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Title: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on November 27, 2018, 03:02:00 PM
Since I do all the cooking in the house I thought it would be fun to see what people are making and share as much info as you like...

For tonight -

Frozen Chicken Drumsticks and 1 bottle of Barbeque Sauce in Slow Cooker for 4hrs on High. I make this often the kids love it and its brainless to cook. Drumsticks frozen where on sale for .49Cents a lb so I got two packs (about 20 Drumsticks) for about $3.10 cents plus the Barbeque Sauce was the store brand under a $1.50 so I will call it that.

1 Box of Cheesy Broccoli rice a roni .99

Made a Pasta Salad - 1 crown of Broccoli, 1 bottle of peppercorn ranch, 1 box of tri-color pasta, 1 can black olives, 1/3 block of cheddar cubed cheese, 3 green onions, 6 cherry tomatos cut in half, 1/3 of a cucumber- all in on a high note $550 but will get two days out of it at least. ( just make the pasta, add all the ingredients and a bottle of peppercorn ranch and your done)

Half a large bag of Store brand Frozen Green Beans $.50

So all in-

Chicken- $4.60 will be good for Dinner tonight and leftover for lunch
Rice A Roni. .99 Plus call it 25 cents for Butter so 1.25 Total
Pasta Salad- Again for Dinner tonight and leftovers for Lunch and then some tomorrow $550
Green Beans- $.50

Total- 2 meals- $11.85 For four people per

All will be happy as well tonight!


 
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MasterStache on November 27, 2018, 03:11:20 PM
That made me hungry reading it.

I do pretty much all the cooking in our house as well. Actively trying to limit our meat based meals so tonight it's black bean and corn quesadillas with roasted butternut squash. Simple, fairly quick and mostly healthy. 
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on November 27, 2018, 03:16:23 PM
Hmmm. Tonight we're either doing taco+rice bowls, or elk cube steak with sausage gravy+rice (with a side of shaved + roasted brussel sprouts probably). Depends on what sounds good.
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Post by: mm1970 on November 27, 2018, 03:30:57 PM
Leftover pressure cooker black bean and sweet potato chili.  With cheese and tortilla chips.

And whatever else we can scrounge.  We still have stuffing.
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Post by: katscratch on November 27, 2018, 03:31:26 PM
Roast chicken that I made last night but went to bed before slicing
Potato soup
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on November 27, 2018, 03:40:49 PM
tomato soup
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Post by: ketchup on November 27, 2018, 03:42:12 PM
https://www.lifesambrosia.com/baked-salmon-with-lemon-caper-butter-recipe/

with a side of

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/trisha-yearwood/roasted-vegetables-with-balsamic-glaze-2648095

Should have much yum.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: John Galt incarnate! on November 27, 2018, 03:45:16 PM
Roast chicken that I made last night but went to bed before slicing
Potato soup

Last night I ate some roasted chicken that I cooked and froze last week.

I ate some rice/carrots/onion too.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on November 27, 2018, 06:54:09 PM
MrInCO regularly asks for seafood, so we try to have it once/week or so. This week scallops were on sale (kinda...)  I'd prefer them cooked with sauce on cheese grits, but older kid prefers rice, so we had them with a mirepoix of onions, leeks, carrots and celery over rice. With napa cabbage, and a baked acorn squash, because it was time to cook it.
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Post by: Tyson on November 27, 2018, 07:01:06 PM
Gluten free frozen pizza with fresh tomato slices on top and guac to dip it in.  Sounds odd but it's quite delicious. 
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Post by: Kl285528 on November 27, 2018, 07:41:03 PM
Cod cooked in large pot, half inch of water, with dill on top, 5 to 7 minutes. Basmati rice, black beans and onions, and some cucumber slices. Pretty tasty and simple!
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Post by: Frankies Girl on November 27, 2018, 08:37:56 PM
Using some insanely dense/flavorful bone broth I made over 24 hour period from the turkey carcass from thanksgiving, I'm making a giant pot of cream of potato soup. Chopped celery, onion, carrots, fried in bacon grease until tender, then added to turkey broth, sliced 4 russet potatoes into stick/slices and will bring to a low simmer, adding in a touch of garlic, salt and pepper, and at the end, stirring in some heavy cream and cream cheese and garnishing with crumbles of bacon and extra sharp cheddar cheese shreds.

Tomorrow night is cube steaks with grilled onions and brown gravy with sides of broccoli and baked potatoes topped with sharp cheddar and butter.

I got the broth for free, the turkey was 42¢/lb., and we used it ALL up (I save the bones and the bits of celery/onion ends for broth). The potatoes were 10 pounds for 99¢, so practically pennies for the GIANT pot of soup that is to die for... veggies were probably under 50¢ for all.

The cube steaks for tomorrow were bought on clearance (my local Aldi marks stuff half price like 2 days before the sell by). So tomorrow's meal will cost around 50¢ a plate as well.

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Post by: OtherJen on November 27, 2018, 10:00:36 PM
Broccoli mushroom noodle casserole from the New Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen. It's one of husband's favorites, and I had some mushrooms, shallots, and sour cream that needed to be used. Bonus: the recipe makes such a large volume that it will cover our lunches for the rest of the week.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on November 28, 2018, 08:21:13 AM
One of the first things I do since I get up early is try and start dinner if not finish it before I go to the gym. With kids and everyone running different times I make most meals kinda buffet style. So I make it. Put in fridge then bring out later for those that are home. Anyhow for tonight's meal I made....

Kirklands Frozen Turkey Burgers (8 0f the 12) on the Stove top( Iron Skillet 4 at a time , 8 mins a side flip twice and season as you like, I use a little onion powder and Aldis version of Lawrys seasoning salt) and cut up a Tomato, Lettuce and Onions on a plate.

 Made a batch of homemade Mac N Cheese.

 A large Can of Baked Beans

 House salad with cut up broccoli, carrots, green onions, some cubed cheddar cheese.
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Post by: Aelias on November 28, 2018, 08:59:09 AM
Not tonight, but earlier this week:

Miso soup with soba noodles, roasted butternut squash and kale (both from our garden)

Om.nom.
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Post by: slow hand slow plan on November 28, 2018, 09:13:07 AM
Cobb salad, it is easy to make in between my wife and my work schedules and is protein packed and delicious.

 Still a little to warm for soup but i have made crock pot split pea and black eyed pea and ham-bone already this season.
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Post by: Crease on November 28, 2018, 10:03:34 AM
Finishing the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers. The end is in sight!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 28, 2018, 01:55:47 PM
We'll probably have a "leftover combo" type of a meal. There are leftovers of various previous meals, but not enough for everyone to have the same thing. It's looking like:

-Baguette chicken (hollowed out baguette with homemade chicken tenders wrapped in mozzarella stuffed inside. Serve with marinara
-Grilled chicken
-Wontons
-Pasta

It's an eclectic mix, and I may have to fill in with a partial side from the freezer (leftover kebab for my husband?), and we will serve all of that with a big salad.

For tomorrow, we're having lasagna.
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Post by: August26th on November 28, 2018, 01:57:52 PM
This:

https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/one-pot-greek-meatballs-with-lemon-dill-rice/#wprm-recipe-container-9172
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on November 28, 2018, 02:29:05 PM
Leftovers!  Of this: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=619144734772182&set=a.208146639205329&type=3&theater&ifg=1

For non-FB people, or people who don't want to click a link...

I did this in a dutch oven instead of a crockpot.  350° for 40 minutes (my chicken was partially frozen when I started, so with thawed chicken, I'd check it at 30 minutes), plus time to thicken sauce on the stovetop (one reason I love cast iron is that it can go from stovetop to oven and back again).


Sesame Chicken for slow cooker

1 1/2 pound boneless/skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dried onion
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 Tablespoons water
Sesame seeds

Put chicken into crock pot. Combine honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, oil, and garlic. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 hours, or just until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from crock pot, leave sauce. Dissolve 2 teaspoons of cornstarch in 3 tablespoons of water and pour into crock pot. Stir to combine with sauce. Replace lid and cook sauce on high for ten more minutes or until slightly thickened. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and return to crock pot - can leave chicken in and simmer on low or serve. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over rice.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on November 29, 2018, 11:32:51 AM
Getting tired of cooking this week so kept it simple.

I made 2 Amish flavored split whole chickens

2 packages of Knorrs Cheddar and Broccolli flavored pasta

Frozen mixed veggies

And a pretty loaded Salad
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on November 29, 2018, 11:59:29 AM
I need more freezer space available, so I'm making stock out of one of the turkey carcasses. I'll go shred the meat off the bones in a bit, and we'll have turkey-vegetable soup. Or perhaps caldo tlalpeno (misspelled, because I can't figure out special characters), which is a favorite of mine... (recipe here: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/262294/mexican-chicken-soup-with-garbanzo-beans-caldo-tlalpeno/  ) actually, this recipe is for inspiration, I can't find the one I actually use, but it contains potatoes, loads of vegetables, chickpeas, and chipotles in adobo, the critical ingredient!
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Post by: lexde on November 29, 2018, 02:39:49 PM
I’m sick and have no energy so tonight is leftover sloppy joe. I’ll clean out my fridge this weekend and meal prep!
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Post by: OurTown on November 29, 2018, 02:45:40 PM
I'm roasting a duck.  Quack quack.
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Post by: lexde on November 29, 2018, 02:52:35 PM
I'm roasting a duck.  Quack quack.
Yum!!
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Post by: OneStep on November 29, 2018, 03:04:01 PM
Curried Coconut Chicken over Brown Rice....YUM!!!

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/68532/curried-coconut-chicken/
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Post by: CNM on November 29, 2018, 03:14:47 PM
Leftovers from last night, which was Madras Curry chicken thighs with cauliflower and peas.  Dessert- grapes.

To make: Put chopped onion, madras curry sauce, ~2lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 can coconut milk, salt, and 1 head of raw cauliflower in the instant pot. Cook for 10 minutes and release pressure.  Add frozen peas to hot concoction.  Eat!

Optional: Rice.
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Post by: caffeine on November 29, 2018, 03:16:34 PM
Bacon and eggs. I'm weird :\
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Post by: ketchup on November 29, 2018, 03:49:31 PM
Leftovers from last night, which was Madras Curry chicken thighs with cauliflower and peas.  Dessert- grapes.

To make: Put chopped onion, madras curry sauce, ~2lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 can coconut milk, salt, and 1 head of raw cauliflower in the instant pot. Cook for 10 minutes and release pressure.  Add frozen peas to hot concoction.  Eat!

Optional: Rice.
Welp, I know what I'm making on Saturday once we run out of leftovers.
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Post by: Crease on November 29, 2018, 04:12:17 PM
Bacon and eggs. I'm weird :\

Love eggs for dinner. Will do that tonight.
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Post by: OtherJen on November 29, 2018, 04:41:02 PM
Cottage pie. I made up all components this morning before a meeting and will actually bake the thing in about a half-hour.

We have bacon and eggs for dinner at least once a month. Not weird at all! Breakfast for dinner was my favorite during childhood.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 29, 2018, 04:41:23 PM
Kids have late soccer, so frozen lasagna + salad
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Post by: GuitarStv on November 29, 2018, 06:35:50 PM
Chana masala (made a huge pot on the weekend) and rice.


Ha.


GuitarStv FTW . . . first beans and rice mention!  This forum is losing it's cheap edge.
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Post by: thefrugalfuyanger on November 29, 2018, 07:04:34 PM
I just started cooking on a regular basis for the first time in my life (yes, I am deeply in debt.  Working on it!). To pay down my stupid debt and learn how to SAVE money thereafter, I'm finally eating in.

Anywho, I live in China and don't want to handle raw meat, so for now, I'm using tofu.  I bought the smoked kind off Taobao (our Amazon/eBay hybrid) for $4 for 10 blocks and used two, which I froze per instructions. Then I cut it up and grilled it.  After that, I did a foil packet of cubed sweet potato, caramelized onions (leftovers), and BBQ sauce. At the end, I stuck it in taco shells and added shredded cheese.

It's what I had at home and a combo of a bunch of recipes.  The tofu was firm and I tasted more of the BBQ sauce and sweet potatoes than anything else.

Sweet potatoes cost only 10 yuan for 2.5 kilos, and I used one, so it was probably 1 yuan (about 14 cents).  On the other hand, the cheese is very expensive, about $7 a bag, so the portion I used probably cost around 50 cents. The amount of onions was one quarter of one onion, and the onions cost 14.5 yuan for about 20, making the cost less maybe 3-5 cents apiece. Finally, the taco shells are pricey, too, at around $6. So the two I used were about 50 cents. The barbecue sauce was six yuan and I used half, at around 43 cents.

So the total cost was 0.8 (tofu) +0.14 + 0.5+0.05 +0.5+.43= $2.42.  That's higher than I thought... thanks for the exercise!
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Post by: OtherJen on November 29, 2018, 07:20:15 PM
Yeah, our cottage pie came out to roughly $1.30/serving (assuming about 7 servings based on what we ate tonight). I'm sure it could be cheaper, but we prefer grass-fed ground beef ($5/lb) and I was able to use up 2 lbs of slightly sprouting potatoes, a slightly wilted bell pepper, some surplus carrots and celery, the frozen green beans that I purchased on sale, and the last of a carton of heavy cream. Waste reduction FTW.
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Post by: thefrugalfuyanger on November 29, 2018, 08:01:49 PM
Curried Coconut Chicken over Brown Rice....YUM!!!

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/68532/curried-coconut-chicken/

Ahh! I'll be making this this weekend! (With tofu because I have a bunch on hand.)  Thank you!
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on November 29, 2018, 08:08:45 PM
After dragging my feet about dinner, I finally have a plan. Husband has to stay and work so late he'll just get a hotel near his client site, rather than make the drive just to go back again early tomorrow morning. So I'm solo for dinner, and I'm sick of all my leftovers since I've been solo on them most of the week. UGH. Finally got myself to heat part of a box of chicken stock, and I'll do ramen noodles then egg drop soup style add a couple scrambled eggs. I think I even have some green onions, so I'll chuck those in. Better than ordering something, or just eating like 2 string cheeses and going to bed, haha.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on November 30, 2018, 03:38:58 AM
I'm roasting a duck.  Quack quack.



How'd that Duck turn out? I love Duck and haven't had it for awhile so now you have me wanting to make one!
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Post by: OurTown on November 30, 2018, 07:14:37 AM
It was great.  I rub it with a little olive oil & spices and roast at a little higher temp so I can get crispy skin and seal in the juices. The sauce was in a packet, so I can't take credit for that.  I took the giblets and made a side dressing with onions, mushrooms, & garlic.   The other side item was green beans cooked with bacon. 

Wife liked it, 14 y/o daughter was finicky.  She ate mac & cheese.

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Post by: rdaneel0 on November 30, 2018, 07:27:00 AM
PTF! I'm the cook in my house too. Last night I made baked drumsticks rubbed with butter and costco taco seasoning and a massive lemony pasta salad with tomatoes, yellow peppers, cucumber, rotini, mint, and cilantro!
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on November 30, 2018, 11:19:01 AM
It was great.  I rub it with a little olive oil & spices and roast at a little higher temp so I can get crispy skin and seal in the juices. The sauce was in a packet, so I can't take credit for that.  I took the giblets and made a side dressing with onions, mushrooms, & garlic.   The other side item was green beans cooked with bacon. 

Wife liked it, 14 y/o daughter was finicky.  She ate mac & cheese.




Now you talked me into it. When I get back in town I am going to make one!
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Post by: OurTown on November 30, 2018, 11:34:15 AM
It was great.  I rub it with a little olive oil & spices and roast at a little higher temp so I can get crispy skin and seal in the juices. The sauce was in a packet, so I can't take credit for that.  I took the giblets and made a side dressing with onions, mushrooms, & garlic.   The other side item was green beans cooked with bacon. 

Wife liked it, 14 y/o daughter was finicky.  She ate mac & cheese.




Now you talked me into it. When I get back in town I am going to make one!

Believe it or not, I got it at Aldi!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 30, 2018, 04:58:16 PM
Soccer again (we're making up all of the games cancelled due to the wildfires/air quality), so we have everything shoveled into a few weekends. I'm going to feed the kids lasagna & veggies before they head out. My husband will eat at work, and I'll find something knocking around in the fridge. Maybe eggs.
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Post by: Raenia on November 30, 2018, 05:22:27 PM
Friday is Pizza night in this house!  We were out of crusts, so I made a batch of dough this afternoon.  One batch makes 4 crusts, we'll eat one tonight and the other three will go in the freezer for the next few weeks.  Just cheese pizza for tonight, we don't have any good pizza veggies - or at least, none that DH and I agree are good for pizza :)
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Post by: jeninco on November 30, 2018, 09:10:54 PM
Tacos! Found out we might have a dinner guest, and I've been trying to empty things out, so I yanked a smallish pork butt out of the freezer and stuck it in a crockpot with a PBR and some frozen chiles and let it go all day, then shredded it. Some high-end (but cheap) corn tortillas, some black beans, some shredded cheese, sliced up some more chiles, and had a salad. Yum! (We got crazy and also had two avocados, making this a much less cheap dinner.)

The dinner guest made it, the 17-year old showed up late.

We'll be driving through the town with the tortillarilla tomorrow (it's actually Longmont), so we'll probably pick up a few more kilos. They keep surprisingly well in the freezer, and for $4 a kilo the only problem is that they're so good it's hard to stop eating them.
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Post by: Melisande on December 01, 2018, 03:28:59 PM
Leftover homemade black bean burritos. Yum!
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 02, 2018, 07:04:11 AM
It was great.  I rub it with a little olive oil & spices and roast at a little higher temp so I can get crispy skin and seal in the juices. The sauce was in a packet, so I can't take credit for that.  I took the giblets and made a side dressing with onions, mushrooms, & garlic.   The other side item was green beans cooked with bacon. 

Wife liked it, 14 y/o daughter was finicky.  She ate mac & cheese.




Now you talked me into it. When I get back in town I am going to make one!

Believe it or not, I got it at Aldi!




Better yet since that is my go to store!
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Post by: OtherJen on December 02, 2018, 07:15:10 AM
Tonight will be black beans cooked with a few ounces of home-smoked pork shoulder from our freezer stash, plenty of vegetables, ancho chili powder, cumin, and fresh cilantro, served over rice (haven't yet decided on white or brown). If my avocados are ripe, those will make a nice topping.
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Post by: Villanelle on December 02, 2018, 07:23:49 AM
Tonight was my lazy basic--taco/burritos. 

Tomorrow is shepherd's pie.  Ground beef, veggies, spices, topped with mashed potatoes (which in this case will be made from the powdered mashed potato packet, given to us when a friend moved and never used). 

We move in a month and a half, and I'm trying to empty my pantry. 
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Post by: FireLane on December 02, 2018, 09:29:57 AM
Tonight I'm making quinoa bowls with roasted lemon-garlic broccoli, curried sweet potatoes and chickpeas, with a dollop of guacamole. Mostly based on this, although I plan to add some chicken breasts I got and froze the last time they were on sale:

https://www.ilovevegan.com/roasted-veggie-quinoa-bowl/
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Post by: 2Birds1Stone on December 02, 2018, 09:46:32 AM
Ron Swanson burgers. Meat, cheese, bun, ketchup optional.

Side salad (Aldi pre-mix greens).

Roasted butternut squash

Homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Ice cream Sandwich.

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Post by: Bracken_Joy on December 02, 2018, 09:51:59 AM
Slicing roast and chimichurri to top it. I'll probably serve it with rice? That's our default grain, and we don't have lettuce right now (go figure). Still need to figure out lunch. I might cook a big batch of chicken fajitas from the Budget Bytes recipe, so I have leftovers while Husband is out of town this week.
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Post by: Raenia on December 02, 2018, 03:50:40 PM
Yesterday was a giant pot of turkey chili - dinner plus 3 quarts in the freezer.  Cooked the beans from dry, soaked overnight and pre-cooked in the crockpot for a few hours before adding.  I used a mix of black beans, pinto beans, and navy beans.  Ground turkey browned with onions and carrots, canned tomatoes, and frozen corn to top it off.

Tonight is chana masala over rice.  DH is excited because I let him put one green chili pepper in it this time.  Last time we tried the recipe, we made it with no chilies, and it was good and flavorful, but I thought I could handle a bit more spice, so we're upping it a little.  DH likes his food much spicier than I do, so he's always happy to see my tolerance increasing :P
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Post by: sparkytheop on December 02, 2018, 05:04:11 PM
I made a big batch of chili, and some cornbread for tonight's dinner.  I accidentally opened my home canned green salsa, instead of a regular jar, so I put that in the fridge and will cook it with chicken later this week.  Shred, add some cream cheese, and it's pretty good over rice or in tortillas.
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Post by: Tyson on December 02, 2018, 06:08:51 PM
Beans and rice, with cajun sausage.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 02, 2018, 08:55:38 PM
Tried a new recipe - https://www.thepinningmama.com/easy-pesto-spinach-artichoke-chicken-bake-recipe/

The flavors were good, but it had a lot of liquid that I wasn't expecting. Served over pasta, and made enough for at least 1-2 more dinners.
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Post by: krmit on December 02, 2018, 09:58:27 PM
To celebrate the end of my work week, and in anticipation of three days off-- nachos!

Tortilla chips, Instant Pot pinto beans, cheddar and pepper jack, guac, and homemade corn salsa. Ate it on the couch watching the first episode of the Great British Baking Show Holiday edition.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 03, 2018, 02:44:38 AM
We had mexican stuffed pasta shells. Very good.
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Post by: katekat on December 03, 2018, 05:53:19 AM
Spaghetti and meatballs. I saw a youtube video where people made meatballs and got a craving. I honestly can't remember the last time I made meatballs so I am looking forward to it :)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 03, 2018, 09:29:36 AM
Beef tacos (seasoned ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, & hot sauce).
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Post by: jeninco on December 03, 2018, 01:05:12 PM
Last night, I made this: https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/10/sausage-and-potato-roast-with-arugula/
Not the cheapest, but it's really tasty and easy. (Also, I picked through the regular potato bins (blue and yellow) to find smallish potatoes, rather than buying the fancy fingerlings.)

Tonight, we're having a variation on this: https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/01/lentil-soup-with-sausage-chard-and-garlic/ since they had bulk "spicy Chorizo" on sale this week. We use less sausage (<1/2 lb), frozen kale, don't bother with the garlic oil. Usually i make croutons: at this moment we have a bunch of leftover pumpernickel bagels no one loves that I will cut into chips or cubes, toss with a little olive oil, and throw into a 400-sh degree oven for a bit until crunchy on the edges.
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Post by: Free Spirit on December 03, 2018, 01:09:21 PM
I forgot to soak my beans last night so we're having a quick vegetable stir-fry. Tomorrow will be 15 bean soup with ham hocks and either corn bread or biscuits depending on what I feel like making.
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Post by: rdaneel0 on December 03, 2018, 01:18:57 PM
Braised lotus, Tteokbokki, Garlic ginger carrot cakes, Rice
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Post by: Shinplaster on December 03, 2018, 03:42:31 PM
Meatloaf with extra lean hamburger at half price.  Roasted potatoes, carrots, cauliflower and zucchini used up from the fridge.  This will feed Mr SP and me for at least 2 nights, and cost about $6 CAN total (or about $4 US).

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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 04, 2018, 03:03:46 AM
DW made homemade Lasagna last night and Italian bread and a frozen mixed veggie. Carb overload but it was tasty and the kids loved it.  Shes making dinner again tonight so that's 3 nights in a row I haven't had to cook so kinda nice break. Tomorrow I will be back at it though
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 04, 2018, 07:54:09 AM
My husband will be unexpectedly at work event, so I've shuffled the dinner plans a bit. I'll turn the limited taco leftovers (the kids are really eating more these days, and I need to do a better job of predicting volume) into taco quesadillas for them. Served with sliced veggies. I'll likely have an egg on a bagel. I fast in the mornings (no breakfast) & miss the occasional egg, so it subs in nicely for dinner.

Tomorrow I need to figure out a way to repurpose the pesto chicken artichoke dish I made. It wasn't a big hit, and we have quite a bit leftover. It's going to need some magic to turn into something people will like! I'm thinking of cubing the chicken tomorrow, and keeping the recipe largely in tact other than that, and adding additional spice. For the following day, I'm going to make it into paninis, or perhaps add all of the ingredients to a pizza or risotto. . .
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Post by: rdaneel0 on December 04, 2018, 10:49:04 AM
@MaybeBabyMustache  Risotto sounds like a good way to use that up, you could add in some mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes :)
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on December 04, 2018, 11:48:22 AM
Grabbed ingredients to make this: https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/pork-egg-roll-in-a-bowl-crack-slaw-paleo-low-carb-whole30/ (https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/pork-egg-roll-in-a-bowl-crack-slaw-paleo-low-carb-whole30/) 'Egg roll in a bowl'
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Post by: lexde on December 04, 2018, 11:51:33 AM
Grabbed ingredients to make this: https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/pork-egg-roll-in-a-bowl-crack-slaw-paleo-low-carb-whole30/ (https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/pork-egg-roll-in-a-bowl-crack-slaw-paleo-low-carb-whole30/) 'Egg roll in a bowl'
One of my favorite recipes, hands down.
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Post by: mm1970 on December 04, 2018, 01:21:34 PM
The other night I winged risotto, and it was delish, and my little kid kept complaining, even though he liked it.  Six year olds...ugh.

Tonight he will be happy with "favorite chicken" (Trader Joe's breaded chicken tenders), plus salad.  Hubby and I will probably  have either veggie burgers (that I made and froze a month or so ago), or maybe I'll whip up some falafel from a mix.  It's so rare for me to be able to cook mid-week.  These days Tues are the only days I pick up. 

Tomorrow: pot luck at the school (I'm taking salad)
Thursday: wing it (often Instant pot pasta, because hubby knows how to make that)
Friday: frozen pizza night.  Always.
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Post by: lexde on December 04, 2018, 01:22:37 PM
The other night I winged risotto, and it was delish, and my little kid kept complaining, even though he liked it.  Six year olds...ugh.

Tonight he will be happy with "favorite chicken" (Trader Joe's breaded chicken tenders), plus salad.  Hubby and I will probably  have either veggie burgers (that I made and froze a month or so ago), or maybe I'll whip up some falafel from a mix.  It's so rare for me to be able to cook mid-week.  These days Tues are the only days I pick up. 

Tomorrow: pot luck at the school (I'm taking salad)
Thursday: wing it (often Instant pot pasta, because hubby knows how to make that)
Friday: frozen pizza night.  Always.
Instant pot pasta? Do tell!
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Post by: OtherJen on December 04, 2018, 01:49:40 PM
It’s sunny and not windy, so we’re grilling a pack of brats that I bought on sale. For sides, I’ll probably roast or grill an acorn squash and make a salad out of the beets I just cooked, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 04, 2018, 01:58:13 PM
@MaybeBabyMustache  Risotto sounds like a good way to use that up, you could add in some mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes :)

We have one mushroom hater here, but agree on the risotto. The dish has both tomatoes & spinach already, so I'm hoping to repurpose it so at least there's no waste. Doesn't have to be everyone's all time favorite meal or anything. ;-)
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Post by: SquirrelStache on December 04, 2018, 03:48:07 PM
Sheet pan dinner for the hubs - Cut up sausage, onions, peppers, potatoes.
Leftovers for me - Pork loin, zucchini/leek mix, mashed cauli (which has been meh whenever I've made it previously, but last night it came out yumtastic, and I have extra).
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 05, 2018, 02:38:11 AM
Tonight back to cooking for me but last night my DW made A French Onion Chicken Casserole. All I can say it was so good and sure wasnt healthy! Mashed potatos and mixed veggies.
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Post by: jeninco on December 05, 2018, 05:32:17 PM
Posole (which I had in the freezer: in this case I think it was pork and hominy) with slaw, cilantro (finally used up what was in the fridge), hot sauce, shredded cheese.

Kid has a lesson, and we will be back about 7:15, so this is something my sick husband can just turn on a low burner and will be ready when we walk in.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 05, 2018, 06:18:59 PM
Homemade pizza.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 05, 2018, 08:14:29 PM
I repurposed the pesto chicken/artichoke/spinach into a risotto dish. Still was a bit bland, but definitely an improvement over the original dish.
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Post by: jeninco on December 05, 2018, 08:15:36 PM
I repurposed the pesto chicken/artichoke/spinach into a risotto dish. Still was a bit bland, but definitely an improvement over the original dish.

Add salt and/or lemon juice?
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Post by: Frankies Girl on December 05, 2018, 08:25:16 PM
Scored 10 pounds of chicken breasts marinaded in olive oil, cilantro and lime for $1.40/lb. Sliced into strips, cooked over charcoal grill (lovely grilling when it's cold out) last night, and now enjoying a bowl of seasoned black beans, grilled onion, and cilantro lime chicken with shredded pepper jack cheese.

Will be using more of it to make chicken/bean/corn tortillas tacos tomorrow.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 06, 2018, 04:51:12 AM
Last night was kids favorite. Make your own Chipolte type Burrito. Cut up all the stuff like tomatos , lettuce, black olives, cheese, make rice, can of refried beans, make lb of turkey with taco mix, avocao and so on and everyone makes a big stuff burrito. Yum
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Post by: mm1970 on December 06, 2018, 03:11:37 PM
The other night I winged risotto, and it was delish, and my little kid kept complaining, even though he liked it.  Six year olds...ugh.

Tonight he will be happy with "favorite chicken" (Trader Joe's breaded chicken tenders), plus salad.  Hubby and I will probably  have either veggie burgers (that I made and froze a month or so ago), or maybe I'll whip up some falafel from a mix.  It's so rare for me to be able to cook mid-week.  These days Tues are the only days I pick up. 

Tomorrow: pot luck at the school (I'm taking salad)
Thursday: wing it (often Instant pot pasta, because hubby knows how to make that)
Friday: frozen pizza night.  Always.
Instant pot pasta? Do tell!
Put Instant pot on saute function.  Add olive oil.
Saute any vegetables you have.  For us, usually onion.  Sometimes bell pepper.

You can skip this step if you don't have veggies.

When they are sauteed to your liking, add:
12 oz of pasta  (I use gluten free, but I used to use regular pasta, it works fine)
One 24 ounce jar of sauce
One 24 ounce jar of water
Optional: some frozen or fresh meatballs.  Garlic. Spices.

Stir.

Close 'er up.  Set it manual, high, 5 minutes. 
When it's done, let it come down naturally for 10 minutes.
Release, stir.  Eat.

It's not going to be this awesome fancy al dente pasta.  I used to make the same thing on the stovetop, but it of course took longer.  This is SO EASY. 
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Post by: lexde on December 06, 2018, 03:31:41 PM
I repurposed the pesto chicken/artichoke/spinach into a risotto dish. Still was a bit bland, but definitely an improvement over the original dish.

Add salt and/or lemon juice?
white wine + parmesan!
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Post by: OtherJen on December 06, 2018, 06:13:36 PM
Chicken and Brown Rice (https://dinnerthendessert.com/one-pan-baked-chicken-brown-rice-vegetable-casserole/). I took some liberties with the vegetables to use up a surplus of onions, celery, and mushrooms.
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on December 06, 2018, 07:21:30 PM
One of my all time favorites: https://www.budgetbytes.com/chicken-lime-soup/ (https://www.budgetbytes.com/chicken-lime-soup/) I even sprung for the avocado this time! They were perfectly ripe at the store, I couldn't resist, it adds SOOO much. And I'm going dairy free again. (Sigh)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 06, 2018, 08:57:26 PM
I repurposed the risotto & spruced it up with sriracha. Doesn't really match the flavor profile, but it worked! Served with salad. I need something different for dinner tomorrow, so I'm thinking of pizza!
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on December 06, 2018, 09:04:40 PM
One of my all time favorites: https://www.budgetbytes.com/chicken-lime-soup/ (https://www.budgetbytes.com/chicken-lime-soup/) I even sprung for the avocado this time! They were perfectly ripe at the store, I couldn't resist, it adds SOOO much. And I'm going dairy free again. (Sigh)

I was right. That was literally a perfect avocado.
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Post by: mountain mustache on December 06, 2018, 09:40:04 PM
chips and corn+black bean salsa. That's veggies, right? I don't normally eat something like that for dinner, but the chips were leftover from a party, and I'm on an uber frugal month for groceries, so I figured, one night isn't so bad haha.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 07, 2018, 03:11:55 AM
Last night I made oven baked Chicken thighs (8) I like to use Dill, Paprka, Onion powder, Garlic powder and a little salt. Usually bake around 375 on baking pan with rack and broil last 5 minutes on High. Makes them crispy and meat falls of the bone.

Also made a box of Rice a Roni and 1 box of 3 Cheese Mac. Mixed Vegetable medley and a Nice Big Salad.
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Post by: jeninco on December 07, 2018, 08:26:50 AM
chips and corn+black bean salsa. That's veggies, right? I don't normally eat something like that for dinner, but the chips were leftover from a party, and I'm on an uber frugal month for groceries, so I figured, one night isn't so bad haha.

We make a version of this that contains 1. diced red peppers (one kid doesn't like tomatoes, and I actually prefer the crunchy pepper bits too), 2. Diced red onion, soaked in lime juice while I'm making the other stuff, and 3. Avocado cubes added at the last minute.

I figure at that point, it contains plenty of veggies. (However, the avocado both isn't cheap and/or I can't buy them ripe, so this dinner sometimes has to be scheduled around when the avocados ripen.)
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 07, 2018, 11:47:07 AM
Tonight believe it or not for the first time were basically going to do a "Breakfast for dinner" I love breakfast anytime so not sure why we haven't done before. Going to cook a ham steak, Eggs and Hash browns. Sure will end up doing toast. Should be fun and simple.
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Post by: APowers on December 08, 2018, 03:58:21 PM
We did pancakes for dinner last night.

Tonight, we're going over to a friend's house for a potluck. I'm making breadsticks from scratch to bring.
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Post by: rdaneel0 on December 08, 2018, 06:00:39 PM
Eggplant parm casserole :)
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Post by: OtherJen on December 08, 2018, 08:13:17 PM
I made sausage, onions, and peppers (https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/sausage-peppers-and-onions-recipe-1916837) with pasta for dinner last night. There were enough leftovers that we also had it tonight for a late dinner after a holiday concert.
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on December 08, 2018, 08:17:11 PM
I was out late before dinner, so it was our quick'n'lazy meal: taco bowls! Rice, ground beef with homemade taco seasoning (well, today its ground elk. We switch between beef, venison, and elk, just based on whatever we have!), then we toss in some of the salsa verde and rojo I canned this summer, and add sour cream or cheese depending on mood and what we have. Not the most veggie-centric meal, but it gets fuel in fast and doesn't require a lot of brain power or planning.
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Post by: jeninco on December 08, 2018, 09:15:48 PM
It's nearing the end of Hanukkah, so we had the annual latke party! We make 'em extra crispy: imagine little pancake-shaped things of potato shreds (with just enough egg and flour to hold them together, barely) fried until they're entirely crispy, except maybe that last bite in the center. With sour cream and applesauce, and green beans and brisket. (I finally got the brisket right -- turns out the trick is 10 hours in the slow cooker, cool and refrigerate, then in the morning skim off the fat and put back in the slow cooker on low for another 10 hours.)

I may be ready to eat again sometime tomorrow afternoon...
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 09, 2018, 09:47:06 AM
Ended up going out to dinner last night (gift card), so tonight we'll have a wine sauce with beef tips over rice. Tomorrow we will have turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes & stuffing. Leftover Thanksgiving food!
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Post by: mountain mustache on December 09, 2018, 10:17:04 AM
making two meals tonight for the rest of the week, Chinese soy sauce chicken, and a cabbage/ground beef stir fry. Yum!
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Post by: Johnez on December 09, 2018, 12:57:42 PM
Going to try to make Chef John's Irish Pork Stew. If anyone is looking for a chef to check out I highly recommend this dude. I've made his "Beginner Turkey" three times now. His Scottish Eggs turned out amazing as well.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 10, 2018, 04:06:26 AM
Made home made Italian Sausage and Pepperoni Calzones

And tonight Making Thanksgiving in a pan -Basically  Cooked Chicken though instead of Turkey, Stuffing , gravy and green beans made together.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 10, 2018, 07:36:53 AM
We're having Thanksgiving leftovers. Stuffing, gravy, potatoes & turkey.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 10, 2018, 07:55:49 AM
Last week bought a 3 lb. package of ground beef and another smaller 1.25 lb. package of meatball mix which is veal, ground beef and pork. Mixed it all up with eggs, onions, spices, Lipton dehydrated soup mix, two envelopes and mixed it all up. Divided it so I had one big meat loaf and added cream of mushroom soup, half can, to the meat and the other half on top. I also had fresh mushrooms I added to the beef. Then with the remainder of the beef mixture I made about 30 meatballs. Baked all of it in the oven and cooled. The meatballs were frozen. We ate on the meatloaf then sliced it up and froze the rest for dinners another time. Lots of food for not much work!
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Post by: Blueberries on December 10, 2018, 03:35:09 PM
Coconut curry, jasmine rice, a tomato and mozzarella salad, and peas.
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Post by: mountain mustache on December 10, 2018, 06:22:49 PM
Had a ham, veggie and potato soup in the crockpot all day while I was at work. OMG! So yummy with lots of Tony Chacheres
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Post by: CNM on December 11, 2018, 05:01:49 PM
Green chile sausage, black beans, avocado slices, rice and/or a vegetable tamale.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 11, 2018, 06:08:20 PM
We have leftover wine sauce with beef tips, and will serve over pasta, as we're almost out of rice. In fact, we only have enough wine sauce for two. So, my husband & 12 year old will eat that. My 11 year old will eat pasta & meatballs. I'll have an egg bagel.
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Post by: mountain mustache on December 11, 2018, 06:45:14 PM
leftover Chinese soy sauce chicken made into ramen with spinach and a poached egg! Yum!
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Post by: APowers on December 11, 2018, 09:14:30 PM
Defrosted some baked beans and baked up some cornbread to go with. Kiddo and I thought it was pretty great. Girlie was pretty non-plussed about the baked beans.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 12, 2018, 02:07:13 AM
I made some beef cube steaks and they were yummy! Box of Cheese Broccoli Rice a Roni , a nice big salad loaded with veggies and we also ate up the left over "Turkey Dinner in a pan" from the night before.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 12, 2018, 07:19:59 PM
Baked salmon in a chili-lime marinade, baked delicata squash slices, sautéed corn+zucchini+jalapeño with garlic, cilantro, and lime.

I had a lot of stuff to use up from last week’s Hungry Harvest veggie box. Three ears of corn on the cob were a nice surprise this late in the season.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 13, 2018, 03:40:12 AM
Made a batch of about 30 breaded Peppercorn Chicken Tenderloins. Kids love em and simple to make if you just by a bottle of peppercorn ranch put in one bowl and Panko bread crumbs in another. Roll in the ranch and then the Panko and put in oven on a rack in shallow pan for 30-40 minutes. Broil last 2-5 and yum!
Also made a Peppercorn Ranch Colored Rotini Pasta salad with Broccoli, Green Pepper, Black Olives, Salami, Green Onions, Tomatoes and chunks of Cubed colby.
Made a mixed veggie  and made 2 things of Knorrs Fettucini Broccoli pasta. With almost all the kids home 99% all gone and in addition to that I made a 10 egg batch of Egg Salad and thats gone too.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 13, 2018, 06:16:10 AM
Thanks for the kid friendly idea, @soccerluvof4 ! My niece and nephew would definitely eat those ranch chicken tenderloins. I'll have to remember that for their next visit.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 13, 2018, 07:40:26 AM
I like the homemade chicken tenders idea. May be a good fit for this weekend.

For us, we had beef tacos last night (pre-made ground beef with taco seasoning from the freezer) & tonight will be leftovers from our turkey/stuffing/baked potato night. After that, the fridge will be empty & I'll need to figure out the menu for the week ahead.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 13, 2018, 08:59:08 AM
Thanks for the kid friendly idea, @soccerluvof4 ! My niece and nephew would definitely eat those ranch chicken tenderloins. I'll have to remember that for their next visit.

Yea simply just roll them in the Peppercorn ranch dressing and then in Panko bread crumbs. I do sprinkle just a little paprkia on them (guess you could mix in with the Panko bread crumbs) and flip them over after 15 mins.  They were gone in a snap.
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Post by: rdaneel0 on December 13, 2018, 05:22:08 PM
Chicken kebabs, hummus, pita (store bought), multicolored carrots, lemon potatoes, brussels sprouts!

Yayyyyy fooooooooooooooooooood.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 13, 2018, 06:02:53 PM
Baked chicken breasts (brined to keep them from drying out) with roasted potatoes, sweet potatoes, purple asparagus, and romanesco broccoli (the last two from last weekend's Hungry Harvest box).
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 13, 2018, 09:13:06 PM
We had leftovers: turkey, potatoes & stuffing. With sliced cucumbers.

I usually cook a few days a week, and we eat leftovers the remaining days. It works for the age & appetite of everyone in our family, but we do sometimes run out of food earlier than expected. That's when freezer options make life so easy
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Post by: rdaneel0 on December 13, 2018, 10:11:28 PM
We had leftovers: turkey, potatoes & stuffing. With sliced cucumbers.

I usually cook a few days a week, and we eat leftovers the remaining days. It works for the age & appetite of everyone in our family, but we do sometimes run out of food earlier than expected. That's when freezer options make life so easy

Do you do cyclical freezer bulk ups? Like intentional freezer cooking, or just excess freezing?
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Post by: mountain mustache on December 13, 2018, 10:25:46 PM
giant mixing bowl salad with baby greens, cucumbers, carrot, olives, artichoke hearts, a chopped up salmon burger, nutritional yeast and avocado. Yum!
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 14, 2018, 03:26:45 AM
I Made a Beef roast in the slow Cooker. Mashed Potatoes and a Mixed Veggie and Also made a huge thing of Macaroni Pasta Salad since the pasta salad I made the day before is gone. Its easy to tell my Eldest Son is home from College.
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Post by: Raenia on December 14, 2018, 06:28:18 AM
Last night was salmon marinated in a soy-ginger sauce, rice, and steamed broccoli. 

Tonight will be homemade pizza.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 14, 2018, 10:10:55 AM
@rdaneel0 - a bit of both? We always have a few ready to eat meals in the freezer. For example, meatballs (purchased, not made). I have a reasonably picky 11 year old, so meatballs often sub in for the protein the rest of us are eating. We freeze leftovers, for some recipes I intentionally plan double batches, etc. Right now i'm actually in a phase of trying to eat down our freezer items, mostly because we had so much in there that it was like a game of Jenga to get anything out. Once it's reasonably empty again, I'll focus on building it back up.

For tonight, I think I'll make homemade pizzas with pepperoni. We're heading out of town next Friday, so the great fridge/freezer clean out must begin.
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Post by: Free Spirit on December 14, 2018, 10:19:30 AM
African Peanut Stew. Perfect for a rainy day, yum!
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 14, 2018, 12:50:48 PM
@rdaneel0 - a bit of both? We always have a few ready to eat meals in the freezer. For example, meatballs (purchased, not made). I have a reasonably picky 11 year old, so meatballs often sub in for the protein the rest of us are eating. We freeze leftovers, for some recipes I intentionally plan double batches, etc. Right now i'm actually in a phase of trying to eat down our freezer items, mostly because we had so much in there that it was like a game of Jenga to get anything out. Once it's reasonably empty again, I'll focus on building it back up.

For tonight, I think I'll make homemade pizzas with pepperoni. We're heading out of town next Friday, so the great fridge/freezer clean out must begin.



I buy the frozen meatballs at Aldis, throw in a jar of pasta sauce, some provolone cheese on slightly better than your generic hot dog bun and my kids wolf them down as meatball subs.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 14, 2018, 12:53:09 PM
For tonight I made a double batch of Green Apple and Tuna Casserole with red grapes, walnuts, peas , large shell pasta and low fat mayonnaise which will go quick. Some Italian Sausages and Baked beans. 
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 14, 2018, 01:13:06 PM
Having a sausage sheet pan dinner. Shopped today and bought Brussel sprouts, parsnips, carrots, sliced onions, sliced peppers, mushrooms. I will coat them with olive oil, put on salt, pepper and rosemary. Bake in oven. Have not made this before so I hope it turns out good! I also bought some frozen turnip chunks. Not sure if I will put them in or not. At this rate, I am going to have two pans worth!
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Post by: mm1970 on December 14, 2018, 02:27:24 PM
leftovers.

Yesterday I made a random casserole with spaghetti squash, chili beans, tomato sauce, roasted poblanos, sauteed onions & Carrots, cumin, chili powder.  Topped with cheese.  It was good.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 14, 2018, 04:02:04 PM
Having a sausage sheet pan dinner. Shopped today and bought Brussel sprouts, parsnips, carrots, sliced onions, sliced peppers, mushrooms. I will coat them with olive oil, put on salt, pepper and rosemary. Bake in oven. Have not made this before so I hope it turns out good! I also bought some frozen turnip chunks. Not sure if I will put them in or not. At this rate, I am going to have two pans worth!

That sounds amazing! I love roasted brussels sprouts and root veggies.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 14, 2018, 04:03:38 PM
I have a package of chorizo and a lot of kale to use up, so we're having Portuguese kale soup for dinner.

I'd better get it started so I'll still have time to make a fruitcake tonight (don't judge, my family likes it and we don't try to give it as gifts to the unsuspecting).
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 14, 2018, 04:31:18 PM
Having a sausage sheet pan dinner. Shopped today and bought Brussel sprouts, parsnips, carrots, sliced onions, sliced peppers, mushrooms. I will coat them with olive oil, put on salt, pepper and rosemary. Bake in oven. Have not made this before so I hope it turns out good! I also bought some frozen turnip chunks. Not sure if I will put them in or not. At this rate, I am going to have two pans worth!

That sounds amazing! I love roasted brussels sprouts and root veggies.

Did not use the turnips. OMGGGGG, I ended up with two giant sheet pans worth and they are cooking now! Smells great! The Hub cut up lots of garlic too and I coated it all with olive oil and sprinkled with some sea salt. We will have tons of leftovers and we love that!The sausage is a hot Italian one and is so delish!
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 14, 2018, 04:40:04 PM
I have a package of chorizo and a lot of kale to use up, so we're having Portuguese kale soup for dinner.

I'd better get it started so I'll still have time to make a fruitcake tonight (don't judge, my family likes it and we don't try to give it as gifts to the unsuspecting).

My Mom made the best fruit cake and drenched it with apricot brandy. OMG, it was so good. However, one piece was really all I wanted and it was probably an 8 lb. cake! She did a wonderful job on it and I am sad I couldn't appreciate it more. Hope yours turns out great!
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Post by: jeninco on December 14, 2018, 04:46:38 PM
I have a package of chorizo and a lot of kale to use up, so we're having Portuguese kale soup for dinner.

I'd better get it started so I'll still have time to make a fruitcake tonight (don't judge, my family likes it and we don't try to give it as gifts to the unsuspecting).

My Mom made the best fruit cake and drenched it with apricot brandy. OMG, it was so good. However, one piece was really all I wanted and it was probably an 8 lb. cake! She did a wonderful job on it and I am sad I couldn't appreciate it more. Hope yours turns out great!

I love real fruitcake! I keep thinking I should make some, but I keep getting sidetracked. Maybe tomorrow? I have a recipe around that looked good, if I can find it again. Is there one you particularly like?

Asked DS2 what to make for dinner, so we're having NWEdible's' beef and cabbage in red curry sauce with rice. Fast'n'easy with what's in the house -- there's nothing not to like!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: krmit on December 14, 2018, 06:03:39 PM
Made an amazing winter panzanella based on this recipe: http://dishingupthedirt.com/recipes/winter-panzanella-maple-balsamic-vinaigrette/

Used butternut squash, potatoes instead of sweet potatoes, and beet cubes instead of brussels sprouts. That dressing is INCREDIBLE. Maple syrup and balsamic really go well together!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Raenia on December 15, 2018, 06:16:47 AM
I have a package of chorizo and a lot of kale to use up, so we're having Portuguese kale soup for dinner.

I'd better get it started so I'll still have time to make a fruitcake tonight (don't judge, my family likes it and we don't try to give it as gifts to the unsuspecting).

My Mom made the best fruit cake and drenched it with apricot brandy. OMG, it was so good. However, one piece was really all I wanted and it was probably an 8 lb. cake! She did a wonderful job on it and I am sad I couldn't appreciate it more. Hope yours turns out great!

I love real fruitcake! I keep thinking I should make some, but I keep getting sidetracked. Maybe tomorrow? I have a recipe around that looked good, if I can find it again. Is there one you particularly like?

Asked DS2 what to make for dinner, so we're having NWEdible's' beef and cabbage in red curry sauce with rice. Fast'n'easy with what's in the house -- there's nothing not to like!

Chiming in to agree that real fruitcake is worlds away from the store-bought bricks.  My dad loves fruitcake, and we always used to buy him one, until the year I got really into baking and decided to try it out myself.  These days we make it with homemade rumtopf cherries and plums, plus dried raisins, cranberries, and apricots, and soaked in brandy.  Fantastic!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 15, 2018, 10:09:53 AM
I make a bread that has candied fruit in it. It's sort of a blend between a yeast based bread & a fruit cake, which allows you to enjoy some of the flavors of a fruit cake, but on a much lighter note. It's been a family tradition for decades, and I picked up the torch when my grandmother passed away. We toast it on Christmas morning  & serve it with butter. YUM!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: katekat on December 15, 2018, 03:17:11 PM
toasted sandwiches of aubergine/eggplant & mozzarella, served with salad.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Tyson on December 15, 2018, 10:45:09 PM
Spicy Italian sausage with rice, green beens sautéed with butter and garlic.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 16, 2018, 12:53:37 PM
Just made an Italian pasta salad. I just wing these. Took 16oz box rotini, one small jar of green olives, one can black olives (both halved) sliced Salami, cubed Pepper Jack and Cubed chedder , cut in half grape tomatoes , 3 chopped green onions and small head of Broccolie and 3/4 bottle of Zesty Italian Dressing. Stirred up and refrigerated and tastes yummy. Tonight is make your own burrito Night one of the kids favorites. Basically just cut everything up, make some rice, black beans, refried beans, 2bs of ground turkey with taco mix and and large flour Burritos. Plus of course all the sliced veggies etc...
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 16, 2018, 01:04:23 PM
Spatchcock chicken, yellow saffron rice and broccoli.

Will make chicken bone broth from the chicken bones in slow cooker with onions, celery and carrots.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sol on December 16, 2018, 01:29:38 PM
White bean chicken chili: https://panningtheglobe.com/award-winning-white-chicken-chili/

Good for grey rainy days with a dry white wine, with just enough cayenne to make you sit up and take notice.  I like to put tortilla chips in mine.  Like all of the world's best recipes, it isn't terribly healthy.  Damn you evolution, for teaching my body to crave fats and salts.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 16, 2018, 01:34:06 PM
I'm making a Persian "comfort" food recipe. http://honestandtasty.com/beef-and-green-bean-rice-loobia-polo/

We serve it with a cucumber yogurt sauce, and salad. Oh, and wine. ;-)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 16, 2018, 02:06:40 PM
White bean chicken chili: https://panningtheglobe.com/award-winning-white-chicken-chili/

Good for grey rainy days with a dry white wine, with just enough cayenne to make you sit up and take notice.  I like to put tortilla chips in mine.  Like all of the world's best recipes, it isn't terribly healthy.  Damn you evolution, for teaching my body to crave fats and salts.

Oh, this sounds awesome...will be making soon!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: rdaneel0 on December 16, 2018, 03:31:26 PM
I'm making a Persian "comfort" food recipe. http://honestandtasty.com/beef-and-green-bean-rice-loobia-polo/

We serve it with a cucumber yogurt sauce, and salad. Oh, and wine. ;-)

That. Looks. Glorious. Saving that recipe for future reference :)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Vertical Mode on December 16, 2018, 03:47:45 PM
TBD on dinner this evening, but we've already made 2 loaves of homemade bread today while watching football, sorta. 1 seasonal cranberry walnut loaf, 1 whole wheat for sandwiches this week. $4 name brand bread machine we got at a thrift store continues to earn its keep!

Writing that out made me realize that I'm actually getting hungry. I should go see what's around the kitchen...
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on December 16, 2018, 06:40:15 PM
White bean chicken chili: https://panningtheglobe.com/award-winning-white-chicken-chili/

Good for grey rainy days with a dry white wine, with just enough cayenne to make you sit up and take notice.  I like to put tortilla chips in mine.  Like all of the world's best recipes, it isn't terribly healthy.  Damn you evolution, for teaching my body to crave fats and salts.

Leave out the cheese and sour cream and you have a perfectly respectable chicken and bean soup. I have no idea why anyone would ever leave out the cheese, though. Cheese is a food group, right?

My mom used to make this on Saturday nights in winter. It's so good. Thanks for the reminder to add it to my meal plan.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MasterStache on December 16, 2018, 07:25:14 PM
Made egg roll in a bowl over rice this evening. Love it and plenty of leftovers.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on December 16, 2018, 07:33:21 PM
Last night, my son (21 and an amazing cook), made up his own recipe for a chicken stew that was awesome.

Tonight, I'm attempting red beans and rice for the first time (I've only ever had it once before).  If anyone has a flavorful recipe to share (no pre-made sauce packet), I'd love one.  I just did a taste test of the beans for this one, and it was way too bland.  Probably the kind of hot sauce I used.  So, I added cajun seasoning, but still doesn't have the nice bold flavor of the stuff I had before.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Bracken_Joy on December 16, 2018, 07:46:14 PM
Last night, my son (21 and an amazing cook), made up his own recipe for a chicken stew that was awesome.

Tonight, I'm attempting red beans and rice for the first time (I've only ever had it once before).  If anyone has a flavorful recipe to share (no pre-made sauce packet), I'd love one.  I just did a taste test of the beans for this one, and it was way too bland.  Probably the kind of hot sauce I used.  So, I added cajun seasoning, but still doesn't have the nice bold flavor of the stuff I had before.

From what I've heard (and an internet search seems to agree) it's all about what cooking fats you use when. https://www.camelliabrand.com/the-big-fat-secret-behind-creamy-and-flavorful-red-beans/ (https://www.camelliabrand.com/the-big-fat-secret-behind-creamy-and-flavorful-red-beans/) although this says it's about the pickle juice ;) https://food52.com/blog/22512-new-orleans-red-beans-and-rice-secret-ingredient (https://food52.com/blog/22512-new-orleans-red-beans-and-rice-secret-ingredient)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on December 16, 2018, 08:31:40 PM
Last night, my son (21 and an amazing cook), made up his own recipe for a chicken stew that was awesome.

Tonight, I'm attempting red beans and rice for the first time (I've only ever had it once before).  If anyone has a flavorful recipe to share (no pre-made sauce packet), I'd love one.  I just did a taste test of the beans for this one, and it was way too bland.  Probably the kind of hot sauce I used.  So, I added cajun seasoning, but still doesn't have the nice bold flavor of the stuff I had before.

From what I've heard (and an internet search seems to agree) it's all about what cooking fats you use when. https://www.camelliabrand.com/the-big-fat-secret-behind-creamy-and-flavorful-red-beans/ (https://www.camelliabrand.com/the-big-fat-secret-behind-creamy-and-flavorful-red-beans/) although this says it's about the pickle juice ;) https://food52.com/blog/22512-new-orleans-red-beans-and-rice-secret-ingredient (https://food52.com/blog/22512-new-orleans-red-beans-and-rice-secret-ingredient)

I normally saute my onions in butter, but used avocado oil this time.

It took a lot of doctoring to make it edible, and even ended up adding butter while it was simmering.  Turned out decent, but not a recipe I'd repeat.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: krmit on December 16, 2018, 08:48:49 PM
It's homemade pizza night! Feta, dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and artichoke hearts. Paired with a mediocre rose I got for free from work.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Raenia on December 17, 2018, 07:05:24 AM
I make a bread that has candied fruit in it. It's sort of a blend between a yeast based bread & a fruit cake, which allows you to enjoy some of the flavors of a fruit cake, but on a much lighter note. It's been a family tradition for decades, and I picked up the torch when my grandmother passed away. We toast it on Christmas morning  & serve it with butter. YUM!

That sounds fantastic.  Are you willing to share the recipe or is it a family secret? ;)

Tonight will be soup from the freezer and some rolls that got over-toasted while we were down at my dad's place, and got sent back with us since no one else wanted them.  I will probably have veggie soup, I think DH may prefer to have chili instead.
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Post by: OurTown on December 17, 2018, 08:47:20 AM
Tonight is stuffed peppers.  It's pretty simple, but one of the wife's favorites!  Green bell peppers, stuffed with cream cheese, pork sausage, and the secret ingredient.  (Anchovy paste).   
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on December 17, 2018, 10:17:15 AM
I have a 7 pm meeting and husband won't be home from work until at least 7:30, so I sautéed up some chorizo, onion, and green pepper that we can toss quickly with scrambled eggs for for taco filling.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on December 17, 2018, 10:21:07 AM
I make a bread that has candied fruit in it. It's sort of a blend between a yeast based bread & a fruit cake, which allows you to enjoy some of the flavors of a fruit cake, but on a much lighter note. It's been a family tradition for decades, and I picked up the torch when my grandmother passed away. We toast it on Christmas morning  & serve it with butter. YUM!

Is it similar to stollen? I always loved that but have never tried making it.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 17, 2018, 10:38:29 AM
I make a bread that has candied fruit in it. It's sort of a blend between a yeast based bread & a fruit cake, which allows you to enjoy some of the flavors of a fruit cake, but on a much lighter note. It's been a family tradition for decades, and I picked up the torch when my grandmother passed away. We toast it on Christmas morning  & serve it with butter. YUM!

Is it similar to stollen? I always loved that but have never tried making it.

I've never had stollen. Gave it a quick search, and yes. I'd say it's similar. This is the recipe. Note that this is a family recipe, so not online. Apologies for the long post in advance :-)

Cardamom Bread Recipe:
1 c milk
¾ c butter
¾ c sugar
3 eggs, beaten
7 c flour
1 c chopped mixed fruit
½ c nuts
1 tsp ground cardamom (adds extra)
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp dry yeast
½ c warm water

Scald the milk & butter (bubbles along the pan, don’t boil). Stir in sugar, cardamom, & salt. Let that cool all the way to room temperature.

Dissolve yeast in water. Stir into cooled milk mixture, & beaten eggs. Stir in ½ of the flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in fruit & nuts. Add enough flour to form a soft ball. Turn & knead until elastic. Add only enough flour to keep from sticking. Let rise until doubled. Punch down & divide into rolls. (small four loaves). Let it rise again, bake 375 for 35 minutes.

Glaze:
1 c powdered sugar
2 tbsp of hot water.

Makes small four loaves. I prefer two larger loaves. After the loaves are cooled, drizzle glaze on & top with remaining chopped mixed fruit. (I buy a much larger tub than needed, and save some for topping the bread).
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on December 17, 2018, 11:02:43 AM
I make a bread that has candied fruit in it. It's sort of a blend between a yeast based bread & a fruit cake, which allows you to enjoy some of the flavors of a fruit cake, but on a much lighter note. It's been a family tradition for decades, and I picked up the torch when my grandmother passed away. We toast it on Christmas morning  & serve it with butter. YUM!

Is it similar to stollen? I always loved that but have never tried making it.

I've never had stollen. Gave it a quick search, and yes. I'd say it's similar. This is the recipe. Note that this is a family recipe, so not online. Apologies for the long post in advance :-)

Cardamom Bread Recipe:
1 c milk
¾ c butter
¾ c sugar
3 eggs, beaten
7 c flour
1 c chopped mixed fruit
½ c nuts
1 tsp ground cardamom (adds extra)
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp dry yeast
½ c warm water

Scald the milk & butter (bubbles along the pan, don’t boil). Stir in sugar, cardamom, & salt. Let that cool all the way to room temperature.

Dissolve yeast in water. Stir into cooled milk mixture, & beaten eggs. Stir in ½ of the flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in fruit & nuts. Add enough flour to form a soft ball. Turn & knead until elastic. Add only enough flour to keep from sticking. Let rise until doubled. Punch down & divide into rolls. (small four loaves). Let it rise again, bake 375 for 35 minutes.

Glaze:
1 c powdered sugar
2 tbsp of hot water.

Makes small four loaves. I prefer two larger loaves. After the loaves are cooled, drizzle glaze on & top with remaining chopped mixed fruit. (I buy a much larger tub than needed, and save some for topping the bread).

This sounds amazing! Thank you.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: SquirrelStache on December 17, 2018, 11:12:38 AM
Found a pack of ground beef lurking in the freezer (score!) so it'll be chili, with veggies for me and probably turned into chili cheese fries for DH.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 17, 2018, 11:17:53 AM
@OtherJen - no problem, enjoy! @Raenia - posted!

For tonight, I'll pair homemade guacamole with freezer burritos. I'll bake the burritos to hopefully make them a bit more appealing. Hoping the avocados are ripe enough. If not, it will be leftovers tonight, with burritos/guac pushed out until ripe.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Raenia on December 17, 2018, 11:24:15 AM
@OtherJen - no problem, enjoy! @Raenia - posted!

For tonight, I'll pair homemade guacamole with freezer burritos. I'll bake the burritos to hopefully make them a bit more appealing. Hoping the avocados are ripe enough. If not, it will be leftovers tonight, with burritos/guac pushed out until ripe.

Thanks for sharing the recipe, I'll have to give that a try!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Tyson on December 17, 2018, 11:44:50 AM
Last night, my son (21 and an amazing cook), made up his own recipe for a chicken stew that was awesome.

Tonight, I'm attempting red beans and rice for the first time (I've only ever had it once before).  If anyone has a flavorful recipe to share (no pre-made sauce packet), I'd love one.  I just did a taste test of the beans for this one, and it was way too bland.  Probably the kind of hot sauce I used.  So, I added cajun seasoning, but still doesn't have the nice bold flavor of the stuff I had before.

Some good recipes here - https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/share-your-badassity/rice-and-beans-share-your-recipe/
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Post by: rdaneel0 on December 17, 2018, 11:53:51 AM
Creamy vegetable soup!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on December 17, 2018, 02:33:47 PM
Last night, my son (21 and an amazing cook), made up his own recipe for a chicken stew that was awesome.

Tonight, I'm attempting red beans and rice for the first time (I've only ever had it once before).  If anyone has a flavorful recipe to share (no pre-made sauce packet), I'd love one.  I just did a taste test of the beans for this one, and it was way too bland.  Probably the kind of hot sauce I used.  So, I added cajun seasoning, but still doesn't have the nice bold flavor of the stuff I had before.

Some good recipes here - https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/share-your-badassity/rice-and-beans-share-your-recipe/

Thank you!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: APowers on December 17, 2018, 07:21:48 PM
Hash browns, gravy, turkey, and green beans. Pretty plain, but tasted good and the kids didn't complain *too* much, so I count that as a win.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 17, 2018, 08:25:01 PM
Fillet o fish sammy with lettuce and tartar sauce on a sesame seed bun with air fried French fries. Plus, dill pickle.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 18, 2018, 04:00:55 AM
Made a chicken Ranch tenderloin Casserole
A bag of frozen Chicken and Garlic vegetable pasta
Box of Rice n Broccoli Rice a Roni
Frozen Broccoli

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Post by: Bracken_Joy on December 18, 2018, 08:15:38 AM
Made this last night: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/crockpot-crispy-caramelized-pork-ramen-noodle-soup-wcurry-roasted-acorn-squash/ (https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/crockpot-crispy-caramelized-pork-ramen-noodle-soup-wcurry-roasted-acorn-squash/) One of my favorites, and the IP makes it pretty easy. I 1.5x-2x the broth though, otherwise it's super strong/thick. It was perfect because I had a small butternut squash kicking around from my last imperfect produce box. Wanted to use it before leaving town.

TBD on dinner tonight, but I may try a salmon recipe. Which may turn into Husband having a ton of salmon, and me eating a tuna sandwich or something. I struggle with salmon, but we get a lot (thank you, dad who fishes a lot!), and it's so healthy I just need to find a recipe I like or get used to the flavor!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 18, 2018, 09:48:41 AM
@Bracken_Joy - I could have written the salmon comment! One thing I find is that baking with olive oil, lemon & garlic & then eating the ends (which tend to be more well cooked) is my preferred favorite. I also serve with yummy rice & a yogurt cucumber sauce. My husband rejects the yogurt cucumber sauce (it's a Persian dish, & apparently not supposed to go with fish), but I love it that way. Even with the best preparation, I like but don't love it. A restaurant near us also does a barbecued salmon that is fantastic. I'll have to experiment with recipes to see if I can find something similar.

For tonight, it's leftover night. There's enough for two people to have lasagna, one person to have the leftover Persian rice dish. And, my picky eater will eat chicken with pasta. That will actually clear out the fridge, so for tomorrow's dinner, I'll dip back into the freezer for other options.
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Post by: krmit on December 18, 2018, 02:13:06 PM
Came down with a nasty stomach bug yesterday, so yesterday's dinner was half a smoothie. I'll be making chicken soup tonight.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 18, 2018, 04:45:08 PM
Okay, what are hot crash potatoes?
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on December 18, 2018, 05:56:53 PM
Stir-fry containing a bunch of veggies that needed to be used up, shredded rotisserie chicken from Costco, and gluten-free ramen noodles (also Costco). It very adequately satisfied the craving to eat noodles with chopsticks.
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Post by: mountain mustache on December 18, 2018, 06:33:01 PM
pancakes!
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Post by: jeninco on December 18, 2018, 07:48:15 PM
Moderately spicy posole, with leftover turkey pieces that I'd frozen and stock from the turkey carcass, and two little cans of hominy that were bouncing around the pantry for some reason. (I generally buy hominy in food-service-sized cans, and then use half and freeze the other half.)

Steamed green beans that needed to be used. Avocado (today is the day it was ripe, thus the avocado-friendly dinner) and cilantro. I forgot the cheese, but no one noticed.

Bracken Joy, sometimes I make Mark Bittman's vegetable and fish stew with salmon: saute onions, leeks, garlic, possibly a little celery, gold potatoes, carrots, a can of crushed tomatoes. Add the salmon cubes when everything else is cooked, along with some salt and crushed aleppo peppers.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 19, 2018, 03:25:51 AM
So last night I made pulled pork in the Slow Cooker for sandwiches.
Used up my second pack of Chicken Tenderloins and made a chicken Parmesan pasta salad.
Steamed Beans and cheesy rice a roni.
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on December 19, 2018, 08:25:54 AM
Sides are broccoli and Hot Crash Potatoes (BJ, that is your recipe tip that keeps on giving!  DD is STILL thrilled every time I make them)....

Haha, fair's fair because we still use your drumstick recipe! Honestly, some day we need to wholesale trade favorites, because we clearly have very similar tastes =P

Bracken Joy, sometimes I make Mark Bittman's vegetable and fish stew with salmon: saute onions, leeks, garlic, possibly a little celery, gold potatoes, carrots, a can of crushed tomatoes. Add the salmon cubes when everything else is cooked, along with some salt and crushed aleppo peppers.

Hmm. For some reason my brain assumes fish in soup would be extra fishy. Is that true? Or does it mellow it?
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Post by: CNM on December 19, 2018, 02:29:58 PM
Tonight: chili con carne and cornbread (bread already baked)
Tomorrow: crustless spinach quiche, maybe with biscuits if I'm really on top of things.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 20, 2018, 03:44:45 AM
Last night was Dinner Breakfast.

Made basically our own egg , cheese and bacon Mc Muffins as well as a ham steak and mini potatoes.
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Post by: SquirrelStache on December 20, 2018, 07:27:21 AM
Tonight is going to be using up the remaining frozen burgers. We have three different bags of frozen burgers all going at once, all opened and partially used. That just shows I need to look at my freezer more often before going grocery shopping!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 20, 2018, 08:54:20 AM
Fridge is empty of meals/leftovers (just how I'd want it, as we leave on vacation tomorrow), so tonight I will put a frozen pizza in for the kids & my husband before I head to a holiday party for work. To health it up, salad will also be served.
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Post by: Crease on December 20, 2018, 09:47:32 AM
Came down with a nasty stomach bug yesterday, so yesterday's dinner was half a smoothie. I'll be making chicken soup tonight.

Me and half my team were poisoned by catered lunch earlier this week. It's been vitamin water, chicken broth, bananas and bread for the last 48 hours. On the bright side I've shed the vacation weight.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 20, 2018, 01:16:58 PM
@Crease - that sounds miserable! Hope you & the team are feeling better. What a kick in the face before the holidays. :-(
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Post by: rdaneel0 on December 20, 2018, 01:22:11 PM
Mushroom and pea risotto in baked acorn squash bowls!
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Post by: OurTown on December 20, 2018, 01:55:45 PM
Green bean almondine.  And pork chops. 
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Post by: Rural on December 20, 2018, 02:33:17 PM
Frozen pizza and bag salad that needs eaten today.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 20, 2018, 03:46:09 PM
For tonight I made :
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Veggies
Big Salad with tons of Veggies as well
2  Teriyaki Pork Tenderloins from Aldis
And then for my oldest with the hollow leg I made a large batch of Macaroni Pasta Salad with the leftover Ham from last night I cubed up.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 20, 2018, 05:49:59 PM
I had 10 tomatoes from last Friday's Hungry Harvest box, most of a can of tomato paste leftover from a soup recipe earlier this week, and a pack of Italian sausage in the freezer. All of it went into a red meat sauce to serve over gluten-free pasta.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Raenia on December 21, 2018, 06:42:01 AM
Last night was a spinach and onion lasagna.  Tonight will be homemade pizza, with the last crust from my last batch.  Tomorrow will be leftovers - between the lasagna and the pasta and sausages from a few nights ago, we have plenty to eat up before the holiday cooking begins.
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Post by: krmit on December 21, 2018, 11:03:30 AM
Tonight I have a holiday party and I'm bringing a lemon pie. Does that count as dinner?

(HIGHLY recommend Smitten Kitchen's whole lemon tart recipe, btw!)
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Post by: 35andFI on December 21, 2018, 11:09:11 AM
Not sure if this counts as "making" but I'll share anyway.

I'll be having leftovers from a Christmas potluck at work yesterday. Yes, I brought Tupperware to the Christmas party!

This includes:
-Smoked brisket (10 hours in a smoker)
-Cheesy hash
-Roasted pork shoulder
-Sweet potato casserole
-Green bean casserole
-Baked ziti
-Holiday meatballs (I don't know what sauce they were in. Maybe Tangy honey BBQ?)
-Pasta salad (Pepperoni, Salami, pasta, Italian dressing, chick peas, tomatoes, carrots, colby jack cheese)
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Post by: OtherJen on December 21, 2018, 11:25:35 AM
That potluck sounds wonderful, @35andFI .

I just got back from Mexican brunch with my dad and am stuffed full of refried pinto beans and chilaquiles. I cannot comprehend eating dinner at this point, so the planned chicken vegetable soup is probably a good idea.
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Post by: 35andFI on December 21, 2018, 11:31:53 AM
That potluck sounds wonderful, @35andFI .

I just got back from Mexican brunch with my dad and am stuffed full of refried pinto beans and chilaquiles. I cannot comprehend eating dinner at this point, so the planned chicken vegetable soup is probably a good idea.

Oh it was! There are a bunch of "I'm never eating again" statements made this time of year.
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Post by: jeninco on December 21, 2018, 11:50:30 AM

Bracken Joy, sometimes I make Mark Bittman's vegetable and fish stew with salmon: saute onions, leeks, garlic, possibly a little celery, gold potatoes, carrots, a can of crushed tomatoes. Add the salmon cubes when everything else is cooked, along with some salt and crushed aleppo peppers.

Hmm. For some reason my brain assumes fish in soup would be extra fishy. Is that true? Or does it mellow it?

It's more of a stew, and it's not all that fishy. Like, you can tell that it's fish, rather than chicken, but it's pretty mellow. Especially if you add the Aleppo peppers!
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Post by: sparkytheop on December 21, 2018, 03:37:40 PM
Beef nacho soup.  Not healthy; don't care.
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Post by: Free Spirit on December 21, 2018, 04:13:02 PM
All this talk of fish stew has me craving a hearty bowl of Cullen Skink. I think that shall be added to the list for next week. Not sure about tonight, probably Thai Chicken Curry, I think I've got most of the ingredients at least. :)
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 22, 2018, 04:48:04 PM
Nothing! Took the night off, went to the bar and had a burger and fries instead because I deserved it!
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Post by: OtherJen on December 22, 2018, 05:02:48 PM
Husband is out tonight with his coworkers for holiday dinner and I'm finishing up the last of my client work before taking my Christmas break, so my dinner was a couple of fried eggs, a leftover baked potato, and a half orange left over from making a Christmas gift (sangria for my dad). Oh, and a snickerdoodle. I'm trying to keep from eating more cookies.
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Post by: mountain mustache on December 22, 2018, 05:41:28 PM
zucchini noodles sautéed with pesto (frozen from my garden over the summer!) and topped with a salmon burger. Yum!
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 23, 2018, 03:48:16 AM
Three varieties of homemade pizza -- pepperoni (for DD), beef meatball and roasted sweet pepper, and pesto chicken and roasted sweet pepper.  Guess who had roasted sweet peppers that needed using up....



I'm not a Pizza only for Dinner person I like it as an appetizer BUT that Chicken and Roasted Pepper one you made sounds delicious.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 23, 2018, 08:50:43 AM
We are having baked salmon, rice & salad. We'll have goat cheese crostini & cosmopolitans as appetizers. It is, after all, the holidays.
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Post by: partgypsy on December 24, 2018, 08:47:01 AM
I like Mexican food so yesterday made a whole crock pot of chicken tinga, spinach enchiladas spinach and cheese stuffed poblano peppers, black beans, with the fixings (tortillas, lime, avocado, cojita and mexican cheese, sour cream, salsa, etc. And the kids helped me make a big batch of gingerbread cookies. I had people over but I still have enough food to last a couple days. Might need to freeze some (and next year invite more people!). Other than the cojita cheese most of the ingredients are rather inexpensive, can feed a lot of people.
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Post by: mm1970 on December 24, 2018, 12:35:23 PM
Last night tried my hand at homemade naan.  With curried chickpeas.  I hear it was good.  I can't eat wheat.
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Post by: SquirrelStache on December 24, 2018, 01:01:04 PM
Tonight is going to be a trial run for tomorrow's dinner, as I'm doing roast beef in the Instant Pot for the first time, and don't particularly want that going badly on Xmas Day.
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Post by: Cassie on December 24, 2018, 01:19:35 PM
Homemade spaghetti cooking now for Xmas day dinner.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 24, 2018, 02:16:14 PM
Kirkland beef hot dogs, baked beans.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 24, 2018, 10:38:26 PM
Ham glazed with a blackberry-mustard sauce, my grandma's potato casserole, and a big plate of cookies and fruitcake for Christmas Eve dinner. Mom added roasted carrots and a big veggie salad. SO full.
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Post by: krmit on December 25, 2018, 10:38:15 AM
Tonight will be fondue with bread and apples, and probably a chocolate cake for dessert.
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Post by: Free Spirit on December 25, 2018, 10:49:45 AM
Husband and I are both sick which means no pilfering from my mom's holiday cooking and no stores are open so it's time to scrounge in the cabinets for dinner. I think I have almost everything for  keema chana masala, at least I hope I do because now I have my heart set on it!
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Post by: OtherJen on December 25, 2018, 11:01:48 AM
We’ve already had fruitcake, tamales, and Bloody Mary cocktails for Christmas brunch, so I don’t know if we’ll want to bother with the planned crab cakes for dinner. We might end up with leftover ham and eggs, and I would be totally fine with that.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 25, 2018, 11:02:22 AM
Rib roast is in oven, using Paula Dean method of cooking and it comes out restaurant quality...drool...
Mashed taters and peas
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Post by: mountain mustache on December 25, 2018, 01:25:56 PM
after eating only cookies and drinking only whiskey aged eggnog yesterday, today I am looking forward to my landlords cooking a delicious Christmas dinner of Steak, roasted broccoli, au gratin potatoes, and we are having tiramisu (homemade by me!) for desert. Yum!
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Post by: LifePhaseTwo on December 25, 2018, 03:26:22 PM
Since it’s just DH and me tonight, we’re having steelhead trout in teriyaki sauce, baby bok choy, rice and homemade bread. Tomorrow is the big Christmas family dinner - roast beef, potatoes, carrots, salad, buns and a yummy-looking sticky toffee cake we picked up at Costco.
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Post by: OurTown on December 26, 2018, 08:02:59 AM
Liver & Onions.  1) soak calves liver in some milk.  2) chop up some bacon, onions, & mushrooms.  3) saute.  4) add the liver, do not overcook for the love of all that is holy!  5) enjoy. 
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Post by: OtherJen on December 26, 2018, 08:35:22 AM
Beans and rice tonight to counteract 3 days of ridiculous Christmas diet and the fruitcake I had for breakfast.
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Post by: mountain mustache on December 26, 2018, 08:39:16 AM
a giant salad! with green beans and broccoli on the side. I can't wait to eat vegetables!
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 28, 2018, 06:59:30 AM
Last night I made Parmesan Panko Cubed steaks, Steamed Veggies and Chicken garlic broccoli pasta as a side.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 28, 2018, 07:04:52 AM
Pork Schnitzel with a sour cream dill sauce. Mashed taters, maybe a salad.

This is not the recipe I am using but similar: https://www.mydeliciousmeals.com/recipe/pork-schnitzel-with-sour-cream-sauce
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Post by: jeninco on December 28, 2018, 07:50:42 PM
Baja shrimp salad, as we had a bag of shrimp becoming freezer-burned, and avocados were on sale for 50 cents each. Like this:https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-baja-shrimp-taco-salad-256166

I cooked the shrimp on the stovetop, but otherwise mostly followed the recipe. It was pretty fantastic!
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Post by: OtherJen on December 28, 2018, 08:54:11 PM
Tonight’s dinner was sushi at a good, locally owned, reasonably priced restaurant ($36 for both of us) because today’s work schedules were crazy and we hadn’t had sushi in a LONG time. It was a wonderful treat. Last night we had baked salmon fillets and zoodles (spiralized zucchini “noodles” sautéed with olive oil and garlic).
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 29, 2018, 03:25:47 AM
Last night/all day ... had a beef roast going in the slow cooker. Made scalloped potatoes and ham for a side and steamed broccoli.
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Post by: Dixie_Amazon on December 29, 2018, 07:07:11 AM
Eating leftover beef and macaroni. This batch cost $5.27, fed four of us with a salad added, and there were plenty of leftovers.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 29, 2018, 11:43:08 AM
Leftover tacos & lasagna
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Post by: mountain mustache on December 29, 2018, 07:08:04 PM
crockpot pork shoulder cooked for 9 hours with hatch green chile sauce...holy yum!
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Post by: OtherJen on December 30, 2018, 10:20:16 AM
Planning on this One Pan Roasted Kielbasa and Cabbage Dinner (https://www.budgetbytes.com/one-pan-roasted-kielbasa-cabbage-dinner/) for dinner.
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Post by: Rural on December 30, 2018, 01:44:05 PM
Gen Tso's tofu with a bunch of veggies. And frozen spring rolls from the Dollar Tree (surprisingly good and 10/$1).
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Post by: rdaneel0 on December 30, 2018, 06:42:18 PM
Tofu and veggie stir fry!
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Post by: jeninco on December 31, 2018, 12:44:16 PM
Tonight will be fondue with bread and apples, and probably a chocolate cake for dessert.
This is our traditional New Year's Eve dinner, but with chocolate fondue for dessert. And an assortment of salads (I have to look through the fridge, but we'll at least have a green salad and a salad of thinly sliced fennel. And probably another vegetable, too.)
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Post by: OtherJen on December 31, 2018, 12:47:08 PM
We were originally planning to make crab cakes tonight, but both husband and I are working today so dinner might be something simpler. I do have breakfast sausage and we haven't had pancakes in ages, so that might be fun.
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Post by: Anette on December 31, 2018, 12:53:51 PM
We just enjoyed our traditional New Years Eve Raclette but it was pretty wasted on me since I caught the flu.
Speculatius tiramisu with raspberries for desert still to come!
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Post by: OtherJen on December 31, 2018, 01:07:59 PM
We just enjoyed our traditional New Years Eve Raclette but it was pretty wasted on me since I caught the flu.
Speculatius tiramisu with raspberries for desert still to come!

1. Happy new year and hopefully you feel better soon!
2. Thanks for the reminder that my mom gave us some truffle raclette! Yum. Whatever we have tonight is going to be served with raclette potatoes.
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Post by: krmit on December 31, 2018, 01:24:54 PM
There's something about New Year's Eve and melted cheese, isn't there?

My Christmas Eve fondue didn't turn out great. It tasted fine, but the cheese never fully integrated into the wine and it was kind of soupy. Still delicious though, and we ate all of it. @jeninco I hope yours turns out great!

Tonight I'm making a big batch of bean stew.
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Post by: LifePhaseTwo on December 31, 2018, 02:16:31 PM
We’ve been eating roast beef leftovers since having it as our family Christmas meal on Dec 26; we’ve prepared it in a variety of ways, such as fajitas, beef & broccoli stir fry, and hot beef & gravy open-face sandwiches. Tonight we’re using up the last of it - beef and barley soup that’s in the slow cooker.
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Post by: jeninco on December 31, 2018, 05:12:34 PM
There's something about New Year's Eve and melted cheese, isn't there?

My Christmas Eve fondue didn't turn out great. It tasted fine, but the cheese never fully integrated into the wine and it was kind of soupy. Still delicious though, and we ate all of it. @jeninco I hope yours turns out great!

Tonight I'm making a big batch of bean stew.

Ha, we're on the same meal plan as you, just a few days later. Tomorrow will be lentil soup (I don't actually like black-eyed peas -- I tried for years, but lentil soup is our compromise between things that are traditional and things that are yummy.)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 31, 2018, 06:04:11 PM
Celebrating for NYE. We had champagne, and are having steak, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts & sauteed mushrooms. Yum!
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Post by: Dixie_Amazon on January 01, 2019, 07:35:23 AM
Tonight we are having corned beef, cabbage, blackeyed peas, and cornbread. I got the best price on corned beef in the past five years at $2.99 a pound. My going meatless idea was shut down, lol.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 02, 2019, 04:38:41 AM
Last night was kinda a mixed bag to use up what we had.
Made some butternut Squash soup with just the DW and myself would eat, kids wanted no part of it.
Made eggs to order and hashbrowns and toast
And we wiped out the rest of a Macaroni Pasta salad so fridge is cleaned out a bit
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Post by: OtherJen on January 02, 2019, 07:19:11 AM
Last night was breakfast sausage, fried eggs, oven fries, and roasted broccoli+cauliflower.

I think tonight will be chicken+veggie stir fry with noodles.
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Post by: Anette on January 02, 2019, 09:27:37 AM
TogetHer Thanks for the get well wishes, feeling better today.
More raclette tonight as we have many leftovers. DD wants to do crepes for dessert. Losing weight? Maybe next week ...
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Post by: jeninco on January 02, 2019, 11:52:34 AM
Tonight, we are going to try homemade falafel: https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/12/falafel/

(I finally remembered to set the chickpeas to soak last night, so they should be ready by this evening.)

However, I forgot (again) to get pitas when I was out this morning, so there will be a walk in the sun built into my afternoon...
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Post by: jeninco on January 02, 2019, 07:48:46 PM
Tonight, we are going to try homemade falafel: https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/12/falafel/

(I finally remembered to set the chickpeas to soak last night, so they should be ready by this evening.)

However, I forgot (again) to get pitas when I was out this morning, so there will be a walk in the sun built into my afternoon...

Coming back to say that recipe was freakin' fantastic (and quite straightforward), and dinner was delicious. We had falafel, pitas, hummus, zhoug, lettuce, a few grape tomatoes, and a salad of thinly sliced cucumbers with yogurt. As one of the kids pointed out, it was fairly inexpensive and both fun and yummy.
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Post by: Pieve on January 03, 2019, 05:48:51 AM
Ordering pizza. Not in the mood of cooking.
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Post by: Dixie_Amazon on January 03, 2019, 06:19:53 AM
A free pizza my son brought home from work that someone ordered and never picked up. I'll make a salad to go with it.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 03, 2019, 07:00:00 AM
Pasta and homemade tomato sauce with ground beef and mushrooms.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 03, 2019, 07:07:21 AM
Made from scratch a chicken Alfredo pasta Casserole and some store bought Garlic bread last night. Family loved it.
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Post by: Raenia on January 03, 2019, 07:19:28 AM
Last night we had fish marinated in balsamic vinegar with garlic and oregano, with sauteed green beans and onions, over rice.
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Post by: smileyface on January 03, 2019, 09:11:21 AM
Making shepherd's pie tonight, with a platter of raw veggies and dip for everyone to pick at along with it.  We'll have the leftovers tomorrow, which is great because we get home late from a kid activity on Friday evenings.  This morning I made a delicious Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf, which we had with fruit.  This will be our breakfast the next couple days too.  Yum!!!
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Post by: Rural on January 03, 2019, 08:00:33 PM
Frozen dinner followed by fudge brownie ice cream drizzled with creme de menthe.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 04, 2019, 06:17:14 AM
Last night was Mexican night. Build you own Burritos or Tacos with White rice, chicken , beef, tomatos, lettuce, black olives, black beans, refried beans, cheese, etc.. etc... and then self made nacho's the way you like on the side.
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Post by: Raenia on January 04, 2019, 06:38:08 AM
Last night was black bean soup with homemade rye bread.

