The Official What's For Dinner thread:Thursday 1-24-08? Recipe finder in OP. Enjoy! Part 2

[shovan]

Wow, that Road Trip is sounding like a Real DREAM vacation!!! That would be so cool, touring the country with a bunch of fun, food loving, cool girlfriends!!! Well, we can dream can't we! Maybe one day we can make it happen!

Lori, I would love to have been in Payless to see that!!!

Lauren, Glad you found a bra!


As to what's for dinner, I'm just not sure. Feeling kind of lazy today!

Maybe a beer can chicken? Do y'all think that lemonade, lemon zest & limoncello liquer in the can, would give it a nice lemony flavor?

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Wow, that Road Trip is sounding like a Real DREAM vacation!!! That would be so cool, touring the country with a bunch of fun, food loving, cool girlfriends!!! Well, we can dream can't we! Maybe one day we can make it happen!

Lori, I would love to have been in Payless to see that!!!

Lauren, Glad you found a bra!


As to what's for dinner, I'm just not sure. Feeling kind of lazy today!

Maybe a beer can chicken? Do y'all think that lemonade, lemon zest & limoncello liquer in the can, would give it a nice lemony flavor?

Girl, now Limoncello? Are you my twin??? Love the stuff. I would keep that out, stuff lemon slices under the skin and just take sips while your cooking.

Thanks for your kind thoughts.

Good news. Tom just called. Sey has a terrible wound on his paw that the vet cleaned and will prescribe heavy doses of antibiotic. She seems to think he will be OK. She is going to clean him up, he looks like a dirt bag now, and then fix him...no more hump. We can pick him up tomorrow. He needs to be on meds for a week so I better get the garage in order and a litter box. I am not going to want to release him. He is also disease free.

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Ok. If we get the Rv this trip is ON! Any of you Mainaaah's got a place to park a 30fter? I'll throw Kathy and Sheryl in from here. All of us pitch in and get Glynis a ticket from Salt Lake to Lauren's or Nancy's. We'll drive up pick everyone up and break in Maine for Lobster and steamers, before heading back south.

Everyone pack local treats and we'll taste around the US! Glynis....can I request fry sauce from Mcd's? They don't have that here, but I loved it when we were out there! Making it from scratch just isn't the same.

 

[OKWMom]

Ok. If we get the Rv this trip is ON! Any of you Mainaaah's got a place to park a 30fter? I'll throw Kathy and Sheryl in from here. All of us pitch in and get Glynis a ticket from Salt Lake to Lauren's or Nancy's. We'll drive up pick everyone up and break in Maine for Lobster and steamers, before heading back south.

Everyone pack local treats and we'll taste around the US! Glynis....can I request fry sauce from Mcd's? They don't have that here, but I loved it when we were out there! Making it from scratch just isn't the same.

Girls if there is a trip, count me in. I don't know what I'll bring, but I'm sure I'll find something.

 

[shovan]

Girl, now Limoncello? Are you my twin??? Love the stuff. I would keep that out, stuff lemon slices under the skin and just take sips while your cooking.

Thanks for your kind thoughts.

Good news. Tom just called. Sey has a terrible wound on his paw that the vet cleaned and will prescribe heavy doses of antibiotic. She seems to think he will be OK. She is going to clean him up, he looks like a dirt bag now, and then fix him...no more hump. We can pick him up tomorrow. He needs to be on meds for a week so I better get the garage in order and a litter box. I am not going to want to release him. He is also disease free.

Lauren, have you tried the limoncello with cream (non fat half & half works too), 2/3 limocello to 1/3 cream it is totally addictive!!!

Looks like you have a new pet, Glad he's going to be okay.

 

[shovan]

Ok. If we get the Rv this trip is ON! Any of you Mainaaah's got a place to park a 30fter? I'll throw Kathy and Sheryl in from here. All of us pitch in and get Glynis a ticket from Salt Lake to Lauren's or Nancy's. We'll drive up pick everyone up and break in Maine for Lobster and steamers, before heading back south.

Everyone pack local treats and we'll taste around the US! Glynis....can I request fry sauce from Mcd's? They don't have that here, but I loved it when we were out there! Making it from scratch just isn't the same.

That sounds like a plan to me! (Ya know when Jenny here's about this she's gonna want in on it too!)

I'll bring all different types of the Abita brewskies!! Depending on the season, I figure we'll need either crawfish or Gulf Coast Oysters!

 

[OKWMom]

Lauren, I'll certainly remember your Mom (and you) in my prayers. I especially hate to hear that she has given up. That happens so many times when an older person loses a beloved spouse and it is so sad to watch. Hang in there.

