. I may put a slice of lime in my gin and tonic and call it a fruit salad.

You funny.

What's up with Gin though. I just can't stomach that stuff. Not that any alcohol really tastes good to me - but Gin is undrinkable to me. Some flavor in there that I just can't handle.

[Snowflake]

You funny.

What's up with Gin though. I just can't stomach that stuff. Not that any alcohol really tastes good to me - but Gin is undrinkable to me. Some flavor in there that I just can't handle.

Juniper berries?

[Moonliner]

Baseball Stadium Food:

Nachos, hot dogs, coke, chili, brauts, cracker jacks, cheese fries, chips, chicken strips, pretzels, etc....


Not necessarly in that order.

[Ghoulish Delight]

You sure you can keep all that down while watching the Nats?

[Snowflake]

Homemade pizza with olive oil/cornmeal crust

[wolfy999]

Ham Casserole with a Salad

[Moonliner]

You sure you can keep all that down while watching the Nats?

It's a NATS game. It's not like I'm not gonna toss my cookies anyways. It might as well be colorful

[Prudence]

Chicken with orange-Riesling sauce.

[bewitched]

Sushi.

[cirquelover]

I'm making an experimentsl kaulua pork in the crock pot. Of course I'll make macaroni salad and rice to go along with it too.

We have a new bakery in town and I ordered Gary a peach pie. It was still warm when I picked it up. It's taking all my willpower to not eat just one little slice!

[Morrigoon]

Baked chicken legs/thighs in an herb garlic marinade. Served with biscuits and honey.

That bottled marinade stuff is really REALLY tasty sh!t.

[3894]

Got kind of a dinner dilemma tonight which as already resulted in one extra Marie Callendar's chicken pot pie (with mushrooms). All will probably resolve itself as baked goat cheese salad and some rolls with homemade strawberry jam.

[Snowflake]

Turkey/avocado/tomato sandwich on foccaccia, most likely.

[Tref]

Turkey/avocado/tomato sandwich on foccaccia, most likely.


I am having a turkey/avocado/tomato sandwich as well, though I am having it on the patio.

[Morrigoon]

If my ham is thawed (it should be, it's been in the fridge all weekend), then it will be ham tonight. Speaking of which, I'd better look at getting that sucker in the oven in the next hour...

[JWBear]

Leftover lasagna

[Morrigoon]

The ham was delicious

[3894]

Potstickers!:snap: :cheers: :snap: :cheers: :snap:

[Snowflake]

Potstickers!:snap: :cheers: :snap: :cheers: :snap:

Yum! One of my favorite dinners!

[wolfy999]

Green Bean & Chicken Casserole tonight....by the sounds of the recipe, it can't miss for the Wolfette. We'll see what the adult tastebuds think.

[3894]

Yum! One of my favorite dinners!

Heavens, they were tasty! Plus, there are leftovers for lunch.

Dinner is Italian sausage and peppers.

[wolfy999]

Louisiana Hot Links and (new recipe) Cajun Rice with some kind of veggie or salad.

[Kevy Baby]

Pop Tarts and Ovaltine

[wolfy999]

You are actually planning on this? Interesting.

[Kevy Baby]

You are actually planning on this? Interesting.It was what I HAD.

On a different note, I wonder why I am so fat?!?

[Morrigoon]

I have a fvck-ton of leftover ham so I have to find a way to use it. Any suggestions? (and for the record, we had mac & cheese with ham last night, so I'd prefer something that isn't pasta)

[wolfy999]

Ham & Mushroom Omlette with Home Fries.....how does that sound?

[cirquelover]

How about scalloped potatoes and ham, ham & swiss quiche, ham and bean soup,hashbrowns with ham thrown in with a little onions and peppers is divine or a cold ham & pasta salad.

[Morrigoon]

Ham & Mushroom Omlette with Home Fries.....how does that sound?
Delicious.
How about scalloped potatoes and ham, ham & swiss quiche, ham and bean soup,hashbrowns with ham thrown in with a little onions and peppers is divine or a cold ham & pasta salad.
Mmmm...