Tonight is slow-cooked beans, with rice, and probably peas as a green thing.
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Post by: Shinplaster on January 04, 2019, 03:34:27 PM
Homemade cauliflower/potato/cheddar soup.  Used up a cauliflower that was past its prime, and also made garlic toast from some buns that were going stale.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 04, 2019, 05:53:48 PM
Tonight was a "clear the freezer" meal.
-Costco salmon fillets topped with the marinade from a Barefoot Contessa recipe (Asian Grilled Salmon) and baked
-A half-bag of frozen green beans sauteed in a combo of soy sauce, garlic, Sriracha, and sesame oil (still trying to replicate an incredible side dish from a restaurant meal years ago)
-A half-bag of southern-style hash browns tossed with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and baked for oven fries (too much rice lately)
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Post by: mountain mustache on January 04, 2019, 07:16:50 PM
spiralized a zucchini that was on it's last leg, sautéed it up with some pesto, and topped with a salmon burger from the freezer. I've had this meal at least 5 times in the past 2 weeks. So good
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Post by: Chippewa on January 04, 2019, 07:19:33 PM
Sea salt &amp; Garlic Mahi-Mahi with smoky butter beans &amp; cubed sweet potatoes and a tomato-avocado-purple onion salad
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Post by: OtherJen on January 04, 2019, 07:30:52 PM
spiralized a zucchini that was on it's last leg, sautéed it up with some pesto, and topped with a salmon burger from the freezer. I've had this meal at least 5 times in the past 2 weeks. So good

Spiralized zucchini is SO good! Your dinner sounds excellent.
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Post by: krmit on January 04, 2019, 08:20:54 PM
Had a belated Christmas gathering with my family today, so...

Marmalade/maple/mustard glazed ham, sausage stuffing, skillet roasted butternut squash, biscuits, and chocolate pecan pie!

In other news, I don't have to cook the rest of the weekend!
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Post by: Dixie_Amazon on January 04, 2019, 08:23:53 PM
Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Breasts, pasta and steamed broccoli.

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Post by: jeninco on January 04, 2019, 09:53:24 PM
An attempt at re-creating a tasty restaurant meal I had two weeks ago: meatballs in tomato sauce  over polenta (with Manchego rather than parm/asiago, because we had some to start using and I like it) and steamed broccoli. The broccoli went in the bowl under the sauce. It turned out pretty well -- it may make it into the regular rotation!
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 05, 2019, 03:17:02 AM
Just made Italians and couple boxes of cheesy Mac n Cheese. Tired of cooking. Then treated all to Culvers Ice cream
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Post by: Dixie_Amazon on January 05, 2019, 08:49:02 AM
I am planning on a clear out the leftovers night.
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Post by: Rosy on January 05, 2019, 04:40:26 PM
Homemade Italian tomato sauce with lots of onion and even more peppers, lean organic ground beef served over pasta. Delish!
Yesterday we had smoked sausage with steamed potatoes and sauerkraut. Easy, quick and always a favorite.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 05, 2019, 05:35:21 PM
Lentil-vegetable soup with a few ounces of leftover holiday ham from the freezer.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 07, 2019, 04:25:16 AM
Last night we did our weekly breakfast dinner but this week we made our own version of Ham, Cheese, Bacon and egg Sandwiches, Hash browns and also made a Kilbasa.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 07, 2019, 11:29:40 AM
We're having leftover salmon, rice & a salad
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Post by: Laserjet3051 on January 07, 2019, 12:34:56 PM
Lamb tacos and asparagus risotto
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 07, 2019, 12:40:03 PM
Have a Pork Roast going in the Crock pot. Made a big batch of mashed potatoes and will do a steamed green Vegetable for tonight.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 07, 2019, 12:48:53 PM
Have a Pork Roast going in the Crock pot. Made a big batch of mashed potatoes and will do a steamed green Vegetable for tonight.

What kind of  pork do you use? I used to use pork loin in the CP with sauerkraut Lipton onion soup and onions for years and years. But the last few I cooked were terrible. The meat was so dry we could barely eat it. Pork has gotten to the point where there is very little fat on it and it dries up quickly. The last time I made it I used a pork butt and it came out great but wish I could use the pork loin like I used to.

I sued to put the pork in my CP before I went to work and it cooked on low all day long. It was always great, but no more!
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Post by: OtherJen on January 07, 2019, 01:10:24 PM
Have a Pork Roast going in the Crock pot. Made a big batch of mashed potatoes and will do a steamed green Vegetable for tonight.

What kind of  pork do you use? I used to use pork loin in the CP with sauerkraut Lipton onion soup and onions for years and years. But the last few I cooked were terrible. The meat was so dry we could barely eat it. Pork has gotten to the point where there is very little fat on it and it dries up quickly. The last time I made it I used a pork butt and it came out great but wish I could use the pork loin like I used to.

I sued to put the pork in my CP before I went to work and it cooked on low all day long. It was always great, but no more!

Pork shoulder is fantastic in the slow cooker.
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Post by: mm1970 on January 07, 2019, 02:10:02 PM
Leftover pasta with broccoli and parmesan.  I tried out the trader joe's brown rice pasta again, and it just gets gluey.  The best GF pasta is Barilla, but it's >$2 for a 12 oz box.  I found a few boxes for $1.20 at Target awhile back when out of town (we don't have a target).  If it goes on sale for $1.79 I stock up.

Sigh.
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Post by: Davnasty on January 07, 2019, 02:22:38 PM
Leftover pasta with broccoli and parmesan.  I tried out the trader joe's brown rice pasta again, and it just gets gluey.  The best GF pasta is Barilla, but it's >$2 for a 12 oz box.  I found a few boxes for $1.20 at Target awhile back when out of town (we don't have a target).  If it goes on sale for $1.79 I stock up.

Sigh.

Aldi has a rice pasta for $1/lb which tastes like regular pasta, just takes a little longer to cook. If you don't have an Aldi near you, well then nvm.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 07, 2019, 07:01:23 PM
Pan-fried smoked sausage, gluten-free shells and cheese (Aldi store brand), and spinach salad.

No idea what to make tomorrow. I’m a bit burned out on cooking after the holidays, which isn’t helping.
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Post by: 35andFI on January 07, 2019, 08:23:48 PM
I made ravioli with pesto sauce tonight :)
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Post by: galliver on January 07, 2019, 08:45:46 PM
Bf is making pasta and veggie-ful red sauce (plain tomato sauce + veg, spices, wine). I'm enjoying a glass of wine.

I made chili-rubbed mahi mahi tacos with orange-avocado salsa and cabbage slaw last night. (Mahi mahi was $4/lb!)
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Post by: sparkytheop on January 07, 2019, 09:28:27 PM
The other night I accidentally pulled a beef roast out of the freezer thinking it was a pork roast, but made dinner with it anyway after my son said "go for it".  Coated the roast (about 1 1/2#) with salt and granulated garlic, and browned it in some butter with the instant pot on saute. Then deglazed the pot with some water, threw in some potatoes cut into thirds (home grown yukon gold and purple potatoes).  Placed the roast on top, fat side up.  Topped with about a cup of homemade sauerkraut.  Cooked under pressure for 30 minutes, followed with a natural release.  Removed the roast and potatoes from the pot, added a little cornstarch to the liquid to thicken, and put back on saute.

The recipe I got had you mashing the potatoes, but I don't bother doing that and just leave them like I would for pot roast.

It was good, but I'd like to try again with the "proper" pork loin roast.
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Post by: Raenia on January 08, 2019, 06:32:38 AM
Last night, chana masala over rice.

Tonight is scheduled to be fish, so I'm thinking salmon in a ginger-soy sauce, with rice and steamed veggies.  I'll have to go to the grocery store for the fish, though, we've managed to clean out the freezer.
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on January 08, 2019, 07:33:59 AM
Leftover pasta with broccoli and parmesan.  I tried out the trader joe's brown rice pasta again, and it just gets gluey.  The best GF pasta is Barilla, but it's >$2 for a 12 oz box.  I found a few boxes for $1.20 at Target awhile back when out of town (we don't have a target).  If it goes on sale for $1.79 I stock up.

Sigh.

Have you tried their black bean or red lentils pastas? GF and I prefer them to the rice ones a LOT. More protein too.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 08, 2019, 03:28:21 PM
Made for tonight Chicken thighs baked in the oven, a creamy broccoli pasta and Green Beans.
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Post by: 35andFI on January 08, 2019, 04:18:21 PM
I made ravioli with pesto sauce tonight :)

I made ravioli with pesto sauce again...
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 08, 2019, 06:55:51 PM
@Philociraptor - I find that approach fascinating! I cook on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, & we eat leftovers on week days. But, that's just for dinner. My husband makes breakfast for the kids each day (I fast) & then the adults get free lunch at work & the kids get a packed school lunch. I'll have to think if I can better optimize any of our other meal prep.

We're having leftover General Tso's chicken & rice tonight.
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Post by: sparkytheop on January 08, 2019, 09:24:36 PM
Tonight's dinner was fairly quick and painless...
Soaked some small red beans overnight (turns out, they really aren't so small).  Pressure cooked 17 minutes (will cut that down to 15 next time).  While that was going, made rice in the rice cooker.  Also cut and cooked a large onion until golden brown in the cast iron skillet (in some butter).  Once the onions were good, I added a pint of home canned tomatoes after hitting them with the immersion blender (had the thing almost 20 years and just now using it again).  Added tikka masala seasoning.  When the beans were done, I blended about a cup of those, added it to the sauce (which didn't need thickening, just something I saw in a similar recipe not long ago).  Added the beans, the rice finished right on time, and dinner was done.
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Post by: mm1970 on January 09, 2019, 12:59:05 PM
Leftover pasta with broccoli and parmesan.  I tried out the trader joe's brown rice pasta again, and it just gets gluey.  The best GF pasta is Barilla, but it's >$2 for a 12 oz box.  I found a few boxes for $1.20 at Target awhile back when out of town (we don't have a target).  If it goes on sale for $1.79 I stock up.

Sigh.

Have you tried their black bean or red lentils pastas? GF and I prefer them to the rice ones a LOT. More protein too.

I used to use the red lentil pasta...but I think it doesn't agree with my stomach.  At least, I had similar reactions to it that I have to wheat.

Also: no Aldi to the other poster
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 10, 2019, 03:14:05 AM
Made for dinner Burgers stove top. My family loves my burgers and Its a nice quick meal. Along with that we had baked beans and a Pasta Salad- Mayo, mustard, white vinegar, green onion, celery, cubed colby cheese and pees.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 10, 2019, 06:31:05 AM
Last night's dinner was crustless quiche with bacon, bell pepper, onion, and cheddar cheese.
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Post by: Dicey on January 10, 2019, 08:21:22 AM
I made this on Tuesday. It was so easy and so delicious, I think it's going to happen again tonight.

https://www.thefrugalgirl.com/thai-chicken-soup/
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Post by: katekat on January 10, 2019, 09:17:29 AM
bangers and mash, obviously also with peas and gravy :)
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 11, 2019, 02:33:43 AM
bangers and mash, obviously also with peas and gravy :)


What is a banger and mash?
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 11, 2019, 02:37:50 AM
Last night I made Beef stroganoff. Actually I made the meat and all in the morning and then around 3pm made the yolkless noodles and put it all in the crockpot to heat up and stay warm for the next 3 hours so with all the chasing people could eat and grab as they wanted. I also made a veggie filled side salad. 
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 11, 2019, 04:13:50 AM
bangers and mash, obviously also with peas and gravy :)


What is a banger and mash?

Sausages and mashed taters, pub food.
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Post by: Raenia on January 11, 2019, 06:33:23 AM
Lentil stew over rice last night.  Tonight is pizza!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 11, 2019, 07:49:17 AM
We are making pizza! It's Friday, & I need the break :-)
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Post by: Cool Friend on January 11, 2019, 08:55:55 AM
Improvised with some on-sale ingredients.

Fried a couple pieces of bacon, drained most of the fat (stored in a coffee can in the freezer for future use) and reserved the pieces.

Fried scallions and cherry tomatoes in the pan fat, then added some recaito and deglazed the pan with some of the beer I was drinking.  Added a can of red beans and let simmer until the liquid cooked down a bit.  Added juice from a lime and crumbled the bacon pieces into the stew.

Served over hot white rice.
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Post by: aetherie on January 11, 2019, 08:59:45 AM
Tonight I'm making one of my favorites: spinach artichoke pasta (https://frommybowl.com/one-pot-spinach-artichoke-pasta/)
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Post by: OtherJen on January 11, 2019, 06:58:04 PM
Chicken salad (from a whole chicken roasted at home) in a 50/50 mayo/sour cream dressing, with celery and pecans for crunch and dried cherries and scallions for flavor. Salad was served in gluten-free flatbreads with baby spinach. Everything except the salt, pepper, and whole chicken (Meijer $0.59/lb. sale) was purchased at Aldi.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 12, 2019, 04:06:03 AM
Chicken salad (from a whole chicken roasted at home) in a 50/50 mayo/sour cream dressing, with celery and pecans for crunch and dried cherries and scallions for flavor. Salad was served in gluten-free flatbreads with baby spinach. Everything except the salt, pepper, and whole chicken (Meijer $0.59/lb. sale) was purchased at Aldi.


I gotta try that. Love chicken Salad but never have really made it. And I love pecans in things. maybe a few grapes too.
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Post by: Anette on January 12, 2019, 04:29:28 PM
Shepherds pie
Turned out really nice, with a crust made of potato & sweet potato mash & cheese and fit very well with overcast rainy weather.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 12, 2019, 04:56:40 PM
We are having beef tacos
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Post by: OtherJen on January 12, 2019, 07:13:19 PM
Chicken salad (from a whole chicken roasted at home) in a 50/50 mayo/sour cream dressing, with celery and pecans for crunch and dried cherries and scallions for flavor. Salad was served in gluten-free flatbreads with baby spinach. Everything except the salt, pepper, and whole chicken (Meijer $0.59/lb. sale) was purchased at Aldi.


I gotta try that. Love chicken Salad but never have really made it. And I love pecans in things. maybe a few grapes too.

Definitely try it. Dried cranberries also work well. I kept this dressing fairly plain, but it's also very good when seasoned with curry powder (start with a half teaspoon and increase if preferred).
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Post by: OtherJen on January 12, 2019, 07:14:07 PM
Tonight's dinner was pan-fried bratwursts, baked potatoes, and spinach salad.
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Post by: krmit on January 12, 2019, 07:23:33 PM
Homemade pizza. Dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, artichoke hearts - the house standard.
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Post by: Johnez on January 13, 2019, 12:26:23 AM
Really old leftover lentil soup nuked, with some kielbasa, peppers and onions sauteed and thrown in. Quick and easy and got some kielbasa left for scrambled eggs tomorrow w00t.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 13, 2019, 03:46:58 PM
Chicken vegetable soup with a base of homemade stock. I added some tomato paste and a can of hominy for variety (I’m not a huge fan of standard chicken-noodle soup).
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Post by: Raenia on January 13, 2019, 06:08:55 PM
Fresh potato gnocchi, with homemade tomato sauce and green beans on the side.  I've been meaning to make up a batch of gnocchi for the freezer, but was putting it off due to the time it takes.  Well worth it once I get going.
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on January 13, 2019, 06:12:11 PM
Elk burgers with cheddar and roast sweet potato chunks. (The cubes cook better than fries do!) May have artichokes for 'desert' if we're still hungry.
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Post by: 35andFI on January 13, 2019, 07:06:45 PM
I made ravioli with pesto sauce tonight :)

I made ravioli with pesto sauce again...

I mixed it up and had bow tie pasta with pesto tonight.
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Post by: jeninco on January 13, 2019, 08:12:36 PM
Pasta with cauliflower al forno (mix the pasta with roasted cauliflower, cubed mozzarella,  garlic, sultanas soaked slightly in red wine vinegar, chopped sage, capers: basically full metal Sicilian flavors, then dump into a pan, top with bread crumbs and parmesian and a bit of olive oil, and bake at 400 for 30 minutes until crispy) and salad. Turned out tasty!

We also made summer rolls for the high schoolers to take for lunch tomorrow. We're taking a break from lunchmeat this week and trying out some other options. There are many leftover components of summer rolls -- we'll make more tomorrow evening/Tuesday morning.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 14, 2019, 04:47:12 AM
Kept it simple. Baked a Turkey Breast (on the Bone) , Mashed potatoes, Salad with lots of veggies and bag of frozen mixed veggies.
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Post by: jeninco on January 14, 2019, 09:20:28 AM
Tonight we'll be eating in shifts (someone has a 4 - 5:30 practice and then martial arts from 7 - 8:30, someone else has practices 7-9, and MrInCO may not be home until 6:30 or 7 or later), so pozole (a meat and hominy chili-like stew, with turkey in this case) and a mexican-style slaw, avocados, cheese...
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Post by: CNM on January 14, 2019, 10:22:17 AM
Last night we had a small dinner party - butternut squash soup and stuffed shells

Tonight the plan is mushroom stroganoff.  Tomorrow, maybe leftovers or I will make instapot chicken tikka masala & rice.
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Post by: 35andFI on January 14, 2019, 03:05:14 PM
I made ravioli with pesto sauce tonight :)

I made ravioli with pesto sauce again...

I mixed it up and had bow tie pasta with pesto tonight.

The cylinder pasta with pesto. Running out of pesto...
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Post by: partgypsy on January 14, 2019, 03:31:18 PM
I made ravioli with pesto sauce tonight :)

I made ravioli with pesto sauce again...

I mixed it up and had bow tie pasta with pesto tonight.

The cylinder pasta with pesto. Running out of pesto...

rigatoni?

Last week ate a ton from a fresh cooked chicken but wasn't able to eat all the meat. I should have made chicken salad (or froze the extra meat). Chicken soup with fried chicken liver. Chicken tacos, then chicken burritos with beans.
This week starting out with burgers. Have materials for a couple pasta dishes including baked macaroni and cheese with brocolli. spinach and ricotta tortellini with mushroom sauce and roasted sweet potato cubes.

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Post by: 35andFI on January 14, 2019, 03:49:16 PM
The cylinder pasta with pesto. Running out of pesto...

rigatoni?

Last week ate a ton from a fresh cooked chicken but wasn't able to eat all the meat. I should have made chicken salad (or froze the extra meat). Chicken soup with fried chicken liver. Chicken tacos, then chicken burritos with beans.
This week starting out with burgers. Have materials for a couple pasta dishes including baked macaroni and cheese with brocolli. spinach and ricotta tortellini with mushroom sauce and roasted sweet potato cubes.

Yes! Yours sounds good. I have to start getting creative.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 14, 2019, 04:55:51 PM
Cranberry beans (my parents gave us several pounds of excellent Rancho Gordo beans for Christmas) cooked in the instant pot with diced onion, carrot, celery, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic/cumin/chili powder/oregano. Served over rice.
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Post by: Raenia on January 15, 2019, 05:15:04 AM
Last night, vegetable soup with homemade rye bread.  Tonight, 3-bean chili.  Soaked the beans overnight, and we're tossing everything in the crockpot this morning to simmer all day.
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Post by: Johnez on January 15, 2019, 07:35:20 AM
Had Thai coconut chicken curry. So yummy. One day I'll learn how to make the Thai red curry paste and it'll be 100% scratch made.
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on January 15, 2019, 07:40:17 AM
Had Thai coconut chicken curry. So yummy. One day I'll learn how to make the Thai red curry paste and it'll be 100% scratch made.

More authentic: https://www.eatingthaifood.com/thai-red-curry-paste-recipe/ (https://www.eatingthaifood.com/thai-red-curry-paste-recipe/)
More simple: https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/easy-homemade-red-curry-paste/ (https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/easy-homemade-red-curry-paste/) or https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/how_to_make_curry_paste_37065 (https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/how_to_make_curry_paste_37065)
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Post by: Johnez on January 15, 2019, 01:46:43 PM
Had Thai coconut chicken curry. So yummy. One day I'll learn how to make the Thai red curry paste and it'll be 100% scratch made.

More authentic: https://www.eatingthaifood.com/thai-red-curry-paste-recipe/ (https://www.eatingthaifood.com/thai-red-curry-paste-recipe/)
More simple: https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/easy-homemade-red-curry-paste/ (https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/easy-homemade-red-curry-paste/) or https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/how_to_make_curry_paste_37065 (https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/how_to_make_curry_paste_37065)

That authentic one looks good, night not be so hard if making big batches to freeze for later.
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Post by: 35andFI on January 15, 2019, 02:48:44 PM
I made ravioli with pesto sauce tonight :)

I made ravioli with pesto sauce again...

I mixed it up and had bow tie pasta with pesto tonight.

The cylinder pasta with pesto. Running out of pesto...

Rigatoni with pesto again. I should write a cookbook.
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Post by: CNM on January 15, 2019, 02:49:26 PM
The mushroom stroganoff I made last night was only so-so.  I decided to use a new recipe, rather than just play it by ear like I usually do, and it wasn't super good. 

I made pizza dough last night, so we'll have pizza for dinner tonight.  My mom might stop by and join us- she said she'd bring some baked ziti.

Tomorrow - chicken & garbanzo tikka masala, maybe with rice.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 15, 2019, 05:07:47 PM
Husband is putting a pot roast and root veggies in the pressure cooker as I type this.
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Post by: Dicey on January 15, 2019, 06:34:18 PM
I made this on Tuesday. It was so easy and so delicious, I think it's going to happen again tonight.

https://www.thefrugalgirl.com/thai-chicken-soup/
Well, I actually made it a few days after that, but it was delicious. Into the repertoire it goes.
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Post by: Shinplaster on January 15, 2019, 07:47:54 PM
Made a big batch of lasagna tonight and froze half for another day.  Used up some buns to make garlic bread.  We have a large bag of buns in the freezer, so garlic bread will be on the menu frequently until they are gone.  Mr. SP will not complain about that.   : )
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Post by: jeninco on January 15, 2019, 09:45:58 PM
Our market had little lamb loin chops on sale this week, so we had those (2 each: they were tiny) grilled with sautéed potatoes, garlic, and kale and a salad of shredded carrots with the last of the zhug sauce thinned with a little olive oil. And a few leftover sautéed cheery tomatoes I rescued from the back of the fridge and warmed up.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 16, 2019, 02:44:34 AM
Was super busy last night so they had some dry rubbed Chicken Quarters I baked in the oven, made a pasta salad 3xs the veggies and less pasta and some Steamed green beans.
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Post by: mountain mustache on January 16, 2019, 07:05:11 AM
leftover broiled sockeye salmon on top of baby greens
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Post by: OtherJen on January 16, 2019, 06:56:23 PM
Baked salmon, roasted broccoli and cauliflower florets, baked sweet potato.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 17, 2019, 04:03:37 AM
Last night /yesterday was nutso and I was beat so we made it our breakfast night and kinda did skillets to order. Hashbrown base with eggs , cheese and made some bacon and ham so whatever peeps basically wanted. Tonight I am going to have to get creative as well have alot of running around to do I wasnt planning for.
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Post by: Raenia on January 17, 2019, 08:43:26 AM
Last night was chicken sausages, broccoli, and rice.

Tonight we're making rajma (kidney bean curry) with rice.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 17, 2019, 09:18:12 AM
I'm on my own for a quick dinner before choir rehearsal, so probably pan-fried noodles with leftover roasted vegetables and a fried egg.
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Post by: sparkytheop on January 17, 2019, 03:29:25 PM
My son made eggs benadict for dinner last night. I could have those again any time!

Tonight I'm looking at another red bean masala on rice, and may saute some zucchini to go with it.  It will depend on if the beans had enough time to soak before I want to go to bed (on my time off between night shifts, so my schedule is wonky).

Hard boiled some eggs before they could go bad, so I'll make more deviled eggs.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 17, 2019, 05:16:08 PM
Tonight we had homemade chicken quesadillas , re fried fat free beans and Mexican rice. It was good!!
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Post by: Cgbg on January 18, 2019, 02:15:50 PM
Goat cheese polenta with balsamic mushrooms, topped with spicy baby greens from my basement greens. Plus roasted butternut squash.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 18, 2019, 03:48:47 PM
Husband is cooking something from his new Thai cookbook (Christmas gift from my parents). All I know is that the dish will include chicken thighs, rice noodles, and the Thai seasoning sauce and oyster sauce that we bought at the Asian grocery store this morning.
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Post by: Raenia on January 18, 2019, 04:21:38 PM
Spinach and onion pizza.
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Post by: galliver on January 18, 2019, 10:35:17 PM
Had the day off so I grocery shopped and made pork loin in orange and herb sauce.  Mmmm. :)
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Post by: Raenia on January 19, 2019, 07:22:38 PM
Leftover night tonight.  I had rajma potato skins.  Bit of an odd combination, but it was ok.
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Post by: mountain mustache on January 19, 2019, 08:17:23 PM
a few chunks of dark chocolate off a trader joes pound chocolate bar and raw almonds. Just one of those nights
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Post by: Dicey on January 19, 2019, 11:01:16 PM
Made Turkey Tetrazzini the other day, using leftover turkey from earlier in the week that I bought super duper cheaply at Thanksgiving. I was thrilled to find a recipe that incorporated ingredients that I had on hand. It was really good. It was also dinner again tonight.
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on January 20, 2019, 08:47:20 AM
This thread is great. I see it every morning and I'm like, "shit, what AM I making for dinner?!" Meal planning semi worked out last week, although some derailing. Today is a new Sunday though, so I'll do another round and hope it works better. Adjustment I'm hoping will help- got a cork board for above my desk (which I also now have, haha), so I'll be able to put up a plan where it's easily visible. Thinking I'll make index cards with my common recipes and pin them up in a L/D format so they're easily visible when I go by. And importantly serve as a little nudge to Husband when he sees them maybe =P

Last night was leftovers. Tuesday I'm getting a new produce box. Might do spaghetti sauce and spag squash tonight, needs to be made.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 21, 2019, 05:01:34 AM
Last night we had Pineapple sauced pork chops you served over egg noodles. Not bad but not the greatest recipe I have come across either. Salad loaded with veggies.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 21, 2019, 05:40:33 AM
I made a tomato soup yesterday. Not for dinner but lunch.

I used diced canned roasted tomatoes (three 15 oz cans), onion, 1 carrot, 2 cups of chicken broth, some sprigs of fresh basil, garlic, 3 tablespoons of butter and a teaspoon of sugar. Simmered for an hour and blended it all up. Was SO good! Have leftovers too!

I am on a soup kick and plan to make a broccoli soup, carrot ginger soup, tomato with red bell pepper soup. I also have a cabbage to make another soup of some sort.

Just wanted to mention that canned tomatoes are typically picked and canned quickly on site so they are a good product to use in place of fresh tomatoes.

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Post by: OtherJen on January 21, 2019, 07:31:33 AM
Just wanted to mention that canned tomatoes are typically picked and canned quickly on site so they are a good product to use in place of fresh tomatoes.

Yes. We love canned tomatoes in winter. On that note, I think tonight’s dinner will be pasta with homemade red meat sauce and a spinach salad. Or maybe I’ll put the spinach in the sauce.

I had a free day yesterday so last night’s dinner was butternut squash soup, roasted pork chops with a blackberry-mustard glaze, sautéed cabbage, and baked potatoes.
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on January 21, 2019, 08:31:42 AM
Last night's dinner was wonderful. We made Sweet Potato nachos. (Basically, a beef loaded nacho style but crisped up some SP rounds I made by using the food processor.) So tasty!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 21, 2019, 11:42:52 AM
My husband is making beef kebabs & rice. It's one of my favorites.
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Post by: Dogastrophe on January 21, 2019, 01:00:45 PM
Generally wife finds the recipes / idea; I cook them.

Saturday evening was lasagna, last evening was fish tacos, and tonight is cannelloni stuffed with spinach and ricotta.   
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Post by: jeninco on January 21, 2019, 01:54:28 PM
Generally wife finds the recipes / idea; I cook them.

Saturday evening was lasagna, last evening was fish tacos, and tonight is cannelloni stuffed with spinach and ricotta.

We had fish tacos last night, too! MrInCO was near the really, really good tortillaria, so he picked up corn tortillas and spicy salsa.  We had black beans, sautéed cod, shredded cheese, most of an avocado, "mexican slaw" (shredded carrots and cabbage dressed in rice vinegar), and some other salsa-y things.

Tonight: Peanut noodles with rice noodles, broccoli and snow peas and Tofu. I'm going to try making a ton and packing leftovers up for school lunches: I think it'll be good cold if I can keep it from completely coagulating.
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Post by: mm1970 on January 21, 2019, 02:38:05 PM
Friday I made a new rule: everyone has to cook and decide what to eat. I'm over trying to figure out what to do with the stuff we get from our produce boxes, and choosing meals, and getting complaints. So

Saturday: 12 year old (with help) made spaghetti and broccoli.  He's not a meat eater.  We sauteed some sausage on the side.
Sunday: 6 yo chose salmon and salad.  12 yo hates salmon.  He had leftovers
Monday: leftovers (pasta) and kale chips.
Tuesday: (me) Instant pot vegetables (leeks, sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli) in a peanut sauce.  Because I was last to pick and we had sweet potatoes and leeks.
Weds: more leftovers
Thurs: (spouse) chicken and Indian roasted cauliflower and potatoes
Fri: frozen pizza
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Post by: Rural on January 21, 2019, 06:49:03 PM
Tonight we had instantpot Thai chicken curry with stir-fried vegetables. Made enough for another night, too.
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Post by: mountain mustache on January 21, 2019, 08:26:52 PM
baked a chicken, tried this recipe. https://lifemadesimplebakes.com/2015/10/oven-roasted-rotisserie-chicken/

holy crap! I'm never making a chicken any other way. It's amazing, and so juicy!
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Post by: Dicey on January 21, 2019, 11:36:38 PM
Frugal fail. Today DH, with a bit of help from me, installed a 750 pound metal door in a house we're flipping. Then I installed the final bale of rock wool insulation, as the drywallers begin tomorrow. I was so dirty and tired, i hit the easy button and swung by Chipotle. I took it home and three of us split two bowls + chips for $20.54. When my bonus kid got home from work a couple of hours later, he informed me that the best way to order from Chipotle was online, making sure to take advantage of all the things they don't charge extra for. Meh, we go there so seldom that I don't think I'll need to use that box of tricks any time soon.  Tomorrow I'm cooking for sure, as usual.

ETA: yes, I know that was a whiny post. I love this thread for the meal suggestions and ongoing motivation it provides. Just because I took the easy way out once doesn't mean the wheels have fallen off the bus.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 22, 2019, 07:15:32 AM
Last night I made slow baked extra BBQ saucy Chicken Drummies in the Oven. Delicious.
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Post by: Cool Friend on January 22, 2019, 07:34:54 AM
Last night I made a ragu with some hot Italian sausages that were on sale, served with rotini.  Perfect comfort food for a chilly day, and brought some leftovers to work to have for lunch.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 22, 2019, 07:37:15 AM
I think tonight's dinner will be this Budget Bytes recipe for not-butter chicken (https://www.budgetbytes.com/not-butter-chicken/) over jasmine rice. I'm craving Indian food but don't have a lot of time to prep or stand over a stove today, and this will at least give me the right flavor profile.
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Post by: Aelias on January 22, 2019, 01:54:03 PM
We were stuck inside yesterday thanks to the ice and the bitter cold, and we had short ribs in the freezer, so I took a crack at galbijjim, a sweet and spicy Korean short rib and root veggie stew.  I saw the recipe on NYT Cooking  https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019918-han-oak-galbijjim (https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019918-han-oak-galbijjim)

Not going to lie--it was quite the project.  Probably 3 hours in total.  But oh man, was it good.  And so many delicious leftovers!
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Post by: aetherie on January 22, 2019, 02:09:01 PM
Going to reheat some veggie burgers (https://ohsheglows.com/2011/07/13/our-perfect-veggie-burger/) from the freezer and serve with fresh spinach and avocado on potato buns.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Raenia on January 22, 2019, 03:15:01 PM
Tonight is chicken tikka masala with rice.
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Post by: Rural on January 22, 2019, 05:02:02 PM
On my own for the night, so I was super extra classy with it. Cheap $1 frozen cheese pizza, folded in half so I don't even need a knife or plate. I did tuck some steamed broccoli and cauliflower inside it so it would be "heathy," but in the name of full disclosure, they were a precut frozen mix, and I "steamed" them in the microwave.


Win?
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Post by: Cgbg on January 22, 2019, 05:40:37 PM
Quinoa (1 minute cook time in the instant pot with 10 minutes of rest time)
Dollop of pesto
Avocado slices
Hard boiled egg
Pulled pork (leftover)
Sprinkle of everything but the bagel seasoning

It’s a good fast bowl meal.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Cool Friend on January 22, 2019, 05:45:47 PM
On my own for the night, so I was super extra classy with it. Cheap $1 frozen cheese pizza, folded in half so I don't even need a knife or plate. I did tuck some steamed broccoli and cauliflower inside it so it would be "heathy," but in the name of full disclosure, they were a precut frozen mix, and I "steamed" them in the microwave.


Win?

Veggies are usually frozen at peak freshness, steaming them doesn't add any unnecessary fat and salt that the pizza has plenty of, steaming in the microwave is just as legit as on the range, and that cruciferous stuff is a good protein boost.  Sounds like a win to me.

We were stuck inside yesterday thanks to the ice and the bitter cold, and we had short ribs in the freezer, so I took a crack at galbijjim, a sweet and spicy Korean short rib and root veggie stew.  I saw the recipe on NYT Cooking  https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019918-han-oak-galbijjim (https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019918-han-oak-galbijjim)

Not going to lie--it was quite the project.  Probably 3 hours in total.  But oh man, was it good.  And so many delicious leftovers!

Definitely going to have to be making galbi jjim soon, thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 22, 2019, 05:59:34 PM
On my own for the night, so I was super extra classy with it. Cheap $1 frozen cheese pizza, folded in half so I don't even need a knife or plate. I did tuck some steamed broccoli and cauliflower inside it so it would be "heathy," but in the name of full disclosure, they were a precut frozen mix, and I "steamed" them in the microwave.


Win?

A frugal and unique version of a vegetarian flatbread sandwich. Win.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 22, 2019, 06:03:01 PM
I think tonight's dinner will be this Budget Bytes recipe for not-butter chicken (https://www.budgetbytes.com/not-butter-chicken/) over jasmine rice. I'm craving Indian food but don't have a lot of time to prep or stand over a stove today, and this will at least give me the right flavor profile.

This was really good. I added a can of white beans (drained) to boost the protein and fiber, a couple handfuls of chopped spinach for color and nutrition, and a few extra generous shakes of cayenne. Served it over cilantro-lime rice made in the instant pot. The leftovers are going to be fantastic.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 23, 2019, 03:40:40 AM
Getting clobbered with snow yesterday and today so yesterday I put a beef roast in the slowcooker and made (to my kids) my famous mashed potatoes and steamed mix veggies.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Raenia on January 23, 2019, 06:38:49 AM
Tonight I'm making white bean alfredo, with shell pasta and brussel sprouts (probably steamed?  haven't decided yet.)  Soaked the beans overnight, and I've got them in the crockpot today to cook before I get home.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on January 23, 2019, 08:27:55 AM
Last night, I made a modified version of ... well, I was aiming for this:https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/10/quick-pasta-and-chickpeas-pasta-e-ceci/, but I grabbed the wrong recipe and made one that started with a mashed-up mixture of onions, celery and carrots. And I used dittallini. It was kinda a whole bowl full of ho-hum: not a winner, and there are leftovers. (I may form them into patties and fry them in butter and put them out as after-school snacks.)

Tonight: https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/10/sausage-and-potato-roast-with-arugula/
We all love it, and there won't be leftovers.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: krmit on January 23, 2019, 12:21:58 PM
Split pea soup cooked with a ham bone left over from Christmas.
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Post by: Tyson on January 23, 2019, 04:36:04 PM
Mixed greens salad with home made vinaigrette, crushed walnuts, dried cranberries and 2 fried eggs on top.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 23, 2019, 05:59:36 PM
Black beans and rice.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 24, 2019, 03:39:30 AM
Burgers and Mac n cheese
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dicey on January 24, 2019, 08:49:23 AM
DH has caught my cold, alas. I decided to make chicken soup with dumplings, from ingredients on hand. Turned out so well there were no leftovers, boo.

Side note: I do my grocery shopping at low-cost places. Occasionally, I like to peruse the aisles of fancy-pants groceries (FP), mostly so I recognize their brands when I see them at my regular haunts. I had a half an hour to kill yesterday, so I cruised the fancy pants store near my house.  OMG, I almost peed my pants! Many items were more than double what I usually pay. Egads! Earlier in the day, I purchased some fettuccini at Grocery Outlet for $1.49/pound and was berating myself for spending so much. At the FP store it was on "sale" for $2.69/lb. At GO, I passed on Quaker Oats at $3.49, because I know Costco is cheaper. The same item was $6.79 at the FP store. Eeks!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on January 24, 2019, 11:33:35 AM
DH has caught my cold, alas. I decided to make chicken soup with dumplings, from ingredients on hand. Turned out so well there were no leftovers, boo.

Side note: I do my grocery shopping at low-cost places. Occasionally, I like to peruse the aisles of fancy-pants groceries (FP), mostly so I recognize their brands when I see them at my regular haunts. I had a half an hour to kill yesterday, so I cruised the fancy pants store near my house.  OMG, I almost peed my pants! Many items were more than double what I usually pay. Egads! Earlier in the day, I purchased some fettuccini at Grocery Outlet for $1.49/pound and was berating myself for spending so much. At the FP store it was on "sale" for $2.69/lb. At GO, I passed on Quaker Oats at $3.49, because I know Costco is cheaper. The same item was $6.79 at the FP store. Eeks!

My absolute favorite example of this is cans of pozole (AKA hominy). In FP store, it's around $4 for a littlish (1-2 lb) can. At our local Kroger-affiliate, in the "Industrial Food-size" section, it's about $4 for a 110 oz (that's just under 7 lbs) can. I've decided that, basically, the cost is for the can and the contents just come along for free! (We use it for pozole stew, and use about half the huge can for a dinner. I drain and toss the rest in the freezer in a gallon-sized ziplock and use it for another batch later. Or I make it all and freeze the finished stew.)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 25, 2019, 04:14:01 AM
Last night we did our build your own burrito bar. Sooo good and I actually made mine with a healthy spinach wrap which was good as well.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 25, 2019, 09:21:04 AM
It's a good question. I'm thinking homemade pizza. Lots of work traveling, so my energy is super low. I'd love a healthy soup or something, but don't think I'm up to that kind of a challenge today.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Rural on January 25, 2019, 10:09:52 AM
Burns Night tonight, so neeps and tatties, but I'm not about to tackle making a haggis, nor am I going to buy one. (Nor, frankly, do I have all that much desire to eat one.)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Free Spirit on January 25, 2019, 10:50:30 AM
Burns Night tonight, so neeps and tatties, but I'm not about to tackle making a haggis, nor am I going to buy one. (Nor, frankly, do I have all that much desire to eat one.)

Aye, I ken, but it's no so bad wi' a right bit o' whisky sauce.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Tyson on January 25, 2019, 12:42:29 PM
Gotta figure out something to use my green beans, chicken and rice.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 26, 2019, 04:46:06 AM
Didnt make dinner! wasted $ and went out last night. Felt like shit after.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 26, 2019, 06:23:05 AM
Last night, husband turned leftovers into fried rice with pork. I promised meatloaf and mashed potatoes a few days ago, so that might be tonight's dinner.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: 2Birds1Stone on January 26, 2019, 10:02:16 AM
Today we convinced two couples we were going to go out for dinner with, to let us pick up 2 rotisserie chickens instead, let one couple take care of dessert, the other sides, and everyone can bring something to drink.

Instead of an easy $150-200 (total for 6 of us) night out. We will be able to do something waaaaay more fun for 20-30% of the price =)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 26, 2019, 07:32:13 PM
I found a recipe on MMM (apologies, can't remember who posted it), but we tried it tonight. It was great. One pot Greek meatballs with lemon dill rice
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MasterStache on January 26, 2019, 07:47:09 PM
Didnt make dinner! wasted $ and went out last night. Felt like shit after.

That was our weakness last year (although my spouse would beg to differ, ha!). Made it a goal to not eat out as much this year. Yeah I typically feel like shit afterwards. 
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Post by: OtherJen on January 26, 2019, 08:47:25 PM
Last night, husband turned leftovers into fried rice with pork. I promised meatloaf and mashed potatoes a few days ago, so that might be tonight's dinner.

Okay, so I decided it was more important to finish a big knitting project today and made frozen pizza (the good gluten-free kind from Costco) instead of cooking. We were already planning to go out for date day tomorrow (to a restaurant safe for my dumb celiac gut). I’ll be home all day Monday, so we’ll have meatloaf then.
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Post by: galliver on January 27, 2019, 03:26:16 AM
Fried rice. I've been making a batch every week the past...3 weeks? Seems like a great thing for us to have on hand. If we don't eat it for dinner, bf has it for lunch! I also enjoy it as breakfast.

Also made choc chip cookies due to an odd craving. We don't keep choc chips, so I broke up an old bar from the fridge.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 27, 2019, 04:10:29 AM
Didnt make dinner! wasted $ and went out last night. Felt like shit after.

That was our weakness last year (although my spouse would beg to differ, ha!). Made it a goal to not eat out as much this year. Yeah I typically feel like shit afterwards.


Yea we really dont get out that much and decided we need to try more often. The meal was good portion not to big but they had one of those salad bars with everything on it including the pasta salads etc... And I just over indulged. For four hours I felt like I ate a Thanks Giving dinner.


Last night we kept it simple. Made some Chicken Quarters in the oven, Broccoli and a small side of pasta.  Weekends like to make no brainer meals.
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Post by: sparkytheop on January 27, 2019, 07:46:42 AM
Last night, my son made pasta carbonara, with creme brulee and sponge cake for dessert.

Tonight, I'm going to try a new instant pot recipe, honey garlic chicken, with some legs I pulled out of the freezer two days ago.  I might get a large pizza from Dominos as well ($5.99 for a large, 2 topping, carry out). 
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Post by: jeninco on January 27, 2019, 10:03:56 PM
Friday: chile (mostly beans, with meat sauce) with all the things, including a big salad.
Saturday: I was out from 5 am - 5 pm, so MrInCO made lentil and potato salad (a yummy recipe including chopped sour pickles), green salad, and grilled pork chops.
Today: cheese grits topped with scallops and mushrooms in a bit of tomato sauce, with cooked greens.
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Post by: mountain mustache on January 27, 2019, 10:59:47 PM
had dinner with a friend at her house, we made a huge, delicious salad w/pepperoni, salami, pepperoncini, artichoke hearts, crumbled gouda cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, avocado all on top of a huge bed of lettuce. YUM. She is trying hard to do lower carb eating right now, and we usually do pizza night, so this was a great substitute she really enjoyed!
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Post by: Dogastrophe on January 28, 2019, 05:48:30 AM
Last night was corn chowder with biscuits and butterscotch pudding for dessert. 
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 28, 2019, 07:22:44 AM
I only cook Friday-Sunday, and we eat leftovers the other nights. Tonight we'll have Greek meatballs with lemon dill risotto.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 28, 2019, 02:25:41 PM
Last night was corn chowder with biscuits and butterscotch pudding for dessert.








yummy!



Lasagna and Garlic Bread tonight!
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 28, 2019, 03:00:26 PM
Chicken parm and spaghetti!
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Post by: Tyson on January 28, 2019, 03:42:17 PM
Street tacos!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dicey on January 28, 2019, 04:14:43 PM
DH has caught my cold, alas. I decided to make chicken soup with dumplings, from ingredients on hand. Turned out so well there were no leftovers, boo.

Side note: I do my grocery shopping at low-cost places. Occasionally, I like to peruse the aisles of fancy-pants groceries (FP), mostly so I recognize their brands when I see them at my regular haunts. I had a half an hour to kill yesterday, so I cruised the fancy pants store near my house.  OMG, I almost peed my pants! Many items were more than double what I usually pay. Egads! Earlier in the day, I purchased some fettuccini at Grocery Outlet for $1.49/pound and was berating myself for spending so much. At the FP store it was on "sale" for $2.69/lb. At GO, I passed on Quaker Oats at $3.49, because I know Costco is cheaper. The same item was $6.79 at the FP store. Eeks!

My absolute favorite example of this is cans of pozole (AKA hominy). In FP store, it's around $4 for a littlish (1-2 lb) can. At our local Kroger-affiliate, in the "Industrial Food-size" section, it's about $4 for a 110 oz (that's just under 7 lbs) can. I've decided that, basically, the cost is for the can and the contents just come along for free! (We use it for pozole stew, and use about half the huge can for a dinner. I drain and toss the rest in the freezer in a gallon-sized ziplock and use it for another batch later. Or I make it all and freeze the finished stew.)
And don't forget, you can use the #10 tin cans to make hobo stoves, lol!

I got a screaming deal on big, fancy tortillas that Winco sells for about $4.00/10. They are h-u-g-e and so yummy! I found them for $1.49 at Grocery Outlet, so I bought three packages. I think it's going to be big, big burrito night tonight.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 28, 2019, 04:30:10 PM
Looks like tonight will be burgers, oven fries, and sautéed green beans.

Tortillas sound good. I hope to make a batch tonight or tomorrow for chicken tinga tacos.
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Post by: sparkytheop on January 28, 2019, 09:13:12 PM
Made the honey garlic chicken last night, with basmati rice.

Tonight I made fried rice with last night's leftover chicken and rice, and made more chicken with the legs I didn't use last night, cooking them in the oven with the leftover sauce from last night's chicken.

Made for a quick, easy dinner.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 29, 2019, 09:45:28 AM
Egg roll in a bowl + cauliflower rice
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Post by: OtherJen on January 29, 2019, 06:52:27 PM
Tinga de pollo (chicken stewed in tomato-chipotle sauce), black beans, and homemade corn tortillas.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on January 29, 2019, 09:18:17 PM
DH has caught my cold, alas. I decided to make chicken soup with dumplings, from ingredients on hand. Turned out so well there were no leftovers, boo.

Side note: I do my grocery shopping at low-cost places. Occasionally, I like to peruse the aisles of fancy-pants groceries (FP), mostly so I recognize their brands when I see them at my regular haunts. I had a half an hour to kill yesterday, so I cruised the fancy pants store near my house.  OMG, I almost peed my pants! Many items were more than double what I usually pay. Egads! Earlier in the day, I purchased some fettuccini at Grocery Outlet for $1.49/pound and was berating myself for spending so much. At the FP store it was on "sale" for $2.69/lb. At GO, I passed on Quaker Oats at $3.49, because I know Costco is cheaper. The same item was $6.79 at the FP store. Eeks!

My absolute favorite example of this is cans of pozole (AKA hominy). In FP store, it's around $4 for a littlish (1-2 lb) can. At our local Kroger-affiliate, in the "Industrial Food-size" section, it's about $4 for a 110 oz (that's just under 7 lbs) can. I've decided that, basically, the cost is for the can and the contents just come along for free! (We use it for pozole stew, and use about half the huge can for a dinner. I drain and toss the rest in the freezer in a gallon-sized ziplock and use it for another batch later. Or I make it all and freeze the finished stew.)
And don't forget, you can use the #10 tin cans to make hobo stoves, lol!

I got a screaming deal on big, fancy tortillas that Winco sells for about $4.00/10. They are h-u-g-e and so yummy! I found them for $1.49 at Grocery Outlet, so I bought three packages. I think it's going to be big, big burrito night tonight.

You can just about use them for a hobo bathtub, really. I always look at them in the recycling and think "I should be able to do something with that!" Wash basin, maybe?

Camping stoves are made from cat-food tins or aluminum soda cans: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/diy-how-to-make-an-alcohol-stove-from-soda-cans

Your tortillas sound yummy!

We had caldo tlalpeno,  (there should be a tilda over that "n", but I don't know how to do that?): a lovely chicken (in this case turkey pieces from the freezer) and vegetable soup mostly flavored with chipotle chilis in adobo sauce, and served with avocado, tiny mild cheese cubes, and chopped cilantro. I kinda forgot to eat much for lunch today (and I don't really eat breakfast) so I had three bowls...

(Looks like we had a cousin to what OtherJen had!)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 30, 2019, 03:52:18 AM
Made this last night and I highly recommend it. When all the kids like it  and they adults you found a winner. I stuck to the recipe exactly other than I didnt have ritz crackers I used Townhouse instead. Otherwise to the T.

https://laurenslatest.com/creamy-ranch-chicken-casserole/

Made a garlic chicken veggie loaded pasta for a side and a side of green beans.

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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 30, 2019, 04:57:20 AM
DH has caught my cold, alas. I decided to make chicken soup with dumplings, from ingredients on hand. Turned out so well there were no leftovers, boo.

Side note: I do my grocery shopping at low-cost places. Occasionally, I like to peruse the aisles of fancy-pants groceries (FP), mostly so I recognize their brands when I see them at my regular haunts. I had a half an hour to kill yesterday, so I cruised the fancy pants store near my house.  OMG, I almost peed my pants! Many items were more than double what I usually pay. Egads! Earlier in the day, I purchased some fettuccini at Grocery Outlet for $1.49/pound and was berating myself for spending so much. At the FP store it was on "sale" for $2.69/lb. At GO, I passed on Quaker Oats at $3.49, because I know Costco is cheaper. The same item was $6.79 at the FP store. Eeks!


Tilde: https://smallbusiness.chron.com/make-tilde-n-spanish-keyboard-53959.html

My absolute favorite example of this is cans of pozole (AKA hominy). In FP store, it's around $4 for a littlish (1-2 lb) can. At our local Kroger-affiliate, in the "Industrial Food-size" section, it's about $4 for a 110 oz (that's just under 7 lbs) can. I've decided that, basically, the cost is for the can and the contents just come along for free! (We use it for pozole stew, and use about half the huge can for a dinner. I drain and toss the rest in the freezer in a gallon-sized ziplock and use it for another batch later. Or I make it all and freeze the finished stew.)
And don't forget, you can use the #10 tin cans to make hobo stoves, lol!

I got a screaming deal on big, fancy tortillas that Winco sells for about $4.00/10. They are h-u-g-e and so yummy! I found them for $1.49 at Grocery Outlet, so I bought three packages. I think it's going to be big, big burrito night tonight.

You can just about use them for a hobo bathtub, really. I always look at them in the recycling and think "I should be able to do something with that!" Wash basin, maybe?

Camping stoves are made from cat-food tins or aluminum soda cans: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/diy-how-to-make-an-alcohol-stove-from-soda-cans

Your tortillas sound yummy!

We had caldo tlalpeno,  (there should be a tilda over that "n", but I don't know how to do that?): a lovely chicken (in this case turkey pieces from the freezer) and vegetable soup mostly flavored with chipotle chilis in adobo sauce, and served with avocado, tiny mild cheese cubes, and chopped cilantro. I kinda forgot to eat much for lunch today (and I don't really eat breakfast) so I had three bowls...

(Looks like we had a cousin to what OtherJen had!)
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Post by: Dixie_Amazon on January 30, 2019, 08:17:50 AM
Slow cooker carne asasda for tacos tonight. I used some stew meat I had in the freezer instead of skirt steak. 

Recipe: https://showmetheyummy.com/slow-cooker-carne-asada-recipe/ (https://showmetheyummy.com/slow-cooker-carne-asada-recipe/)
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Post by: sparkytheop on January 30, 2019, 03:27:23 PM
I'm not sure if it will be tonight's dinner, or just few dinners later this week, but I have 2 lbs of tofu ($2.45 at the restaurant supply store).  I don't think I've ever cooked with tofu.

I have some hot and sour soup base that I bought a while ago.  I also have some pickled ginger.  I might just add the tofu to the soup base, with some other stuff (no idea what "goes", but I have carrots, onion, garlic, and mushrooms all on hand).

I love to experiment, so bought it to do that.  Figured it would be a pretty cheap food to play with and see if I like it in some form or other.  I also have a tofu lasagna recipe and another one (a tofu and lentils or red beans?) that I know is edible.  Got those two recipes from vegan/vegetarian cooking class I went to last year.

I'm a confirmed meat eater, but I just really like trying new foods, so we'll see how it goes.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 30, 2019, 05:37:34 PM
I'm not sure if it will be tonight's dinner, or just few dinners later this week, but I have 2 lbs of tofu ($2.45 at the restaurant supply store).  I don't think I've ever cooked with tofu.

I have some hot and sour soup base that I bought a while ago.  I also have some pickled ginger.  I might just add the tofu to the soup base, with some other stuff (no idea what "goes", but I have carrots, onion, garlic, and mushrooms all on hand).

I love to experiment, so bought it to do that.  Figured it would be a pretty cheap food to play with and see if I like it in some form or other.  I also have a tofu lasagna recipe and another one (a tofu and lentils or red beans?) that I know is edible.  Got those two recipes from vegan/vegetarian cooking class I went to last year.

I'm a confirmed meat eater, but I just really like trying new foods, so we'll see how it goes.

You could roast it (https://glutenfreegirl.com/2011/04/roasted-tofu-with-dipping-sauce/). I like to do this and toss the roasted cubes in stir-fry. They hold together much better.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 30, 2019, 06:18:12 PM
We went out last night & I have regrets (seriously, how many times do i need to eat dairy to remember that my body doesn't like it, even though I LOVE the taste). So, we'll have last night's plan tonight. Egg roll in a bowl + cauliflower rice.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on January 30, 2019, 06:21:29 PM
I'm not sure if it will be tonight's dinner, or just few dinners later this week, but I have 2 lbs of tofu ($2.45 at the restaurant supply store).  I don't think I've ever cooked with tofu.

I have some hot and sour soup base that I bought a while ago.  I also have some pickled ginger.  I might just add the tofu to the soup base, with some other stuff (no idea what "goes", but I have carrots, onion, garlic, and mushrooms all on hand).

I love to experiment, so bought it to do that.  Figured it would be a pretty cheap food to play with and see if I like it in some form or other.  I also have a tofu lasagna recipe and another one (a tofu and lentils or red beans?) that I know is edible.  Got those two recipes from vegan/vegetarian cooking class I went to last year.

I'm a confirmed meat eater, but I just really like trying new foods, so we'll see how it goes.

You could roast it (https://glutenfreegirl.com/2011/04/roasted-tofu-with-dipping-sauce/). I like to do this and toss the roasted cubes in stir-fry. They hold together much better.

Thank you!  I even have everything for the sauce! Well, except tamari, but I can just use soy sauce.  I even restocked my grape seed oil yesterday (I buy a big container and split it with my parents-- my mom doesn't like olive oil).
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Post by: mm1970 on January 30, 2019, 07:23:27 PM
This week was weird.  We had a plan and threw it out the window.
Sat: Big kid: Mac and cheese, garlic bread, carrot fries
Sun: Little kid: Dinner was BBQ chicken leftovers, broccoli/potato/cheese soup, salad
   (hubby and I tag teamed to prep lasagna. )
Mon: Leftover mac and cheese and some lasagna with leftover soup and steamed broccoli
Tue:  I had a business dinner and the school had a fundraiser at a burger place, hence "throw out the plan"
Wed: We are having "leftover lasagna" and "favorite chicken" (breaded chicken tenders from TJs) and kale chips
Thu: Me.  Well, Weds box we didn't get the bok choy (glad my company dinner was Chinese!).  So: lasagna (the gift that keeps on giving) and...kale chips (because we got more kale!)
Fri: Uh...usually frozen pizza, but prob lasagna?

Still left in the pantry from the boxes: a butternut squash and 2-3 sweet potatoes.  Fruit and a whole lotta lettuce and carrots.
Left in the fridge: broccoli soup
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Post by: Dicey on January 30, 2019, 08:25:52 PM
Somebody, somewhere (@lhamo?) mentioned making Chicken Tinga Tacos. I had leftover chicken from last night's Instant Pot concoction that was just meh. I googled these tacos and realized I had almost everything on hand. Elsewhere on the interwebs, I read that adding a little rice vinegar and olive oil to guacamole was a game changer. (Totally. Try it soon.)

Since I had to go to Sprouts for oregano (I can't believe I finally ran out of oregano), so I decided to buy some masa harina and make my own corn tortillas, because I'm a glutton for punishment. OMG, the tortillas were so labor intensive, but deliciously good.

So dinner was Chicken Tinga Tacos with homemade tortillas and guacamole. I made my own version with Boca Crumbles that I had in the freezer. My posse is pretty damn content about now. In fact they're washing dishes as I type this. Sweet.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 30, 2019, 08:40:25 PM
@Dicey - that sounds amazing
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Post by: OtherJen on January 30, 2019, 09:46:21 PM
@Dicey , it was me. Glad you enjoyed them! I will try the vinegar-olive oil trick on a few avocados this weekend. I promise, the tortillas get easier with each batch.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 31, 2019, 03:19:38 AM
Made this last night https://southernfoodandfun.com/baked-pork-chops-mushroom-soup/  was very good. I just put the skillet in the oven. Mashed potatoes and mixed veggies and all was happy. Also used boneless chops instead since were on sale. The sauce made a great gravy. Definitely will be added to our list of favorites.
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Post by: Dicey on January 31, 2019, 05:00:02 AM
@Dicey , it was me. Glad you enjoyed them! I will try the vinegar-olive oil trick on a few avocados this weekend. I promise, the tortillas get easier with each batch.
Thanks, @OtherJen. You were the inspiration for the homemade corn tortillas. The guac trick calls for 2 TBS rice wine vinegar and 6 TBS olive oil for 2 avocados (in addition to the usual ingredients). Next time, I'm going to try it with a 1:3 ratio, as the rice wine  vinegar was a bit too pronounced (still good) and the OO softens the guac a bit more than we're used to.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 31, 2019, 06:09:49 AM
Spicy mixed bean soup with hot sausage, corn, canned tomatoes, home made chicken broth and cornbread.

Zero degrees here today and going lower so will be perfect! Might change my mind about cornbread and have garlic bread.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 31, 2019, 07:12:10 PM
After waking up to -10°F in the bright sunshine (we just barely made it into positive digits this afternoon, so better than yesterday), I decided that it was a meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and roasted carrots kind of day. I wasn’t wrong.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 31, 2019, 08:06:36 PM
I worked late, so came home & everyone had already eaten. Had a piece of chicken, an apple & some popcorn. It was pretty gourmet.
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Post by: mm1970 on February 02, 2019, 02:17:34 PM
Lots of stuff to use up from the boxes.

Everyone had salad for lunch.

Dinner: butternut squash risotto and kale chips.

Tomorrow: roasted red pepper & sweet  potato soup with leftover BBQ chicken from the freezer.
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Post by: aetherie on February 02, 2019, 02:43:04 PM
Tonight is "egg roll in a bowl" and tomorrow is lasagna.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 02, 2019, 06:22:25 PM
Tonight was Creamy Chipotle Chicken (https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/creamy-chipotle-chicken-breast/) with leftover mashed potatoes and cabbage slaw.
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Post by: lexde on February 02, 2019, 07:04:21 PM
Kalua Pig and cabbage

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190203/d189656fb76c23c9d41ae796deb7ae61.jpg)

Shoulder roast was $16.00
Garlic I had, but maybe $.10?
Salt
3 slices of bacon $.30
1 head of cabbage $.99

Total: $17.39. Made 7 very generous portions. $2.48 per meal plus a bowl of rich stock that I had for dinner.

I will probably double the cabbage next time to stretch it even further. I’m generally a fan of simple dishes but was VERY skeptical that 5 ingredients was enough to make a good meal. I was so wrong, and it is so good.
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Post by: sparkytheop on February 02, 2019, 09:53:15 PM
Hillshire Farms rope sausage was on sale this week, so I used a third of one at lunch and put it in a "jambalaya" mix (heavy on lentils).  Added some spices and it wasn't too bad.

Tonight I'm making Cornish pasties.  Every time I've made them the crust has been way too dry, so I'm trying out a new recipe and we'll see how it goes.  They are in the oven now.

Making some banana bread (with chocolate chips) for dessert, but have to wait until the pasties are done in the oven.  Bananas have been in the freezer for a while.
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Post by: Johnez on February 02, 2019, 11:28:00 PM
Potroast. Such an easy meal. Sooooooo satisfying. Almost feels like cheating haha!
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Post by: 35andFI on February 04, 2019, 09:09:36 AM
Moved out of my parents house so I'm on my own for dinners now.

Using this thread for motivation and learning!

Started out with Rice & Beans with some spices. Pretty plain but it filled me up.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 04, 2019, 10:38:18 AM
I just thawed some frozen whitefish. I think I'll dredge it in flour and seasonings and panfry it. Maybe I'll make some oven fries for fish and chips.
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Post by: Rural on February 04, 2019, 04:48:18 PM
Leftover frozen chili. I'd thought it was a tortilla soup, but close enough. Chopped some avocado into it.
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Post by: Raenia on February 04, 2019, 04:51:37 PM
Chana masala and basmati rice.  Made a giant batch so there will be plenty of leftovers.
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Post by: Poundwise on February 04, 2019, 07:45:46 PM
I did Indian food too!  My first foray into Indian food in an Instant Pot (yes, finally got one).

Butter chicken, saffron rice, aloo gobi, bihari green bean masala. Was going to do mango lassis but ran out of time!
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 05, 2019, 04:09:38 AM
Tonight I have to go old school and simple since I have a busy day. Pork roast in the slow cooker, Mashed and some veggies.
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Post by: lexde on February 05, 2019, 05:54:11 AM
Nothing! Have leftovers. :-)
Flank steak, chimichurri, bakes potato. Easy!
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Post by: horsepoor on February 05, 2019, 06:58:33 AM
Yay, a cooking thread!

We are having leftovers tonight, but tomorrow will be chile verde (homegrown green chiles) black beans, and cauliflower.
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Post by: Tyson on February 05, 2019, 01:08:27 PM
Made Crash Hot Potatoes last night - they were easy and awesome.  Much better than just roasting which is my normal method.  I'll have the leftovers tonight.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 05, 2019, 02:33:20 PM
Roasted chicken, rice, roasted carrots. Husband has been under the weather, and this should be mild but not boring.
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Post by: FireLane on February 05, 2019, 07:52:27 PM
Last night, I had rustic multigrain bread I picked up as a manager's special, so we used it to make fancy grilled cheeses with mozzarella and muenster cheese and slices of turkey bacon that I picked up the last time it was on sale. With a salad of spring mix drizzled with olive oil, it made a solid meal.
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Post by: jeninco on February 05, 2019, 08:53:05 PM
We had beef and broccoli stir-fry, with rice. I also found huge bag of turkey bones in the freezer, so I made it into stock today (which is now in the freezer). I foresee plenty of soups and stews for the next several weeks...

Tomorrow I am in a meeting from at least 6-7, and we have family in town. Yesterday I made a ton of ziti and sauce, and after dinner layered the leftovers into a casserole dish with layers of grated mozzarella and parm. That (with a salad) will be tomorrow's dinner, which will be in the oven on a timer so that it needs only to be pulled out when everyone re-convenes around 7:15.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 06, 2019, 03:45:33 AM
Tonight I am going to Bake Chicken Drumsticks and either a rice side or just something easy with a veggie. They were on sale and i have a busy night!
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Post by: OtherJen on February 06, 2019, 08:21:36 PM
My friend treated me to dinner at a Lebanese restaurant! Yum.

I plan to make chicken stock tomorrow. We’ll have chicken soup for dinner.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 07, 2019, 04:13:44 AM
Tonight is going to be Build your own Burrito night with Mexican rice and re-fried beans. Another busy night so keeping it simple.
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Post by: mountain mustache on February 09, 2019, 06:29:23 PM
frozen Daiya dairy free pizza that I picked up months ago on super sale. Yum
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Post by: jeninco on February 09, 2019, 06:43:53 PM
Beef stew with onions, carrots, leeks, and mushrooms (which I sautéed separately in a skillet to get yummy and crusty), mashed potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts. I managed to not eat much for breakfast and lunch, and it was lovely to have a big dinner.

One of my kids made a chocolate cake for dessert.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 09, 2019, 07:51:00 PM
Vegetable beef soup and soda bread.
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Post by: galliver on February 09, 2019, 09:29:24 PM
Orange-herb chicken and a bunch of grilled vegetables (peppers, onion, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower). And a bottle of tasty white wine from costco :)

But last night was takeout pizza... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Post by: sparkytheop on February 10, 2019, 03:43:48 PM
The crust on my cornish pasties was actually good for once!

Tried a new bourbon chicken recipe a couple nights ago (minus the bourbon).  Turned out good and will definitely be making that again.  Last night was just burgers, and I'm not sure yet what dinner will be tonight.

https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/bourbon-chicken/201809/amp?fbclid=IwAR3Tq51OfU9pGnqzN5HpFYJvpcUoGtMkqSimNZPhZIFYG5caF2HbsWg2FP8
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Post by: Chippewa on February 10, 2019, 03:49:21 PM
Spaghetti squash, marinara and meatballs
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on February 10, 2019, 03:58:40 PM
Beef stew in slow cooker.
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Post by: Rural on February 10, 2019, 03:59:06 PM
Groundnut stew over brown rice.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on February 10, 2019, 04:00:23 PM
Groundnut stew over brown rice.

Okay, what is groundnut stew? Peanuts?
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Post by: Rural on February 10, 2019, 05:10:51 PM
Groundnut stew over brown rice.

Okay, what is groundnut stew? Peanuts?


Sorry, yes, it's an old Moosewood Restaurant recipe: https://moosewoodcooks.com/2011/09/west-african-groundnut-stew/


It's infinitely adaptable; I use whatever veggies I have, a can of Ro-tel in place of the cayenne and tomato, and add lemon juice, garlic, and soy sauce. I have even been known to make it with canned veggies when I'm in a hurry (rutabaga, potato, yam, beets, greens, and/or carrots and just warm through on the stove) though I used fresh tonight and cooked it in the Instantpot..
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 11, 2019, 04:33:27 AM
Last night made steak sandwiches and Fries. Was a night for something easy and the kids love em.
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Post by: horsepoor on February 11, 2019, 07:15:10 AM
Tandoori chicken, dal, stir fried baby bok choi, rice and pita bread -- none of us had lunch!

Funny, I'd put almost the same meal on my weekly plan right before I read your post.  So tonight we are having tandoori chicken, red lentil dahl and palak paneer.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 11, 2019, 08:00:12 AM
Chicken soup. I need to use the batch of stock that I made last Thursday.
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Post by: mountain mustache on February 11, 2019, 08:21:04 AM
making siete mares soup! It's one of my favorites that I get every time I'm in AZ, but I've always wanted to make it myself. Making a nice dinner on Monday night is my favorite way to beat the start of the work week blahs
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 11, 2019, 06:06:58 PM
Beef tacos with avocado. I'm so jetlagged from a work trip, & needed something easy
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Post by: jeninco on February 11, 2019, 07:12:35 PM
Thai red curry with beef and cabbage, from here: https://nwedible.com/thai-red-curry-cabbage-salad/

Super fast and easy (and not many ingredients, especially since we skipped the herbs), and served with rice that we threw in a rice cooker.

Bonus: there are leftovers for lunches.
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Post by: Chippewa on February 11, 2019, 09:39:59 PM
Beef, mashed carrots, yukon potatoes and avocado.
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Post by: Moonwaves on February 12, 2019, 03:18:36 AM
Thai red curry with beef and cabbage, from here: https://nwedible.com/thai-red-curry-cabbage-salad/

Super fast and easy (and not many ingredients, especially since we skipped the herbs), and served with rice that we threw in a rice cooker.

Bonus: there are leftovers for lunches.
That sounds amazing. Even if it does have fresh coriander in it. Thanks - I think I will definitely be trying this one out.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 12, 2019, 03:52:04 AM
Last night i made baked chicken thighs, Salad loaded with veggies, teriyaki rice and a macaroni salad.
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Post by: jeninco on February 12, 2019, 11:25:25 AM
Thai red curry with beef and cabbage, from here: https://nwedible.com/thai-red-curry-cabbage-salad/

Super fast and easy (and not many ingredients, especially since we skipped the herbs), and served with rice that we threw in a rice cooker.

Bonus: there are leftovers for lunches.
That sounds amazing. Even if it does have fresh coriander in it. Thanks - I think I will definitely be trying this one out.

It's really good. Feel free to substitute mint, or parsley (or nothing) for the cilantro. It's the dead of winter here, so I finely chopped half a red bell pepper and tossed it in at the very end for color.
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Post by: horsepoor on February 12, 2019, 11:50:50 AM
Thai red curry with beef and cabbage, from here: https://nwedible.com/thai-red-curry-cabbage-salad/

Super fast and easy (and not many ingredients, especially since we skipped the herbs), and served with rice that we threw in a rice cooker.

Bonus: there are leftovers for lunches.
That sounds amazing. Even if it does have fresh coriander in it. Thanks - I think I will definitely be trying this one out.

Oh yum!  I love larb, and am always looking for new ways to use ground beef.
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Post by: Shinplaster on February 12, 2019, 01:01:17 PM
Broccoli cheddar soup and biscuits.  Perfect for a snowy/freezing rain day.
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Post by: Financial.Velociraptor on February 12, 2019, 01:03:58 PM
Cod filets, fat red onion slice, broccoli, EVOO, butter, lemon pepper, garlic powder, dash of cayenne.  Serve/mop up the drippings over a slice of whole wheat bread.  Was very satisfying.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 12, 2019, 02:46:28 PM
I've made this at least 20x's its so easy and am making tonight. If you like baked Porkchops and rice and want to make it all together this is a win   http://joyslife.com/easy-baked-pork-chops-and-rice-recipe/   along with that will have a veggie, Salad and some bread. Yes we eat bread in our house.  I usually use rice a roni long grain vs the Uncle Bens. Same difference but usually a tad cheaper
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Post by: CupcakeGuru on February 12, 2019, 04:56:38 PM
I'm making bourbon chicken with rice and broccoli. So fast and easy.
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Post by: sparkytheop on February 12, 2019, 05:44:23 PM
If I can wake up (night shifts...) I'll try using my new pasta maker for the first time, and just do some simple noodles with a little butter and garlic.
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Post by: horsepoor on February 12, 2019, 06:19:45 PM
Chorizo and kale ragu served over polenta made in the Instant Pot.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 12, 2019, 06:57:10 PM
From-scratch marinara sauce and from-scratch turkey meatballs over brown rice spaghetti (Aldi).
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Post by: Chippewa on February 12, 2019, 08:04:08 PM
Homemade celery-potato soup with grilled cheese on wheat
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Post by: Chippewa on February 12, 2019, 08:04:41 PM
Chorizo and kale ragu served over polenta made in the Instant Pot.
Yum!
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Post by: jeninco on February 13, 2019, 09:08:57 AM
Shrimp Enchiladas Verdes, made in the form of a tortilla casserole (so layers of corn tortillas, shrimp, refried beans, corn, chopped green chilis, and salsa verde, with jack cheese). Slaw of red cabbage and carrots with a bit of rice vinegar. In the oven, on a timer, so it's ready to pull out when we all get back at 7 pm.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 13, 2019, 12:26:49 PM
This is going to sound weak but we have everyone going and coming tonight so I made a beef roast in the slow cooker, Veggies with a cheese sauce and Hamburger Helper (used Turkey). Everyone can heat up as they come and go. Not running a restaurant tonight! lol
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Post by: Poundwise on February 13, 2019, 02:14:39 PM
Not so weak... sounds pretty good! 

I forgot to soak beans for chili, so I have the following choices:
- try cooking them in my new Instant Pot anyway
- spaghetti with red sauce

I have oatmeal bread dough rising in a bowl.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 13, 2019, 06:27:33 PM
This is going to sound weak but we have everyone going and coming tonight so I made a beef roast in the slow cooker, Veggies with a cheese sauce and Hamburger Helper (used Turkey). Everyone can heat up as they come and go. Not running a restaurant tonight! lol

Pot roast is never weak.

I had both a huge, tight-deadline client project and a public event for one of my volunteer organizations today, so I'm just finishing up my work day. Husband didn't get home until 7:15. He's currently sauteing bacon and onions to put on top of a frozen pizza because we're classy like that.
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Post by: horsepoor on February 13, 2019, 08:30:43 PM
Sous vide leg of lamb and tons of roasted veggies.  Sounds fancy, but I literally cook the lamb in the vacuum pack it comes from the butcher in, then season and brown it in the oven for 10 minutes.  We'll be eating the leftovers cold tomorrow with garlic aioli.
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Post by: MatthewK on February 14, 2019, 07:44:13 AM
I pretty much do all the meal prep here, tonight it's a new recipe to us, spicy bean burgers made with pinto beans and russet potato home made fries. This is from the Blue Zones Solution, we have been trying to eat Mediterranean/Blue Zones diet more lately, the kids even like most of the meals. :-)
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Post by: OtherJen on February 14, 2019, 09:22:01 AM
Shrimp scampi, hopefully. With pasta and sautéed onions and peppers and a bottle of prosecco. We don't go out for Valentine's Day, but we do like a good meal and don't often cook shrimp.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 14, 2019, 09:27:49 AM
It's been a crazy few days, with power outages. So, assuming we have power, we're having leftover tacos (because last night we had to go out - see no power). I'm planning to have wine with the super glam dinner, for Valentine's Day. :-) 
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on February 14, 2019, 10:52:12 AM
Shrimp cocktail, champagne, salmon burgers and salad.
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Post by: Tyson on February 14, 2019, 11:29:51 AM
Picking up some salmon from Costco today (on sale) and using up some baby potatoes I have at home to make "hot crash potatoes" for me and my daughter.  She's 12.  Now that it's just the 2 of us (ever other week), I'm including her more in the shopping, decision making and some of the prep and giving her cooking tips.  I want her to have solid life skills when she's an adult, and being able to make good (and inexpensive) food at home is going to help her a lot I hope.
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Post by: mm1970 on February 14, 2019, 03:01:44 PM
Santa Maria tri tip
Baby fingerling potatoes
Salad
Red wine

Chocolate!!
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Post by: Rural on February 14, 2019, 04:40:03 PM
A frozen dinner that purports to be General Tso's Chicken. Spicy. It's none of these things, but today it's a triumph that I am simultaneously sitting upright and eating. I'm so sick, I've been eating Hot Pockets while lying flat on my back in order to get in the food I have to take the antibiotics with. (Guess who ran out of Hot Pockets?)
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Post by: mountain mustache on February 14, 2019, 06:35:25 PM
dairy free ben and jerry's!
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Post by: MrsTuxedocat on February 14, 2019, 07:22:22 PM
I made vegan eggroll in a bowl! It's so good, I didn't even have some of the ingredients and it turned out fantastic. It's a keeper for sure!
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Post by: Poundwise on February 14, 2019, 08:36:30 PM
A frozen dinner that purports to be General Tso's Chicken. Spicy. It's none of these things, but today it's a triumph that I am simultaneously sitting upright and eating. I'm so sick, I've been eating Hot Pockets while lying flat on my back in order to get in the food I have to take the antibiotics with. (Guess who ran out of Hot Pockets?)

Aw, so sorry to hear you are sick!  Is there nobody to help you? :~(

We ate poorly today.  Mr. Poundwise is on a business trip so we are in survival mode. I was responsible for school snack and made a pasta salad that the children didn't like. Too lemony, I guess.  Tried to salvage it for dinner by adding tomato sauce, more mozzarella, and baking it, but my kids didn't care for it. Too lemony again, I guess. 

At least everybody had their fill of strawberries and chocolates!

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Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 15, 2019, 02:46:46 AM
Last night we did breakfast night since its my youngest favorite and he is leaving this morning with his team to Vegas for a Soccer Tournament. So we made some pretty big skillets with Hash Browns, Ham, Sausage, Corn Beef Hash, Toast, Cheese etc..the kitchen sink!
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Post by: horsepoor on February 15, 2019, 06:59:41 AM
Tonight I'm making chicken vegetable soup to clean out the fridge, and a loaf of sourdough.
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Post by: Dicey on February 15, 2019, 08:22:23 AM
Foe Valentine's Day, I made Veg. Lasagne with bargain ingredients from the Dollar Store/Grocery Outlet. Found some fancy green lasagne sheets. Used them to make two 8" x 8" pans. Stuffed with sauteed onions, mushrooms, spinach, zucchini and riced cauliflowe. Made cheese filling with ricotta from the freezer, plus mozzarella, parmesan, eggs and fresh parsley. It was yummy. Best of all, I have another meal ready to go.

While I was making the lasagne, I chopped up a bunch of sale-purchased chicken breasts and poached them in stock. I got enough for four meals. I'll make chicken noodle soup out of the poaching stock. Kept one portion in the fridge and froze the rest.

As long as the oven was fired up, I made individual heart-shaped brownie volcano cakes for my peeeps.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 15, 2019, 09:43:22 AM
Going to bake a Bone in Turkey Breast. Not sure yet what I will make with it yet but thats on the Menu as Item #1
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Post by: Rural on February 16, 2019, 12:02:32 AM
A frozen dinner that purports to be General Tso's Chicken. Spicy. It's none of these things, but today it's a triumph that I am simultaneously sitting upright and eating. I'm so sick, I've been eating Hot Pockets while lying flat on my back in order to get in the food I have to take the antibiotics with. (Guess who ran out of Hot Pockets?)

Aw, so sorry to hear you are sick!  Is there nobody to help you? :~(

We ate poorly today.  Mr. Poundwise is on a business trip so we are in survival mode. I was responsible for school snack and made a pasta salad that the children didn't like. Too lemony, I guess.  Tried to salvage it for dinner by adding tomato sauce, more mozzarella, and baking it, but my kids didn't care for it. Too lemony again, I guess. 

At least everybody had their fill of strawberries and chocolates!


I think I'm on the mend, and my husband is home now. Sorry to hear about the lemony pasta salad and the children. It sounds pretty good to me.
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Post by: steveo on February 16, 2019, 12:47:08 AM
I'm making a sweet potato and chickpea currry with couscous. It's really you but I'm not sure the kids will like it. It's close to vegan but I add fish sauce to it so it's not really vegan.
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Post by: horsepoor on February 16, 2019, 09:15:53 AM
Herbed, brie-stuffed pork chops, asparagus (I get so happy when it goes on sale!) and roasted new potatoes.

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Post by: OtherJen on February 16, 2019, 09:17:08 AM
Pot roast and mashed potatoes.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: mountain mustache on February 16, 2019, 12:08:06 PM
- thai red curry with kabocha squash
- shepherds pie w/mashed cauliflower topping
- roasted broccoli, roasted cauliflower
- sautéed cabbage

I cook all of my food for the week on Saturdays
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Post by: sparkytheop on February 16, 2019, 03:18:26 PM
Homemade noodles, with butter and roasted garlic, topped with chicken and bacon (just have to boil the noodles and cook the bacon, everything else is all ready).
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on February 16, 2019, 04:46:58 PM
Using a bunch of stuff I have laying around, I am making a dinner of chicken-fried steak with steamed rice and kernel corn and garlic bread with some homemade peppermint stick ice cream for dessert. It's the weekend. Time for some comfort food! :-)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: mountain mustache on February 16, 2019, 05:19:31 PM
Using a bunch of stuff I have laying around, I am making a dinner of chicken-fried steak with steamed rice and kernel corn and garlic bread with some homemade peppermint stick ice cream for dessert. It's the weekend. Time for some comfort food! :-)

I wish I had stuff laying around to make your dinner! That sounds amazing!
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Post by: Tyson on February 16, 2019, 05:32:31 PM
Pork fried rice!   The key to good fried rice, I find, is cooking the rice beforehand and putting it in the refrigerator over night.  Otherwise it turns mushy.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on February 16, 2019, 05:48:13 PM
Using a bunch of stuff I have laying around, I am making a dinner of chicken-fried steak with steamed rice and kernel corn and garlic bread with some homemade peppermint stick ice cream for dessert. It's the weekend. Time for some comfort food! :-)

I'll be over soon... that's my favorite ice cream flavor! Yum!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Rural on February 16, 2019, 08:02:19 PM
Pork fried rice!   The key to good fried rice, I find, is cooking the rice beforehand and putting it in the refrigerator over night.  Otherwise it turns mushy.


All true, but if you ever want it in a hurry, use brown rice.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Roadrunner53 on February 17, 2019, 04:51:49 PM
Having spaghetti with meat sauce. Using leftover meatloaf chunks in my sauce and some leftover frozen sausage. Should be very tasty!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on February 17, 2019, 08:49:25 PM
Green curry with tuna over rice.  Extra green because I blended in spinach for extra veg.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dicey on February 17, 2019, 11:35:14 PM
Tonight I used 1/4 of the chicken I mentioned upthread. I put two cups of the leftover stock from that prep session into the IP, along with 2 cups organic brown rice, 1 pound of fresh, exotic carrots (white, purple, yellow) and 1 pound frozen green beans. Hit 20 minutes on the IP and made a salad. I quick released the IP so the rice didn't get mushy. I warmed the chicken separately and the meat eaters piled it on top of their rice & veg. I have a variety of sauces in the fridge I'm trying to use up, so everyone topped theirs with something different. You know it's good when there are no leftovers.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 18, 2019, 09:35:02 PM
Stuck-pot rice with lentils and yogurt (https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/02/stuck-pot-rice-with-lentils-and-yogurt/) from the Smitten Kitchen blog. I served it with berberi-seasoned baked salmon. Husband wants to have it again soon.
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Post by: lexde on February 19, 2019, 05:45:55 AM
I made vegan eggroll in a bowl! It's so good, I didn't even have some of the ingredients and it turned out fantastic. It's a keeper for sure!
What did you sub the meat for? Or did you just omit it? This is one of my favorite dishes, I bought everything yesterday to make it for a second week in a row. :D
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Raenia on February 19, 2019, 06:01:57 AM
Last night was chicken tinga tacos with corn tortillas.  I finally caved and got storebought tortillas, because they're just so much work to make fresh and I really wanted to try the chicken tinga recipe.  It came out very well, and was super easy to make, so this will definitely be going on the regular rotation.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on February 19, 2019, 07:30:26 AM
Last night I roasted chicken thighs with Italian herbs, and slices of butternut squash with Urfa chile and coconut oil.  On the side we had a little kale-blueberry salad.

We have leftover green curry and rice, so tonight I'm just going to heat it up and augment it with a some stirfried tofu and asparagus.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on February 19, 2019, 06:10:25 PM
Going to a "one bowl" cooking class tonight, so I'll find out when I get there (they demonstrate the cooking, we eat whatever they made afterward).  It's free, put on by a local 7th Day Adventist church, so it will most likely all be vegan, or very close to vegan.  I was raised to support the cattle industry, but it doesn't hurt to try some new foods!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Tyson on February 19, 2019, 09:33:56 PM
I just realized that my "on the way out" fresh spinach can be wilted and used in a beef/rice bowl.  Add a little melted butter, yum.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Linea_Norway on February 20, 2019, 03:13:13 AM
Yesterday I started the grill season, as the pile of snow on the terrace have reduced a bit, to there was place to put the grill out.

I marinated boneless chicken thighs in yoghurt for a whole day. This is something I learned from the cook at work. She makes it when we barbecue during the summer party. I should have added lemon juice, thyme and black pepper, but I did that before putting the chicken on the grill.
I also sliced a sweet potato and cut a red pepper in half for on the grill. I had Brussel sprouts in the oven in wild garlic oil and covered with grated parmesan cheese. Found the recipe on the internet.

The grill was very warm when I started. I added the chicken thighs and the vegetables and closed the lid. Than I went inside to do other stuff, and because it was cold outside. Found out later that the grill had almost stopped. Eventually I had to leave the lid open to make the chicken thighs and the sweet potato slices well done. I also should have used more charcoal. DH often fill only half the grill with charcoal, as we are only 2 people, and I followed his example. But I had enough stuff that I needed a bit of a bigger area. So I had to juggle a bit.

Lessons learned:
- Don't be cheap on charcoal and use more
- Stay outside and look at the grill often
- Don't close the lid in the beginning when frying meat
- I need to grill more often to get practice

But the chicken was well done, but soft. The yoghurt marination made it mosty. The other stuff tasted also well.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 20, 2019, 04:49:25 AM
Last night I made 85/15 Burgers and just seasoned them with Italian seasoning and Pepper no salt and they were great. For a side we at the leftover Chicken Broccoli pasta leftover from night before and a mixed veggie.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Linea_Norway on February 20, 2019, 04:59:06 AM
I just realized that my "on the way out" fresh spinach can be wilted and used in a beef/rice bowl.  Add a little melted butter, yum.

Was that spinach fresh from the shop or fresh from your garden? If from the shop, you should consider buying frozen spinach. It costs only a fraction of fresh spinach and tastes just as well as fresh in wok dishes.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on February 20, 2019, 05:03:59 AM
I made Hot Crash Potatoes for the first time. I was intrigued by another poster on what they were. I used this recipe and they were excellent! I didn't have the suggested taters so I used baking taters cut vertically and used two round iron skillets to cook them. They were awesome!

https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/crash-hot-potatoes/
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Linea_Norway on February 20, 2019, 05:18:06 AM
I made Hot Crash Potatoes for the first time. I was intrigued by another poster on what they were. I used this recipe and they were excellent! I didn't have the suggested taters so I used baking taters cut vertically and used two round iron skillets to cook them. They were awesome!

https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/crash-hot-potatoes/

Thanks, I will try this too some time. My DH thinks baked potatoes are always disappointing, so this might be a nice alternative.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Tyson on February 20, 2019, 01:06:48 PM
I just realized that my "on the way out" fresh spinach can be wilted and used in a beef/rice bowl.  Add a little melted butter, yum.

Was that spinach fresh from the shop or fresh from your garden? If from the shop, you should consider buying frozen spinach. It costs only a fraction of fresh spinach and tastes just as well as fresh in wok dishes.

Oh, nice tip!  Thanks, I will do that in the future.  I'd bought fresh spinach/mixed greens for my salad based meals (I'm alone so I buy small amounts), and just had a bit leftover that was going bad & I didn't want to eat it raw.  But, frozen spinach for anything you'd normally saute, that's brilliant.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: BicycleB on February 20, 2019, 01:07:22 PM
BicycleB's Bean Tacos!!

Black beans, precooked to perfection (kind of a savory flavor, perfect consistency. My cheat: the canned black  beans from the local grocery are perfect for this. 72 cents per lazy 1 lb can; good for roughly 8 tacos, aka 2 hearty person-meals). Reheat to steaming just before assembling the tacos.

Corn tortillas, toasted to edge of crispy on gas stove

Freshly chopped tomato, onion. Avocado (slice while the tortillas are toasting).