Glad to know your kitty is going to be fine. I completely understand. We don't have a cat because DD is highly allergic, but we feed four who appear to have been dumped in our area. They live in the woods behind our house and like yours, keep the mice and snakes away. One of the four is finally getting close enough to touch.

Nancy - prayers for Chris and the rest of your family. I know a "safer" assignment would do a lot for your peace of mind. Liamandcalli - prayers for your husband and for your family. As others have said, I don't know how you handle such a sacrifice, but God Bless You.

Glynis - I tried the white chocolate raspberry bars last night. Well, actually, only DH tried them because the kids were in bed by the time they cooled and were ready. He loved them with and without the vanilla ice cream he put on top.

Last night's dinner was a mixed success. The kids loved it, DH liked it and I thought it was so-so. I'll post the recipe in the next post.

Tonight's dinner is a no-bake tamale pie with spanish rice and black beans.

Gretchen

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Girls if there is a trip, count me in. I don't know what I'll bring, but I'm sure I'll find something.

After working for years for a company with training in Spartanburg I can tell you what South Carolina's famous for (at least in my mind).......................MINI BOTTLES!

And we always loved Myrtle Beach and the coast for the seafood!



And I think I'll be bringing beignets for breakfast with cafe au lait! And some New Orleans rum.

 

[OKWMom]

This is a recipe I picked up in Publix -

Sloppy Joe Rotini
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef, 7% fat (or ground turkey)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
2 teaspoons beef base
1 (15.5-ounce) can Sloppy Joe sauce
1 cup whole kernel corn (drained)
2 cups tri-color rotini

Steps

1. Preheat large saucepan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Combine ground beef, garlic, salt, and pepper in saucepan. Brown 5–7 minutes until meat is brown and no pink remains. Stir frequently and break up meat as it cooks.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and bring to boil.
3. Reduce to medium and simmer 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until pasta is tender. Serve.

CALORIES (per 1/6 recipe) 277kcal; FAT 6g; CHOL 43 mg; SODIUM 998 mg; CARB 31g; FIBER 2g; PROTEIN 21g; VIT A 9%; VIT C 6%; CALC 0%; IRON 19%

 

[OKWMom]

After working for years for a company with training in Spartanburg I can tell you what South Carolina's famous for (at least in my mind).......................MINI BOTTLES!

And we always loved Myrtle Beach and the coast for the seafood!



And I think I'll be bringing beignets for breakfast with cafe au lait! And some New Orleans rum.

Believe it or not, we have finally gotten rid of the mini bottles. Not that the price of the drinks went down or anything.

I could bring some shrimp, some boiled peanuts, and some benne seed cookies.

 

[TigerKat]

Good news. Tom just called. Sey has a terrible wound on his paw that the vet cleaned and will prescribe heavy doses of antibiotic. She seems to think he will be OK. She is going to clean him up, he looks like a dirt bag now, and then fix him...no more hump. We can pick him up tomorrow. He needs to be on meds for a week so I better get the garage in order and a litter box. I am not going to want to release him. He is also disease free.

That's great news, keep us posted on your Mom!

Ok. If we get the Rv this trip is ON! Any of you Mainaaah's got a place to park a 30fter? I'll throw Kathy and Sheryl in from here. All of us pitch in and get Glynis a ticket from Salt Lake to Lauren's or Nancy's. We'll drive up pick everyone up and break in Maine for Lobster and steamers, before heading back south.

Everyone pack local treats and we'll taste around the US! Glynis....can I request fry sauce from Mcd's? They don't have that here, but I loved it when we were out there! Making it from scratch just isn't the same.

I'll bring some stuffed artichokes for the ride! This is gonna be wild & crazy!

Gretchen - Thanks for posting the recipe!

 

[shovan]

After working for years for a company with training in Spartanburg I can tell you what South Carolina's famous for (at least in my mind).......................MINI BOTTLES!

And we always loved Myrtle Beach and the coast for the seafood!

And I think I'll be bringing beignets for breakfast with cafe au lait! And some New Orleans rum.

We could probably eat ourselves sick just on the trip up from Nola to Maine!! Then we'd celebrate with Maine Lobster!

Back to alcohol again... DH & I were watching a show just last night on FoodTV about bourbon & rum. And he said "We never did get a bottle of that rum that's being brewed here in NO!" Lori, What is the brand name on that & where can I get it?

 

[TigerKat]

Maybe a beer can chicken? Do y'all think that lemonade, lemon zest & limoncello liquer in the can, would give it a nice lemony flavor?

I agree with Lauren - sip it!