Here's what I ended up with. I have a chicken pot pie recipe that is not exactly traditional - it's the filling, in a casserole pot, topped by biscuit dough. Well, anyway, I used that as the base recipe, but instead of the original veggies (peas & carrots), I subbed in a bag of frozen "stew vegetables" (celery, carrots, potatoes), then instead of rosemary biscuits on top, I made it as cheesy biscuits (to go with the ham, you see). I'll let you know how it came out.

[Morrigoon]

Okay, here's the basics of it:
3 tbsp butter + 3 tbsp flour for a roux, remove from heat, then slowly stir in a can of chicken broth (approx 2 c.), bring to boil on medium heat for 1 minute, add ham & veggies, rosemary, couple dashes of hot sauce, then top with rolled biscuit dough (1.5 c Bisquick + 3 T butter, cut in butter till it looks like breadcrumbs, then add 1/2 c milk + shredded cheddar) and bake at 400 for 25 minutes

I used about a bowlful (2 cups?) of chopped cooked ham

The "veggies" was a bag of frozen "stew vegetables" from the supermarket, which I cooked ahead of time. Also, I cut up the potatoes into small pieces, and in retrospect I should have done the same to the carrots.

Oh, and it was VERY tasty :)

[The Lovely Mrs. tod]

Chili. Out of an old Weight Watcher's cookbook I dug out. Because the suit that used to be too big wouldn't button last Sunday.

However..fwiw, it's slow cooker chili made with pork tenderloin chunks and if no one knew where it came from they wouldn't know it's 4 points a serving either.

So there. :p

[wolfy999]

Bologna Sandwich, Pub Mix and a couple of Mini Reese's Cups....yep back to work tonight.

[3894]

An entire pork tenderloin was something like $11.50. I got the butcher to cut it up into pork chops. The end of the tenderloin wasn't as pretty. That's what I'm using tonight to make sweet and sour pork.

[wolfy999]

Hubby's Birthday tonight, so have ressies at Cafe Orleans. Haven't seen the fireworks yet (at least not as a guest), so looking forward to this.

[wolfy999]

Chili Beef Stew with Garlic Bread

[3894]

Chili Beef Stew with Garlic Bread

Yum! We're having a spinach and cream cheese omelette and some bread.

[wolfy999]

New slow cooker recipe, will let you know how it turns out.

[Morrigoon]

OMG, made great tacos sort of impromptu tonight.

Amounts are approximate, but about 3/4-1 lb of ground beef, browned, add in 1/4 (finely chopped) medium onion. Generous amount of chili powder, some pepper and salt. When onions are starting to look cooked, pour in 1 small can of tomato sauce (the little half-can looking ones). Couple dashes of Tapatio (hot sauce) near the end.

Assembled taco was meat, shredded cheddar, sour cream, green onion and shredded lettuce on flour tortilla. Heaven!

[wolfy999]

Slow cooker Chili Stew turned out a win! Hubby ate 3 bowls of it and Wolfette didn't complain (which is a miracle in itself).

[bewitched]

Homemade spaghetti and meat balls w/garlic bread (not homemade).

Will have meatball sandwiches later this week.

[wolfy999]

Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy and steamed Blue Lake Green Beans.

[bewitched]

Normally Wednesday is "go get sushi" night. Since it's rainy and cold (and Olivia's at her dad's) I believe I'll make a frozen a Marie Callender's chicken fried chicken dinner and creamed spinach.

[CoasterMatt]

pierogis and chicken (again).

[The Lovely Mrs. tod]

Meatloaf, green beans from the Farmer's Market in the neighborhood and herbed rice. 'Cause I don't have any potatoes. Wolfy must have them...:)

[wolfy999]

Yep, took all the potatoes in So Cal....Hubby has a BIG appetite!

[Morrigoon]

The family recipe spaghetti... sort of. I had to improvise with some ingredients. But it's tasty, so no worries :)

[wolfy999]

Arroz y Pollo con Crema or AKA Mexican Chicken Casserole

[katiesue]

I think I just may stop by Wolfy's for dinner every night. We never have anything that sounds as yummy as her meals.

[wolfy999]

Your welcome any time!

