Tues, Feb. 17 What's For Dinner?

[PanchoHambre]

I have a bunch of Guacamole from last night (finally found a cheap ripe avocado source:clap:)

a bunch of other Mexican stuff and a ton of corn tortillas so I am thinking Tostadas mounded w/ refried beans, cheese, guac, sc, topped with crumbled bacon, chopped cilantro some Pace salsa

[chowhound]

That sounds good Pancho.
Why don't you open up a Mexican restaurant by me :^)

I'm still undecided for tonight.

[AllenOK]

I'm still clueless for dinner tonight. Saturday was Valentine's Day, and I had to work. Tomorrow is PeppA's BD, and I have to work. I need to do something special for dinner tonight. She is finally starting to warm up to the idea of me buying her a lobster.

[lilylove]

?? Leaving for the store soon and I need some ideas. Come on guys. HELP!.

Low calorie..high taste!

[homecook]

?? Leaving for the store soon and I need some ideas. Come on guys. HELP!.

Low calorie..high taste!

Is there such a thing????

Barb

[lilylove]

I was hoping some one could tell me there was!

lol!!

[sattie]

I have no clue.... probably something quick and easy.

[homecook]

I was hoping some one could tell me there was!

lol!!

Don't look at me.........you're the one that posted all those delicious recipes!! lol

Barb

[lilylove]

lol... yeah but... none of them were healthy!


There's a place here in town that we go to once in awhile that has a sign on the door

"NOTHING THAT WE MAKE HERE IS GOOD FOR YOU"

DAMN!!! I want that sign for my front door!

[buckytom]

this week is gonna sucketh, royally.

i'm working 10a to 6p on a new project, so not only am i busy debugging systems all day in freezing cold and noisy rack rooms (my tinnitus is on overdrive from all of the system fans), but i don't get home until after 7. just in time to help get my boy washed up, edumacated, and into bed. then, around 9, i finally get to decide what to eat.

last night was mexican from a take out joint. it sat in my stomach like a rock all night.

i think i'll go easy on it tonight with some sushi, unless dw decides to make something and keep a plate for me. :glare:

[Mama]

Homemade Chicken and Rice Soup tonight with grilled cheese sammies

[Maverick2272]

I haven't a clue! I better start thinkin here.... or head for the grocery store!

[GotGarlic]

I have some frozen homemade meatballs and bits of bell peppers at home, plus marinara, garlic bread and salad fixins', so that sounds like dinner :smile:

[simplicity]

Baked potatoes
Asparagus
Left-over charro beans

[suziquzie]

Hey Trish I'm making this (http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1536718) citrus chicken from Cooking Light.... made it once before, really good.... even the kids eat it!
Last time I had no salad to serve it over so I put it over orzo.... today it's going on red leaf and romaine lettuce.

[chowhound]

I had a big bowl of jalapeno with smoked chicken soup about an hour ago and I might just skip dinner now. Which is fine by me.

[lilylove]

Hey Trish I'm making this (http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1536718) citrus chicken from Cooking Light.... made it once before, really good.... even the kids eat it!
Last time I had no salad to serve it over so I put it over orzo.... today it's going on red leaf and romaine lettuce.



Oh that sounds good! But ya know what Mr. Health wants?
Frozen fish and chips! He's getting frozen coconut shrimp and chips cuz, that's whats in the freezer. I'm having salad! lol! :alc:

[suziquzie]

ooo that sounds good.... I have to make up for my fish sticks and fries I ate w/ the kids for lunch.

[Miniman]

We just got back at 8pm and picked up some lovely hot pizza on the way home.

[lilylove]

Have you tried the orange and spinach salad that jkath posted 'over on the other side? It rocks!

[rickismom]

Homemade split pea soup that I made on Sunday so the flavors had time to merge, meld and get yummmmmy! lol

[Maverick2272]

We finally figured out tonights dinner! DW walked to the store to pick up some fresh green beans and a roaster chicken. Gonna make the roaster, green beans sauteed with mushroom, and taters tossed with spices and roasted in the oven.