 

[TheBeadPirate]

We could probably eat ourselves sick just on the trip up from Nola to Maine!! Then we'd celebrate with Maine Lobster!

Back to alcohol again... DH & I were watching a show just last night on FoodTV about bourbon & rum. And he said "We never did get a bottle of that rum that's being brewed here in NO!" Lori, What is the brand name on that & where can I get it?

Cane rum from the New Orleans Rum Co. Don't know if they've reopened after the Big K or not. They were 2800 something on Frenchmen. We got this at a silent auction right before the storm. It's mighty powerful stuff!

 

[liamandcaili]

Thanks to everyone for the thoughts and prayers for DH. The kids and I are very lucky in that we get lots of support from my family and my in-laws. I am sure there are many other military families who are not as fortunate. I also feel like DH has the much worse end of the bargain. I get to go to the ballet recitals, the baseball games, the skating shows, and if I'm having a bad day, I can get extra hugs from my kids. DH has missed so much -- including three trips to Disney -- I could never make that sacrifice.

Lauren, I hope you hear some better news about your mom.

Nancy, thanks for the parmesan potatoes recipe. Those sound great!

As for WFD here tonight, I found out a couple hours ago that Liam has a baseball practice, so we're just having hotdogs and hamburgers. I am making eggplant sticks though too.

 

[Glynis]

Hi all,

I wound up finding a bra...of all places Walmart.

We are just going to have something quick tonight. Probably grilled keilbasa and sauerkraut on the side...Andrew has a game so whatever it will be, it will be quick.

Can I ask for some prayers too.

First for my Mom. Some of you know, she is not in the best of health...she has a cyst on the brain, masses in her lungs, several aortic aneurysms (they will not operate since she is high risk) and now today she went for an endoscopy and they found 5 ulcers and I am not sure what else (waiting for sis to call back). Everything she eats comes right out of her...for months now. It is very upsetting...she has basically given up too since my Dad died 2 years ago. All she does all day is smoke and read...and has 1 scotch and water a day...see where I get it from!!!

The second may sound silly to you all. We have alot of feral cats in the area. Before we moved here the last owners and neighbors were feeding them. Several have been fixed, some have not. We started feeding them too...they tend to keep the mice away. Well, one, you could say, uses our property as home base. His name is Seymour to us...aka Tommy Boy. He is not fixed and probably the Dad to all the others...you cannot get near him to trap, neuter, release. Well, the other day, he was limping pretty bad. We didn't think it was that bad but yesterday when he heard me, he hobbled up the hill...he needed and I think wanted help. He paw looks awful...swollen and bleeding. We were able to trap him. He stayed in the garage last night. He is now at our vet and we are hoping they can help him.

OK, I vented. Hopefully I will hear from my sister soon. Thanks guys...I know you'll keep us in your thought...

Prayers for your mom, the cat and for you, too!

 

[Glynis]

Ok. If we get the Rv this trip is ON! Any of you Mainaaah's got a place to park a 30fter? I'll throw Kathy and Sheryl in from here. All of us pitch in and get Glynis a ticket from Salt Lake to Lauren's or Nancy's. We'll drive up pick everyone up and break in Maine for Lobster and steamers, before heading back south.

Everyone pack local treats and we'll taste around the US! Glynis....can I request fry sauce from Mcd's? They don't have that here, but I loved it when we were out there! Making it from scratch just isn't the same.

You bet! That is one thing that Utah does well: fry sauce. There's a Utah entrepeneur who bottles his own under the name, "Some Dude's Fry Sauce." It's really good. I'll just pick you up a case of that!

 

[shovan]

Gretchen, No-Bake Tamale Pie? Is that recipe here, I looked but couldn't find it.

 

[Zandy595]

Hugs, prayers, and thanks to all the military families.

Lauren ~ Prayers for your mom.
Forgive me for asking, but how are your 2 indoor cats hypoallergenic? DH is allergic to cats, but we have a kitty that he's gotten used to. It seems like after he lives with a cat for a while it doesn't bother him anymore. However, when we visit other people with cats he has a hard time breathing and has to use his inhaler. I was just wondering what you meant by "hypoallergenic".
I hope Seymore heals quickly. That's so great that you're taking care of him.

I want in on this trip too!!! I LOVE lobster! Lets see... I can bring oranges, homegrown pineapple, gator nuggets, and key lime pie. Do they have gator tail in NOLA?

 

[Zandy595]

You bet! That is one thing that Utah does well: fry sauce. There's a Utah entrepeneur who bottles his own under the name, "Some Dude's Fry Sauce." It's really good. I'll just pick you up a case of that!

That sounds interesting, what exactly is fry sauce?