Of course I don't cook on the weekends, Disney makes sure of that.

[3894]

What was regular spaghetti with meat sauce two days ago will get some diced bell pepper, chile powder, some diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese to become -ta da! - baked spaghetti.

The requisite ridiculously loveable organic greens will also make an appearance.

[Snowflake]

Once upon a time there lived a single girl, she had not lived alone for a long while. But now, her ex-roomie is gone off to a new adventure in Mexico and and now, it's just she and the cat in single blessedness. The cat got a small shrimp for a dinner treat. Tonight's bill of fare, Risotto with mushrooms and pancetta (Italian bacon to you)

1209

Saute pancetta until delicious fat is rendered and until it begins to crisp, remove from pan, leave the drippings in.

1210

Slice and add mushrooms of your choice, saute on medium high heat, I like mine roasted, and flame with some marsala if you have it. Remove from pan and set aside.

1211

Chop garlic and shallot, saute in some olive oil until it smells divine, and don't let the garlic burn.

1212

Quickly add arborio and toss, stir, just mix it up. Let the rice saute and toast a little bit, keep tossing the pan for a few minutes.

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Add some wine (hard to do, photographing with one hand and pouring with another).

To be continued since I can only upload 5 pics at a time.

[Snowflake]

Continued:

1214

Bubbling with stock and season with salt and I also add some porcini dust (from the bottom of the bag of dried porcini for an extra kick of mushroom flavor)

1215

Time to add more stock!

1216

Swirl in some decadent cream

1217

add back the mushrooms

1218

Add cheese

To be continued

[Snowflake]

1219

Top with parsley and some pancetta and cheese as desired.

Methinks the girl will be living very well fed if there are many more night like this

[wolfy999]

OMG....looks heavenly, bet it tasted like heaven too! Just remember, when the Wolfpack heads up your way, we WILL be hungry!

Lucky kitty also!

[3894]

Wait, Snowflake! I know that dish pattern - Buttercup by Spode, am I right? My mom had those.

Loved your photos.

[Snowflake]

Wait, Snowflake! I know that dish pattern - Buttercup by Spode, am I right? My mom had those.

Loved your photos.

Nope, California Pottery rip-off, Vernon Kilns Hibiscus. I'm a big fan of Vernon/Metlox 1940s patterns. My favorites are desert bloom and Vernon Rose (yellow) but I've got 4 patterns, the last being Mayflower. I'm trying to portion control, and happily, plates were smaller then! It helps, that was the rimmed soup plate I was using.

I had fun doing the pics, happily the stove was clean......

[wolfy999]

Wild Coho Salmon with a dry rub cooked on a Cedar Plank, Baked Potato with all the goodies, and Carrots/Corn.

[lashbear]

The Lovely Mrs. tod's Chili. Out of an old Weight Watcher's cookbook I dug out. Because the suit that used to be too big wouldn't button last Sunday.

However..fwiw, it's slow cooker chili made with pork tenderloin chunks and if no one knew where it came from they wouldn't know it's 4 points a serving either.

So there. :p
A) Enquiring Bears need to know the recipe please. :cool:

Wolfy999's Slow cooker Chili Stew turned out a win! Hubby ate 3 bowls of it and Wolfette didn't complain (which is a miracle in itself).
B) Enquiring Bears need to know the recipe please. :cool:



Enquiring bears are also having Curried Chicken Legs

4 Chicken legs
1 tablespoon Curry powder
1/3 cup Plain yogurt
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Packed brown sugar

Trim off any fat and excess skin from chicken; cut at joint into thighs and drumsticks.

In small saucepan heat curry powder with 1 ts vegetable oil over medium heat for 3 minutes or until bubbling; pour into large bowl. Add yogurt, lemon juice and sugar; whisk to blend well. Add chicken, turning to coat; marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Place chicken, fleshy side up, on foil-lined baking sheet; brush with remaining yogurt marinade. Bake in 425F 220C oven for 35-40 minutes or until browned and juices run clear when chicken is pierced.

Serve with rice, chutney and slices of radish and cucumber tossed with yogurt and seasoned with a touch of mint and cayenne.