[lilylove]

Sounds great!!!! Add some bacon to those beans and I might just show up at your door!

[Maverick2272]

Sounds great!!!! Add some bacon to those beans and I might just show up at your door!

Oh shoot!!! How could I forget the bacon!!!:shock:

And we are all out!!:bonk:

[lilylove]

well heck... I guess I'm stuck with salad!

[Maverick2272]

Apparently I need to go beggin for more bacon!!:lol:

Oh yes, I have no shame!:whistle:

[Mama]

Oh shoot!!! How could I forget the bacon!!!:shock:

And we are all out!!:bonk:

OUT OF BACON?!?!?! That's....not allowed to happen at my house! If someone opens up the last 4 pound package of bacon in the freezer and takes one out and doesn't tell me....well...let's just say....the :shitHitsFan:

[Maverick2272]

OUT OF BACON?!?!?! That's....not allowed to happen at my house! If someone opens up the last 4 pound package of bacon in the freezer and takes one out and doesn't tell me....well...let's just say....the :shitHitsFan:

Note to self... don't show up at Mama's house without bacon!:tongue:

[chowhound]

Agreed. There's simply no excuse for running out of bacon. It freezes so well, too.

I've decided on wienies and beans. I'm going to brown up some sliced hot dogs, bacon (Mav :wink:), onions, then pour in a can of Bush's. And try out plating it on buttered toast like Miniman mentioned a while back. I've got a little bit of onion gravy leftover from the other night I think I'll throw in, too.

[rickismom]

Oh shoot!!! How could I forget the bacon!!!:shock:

And we are all out!!:bonk:

Out of bacon?? I've never heard of such a thing...I'm feeling faint.....lol

[lilylove]

Homemade split pea soup that I made on Sunday so the flavors had time to merge, meld and get yummmmmy! lol


oh that sounds so yummmy good! Got some good toasty French bread for dipping too?:wink:

[Keltin]

I'm thinking pork chops smothered in gravy, mashed potatoes, and green peas.

[rickismom]

I'm thinking pork chops smothered in gravy, mashed potatoes, and green peas.

I'll be right over! Mashed potatoes and gravy beats split pea soup any day! :clap:

[rickismom]

oh that sounds so yummmy good! Got some good toasty French bread for dipping too?:wink:

Mmmmm yes - love to dip bread, mmmmmm *slurps*

[lilylove]

Well you got me slobbering and I'm just thinking about that split pea soup!!

[rickismom]

Well you got me slobbering and I'm just thinking about that split pea soup!!

It's made with bacon (of course! lol) and onion, carrots, chicken stock, garlic and thyme. Mmmmmmmmm

[lilylove]

Do you want me to ruin my keyboard?

[rickismom]

Do you want me to ruin my keyboard?

:lol: Do you need a bib? lol

[lilylove]

Yes, please!!!!

[Keltin]

I'll be right over! Mashed potatoes and gravy beats split pea soup any day! :clap:


Pull up a chair! Plenty of room!

And I'll get you some extra dessert if you'll post that Split Pea Soup recipe! My neighbor loves Split Pea Soup and asked me if I would make it for her and her hubby. I bought the beans, but I don't have a TNT recipe yet. I'd love to use yours!

[Maverick2272]

Same here, always up for a good split pea soup recipe!

[homecook]

I made poor man's dish (for you refined folks....goulash). That's it, nothing else!! Get it when you want it.

Barb

[Keltin]

I made poor man's dish (for you refined folks....goulash). That's it, nothing else!! Get it when you want it.

Barb

http://i39.tinypic.com/2dcekwj.jpgPlease and thank you!!!!

[homecook]

http://i39.tinypic.com/2dcekwj.jpgPlease and thank you!!!!

