What's For Dinner? - 2018

[rubysmama]

My b-day meal, to myself.. and bought myself a new pair of PJ's... and Geoffrey is also my b-day/Christmas/New Years gift to me....

Happy belated birthday, artiemom . Glad you got yourself such a warm, snuggly/cuddly present. And in case that wasn't clear, I mean the furry gift. But then, I guess the PJs will be furry soon too.

artiemom description made me remember how good those things go together. And cheese. Broccoli and cheese are good buddies.

I sometimes make a super quick meal with Kraft Dinner and broccoli.

 

[maggiedemi]

I sometimes make a super quick meal with Kraft Dinner and broccoli.

I use peas.

 

[LTS3]

I've never had broccoli with cheese I've had plenty of plain boiled completely mushy tasteless broccoli while growing up but never with cheese.

I have no idea what's for dinner tonight. I might just throw pasta or something together and go to the supermarket tomorrow.

 

[Winchester]

Dear Richard has just informed me that we're going out to dinner, at a local steak house. He's really hungry for a steak. Suits me.

 

[aliceneko]

Lasagne!

 

[Mamanyt1953]

One year we made a home made stuffing. We don't (personally) celebrate Thanksgiving in the traditional sense, but we made it one year and it was a hit. Do you think we can find that recipe? Of course not.

I have a recipe for old-fashioned Southern cornbread stuffing/dressing. I'll be happy to PM it or post it, if you'd like.

I've never had broccoli with cheese I've had plenty of plain boiled completely mushy tasteless broccoli while growing up but never with cheese.

Oh, you must try it! The thing with broccoli is that it should be lightly steaming into agreement, not BOILED INTO SUBMISSION! And with cheese sauce, it becomes a whole 'nother animal! It goes very well with the mac n cheese, and if you add a bit of diced ham or chicken, you have an entire meal!

For me...Oh, go ahead, GUESS! yep, hot dogs with cheese and onions...and cherry cobbler for dessert!

 

[rubysmama]

I was in the mood for soup, so decided to make Lentil Soup. Except for not having fresh parsley, and using less oil, and adding more broth, it's the recipe from Paul McCartney's episode of The Simpsons. (recipe at 25 second mark)

 

[artiemom]

've never had broccoli with cheese I've had plenty of plain boiled completely mushy tasteless broccoli while growing up but never with cheese.

Oh, you must try it! The thing with broccoli is that it should be lightly steaming into agreement, not BOILED INTO SUBMISSION! And with cheese sauce, it becomes a whole 'nother animal! It goes very well with the mac n cheese, and if you add a bit of diced ham or chicken, you have an entire meal!

I just cut the broccoli, rinse it, put it in a microwave safe bowl, cover with a wet paper towel, and cook for around 2 minutes, or as long as needed to be tender..
The best way to cook it..and easiest..

I have a recipe for old-fashioned Southern cornbread stuffing/dressing. I'll be happy to PM it or post it, if you'd like.

yes please... do not know when I will use it, but I would love to see it.. thanks...

 

[1 bruce 1]

I was in the mood for soup, so decided to make Lentil Soup. Except for not having fresh parsley, and using less oil, and adding more broth, it's the recipe from Paul McCartney's episode of The Simpsons. (recipe at 25 second mark)

This is outstanding!!
It's also one of my favorite episodes.
"It's just a little dirty, it's still good it's still good!"
"It's just a little slimy, it's still good it's still good!"
"It's just a little airborne, it's still good!"
"It's gone."
"I know."

 

[foxxycat]

I just cut the broccoli, rinse it, put it in a microwave safe bowl, cover with a wet paper towel, and cook for around 2 minutes, or as long as needed to be tender..
The best way to cook it..and easiest..


yes please... do not know when I will use it, but I would love to see it.. thanks...

That's how I cook my spinach and broccoli for my lunch. don't add any water!! It will steam cook by itself. I used to deal with that basket you use over the water in a pain but this is so much nicer..then if you have a tv dinner you can add this into it to make it last longer, like Alfredo or other broccoli friendly food.

 

[1 bruce 1]

I really like broccoli cut up into chunks, and tossed in oil (olive or avocado) with chunked potatoes, peppers, onions, anything I can think of, and slow roasted in the oven with spices and seasonings. Very tasty.

 

[artiemom]

Had a quick veggie meal: leftover, reheated butternut squash with broccoli... and of course, salt, and butter... yum....

 

[1 bruce 1]

Tonight, now sure, we had plans but they didn't pan out. But the game hens we had yesterday were wonderful, and we picked them clean and are boiling the rest down to create a dog/cat/human healthy bone broth stock. No wasting meat and what was once a life here.
We're more concerned with getting the kitchens their yearly fall/winterizing that goes into a deep cleaning that leaves me begging for mercy. But working in a spotless kitchen is so fun and satisfying, I can't even begin to describe it, so I'll lick my wounds, buy some band aids, and go with it.

Wait, I think I've got some canned Chili in the pantry....
I do!

 

[neely]

My b-day meal, to myself.. and bought myself a new pair of PJ's... and Geoffrey is also my b-day/Christmas/New Years gift to me.

A very Happy Belated Birthday to you! Geoffrey is undoubtedly the best holiday gift of all.

I've missed posting on this thread but haven't been eating anything too exciting for dinner lately. However, DH has a taste for Asian food so we're bringing dinner in since the temps are in the low 30's and we'd rather eat at home. I'm ordering vegetable egg foo young with brown rice.

 

[1 bruce 1]

A very Happy Belated Birthday to you! Geoffrey is undoubtedly the best holiday gift of all.

I've missed posting on this thread but haven't been eating anything too exciting for dinner lately. However, DH has a taste for Asian food so we're bringing dinner in since the temps are in the low 30's and we'd rather eat at home. I'm ordering vegetable egg foo young with brown rice.

If you're talking Asian food, I don't usually go for the fancy stuff (I'm not a fancy person) but some of their dishes are just outstanding.
One of my favorite dishes is a plain vegetable fried rice. No frills, no fancy stuff, just loads of delicious goodness.
Enjoy your meal!

 

[neely]

I knew you were related to my hubby, must be a long lost cousin or something. How did you know that's what he ordered? He is also getting Mongolian beef.

 

[maggiedemi]

One of my favorite dishes is a plain vegetable fried rice.

Try Vegetable Lo Mein. That's my favorite.

 

[muffy]

Try Vegetable Lo Mein. That's my favorite.

I also like Vegetable Lo Mein but Tofu and Vegetables are my favorite Chinese dish.

 

[neely]

I also like Vegetable Lo Mein but Tofu and Vegetables are my favorite Chinese dish.

I usually get tofu with mixed veggies also but decided to switch it up tonight.

 

[lalagimp]

I'm so picky most of the frozen asian dishes I get end up cheesing me off because the rice or noodles are overcooked when it's done. I cook asian stuff all the time at home because of this. I like the frozen dishes at trader Joe's because that while they taste a little different, I can add my own starches. I really like getting their gyoza. I fry it and then steam it per directions, and I make my own gyoza sauce I found on Pinterest.

Tonight I had kale leftover from the zuppa toscana, and surrendering leaves over to my guinea pig, Murphy. There is also ground beef in the freezer, and orzo in the pantry... So Pinterest told me I'm making this tomorrow and all I have to pick up is an onion and a can of tomatoes:

One-pan dinner