[Kevy Baby]

(Cross Post from Twitter)

I made an important discover tonight:

Pizza and beer good

Chocolate chip cookies and beer not so much.

[wolfy999]

Semi-homemade Pizza...loaded with all the goodies we like!

[lashbear]

Spaghetti Bolognaise on the way to the theatre to see "Mamma Mia" the musical !! :cool:

[Mousey Girl]

I feel like cooking tonight.

We are having meatloaf, baked potatos, some sort of pasta, some sort of veggie and garlic bread.

I also bought an apple pie for desert.

The Boy will be happy. He loves my meatloaf, and I haven't made it for a while.

[bewitched]

Pot Roast has been brewing in the slow cooker for 10 hours.

Mmmmm...

[wolfy999]

It's probably dinner time then!

[bewitched]

Indeed! :D

[The Lovely Mrs. tod]

A rather disparaging term for someone popped into my head today, fleshed out by a line courtesy of "A Little Priest". Which has been stuck in my head even since.

So dinner is now Shepherd's Pie. Peppered with actual pepper though.

[Betty]

pork chops with some sauteed apples, mashed potatoes and gravy and broccoli.

Unfortunately, I overcooked the pork chops a little though. I really need to get another meat thermometer.

[JWBear]

We went to Johnny Reb's!

[wolfy999]

Love Johnny Rebs!

We had Steak & Cheese Flour Taquitos, Black Refried Beans and Spanish Rice. Either frozen, canned or boxed.

But the highlight was my homemade guacamole.....made it a fiesta!

[The Lovely Mrs. tod]

I'm not sure. Pasta was involved. Gin preceded the pasta. I'm hoping it was as good as I thought it was. Oh God, it's SUCH a Monday.

[Morrigoon]

Spaghetti and meatballs (specifically, the turkey meatballs from TJ's)

But more importantly...

Pumpkin muffins! I used the TJ's pumpkin bread mix (muffin instructions) and then when they came out, I used the glaze mentioned in the "holiday bread" instructions. Shiny, sugary, pumpkin delight. I suspect they could only be improved by the application of cream cheese.

[cirquelover]

Oooh if you added cream cheese then they would be just like Disney's, for half the price!

I may have to pick up a box next time I'm at TJ's.

[wolfy999]

Marinaded Boneless Beef Short Ribs, Corn & Broasted Potatoes

[Moonliner]

Microwaved Swedish Meatballs.

I really F'n want my kitchen back.



(even if they are pretty damn tasty......)

[katiesue]

Grilled cheese on rye with chili lime butter.

[lashbear]

Burgers at the Roadside Stand in Beresfield (halfway to Forster). When dinner's on the road, I get to be bad.. :D

[cirquelover]

A box of Mac-n-cheese, with bacon added of course. I didn't feel like cooking so the kid picked and cooked.

[Morrigoon]

Fried chicken from the deli counter, and baked potatoes with cheese, bacon, green onions and sour cream. Good sheeeit.

[3894]

I think broccoli and cauliflower quiche tonight. Good bread. Ridiculously loveable organic greens.

[cirquelover]

Tonight will be chicken kiev and.....well I haven't thought of that part yet!

[BarTopDancer]

I did a "Mexican night" with chicken using this (http://www.recipezaar.com/Crock-Pot-Chicken-Taco-Meat-4957) recipe (including the linked spices mix). It's as delicious as the reviews say it is.

[Morrigoon]

Tonight was KFC. Alex found a coupon online for a couple bucks off the 8-pc dinner bucket, so we had chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, mac & cheese, and biscuits. Expensive, but sooooo worth it.

[wolfy999]

Two new recipes this evening:

Cilantro Chicken & Zippy Black Beans & Rice.....

BIG hit with the Wolfpack!

[Snowflake]

Toast, it's what's for dinner.

My brain is toast after the work day and project from hell, toast for dinner, too.

[lashbear]

Chicken & Corn soup - Cheap and filling.

[Morrigoon]

Chicken and dumplings (I cheated, it's the frozen crock pot meal kind). Delicious.

[cirquelover]

Tonight will be roasted chickens. They were on sale and we bought two for under $6, Foster Farms even. Then we'll have lots of leftovers to make soup this weekend.