Fill the tortillas with beans while the tortillas set. Add vegies. Yum yum yum, easy deliciousness for $1 or less per meal.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: WhiteTrashCash on February 20, 2019, 03:34:39 PM
I got a little lazy tonight, so I threw some pork I thawed out last night into the slow cooker with just enough water to cover the bottom of the crockpot and cooked it for three and a half hours on high. Then I took out the pork and shredded it with a couple forks and threw it back in for another half hour with the leftover teriyaki sauce I had sitting around in our fridge. Served over rice and voila! Teriyaki pork that took nearly no effort.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on February 20, 2019, 03:41:13 PM
I'm changing my plan because it's been snowing all day and the weather just calls for soup + bread.  I'm thinking it will be a creamy asparagus and green chile soup.  I picked up a take & bake baguette on the way home and happened to get a container of marked down Fage yogurt, so that will be the cream element.
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Post by: Freedomin5 on February 20, 2019, 05:16:09 PM
Pressure cooker/ Instant Pot seafood chowder with bread and homemade garlic butter.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on February 20, 2019, 06:07:32 PM
Rio Zape beans (https://www.ranchogordo.com/collections/heirloom-beans/products/rio-zape-bean) stewed in the pressure cooker with mirepoix, garlic, various chilies, and cilantro. Husband smoked a pork shoulder yesterday, so we’ll probably shred some of that into our bowls, along with shredded Monterrey jack cheese and Herdez guacamole salsa.
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on February 20, 2019, 06:54:39 PM
Making fried rice. So excited. I *was* planning on curry, but the fried rice sounded soooo good. And I picked up some ham from Costco. Can't wait.

Hot crash potatoes are the BOMB!  Eternal thanks to @Bracken_Joy for introducing me to them.  I am now their biggest evangelist.  I'll make them with salmon (our typical pairing) in a couple of days.

Tonight is Kungpao Chicken night at our house.  With stirfried mustard greens and rice.

I need to make crash hot potatoes again! So funny. We totally need to do a full recipe exchange- we use your baked chicken drumsticks recipe still! Clearly we have similar tastes =)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 21, 2019, 02:56:07 AM
Made soft shell chicken tacos but to reduce salt I used no taco seasoning and didnt need it. Made all the sides to us and the kids could make as they want from bacon to guacamole, White rice to mexican rice and so on. Alot of work but I was able to keep mine very healthy and the kids were please as always when we make any kind of Mexican food.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 21, 2019, 10:39:39 AM
Pasta with red bell pepper, onions, mushrooms, white beans, bacon, and jarred pesto (Aldi brand).
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Post by: Parizade on February 21, 2019, 12:04:08 PM
Spanish Chickpeas and Rice
https://www.budgetbytes.com/spanish-chickpeas-and-rice/ (https://www.budgetbytes.com/spanish-chickpeas-and-rice/)
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Post by: aetherie on February 21, 2019, 12:07:11 PM
Spanish Chickpeas and Rice
https://www.budgetbytes.com/spanish-chickpeas-and-rice/ (https://www.budgetbytes.com/spanish-chickpeas-and-rice/)

I love that one! I can also recommend making burritos with that as the filling.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Bracken_Joy on February 21, 2019, 03:06:03 PM
Made soft shell chicken tacos but to reduce salt I used no taco seasoning and didnt need it. Made all the sides to us and the kids could make as they want from bacon to guacamole, White rice to mexican rice and so on. Alot of work but I was able to keep mine very healthy and the kids were please as always when we make any kind of Mexican food.

It's SUPER easy to make your own taco seasoning, and then you don't need to add salt if you don't want to.

I've used this recipe for ages and love it. I now make 32x batches and store them in a quart jar, we use it so often! https://www.rachelcooks.com/2011/10/28/homemade-taco-seasoning/ (https://www.rachelcooks.com/2011/10/28/homemade-taco-seasoning/)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dicey on February 21, 2019, 08:25:12 PM
This, for at least the fourth time. It is so good, I'm mentally telling the pot to "Hurry up!". Yeah, mental is the right word.

https://www.thefrugalgirl.com/thai-chicken-soup/#comment-2020489
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: greysolive on February 22, 2019, 04:50:05 AM
Want to try Fried chicken dinner today.

Here is recipe:

1-2 quartered chickens (depending on how many you're serving that day)

In a large ziplock bag, combine flour (a few cups, I've never measured anything), about 2 tsps. each salt, pepper, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning.

Add the chicken pieces in and shake them in the flour mixture-set the bag in the fridge, shaking it every few hours until you're ready to cook (this makes a thicker crust without having to batter or do the egg-flour-egg-flour thing).

When you're ready to cook, start a pot of rice or potatoes (or both, if your husband is like mine and refuses to eat rice).

Get a large cast iron skillet (you can use any large skillet but cast iron is the best) and add about 1" of cooking oil of your choice. Get it hot enough that a slice of onion sizzles when you drop it in.

Add the chicken a few pieces at a time, cooking evenly (until cutting near the bone yields juices that are clear and not pink). By this point, your rice or potatoes should be ready.

Set the cooked chicken aside on paper towels to drain, mash the potatoes if you're having them (use a whole stick of butter because this is the South, damnit, and you're eating fried chicken).

Spoon the grease out of the cast iron until there's very little left (maybe 1/4" or less with the crust drippings). Turn the burner back on and add your flour mixture from the batter a little at a time until stirring it yields a paste-like consistency. Cook this, stirring like crazy, until it's a nice red-brown. It will look like it's burnt, that's a good thing. CAREFULLY add either water or milk a little at a time, now whisking it as you add. Thin it to whatever consistency you like, taste a little and add salt and pepper to taste.

There you have my great-great-great grandmother's fried chicken with rice and gravy recipe, which we try to make a few times a year.

If you're wanting it to feel even more southern, you can also sub in rabbit, squirrel, or opossum quarters for the chicken.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on February 22, 2019, 05:12:59 AM
Want to try Fried chicken dinner today.

Here is recipe:

1-2 quartered chickens (depending on how many you're serving that day)

In a large ziplock bag, combine flour (a few cups, I've never measured anything), about 2 tsps. each salt, pepper, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning.

Add the chicken pieces in and shake them in the flour mixture-set the bag in the fridge, shaking it every few hours until you're ready to cook (this makes a thicker crust without having to batter or do the egg-flour-egg-flour thing).

When you're ready to cook, start a pot of rice or potatoes (or both, if your husband is like mine and refuses to eat rice).

Get a large cast iron skillet (you can use any large skillet but cast iron is the best) and add about 1" of cooking oil of your choice. Get it hot enough that a slice of onion sizzles when you drop it in.

Add the chicken a few pieces at a time, cooking evenly (until cutting near the bone yields juices that are clear and not pink). By this point, your rice or potatoes should be ready.

Set the cooked chicken aside on paper towels to drain, mash the potatoes if you're having them (use a whole stick of butter because this is the South, damnit, and you're eating fried chicken).

Spoon the grease out of the cast iron until there's very little left (maybe 1/4" or less with the crust drippings). Turn the burner back on and add your flour mixture from the batter a little at a time until stirring it yields a paste-like consistency. Cook this, stirring like crazy, until it's a nice red-brown. It will look like it's burnt, that's a good thing. CAREFULLY add either water or milk a little at a time, now whisking it as you add. Thin it to whatever consistency you like, taste a little and add salt and pepper to taste.

There you have my great-great-great grandmother's fried chicken with rice and gravy recipe, which we try to make a few times a year.

If you're wanting it to feel even more southern, you can also sub in rabbit, squirrel, or opossum quarters for the chicken.


YUM printed your recipe, sounds good! Thanks!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dicey on February 22, 2019, 07:11:38 AM
This:
Set the cooked chicken aside on paper towels to drain, mash the potatoes if you're having them (use a whole stick of butter because this is the South, damnit, and you're eating fried chicken).

And this:

Quote
If you're wanting it to feel even more southern, you can also sub in rabbit, squirrel, or opossum quarters for the chicken.
So much ♡♡♡
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 22, 2019, 01:03:11 PM
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Bowls - recipe from Budget Bytes. I've made it for lots of friends, and everyone loves it.

Ugh. So good. Put everything in the crock pot before heading to work and have an outlet timer turn it on while I'm away.

Definitely going to try those slow cooker chicken taco bowls. Sounds great.

It's just me + the kids tonight, so it will be something easy. I'm thinking of chicken sandwiches + fruit smoothies. We have a bunch of fruit that needs to be used up, due to a ski trip earlier this week.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 22, 2019, 06:47:14 PM
Vindaloo pork with jasmine rice.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 23, 2019, 03:50:54 AM
Last night I made a very healthy hot seafood pasta for the first time.  Been working on trying to keep finding healthier things to make. So had shrimp and a little bit of Imitation crab in it but loads of vegetables not to high in sodium and was overall a very healthy meal. 
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Post by: Linea_Norway on February 23, 2019, 09:41:51 AM
Pasta with porcini that I found and dried in August. With red pepper, cream and dices of ham.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 23, 2019, 02:53:24 PM
We're having Thanksgiving leftovers from the freezer: turkey, stuffing & gravy
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on February 23, 2019, 09:12:46 PM
Husband made some sort of delicious Thai stir fry with ground chicken and green beans, served over rice with a fried egg. Yum. He needs to cook more often.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Freedomin5 on February 24, 2019, 02:27:33 AM
Chicken veggie soup made using our pressure cooker, and banana passion fruit bread for dessert. Bananas and passion fruit are fresh from my friend’s parents’ farm.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 24, 2019, 05:09:29 AM
Last night half the family was gone SO i just made me and my DS each a steak and we split a box of mac n cheese. A little Ice cream for desert.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 24, 2019, 08:07:34 AM
Not sure about tonight. It will depend on whether today’s windstorm knocks out the electricity (the last windstorm knocked out power for 4 days). Fortunately, we’ll still be able to use the stovetop so we’ll probably end up heating up leftovers to clear the fridge.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 24, 2019, 08:58:06 AM
We're planning to have Asian cabbage stir fry
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Post by: Hula Hoop on February 24, 2019, 09:13:57 AM
Homemade Chinese style pork dumplings.  I got pre-made frozen wrappers from the local Chinese supermarket.  My kids love dumplings so this should be fun.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on February 24, 2019, 01:05:54 PM
I'm out of town for work this week and DH doesn't really cook when I'm gone, so I'm trying to use stuff up.

Tonight is black bean, kale and chorizo soup, and I'm making a nice garlic-herb sourdough loaf to have with it.  Hopefully he'll eat up the leftovers while I'm gone.
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Post by: Dicey on February 24, 2019, 01:18:43 PM
Dunno yet. Came here for inspiration.
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Post by: jeninco on February 24, 2019, 02:31:21 PM
Baja shrimp salad https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-baja-shrimp-taco-salad-256166
with some black beans that have been bathing in chipotle-lime sauce for a day or so tossed on top.

Possibly leftover lemon bars.
I will take time after dinner to manufacture burritos for lunch tomorrow, for them that take lunches.
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Post by: Tris Prior on February 24, 2019, 02:49:44 PM
This soup: https://montanahappy.com/to-die-for-rustic-hungarian-mushroom-soup/

We're having 55-mph winds out there, the windchill feels like it's about negative 1 bazillion (probably it's in the low teens), and I needed something to warm me up after being pummeled by wind while standing on the train platform for a train that did not arrive. This should do the trick.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 24, 2019, 03:07:18 PM
Tonight skinless Chicken thighs stuffed with stuffing
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Post by: Tyson on February 24, 2019, 04:06:18 PM
This, for at least the fourth time. It is so good, I'm mentally telling the pot to "Hurry up!". Yeah, mental is the right word.

https://www.thefrugalgirl.com/thai-chicken-soup/#comment-2020489

I made this last night, it's very good and pretty easy.  I'm having the leftovers tonight!
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Post by: OtherJen on February 24, 2019, 06:43:13 PM
Power is still on but we were feeling uninspired. Dinner was loaded baked potatoes (sharp cheddar, bacon, broccoli).
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Post by: galliver on February 25, 2019, 12:40:29 AM
Dredged and fried mahi-mahi with brown rice and asparagus.

Also made a big batch of turkey meat balls and 4 bowls of kamut, spinach, roasted golden beets, and broccoli. Should have plenty of quick (and tasty) meals available.
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Post by: Dicey on February 25, 2019, 01:26:33 AM
This soup: https://montanahappy.com/to-die-for-rustic-hungarian-mushroom-soup/

We're having 55-mph winds out there, the windchill feels like it's about negative 1 bazillion (probably it's in the low teens), and I needed something to warm me up after being pummeled by wind while standing on the train platform for a train that did not arrive. This should do the trick.
Well I muddled through tonight's dinner, mostly by roasting a bunch of vegetables, including finally using up the last of a bag of Costco Brussels sprouts, yay me.

This mushroom soup recipe looks awesome. I have all the ingredients on hand, so it's what's for dinner tomorrow. Thanks @Tris Prior!
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on February 25, 2019, 06:54:21 AM
Did not have this for dinner but wanted to mention if you have a bag of onions that you want to use up before they go bad, slice them up and put them in the slow cooker with butter and olive oil. Set it on low or high if you want it done faster. I had it on high for about 5 hours then set it on low and it cooked all night long. They are caramelized and taste so good. I might freeze small bags and have the onions on burgers. Could make onion soup too.
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Post by: MrsTuxedocat on February 25, 2019, 10:30:02 PM
Did not have this for dinner but wanted to mention if you have a bag of onions that you want to use up before they go bad, slice them up and put them in the slow cooker with butter and olive oil. Set it on low or high if you want it done faster. I had it on high for about 5 hours then set it on low and it cooked all night long. They are caramelized and taste so good. I might freeze small bags and have the onions on burgers. Could make onion soup too.

This is brilliant!
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Post by: Dicey on February 25, 2019, 11:13:41 PM
This soup: https://montanahappy.com/to-die-for-rustic-hungarian-mushroom-soup/

We're having 55-mph winds out there, the windchill feels like it's about negative 1 bazillion (probably it's in the low teens), and I needed something to warm me up after being pummeled by wind while standing on the train platform for a train that did not arrive. This should do the trick.
Well I muddled through tonight's dinner, mostly by roasting a bunch of vegetables, including finally using up the last of a bag of Costco Brussels sprouts, yay me.

This mushroom soup recipe looks awesome. I have all the ingredients on hand, so it's what's for dinner tomorrow. Thanks @Tris Prior!
Made this soup tonight. I cooked it until the thickening step, removed it from the heat, went to a meeting, then came home and finished it. I also used low-sodium beef broth instead of chicken, because it seemed, well, meatier. It was very good, though next time around I will increase the spices. Thanks again, @Tris Prior!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on February 26, 2019, 01:05:45 AM
Dh made lasagna yesterday. He even made enough that we can eat it 2 days. He cut down on the amount of minced meat, supporting my overall plan to eat less meat.
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Post by: Tris Prior on February 26, 2019, 07:14:33 AM
@Dicey, you are very welcome! I'm vegetarian so I use low sodium veg broth and that came out well too. Using good paprika, and enough of it, helps. I was using smoked paprika in it before, but this time I only had the cheap shit from Aldi in the house and it wasn't quite as good. Still a great hearty meal on a cold night.
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Post by: Dicey on February 26, 2019, 07:49:42 AM
@Dicey, you are very welcome! I'm vegetarian so I use low sodium veg broth and that came out well too. Using good paprika, and enough of it, helps. I was using smoked paprika in it before, but this time I only had the cheap shit from Aldi in the house and it wasn't quite as good. Still a great hearty meal on a cold night.
I only had regular paprika, so that could be the difference. I'll add smoked paprika to my shopping list. Lol, I've been a vegetarian for 30 years. When I got married and suddenly started cooking for a family of four adult-sized humans, three of whom are meat eaters, I admit, I relaxed my standards a bit. I use meat stock occasionally. I had lo-so beef stock in the pantry that was well past the alleged expiration date, so I just grabbed it and ignored the fact that it wasn't vegetarian. We all love mushrooms, so I'm sure this recipe will stay in our rotation. Thanks again, @Tris Prior!
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Post by: OtherJen on February 26, 2019, 08:36:09 AM
@Dicey, you are very welcome! I'm vegetarian so I use low sodium veg broth and that came out well too. Using good paprika, and enough of it, helps. I was using smoked paprika in it before, but this time I only had the cheap shit from Aldi in the house and it wasn't quite as good. Still a great hearty meal on a cold night.
I only had regular paprika, so that could be the difference. I'll add smoked paprika to my shopping list. Lol, I've been a vegetarian for 30 years. When I got married and suddenly started cooking for a family of four adult-sized humans, three of whom are meat eaters, I admit, I relaxed my standards a bit. I use meat stock occasionally. I had lo-so beef stock in the pantry that was well past the alleged expiration date, so I just grabbed it and ignored the fact that it wasn't vegetarian. We all love mushrooms, so I'm sure this recipe will stay in our rotation. Thanks again, @Tris Prior!

I can confirm that smoked paprika is delightful. I had no idea how much of a difference it would make.
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Post by: AlexMar on February 26, 2019, 11:55:16 AM
Did not have this for dinner but wanted to mention if you have a bag of onions that you want to use up before they go bad, slice them up and put them in the slow cooker with butter and olive oil. Set it on low or high if you want it done faster. I had it on high for about 5 hours then set it on low and it cooked all night long. They are caramelized and taste so good. I might freeze small bags and have the onions on burgers. Could make onion soup too.

This is brilliant!

We pickle onions also, which go great on sandwiches and on top of chicken, potatoes, etc.
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Post by: Cool Friend on February 26, 2019, 12:25:41 PM
Made some decent tadka dal from scratch last night.  Slightly burnt the whole spices during the tempering phase, but which I didn't realize until I had added it to the whole dish, but luckily it still came out alright.  I'll have to keep a closer eye on them next time.
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Post by: Free Spirit on February 26, 2019, 12:36:49 PM
Pork medallions, mushroom risotto, and roasted brussels sprouts. I might even make some chocolate chip cookies for dessert.
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Post by: katekat on February 26, 2019, 04:04:27 PM
peanut noodles, stir-fried onion and pepper, salt-and-pepper tofu. Never done this before so fingers crossed that MrKat and I both like it :)
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Post by: OtherJen on February 26, 2019, 06:21:52 PM
Chicken milanesa, marinara sauce, spaghetti squash, and roasted romanesco (aka "fractal broccoli," per my husband).
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Post by: jeninco on February 26, 2019, 09:06:50 PM
Chicken milanesa, marinara sauce, spaghetti squash, and roasted romanesco (aka "fractal broccoli," per my husband).
I'm pleased to hear that we're not the only dorks around doing that (the "fractal Broccoli" part).

We had the smitten kitchen sausage, lentil, and kale soup, with slightly toasted fresh really good bread (from a store, alas)

Tomorrow is my older kid's 18th birthday, and he requested blueberry pie. I'll add grilled salmon, asparagus, probably smash potatoes, and probably pan-fried kale.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 26, 2019, 09:45:46 PM
Chicken milanesa, marinara sauce, spaghetti squash, and roasted romanesco (aka "fractal broccoli," per my husband).
I'm pleased to hear that we're not the only dorks around doing that (the "fractal Broccoli" part).

We had the smitten kitchen sausage, lentil, and kale soup, with slightly toasted fresh really good bread (from a store, alas)

Tomorrow is my older kid's 18th birthday, and he requested blueberry pie. I'll add grilled salmon, asparagus, probably smash potatoes, and probably pan-fried kale.

We are giant dorks over here. I’m not sure that husband even knows the correct name for romanesco.

Smitten Kitchen is so good. I think my family and friends would revolt if I didn’t make her seven-layer cookies at Christmas. I also highly recommend her stuck-pot rice with lentils (although add 3-5 minutes to the lentil and rice boiling times). That soup has everything we like and is going on my list.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 27, 2019, 03:09:46 AM
Last night I made sliced Turkey Breast with a lowfat gravy and also I made mashed mixed Yams with a few white Russets potatoes. Steamed mix veggies.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 27, 2019, 03:22:44 AM
ANYBODY HELP ME OUT!

I really need to get more fish In my diet but for lack of term I am kinda scared to make it. I am one of those that if I get one bone I am done. I do like Salmon but its so expensive what is a price a good price to pay for it? Then I do Like Mahi Tuna steaks and some what fish but NOT Tilapia. I have read to many articles on Tilapia so I will not eat.

I am looking for help in the way of easy stove top or oven baked health ways to cook the above Fish or other suggestion as well as what you think might be a good price per lbs. Comments on frozen or fresh tricks etc...

I attached a link to the place I buy my meats. This week is supposedly seafood specials which I still find High BUT if they have it its going to be the best around. The butcher there is the best and I get most of my dry goods at Aldis. Anyhow any help in this area would be great as I dont know whats a good price etc....

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Post by: Roadrunner53 on February 27, 2019, 04:30:37 AM
ANYBODY HELP ME OUT!

I really need to get more fish In my diet but for lack of term I am kinda scared to make it. I am one of those that if I get one bone I am done. I do like Salmon but its so expensive what is a price a good price to pay for it? Then I do Like Mahi Tuna steaks and some what fish but NOT Tilapia. I have read to many articles on Tilapia so I will not eat.

I am looking for help in the way of easy stove top or oven baked health ways to cook the above Fish or other suggestion as well as what you think might be a good price per lbs. Comments on frozen or fresh tricks etc...

I attached a link to the place I buy my meats. This week is supposedly seafood specials which I still find High BUT if they have it its going to be the best around. The butcher there is the best and I get most of my dry goods at Aldis. Anyhow any help in this area would be great as I dont know whats a good price etc....

https://www.shopthepig.com/flyers#/88745/print

Fish is expensive for sure. This summer we got fresh (not frozen) swordfish for $9.99 a lb. It is so easy to cook. We have a stove top grill pan with ridges we butter up then 'grill' the fish on it. You can also broil it. Get yourself a meat thermometer and find out what temp fish should be. Butter and lemon is your friend with fish. We also like sea scallops, fresh, not frozen. Rinse them off and dry them with a cloth or paper towels. You can also grill them or cook with butter in a non stick skillet. My husband is a bone magnet and if there is one bone he seems to always get it and it gags him. Costco has canned salmon. It is really nice stuff. You can find a recipe and make salmon patties. Let them firm up in the fridge then spray the bottom with Pam spray then air fry or pan fry. You can also take the canned salmon, mix with mayo, onion, celery, hot sauce, spices put over a salad.
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Post by: Raenia on February 27, 2019, 06:55:23 AM
ANYBODY HELP ME OUT!

I really need to get more fish In my diet but for lack of term I am kinda scared to make it. I am one of those that if I get one bone I am done. I do like Salmon but its so expensive what is a price a good price to pay for it? Then I do Like Mahi Tuna steaks and some what fish but NOT Tilapia. I have read to many articles on Tilapia so I will not eat.

I am looking for help in the way of easy stove top or oven baked health ways to cook the above Fish or other suggestion as well as what you think might be a good price per lbs. Comments on frozen or fresh tricks etc...

I attached a link to the place I buy my meats. This week is supposedly seafood specials which I still find High BUT if they have it its going to be the best around. The butcher there is the best and I get most of my dry goods at Aldis. Anyhow any help in this area would be great as I dont know whats a good price etc....

https://www.shopthepig.com/flyers#/88745/print

I like to bake fish in the oven, I think it's less hassle than stovetop.  For thinner fillets, place the fillets on a baking sheet (I prefer one with raised sides to avoid drips).  Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dill on top.  If you don't like dill, use marjoram, sage, or another herb.  Bake at 350F for 12-14 minutes.  Fish is done when you stick a fork in and gently turn the fork, and the fish flakes apart.  You can also replace the olive oil with butter if you prefer, and try different herb combinations.

For thicker fillets, like tuna and swordfish, I prefer to marinate them before baking.  Make a mixture of sesame oil, soy sauce, and a dash of rice wine vinegar.  Season fillets with ground ginger, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.  Soak the fillets in the liquids for a hew hours (as long as you have, basically), then bake in a covered dish (tinfoil over a pan is fine) at 350F for 15-20 min depending on the thickness.  Test doneness same as above.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on February 27, 2019, 07:26:23 AM
Tonight we are having a turkey breast cooked in a Reynolds cooking bag in the oven. I will put onion and celery in the bag and oil the top of the breast. Will be delish! Got the breasts the other day. They were on sale for $1.49 a lb. I used to get them for $0.99 a lb. but have not see that low of a price in ages. I bought 5 of them. There was a coupon to buy one breast for $0.99 a lb. but all the others were $1.49 a lb. I still have a whole turkey that  is 15 lbs. in the freezer and that one cost me $0.39 a lb.! Bought it at Thanksgiving and will cook it in a few months.

OH, don't forget St. Patrick's day is right around the corner. Time to buy corned beef. I usually buy two big ones and cook one up for SPD and then the other one a month later! Drool!
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Post by: Tyson on February 27, 2019, 10:09:53 AM
ANYBODY HELP ME OUT!

I really need to get more fish In my diet but for lack of term I am kinda scared to make it. I am one of those that if I get one bone I am done. I do like Salmon but its so expensive what is a price a good price to pay for it? Then I do Like Mahi Tuna steaks and some what fish but NOT Tilapia. I have read to many articles on Tilapia so I will not eat.

I am looking for help in the way of easy stove top or oven baked health ways to cook the above Fish or other suggestion as well as what you think might be a good price per lbs. Comments on frozen or fresh tricks etc...

I attached a link to the place I buy my meats. This week is supposedly seafood specials which I still find High BUT if they have it its going to be the best around. The butcher there is the best and I get most of my dry goods at Aldis. Anyhow any help in this area would be great as I dont know whats a good price etc....

https://www.shopthepig.com/flyers#/88745/print

The key to fish is to not use super high heat to cook it.  Otherwise you end up with cooked bottom/top and raw middle.  Medium heat is your friend.  If you're going try to sear it, save that for the end. 
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Post by: Linea_Norway on February 27, 2019, 12:16:44 PM
Check out fishcakes. Here in Norway they sell them in the shops, but you might have to make them yourselves. They are easy to prepare, just like a hamburger.

I am making a sort of bread cake from old whole grain bread stumps. Currently I am soaking it in eggs and milk. I am going to add some leftover broccoli and a leftover sausage in slices. And I'll add some pepper, mushroom and courgette.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 28, 2019, 02:33:44 AM
Thanks @Linda_Norway , @tyort1 and @Raenia ! Probably give it a shot tonight. If I cook anymore chicken or Turkey I think my family is going to grow wings. Last night I made Chicken Quarters, Ravioli with Marinara and Mixed Veggies.
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Post by: Rural on February 28, 2019, 09:16:23 AM
Making chicken with veggies in the crock pot tonight - it will likely be tomorrow's supper as well.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 28, 2019, 10:24:01 AM
A few of us are having chili from the freezer. My husband can't eat beans, so he'll have carnitas + veggies
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 28, 2019, 11:08:56 AM
I really liked the Salmon and it was Fresh not Frozen so I was able to get a good Sum of it and it had really good color. So I am going to make that tonight, Fresh asparagus that also is on sale right now a large tossed salad loaded with Veggies and just a small side of Linguine Alfredo since that was on sale as well.
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Post by: jeninco on February 28, 2019, 12:56:52 PM
Soccer season is starting up this week, although the time change hasn't happened yet. So both kids have 4:30 - 6 practices in slightly different places, and one has a different sports class 7 - 8:30.  I think we're having roasted cauliflower salad with pasta and a vegetarian marinara + artichoke heart sauce.  It'll have to be ready right at 6, so kid2 can swing through, eat something, then swing out.

Hmm, there's not much protein in that dinner. I may re-assess: perhaps I'll toss some ground beef into the sauce. Quasi-bolognaise, perhaps?
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Post by: Cool Friend on February 28, 2019, 02:26:27 PM
Buying a bag of arborio rice to make a mushroom risotto for a friend tonight.  I'll likely have plenty of dry rice leftover, though.  Any ideas for recipes that use this kind of rice that isn't risotto?
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Post by: OtherJen on February 28, 2019, 09:51:18 PM
Buying a bag of arborio rice to make a mushroom risotto for a friend tonight.  I'll likely have plenty of dry rice leftover, though.  Any ideas for recipes that use this kind of rice that isn't risotto?

Honestly, I’d just cook it like any other rice. Although, I think it would make good rice pudding.
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Post by: Free Spirit on February 28, 2019, 10:05:11 PM
Buying a bag of arborio rice to make a mushroom risotto for a friend tonight.  I'll likely have plenty of dry rice leftover, though.  Any ideas for recipes that use this kind of rice that isn't risotto?

Arancini! The best part is that you can easily switch up the flavor profile. I work in a restaurant and we frequently make arancini for our amuse bouche.
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Post by: Dicey on February 28, 2019, 11:24:23 PM
I usher at our local theater and love doing the kids programs. Today's program was, "Dragons Love Tacos", so of course dinner was tacos. Tomorrow will probably be burritos, because I have a bunch of almost too-ripe tomatoes to use up,
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Post by: sparkytheop on March 01, 2019, 12:40:24 AM
Tonight was beef and noodles, along with some cheese-stuffed bacon-wrapped peppers I pulled from the freezer.  Will need to make them again with this year's harvest, as many as I can.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on March 01, 2019, 02:33:47 AM
For the Fishy people that helped me out......The Salmon turned out FABULOUS! and so simple.  So thats one fish I dont need to back away from. Next one I am going to get before next Wednesday since that is when the sale ends is the Tuna steaks.  Not sure yet what i am going to make tonight being a Friday.......Sick of cooking!!!!
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Post by: Cool Friend on March 01, 2019, 08:39:45 AM
Buying a bag of arborio rice to make a mushroom risotto for a friend tonight.  I'll likely have plenty of dry rice leftover, though.  Any ideas for recipes that use this kind of rice that isn't risotto?

Arancini! The best part is that you can easily switch up the flavor profile. I work in a restaurant and we frequently make arancini for our amuse bouche.

Ohhhh good idea!

And rice pudding was one of my favorite deserts as a kid, but I haven't had it in years!  Great ideas guys, thanks!

Risotto came out great by the way.  Made it with creminis and zucchini and a simple white wine/vegetable broth.
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Post by: jeninco on March 01, 2019, 10:28:40 AM
We're rolling into soccer (and other after-school activity) season, and I need more ideas of dinners that can either be served at room-temperature (like big dinner salads, see below) or that can cook themselves (I can program the oven to start at a specific time, then I just need the first person home to take the dish out). Or stew-y things that will cook in a crockpot.

Oddly, baked mac-n-cheese does not work well as the second kind, because if you let it sit in the oven for a while (before the timed start) the pasta soaks up all the cheese sauce and the result is strangely dry.

I have some ideas, but would love more thoughts:
Nicoise salad (potatoes, green beans, fish, and loads of other stuff including olives and anchovies)
a German-inspired version of the idea of Nicoise salad (so red cabbage, potatoes, sliced sausage, mustard vinaigrette)
A veggie casserole that's potatoes, white beans, broccoli, black olives, garlic-y tomato sauce and munster cheese layers
enchilada casseroles (with salad or a cabbage/carrot/rice wine vinegar slaw)
giant white bean bake with toast and green salad (via Smitten Kitchen)
beef stew (with appropriate sides)

This list looks very potato-heavy. Pasta (unless it's baked) is probably out because of the no-last-minute requirement. Other ideas? I'd love for some of these dinners to be vegetarian, and I can prep stuff during the day, as I work at home. We also have a rice cooker...
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on March 01, 2019, 10:49:20 AM
We're rolling into soccer (and other after-school activity) season, and I need more ideas of dinners that can either be served at room-temperature (like big dinner salads, see below) or that can cook themselves (I can program the oven to start at a specific time, then I just need the first person home to take the dish out). Or stew-y things that will cook in a crockpot.

Oddly, baked mac-n-cheese does not work well as the second kind, because if you let it sit in the oven for a while (before the timed start) the pasta soaks up all the cheese sauce and the result is strangely dry.

I have some ideas, but would love more thoughts:
Nicoise salad (potatoes, green beans, fish, and loads of other stuff including olives and anchovies)
a German-inspired version of the idea of Nicoise salad (so red cabbage, potatoes, sliced sausage, mustard vinaigrette)
A veggie casserole that's potatoes, white beans, broccoli, black olives, garlic-y tomato sauce and munster cheese layers
enchilada casseroles (with salad or a cabbage/carrot/rice wine vinegar slaw)
giant white bean bake with toast and green salad (via Smitten Kitchen)
beef stew (with appropriate sides)

This list looks very potato-heavy. Pasta (unless it's baked) is probably out because of the no-last-minute requirement. Other ideas? I'd love for some of these dinners to be vegetarian, and I can prep stuff during the day, as I work at home. We also have a rice cooker...




You have a season? lol. Ours never ends! But I hear ya , we have 4 that play , 2 D1 College now and 2 at home yet so its always working around there schedules and alot of travel.  To help with that I make all or most dinners in the morning, put in fridge and we do buffet style everynight because no on is ever home at the same time. Kids make there plates, microwave and put all back on bottom shelf of fridge.


For tonight I made Stuffed Pork Chops, Canned whole potatoes seasoned with garlic, onion , paprika and Italian Seasoning , no salt and peas and carrots. As always a veggie loaded salad.


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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 01, 2019, 12:26:51 PM
Home made pizza.
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Post by: jeninco on March 01, 2019, 12:46:27 PM
We're rolling into soccer (and other after-school activity) season, and I need more ideas of dinners that can either be served at room-temperature (like big dinner salads, see below) or that can cook themselves (I can program the oven to start at a specific time, then I just need the first person home to take the dish out). Or stew-y things that will cook in a crockpot.

Oddly, baked mac-n-cheese does not work well as the second kind, because if you let it sit in the oven for a while (before the timed start) the pasta soaks up all the cheese sauce and the result is strangely dry.

I have some ideas, but would love more thoughts:
Nicoise salad (potatoes, green beans, fish, and loads of other stuff including olives and anchovies)
a German-inspired version of the idea of Nicoise salad (so red cabbage, potatoes, sliced sausage, mustard vinaigrette)
A veggie casserole that's potatoes, white beans, broccoli, black olives, garlic-y tomato sauce and munster cheese layers
enchilada casseroles (with salad or a cabbage/carrot/rice wine vinegar slaw)
giant white bean bake with toast and green salad (via Smitten Kitchen)
beef stew (with appropriate sides)

This list looks very potato-heavy. Pasta (unless it's baked) is probably out because of the no-last-minute requirement. Other ideas? I'd love for some of these dinners to be vegetarian, and I can prep stuff during the day, as I work at home. We also have a rice cooker...




You have a season? lol. Ours never ends! But I hear ya , we have 4 that play , 2 D1 College now and 2 at home yet so its always working around there schedules and alot of travel.  To help with that I make all or most dinners in the morning, put in fridge and we do buffet style everynight because no on is ever home at the same time. Kids make there plates, microwave and put all back on bottom shelf of fridge.


For tonight I made Stuffed Pork Chops, Canned whole potatoes seasoned with garlic, onion , paprika and Italian Seasoning , no salt and peas and carrots. As always a veggie loaded salad.

Well, we take the month of June completely off... (Mostly because we go visit family all over the place: also High School summer training starts the first week in July.)

We've been having indoor practices once or twice per week, but we're headed into the outdoor season, so between the two kids there will be 6 practices and two games per week, plus one kid also plays an instrument, so that's another couple of hours of evening time locked up. And one kid works a few evenings per week.

But we still manage to have dinners together most nights --they might be later, but that's still dinner, right?. If it gets really scattered, we'll have dessert together, when possible. 

Your pork chops sound fantastic, but we'd probably save something like that for the weekend.

Tonight: beef and broccoli stir-fry, with rice. Incoming major snowstorm, so we'll probably try to get up early and go skiing first thing tomorrow morning!
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Post by: sparkytheop on March 01, 2019, 04:14:01 PM
Tonight should be a simple steak and baked potato.  If I can remember to take all the ingredients/equipment with me to work, I'll try to attempt making bagels for the first time.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 01, 2019, 05:10:14 PM
Husband is marinating pork loin chops. I’m going to suggest the bunch of asparagus from today’s Hungry Harvest box as a side. Maybe also baked potatoes.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 01, 2019, 06:50:13 PM
We have food issues at our house (keto diet due to other allergies), so we are eating the following:
2 people with pasta + meatballs
1 person with leftover chili
1 person with carnitas + a smidge of leftover steak + sauteed veggies

I miss the days where I'd occasionally make pasta without a sauce for my picky eater & thought that was a customized menu. :-(
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on March 02, 2019, 11:14:31 AM
Tonight, I'm making a homemade chicken soup with organic chicken breast and organic carrots with a fresh loaf of homemade french herb bread from our bread machine. I'm continuing my mission to eat absolutely everything we have in the freezer and pantry before buying more food.

I just discovered that I have a couple of lentil soup mixes that have been sitting in the pantry so those are going to be used during the upcoming Lent.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 02, 2019, 01:14:59 PM
The adults are going out, and the kids are having frozen pizza
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Post by: jeninco on March 02, 2019, 08:03:14 PM
We went skiing and got back really tired. After a nap, I made a huge mac-n-cheese and a giant salad. (I think I was inspired by my comment earlier that mac-n-cheese needs to be baked just after it's assembled.) Plenty of leftovers are in the fridge and will probably go into some lunches.
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Post by: horsepoor on March 02, 2019, 09:09:07 PM
Roasted chicken, Brussels sprouts and carrots.  Left over chicken will go in a soup tomorrow with homemade sourdough bread.
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Post by: Dicey on March 02, 2019, 11:18:58 PM
Burritos yesterday.
Burritos today.

Though they were made with the same ingredients, today's burritos were definitely not leftovers.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 03, 2019, 10:43:11 AM
Fish cakes and green salad with mango and tomato. We have eaten so much apple cake that we don't need potatoes for dinner. Applecake made from apples that were leftover at the office last summer/autumn. Kept in the freezer so long, where we now needed more space.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 03, 2019, 05:12:04 PM
Hamburger patties with creamy tomato sauce & fried cabbage
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Post by: OtherJen on March 03, 2019, 06:15:02 PM
Tamales from our freezer stash. I had planned to make pot roast, but we lost a pet this morning and heat-and-eat was about as much as we could manage.

Pot roast will make a good dinner for husband’s birthday tomorrow, at least.
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Post by: OurTown on March 04, 2019, 01:35:17 PM
If you come over to my house after work (or after whatever you FIREd people do all day) I'll treat you to some chili cheese dogs.  Costco franks (the big ones!) on the indoor grill, the "Stagg" brand chili (also Costco), diced onion, shredded cheese.  No bun, sorry.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 04, 2019, 02:01:47 PM
If you come over to my house after work (or after whatever you FIREd people do all day) I'll treat you to some chili cheese dogs.  Costco franks (the big ones!) on the indoor grill, the "Stagg" brand chili (also Costco), diced onion, shredded cheese.  No bun, sorry.

Yum, sounds good! I have bought those big hot dogs at Costco but they never have the hot dog buns to go along with them. I have bought foot long buns but they are still not the right size because they are meant for the skinnier foot long dogs. Anyone ever find the buns anywhere that fit the big dogs from Costco?
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Post by: sparkytheop on March 04, 2019, 02:51:13 PM
Last night the offspring made butter chicken, rice, and cornbread stuffing (stovetop).  Our dinners don't always "go together", but they are good!
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Post by: OtherJen on March 04, 2019, 06:19:17 PM
The pot roast became slow cooker sesame beef (https://www.budgetbytes.com/slow-cooker-sesame-beef/). I stirred in some steamed broccoli florets at the end and served it over white rice.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 05, 2019, 01:13:26 AM
DH made soup from sweet potato, coconut milk, some veggies and some mashed potato powder, as well as cut up fish cakes. Enough to eat tomorrow as well.
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Post by: horsepoor on March 05, 2019, 07:09:57 AM
Last night we had turkey meatloaf.  I used up the last of a bit of milk + bread crumbs from last week's sourdough.  On the side, garlic-parm green beans and we each had a slice of garlic bread to use up this week's sourdough.

Tonight I'm planning to make ham fried rice with bok choi on the side.
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Post by: Dicey on March 05, 2019, 09:43:17 AM
Reservations!
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Post by: OtherJen on March 05, 2019, 06:30:08 PM
Bay scallops (the tiny ones) in a garlicky cream sauce (I added some Parmesan to make it more like Alfredo) over pasta and a green salad.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 05, 2019, 07:15:50 PM
Leftover burger patties in a creamy tomato sauce + cabbage. One child had a burger & pasta, because he just came from a game & couldn't wait for dinner to be prepped. ;-)
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Post by: jeninco on March 05, 2019, 08:07:16 PM
Riboletta, sort of: soup of onions, tomatoes, greens, and chickpeas with loads of crispy-edged croutons I made from a semi-stale loaf, served with parmesan and olive oil on top. I know the bread is supposed to be cooked in the soup, but I adores the oily, crispy edges of homemade croutons.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on March 06, 2019, 03:42:19 AM
Last night I made a 2 split half chickens, creamy coleslaw, a rice and veggie blend and some green beans.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on March 06, 2019, 04:12:11 AM
Yesterday was Shrove Tuesday -- called Mardi Gras in some countries -- which is the last day before the Catholic fasting season of Lent, so we had a traditional meal to celebrate it. We made pancakes from a super easy homemade mix. Yeah, that's the tradition. Eating pancakes the day before Ash Wednesday. We also made turkey bacon and scrambled eggs and had some of our homemade chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Very good and easy meal.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 06, 2019, 04:41:11 AM
If not my DH is already cooking, I will prepare duck breast fillet with porcini risotto and spinach.
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Post by: davisgang90 on March 06, 2019, 04:52:10 AM
Tonight Pork Carnitas!

Got a pork butt on sale for $.99 a pound.  Split it into two vacuum seal bags with marinade.  Froze one for later, sous vided the other for 12 hours at 185.  I'll shred and broil it for dinner tonight.

Recipe: https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2017/01/sous-vide-carnitas-crispy-mexican-style-pulled-pork-recipe.html
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Post by: horsepoor on March 06, 2019, 01:30:33 PM
Spiced beef with butternut squash and braised collards.  I had half a squash left and had to travel last week so I broke it down enough to fit in a 1/2 gallon canning jar, then vacuum sealed it.  It looks like it's still good, about 11 days later.
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Post by: jeninco on March 06, 2019, 10:16:52 PM
A yummy potato, white bean, broccoli, kalamata olive and tomato casserole (cook everything as appropriate, mix it together with some pepper flakes and alleppo peppers and layer with grated munster cheese).
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Post by: Raenia on March 07, 2019, 05:45:26 AM
Chicken tinga tacos again.  They were a hit the first time, and super easy to make, so the chicken is simmering away in the crockpot this morning and I'll shred it when I get home from work.  No lettuce this time, so I'll probably throw in a random frozen veggie as a side dish.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 07, 2019, 06:27:26 AM
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Black Beans and Corn with cheese and cilantro, green onions.

Have not made it before and not sure I really want to put it over rice but what else can I put it over? Pasta? Baked potatoes?
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Post by: OtherJen on March 07, 2019, 06:47:15 AM
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Black Beans and Corn with cheese and cilantro, green onions.

Have not made it before and not sure I really want to put it over rice but what else can I put it over? Pasta? Baked potatoes?

I think it would be good with any of those starches. If it isn’t too liquid, you could also put it in tortillas.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 07, 2019, 06:58:06 AM
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Black Beans and Corn with cheese and cilantro, green onions.

Have not made it before and not sure I really want to put it over rice but what else can I put it over? Pasta? Baked potatoes?

I think it would be good with any of those starches. If it isn’t too liquid, you could also put it in tortillas.

Tortillas sound good too, however I have none. Since this is the first time making it, maybe I will stick with rice. The hub is the rice maker so will give him that chore. Maybe I will put the leftovers on pasta or taters.
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Post by: Rural on March 07, 2019, 07:21:36 AM
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Black Beans and Corn with cheese and cilantro, green onions.

Have not made it before and not sure I really want to put it over rice but what else can I put it over? Pasta? Baked potatoes?

I think it would be good with any of those starches. If it isn’t too liquid, you could also put it in tortillas.

Tortillas sound good too, however I have none. Since this is the first time making it, maybe I will stick with rice. The hub is the rice maker so will give him that chore. Maybe I will put the leftovers on pasta or taters.


We often crumble cornbread into our similar recipe.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 07, 2019, 08:04:53 AM
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Black Beans and Corn with cheese and cilantro, green onions.

Have not made it before and not sure I really want to put it over rice but what else can I put it over? Pasta? Baked potatoes?

I think it would be good with any of those starches. If it isn’t too liquid, you could also put it in tortillas.

Tortillas sound good too, however I have none. Since this is the first time making it, maybe I will stick with rice. The hub is the rice maker so will give him that chore. Maybe I will put the leftovers on pasta or taters.


We often crumble cornbread into our similar recipe.

Oh, that sounds awesome! Love cornbread! I do have that on hand!
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Post by: Rural on March 07, 2019, 12:25:11 PM
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Black Beans and Corn with cheese and cilantro, green onions.

Have not made it before and not sure I really want to put it over rice but what else can I put it over? Pasta? Baked potatoes?

I think it would be good with any of those starches. If it isn’t too liquid, you could also put it in tortillas.

Tortillas sound good too, however I have none. Since this is the first time making it, maybe I will stick with rice. The hub is the rice maker so will give him that chore. Maybe I will put the leftovers on pasta or taters.


We often crumble cornbread into our similar recipe.

Oh, that sounds awesome! Love cornbread! I do have that on hand!


I was also inspired as I've just made cornbread and put on the crockpot. By the way, a secret that would have my grandmother turning in her grave if she knew:


https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/213605/5-minute-microwave-cornbread/

This never gets crispy, of course, but for crumbling into a stew it doesn't matter at all.
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Post by: jeninco on March 07, 2019, 03:03:48 PM
Stromboli and salad.
(Actually, it's Scaccia: https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/01/stromboli/)

Hoping for leftovers we can take skiing this weekend. I may have to fight the teenagers for that, even though I'm making a double recipe.

(Edited for typo.)
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Post by: OtherJen on March 07, 2019, 03:46:23 PM
Chicken noodle soup, with meat and stock made from a Costco rotisserie chicken.
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Post by: Frankies Girl on March 07, 2019, 04:52:58 PM
Got a deal on some orange marinaded skinless chicken cut up for fajitas. Over 3 pounds for $2. Cooked it up with some diced onion, blended in some jasmine rice, a bit of spices (tumeric, garam masala, a touch of garlic, and salt). Holy moly it is good. And have enough to feed two adults for the next 2+ days (but I am perfectly happy eating tasty things for all meals until it's gone).

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Post by: sparkytheop on March 07, 2019, 08:54:51 PM
Last night, the offspring roasted a duck, stuffing the cavity with onion, garlic, lemon, and who knows what else.

Tonight, I wanted quick and easy (since I've been up since 2:30).  Cut up a couple chicken breasts into 3 strips each, coated each strip with cajun seasoning, then wrapped in bacon.  Cooked for half an hour, then broiled it for a few minutes to make the bacon crispy.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 08, 2019, 05:02:33 AM
Pasta with blue cheese, cream and some veggied.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 08, 2019, 06:07:48 AM
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Black Beans and Corn with cheese and cilantro, green onions.

Have not made it before and not sure I really want to put it over rice but what else can I put it over? Pasta? Baked potatoes?

This came out awesome! I followed most of the directions, see changes below. Cooked it on high for 4 hours and chicken came out perfect. We had it over rice like recipe calls for. Used lots of fresh cilantro and sliced scallions on top. Plus, a dollop of sour cream. I have a lot leftover, YAY!

Taco chicken bowls: https://www.budgetbytes.com/taco-chicken-bowls/?mbid=nl_fig_09152015_daily&cndid=27683808

The changes I made:
I used one 15 oz can or corn, not frozen
I added one chopped onion to the slow cooker
I used Ghost Pepper salsa so it was hotter than most people like.
Added my cheese to the slow cooker after chicken was shredded plus added more cheese than recipe called for.
Added a dollop of sour cream on top of each bowl.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 08, 2019, 08:03:13 AM
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Black Beans and Corn with cheese and cilantro, green onions.

Have not made it before and not sure I really want to put it over rice but what else can I put it over? Pasta? Baked potatoes?

This came out awesome! I followed most of the directions, see changes below. Cooked it on high for 4 hours and chicken came out perfect. We had it over rice like recipe calls for. Used lots of fresh cilantro and sliced scallions on top. Plus, a dollop of sour cream. I have a lot leftover, YAY!

Taco chicken bowls: https://www.budgetbytes.com/taco-chicken-bowls/?mbid=nl_fig_09152015_daily&cndid=27683808

The changes I made:
I used one 15 oz can or corn, not frozen
I added one chopped onion to the slow cooker
I used Ghost Pepper salsa so it was hotter than most people like.
Added my cheese to the slow cooker after chicken was shredded plus added more cheese than recipe called for.
Added a dollop of sour cream on top of each bowl.

Yum! I’ve had good luck with that website. I’ll try this one soon.
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Post by: FireLane on March 08, 2019, 07:56:23 PM
This week, it's huevos rancheros: lightly toasted corn tortillas, spread with refried beans, topped with a fried egg, salsa and a sprinkling of cotija cheese. Breakfast for dinner, yum.

Avocado slices would be traditional, but they're $2 each at my supermarket and I'm waiting for the price to come down to something reasonable.
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Post by: sparkytheop on March 08, 2019, 08:17:28 PM
I'm sore and exhausted.  Does salted caramel hot chocolate count as dinner?
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Post by: OtherJen on March 08, 2019, 09:44:18 PM
I'm sore and exhausted.  Does salted caramel hot chocolate count as dinner?

Oh wow, that sounds amazing.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on March 09, 2019, 03:25:12 AM
Last night we had Salmon again for the second time this week. Its been seafood special week at our store so been nice to have. Was delicious. Today will be food on the road for dinner as were traveling all day and probably not getting home till late. Will need to pick some healthy choices.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 09, 2019, 01:57:46 PM
We had chicken and veggies with taci spices, in wraps, in the oven with grated cheese on top.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on March 09, 2019, 03:13:28 PM
Dinner tonight is homemade pizza with dough from the bread machine and turkey pepperoni. I had to use store-bought pizza sauce because we ran out of homemade pizza sauce from our garden vegetables, but I did use organic basil from last summer's garden.

And during dinner we're watching "The Umbrella Academy" on Netflix which stars Ellen Page who is just adorable. I know she doesn't like when people say that, but it doesn't make it any less true.
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Post by: MasterStache on March 09, 2019, 04:42:03 PM
Tonight is a rare pizza delivery night. My daughter has been at a gymnastics meet all day and swept first place in all her events which also places her as the front runner for a spot on the all-state team. My son spent 6 hours doing merit badge work for Boy Scouts. Pizza will be a nice treat for everyone!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 09, 2019, 08:06:23 PM
Wow @MasterStache - congrats to both kids!

We had Creamy Tuscan Chicken - https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a19636089/creamy-tuscan-chicken-recipe/

I had my portion with wine.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 09, 2019, 08:39:54 PM
Dinner tonight is homemade pizza with dough from the bread machine and turkey pepperoni. I had to use store-bought pizza sauce because we ran out of homemade pizza sauce from our garden vegetables, but I did use organic basil from last summer's garden.

And during dinner we're watching "The Umbrella Academy" on Netflix which stars Ellen Page who is just adorable. I know she doesn't like when people say that, but it doesn't make it any less true.

She's great in that role, isn't she? We've also been enjoying Umbrella Academy.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 09, 2019, 08:41:06 PM
We had a hurried dinner of leftovers before meeting friends to see Captain Marvel (highly recommended, by the way).
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Post by: Dicey on March 10, 2019, 12:46:16 AM
Worked on the flip house until 9:15, then hurried to Home Depot to get some needed supplies. Closed the place at 10:00. Home by 10:20, Mac 'n Cheese made by 10:40. Dinner scarfed down and dishes done by 11:10. Ugh, what a long day!

Tomorrow we have a midday memorial service :-( and then a birthday party for all the March birthday people :-). This means no cooking for me tomorrow and no work on the house either. Yay!
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Post by: MasterStache on March 10, 2019, 06:17:00 AM
Wow @MasterStache - congrats to both kids!

We had Creamy Tuscan Chicken - https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a19636089/creamy-tuscan-chicken-recipe/

I had my portion with wine.

Thanks! Very proud dad moments.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 10, 2019, 12:26:31 PM
Just threw this in the crockpot:

https://www.budgetbytes.com/slow-cooker-sesame-beef/

The cooking sauce is somewhat similar to what I have used in the past for crockpot-braised beef ribs, but a little less elaborate/fussy.  I got a large chuck roast for $3.49/lb so 2/3 of that was cut into medium size slabs and went into the crock pot, and the remaining 1lb or so was sliced and frozen -- I'll make the oven fajita recipe (one tray chicken, one tray beef) sometime later this week.  With leftovers of both meals, that one $11-12 hunk of beef should make 3-4 meals for 4 people.  PRetty good deal.

This is seriously one of my favorite pot roast meals. I always steam some broccoli florets and mix those in at the end.
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Post by: Hula Hoop on March 10, 2019, 12:48:14 PM
arroz con pollo - hopefully it works out ok.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 10, 2019, 01:19:09 PM
Entrecote, broccoli and rösti potato, amd meat sauce.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 10, 2019, 03:44:02 PM
Black beans and rice.
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Post by: horsepoor on March 10, 2019, 07:16:56 PM
Finally getting around to making Julia Moskin's black bean soup; hopefully it's good because there's a ton of it: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/how-to-make-the-best-black-bean-soup/

I also have one of my best-yet sourdough loaves about to come out of the oven.  It will be slathered generously with butter.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 10, 2019, 08:24:34 PM
I made "crack chicken", which is chicken, cream cheese & various ranch like seasonings in the crock pot. I served ours inside avocado 1/2s. My husband ate several. I switched to rolled in lettuce wraps, to keep the calories in check. It was delicious. My 13 year old, who is most definitely not worried about carbs, ate it lots of different ways, including in a tortilla.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 11, 2019, 02:56:15 AM
We have a (potentially large) portion of Slow-cooked entrecote in small pieces. I thinking about serving it with rice, some sauce and probably Brussels sprouts. But I come to think of that we have a bag of cut up cabbage in the freezer. I could fry this and serve with potatoes (meshed) and curry. We usually eat such a dish with minced meat. But it could of course also be eaten with the entrecote.
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Post by: Hula Hoop on March 11, 2019, 04:52:20 AM
The arroz con pollo was delicious - I used this recipe and recommend it:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2019/03/06/arroz-con-pollo-is-the-cuban-comfort-dish-that-lifts-rice-to-its-full-potential/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2019/03/06/arroz-con-pollo-is-the-cuban-comfort-dish-that-lifts-rice-to-its-full-potential/)

It was good as I managed to use up some chicken I got on sale and some saffron threads that a friend gave me when she moved away.  The kids weren't into the rice part so I made them some plain white rice that they ate with the chicken.
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Post by: Cool Friend on March 11, 2019, 08:10:44 AM
I've been on a big mushroom kick.  Nearly forgot about a 1/2 pound bag of creminis I had in the fridge, so I sautéed them and added them to a marinara sauce I had simmering for a couple hours.  Kept sneaking back into the kitchen to eat a spoonful of just the sauce.
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Post by: 35andFI on March 11, 2019, 03:24:08 PM
Rice & bean quesadillas with shredded cheese, corn, and salsa.
Cooked with love and frugality.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 11, 2019, 04:03:08 PM
Macaroni and cheese from scratch, per husband's request.
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Post by: jeninco on March 11, 2019, 05:42:01 PM
Tortellini and green bean salad, with a tomato-based "pesto". Tasty at room temperature, which is how we'll be eating it (in shifts) and goes well with wine!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 13, 2019, 02:29:20 AM
I think it will be chicory with blue cheese and something potato-ish. As this week's veggie dish.
Tomorrow we will warm up left-over homemade pizza from the freezer, as DH and I will be home on very different times.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on March 13, 2019, 04:55:12 AM
Last night made two oven bakes small chickens, stuffing and a veggie. Place I buy most my groceries from the whole Chickens were only 3$ and now have some leftovers for lunch today.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 13, 2019, 07:23:48 AM
Last night was a chicken and rice bake. Tonight, husband works until 7 and I have a big workload so we’ll probably have a frozen pizza and salad.
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Post by: jeninco on March 13, 2019, 01:39:45 PM
We're on the west edge of "Snowmageddon" (spoiler: Its snowing. Really, our schools could've stayed open: it's not that bad. We get snow in the winter here...), so I'm making a sort-of cassoulet-style bean stew (with sausages and lots of veggies), toast or homemade croutons, and probably a salad.

Perhaps I'll also make a whole-orange cake, since we're all home for the day and it's an excuse to bake a cake.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 13, 2019, 02:41:16 PM
Ravioli, meat sauce, meatballs and salad.
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Post by: geekette on March 13, 2019, 04:42:27 PM
Alton Brown's Swedish Meatballs, noodles, broccoli, salad.  Current me is very happy that past me made a huge batch of meatballs!
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Post by: sparkytheop on March 13, 2019, 09:54:20 PM
Alton Brown's Swedish Meatballs, noodles, broccoli, salad.  Current me is very happy that past me made a huge batch of meatballs!

Oh, this reminds me that I have a bunch in the freezer!  Now I know what I'm eating for dinner (yeah, at 9 pm...)
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Post by: sparkytheop on March 13, 2019, 09:55:56 PM
I'm sore and exhausted.  Does salted caramel hot chocolate count as dinner?

Oh wow, that sounds amazing.

It was good, especially for an instant mix.  Stephen's brand cocoa was on sale for $2.50, down from $7, so it was a good deal.  Kind of wish I had bought a few more containers.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on March 14, 2019, 08:43:58 PM
Tonight, I made a homemade lemon basil chicken with some chicken I bought in bulk with a coupon at the warehouse store, some lemon juice, dried basil from the garden, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, olive oil, and salt. I served it with some rice from the rice cooker and steamed carrots with homemade blueberry muffins for dessert. It turned out great.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 14, 2019, 09:07:53 PM
Pinto beans and rice.
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Post by: horsepoor on March 14, 2019, 09:27:24 PM
Spaghetti squash with a tomato/olive/sausage sauce and topped with lots of cheese and baked until brown and bubbly.

Now I have Irish cream poundcakes in the oven for tomorrow's work potluck.
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Post by: sparkytheop on March 14, 2019, 09:28:46 PM
Tonight's dinner was tandoori chicken and curried rice.

Last night I pulled some homemade meatballs from the freezer, made a mushroom sauce, and served them over egg noodles.
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Post by: Dicey on March 14, 2019, 09:34:02 PM
Tonight was another batch of The Frugal Girl's Thai Chicken Soup. I diced the potatoes smaller than usual to hasten the cook time. I also used the chicken I poached (somewhere upthread) and chucked in the freezer. Dessert was leftover birthday carrot cake. I am so glad that's gone.

Tomorrow is probably going to be Pad Thai, as I have everything I need to make it.
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Post by: mountain mustache on March 15, 2019, 08:28:48 AM
on a very strict elimination diet for pain relief right now. So, tonight's dinner is the same as every other day this week. Grilled plain chicken, on baby greens with olives, cucumbers, nutritional yeast, avocado and olive oil/lemon juice dressing. Very yummy on Monday, very boring on Friday.
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Post by: Rural on March 15, 2019, 04:47:57 PM
Tired, so beef hot dogs and baked beans from a can.


ETA microwave s'mores for dessert.
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Post by: Raenia on March 15, 2019, 05:51:18 PM
Tuna strips marinated in soy-ginger sauce, served with rice and stir-fried onions and mung bean sprouts.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 15, 2019, 07:31:24 PM
Scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, baked sweet potatoes.
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Post by: jeninco on March 15, 2019, 09:56:17 PM
We had dinner guests, so we ate ... "stuff that you put into a pita" might be the best description.

I read an article in the NYTimes food section a while back suggesting that for casual-ish dinners with friends, there should be an opportunity for people to play with their food/assemble things the way they like them. So we had (along with large, warmed up pita breads):
homemade falafel balls (thanks again, smitten kitchen!)
Strips of grilled chicken breast that had been marinated with garlic and lemon juice
hummus, regular and spicy (purchased)
zhaug (purchased)
lightly cooked (asparagus, small peppers cut in half, and grape tomatoes) (the tomatoes didn't look great, and it's too cold out for a ton of raw vegetables: searing everything briefly was much more weather-appropriate)
raw lettuce, lightly pickled red onion strips, lightly pickled radish slices
tzatziki (aka yogurt and shredded cucumbers, with garlic and some parsley)
kalamata olives

It was all extremely yummy, the fridge is full of leftovers, and everyone had something to do with their hands while we all chatted. Plus, the guests brought german chocolate cake!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 16, 2019, 01:28:29 AM
I took a piece of reindeer meat put of the freezer to eat tonight. But we are getting a visitor tomorrow. If he wants to stay for dinner, I think we should save the reindeer for tomorrow.

In that case, we should make something vegetarian tonight. Something with cheese.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 16, 2019, 03:55:38 AM
Last night cube steaks, salad and egg rolls.
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Post by: Hula Hoop on March 16, 2019, 05:05:16 AM
jeninco - that sounds absolutely delicious.  I'm always amazed at how easy (and how mustachian) falafel is to make.  I might see if I can find some pita bread later.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on March 16, 2019, 06:06:32 AM
Since it's Lent, I had fish last night, but it was super cheap because I had been saving some Omaha Steaks fish filets I had received as a gift around Christmas time. Easy meal. Just some fish filets, Idahoan mashed potato mix we'd had sitting in our pantry for close to a year, and some peas.
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Post by: jeninco on March 16, 2019, 10:06:59 AM
jeninco - that sounds absolutely delicious.  I'm always amazed at how easy (and how mustachian) falafel is to make.  I might see if I can find some pita bread later.

Pita bread is also shockingly easy to make. There's a link here: https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/12/falafel/
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 16, 2019, 01:49:42 PM
I took a piece of reindeer meat put of the freezer to eat tonight. But we are getting a visitor tomorrow. If he wants to stay for dinner, I think we should save the reindeer for tomorrow.

In that case, we should make something vegetarian tonight. Something with cheese.

Tonight I made cauliflower salad with feta and sweet potato mash with lime juice. Saving the reindeer for tomorrow. Then we'll need to improvise some vegetable with it.
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Post by: horsepoor on March 16, 2019, 01:54:23 PM
We are having T-bones tonight!

Split a beef half with some co-workers (raised by friends of theirs), and this will be the first cut we try.

On the side, asparagus and roasted potatoes.  Maybe sauteed mushrooms if I get my carcass to the store.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 16, 2019, 01:59:48 PM
I took a piece of reindeer meat put of the freezer to eat tonight. But we are getting a visitor tomorrow. If he wants to stay for dinner, I think we should save the reindeer for tomorrow.

In that case, we should make something vegetarian tonight. Something with cheese.

Tonight I made cauliflower salad with feta and sweet potato mash with lime juice. Saving the reindeer for tomorrow. Then we'll need to improvise some vegetable with it.

What is reindeer meat like? Is it a roast or a steak or like hamburger? How do you make it? What does it taste like? How much does it cost per pound and it is always in the grocery stores? We have nothing like that here where I live in the USA. Once in a while I see buffalo meat and have had it maybe twice in my life as a burger. We have deer meat but not in the grocery stores typically. Mostly hunters get the deer for family and friends.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 16, 2019, 03:31:36 PM
I took a piece of reindeer meat put of the freezer to eat tonight. But we are getting a visitor tomorrow. If he wants to stay for dinner, I think we should save the reindeer for tomorrow.

In that case, we should make something vegetarian tonight. Something with cheese.

Tonight I made cauliflower salad with feta and sweet potato mash with lime juice. Saving the reindeer for tomorrow. Then we'll need to improvise some vegetable with it.

What is reindeer meat like? Is it a roast or a steak or like hamburger? How do you make it? What does it taste like? How much does it cost per pound and it is always in the grocery stores? We have nothing like that here where I live in the USA. Once in a while I see buffalo meat and have had it maybe twice in my life as a burger. We have deer meat but not in the grocery stores typically. Mostly hunters get the deer for family and friends.

Reindeer has a distinct taste of wild, red meat. In Norway it is typically sold in areas where tame reindeer are kept. This portion came from Sweden from the frozen department. What we have now is beef, the next best type of beef (I don't know the English name for it). It is a thin portion.

We will prepare it like a normal steak, browning on both sides and then in the oven on low temperature the inner part reaches 62C. Reindeer is also sold in small slices, which you can use in a stew. It is typically served with veggies like Brussels sprouts and potatoes.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 16, 2019, 04:28:14 PM
Husband is currently braising corned beef. I think he's planning to serve it with colcannon. The house smells reeeeally good.

Update: he did make colcannon. That was a really good dinner. Even the cat enjoyed cleaning up a couple little pieces of corned beef that fell on the floor.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on March 17, 2019, 05:56:49 AM
I took a piece of reindeer meat put of the freezer to eat tonight. But we are getting a visitor tomorrow. If he wants to stay for dinner, I think we should save the reindeer for tomorrow.

In that case, we should make something vegetarian tonight. Something with cheese.

Tonight I made cauliflower salad with feta and sweet potato mash with lime juice. Saving the reindeer for tomorrow. Then we'll need to improvise some vegetable with it.

What is reindeer meat like? Is it a roast or a steak or like hamburger? How do you make it? What does it taste like? How much does it cost per pound and it is always in the grocery stores? We have nothing like that here where I live in the USA. Once in a while I see buffalo meat and have had it maybe twice in my life as a burger. We have deer meat but not in the grocery stores typically. Mostly hunters get the deer for family and friends.

Reindeer has a distinct taste of wild, red meat. In Norway it is typically sold in areas where tame reindeer are kept. This portion came from Sweden from the frozen department. What we have now is beef, the next best type of beef (I don't know the English name for it). It is a thin portion.

We will prepare it like a normal steak, browning on both sides and then in the oven on low temperature the inner part reaches 62C. Reindeer is also sold in small slices, which you can use in a stew. It is typically served with veggies like Brussels sprouts and potatoes.



I've never even thought about Reindeer meet or seen it offered anywhere but why not!  Wonder if can even find it here. Going to have to research that one.


Tonight i picked up some pretty big Turkey legs so going to do something with those. 
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 17, 2019, 06:06:19 AM
Last night had leftover cube steaks in a creamy mushroom gravy, roasted rosemary taters and a salad.

Tonight is corned beef, cabbage, carrots, onions, little red taters cooked in the crockpot.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on March 17, 2019, 08:04:07 AM
I took a piece of reindeer meat put of the freezer to eat tonight. But we are getting a visitor tomorrow. If he wants to stay for dinner, I think we should save the reindeer for tomorrow.

In that case, we should make something vegetarian tonight. Something with cheese.

Tonight I made cauliflower salad with feta and sweet potato mash with lime juice. Saving the reindeer for tomorrow. Then we'll need to improvise some vegetable with it.

What is reindeer meat like? Is it a roast or a steak or like hamburger? How do you make it? What does it taste like? How much does it cost per pound and it is always in the grocery stores? We have nothing like that here where I live in the USA. Once in a while I see buffalo meat and have had it maybe twice in my life as a burger. We have deer meat but not in the grocery stores typically. Mostly hunters get the deer for family and friends.

Reindeer has a distinct taste of wild, red meat. In Norway it is typically sold in areas where tame reindeer are kept. This portion came from Sweden from the frozen department. What we have now is beef, the next best type of beef (I don't know the English name for it). It is a thin portion.

We will prepare it like a normal steak, browning on both sides and then in the oven on low temperature the inner part reaches 62C. Reindeer is also sold in small slices, which you can use in a stew. It is typically served with veggies like Brussels sprouts and potatoes.



I've never even thought about Reindeer meet or seen it offered anywhere but why not!  Wonder if can even find it here. Going to have to research that one.


Tonight i picked up some pretty big Turkey legs so going to do something with those.

Look for a specialty meat store. My friends live in mid-Michigan, and we’ve bought frozen elk meat and venison at a specialty store near them. I don’t remember but wouldn’t be surprised to find reindeer meet there.
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Post by: jeninco on March 17, 2019, 08:33:47 PM
The on-sale sausages from our grocery store, which were billed as "Guiness bratwurst". And "colcannon", which is in quotes because my version uses potatoes (cook them first, then mash) cabbage (cook in a skillet until about half done) and a bunch of sharp cheddar. Mush everything up together, put in a hot, oiled skillet, cook on one side, then stick under the broiler until browned on the top.

Also a version of a french chocolate-yogurt cake. Yum!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 18, 2019, 01:13:19 PM
I took a piece of reindeer meat put of the freezer to eat tonight. But we are getting a visitor tomorrow. If he wants to stay for dinner, I think we should save the reindeer for tomorrow.

In that case, we should make something vegetarian tonight. Something with cheese.

Tonight I made cauliflower salad with feta and sweet potato mash with lime juice. Saving the reindeer for tomorrow. Then we'll need to improvise some vegetable with it.

What is reindeer meat like? Is it a roast or a steak or like hamburger? How do you make it? What does it taste like? How much does it cost per pound and it is always in the grocery stores? We have nothing like that here where I live in the USA. Once in a while I see buffalo meat and have had it maybe twice in my life as a burger. We have deer meat but not in the grocery stores typically. Mostly hunters get the deer for family and friends.

Reindeer has a distinct taste of wild, red meat. In Norway it is typically sold in areas where tame reindeer are kept. This portion came from Sweden from the frozen department. What we have now is beef, the next best type of beef (I don't know the English name for it). It is a thin portion.

We will prepare it like a normal steak, browning on both sides and then in the oven on low temperature the inner part reaches 62C. Reindeer is also sold in small slices, which you can use in a stew. It is typically served with veggies like Brussels sprouts and potatoes.



I've never even thought about Reindeer meet or seen it offered anywhere but why not!  Wonder if can even find it here. Going to have to research that one.


Tonight i picked up some pretty big Turkey legs so going to do something with those.

Reindeer's scientific name is Rangifer tarandus tarandus, the same basic species as caribou, but both are different subspecies. It might taste quite similar to caribou species.
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Post by: OurTown on March 18, 2019, 02:28:03 PM
Stir fry:  shrimp & veggies.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on March 18, 2019, 03:42:29 PM
Hopefully, spaghetti squash with tomato/ground beef sauce.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on March 18, 2019, 04:15:24 PM
Using some more stuff I have sitting around in the freezer and pantry, I'm making chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes, and steamed vegetables. Should be some pleasant comfort food.
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Post by: Dicey on March 18, 2019, 08:36:38 PM
Tacos! Better get a move on though, it's getting late. Thankfully I batch cooked the beef a couple of weeks ago and still have two left. Alas, my MIL* ate all the tomatoes off the fruit/veg stand on the kitchen counter, so salsa will be the extent of our tomato experience tonight.

* She has Alz, in case you don't already know that. At least I didn't find any half eaten ones in her underwear drawer this time. Yet.
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Post by: jeninco on March 18, 2019, 08:43:57 PM
Tacos! Better get a move on though, it's getting late. Thankfully I batch cooked the beef a couple of weeks ago and still have two left. Alas, my MIL* ate all the tomatoes off the fruit/veg stand on the kitchen counter, so salsa will be the extent of our tomato experience tonight.

* She has Alz, in case you don't already know that. At least I didn't find any half eaten ones in her underwear drawer this time. Yet.

The half-eaten one is for the cooked salsa! (Or the compost pile...)

We had chili. Rounded out with some tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sliced radishes, and carrot/cabbage slaw. I tried cooking the beans with kombu (sp?) this time, to save us from having half the family gas out the other half. I seriously do not want to be in a car with my youngest the day after a bean-heavy meal.
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Post by: mountain mustache on March 19, 2019, 07:40:24 AM
grilled salmon on top of a giant salad of lettuce, cucumber, mushrooms, olives, avocado, nutritional yeast, and carrot. Yum!
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Post by: Dicey on March 19, 2019, 11:52:28 PM
Made pizza and salad. All gone.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 20, 2019, 01:18:50 AM
DH made fish soup from water, coconut milk, frozen vegetables and flavour stuff. Served with fresh bread and the half full bottle of white wine that we had left. Tasted good.

If it is my turn tonight, I will make pasta with cream, blue cheese and spinach.

Edit: There was not so much spinach, so I added some carrots and porcini.
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Post by: FireLane on March 20, 2019, 09:16:29 AM
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, this week I made loaded baked potato soup: red potatoes, onion and broccoli diced and simmered in chicken stock, thickened with a roux of flour and butter. Serve topped with bacon, shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream.
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Post by: Davnasty on March 20, 2019, 09:29:14 AM
I don't make it a point to eat traditional foods for the holidays, but I do tend to base meals around the best sales of the week. Which is why we've been eating corned beef, potatoes, carrots, onions and cabbage every night since Sunday.

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Post by: OtherJen on March 20, 2019, 07:11:51 PM
Costco rotisserie chicken, leftover spaghetti squash with butter, and roasted fractal broccoli (aka romanesco).
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on March 20, 2019, 07:23:10 PM
I had to take a day off from work today, so I had a little more time to prepare dinner: Polynesian-style pork chops with cinnamon applesauce and a loaf of homemade apple cinnamon bread. And an episode of "Daredevil" on Netflix. :-)
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Post by: Dicey on March 20, 2019, 09:42:51 PM
@Dicey, you are very welcome! I'm vegetarian so I use low sodium veg broth and that came out well too. Using good paprika, and enough of it, helps. I was using smoked paprika in it before, but this time I only had the cheap shit from Aldi in the house and it wasn't quite as good. Still a great hearty meal on a cold night.
I only had regular paprika, so that could be the difference. I'll add smoked paprika to my shopping list. Lol, I've been a vegetarian for 30 years. When I got married and suddenly started cooking for a family of four adult-sized humans, three of whom are meat eaters, I admit, I relaxed my standards a bit. I use meat stock occasionally. I had lo-so beef stock in the pantry that was well past the alleged expiration date, so I just grabbed it and ignored the fact that it wasn't vegetarian. We all love mushrooms, so I'm sure this recipe will stay in our rotation. Thanks again, @Tris Prior!

I can confirm that smoked paprika is delightful. I had no idea how much of a difference it would make.
I made this again this time with the smoked paprika. It made enough of a difference to warrant the purchase of a specific single-recipe spice. Though now that I have it, I'm sure Ill find other uses for it.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on March 21, 2019, 10:15:35 AM
@Dicey, you are very welcome! I'm vegetarian so I use low sodium veg broth and that came out well too. Using good paprika, and enough of it, helps. I was using smoked paprika in it before, but this time I only had the cheap shit from Aldi in the house and it wasn't quite as good. Still a great hearty meal on a cold night.
I only had regular paprika, so that could be the difference. I'll add smoked paprika to my shopping list. Lol, I've been a vegetarian for 30 years. When I got married and suddenly started cooking for a family of four adult-sized humans, three of whom are meat eaters, I admit, I relaxed my standards a bit. I use meat stock occasionally. I had lo-so beef stock in the pantry that was well past the alleged expiration date, so I just grabbed it and ignored the fact that it wasn't vegetarian. We all love mushrooms, so I'm sure this recipe will stay in our rotation. Thanks again, @Tris Prior!

I can confirm that smoked paprika is delightful. I had no idea how much of a difference it would make.
I made this again this time with the smoked paprika. It made enough of a difference to warrant the purchase of a specific single-recipe spice. Though now that I have it, I'm sure Ill find other uses for it.

Smoked paprika and/or alleppo pepper flakes make their way into many, many things I cook, including most everything containing tomatoes or eggs.

I'm out of ideas, and the older kid won't be home for dinner tonight, so I defrosted a tub of baked giant white beans in tomato sauce with feta (I'll reheat it in the oven) with a parsley-lemon sauce that gets drizzled over. (I kept the jar of parsley sauce in the freezer next to the beans.) We'll have it with toast (or a baguette) and salad.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 21, 2019, 11:58:12 AM
@Dicey, you are very welcome! I'm vegetarian so I use low sodium veg broth and that came out well too. Using good paprika, and enough of it, helps. I was using smoked paprika in it before, but this time I only had the cheap shit from Aldi in the house and it wasn't quite as good. Still a great hearty meal on a cold night.
I only had regular paprika, so that could be the difference. I'll add smoked paprika to my shopping list. Lol, I've been a vegetarian for 30 years. When I got married and suddenly started cooking for a family of four adult-sized humans, three of whom are meat eaters, I admit, I relaxed my standards a bit. I use meat stock occasionally. I had lo-so beef stock in the pantry that was well past the alleged expiration date, so I just grabbed it and ignored the fact that it wasn't vegetarian. We all love mushrooms, so I'm sure this recipe will stay in our rotation. Thanks again, @Tris Prior!

I can confirm that smoked paprika is delightful. I had no idea how much of a difference it would make.
I made this again this time with the smoked paprika. It made enough of a difference to warrant the purchase of a specific single-recipe spice. Though now that I have it, I'm sure Ill find other uses for it.

I mix it with salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder and use that as a seasoning for roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes or chicken, fish, or pork.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 21, 2019, 12:20:38 PM
Kidney beans, lentils, tomato, minced meat, red pepper, squash, taco spices.
It tasted good.
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Post by: Dicey on March 21, 2019, 12:56:33 PM
@Dicey, you are very welcome! I'm vegetarian so I use low sodium veg broth and that came out well too. Using good paprika, and enough of it, helps. I was using smoked paprika in it before, but this time I only had the cheap shit from Aldi in the house and it wasn't quite as good. Still a great hearty meal on a cold night.
I only had regular paprika, so that could be the difference. I'll add smoked paprika to my shopping list. Lol, I've been a vegetarian for 30 years. When I got married and suddenly started cooking for a family of four adult-sized humans, three of whom are meat eaters, I admit, I relaxed my standards a bit. I use meat stock occasionally. I had lo-so beef stock in the pantry that was well past the alleged expiration date, so I just grabbed it and ignored the fact that it wasn't vegetarian. We all love mushrooms, so I'm sure this recipe will stay in our rotation. Thanks again, @Tris Prior!

I can confirm that smoked paprika is delightful. I had no idea how much of a difference it would make.
I made this again this time with the smoked paprika. It made enough of a difference to warrant the purchase of a specific single-recipe spice. Though now that I have it, I'm sure Ill find other uses for it.

I mix it with salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder and use that as a seasoning for roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes or chicken, fish, or pork.
Thanks! I'll try that soon as I have potatoes to use up.
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Post by: Cool Friend on March 22, 2019, 08:06:39 AM
It was raining all day yesterday so I put on a big pot of from-scratch marinara.  There's nothing like the smell and warmth of a big pot of red sauce to warm my bones.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 22, 2019, 08:15:58 AM
Baked salmon and stuck-pot rice with lentils and yogurt (https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/02/stuck-pot-rice-with-lentils-and-yogurt/).

I have a bag of baby eggplants so maybe I'll roast some of those, too.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 22, 2019, 01:17:19 PM
Home made pizza.
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Post by: jeninco on March 22, 2019, 09:47:32 PM
Home made pizza.

Us too! And salad.

We made the kind that somewhat cleaned out the fridge, so the last one was pesto, ham slivers, and havarti with an egg cracked on the top when it was about half baked.  (The first one was marinara, and they got weirder from there.)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 23, 2019, 06:27:26 PM
Egg roll in a bowl for the adults. Same topping, wrapped in a tortilla for another kid. Unclear what youngest will eat when he comes back from soccer. If he doesn't eat the "menu" item, he has to cook for himself.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 23, 2019, 06:39:11 PM
Homemade chicken noodle soup.
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Post by: Rural on March 23, 2019, 06:49:07 PM
Chef salad, more or less. With chicken and no eggs.

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Post by: horsepoor on March 23, 2019, 06:53:09 PM
Just got home from a week of traveling.  It's raining.  Made chicken vegetable soup using some of a chipotle salsa paste leftover from a recipe.  Baked up the second half of a brown-and-serve baguette that's been in the freezer for a few weeks and put plenty of butter on it.  Just what I needed after eating out of hotel fridge and restaurants all week.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 24, 2019, 04:39:52 AM
My DH made fish soup. Enough for two meals.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 24, 2019, 12:13:18 PM
We're having chicken alfredo, but with spiralized zucchini in place of noodles. Never tried it before, so hope it's good
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Post by: partgypsy on March 25, 2019, 02:19:00 PM
We did the taco night but with something called "mexican-crumbles" it was a hit! On the side: sliced avocado, lettuce, tomato, salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream.
marinated sauteed shrimp with stir fry and rice (broccolli, carrot, red pepper, onion)
Spanokorizo with tomato puree. On the side hummus and bread.
Next day opened a can of black beans and had with the spinach/tomato rice mixture. Have enough for 1 more meal (will bring for lunch).
Last night did burgers and homemade fries. for my burger had morningstar grillers which has less of a beany taste than some.
another hit: egg-free pancakes.
For this week: Got some porcinni mushrooms and will try to make a vegan mushroom sauce for gnocchi.I forgot the vegetable broth so this may be more of a miss than a hit.   

Another miss was trying to make a "vegan" brownie by substituting more water and oil for the 2 eggs. It became an oily gooey mass, more like fudge/icing than brownie. I'm still eating it, but it definitely needs -something if I attempt again (corn starch? apple sauce? Banana? ).   

What I am relieved about, is that I am basically able to make 1 meal and modify, than what I have done in the past is make 2 separate meals. And the kids have been enjoying some of the meals.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 25, 2019, 07:25:48 PM
Frozen pizza and spinach salad. I will be so happy when the schedule chaos settles down and I have time to cook from scratch every day.
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Post by: Rural on March 25, 2019, 07:28:58 PM
Leftover salad followed by brownies.
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Post by: Dicey on March 25, 2019, 07:49:24 PM
Gonna hit the easy button and raid the freezer.
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Post by: sparkytheop on March 25, 2019, 10:00:57 PM
Today was is my only day off for the next two weeks (crazy OT at work this month).  After spending half the day getting snow tires changed over and then fixing my parent's furnace, I didn't get as much time to prep for the week as I wanted.

However, I did make kahlua pork, charro beans, and baked potatoes.  All provide plenty in the way of leftovers, along with some baked chicken breasts that are in the freezer.  Pork and noodles, pork and charro bean burritos, bbq pork on rolls, fried potatoes and sausage/bacon, chicken/salami/parm cheese sandwiches, etc.

My mom "paid" for the furnace repair in some carrots freshly dug up from the garden (where they over-wintered).  If I had more time, I'd pickle and can some, but time is in short supply right now.  So instead, I'll eat some fresh and cook some up later this week. 

I also made a large batch of lemon bars.  We rarely do dessert, but I needed to take care of some lemons before they went bad, and it just sounded good. 
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 26, 2019, 01:18:01 AM
DH bought soya burgers. We ate them with green cale, combined with some cashew nuts and honey, and left over fresh bread with old and vinegar.
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Post by: FireLane on March 26, 2019, 12:11:11 PM
Sesame noodles and chicken. I tossed udon noodles with a dressing of sesame oil, olive oil, soy sauce and rice vinegar, and sprinkled them with sesame seeds, shredded chicken and steamed broccoli. Good either hot or cold.
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Post by: Cool Friend on March 26, 2019, 01:07:22 PM
Fried some leftover baked potatoes on a pan with frozen brocolli, then separately fried some leftover rotisserie chicken with about half a cup of stewed beans and mushrooms.

Love it when a a bunch of random leftovers makes its own new meal.
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Post by: Aelias on March 26, 2019, 02:20:24 PM
Mississippi Style Pork Roast  https://belleofthekitchen.com/2018/06/29/mississippi-pulled-pork-recipe/

I've made this before with beef, and it's delicious but definitely heavy and not an all-the-time thing.  I like it best over egg noodles. 

Tonight's will be a bit improvised because I didn't have an au jus or onion soup mix -- substituted a bit of powdered chicken base, powdered garlic, paprika, dried parsley, and corn starch for thickness.  Also added some caramelized onions I had in the freezer for moisture and flavor.  And like twice as many pepperoncini because they get sooooo good during the cooking.

Dang, now I'm hungry!

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Post by: horsepoor on March 26, 2019, 10:21:07 PM
I made a skillet dinner with diced ham, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers and potatoes, and then had air-fried asparagus on the side.  Last minute concoction since I forgot to thaw stuff out.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 27, 2019, 01:13:52 AM
I found some slices of leftover entrecote in the freezer that were warmed up. Ate them with lettuce, tomatoes and pickled spruce tops (made myself last spring). Combined with a leftover piece of french bread in the oven with oil and vinegar.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 27, 2019, 06:28:33 AM
Last night was shrimp, red onion, mushrooms, and red bell pepper sauteed in butter, olive oil, and Cajun seasoning, served over pasta.

Husband is hanging out with friends tonight. If I'm ambitious, I'll make a big pot of beans and some rice, which will also serve as my lunch for several days. If not, fried eggs and toast with a salad.
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Post by: aetherie on March 27, 2019, 06:14:32 PM
Another miss was trying to make a "vegan" brownie by substituting more water and oil for the 2 eggs. It became an oily gooey mass, more like fudge/icing than brownie. I'm still eating it, but it definitely needs -something if I attempt again (corn starch? apple sauce? Banana? ).   

Flax eggs!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 28, 2019, 01:10:58 AM
Yesterday: Tortellini from a pack, with ham and cheese filling. Made a sauce of mushrooms, fresh vegetables and cream.

Tonight we will be driving, so we will just snack something we find in the grocery store.
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Post by: partgypsy on March 28, 2019, 10:13:53 AM
Last night was shrimp, red onion, mushrooms, and red bell pepper sauteed in butter, olive oil, and Cajun seasoning, served over pasta.

Husband is hanging out with friends tonight. If I'm ambitious, I'll make a big pot of beans and some rice, which will also serve as my lunch for several days. If not, fried eggs and toast with a salad.

Here's a question. I have been eating my rice dish over several days, adding black beans. I just read that rice could have some kind of toxin or bacteria in it, that it is OK to eat the first time you eat it, and 1 more re-heating, but that's it. I was going to eat it for lunch and finish it off, but threw it out after reading this news.
Any thoughts? The main thing it sounds like, after you initially cook rice, to put it in the fridge asap versus leaving out at room temperature.
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/food-and-diet/can-reheating-rice-cause-food-poisoning/
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Post by: OtherJen on March 28, 2019, 10:52:15 AM
Last night was shrimp, red onion, mushrooms, and red bell pepper sauteed in butter, olive oil, and Cajun seasoning, served over pasta.

