What are you having or had for dinner?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun May 23, 2010 7:51 am

beowulf;1311838 wrote: about 15 hours ago

can we try for tonight?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

beowulf · Post by **beowulf** » Sun May 23, 2010 7:59 am

you would have to be quick..............shepards pie with veg and thick gravy today................and it goes in the oven in 10 minutes :yh_rotfl

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun May 23, 2010 2:03 pm

Indian Butter Chicken, leftovers from last night.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun May 23, 2010 2:17 pm

beowulf;1311891 wrote: you would have to be quick..............shepards pie with veg and thick gravy today................and it goes in the oven in 10 minutes :yh_rotfl

missed it again!:yh_rotfl

it sounds delish:-6

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Sun May 23, 2010 4:06 pm

A big steamy bowl of oatmeal with melted butter and three cans of Keystone beer.

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Sun May 23, 2010 4:39 pm

leftovers. just picked from the freg and microwaved. paperplates too;)

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon May 24, 2010 4:14 pm

baked skinless chicken and a greek salad.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Mon May 24, 2010 4:44 pm

Meatloaf, taters, gravy, a banana and ice water.

Post by **LarsMac** » Mon May 24, 2010 7:18 pm

Found some leftover Chili Verde in the Freezer.

Um-Mmmm.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri May 28, 2010 6:17 am

Nomad got down with a bacon mushroom pizza pie.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri May 28, 2010 8:45 am

salmon steak, breaded fried zucchini in flour and eggs.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Fri May 28, 2010 10:35 am

Cheetos and beer, so far.

Mustang · Post by **Mustang** » Fri May 28, 2010 4:24 pm

Cheeseburgers with the works, coleslaw and watermelon.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Sat May 29, 2010 5:42 am

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Sat May 29, 2010 10:09 am

BRB. Beef, rice, beer.

Mustang · Post by **Mustang** » Sat May 29, 2010 7:11 pm

BBQ chicken from the grill, grilled veggies, macaroni salad, baked beans, watermelon and strawberries.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 8:51 am

Ill be making stroganoff again. Its so good it will make you cry.

Thank you,

Nomad

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:11 am

Sub sammich, 40 oz Coors, candy bar.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:19 pm

pizza, yeah!:guitarist

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:47 pm

Bowla raisin bran ana banana.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Jun 08, 2010 2:16 pm

hot dogs with mustard and relish

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:57 pm

spaghetti and meat balls.:yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:26 am

on a hot summers night, salad.:yh_rotfl

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 6:34 pm

Tater chips, cansaCoors, oreo cookies for dessert.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:53 pm

hoppy;1316413 wrote: Tater chips, cansaCoors, oreo cookies for dessert.

oreo's are great dunked in milk.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 4:54 am

Odie;1316423 wrote: oreo's are great dunked in milk.

Not-so-great dunked in beer.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:06 am

hoppy;1316501 wrote:

Not-so-great dunked in beer.

nope......I wouldn't suggest it.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:58 am

Pepperjack cheese, crackers, cansacoors. Yummy.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:07 am

hoppy;1316625 wrote: Pepperjack cheese, crackers, cansacoors. Yummy.

love crackers and cheese!:guitarist:guitarist:guitarist

beer....no thanks:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:22 pm

Odie;1316628 wrote: love crackers and cheese!:guitarist:guitarist:guitarist

beer....no thanks:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Cheese, crackers and beer go together like.....?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:04 pm

bbq chicken,peas, rice, french silk pie

thank you

nomad

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:06 pm

Any leftover dessert for me?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 4:39 pm

Thank you,

Nomad

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:12 pm

Nomad;1318395 wrote:

Thank you,

Nomad

mmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:56 pm

I don't want to cook next week as it's going to be hot and humid again, and I have a lot of 'stuff' to do..

So, tonight I cooked some meals to freeze.......Each meal makes 4 servings.

I made sausage, pepper and onions and have extra homemade arriabiata sauce to freeze for another meal.

Another meal I made was penne pasta ala vodka...nice and spicy.

Tomorrow I'll make this new meal "penne with treviso and goat cheese" and also spaghetti pie.

This is actually 16 meals for the next few weeks:-6

Here's the recipe I found for the penne and treviso...

Penne with Treviso (radicchio) and Goat Cheese. This is Giada's recipe. I just added some spicy, chili oil.

Cooking time: 20 minutes....serves 4-6

Ingredients:

1 pound penne pasta

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic, halved

1 pound treviso or radicchio, chopped (about 4 cups)

3 packed cups (3 ounces) baby spinach

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

5 dashes of spicy, chili oil

1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan

1 1/2 cups (11 ounces) goat cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup basil leaves, torn

Directions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.

In a 12-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute. Remove the garlic and discard.

Add the treviso, spinach, chicken stock, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the treviso and spinach until wilted, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Add the pasta and Parmesan. Toss well and thin out the sauce with a little pasta water, if needed. Season with salt, to taste.