You made me laugh and cry at the same time!!!! Thank you.
You can have as much as you want.......I think I love you.:mrgreen:

Barb

[Keltin]

You made me laugh and cry at the same time!!!!

I get that a LOT just by walking into the room! :huh: :yum::yum::yum::yum:

But you are quite welcome, I love poor man's goulash. I'm just a simple boy after all! :wink:

[AllenOK]

Well, no lobster here. PeppA ended up buying some steaks, 5 lbs of shrimp, and a bag of charcoal. At least I finally got to cook some steaks MY WAY instead of boot leather.

[MexicoKaren]

Tacos from the corner taco stand - carne asada for me, chorizo for DH. Yum.

[RobsanX]

Fried drumsticks, hand crafted French fries (dang that new edge on my knife works good), and green beans. DW made some chocolate pudding for dessert...

[PanchoHambre]

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l222/tbone4739/Tosada1.jpg

onions caramelized in bacon fat made the Tostada really really good

[suziquzie]

oooo I could sit and eat a plate of just caramelized onion... sounds great!!!

[PanchoHambre]

oooo I could sit and eat a plate of just caramelized onion... sounds great!!!

yeah they were good... slow in a CI skillet with some chili powder and brown sugar could have eaten them with a spoon

[joec]

We had a simple meal tonight. A marinated rib eye with my mushroom topping, steamed asparagus with a white truffle oil vinaigrette, red Blisse potatoes roasted with rosemary and garlic. The marinate was soy, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil and juice from half a lemon.

[Fisher's Mom]

We had a simple meal tonight. A marinated rib eye with my mushroom topping, steamed asparagus with a white truffle oil vinaigrette, red Blisse potatoes roasted with rosemary and garlic. The marinate was soy, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil and juice from half a lemon.Wow!!! May be "simple", but I'd kill to have dinner with you!!!

[lilylove]

Joe...that doesn't sound simple. It sounds beautiful and delish!

[AllenOK]

As much as I like complex flavors and complicated recipes, sometimes, the simplest things are the best. Take the steaks I had for dinner tonight. Nothing special. PeppA bought three THIN NY strips, and four hefty, thick sirloins. I seasoned all with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grilled to perfection (at least, the sirloins were, nice and medium to med-rare, the strips were med-well).

I did manage to save one of the sirloins. I'll use it tomorrow for lunch. I'm thinking homemade Lo Mein.

[Maverick2272]

Wow!!! May be "simple", but I'd kill to have dinner with you!!!


Put em up!!:bb::horsepoop-1::boxing: I'm going fer that steak!!:yum:

Man that sounds great Joe!!:chef:

[joec]

Thanks guys but it really is simple, nothing more than a bit of planning ahead involved. No major hard to find ingredients at all, really. It was good though and simple meals can be good and fast too, this took about 30 minutes to do. So much for Rachael Ray and her 30 minutes meals.

[joec]

Wow!!! May be "simple", but I'd kill to have dinner with you!!!

You are welcome any time FM we love company. Next time you are close to Kentucky think about us. :biggrin:

[chowhound]

That looks delicious, Pancho.

[buckytom]

i've gotta stop eating just before going to bed. i wake up with a full stomach, burping as if i've just finished dinner. and i don't sleep well, the 3 or 4 hours that i may get.

last night around 9:30, i ran out and picked up dinner from a local take-out steak and chop place. it's a great little joint that used to be a pizza parlour, but spanish guy bought it, tore out the pizza ovens and put in a huge grill. they serve really good steaks and chops and other suff with sort of a spanish skew to them.

last night, i had the "country platter", which was a grilled pork chop, grilled boneless chicken breasts, and the most unbelievable grilled fresh chorizo that you've ever tasted. sides were sauteed peppers and onions, and rice and beans.

[chowhound]

I wish I had a place like that. What a great business idea that would be for my area. Of course, I'd settle for just a good pizza shop, too.

[High Cheese]

Last night was shrimp scampi over linguini.