Husband is hanging out with friends tonight. If I'm ambitious, I'll make a big pot of beans and some rice, which will also serve as my lunch for several days. If not, fried eggs and toast with a salad.

Here's a question. I have been eating my rice dish over several days, adding black beans. I just read that rice could have some kind of toxin or bacteria in it, that it is OK to eat the first time you eat it, and 1 more re-heating, but that's it. I was going to eat it for lunch and finish it off, but threw it out after reading this news.
Any thoughts? The main thing it sounds like, after you initially cook rice, to put it in the fridge asap versus leaving out at room temperature.
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/food-and-diet/can-reheating-rice-cause-food-poisoning/

I've never had a problem and have been eating leftover rice my whole life. But yes, I store rice in the fridge once it's cooled enough to put it in tupperware (I don't store hot food in plastic). I also cook it in the pressure cooker so I figure that it's sterilized pretty well to start. Once it's cooked, I don't reheat the whole batch all at once; I only reheat the portion that I'm going to eat at that meal.
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Post by: Davnasty on March 28, 2019, 11:51:57 AM
Last night was shrimp, red onion, mushrooms, and red bell pepper sauteed in butter, olive oil, and Cajun seasoning, served over pasta.

Husband is hanging out with friends tonight. If I'm ambitious, I'll make a big pot of beans and some rice, which will also serve as my lunch for several days. If not, fried eggs and toast with a salad.

Here's a question. I have been eating my rice dish over several days, adding black beans. I just read that rice could have some kind of toxin or bacteria in it, that it is OK to eat the first time you eat it, and 1 more re-heating, but that's it. I was going to eat it for lunch and finish it off, but threw it out after reading this news.
Any thoughts? The main thing it sounds like, after you initially cook rice, to put it in the fridge asap versus leaving out at room temperature.
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/food-and-diet/can-reheating-rice-cause-food-poisoning/

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•Ideally, serve rice as soon as it has been cooked.
•If that isn't possible, cool the rice as quickly as possible (ideally within 1 hour).
•Keep rice in the fridge for no more than 1 day until reheating.
•When you reheat any rice, always check the dish is steaming hot all the way through.
•Do not reheat rice more than once.

These guidelines sound pretty extreme to me. I've cooked rice, forgotten about the leftovers on the stove, and then put it in the fridge the next morning. I've also eaten rice that's been in the fridge for at least a week. Sometimes I eat it cold from the fridge.

I think guidelines for food storage and safety lean towards being extra cautious and especially so when they come from medical organizations like the nhs.

Still, good to know that this particular bacteria can be present without an odor. My general rule is that if it smells fine it must be safe but Bacillus cereus could be an exception.
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Post by: partgypsy on March 28, 2019, 01:25:31 PM
I've been eating from this rice dish for the past 4, 5 days and haven't gotten sick, so I don't know if I was just lucky or the rules are extra cautious.

I know when my daughter makes rice pudding, she definitely does not eat it in one setting but over the case of a few days. It makes it hard for me to know what to do in case of primarily rice-based foods, which I have always enjoyed as leftovers...
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Post by: OtherJen on March 28, 2019, 02:23:02 PM
I've been eating from this rice dish for the past 4, 5 days and haven't gotten sick, so I don't know if I was just lucky or the rules are extra cautious.

I know when my daughter makes rice pudding, she definitely does not eat it in one setting but over the case of a few days. It makes it hard for me to know what to do in case of primarily rice-based foods, which I have always enjoyed as leftovers...

I vote for overly cautious. I think you'll be okay as long as you use good food safety practice. I mean, various cultures worldwide base dishes on leftover cooked rice.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 28, 2019, 03:54:38 PM
Last night was shrimp, red onion, mushrooms, and red bell pepper sauteed in butter, olive oil, and Cajun seasoning, served over pasta.

Husband is hanging out with friends tonight. If I'm ambitious, I'll make a big pot of beans and some rice, which will also serve as my lunch for several days. If not, fried eggs and toast with a salad.

Here's a question. I have been eating my rice dish over several days, adding black beans. I just read that rice could have some kind of toxin or bacteria in it, that it is OK to eat the first time you eat it, and 1 more re-heating, but that's it. I was going to eat it for lunch and finish it off, but threw it out after reading this news.
Any thoughts? The main thing it sounds like, after you initially cook rice, to put it in the fridge asap versus leaving out at room temperature.
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/food-and-diet/can-reheating-rice-cause-food-poisoning/

Quote
•Ideally, serve rice as soon as it has been cooked.
•If that isn't possible, cool the rice as quickly as possible (ideally within 1 hour).
•Keep rice in the fridge for no more than 1 day until reheating.
•When you reheat any rice, always check the dish is steaming hot all the way through.
•Do not reheat rice more than once.

These guidelines sound pretty extreme to me. I've cooked rice, forgotten about the leftovers on the stove, and then put it in the fridge the next morning. I've also eaten rice that's been in the fridge for at least a week. Sometimes I eat it cold from the fridge.

I think guidelines for food storage and safety lean towards being extra cautious and especially so when they come from medical organizations like the nhs.

Still, good to know that this particular bacteria can be present without an odor. My general rule is that if it smells fine it must be safe but Bacillus cereus could be an exception.

I have once made myself sick from rice. I had frozen a portion. But before eating it, instead of putting it frozen in the microwave like usually, I left it to thaw in the fridge. Then I ate it 2 days later, instead of one day.
That evening I went on multiple day ski trip in the forest, with outside dry toilet. I spend a lot of the evening there on the first and second night. Washing hands in the snow. I couldn't eat food either, no appitite.
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Post by: Tyson on March 28, 2019, 06:34:50 PM
Does any one have a good fish soup recipe? 
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 28, 2019, 07:57:17 PM
Carnitas salads. The kids had them in tortillas
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 29, 2019, 09:08:23 AM
Does any one have a good fish soup recipe?

Google Bouillabaisse. Typical ingredients are orange peel and fennel. We often use lobster soup as a basis. We also add saffran. The French eat this soup with the fish and crayfish prepared separately, fried. Then on your plate, you pour some soup over the fish. This way the fish is not overcooked. We also make rouille, which is nice on French bread or into the soup.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 29, 2019, 09:13:02 AM
We are at the cabin. We bought a pack of 3 chicken breasts. Half will be eaten with broccoli and sweet potato. The other one with pepper, spring onion, tomato saus, porcini mushroom and pasta. We also got a pack of bacon slices that me go with eggs as a lunch, or in the pasta. And I got a pack of sour milk that I want to make waffle of.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 29, 2019, 09:58:38 AM
I'm going to try this Budget Bytes recipe for chicken yakisoba (https://www.budgetbytes.com/chicken-yakisoba/?utm_content=buffer73107&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=budgetbytesbuffer). I figure I can't go wrong with stir-fried noodles with cabbage and toasted sesame oil.

Last night, husband turned all of the leftover rice from Wednesday into fried rice. We ate most of it and then he took the last of it to work today. So the issue of rice poisoning from that batch, at least, is moot.
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Post by: Dicey on March 29, 2019, 10:06:02 AM
Last night was Taco Thursday with company. Tonight will be burritos, using up the leftovers. Yummy and easy, yay!
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Post by: Tyson on March 29, 2019, 01:36:53 PM
Does any one have a good fish soup recipe?

Google Bouillabaisse. Typical ingredients are orange peel and fennel. We often use lobster soup as a basis. We also add saffran. The French eat this soup with the fish and crayfish prepared separately, fried. Then on your plate, you pour some soup over the fish. This way the fish is not overcooked. We also make rouille, which is nice on French bread or into the soup.

Thanks!
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Post by: horsepoor on March 29, 2019, 05:15:36 PM
I just seared some chicken thighs, slathered them in homemade BBQ sauce and stuck them in the oven.  I'm steaming golden beets and will toss them in the oven in a minute too.  Lastly, some collards are braising with onion, garlic and chile flakes in the Instant Pot.

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Post by: sparkytheop on March 29, 2019, 06:00:29 PM
I'm making Navajo fry bread tonight, and will eat it with the leftover charro beans.  Not quite Navajo tacos, but it works.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 30, 2019, 12:59:40 PM
I made diced sweet potato. Reasonably small cut broccoli. Reasonably small cut chicken. Two slices of bacon. All fried, added soy sauce, potato herbs and coriander powder to the vegetables. Added chili lime and some magic seasoning mix to the chicken and bacon. Then added all together and served. Tasted okay.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 30, 2019, 02:00:52 PM
Probably sauteed chicken, onions, and bell pepper with Mexican spices, served on corn tortillas with the last of the leftover beans from Wednesday. Maybe I'll also make a new batch of beans for lunches.
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Post by: sparkytheop on March 30, 2019, 03:34:16 PM
Need to cook some chicken, so I'll do something with that.  Still have quite a bit of Navajo fry bread, so should do something to eat with those.

Found a recipe for cottage cheese walnut bread, so I'm going to make a loaf of that as well.
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Post by: horsepoor on March 30, 2019, 04:32:08 PM
I want to use up what's left in the fridge before grocery shopping tomorrow, so it will be ham fried rice and a stirfy of random veggies for us tonight.

Thawing out a chuck roast and making pot roast tomorrow; hopefully with lots of leftovers for the week.
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Post by: jeninco on March 30, 2019, 05:06:10 PM
We spent part of the week staying at a VRBO with only a 2-burner induction cooktop, and 5 hungry people. That was interesting...
(We took cooked shredded beef, corn tortillas, shredded cheese, avocado, cabbage & carrots & vinegar for mexican slaw, and had tacos the first night. We swung by a grocery store and had rice noodles with veg and chicken in peanut sauce the second night, with cobbled-together peanut sauce. We went out for mexican the third night.)

Last night: Caldo tlalpeno, i.e. chipotle-flavored chicken-and-vegetable soup, served with cilantro, mild cheese, more chipotles, salsa, pickled red onions, and salad (the salad was not meant to go into the soup, but everything else was). Would recommend.

Tonight: Salmon, with asparagus and ... I dunno, probably rice?
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Post by: OtherJen on March 30, 2019, 06:02:19 PM
^^Yum at caldo tlalpeno! I haven't made that in a while. Thanks for the inspiration!

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Post by: nancy33 on March 30, 2019, 10:55:03 PM
Our hens are laying lots of eggs so I made baked custard for dinner. Yum 😋
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Post by: Cool Friend on April 01, 2019, 07:22:37 AM
Made a big aloo dal using yellow, red, and brown lentils.  I had about 1/3 a cup of each lentil type so just threw them all together.  I'm slowly getting better at simple Indian curries.  Frying mustard seeds before adding the onion, garlic, ginger, and chilis seems to make a big difference.  I love curry and I'm going to figure out how to cook it well, dammit!

Tonight I'm going to bake a chicken breast with some sweet potatoes and sautée mustard greens.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 03, 2019, 07:59:38 AM
Probably sautéed Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions over pasta. I might add a couple handfuls of chopped greens to the skillet to boost the veg/fiber content.
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Post by: horsepoor on April 03, 2019, 08:14:04 AM
Lamb curry and red lentil dahl.

Tomorrow I'll make soup with the leftovers from last night's roast chicken.
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Post by: fuzzy math on April 03, 2019, 08:27:55 AM
Thinking about beef enchiladas. I've been buying way too much enchilada sauce lately
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 03, 2019, 10:29:26 AM
Still home alone. My attempt to make falafal last night was a bit of a fail. It didn't stay into ball shape, and not in chunk shape either. Eaten that stuff today after reheating it in the oven with a lot of garlic sauce on top, followed by a leftover freezer portion of fish soup, followed by some biscuits.
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Post by: jeninco on April 03, 2019, 01:59:55 PM
Still home alone. My attempt to make falafal last night was a bit of a fail. It didn't stay into ball shape, and not in chunk shape either. Eaten that stuff today after reheating it in the oven with a lot of garlic sauce on top, followed by a leftover freezer portion of fish soup, followed by some biscuits.

I don't know what recipe you used, but I really like the one at https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/12/falafel/. You do have to start soaking the chickpeas the night before, however. And you'll need a food processor.

Tonight here: https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/04/sheet-pan-chicken-tikka/  I even have 1/3 bunch of cilantro and 1/3 bunch of parsley for decorating it.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 03, 2019, 02:55:56 PM
Still home alone. My attempt to make falafal last night was a bit of a fail. It didn't stay into ball shape, and not in chunk shape either. Eaten that stuff today after reheating it in the oven with a lot of garlic sauce on top, followed by a leftover freezer portion of fish soup, followed by some biscuits.

I don't know what recipe you used, but I really like the one at https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/12/falafel/. You do have to start soaking the chickpeas the night before, however. And you'll need a food processor.


I used chickpeas from a pack, no soaking required. Good idea in your recipe to use an ice scoop spoon. I used a normal spoon and I didn't use deep frying oil. I just had them in a frying pan like meatballs. Will do better next time.
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Post by: 35andFI on April 04, 2019, 04:31:55 PM
Made pan fried asparagus with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

It was delicious and only cost $2.31 for 1.16 pounds. 
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Post by: OtherJen on April 05, 2019, 08:29:43 AM
I don’t know yet if husband is visiting his friend tonight. If yes, the contents of our fridge suggest that I should sauté zucchini and mushrooms, add a can of white beans, the last of the tomato paste, and some Greek seasonings, and top the whole mess with feta.

If he’s home tonight, I suppose I could also add a can of oil-packed tuna, which would be an acceptable “meat” content for husband’s palate.
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Post by: jeninco on April 05, 2019, 09:49:31 AM
I went through the chest freezer earlier this week and pulled out all the packages marked "soup bones" that I could find (we buy 1/2 steer each year, so we get a wide assortment of parts). Roasted them, left them in a (huge) crockpot overnight with water, shredded the meat, cooked down the stock, then put everything away.

Last night we had roasted brussels sprouts with part of the shredded meat mixed into tomato sauce with carrots and stuff, served over pasta, with a little shredded sharp chedder. It was OK.

Tonight, ??
We'll have salad, as that's the vegetable(s) in the fridge, and I'm thinking quesadillas, or a layered corn tortilla casserole. We have a strange mix of random leftovers to use up, as I grocery shop on Saturdays and I prefer to start with an empty fridge.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 05, 2019, 11:05:29 AM
I warmed up a freezer portion of long cooked meat. Warmed up some chunks of frozen spinach with some cream. Fried some mushrooms that I had dried last year. Tasted pretty well.
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Post by: turketron on April 05, 2019, 12:02:09 PM
made Mushroom Carbonara last night from this recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3cJG44VPKU (I love Bon Appetit's youtube channel!)

It was goddamn delicious. We didn't do a great job of timing having the pasta ready to go when the mushrooms and shallots were done cooking, but even without doing so it made for a pretty quick weeknight dinner. Made about 5 servings so enough for leftovers for lunch today. If you don't like the video format, the full print recipe is here: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/mushroom-carbonara
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Post by: OtherJen on April 05, 2019, 08:22:42 PM
I don’t know yet if husband is visiting his friend tonight. If yes, the contents of our fridge suggest that I should sauté zucchini and mushrooms, add a can of white beans, the last of the tomato paste, and some Greek seasonings, and top the whole mess with feta.

If he’s home tonight, I suppose I could also add a can of oil-packed tuna, which would be an acceptable “meat” content for husband’s palate.

Husband stayed home and tested out his birthday gift from my parents: a carbon steel wok. We had pad krapow gai (spicy chicken with basil) over jasmine rice. Yum. Seriously, he can cook dinner whenever he wants.
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Post by: jeninco on April 05, 2019, 09:29:25 PM
OtherJen, that sounds wonderful!

We wound up with sort of "clean-out-the-fridge" chef's salads with oven fries, as we turned out to have plenty of salad ingredients, leftover chicken and pork, some leftover ham from lunches (I fried it), along with not-very-hard-cooked eggs. It was fine, and the fridge is now clean.

Also, I have a shopping list, so I'll go first thing tomorrow morning. Tomorrow night's dinner will probably be baja shrimp salad. (Depends on the ripeness of the on-sale avocados.)
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Post by: sparkytheop on April 06, 2019, 04:02:14 AM
Work was going to be too busy to do my usual night shift cooking (I keep a cast iron skillet at work), so I just threw some chicken nuggets in the oven while I took care of some of my duties, before throwing a salad together to take care of more duties (where I would not have any kitchen access for 6 hours).  Wasn't the best, but wasn't the worst, and I got to cook up some fried potatoes, a sausage patty, and an egg later in my shift.
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Post by: BudgetSlasher on April 06, 2019, 03:28:32 PM
Tonight is the first night all of our new kitchen appliances are in. To celebrate I am stepping out of my comfort zone and cooked green tea soba noodles with seared scollops and ahi tuna with peanut sauce (cooked sous vide and seared).
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Post by: OtherJen on April 06, 2019, 04:56:07 PM
Tonight is the first night all of our new kitchen appliances are in. To celebrate I am stepping out of my comfort zone and cooked green tea soba noodles with seared scollops and ahi tuna with peanut sauce (cooked sous vide and seared).

YUM. Congrats on the new kitchen!

Our weather is fantastic today, so I think I'll have husband grill some chicken thighs. We'll have those with the zucchini/mushroom sauté and rice.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 07, 2019, 08:20:08 AM
made Mushroom Carbonara last night from this recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3cJG44VPKU (I love Bon Appetit's youtube channel!)

It was goddamn delicious. We didn't do a great job of timing having the pasta ready to go when the mushrooms and shallots were done cooking, but even without doing so it made for a pretty quick weeknight dinner. Made about 5 servings so enough for leftovers for lunch today. If you don't like the video format, the full print recipe is here: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/mushroom-carbonara

Thanks for the idea. I will try to make something similar. But with different mushrooms from my self picked stock, with different pasta shapes and with different cheese. Still hope that it will taste good.
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Post by: horsepoor on April 07, 2019, 08:40:40 AM
Sourdough bread and a big pot of chili.  We'll have salad first, and planning to eat leftover chili the next couple days.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 07, 2019, 11:50:38 AM
Made a turkey breast yesterday. Used the Reynolds oven cooking bags and turkey comes out perfect every time! So moist and tender.
Had some beets that I wrapped in foil and roasted them too.

Today, cut up a bunch of apples and two tiny pears and added to my slow cooker. Making apple sauce with cinnamon and a little brown sugar. Left the skins on and once apples are soft I will put it all in the Vita Mix and will blend it up so skins will be non existant!
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on April 07, 2019, 12:52:55 PM
Maybe I'll have spaghetti tonight.
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Post by: sparkytheop on April 07, 2019, 02:41:49 PM
Nothing exciting tonight, just soaking pinto beans to make refried beans in the instant pot for tacos/burritos.  It makes a lot, but the beans freeze well so I can do that and use the rest later.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 08, 2019, 06:23:55 PM
Buffalo chicken sliders
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Post by: Tyson on April 08, 2019, 06:31:16 PM
Spicy Italian chicken sausage, roasted potatoes, mixed greens salad w/avocado ranch dressing.  Yum and pretty cheap. 
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Post by: OtherJen on April 08, 2019, 07:51:03 PM
Stuck-pot rice with lentils  (https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/02/stuck-pot-rice-with-lentils-and-yogurt/) (we're a bit obsessed with this recipe), grilled salmon, and steamed broccoli and cauliflower (from frozen).
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Post by: jeninco on April 09, 2019, 03:14:03 PM
Black bean and corn salad in a lime chipotle dressing, with red peppers, pickled onions, and avocados. Probably with homemade tortilla chips, out of some crappy freezer-burnt corn tortillas.

Possibly steamed artichokes -- they were an impulse purchase yesterday.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 09, 2019, 04:37:21 PM
Frozen gluten-free pizza from Costco and side salad. We both slept really horribly last night and I wore myself out with a nature walk, so our usual dinners feel insurmountable tonight.
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Post by: jeninco on April 09, 2019, 05:28:48 PM
Frozen gluten-free pizza from Costco and side salad. We both slept really horribly last night and I wore myself out with a nature walk, so our usual dinners feel insurmountable tonight.

That actually sounds really good as a "let's just eat dinner" fairly healthy dinner.  I can't wait until I'm not feeding hordes of starving teenagers (OK, just two, but it feels like a horde!) and we can have normal human-being suppers like that!
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Post by: OtherJen on April 09, 2019, 07:11:19 PM
Frozen gluten-free pizza from Costco and side salad. We both slept really horribly last night and I wore myself out with a nature walk, so our usual dinners feel insurmountable tonight.

That actually sounds really good as a "let's just eat dinner" fairly healthy dinner.  I can't wait until I'm not feeding hordes of starving teenagers (OK, just two, but it feels like a horde!) and we can have normal human-being suppers like that!

2 teenagers = at least 4 adults. And yes, this is one of our sanity-saving meals.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 10, 2019, 08:09:11 AM
Having my second corned beef and cabbage with carrots, taters, onion, garlic. Always have one St. Patrick's day and then another one a month down the road. Just got it all into the crockpot. Cabbage will be put in towards the end.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 10, 2019, 08:19:02 AM
Having my second corned beef and cabbage with carrots, taters, onion, garlic. Always have one St. Patrick's day and then another one a month down the road. Just got it all into the crockpot. Cabbage will be put in towards the end.

Yum. We love corned beef but never think to make it except around St. Pat's day. I really need to stock up the freezer when the corned briskets are on sale.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 10, 2019, 08:54:34 AM
I usually buy two in March. The expiration date is pretty long so I don't freeze the second one. I don't get it why people only eat corned beef on ST. Patrick's day! It is a good crockpot easy peasy dinner! But they cost more during the rest of the year. Next year maybe I will pick up 5 and freeze three of them!

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Post by: Tyson on April 10, 2019, 10:02:01 AM
I have some leftover Italian chicken sausages, I'm going to make some rice and frozen mixed veggies, and use a green curry sauce I have in the fridge. 
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Post by: Poundwise on April 10, 2019, 02:21:20 PM
My SIL does this awesome Vietnamese noodle dish with mushrooms and egg noodles and vegetables and stuff. She's somehow very cagey when I ask her for the recipe... I think she just makes it up as she goes along. I tried to watch her closely last time she made it.  I got Maggi sauce, Vietnamese fish sauce, and the noodles.  Let's see if my industrial espionage pays off!
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Post by: turketron on April 10, 2019, 02:39:31 PM
My SIL does this awesome Vietnamese noodle dish with mushrooms and egg noodles and vegetables and stuff. She's somehow very cagey when I ask her for the recipe... I think she just makes it up as she goes along. I tried to watch her closely last time she made it.  I got Maggi sauce, Vietnamese fish sauce, and the noodles.  Let's see if my industrial espionage pays off!

That sounds super tasty! Report back with your findings please :D
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Post by: OtherJen on April 10, 2019, 07:04:37 PM
Ugh. Dealt with roof replacement all day while trying to work at home. Dinner was Costco rotisserie chicken, roasted potatoes, and broccoli/cauliflower mix (from frozen).
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Post by: Poundwise on April 10, 2019, 07:18:18 PM
My SIL does this awesome Vietnamese noodle dish with mushrooms and egg noodles and vegetables and stuff. She's somehow very cagey when I ask her for the recipe... I think she just makes it up as she goes along. I tried to watch her closely last time she made it.  I got Maggi sauce, Vietnamese fish sauce, and the noodles.  Let's see if my industrial espionage pays off!

That sounds super tasty! Report back with your findings please :D

It was okay, but not as good as what she does.  Unfortunately my fresh lo mein noodles (the egg ones) had gone bad so I had to dig out some dry rice noodles, like are used in pho, from the pantry. While the noodles were boiling,
I sliced oyster and shiitake mushrooms, then sauteed in oil. She also used enoki mushrooms and some other fancy wild mushrooms but I had to work with what was available at my grocery store.  Separately, I sauteed slice chicken breast (she used some processed meat that is unfamiliar to me). 

Then, I made a sauce and this is where I think I went wrong. I can't remember what liquid she used as base... maybe it should have been chicken broth, but I used a half cup of mirin cooking wine. I added splashes of soy sauce, Maggi, and fish sauce. Then I added maybe a quarter cup of sugar.  Thinking back, maybe I should have sauted ginger and green onion in the oil that I used to cook the chicken. Garlic might also have been a good idea, and bell pepper.

Anyway, I tossed all the cooked ingredients together, plus some fresh spinach leaves, warmed them slightly in the pan, and added the sauce.

It was okay but not really the same dish that she cooked. Family ate well.  It's been a few months since we had the original meal at my brother-in-law's house, so I'll have to hope she makes it again next time we see them!

@OtherJen, sometimes we just have to keep body and soul together.  You pulled through and put another hot meal on the table, and that's what matters!

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Post by: OtherJen on April 11, 2019, 09:06:18 PM
I redeemed myself by making chicken stock from the Costco chicken, and then chicken vegetable soup for dinner.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 12, 2019, 06:10:46 AM
Yesterday I warmed up a freezer portion of beans and lentils. Tonight I will eat a freezer portion of potato, cabbage and maybe some meat. The freezer had 2 portions of potato and cabbage left.

That will be the last day of being home alone and eating leftovers each day.
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Post by: Cool Friend on April 12, 2019, 07:15:17 AM
Had some leftover sardine salad and baked sweet potato, so I used an egg as a binder and made fishcakes.  They came out... okay.  I've never made fishcakes before so I probably need more practice/more ideal ingredient ratios.
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Post by: horsepoor on April 12, 2019, 10:13:17 AM
Yesterday we had some leftover rotisserie chicken, so I sauteed some shallots and mushrooms while cooking some pasta in the Instant Pot.  Added broccoli and shredded chicken, plus some grated parm and chile flakes.  It was a treat since we don't eat pasta very often.

Tonight will probably brats with carrots, cabbage and homemade sauerkraut.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 12, 2019, 10:57:14 AM
Having stuffed peppers. I subscribe to Misfits Market organic veggie delivery and I get one big box every two weeks. I try to use up my allotment during the two weeks for two people. It is working out pretty good but I have to be diligent in using up the veggies. Right now I have two English cukes, two eggplants, 3 turnips, two butternut squash and 4 oranges, one grapefruit to use up before Tuesday. The peppers were one of the veggies in my box so now that is being used up. I will slice, bread and bake the eggplant and probably freeze. The cukes I will make a cuke, sour cream, dill, sugar, vinegar salad out of. The turnips, I will boil/mash with a tater to make a mock mashed tater side dish. Butternut squash I could bake up or make a soup. Any Butternut squash suggestions?
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Post by: mm1970 on April 12, 2019, 12:32:14 PM
Frozen pizza if my husband makes his connection and can pick up the kids (we are out of frozen pizza, so I have to buy it first)

If not...I dunno.
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Post by: Cool Friend on April 12, 2019, 12:41:19 PM
Frozen pizza if my husband makes his connection and can pick up the kids (we are out of frozen pizza, so I have to buy it first)

If not...I dunno.

Got anything else in the pantry or fridge if pizza doesn’t pan out?
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Post by: Parizade on April 12, 2019, 12:51:45 PM
I'll bake a whole sweet potato in the microwave, then top it with some pulled bbq chicken, raw spinache and red onions.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 12, 2019, 05:28:44 PM
Husband is attempting pad see ew in his new wok. Mmm, rice noodles.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 13, 2019, 12:07:45 PM
Potatoes cut in diced and fried. Cooked cauliflower. Chorizo burgers and fried cailiflower leaves.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on April 13, 2019, 01:42:33 PM
It's the weekend so homemade pizza night! And maybe we'll get crazy and watch some episodes of "The Flash" that we recorded on our over-the-air DVR. We just got caught up on "Black Lightning" last night, so time to move on to the next superhero show.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 13, 2019, 05:41:00 PM
Taco rice.
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Post by: jeninco on April 14, 2019, 02:00:17 PM
Having stuffed peppers. I subscribe to Misfits Market organic veggie delivery and I get one big box every two weeks. I try to use up my allotment during the two weeks for two people. It is working out pretty good but I have to be diligent in using up the veggies. Right now I have two English cukes, two eggplants, 3 turnips, two butternut squash and 4 oranges, one grapefruit to use up before Tuesday. The peppers were one of the veggies in my box so now that is being used up. I will slice, bread and bake the eggplant and probably freeze. The cukes I will make a cuke, sour cream, dill, sugar, vinegar salad out of. The turnips, I will boil/mash with a tater to make a mock mashed tater side dish. Butternut squash I could bake up or make a soup. Any Butternut squash suggestions?

Cube the squash, toss with some oil and bake, then make into a roasted squash salad. Google for ideas, but I like this one:https://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/roasted-winter-squash-salad-recipe.html
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Post by: turketron on April 14, 2019, 02:25:15 PM
Having my parents over for dinner, making eggplant parmesan from a Serious Eats recipe (https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/08/italian-style-eggplant-parmesan-melanzane-alla-parmigiana-recipe.html) that's one of my all-time favorites. Also just got some ramekins for a wedding gift so we're experimenting with Molten Chocolate cake for dessert. Let's hope it turns out ok!
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Post by: OtherJen on April 14, 2019, 04:56:05 PM
Homemade tomato sauce (Marcella Hazan's recipe) with ground beef, mushrooms, and garlic over penne pasta.
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Post by: Parizade on April 14, 2019, 06:45:28 PM
Ground turkey stir fry over brown rice.
https://www.budgetbytes.com/ground-turkey-stir-fry/
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Post by: OtherJen on April 14, 2019, 07:21:25 PM
Crockpot sesame beef (budget bytes recipe) with broiled asparagus and kimchi fried rice -- the latter was mainly to use up a bunch of rice that was languishing in the fridge, but boy was it tasty!  Used this recipe-- https://mykoreankitchen.com/kimchi-fried-rice/ -- and substituted plain old cremini mushrooms (that were also languishing in the fridge) for the enoki mushrooms.  It was a big hit and will be going into the meal rotation on a regular basis.

That sesame beef recipe is one of our favorites. Thanks for sharing the kimchi rice recipe! It sounds delicious and I know my husband would love it.
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Post by: jeninco on April 16, 2019, 05:47:25 PM
Shepherd & shepherdess pie!

(Shepherd is traditionally with lamb, shepherdess is traditionally vegetarian: I'm using both red lentils AND some shredded beef from making stock a week or so ago -- it was in the freezer. Onion, carrot, probably edamame, as I don't much like peas. Leftover baked potatoes, mashed with stuff.) Also, salad.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 16, 2019, 07:24:40 PM
Crustless quiche with onion, red bell pepper, bacon, and Swiss cheese and roasted potatoes.
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Post by: partgypsy on April 17, 2019, 06:26:30 AM
I have all the stuff to make a big thing of vegetarian curry. I was going to make it last night but I got home late and so was so tired I wasn't hungry. So tonight it is (fresh califlower, cabbage, also bag of frozen veggies), rice on the side.

My kids and I love the mango lassi. I want to learn how to make that. 
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Post by: OtherJen on April 17, 2019, 09:13:30 PM
Husband made a chicken and veg stir fry with brown rice (I worked until 9 pm).
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Post by: Tyson on April 17, 2019, 09:34:41 PM
Street tacos using ground turkey breast (99 cent/lb).  And I used this home made taco seasoning recipe someone here linked to earlier:

https://www.rachelcooks.com/2011/10/28/homemade-taco-seasoning/

Had half an avocado left over from the salad last night so used that & some shredded cheese and lettuce.  Yummy.  My 12 year old daughter approved, too!
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Post by: Dicey on April 17, 2019, 11:21:55 PM
Burrrrritos, using 1/3 of the batch of taco meat we batch cooked the other day. Today's Secret Ingredient was  sliced and sauteed onions, as we have many to use up. Yummy!
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Post by: Poundwise on April 18, 2019, 07:20:00 AM

My kids and I love the mango lassi. I want to learn how to make that.

The secret to restaurant-style mango lassi, I find, is to get canned mango pulp from an Indian grocery store.  I've tried using frozen mango chunks but it's just not the same.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on April 18, 2019, 11:28:21 AM
Making salmon tonight. We are making an effort to increase our fish intake to at least twice a week.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 18, 2019, 08:39:48 PM
My parents are in town & are awesome, so they made chicken enchiladas & cake.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 19, 2019, 10:22:18 AM
Warming up frozen homemade pizza.
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Post by: davisgang90 on April 19, 2019, 01:32:40 PM
Pizza!  Kroger crusts and our toppings.  That and home brewed beer.

Mmmmmmm....BEER!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 20, 2019, 07:20:38 AM
Two recipes from the cookbook Simple:

Burrata with roasted gapes. I will use mozerella instead of burrata.

Entrecote with harissa, peppers and lemonsauce.
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Post by: sparkytheop on April 20, 2019, 02:34:45 PM
Not sure yet, but something without campfire ashes...  After four days of camping and cooking all food on the fire, I'm going to miss that smoky flavor...
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 21, 2019, 02:23:06 AM
Whole chicken with lemon.
Couscous with tomatoes.
Salad with haricot verts and green aspergus.
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Post by: Dicey on April 21, 2019, 04:47:05 AM
We hosted a party at our house tonight. Everybody brings an appetizer. Yesterday, I hosted a breakfast for another group and there were leftovers, which of course I packed up and brought home. Since I paid for the food, why wouldn't I?

Tonight's contribution to the array of appetizers was yesterday's leftovers, prettily arranged on a nice platter.  And voila!  Dinner was served.

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Post by: soccerluvof4 on April 21, 2019, 05:01:42 AM
Last night it was nice to finally have a great evening, breakout the grill and have some steaks.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 21, 2019, 05:18:49 AM
I made this salad last night and it was sooo good! https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/tuscan-kale-caesar-slaw
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 21, 2019, 10:19:09 AM
My husband is grilling chicken and we'll serve that with salad. And, a nice bottle of wine.
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Post by: Hula Hoop on April 21, 2019, 10:24:43 AM
We're having roast chicken, potatoes and other veggies plus some asparagus and nice wine for Easter dinner tonight.  And chocolate easter eggs for dessert.
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Post by: horsepoor on April 21, 2019, 10:31:40 AM
Last night I roasted a small cauliflower and ate the whole thing with a fish sauce/chile paste/sesame oil dip.

Tonight I'm making pizza with my sourdough starter, homemade pesto and fresh mozzarella.  Maybe a spinach salad on the side.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 21, 2019, 11:33:58 AM
Husband put spare ribs in the smoker about an hour ago. I'll make a batch of multi-veggie cole slaw and roasted potatoes. The weather is incredible, so we might get to eat on the patio.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 21, 2019, 01:31:56 PM
Tonight will be sea scallops on top of yellow saffron rice and left over Tuscan kale salad.
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Post by: jeninco on April 21, 2019, 09:25:33 PM
Last night: we had back-to-back away soccer games, so before we left (and at the advice of my friendly butchers) I stuck a random "roast" from our 1/2 steer into a crockpot with some spices and a bit of stock. We cooked it on high for a few hours, then low for the rest of the day. Had it for dinner with baked potatoes, salad, and asparagus. And orange cake.

Today: most of us had polenta (or "cheese grits") with a cauliflower and tomato sauce, with more white cheddar on top. The kid who really doesn't like polenta had the same stuff over a leftover baked potato. And jelly beans left over from this morning.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 22, 2019, 02:31:56 AM
Whole chicken with lemon.
Couscous with tomatoes.
Salad with haricot verts and green aspergus.

Same as yesterday, as I made a double portion of the side dishes. A whole chicken is always two portions for two people, or even more.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 22, 2019, 09:50:53 AM
Last night: we had back-to-back away soccer games, so before we left (and at the advice of my friendly butchers) I stuck a random "roast" from our 1/2 steer into a crockpot with some spices and a bit of stock. We cooked it on high for a few hours, then low for the rest of the day. Had it for dinner with baked potatoes, salad, and asparagus. And orange cake.

Today: most of us had polenta (or "cheese grits") with a cauliflower and tomato sauce, with more white cheddar on top. The kid who really doesn't like polenta had the same stuff over a leftover baked potato. And jelly beans left over from this morning.

@jeninco - my kids play club soccer as well, but never games on Easter! This was such a relaxing weekend without games. We are back at it next weekend, with both boys in tournaments, so six games if no playoffs. ;-)

For dinner today, we're having leftover Persian food. We have a little bit of beef kebab, chicken kebab, & a few variants of rice dishes. Yum!
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Post by: mm1970 on April 22, 2019, 11:49:51 AM
I'm sure my kids will be thrilled for a third day of black bean sweet potato chili.  (Actually, they didn't eat it on Saturday, so it's only night 2 for them).  There are 2 slices of leftover pizza for them, if they want.

And kale chips.
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Post by: Hula Hoop on April 22, 2019, 11:54:25 AM
My 10 year old is making risotto (with my help).
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Post by: FireLane on April 22, 2019, 04:39:25 PM
Quinoa salad with chickpeas, tomato, cucumber and pink beans, with an olive oil-lime juice dressing and a sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 22, 2019, 08:02:38 PM
Locally made holiday kielbasa sautéed with sliced onion and shredded cabbage, and roasted potatoes.
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Post by: horsepoor on April 22, 2019, 09:34:39 PM
Last night I roasted a small cauliflower and ate the whole thing with a fish sauce/chile paste/sesame oil dip.

Same, but broccoli tonight.  I had a burger and fries for a late lunch, so no need to eat a "real" dinner.

Tomorrow I'll probably roast chicken, cabbage and butternut squash and eat that for a few days.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 23, 2019, 01:34:48 AM
We need to make something of the leftover chicken that I scraped off the carcass yesterday.
Maybe some tortilla wraps, with some green salad.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on April 23, 2019, 03:12:01 AM
Was busy as all hell so just threw in some stuffed porkchops, grean beans, heated up some chopped up sweet potato chunks and had a few leftover Turkey Sausages Italian to eat up.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 23, 2019, 05:43:57 AM
Tonight will be oven roasted turkey breast, pesto egg noodles and fresh green beans sautéed with garlic, butter, parsley.
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Post by: Tyson on April 23, 2019, 10:38:02 AM
Found out I'm allergic to beef :( 

I cut beef out for a while, and my psoriasis went away.  Had steak on Sunday and again yesterday (leftovers) and it flared right back up!  Damn, that sucks.  I love beef. 

Oh well, I also love fish, chicken, pork and lamb, none of which seem to cause me any problems.  So for dinner tonight I'm making street tacos from ground turkey breast.  I've had it before, it's very yummy.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 23, 2019, 03:12:41 PM
Sorry to hear that, @tyort1 . Food allergies can be so frustrating, but at least you figured it out! Street tacos sound delicious.

For us: I have a 6 pm meeting. Chicken thighs are currently in a shawarma marinade (lemon juice, olive oil, tons of garlic, various spices) and will be grilled once husband gets home from work. I'll make up a garlic yogurt sauce and slice some tomatoes and cucumbers. Not sure yet if we'll want a starch like gluten-free wrap bread or rice.
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Post by: jeninco on April 23, 2019, 04:29:11 PM
@OtherJen , Yum! We need to get more Indian-inspired things into the rotation. It's suddenly become spring (in the way that happens here -- it snowed last week, now it's 75F), and I'm thinking through the spring things.

Last night: chili with the leftover shredded meat from that "roast".  And rainbow slaw (dressed with just rice vinegar) corn chips, avocados, and cheddar.

Tonight: Grilled pork chops (I need to go brush them with mustard), sweet potato and russet baked wedges, probably cabbage. And sauerkraut and mustard.
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Post by: horsepoor on April 23, 2019, 06:36:45 PM
Changed plans and made a big batch of chicken larb with cashews and Thai basil pesto dressing.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 24, 2019, 02:15:02 AM
Found out I'm allergic to beef :( 

I cut beef out for a while, and my psoriasis went away.  Had steak on Sunday and again yesterday (leftovers) and it flared right back up!  Damn, that sucks.  I love beef. 

Oh well, I also love fish, chicken, pork and lamb, none of which seem to cause me any problems.  So for dinner tonight I'm making street tacos from ground turkey breast.  I've had it before, it's very yummy.

It's not nice to be allergic to food you love, but you should be happy that your illness is so easy to prevent as long as you eat correctly. I have noticed that I respond badly to unions. It is a PITA to avoid those, but I got used to it and the difference for my belly problems is like day and night.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 24, 2019, 02:15:41 AM
Green salad with veggie burgers. And something potato-ish.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on April 24, 2019, 04:01:42 AM
Was working in the kitchen all day painting so just made chicken thighs on the grill and chicken fried rice on the stove. Good and easy.
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on April 24, 2019, 06:06:23 PM
Green salad with veggie burgers. And something potato-ish.

My dinner will include something  potato-ish too.

Mashed potatoes, pork chops, applesauce, and ice cream for dessert.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 24, 2019, 07:44:55 PM
Grilled salmon, tahdig (Iranian stuck-pot rice; apparently we’re on a Middle Eastern kick this week) and spinach salad with homemade vinaigrette.
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Post by: jeninco on April 25, 2019, 09:18:59 AM
Last night: made a big black bean salad (with onions, red peppers, corn, chipotle-lime dressing) in the afternoon, then had scoops warmed up for dinner with fried eggs, warmed up tortillas, a little grated cheese, and some salad.

Tonight: beef and broccoli stir-fry. The beef is defrosting now (it's easier to cut thin slices when it's half-defrosted).
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 25, 2019, 11:10:18 AM
I just made and ate soup, made of leftover broccoli stilks from the freezer, some carrots, a chunk of french blue cheese, some leaves of self picked wild garlic and selfmade mushroom soy sauce. Served with home made croutons of leftover bread ends from the freezer. I also thickened the soup with old bread. I added a boiled egg for some additional protein.
DH liked it.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on April 25, 2019, 02:31:39 PM
Tonight going with a good ole Italian basic the kids will love. Baked Mostacoli with Italian 1/4 inch or so sliced sausage chunks instead of meatballs and Garlic bread and salad for the side. Need something simple as I mulched all day.
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Post by: Cool Friend on April 26, 2019, 07:18:23 AM
I just made and ate soup, made of leftover broccoli stilks from the freezer, some carrots, a chunk of french blue cheese, some leaves of self picked wild garlic and selfmade mushroom soy sauce. Served with home made croutons of leftover bread ends from the freezer. I also thickened the soup with old bread. I added a boiled egg for some additional protein.
DH liked it.

That sounds good as hell.
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Post by: mm1970 on April 26, 2019, 10:04:52 AM
Last night we had sauteed sausage and baked chicken fingers.  I also made a dill-potato salad with steamed snap peas and a lemon vinaigrette.

Our veggie box mid week had baby potatoes and dill.  I cooked the potatoes in the instant pot (first time ever) and they were perfect.  5 min pressure, a few min natural then release.  Red onion, dill, lemon juice/vinegar/garlic (lemon from my neighbor's tree), snap peas, yum!

Tonight is Friday, so frozen pizza and salad.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 26, 2019, 07:25:42 PM
Bacon, scrambled eggs, and roasted potatoes. I should probably peel a couple of oranges for dessert.
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Post by: slackmax on April 27, 2019, 06:49:10 AM
Tried something new. Made a small casserole dish of layers of hamburger and eggplant, with cottage cheese on top.  Turned out OK.

I was happy to find the eggplant was only $1.69 a pound. 

Next on the list is lasagna. 
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 27, 2019, 10:17:43 AM
I get a Misfits Market organic vegetable box every two weeks. I order the big box and it lasts just about two weeks. It is challenging to find new recipes using the veggies that I rarely or never buy. I also made eggplant parmesan last night and it was delish!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 27, 2019, 11:09:59 AM
Today I made a starter of fried ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris), with a parmesan imitation amd pine nuts. Good feedback that it was restaurant quality, but could use a øittle vinegar.

Main dish was fried catfish, served with mashed potato with wild garlic and cooked broccoli.

The fern and wild garlic I picked myself yesterday and today.
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Post by: horsepoor on April 27, 2019, 03:00:44 PM
I'm doing keto or something close to it for a couple weeks to get rid of my burgeoning sweet tooth.

Last night I steamed a head of cauliflower, broke it up and mixed it in a small casserole dish with chopped green chile, cilantro and green onions, then did a layer of cheddar, layer of carnitas, more of the green chile mixture, and more cheese on top.  Baked until the cheese started to brown.  It was mm,mm good.  Looking forward to eating the leftovers for dinner tonight.
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Post by: jeninco on April 27, 2019, 08:06:19 PM
We had leftover black bean salad from last week, so made enchiladas and cabbage/carrot slaw. Tasty!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 29, 2019, 09:15:24 AM
Sorry to hear that, @tyort1 . Food allergies can be so frustrating, but at least you figured it out! Street tacos sound delicious.

For us: I have a 6 pm meeting. Chicken thighs are currently in a shawarma marinade (lemon juice, olive oil, tons of garlic, various spices) and will be grilled once husband gets home from work. I'll make up a garlic yogurt sauce and slice some tomatoes and cucumbers. Not sure yet if we'll want a starch like gluten-free wrap bread or rice.

@OtherJen - you can actually use yogurt in the marinade to make the chicken extra moist. My husband makes a Persian kebab recipe that way.

We'll be having leftover chicken kebabs + rice. We didn't really get a chance to eat much yesterday between soccer games.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on April 29, 2019, 12:54:44 PM
Sausages and cakes made of green weeds, sweet potato, eggs, flour and herbs. Served with a bit of tomato salsa with fresh koriander that I planted in the kitchen window.
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Post by: Parizade on April 29, 2019, 02:05:52 PM
Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup
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Post by: OtherJen on April 29, 2019, 03:59:17 PM
Bean and ham soup.
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Post by: horsepoor on April 29, 2019, 05:01:21 PM
Keto lamb burgers and a big salad.
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Post by: Raenia on April 29, 2019, 07:14:09 PM
Nachos, because we're adults!
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Post by: jeninco on April 29, 2019, 07:41:02 PM
Lentil, sausage, vegetable and kale soup, with homemade croutons and grated cheese.

Because it's Freakin'  snowing again. Happy spring, everyone!
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Post by: Rural on April 29, 2019, 07:55:49 PM
Tried making veggies and tofu in the crockpot and adding General Tso spice mix for flavor. Do not recommend, not at all. This combination turns out well when stirfried, but makes a watery soup in the slow cooker, even when I use less liquid overall. It was gross. We ate it anyway, and tomorrow is another day.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on April 30, 2019, 04:23:03 AM
Just made herb, garlic, and butter marinaded chicken breasts with a side of pasta and steamed some California style veggies. Very busy this week so going to be quick easy meals to make.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 30, 2019, 04:27:04 AM
For the first time ever, I made home made butter! I watched a YouTube video and thought I knew what I was doing but ruined the first batch and had to chuck it. I rewatched the video and tried it again. The butter came out really nice. However, it sure didn't save me any money considering I ruined the first batch. But now I know how to make it and might keep a look out for whipping cream when it goes on sale and make butter out of it, then freeze it.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 30, 2019, 07:31:44 AM
I think we’re having tacos. I thawed some ground beef, and I have a lot of bell and hot peppers to use before they wilt/shrivel. Maybe I’ll roast the bell peppers with some onions for a fajita-like topping.
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Post by: horsepoor on April 30, 2019, 07:48:07 AM
For the first time ever, I made home made butter! I watched a YouTube video and thought I knew what I was doing but ruined the first batch and had to chuck it. I rewatched the video and tried it again. The butter came out really nice. However, it sure didn't save me any money considering I ruined the first batch. But now I know how to make it and might keep a look out for whipping cream when it goes on sale and make butter out of it, then freeze it.

Ooh, can you link to the tutorial you used?  Sometimes the cream from the local dairy that uses glass bottles is on clearance, and this would be a good way to use/preserve it.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on April 30, 2019, 02:45:46 PM
Split barbecue Chickens, Chicken fried rice , a veggie loaded salad and a steamed mixed bag of frozen veggies
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 30, 2019, 04:50:38 PM
For the first time ever, I made home made butter! I watched a YouTube video and thought I knew what I was doing but ruined the first batch and had to chuck it. I rewatched the video and tried it again. The butter came out really nice. However, it sure didn't save me any money considering I ruined the first batch. But now I know how to make it and might keep a look out for whipping cream when it goes on sale and make butter out of it, then freeze it.

Ooh, can you link to the tutorial you used?  Sometimes the cream from the local dairy that uses glass bottles is on clearance, and this would be a good way to use/preserve it.

This is the video I used as an example. I have a Vita Mix blender and I think it is more powerful than this blender in the video  so things went quicker and that is why I ruined the first batch. This is a good tutorial and I would suggest you watch it several times to 'get' what this lady is talking about. It was really kind of fun and I was like WOW, I made butter! They liquid whey is supposed to be good for other stuff too but I didn't look into that. Maybe do a search for what you can use whey in so you don't waste it like I did.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MAzSv3SlnY
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 01, 2019, 11:52:06 AM
DH caught a fish, one of these flat type fishes. We ate it with ostrich fern, bacon and potatoes.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 01, 2019, 02:28:57 PM
Homemade red pasta sauce, as this will allow me to use up the rest of the ground beef that I thawed for last night's tacos, the rest of a can of tomato paste that I opened for soup on Monday, some of the fresh basil that I couldn't resist at the store, and a small pack of mushrooms before they shrivel. I haven't decided whether this will be served with penne or spaghetti.
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Post by: jeninco on May 01, 2019, 08:14:37 PM
It's been cool and rainy (with an occasional interlude of hail and snow, and, oh yeah, it was sunny once for 5 minutes) today, so we had fidget casserole. It's like a "fidget pie" apparently a traditional Shropshire thing, but without the fussiness of a crust -- our version is a giant baked dish of leeks, onions, potatoes, apples, and bits of ham, all cooked with sage in a cheesy sauce. I was taking a kid to a music lesson, and this was in the oven cooking itself, all ready to take out when we returned home.

Also salad, for healthiness.
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Post by: horsepoor on May 02, 2019, 10:30:53 PM
For the first time ever, I made home made butter! I watched a YouTube video and thought I knew what I was doing but ruined the first batch and had to chuck it. I rewatched the video and tried it again. The butter came out really nice. However, it sure didn't save me any money considering I ruined the first batch. But now I know how to make it and might keep a look out for whipping cream when it goes on sale and make butter out of it, then freeze it.

Ooh, can you link to the tutorial you used?  Sometimes the cream from the local dairy that uses glass bottles is on clearance, and this would be a good way to use/preserve it.

This is the video I used as an example. I have a Vita Mix blender and I think it is more powerful than this blender in the video  so things went quicker and that is why I ruined the first batch. This is a good tutorial and I would suggest you watch it several times to 'get' what this lady is talking about. It was really kind of fun and I was like WOW, I made butter! They liquid whey is supposed to be good for other stuff too but I didn't look into that. Maybe do a search for what you can use whey in so you don't waste it like I did.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MAzSv3SlnY

Cool, thanks!  I've used whey for baking, and barring that, the chickens love it.

Dinner tonight was luxurious:  T-bones from the beef quarter we just got, topped with sauteed leek (homegrown volunteer) and shiitake mushrooms and grilled asparagus.  I wanted to make something nice for DH who just got home from a long trip overseas, but he pretty much face planted when he got home from work and didn't eat.  But that's OK because I get to have steak for lunch tomorrow.
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Post by: middo on May 02, 2019, 10:41:23 PM
Tonight is my take on chilli-con:

Meat sauce made with:
1 kg minced beef
800 grams baked beans
cumin (lots)
paprika (lots)

Salsa:
400gm can of diced tomatoes
Chillis from the garden (habaneros are good)
a capsicum
2 onions diced
fried until thickish.

Served as baked potatoes opened up, then meat sauce, grated cheese, salsa and greek yoghurt.

Enjoy with a homebrew beer in front of tonight's football game.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 02, 2019, 11:58:36 PM
Yesterday I roasted a cabbage in the oven with oil, garlic, chili and ginger. With baked potato slices and small meatballs.
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Post by: jeninco on May 03, 2019, 10:39:51 AM
Last night: grilled porkchops, roasted sweet potato wedges, roast cauliflower salad. Apple cake.

Tonight: (After the third kid concert in 5 days) pizza and salad. I started the dough a few hours ago. I'll probably bake one up in the afternoon, so it can be eaten as a pre-concert snack.

Thank heavens the instrument-playing kid is in a decent high school band. I don't have much more "sitting through performances by beginners" left in my behind.
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Post by: Cool Friend on May 03, 2019, 10:47:54 AM
Yesterday I roasted a cabbage in the oven with oil, garlic, chili and ginger. With baked potato slices and small meatballs.

Mm nice.  Did you put the whole head in, or cut into wedges?
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Post by: Megma on May 03, 2019, 10:54:59 AM
Husband is attempting pad see ew in his new wok. Mmm, rice noodles.

Can you share the pad see ewe recipe? I love this dish and when I have tried making it in the past it wasn’t quite right, specifically the sauce was off.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 03, 2019, 11:06:08 AM
Husband is attempting pad see ew in his new wok. Mmm, rice noodles.

Can you share the pad see ewe recipe? I love this dish and when I have tried making it in the past it wasn’t quite right, specifically the sauce was off.

It was from a cookbook (this one (https://www.amazon.com/Night-Market-Delicious-Facilitate-Fun-Having/dp/0451497872)), so I don't have a link. It was good but not quite "right," either, although that may be due to a couple of sauce substitutions to accommodate my celiac disease.

(Note: we really have enjoyed the linked cookbook. The Grapow Chicken and Cashew Chicken recipes were delicious.)
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Post by: horsepoor on May 03, 2019, 02:16:15 PM
Yesterday I roasted a cabbage in the oven with oil, garlic, chili and ginger. With baked potato slices and small meatballs.

Mm nice.  Did you put the whole head in, or cut into wedges?

I'm not @Linea_Norway  but I always do wedges.  Cooks faster and you get yummy crispy edges.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 04, 2019, 12:02:54 PM
Yesterday I roasted a cabbage in the oven with oil, garlic, chili and ginger. With baked potato slices and small meatballs.

Mm nice.  Did you put the whole head in, or cut into wedges?

I'm not @Linea_Norway  but I always do wedges.  Cooks faster and you get yummy crispy edges.

I also cut it into 8 wedges. Today we ate it as leftover, heated up in the oven and added grated cheese. Tasted very well.
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Post by: Rural on May 04, 2019, 03:26:10 PM
Masaman curry chicken and vegetables in the instantpot tonight.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 04, 2019, 04:56:33 PM
We are having chicken enchiladas from the freezer
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Post by: jeninco on May 04, 2019, 08:04:12 PM
Tried the "crispy tofu and soba noodles" recipe from the New York times. Added more vegetables.

Meh. The "sauce" kinda sucked. I'm not sure if I want to try to improve it next time, or just consider it a wash and recycle the pages I printed the recipe on. (Probably the second one: there's nothing particularly unique or interested about the recipe.)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 05, 2019, 06:27:23 PM
I was going to make a keto friendly beef dish, but my husband's flight is delayed, so he's not eating with us. Instead, the kids will have cheese pizza & I'll have a salad. So fancy ;-)
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Post by: OtherJen on May 05, 2019, 07:50:03 PM
Budget Bytes’ chicken tikka masala (https://www.budgetbytes.com/slow-cooker-chicken-tikka-masala/). I doubt it’s particularly authentic, but it was easy and really damned delicious over basmati rice with a bit of fresh cilantro.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 06, 2019, 11:46:31 AM
Tonight's dinner will be seasoned and baked chicken wings, roasted potatoes, and green salad.
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Post by: Megma on May 06, 2019, 01:04:13 PM
Husband is attempting pad see ew in his new wok. Mmm, rice noodles.

Can you share the pad see ewe recipe? I love this dish and when I have tried making it in the past it wasn’t quite right, specifically the sauce was off.

It was from a cookbook (this one (https://www.amazon.com/Night-Market-Delicious-Facilitate-Fun-Having/dp/0451497872)), so I don't have a link. It was good but not quite "right," either, although that may be due to a couple of sauce substitutions to accommodate my celiac disease.

(Note: we really have enjoyed the linked cookbook. The Grapow Chicken and Cashew Chicken recipes were delicious.)

Thanks!
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on May 06, 2019, 02:55:24 PM
Tonight we will eat ziti.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 07, 2019, 01:11:25 AM
Last night we ate rösti potatoes, fish, green salad and grated carrot.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on May 07, 2019, 03:26:34 AM
Tonights gonna be soft and hard tacos, Mexican rice and refried beans.
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Post by: Dicey on May 07, 2019, 05:48:55 AM
Tonight was Burrito Night, using leftovers from last night's Cinco de Mayo Taco Fest. I made a rare pilgrimage to Winco today and laid in a supply of our favorite giant green tortillas. They're stupidly expensive, but they make great Burritos.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on May 07, 2019, 07:42:22 AM
last night was a pastrami, swiss cheese, rye bread casserole with sauerkraut, dill relish, with a sauce poured over milk, eggs, yellow mustard & thousand island dressing. Kind of like a pastrami sammie but casserole style.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 07, 2019, 12:28:08 PM
New dish with roasted cherrie tomatoes, with lots of spices and herbs, on a bed of yoghurt. Tasted nicely. Recipe from the book Simple.
Served with wraps with meat, cabbage, and veggie mix.

As it wasn't much food, I am currently baking oatmeal cookies.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on May 07, 2019, 01:36:49 PM
Anyone use TVP (Texurized Vegtable Protein)?

I don't know why but I bought 4 small bags of it thinking it would be good to fill up on since it is high in protein. I know you can add it to things like stuffed peppers, spaghetti sauce, tacos and even use it as a sub for oatmeal. Can anyone offer any other ideas?

I was thinking about a breakfast bar where I could bake it like a casserole and then cut into bars, brownie shapes but don't have a recipe. Or some kind of snack type things for in between meal snacks.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 07, 2019, 01:56:41 PM
We'll be at the kids track meet until late, so I pulled shredded chicken out of the freezer. No one particularly loved it, but I will try to doctor it up a bit. The adults will eat it inside of avocado halves, & the kids will eat it on slider buns. Served with a salad.
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Post by: jeninco on May 07, 2019, 02:59:47 PM
Anyone use TVP (Texurized Vegtable Protein)?

I don't know why but I bought 4 small bags of it thinking it would be good to fill up on since it is high in protein. I know you can add it to things like stuffed peppers, spaghetti sauce, tacos and even use it as a sub for oatmeal. Can anyone offer any other ideas?

I was thinking about a breakfast bar where I could bake it like a casserole and then cut into bars, brownie shapes but don't have a recipe. Or some kind of snack type things for in between meal snacks.

Oh, man -- that stuff is known in my house as being the source of the most potent, horrible, ripper farts. Like, we only eat it on camping trips, and sometimes people are banned from the tent for a while after dinner. Eating it in the house would be a hard NO.

I hope your experience is better!

We're having pozole (with salsa, avocados, and slaw) for dinner. As it's raining again, moving towards snow on Thursday.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 07, 2019, 04:28:39 PM
Mac-and-cheese from scratch (husband's request) and broccoli.
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Post by: Rural on May 07, 2019, 05:51:04 PM
Anyone use TVP (Texurized Vegtable Protein)?

I don't know why but I bought 4 small bags of it thinking it would be good to fill up on since it is high in protein. I know you can add it to things like stuffed peppers, spaghetti sauce, tacos and even use it as a sub for oatmeal. Can anyone offer any other ideas?

I was thinking about a breakfast bar where I could bake it like a casserole and then cut into bars, brownie shapes but don't have a recipe. Or some kind of snack type things for in between meal snacks.


I use it a lot, in place of all ground meat in fact. Chili, spaghetti sauce, in granola, in oatmeal, on pizza (spiced like sausage crumbles for this), in grits or omelets (ditto), in muffins. I've even used it to make laab. For all of those except the chili, spaghetti sauce, and granola, you want to hydrate it with boiling water first, with any spices you're adding to it. Chili and spaghetti will hydrate it right in the sauce, and in granola you want the crunch (I often use it in place of nuts). If you've never had it, I do recommend starting slow to see how you react, fart-wise.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 08, 2019, 01:07:20 AM
DH has to work far away today and will be home late. So I'll have dinner alone.

I will be eating leftover stuff:
- a small bag of dried mushrooms that I picked last year.
- Chinese cabbage that I cut of for yesterday's wraps. But DH didn't eat his full share.
- no meat, I'll use an egg or some cheese.

No idea how this will become a meal, but I'll give it a try.

I will also roast some eggplants that I bought and that won't survive the weekend we are away. I guess we can eat those tomorrow or bring it along on the trip.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on May 08, 2019, 06:56:53 AM
Now I am questioning my judgement on buying TVP! I always have these good intentions and then it all falls apart. Now I regret buying the TVP. It was cheap to buy so maybe I will donate it to charity. For some reason I just had to buy it! DUH to me!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 08, 2019, 07:28:57 AM
Spaghetti bolognese for most people, with my husband having the sauce over butter fried cabbage instead
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on May 08, 2019, 11:26:13 AM
Tonight, dinner  will be pork chops, mashed potatoes, applesauce, and ice cream for dessert.
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Post by: jeninco on May 08, 2019, 11:39:44 AM
Mark Bittman's "Cassoulet with many vegetables". Because it's in the 40s and raining...
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on May 08, 2019, 02:11:28 PM
I think this was mean to be. Just got a postcard in the mail today that Saturday is the post office collection of foods for the food pantry. I already put in my TVP that I had to have! Maybe someone else will appreciate it.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 09, 2019, 02:25:49 AM
Roasted eggplant with yoghurt and spices. Something beside it that I haven't figured out yet.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 09, 2019, 05:55:58 AM
Ugh. I ate something last night that was supposedly gluten-free. It wasn’t. Tonight’s dinner will have to be bland. I’m thinking lightly seasoned baked salmon, rice, and maybe roasted carrots.
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Post by: jeninco on May 09, 2019, 08:29:17 AM
^-- Sorry to hear about the gluten-induced digestive problems!

We're having beef and broccoli stir-fry on rice. 

I've been doing a pretty good job of planning meals (and shopping on Saturdays) and the refrigerator is satisfying empty of ingredients by today. (There are leftovers in here, but the raw components are being used up -- the veg drawer is nearly empty.)  This will predictably result in teenagers coming home today, opening the door, and wondering aloud where all the food is...
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 09, 2019, 11:12:35 AM
This weekend we will be on an island and join the joined meals, organized by vegetarians and vegans, with focus on using kelp in each meal. That will an be interesting experience. I will try to find edible plants to add to the meals. We will bring some of my homemade hiking food along for just in case.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 09, 2019, 08:01:40 PM
Ugh. I ate something last night that was supposedly gluten-free. It wasn’t. Tonight’s dinner will have to be bland. I’m thinking lightly seasoned baked salmon, rice, and maybe roasted carrots.

Thanks, @jeninco . It wasn’t a bad hit, just enough to be uncomfortable.

We made a pretty tasty and mild dinner of baked salmon seasoned with Old Bay, roasted carrots in balsamic vinaigrette with thyme, and Persian stuck-pot rice (tahdig).
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on May 10, 2019, 03:21:17 AM
With my schedule of late I have been going with simple so yesterday we had pork chops, scalloped potato's and ham and green bean. With all 4 kids in the house for the summer and the amount I have to cook its just easier to go simple with the limited time I have in the day.
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Post by: Raenia on May 10, 2019, 07:20:55 AM
Last night I decided to splurge and got fresh salmon from the grocery store - got lucky and it was on sale cheaper than the frozen we usually get :)  Baked with butter, garlic, and thyme and served with rice and steamed broccoli.

Tonight will be homemade pizza.  Dough is in the fridge thawing.
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Post by: Rural on May 10, 2019, 06:07:44 PM
A masamam curry with chicken, veggies, and brown rice all cooked in the instant pot.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 11, 2019, 08:14:37 AM
We're going out to dinner tonight, but I'll make dinner for the week. I'm making chicken/bacon salad stuffed avocados, and chicken taco soup for the week. My husband is making steak tomorrow for Mother's Day
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Post by: horsepoor on May 11, 2019, 07:50:14 PM
Cheeseburgers on keto buns with sauteed mushrooms and onions.  Roasted asparagus on the side.

Tomorrow I'm planning to smoke a chicken and we'll have a spinach and blue cheese salad, and steamed artichokes with homemade aioli.
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Post by: middo on May 11, 2019, 07:56:53 PM
Mothers day, so it is my wife's request:

Lamb roast marinaded in rosemary, garlic and mustard seed, with potatoes, onions and pumpkin.
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on May 12, 2019, 01:24:05 PM
This morning's late breakfast was filling  so dinner will be lighter fare.

I'm cooking tonight's  lentil soup right now.

With it we'll have buttered French bread.

 Tonight's dessert is peach pie.

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Post by: jeninco on May 12, 2019, 02:23:16 PM
The team made me blintzes for breakfast.

Then we did some things, including a bike ride.
We moved dinner to late lunch, as one of my kids is working 4-9 this evening, so we had nicoise-ish salad for a late lunch (with salmon, potatoes, green beans, capers, olives, and hard boiled eggs, and a parsley vinaigrette) and we'll have ... I dunno, something for dinner. Possibly pizza -- the working kid works in a pizza place and gets 50% off. It'll still be an expensive pizza, so we'll see,
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Post by: OtherJen on May 12, 2019, 05:05:04 PM
Chicken-vegetable-clean out the fridge/pantry soup.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 13, 2019, 01:50:13 AM
I picked 3 bags full of sea kale (Crambe maritima). And a lot of some other plant, Hylotelephium maximum (related to witch's moneybags). I am home alone tonight and will eat some of it. And prepare the rest for storage.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on May 13, 2019, 01:33:13 PM
Made homemade Lasagna
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Post by: OtherJen on May 13, 2019, 06:21:49 PM
Breakfast-for-dinner (bacon and eggs).
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Post by: jeninco on May 13, 2019, 08:27:16 PM
tried something akin to Pad Thai again. Failed again -- I mean, it was edible, and we ate it, but ... meh.
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Post by: Blueberries on May 14, 2019, 08:41:38 AM
Made a "kitchen sink" risotto. 

I've been reading a thread on here about cleaning out the fridge so I decided risotto would be perfect.  Everyone was pleased with it, but I was more pleased I could clean out a few items.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 14, 2019, 09:27:13 AM
It’s husband’s day off, so he marinated a pork shoulder overnight and put it in the smoker this morning. I’ll make a simple potato salad and sautéed zucchini and tomatoes to go with it.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 14, 2019, 10:57:21 AM
Home alone tonight.
I warmed up a freezer portion of chicken with mango and cashew nuts. Made some nuddles with it. And I fried some selfpicked plant parts together with some dried selfpicked mushrooms.
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Post by: middo on May 14, 2019, 04:49:30 PM
Pizza from the freezer tonight.  It's just me and I'm being lazy.
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Post by: jeninco on May 14, 2019, 10:09:34 PM
Mark Bittman recipe for tamale pie, which I sort of followed. It was OK -- we'll make it with masa harina next time. Also, salad.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on May 15, 2019, 02:07:03 AM
Tonight I am going to kind of wing it. I have 4 zucchini's for which I will spiralize. In a skillet I will add butter and a heavy hand of minced garlic. To that, I will add the zuke and cherry tomatoes and finish it off with parmesan cheese. Should be yummy! I receive organic veggies from Misfits Market and I get a box full of surprises every other week. I also have a ton of carrots for which I will make a carrot ginger soup.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on May 15, 2019, 04:02:34 AM
I made Burgers on the Grill, Peppercorn Ranch Pasta Salad a Regular salad and we also had some of last nights leftovers.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 15, 2019, 07:10:56 AM
A selfcaught flat fish on some self picked greens.
Cauliflower with harissa, as suggested on this forum.
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Post by: meerkat on May 15, 2019, 07:36:56 AM
More like what we're making for dinner this week:

Pasta Primavera (loosely inspired by the Pioneer Woman's risotto recipe (https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/risotto-primavera/))
Orange chicken (https://www.budgetbytes.com/easy-orange-chicken/#wprm-recipe-container-30399)
Butter burgers
Pork fried rice

Last night was couscous salad (https://laughingspatula.com/crunchy-mediterranean-couscous-salad/) which turned out to be really tasty! I think someone recommended it over on the salad thread.
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Post by: Enigma on May 15, 2019, 12:14:18 PM
Last night I toasted some hamburger buns that I had in the freezer and a couple of hamburgers.  Invited 2 friends over and made some tater tots in the air fryer.  I have used the air fryer so much that the handle had to be super glued back in place.

One thing that I like as a single guy is frozen food.  I hate watching food spoil.  Plus the buns were from an event at work that I ended up freezing.
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Post by: Rural on May 15, 2019, 05:16:17 PM
Gen. Tso's tofu and veggies with brown rice.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 15, 2019, 08:49:06 PM
Chicken taco soup + a piece of leftover chicken
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Post by: horsepoor on May 15, 2019, 10:11:06 PM
Had a leftover whole chicken with not a lot of meat left on it, plus expired-but-fine sour cream, and a bunch of broccoli.  Weather turned rainy and cooler today, so cream of chicken/broccoli soup with some mushrooms, homegrown green chile and homemade stock.  Yum, we ate all of it.
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Post by: Enigma on May 16, 2019, 09:20:44 AM
It has been a while but I am making black-eye peas tonight maybe with hog jowl (or bacon).  I soaked them overnight and when I get home will plan how I will season them.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 16, 2019, 11:57:02 AM
DH made veggie burgers and I had to cook them. I managed to burn them on one side, so I had to cut of about 1/3 of one side. They tasted okay. I served salad with it (lettuce with a few leaves of selfpicked plant, tomato and olives). And potatochips panfried.

And I baked an apple pie from leftover apples from work.
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Post by: Cool Friend on May 16, 2019, 12:20:22 PM
Just left over black beans and rice.  Been too beat to cook so it's been just that and peanut butter sandwiches all week.
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Post by: jeninco on May 16, 2019, 01:44:30 PM
We have to be at a school thing 7-9, so I'm making... well, I want panzanella, but everyone else would prefer warm pasta. So I'm probably roasting cauliflower and asparagus, and mixing in mozzarella balls and roasted (jarred) red peppers, maybe some slightly marinated red onions and thinly sliced celery.

Then I'm mixing mine with toasted bread cubes, and everyone else's with (pasta) shells. I get vinaigrette on mine. They get olive oil, I guess. Maybe some pesto from the freezer.
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Post by: mm1970 on May 16, 2019, 02:11:37 PM
So, I rarely make anything anymore, 'cuz I"m the one who gets home late.

But yesterday (well yeah, I got home late) - I gathered up bits and pieces of things:
frozen cooked lentils
frozen diced canned tomatoes

and some bits of veg in the fridge that I chopped and put into a container:
onion
green garlic
carrots
celery (frozen)
zucchini
chives
cilantro

I wrote a "recipe" (ahem, it was a purple sticky note) and left it for my husband.  I was going to mix up spices but found I had leftover Berbere spices in a container. 

It was a delicious soup.
Leftovers tonight!

I ate it with homemade gluten free bread made with cheddar, chives, and buttermilk.

I need to also cook up the artichokes tonight.  Hubs doesn't like them so he doesn't cook them when they come in our CSA.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 16, 2019, 02:29:19 PM
I just looked in the fridge and spotted
-leftover pulled pork from Tuesday
-leftover potato salad from Tuesday
-leftover chicken from last night
-leftover rice from yesterday
-leftover Thai noodles from yesterday's lunch
-a container of salad mix that needs to be eaten in the next couple of days
-bread, deli meats, and various accoutrements for sandwiches

I'm exhausted today from allergies + meds, so the prospect of a no-cook random leftover meal is wonderful. Mmm, potato salad.
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on May 16, 2019, 06:54:43 PM
Tonight we had a huge bowl of chicken soup w/saltines.

It was so thick that  maybe it was chicken stew.

Of course it was homemade.

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Post by: horsepoor on May 16, 2019, 08:44:18 PM
Brats with homemade sauerkraut and cabbage roasted with bacon grease.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on May 17, 2019, 02:29:54 AM
Made stuff Pork chops and grilled them, Broccoli and cheesy shells for a side. Was a good dinner.
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Post by: jeninco on May 17, 2019, 01:47:06 PM
Made stuff Pork chops and grilled them, Broccoli and cheesy shells for a side. Was a good dinner.

Sounds great!

We're having grilled pork chops, roasted brussels sprouts, maybe salad (we have a bunch of salad veg that need to be used) and stuck-pot rice with lentils (thanks @OtherJen !)
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Post by: OtherJen on May 17, 2019, 02:15:44 PM
Made stuff Pork chops and grilled them, Broccoli and cheesy shells for a side. Was a good dinner.

Sounds great!

We're having grilled pork chops, roasted brussels sprouts, maybe salad (we have a bunch of salad veg that need to be used) and stuck-pot rice with lentils (thanks @OtherJen !)

Careful, @jeninco , you might become slightly obsessed with the stuck-pot rice and make it so many times that your spouse (who loves rice) starts rolling his eyes. Ask me how I know.

Also, I found it helpful to boil everything for a few minutes longer than recommended. Definitely wrap the underside of the pot lid with a tea towel, and add a little extra oil to the pot after you remove the onions.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 18, 2019, 12:48:49 AM
Brats with homemade sauerkraut and cabbage roasted with bacon grease.

@horsepoor
I recently made a batch of sauerkraut as well, but of sea kale. It still needs to ferment for 6 weeks before we can eat it.

I read about the risk of botulism. Are you aware of that? If can appear in food that you ferment yourself at home, especially if it stands at warmer than refridgerating temperatures. If you before eating it warm the food for 10 minutes at cooking temperatures (100C), your food should be safe to eat.
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Post by: horsepoor on May 19, 2019, 09:41:18 AM
Brats with homemade sauerkraut and cabbage roasted with bacon grease.

@horsepoor
I recently made a batch of sauerkraut as well, but of sea kale. It still needs to ferment for 6 weeks before we can eat it.

I read about the risk of botulism. Are you aware of that? If can appear in food that you ferment yourself at home, especially if it stands at warmer than refridgerating temperatures. If you before eating it warm the food for 10 minutes at cooking temperatures (100C), your food should be safe to eat.

My understanding is that foodborn pathogens aren't an issue if the fermented food is adequately acidified.  Referring to Sandor Katz's encyclopedic book The Art of Fermentation, botulism is associated with ferments that are subsequently canned, and also with garlic preserved in oil, and potentially with meats.  I have been fermenting for several years now, and just store in the fridge once the fermentation process is complete, and keep everything submerged in brine, which controls for mold development.  Heating before eating would kill the beneficial probiotics, so I usually avoid that.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 19, 2019, 04:00:41 PM
Black beans with leftover smoked pork shoulder
Brown rice
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Post by: Rural on May 19, 2019, 04:33:10 PM
A healthy tuna salad (no mayo, add olive oil, chickpeas, garlic, assorted veggies, and in this case, curry) with store brand Triscuits.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 19, 2019, 10:58:49 PM
Yesterday, small meat balls with wild herbs as spices. Together with green aspargus and a potato salad.
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Post by: Cool Friend on May 20, 2019, 08:13:35 AM
Snagged some spicy sausages at $3/pound which I'm going to fry for a bit and then stew in some leftover homemade marinara sauce I have to put over pasta
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 20, 2019, 04:22:59 PM
We're having leftovers. We had guests this weekend, & I was running a half marathon out of town + my husband was traveling. So, Uber eats. We'll eat the leftovers for at least two meals. Still not frugal, but sometimes things get away from you.
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Post by: jeninco on May 20, 2019, 04:26:09 PM
Some variant of quick pasta with chickpeas: https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/10/quick-pasta-and-chickpeas-pasta-e-ceci/. Probably with roasted cauliflower.

As it is currently raining, and forecasted to be snowing tonight. Can it be spring already sometime? I guess I'd better go out again and cover the tomato plants back up...
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 21, 2019, 12:58:18 AM
Cod fillets
Sea kale broccoli (first try, no idea how it tastes) and some other edible plants.
Curry ingredients
Rice
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on May 23, 2019, 02:47:01 AM
Yesterday I had to make an old basic- Rump roast in the slow cooker, mashed potatoes and green beans. But always good.
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Post by: meerkat on May 23, 2019, 05:59:43 AM
Tonight will be honey mustard chicken and vegetables and stuff, but I'm taking advantage of the oven already being on to make a very knock off version of char siu (https://thetakeout.com/recipe-char-siu-chinese-barbecue-pork-1829157660) in advance of making Singapore noodles (https://thetakeout.com/recipe-how-to-make-singapore-noodles-1834706822) later this week in my attempt at trying new recipes. Hopefully it turns out good.
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Post by: jeninco on May 23, 2019, 03:08:50 PM
The kid who is having his last day of school today has requested shrimp baja salad. In spite of the fact that it is now 50 degrees F and looks like it'll resume raining at any moment.

Perhaps we'll make a dessert to go with it, and to have something warm.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 23, 2019, 08:42:28 PM
Budget Bytes' (Not) Butter Chicken  (https://www.budgetbytes.com/not-butter-chicken/) with basmati rice.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 24, 2019, 09:19:04 AM
I'm making pepperoni pizza for the kids. My husband will have chicken with sauteed spinach. I'll have salad with grilled chicken. We normally don't make three separate meals, but we are eating up leftovers & dealing with dietary issues.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 24, 2019, 09:39:41 AM
Something fancier than normal for our anniversary. Husband suggested filet mignon on the charcoal grill, but we’ll see what looks good at the butcher shop.
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Post by: jeninco on May 24, 2019, 11:43:30 AM
Something fancier than normal for our anniversary. Husband suggested filet mignon on the charcoal grill, but we’ll see what looks good at the butcher shop.

Happy Anniversary!

We're having beef and broccoli stir-fry, with rice (or rice noodles, who knows).
Tomorrow we're having a dessert party for the neighborhood (a pair of our neighbors are leaving Monday to spend the summer biking across the US) and I'm thinking about how to accommodate a pair of vegans, at least one or two neighbors who are taking it easy on sugar this month, and at least one paleo eater. Fortunately we're looking at 18 or so people (some of whom will bring things), so I don't have to meet everyone's needs in a single dish, just to get organized enough to provide something for everyone. Also fortunately, berries are on sale this week...
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 24, 2019, 12:10:48 PM
@jeninco - if it's just dessert, I'd recommend perhaps anchoring around the berries. Get a bunch of nice fresh berries, ice cream, make/buy an angel food cake, and make whipping cream. People can add as much or as little as they want, sticking to just berries, or going all in with angel food cake, ice cream, etc.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 24, 2019, 03:51:48 PM
@jeninco - if it's just dessert, I'd recommend perhaps anchoring around the berries. Get a bunch of nice fresh berries, ice cream, make/buy an angel food cake, and make whipping cream. People can add as much or as little as they want, sticking to just berries, or going all in with angel food cake, ice cream, etc.

Seconded. Since I usually can’t eat the cake, I would love the option to serve myself a big pile of berries and cream or play with a sundae bar. Non-dairy ice cream may be a nice option.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on May 24, 2019, 04:27:27 PM
One of favorites...Build your own taco/Burrito night with just about anything you can think of !
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Post by: Rural on May 24, 2019, 04:44:11 PM
Either pesto pasta or a frozen pizza, depending on what husband decides he wants. He's building a rock wall the old fashioned way (digging them out of the ground and stacking them up), so he gets to decide  because he needs the calories . Either way, spinach salad with it.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 25, 2019, 12:52:11 AM
DH caught a pretty big trout yesterday. We ate one side, with asparagus that the local shop sold cheaply and potatoes. I use found herbs one the fish and the potatoes.
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Post by: sparkytheop on May 26, 2019, 08:13:10 AM
DH caught a pretty big trout yesterday. We ate one side, with asparagus that the local shop sold cheaply and potatoes. I use found herbs one the fish and the potatoes.

I wish I liked fish!  Lots of salmon, trout, sturgeon, etc to be caught around here...
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Post by: sparkytheop on May 26, 2019, 08:18:30 AM
I've been sick since I came home from an overseas vacation (over two weeks now), so dinners have been extremely simple, if I even make any (my son can fend for himself).

I'm at work today, so during the downtime I am going to make a batch of refried beans in the instant pot (one of the coworkers brought one in to leave here, so I don't have to lug my own around anymore). 

I'm also going to attempt my hand at some crispbread.  I brought some home as a souvenir (came back with a checked bag so I could buy lots of food stuffs).  The one I bought had only four ingredients-- "wholemeal" (rye), water, salt, and yeast.  I've found a lot of recipes that mix rye and wheat flours, but my son wants an all-rye duplicate.  Found one recipe.  We'll see how it goes!  I'm going to end up with some hard cracker-like flat bricks one of two types-- edible or non-edible.  I even have the deep-notch rolling pin to make it as "authentic" as possible.
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Post by: horsepoor on May 26, 2019, 10:18:49 AM
My co-worker has started raising KuneKune Pigs (http://www.ecofarmingdaily.com/kunekune-pigs-perfect-small-farms/) on his hobby farm, and supplied us with a ~2.5# picnic roast so we can decide if we'd like to buy a half pig.  I'm thinking of cooking it sous vide with some herbs (maybe fresh rosemary and tarragon) and then giving it a quick sear on the grill.  Alongside, I'm thinking homegrown French breakfast radishes sauteed in butter, and braised collards with onions and some of the radish greens.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 26, 2019, 11:34:03 AM
Grilled salmon. Probably with sides of stuck-pot rice+lentils and sauteed zucchini with orange bell pepper.
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Post by: jeninco on May 26, 2019, 08:34:04 PM
Chili with a combination of ground beef and leftover slow-cooked beef that I froze a few weeks ago with a lot of (very beefy) liquid. Anasazi beans, in an attempt to cut down on the flatulence around here (they're supposed to be less potent then pinto beans.) Salad, cheese, the last of the yummy corn tortillas.

My husband decided he was going to take grilled vegetable/provolone/tapenade sandwiches this week, so I sent him out to the grill with eggplants, yellow and zucchini squash, red peppers, and mushrooms to get that part taken care of.

The party last night: made vegan chocolate cake with not-exactly-buttercream frosting, (non-vegan) carrot cake, a phyllo-and-spring fruit pie that I adore (which was vegan), a big bowl of berries and whipped cream, and someone else brought coconut cream (I asked him to) and a vegan coconut-chocolate mousse pie, which was fantastic. Someone else brought ice cream. The idea was very popular, but we actually had too much leftovers.  And the wacky-cake-based chocolate cake was really too sweet, as was the frosting.
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Post by: Noodle on May 26, 2019, 09:39:29 PM
Pasta with asparagus and oven-dried tomatoes: https://tastykitchen.com/blog/2011/05/bow-tie-pasta-with-oven-dried-tomatoes/

It was fine, but not worth taking 3.5 hours to slow-roast tomatoes. On the other hand, it used up a bunch of asparagus I had hanging around. I'm trying to use up things in the fridge--I'm leaving on vacation in a couple of weeks.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 26, 2019, 11:56:39 PM
Yesterday hamburgers with fried mushrooms, pepper and spring onion. Served on a slice of bread. We drove home from our cabin for 5 hours. DH wanted to buy a hamburger on the road, I suggested to wait until we were home, which we did.

Tonight veggie: something with cauliflower and yellow cheese, served with vegetable burgers.
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Post by: partgypsy on May 27, 2019, 07:29:59 AM
Had people over for memorial grilling. I made hamburgers, hotdogs, slaw, corn, and jello with fruit. Friends brought over really delicious sirloin and veggie kabobs, bratwurst and sides a Cuban  Lima bean and rice dish, tortilla espana, and pineapple cake. Drinks were variety of beers and rose wine, coke, sparkling waters.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 27, 2019, 07:48:06 AM
We’re planning on grilled burgers, chips, and whatever salad my mom brings. I owe my husband a birthday cake, so hopefully I’ll get that baked in time for dessert.
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Post by: Dicey on May 27, 2019, 07:57:18 AM
Last night was a total fail. I've come down with something nasty. I quit working on the flip house, went home early and fell into bed. Hours later, DH stopped for Pad Thai on his way home. When the cook is sick, and the chief worker on the flip project has the next week off from work to get things done on the project, it seems prudent to let someone else cook to minimize the potential spread of germs. I didn't see the bill, but I'm assuming it was $50 for four orders. Money well spent, under the circumstances.
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Post by: partgypsy on May 27, 2019, 09:42:07 AM
I have a shoulder injury. I'm supposed to rest my shoulder, but I'm resting it as much as I should. I told the kids we are eating leftovers, or simple food on paper plates this week, so I give my arm a rest
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Post by: Tris Prior on May 27, 2019, 02:16:36 PM
I tried to approximate a dish that I like at our local tapas place - "mushroom corncake." Basically polenta with mushrooms and gorgonzola sauce and possibly other things that I'm forgetting right now. Anyway, didn't use a recipe - cooked cornmeal in some veg broth, fried it (this was kind of a fail because it fell apart instead of forming cakes, but it tasted OK), topped with mushrooms sauteed in a little butter with garlic and thyme from the garden, and a sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles that I had on hand. Not bad!

I also threw together corn/tomato/avocado salad; basically what it says on the tin, tossed with a little lemon juice and dijon mustard.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 27, 2019, 11:50:26 PM
Tonight I need to go to the city for a walk, at dinner time. It is at least 1,5 hour travel, so I won't have time to eat dinner. I will buy a lunch at work today and eat sandwiches in the train tonight.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 28, 2019, 06:52:18 AM
I think Budget Bytes’ Easy Oven Fajitas (https://www.budgetbytes.com/oven-fajitas/) so the bell peppers in my fridge don’t go to waste.
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Post by: Rural on May 28, 2019, 12:30:56 PM
Giant container of organic spinach on clearance today, so big salads.
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Post by: jeninco on May 28, 2019, 05:00:40 PM
https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/10/sausage-and-potato-roast-with-arugula/

Not particularly "mustachian", but YUM! And it's pretty fast and easy.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on May 29, 2019, 12:30:29 AM
No idea, but we are out of fresh vegetables. So tonight we will need to eat something out of the stuffed freezer.
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Post by: horsepoor on May 29, 2019, 07:57:27 AM
Meatloaf, and a salad with lettuces from the garden.
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Post by: Sugaree on May 29, 2019, 08:28:40 AM
Picked up a Boston butt at a decent price last week, so we're having pulled pork chili.  Pork, bell peppers, onions, some Rotel that I found in the pantry, and chili spices.  Hopefully it turns out pretty good.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 29, 2019, 05:30:53 PM
I’m on a sheet pan meal kick this week, so tonight we’re having Budget Bytes’ roasted bratwurst with peppers and onions (https://www.budgetbytes.com/roasted-bratwurst-peppers-onions/). Hooray for using up the last of the slightly wilted bell peppers and a sale pack of bratwursts!
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Post by: jeninco on May 29, 2019, 06:28:58 PM
https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/01/lentil-soup-with-sausage-chard-and-garlic/

Because, although the sun finally came out for a few hours this afternoon after several days of heavy clouds, it's still only 50F or so.