Transfer the penne to serving bowls. Top each portion with the crumbled goat cheese and garnish with basil before serving.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 9:45 pm

chicken kiev, red beans & rice

Thank you,

Nomad

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 8:44 pm

mashed potatoes

Brussels sprouts

marinated pork chop

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 11:12 pm

Yesterday at the the farmer's market we bought some wonderful fruits, vegetables, ravioli stuffed with interesting things, breads and pasta and we'll be creating & inventing new recipes for several days. My daughter & son-in-law love to cook, as do I. Tonight, son-in-law made a terrific Indian dish and I did a bruschetta with fresh basil from their garden, the yummiest tomatoes, garlic & olive oil on a hearty bread with cheese baked into it.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:23 am

Zapata;1321625 wrote: Yesterday at the the farmer's market we bought some wonderful fruits, vegetables, ravioli stuffed with interesting things, breads and pasta and we'll be creating & inventing new recipes for several days. My daughter & son-in-law love to cook, as do I. Tonight, son-in-law made a terrific Indian dish and I did a bruschetta with fresh basil from their garden, the yummiest tomatoes, garlic & olive oil on a hearty bread with cheese baked into it.

farmers markets have aweseome fresh fruits etc.

I love bruschetta, I can imagine how it tasted with everything fresh.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:42 am

Zapata;1321625 wrote: Yesterday at the the farmer's market we bought some wonderful fruits, vegetables, ravioli stuffed with interesting things, breads and pasta and we'll be creating & inventing new recipes for several days. My daughter & son-in-law love to cook, as do I. Tonight, son-in-law made a terrific Indian dish and I did a bruschetta with fresh basil from their garden, the yummiest tomatoes, garlic & olive oil on a hearty bread with cheese baked into it.

Oh, that sounds lovely Zap.

I also love to cook. Took my bread maker out again and am making dough. I then shape the dough into different shapes, add olive oil, spices and cheese and bake in oven. I'm also making my own pizza again using the basil in my wee table top garden. It's a very tiny area, but I already have tommos, basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, tarragon, jalapenos and cayennes.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:43 am

Odie;1321651 wrote: farmers markets have aweseome fresh fruits etc.

I love bruschetta, I can imagine how it tasted with everything fresh.

I love bruschetta too....have to make it more often.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:08 am

Kathy Ellen;1321656 wrote: I love bruschetta too....have to make it more often.

I really have to try, as I've never made it, just bought it from the store.

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:28 am

These tomatoes that we got at the farmer's market were wonderful! Knowing that I am a tomato lover, my son-in-law searched for the right ones, for the bruschetta. I'll ask him the name of them. I've always said that New Jersey tomatoes were the very best, but these were equally as good. Not better but as good.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:37 am

Zapata;1321709 wrote: These tomatoes that we got at the farmer's market were wonderful! Knowing that I am a tomato lover, my son-in-law searched for the right ones, for the bruschetta. I'll ask him the name of them. I've always said that New Jersey tomatoes were the very best, but these were equally as good. Not better but as good.

and please tell me besides butter tomatoes, cheese, and oregano what else you use.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:38 am

Zapata;1321709 wrote: These tomatoes that we got at the farmer's market were wonderful! Knowing that I am a tomato lover, my son-in-law searched for the right ones, for the bruschetta. I'll ask him the name of them. I've always said that New Jersey tomatoes were the very best, but these were equally as good. Not better but as good.

oh great, thank you Zapata!

and please tell me besides butter tomatoes, cheese, and oregano what else you use.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:26 pm

Odie;1321713 wrote: and please tell me besides butter tomatoes, cheese, and oregano what else you use.

Hi Odie,

Bruschetta is really easy to make...just a little time consuming, but certainly worth it. The better organized you are, the faster it comes together.

Important:

1. Buy the ingredients that you like...a good Italian, French or sourdough bread that has a good, thick crust that has a crunch, ingredients for a good salsa, and a hot grill or oven.

2. Make your topping for the bruschetta first, let it marinate for an hour or so in fridge, and drain it well so it's not soggy.

3. For your toppings you can use some of the following ingredients if you like them: any grilled veggies, like eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, red or sweet onions, mozzarella, my favorite goat cheese with chives, olives ( I love pitless Kalamata olives...They're salty and meaty), plum tomatoes (they're sturdy), sea salt (dont' use iodized salt), pepper, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and spices like basil and oregano. Let everything sit in a bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. ****Make sure you use good extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar...It makes a difference.

I'll post a salsa that my family likes for the bruschetta at the end of post....

Directions:

1. Cut your bread into smaller pieces and lightly grill on both sides.

2. Rub fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil over one side of the bread and place on a serving tray.

3. Top with tomato sauce and your topping ingredients, and then drizzle with oil, salt, pepper and spices.

4. Lastly, add some freshness with basil, parsley or cilantro on the top. (I love cilantro the best) Also add cheese.

Voila...Yer done !!

My recipe that I like.....

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitch ... post814003. *See post 3 for recipe and add olives.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:12 am

Today I get to go and have school dinner with my daughter, oh lucky lucky me lol. Any sign of liver, pink custard or semolina and I will have to vacate the building rapidly

:wah:

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:56 am

It's only 5am but I already know dinner (at noon) will involve beer, maybe pasta.

We eat dinner at noon here in the midwest. Supper is around 5pm.

Why is there two (beers) here when only one is what I typed?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:31 pm

A big fat juicy meatloaf sandwich, red potatos and apple pie.

Thank you,

Nomad

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:14 pm

Chicken bacon dijon panini.

Thank you,

Nomad