[wolfy999]

A Greek evening tonight....Patitsio along with a Romaine Heart Salad (Greek dressing of course).

[lashbear]

MMMmmmm Pastizzi. like.

Tonight for us is Chef John's Pastrami Chicken Wings (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB99TPZDW-g) and here's how to eat them. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRcOY-PvOC8)

[3894]

Fondue chinoise (http://chinesefood.about.com/od/foodfestivals/r/fonduechinoise.htm)

[JWBear]

Clams Casino!

[blueerica]

I loooooove my fishmonger.

Yes, there are fishmongers in Utah... I think... two.

Even if I'm not 'feeling' like eating fish, I like to stop by because I gotta help support this for when I do feel like fish. He carries a wonderful variety of salmons, halibut, sashimi grade tuna, shrimp, scallops, clams, and any interesting varieties he can get his hands on. He's been getting more requests for seabass, so next week he's getting some Chilean. So fresh.

Today, I picked up some grouper. Salt, pepper, my own lime-cilantro-chili sauce, panko crumbs and crushed almonds. Sear both sides. Toss it in the oven at 375. Eat when ready.

That + garlic scallion rice = still haven't stopped lusting over it. I think I may have made the best grouper I've had, and I've had some awesome grouper. Still wish I had a grill.

Love my fishmonger.

[cirquelover]

Well Gary hasn't shown up but the Schwanns man did so we cheesy tots, chicken pieces and light butter crunch ice cream. I was hoping it would be like the old fashioned butter brickle but it was more like butterscotch ice cream with toffee bits. Oh well we bought the seasonal cinnamon ice cream because it sounded so good.

[Kevy Baby]

Bacon Sandwich - thank you Susan

[lashbear]

Oh, Really kitchencookingrecipes.com ?????

This sounds yukky - but it has a faascinating draw. I might just make it...

V8 BISCUITS


3 c. self-rising flour
1/8 tsp. soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 (4 oz.) cans V8 vegetable juice cocktail




Methods/steps
Combine flour, soda, salt and sugar in medium bowl; mix well. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add enough juice to form soft dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic. Roll 1/2 inch thick. Cut with biscuit cutter. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until brown.

[wolfy999]

If you do...let us know how it turns out. I just couldn't even imagine V-8 as a bisquit ingredient!

[alphabassettgrrl]

I actually have something yummy today- broiled albacore, wild/white/brown rice, and fresh asparagus.

V-8 in biscuits? Huh. Wouldn't have thought about that.

[Betty]

I think we're going to have breakfast for dinner. Some sort of chorizo, potato thing in a skillet with an egg in a nest type of thing going on. I think.

[lashbear]

Tonight for us is Chef John's Pastrami Chicken Wings (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB99TPZDW-g)
These turned out to be SO totally delicious, that we made them two nights in a row for dinner !!!

Tonight is Veggie Burger Sliders. They're really good.

How-to Video Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBNK3kKxQYA)

Here's the Recipe (The link in the video description is wrong - that's silly)

Makes 16 Sliders

Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola oil, more if needed
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
2 teaspoons ground Peppercorns
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 (14-ounce) cans Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup whole raw cashews
2 large eggs
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice and zest of one lemon
2 cups panko-style breadcrumbs, more if needed

For Serving
Challah rolls, small buns or pita bread
Tzatziki
Tapenade
2 thinly sliced roma tomatoes
1 thinly sliced red onion
Method

Heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and bell peppers. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions and peppers are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in ground pepper, oregano, cumin, paprika and salt, cooking for 1 minute to bring out flavors. Place sautéed pepper and onion mixture in a food processor with beans, cashews, eggs, cilantro, lemon zest and lemon juice. Pulse to combine. Add breadcrumbs and pulse until incorporated. The mixture should be thick yet slightly chunky. Chill mixture 10 to 15 minutes, until firm. Add more breadcrumbs if mixture seems too wet or warm water if the mixture seems dry.

Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a pan over medium heat. Spoon mixture into pan to form patties about 1/2-inch think and 3 inches across. Make 4 to 6 patties, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. While patties cook, grind some extra pepper over the tops of the burgers. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from the pan and cook remaining patties, adding more oil as needed. Serve on toasted challah rolls topped with tzatziki, tapenade, tomatoes and red onions.

Cooked patties can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for 2 months.

Alternate toppings: Cilantro pesto, crumbled feta and sliced roasted red peppers.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Oh, Really kitchencookingrecipes.com ?????

This sounds yukky - but it has a faascinating draw. I might just make it...

V8 BISCUITS


Yucky? Really? I have one word.

Vegemite.




(which, of course, everyone knows is delicious)

[lashbear]

Hmmmmm... Vegemite Biscuits... I wonder?

[Morrigoon]

Dinner tonight was homemade chicken soup.

I bought one of those rotisserie chickens last night for dinner, so after dinner I threw our bones into a stock pot with some mirepoix. Popped the stock in the fridge for tonight's soup. Added 2 cans of chicken broth, chopped celery, onion, and sliced frozen carrots.

I made one unfortunate mistake... overestimating the noodle capacity of the soup I'd been putting together. I threw in an entire bag of egg noodles!

Which were not covered by the liquid in the pot :rolleyes: So I had to add several cups of hot water (as I was out of canned chicken broth to add). Also meant that I needed more chicken, so I ended up with one of the Costco cans of chicken (Disneyphile knows what I'm talking about) plus the meat off the wings from last night's bird (we'd only eaten about half the bird).

It's quite tasty, but I wish I hadn't had to water it down quite that much as the tastiness is getting a little diluted. Still, tasty and satisfying.

[wolfy999]

New York Steaks grilled, Oven Baked Beans and Coleslaw....yum!

[The Lovely Mrs. tod]

Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Candy Cane Joe Joe's for desert. Tres Gourmet :D

[flippyshark]

I've just had my first Tim-Tam. Australia is well justified in favoring this amazing biscuit.

[Snowflake]

Flippy, I'm having a corn dog for dinner, seriously. And a salad, but I picked up a package of chicken corn dogs, let's talk comfort food.

[flippyshark]

I was all set to get some meatless c-dogs tonight, but I couldn't find them. I see from their website that Morningstar Farms doesn't make them anymore. chicken corn dogs might be a good semi-healthy (snicker) alternative. As it is, I'm having an Amy's burrito and a salad.

[CoasterMatt]

Cheesy hashbrown casserole with bacon.

[lashbear]

I've just had my first Tim-Tam. Australia is well justified in favoring this amazing biscuit.
Bwah hah hah hahhh ! We claim another victim. :evil:

[CoasterMatt]

We have a Tim-Tam stash at work, a former coworker brings them when she comes back from Australia every 6 months or so.

[~MS~]

The tim tams you can buy at stores here are NOT 'real' Tim Tams...they're ok and I wouldn't turn one down but when you have had the originals you notice the subtle differences. I have ONE package left in my freezer...it's gona be a long 2 years .... my cheese is sad!

[Morrigoon]

I had a delicious Wild Mushroom Soup (what makes it wild?) tonight at work. Unfortunately, as delicious as soup is, it doesn't keep you full that long, so I ended up with a post-work Double Del Combo ;)

[Gn2Dlnd]

I had a delicious Wild Mushroom Soup (what makes it wild?)

Courage.

[Gn2Dlnd]

I can haz Tim Tam?

[wolfy999]

Mushroom Chicken served over rice with Green Beans....simple but yummy!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Chili. :)

[BarTopDancer]

^^ me too.

[wolfy999]

Guess you two talked me into it.....Chili tomorrow night, with Garlic Cheese Biscuits....Thanks!

[JWBear]

Meatloaf
Potatoes O'Brien
Peas
Mixed Green Salad

[alphabassettgrrl]

Garlic cheese biscuits... oh, yum! Might have to do that with some of the leftovers...

[wolfy999]

Marinaded Tri Tip on the Grill, Baked Potato with all the goodies, Carrots/Corn and a Salad

[lashbear]

homemade pizza !

[Prudence]

delivery pizza! (because I'm not up to cooking yet)