Planning on Panzanella/pasta salad tomorrow, though!
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Post by: Raenia on May 30, 2019, 05:19:12 AM
Black beans and spanish rice last night.  Chicken tinga and rice tonight.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 30, 2019, 07:25:19 AM
Today, I have a packed work day and a 7pm meeting that will likely be very unpleasant.

Dinner will either be bacon and eggs or whatever stir fry husband manages to put together from fridge and pantry bits. I now wish I’d gone to Costco on Tuesday because then we’d at least have a frozen pizza on hand.
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Post by: Sugaree on May 30, 2019, 09:06:59 AM
Tonight is stuffed peppers.  Some to eat and some for the freezer. 
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Post by: brute on May 30, 2019, 09:08:35 AM
Seared ahi with ginger and scallions. If only it were already dinner time.
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Post by: middo on May 30, 2019, 04:39:07 PM
I had an Aldi pizza for dinner last night, as my wife and daughter went out for dinner.  $2.95 and morish.  Oh, and home brew...
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Post by: OtherJen on June 01, 2019, 07:09:46 PM
From-scratch red (tomato) sauce with Italian turkey sausage, onions, mushrooms, and bell pepper over gluten-free pasta.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on June 03, 2019, 03:59:08 AM
If I am the one who cooks tonight, then pasta with blue cheese and some green stuff that I foraged and can be used as spinach.
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Post by: OtherJen on June 03, 2019, 08:02:52 PM
Grilled chicken drumsticks, roasted potatoes, and spinach salad.
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Post by: sparkytheop on June 03, 2019, 08:35:56 PM
Tonight I'm raiding the fridge...Sauteing some zucchini before it goes bad, then will add some already cubed and cooked chicken (had a lot when I made verde chicken mole, so I put some aside), and will boil and skillet fry some dried yellow noodles.  Toss a little bulgogi marinade to add flavor when it's done.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 03, 2019, 09:12:14 PM
Not frugal at all, but Copper River salmon. You can only get it a few times a year, and it's my husband's favorite. His early birthday/Father's Day treat.
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Post by: meerkat on June 04, 2019, 05:35:22 AM
Paninis (resembling this red pepper and chicken panini (https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/grilled-chicken-and-roasted-red-pepper-panini/) recipe) with cucumber and black bean salad
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Post by: brute on June 04, 2019, 05:44:49 AM
Confit buffalo wings tonight. I get the wings for $1.19 per pound at a restaurant supply store.  That place is pure magic.
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Post by: aetherie on June 04, 2019, 08:49:25 AM
Wild rice & vegetable casserole (https://www.budgetbytes.com/wild-rice-vegetable-casserole/). One of our favorites!
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Post by: Sugaree on June 04, 2019, 08:51:33 AM
Tonight I'm going to make buffalo chicken soup.  While it's cooking, I'll prep a Boston Butt (on sale last week for $1.68/lb) to go into the crockpot tomorrow.
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Post by: jeninco on June 04, 2019, 09:51:41 PM
Grilled pork chops, with grilled asparagus, roasted potato and sweet potato wedges, tomato salad, and a salad/salsa thing of diced cucumbers, watermelons, feta, thinly sliced mint, and a little rice vinegar. I was out of town over the weekend, and didn't get to eat enough vegetables -- and we'll be out of town this next weekend, too.
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Post by: Financial.Velociraptor on June 04, 2019, 10:04:38 PM
I have half a point cut roast in the crock pot with vegetables, spices, and wine.  Serve over rice for lunch tomorrow.  Easy peasy
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Post by: Linea_Norway on June 05, 2019, 12:25:28 AM
Boneless chicken thighs, stir fry vegetables, cononut oil and fresh coriander. And probably some curry paste for the flavour. With rice.
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Post by: Free Spirit on June 05, 2019, 11:26:26 AM
Roast chicken topped with caramelized onions and goat cheese, served with tomato risotto. Maybe I'll eat a salad with it but probably not.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 05, 2019, 08:09:27 PM
Salad + kebabs & rice (leftovers)
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Post by: sparkytheop on June 06, 2019, 12:31:31 AM
I did a few artichokes in the instant pot.  The ones my mom planted will still take a while to produce, but I was able to get some for $1 each at Grocery Outlet.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on June 06, 2019, 12:59:44 AM
I will serve my home made green-plant-burgers, mixed with egg. I will make lettuce as extra vegetable and maybe fried potato cubes.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on June 06, 2019, 03:35:51 AM
Last night made chicken quarters on the grill and some home made mac n cheese with frozen California blend veggies.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on June 06, 2019, 10:18:01 AM
Last night I made a side dish cauliflower/turnip mash. Very easy. Broke up a head of CF and put it in a casserole. In a separate casserole I put the cut up 2 turnips. Microwaved each till tender with water. Drained off the water and put into food processor. Added about 4 tablespoons of cream cheese and some butter. Processed it and added salt and pepper. Herbs could have been added. It was awesome! Very close to mashed taters in texture. Flavor was very nice!
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Post by: Dicey on June 06, 2019, 10:21:40 AM
Tacos!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on June 07, 2019, 01:35:10 AM
DH will eat at work, yearly summer party.
I will eat leftover salad with lettuce from yesterday and will improvise something beside it. Maybe cheese pancakes. That would make my second veggy day this week.
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Post by: OtherJen on June 07, 2019, 07:29:03 PM
Husband fired up the wok to make cashew chicken stir fry, which we ate with rice.
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Post by: horsepoor on June 07, 2019, 10:33:18 PM
Yesterday I made a salad from the garden, and a sausage and olive pizza on keto cauliflower crust.

Tonight, tom ka gai soup with chicken leftover from earlier in the week.

Tomorrow will be stirfried asparagus and garlic scapes.  Maybe with ginger-miso salmon and shiritake noodles.
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Post by: OtherJen on June 08, 2019, 06:48:28 PM
 Budget Bytes' Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta (https://www.budgetbytes.com/creamy-chicken-fajita-pasta/). I added a can of black beans (drained) with the tomatoes and a handful of fresh cilantro with the green onions. It was easy, tasty, and a good way to use up the half-pound of pasta in the pantry and some of the cream cheese that I must have bought for a recipe but can't remember now.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 08, 2019, 08:31:43 PM
It was warm here, so we had friends over to swim. After they left, we grilled hot dogs & had that with salad & watermelon.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on June 09, 2019, 01:49:43 AM
Deer steak with carrots and cellery.
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Post by: Financial.Velociraptor on June 09, 2019, 12:50:08 PM
I have the crock pot simmering: half a point cut corned beef brisket, onions, baby red potatoes, roma tomatoes, lemon pepper, garlic, 2.5 glasses of merlot.  Serve over rice.

Smells good already.
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Post by: OtherJen on June 09, 2019, 01:55:35 PM
Black beans and rice, I think. I should probably give the beans a boiling water soak.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 09, 2019, 02:56:50 PM
Burgers & watermelon. It's going to be hot here!
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Post by: horsepoor on June 09, 2019, 07:00:49 PM
Salmon on the grill with mustard, dill and tarragon.  On the side, steamed baby beets and sauteed mizuna, both straight from the garden.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 10, 2019, 08:59:16 AM
Crockpot carnitas
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on June 11, 2019, 03:52:32 AM
Last night made Pork Chops on the grill and they were delicious
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Post by: Dicey on June 11, 2019, 07:32:18 AM
It's hot here and we have no plans to turn on the A/C this early in the summer. I have several batches of prepared taco meat in the freezer, so it's Taco Week. Tacos, burritos,  taco salad, etc. until the heat breaks. At least it's easy to decide what to make for dinner.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 11, 2019, 05:58:04 PM
@Dicey - it is definitely hot here! Way too hot for my comfort zone.

We're having leftover food from various grilling sessions. Salads + hot dogs & one lucky diner will eat the last steak.
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Post by: jeninco on June 11, 2019, 09:09:11 PM
Left the teens with grandparents, so there are just two of us! We had dreadful "fish and chips" (not really) in the airport yesterday, so we did it right tonight:
Salmon Cakes, fried potato slices, hard boiled eggs (slightly too hard-boiled, dang it), tomato salad, green salad, pickled red onions, raita, watermelon cubes. And white wine.
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Post by: middo on June 12, 2019, 05:14:22 AM
Beef rendang we cooked on the weekend and froze some of it.  Reheat with some freshly cooked rice and a few pappadums in the microwave. Fast and yum.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 12, 2019, 07:30:02 AM
Leftover grilled burgers + salad. And, watermelon. Need to try & clear the fridge before we head out on Friday.
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Post by: OtherJen on June 12, 2019, 11:54:42 AM
Right now, grilled salmon sounds good. Probably with sautéed vegetables: onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and spiralized zucchini. Husband will probably supplement with leftover rice.
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Post by: jeninco on June 12, 2019, 12:38:41 PM
Still only cooking for two, so tofu and broccoli stir-fry over rice. I may play around with panko and see if I can get the tofu crunchier then usual.
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Post by: Poundwise on June 12, 2019, 06:06:14 PM
Burned chicken breasts and mini peppers (the burning was not planned).  At least they were edible.

Way to go getting rid of the teens, @jeninco!  If only I could ship mine out for a week or two, it would do me a world of good.
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Post by: Dicey on June 12, 2019, 07:17:04 PM
Heat wave still on, A/C still not working. Dinner was taco salads again. Hope this heat wave breaks soon, because I only have 2 meals worth of pre-cooked taco meat left.
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Post by: jeninco on June 12, 2019, 08:25:28 PM
Burned chicken breasts and mini peppers (the burning was not planned).  At least they were edible.

Way to go getting rid of the teens, @jeninco!  If only I could ship mine out for a week or two, it would do me a world of good.

My mother-in-law just sent me a text (to my email address, ??) that said, in part, "are you wandering about without pants on?" (Answer: ..... maybe .....) Honestly, this is about the first time we've both been home alone together -- usually one or the other of us travels with them, or we just send one someplace.

Back on topic, slightly, I'm currently making rice pudding with the leftover rice. Cooking for two without leftovers is something I'm out of practice at!
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Post by: cloudsail on June 12, 2019, 09:40:54 PM
I tried something today that was relatively easy, required only one pot, and was great on a hot day.

Earlier in the afternoon I put some some riblets and ginger, garlic into my cast iron pot to simmer and make broth.

An hour or so later, I fished out everything, threw away the ginger and garlic. I put thin spaghetti noodles into the broth to cook, along with some salt. I mixed up a sauce of peanut butter, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and some minced ginger and garlic in a large bowl. When the noodles were done I fished them out and rinsed in cold water before putting them in the bowl. I blanched some sliced napa cabbage in the broth and threw in bowl with noodles, then mixed with sauce and put in fridge. I threw some broccoli and carrots in the broth to blanch, and drizzled some soy sauce, green onions, and balsamic glaze on the riblets.

So for dinner we had:
Peanut sauce cold noodles with napa cabbage
Riblets
Broccoli and carrots

All from one pot.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on June 13, 2019, 01:50:36 AM
We will eat in the car. Probably some nice buns, bought in a grocery store along the road.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 13, 2019, 04:35:51 PM
We're leaving for a road trip tomorrow, so it's leftovers for everyone: one meal of salmon, one meal of homemade pizza, two meals of carnitas. Salad for all.
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Post by: Rural on June 13, 2019, 05:56:24 PM
Masaman curry chicken and veggies in the crockpot. It's this recipe, but I have gradually added in shortcut after shortcut to make it even easier (one at a time so if something reduces the quality, I know what): https://showmetheyummy.com/crockpot-thai-chicken-curry/


Shortcuts to date: canned chicken (two small cans, include the liquid and sub for both the chicken and the broth), drinking coconut milk from Aldi instead of canned (sub for both the coconut milk and the sugar - this is more for price than easiness), frozen fajita mix peppers and onions (just throw in the pot with everything else), instant brown rice (throw in 1-2 cups ~20 minutes before serving to avoid having to cook rice and to soak up the excess liquid while flavoring the rice). Oh, and substitution of masaman for red curry paste because my reflux can't handle the red. Since the chicken's already cooked, this also reduces the cooking time to ~2 hours in a crock pot, basically just long enough to get everything hot and then cook the instant rice.
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Post by: jeninco on June 13, 2019, 06:46:08 PM
Last dinner for two: grilled pork chops (I wrapped them in sage leaves for a while before cooking, because out sage plant is out of control and needs to be cut back, as well as for yummyness), roasted brussels sprouts, baked sweet potatoes, sauerkraut. We grilled some asparagus at the same time as the pork, which will go into panzanella (roasted whole grain sourdough cubes, asparagus, tomatoes, mozzarella balls, a little chopped celery, maybe roasted peppers, probably a green goddess dressing, because I need to cut back the parsley, too) for lunch tomorrow.

Tomorrow night: leftovers, as I'll be eating all alone!
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Post by: Dicey on June 14, 2019, 05:31:25 PM
Mark Bittman's Pad Thai, the easy version. I decided to try soaking the rice noodles in cold water for an hour instead of boiling them. I want a firmer noodle, so we'll see what happens. I am too frugal lazy to go to the store for just bean sprouts, so I'm just not going to use them. Sue me. My family will notice, but if the noodles are smooth and firm, they won't care. Wish me luck.
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Post by: jeninco on June 15, 2019, 07:19:40 AM
Mark Bittman's Pad Thai, the easy version. I decided to try soaking the rice noodles in cold water for an hour instead of boiling them. I want a firmer noodle, so we'll see what happens. I am too frugal lazy to go to the store for just bean sprouts, so I'm just not going to use them. Sue me. My family will notice, but if the noodles are smooth and firm, they won't care. Wish me luck.

Good luck! And please report back -- I'd like to make that one this summer.

Bean sprouts go bad too quickly for me -- I almost always substitute something like shredded carrots (to get in more veg.) and/or sautéed snap peas.
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Post by: OtherJen on June 15, 2019, 05:54:50 PM
Chicken noodle soup, made with stock and meat from a grocery rotisserie chicken. The weather is cool and rainy and husband is a bit under the weather, so this seemed reasonable.
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Post by: jeninco on June 15, 2019, 06:16:04 PM
Kids are coming back, although their flight has been delayed. At the request of the one who was staying with my sister-in-law (who apparently eats air, so the teen is probably pretty hungry), we're having a steak salad: grilled sirloin, grilled asparagus and green onions, boiled, then sliced and dressed potatoes. Green goddess dressing, which'll include pesto (because we have some that needs using up). Probably capers and sliced cornichon pickles, because I like pickled things in these kinds of salads, and because we have 1/3 - 1/5 full bottles of both in the fridge.

Because they're now arriving at 8:30, I'll probably back some of the stuff up into travel containers so they can eat something in the car.

(I should also mention that we buy 1/2 steer every fall, so although "sirloin" sounds fancy, viewed another way it's just one more piece of beef off the steer.)
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Post by: horsepoor on June 15, 2019, 09:38:59 PM
Rubbed a chicken with a coffee-habanero rub and smoked it over cherrywood all afternoon.  Ate it dipped in a chimichurri sauce that was leftover in the fridge, and we had pickleback jicama slaw on the side.
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Post by: OtherJen on June 20, 2019, 06:59:37 PM
Budget Bytes' Cilantro Lime Chicken  (https://www.budgetbytes.com/easy-cilantro-lime-chicken/) with white rice and sauteed vegetables flavored with Penzey's Southwest seasoning.
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Post by: jeninco on June 20, 2019, 08:55:08 PM
Mark Bittman's Cassoulet with many vegetables. Ciabatta, warmed in the oven, with butter.
(Picked my husband up at the airport, and this was something tasty that could be waiting for us: I turned it back on, added some shredded cabbage, let it get all hot, and we were good to go.)
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on June 22, 2019, 09:10:35 AM
before I went to bed the night before I had the slow cooker filled with ingredients to make potato leek soup. It cooked all night long and in the morning I blended it all up. So good!
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Post by: OtherJen on June 26, 2019, 06:58:56 AM
Michigan finally decided that the solstice was a good time to start summer weather, so we’re in a multi-day stretch of hot, humid weather. Husband hasn’t installed the window AC units yet, so I’m trying to use the stove as little as possible.

Last night’s dinner was grilled curried chicken thighs, my insta-pot version of mujadara (Middle Eastern lentil/rice dish), and sliced raw veggies.

Tonight, I think we’re having bacon cooked in the microwave, potato cubes roasted in the air fryer, and scrambled eggs (since those only need the stove for a few minutes). Probably some spinach and mushrooms with the eggs, and sliced tomatoes on the side.
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Post by: meerkat on June 30, 2019, 04:56:59 AM
Last weeks meals:

Chicken pot pie
Ravioli  (https://www.budgetbytes.com/ravioli-with-sage-brown-butter-sauce-spinach-and-walnuts/)with roasted vegetables
Jambalaya (https://www.budgetbytes.com/slow-cooker-jambalaya/#wprm-recipe-container-30597)
Tandoori chicken (https://www.budgetbytes.com/tandoori-chicken-kebabs/), curried carrots, rice side
egg sausage biscuits
omeletts
pork fried rice

Now to look through this thread for inspiration for this upcoming week.
Chicken noodle soup
Egg roll in a bowl
Not butter chicken  (https://www.budgetbytes.com/not-butter-chicken/#wprm-recipe-container-33324)
Kitchen sink pasta at the end of the week to use up whatever needs using up
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Post by: OtherJen on June 30, 2019, 07:27:26 AM
The weather yesterday was about 90°F and 70% humidity for the third day in a row. It’s definitely cold food and outdoor/non-stove cooking season.

Thursday’s dinner: shrimp fried rice with veggies, cooked outside in the wok

Friday’s dinner: brisket cooked in the electric smoker and Christmas lima bean salad with veggies, feta cheese, and homemade red wine vinaigrette

Yesterday’s dinner: grilled salmon burgers from Costco, spiralized potatoes roasted in the air fryer, and cut raw veggies with ranch dressing

I have a lot of zucchini and a few onions and peppers to use up, so tonight’s dinner might be kabobs on the grill.



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Post by: Roadrunner53 on June 30, 2019, 08:08:39 AM
The weather yesterday was about 90°F and 70% humidity for the third day in a row. It’s definitely cold food and outdoor/non-stove cooking season.

Thursday’s dinner: shrimp fried rice with veggies, cooked outside in the wok

Friday’s dinner: brisket cooked in the electric smoker and Christmas lima bean salad with veggies, feta cheese, and homemade red wine vinaigrette

Yesterday’s dinner: grilled salmon burgers from Costco, spiralized potatoes roasted in the air fryer, and cut raw veggies with ranch dressing

I have a lot of zucchini and a few onions and peppers to use up, so tonight’s dinner might be kabobs on the grill.


Other Jen, your grub sounds good! I have bought those salmon burgers several times and they are GOOD! I bought them the last time they were on sale for $89.99. Waiting till they go on sale again and I will stock up. Right now I think they are $99.

Can you tell me more about your spiralized potatoes in the air fryer? Never spiralized taters. Do you coat them with olive oil or spices?

I also have some squash, to cook up. Maybe I will cut them up and add some tomatoes and onions to a skillet. Sprinkle parm cheese to serve.
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Post by: OtherJen on June 30, 2019, 08:20:31 AM
The weather yesterday was about 90°F and 70% humidity for the third day in a row. It’s definitely cold food and outdoor/non-stove cooking season.

Thursday’s dinner: shrimp fried rice with veggies, cooked outside in the wok

Friday’s dinner: brisket cooked in the electric smoker and Christmas lima bean salad with veggies, feta cheese, and homemade red wine vinaigrette

Yesterday’s dinner: grilled salmon burgers from Costco, spiralized potatoes roasted in the air fryer, and cut raw veggies with ranch dressing

I have a lot of zucchini and a few onions and peppers to use up, so tonight’s dinner might be kabobs on the grill.


Other Jen, your grub sounds good! I have bought those salmon burgers several times and they are GOOD! I bought them the last time they were on sale for $89.99. Waiting till they go on sale again and I will stock up. Right now I think they are $99.

Can you tell me more about your spiralized potatoes in the air fryer? Never spiralized taters. Do you coat them with olive oil or spices?

I also have some squash, to cook up. Maybe I will cut them up and add some tomatoes and onions to a skillet. Sprinkle parm cheese to serve.

I think I bought the salmon burgers on your previous recommendation! They were good, and easy. I only bought one 12-pack at the warehouse, and that was $16.99.

I coated last night’s potato spirals with a bit of oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. I usually add smoked paprika to potatoes and think that would have been an improvement. I was hoping for something like curly fries, but the potato curls were a bit too thin so they tended to clump. They were tasty, though.

Sautéed zucchini with tomatoes is one of our favorite summer sides. I like to add a bit of Greek herb blend with feta or basil with Parmesan.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on June 30, 2019, 08:23:15 AM
Other Jen, Just looked at Costco and the salmon cheddar burgers are on sale for $84.99! $15 off! I am going to order them to stock up my freezer! https://www.costco.com/CatalogSearch?dept=All&keyword=salmon+burgers
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Post by: sparkytheop on June 30, 2019, 05:53:12 PM
Michigan finally decided that the solstice was a good time to start summer weather, so we’re in a multi-day stretch of hot, humid weather. Husband hasn’t installed the window AC units yet, so I’m trying to use the stove as little as possible.

Last night’s dinner was grilled curried chicken thighs, my insta-pot version of mujadara (Middle Eastern lentil/rice dish), and sliced raw veggies.

Tonight, I think we’re having bacon cooked in the microwave, potato cubes roasted in the air fryer, and scrambled eggs (since those only need the stove for a few minutes). Probably some spinach and mushrooms with the eggs, and sliced tomatoes on the side.

Microwave probably heats the house less, but I've been able to cook bacon in the Instant Pot on "saute" a few times with success.  I toss in more than I would do on a skillet (and just stir it to get all sides), but less than I would in the oven.  Just a thought since you mentioned having one.
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Post by: sparkytheop on June 30, 2019, 05:55:43 PM
I have to work tonight, so I just pulled some sliced roast beef out of the freezer, along with some Chinese noodles (I buy a huge package at a restaurant supply store and freeze in individual portions).  A bit of Better than Bullion to add a little flavor, don't think I'll take any kind of sauce tonight.

I'll probably bake up a couple potatoes at the same time so I can use them for fried potatoes in the mornings for the rest of my shifts.
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Post by: cloudsail on June 30, 2019, 07:28:01 PM
Made roast pork in the instant pot and it was awesome! And sooooo easy and quick, will definitely become a staple.

Also made no knead bread in my dutch oven on the recommendations of this forum, and my kids and DH ate almost an entire loaf in about 15 minutes, with some butter and nothing else. I managed to snag a small slice for myself and it tastes just like what you get in fancy restaurants.

I also made pesto with carrot greens and it was heavenly with the bread.
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Post by: Dicey on June 30, 2019, 11:38:09 PM
Too tired to eat when we finally got home from the flip house. DH and I each had two squares of chocolate and a glass of milk.
That's a first for us. Hmmm, could happen again. The chocolate was free. Bonus kid brought it home after an event where he works.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on July 01, 2019, 02:54:36 AM
Last night I was kinda bushed so threw a Bone in turkey Breast in the oven, some baked potatoes and green beans. Always a winner in the family and easy enough to make. Looking to do something easy tonight perhaps a pork roast in the slow cooker since I havent advanced to a instapot yet.
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Post by: Raenia on July 01, 2019, 07:49:16 AM
Last night was chicken noodle soup made from the carcass and leftovers of the chicken I cooked last week.  Tonight will be saag with rice.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 01, 2019, 06:20:59 PM
Tonight:  Budget Bytes' curry beef with peas (https://www.budgetbytes.com/curry-beef-with-peas/). I did all the saute steps in the instant pot and am finishing with a 6-minute pressure cook on the manual setting. Hopefully it cooks the potato cubes without mushing them too much.

We'll eat this with the brown rice I cooked this morning.

ETA: I think a 5-minute pressure cook would have been perfect. This is still pretty tasty, though.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on July 02, 2019, 05:54:06 AM
I can't say I am a huge fan of the instant pot. My big gripe is that it takes too long to start cooking. I have the biggest one so that might be part of the problem. I think I am going to pull it out today to cook some boiled eggs, then after cook some spaghetti squash. I also have some zukes and a yellow squash I might cook up with whole canned tomatoes and onions. I might just cook them in the crock pot so they don't get overcooked. We have some leftover hunks of meatloaf in the freezer we can defrost and heat up for dinner.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 04, 2019, 09:01:53 AM
Tonight: grilled chicken in homemade adobo sauce (dried guajillo peppers, lime juice, various herbs/spices), homemade guacamole, homemade coleslaw with chipotle dressing, tortillas (not homemade, sadly)
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on July 05, 2019, 07:48:43 AM
Just went to the store and bought some Salmon for tonight
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Post by: OtherJen on July 05, 2019, 08:23:46 AM
I can't say I am a huge fan of the instant pot. My big gripe is that it takes too long to start cooking. I have the biggest one so that might be part of the problem. I think I am going to pull it out today to cook some boiled eggs, then after cook some spaghetti squash. I also have some zukes and a yellow squash I might cook up with whole canned tomatoes and onions. I might just cook them in the crock pot so they don't get overcooked. We have some leftover hunks of meatloaf in the freezer we can defrost and heat up for dinner.

I love ours but mainly use it for things like dried beans or meat roasts, and it does cut the cooking time on those way down. It’s also good as a rice cooker, where it doesn’t reduce time but means I don’t have to watch the rice pot to keep it from boiling over on the stove.

For other things, it doesn’t necessarily save time but it does heat up the kitchen a lot less than the stove. We’re more than a week into this stretch of temps in the upper 80s/90s with high humidity and little rain/wind, so everything helps. We’re definitely eating much better than we have in previous steamy summers.
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Post by: cloudsail on July 05, 2019, 08:57:07 AM
I can't say I am a huge fan of the instant pot. My big gripe is that it takes too long to start cooking. I have the biggest one so that might be part of the problem. I think I am going to pull it out today to cook some boiled eggs, then after cook some spaghetti squash. I also have some zukes and a yellow squash I might cook up with whole canned tomatoes and onions. I might just cook them in the crock pot so they don't get overcooked. We have some leftover hunks of meatloaf in the freezer we can defrost and heat up for dinner.

I have the 6 qt and I agree that it takes a while to get up to pressure. I think it's most convenient for SAHM's like me where I don't necessarily lack the time to get it started early, but I lack the ability to stay and tend to something cooking. It basically allows me to throw stuff in then leave the kitchen. The oven mostly does this too, but it's usually slower and less versatile, like I can't cook rice or pasta in it. I've also found less room for error in oven cooking, where it's kind of like stove top in that cooking stuff too long or too short makes it inedible, whereas instant pot is very forgiving.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on July 06, 2019, 07:45:33 AM
I can't say I am a huge fan of the instant pot. My big gripe is that it takes too long to start cooking. I have the biggest one so that might be part of the problem. I think I am going to pull it out today to cook some boiled eggs, then after cook some spaghetti squash. I also have some zukes and a yellow squash I might cook up with whole canned tomatoes and onions. I might just cook them in the crock pot so they don't get overcooked. We have some leftover hunks of meatloaf in the freezer we can defrost and heat up for dinner.

I have the 6 qt and I agree that it takes a while to get up to pressure. I think it's most convenient for SAHM's like me where I don't necessarily lack the time to get it started early, but I lack the ability to stay and tend to something cooking. It basically allows me to throw stuff in then leave the kitchen. The oven mostly does this too, but it's usually slower and less versatile, like I can't cook rice or pasta in it. I've also found less room for error in oven cooking, where it's kind of like stove top in that cooking stuff too long or too short makes it inedible, whereas instant pot is very forgiving.

My boiled eggs always come out good and they peel terrifically too. The squash I cooked came out good too. Cloudsail, what do you cook in your Instant Pot? I have used older style pressure cookers and always loved them. I want to love my IP too but just can't seem to come up with ideas on what to cook in it. I did make yogurt several times and that was very good too. I used canning jars inside the IP without lids. The only down side is waiting for the temp to come down to add the yogurt starter in. Other than that, the yogurt came out like greek yogurt. Another thing that bothers me in the IP is that some recipes say to put in one cup of water, like when steaming, but I find my water is totally gone when I open it up. That isn't good!
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Post by: OtherJen on July 06, 2019, 09:33:33 AM
Ugh. It was already 76ºF with 80% humidity at sunrise and its only gotten worse with the sun. I think dinner is going to be Cobb salad. I can microwave the bacon and might try hard-boiling eggs in the instant pot.

I'm so ready for this humid stretch to break (it's been almost 2 weeks). I miss using my stove. All my kitchen towels get mildewy after a day.
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Post by: cloudsail on July 06, 2019, 12:47:49 PM
I can't say I am a huge fan of the instant pot. My big gripe is that it takes too long to start cooking. I have the biggest one so that might be part of the problem. I think I am going to pull it out today to cook some boiled eggs, then after cook some spaghetti squash. I also have some zukes and a yellow squash I might cook up with whole canned tomatoes and onions. I might just cook them in the crock pot so they don't get overcooked. We have some leftover hunks of meatloaf in the freezer we can defrost and heat up for dinner.

I have the 6 qt and I agree that it takes a while to get up to pressure. I think it's most convenient for SAHM's like me where I don't necessarily lack the time to get it started early, but I lack the ability to stay and tend to something cooking. It basically allows me to throw stuff in then leave the kitchen. The oven mostly does this too, but it's usually slower and less versatile, like I can't cook rice or pasta in it. I've also found less room for error in oven cooking, where it's kind of like stove top in that cooking stuff too long or too short makes it inedible, whereas instant pot is very forgiving.

My boiled eggs always come out good and they peel terrifically too. The squash I cooked came out good too. Cloudsail, what do you cook in your Instant Pot? I have used older style pressure cookers and always loved them. I want to love my IP too but just can't seem to come up with ideas on what to cook in it. I did make yogurt several times and that was very good too. I used canning jars inside the IP without lids. The only down side is waiting for the temp to come down to add the yogurt starter in. Other than that, the yogurt came out like greek yogurt. Another thing that bothers me in the IP is that some recipes say to put in one cup of water, like when steaming, but I find my water is totally gone when I open it up. That isn't good!

I make a bunch of different dishes, some favorites are:

One pot pasta. No draining required, and I can cook it with bone broth that gets completely absorbed (my kids are picky so I'm always trying to get more nutrition into them).

Meat that needs long cooking times like ribs or roast. Or even chicken. I cook them on the trivet and if I want crispy exterior just transfer to oven and broil for a bit. The bonus is you get great drippings at the bottom that you can save or use for gravy.

One pot rice meals. You can either put the meat on top of the rice (I like to do this with leftovers) or cook it at the bottom and steam the rice in a bowl set on top of a rack. I either mix veggies with the rice or place them on top.

Homemade chicken stock or bone broth.

Asian multigrain porridge or congee.

Steaming stuff, like corn on the cob or egg custard (an Asian steamed egg dish popular with kids). It feels faster than doing it on the stovetop where you have to wait for more water to boil and the steaming process takes longer, though I've never timed it. It might just feel easier because I don't have to watch it.

I'm always looking for new ideas on using my IP! My kids don't like hard boiled eggs so never made that, but I've always wanted to give yogurt a try.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on July 07, 2019, 05:26:36 AM
Cloudsail, thanks for some ideas for IP.

I watched a YouTube video on making yogurt. The video is from Instant Pot Mama. Very good step by step instructions. I watched it and wrote each step as she did it. She only shows processing one jar. When I did it, I used 4 or 5 wide mouth canning jars. It came out perfect. Here is the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtXnaP17D4Q  Take some time and write down the process that way you won't have to try to remember.

What kind of rice do you use? Does it get mushy? Same with the pasta, does it come out al dente?
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Post by: cloudsail on July 07, 2019, 10:17:29 AM
Cloudsail, thanks for some ideas for IP.

I watched a YouTube video on making yogurt. The video is from Instant Pot Mama. Very good step by step instructions. I watched it and wrote each step as she did it. She only shows processing one jar. When I did it, I used 4 or 5 wide mouth canning jars. It came out perfect. Here is the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtXnaP17D4Q  Take some time and write down the process that way you won't have to try to remember.

What kind of rice do you use? Does it get mushy? Same with the pasta, does it come out al dente?

Oooh, thanks for the video. I'm going to give it a shot! My little one recently developed a taste for yogurt.

I use the calrose rice. If you cook it directly in the pot you have to be careful about the amount of water you put in if you don't want mushy rice. It might take a little experimentation. With the instant pot you usually need less liquid than stove top because there is less escape of steam. I also often add other grains like millet, etc., and other stuff you put in with it like meat will also release liquid. If you steam the rice in a bowl it will definitely not turn out mushy (just don't put way too much water in the bowl with the rice).

For pasta, you just use enough liquid to cover it, and tenderness depends more on cooking time. Again, you might have to experiment with different shapes. I've found that five to six minutes works well for most, but a lot will depend on your individual pot. If you really don't like too soft pasta I would start low, like two to three minutes, and if it's too hard just letting it sit in the liquid will soften it. Also I would experiment with pressure releasing it immediately vs. waiting a bit for it to naturally release, as that adds to the cooking time as well.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 07, 2019, 11:00:31 AM
I use the calrose rice. If you cook it directly in the pot you have to be careful about the amount of water you put in if you don't want mushy rice. It might take a little experimentation. With the instant pot you usually need less liquid than stove top because there is less escape of steam. I also often add other grains like millet, etc., and other stuff you put in with it like meat will also release liquid. If you steam the rice in a bowl it will definitely not turn out mushy (just don't put way too much water in the bowl with the rice).

My experience with the instant pot is that equal volumes of water and rice works for both the brown and white rice settings. If I cook lentils with the rice, I add a bit more water or soak the lentils first.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on July 08, 2019, 02:37:29 AM
They had frozen chickens on sale for about 3$ a piece so made two of those and they were delicious. Now have a bit of meat leftover for sandwiches.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on July 08, 2019, 02:56:34 AM
Veggie burgers (home made), sweet potato and cauliflower.
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Post by: jeninco on July 08, 2019, 04:26:43 PM
Summer soccer starts this evening, so the boys will be gone 6-8 pm. And then hungry about 8:30, once they cool down.

I'm making pasta salad: MrInCO and I will eat it as-is, younger kid will dump tomato sauce on top, and older kid will probably boycott, as it's one of a few things he really doesn't like. His loss! More for MrInCO to take for lunch.

Pasta (maybe shells?), cooked cauliflower, asparagus I grilled last night, small cubes of salami and provolone, probably olives and/or capers, and a vinagrette that includes the last bit of pesto and the last bit of tapenade in the fridge. Probably some basil leaves. Maybe marinated red peppers, for taste and color.
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Post by: Raenia on July 08, 2019, 04:38:04 PM
Saag and rice - I meant to make it last week, but it was so hot we didn't want to use the stove at all.  The heat finally broke today, hopefully it'll stay that way for at least a few days so I can get back to cooking regularly.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 08, 2019, 07:28:45 PM
I turned a few extra chicken thighs into taco meat along with sliced peppers and onions, spices, and fresh cilantro. We ate this mix on corn tortillas with shredded cabbage, crumbled feta, and Herdez guacamole salsa. Yay for being able to use my stove again!
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Post by: OtherJen on July 12, 2019, 05:55:30 PM
Rancho Gordo Eye of the Goat beans (https://www.ranchogordo.com/collections/heirloom-beans/products/ojo-de-cabra-goats-eye) cooked with veggies and spices, white rice, and leftover smoked brisket.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 15, 2019, 09:31:38 PM
We had an air quality alert day today (high heat + high humidity). This has been one of the grosser summers, weather-wise, in recent memory. The condensation on the bathroom floor never totally dried after today’s showers. This isn’t going to let up any time soon.

Tonight’s dinner was cold chicken salad on a bed of greens. Tomorrow will be something that I can put in the instant pot.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on July 16, 2019, 03:50:42 AM
They had frozen Chicken quarters for 69 cents a lbs so bought to packs of those and did them up on the grill with some potatoes and veggies. Though hot out better than heating the house up with the oven.
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Post by: jeninco on July 16, 2019, 09:12:44 AM
Yesterday: I finally made it to the farmer's market Saturday and got awesome looking (and smelling!) tomatoes, so gazpacho, homemade baguettes (tried the recipe from "Artisan bread in 5 minutes/day" that I picked up from the used bookstore the last time I brought in a box of books), white beans agio y olio from smitten kitchen (with artichoke hearts and added the last spoonful of pesto from the fridge) and a green salad.

Tonight: beef and broccoli stir-fry, with a bunch of snap peas I found at the farmer's market. Or maybe beef and snap peas, and I'll save the broccoli for a different meal... with rice.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on July 17, 2019, 03:54:42 AM
Last night made Carribean Jerk Pork sticks on the grill , was fabulous!
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Post by: OtherJen on July 19, 2019, 08:33:12 AM
We’re under an excessive heat warning through tomorrow night. We’ve already cancelled our plans for tomorrow’s family reunion picnic because several hours outdoors in a heat index of 105-110°F is too much. I think dinner one night will be cold sandwiches. We’re going out the other night.

I’m about to wave the white flag and accept that we will be living on mostly cold sandwiches and salads for the next 6 weeks.
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Post by: sparkytheop on July 19, 2019, 08:29:12 PM
Tonight's dinner is just biscuits and sausage gravy with some fried potatoes.  Working on using what we have in the fridge/freezer/pantry for the rest of the month (along with some fresh milk and fruit from the store, and vegetables from the garden).  Paying off the property this month (earlier than planned), so tightening the belt again until I get a couple more paychecks to refill all the slush/sinking funds back to where I'm comfortable.  Fortunately, we have a good stock of food on hand!
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Post by: jeninco on July 20, 2019, 07:51:35 PM
We’re under an excessive heat warning through tomorrow night. We’ve already cancelled our plans for tomorrow’s family reunion picnic because several hours outdoors in a heat index of 105-110°F is too much. I think dinner one night will be cold sandwiches. We’re going out the other night.

I’m about to wave the white flag and accept that we will be living on mostly cold sandwiches and salads for the next 6 weeks.

I sat down and made a list of "salads" that we eat in the summer (and put several on the menu for this next week...)

1. Shredded chicken, green veg (usually asparagus or green beans), small cantaloupe cubes and wild rice blend (because I'm too cheap to use straight wild rice) with lime/cumin dressing
2. https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/01/warm-lentil-and-potato-salad/ with or without slices of grilled sausages on top, with a green salad (or some other veg)
3. Nicoise salad, and many variations
4. Steak salad (with grilled steak, seasoned potatoes, green beans - or whatever, cooked beets, tomatoes, something pickled -- cornichons?, probably blue cheese crumbles, green goddess dressing with loads of basil)
5. Shrimp baja salad (https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-baja-shrimp-taco-salad-256166)
6. https://smittenkitchen.com/2012/06/cold-rice-noodles-with-peanut-lime-chicken/ (or a less complicated cold rice noodle and peanut sauce thing)

It just rained here and cooled things down substantially, so I dropped a whole chicken into a crockpot of water and will shred the meat and put away the stock in the morning.  That's for salad #1: I also bought a yummy-smelling cantaloupe at the market today. I'm also on the lookout for a grill pan so I can grill the shrimp for #5.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 20, 2019, 08:21:13 PM
We’re under an excessive heat warning through tomorrow night. We’ve already cancelled our plans for tomorrow’s family reunion picnic because several hours outdoors in a heat index of 105-110°F is too much. I think dinner one night will be cold sandwiches. We’re going out the other night.

I’m about to wave the white flag and accept that we will be living on mostly cold sandwiches and salads for the next 6 weeks.

I sat down and made a list of "salads" that we eat in the summer (and put several on the menu for this next week...)

1. Shredded chicken, green veg (usually asparagus or green beans), small cantaloupe cubes and wild rice blend (because I'm too cheap to use straight wild rice) with lime/cumin dressing
2. https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/01/warm-lentil-and-potato-salad/ with or without slices of grilled sausages on top, with a green salad (or some other veg)
3. Nicoise salad, and many variations
4. Steak salad (with grilled steak, seasoned potatoes, green beans - or whatever, cooked beets, tomatoes, something pickled -- cornichons?, probably blue cheese crumbles, green goddess dressing with loads of basil)
5. Shrimp baja salad (https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-baja-shrimp-taco-salad-256166)
6. https://smittenkitchen.com/2012/06/cold-rice-noodles-with-peanut-lime-chicken/ (or a less complicated cold rice noodle and peanut sauce thing)

It just rained here and cooled things down substantially, so I dropped a whole chicken into a crockpot of water and will shred the meat and put away the stock in the morning.  That's for salad #1: I also bought a yummy-smelling cantaloupe at the market today. I'm also on the lookout for a grill pan so I can grill the shrimp for #5.

Yum! Thanks for the list.

Dinner last night ended up being a platter of cut raw veggies with fresh ranch dip (ranch mix in sour cream) and hard boiled eggs from the pressure cooker. We went out for burgers tonight. It's supposed to be less aggressively hot tomorrow so I think maybe we'll have grilled salmon salad.
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Post by: Sugaree on July 22, 2019, 06:27:57 AM
I've got some beef barbacoa in the crockpot.  Plus a few in the freezer for later.
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Post by: jeninco on July 24, 2019, 05:16:49 PM
Hamburger salad:
Salad with greens, cucumbers, red peppers (sherry vinaigrette), and:
Cooked seasoned ground beef (I often season with mustard and ketchup, just to be cute)
diced pickles
shredded chedder
sliced/halved tomatoes (depending on size)

Usually also homemade croutons, but I'm playing around with "Artisan bread in 5 minutes/day" and baked a loaf of fresh whole-grain bread, which should've cooled enough to cut into by suppertime.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 26, 2019, 07:21:58 PM
Broccoli rice casserole in the instant pot with brown rice, meat and stock from a Costco rotisserie chicken, fresh broccoli, and sharp cheddar.
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Post by: meerkat on July 27, 2019, 07:51:52 AM
Trying to eat down the pantry a bit, somehow we have a lot of cheeses after having friends over recently so our menu is cheese-heavy:

Beef stew
Italian Wonderpot (Budget Bytes)
Egg and sausage biscuits
Grilled cheese + fries
Pizza
Quesadillas
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Post by: middo on July 28, 2019, 05:49:44 PM
Beef stew - for the third day in a row.  It is soooo good.

Basically beef, onions, garlic, potato, carrot, sweet potato, mushroom, peas and red wine and herbs.

Some dumplings on top - self raising flour, butter, milk and parmesan cheese.
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Post by: jeninco on July 29, 2019, 04:25:59 PM
Stromboli (Smitten Kitchen, again...) with additional tomato sauce, and either salad or green beans.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 29, 2019, 06:04:05 PM
Costco frozen gluten-free cheese pizza topped with pepperoni, mushrooms, red onion, feta cheese, and oregano. We hadn’t had pizza in ages, and this was very tasty.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 30, 2019, 04:45:30 PM
Grilled salmon, air-fried potatoes, and sautéed zucchini and tomatoes.
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Post by: Evgenia on July 30, 2019, 05:03:42 PM
Goa-style spiced pork burgers (making use of two pork steaks in the deep freeze from our last whole-hog buy, woo hoo), with mint, cukes, and yogurt on top, and roasted sweet potatoes.
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Post by: jeninco on July 30, 2019, 07:01:03 PM
Started as nachos (I pulled two quarts of chili from the freezer) but then I found a dozen freezer-burned corn tortillas, so I toasted them and we wound up with sort of chili-bowls: chili, the tortillas, chopped roasted poblanos I rescued from the freezer, a bit of leftover chipotles in adobo, shredded cheddar, slaw (red cabbage and carrots, both shredded with a little vinegar), tomato salad, and (randomly) beets in a mustard vinaigrette.

Tasty, and full of vegetables, so I'll call it a win.
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Post by: Tyson on July 30, 2019, 07:07:09 PM
Scrambled eggs, creamed kale & spinach, roasted carrots. 
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on July 31, 2019, 07:51:52 AM
Tonight's dinner will be lemon basil chicken (made with garden-grown basil) with homemade sourdough bread, garden-grown sugar snap peas and Romano bush beans, and homemade apple cinnamon bread for dessert. This is one of my more expensive meals to prepare: $2.25 for all ingredients.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on August 01, 2019, 04:13:58 AM
Last night was one of my favorite dinners! Roasted tomato sauce.

3 lbs. Roma tomatoes, garlic, dried Italian herbs, crushed red pepper and olive oil (cup), roasted for about 1 hour in the oven. Then poured over precooked spaghetti, fresh basil and sliced fresh mozzarella chunks.

OMG! So good!
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Post by: Raenia on August 01, 2019, 08:11:14 AM
Chicken tinga tacos - chicken cooking in the crockpot, corn tortillas, and rice.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 01, 2019, 08:19:33 AM
I don't feel particularly inspired today, so probably homemade tomato-meat sauce from the freezer over pasta. Maybe I'll make some balsamic vinaigrette for side salads.
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Post by: jeninco on August 01, 2019, 11:33:36 AM
Yesterday -- low on ideas, so we had burgers, baked potatoes, salad, then I added greek-isn salad (sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, black olives, and a white-bean-salad thing, with sautéed onions, garlic, diced up roasted red peppers and marinated artichoke hearts (from half-full bottles in the fridge) and diced spicy salami (from an opened container in the fridge) and the artichoke marinating liquid. It turned out pretty well, and there are even leftovers!

(Er, there were. Up until I had lunch (urp))
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Post by: horsepoor on August 01, 2019, 07:06:04 PM
Steamed a spaghetti squash and meanwhile sauteed some Italian sausage, garlic and random veggies.  Made little nests with the squash, put in a layer of ricotta, fresh basil then the sausage/veg and a little more cheese on top and baked.  Not bad.

Last night I made a spin on Filipino chicken adobo, served over julienned zucchini and eggplant.  Yum.  And best, there is leftover sauce.
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Post by: jeninco on August 01, 2019, 09:38:30 PM
"Salad" of tortellini and green beans with a tomato paste-based pesto.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on August 01, 2019, 10:14:01 PM
Tonight's dinner wasn't all that fancy, because I didn't want to have a lot of dishes to clean up since we are leaving town for the weekend. I boiled some vegetable pasta and used some marinara sauce we had in our pantry. However, I did spice it up a bit by using my own homemade Italian seasoning for the sauce which is made from basil, oregano, marjoram, thyme, and rosemary. The basil was saved from last year's garden. I'm getting low on dried basil, so luckily our early season basil plants in the garden have regenerated enough to start harvesting them again and our late season basil plants are getting closer to being ready.
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Post by: cloudsail on August 01, 2019, 10:24:48 PM
My kids have swimming lesson today at 6pm. They can't eat beforehand, and by the time we get home it's almost seven. On these days I always resort to my trusty instant pot. Before we leave I put some chicken and tofu in the pot with some sauce and rice and water on a trivet. When we get home it's cooked, and I just need to boil some corn and broccoli while the kids are showering and changing. I'm rather proud of the fact that since the kids started swim lessons this summer, we haven't once resorted to take out on swim days.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on August 02, 2019, 12:18:04 PM
DH cought several types of fish and shells today. We ate some as sashimi and the other half in a powder package of soup, because we are camping.
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Post by: sparkytheop on August 03, 2019, 03:21:22 PM
Yesterday I made beans and rice with a box I got from Fred Meyer, and some sausage I had in the fridge.  So much better than the recipes I've tried so far!  I need to look at a box and see if I can figure out how they seasoned it.  Any recipes I've followed have just been bland so far, so I end up spicing it up with random stuff from the cupboard.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 03, 2019, 03:41:08 PM
Husband is planning to grill chicken wings. I think those will be served with a big salad to use up some of the veggies stuffed in our fridge (thanks to August prices at the produce market).
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Post by: jeninco on August 04, 2019, 03:37:51 PM
Gazpacho salad (all the stuff, just in a bowl) with grilled shrimp, black beans in a chipotle vinaigrette, and probably corn chips.
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Post by: meerkat on August 04, 2019, 03:45:55 PM
We had a tasty sage pumpkin risotto with sweet potato, carrots, cauliflower, and peas (the peas were just to add a non-orange color). I'll have to try making it again and following one recipe this time, I lost the link to the first one I saw and kind of cobbled together something from other recipes I found later.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 04, 2019, 05:00:30 PM
Chicken tinga (Instant pot) tacos on corn tortillas with a romaine/red cabbage/radish slaw and crumbled feta (lazy sub for cotija cheese).
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Post by: middo on August 04, 2019, 06:58:43 PM
Last night we had smoked herring on black bread, with boiled eggs and nasturtium leaf.  My wife put it together for next to nothing, as the bread was a present and the herring were on special.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 05, 2019, 09:28:42 AM
Probably onion-mushroom quiche and a side of shredded Brussels sprouts sauteed with bacon.

ETA: those were the best Brussels sprouts I've ever made. They were sauteed in the grease from a few bacon slices along with two big cloves of minced garlic, and deglazed with a generous splash of cider vinegar. Seasoned only with cracked black pepper and crumbled bacon. I would have eaten the whole pan, but I would have felt guilty if I didn't share them with my husband.
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Post by: jeninco on August 05, 2019, 01:55:28 PM
Grilled skirt steak, probably roasted brussels spouts, sweet potatoes and ?? I dunno about the other thing. Roasted fingerlings? couscous salad, which contains a bunch of veggies and makes good leftovers?
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on August 06, 2019, 03:11:58 PM
It's the evening of our wedding anniversary so I'm making steak with stuffed baked potatoes and sides of garden-grown sugar snap peas and Romano bush beans with homemade yellow cake with chocolate frosting and sprinkles for dessert. Just goes to show you that you can have a great celebration without having it cost you an arm and a leg. :-)
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Post by: sparkytheop on August 06, 2019, 04:56:09 PM
My son made raisin rum ice cream this morning, so probably that.  I might make some steak and corn on the cob as well.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 06, 2019, 04:57:43 PM
Rum raisin ice cream sounds delightful.

Husband is getting ready to make a Thai-inspired stirfry with rice noodles and tofu.
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Post by: cloudsail on August 06, 2019, 07:54:53 PM
Burritos with raw Tortillaland tortillas cooked on my frying pan. So much better than the regular cooked ones. Not quite as good as homemade, but much easier.
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Post by: jeninco on August 06, 2019, 09:30:26 PM
Fried rice, with a tiny bit of ground pork, fried tofu, broccoli, and .. I dunno, leeks and stuff. OK, not great.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 07, 2019, 08:24:52 PM
Grilled salmon burgers (frozen from Costco), roasted potatoes, and sauteed green beans with tomatoes.
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Post by: jeninco on August 09, 2019, 09:52:45 AM
Cold (or at least room-temperature) salad containing: mixed wild rice, shredded chicken, green beans, very ripe cantaloupe pieces in a lime-cumin dressing with garlic (and probably shallots, as we have one left to use.)
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Post by: 35andFI on August 09, 2019, 08:13:52 PM
A cute girl said I need to eat more veggies so I played the role of a rabbit and made a salad.

Romaine lettuce, carrots, halved cherry tomatoes, and a little bit of balsamic vinaigrette.
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Post by: horsepoor on August 10, 2019, 04:46:02 PM
Trying to decide between chicken green curry with garden veggies (eggplant, okra, tomato, onion), and salmon with beets and mizuna.  I think the curry is going to win since it's a relatively cool 74f this afternoon, so it will be a nice change-up to have something more stew-like.
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Post by: lookingforadelorean on August 12, 2019, 11:27:30 AM
DH cooked off a bunch of bacon this weekend, and I'm picking up a Costco chicken later today, so we're going to combine the two for chicken bacon ranch wraps. A glass of homemade lemonade and brownies for dessert.
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Post by: middo on August 12, 2019, 07:21:25 PM
Pumpkin soup my wife made on the weekend.  She used chicken carcases as the stock, and it is so good.  A little turkish bread heated up, and we are good.
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Post by: Dicey on August 12, 2019, 07:27:00 PM
The Frugal Girl's Thai Chicken Soup for at least the sixth time. I'm just waiting for the potatoes to get soft.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 12, 2019, 07:39:18 PM
Budget Bytes’ Southwest Chicken Skillet. (https://www.budgetbytes.com/southwest-chicken-skillet/) My husband and I dubbed it “Crack Dinner” (a spoof on Kraft Dinner). I had to put it away quickly because we kept going back for just a little more.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on August 13, 2019, 03:24:10 AM
The Frugal Girl's Thai Chicken Soup for at least the sixth time. I'm just waiting for the potatoes to get soft.

Thanks for the idea. It looks good, so I'll try to make it as well some time soon.
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Post by: jeninco on August 13, 2019, 01:41:28 PM
Ottolenghi's zucchini and turkey burgers, with a spicy sour-cream sauce and leftover green beans. And perhaps fresh bread? (I should get on that, if so...)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 13, 2019, 03:53:59 PM
Leftovers: beef kebabs, rice & a Persian yogurt sauce
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Post by: Dicey on August 13, 2019, 04:01:18 PM
The Frugal Girl's Thai Chicken Soup for at least the sixth time. I'm just waiting for the potatoes to get soft.

Thanks for the idea. It looks good, so I'll try to make it as well some time soon.
It's pretty forgiving, so you can mess around with it a bit and still have good results. For example, you can puree a can of yams and substitute it for one of the cans of coconut milk, which lowers the calorie count. I've added mushrooms with good results, too, which is right up your alley.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 13, 2019, 05:42:21 PM
Homemade tomato-basil sauce from the freezer, added to sauteed Italian sausage and zucchini and served over pasta. I also chopped up lettuces and other veg for side salads. I love all the cheap, fresh veg in summer.
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Post by: HPstache on August 13, 2019, 05:55:44 PM
Johnsonville Brats and corn on the cob cooked on the grill... yum!
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Post by: Dicey on August 13, 2019, 09:45:51 PM
Pizza with pre-baked whole wheat crusts. We're having a heat wave here, so I put our large, convection/toaster out on the front porch to cook them. Success!

I found 16 oz. packages of coarse shredded Tillamook Farmstyle Thick Cut Mozzarella for 2.99, less 10%, at Grocery Outlet today on Senior Morning. I kept one out for dinner and froze the rest. In a few weeks, I'll wish I had bought more, but the freezer's pretty full with previous Senior Morning prizes.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on August 13, 2019, 10:26:53 PM
Tonight was board game night, so I had some leftover BBQ pulled chicken with garden green beans and sugar snap peas and some leftover apple cinnamon bread for dessert. Next week at game night, we're going to have a potluck dinner altogether, so I think my ways are rubbing off on my friends a little more lately.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on August 14, 2019, 12:19:45 AM
Yesterday I made reindeer meat with mashed potatoes and broccoli. DH made a quick sauce for the meat.

Tonight I might make that Thai soup. The shop didn't have fresh coriander, but DH reminded me of the fact the we have a bag of frozen coriander in the freezer. I will use that.

I have also bought ingredients for a veggie lasagna with spinach and herbal white cheese. And DH bought some veggie burgers as well, as I had complained that we had been eating a lot of meat/fish lately.
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Post by: jeninco on August 14, 2019, 09:00:29 AM
I'm going to swing by the farmer's market this afternoon and get a bunch of perfect, local tomatoes and some corn.

They'll go into panzanella -- I'll cube good bread, toss it with olive oil,and toast it in the oven so the edges are crispy. Then it'll get mixed with all kinds of tasty vegetables (tomatoes, a little celery, some cooked asparagus from yesterday, maybe cucumbers, corn, possibly green beans) and some fresh mozzarella balls in a basil vinaigrette.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 14, 2019, 09:49:11 AM
I'm going to swing by the farmer's market this afternoon and get a bunch of perfect, local tomatoes and some corn.

They'll go into panzanella -- I'll cube good bread, toss it with olive oil,and toast it in the oven so the edges are crispy. Then it'll get mixed with all kinds of tasty vegetables (tomatoes, a little celery, some cooked asparagus from yesterday, maybe cucumbers, corn, possibly green beans) and some fresh mozzarella balls in a basil vinaigrette.

That sounds so fresh and delightful!

We're having grilled salmon, grilled corn on the cob, and sauteed zucchini and tomatoes.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 15, 2019, 03:15:45 PM
I'm in a bit of a rut, as it's over 100 degrees here. Ick. I'm thinking. . . a festival of leftovers. My husband will eat the lonely leftover kebab with coleslaw. The kids will have quesadillas with meatballs (random, but they'll like it). I'll have a salad topped with leftover chicken from last night's dinner.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on August 16, 2019, 04:13:35 AM
Last night I made Italian breaded Parmesan boneless pork-chops. They were delicious and the kids loved them. Not to mention easy to make so I like that!
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Post by: Raenia on August 16, 2019, 05:31:51 AM
Last night I made a zucchini lasagna (sliced a gigantic zuke lengthwise to make 'noodles') with ground turkey and red sauce, and a loaf of fresh Italian bread to sop up the juices.

Tonight is pizza night - last one with the half-whole-wheat dough that didn't turn out great, then it's time to make a new batch.
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Post by: Sugaree on August 17, 2019, 10:04:18 AM
I'm canning chicken broth today, so my husband and son have requested chicken noodle soup for dinner.  Works for me. Less batches of broth that have to be run through the canner.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on August 17, 2019, 12:41:31 PM
No pork - pulled pork veggieburgers. That's what it said on the pack that DH bought.
Potatoes sliced and baked in frying pan.
Carrots sliced in 4 lengst, smeared in with chili pepper, cummin, honey, butter and curry paste and baked in the oven. Recipe from cookbook Simple. Tasted very good. Nice to find a good new way to serve a cheap veggie like carrots.
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Post by: jeninco on August 18, 2019, 01:27:08 PM
Going to be chili (hey, it was cloudy and cool this morning, although the sun has come out since then...). Fresh corn, probably cornbread, and likely we'll have cabbage and carrot slaw with it (vinaigrette only, I dislike mayo)
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Post by: OtherJen on August 18, 2019, 01:46:46 PM
If it doesn't rain again, grilled chicken with onions and bell peppers and a side of rice.
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Post by: horsepoor on August 18, 2019, 04:35:23 PM
I'm about to toss a chicken in the smoker.  We'll be having a later dinner tonight.  Stopped by a local farmstand and got some beautiful broccolini, so I'll probably simply saute that with some garlic, and steam some homegrown carrots with butter and lemon.
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Post by: middo on August 18, 2019, 10:41:20 PM
Wraps for dinner tonight.

Pitta (flat) bread wrapped around left over roast beef from last week, salad mix, capsicum, cheese and greek yoghurt.  I fry up the meat with garlic, and put the pitta breads over the pan to soften and warm them, then add the fillings.  Wrap them up and you have a fantastic tasting meal.
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Post by: jeninco on August 19, 2019, 11:24:29 AM
Black bean and salmon tostadas, with slaw and pickled jalapinos.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 19, 2019, 07:47:07 PM
Grilled salmon burgers (patties purchased at Costco), corn on the cob, and sliced cucumber. August is seriously the best produce month around here. The local produce is cheap and so fresh that it barely needs seasoning.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 19, 2019, 08:43:03 PM
Keto friendly lasagna. It actually closely approximates the real thing
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Post by: horsepoor on August 19, 2019, 09:53:22 PM
Keto friendly lasagna. It actually closely approximates the real thing

Funny, I had a little keto experiment tonight too.  I got a tiny waffle maker and made my first chaffle with cheddar, egg, jalapeno, green onion and cilantro.  It was surprisingly good!  Also had a big salad with some bleu cheese.
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Post by: Dicey on August 20, 2019, 12:42:38 AM
I hosted a meeting that didn't end until 6:45. Dinner was pasta* with dried tomato pesto that's a new and delicious item at Costco. Sausages from the freezer (Costco) and grilled asparagus. Yum.

*Found this neat, hollow spaghetti-like stuff at Grocery Outlet. I break it into random lengths, then pour boiling water ever it, and cook until al dente. Meanwhile, I defrost, then heat the sausages in the micro, while grilling the asparagus on the stove. Drain the pasta, stir in the pesto, grate a little lot of fresh parmesan on top, squeeze a little just-off-a-friend's-tree lemon on the asparagus and boom, dinner's done. I made individual lemon pudding cakes this afternoon for the meeting, with enough left over for my peeps. Of course, that means I got two. Hee.
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Post by: middo on August 20, 2019, 03:03:56 AM
Aldi pizza.  Cheap and tasty.
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Post by: Sugaree on August 20, 2019, 06:16:22 AM
Keto friendly lasagna. It actually closely approximates the real thing

Funny, I had a little keto experiment tonight too.  I got a tiny waffle maker and made my first chaffle with cheddar, egg, jalapeno, green onion and cilantro.  It was surprisingly good!  Also had a big salad with some bleu cheese.


I have found that, while I like chaffles, adding some riced cauliflower really helps the texture out.  I have a recipe for cauliflower/cheddar/jalapeno muffins that I've been wanting to try in the waffle iron.
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Post by: jeninco on August 20, 2019, 11:03:46 AM
I hosted a meeting that didn't end until 6:45. Dinner was pasta* with dried tomato pesto that's a new and delicious item at Costco. Sausages from the freezer (Costco) and grilled asparagus. Yum.

*Found this neat, hollow spaghetti-like stuff at Grocery Outlet. I break it into random lengths, then pour boiling water ever it, and cook until al dente. Meanwhile, I defrost, then heat the sausages in the micro, while grilling the asparagus on the stove. Drain the pasta, stir in the pesto, grate a little lot of fresh parmesan on top, squeeze a little just-off-a-friend's-tree lemon on the asparagus and boom, dinner's done. I made individual lemon pudding cakes this afternoon for the meeting, with enough left over for my peeps. Of course, that means I got two. Hee.

Bucatini? Geez, Dicey, I've been looking for that around here for MONTHS, and you find it at the Outlet? aargh! (OK, if that's my biggest problem today, it's a pretty awesome day...)

We're probably having homemade tagliatelli: the oldest kid made pasta dough before he skipped town (to go to college, it doesn't need to sound nefarious) and it's been sitting in the fridge long enough to probably turn into concrete. If I can roll it out, we'll have it with some kind of tomato-based sauce, and green beans. Possibly something in there that contains protein: I should go search the freezer and see what we have.

I made a double batch of Smitten Kitchen's pistachio apricot bars yesterday, or else we'd be having lemon pudding cake, too. Maybe we can just all troop over to Dicey's?
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Post by: Dicey on August 20, 2019, 05:55:08 PM
Winner, winner, pasta dinner! Yes, it's Bucatini #12. I have two equidistant Grocery Outlets, and only one of them has it. Alas, it is the one that only has Senior Day every other week, so I didn't go there today, boo.

I got another batch of killer lemons, so if y'all give me an hour, I can make enough for everyone. Oh, wait! I only have 20 ramekins. Okay, we can do this if you sort yourselves into orderly groups...
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Post by: horsepoor on August 20, 2019, 09:52:37 PM
Keto friendly lasagna. It actually closely approximates the real thing

Funny, I had a little keto experiment tonight too.  I got a tiny waffle maker and made my first chaffle with cheddar, egg, jalapeno, green onion and cilantro.  It was surprisingly good!  Also had a big salad with some bleu cheese.

I have found that, while I like chaffles, adding some riced cauliflower really helps the texture out.  I have a recipe for cauliflower/cheddar/jalapeno muffins that I've been wanting to try in the waffle iron.

Hmm, if I get a bigger waffle maker I will try that.  I just bought the mini Dash one, so one egg and like an ounce of cheese is all it will hold.  They are the perfect size for sandwich "bread" though.  I'm thinking of making them to use as buns for BLT's later this week since the best tomatoes are starting to come in.

Tonight was boring - big green salad with leftover chicken.

Tomorrow I think I'm going to do Tuscan butter mushrooms (https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a28247880/tuscan-butter-mushrooms-recipe/) over spiralized zucchini, and we'll finish off the chicken.  I'm kind of obsessed with this mushroom recipe right now; it is lick the bowl good.
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Post by: Dragonswan on August 21, 2019, 08:57:11 AM
Winner, winner, pasta dinner! Yes, it's Bucatini #12. I have two equidistant Grocery Outlets, and only one of them has it. Alas, it is the one that only has Senior Day every other week, so I didn't go there today, boo.

I got another batch of killer lemons, so if y'all give me an hour, I can make enough for everyone. Oh, wait! I only have 20 ramekins. Okay, we can do this if you sort yourselves into orderly groups...
Not a problem.  I'll bring my own ramekin and 20 extra for the interlopers.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 21, 2019, 09:18:01 AM
@horsepoor - that mushroom recipe is on my list to try. It looks delicious!

For tonight, we're having zoodles & meatballs for the adults, & spaghetti & meatballs for the carb eating kiddos.
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Post by: Dicey on August 21, 2019, 09:35:54 AM
Winner, winner, pasta dinner! Yes, it's Bucatini #12. I have two equidistant Grocery Outlets, and only one of them has it. Alas, it is the one that only has Senior Day every other week, so I didn't go there today, boo.

I got another batch of killer lemons, so if y'all give me an hour, I can make enough for everyone. Oh, wait! I only have 20 ramekins. Okay, we can do this if you sort yourselves into orderly groups...
Not a problem.  I'll bring my own ramekin and 20 extra for the interlopers.
Deal.
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Post by: jeninco on August 21, 2019, 08:11:43 PM
Winner, winner, pasta dinner! Yes, it's Bucatini #12. I have two equidistant Grocery Outlets, and only one of them has it. Alas, it is the one that only has Senior Day every other week, so I didn't go there today, boo.

I got another batch of killer lemons, so if y'all give me an hour, I can make enough for everyone. Oh, wait! I only have 20 ramekins. Okay, we can do this if you sort yourselves into orderly groups...
Not a problem.  I'll bring my own ramekin and 20 extra for the interlopers.
Deal.

I have 8 small ramekins, 4 or 6 medium-sized ones, and one fairly large one -- if I bring the big one, may I have that much?

Back on topic, we had curried sweet potato, broccoli and pork, with basmati rice for those who wanted it. My mom's in town, and she was the one who was inspired with the indian spices and coconut milk.
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Post by: cloudsail on August 21, 2019, 08:15:34 PM
I made tomato beef noodles in the instant pot. Stew the beef and tomatoes first, then add noodles for an additional few minutes. I spooned out half the meat before adding noodles to freeze for another meal.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 21, 2019, 08:17:30 PM
The last pizza in the freezer, topped with pepperoni, sliced mushrooms, and sliced onions. I had a hell of a day and couldn't cope with dinner from scratch.
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Post by: Dicey on August 21, 2019, 08:47:53 PM
Winner, winner, pasta dinner! Yes, it's Bucatini #12. I have two equidistant Grocery Outlets, and only one of them has it. Alas, it is the one that only has Senior Day every other week, so I didn't go there today, boo.

I got another batch of killer lemons, so if y'all give me an hour, I can make enough for everyone. Oh, wait! I only have 20 ramekins. Okay, we can do this if you sort yourselves into orderly groups...
Not a problem.  I'll bring my own ramekin and 20 extra for the interlopers.
Deal.

I have 8 small ramekins, 4 or 6 medium-sized ones, and one fairly large one -- if I bring the big one, may I have that much?
Of course. Although I have about the same number of medium-to-large ones that I wasn't counting. How about if we make a big one for you and a big one for me, and at least a medium for dragonswan? I love lemon. I may, in fact, have eaten the last two for breakfast today, which is why DH and I are heading out for a nice little after-dinner amble.
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Post by: cloudsail on August 21, 2019, 10:05:51 PM
Can I have the recipe for that lemon pudding cake?
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Post by: Dicey on August 21, 2019, 11:53:09 PM
It's late and my brain is fried. I was looking for something that wasn't chocolate that I could make enough of to easily serve 12. IIRC, it was the result of some serious google-fu. The blog is Once Upon A Chef. https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/lemon-pudding-cakes.html
I just love lemons, had a bunch to use up and had all the other ingredients in my pantry.

Notes: It's very forgiving. It's easy to double the recipe, which is as far as I'd push it due to the whole egg white volume issue. I may have accidentally doubled the double when I was doubling the butter the first time I made this. It turned out fine. The second time, when I measured the butter correctly, was fine too. I am going to try a batch with KA Whole Wheat Baking Flour. I also bought some "natural" margarine [shudder] to try, just for the hell of it. If I do, I'll report back.

There are helpful tips on her blog in the comment section. I reduced the sugar by 25% to no ill effect. Someone suggested that mixing the lemon zest with the sugar was a good trick, even though it messes up the ingredient order a bit. I grated the zest onto a cutting mat, then dumped the sugar on top of it and used a large spatula to smush it together. It was fun and I think it Sugared Lemon Zest might be a really good, cheap and easy edible gift.

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Warm Lemon Pudding Cakes By Jennifer Segal
Spoon into these lovely little lemon pudding cakes and discover a layer of luscious lemon pudding beneath the cake!
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 5 Minutes
INGREDIENTS
•   3 large eggs, separated
•   1 cup milk (low fat or whole)
•   2 teaspoons lemon zest, from 2 lemons
•   6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 2 lemons
•   2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
•   1/4 teaspoon salt
•   6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
•   1 cup sugar
•   Fresh berries and Confectioners' sugar, for serving (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
1.   Preheat the oven to 350°F and set a rack in the middle position. Spray six (6-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray.
2.   In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, and salt. Add the flour and sugar and whisk until smooth.
3.   In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. (The peaks should curl when you lift the beaters out of the bowl.) Spoon about 1/4 of the egg whites into the lemon mixture and whisk until smooth. Add the remaining egg whites and, using a rubber spatula, gently fold into the lemon mixture until smooth. The batter will be light, foamy, and liquidy.
4.   Place the prepared ramekins into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Ladle the batter evenly into the ramekins (it will come almost to the top). Using a teapot or pitcher, pour room temperature water into the pan to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Carefully place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the cakes are puffy and lightly golden on top. Using tongs, carefully remove the ramekins from the baking dish and let cool on a rack for about 20 minutes before serving. (They will sink a bit as they cool; that's okay.) Dust with Confectioners' sugar and serve with berries, if desired.
5.   Make Ahead: The cakes can be made a day ahead of time. Once completely cool, cover the cakes with plastic wrap and store at room temperature. Before serving, preheat the oven to 350°F and set a rack in the middle position. Remove the plastic wrap and place the ramekins on a baking sheet; heat for 10-15 minutes, until warmed through.
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Post by: cloudsail on August 22, 2019, 01:08:38 AM
It's late and my brain is fried. I was looking for something that wasn't chocolate that I could make enough of to easily serve 12. IIRC, it was the result of some serious google-fu. The blog is Once Upon A Chef. https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/lemon-pudding-cakes.html
I just love lemons, had a bunch to use up and had all the other ingredients in my pantry.

Notes: It's very forgiving. It's easy to double the recipe, which is as far as I'd push it due to the whole egg white volume issue. I may have accidentally doubled the double when I was doubling the butter the first time I made this. It turned out fine. The second time, when I measured the butter correctly, was fine too. I am going to try a batch with KA Whole Wheat Baking Flour. I also bought some "natural" margarine [shudder] to try, just for the hell of it. If I do, I'll report back.

There are helpful tips on her blog in the comment section. I reduced the sugar by 25% to no ill effect. Someone suggested that mixing the lemon zest with the sugar was a good trick, even though it messes up the ingredient order a bit. I grated the zest onto a cutting mat, then dumped the sugar on top of it and used a large spatula to smush it together. It was fun and I think it Sugared Lemon Zest might be a really good, cheap and easy edible gift.

**********

Warm Lemon Pudding Cakes By Jennifer Segal
Spoon into these lovely little lemon pudding cakes and discover a layer of luscious lemon pudding beneath the cake!
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 5 Minutes
INGREDIENTS
•   3 large eggs, separated
•   1 cup milk (low fat or whole)
•   2 teaspoons lemon zest, from 2 lemons
•   6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 2 lemons
•   2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
•   1/4 teaspoon salt
•   6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
•   1 cup sugar
•   Fresh berries and Confectioners' sugar, for serving (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
1.   Preheat the oven to 350°F and set a rack in the middle position. Spray six (6-oz) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray.
2.   In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, and salt. Add the flour and sugar and whisk until smooth.
3.   In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. (The peaks should curl when you lift the beaters out of the bowl.) Spoon about 1/4 of the egg whites into the lemon mixture and whisk until smooth. Add the remaining egg whites and, using a rubber spatula, gently fold into the lemon mixture until smooth. The batter will be light, foamy, and liquidy.
4.   Place the prepared ramekins into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Ladle the batter evenly into the ramekins (it will come almost to the top). Using a teapot or pitcher, pour room temperature water into the pan to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Carefully place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the cakes are puffy and lightly golden on top. Using tongs, carefully remove the ramekins from the baking dish and let cool on a rack for about 20 minutes before serving. (They will sink a bit as they cool; that's okay.) Dust with Confectioners' sugar and serve with berries, if desired.
5.   Make Ahead: The cakes can be made a day ahead of time. Once completely cool, cover the cakes with plastic wrap and store at room temperature. Before serving, preheat the oven to 350°F and set a rack in the middle position. Remove the plastic wrap and place the ramekins on a baking sheet; heat for 10-15 minutes, until warmed through.

OMG this sounds soooo good!!!
I'm definitely putting lemons on my shopping list.

Edit: Just remembered that I'm trying to lose weight and on a diet :'(
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on August 22, 2019, 02:44:37 AM
Baked two chickens in the oven they were only 39cents a pound. Also made baked potatoes and beets. Plenty of chicken leftover for sandwiches today.
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Post by: lookingforadelorean on August 24, 2019, 07:52:20 PM
DH made his famous banh mi meatballs lettuce wraps at the request of our oldest daughter (birthday dinner). I love the pickled veggies that accompany them. We’re having banana cake for dessert. Yum!
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Post by: OtherJen on August 24, 2019, 08:20:09 PM
I made a batch of the lentil casserole in this article (https://www.thesimpledollar.com/lentil-casserole-dish-soap-and-frugal-filters/). I was looking for a decent vegetarian meal and this fit the bill. It was pretty good, but next time I think I’ll try a Greek herb blend, a splash of red wine vinegar, and feta mixed in with the lentils.
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Post by: horsepoor on August 24, 2019, 10:28:21 PM
DH made his famous banh mi meatballs lettuce wraps at the request of our oldest daughter (birthday dinner). I love the pickled veggies that accompany them. We’re having banana cake for dessert. Yum!

Oooh, that sounds good!

Miso salmon on the grill tonight along with Japanese eggplant from the garden grilled in an Adobo sauce, Shishito peppers, and golden beet/red cabbage slaw with a good dose of ginger (beets, peppers and cabbage also homegrown).

Tomorrow I'm going to cook a big beef roast in the electric smoker, and on the side we'll be having cheddar ricotta biscuits and more of the beet/cabbage slaw, but with Mexican style seasoning.
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Post by: jeninco on August 25, 2019, 11:54:52 AM
Three nights ago:
https://www.splendidtable.org/recipes/sticky-sesame-and-sriracha-chicken-with-chopped-salad
(It's absolutely delicious!): them that wanted more carbs had rice noodles with it.

Two nights ago, we tried the New York Times recipe for rice noodle salad with ground pork and lots of herbs (not linking because ... meh.)

Last night, we had a neighbor for dinner and grilled steaks (we buy 1/3 steer every year, and the next one's coming in late Sept, so we have some beef to finish up) with fresh corn, a sicilian-style salad of grilled eggplants, marinated red peppers, and tomatoes, slightly vinegared beets, potatoes and greens, and a huge peach crisp for dessert.

Tonight, we're going to a friend's birthday party. Phew!
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Post by: OtherJen on August 25, 2019, 03:19:59 PM
Husband has been slow-cooking a pork shoulder in the smoker all day. I'm planning to cook up a few ears of corn on the cob and make a simple salad of fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, and balsamic vinaigrette as the side dishes.
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Post by: Wrenchturner on August 25, 2019, 03:55:44 PM
Trying my hand at daal today.  I've made split pea soup a bunch of times but I haven't braved the curry world too much.  I would love to stop buying Indian takeout!

Edit:  I followed this recipe:
https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/indian-red-lentil-dal/

Except I added 1/2 tsp of yellow curry powder.  Turned out great!
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Post by: lookingforadelorean on August 25, 2019, 07:40:10 PM
Margaritas, shrimp tacos with avocado crema, and more banana cake.
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Post by: Tyson on August 25, 2019, 07:45:55 PM
Ribs & buttered corn.
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Post by: cloudsail on August 25, 2019, 08:48:34 PM
I made these pull-apart meat pies that were really delicious. They weren't exactly a quick meal but it's the weekend and I wanted to do something special. The kids and DH loved them. I made a couple extras that we can reheat for a quick lunch next week.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 26, 2019, 11:08:13 AM
Making egg roll in a bowl tonight
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Post by: OtherJen on August 26, 2019, 06:25:00 PM
Tacos composed of corn tortillas, leftover smoked pork shoulder, cotija cheese, Herdez guacamole salsa, and shredded romaine lettuce.
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Post by: Dicey on August 26, 2019, 07:04:02 PM
We're still using up home-grown tomatoes. Best way is fresh Mexican food, so that's what's on the menu again tonight. No one's complaining. I batch cooked chicken and quinoa, so it's a snap to prepare.
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Post by: Wrenchturner on August 27, 2019, 06:39:41 AM
I made these pull-apart meat pies that were really delicious. They weren't exactly a quick meal but it's the weekend and I wanted to do something special. The kids and DH loved them. I made a couple extras that we can reheat for a quick lunch next week.
Those look delicious, is that a yeast dough?
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Post by: Linea_Norway on August 27, 2019, 06:52:28 AM
I am thinking about making something vegetarian, as we haven't skipped meat or fish for a while:

Red pepper, chili pepper, squash, carrot, tomatoes and lentils, mixed with some spices, maybe taco type. Add served in wraps. I might grate some cheese as well. Edit: and some porcini mushrooms that I found.

By the way, yesterday I ate a little piece of an extremely expensive cheese. Some time ago, a Norwegian blue cheese (called Kraftkar) from a very small producer was chosen to be the world's best blue cheese. DH now bought 100 grams of it. It did indeed have a lot of taste and a very smooth and nice aftertaste. We have half the piece left and can eat another little bit. This was a one time occasion and we won't make a habit of buying it.
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Post by: horsepoor on August 27, 2019, 07:49:04 AM
Took most of the leftover shredded beef, put it in a casserole pan with roasted cauliflower and covered it with shredded cheese and baked.  Easy and tasty enough that I ate too much last night.  Probably leftovers tonight.
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Post by: Sugaree on August 27, 2019, 09:40:07 AM
I forgot to stick the chicken taco stuff in the crockpot this morning, so now I'm thinking egg drop soup and stir-fried broccoli.  The boys can have ramen noodles or rice with it.
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Post by: cloudsail on August 27, 2019, 01:47:13 PM
I made these pull-apart meat pies that were really delicious. They weren't exactly a quick meal but it's the weekend and I wanted to do something special. The kids and DH loved them. I made a couple extras that we can reheat for a quick lunch next week.
Those look delicious, is that a yeast dough?

Yes, but the original recipe did not call for yeast dough. It was more like roti bread. I just happen to like my dough fluffy and risen.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on August 27, 2019, 02:02:01 PM
Homemade slow-cooked teriyaki chicken, steamed rice, steamed garden-grown sugar snap peas and green beans, and homemade vanilla ice cream. Total amount of effort for this: minimal. Thanks to meal planning ahead of time.
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Post by: jeninco on August 27, 2019, 04:23:01 PM
I made these pull-apart meat pies that were really delicious. They weren't exactly a quick meal but it's the weekend and I wanted to do something special. The kids and DH loved them. I made a couple extras that we can reheat for a quick lunch next week.
Those look delicious, is that a yeast dough?

Yes, but the original recipe did not call for yeast dough. It was more like roti bread. I just happen to like my dough fluffy and risen.

They look wonderful!

We're having wild rice, shredded chicken, green bean and cantaloupe salad, with a lime-cumin dressing. It's hot!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 27, 2019, 04:54:33 PM
We ended up having tacos last night (request from my 13 y.o.), so tonight will be egg roll in a bowl. I've tried a few recipes, and think this is the one we prefer. https://www.theseasonedmom.com/egg-roll-in-a-bowl/

I always double or triple the veggie ratio, and we top with peanuts & sriracha sauce to add a little bit of a kick. The always hungry teenager wraps his in a tortilla, to boost the calories.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 27, 2019, 05:05:40 PM
It's been a very long day and my brain hurts a bit (honestly, volunteer work was more exhausting than paid work today).

I think we're having breakfast for dinner: bacon, fried potatoes, scrambled eggs. I have a surplus of bell peppers, so I think one of those, some sliced onion, and the last of the mushrooms will go in the eggs. Or maybe I'll keep it really simple and just do BLTs to use up the big, bright red tomatoes from the produce market.
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Post by: Tyson on August 27, 2019, 06:08:39 PM
Seared buffalo sausage with lots and lots of fresh sauerkraut. 
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Post by: Rural on August 27, 2019, 07:03:27 PM
On my own, so a meatball Hot Pocket and half a can of artichoke hearts.
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Post by: sparkytheop on August 27, 2019, 11:06:01 PM
I made these pull-apart meat pies that were really delicious. They weren't exactly a quick meal but it's the weekend and I wanted to do something special. The kids and DH loved them. I made a couple extras that we can reheat for a quick lunch next week.

That looks amazing.  If you wouldn't mind sharing a recipe, I wouldn't mind receiving it!  I love meat, I love bread :)
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Post by: sparkytheop on August 27, 2019, 11:09:36 PM
I'm at work, and so far it's a nice quiet night.

I sauteed some yellow squash (from a friend's garden), leftover steak from last night, and some yellow noodles (from the Asian market) with some spices for dinner.  Then I ate some carrots with homemade ranch dip.

Later, I'll either eat a breakfast type meal (eggs and an English muffin, I forgot the sausage or ham) or if I want "second dinner" instead, I'll cook up some cheese-stuffed-bacon-wrapped peppers I made the other day and froze.  Peppers were from the garden and I've found this is a great way to use a large quantity of them.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on August 28, 2019, 12:05:14 AM
It's been a very long day and my brain hurts a bit (honestly, volunteer work was more exhausting than paid work today).

I think we're having breakfast for dinner: bacon, fried potatoes, scrambled eggs. I have a surplus of bell peppers, so I think one of those, some sliced onion, and the last of the mushrooms will go in the eggs. Or maybe I'll keep it really simple and just do BLTs to use up the big, bright red tomatoes from the produce market.

I don't understand why people eat bacon and fried potatoes for breakfast, but that's just me... :-)

Leftover meal:
We have a tiny bit of lettuce left and half a broccoli, some tomatoes, as well as more carrots. And a few potatoes. I'm planning to cook the broccoli, cool it and make a green salad with the tomatoes. I took chicken breasts out of the freezer. Maybe with fried potatoes.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 28, 2019, 05:23:11 AM
It's been a very long day and my brain hurts a bit (honestly, volunteer work was more exhausting than paid work today).

I think we're having breakfast for dinner: bacon, fried potatoes, scrambled eggs. I have a surplus of bell peppers, so I think one of those, some sliced onion, and the last of the mushrooms will go in the eggs. Or maybe I'll keep it really simple and just do BLTs to use up the big, bright red tomatoes from the produce market.

I don't understand why people eat bacon and fried potatoes for breakfast, but that's just me... :-)

It's one of those weird North American things. :-)

It's usually far too much fuss (for me) at breakfast, unless we have houseguests and/or a lazy weekend morning. A bowl of oatmeal, eggs and toast, or even dinner leftovers is much easier.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on August 28, 2019, 10:17:40 AM
Having a pot roast, taters, carrots, onions, garlic, sherry, dehydrated onion soup in slow cooker. In another slow cooker fresh green beans, onions garlic and a little bacon fat. All are cooking now and will be yummy! I could have used Instant Pot but I like the slow cooker now and then. I like smelling the aroma's while cooking.

Yesterday, had home made spaghetti sauce on spaghetti. Tomatoes from my garden! So delicious!
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Post by: sui generis on August 28, 2019, 10:35:07 AM
Tonight we have tacos.  I'm trying to get enough variation of taco recipes that we can have one per week, because you can never have enough tacos! 

So far, we have lentil and cauliflower tacos (https://cookieandkate.com/roasted-cauliflower-and-lentil-tacos/, I believe I got this recipe from @DCKatie09's journal!), fish tacos (most expensive and labor intensive, but prob my favorite), sweet potato and kidney bean tacos (simple, variation on this https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13954/addictive-sweet-potato-burritos/) and black bean tacos - the simplest of all, and we are having them tonight.  Just an avocado, sour cream, jack cheese and then simmer a can of black beans with some cumin and salsa rioja.  Easy comfort food.

Other veg taco recipes I should know?  I love meat, but (other than fish/shellfish) basically never cook meat myself.
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Post by: Hula Hoop on August 28, 2019, 10:41:27 AM
Burritos with home made guacamole, beans, home made salsa and various other things.  At a certain point, I just can't stomach any more pasta or pizza (whereas my husband could eat these things twice a day forever and be perfectly happy) and I have to make something non-Italian. 
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Post by: OtherJen on August 28, 2019, 11:06:25 AM
Tonight we have tacos.  I'm trying to get enough variation of taco recipes that we can have one per week, because you can never have enough tacos! 

So far, we have lentil and cauliflower tacos (https://cookieandkate.com/roasted-cauliflower-and-lentil-tacos/, I believe I got this recipe from @DCKatie09's journal!), fish tacos (most expensive and labor intensive, but prob my favorite), sweet potato and kidney bean tacos (simple, variation on this https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13954/addictive-sweet-potato-burritos/) and black bean tacos - the simplest of all, and we are having them tonight.  Just an avocado, sour cream, jack cheese and then simmer a can of black beans with some cumin and salsa rioja.  Easy comfort food.

Other veg taco recipes I should know?  I love meat, but (other than fish/shellfish) basically never cook meat myself.

I've been known to make tacos with scrambled egg, sliced avocado, and salsa.
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Post by: Sugaree on August 28, 2019, 11:15:08 AM
I've got chicken taco meat in the crockpot right now, so I guess that'll be dinner for us tonite too.
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Post by: cloudsail on August 28, 2019, 11:34:22 AM
I made these pull-apart meat pies that were really delicious. They weren't exactly a quick meal but it's the weekend and I wanted to do something special. The kids and DH loved them. I made a couple extras that we can reheat for a quick lunch next week.

That looks amazing.  If you wouldn't mind sharing a recipe, I wouldn't mind receiving it!  I love meat, I love bread :)

The mechanics are a little hard to explain so I've attached the images from the original recipe. I've made significant modifications because my kids won't eat spicy stuff and I wanted to use yeast dough.

Here is the original recipe, and my modifications are in brackets.

Makes 4 Meat Pies (I multiplied by 1.5 for 6 pies)

Dough:
200 grams All Purpose Flour (2.25 cups flour)
130 grams Water (I started with 0.5 cups water then adjusted while kneading)
1.5 grams Salt (1/2 tsp salt)
1.5 grams Baking Powder (I used 1/2 tsp yeast, kneaded and allowed to rise like regular yeast bread)

Meat Filling:
100 grams Ground Pork (I used 1/3 lbs ground deer that our friends shot)
1 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper (I just used a pinch, my kids won't eat it if it's spicy)
2.5 grams Salt (0.66 tsp salt, so slightly more than 1/2 tsp)
5 grams Sesame Oil (I used 1.5 tsp olive oil)
Ground ginger and garlic to taste

Some notes:
1. If you are not using yeast, allow the dough to rest for 20 minutes after you knead and divide it.
2. Err on the side of softer dough (that still pulls together, of course).
3. When you mix the filling, stir in one direction until the ground meat pulls together and is slightly sticky.
4. Don't use too much meat or it will fall out.
5. When you roll out the meat filled dough, start at one end and roll to the other end, instead of rolling from center to the edges, so that you don't squeeze the meat out.
6. The pictures don't show this but you should work on an oiled surface and brush oil on the rolled out dough before slicing it.
7. The second picture might be a little confusing. After you gather all the slices together, pull slightly to lengthen them, then twist and wring like a towel. Then you roll it like making a snail with play-doh, and tuck the end into the bottom center. Flatten them with your palm a bit so that they fry crispier and the meat in the middle will be cooked.
8. If you use yeast dough, allow the formed pies to rest and rise for a bit before frying them.
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Post by: cloudsail on August 28, 2019, 11:45:18 AM
Fried rice with leftover rice, leftover veggies, and eggs. And leftover rotisserie chicken from the weekend that I froze.
I love making fried rice from leftovers. It's like a whole new meal that cost almost nothing.
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Post by: sparkytheop on August 28, 2019, 04:07:35 PM
I made these pull-apart meat pies that were really delicious. They weren't exactly a quick meal but it's the weekend and I wanted to do something special. The kids and DH loved them. I made a couple extras that we can reheat for a quick lunch next week.

That looks amazing.  If you wouldn't mind sharing a recipe, I wouldn't mind receiving it!  I love meat, I love bread :)

The mechanics are a little hard to explain so I've attached the images from the original recipe. I've made significant modifications because my kids won't eat spicy stuff and I wanted to use yeast dough.

Here is the original recipe, and my modifications are in brackets.

Makes 4 Meat Pies (I multiplied by 1.5 for 6 pies)

Dough:
200 grams All Purpose Flour (2.25 cups flour)
130 grams Water (I started with 0.5 cups water then adjusted while kneading)
1.5 grams Salt (1/2 tsp salt)
1.5 grams Baking Powder (I used 1/2 tsp yeast, kneaded and allowed to rise like regular yeast bread)

Meat Filling:
100 grams Ground Pork (I used 1/3 lbs ground deer that our friends shot)
1 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper (I just used a pinch, my kids won't eat it if it's spicy)
2.5 grams Salt (0.66 tsp salt, so slightly more than 1/2 tsp)
5 grams Sesame Oil (I used 1.5 tsp olive oil)
Ground ginger and garlic to taste

Some notes:
1. If you are not using yeast, allow the dough to rest for 20 minutes after you knead and divide it.
2. Err on the side of softer dough (that still pulls together, of course).
3. When you mix the filling, stir in one direction until the ground meat pulls together and is slightly sticky.
4. Don't use too much meat or it will fall out.
5. When you roll out the meat filled dough, start at one end and roll to the other end, instead of rolling from center to the edges, so that you don't squeeze the meat out.
6. The pictures don't show this but you should work on an oiled surface and brush oil on the rolled out dough before slicing it.
7. The second picture might be a little confusing. After you gather all the slices together, pull slightly to lengthen them, then twist and wring like a towel. Then you roll it like making a snail with play-doh, and tuck the end into the bottom center. Flatten them with your palm a bit so that they fry crispier and the meat in the middle will be cooked.
8. If you use yeast dough, allow the formed pies to rest and rise for a bit before frying them.

This is great, thank you so much!  I'm not a fan of baking powder biscuits, so will definitely be using your yeast dough version. I have next week off, so I'll probably try it then.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 28, 2019, 05:33:25 PM
Leftover lasagna, so we can eat quickly before back to school night.
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Post by: lookingforadelorean on August 28, 2019, 05:51:41 PM
Brioche french toast. With root beer floats for dessert. Ha! It's a much more sugary dinner than we typically have, but root beer and ice cream were on sale at the grocery store (we would still only spend $1/person if we drank all the root beer and ate all the ice cream), and it's HOT here (for the PNW) so we couldn't resist.
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Post by: Tyson on August 28, 2019, 06:12:55 PM
Mixed salad with soft fried eggs.
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Post by: Raenia on August 28, 2019, 06:14:38 PM
Zucchini potato pancakes - first time trying this recipe, and they taste good, but take a lot of effort to make for something relatively simple.  Not sure if I'll make it again.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 28, 2019, 07:01:30 PM
Husband sauteed chicken breast with butter, garlic, provençal herb blend, and white wine. I cooked pasta and steamed broccoli as sides.
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Post by: Rural on August 28, 2019, 07:55:19 PM
More on-my-own food: hummus, carrot sticks, some slices of cheddar, Triskets (store brand of course), the other half can of artichoke hearts from yesterday.
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Post by: cloudsail on September 10, 2019, 01:08:50 AM
Asian-themed dinner party at my house last night. I made:
Everything was a huge hit, and our guests took most of the leftovers with them.
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Post by: Tyson on September 10, 2019, 09:15:20 AM
Last night was roasted 'orange' cauliflower and seared Ahi tuna.  Yum.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on September 11, 2019, 05:44:40 AM
Cabbage is extremely cheap at this moment. So we'll eat that, probably with minced meat and potatoes, all mixed together. With curry powder.

Yesterday we had a warm up commercial pizza, as we had a lot of stuff to do in the evening and little time to eat.
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Post by: jeninco on September 11, 2019, 08:57:06 AM
Our half steer is coming in next week, and I'm working hard to empty the freezers.
Tonight: cheeseburger salad -- pretty much everything that would go on a cheeseburger, except that I saute the beef (with onions, mustard, ketchup, worchesteshire sauce) and dump it on top of a salad. Should use up some arugula that's turning.
Tomorrow: perhaps smitten kitchen's current chickpea recipe?
Friday: ground beef and cabbage in red curry sauce, from NWEdible
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Post by: lookingforadelorean on September 11, 2019, 06:49:58 PM
Arroz con pollo in the instant pot. One of my favorites! We'll have a cabbage salad on the side.
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Post by: horsepoor on September 11, 2019, 10:31:58 PM
Inspired by a recipe I saw for French onion porkchops, I sauteed some onions, garlic and herbs in butter, then browned some pork chops (little chops from a Kune Kune pig my co-worker raised) and finished them in the oven smothered in the onions plus some grainy mustard.  On the side, some homegrown steamed carrots with butter and Aleppo pepper.  Tried making a Caesar salad dressing, but it came out too fishy, so I scrapped that endeavor.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on September 12, 2019, 01:03:43 AM
Home alone tonight. There is papper and zucchini in the fridge, as well as a pack of eggs. I'll improvise something veggie out of it. And throw in some mushrooms, maybe from the weird types that I have in the freezer.
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Post by: Tyson on September 12, 2019, 10:02:38 AM
Leftover steak with leftover orange cauliflower.  Both reheat very nicely.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on September 13, 2019, 12:29:05 AM
A commercial bag of dried food, added boiling water to it. I am going to spend the night in a hammock in the forest and need something very simple to eat. My homemade dried food is double portions and slightly more hassle, because I need a pan and a cosy. These commercial bags can be stirred and eaten directly from the bag.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on September 13, 2019, 02:16:21 PM
Last night I made one of my most favorite meals. It is so easy and I think it is really upscale!
It is called: Roasted Tomato Sauce

In a 9 X 13 casserole add: Plum tomatoes (I used 2 cans (28 oz) San Marzano with the sauce in the can and garden tomatoes), fresh chopped garlic (I used about 20 cloves but it calls for about 4), salt, crushed red pepper, dried Italian seasoning, pour 1 cup of olive oil (I used extra Virgin olive oil) over top of tomatoes garlic, spices. Roast in the oven at 375 for about 30-40 minutes. In the meantime boil up a pound of spaghetti, al dente. Rinse with cold water/strain. Place in an extra big bowl and mix with a little olive oil to prevent sticking together. Cut up about 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. fresh mozzarella or use the fresh mini mozzarella balls. Throw on top of spaghetti. Take a handful of fresh basil and pluck the leaves off and throw in with the spaghetti and mozzarella. Once sauce is bubbling hot in the oven, remove from oven and pour it over the spaghetti. Toss all ingredients. Serve!

You can add as much garlic, crushed red pepper, spices, salt and mozzarella as you like. This makes a lot so we will have leftovers tonight!

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Post by: cloudsail on September 13, 2019, 04:16:31 PM
Last night I made one of my most favorite meals. It is so easy and I think it is really upscale!
It is called: Roasted Tomato Sauce

In a 9 X 13 casserole add: Plum tomatoes (I used 2 cans (28 oz) San Marzano with the sauce in the can and garden tomatoes), fresh chopped garlic (I used about 20 cloves but it calls for about 4), salt, crushed red pepper, dried Italian seasoning, pour 1 cup of olive oil (I used extra Virgin olive oil) over top of tomatoes garlic, spices. Roast in the oven at 375 for about 30-40 minutes. In the meantime boil up a pound of spaghetti, al dente. Rinse with cold water/strain. Place in an extra big bowl and mix with a little olive oil to prevent sticking together. Cut up about 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. fresh mozzarella or use the fresh mini mozzarella balls. Throw on top of spaghetti. Take a handful of fresh basil and pluck the leaves off and throw in with the spaghetti and mozzarella. Once sauce is bubbling hot in the oven, remove from oven and pour it over the spaghetti. Toss all ingredients. Serve!

You can add as much garlic, crushed red pepper, spices, salt and mozzarella as you like. This makes a lot so we will have leftovers tonight!

Wow this sounds really good.
One question, does the fresh mozzarella not make the noodles stick together?
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on September 13, 2019, 04:41:02 PM
Wow this sounds really good.
One question, does the fresh mozzarella not make the noodles stick together?


No, you put the mozzarella in chunks or balls into the mixture. It melts a little but stays in little pillows of cheese. It gets melty but does not melt into the mixture. If you make it as I have said, even the next day the refrigerated leftovers will have lumps of mozzarella that you can fish out and eat!

I love this recipe! A person I used to work with went to a cooking class and this was one of the recipes that they made. She brought leftovers to work and I smelled the aroma as she was eating it at lunch and it was heaven!

I didn't mention but the recipe calls for 3 lbs of tomatoes. I just fill the 9 x 13 pan with everything mentioned and leave enough room for the olive oil. The recipe also called for 1 1/2 lbs. of  spaghetti but I always use one pound. The recipe is very forgiving and you can adjust as you please. You could probably add meat, chicken, sausage to it. I just make it as I have listed. DROOL, DROOL, DROOL! We LOVE garlic, and if you do, add a lot! Just don't make this with lots of garlic if you are going to the dentist the next day! LOL!

I hope you like it if you make it!
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Post by: OzzieandHarriet on September 13, 2019, 06:34:57 PM
I made this tonight:

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aarti-sequeira/lebanese-lentils-rice-and-caramelized-onions-mujadara-recipe-1925439

My only changes to this good recipe are that I use regular yellow onions, not red, and I mix all of them into the rice-lentils rather than take some out for garnish. Also, instead of cayenne I grind some crushed red pepper with the cumin (I like the taste of it better) and use chopped almonds instead of pine nuts. Otherwise I follow all the directions and it comes out great every time I make it.
 
Served with a salad and some pita bread.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 13, 2019, 06:40:20 PM
I sautéed onions and bell peppers in bacon fat, added a few cups of homemade tomato-mushroom sauce (bulk recipe from my freezer stash), a can of chickpeas, some spinach, and fresh basil, and simmered the whole mess for 30 minutes before adding back the crumbled bacon. Served the whole mess over gluten-free penne (brown rice+quinoa) from Aldi.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on September 14, 2019, 11:14:37 AM
I'm making my new go-to for ground turkey: Italian Turkey Meatloaf. I'm using my garden-grown Italian herb mix with it. I'm also cooking up some fresh organic veggies from our garden -- summer squash, sugar snap pea pods, and Romano beans -- with rosemary leaves, sea salt, and olive oil. Dessert will be homemade vanilla ice cream. Might crack a bottle of wine we got for cheap from Naked Wines as well. Time to celebrate the weekend. :-)
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Post by: Raenia on September 14, 2019, 02:43:21 PM
Roasted butternut squash and beets, with pork chops for the others and leftover salmon for me.  Rice if anyone wants additional starch, but between the squash and beets, I think no one will.
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Post by: sui generis on September 14, 2019, 05:16:52 PM
This ceviche recipe by Rick Bayless (a famous chef I have a little crush on) https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013146-green-ceviche-with-cucumber

The roasted garlic and peppers really make the recipe, but it also benefits from the best fish you can get your hands on, so it's a splurge recipe and is not cheap.
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Post by: horsepoor on September 14, 2019, 05:50:05 PM
Vadouvan chicken curry with okra, tomato, onion and eggplant from the garden, served over Tandoori cauliflower fried "rice".
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Post by: OtherJen on September 14, 2019, 06:12:08 PM
Grilled salmon with roasted broccoli, cauliflower, and butternut squash.
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Post by: sparkytheop on September 14, 2019, 06:15:17 PM
My son made beef stew last night, with a single bhut jolokia (ghost) pepper.  It's just a touch too spicy for me to eat on its own, so I'm pairing it with a leftover baked potato to cut the heat a little. 

We have about a dozen more ripe peppers on that plant, along with about a dozen ripe chocolate 7 pot peppers (with more to ripen).  I can handle the habanero peppers a bit better (we have both orange and chocolate).  We'll probably pick the ripe ones this week and either dehydrate or smoke them to use later.

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Post by: Linea_Norway on September 15, 2019, 05:16:50 PM
I warmed up a leftover portion of chili con carne from the freezer.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 15, 2019, 08:28:05 PM
Bunless burgers stuffed with a bit of blue cheese, roasted potato wedges, and big green salads.
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Post by: FamilyGuy on September 15, 2019, 09:01:18 PM
After a lot of chicken eating last 2 days, wanted to have something simple for dinner. Had white rice, pepper water, potatoes home fries.
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Post by: cloudsail on September 15, 2019, 10:08:38 PM
Homemade mac and cheese with pesto cheese sauce, with sausages and baby bok choy on the side. DH is on a work trip and I'm on a diet, so the pasta is enough to last the kids for two meals.
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Post by: horsepoor on September 16, 2019, 07:10:47 PM
I call it cabbage bolognese - essentially a meat sauce cooked with shredded cabbage, then I add a can of black olives at the end.  Good low carb, high veg comfort food, and there's leftovers for tomorrow!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on September 17, 2019, 01:24:20 AM
Trout fillet that my DH caught last weekend, with asparagus and either normal of sweet potato.
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Post by: Tyson on September 17, 2019, 09:48:35 AM
Leftover seared scallops chopped up and put into a Caesar salad.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 17, 2019, 05:58:59 PM
Broccoli-brown rice casserole with some chopped Costco rotisserie chicken mixed in. I wish I could find the recipe online; it’s the only one I’ve found that doesn’t have as a step, “dump in a can of condensed cream of chicken soup.” This one uses a bechamel base for the cheese sauce.
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Post by: mm1970 on September 17, 2019, 06:13:24 PM
taco tuesday.

I chopped a bunch of veg yesterday, so my spouse can saute them up, mix them with canned refried beans and maybe some leftover chicken (or not).

And salad.
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Post by: horsepoor on September 17, 2019, 08:48:22 PM
We had leftovers tonight, but I decided to get a jump on tomorrow by smoking a chicken.  Thinking about prepping some potato-leek soup in the Instant Pot so I can just turn it on to cook while I workout tomorrow. With rain and highs in the 60's suddenly, I'm making All The Soups.
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Post by: HPstache on September 17, 2019, 10:03:43 PM
Taco Tuesday!  Beef tacos with all the fixings... yum!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on September 17, 2019, 11:58:54 PM
Fish cakes, sweet potato (maybe mashed with lime juice) and the vegetables that we have left in the fridge, I think half a pepper and half a zucchini. We'll be going on vacation tomorrow, so the fridge should be empty for things that can parish.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 18, 2019, 06:43:49 AM
Pasta with pesto. Time to harvest a few more of the basil plants!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on September 18, 2019, 06:49:06 AM
Pasta with pesto. Time to harvest a few more of the basil plants!

Second time today that I read about someone eating pasta pesto.
Do you add other ingredients to it? I usually add pesto to pasta as a flavor beside all the other ingredients.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 18, 2019, 09:59:09 AM
Pasta with pesto. Time to harvest a few more of the basil plants!

Second time today that I read about someone eating pasta pesto.
Do you add other ingredients to it? I usually add pesto to pasta as a flavor beside all the other ingredients.

I haven't made it in years, so this is the recipe I'm going to try: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/best-pesto (https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/best-pesto). I really love the flavor of basil so I'm happy to keep the recipe simple.

I'll probably add a bit more garlic and mix in some extra whole pine nuts at the end, because I've had it with the whole nuts at a local Italian restaurant and really enjoyed it. To keep my husband happy, I'll add some leftover sliced chicken for protein. I might make sautéed green beans and tomatoes as a vegetable side.
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Post by: Raenia on September 18, 2019, 10:34:44 AM
Pasta with pesto. Time to harvest a few more of the basil plants!

Second time today that I read about someone eating pasta pesto.
Do you add other ingredients to it? I usually add pesto to pasta as a flavor beside all the other ingredients.

When I make pesto pasta, I usually saute some onions and bell peppers, plus maybe chicken or shrimp as a protein.  However, the pesto itself is very flavorful, and not just of basil.  It will usually have olive oil, garlic, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts or another nut.  Add a bit of fresh cracked pepper on top, and it doesn't need any other flavors.
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Post by: jeninco on September 22, 2019, 02:52:07 PM
Tonight: Smitten Kitchen's new recipe for "Eggplant Parmigian" https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/09/stuffed-eggplant-parmesan/  We may have salad with it, or I might see if I can poach some of the kale from our neighbor's garden. (Er, that's "poach" as in "somewhat illicitly take", not literally cook the kale in water.)

Tomorrow: We took possession of 1/2 steer (moo!) last week. Every freezer we have is completely full (like, don't open the side-by-side without shoes on), and I'm trying to figure out how to make space. (Step 1: I've already taken dog bones to most of the neighborhood families with dogs... Step 2: We had baby back ribs for dinner last week: they take up plenty of space, but don't contain much meat.) Next up: Cooking the heart (which is defrosting in the fridge). I was thinking something like this, (https://thehealthyfoodie.com/grilled-beef-heart/) but I'm open to any and all suggestions!
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Post by: cloudsail on September 22, 2019, 04:15:35 PM
Ooohh, no suggestions but I LOVE heart. I'm so jealous.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on September 23, 2019, 11:13:19 AM
We are on Crete and will eat out for the fifth day in a row. Tomorrow, it might rain in the evening and the restaurants aren't so prepared for that. Most tables are not under a roof. Therefore we have decided to eat a good lunch at a restaurant and make a tapas like dinner at our room where we stay.
For the mustachian part, we don't eat 3 course dinners, but usually just a main course, which is quite enough.
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Post by: sparkytheop on September 23, 2019, 03:29:36 PM
I picked some tomatoes that just aren't pretty (split, soft, but not rotten) and am going to turn them into chili tonight, tossing in some home canned salsa from a couple seasons ago.  I'll freeze it in portions to keep in the freezer at work for quick meals there.
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Post by: Tyson on September 23, 2019, 05:13:01 PM
Made spaghetti with meat sauce 3 days ago.  Used up all my noodles, but had a lot of sauce left over.  So I added a bunch of red beans, chili, garlic, salt and pepper & turned it into a delicious chili.  Perfect for the cooler weather we're having now.
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Post by: jeninco on September 23, 2019, 07:32:08 PM
Ooohh, no suggestions but I LOVE heart. I'm so jealous.

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

It actually turned out really well: I watched a couple of videos, then laid it out to trim and found that my butcher (who processes our steer) did an awesome job AGAIN -- almost all the tendons and veins had already been trimmed off. 10-15 more minutes of fussing at the thing with a sharp knife and I had a bunch of lovely, even pieces. I marinated them with a bit of balsamic vinegar, then fried them in a hot cast iron skillet with a mix of (a little) olive oil and (a lot of) butter. I tried to pull each piece out when it got somewhere between rare and medium rare, which mostly worked out OK. Then I deglazed the pan with a mixture of a little more balsamic and another knob of butter.

The texture, in case you're curious, was ... strangely consistently meaty, if that makes sense. Like, usually when you eat beef you get striated muscles, or fat mixed in, or little bits of connective tissue. This was just lovely, even, smooth meat. Taste was good.

Alongside, we had baked acorn squash, roasted brussels sprouts, and boiled potatoes semi-mashed and mixed with some sour cream. (I figured that even if the meat wasn't a hit,we'd have enough for dinner.)
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Post by: cloudsail on September 24, 2019, 01:26:33 AM
Ooohh, no suggestions but I LOVE heart. I'm so jealous.
The texture, in case you're curious, was ... strangely consistently meaty, if that makes sense. Like, usually when you eat beef you get striated muscles, or fat mixed in, or little bits of connective tissue. This was just lovely, even, smooth meat. Taste was good.

This is exactly why I love heart. It's just such perfect meat, such fine texture. Pig heart and lamb heart are just as good. I really wish more people ate heart so that it's more available in stores here.
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Post by: cloudsail on September 24, 2019, 01:28:08 AM
I found a new way to make fried rice today: mixing in crumbled salted duck egg at the end. Really adds a lot of flavor, kids and DH all liked it.
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Post by: jeninco on September 26, 2019, 09:19:58 AM
Quasi-mexican layered casserole: corn tortillas, seasoned meat, beans, cheese, chilis. Served with cabbage and carrot slaw, and hot sauce.
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Post by: cloudsail on September 26, 2019, 10:20:16 AM
I managed to get my kids to eat curry for the first time this week. The trick was to only use a little bit of sauce, and also mix in some sauce that they are familiar with. While it wasn't quite the creamy curry you get in restaurants, it still looked and tasted like curry. I'm very excited, because my husband and I love curry but the kids won't touch it.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 26, 2019, 03:26:01 PM
Leftover pot roast, mashed potatoes, and green beans from last night’s dinner.
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Post by: mm1970 on September 26, 2019, 04:31:27 PM
leftovers.  Last night made this recipe (well, hubby "made" it.  I wrote it out, altered it to work in the instant pot, and chopped half the veggies.  It was in the instant pot when I got home).  It was delish, we gobbled it up (including the kids).  Got the recipe from a neighbor.

So good.  I used collards.  Cuz I had them.

https://www.occasionallyeggs.com/vegan-chickpea-sweet-potato-kale-curry/
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Post by: horsepoor on September 26, 2019, 10:11:23 PM
I made some spicy guac and dipped pork rinds in it.

Tomorrow I'm planning to make pork stroganoff and roasted Brussels sprouts.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on September 27, 2019, 11:15:52 AM
Yesterday made mac and cheese in the Instant Pot. It was really good. However, I have to adjust the time a bit next time to keep the pasta a bit more al dente. It came out very creamy using only 4 oz. of cream cheese and shredded cheese. Both times I made it I was concerned with the water left in the pot but it all blends together with the cheeses at the end.

Today, I cooked chicken thighs in the Instant Pot and will make a quickie chicken pot pie with it using frozen mixed veggies, cream of chicken soup, onions, celery, baked with Grands refrigerated biscuits on top. Very homey old fashion meal.

Tomorrow I am making Italian stuffed eggplant using ground meat, spaghetti sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. I am kind of winging the recipe with tips I found on YouTube.
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Post by: jeninco on September 27, 2019, 11:47:18 AM
Yesterday made mac and cheese in the Instant Pot. It was really good. However, I have to adjust the time a bit next time to keep the pasta a bit more al dente. It came out very creamy using only 4 oz. of cream cheese and shredded cheese. Both times I made it I was concerned with the water left in the pot but it all blends together with the cheeses at the end.

Today, I cooked chicken thighs in the Instant Pot and will make a quickie chicken pot pie with it using frozen mixed veggies, cream of chicken soup, onions, celery, baked with Grands refrigerated biscuits on top. Very homey old fashion meal.

Tomorrow I am making Italian stuffed eggplant using ground meat, spaghetti sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. I am kind of winging the recipe with tips I found on YouTube.

Let me make a plug for this recipe: https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/09/stuffed-eggplant-parmesan/
(Or a variation of it). Either way, enjoy!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on September 30, 2019, 01:10:58 AM
Just standard spagetti with minced meat, red pepper, zucchini and tomato sauce.
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Post by: sui generis on September 30, 2019, 09:50:28 AM
Simple summer pasta - grape or cherry-sized tomatoes and some canellini beans simmered in white wine with onions and garlic over pasta. Great way to use up our garden tomatoes!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on October 01, 2019, 03:14:01 AM
Vegetable burgers (home made) and cauliflower, maybe with blue cheese. And some form of potatoes.
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Post by: sparkytheop on October 01, 2019, 10:17:19 AM
I've got some cushion pork on the smoker right now.  I'll smoke it for two hours, and then put it in the oven to finish low and slow.  Having the oven on all day will also help heat up the house a little, fall got here way too quick and is pretending to be winter already!
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Post by: CNM on October 01, 2019, 10:49:54 AM
This week's plan:
Monday: Polenta with sauteed mushrooms & a few chicken meatballs (Done! And very good! I splurged at the store and bought a package of enoki mushrooms to add.)
Tuesday: Leftovers, specifically, left over baked pasta from Sunday's big family dinner
Wednesday: Roasted Red Pepper soup, might add shrimp
Thursday: Black bean burritos with cheese and avocado
Friday: Leftovers

Emergency meals/weekend meals: Dal and rice, fish sticks and tater tots
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Post by: cloudsail on October 01, 2019, 01:22:58 PM
Yay the forum is back up!

On Sunday we treated ourselves to Asian fusion dishes that usually cost quite a bit in restaurants.

Brunch was potstickers and honey toast, made with homemade bread. Kids and DH love this Asian dessert, and it's quite pricey when you can find it. But it's cheap and a breeze to make.

Dinner was bao with BBQ chicken. The bao was surprisingly easy to make, and I made the dough with milk and eggs for extra protein (my kids eat like birds so I'm constantly trying to get more nutrients into them).
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Post by: jeninco on October 01, 2019, 02:33:30 PM
Tonight: tiny ravioli with tomato paste-based pesto, that'll also use a bunch of basil I just chopped down in the garden -- it's supposed to get cold tonight! Also, green beans.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 06, 2019, 09:20:41 AM
We were on vacation last week, so I’ve been a little off my game lately but am feeling inspired by the fall weather.

Friday night, we had pasta with homemade tomato-vegetable sauce (from freezer batch) and ground turkey.

Last night: baked salmon and acorn squash halves stuffed with mix of rice, frozen peas/carrots, red onion, golden raisins, and chopped pecans sautéed in olive oil and curry powder.

Tonight: split pea +ham soup.
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Post by: jeninco on October 06, 2019, 09:08:57 PM
We were on vacation last week, so I’ve been a little off my game lately but am feeling inspired by the fall weather.

Friday night, we had pasta with homemade tomato-vegetable sauce (from freezer batch) and ground turkey.

Last night: baked salmon and acorn squash halves stuffed with mix of rice, frozen peas/carrots, red onion, golden raisins, and chopped pecans sautéed in olive oil and curry powder.

Tonight: split pea +ham soup.

The stuffed squash sound lovely -- I'll try to remember to get some at the market this week.

Tonight: Homemade pizza, so the kid can take slices for lunch this week. (We made an extra.) With Salad.
Tomorrow: A Mexican-ish tortilla casserole, with spicy black beans, mashed butternut squash, fresh (really sweet!) corn, tomatillo salsa, and melted jack cheese between layers of corn tortillas. Probably with slaw.
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Post by: CNM on October 07, 2019, 12:51:57 PM
Trying to eat from the pantry this week.
Tonight: Black bean and cheese burritos, apple sauce/apple pie (neighbor gave me a sack of apples that need to be eaten up!)
Other:
+ 12 bean soup from a mix I have in my pantry
+ shrimp & grits
+ back up dal and rice
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Post by: Sugaree on October 07, 2019, 01:01:41 PM
I've got some chicken in the crockpot with olive oil, red wine vinegar, bacon, and a spice mix that's roughly equivalent to ranch mix.  I'll add a block of cream cheese when I get home.  Probably eat it with some green beans.  Might make the boys some noodles to go with it.
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Post by: sui generis on October 07, 2019, 05:16:17 PM
Fish tacooooossss!  They are a lot of work, with making the salsa and the cream sauce and breading the fish, but one of my top fave meals at home, so we make them every 6-8 weeks at the least.
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Post by: EscapeVelocity2020 on October 08, 2019, 12:30:15 AM
One thing I love about Texas, we had a Boy Scout Court of Honor and there was plenty of: brisket, sausage, BBQ sauce, corn, baked beans, salad, pasta salad, bean salad, queso, slaws and sauces/pico de gallos/dips, and we contributed potato salad...  There is never a shortage of food!  I'm cutting waaaaay back on red meat and meat in general, but I'll count this as my cheat day.  I'm probably on some weird high right now from the cooler weather for my strenuous exercise feeling easy and the spike in protein, but also wanted to 'PTF' for future reference.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on October 08, 2019, 12:38:44 AM
We are visiting an early theater show tonight, so we'll eat out in town. Something simple, probably a pizza. We don't eat out more than once a month normally (not counting vacations abroad).
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Post by: jeninco on October 15, 2019, 12:54:08 PM
Mark Bittman's "Cassoulet with many vegetables" meets north africa, so it'll also have a spoonful of harissa.  Perhaps a baguette, but it's pretty much a one-pot meal.
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Post by: katekat on October 15, 2019, 04:38:52 PM
baked cod, baked potato, and harissa asparagus over here. Usually I make the same meals over and over, and this one is new to me, so it seemed worth a post.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 15, 2019, 07:50:45 PM
Burgers cooked on our cast iron griddle, with cheese, tomato, and red onion in lettuce wraps. Costco kettle chips on the side (I’m trying to cut back on grains but potatoes are life).
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Post by: cloudsail on October 15, 2019, 08:43:15 PM
Burgers for us too. Always a good quick weeknight meal. Except not very compatible with my diet so I haven't had dinner yet. Trying to figure out what I can eat.
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Post by: Tyson on October 15, 2019, 08:51:34 PM
Kale salad with pumpkin seeds, poppyseed dressing and over easy eggs cut up & mixed in.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on October 16, 2019, 06:39:41 AM
Turkey pot pie. Cooked up a turkey the other day and have home made broth, leftover turkey meat, fresh veggies to chop up into it. It will go into a 9 X 13 casserole dish with buttermilk biscuits on top. A perfect dinner for tonight because we are getting lots of rain and wind.
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Post by: horsepoor on October 16, 2019, 08:33:14 AM
I made a "use things up" meal last night and it turned out pretty good:  onion sauteed in bacon grease, then added diced ham and leftover pork loin, garlic, fennel, caraway and mustard seed, then about 2/3 of a head of cabbage, shredded.  Braised it all in a partial bottle of beer and a little chicken stock, then mixed in some sour cream and extra whole-grain mustard at the end.  I ate mine with some sauerkraut on top.
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Post by: sparkytheop on October 16, 2019, 11:38:31 AM
Pinto beans are soaking now, so I can make some refried beans tonight for dinner.  Simple burritos tonight.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 16, 2019, 04:09:03 PM
Husband is off today. He found a chuck roast in the freezer and a bag of mushrooms in the vegetable drawer, so he's making Beef Bourguignon a la Julia Child's recipe. My house smells amazing right now.

It's a lot of beef this week, but I've been craving it which usually means I'm slightly anemic. We'll have chicken, fish, tofu, eggs, and/or beans as protein sources for the next several dinners.
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Post by: horsepoor on October 16, 2019, 09:21:55 PM
Kinda proud of myself again tonight.  I'm sure it's been done before, but I invented green chile cheeseburger spaghetti squash boats.  Steamed squash halves with seasoned ground beef mixed in, then topped with Hatch chiles and cheddar and baked.  Finally, chopped onion, pickle and tomato on top (some shredded iceberg would be nice too).  Easy, good, and going into my rotation since we have lots of ground beef in the freezer.
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Post by: jeninco on October 16, 2019, 09:55:33 PM
Oldest kid is home from college for the week, so while I was at Parent Teacher Conferences for his brother and MrInCO was at work, he made squash and grilled poblano chili quesidillas (cook and mash the squash, then warm corn tortillas, and fill them with a layer of mashed squash, jack cheese, and roasted poblano strips. Fold and fry in a most-dry pan, and then stack in a warm oven while you make a million more.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on October 17, 2019, 01:05:36 AM
No idea. FIL and his new GF are responsible for making dinner tonight. I have told them to take a look in the fridge and not buy the same vegetables that we already have, but use what it there is that fits with what they want to make.

FIL also wanted to take us out for a good dinner while visiting. We might do that tomorrow.
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Post by: OurTown on October 17, 2019, 02:17:54 PM
Chili dogs, no bun.  Costco dogs only at my house!  Also, for your side, sweet potato fries.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 17, 2019, 03:24:25 PM
Probably grilled cheese sandwich. It's a choir night and husband won't be home until after I leave, so we're each left to our own devices.
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Post by: jeninco on October 17, 2019, 04:19:39 PM
Pot roast, roasted brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes. We're going to watch (probably part of) a soccer game, and I want dinner to be ready when we walk in the door. We'll put the roast and potatoes (in a separate covered container) in the oven on very low, so they'll be hot and ready.
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Post by: horsepoor on October 17, 2019, 06:33:56 PM
Potato, leek, chicken and green chile soup.  All homegrown except the chicken and sour cream I mixed in at the end.
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Post by: Poundwise on October 18, 2019, 09:28:54 PM
Lovely!  I always want to grow leeks but I have little success.
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Post by: meerkat on October 20, 2019, 06:33:51 AM
Plan for the week:

Butternut squash soup (double batch)
Quesadillas
Chicken curry (slow cooker)
Red pepper pasta from Budget Bytes
Mushroom risotto
Chicken pitas
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on October 20, 2019, 07:18:11 AM
Not really sure if this will be dinner tonight but I have a bunch of small tomatoes from my garden that are starting to get a pruneish appearance but are still firm. I plan to cut them up into chunks, add in some chopped garlic...LOTS OF GARLIC...some Italian spices and pour about a cup of olive oil over it all then roast it in the oven. OMG, I love roasted tomatoes with pasta and fresh mozarella. DROOL...If we don't have it tonight, it will be ready to eat tomorrow night.
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Post by: horsepoor on October 20, 2019, 10:28:06 AM
Smoked chicken, fried green tomatoes, ricotta-cheddar biscuits and buttered carrots.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 20, 2019, 03:07:37 PM
Chicken pot pie, if the pie crust behaves itself (I don't have a great track record with pastry). Otherwise, chicken stew over leftover spaghetti squash.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on October 21, 2019, 01:58:28 AM
Leftover from yesterday when DH cooked:
Mashed potato, cabbage with curry spices, wild mushrooms (freshly picked yesterday) and minced meat. All put together in layers, but it ended up as a blend anyway.
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Post by: Sugaree on October 21, 2019, 11:13:55 AM
It's our busy night, so I've got a bacon-wrapped Boston butt in the crockpot. 
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Post by: jeninco on October 21, 2019, 04:35:50 PM
Mussels were on sale yesterday, so we're having them tonight, cooked with white wine, shallots (or garlic and a leek) and some tomatoes. A baguette, and salad.

Probably cake and warm applesauce, in case we're still hungry.
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Post by: Tyson on October 21, 2019, 10:30:24 PM
Mahi Mahi was the cheapest fish on sale today, so that plus re-heated garlic potatoes and navy lima beans. 

Tomorrow I'll use the leftover fish, mixed into a salad.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 22, 2019, 05:39:39 PM
Vegetable soup cooked in homemade chicken stock, over ramen.
Deviled eggs with bacon and scallions.

Good way to use up various bits from the fridge (half a bell pepper, the last few slices of bacon, a couple of slightly wilted scallions).
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Post by: jeninco on October 22, 2019, 08:45:43 PM
https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/04/sheet-pan-chicken-tikka/
I used boneless chicken breasts (on sale this week) and otherwise made the straight-up recipe, (AKA "no modifications") including finely chopped mint on the top. It'll probably get frozen later this week, so it was nice to use the mint once more this fall.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on October 23, 2019, 01:18:38 AM
I am thinking about making this:
https://www.budgetbytes.com/autumn-kale-and-apple-salad/

I have kale in the freezer and some fresh apples.
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Post by: horsepoor on October 23, 2019, 08:26:34 AM
Smoked sausage, white carrot and Brussels sprouts hash tonight.
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Post by: jeninco on October 23, 2019, 09:27:09 AM
Tonight: It's supposed to start raining, then snowing. I'm thinking roasted beet salad with goat cheese, and polenta with meatballs.

Tomorrow: Possibly a pasta thing with a little bit of sausage and some kale. Hmm, that's sounding like a cheese sauce.
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Post by: Dragonswan on October 23, 2019, 12:03:17 PM
Tonight: Zuppa Tuscana with shaved Parmesan cheese garnish.
Tomorrow: Trying out a new dish - teriyaki salmon and broccoli, made in the oven.
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Post by: middo on October 23, 2019, 03:56:01 PM
I made this last night:  https://www.budgetbytes.com/one-pot-creamy-pesto-chicken-pasta/

I doubled the pasta because the pack was 500 grams, and I doubled the stock.  I also added a few pan fried pine nuts to it.  I substituted normal shredded tasty cheese for the cream cheese.  Fantastic!

I also have leftovers for lunch today.  Yum
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Post by: OurTown on October 24, 2019, 02:22:15 PM
Italian sausage, meatballs, red sauce, mushrooms, olives.  No pasta, this is the kingdom of lo-carb.
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Post by: sui generis on October 24, 2019, 04:05:30 PM
Spaghetti squash asian-style with a peanut butter/rice vinegar/soy sauce, etc. sauce and lots of herbs and sesame seeds tossed in.
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Post by: Raenia on October 24, 2019, 04:27:15 PM
Leek and potato soup with seedy bread to dip - not homemade bread this time, DH wanted something I don't usually make.  Great fall food, though, and I'm happy to be stocking up the freezer with soups!
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Post by: cloudsail on October 24, 2019, 09:28:43 PM
https://www.thekitchn.com/chicken-spaghetti-22949285

A little more work than I usually put into pasta dishes, but I made enough for two more dinners and a lunch, so most will go into the freezer for quick meals.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 25, 2019, 05:54:40 PM
Frozen gluten-free pizza from Costco, topped with pepperoni, salami, green bell pepper, and fresh basil. Side dish of garlicky sauteed zucchini.

It's grant season and my only break all day was spent on a quick shower and reheated lunch. I'm putting Costco frozen pizza on my Thanksgiving gratitude list next month.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on October 26, 2019, 08:57:12 AM
I guess we'll just warm up a frozen pizza tonight, as we bought them for the occasion. The house needs to stay fully staged for the viewing tomorrow. Tomorrow evening we might eat somewhere in a restaurant because of next viewing the next day..
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Post by: horsepoor on October 26, 2019, 09:31:35 AM
Big pot of beanless chili, ricotta biscuits and coleslaw.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 26, 2019, 10:50:06 AM
Picadillo seasoned with a homemade garlicky tomato, guajillo, and pasilla sauce and mixed with some pinquito beans. I'll probably eat it with corn tortillas. Husband will probably opt for rice.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 27, 2019, 03:39:24 PM
We're having: grilled salmon & chicken sausages (1/2 diners will choose one, & the other half the other) & brussels sprouts. My 12 year old also made homemade breadsticks, so the kids will also have that.
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Post by: jeninco on October 27, 2019, 04:21:16 PM
Picadillo seasoned with a homemade garlicky tomato, guajillo, and pasilla sauce and mixed with some pinquito beans. I'll probably eat it with corn tortillas. Husband will probably opt for rice.

This sounds fantastic!

It's 31 and snowing here and has been all day, so I pulled all the packages labelled "soup bones" that came with our 1/2 steer and the tail, roasted them for an hour at 350, and then dumped everything into a large pot with some water and a few bay leaves. Half the shredded meat is already in the freezer, and I'll make stew with the other half and some of the stock.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 27, 2019, 05:56:20 PM
Picadillo seasoned with a homemade garlicky tomato, guajillo, and pasilla sauce and mixed with some pinquito beans. I'll probably eat it with corn tortillas. Husband will probably opt for rice.

This sounds fantastic!

It's 31 and snowing here and has been all day, so I pulled all the packages labelled "soup bones" that came with our 1/2 steer and the tail, roasted them for an hour at 350, and then dumped everything into a large pot with some water and a few bay leaves. Half the shredded meat is already in the freezer, and I'll make stew with the other half and some of the stock.

It was really good and deeply satisfying.

Your homemade beef soup/stock sounds amazing! There are few meals that I enjoy more than a big bowl of beef-vegetable soup.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 27, 2019, 05:58:34 PM
Tonight's dinner: the rest of the half-lb of ground beef cooked into homemade red sauce. I tossed a parmesan rind into the sauce pot because, why not? We'll eat it with pasta.
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Post by: jeninco on October 27, 2019, 08:38:52 PM
Picadillo seasoned with a homemade garlicky tomato, guajillo, and pasilla sauce and mixed with some pinquito beans. I'll probably eat it with corn tortillas. Husband will probably opt for rice.

This sounds fantastic!

It's 31 and snowing here and has been all day, so I pulled all the packages labelled "soup bones" that came with our 1/2 steer and the tail, roasted them for an hour at 350, and then dumped everything into a large pot with some water and a few bay leaves. Half the shredded meat is already in the freezer, and I'll make stew with the other half and some of the stock.

It was really good and deeply satisfying.

Your homemade beef soup/stock sounds amazing! There are few meals that I enjoy more than a big bowl of beef-vegetable soup.

It was delicious, and also a huge PITA. I'm a big believer in using the entire animal, but I also spent over an hour separating meat from bones (and other stuff). Fortunately, it was pretty icky outside, what with snow blowing sideways, so a good day to be spending more time cooking. And I'll be happy to have the stock, and the shredded meat.

Also, the soup was lovely.
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Post by: FireLane on October 28, 2019, 06:06:04 PM
I made a big batch of this pumpkin bisque, because it's pumpkin season:

https://happyhealthymama.com/pantry-pumpkin-bisque.html

Plus, cave-aged gruyere cheese and Vermont cheddar melted on toasted sourdough baguettes.
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on October 28, 2019, 06:19:41 PM
I wanted a light dinner so I just finished 3 scrambled eggs and 5 pieces of buttered toast.

Did I just eat breakfast for dinner?

HA!
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Post by: jeninco on October 28, 2019, 08:58:07 PM
MMM-approved pasta'n'beans from this weekend's NY Times. It's fancied up with buerre blanc, and we threw in some kale.
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Post by: Dicey on October 29, 2019, 12:54:26 AM
Tonight was risotto with leeks, shallots, and mushrooms. Side was whole green beans, blanched, then grilled with olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.  Happily, there is risotto left over, which means yummy lunch for me!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on October 29, 2019, 01:21:54 AM
I think it will be a wok full of beans or lentils, some veggies and some blue cheese or Brie. And fresh herbs, we have basil, oregano and parsley. I will probably freeze the parsley.
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Post by: horsepoor on October 29, 2019, 07:48:59 AM
I've been faux dry-aging a couple t-bone steaks in the fridge.  I'll do a simple cook on those, and have them with sauteed mushrooms and our new favorite fish sauce roasted broccoli.
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Post by: turketron on October 29, 2019, 08:27:20 AM
I've been faux dry-aging a couple t-bone steaks in the fridge. 

How does this work? I know the gist of actual dry aging but seems really finicky to do in a normal fridge so I've never tried.
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Post by: katekat on October 29, 2019, 08:41:19 AM
Vegetarian sausages, with roasted veg — sweet potato, onion, pepper, garlic
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Post by: OtherJen on October 29, 2019, 10:53:21 AM
Roasted chicken in shawarma marinade with garlic sauce, green salad, maybe roasted cauliflower.
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Post by: horsepoor on October 30, 2019, 08:26:46 AM
I've been faux dry-aging a couple t-bone steaks in the fridge. 

How does this work? I know the gist of actual dry aging but seems really finicky to do in a normal fridge so I've never tried.

I just salt them and put them on a rack above a plate, then flip and salt again and let them dry out for a few days.  They aren't as tenderized, but it gets the excess moisture out.  It looks like the real way to do it would be to get some Koji rice to rub them with.  https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/how-to/article/dry-age-shortcut-koji
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Post by: Linea_Norway on October 30, 2019, 12:26:49 PM
Tonight we had veggie burgers, which I think contsined beet root to give the burger the association with bloody red meat. It worked, I had that association, but I generally don't like rare meat, so it turned me off mentally a bit.
Served with cooked broccoli and cooked potatoes. With a creamy sauce with a good blue cheese in it.
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Post by: jeninco on October 30, 2019, 05:32:58 PM
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/251837/curried-squash-chicken-soup/

(Except, used an actual baked Kabocha squash, a full can of full-fat coconut milk, less shredded chicken (.8 lb thighs was in the freezer), a bunch of bok choi and made rice.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 31, 2019, 07:26:06 AM
Pork chops (haven’t decided the preparation). Side of roasted beets in orange-balsamic vinaigrette with goat cheese and pecans. Possibly another vegetable side.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on October 31, 2019, 07:31:36 AM
I have put boneless chicken thighs to thaw. Need to make something with that, probably with pepper and squash.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 31, 2019, 07:37:25 AM
I have put boneless chicken thighs to thaw. Need to make something with that, probably with pepper and squash.

This is what we did with ours on Tuesday: https://www.copymethat.com/r/Sx46RVV/nyt-chicken-shawarma/ (https://www.copymethat.com/r/Sx46RVV/nyt-chicken-shawarma/). It is very good, especially with garlic sauce (approx. 200 ml of thick, full-fat yogurt with minced garlic (1 or 2 cloves, depending on preference), juice from half a lemon, salt to taste).
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Post by: Linea_Norway on October 31, 2019, 07:42:56 AM
I have put boneless chicken thighs to thaw. Need to make something with that, probably with pepper and squash.

This is what we did with ours on Tuesday: https://www.copymethat.com/r/Sx46RVV/nyt-chicken-shawarma/ (https://www.copymethat.com/r/Sx46RVV/nyt-chicken-shawarma/). It is very good, especially with garlic sauce (approx. 200 ml of thick, full-fat yogurt with minced garlic (1 or 2 cloves, depending on preference), juice from half a lemon, salt to taste).

Thanks for the idea. But it takes quite a bit of time that I don't have on a working day: one hour marinating and 40 minutes in the oven. I would need to do a quick and dirty version of it, using the spices, but skipping the marination time and just stir fry the meat.
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Post by: jeninco on October 31, 2019, 08:48:29 AM
I have put boneless chicken thighs to thaw. Need to make something with that, probably with pepper and squash.

I was going to suggest soup, with potatoes and vegetables, but I'm not sure peppers and squash are the best for that. Summer squash, or winter squash? If it's winter squash, I'm probably go ahead with the soup and use the peppers for salad (or saute them).
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Post by: Linea_Norway on October 31, 2019, 12:16:29 PM
I have put boneless chicken thighs to thaw. Need to make something with that, probably with pepper and squash.

I was going to suggest soup, with potatoes and vegetables, but I'm not sure peppers and squash are the best for that. Summer squash, or winter squash? If it's winter squash, I'm probably go ahead with the soup and use the peppers for salad (or saute them).

Just normal summer squash. In Norway we don't have winter squash. I looked them up and it was summer squash, which we just call squash.

I made the dish above with rice. Chicken in the oven with the herbs. Veggies in the sty fry with the same herbs and a good dash of thick cream. Use some fresh parsley for topping. It tasted well.
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Post by: sui generis on October 31, 2019, 12:52:30 PM
I have put boneless chicken thighs to thaw. Need to make something with that, probably with pepper and squash.

I was going to suggest soup, with potatoes and vegetables, but I'm not sure peppers and squash are the best for that. Summer squash, or winter squash? If it's winter squash, I'm probably go ahead with the soup and use the peppers for salad (or saute them).

Just normal summer squash. In Norway we don't have winter squash. I looked them up and it was summer squash, which we just call squash.

I made the dish above with rice. Chicken in the oven with the herbs. Veggies in the sty fry with the same herbs and a good dash of thick cream. Use some fresh parsley for topping. It tasted well.

No winter squash?  What a tragedy!  I'd be lost without kabocha and acorn squashes and, although my least favorite to cut, butternut!

Tonight we are having one last "simple summer pasta" with our garden tomatoes.  I don't think we'll get enough more to make another batch of the sauce (tomatoes sauteed with garlic and onions then simmered with wine or broth and cannelini beans) this year.  It was glorious while it lasted!
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on November 01, 2019, 05:34:34 AM
This summer I joined a CSA and for 16 weeks got a variety of veggies and some fruits. One thing I got a lot of was squash. Yellow squash, zukes, Delicato. We also got a lot of eggplants. I am not a big fan of squash and prepared it different ways and it was always kind of yuk to me. How do you all cook yours. I have tried slicing it and coating with olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian spices. Roasting in the oven, on the grill, in a skillet and it is blah. There is only so much eggplant parmesan anyone can eat. I have dipped them in flour, egg, breadcrumbs and baked in the oven. Very good and have frozen them for later on.

I am on the fence about joining the CSA again because I just don't want all the squash's unless I can find some good recipes!
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Post by: OtherJen on November 01, 2019, 05:47:43 AM
With zucchini, I often slice or spiralize it and sauté it in olive oil with garlic, fresh tomatoes, and Penzey's Greek seasoning. Sometimes I add mushrooms or red bell pepper and/or a splash of red wine vinegar. Once everything is soft, I crumble in some feta.

Zucchini is also good grated in fritters or quick bread, or diced up as one of several ingredients in soup or stir-fry.

My only suggestion for eggplant is baba ganoush. It's the only way my husband will eat it. If you roast the eggplant on a grill to give it some char, it tastes even better. I agree that eggplant parmesan is delightful.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 01, 2019, 06:30:34 AM
I usually cut summer squash into pieces and add them to a wok with red pepper, mushrooms, meat/cheese and when I still used to eat unions, an union. It is one of my default low fodmap stir fry vegetables for pasta or rice dishes. I also put it on pizza.
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Post by: Raenia on November 01, 2019, 06:35:27 AM
I like to mix summer squash or zucchini into a baked ziti type casserole, or baked in a casserole with red wine vinegar and italian herbs.  Zucchini bread is always a hit.  I haven't tried spiralized yet, but I did slice a large one lengthwise to make lasagna with meat sauce, which was pretty good.  One of my coworkers puts zucchini in her meatloaf.

DH refuses to eat eggplant in any incarnation, so I haven't had the opportunity to experiment with that.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on November 01, 2019, 07:10:50 AM
Another thing I did with eggplant is breaded them as if I would for eggplant parmesan. Prior to breading, I cut the eggplant into strips like thick French fries. Then baked in the oven till a bit crispy. They did come out good! (Eggplant French Fries). However, this was on the tail end of the CSA and I didn't discover this till one of my last eggplants.

I wonder how balsamic vinegar on the squash would be rather than red wine vinegar?
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Post by: Raenia on November 01, 2019, 07:14:41 AM
Another thing I did with eggplant is breaded them as if I would for eggplant parmesan. Prior to breading, I cut the eggplant into strips like thick French fries. Then baked in the oven till a bit crispy. They did come out good! (Eggplant French Fries). However, this was on the tail end of the CSA and I didn't discover this till one of my last eggplants.

I wonder how balsamic vinegar on the squash would be rather than red wine vinegar?

I've done balsamic as well, depending on what I was serving it with.  Balsamic is stronger and sweeter.  Still works very well - really you can probably use any good flavored vinegar, though I've never tried with white wine or rice vinegar.  Apple cider vinegar works too, though again depends what you are serving it with.

Those fries sound good!  Bet it would work with zucchini as well.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 01, 2019, 09:54:41 AM
I have put boneless chicken thighs to thaw. Need to make something with that, probably with pepper and squash.

I was going to suggest soup, with potatoes and vegetables, but I'm not sure peppers and squash are the best for that. Summer squash, or winter squash? If it's winter squash, I'm probably go ahead with the soup and use the peppers for salad (or saute them).

Just normal summer squash. In Norway we don't have winter squash. I looked them up and it was summer squash, which we just call squash.

I made the dish above with rice. Chicken in the oven with the herbs. Veggies in the sty fry with the same herbs and a good dash of thick cream. Use some fresh parsley for topping. It tasted well.

No winter squash?  What a tragedy!  I'd be lost without kabocha and acorn squashes and, although my least favorite to cut, butternut!

Of the things you name, we only have butternut squash, but only in very few shops that out outside my daily route. I think pumpkin might have a similar function and I hope they are on sale from now.
Maybe we should build a greenhouse some time and grow our own inspiring stuff.
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Post by: OtherJen on November 01, 2019, 10:23:22 AM

Of the things you name, we only have butternut squash, but only in very few shops that out outside my daily route. I think pumpkin might have a similar function and I hope they are on sale from now.
Maybe we should build a greenhouse some time and grow our own inspiring stuff.

I'm not a big fan of hard squash other than butternut, pumpkin, and spaghetti squash. I'd think the butternut and pumpkin would be interchangeable in many recipes.
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Post by: jeninco on November 01, 2019, 10:34:13 AM

Of the things you name, we only have butternut squash, but only in very few shops that out outside my daily route. I think pumpkin might have a similar function and I hope they are on sale from now.
Maybe we should build a greenhouse some time and grow our own inspiring stuff.

I'm not a big fan of hard squash other than butternut, pumpkin, and spaghetti squash. I'd think the butternut and pumpkin would be interchangeable in many recipes.

Kabocha squash is like a vastly improved pumpkin: it's less watery and bland, and more sweet and delicious. Kiri squash is similar. Delicata has the benefit of (if you scrub it) edible skin, so you can cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and cut it into thin rounds, then sautee them.

Also, there are a ton of traditional Japanese recipes for Kabocha squash (which, yes, would work for other kinds too), for variation in the winter diet.

I wonder if Linda can't get these because of the growing season length?
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Post by: OtherJen on November 01, 2019, 10:36:17 AM

Of the things you name, we only have butternut squash, but only in very few shops that out outside my daily route. I think pumpkin might have a similar function and I hope they are on sale from now.
Maybe we should build a greenhouse some time and grow our own inspiring stuff.

I'm not a big fan of hard squash other than butternut, pumpkin, and spaghetti squash. I'd think the butternut and pumpkin would be interchangeable in many recipes.

Kabocha squash is like a vastly improved pumpkin: it's less watery and bland, and more sweet and delicious. Kiri squash is similar. Delicata has the benefit of (if you scrub it) edible skin, so you can cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and cut it into thin rounds, then sautee them.

Also, there are a ton of traditional Japanese recipes for Kabocha squash (which, yes, would work for other kinds too), for variation in the winter diet.

I wonder if Linda can't get these because of the growing season length?

I think i've only ever seen delicata squash in the local produce market, and only once. I didn't buy it then because I'm not a huge fan of acorn squash and didn't know if the two would be similar.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 01, 2019, 03:18:13 PM

Of the things you name, we only have butternut squash, but only in very few shops that out outside my daily route. I think pumpkin might have a similar function and I hope they are on sale from now.
Maybe we should build a greenhouse some time and grow our own inspiring stuff.

I'm not a big fan of hard squash other than butternut, pumpkin, and spaghetti squash. I'd think the butternut and pumpkin would be interchangeable in many recipes.

Kabocha squash is like a vastly improved pumpkin: it's less watery and bland, and more sweet and delicious. Kiri squash is similar. Delicata has the benefit of (if you scrub it) edible skin, so you can cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and cut it into thin rounds, then sautee them.

Also, there are a ton of traditional Japanese recipes for Kabocha squash (which, yes, would work for other kinds too), for variation in the winter diet.

I wonder if Linda can't get these because of the growing season length?

Norway has to import most of these squashe types and I think they just don't import them. And our local shops only have like 1500-2000 goods to keep them cheapish. It really pays off to buy at those limited shops. And I need to drive alot to find a shop that sells more, like the butternut squash, and I only visit it occasionally. But next time I visit such a shop, I will look around whether they have any of the other squashes.
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Post by: Tyson on November 01, 2019, 04:47:09 PM
Making gluten free frozen pizza from Costco tonight.  Going to add some fresh pepperoni to give it a bit of pizazz. 
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Post by: jeninco on November 01, 2019, 09:15:53 PM
We were at a soccer game 4-6 pm (and the school hadn't shoveled our bleachers, so we were standing in snow -- brr!) so when we got home we re-heated a block of chili from the freezer and had clean-out-the-fridge nachos, with tortilla chips, grated cheese, a couple of jalapinos that I dry-roasted in a skillet and then chopped,(and seeded) and a big salad.
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Post by: Raenia on November 02, 2019, 08:44:39 AM
I was supposed to try making pupusas tonight, but I forgot to soak the beans last night.  Instead maybe I'll make sweet potato gnocchi - I've been meaning to try my gnocchi recipe with sweet potato, and I have some extra from the sweet potato soup I made last week.
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Post by: sui generis on November 02, 2019, 08:50:16 AM
I'm always amazed at all you creatives out there that manage to find interesting ways to use up random leftover ingredients.  I have no confidence with this so DH and I never buy extra ingredients, but try to get as spot on as possible in order to have just the amount to put in the recipes we make each night.  There are a few things, of course, that we always end up with extra of that I go to great lengths to try to use up randomly, but it's just usually small bits of ginger or what-have-you.  The worst is parsley.  Always too much and I really don't love the herb, so I hate using it when I don't absolutely have to and it often spoils before we finish it.
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Post by: SpeedReader on November 02, 2019, 09:07:28 AM
Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic, in the Instant Pot.  I've never had it before but I don't see any way this can go wrong.  :-)
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 02, 2019, 09:29:13 AM
I'm always amazed at all you creatives out there that manage to find interesting ways to use up random leftover ingredients.  I have no confidence with this so DH and I never buy extra ingredients, but try to get as spot on as possible in order to have just the amount to put in the recipes we make each night.  There are a few things, of course, that we always end up with extra of that I go to great lengths to try to use up randomly, but it's just usually small bits of ginger or what-have-you.  The worst is parsley.  Always too much and I really don't love the herb, so I hate using it when I don't absolutely have to and it often spoils before we finish it.

Use the freezer. According to the Budget Bites website you can freeze ginger and also things like lemons. I have just frozen parsley and some other leftover herbs in ziplock bags.

For leftover foods I have a very simple Norwegian dish, called Pytt i Panne. You dice potatoes, unions, carrots, peppers, bacon or any other kind of meat or vegetable you have left over. All roughly cut the same size. You might want to precook the potato dices in the microwave for some minutes. After that, you put everything in a wok and stir fry it until done. Add herbs and spices. Ready to serve.
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Post by: sui generis on November 02, 2019, 04:12:08 PM

Use the freezer. According to the Budget Bites website you can freeze ginger and also things like lemons. I have just frozen parsley and some other leftover herbs in ziplock bags.

I have always found frozen herbs to be limp and soggy when they defrost from the freezer. No? Except maybe like thyme or rosemary, with their thick stems and tiny leaves.  I guess if you are going to cook the herbs it might still be ok?  But it seems like those kind of leafy herbs like parsley are usually used as garnish and I feel a little sad putting that limp stuff on my food!
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Post by: OtherJen on November 03, 2019, 06:27:05 PM
Carnitas tacos, with meat via this recipe: https://www.budgetbytes.com/slow-cooker-carnitas/ (https://www.budgetbytes.com/slow-cooker-carnitas/). I will definitely make this again.
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Post by: jeninco on November 03, 2019, 07:48:28 PM
Ginger keeps indefinitely in the fridge if you peel (or scrape) it, cut it into "coins" and put in a jar which you then fill with sherry (or not "fill", but you want the ginger to be under the sherry level). Bonus: the leftover sherry is great added to stir-fry-type things.

I use leftover parsley in green sauce: take off the cruddy-looking parts, add lemon juice (maybe one lemon per full batch of parsley), enough olive oil to get the stuff to emulsify (I dunno, start with 1/3 cup and add more if necessary), and salt to taste. grind to bits with a immersion blender. When it's smooth and tastes good, you're done. This is great on anything bean and/or tomato-related, or on grilled meat. If you want to get really fancy, you can toss in an anchovy or two.

We had homemade pizza for dinner: DS15 wants to take pizza slices for lunches this week, so WTF, why not: we made 5 (three small ones for dinner, and two more for his lunches) with mushrooms, marinated peppers, tiny pieces of salami, and I used up a couple of TB of leftover goat cheese on one of them.
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Post by: Dicey on November 03, 2019, 07:57:29 PM
I bought some veggie burgers on sale that came in a box. The damn box took up so much room in my freezer that I cooked the burgers for dinner, along with roasted rainbow carrots and grilled asparagus. I grilled the burgers, then used the same grill pan for the asparagus. Did the carrots in the toaster oven. Easy-peasy cleanup.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 04, 2019, 01:13:45 AM

Use the freezer. According to the Budget Bites website you can freeze ginger and also things like lemons. I have just frozen parsley and some other leftover herbs in ziplock bags.

I have always found frozen herbs to be limp and soggy when they defrost from the freezer. No? Except maybe like thyme or rosemary, with their thick stems and tiny leaves.  I guess if you are going to cook the herbs it might still be ok?  But it seems like those kind of leafy herbs like parsley are usually used as garnish and I feel a little sad putting that limp stuff on my food!

This winter my DH bought some bags of frozen coriander leaves, produced in Iceland. They worked to give the stir fry dish a coriander taste. No, they don't look great, but I don't use it on top of the dishes. Yesterday I used oregano that I had frozen and the stir fry dish worked out well.
Fresh is of course nicer, but if it will otherwise expire, then freezing it is a better alternative.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 04, 2019, 10:16:12 AM
Red lentils, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, stuffed vegetable spices that contain a lot of mint, feta cheese, a little dash of cream for juiciness, salt and pepper.
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Post by: jeninco on November 04, 2019, 06:41:55 PM
Pozole, with canned hominy (we buy the 1/2 gallon food service-sized cans, of course :^)  ), shredded chicken, chicken broth, and blitzed chipotles in adobo sauce. Served with marinated thinly sliced onions, shredded cheese, avocados (on sale this week, for $.77 or so <-- hey, I'm in the mountain west, OK?) and carrot and red cabbage slaw.

Plus, I started with a whole chicken, so I have another dinner's worth of chicken broth and shredded chicken. It'll be chicken-and-veggie soup later this week.
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Post by: sui generis on November 04, 2019, 09:16:34 PM
I love pozole and miss it so much! I'll have to see if I can make it this winter.

We had a curried lentil soup. Red lentils, coconut milk, crushed tomatoes and cilantro. Haven't had it in a long time. It was great. Made sweet potato fries on the side, so the meal was a little monochrome orange, but tasty.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on November 04, 2019, 10:43:27 PM
Pozole, with canned hominy (we buy the 1/2 gallon food service-sized cans, of course :^)  ), shredded chicken, chicken broth, and blitzed chipotles in adobo sauce. Served with marinated thinly sliced onions, shredded cheese, avocados (on sale this week, for $.77 or so <-- hey, I'm in the mountain west, OK?) and carrot and red cabbage slaw.

Plus, I started with a whole chicken, so I have another dinner's worth of chicken broth and shredded chicken. It'll be chicken-and-veggie soup later this week.

YUM. I really need to make pozole. It has been far too long.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on November 05, 2019, 12:22:21 PM
Pozole, with canned hominy (we buy the 1/2 gallon food service-sized cans, of course :^)  ), shredded chicken, chicken broth, and blitzed chipotles in adobo sauce. Served with marinated thinly sliced onions, shredded cheese, avocados (on sale this week, for $.77 or so <-- hey, I'm in the mountain west, OK?) and carrot and red cabbage slaw.

Plus, I started with a whole chicken, so I have another dinner's worth of chicken broth and shredded chicken. It'll be chicken-and-veggie soup later this week.

YUM. I really need to make pozole. It has been far too long.

We save it for winter, and I'm always pleased at how easy it is to make, if you're willing to use canned hominy and chicken. Onion + hominy + shredded meat and broth + chipotles in adobo is a lovely base.

Obviously, if you're doing a "real" version (like, with pigs feet) that could be more of an endeavor...
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dragonswan on November 05, 2019, 02:38:04 PM
Cheese stuffed pasta shells and lamb meatballs in tomato sauce.  Courtesy of the batch cooking I did in October. Never mind the vegetables; that's why I had salad for lunch ;)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on November 05, 2019, 03:59:10 PM
Pozole, with canned hominy (we buy the 1/2 gallon food service-sized cans, of course :^)  ), shredded chicken, chicken broth, and blitzed chipotles in adobo sauce. Served with marinated thinly sliced onions, shredded cheese, avocados (on sale this week, for $.77 or so <-- hey, I'm in the mountain west, OK?) and carrot and red cabbage slaw.

Plus, I started with a whole chicken, so I have another dinner's worth of chicken broth and shredded chicken. It'll be chicken-and-veggie soup later this week.

YUM. I really need to make pozole. It has been far too long.

We save it for winter, and I'm always pleased at how easy it is to make, if you're willing to use canned hominy and chicken. Onion + hominy + shredded meat and broth + chipotles in adobo is a lovely base.

Obviously, if you're doing a "real" version (like, with pigs feet) that could be more of an endeavor...

I think the last time I did something in the middle: shredded rotisserie chicken and powdered dried peppers, but homemade stock (from the rotisserie chicken) and hominy cooked fresh from dried kernels.

I don’t even think my aunt, a crazy-good Mexican cook, bothers with pigs’ feet anymore. I’m good with chicken. :-)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: HPstache on November 05, 2019, 04:10:02 PM
BBQ Chicken on the grill with Garlic Rice side
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Roadrunner53 on November 05, 2019, 04:54:15 PM
Ham slice, scalloped potatoes, cuke salad with tomato, red onion, salt, pepper, blue cheese dressing and blue cheese crumbles.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Linea_Norway on November 06, 2019, 12:35:35 AM
Spagetti with blue cheese, cream and spinach. I might throw in some of the frozen herbs I found in the freezer yesterday.

I took inventar of the 3 freezers yesterday (6 drawers) and wrote the contents on a list that hangs on the fridge in the kitchen. I hope it will stimulate us to have more overview of what is in there and let it be eaten. I threw away a portion of "brown sauce with little taste 2017" and "tomato sauce 1 portion 2018?" that I don't think will be eaten again.

I also found banana slices. I asked DH how he wanted to eat them: cake, muffins, ice cream, waffles and he chose cake. So I'll make banana cake on Friday. Not for dinner but for in between. I might bring it along to a party we are going to on Saturday evening.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on November 06, 2019, 09:16:49 AM
@Linea_Norway , that is a very funny familiar feeling, that you had something in the freezer labelled "brown sauce with little taste."  Every now and then I find something labelled, for instance, "not very good chili" or "bland soup".

I'm glad you got to throw it out!

We had ravioli (from frozen) for dinner, and I realized after I'd opened the package that the Trader Joe's frozen ravioli bag also contained cubes of tomato sauce.  We stuck them in the refrigerator: if they taste OK I'll dump them into tonight's chicken-vegetable soup, which will be waiting for us in a crockpot when we get home from a high school soccer game.

If they don't taste good, they're going into the compost. Life's too short!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on November 06, 2019, 01:21:09 PM
Pozole, with canned hominy (we buy the 1/2 gallon food service-sized cans, of course :^)  ), shredded chicken, chicken broth, and blitzed chipotles in adobo sauce. Served with marinated thinly sliced onions, shredded cheese, avocados (on sale this week, for $.77 or so <-- hey, I'm in the mountain west, OK?) and carrot and red cabbage slaw.

Plus, I started with a whole chicken, so I have another dinner's worth of chicken broth and shredded chicken. It'll be chicken-and-veggie soup later this week.

YUM. I really need to make pozole. It has been far too long.

We save it for winter, and I'm always pleased at how easy it is to make, if you're willing to use canned hominy and chicken. Onion + hominy + shredded meat and broth + chipotles in adobo is a lovely base.

Obviously, if you're doing a "real" version (like, with pigs feet) that could be more of an endeavor...

I think the last time I did something in the middle: shredded rotisserie chicken and powdered dried peppers, but homemade stock (from the rotisserie chicken) and hominy cooked fresh from dried kernels.

I don’t even think my aunt, a crazy-good Mexican cook, bothers with pigs’ feet anymore. I’m good with chicken. :-)

Well, I did make the chicken stock, so there's that.

The time some mexican friends made pozole for us that was a pork stock including pigs feet, however -- that was really fantastic. 

Ours is more like "a quick, fairly healthy, and tasty weeknight dinner".
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 06, 2019, 05:57:54 PM
We're having chicken sausages (mango/pineapple) with salad & cauliflower rice. The teens will likely have their dinner with pasta or a carb as well.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Linea_Norway on November 07, 2019, 12:06:01 AM
Tonight I will make self-caught trout and green asparagus. And maybe with a portion of leftover sweet potato mash that we have in the freezer.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: GreenToTheCore on November 07, 2019, 08:43:46 PM
We are lovin' this chili right now.
There is a gf lady in bookclub so I'm super excited to bring this as something everyone can enjoy.

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Butternut Squash Chili Recipe

This savory chili has a fresh, vibrant taste with a Southwestern twist. The secret ingredient? Lime. Adding a splash of lime juice just before serving brightens the flavor and teases your taste buds.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3-6 cloves garlic, to taste, minced
1 teaspoon each: cumin, chili powder and ginger
1 medium red or sweet onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, diced
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, diced
2 cups butternut squash, cubed
3 cups gluten-free broth
1 28-oz. can Muir Glen Fire Roasted Whole Tomatoes, diced or broken up, with juice
1 cup chopped green chiles- mild or hot, as you prefer
2 14-oz. cans black beans, rinsed, drained
1 14-oz. can white Northern beans, or red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 tablespoon golden balsamic vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon organic raw agave nectar
1 large fresh lime- for juice and garnish

Instructions:

To assemble in a slow cooker:

Drizzle the olive oil in the bottom of the cooker; add the garlic and spices and stir to combine.

Add the remaining ingredients except the lime juice. Gently stir with a wooden spoon or vinyl spatula (you don't want to mash the beans) to mix. Cover and follow the manufacturer's instructions for slow cooking a chili with canned (not dried beans). I cooked mine on low for five to six hours, for example.

To make on the stove top:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat (I would use a little more olive oil); add the spices, stir and heat through for a minute; add onions and stir for two to three minutes; add the remaining ingredients except the lime. Cover the pot and bring to a simmer; lower the heat and keep the chili at a slow simmer, covered; stir now and then, and check the consistency. Add a little more broth if needed, to thin. Cook for an hour or so until all the flavors have combined and the sauce is thickened and rich.

Before serving, squeeze in the juice from half a lime; stir. Taste test for seasoning adjustments - more lime? A pinch of salt? More heat? A touch more agave? You decide.

Serve piping hot, as is, or with a garnish on top.

Garnish Ideas:

Chopped fresh cilantro
Wedge of lime
Crumbled blue corn chips
Greek yogurt or vegan sour cream


Read more: http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2007/12/butternut-chili.html#ixzz2zYj96Z9P

Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on November 08, 2019, 04:38:59 PM
Baked salmon, Smitten Kitchen's stuck-pot rice with lentils, sauteed zucchini.

I made cookies for a friend's party and ate four of them yesterday (they were fairly substantial cookies with icing), along with a couple of hard ciders. I need a healthy meal and to avoid sugar bombs today.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: GreenToTheCore on November 09, 2019, 07:17:56 PM
Baked salmon, Smitten Kitchen's stuck-pot rice with lentils, sauteed zucchini.

I made cookies for a friend's party and ate four of them yesterday (they were fairly substantial cookies with icing), along with a couple of hard ciders. I need a healthy meal and to avoid sugar bombs today.

Mmm, cider. 'Tis the season :)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Linea_Norway on November 11, 2019, 10:56:17 AM
Today we had ready-made, only warm up meatballs, warmed up in the oven. Home made rösti potato. And cooked broccoli.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on November 12, 2019, 10:19:28 PM
Caldo Tlalpeño, pretty much without modifications. Served with chopped cilantro, avocado, and tiny dice of jack cheese.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on November 13, 2019, 03:50:17 AM
Caldo Tlalpeño, pretty much without modifications. Served with chopped cilantro, avocado, and tiny dice of jack cheese.

Yum! We tried that last winter based on your recommendation and it was great.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on November 13, 2019, 03:55:45 AM
We had Zuppa Toscana (Budget Bytes recipe) and cornbread on Monday. Turkey-vegetable tacos in soft corn tortillas last night.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on November 13, 2019, 08:56:03 AM
We had Zuppa Toscana (Budget Bytes recipe) and cornbread on Monday. Turkey-vegetable tacos in soft corn tortillas last night.

Yum! I should start compiling a turkey-and-stuff list for the winter. I often go back after Thanksgiving and buy another turkey, just because our little local grocery chain sells antibiotic-free turkeys for a pretty good price (for natural meat).
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sui generis on November 13, 2019, 09:16:10 AM
We're making Marcella Hazan's pasta sauce...could not be easier and has lots of butter, so it's delicious!  (San Marzano tomatoes, an onion cut in half and *lots* of butter simmered for the better part of an hour).  We'll have it with roasted veggies, probably broccoli, maybe brussels sprouts.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on November 13, 2019, 10:41:58 AM
We had Zuppa Toscana (Budget Bytes recipe) and cornbread on Monday. Turkey-vegetable tacos in soft corn tortillas last night.

Yum! I should start compiling a turkey-and-stuff list for the winter. I often go back after Thanksgiving and buy another turkey, just because our little local grocery chain sells antibiotic-free turkeys for a pretty good price (for natural meat).

The turkey tacos were from ground meat as a quick weeknight dinner. But shredded leftover roasted turkey would be delicious in so many things!

The Zuppa Toscana soup was even better as leftovers. I will probably make that several more times this season. Bonus: it's one of the only ways to get my husband to eat kale and not complain about it.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on November 13, 2019, 09:03:42 PM
Last night I made eggroll in a bowl - basically cabbage and ground beef with lots of spices, then some cashews and kimchi mixed in at the end.

Tonight:  pork steaks cooked in a grill pan and topped with grainy mustard, a whole roasted head of cauliflower with bacon grease and Old Bay seasoning, steamed buttered carrots.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Poundwise on November 13, 2019, 09:46:04 PM
Okay horsepoor, I'm coming over! 

Tonight I made some elderly veggie burgers that were taking up room in the freezer. Kids didn't like them. 

On the other hand, last night I made a delicious if rather spicy chicken gumbo... found some nice Creole sausage but couldn't find okra anywhere so I used file and zucchini to thicken it. 
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on November 13, 2019, 10:31:48 PM
Yeah, horsepoor, you had me at “roasted cauliflower with bacon grease and Old Bay.” Yum!

Husband made a tofu-veggie stir fry with peanut-hoisin sauce, topped with a fried egg per serving. I love when he cooks so much that I almost don’t mind cleaning up the mess afterward.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Roadrunner53 on November 14, 2019, 06:08:37 AM
For the first time I bought Chinese pot stickers (pork with veg) from the freezer section at the grocery store. They were really good! Came with a sauce, like soy sauce. So good! Had egg rolls with it.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on November 14, 2019, 09:46:29 AM
Just slipped a chuck roast into the oven (I work at home, so I'll be around) so tonight will be pot roast, probably mashed potatoes, maybe roasted squash slices, and salad or asparagus (depending on whether the lettuce or asparagus looks like it'll hold for another day).

Got the kid to help me make apple cake the other night and I slipped several slices into the freezer, so I may haul those out, too. It's been a long week for everyone here!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on November 14, 2019, 10:18:21 AM
I have choir tonight so unless husband decides to cook, I'll be scrounging for leftovers.

Pot roast sounds great, though. I think I'll pull the chuck roast out of the freezer for tomorrow's dinner.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sui generis on November 14, 2019, 10:59:45 AM
We ended up having Beyond Burgers last night.  I've had one in a pub before and I've also tried an Impossible Burger at Burger King. I'd love to try them head to head...I didn't have a conclusion about one vs the other, but I tried them months apart.

I really liked it.  Definitely felt like I was eating meat, although if I was in a blind taste test, I also definitely would have been able to pick out the "real" meat.  I wonder if they build in the charcoal/grill smell/taste in the product.  We cooked them in a frying pan, but I definitely got a taste of them being on a grill.  I thought it was sort of funny but you know, why not?!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on November 14, 2019, 11:12:05 AM
An earlier post convinced me I should make meatballs for dinner tonight.
Not sure if I'll do them with spaghetti, or sweet and sour sauce with rice.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on November 14, 2019, 01:32:40 PM
We ended up having Beyond Burgers last night.  I've had one in a pub before and I've also tried an Impossible Burger at Burger King. I'd love to try them head to head...I didn't have a conclusion about one vs the other, but I tried them months apart.

I really liked it.  Definitely felt like I was eating meat, although if I was in a blind taste test, I also definitely would have been able to pick out the "real" meat.  I wonder if they build in the charcoal/grill smell/taste in the product.  We cooked them in a frying pan, but I definitely got a taste of them being on a grill.  I thought it was sort of funny but you know, why not?!

Those things are bizarrely satisfying. My generally carnivorous husband even likes them. I'm sure there's a bit of smoke flavoring added to the mix. I know that some beet juice is added to give them a pink tint.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on November 14, 2019, 09:11:03 PM
@Poundwise & @OtherJen   You're welcome to come over, but the cauliflower was surprisingly bland.  I thought I'd put a lot of Old Bay on it, not to mention the cayenne.  Next time I'll break it up into florets and roast per my usual method.  Our odd-sounding favorite is broccoli tossed with a generous amount of fish sauce and roasted.  That works well with cauliflower too.

I found some pho broth in the freezer, so tonight we had egg drop pho and a green bean/chicken stirfry with mushrooms and spice bean paste.

Tomorrow I'm thinking meatloaf, butternut squash and Brussels sprouts.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on November 15, 2019, 03:31:31 AM
Last night I made Italian seasoned Veal. OMG it was delicious. Haven't had Veal in a longtime, years but it was so cheap on sale i had to try it. Not being a Vegan its the one meat that kinda bothers me to eat because having been to a farm where they raise the calf's for Veal is another subject. Anyhow was so good!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on November 15, 2019, 06:19:59 PM
Homemade Alfredo sauce with a bit of Italian sausage (husband's request) and pine nuts, served over spaghetti squash.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Linea_Norway on November 16, 2019, 01:33:13 AM
Last night I made home made pizza with mushrooms, red pepper, fiddle heads (self picked in spring) and blue cheese.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on November 16, 2019, 02:48:21 AM
Was lazy so just Baked some chicken Drumsticks and two boxs of mac n cheese! I didnt eat much but the kids love that stuff.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: middo on November 16, 2019, 03:52:48 AM
Salami and cheese on crackers.  We were not particularly hungry after a big lunch of fresh bread and soup, so this was ideal.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sui generis on November 16, 2019, 05:51:23 PM
Homemade pizza for us also tonight! We always do 3 at a time. We'll have one margherita, one with dried figs, goat cheese and shallots, and we're trying one new recipe, mixed olives and ricotta.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on November 16, 2019, 09:47:14 PM
Those pizzas sounds great.

I was at loose ends yesterday (trying to use up the remaining produce before I went shopping this morning) so we had a salad and .. it wasn't exactly pizza, but I made focaccia (from smitten kitchen) and then topped it with a thin smear of tomato paste, slivers of salami, and cut-up mozzarella balls, and slid it back in the oven for a few minutes. I'd cooked the focaccia until the outside was a bit crispy, and the whole thing was lovely.

This morning I got a text from my kid asking if a friend could come for dinner between indoor soccer games. Sure! then I got a follow-up text reminding me the friend is vegan ... Great! but remind me what he eats? Or at least what you've actually seen him eating, because I'd hate to cook indian food and find out he doesn't eat ethnic.

Turns out the kid eats pretty much a vegan version of a standard american kid diet. So we had pasta i fagioli, aka pasta fazool, veganized with me applying almost every trick in the book to give it more umami (except dried mushrooms -- turns out we were out). I cooked down the onions to golden, then added a chopped leek, celery, and some carrots, and patiently cooked a bunch more. Then I added a bit more oil and some tomato paste, and cooked that. Then I added veg stock and blitzed everything with an immersion blender, so there were no potentially objectionable vegetable bits, then dumped in a large can of crushed tomatoes, and some white beans (from the freezer, so I just added them until it looked like a reasonable amount).  It cooked for an hour or so, then the cooked pasta was dumped in and allowed to marry for a few minutes before we ladled it into bowls, with chopped kalamata olives at the table to put on top (I would've used parsley, too, but my goal was not to go back to a grocery store if possible). We also had roasted asparagus (on sale this week) and a shredded carrot salad.

I also veganized a whole-orange and olive-oil cake I was planning to make anyhow (added hazelnuts, which I ground, removed eggs, turned it into a wacky cake). Turns out I like the nuts in there so much I may add ground nuts into the next non-vegan version. (Unfortunately, I adapted and merged two recipes so heavily that I should go write everything down right now or I'll never be able to re-create it.)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on November 17, 2019, 06:26:04 PM
Pot roast with carrots, mushrooms, and onions; mashed potatoes and gravy; and cucumber salad.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on November 17, 2019, 09:11:42 PM
My son made Nashville Hot Chicken for lunch, so dinner was leftover chicken and leftover bread sticks I made the other day.  Not sure if I'll have a second dinner yet...  (I work a rotating shift, so my schedule gets crazy.  Some nights I only eat one meal, other nights I get really hungry and have two dinners and make a breakfast before the end of my shift.)
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 18, 2019, 01:31:00 AM
Cauliflower soup. With chorizo sausages in it.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on November 18, 2019, 04:18:47 AM
They had stuffed chickens at our local store on sale so put one of those in the Oven last night and some baked potatoes and a veggie. Just a classic good ole recipe that got devoured
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on November 19, 2019, 05:57:30 AM
Alot of people running around in alot of directions last night so just made a Tuna Casserole and some Texas garlic cheese bread.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on November 19, 2019, 10:30:36 AM
Alot of people running around in alot of directions last night so just made a Tuna Casserole and some Texas garlic cheese bread.

Same, yesterday, so made a pot of lentil, sausage, and kale soup with bread. Had it ready when kid arrived home about 3:30, so he could have some before he left for an orchestra practice that was 5:30 -9. (He had more when he returned home.)

Same, today (band concert 6-7:30 or so) so I'll leave a crock-pot on low full of pozole, and we'll have it with cabbage slaw, diced avocado, and shredded cheese all ready when we get home.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Linea_Norway on November 20, 2019, 12:48:33 AM
DH made an stir fried ochras with feta cheese and tomato. Served with veggie burgers (from the shop) and filled wine leaves (from the shop).
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on November 20, 2019, 06:39:26 PM
A brown rice casserole with broccoli, sharp cheddar, and a bit of rotisserie chicken meat.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Linea_Norway on November 21, 2019, 12:36:38 AM
Eating alone tonight, so I will eat leftover dinner from yesterday.
That was Thai carrot/sweet potato soup with coconut milk (from budget bites). I'll have some leftover bread with it, and maybe I'll throw in an egg, as we have not been eating meat for several days and I need some vital amino acids.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: BrightFIRE on November 22, 2019, 11:24:25 AM
It's rainy and the temp is dropping, so I'm planning to make this for the first time https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/01/cozy-cabbage-and-farro-soup/ (https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/01/cozy-cabbage-and-farro-soup/), subbing pearl barley for the farro and using regular cabbage. I like cabbage soups and I like barley, so I expect to like the soup very much.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 22, 2019, 04:59:08 PM
We're having leftover lasagna & salad.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on November 22, 2019, 05:08:10 PM
Husband had the day off, so he’s grilling steaks bought on sale and serving them with pan-fried potatoes and Brussels sprouts sautéed in a bit of bacon grease. He’s an excellent cook, so we’re getting a steakhouse dinner for about $8 total (for both of us).
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Raenia on November 22, 2019, 05:36:33 PM
Pizza Friday!  This week's has tomato sauce mixed with a roasted red pepper spread I made and canned last summer, which we're trying to use up.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: John Galt incarnate! on November 22, 2019, 06:04:04 PM
Shortly we'll be eating baked chicken with rice and carrots.

Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sui generis on November 22, 2019, 06:16:47 PM
It's rainy and the temp is dropping, so I'm planning to make this for the first time https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/01/cozy-cabbage-and-farro-soup/ (https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/01/cozy-cabbage-and-farro-soup/), subbing pearl barley for the farro and using regular cabbage. I like cabbage soups and I like barley, so I expect to like the soup very much.

Oh, love the looks of this!  I'm gonna try it next week for my lunches.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Trifle on November 23, 2019, 05:53:16 AM
It's rainy and the temp is dropping, so I'm planning to make this for the first time https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/01/cozy-cabbage-and-farro-soup/ (https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/01/cozy-cabbage-and-farro-soup/), subbing pearl barley for the farro and using regular cabbage. I like cabbage soups and I like barley, so I expect to like the soup very much.

Oh, love the looks of this!  I'm gonna try it next week for my lunches.

+1.  I've never had cabbage soup.  Looks like I'm missing out
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 23, 2019, 08:17:08 PM
Cauliflower crust pepperoni pizza (adults) with naan pepperoni pizza (kids)
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 24, 2019, 07:00:53 AM
Catfish in the oven with green herbs. And a side dish with green lettuce from the fridge or cabbage from the freezer, depending on whether the salad is still okay.
And something potatoish.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sui generis on November 24, 2019, 09:31:59 PM
This is a really good veg recipe! It's a couscous with roasted tomatoes and chickpeas, plus herbs and feta and parmesan, etc. So good for fall. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019916-pearl-couscous-with-creamy-feta-and-chickpeas

We got to make this with more of our own tomato harvest.  I posted a couple of weeks ago about making a pasta with the last of our tomatoes, but I was wrong!  We keep getting more from the tomato bush that has grape-sized Vernissage tomatoes...maybe we'll even be able to make this recipe one more time with the tomatoes we still see on the vine!

We have a handful of some type of larger beefsteak tomatoes still popping up, too, but they are very green and I'm skeptical they will ever ripen.  If not, I guess fried green tomatoes will be on the menu.  Any other suggestions for tomatoes that never ripen?
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Post by: Dicey on November 24, 2019, 11:24:53 PM
Tonight was Taco Sunday. Yummy, as always.
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Post by: horsepoor on November 25, 2019, 03:44:44 PM
Last night was spicy turkey/kale/chorizo soup.

Tonight I'm roasting a chicken with beets, and creamed spinach on the side.
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Post by: sui generis on November 25, 2019, 03:59:55 PM
It's rainy and the temp is dropping, so I'm planning to make this for the first time https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/01/cozy-cabbage-and-farro-soup/ (https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/01/cozy-cabbage-and-farro-soup/), subbing pearl barley for the farro and using regular cabbage. I like cabbage soups and I like barley, so I expect to like the soup very much.

Oh, love the looks of this!  I'm gonna try it next week for my lunches.

+1.  I've never had cabbage soup.  Looks like I'm missing out

This recipe is a keeper! Super easy and good flavor (I did oregano for an herb instead of rosemary or thyme). Loved the texture/weight from the farro.
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Post by: jeninco on November 29, 2019, 04:37:04 PM
Half the family either has a cold or is getting it, so tonight will be turkey soup. So far it has onions, carrots, the meat I picked off the carcass (the big pieces went into the freezer yesterday) and turkey stock. Will probably get potatoes, cut up asparagus, possibly green beans, maybe some corn I froze last summer, then we'll see...
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Post by: OtherJen on November 29, 2019, 05:10:15 PM
Half the family either has a cold or is getting it, so tonight will be turkey soup. So far it has onions, carrots, the meat I picked off the carcass (the big pieces went into the freezer yesterday) and turkey stock. Will probably get potatoes, cut up asparagus, possibly green beans, maybe some corn I froze last summer, then we'll see...

Seconded. We aren't sick (yet), but I think I'm still in recovery from carb overload. The leftover pie for breakfast and stuffing for lunch today didn't help.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 29, 2019, 05:55:56 PM
I made a big appetizer tray while the kids studied (bread, cheese, salami, nuts, veggies, & cranberry chutney). It was delicious & is holding everyone off nicely while I make curry butternut squash soup. I can't find my original recipe, so I'm hacking together a few web recipes & hoping for the best.

We'll have leftover pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting that my 12 y.o. made for Thanksgiving. It was fantastic.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 30, 2019, 12:12:47 AM
I will prepare a trout, caught by DH this autumn. And some green plants I picked this spring. And maybe some mashed potato and normal vegetable with it.
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Post by: Trifle on November 30, 2019, 02:16:12 AM
It's burrito night.  Always a pleaser. 
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Post by: Gin1984 on November 30, 2019, 11:01:44 AM
Since I do all the cooking in the house I thought it would be fun to see what people are making and share as much info as you like...

For tonight -

Frozen Chicken Drumsticks and 1 bottle of Barbeque Sauce in Slow Cooker for 4hrs on High. I make this often the kids love it and its brainless to cook. Drumsticks frozen where on sale for .49Cents a lb so I got two packs (about 20 Drumsticks) for about $3.10 cents plus the Barbeque Sauce was the store brand under a $1.50 so I will call it that.

1 Box of Cheesy Broccoli rice a roni .99

Made a Pasta Salad - 1 crown of Broccoli, 1 bottle of peppercorn ranch, 1 box of tri-color pasta, 1 can black olives, 1/3 block of cheddar cubed cheese, 3 green onions, 6 cherry tomatos cut in half, 1/3 of a cucumber- all in on a high note $550 but will get two days out of it at least. ( just make the pasta, add all the ingredients and a bottle of peppercorn ranch and your done)

Half a large bag of Store brand Frozen Green Beans $.50

So all in-

Chicken- $4.60 will be good for Dinner tonight and leftover for lunch
Rice A Roni. .99 Plus call it 25 cents for Butter so 1.25 Total
Pasta Salad- Again for Dinner tonight and leftovers for Lunch and then some tomorrow $550
Green Beans- $.50

Total- 2 meals- $11.85 For four people per

All will be happy as well tonight!
@soccerluvof4 do you defrost the legs before throwing them in the crockpot or not?  Thank you
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Post by: brooklynmoney on November 30, 2019, 12:57:51 PM
This is possibly my fave recipe: chicken with artichoke lemon and hearts of palm in the instant pot. https://www.wholesomelicious.com/slow-cooker-lemon-artichoke-chicken/
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Post by: fredbear on November 30, 2019, 02:13:51 PM
Sitka blacktail venison eye of round roast with an olive-oil herb rub, cooked rare; mushrooms with sour cream, sherry, and tarragon; bachelor salad. 
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 30, 2019, 02:15:38 PM
@fredbear - what is bachelor salad? Intrigued.

We're having Thanksgiving leftovers. I'll also prep a bolognese sauce to have on hand for meals during the week. I usually cook over the weekends for weeknight meals, so don't want to fall behind.
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Post by: OtherJen on November 30, 2019, 05:44:40 PM
Leftover orange and green vegetable sides from Thanksgiving (roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, respectively), cranberry relish, and bacon. I needed a break from the carb-bomb leftovers. Leftover apple pie for breakfast wasn't the best idea.
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Post by: fredbear on November 30, 2019, 07:27:37 PM
...what is bachelor salad? ...

Always liked meat - locating, stalking, shooting, prepping, cooking, bedding lovers on or under the hides - the whole meat experience.  Like the concomitants: gravy with pomegranate accents, wine sauces, huge pasties with whole mushrooms and caramelized onions with the crust brushed with egg batter, sopping hickory or applewood or mesquite or mountain mahogany chips in the smoker.  Meat!

Could never get very enthusiastic about my daily greens allotment - chopping, tossing, tarting it up with berries or unskinned kiwi.  It's basement-level food-chain and no fun to cook.  God - who most resembles a peregrine falcon with a sense of humor (I think, but I could be persuaded that he bears a resemblance to a river otter) - took pity on me and invented those bags of salad that fill whole walls of the produce department.  You just reduce one to possession, take it home, flick open the gravity knife, slit the bag, dump it into a bowl and thence into your mouth, and you've eaten your daily pound of greenery.

Perfect for bachelors.  Intelligently DESIGNED for bachelors.  Hence name. 
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Post by: horsepoor on November 30, 2019, 08:30:43 PM
Made a cheesy broccoli casserole with lots of leftover smoked turkey mixed in, as well as some olives and sundried tomatoes (though neither was very noticeable in the final dish)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 30, 2019, 08:34:17 PM
@fredbear - not a bachelor, but will admit that I've tried to give up those bagged salads for convenience, & still often fall prey to their siren song.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 02, 2019, 03:48:14 AM
Since I do all the cooking in the house I thought it would be fun to see what people are making and share as much info as you like...

For tonight -

Frozen Chicken Drumsticks and 1 bottle of Barbeque Sauce in Slow Cooker for 4hrs on High. I make this often the kids love it and its brainless to cook. Drumsticks frozen where on sale for .49Cents a lb so I got two packs (about 20 Drumsticks) for about $3.10 cents plus the Barbeque Sauce was the store brand under a $1.50 so I will call it that.

1 Box of Cheesy Broccoli rice a roni .99

Made a Pasta Salad - 1 crown of Broccoli, 1 bottle of peppercorn ranch, 1 box of tri-color pasta, 1 can black olives, 1/3 block of cheddar cubed cheese, 3 green onions, 6 cherry tomatos cut in half, 1/3 of a cucumber- all in on a high note $550 but will get two days out of it at least. ( just make the pasta, add all the ingredients and a bottle of peppercorn ranch and your done)

Half a large bag of Store brand Frozen Green Beans $.50

So all in-

Chicken- $4.60 will be good for Dinner tonight and leftover for lunch
Rice A Roni. .99 Plus call it 25 cents for Butter so 1.25 Total
Pasta Salad- Again for Dinner tonight and leftovers for Lunch and then some tomorrow $550
Green Beans- $.50

Total- 2 meals- $11.85 For four people per

All will be happy as well tonight!
@soccerluvof4 do you defrost the legs before throwing them in the crockpot or not?  Thank you

@Gin1984  usually i do frozen but have done thawed as well. If you run them under cool water a bit they will break apart.
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Post by: Trifle on December 02, 2019, 04:51:06 AM
Busy night tonight with kids' activities, so I'm going to give this a try -- Quick and Easy Garlic Noodles With Beef and Broccoli, from Budget Bytes:  https://www.budgetbytes.com/garlic-noodles-with-beef-and-broccoli/
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 02, 2019, 05:37:18 AM
Last night I made turkey soup. Cooked my turkey bones and scraps for about 24 hours in the CP. Then cooled the broth, scraped off the grease on top. Did this a few days in advance. Assembled the soup last night and it was so good! Save your bones and make your home made broth! It is fabulous!
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Post by: meerkat on December 02, 2019, 06:15:55 AM
Putting multiple nights worth because I keep forgetting to update and don't feel like tracking down the meal planning thread:

Last week:
French toast casserole + bacon
Eggroll in a bowl
Roast vegetable baked ziti
Chicken noodle soup (need celery, egg noodles)

This week:
Home made pizza
Sweet and sour chicken
Split pea soup
Spaghetti and meatballs
Balsamic chicken with roasted vegetables
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Post by: OtherJen on December 02, 2019, 07:07:01 AM
Last night I made turkey soup. Cooked my turkey bones and scraps for about 24 hours in the CP. Then cooled the broth, scraped off the grease on top. Did this a few days in advance. Assembled the soup last night and it was so good! Save your bones and make your home made broth! It is fabulous!

Yum! We froze our turkey bones and will do the same thing soon. Homemade broth is a beautiful thing.
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Post by: Gin1984 on December 02, 2019, 07:24:55 AM
Since I do all the cooking in the house I thought it would be fun to see what people are making and share as much info as you like...

For tonight -

Frozen Chicken Drumsticks and 1 bottle of Barbeque Sauce in Slow Cooker for 4hrs on High. I make this often the kids love it and its brainless to cook. Drumsticks frozen where on sale for .49Cents a lb so I got two packs (about 20 Drumsticks) for about $3.10 cents plus the Barbeque Sauce was the store brand under a $1.50 so I will call it that.

1 Box of Cheesy Broccoli rice a roni .99

Made a Pasta Salad - 1 crown of Broccoli, 1 bottle of peppercorn ranch, 1 box of tri-color pasta, 1 can black olives, 1/3 block of cheddar cubed cheese, 3 green onions, 6 cherry tomatos cut in half, 1/3 of a cucumber- all in on a high note $550 but will get two days out of it at least. ( just make the pasta, add all the ingredients and a bottle of peppercorn ranch and your done)

Half a large bag of Store brand Frozen Green Beans $.50

So all in-

Chicken- $4.60 will be good for Dinner tonight and leftover for lunch
Rice A Roni. .99 Plus call it 25 cents for Butter so 1.25 Total
Pasta Salad- Again for Dinner tonight and leftovers for Lunch and then some tomorrow $550
Green Beans- $.50

Total- 2 meals- $11.85 For four people per

All will be happy as well tonight!
@soccerluvof4 do you defrost the legs before throwing them in the crockpot or not?  Thank you

@Gin1984  usually i do frozen but have done thawed as well. If you run them under cool water a bit they will break apart.
Thanks
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 02, 2019, 10:09:39 AM
Last night I made turkey soup. Cooked my turkey bones and scraps for about 24 hours in the CP. Then cooled the broth, scraped off the grease on top. Did this a few days in advance. Assembled the soup last night and it was so good! Save your bones and make your home made broth! It is fabulous!

Yum! We froze our turkey bones and will do the same thing soon. Homemade broth is a beautiful thing.

Bones are fantastic!

What makes this turkey soup so great too is that I got an almost 15 lb. turkey for $5.50. Got it on sale for $0.39 a LB! It is just the two of us and we got so many meals and then the turkey soup! That turkey was stretched a mile! Had another bowl of soup for breakfast and there is still more. Tonight will be a turkey free meal before we start going Gobble, Gobble!

I also made my stuffing in the crock pot this year. I like it kind of moist and normally stuff the turkey. This stuffing came out almost identical to my stuffed turkey. I added some applesauce and chicken broth, mushrooms, celery, onions, spicy breakfast sausage. To me, without sausage, it is not stuffing. Also, some Bell's seasoning. If you like moist stuffing the crockpot is great. If you l like it a bit crispy, this is not the method to use.
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Post by: jeninco on December 04, 2019, 07:42:06 PM
Work Crunch, Time Crunch, and we had to be at an awards ceremony at 6. Made a frittata with whatever was in the fridge: onion, a big potato, some tired-looking mushrooms (fried all that stuff), then some chopped kale, 6 eggs and a little good cheddar. Yummy!
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Post by: OtherJen on December 04, 2019, 08:05:24 PM
Homemade red sauce with beef and mushrooms, served over spaghetti squash. It's the first meal beyond scrambled eggs that I've cooked since Thanksgiving dinner (we've either eaten leftovers or husband's cooking). It's good to be back.
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Post by: jeninco on December 05, 2019, 07:59:18 PM
Turkey-vegetable soup. I'm going to be hammered with work for about another week, then things should chill out again.

Tomorrow: probably burgers, sweet potato wedges (using up the last of the Thanksgiving sweet potatoes) and cabbage. Or sauerkraut (I made it a month or two ago, and it's now hanging out in the fridge.). Or both.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 06, 2019, 08:00:45 AM
Making a double batch of taco meat. Part of it will be tonight's dinner. The rest will go into the freezer to take on a ski trip in a few weeks.
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Post by: jeninco on December 07, 2019, 01:58:32 PM
Much, much work this weekend. Also, I have jury duty Monday (so potentially Tuesday and into next week). I usually work from home, so either things will need to be started in the AM, cooked by someone else, or make-able in 30-45 minutes in the evenings.
Also, evening activities for various people (mostly, but not limited to the 15-year old)

Tonight: Beef stew, mashed potatoes, roasted Savoy cabbage wedges. Perhaps there will be leftover stew. Leftovers will go into the fridge.
Tomorrow: We're going out to dinner (office party), but I'll make a pot of his favorite Smitten kitchen sausage, lentil, and kale soup. This will go in the fridge, so he can heat it up on his way through Monday afternoon.
Tomorrow: I'm probably going to also make a pot of chili, and/or a pot of spaghetti sauce. (most of these will go into the freezer in 1-quart containers.

We also have: salad veggies, brussels sprouts, green beans, cabbage, carrots. And frozen veggies, if the week gets away from us.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 07, 2019, 03:18:39 PM
I made Crash Hot Potatoes today. https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/crash-hot-potatoes/

I put my taters in the crockpot and cooked them on high for about 3 hours. Once they were soft I followed the rest of the recipe.  They came out really good!

Will have it with steak and a veggie tonight. I will rewarm them in my air fryer.

I made these taters once before using the boil method and they came out great too.
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on December 08, 2019, 02:25:59 PM
Tonight it's salmon w/  delicious homemade coleslaw and strawberry shortcake for dessert.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 08, 2019, 06:08:32 PM
Frozen pizza topped with mushrooms and pepperoni, and spinach salad. Too tired to cook a regular meal after back to back choir concerts this weekend.

I think tomorrow will be stuffed winter squash and baked salmon.
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Post by: Tyson on December 08, 2019, 10:42:22 PM
Chicken sausage and fermented spicy kraut.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 09, 2019, 07:13:02 AM
Last night I made roasted tomatoes, tons of garlic, hot crushed pepper, Italian spices. Roasted for about 50 minutes then poured it over precooked spaghetti, fresh mozzarella and basil. OMG, to die for!
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Post by: OtherJen on December 09, 2019, 05:45:03 PM
Okay, apparently I chose the wrong winter squash because it was moldy when I went to prep it.

Dinner will be baked salmon, roasted Brussels sprouts, and leftover brown rice sauteed with herbs and garlic.
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Post by: horsepoor on December 09, 2019, 08:19:11 PM
Last night was turkey/chorizo meatloaf and braised collards.

Tonight, herbed roasted chicken and Tuscan butter mushrooms with extra spinach.

Tomorrow I'll make a pot of chili and we'll have that and salad for a couple nights.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 10, 2019, 08:23:26 PM
Lentil vegetable soup with bread.
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on December 11, 2019, 12:39:00 PM
I just started preparing dinner.

It's manicotti w/ garlic bread.

Dessert = halved peaches with cinnamon.
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Post by: middo on December 11, 2019, 01:51:56 PM
Chicken teriyaki stir fry.  I was planning to put our home grown sugar snap peas in it, but the family (me included) snacked on them while I was doing the meal prep.  So yummy.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 11, 2019, 01:55:55 PM
A brown rice casserole with chicken and vegetables.
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on December 13, 2019, 11:29:16 AM

Tonight we'll have homemade chicken soup that is so thick it's like stew.

When we make chicken soup we use water   because we don't like the taste of store-bought chicken stock.

Dessert will be halved pears w/ cinnamon.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 13, 2019, 04:26:13 PM
^^^ The pears with cinnamon sound absolutely delightful.

Husband is off today and decided that he wanted beef. He repurposed a few tough steaks from the freezer into stew beef, so we’re having beef stew. I think he managed to use up the last of the carrots and mushrooms, and hopefully I can convince him to use the last bit of sour cream in a batch of mashed potatoes.
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Post by: horsepoor on December 13, 2019, 08:24:45 PM
Sheetpan dinner of brats, Brussels sprouts and butternut squash.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 17, 2019, 03:28:38 PM
I was planning on a sheet pan dinner of kielbasa, cabbage, and potatoes but then remembered that we're completely out of potatoes. Hopefully husband will look at his phone and stop by the grocery store on the way home.
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Post by: jeninco on December 17, 2019, 07:23:22 PM
Lovely casserole of potatoes, broccoli, white beans, olives, crushed tomatoes and garlic layered with munster and then baked until it's bubbling and the cheese is all gooey.
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Post by: horsepoor on December 18, 2019, 05:03:15 PM
Spaghetti squash boats with Italian sausage, and roasted asparagus on the side.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 19, 2019, 06:49:49 AM
Budget Bytes' beef and cabbage stir-fry, except with ground turkey and a few more veg.

Edit: okay, this was really good and at only 2 tbsp. oil for the whole recipe, hopefully kind to my husband's crabby gallbladder. I stirred in some gluten-free ramen noodles at the end and it was a very satisfying meal.
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Post by: jeninco on December 19, 2019, 09:24:04 PM
Quesadillas of mashed cooked butternut squash, strips of green chili (our neighbors buy several bushels of roasted poblanos in the late summer and we all chip in), and jack cheese, folded into corn tortillas and almost dry-fried until they're crunchy. Yum!
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Post by: LostGirl on December 19, 2019, 09:36:55 PM
Leftovers! Pork loin, rice, black beans and macaroni and cheese.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 20, 2019, 02:54:18 PM
We're heading out of town, and have finished up all of the leftovers. So, pizza (from the freezer) it will be
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Post by: FIRE Artist on December 20, 2019, 04:02:07 PM
Sous vide has recently upped my cooking game. Tonight is garlic thyme sirloin, baked stuffed potato and asparagus. 
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Post by: OtherJen on December 20, 2019, 04:23:04 PM
Husband is at a friend's house this evening, and I had a big Mexican lunch with Dad today and may not need to eat for another 24 hours. I might make a batch of this chickpea salad (https://www.budgetbytes.com/scallion-herb-chickpea-salad/) in case I change my mind. It should keep well in the fridge if I wait until I actually eat to add the avocado.
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Post by: Tyson on December 20, 2019, 05:28:17 PM
Spaghetti but using ground turkey instead of ground beef. 
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Post by: jeninco on December 20, 2019, 09:24:47 PM
Swung by a tortillaria this afternoon and got a kilo of the yummiest corn tortillas, so had them with chili and salad.

Tomorrow: Latke-pallooza! Cooked a brisket today, and we'll have steamed asparagus and salad. And so many latkes, with applesauce and sour cream. Perhaps poached pears for dessert, or baked apples.
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Post by: horsepoor on December 21, 2019, 10:04:33 AM
Last night it was time to use some random ingredients up - especially a cauliflower that was getting a little old, and some leftover rotisserie chicken.

I broke the cauliflower up into pieces and baked it for awhile.  In the meantime, I sauteed some mushrooms and shallots, then mixed it all in with chopped green chile and shredded chicken, topped with the last of a can of olives and some cheese and baked it up in a casserole.

I'll be at the barn until 6:30 or so tonight, and DH is out skiing, so I'm going to get a big pot of chili going and bake some keto "corn" muffins this morning.

Tomorrow on to cleaning the fridge out more - we'll have Brussels sprouts and parsnips alongside a roasted or smoked chicken.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 26, 2019, 07:12:00 AM
I’m making stock using the bones of the smoked chicken from Christmas Eve dinner, will cook pinquito beans in the stock, and add back the leftover chicken meat and some veg for a thick soup.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 26, 2019, 08:06:35 AM
I am also making stock from a prime rib roast bones and scraps. Added the usual carrots, celery, garlic, onion and found some tomatoes from my garden that had been frozen and added them to the slow cooker too. It smells marvelous!
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Post by: GuitarStv on December 27, 2019, 03:33:17 PM
Gin and tonic, freshly made challa bread with melted butter on top, butter fried mushrooms, a nice cut of steak, and salad.
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Post by: horsepoor on December 27, 2019, 04:07:28 PM
Tenderloin steak sous vide with roasted garlic, then finished with a pan sear.  Carrots and Brussels sprouts. 
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Post by: OtherJen on December 27, 2019, 05:46:15 PM
Tomato-mushroom sauce with the leftover steak from Christmas dinner chopped up and mixed in, served over spaghetti squash.
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Post by: FireLane on December 28, 2019, 03:38:16 PM
As is my new holiday tradition, I made homemade pad thai: black rice noodles, sauteed chicken, scallions, broccoli and orange peppers, cooked in a reduction of fish sauce, tamarind paste and soy sauce. I roughly followed Mr. Tako's recipe (https://www.mrtakoescapes.com/mr-takos-easy-shrimp-phad-thai/), with some improvisations.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 29, 2019, 05:52:37 PM
Pizza beans a la Smitten Kitchen  (https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/09/pizza-beans-cookbook-preview/), except with Cassoulet beans from Rancho Gordo (what I had in the pantry). Wow, this is satisfying.
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Post by: horsepoor on December 29, 2019, 05:58:41 PM
Low carb Soto Ayam (used bok choy and shiitake mushrooms instead of noodles).  I't s a chicken soup with tons of garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, preferably served with soft boiled ramen eggs.  Predicting that it will go into regular rotation around here.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 30, 2019, 04:51:20 PM
Oven fajitas with chicken. Served with corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, salsa, and sour cream.

Now I am officially out of onions and bell peppers (and canned tomatoes after last night's dinner) and cannot put off going to the grocery store any longer.
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Post by: jeninco on December 31, 2019, 10:44:25 AM
@OtherJen , yikes! We generally go looking for more canned crushed tomatoes when we get down to the last half-dozen.

NYE dinner with neighbors/friends this evening. Mussels, salad, cheese fondue, then chocolate fondue. And I bought four baguettes...

Tomorrow: lentil soup. (I don't like black-eyed-peas)
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Post by: OtherJen on December 31, 2019, 12:08:17 PM
@OtherJen , yikes! We generally go looking for more canned crushed tomatoes when we get down to the last half-dozen.

NYE dinner with neighbors/friends this evening. Mussels, salad, cheese fondue, then chocolate fondue. And I bought four baguettes...

Tomorrow: lentil soup. (I don't like black-eyed-peas)

And I'm digging through a full in-box today so the grocery trip will probably be put off until Thursday. My kitchen is not normally this depleted of core ingredients. I will be happy to get back to a non-holiday schedule soon.

Your NYE meal sounds exceptional. We really need to start cooking mussels on special occasions.

We're eating leftovers tonight before taking a cheese plate and cookies to our friends' house. Tomorrow, we're planning on our annual New Year sushi dinner after seeing Star Wars.
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Post by: jeninco on January 03, 2020, 09:06:38 AM
Happy New Year, everyone!

Two nights ago we had this: https://bojongourmet.com/tomato-baked-white-beans-with-feta-and-lemon-parsley-oil/

I made a triple batch of the parsley oil and stuck it in several small jars in the freezer. I dislike dealing with wilty parsley, and this way it's done for the next couple of batches.

Last night, lentil/sausage/kale soup from smitten kitchen. With rice, because we've had bread with dinner for the past several nights.

Tonight, probably vegan lo mein -- for reasons of environment and economy I'm trying to get getter about finding vegetarian and vegan recipes for several dinners per week.

Tomorrow, I'll be out until late, but I'll suggest the guys make colcannon (our version uses sharp cheddar, for flavor and for gluing everything together), with or without burgers. Or defrost some chili.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 03, 2020, 09:44:21 AM
Happy New Year, everyone!

Two nights ago we had this: https://bojongourmet.com/tomato-baked-white-beans-with-feta-and-lemon-parsley-oil/

I made a triple batch of the parsley oil and stuck it in several small jars in the freezer. I dislike dealing with wilty parsley, and this way it's done for the next couple of batches.

Yum. I am definitely saving this, although I might just sprinkle chopped parsley and drizzle lemon juice on top to keep it friendly for husband's gallbladder. The feta and olive oil used in the actual casserole will be just the right amount of fat for him.

My stomach is a bit upset after too much sugar and cheese the last couple of weeks. I am so glad to be through the holidays. I think it will be a good night to bake the flounder fillets I bought yesterday, maybe with a mild GF panko/parmesan crust. Roasted potatoes and maybe lightly sautéed mushrooms and spinach should work well as sides.
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Post by: jeninco on January 03, 2020, 02:41:35 PM
Happy New Year, everyone!

Two nights ago we had this: https://bojongourmet.com/tomato-baked-white-beans-with-feta-and-lemon-parsley-oil/

I made a triple batch of the parsley oil and stuck it in several small jars in the freezer. I dislike dealing with wilty parsley, and this way it's done for the next couple of batches.

Yum. I am definitely saving this, although I might just sprinkle chopped parsley and drizzle lemon juice on top to keep it friendly for husband's gallbladder. The feta and olive oil used in the actual casserole will be just the right amount of fat for him.

My stomach is a bit upset after too much sugar and cheese the last couple of weeks. I am so glad to be through the holidays. I think it will be a good night to bake the flounder fillets I bought yesterday, maybe with a mild GF panko/parmesan crust. Roasted potatoes and maybe lightly sautéed mushrooms and spinach should work well as sides.

You can do both! If you chop some of the parsley leaves to sprinkle on top (and put them to the side until you're done) you can make the parsley/lemon/olive oil drizzle with the remaining parsley leaves&stems (maybe don't use the tough bits at the very bottom). I throw everything into a 4-cup measuring cup and have at it with an immersion blender. I've discovered that this is an efficient way to use the parts of the stems that still taste good, but that you wouldn't want to deal with chopping, and it saves me having to de-stem herb leaves, other then a little bit for sprinkling. Works with cilantro, too!

Also, I increase the beans, and I find the recipe "as written", i.e. double the beans, stated amount of everything else, is pretty lean.

Enjoy the fish!
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Post by: OtherJen on January 03, 2020, 05:45:01 PM
Happy New Year, everyone!

Two nights ago we had this: https://bojongourmet.com/tomato-baked-white-beans-with-feta-and-lemon-parsley-oil/

I made a triple batch of the parsley oil and stuck it in several small jars in the freezer. I dislike dealing with wilty parsley, and this way it's done for the next couple of batches.

Yum. I am definitely saving this, although I might just sprinkle chopped parsley and drizzle lemon juice on top to keep it friendly for husband's gallbladder. The feta and olive oil used in the actual casserole will be just the right amount of fat for him.

My stomach is a bit upset after too much sugar and cheese the last couple of weeks. I am so glad to be through the holidays. I think it will be a good night to bake the flounder fillets I bought yesterday, maybe with a mild GF panko/parmesan crust. Roasted potatoes and maybe lightly sautéed mushrooms and spinach should work well as sides.

You can do both! If you chop some of the parsley leaves to sprinkle on top (and put them to the side until you're done) you can make the parsley/lemon/olive oil drizzle with the remaining parsley leaves&stems (maybe don't use the tough bits at the very bottom). I throw everything into a 4-cup measuring cup and have at it with an immersion blender. I've discovered that this is an efficient way to use the parts of the stems that still taste good, but that you wouldn't want to deal with chopping, and it saves me having to de-stem herb leaves, other then a little bit for sprinkling. Works with cilantro, too!

Also, I increase the beans, and I find the recipe "as written", i.e. double the beans, stated amount of everything else, is pretty lean.

Enjoy the fish!

Thanks!

I just realized that the blog with the bean recipe has a LOT of gluten-free recipes. I’ve learned plenty of GF workarounds in the last decade but always, always appreciate a food blogger who posts recipes for baked goods that are safe as written. Thank you!
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Post by: jeninco on January 05, 2020, 04:19:38 PM

Thanks!

I just realized that the blog with the bean recipe has a LOT of gluten-free recipes. I’ve learned plenty of GF workarounds in the last decade but always, always appreciate a food blogger who posts recipes for baked goods that are safe as written. Thank you!

:^)

(Let me know if you find something particularly delicious -- I'm not having much luck with vegetarian recipes lately, and I've been auditioning some new ones.)

Tonight: Beef and bok choi stir-fry, because Bok Choi was on sale at the store today.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 05, 2020, 06:37:20 PM
Chicken curry, with 3x the amount of veggies. Plus rice.
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Post by: Tris Prior on January 05, 2020, 07:03:24 PM
I've fallen down the rabbit hole of this site's Indian recipes and tonight made this one:
https://holycowvegan.net/vegan-paneer-butter-masala/

SO good. I didn't have all the spices called for, so I used just garam masala and curry powder and paprika and it still came out really well.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 05, 2020, 07:51:52 PM

Thanks!

I just realized that the blog with the bean recipe has a LOT of gluten-free recipes. I’ve learned plenty of GF workarounds in the last decade but always, always appreciate a food blogger who posts recipes for baked goods that are safe as written. Thank you!

:^)

(Let me know if you find something particularly delicious -- I'm not having much luck with vegetarian recipes lately, and I've been auditioning some new ones.)

Tonight: Beef and bok choi stir-fry, because Bok Choi was on sale at the store today.

Will do. Husband can't eat beef right now and loves bourguignon, so this promising Smitten Kitchen recipe is going on the menu as soon as I can stock up on mushrooms: https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/01/mushroom-bourguignon/?fbclid=IwAR05lbwxZcdV7WeKczHOqMEtr5i8ji5j-dPwcQRpBQYwpIsuLBsglxXxcn0 (https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/01/mushroom-bourguignon/?fbclid=IwAR05lbwxZcdV7WeKczHOqMEtr5i8ji5j-dPwcQRpBQYwpIsuLBsglxXxcn0)
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Post by: lexde on January 06, 2020, 09:47:24 AM
I caught whatever is going around and was laid out all weekend. Still sick, so it looks like dinner is going to be some canned tomato soup with added rice. Lots of Gatorade/water/emergen-c and theraflu. :-(
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on January 06, 2020, 06:40:10 PM
I caught whatever is going around and was laid out all weekend. Still sick, so it looks like dinner is going to be some canned tomato soup with added rice. Lots of Gatorade/water/emergen-c and theraflu. :-(

May you soon recover.

When I was in college I'd boil some elbow macaroni and add it to canned tomato soup. It was OK.

Tonight we'll have spaghetti w/meat sauce, garlic bread, and chocolate cake for dessert.
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Post by: sui generis on January 06, 2020, 07:52:13 PM
Husband is gone for the week for work and we have a lot of leftovers still, so I'm on cleanup duty for a long time to get it done.  Just call me the human garbage can!  I do love leftovers, though. 

Tonight, it's salad with whatever scrounged nuts are in the pantry, plus feta and cucumber, and a few leftover pierogies.  Probably also a bit of leftover kidney bean "curry" (i.e. not very authentic, but still delicious), but the previous two items are older, so I gotta plow through those first, so there will be more curry later this week on the schedule.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 06, 2020, 08:11:33 PM
I made a batch of turkey stock from frozen Thanksgiving turkey bones, and used some of it in a pot of lasagna soup (https://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/lasagna-soup/). I used turkey Italian sausage and cut the amount in half, added 6 ounces of sliced mushrooms, used gluten-free rotini pasta, and skipped the mozzarella to keep it fairly low-fat. It was so good, and perfect for winter. This is going in the regular rotation.
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Post by: jeninco on January 07, 2020, 08:15:19 AM
Last night -- delicious and beautiful falafels (https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/12/falafel/) with pita bread (purchased, it was a busy day), zaug sauce, cucumber salad, carrot salad, tahini sauce, quick-marinated shallots, hummus, olives, and crunchy lettuce leaves.

Tonight: Pozole. I purchased an extra turkey right after thanksgiving, and had the guy cut it up, and I'll start the Pozole with the backbone and wings and stuff (maybe a leg, too). Also grated cheese and slaw.
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Post by: Trifle on January 07, 2020, 09:31:51 AM
Last night -- delicious and beautiful falafels (https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/12/falafel/) with pita bread (purchased, it was a busy day), zaug sauce, cucumber salad, carrot salad, tahini sauce, quick-marinated shallots, hummus, olives, and crunchy lettuce leaves.

Tonight: Pozole. I purchased an extra turkey right after thanksgiving, and had the guy cut it up, and I'll start the Pozole with the backbone and wings and stuff (maybe a leg, too). Also grated cheese and slaw.

I'll be over for dinner.  ;) 

Honestly, @jeninco  -- you and @horsepoor have some of the yummiest sounding meals.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 07, 2020, 09:56:15 AM
Leftover chicken/veg curry & rice
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Post by: jeninco on January 07, 2020, 10:06:51 AM
Last night -- delicious and beautiful falafels (https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/12/falafel/) with pita bread (purchased, it was a busy day), zaug sauce, cucumber salad, carrot salad, tahini sauce, quick-marinated shallots, hummus, olives, and crunchy lettuce leaves.

Tonight: Pozole. I purchased an extra turkey right after thanksgiving, and had the guy cut it up, and I'll start the Pozole with the backbone and wings and stuff (maybe a leg, too). Also grated cheese and slaw.

I'll be over for dinner.  ;) 

Honestly, @jeninco  -- you and @horsepoor have some of the yummiest sounding meals.

Thanks! I think @OtherJen has some delicious-sounding dinners, too.

I gotta say -- the falafel mixture has to be started soaking the night before, but the actual assembly and cooking is really fast and easy. Most of the stuff was purchased, or assembled as the mixture was frying -- and it cooks really quickly, like 5 minutes per ball, and I cooked a dozen or more at once. I recommend trying it!
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 07, 2020, 04:14:23 PM
Having spatchcock chicken, mashed taters and broccoli spears!
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Post by: OtherJen on January 07, 2020, 06:26:46 PM
Last night -- delicious and beautiful falafels (https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/12/falafel/) with pita bread (purchased, it was a busy day), zaug sauce, cucumber salad, carrot salad, tahini sauce, quick-marinated shallots, hummus, olives, and crunchy lettuce leaves.

Tonight: Pozole. I purchased an extra turkey right after thanksgiving, and had the guy cut it up, and I'll start the Pozole with the backbone and wings and stuff (maybe a leg, too). Also grated cheese and slaw.

I'll be over for dinner.  ;) 

Honestly, @jeninco  -- you and @horsepoor have some of the yummiest sounding meals.

Thanks! I think @OtherJen has some delicious-sounding dinners, too.

I gotta say -- the falafel mixture has to be started soaking the night before, but the actual assembly and cooking is really fast and easy. Most of the stuff was purchased, or assembled as the mixture was frying -- and it cooks really quickly, like 5 minutes per ball, and I cooked a dozen or more at once. I recommend trying it!

Aw, thanks! I get a lot of inspiration from your menus.

Tonight's dinner was straight-up winter comfort food: broccoli and brown rice casserole with a bit of turkey and cheddar cheese.

I think tomorrow might be a good time to try the mushroom bourguignon. I just bought a big pack of mushrooms from Costco.
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Post by: turketron on January 07, 2020, 08:13:13 PM
Kale pesto (https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/kale-pesto-with-whole-wheat-pasta) with gluten free chickpea pasta (we're not gf, but had a friend over for dinner who is) with roasted butternut squash on the side. Tried this recipe out for the first time, and it was super good! I love kale in all forms, but if you aren't a huge fan this would be a good way to eat an entire big bunch of kale without really tasting too kale-y. Plus kale is pretty cheap this time of year. Next time I'll see how well it works with frozen kale, might be a good way to keep it cheap when it's not in season.



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Post by: Sugaree on January 08, 2020, 12:06:13 PM
Happy New Year, everyone!

Two nights ago we had this: https://bojongourmet.com/tomato-baked-white-beans-with-feta-and-lemon-parsley-oil/

I made a triple batch of the parsley oil and stuck it in several small jars in the freezer. I dislike dealing with wilty parsley, and this way it's done for the next couple of batches.

Last night, lentil/sausage/kale soup from smitten kitchen. With rice, because we've had bread with dinner for the past several nights.

Tonight, probably vegan lo mein -- for reasons of environment and economy I'm trying to get getter about finding vegetarian and vegan recipes for several dinners per week.

Tomorrow, I'll be out until late, but I'll suggest the guys make colcannon (our version uses sharp cheddar, for flavor and for gluing everything together), with or without burgers. Or defrost some chili.

This is my plan as well.  I'm going to add vegetarian meals gradually until there is mutiny from my family. 
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Post by: Trifle on January 08, 2020, 03:18:46 PM
Two lasagnas -- one veggie, one meat
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Post by: middo on January 08, 2020, 05:19:09 PM
Slow cooked red wine and garlic flavoured beef stew with mishrooms and other assorted veggies.  The beef cooked overnight, and the house smells so good.  Veggies get added today so they don'tbecome mush.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 08, 2020, 06:42:12 PM
Holy cow. Husband just made the Smitten Kitchen mushroom bourguignon (https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/01/mushroom-bourguignon/?fbclid=IwAR05lbwxZcdV7WeKczHOqMEtr5i8ji5j-dPwcQRpBQYwpIsuLBsglxXxcn0) with mashed potatoes. That was one of the most satisfying vegetarian meals I’ve ever had. Husband was practically an obligate carnivore earlier in our marriage, so his willingness to make this and, after eating, talk about making it again was major.
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Post by: horsepoor on January 08, 2020, 08:23:53 PM
Holy cow. Husband just made the Smitten Kitchen mushroom bourguignon (https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/01/mushroom-bourguignon/?fbclid=IwAR05lbwxZcdV7WeKczHOqMEtr5i8ji5j-dPwcQRpBQYwpIsuLBsglxXxcn0) with mashed potatoes. That was one of the most satisfying vegetarian meals I’ve ever had. Husband was practically an obligate carnivore earlier in our marriage, so his willingness to make this and, after eating, talk about making it again was major.

Thanks for the review!  I was actually looking at a different mushroom bourguignon recipe a day or  two ago, but I think I'll make this one. 
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Post by: jeninco on January 08, 2020, 09:23:10 PM
Tonight: Salmon cakes (I used up the last cans of salmon in the pantry: guess I should add them to the list), roasted brussels sprouts, baked sweet potato. We also fried a bunch of mushrooms with the salmon cakes, and had several appropriate sauces in the fridge to use down. I'm here to report that tahini sauce (tahini, garlic, lemon juice, thinned with some water) is delicious on baked sweet potatoes. (And the parsley sauce from last week's greek giant beans was lovely on the salmon cakes)

Tomorrow: I pulled 2 lbs short ribs out of the freezer: I'll toss them in a slow cooker with some onion, carrots, and either beer or veg stock. mashed potatoes, and salad, probably!
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Post by: OtherJen on January 09, 2020, 07:23:56 PM
Tonight's dinner: oven-roasted chicken shawarma (https://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/oven-roasted-chicken-shawarma-nytimes-25412) with garlic-yogurt sauce, brown rice, and spinach salad with red wine vinaigrette.

Seriously, this oven shawarma recipe is one of my very favorite homemade meals. I grew up in Dearborn, MI and will never turn down a good pile of true Lebanese shawarma with toum, but this is equally delicious in its own way. Plus, it's cheaper, super easy, and doesn't require ordering or picking up take-out.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 09, 2020, 07:37:16 PM
That shaarma recipe looks fabulous, @OtherJen

We are boring on weeknights. I finished up my last call at 5:30, so it was a bit of a scramble. We had spaghetti (sauce my 12 y.o. made earlier in the week) with meatballs (frozen) & either zoodles (adults) or pasta (kids). Served with salad.
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Post by: sparkytheop on January 09, 2020, 08:42:05 PM
I'll have to try that shawarma recipe, I think I have everything needed (well, have breasts instead of thighs, so that may have to do).

The last two nights I've had sliced zucchini, yellow squash, and half a petite sirloin steak over some chinese noodles (bought the noodles in bulk at a restaurant supply store, then separated and frozen for use later). 

This afternoon my son made reverse-sear pork chops with mashed potatoes and gravy before I headed for work, so that was dinner #1.  Dinner #2 will be an egg, sausage, and hashbrowns.  If I get hungry before I head home, I have a frozen crap pizza here at work (Totino's, my favorite bad pizza).  I have some vegetables to help offset some of the not-so-healthy stuff.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 10, 2020, 02:27:30 PM
I think tonight will be pepperoni pizza. Doctored cauliflower pizza for the adults, and the real deal for the kids.
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Post by: jeninco on January 10, 2020, 07:26:35 PM
Very delicious roasted cauliflower/black bean tacos on soft corn tortillas: https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/roasted-cauliflower-black-bean-tacos/

We still are swimming in extra sauces, so we had chopped roasted poblanos, pickled shallots, and the last of the lemon/parsley sauce with it, along with some "sauce" that was chipotles in adobo, liquified with a stick blender.

Vegan, and it's a keeper recipe!
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Post by: OtherJen on January 12, 2020, 02:56:57 PM
I made a giant pot of bean, ham, and vegetable soup last night. For tonight's dinner, I plan to suggest either that or the leftover tofu stir-fry from Friday night.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 12, 2020, 04:02:09 PM
We're having crockpot carnitas with homemade pico de gallo & guacamole
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Post by: Sugaree on January 12, 2020, 06:31:07 PM
Roasted butternut squash and coconut curry soup.  With enough left over for lunch all week.
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Post by: Nangirl17 on January 12, 2020, 06:52:09 PM
oooh, I'm definitely going to try the butternut soup next week - thanks for the inspiration!

Today's supper was a childhood throwback - creamed peas on toasted English muffins (of course with fresh cracked pepper over the top).
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Post by: BECABECA on January 12, 2020, 06:54:03 PM
Vegan Dal Makhani with brown basmati rice
https://cookieandkate.com/quick-dal-makhani-recipe/
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Post by: sui generis on January 12, 2020, 08:09:41 PM
White bean and eggplant soup tonight and for lunch this week!
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Post by: horsepoor on January 12, 2020, 10:03:16 PM
Keto air-fried pickles (breaded in pork rind "Panko" worked great!), creamed spinach, sauteed mushrooms and crispy fried cube steak.
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Post by: sparkytheop on January 13, 2020, 03:02:46 PM
Tonight will be Cuban sandwiches again (no pickles for me though).  My son cooked up some pork yesterday, and this will be the third meal from that pork.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 13, 2020, 04:26:21 PM
Turkey and vegetable tacos on soft corn tortillas.
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Post by: horsepoor on January 13, 2020, 10:04:50 PM
I pressure cooked a bone-in lamb shoulder until it shredded.  Big salad because that's how we roll.
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Post by: Sugaree on January 14, 2020, 08:48:20 AM
oooh, I'm definitely going to try the butternut soup next week - thanks for the inspiration!

Today's supper was a childhood throwback - creamed peas on toasted English muffins (of course with fresh cracked pepper over the top).


It was so, so super simple.  Roast the squash for an hour, let it cool.  Meanwhile sautee some onions and garlic and ginger root.  Add some Thai red curry paste.  Then add a can of coconut cream (the recipe called for coconut milk, all I had was cream, but I feel like cream probably works better anyway).  Then add ~4 cups broth.  I used chicken, but I imagine that veggie broth works just as well.  Add the roasted squash in and simmer for 15-20 minutes.  Then puree into a homogeneous soup.   
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Post by: Aelias on January 14, 2020, 11:32:03 AM
Happy New Year, everyone!

Two nights ago we had this: https://bojongourmet.com/tomato-baked-white-beans-with-feta-and-lemon-parsley-oil/

I made a triple batch of the parsley oil and stuck it in several small jars in the freezer. I dislike dealing with wilty parsley, and this way it's done for the next couple of batches.

Last night, lentil/sausage/kale soup from smitten kitchen. With rice, because we've had bread with dinner for the past several nights.

Tonight, probably vegan lo mein -- for reasons of environment and economy I'm trying to get getter about finding vegetarian and vegan recipes for several dinners per week.

Tomorrow, I'll be out until late, but I'll suggest the guys make colcannon (our version uses sharp cheddar, for flavor and for gluing everything together), with or without burgers. Or defrost some chili.

This is my plan as well.  I'm going to add vegetarian meals gradually until there is mutiny from my family.

Me too!  We've been having several vegetarian meals a week for a while now, so I'm trying to ratchet it up to mostly vegan, some vegetarian, occasional meat.

So far, it's been a surprisingly easy transition.  There will still be a fair amount of meat in our diets for a while because we have tons of meat in the freezer and I feel like wasting food is the original sin of sustainable food.  But the number of vegan substitute products and mindblowing vegan hacks online is fascinating and great.  I made a cheesy broccoli, peas, and rice casserole with the "cheese" made from cashews, steamed potatoes and carrots, garlic, mustard, and nutritional yeast and my carnivore husband LICKED THE BOWL y'all.  Vegan burrito bowl with Chipotle-esque lime cilantro rice, slow cooked beans, corn and hot pepper salsa, and a healthy dollop of guac -- similar results. 

Tonight is a big batch of tomato, kale, mushroom, and red lentil soup with leftovers going to a friend expecting a baby.  Also looking forward to a big bowl of pasta puttanesca (tomato sauce with garlic, olives, parsley, capers, and chili flakes) and a fakeout avgolemono soup (lemon and rice soup, but with aquafaba and cashews to give it creaminess) later in the week.  And this weekend ::drumroll please:: going to attempt a pie crust with Country Crock almond oil plant butter that claims to be good for baking.  We'll be the judge of that!
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Post by: Sugaree on January 14, 2020, 12:42:29 PM
Happy New Year, everyone!

Two nights ago we had this: https://bojongourmet.com/tomato-baked-white-beans-with-feta-and-lemon-parsley-oil/

I made a triple batch of the parsley oil and stuck it in several small jars in the freezer. I dislike dealing with wilty parsley, and this way it's done for the next couple of batches.

Last night, lentil/sausage/kale soup from smitten kitchen. With rice, because we've had bread with dinner for the past several nights.

Tonight, probably vegan lo mein -- for reasons of environment and economy I'm trying to get getter about finding vegetarian and vegan recipes for several dinners per week.

Tomorrow, I'll be out until late, but I'll suggest the guys make colcannon (our version uses sharp cheddar, for flavor and for gluing everything together), with or without burgers. Or defrost some chili.

This is my plan as well.  I'm going to add vegetarian meals gradually until there is mutiny from my family.

Me too!  We've been having several vegetarian meals a week for a while now, so I'm trying to ratchet it up to mostly vegan, some vegetarian, occasional meat.

So far, it's been a surprisingly easy transition.  There will still be a fair amount of meat in our diets for a while because we have tons of meat in the freezer and I feel like wasting food is the original sin of sustainable food.  But the number of vegan substitute products and mindblowing vegan hacks online is fascinating and great.  I made a cheesy broccoli, peas, and rice casserole with the "cheese" made from cashews, steamed potatoes and carrots, garlic, mustard, and nutritional yeast and my carnivore husband LICKED THE BOWL y'all.  Vegan burrito bowl with Chipotle-esque lime cilantro rice, slow cooked beans, corn and hot pepper salsa, and a healthy dollop of guac -- similar results. 

Tonight is a big batch of tomato, kale, mushroom, and red lentil soup with leftovers going to a friend expecting a baby.  Also looking forward to a big bowl of pasta puttanesca (tomato sauce with garlic, olives, parsley, capers, and chili flakes) and a fakeout avgolemono soup (lemon and rice soup, but with aquafaba and cashews to give it creaminess) later in the week.  And this weekend ::drumroll please:: going to attempt a pie crust with Country Crock almond oil plant butter that claims to be good for baking.  We'll be the judge of that!

I've had a hard time finding much in the way of substitutes locally.  Which is okay.  I would much rather have a meal that is all about the veggies and not about stuff posing as meat.  I do have several recipes that I think will transition well (cauliflower tikka masala or keema made with lentils and walnuts, for example), and I'm looking forward to experimenting with recipes.
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Post by: Aelias on January 14, 2020, 01:58:36 PM

I've had a hard time finding much in the way of substitutes locally.  Which is okay.  I would much rather have a meal that is all about the veggies and not about stuff posing as meat.  I do have several recipes that I think will transition well (cauliflower tikka masala or keema made with lentils and walnuts, for example), and I'm looking forward to experimenting with recipes.

To clarify, I haven't done much with artificial meat, although it is available near me.  Agree that it's easier to ramp up the veggies and add other plant protein.  I've had various Beyond meats and they're acceptable. We had Morningstar chicken nuggets for the kids last night and my son said they were "chewy." 

I was more worried about dairy as an ingredient, specifically cheese and butter.  But there are tons of vegan butters in my store and, hopefully, they will bake well.  Note that most margarine is NOT vegan because it contains dairy derived ingredients. I've been pretty happy with cashews as a sub for cheese and cream, sorbet for ice cream. 
 
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Post by: OtherJen on January 14, 2020, 02:55:29 PM
I've used Earth Balance margarine for dairy-free baking, and it works well (for cookies and brownies, at least). Coconut oil works well in cakes.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on January 14, 2020, 05:29:27 PM
I was more worried about dairy as an ingredient, specifically cheese and butter.  But there are tons of vegan butters in my store and, hopefully, they will bake well.  Note that most margarine is NOT vegan because it contains dairy derived ingredients. I've been pretty happy with cashews as a sub for cheese and cream, sorbet for ice cream.

I've found coconut oil to work pretty well 1:1 as a substitute for butter for baking.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dicey on January 14, 2020, 07:25:46 PM
Tonight we had spiralized*, steamed zucchini, toped with homemade marinara. It wasn't quite enough, so we made two whole wheat quesadillas with green Herdez salsa, our current favorite.  Mex-Italia anyone?
* I just found a new in-box spiralizer for $4.00 at my favorite thrift store, so we're having fun playing with our vegetables.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on January 14, 2020, 07:40:48 PM
We had linguini with tomato& marinated artichoke sauce (make tomato sauce, dump in an entire jar of marinated artichoke hearts, oil and all). With grated cheese, (so not vegan) and roasted cauliflower.

The rest of the cauliflower went into a pasta salad that was shells, green beans, tomato-paste-based pesto, olives, cut up mozzarella balls, .... I think I'm missing something, but you get the idea. (It occurs to me that I could take out the cheese, add cooked chickpeas and marinated red peppers and it would be "antipasto pasta salad.")  That will be lunches for the lunch-carrying fraction of our household for most of the rest of this week. PB&J is not enough calories/food for the 15-year old, and we're trying to not have lunchmeat every darn week.

I've made pie crusts with both cultured vegan "butter" and with palm oil (it's not crisco, but it behaves like it). Both worked fine.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on January 14, 2020, 08:08:57 PM
All I want to do is sleep, so tonight's dinner has consisted of potato chips and a big chunk of Italian bread.

I did go shopping though, at the rest of the week will have a better menu (cook two big meals that make a lot of leftovers).

I'll make the chicken schwarma someone posted upthread, with a homemade white sauce, and some saffron rice (using homegrown saffron).

I also bought beets and celery to make a big pot of borscht. 

Finally, got some nice bread to make French dips this week as well.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sui generis on January 14, 2020, 09:10:17 PM
We made this stewy, delicious mess and served over baked sweet potatoes.  The bright lemon contrasts so nicely with the rich coconut milk and all the healthy spinach was just what I needed after a long day at my volunteer gig and ate too many cookies and cheez-its. https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-braised-coconut-spinach-chickpeas-with-lemon-recipes-from-the-kitchn-164551.  Not the easiest recipe in the world, but not too hard either.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on January 15, 2020, 11:14:21 AM
All I want to do is sleep, so tonight's dinner has consisted of potato chips and a big chunk of Italian bread.

I did go shopping though, at the rest of the week will have a better menu (cook two big meals that make a lot of leftovers).

I'll make the chicken schwarma someone posted upthread, with a homemade white sauce, and some saffron rice (using homegrown saffron).

I also bought beets and celery to make a big pot of borscht. 

Finally, got some nice bread to make French dips this week as well.

Homegrown saffron -- can you provide more details?
'Cause on a $/hour basis, that's probably about the biggest bang for the buck I can imagine.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: lexde on January 15, 2020, 11:15:44 AM
I cooked tacos and chicken piccata with spaghetti for dinners this week, so I will have leftovers of one or the other tonight with my SO!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on January 15, 2020, 01:47:00 PM
All I want to do is sleep, so tonight's dinner has consisted of potato chips and a big chunk of Italian bread.

I did go shopping though, at the rest of the week will have a better menu (cook two big meals that make a lot of leftovers).

I'll make the chicken schwarma someone posted upthread, with a homemade white sauce, and some saffron rice (using homegrown saffron).

I also bought beets and celery to make a big pot of borscht. 

Finally, got some nice bread to make French dips this week as well.

Homegrown saffron -- can you provide more details?
'Cause on a $/hour basis, that's probably about the biggest bang for the buck I can imagine.

So easy, even I managed not to kill them...

I gave my mom 20 bulbs a couple years ago, and I kept just 5 for myself (because I thought I'd kill them).

Mine are in a pot.  First year, I got all five to grow.  This fall we had a freeze that happened right when mine were ready to bloom, so only got a few, but they should come back next year.

She planted hers in the dirt above her gravel driveway (they don't usually drive anything up that far, and it's an easy spot to water them).  We've managed to get quite a bit from her patch.

They do well if they get ignored during a hot summer (just water them once a month or so, though she pretty much forgot about them until fall, when she finally watered them some!)  They do better in the ground than they do in a pot (hers bloomed earlier than mine).  They also bloom around the same general time, but they might bloom and wilt within a day or two, so we try to check on them every day once we see the first bit of purple.

We haven't separated bulbs though, but they are supposed to multiply well.  We don't harvest a ton, but enough to try some different saffron recipes without having to pay a fortune, and for a few days, you get some really pretty flowers.

https://www.rareseeds.com/catalog/product/view/id/3817/s/pre-order-for-2019-saffron-crocus-25-bulbs/

ETA: our growing zone looks like it's 7b and 8a.  We can spend weeks over 100°F in the summer, and right now we have snow on the ground and temps are supposed to be in the teens, so we get a pretty wide range in weather.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on January 15, 2020, 03:34:24 PM
<snip>
So easy, even I managed not to kill them...

I gave my mom 20 bulbs a couple years ago, and I kept just 5 for myself (because I thought I'd kill them).

Mine are in a pot.  First year, I got all five to grow.  This fall we had a freeze that happened right when mine were ready to bloom, so only got a few, but they should come back next year.

She planted hers in the dirt above her gravel driveway (they don't usually drive anything up that far, and it's an easy spot to water them).  We've managed to get quite a bit from her patch.

They do well if they get ignored during a hot summer (just water them once a month or so, though she pretty much forgot about them until fall, when she finally watered them some!)  They do better in the ground than they do in a pot (hers bloomed earlier than mine).  They also bloom around the same general time, but they might bloom and wilt within a day or two, so we try to check on them every day once we see the first bit of purple.

We haven't separated bulbs though, but they are supposed to multiply well.  We don't harvest a ton, but enough to try some different saffron recipes without having to pay a fortune, and for a few days, you get some really pretty flowers.

https://www.rareseeds.com/catalog/product/view/id/3817/s/pre-order-for-2019-saffron-crocus-25-bulbs/

ETA: our growing zone looks like it's 7b and 8a.  We can spend weeks over 100°F in the summer, and right now we have snow on the ground and temps are supposed to be in the teens, so we get a pretty wide range in weather.

I'm in 5-something, but this is awesome -- thanks!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 15, 2020, 04:28:11 PM
<snip>
So easy, even I managed not to kill them...

I gave my mom 20 bulbs a couple years ago, and I kept just 5 for myself (because I thought I'd kill them).

Mine are in a pot.  First year, I got all five to grow.  This fall we had a freeze that happened right when mine were ready to bloom, so only got a few, but they should come back next year.

She planted hers in the dirt above her gravel driveway (they don't usually drive anything up that far, and it's an easy spot to water them).  We've managed to get quite a bit from her patch.

They do well if they get ignored during a hot summer (just water them once a month or so, though she pretty much forgot about them until fall, when she finally watered them some!)  They do better in the ground than they do in a pot (hers bloomed earlier than mine).  They also bloom around the same general time, but they might bloom and wilt within a day or two, so we try to check on them every day once we see the first bit of purple.

We haven't separated bulbs though, but they are supposed to multiply well.  We don't harvest a ton, but enough to try some different saffron recipes without having to pay a fortune, and for a few days, you get some really pretty flowers.

https://www.rareseeds.com/catalog/product/view/id/3817/s/pre-order-for-2019-saffron-crocus-25-bulbs/

ETA: our growing zone looks like it's 7b and 8a.  We can spend weeks over 100°F in the summer, and right now we have snow on the ground and temps are supposed to be in the teens, so we get a pretty wide range in weather.

I'm in 5-something, but this is awesome -- thanks!

Agreed. I bookmarked this because it's such a great idea!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on January 15, 2020, 07:29:47 PM
I'm also loving the idea of growing some saffron crocuses!

@sui generis thanks for that spinach recipe - I might try that with cauliflower and/or mushrooms in place of the chickpeas as a low carb dish.

Tonight I think I might whip up some guacamole and dip pork rinds in it.  My appetite has been a little off, so not much cooking happening this week.  On Monday I cooked a lamb shoulder in the Instant Pot with some turkey stock and homemade chipotles in adobo.  It's looking like we'll be living off that the rest of this week, along with some salads as the mood strikes.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 15, 2020, 07:42:40 PM
We had the roasted (turkey) kielbasa and cabbage from Budget Bytes, except I did the potatoes separately as seasoned oven fries.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on January 16, 2020, 01:52:22 PM
^--- This is going on next week's menu.

We're having a casserole that's layers of broccoli, potatoes, white beans, garlic, olives, and crushed tomatoes with a gooey layer of munster in the middle.  It's from Jeanne Lemlin's book Main Course Vegetarian Pleasures -- Not every recipe in it is amazing, but some are incredible and most are fine.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on January 19, 2020, 02:59:00 PM
All I want to do is sleep, so tonight's dinner has consisted of potato chips and a big chunk of Italian bread.

I did go shopping though, at the rest of the week will have a better menu (cook two big meals that make a lot of leftovers).

I'll make the chicken schwarma someone posted upthread, with a homemade white sauce, and some saffron rice (using homegrown saffron).

I also bought beets and celery to make a big pot of borscht. 

Finally, got some nice bread to make French dips this week as well.

We had to use chicken breasts (because that's what I had in the freezer), but the chicken shawarma turned out so good!  Will need to make this during the summer when we can use home-grown (well, my mom's home-grown) cucumbers and tomatoes.  I also need to learn how to make naan, because it's expensive in the store.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 19, 2020, 04:41:47 PM
All I want to do is sleep, so tonight's dinner has consisted of potato chips and a big chunk of Italian bread.

I did go shopping though, at the rest of the week will have a better menu (cook two big meals that make a lot of leftovers).

I'll make the chicken schwarma someone posted upthread, with a homemade white sauce, and some saffron rice (using homegrown saffron).

I also bought beets and celery to make a big pot of borscht. 

Finally, got some nice bread to make French dips this week as well.

We had to use chicken breasts (because that's what I had in the freezer), but the chicken shawarma turned out so good!  Will need to make this during the summer when we can use home-grown (well, my mom's home-grown) cucumbers and tomatoes.  I also need to learn how to make naan, because it's expensive in the store.

Yay! I swear, that recipe is magic.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 19, 2020, 04:44:49 PM
We have lots of leftovers from last night’s Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala (https://www.budgetbytes.com/slow-cooker-chicken-tikka-masala/), so I think that will be tonight’s dinner. I used maybe a half-lb. of chicken thighs, two (drained) cans of garbanzos, and full-fat Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream. All of the subs worked really well.

Edit: no, the leftover tikka masala will be lunches tomorrow. I’m roasting tofu, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts for a vegan snack meal.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on January 19, 2020, 08:05:02 PM
Last night we had a guest for dinner, so we added another vegetable and a dessert:
(apps)
Pot roast (chuck roast), mashed potatoes, roasted acorn squash wedges, roasted brussels sprouts, a little horseradish sauce (the last bit of horseradish mixed with some sour cream). Apple cake for dessert.

Tonight is the last dinner with my DS before he goes back to college, so he got to pick. We had chicken tacos: the good corn tortillas -- we made a not-at-all mustachian drive to the good tortillarilla -- , black beans with chipotles in adobo, cheddar, cabbage-and-carrot slaw, salsa (also from the tortillarilla), and blueberry pie with whipped cream for dessert. (frozen blueberries, thanks Trader Joe's).
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sui generis on January 19, 2020, 08:49:53 PM
Soba noodles + tofu with spicy peanut sauce! https://food52.com/recipes/19059-soba-noodles-and-tofu-with-spicy-peanut-sauce

This is a pretty easy recipe that is really worth it with a good variety of vegetables, and the spicy peanut sauce makes it hearty and tasty. I'm usually a very mid-range spice-level person (i.e. I might order a 7 at a "gringo" Thai or Indian place) and this was too much cayenne for me to enjoy.  As you might be able to tell since a whole 1/2 tsp of cayenne is more than the usual. I've been putting half that, but otherwise no modifications to this lovely recipe!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 19, 2020, 09:14:10 PM
Soba noodles + tofu with spicy peanut sauce! https://food52.com/recipes/19059-soba-noodles-and-tofu-with-spicy-peanut-sauce

This is a pretty easy recipe that is really worth it with a good variety of vegetables, and the spicy peanut sauce makes it hearty and tasty. I'm usually a very mid-range spice-level person (i.e. I might order a 7 at a "gringo" Thai or Indian place) and this was too much cayenne for me to enjoy.  As you might be able to tell since a whole 1/2 tsp of cayenne is more than the usual. I've been putting half that, but otherwise no modifications to this lovely recipe!

Yum! Definitely saving this one.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on January 20, 2020, 06:44:48 AM
Tonight is pot roast with Brussels sprouts and carrots.

Saturday night I found a new winner for the low-carb/keto group: Enchilada Meatball Skillet (https://www.castironketo.net/blog/keto-enchilada-meatball-skillet/?fbclid=IwAR3UTpbheBBh9obpVCD7FkJnlPNQxZQWeKUay4KxYiYT12j8bgSlpAuFDVc), which we of course had with cauliflower rice.  Since I canned a bunch of green enchilada sauce and haven't been using it, I'm putting this recipe into regular rotation.  Used ground pork instead of chicken; I think any type of ground meat would be good though.

Last night, green chile, chicken and parsnip chowder.  Green chile and parsnip is a really underrated combination, IMO.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Sugaree on January 20, 2020, 02:57:44 PM
Tonight is leftover veggie moussaka from last night.  I was going to have butternut squash chili, but didn't get it started in time.  So now it's all prepped for tomorrow.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on January 22, 2020, 09:10:42 AM
We had surprisingly delicious vegetarian enchiladas. It helped that we had really good corn tortillas to start with: filled them with a mixture of cooked onions, mushroom slices (that I pre-seared, and then cooked with the other stuff) and fresh poblanos, and with a few baked cherry tomatoes I pulled out of the fridge, a small amount of leftover cooked black beans, and some leftover cooked acorn squash cubes. Salsa verde and cheese on the top.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Trifle on January 22, 2020, 09:53:01 AM
Tonight is fried fish and the Chipotle Butternut Squash and Quinoa Salad from BudgetBytes;  https://www.budgetbytes.com/chipotle-butternut-squash-and-quinoa-salad/
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Sugaree on January 22, 2020, 10:21:02 AM
Last night was butternut squash chili.  It was very good.  Tonight is a curried cauliflower soup.  I made a similar soup last week with butternut squash that was very good, so hopefully tonight's will be too.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 25, 2020, 05:56:30 AM
Two nights ago we cooked a turkey breast that was on sale in November. It was 7 lbs. Baked it int he oven in a Reynolds cooking bag. Came out perfect and had an odd ball turkey dinner without the usual stuffing and side dishes. I saved the juices and bones, added carrots, celery and onions, then cooked them overnight in the slow cooker to make broth. Strained the broth and put in fridge overnight and will scrape off grease today. Last night had a gorgeous turkey hero with lettuce, tomato, bacon and mayo. Sides of french fries and onion rings. So good! Still have lots of turkey leftover!

Today I am cooking a pot roast in the slow cooker with baby red taters, carrots, onions, dehydrated onion soup, sherry. Oh, and I add cream of mushroom soup too. I put one half can over the roast, then generously pepper the top then put the rest of the soup into the pot. This is one of my favorite dinners!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 25, 2020, 07:21:42 AM
I bought a small rotisserie chicken earlier this week and saved the bones for stock. I think I'll aim for about a quart of stock and then use it to cook a pot of beans.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on January 25, 2020, 12:11:06 PM
Made pot roast the other night.  Didn't have the canned mushrooms I usually put over the top, and my son isn't the biggest fan of cream of crap, so made it with some fresh mushrooms I had and it turned out great!  (Last time I tried to use fresh mushrooms, I put them on top like I do the canned, and they dried up and shriveled).  This is the recipe I emailed to him after we ate it, because it came out better than usual.  I've taught him to cook both with recipes and "by feel", so he can follow most my recipes now.

Slab of chuck roast (ours was about 3 lbs)
14-16 or so oz of beef broth (I used home canned broth, but we don't always have that on hand, so added the can size as for future use)
Heaping spoonful of "better than bullion"
3 large mushrooms (or a small can of mushrooms), sliced in large pieces (we used crimini)
1/2 rib of celery, cut up (it's what I had in the freezer)
1 onion, quartered
Potatoes (I like a lot), halved or quartered, depending on size
Carrots (a few handfuls, baby carrots or chunks of regular carrot)

Just over 1/4 cup flour (measured in a half cup measuring cup)
Salt
Pepper
Garlic (fresh, granulated, powdered, whatever)
Worcestershire sauce
Oil

Leave the roast on the counter for about an hour to let it start getting to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 375°.
Coat the roast completely with the mix of flour, salt, and pepper.  Let sit about 10 minutes.
Drizzle the bottom of the dutch oven with oil and heat just above medium.
Brown the chuck roast, brushing any flour that fell off into the D.O. (it will help make a gravy that you don't have to thicken up when it's done cooking).  Get both sides.
Add the broth, celery, onion, mushrooms (if you use the canned mushrooms, dump them on top of the roast instead of under), garlic, and better than bullion to the D.O.  Lift the meat and put it on top.  Smear some of the better than bullion over the top of the roast to "clean" the spoon.
Cover and cook about 1 hour 20 minutes.

Add the potatoes and carrots.  Turn the roast over, if desired, and put on top of the vegetables (try to submerge the potatoes in the liquid as much as possible).  Splash a little Worcestershire sauce on top of the roast and vegetables.
Cover and cook another 45 minutes.

Take roast out and let rest 10 minutes.  Continue cooking vegetables if the potatoes are not tender.

If you need to thicken the gravy, make a roux with flour and butter, then add the roast drippings and more broth/water/milk if needed.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Omy on January 25, 2020, 01:30:55 PM
Chicken Chile:

3 chicken breasts (poached and shredded)
15oz can of Northern beans (drained)
24oz mild or medium salsa
15oz chicken broth
2 tsp cumin
8oz shredded pepper jack cheese

Heat up the first 5 ingredients to boiling. Add the shredded cheese and stir until melted. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on January 25, 2020, 03:18:17 PM
Tonight: grilled salmon, "italian" potatoes and kale (heat up heaps of olive oil, add gold potatoes cut into cubes and cook for a while. Add kale, an amount about equal to the potatoes. Add loads of garlic. Cook until everything's cooked) possibly roasted broccoli salad, and maybe a whole orange cake.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 26, 2020, 08:43:37 PM
We had egg roll in a bowl. Topped with sriracha & nuts. It was good. My teen ate so much that we have almost no leftovers, so I suppose that's a sign it was enjoyed
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on January 27, 2020, 09:41:05 AM
Some friends just had a death in the family, so we took over dinner and shared it with them. 1 family member is gluten- and dairy-intolerant.

We made:
a couple of roasted turkey breasts (I liberated them from the freezer: the day after thanksgiving I bought two more smallish turkeys and had the butcher cut them up for me)
This sweet potato salad (https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a23362341/sweet-potato-salad-recipe/) which was delicious, even without the parsley (we put the feta on the side)
a quinoa salad,  with dried apricots, halved grape tomatoes, and baby spinach, and a slightly sweet yogurt/lemon dressing (not dairy-free, obviously)
steamed green beans
a fennel and orange section salad
an almond and honey cake (gf, df)

(Part of the logic here is that no one wants to deal with vegetables when they're emotionally overwhelmed, so I crammed vegetables into almost everything.)
Everyone seemed to enjoy it, and we brought containers and left them with some of the leftovers -- I'd chosen recipes that are easy and tasty to eat straight out of the fridge.

Bonus: I finally made enough of the quinoa salad that my kid could take some for lunch today!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Sugaree on January 27, 2020, 12:50:29 PM
Spinach-Artichoke heart lasagna. 
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on January 27, 2020, 08:20:07 PM
We had lamb chops and Tuscan butter mushrooms (https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a28247880/tuscan-butter-mushrooms-recipe/) which are my newest favorite recipe.  I put a couple tablespoons of pesto in there in lieu of the parm and basil, and used dried tomatoes from last summer instead of out of season cherry tomatoes.  So yum!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 27, 2020, 09:05:30 PM
I have to try that recipe @horsepoor

I'm heading out of town tomorrow, & my husband/the kids don't have a great track record with leftovers. So, it was a bit of a grab bag, but we pretty much cleared out the leftovers. Husband had salmon & cauliflower rice. One kiddo had chicken with toast (his choice?), another had egg roll in a bowl with a side of egg rolls (so meta) & I had the rest of the egg roll in a bowl. All diners had salad
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: FireLane on January 28, 2020, 01:35:47 PM
I made a vegan dinner salad of roasted butternut squash, red quinoa, spinach, chickpeas, cranberries, apple slices and pecans, with homemade maple mustard dressing.

It would have been good with crumbled goat cheese too, if I'd remembered to buy some.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dragonswan on January 28, 2020, 03:14:44 PM
Beef short rib, cauliflower cheese (low carb mac and cheese), and steamed broccoli with compound butter.  Chocolate chip cookie for desert.  Yeah, I'll be falling asleep in the recliner tonight.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 28, 2020, 03:26:12 PM
One of husband's favorites: broccoli mushroom noodle casserole from the New Moosewood Cookbook. Vegetarian (definitely not vegan) comfort food since we haven't seen the sun in at least a week.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 29, 2020, 02:08:13 PM
Okay, today can die in a fire. Still no sun, my friend's dad died this morning (expected, was on hospice), and my own dad was diagnosed with cancer (fortunately early stage, but still...). Also, my new Windows 10 PC is different enough from the Mac I used exclusively for 7 years that it's making work take longer than normal and really annoying me.

It's going to be a minor miracle if we manage anything other than the last frozen pizza or baked potatoes with melted cheese for dinner tonight. At least we have green veg for side salads.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: lexde on January 29, 2020, 05:13:14 PM
@OtherJen I’m so sorry :-(
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 29, 2020, 05:56:40 PM
Thanks, @lexde . Husband came home from work and took over in the kitchen. So at least I don't have to worry about that.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on January 29, 2020, 08:35:33 PM
Thanks, @lexde . Husband came home from work and took over in the kitchen. So at least I don't have to worry about that.

I'm also so sorry -- hopefully Husband made you something delicious!

What a terrible, horrible, no-good, very-bad day!
Hopefully tomorrow will be a little better, or at least you'll schedule in something that makes you feel a bit better?
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sui generis on January 29, 2020, 09:31:42 PM
@OtherJen kudos on even entering the kitchen.  I would have had energy for nothing more than ordering from Seamless or GrubHub.

We had Tuscan Chickpea Soup, an old standby in our house (https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/tuscan-chickpea-soup), with salad.  It's only since I've met my husband that I call those things chickpeas (and use them several times per month!).  They used to strictly be called garbanzo beans and mostly went on salads. I'm glad we have so many more diverse uses for them than I used to, but I really somehow don't love the name chickpea.  However, having less syllables than garbanzo....that's what I now call them.  Anyone else here have the same heartache over the name of these guys?
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 29, 2020, 10:02:49 PM
Thanks, all. We ended up with frozen pizza (both of us had long workdays), but husband doctored it up with toppings and we had big salads on the side. It went well with slightly too much wine.

@sui generis , I am saving that soup recipe. We love rosemary. And garbanzos. I grew up calling them chickpeas, but now almost always say garbanzos. Where I live, they usually end up in hummus (mind you, I'm not complaining about that).
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 30, 2020, 07:38:12 PM
Back in the saddle with a pot of Gypsy Soup from the New Moosewood Cookbook (https://foodfitnessfreshair.com/2015/10/18/moosewoods-gypsy-soup/) (the recipe name is problematic now, but that’s what is listed in my 20-year-old copy and apparently it hasn’t been changed). I’ve never added the tamari, which seems to be a recent addition, but I think it’s probably good either way.

I’m eating it with a small grilled turkey-and-cheese sandwich.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on January 31, 2020, 10:09:36 AM
@OtherJen , glad you're feeling a little better!

Last night: I found a bag of already-thinly-sliced beef in the freezer, so thawed it out and we had beef-and-bok-choi stir-fry, over rice. The kid made a pretty decent fried rice last week (he adapted a recipe from the NY Times), so I made extra so he'd have the opportunity again.

Tonight: Probably cauliflower in tomato sauce over polenta, using up all the cheese odds and ends in the drawer. Maybe with salad, maybe without.

Bonus: I picked up a box of mushrooms and a couple of giant poblano chiles last week, sautéed them on Wed, and have been making quesidillas (on corn tortillas) for the teenager's lunch. I dry-fry them in a cast-iron skillet in the morning.

Tomorrow: I need to go grocery shopping, but first I need a meal plan, which needs to include lunches.
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Post by: sui generis on January 31, 2020, 10:14:18 PM
This snapper with tomato peanut sauce https://www.shortstackeditions.com/blogs/news/recipe-snapper-in-peanut-tomato-broth-with-coconut-rice.  We sometimes skip making the fancy rice with it in which case it is actually not very difficult or time consuming.  I absolutely love the rice, but Husband always worries about coconut milk killing him before his time.

I have to say, when I first saw this recipe, I could not think of anything worse than combining fish, peanut butter and tomatoes. Just sounds questionable from the start. But its really good! We may try it with tofu in the future as we pursue a more plant-based diet.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 31, 2020, 10:28:08 PM
I made a variation of the chicken cacciatore recipe from my c. 2000 copy of the Martha Stewart Living cookbook. It was one of the first things I learned to cook as a young adult on my own.

This (https://www.marthastewart.com/341358/chicken-cacciatore) is the closest recipe available online, although the cookbook version calls for 3 tablespoons of olive oil (and isn’t marked “low-fat”). Because it was getting a bit late, I dumped 1/4 cup of oil in the pan, browned 8 small chicken thighs, and then sautéed all veg together. I used 3/4 tsp. of dried rosemary, doubled the onions, celery, and carrots, and added a few tablespoons of tomato paste. Still good.
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Post by: grantmeaname on February 01, 2020, 06:49:05 AM
We may try it with tofu in the future as we pursue a more plant-based diet.

Then you have to give this stew (https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/217952/west-african-peanut-stew/) a try. SO good.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 01, 2020, 05:21:50 PM
Ground turkey taco meat sauteed with lots of colorful veg (red onion, green bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, carrots), served on corn tortillas with spinach, avocado, and red salsa.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 02, 2020, 02:37:13 PM
Tonight: Superbowl party at a friend's house. We're bringing homemade spinach dip. So dinner will be that and whatever else is on offer, including the giant batch of chicken wings that her husband always smokes or roasts for this party.
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Post by: Free Spirit on February 02, 2020, 06:15:13 PM
Leftover pot roast with hasselback potatoes. This is the first time I’ve made them and I’m having a hard time getting over how much they resemble something very unappetizing.
Spoiler: show
They look like giant tree grubs! 🤢

I’m sure they will be delicious, though. ;)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 02, 2020, 08:09:34 PM
We had Superbowl food - wings, mozzarella sticks, hummus & dip, chips & guac, & fresh veggies.
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Post by: Freedomin5 on February 02, 2020, 09:10:58 PM
Hungarian lentil soup. We skipped the wine and didn’t have Parsley or bay leaves, but it still turned out well. We also forgot to add Parmesan. It was my first time cooking with lentils.  A nice and very forgiving vegetarian dish that we ate with DH’s no-knead peasant bread.

 https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/16016/hungarian-lentil-soup/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&referringContentType=Search (https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/16016/hungarian-lentil-soup/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&referringContentType=Search)
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Post by: horsepoor on February 03, 2020, 11:04:46 AM
Planning to make these Sambal chicken skewers (https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sambal-chicken-skewers-51175290) (with much less sugar) tonight along with stirfried veggies and kelp noodles.

Last night it got cold and blustery, so buttternut squash chili was on the menu.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 03, 2020, 08:51:39 PM
We had tacos with leftover guacamole from yesterday's Superbowl party. Thank goodness we finished off the last of the tortilla chips, because those are my favorite & I will be tempted to just eat a bowl of chips.
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Post by: Trifle on February 04, 2020, 04:25:31 AM
We had chili.  I was out of regular chili powder so I used ground chipotle pepper and some paprika.  It was really good.
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Post by: jeninco on February 04, 2020, 08:37:28 AM
We had a friend for dinner last night, and it was pretty cold and snowy (we were planning to go to DS2's concert after dinner, but it got cancelled :^(  ).
Salad of mixed citrus slices, sprinkled with parsley and chopped olives (this was an idea that was sunny and lovely, but wasn't quite right for this dinner -- I'll keep trying!)
"The idea of greece" dinner:
Baked gigantic beans in tomato sauce, topped with parsley-lemon sauce
crusty baguettes
grilled chicken, sliced
green beans
greek salad (but without the onions, because DH doesn't like them)

Wonderful, wonderful pistachio cake for dessert.

Tonight: probably leftovers. DS has another concert!
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Post by: OtherJen on February 04, 2020, 06:28:22 PM
We had this: https://www.jessicagavin.com/salmon-greek-salad-lemon-basil-dressing/ (https://www.jessicagavin.com/salmon-greek-salad-lemon-basil-dressing/)

Good stuff, even without the red bell pepper (which I didn't have on hand). It was nice and fresh and bright on a gloomy winter day.
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Post by: jeninco on February 05, 2020, 08:47:24 AM
We had this: https://www.jessicagavin.com/salmon-greek-salad-lemon-basil-dressing/ (https://www.jessicagavin.com/salmon-greek-salad-lemon-basil-dressing/)

Good stuff, even without the red bell pepper (which I didn't have on hand). It was nice and fresh and bright on a gloomy winter day.

That looks delicious! Did you add bread, or potatoes (or dessert) or something to help fill you up?
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Post by: Sugaree on February 05, 2020, 09:35:05 AM
I think tonight is going to be vegetable tikka masala and I'll go ahead and cook enough rice to have Thai pineapple fried rice tomorrow night.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 05, 2020, 10:29:50 AM
We had this: https://www.jessicagavin.com/salmon-greek-salad-lemon-basil-dressing/ (https://www.jessicagavin.com/salmon-greek-salad-lemon-basil-dressing/)

Good stuff, even without the red bell pepper (which I didn't have on hand). It was nice and fresh and bright on a gloomy winter day.

That looks delicious! Did you add bread, or potatoes (or dessert) or something to help fill you up?

Nope. The servings were generous (I split a half-recipe between us), and the salmon was filling. We didn't eat again until oatmeal this morning. However, a slice of good bread (maybe pita) certainly wouldn't detract from it!
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Post by: jeninco on February 05, 2020, 03:03:40 PM
Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan (https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/09/stuffed-eggplant-parmesan/) with Salad.
The marinara sauce will probably be an already-made batch containing gigante beans.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 05, 2020, 06:31:20 PM
Chicken-vegetable soup, with a can of garbanzos and some rice-quinoa pasta tossed in.

@jeninco , my husband’s refusal to eat eggplant makes me so sad. That eggplant parmesan recipe looks great!
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Post by: sui generis on February 05, 2020, 10:33:37 PM
Chicken-vegetable soup, with a can of garbanzos and some rice-quinoa pasta tossed in.

@jeninco , my husband’s refusal to eat eggplant makes me so sad. That eggplant parmesan recipe looks great!

OMG, my husband is also anti-eggplant! They don't know what they are missing. But the worst part is, I DO know what I'm missing and it's so sad! I have gobs of eggplant every time he travels for work without me.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 06, 2020, 07:56:56 AM
Our dinners have been uninspired lately. For logistical reasons, I only cook on weekends & we have leftovers on weekdays. I think tonight will be carnitas over salads, or in tortillas (adults, kids)
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Post by: OtherJen on February 06, 2020, 08:55:10 AM
Chicken-vegetable soup, with a can of garbanzos and some rice-quinoa pasta tossed in.

@jeninco , my husband’s refusal to eat eggplant makes me so sad. That eggplant parmesan recipe looks great!

OMG, my husband is also anti-eggplant! They don't know what they are missing. But the worst part is, I DO know what I'm missing and it's so sad! I have gobs of eggplant every time he travels for work without me.

Mine will eat baba ganoush on occasion, but that's it. I should start making eggplant parm for me and chicken parm for him.
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Post by: jeninco on February 06, 2020, 09:42:29 AM
Chicken-vegetable soup, with a can of garbanzos and some rice-quinoa pasta tossed in.

@jeninco , my husband’s refusal to eat eggplant makes me so sad. That eggplant parmesan recipe looks great!

OMG, my husband is also anti-eggplant! They don't know what they are missing. But the worst part is, I DO know what I'm missing and it's so sad! I have gobs of eggplant every time he travels for work without me.

Mine will eat baba ganoush on occasion, but that's it. I should start making eggplant parm for me and chicken parm for him.

Hmm, the filling is onions, sausage, the diced and cooked eggplants that were scooped out of the eggplant inside, and I usually add some chopped mushrooms and possibly tomatoes, and marinara. (The filling is all cooked in a pan, so the eggplant cooks into everything else.)  Maybe you could stuff an eggplant for yourselves, and ... like, a red bell pepper for the guys? I'm pretty sure that by the time the filling is all cooked together the little bits of eggplant inside have disappeared into all the other stuff -- and if you use spicy italian sausage, that's pretty much what it tastes like.
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Post by: Trifle on February 06, 2020, 10:28:52 AM
I'm making a pot of minestrone soup and grilled cheese sandwiches.  I'm making the sandwiches with some really good sharp aged cheddar (from Hook's in Wisconsin) and a loaf of brioche from the local bakery.  Yum! 
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Post by: horsepoor on February 06, 2020, 10:51:14 AM
I just discovered that Red Boat makes a salt as part of their fish sauce production.  It's quite an umami-bomb. I sprinkled it on some lovely ribeyes on Sunday and kept them on a rack in the fridge for a few days, then seared them in pork fat last night with a little more salt and some pepper.  Wow they were good.  We had sauteed spinach and mushrooms, and some roasted homegrown fingerling potatoes on the side.

Tonight will be a little lighter fare with some cod, possibly with lemon and carrot top pesto, garlicky kale and golden beets.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 06, 2020, 12:15:22 PM
It's choir night, so I plan to cobble together a big salad of various greens, cucumber, radishes, feta, pine nuts, homemade vinaigrette, and the last of the salmon from the other night (we made a bit extra). Husband can choose between various leftovers, eggs, or tofu.

I think tomorrow I'm going to make meatballs with mushroom gravy. Haven't yet decided whether to serve them over spaghetti squash or some type of starch (e.g., potatoes). Sauteed cabbage or coleslaw might be good on the side.
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Post by: GuitarStv on February 06, 2020, 01:32:52 PM
Fish tacos!
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Post by: Aelias on February 07, 2020, 11:08:59 AM
Omg, guys -- a Mustachian win for the ages.

So, we just had our third baby and have some friends who just had their first.  Knowing how very tough those first few weeks can be, and as a sort of "Welcome to the Parent Club" gesture, I made a double batch of soup with tomato, kale, and lentils and some extra granola.  We ate our half and instead of keeping the leftovers, we dropped them off.

Well, the mama's Indian mother was staying with them and they returned our Tupperware full of homemade bengan bharta (roasted mashed eggplant), gajar halwa (carrot and nut pudding), and homemade chapatis.

It was freaking fantastic.  Restaurant quality, without a doubt.  And with a little basmati rice on my end, easily covers two dinners.

Win.Win.Win.
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Post by: sui generis on February 07, 2020, 02:26:05 PM
Omg, guys -- a Mustachian win for the ages.

So, we just had our third baby and have some friends who just had their first.  Knowing how very tough those first few weeks can be, and as a sort of "Welcome to the Parent Club" gesture, I made a double batch of soup with tomato, kale, and lentils and some extra granola.  We ate our half and instead of keeping the leftovers, we dropped them off.

Well, the mama's Indian mother was staying with them and they returned our Tupperware full of homemade bengan bharta (roasted mashed eggplant), gajar halwa (carrot and nut pudding), and homemade chapatis.

It was freaking fantastic.  Restaurant quality, without a doubt.  And with a little basmati rice on my end, easily covers two dinners.

Win.Win.Win.

Totally jealous!

Homemade pizzas for us tonight.  I like adventurous pizzas, although DH isn't as adventurous as me and sometimes I just don't have the energy to come up with new sets of pizza ideas (we always do 3).  Tonight, though, we're trying a new one! Marinated Kale and Whipped Ricotta: https://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/01/marinated-kale-and-whipped-ricotta-pizza/#_a5y_p=3204853
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Post by: jeninco on February 07, 2020, 04:38:21 PM
Wow, the Indian-food-filled Tupperware sounds fantastic!

We're having chuck roast (it's been in a 250 degree oven all day) with roasted brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. And probably The apple cake on Food52, just to try something new.)
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Post by: OtherJen on February 07, 2020, 07:38:12 PM
We went out to a good local pub for our once-every-few-weeks restaurant dinner. I had a Maurice salad (Detroit classic from the defunct Hudson's store) (https://www.freep.com/story/life/food/2014/07/24/test-kitchen-daily-recipe-maurice-salad-just-like-hud/28936103/) and whiskey on the rocks. A very nice treat after a long, weird, and stressful week.
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Post by: lexde on February 10, 2020, 10:46:15 AM
I made two dinners last night, and tons and tons of leftovers for the week.

1. Meatloaf and baked potatoes. So easy to bake potatoes in the oven, no foil, and healthier than mashed because I can dress them down while SO goes fully loaded.

2. 15-bean soup in the instant pot. I’m eating this for lunches this week. I had the beans already, as well as the onion and baby carrot from last week. I sautéed onion, carrot, and garlic, added the rinsed/unsoaked beans, and two smoked pork shanks I found mislabeled at the store (for some reason it was marked as .3lb at $1.59 while all other packages of the same date were .9-1lbs at $5+! But they appeared to be the same weight? So I grabbed the cheaper one!). Tossed in the 1/2 can of tomato paste left over from the meatloaf, a little better than boullion, and in 45 minutes it was done!
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Post by: horsepoor on February 10, 2020, 11:17:33 AM
I'm feeling quite pleased with my food prep efforts yesterday.  I slow roasted a chicken and we ate some of it with salad last night.  I prepped all the veggies for a kale/chicken/chorizo soup, which I'll make for dinner tonight with the chicken carcass and leftover meat, and then have it for lunch the rest of the week.

Tomorrow will be salad again with cauliflower crust pizzas.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 10, 2020, 06:30:23 PM
Low-carb almond-flour pizza crust topped with tomato sauce, cheese, green bell pepper, and turkey Italian sausage. Spinach salad with pine nuts and homemade balsamic vinaigrette on the side.
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Post by: Sugaree on February 11, 2020, 08:22:28 AM
I think I'm going to make a marinara/vegetable/noodle thing.  It's an open night at my house (as in "open the fridge, open the cabinet, or open the car door and go get something").
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Post by: jeninco on February 11, 2020, 09:39:33 AM
Probably beef and bok choi hot pot -- we have leftover chuck roast from a few nights ago that can be the base, and there's leftover rice that needs using up.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 11, 2020, 12:39:33 PM
Baked mahi-mahi, with sauteed green beans/orange bell pepper/red onion on the side. Maybe a baked sweet potato if we feel like our plates are missing something.
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Post by: FireLane on February 13, 2020, 10:59:18 AM
We've been eating this spicy red lentil sauce (https://minimalistbaker.com/spicy-red-pasta-with-lentils/) on pasta all week. It's a vegan take on a bolognese sauce.

The cooking time for the lentils in the recipe is much too long. I reduced it to ten minutes and swapped out the diced tomatoes for broccoli. Other than that, it's a fantastic recipe. It's the meatiest-tasting thing I've ever made that has no meat in it. Even my picky toddler ate it happily.
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Post by: lexde on February 13, 2020, 12:05:44 PM
Sloppy joe baked potatoes tonight with broccoli. Easy weeknight dinner!
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Post by: sparkytheop on February 14, 2020, 04:03:29 PM
I'm back to my "Chinese yakisoba noodles, squash/zucchini/asparagus, small amount of meat" dinners this week.  They are fast and easy, and I haven't tired of them yet.  I pretty much stir fry everything, season it well (no sauces), and enjoy.  For a little extra, I'll sometimes add a spoonful of "Spicy Chili Crisp". 

Outside of that, we've had wings, pot roast, poor man's stroganoff, etc this week.  I was going to bake some chocolate crinkle cookies for a dessert for the week, but Fred Meyer had big pudding cakes for $4, so I bought a chocolate cake instead.
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Post by: horsepoor on February 14, 2020, 09:12:13 PM
Lamb chops, roasted Brussels sprouts and homegrown fingerling potatoes with horseradish cream.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 16, 2020, 05:15:44 PM
Warm lentil salad with carrots, scallions, zucchini, feta, pine nuts, and lemon-dill vinaigrette. Roasted sweet potatoes on the side.
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Post by: Freedomin5 on February 16, 2020, 05:40:14 PM
I made my first chicken pot pie from scratch! Well, I bought the pie crust, but didn’t realize that frozen pie shells don’t come with the top layer. So then I whipped up a simple oil crust for the top. The best part was that the oil crust tasted better than the frozen pie shell. So next time I’m just going to make my own crust. It was delicious!
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Post by: horsepoor on February 16, 2020, 07:09:07 PM
Butter chicken and cauliflower rice.  Yum.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 17, 2020, 06:05:29 PM
Baked salmon seasoned with Penzey's Berbere spice blend. Roasted cauliflower and quinoa salad (https://www.budgetbytes.com/roasted-cauliflower-and-quinoa-salad/) from Budget Bytes on the side. IMO the salad benefited greatly from the addition of juice from half a lemon at the end, and from adding a generous sprinkle of smoked paprika to the veggies before roasting.
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Post by: jeninco on February 17, 2020, 09:38:09 PM
Baked salmon seasoned with Penzey's Berbere spice blend. Roasted cauliflower and quinoa salad (https://www.budgetbytes.com/roasted-cauliflower-and-quinoa-salad/) from Budget Bytes on the side. IMO the salad benefited greatly from the addition of juice from half a lemon at the end, and from adding a generous sprinkle of smoked paprika to the veggies before roasting.

This and the lentil salad both sounds terrific -- thanks for the link!

We were out of town for the weekend, but I took a giant, mostly-veggie GF lasagne (the current Smitten Kitchen recipe, plus a little italian sausage), which was mostly devoured.

This evening, we had homemade pizza, because everyone on the trip overbought salami, so we used it on up pizza with grilled eggplant and some sautéed mushrooms. And asparagus (not on the pizza).
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Post by: geekette on February 19, 2020, 05:27:45 PM
Cottage pie (https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cottage-pie) for days...

There are only 2 of us.  The other half may go to a friend just diagnosed with cancer, although her kid objects to veggies in the main dish.   What, they're finely diced, and very well cooked.  Besides - mashed potatoes!  Cheese!
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Post by: Buffaloski Boris on February 19, 2020, 06:05:16 PM
Whipped up some chicken Chile  Verde with pan-roasted broccoli on the side.  I’d made up the Chile Verde sauce a week ago and had it frozen and ready to go.
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Post by: jeninco on February 19, 2020, 09:07:39 PM
Whipped up some chicken Chile  Verde with pan-roasted broccoli on the side.  I’d made up the Chile Verde sauce a week ago and had it frozen and ready to go.

Ha, "great minds"... We had red beef chili, flavored with chipotles in adobo (I just open a new big can every so often, grind the whole thing up with a stick blender, and then keep what we didn't use in a jar in the fridge. It's delicious!).

We had it with chips, avocado, "mexican" slaw (shredded cabbage and carrots with a little rice vinegar) and a touch of grated cheese.
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Post by: Sugaree on February 20, 2020, 07:22:31 AM
Whipped up some chicken Chile  Verde with pan-roasted broccoli on the side.  I’d made up the Chile Verde sauce a week ago and had it frozen and ready to go.

Ha, "great minds"... We had red beef chili, flavored with chipotles in adobo (I just open a new big can every so often, grind the whole thing up with a stick blender, and then keep what we didn't use in a jar in the fridge. It's delicious!).

We had it with chips, avocado, "mexican" slaw (shredded cabbage and carrots with a little rice vinegar) and a touch of grated cheese.


I'm going to have to try this.  I have a bunch in the freezer right now. 



Tonight I think is going to be sweet potato and peanut stew.  Or maybe a Tex-Mex polenta bowl. 
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Post by: OtherJen on February 20, 2020, 07:32:57 AM
Whipped up some chicken Chile  Verde with pan-roasted broccoli on the side.  I’d made up the Chile Verde sauce a week ago and had it frozen and ready to go.

Ha, "great minds"... We had red beef chili, flavored with chipotles in adobo (I just open a new big can every so often, grind the whole thing up with a stick blender, and then keep what we didn't use in a jar in the fridge. It's delicious!).

We had it with chips, avocado, "mexican" slaw (shredded cabbage and carrots with a little rice vinegar) and a touch of grated cheese.

Chipotles in adobo is such a magic ingredient.

I think tonight will be pizza with an almond flour crust. I have so mushrooms that need to be used, so probably those and pepperoni will be the toppings.
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Post by: lexde on February 20, 2020, 11:39:35 AM
Leftover Beyond bolognese with rotini. :-)

SO wants to go more or less vegetarian, and I see no reason not to support him on it, so we are doing a lot of meat substitutes right now (for my sake as much as his). I still have a lot of meat in my freezer but I figure we can work through it and replace with veg-friendly items as we go.

Things like Beyond/Impossible products are really expensive, but tofu, beans, TVP and seitan are not, so I’ll transition to those pretty quickly I think.
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Post by: horsepoor on February 20, 2020, 11:51:38 AM
Last night was a clean out the fridge soup with some leftover carrot top pesto, a single carrot, a bunch of kale, a parm rind, stock from leftover chicken bones, and the last onion from the pantry, as well as some dried tomatoes and chicken sausage that is way too salty to eat on its own.

Tonight we'll have salads and I'll probably thaw out some shredded lamb that I stuck in the freezer a few weeks ago.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 20, 2020, 11:52:51 AM
Leftover Beyond bolognese with rotini. :-)

SO wants to go more or less vegetarian, and I see no reason not to support him on it, so we are doing a lot of meat substitutes right now (for my sake as much as his). I still have a lot of meat in my freezer but I figure we can work through it and replace with veg-friendly items as we go.

Things like Beyond/Impossible products are really expensive, but tofu, beans, TVP and seitan are not, so I’ll transition to those pretty quickly I think.

Lentils are excellent in things like tacos. I cook them separately and add them to sauteed vegetables, then add taco seasoning like I would for meat tacos. That may have been one of the first vegan meals that my husband ate with no complaints.

Black beans and sweet potatoes are a really good combo in chili. Smoked paprika is wonderful for a meaty, smoky flavor without needing bacon or ham.
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Post by: turketron on February 20, 2020, 12:01:00 PM
Leftover Beyond bolognese with rotini. :-)

SO wants to go more or less vegetarian, and I see no reason not to support him on it, so we are doing a lot of meat substitutes right now (for my sake as much as his). I still have a lot of meat in my freezer but I figure we can work through it and replace with veg-friendly items as we go.

Things like Beyond/Impossible products are really expensive, but tofu, beans, TVP and seitan are not, so I’ll transition to those pretty quickly I think.

While not specifically going for vegetarian/vegan, my wife and I are consciously trying to cook less meat at home. For us this works well as a happy medium- we'll sub out the meat in a dish (or just make a meatless dish to begin with, like eggplant parm or something) but we don't worry about using things like fish sauce, worcestershire, etc and we still use chicken stock sometimes.

To that end, we made sweet potato and black bean chili yesterday that we'll be able to eat for a few days, and we're eying this veg Shepherd's Pie recipe for this weekend: https://www.budgetbytes.com/vegetarian-shepherds-pie/

we both love beans, lentils and mushrooms so these are some easy subs for us to make!
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Post by: Buffaloski Boris on February 20, 2020, 12:08:21 PM
Whipped up some chicken Chile  Verde with pan-roasted broccoli on the side.  I’d made up the Chile Verde sauce a week ago and had it frozen and ready to go.

Ha, "great minds"... We had red beef chili, flavored with chipotles in adobo (I just open a new big can every so often, grind the whole thing up with a stick blender, and then keep what we didn't use in a jar in the fridge. It's delicious!).

We had it with chips, avocado, "mexican" slaw (shredded cabbage and carrots with a little rice vinegar) and a touch of grated cheese.

Chile Verde is our "go to" dish when we go out for Mexican.  I finally tried to make it about 2 months ago and...success!!
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Post by: OtherJen on February 20, 2020, 02:33:04 PM
Leftover Beyond bolognese with rotini. :-)

SO wants to go more or less vegetarian, and I see no reason not to support him on it, so we are doing a lot of meat substitutes right now (for my sake as much as his). I still have a lot of meat in my freezer but I figure we can work through it and replace with veg-friendly items as we go.

Things like Beyond/Impossible products are really expensive, but tofu, beans, TVP and seitan are not, so I’ll transition to those pretty quickly I think.

While not specifically going for vegetarian/vegan, my wife and I are consciously trying to cook less meat at home. For us this works well as a happy medium- we'll sub out the meat in a dish (or just make a meatless dish to begin with, like eggplant parm or something) but we don't worry about using things like fish sauce, worcestershire, etc and we still use chicken stock sometimes.

To that end, we made sweet potato and black bean chili yesterday that we'll be able to eat for a few days, and we're eying this veg Shepherd's Pie recipe for this weekend: https://www.budgetbytes.com/vegetarian-shepherds-pie/

we both love beans, lentils and mushrooms so these are some easy subs for us to make!

I offer this recipe: mushroom bourguignon by Smitten Kitchen (https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/01/mushroom-bourguignon/?fbclid=IwAR05lbwxZcdV7WeKczHOqMEtr5i8ji5j-dPwcQRpBQYwpIsuLBsglxXxcn0). It is so, so good.
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Post by: turketron on February 20, 2020, 02:39:45 PM
I offer this recipe: mushroom bourguignon by Smitten Kitchen (https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/01/mushroom-bourguignon/?fbclid=IwAR05lbwxZcdV7WeKczHOqMEtr5i8ji5j-dPwcQRpBQYwpIsuLBsglxXxcn0). It is so, so good.

Yep, that's on my list to make! Another great shroom dish is the BA mushroom carbonara: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/mushroom-carbonara
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Post by: sparkytheop on February 20, 2020, 05:24:57 PM
I'm making my dad's "loaded cauliflower" recipe for dinner tonight.  I have no idea what I'll do for the main food-- probably just leftover kalua pork.

The rest of the weekend may include "Meat pies in a standing crust" (Townsend's recipe from youtube, it's good stuff), tamale pie, and cottage pie (because I saw someone post it above, and I have some potatoes I need to use up).  One more thing may be cheeseburger chowder.  It all depends on how much downtime I have a work to make stuff up (day shifts, so make it at work, cook it at home for dinner).
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Post by: middo on February 20, 2020, 06:17:27 PM
I offer this recipe: mushroom bourguignon by Smitten Kitchen (https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/01/mushroom-bourguignon/?fbclid=IwAR05lbwxZcdV7WeKczHOqMEtr5i8ji5j-dPwcQRpBQYwpIsuLBsglxXxcn0). It is so, so good.

Yep, that's on my list to make! Another great shroom dish is the BA mushroom carbonara: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/mushroom-carbonara

They both look so good.  On my list now.
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Post by: Sugaree on February 21, 2020, 05:05:25 AM
Leftover Beyond bolognese with rotini. :-)

SO wants to go more or less vegetarian, and I see no reason not to support him on it, so we are doing a lot of meat substitutes right now (for my sake as much as his). I still have a lot of meat in my freezer but I figure we can work through it and replace with veg-friendly items as we go.

Things like Beyond/Impossible products are really expensive, but tofu, beans, TVP and seitan are not, so I’ll transition to those pretty quickly I think.

Lentils are excellent in things like tacos. I cook them separately and add them to sauteed vegetables, then add taco seasoning like I would for meat tacos. That may have been one of the first vegan meals that my husband ate with no complaints.

Black beans and sweet potatoes are a really good combo in chili. Smoked paprika is wonderful for a meaty, smoky flavor without needing bacon or ham.

All of this.  Black beans and sweet potatoes are one of my favorite combos right now.  Lentils make good sloppy joes too.  I like the Knives Over Forks recipe for sloppy joes, but find that it needs a small can of tomato paste to get the consistency right.
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Post by: Jim Fiction on February 21, 2020, 07:57:33 AM
Leftover Beyond bolognese with rotini. :-)

SO wants to go more or less vegetarian, and I see no reason not to support him on it, so we are doing a lot of meat substitutes right now (for my sake as much as his). I still have a lot of meat in my freezer but I figure we can work through it and replace with veg-friendly items as we go.

Things like Beyond/Impossible products are really expensive, but tofu, beans, TVP and seitan are not, so I’ll transition to those pretty quickly I think.

From a texture standpoint - jackfruit makes a good "carnitas" substitute. I've done tacos, as well as BBQ pulled-style. I've also had them curried before and it was incredible!

Haven't tried this particular recipe yet, but to give you an idea:
https://minimalistbaker.com/bbq-jackfruit-sandwiches-with-avocado-slaw/
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Post by: jeninco on February 21, 2020, 11:44:55 AM
Roasted Cauliflower (with some spices: google for recipes) with black beans also makes great vegetarian or vegan tacos. We were pleasantly surprised.

Edited to add: last night, a sort of peanut-noodle mashup, with various veg (snow peas, a tired-looking red pepper, a poblano pepper, some cabbage to increase the veg content) and some fried tofu.  It was a one-pan dinner, even if not everything cooked at the same time (the tofu needed to be fried first, separately).

Tonight: probably leftovers of the mostly-quesidilla sort. I go shopping on the weekend, so it's a little hodgepodge this evening.
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Post by: Sugaree on February 21, 2020, 11:48:20 AM
The closest thing my town has to real Mexican street food serves a roasted cauliflower and a chickpea taco.  They are both really, really good.  Especially with avocado.  There's also a potato taco, but I think I'd prefer sweet potato to white potato.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 22, 2020, 06:38:23 PM
Spaghetti squash with red meat sauce from the freezer.
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Post by: horsepoor on February 23, 2020, 08:56:39 AM
Tandoori spiced lamb ribs and palak paneer.  I think I have a jar of pear chutney from a co-worker to go with it.
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Post by: HPstache on February 23, 2020, 09:02:59 AM
I'm going to resurrect a childhood memory and make some tater tot green been casserole for the family. 
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Post by: OtherJen on February 23, 2020, 02:49:48 PM
Black beans cooked with onion, peppers, and fresh cilantro, topped with Herdez guacamole salsa and cheese and served with corn tortillas.
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Post by: Sugaree on February 23, 2020, 03:20:45 PM
Black bean soup.  I canned a bunch this morning and had a can that didn't seal and another couple that I don't totally trust the seal on (they don't sound right when I tap on them).  So I'm going to go ahead and use them tonight and tomorrow night.
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Post by: meerkat on February 23, 2020, 03:38:44 PM
Continuing the bean theme, tonight's dinner was 18 bean soup.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 25, 2020, 06:51:59 PM
Budget Bytes’ sheet pan kielbasa and cabbage (https://www.budgetbytes.com/one-pan-roasted-kielbasa-cabbage-dinner/), with turkey kielbasa from Aldi. It was a very busy and gloomy (weather-wise) day, and this was the only meal that sounded appealing from both the kitchen prep and flavor perspectives.

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Post by: jeninco on February 26, 2020, 09:56:03 AM
Budget Bytes’ sheet pan kielbasa and cabbage (https://www.budgetbytes.com/one-pan-roasted-kielbasa-cabbage-dinner/), with turkey kielbasa from Aldi. It was a very busy and gloomy (weather-wise) day, and this was the only meal that sounded appealing from both the kitchen prep and flavor perspectives.

I may have asked you this before, but how do you make this be sufficient for dinner (without just eating a ton of meat)? Did you add potatoes or something? (I imagine you could start by roasting potatoes, and then add the other stuff, in fact https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/10/sausage-and-potato-roast-with-arugula/  is somewhat similar to that thought.)

Last night: kid was home sick, so we had http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/251837/curried-squash-chicken-soup/ which I clipped out and have had for forever (except we used a freshly roasted kobocha squash, whole-fat coconut milk, and bok choi since that was what we could find. And green curry paste.)
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Post by: OtherJen on February 26, 2020, 11:09:27 AM
Budget Bytes’ sheet pan kielbasa and cabbage (https://www.budgetbytes.com/one-pan-roasted-kielbasa-cabbage-dinner/), with turkey kielbasa from Aldi. It was a very busy and gloomy (weather-wise) day, and this was the only meal that sounded appealing from both the kitchen prep and flavor perspectives.

I may have asked you this before, but how do you make this be sufficient for dinner (without just eating a ton of meat)? Did you add potatoes or something? (I imagine you could start by roasting potatoes, and then add the other stuff, in fact https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/10/sausage-and-potato-roast-with-arugula/  is somewhat similar to that thought.)

Last night: kid was home sick, so we had http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/251837/curried-squash-chicken-soup/ which I clipped out and have had for forever (except we used a freshly roasted kobocha squash, whole-fat coconut milk, and bok choi since that was what we could find. And green curry paste.)

I'm only cooking for two adults, so it's enough for me and husband and husband's lunch the next day. You'd want to double everything if cooking for a family.

I roasted the cabbage and kielbasa on one half-sheet pan and about 1.5 lbs of potatoes on a jelly roll pan. A single recipe made enough sauce for a double batch. With the potatoes sliced into ~1/4-inch-thick pieces, everything roasted in ~30 min (I flipped everything once for even browning).
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Post by: OtherJen on February 26, 2020, 11:13:19 AM
I have a block of tofu that needs to be used, so I think I'm going to try pressing it, frying it in cubes, and using those as a paneer substitute in a quick curry with chickpeas and spinach. That sounds like a nice warming dinner on a snowy day.

Edit: I cubed the tofu, tossed it with oil and seasonings, roasted it at 375°F for 30 min, and mixed the cubes into the curry at the end. SO good.

(Curry recipe: Curried Chickpeas with Spinach (https://www.budgetbytes.com/curried-chickpeas-spinach/) from Budget Bytes, with only one 15-oz can of chickpeas and 1/3 cup Greek yogurt and a dash of cayenne stirred in with the tofu.)
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Post by: Sugaree on February 26, 2020, 12:31:48 PM
I think I'm making carrot/peanut soup.  It's got a similar taste profile to several meals I've made recently.  It's obvious that I was craving Thai food when I made my meal plan last time.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 27, 2020, 01:29:12 PM
I cooked up a batch of chicken tinga for tonight. I will be at choir practice, so it's up to husband if he wants to eat it with rice or corn tortillas.
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Post by: horsepoor on February 29, 2020, 04:02:04 PM
Loaded cauliflower salad - lightly cooked cauliflower dressed with a bit of pickle juice and mayo and tossed together with green onions, olives, ham, cheese, hardboiled egg, marinated artichoke hearts and pickle slices. Easy and very yummy.

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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 29, 2020, 04:29:41 PM
Loaded cauliflower salad - lightly cooked cauliflower dressed with a bit of pickle juice and mayo and tossed together with green onions, olives, ham, cheese, hardboiled egg, marinated artichoke hearts and pickle slices. Easy and very yummy.

This sounds great. Will give it a try.

My husband is making beef kebabs, rice & yogurt sauce tonight. One of my favorites.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 29, 2020, 08:32:38 PM
That cauliflower salad sounds really good.

Husband made crab cakes and quinoa-veg pilaf for dinner. I am very spoiled.
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Post by: jeninco on March 01, 2020, 03:01:07 PM
Grilled Salmon (it was on sale this week), with a northern-italian-inspired dish of sautéed yellow potatoes and loads of kale (with loads of garlic) and asparagus. Pear, Chocolate, brown-butter cake.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 01, 2020, 04:09:17 PM
I’m turning a rotisserie chicken carcass and some of the meat (and assorted veggies, probably some rice) into soup.
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Post by: Buffaloski Boris on March 01, 2020, 04:28:21 PM
Dill pickle chicken. One of my sons concoctions. Pretty good. With a side of pan roasted broccoli.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 01, 2020, 06:04:25 PM
I made a Keto friendly chicken alfredo bake, using the rotisserie chicken my husband came home with yesterday. Regular chicken was on the list, but Costco was out.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 01, 2020, 06:33:32 PM
I made a Keto friendly chicken alfredo bake, using the rotisserie chicken my husband came home with yesterday. Regular chicken was on the list, but Costco was out.

You may already know this, but if not, Costco rotisserie chicken carcasses make very good stock. That was the base of our dinner soup.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 01, 2020, 08:06:31 PM
@OtherJen - I don't buy the rotisserie chickens from Costco often, but when I do, I always turn them into stock. Totally agree, they make fabulous stock.
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Post by: turketron on March 02, 2020, 07:01:32 AM
I offer this recipe: mushroom bourguignon by Smitten Kitchen (https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/01/mushroom-bourguignon/?fbclid=IwAR05lbwxZcdV7WeKczHOqMEtr5i8ji5j-dPwcQRpBQYwpIsuLBsglxXxcn0). It is so, so good.

Ok, made this over the weekend and it was really damn good, will definitely be in our regular rotation going forward. My wife doesn't like big chunks of onion but is fine with them diced, especially if they're cooked down, and frankly the pearl onions just didn't do much for me (nor do we usually keep them on hand), so next time we'll probably leave those out, and probably add even more mushrooms.

Didn't get around to doing the veg shepherd's pie so that's probably next on our list!
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Post by: OtherJen on March 02, 2020, 02:58:45 PM
Rio Zape beans from Rancho Gordo, cooked in the instant pot and refried with onion, bell pepper, garlic, and herbs/spices. Probably topped with avocado and eaten with leftover quinoa or corn tortillas.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 03, 2020, 06:29:55 PM
Baked salmon seasoned with Old Bay, leftover quinoa pilaf, and salad.
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Post by: Serendip on March 03, 2020, 09:00:43 PM
Soba noodle salad with shiitake mushrooms &  sesame/ginger/garlic dressing :)
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Post by: OtherJen on March 04, 2020, 06:58:51 AM
We’re celebrating a family birthday tonight, so I’m making homemade macaroni and cheese and roasted broccoli and cauliflower (a favorite meal of the person of honor).
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 04, 2020, 08:53:10 AM
I'm getting home late after evening Asia calls, so it will be something convenient. Currently thinking of Trader Joes teriyaki chicken over cauliflower rice + salad. One kiddo won't eat that, so he'll have leftover beef kebab & pasta.
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Post by: horsepoor on March 04, 2020, 01:45:48 PM
Brats with sauteed onions, Brussels sprouts and homemade sauerkraut.
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Post by: sui generis on March 04, 2020, 09:20:39 PM
Soba noodle salad with shiitake mushrooms &  sesame/ginger/garlic dressing :)
I made almost-this tonight! Ours had cucumber instead of shiitake, with the cucumber marinating a while in the dressing while the noodles cooked.  Topped with sesame seeds, chili oil and scoops of silken tofu. 

DH doesn't like mushrooms, otherwise I'd be happy to try your variation - maybe I'll do it when he's on his next business trip.
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Post by: Buffaloski Boris on March 07, 2020, 01:36:45 PM
Beef barbacoa, cooking away in the crock pot. It’s perfuming the whole house.  Very yummy!
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Post by: horsepoor on March 07, 2020, 08:44:01 PM
Bacon cheeseburgers on keto buns, air-fried pork-rind crusted pickles and coleslaw.  Tomorrow I'm roasting a chicken and we'll have carrots and collards on the side.
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Post by: sui generis on March 07, 2020, 09:04:30 PM
This delicious garlic shrimp recipe with homemade bread to soak up the sauce and home-grown sauteed kale on the side.  https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/8085-mark-bittmans-shrimp-in-green-sauce
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Post by: OtherJen on March 08, 2020, 08:06:14 PM
Turkey chili with black and pinto beans. Small handful of Ghirardelli chocolate chips for dessert.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 08, 2020, 08:27:58 PM
We had homemade pizza. Pepperoni on a regular crust for kiddo, and the adults on a cauliflower crust with spiced salami & roasted veggies.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 09, 2020, 07:48:34 PM
Warm lentil salad with smoked sausage (turkey).
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Post by: Dicey on March 09, 2020, 08:36:59 PM
OMG! Tacos...so good. Meat was previously batch cooked and frozen. Used up the last of a Costco pack of Romaine lettuce, which always feels like a victory. Everything else was on hand. Yummy delicious easy button for sure.
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Post by: Sugaree on March 10, 2020, 04:26:35 AM
I have some leftover rice that absolutely has to be used tonight (I don't feel comfortable eating rice after it's been in the fridge more than three days).  So, I guess I'll do some kind of curry with it.  I've got sweet potatoes and chickpeas, but I'm pretty sure I used the last of the fresh ginger earlier this week.  Boo. 
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Post by: OtherJen on March 10, 2020, 03:57:58 PM
I'm trying Singapore noodles with crispy tofu (https://www.budgetbytes.com/singapore-noodles-crispy-tofu/) from Budget Bytes.
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Post by: Sugaree on March 11, 2020, 06:58:00 AM
I think I'm going to do a chickpea/red pepper/black olive pasta salad. 
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Post by: OtherJen on March 12, 2020, 10:47:04 AM
We had clean-out-the-fridge cottage pie last night. It was a very tasty way to use up a half-lb of ground turkey, a couple cups of beans cooked a few days ago, and some shredded cabbage and carrots in the filling, and the last of a container of Greek yogurt in the mashed potatoes.

I wasn't planning to cook tonight but since my choir director canceled rehearsal, I might do omelets with spinach and feta.
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Post by: sui generis on March 12, 2020, 12:15:40 PM
The grocery store was a bloodbath today. Empty shelves and tons of people even at my secret 8:30am weekday time when I usually have the run of the store. I'd planned to get stuff for stir fry, which we usually make with tofu and a ton of veggies, but they were completely out of tofu.  So I got some chicken thighs although it's been forever since I've personally cooked chicken and I....don't love chicken. 

Any tips on making it taste better?  Like, should I marinate it in my stir fry sauce this afternoon?  Marinate in something else, like just some sliced garlic and oil?  Cook it some other way in advance and not in the wok? 
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Post by: OtherJen on March 12, 2020, 12:49:04 PM
The grocery store was a bloodbath today. Empty shelves and tons of people even at my secret 8:30am weekday time when I usually have the run of the store. I'd planned to get stuff for stir fry, which we usually make with tofu and a ton of veggies, but they were completely out of tofu.  So I got some chicken thighs although it's been forever since I've personally cooked chicken and I....don't love chicken. 

Any tips on making it taste better?  Like, should I marinate it in my stir fry sauce this afternoon?  Marinate in something else, like just some sliced garlic and oil?  Cook it some other way in advance and not in the wok?

I'd marinate it in the stir-fry sauce. Chicken isn't super-flavorful but like tofu, it nicely takes up other flavors.
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Post by: grantmeaname on March 12, 2020, 12:53:58 PM
I pretty much only eat chicken thighs.

Using a marinade will help if you don't like the flavor of chicken. Marinating beyond 20 minutes doesn't do any additional good. Pineapple and ginger (and any of the other fruits that say they can't go into Jello on the side of the box, like papaya and guava) contain enzymes that help with the texture of the meat. So one good marinade might be pineapple juice, garlic, ginger, a flavorful oil like sesame oil, and a bit of mustard and chili.

They're pretty forgiving of overcooking, especially compared to white meat, but more heat and less time is still always a good thing.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 12, 2020, 01:32:13 PM
It's eat things out of the freezer night, as my husband & I have both been unexpectedly working from home, and have eaten up all of the regular leftovers that round out dinners. (We get free meals at work.) Tonight will be roasted butternut squash & a chicken pesto dish I can't particularly remember before freezing. Fingers crossed.
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Post by: Sugaree on March 12, 2020, 02:22:10 PM
I just got the email about my grocery order.  The TP was filled, but the cat food (and dried apricots?) wasn't.  The cat food is the one thing that we are out of.  I don't want to have to stop anywhere, but I'm afraid that the cat will murder me in my sleep and eat me if he doesn't get fed.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 12, 2020, 02:32:19 PM
I just got the email about my grocery order.  The TP was filled, but the cat food (and dried apricots?) wasn't.  The cat food is the one thing that we are out of.  I don't want to have to stop anywhere, but I'm afraid that the cat will murder me in my sleep and eat me if he doesn't get fed.

Yes, yes he will. A quick run into a pet supply store to stock up should be less horrifying than a standard grocery store.
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Post by: Rural on March 13, 2020, 08:26:53 PM
Tonight was lazy chana and aloo in the instantpot. So good.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 13, 2020, 09:01:33 PM
We had another dinner from the freezer. Thanks to Trader Joes for keeping us stocked with a few easy options for desperate nights. You know, the nights when you are both working from home, and school & all activities are cancelled, and you panic & need to sort your life for a month.

We had orange chicken, cauliflower rice stir fry, and paratha
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Post by: OtherJen on March 14, 2020, 06:19:35 AM
We had oven chicken shawarma, rice, spinach, and garlic-yogurt sauce. Tonight might be big omelets and hash browns.
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Post by: lexde on March 14, 2020, 08:19:46 AM
Dill pickle chicken. One of my sons concoctions. Pretty good. With a side of pan roasted broccoli.
Recipe? :-)
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Post by: lexde on March 14, 2020, 08:22:40 AM
I made a really good penne chicken alfredo bake. Super easy to make, probably could have made it cheaper if I made the alfredo sauce and doubled the pasta or halved the chicken.

I used about 1.5lbs of chicken (because it was all frozen together) - chop up and sauteed with salt, pepper, garlic, and my mushroom powder blend (extra umami!). Combined it in a bowl with a half-box of cooked penne (2 ish cups dry), 1/2 bag of frozen broccoli, a jar of alfredo sauce. Topped with shredded mozzarella, baked at 350 for 25 minutes until golden brown on top.
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Post by: lexde on March 14, 2020, 08:33:15 AM
And while this might be slightly off topic, I'm meal prepping components today.

While I know fresh is almost always better than frozen, I'm also prepping a bit for the possibility that I will be staying out of grocery stores for a while.

So I have lots of ingredients and will be making frozen bags of: trinity (onion, bell peper, celery), mirepoix (onion, carrot, celery), frozen garlic and frozen ginger sticks and coins.
These will mostly be used for soups, beans and rice, and congee. The texture is obviously better fresh, but I figure if I'm pressure-cooking most of these things, it will come out in the wash, and it's certainly better than using dried if push comes to shove.

Also baking a no-knead loaf today, mostly as a tester. I'm thinking I may make a lentil or cannellini soup with some of the mirepoix for the bread.

https://pinchofyum.com/no-knead-bread
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/french-lentil-soup-236772
https://www.budgetbytes.com/easy-rosemary-garlic-white-bean-soup/
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Post by: Trifle on March 15, 2020, 02:57:43 AM
I have a bunch of leeks I just harvested from the garden, so I'm making leek and mustard pie.  The cream, gruyere, leeks and brown mustard combine into a great comfort food. 
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Post by: horsepoor on March 15, 2020, 10:41:11 AM
Last night I made a big pot of broccoli cheddar soup with bacon since I had some broccoli that needed to be used.  Leftovers will be work lunches for the week.

Trying to decide what to make tonight.  Yesterday I dutifully stocked up for a couple weeks of minimizing social contact, so now it's a matter of using the veg in order of perishability.

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Post by: OtherJen on March 15, 2020, 10:53:47 AM
Bean and ham soup. I'll probably toss in some spinach before it spoils.
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Post by: jeninco on March 15, 2020, 09:58:29 PM
Tried a new sourdough/levain bread recipe -- the dough was a bit too wet, I think. It was tasty, but the crumb was very even, and I was actually trying for big uneven holes. It was pretty tasty, though.

Had it with Smitten Kitchen's lent, sausage, and kale soup. Except the market was completely out of greens, but had great-looking broccolini, so I used that instead.
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Post by: Sugaree on March 17, 2020, 08:35:56 AM
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I'm doing a twist on Shepard's Pie.  Chickpea and spinach curry topped with baked and mashed sweet potatoes.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 17, 2020, 08:53:03 AM
Corned beef and cabbage, with mashed potatoes. We both have Irish ancestors so we'll have our own little celebration.
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Post by: mm1970 on March 17, 2020, 12:54:14 PM
Roast potatoes and cauliflower (Indian spiced), chicken fingers, and I dunno what else
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on March 17, 2020, 03:24:25 PM
For lunch I made homemade pizzas, which I hadn't done in a long time for some reason.  Half of this recipe (https://gwens-nest.com/easy-bread-recipe/) makes 4 individual pizza crusts, so now I have 3 ready-to-go pizzas in the freezer.  I made 2 with mushroom and onion, 1 asparagus, and 1 avocado and tomato.

For dinner I have a pork shoulder roast in the crock pot (https://nomnompaleo.com/post/10031990774/slow-cooker-kalua-pig).  Will serve with sauteed okra, roasted broccoli, and cornbread.  This will be my first time using frozen/thawed buttermilk for the cornbread, so I hope it works out.
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Post by: horsepoor on March 17, 2020, 08:19:24 PM
Last night I whipped up this peanut curry dip:  https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/curried-peanut-dip but didn't bother with the heat, just tossed everything in the blender.  Used half sambal olek and half Panang curry paste since I didn't have red curry paste handy.  That made it really easy to cook up some chicken breast tonight and add the sauce.  We had that with stirfried bok choy, daikon radishes, jalapenos and kelp noodles.  There is lots of the sauce left over to use as a veggie dip or for another dinner.
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Post by: middo on March 17, 2020, 09:58:14 PM
Slow cooked beef rendang.  The beef was reasonably cheap, and we made the sauce from scratch, and it will put a few extra frozen meals in our freezer.  It has been cooking for 24 hours, and as I am working from home, I am sooooooo hungry now.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on March 18, 2020, 08:08:37 PM
Spinach-arugula salad mix with radishes, mushrooms, pine nuts, shredded mozzarella, and diced pepperoni, topped with red wine vinaigrette. I think husband had noodles topped with kimchi. It was definitely an "odds and ends from fridge/pantry" night.
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Post by: Trifle on March 19, 2020, 05:36:55 AM
Chana masala.  I think I'm going to oven-roast some potatoes as a go-with instead of rice.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 19, 2020, 06:11:50 AM
I think I might make a big batch of red pasta sauce with ground turkey and freeze some. I have mushrooms and bell peppers that need to be used. We'll probably eat it with spaghetti squash.
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Post by: jeninco on March 19, 2020, 01:16:00 PM
It was raining this morning, but it's snowing now (and predicted to continue through tomorrow), so Caldo tlalpeno for dinner this evening, with corn tortillas (and maybe salad? We're pretty deep on lettuce, of all things.) Made with leftovers (and stock)from the roast chicken we had on Tuesday.

Have both kids back home, so I'm once again cooking for a family of 4, including a 15-yr old and a 19-yr old, both boys. I can't seem to make enough of anything to have more then a couple of lunches worth left over (I keep thinking I'm going to put leftovers in the freezer, but ... nope!)
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Post by: horsepoor on March 19, 2020, 01:21:11 PM
This but with beef kielbasa and not the barley (also O don't have any sage)
 https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12306-skillet-collards-and-winter-squash?action=click&module=Global%20Search%20Recipe%20Card&pgType=search&rank=20
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 19, 2020, 04:51:31 PM
Leftover chicken curry + rice
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on March 20, 2020, 11:50:14 AM
I’m roasting a pork shoulder, so we’ll shred some for tacos and freeze the rest. I have corn tortillas, radishes, cabbage, cilantro, and salsas for the tacos.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on March 20, 2020, 01:41:33 PM
Thai Coconut Curry.  It's from a kid's vegetarian cookbook, but I'm going to add chicken.
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Post by: ixtap on March 20, 2020, 02:05:08 PM
Thai Coconut Curry.  It's from a kid's vegetarian cookbook, but I'm going to add chicken.

That's tomorrow!

Tonight is lamb and either asparagus or brussel sprouts.
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Post by: sui generis on March 20, 2020, 03:59:13 PM
Chard cakes with sorrel sauce: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013576-chard-cakes-with-sorrel-sauce

One of our less frequent recipe rotations, but really mixes things up.  We'll have roasted sweet potato on the side.
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Post by: Buffaloski Boris on March 20, 2020, 04:35:08 PM
Penne l’arrabiata with roasted green beans.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: John Galt incarnate! on March 20, 2020, 04:43:34 PM
A chicken breast w/ carrots and a HUGE baked potato.

Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: HPstache on March 20, 2020, 04:46:20 PM
We are going to support of favorite local restaurant and order some Pad Thai for pickup.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on March 20, 2020, 04:58:49 PM
Pizza and salad -- both kids are home, there are four of us in the house all the time, and I'm considering instituting pizzas on Friday as a weekly ritual. With wine and salad, and perhaps a dessert, although we made a huge cake last night and there's nothing special planned for this evening.

I was reading an article by a guy who spent time living in the Fake-mars simulator that NASA ran about how to get through the quarantine/shelter at home situation, and he suggested creating rituals and celebrations.
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Post by: ixtap on March 20, 2020, 05:49:00 PM
Pizza and salad -- both kids are home, there are four of us in the house all the time, and I'm considering instituting pizzas on Friday as a weekly ritual. With wine and salad, and perhaps a dessert, although we made a huge cake last night and there's nothing special planned for this evening.

I was reading an article by a guy who spent time living in the Fake-mars simulator that NASA ran about how to get through the quarantine/shelter at home situation, and he suggested creating rituals and celebrations.

My husband and I have said good bye with a hug and a kiss pretty much every work day for the last decade. I am really having a hard time getting him to keep it up :(
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on March 20, 2020, 08:31:22 PM
Pizza and salad -- both kids are home, there are four of us in the house all the time, and I'm considering instituting pizzas on Friday as a weekly ritual. With wine and salad, and perhaps a dessert, although we made a huge cake last night and there's nothing special planned for this evening.

I was reading an article by a guy who spent time living in the Fake-mars simulator that NASA ran about how to get through the quarantine/shelter at home situation, and he suggested creating rituals and celebrations.

My husband and I have said good bye with a hug and a kiss pretty much every work day for the last decade. I am really having a hard time getting him to keep it up :(

Gee, keeping that up is a great idea -- I'll suggest it here!
On decent weather days, we've been "walking to work" by going out the front door, around a local park, back in the front door, then on in to the office.
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Post by: jeninco on March 21, 2020, 03:47:46 PM
Squash ravioli! The 19-year old has a fresh pasta-making bug, so we are currently roasting some butternut squash. From there, we'll roughly follow the recipe in The Silver Spoon: olive oil, parmesan, bread crumbs, a few spices, and serve with sage butter, if we can dig the sage bush out of the pile of spring snow. Probably with salad, although we have brussels sprouts that need using up, so perhaps both!
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Post by: OtherJen on March 21, 2020, 04:13:15 PM
Pizza with almond crust and the last of the bacon and mushrooms. Spinach salad on the side.
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Post by: Sibley on March 21, 2020, 07:24:21 PM
Last of the meatloaf, last of the cooked rice. Gonna have to cook tomorrow :(
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on March 22, 2020, 09:36:28 AM
I think it will be a breakfast-at-dinner night. I'll season the half-lb of ground turkey in the fridge and cook it as breakfast sausage patties. Oven-roasted potatoes and scrambled eggs with onion and bell pepper also sound good right now.
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Post by: horsepoor on March 22, 2020, 11:49:32 AM
Roasted a leg of lamb last night with a wet rub of rosemary, thyme, garlic, pepper, lemon peel and a spicy pepper paste.  Then I par cooked some carrots and baby potatoes and roasted them off in the lamb fat, and for a green we had sauteed Swiss chard.  Very yum.  I was able to buy a container of salad mix yesterday, so tonight we'll have big salads and  I'm thinking of making shepherd's pie with the leftover lamb.
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Post by: NotJen on March 22, 2020, 05:23:01 PM
I made an egg white veggie omelette (that turned into an egg white veggie scramble because I've never used boxed egg whites before) with a side of roasted sweet potatoes.
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Post by: Trifle on March 23, 2020, 04:09:45 AM
It was DS's birthday and he wanted pizza made by someone else. (Trying not to take offence :).  We found a small local place still doing business by passing the pies out through a window.  Glad to give them our business! 
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Post by: OtherJen on March 23, 2020, 08:38:19 AM
We have a head of cauliflower and some fresh spinach that need to be used. I think I'll roast the cauliflower, turn the spinach into salad, and serve them with a couple of baked salmon fillets.
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Post by: sui generis on March 23, 2020, 08:51:02 AM
It's our one year anniversary today, so DH and I are going to try to celebrate with fresh homemade ravioli, a new brussels recipe and trying out a recipe for tamarind pie, which should be a bit of an adventure.  We have some bubbly in the fridge and even though it's a $4 bottle from Trader Joe's it will lend a festive atmosphere.

So happy we got married last year, when there was only a government shutdown threatening to prevent our wedding (which was held in a National Park) instead of this year when a pandemic definitely would have done it.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 23, 2020, 08:53:08 AM
It's our one year anniversary today, so DH and I are going to try to celebrate with fresh homemade ravioli, a new brussels recipe and trying out a recipe for tamarind pie, which should be a bit of an adventure.  We have some bubbly in the fridge and even though it's a $4 bottle from Trader Joe's it will lend a festive atmosphere.

So happy we got married last year, when there was only a government shutdown threatening to prevent our wedding (which was held in a National Park) instead of this year when a pandemic definitely would have done it.

Congratulations! Bubbly wine makes everything a bit more festive.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 23, 2020, 10:27:11 AM
Tonight we'll have crockpot "crack chicken", in lettuce wraps.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on March 23, 2020, 08:53:16 PM
Frico chicken.  https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020897-crispy-frico-chicken-breasts-with-mushrooms-and-thyme  I used tarragon and Rosemary since I didn't want to harvest the scant amount of thyme I have growing.  Also added some garlic and dried tomatoes.  I'd say it's a winner and pretty easy. 
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Post by: Sugaree on March 24, 2020, 06:28:10 AM
I'm thinking that tonight is going to be hoppin john with all the veggies I need to use up.  I'll probably go through the pantry and figure out what ingredients I've earmarked for next week's meals and put them in a basket so that I don't accidentally use them while I'm making shit up during the next couple of days.   

I managed to grab a decent supply of dried beans and rice yesterday, so I should be set there.  If I've got enough jars and lids, I'll probably run at least two loads of beans and peas through the canner this weekend. 
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Post by: OtherJen on March 24, 2020, 06:43:22 AM
Right now, I'm planning to make chicken and brown rice in the pressure cooker, with a green veg (probably spinach salad) on the side.
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Post by: jeninco on March 24, 2020, 12:49:09 PM
Finished another shopping trip, so will make sausage and potato roast with shallots and arugula (the arugula is kept uncooked) (https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/10/sausage-and-potato-roast-with-arugula/). The other store had local fingerling potatoes on Saturday, so I picked those up then.

Probably won't be enough -- perhaps we'll make an orange cake with chocolate chips for dessert (and for chocolate, to keep away the dementors.)
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Post by: OtherJen on March 25, 2020, 06:24:41 PM
Buttered noodles and a fried egg. Orange slices for dessert. Really not inspired today.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 25, 2020, 09:26:41 PM
We had leftover crack chicken, in lettuce wraps. Plus salad.

My husband was able to get to Costco tonight, & they had most of our shopping list (still no chicken) & I'm giddy at the idea of being able to have more menu options for the next week or so.
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Post by: NotJen on March 25, 2020, 10:11:06 PM
Moroccan meatball couscous soup (https://littlespicejar.com/moroccan-meatball-couscous-soup/) and spinach salad.  Found some pearl couscous in the back of my pantry when surveying my stores last week, so happy to use that up.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 26, 2020, 11:53:58 AM
Leftover dragon noodles, plus spinach salad.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 26, 2020, 11:59:50 AM
Southwest Chicken Skillet (https://www.budgetbytes.com/southwest-chicken-skillet/) from Budget Bytes.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on March 26, 2020, 06:01:06 PM
I made a BLT, with a side of grapes.  I had one Roma tomato left from a few weeks ago that needed to be used, and some bacon in the freezer.
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Post by: jeninco on March 26, 2020, 09:30:29 PM
Twice-baked stuffed potatoes: baked some big russets, cut them in half lengthwise, scooped out the contents, mixed with cooked chopped broccoli and a bunch of sharp chedder (and salt and pepper) dumped the whole mess back in and baked them until they were melty and crusty.

The large kid made baklava, so there was dessert, too.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 27, 2020, 08:40:47 AM
I'm doctoring a veggie cauliflower crust pizza with pepperoni, and the kids will have traditional pepperoni pizza. Will be served with a salad + lemon bars for dessert.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 27, 2020, 09:35:04 AM
Loaded potatoes is a great idea. I was able to buy russets and sharp cheddar yesterday. I could cook up bacon for a topping and saute brussels sprouts in some of the fat for a green side veg. This would require a low level of prep work and no defrosting. Yay!
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Post by: jeninco on March 27, 2020, 11:11:07 AM
Loaded potatoes is a great idea. I was able to buy russets and sharp cheddar yesterday. I could cook up bacon for a topping and saute brussels sprouts in some of the fat for a green side veg. This would require a low level of prep work and no defrosting. Yay!

Plus, they're delicious!
Here, broccoli keeps being on sale, but our older kid isn't really a fan. So we use it in ways that make it taste like other stuff: stuffed in potatoes with cheddar, shoved into quesadillas (let's face it, all the kids are going to taste there is the Cholula and/or hot peppers), or stir-fried with beef and a tasty sauce.

It's already started snowing lightly here, so I baked a giant sourdough boule last night, and I'll make a big pot of riboletta for dinner. Or for lunch and we'll have "tea" or "supper" for the evening meal.
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Post by: horsepoor on March 27, 2020, 06:36:34 PM
Cauliflower and chorizo casserole with lots of cheese and olives.  Sort of a low-carb cross between nachose and mac-n-cheese.
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Post by: Sibley on March 28, 2020, 10:43:14 AM
Finally made the beef stew last night! Been avoiding it for several days (I don't actually like to cook). So will be eating that until it's gone, and since it's just me in the house and I made a full batch, until it's gone will probably be most of the week.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 28, 2020, 10:49:44 AM
Finally made the beef stew last night! Been avoiding it for several days (I don't actually like to cook). So will be eating that until it's gone, and since it's just me in the house and I made a full batch, until it's gone will probably be most of the week.

Oh, that sounds good.

It's chilly and rainy here, so a hot bowl of soup or stew sounds good. Maybe I'll thaw a chunk of ham and put it in a pot of split pea soup.
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Post by: Serendip on March 28, 2020, 11:06:43 AM
Tried this Cauliflower Taco Bowl last night--but it was really easy & tasty.
Made some modifications: no tomatoes, ate with chipotle salsa instead and made a tangy blended dressing out of yogourt, garlic, cilantro, etc instead of their ranch one.

 Oh, and doubled the spices on the cauliflower. :)

https://www.budgetbytes.com/roasted-cauliflower-taco-bowls/
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 28, 2020, 11:41:56 AM
Making Hawaiian meatballs in the crock-pot today.

Meatballs, pineapples, sliced red and green peppers, onions, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce.

Also, making a box mix brownies with walnuts.
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Post by: Frankies Girl on March 28, 2020, 01:46:49 PM
https://www.budgetbytes.com/beef-cabbage-stir-fry/

^this but with garlic pork sausage kielbasa and no cal sweetener instead of sugar. And way more sriracha sauce cause we like it spicy as hell.

I actually modified it a bit and we now call it our "deconstructed eggroll" meal as it is technically the insides of an eggroll without the crispy wrapper.

Got a head of cabbage for 99¢ and sad I didn't think to get way more, as I'm thinking of attempting to do homemade sauerkraut (but need caraway seeds to do it right).
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Post by: horsepoor on March 28, 2020, 02:01:41 PM
https://www.budgetbytes.com/beef-cabbage-stir-fry/

^this but with garlic pork sausage kielbasa and no cal sweetener instead of sugar. And way more sriracha sauce cause we like it spicy as hell.

I actually modified it a bit and we now call it our "deconstructed eggroll" meal as it is technically the insides of an eggroll without the crispy wrapper.

Got a head of cabbage for 99¢ and sad I didn't think to get way more, as I'm thinking of attempting to do homemade sauerkraut (but need caraway seeds to do it right).

If you like spicy stuff, you could just do a spicy kraut and you won't miss the caraway at all.

Last night I made a cheesy cauliflower-chorizo bake with lots of olives, and we had leftover slaw on the side.

Tonight we're having turkey breast alongside a big spinach salad with blue cheese, beets and candied pecans.  I might try making a blueberry vinaigrette for it; we often do a similar salad with raspberry vinaigrette for potlucks, but avoiding the store and have lots of lovely blueberries in the freezer that a co-worker brought me.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 28, 2020, 05:24:48 PM
We're having a chicken & pesto feta chicken casserole. Over a spinach salad.
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Post by: Dicey on March 28, 2020, 05:45:36 PM
We had a roast turkey breast in the freezer, so we defrosted it and are making a Thanksgiving-style dinner. Our well-stocked pantry produced the staples to make dressing, (yay for using up all the bread crusts in the freezer), green beans with cream of mushroom soup and french fried onions on top, and baked sweet potatoes (no energy to peel, chop and roast them, so it is what it is.) We'll also do mashed potatoes and gravy, because the point of this is to have leftovers. It's ain't exactly high gourmet and it's carb heavy, but it will feel good to sit down to a real meal tonight. It's day thirteen of nearly total bed rest for me, and it's nice to feel a little bit of energy returning. Finally! Of course, I am baking the crap out of everything. My DSS is home and he's still healthy. It would be nice to keep him that way.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 28, 2020, 05:57:31 PM
Glad you are feeling better @Dicey
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on March 28, 2020, 06:01:47 PM
Tonight it's lasagna made by beloved SO.

Dessert is peach ice cream.
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Post by: Dicey on March 28, 2020, 09:17:59 PM
Glad you are feeling better @Dicey
Thanks! I was positive today was Sunday, until after we finished dinner, so I'm not sure how far I am from normal yet, lol!
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Post by: OtherJen on March 28, 2020, 09:26:42 PM
Glad you are feeling better @Dicey
Thanks! I was positive today was Sunday, until after we finished dinner, so I'm not sure how far I am from normal yet, lol!

None of us has any real idea what day it is. My husband's birthday was in early March, but I swear that was 6 months ago. Glad you're feeling better!
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Post by: turketron on March 28, 2020, 09:33:09 PM
Made a double batch of this hungarian mushroom soup last night, so had leftovers for dinner tonight. Super tasty if you like shrooms and can easily be made vegetarian if you use veggie broth instead of chicken stock: https://themodernproper.com/hungarian-mushroom-soup
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Post by: Dicey on March 29, 2020, 12:57:17 AM
Made a double batch of this hungarian mushroom soup last night, so had leftovers for dinner tonight. Super tasty if you like shrooms and can easily be made vegetarian if you use veggie broth instead of chicken stock: https://themodernproper.com/hungarian-mushroom-soup
Ooh, I have a ton of mushrooms to use up. I have no sour cream, but I have whole milk yogurt and all the other ingredients, so this soup will be on the menu this week. Thanks!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 29, 2020, 08:05:59 AM
I'm thinking meatloaf. My son wants to try & make homemade pasta, so we will probably give that a try as well.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 29, 2020, 03:50:16 PM
Tofu and veggie stir-fry with rice.
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Post by: Villanelle on March 29, 2020, 03:53:04 PM
Tacos with leftover ground turkey.  Sadly, we don't have an avocado, but they will be okay.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 30, 2020, 08:45:10 AM
I have a late call with APAC, so we'll be having leftovers. Most likely, chicken pesto casserole over spinach
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Post by: horsepoor on March 30, 2020, 11:35:04 AM
Saw a NYT cooking article for eggs baked over sauteed onions.  Planning to try that, but I'm going to use leeks and add some sliced new potatoes to make it a one pan meal. 
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Post by: OtherJen on March 30, 2020, 07:03:35 PM
Penne pasta with red sauce from the freezer, and a big green salad on the side. My mood is very low today, and that was as much cooking as I could manage. The carbs and vegetables helped, mood-wise.
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Post by: NotJen on March 30, 2020, 08:23:29 PM
Sweet potato, mushroom, and black bean tacos (https://showmetheyummy.com/sweet-potato-tacos-recipe/).  Topped with red onion, lots of cilantro, and a little sour cream.  Pretty tasty.

Now I have a stack of corn tortillas (which I never buy), so I'm thinking breakfast tacos tomorrow morning, and perhaps another taco variation later in the week.
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Post by: jeninco on March 30, 2020, 08:29:44 PM
Broccoli quesidillas (big flour tortilla, refried beans, layer of cooked, chopped broccoli, cheese, fold in half, cook in a hot skillet in a little oil). Falls into the kid's category of "monkey food" (as in "could be cooked by a", not "tastes like")
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Post by: horsepoor on March 31, 2020, 03:53:35 PM
Saw a NYT cooking article for eggs baked over sauteed onions.  Planning to try that, but I'm going to use leeks and add some sliced new potatoes to make it a one pan meal.

Ended up with cream of broccoli and leek soup since it was just a cold, rainy day that called for soup.

Tonight a big salad and a redux on the frico chicken breast I made last week, with a side of sauteed onions.
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Post by: sparkytheop on March 31, 2020, 05:22:45 PM
My son has a beef roast on the smoker.
I'm pickling and canning asparagus, so we'll have some regular asparagus sauteed in garlic and oil.  I may use some of the ends from canning to make cream of asparagus soup tomorrow, if I'm feeling motivated.
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Post by: NotJen on March 31, 2020, 10:08:21 PM
Red beans and rice (https://www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/recipes/red-beans-and-rice).  I haven’t seen a smoked ham hock in the store for weeks, so I used a smoked pork jowl and some andouille sausage (I don’t usually put sausage in my red beans and rice, but BF likes it).  Sautéed okra on the side.
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Post by: JoJo on March 31, 2020, 10:24:13 PM
Romaine Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, salsa, and grilled chicken breast. 
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Post by: Sugaree on April 01, 2020, 05:30:59 AM
I think I'm going to do curried chickpeas with rice.  I've got a block of tofu that I need to do something with, but I'm the only one who eats it, so I'll probably bake it this weekend for pad thai (or just make a nice dipping sauce and eat it like chicken nuggets).
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on April 01, 2020, 06:14:46 AM
Tacos with turkey and diced mushrooms, topped with roasted bell peppers and red onion and homemade guacamole. This should use up some veggies before they wilt or rot.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 01, 2020, 11:50:05 AM
I'm planning to make a keto friendly chicken alfredo dish. It will use some heavy cream I need to get through. I'll serve it over cauliflower rice for my husband, and with pasta for others. This will use the last of our chicken, and we haven't been able to find any for three weeks. So, let's hope it turns out well!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on April 01, 2020, 12:06:43 PM
Big salad with leftovers on top - most likely pulled pork.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on April 01, 2020, 01:40:24 PM
I made a nice red sauce with "pork juice" I saved from kalua pork, a jar of home-canned tomatoes, and two small cans of tomato pastes, seasoned appropriately.

Some for pasta, some for a pizza (we'll either make pizza tonight or tomorrow).  Since I made the sauce, I might save the cream of asparagus soup for tomorrow.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dicey on April 02, 2020, 12:17:16 AM
Made a double batch of this hungarian mushroom soup last night, so had leftovers for dinner tonight. Super tasty if you like shrooms and can easily be made vegetarian if you use veggie broth instead of chicken stock: https://themodernproper.com/hungarian-mushroom-soup
Ooh, I have a ton of mushrooms to use up. I have no sour cream, but I have whole milk yogurt and all the other ingredients, so this soup will be on the menu this week. Thanks!
I made this tonight, using stock from my freezer, which I'm trying to clean out. Definite keeper!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Freedomin5 on April 02, 2020, 03:16:26 AM
Now that the food supply chain has stabilized in China and we are able to find most everything we need, and get decent delivery times, we are trying to use up our emergency stash of food.

Today, we are having noodles with pork ribs braised in leftover bulgogi sauce that I found in the fridge, along with frozen baby corn I found at the back of our freezer. We also have a fresh loaf of bread baking in our bread machine.

Now I just need to figure out what to do with two packages of vegetarian meat floss that I bought in a moment of panic and weakness back at the end of January.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on April 02, 2020, 10:35:13 AM
Last night we had https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020754-spicy-white-bean-stew-with-broccoli-rabe which was really delicious, especially with this: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/algerian-flatbread-241505 (also delicious, and the couple that were left sitting on the counter overnight are not yet too stale. Win!)

We already have a pot roast slow cooking in the oven for this evening: it's 30F out and currently there is freezing drizzle falling from the grey sky. We'll have it with mashed potatoes (with parsley that needs using up), roasted brussels sprouts, and a baked butternut squash. Leftover cake from last night, if there's any left by then.

We're also taking advantage of the weather to bake some bread -- we started some sourdough last evening, and hopefully it'll be ready to bake by this afternoon/evening. (the house is cold, so rising is going ... slowly.)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dicey on April 02, 2020, 11:14:23 AM
Last night we had https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020754-spicy-white-bean-stew-with-broccoli-rabe which was really delicious, especially with this: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/algerian-flatbread-241505 (also delicious, and the couple that were left sitting on the counter overnight are not yet too stale. Win!)

We already have a pot roast slow cooking in the oven for this evening: it's 30F out and currently there is freezing drizzle falling from the grey sky. We'll have it with mashed potatoes (with parsley that needs using up), roasted brussels sprouts, and a baked butternut squash. Leftover cake from last night, if there's any left by then.

We're also taking advantage of the weather to bake some bread -- we started some sourdough last evening, and hopefully it'll be ready to bake by this afternoon/evening. (the house is cold, so rising is going ... slowly.)
@jeninco, you can dry parsley so it lasts for ages. A bread proofing tip: find a smallish cupboard, empty it out, then use a hair dryer to heat the space until the walls get warm. Then put covered dough in and close the door.  It's easier to just warm your oven a bit, but if that won't work, a cupboard will. You can also use your microwave if you're not using it, because it has a better seal. Just boil water for a couple of minutes (make tea!) to warm it up.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: turketron on April 02, 2020, 11:37:33 AM
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We're also taking advantage of the weather to bake some bread -- we started some sourdough last evening, and hopefully it'll be ready to bake by this afternoon/evening. (the house is cold, so rising is going ... slowly.)

Join us in the Sourdough thread! https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/do-it-yourself-forum!/the-sourdough-thread/
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 02, 2020, 01:10:55 PM
I'm planning to make a keto friendly chicken alfredo dish. It will use some heavy cream I need to get through. I'll serve it over cauliflower rice for my husband, and with pasta for others. This will use the last of our chicken, and we haven't been able to find any for three weeks. So, let's hope it turns out well!

We opted for takeout last night, so tonight will really be the chicken alfredo dish
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on April 02, 2020, 01:37:51 PM
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We're also taking advantage of the weather to bake some bread -- we started some sourdough last evening, and hopefully it'll be ready to bake by this afternoon/evening. (the house is cold, so rising is going ... slowly.)

Join us in the Sourdough thread! https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/do-it-yourself-forum!/the-sourdough-thread/

That was what inspired me this time around!
(Properly, it's a levain: the initial piece was a hunk of regular bread dough that I held back, rather than an honest-to-gosh sourdough starter. It's been through several iterations by now, though...)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on April 03, 2020, 12:12:46 PM
Chicken tacos, with black beans and maybe a salad on the side.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on April 03, 2020, 12:52:20 PM
Probably sandwiches and salad.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 03, 2020, 03:14:29 PM
We always try to use the last of our prepped food before we move on to new recipes. The kids don't love it, and it gets a little boring, but it's a carryover from crazy insane work weeks & long commutes. Those are now gone (mostly), but minimizing waste is now a bigger priority than ever.

So, we'll have a smorgasbord of leftovers that each diner will select from
Salmon (x1)
Chicken alfredo
Pasta & spinach
Meatballs & pasta

Our menu for the week is up in the air, as we wait to see what my husband can get at the grocery store this week. We're thinking carnitas & perhaps kebabs & rice.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dicey on April 03, 2020, 09:09:02 PM
Tonight was a bagged salad from Costco that DH picked up on his last run. Served it with Nigella Lawson's Linguine with Lemon, Garlic, Thyme and Mushrooms. It calls for fresh thyme, which I did not have, but I had a fresh homegrown lemon, which nicely masked the fact that I used dried thyme. Sauteed a couple of Aidell's sausage for the carnivores and called it good.

Tomorrow is DSS's birthday. He wants tacos, which is easy-button and I'm going to make a Smith Island Cake, which should be fun Thanks to @SwordGuy for mentioning it. It's a completely new thing for me.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: SwordGuy on April 03, 2020, 09:27:28 PM
Tonight was a bagged salad from Costco that DH picked up on his last run. Served it with Nigella Lawson's Linguine with Lemon, Garlic, Thyme and Mushrooms. It calls for fresh thyme, which I did not have, but I had a fresh homegrown lemon, which nicely masked the fact that I used dried thyme. Sauteed a couple of Aidell's sausage for the carnivores and called it good.

Tomorrow is DSS's birthday. He wants tacos, which is easy-button and I'm going to make a Smith Island Cake, which should be fun Thanks to @SwordGuy for mentioning it. It's a completely new thing for me.
Umm...   You're welcome???     I'm confused because I don't remember doing any such thing or even ever having heard of a Smith Island Cake.

Am I getting Alzheimers or are you confused instead?  :)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: middo on April 03, 2020, 11:45:14 PM
Our version of chilli con carne.

Salsa made from onions, chillis, garlic, capsicums and tomatoes.

Meat sauce from mince, baked beans, paprika and cumin.

Then served as baked potatoes, meat sauce, grated cheese, salsa and greek yoghurt. 

It is cold here, so comfort food.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dicey on April 04, 2020, 01:03:15 AM
Tonight was a bagged salad from Costco that DH picked up on his last run. Served it with Nigella Lawson's Linguine with Lemon, Garlic, Thyme and Mushrooms. It calls for fresh thyme, which I did not have, but I had a fresh homegrown lemon, which nicely masked the fact that I used dried thyme. Sauteed a couple of Aidell's sausage for the carnivores and called it good.

Tomorrow is DSS's birthday. He wants tacos, which is easy-button and I'm going to make a Smith Island Cake, which should be fun Thanks to @SwordGuy for mentioning it. It's a completely new thing for me.
Umm...   You're welcome???     I'm confused because I don't remember doing any such thing or even ever having heard of a Smith Island Cake.

Am I getting Alzheimers or are you confused instead?  :)
Whoops! It was @nereo. Sorry BTW, the cake is proving to be a pain in the ass so far.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on April 04, 2020, 07:44:02 AM
Tonight was a bagged salad from Costco that DH picked up on his last run. Served it with Nigella Lawson's Linguine with Lemon, Garlic, Thyme and Mushrooms. It calls for fresh thyme, which I did not have, but I had a fresh homegrown lemon, which nicely masked the fact that I used dried thyme. Sauteed a couple of Aidell's sausage for the carnivores and called it good.

Tomorrow is DSS's birthday. He wants tacos, which is easy-button and I'm going to make a Smith Island Cake, which should be fun Thanks to @SwordGuy for mentioning it. It's a completely new thing for me.
Umm...   You're welcome???     I'm confused because I don't remember doing any such thing or even ever having heard of a Smith Island Cake.

Am I getting Alzheimers or are you confused instead?  :)
Whoops! It was @nereo. Sorry BTW, the cake is proving to be a pain in the ass so far.

Just looked up that cake. Even from the photo, it looks like a pain in the ass and I commend you for trying it. I bet the finished product will be delicious!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on April 04, 2020, 07:49:56 AM
We’re planning on zucchini fritters (will use up the last of the zucchini and scallions), roasted sweet potatoes, and either smoked sausage or eggs.

Tomorrow’s plan is beans and rice (will use up the last of the bell peppers).

I think I will need to brave the store on Monday or Tuesday morning. We seem to be able to manage 1.5 weeks before needing to restock most of our fresh vegetables.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on April 04, 2020, 08:07:32 AM
We seem to be able to manage 1.5 weeks before needing to restock most of our fresh vegetables.

That is what I'm finding too.  I have been trying to stretch out to two weeks, but it's probably pointless because DH doesn't think he can live without bananas and will go to the store every week for them.  Hoping I can grab some frozen veg this week; the last few weeks the freezer aisles have been entirely wiped out.

Just now putting together a meal plan that will put off shopping until Tuesday morning.
 Tonight I'm thinking stirfry chicken over spaghetti squash.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 04, 2020, 08:28:22 AM
I'm still working on the menu, but I'm thinking Perisan kebabs, rice & yogurt sauce.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on April 04, 2020, 04:33:53 PM
Since we eat mostly vegetarian my hubby is in charge of preparing meat if he wants it. Yesterday he did the grocery shop and came home with both ribs & meatloaf. Tonight he is making the ribs and I'll do some baby smashed potatoes to go with it...yesterday we make mediterranean-style pizza with sourdough crust. Tomorrow I'm making a spicy black bean stew w/ butternut squash.. heaps of good leftovers..
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on April 04, 2020, 05:53:07 PM
Last night was homemade pizza (with homemade crust and sauce, easy and delicious!)

Tonight will be a loaded cauliflower thing with.... something.  Probably just use up some of the beef my son cooked on the smoker earlier this week.  Otherwise he can dig around the fridge and see what looks good.

Maybe I'll make some rye drop biscuits too.  Those sound good and I have a ton of rye flour on hand.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sui generis on April 04, 2020, 07:50:12 PM
Last night was homemade pizza for us too. We tried a new one, potato and rosemary. Tasty. Added to our usual margherita and goat cheese/fig/shallot (we always do 3 small ones).

Tonight was a noodle dish DH found recipe for in the paper.  I think it was Hong Kong style, with actually 5 separate dishes that you mix together to your liking? It felt like kind of a lot of work, but was a nice change of pace.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on April 04, 2020, 09:07:09 PM
We also had pizza last night, with salad.

This evening DS1 used the leftover pot roast from Thursday to make a shepherd's pie, with red lentils (they completely break down), onion, edamame, corn, and ?? I think there was something else in there? It had the usual mashed potato covering, and was lovely.

We have a cauliflower to use up in tomorrow's dinner. I'm thinking indian-ish.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on April 04, 2020, 10:47:42 PM
We also had pizza last night, with salad.

This evening DS1 used the leftover pot roast from Thursday to make a shepherd's pie, with red lentils (they completely break down), onion, edamame, corn, and ?? I think there was something else in there? It had the usual mashed potato covering, and was lovely.

We have a cauliflower to use up in tomorrow's dinner. I'm thinking indian-ish.

We ended up just eating the loaded cauliflower (I have a headache, son will finish the super hot goulash he made last night).  I still need to use up the beef, and this made me realize it's been a while since I've made cottage pie.  So, cottage pie it is!  (tomorrow...)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on April 05, 2020, 02:53:42 PM
I have a batch of garbanzo beans in the crockpot, so I'll do Chickpea "Chicken" Salad sandwiches to use up the celery I bought for the red beans and rice.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 05, 2020, 03:20:55 PM
Crockpot carnitas, cheese bread (tried corn bread, but my cornmeal had bugs :-() & guacamole with no cilantro
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: midweststache on April 05, 2020, 03:39:24 PM
Tacos: some of our bulk ground beef somehow found on sale this week (the remainder of which we will freeze and should last us through most of April); shredded cheddar; salsa; avocado; sour cream; El Milagro tortillas (YUM).

Maybe supplement with some stale chips in the fridge with the dregs of some queso dip; then it's likely one of us (two, if you count the toddler) will have the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on April 05, 2020, 03:39:44 PM
Yep, tonight will be beans —a mix of Ojo de Cabrito and Rio Zape from Rancho Gordo, refried with mirepoix and various peppers and seasonings— and brown rice, topped with cheese and salsa and served with corn tortillas.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: JoJo on April 05, 2020, 04:58:04 PM
Feeling depressed.  going to eat a whole bag of microwave popcorn tonight and what Schitt's Creek all night
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Trifle on April 05, 2020, 06:15:07 PM
I made a pot of chili and some from-scratch buttermilk biscuits.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 06, 2020, 11:50:48 AM
My 13 y.o ended up making chicken tenders last night, so tonight we'll have crockpot carnitas.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: midweststache on April 06, 2020, 01:23:10 PM
Breakfast for dinner: leftover bacon from chili late last week, scrambled eggs with cheese, biscuits, the dregs of some fruit on their last legs.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on April 06, 2020, 01:51:26 PM
I scored a rotisserie chicken and big packs of salad greens, mushrooms, avocados, and cucumbers at the warehouse club this morning. We're having giant fresh salads topped with chicken, avocado, crumbled feta, and vinaigrette dressing. It's warm and sunny, and this meal sounds so good.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: John Galt incarnate! on April 06, 2020, 02:54:18 PM
Tonight we'll have beef stew & chocolate cake for dessert.

We're cooking the stew  on the wood stove right now.

Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on April 07, 2020, 06:02:32 PM
DS19 has decided he's bored and wants to take over more of the cooking.

So, last night he made us beet risotto (I'm still writing and shopping for the menus), and tonight he's making a layered, "Mexican-inspired" casserole of corn tortillas, seasoned beef, beans, and corn (frozen) and cheese. We'll have it with slaw, and hopefully there will be enough for leftovers.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on April 07, 2020, 07:05:31 PM
Cooking is both a great boredom reliever and important life skill. I hope dinner was as tasty as it sounded, @jeninco !

I made the beef and cabbage stir-fry from Budget Bytes, except I replaced the beef with shredded rotisserie chicken and sliced mushrooms. I like it better this way.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 08, 2020, 12:07:57 PM
We're having leftover chicken tenders over cauliflower rice. Plus, salad
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on April 08, 2020, 01:56:31 PM
Cooking is both a great boredom reliever and important life skill. I hope dinner was as tasty as it sounded, @jeninco !

I made the beef and cabbage stir-fry from Budget Bytes, except I replaced the beef with shredded rotisserie chicken and sliced mushrooms. I like it better this way.

I agree -- his cooking skills were already way better then minimal (he doesn't need much instruction/support) but he's getting braver (and has more time to spend) about trying out new things.

Tonight, I'm making red beans and rice (with "andouille" sausage from Trader Joe's -- quotes are because it's "andouille-ish") with greens, and he's making flan for dessert.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on April 08, 2020, 05:40:37 PM
^^^ Yum!

We’re having bison burgers topped with cheddar and avocado, green salads, and grilled sweet potatoes.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on April 08, 2020, 05:52:40 PM
Pork tenderloin (https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-cook-pork-tenderloin-without-recipe-article), with cabbage and green beans.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Tyson on April 08, 2020, 07:11:22 PM
Baked salmon with lemon pepper and asparagus.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 09, 2020, 08:35:06 AM
We're having carnitas (in tortillas for some, over salad for the others)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: John Galt incarnate! on April 09, 2020, 09:12:04 AM
Manhattan clam chowder
French fries
coleslaw
blueberry pie for dessert

all homemade
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sui generis on April 09, 2020, 04:12:23 PM
Kale and white bean soup with sweet potato fries on the side.  The soup has an entire bulb of roasted garlic, yum!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on April 09, 2020, 04:43:26 PM
Chickpea tikka masala (https://www.theironyou.com/2016/03/vegan-easy-chickpea-tikka-masala.html).  Yum!

But I need to stop cooking, too many leftovers in the freezer after tonight.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on April 09, 2020, 05:52:48 PM
Chickpea tikka masala (https://www.theironyou.com/2016/03/vegan-easy-chickpea-tikka-masala.html).  Yum!

But I need to stop cooking, too many leftovers in the freezer after tonight.

Haha, send them over this way! There are four people in my house, and two are large teenaged males. The amount of food we can go through when everyone's been out running/walking/gardening/anything but sitting inside is staggering.

As you may have noticed, my work projects have been winding up, and DS19 is bored. We ordered a hand-cranked pasta machine a few weeks ago, and it came last week. So after lunch he kneaded out some pasta dough (which is now resting in the fridge) and we're roasting a butternut squash now. It'll be ravioli, probably dressed with some leftover homemade mayo, dressed up with lemon and finely chopped sage.
And asparagus, for a green vegetable.

Tomorrow: We've instituted pizza night on Fridays. Hopefully followed by a family game of hearts.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on April 09, 2020, 10:19:01 PM
I made a pot of stock from a rotisserie chicken carcass and used it in chicken vegetable soup (with the last of the meat from the chicken).

Friday pizza night sounds good! I might do that if I can get the frozen cheese thawed in time.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 10, 2020, 12:21:15 PM
We're having spaghetti bolognese. Over cauliflower rice or pasta
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on April 10, 2020, 12:47:23 PM
Saw the recipe on the NY Times Instagram the other day for ramen carbonara so that's on the menu.

We usually eat whole-foods-ish so this seemed like a junk-foody type of treat...
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on April 11, 2020, 03:25:42 PM
Lemon-pesto chicken thighs, sauteed Swiss chard and Tuscan butter mushrooms.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on April 11, 2020, 04:09:13 PM
I'm trying a pork posole (https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/easy-pork-posole/) to use up some andouille sausage and hominy in the freezer.  Will serve with corn tortillas (still working through that stack!) and roasted broccoli.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on April 11, 2020, 04:51:48 PM
Something simple because I need to start preparing tomorrow's feast.

Tomorrow: bacon deviled eggs, grilled lamb chops, roasted brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, and lime yogurt cake with raspberry sauce (https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/04/lime-yogurt-cake-with-blackberry-sauce/) (by some miracle, I already had everything needed for this recipe, including a bag of frozen raspberries).
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on April 12, 2020, 12:46:08 PM
Something simple because I need to start preparing tomorrow's feast.

Tomorrow: bacon deviled eggs, grilled lamb chops, roasted brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, and lime yogurt cake with raspberry sauce (https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/04/lime-yogurt-cake-with-blackberry-sauce/) (by some miracle, I already had everything needed for this recipe, including a bag of frozen raspberries).

Thanks for the inspiration -- I'm starting the lime yogurt cake now. I'm sure there are berries (of some kind) in the freezer, and if not there's about a pound of strawberries in the fridge.

We're having a tiny (2 lb) boneless roast leg of lamb, artichokes, asparagus, and red potatoes with ... something, tbd.  And the cake, obviously.

This morning we had a traditional (for us) breakfast of bacon, matzah brie,(with blueberries and maple syrup) and chocolate eggs. Religious tradition mongrels that we are.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on April 12, 2020, 01:38:23 PM
Something simple because I need to start preparing tomorrow's feast.

Tomorrow: bacon deviled eggs, grilled lamb chops, roasted brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, and lime yogurt cake with raspberry sauce (https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/04/lime-yogurt-cake-with-blackberry-sauce/) (by some miracle, I already had everything needed for this recipe, including a bag of frozen raspberries).

Thanks for the inspiration -- I'm starting the lime yogurt cake now. I'm sure there are berries (of some kind) in the freezer, and if not there's about a pound of strawberries in the fridge.

We're having a tiny (2 lb) boneless roast leg of lamb, artichokes, asparagus, and red potatoes with ... something, tbd.  And the cake, obviously.

This morning we had a traditional (for us) breakfast of bacon, matzah brie,(with blueberries and maple syrup) and chocolate eggs. Religious tradition mongrels that we are.

You're welcome!

The bacon and matzah brei is my favorite part of your breakfast. Somewhere, an orthodox rabbi is rolling over in his grave.

I still haven't made the cake because it ended up being a work day. But I definitely have time now, so all is not lost. Our breakfast was some of the deviled eggs with toast and orange slices. Husband put the lamb chops in marinade about an hour ago, and I think I'm going to do crispy roasted russet potatoes instead of the sweet potatoes. Mmm.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: grantmeaname on April 12, 2020, 02:09:21 PM
We're doing a boneless leg of lamb with lemon and garlic (don't have any mint or we would've gone that route), roasted root vegetables, collard greens, and a salad.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 12, 2020, 02:13:59 PM
We're having steak & salad. Perhaps with hot cross buns. I also have a chicken tikka masala in the slow cooker. That will be for tomorrow, but I needed to get the chicken cooking today.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on April 12, 2020, 03:59:38 PM
Something simple because I need to start preparing tomorrow's feast.

Tomorrow: bacon deviled eggs, grilled lamb chops, roasted brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, and lime yogurt cake with raspberry sauce (https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/04/lime-yogurt-cake-with-blackberry-sauce/) (by some miracle, I already had everything needed for this recipe, including a bag of frozen raspberries).

Thanks for the inspiration -- I'm starting the lime yogurt cake now. I'm sure there are berries (of some kind) in the freezer, and if not there's about a pound of strawberries in the fridge.

We're having a tiny (2 lb) boneless roast leg of lamb, artichokes, asparagus, and red potatoes with ... something, tbd.  And the cake, obviously.

This morning we had a traditional (for us) breakfast of bacon, matzah brie,(with blueberries and maple syrup) and chocolate eggs. Religious tradition mongrels that we are.

You're welcome!

The bacon and matzah brei is my favorite part of your breakfast. Somewhere, an orthodox rabbi is rolling over in his grave.

I still haven't made the cake because it ended up being a work day. But I definitely have time now, so all is not lost. Our breakfast was some of the deviled eggs with toast and orange slices. Husband put the lamb chops in marinade about an hour ago, and I think I'm going to do crispy roasted russet potatoes instead of the sweet potatoes. Mmm.

Yeah, it reminds me of my (conservative Jewish) great grandma making us matzah brei for breakfast, then stepping out on her balcony overlooking 2nd Avenue while my mom cooked bacon (so grandma Clara wouldn't be in the kitchen while such things were happening. I'm sure there's enough rolling in the grave going on here to power a medium-sized city).

The cake was pretty fast -- hopefully it turns out well!
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Post by: OtherJen on April 12, 2020, 04:28:10 PM
Something simple because I need to start preparing tomorrow's feast.

Tomorrow: bacon deviled eggs, grilled lamb chops, roasted brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, and lime yogurt cake with raspberry sauce (https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/04/lime-yogurt-cake-with-blackberry-sauce/) (by some miracle, I already had everything needed for this recipe, including a bag of frozen raspberries).

Thanks for the inspiration -- I'm starting the lime yogurt cake now. I'm sure there are berries (of some kind) in the freezer, and if not there's about a pound of strawberries in the fridge.

We're having a tiny (2 lb) boneless roast leg of lamb, artichokes, asparagus, and red potatoes with ... something, tbd.  And the cake, obviously.

This morning we had a traditional (for us) breakfast of bacon, matzah brie,(with blueberries and maple syrup) and chocolate eggs. Religious tradition mongrels that we are.

You're welcome!

The bacon and matzah brei is my favorite part of your breakfast. Somewhere, an orthodox rabbi is rolling over in his grave.

I still haven't made the cake because it ended up being a work day. But I definitely have time now, so all is not lost. Our breakfast was some of the deviled eggs with toast and orange slices. Husband put the lamb chops in marinade about an hour ago, and I think I'm going to do crispy roasted russet potatoes instead of the sweet potatoes. Mmm.

Yeah, it reminds me of my (conservative Jewish) great grandma making us matzah brei for breakfast, then stepping out on her balcony overlooking 2nd Avenue while my mom cooked bacon (so grandma Clara wouldn't be in the kitchen while such things were happening. I'm sure there's enough rolling in the grave going on here to power a medium-sized city).

The cake was pretty fast -- hopefully it turns out well!

Let me know how it turns out! I decided to leave the cake until tomorrow. I'm a cultural Catholic and the Easter season lasts for 50 days, so I'm using that as an excuse.
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Post by: FIRE Artist on April 12, 2020, 06:41:37 PM
Baked ham, orange maple glazed baby carrots, pan fried brussel sprouts, garlic mashed potatoes, rosemary bread and yellow cake with chocolate frosting for desert.  I am super chuffed with my solo isolation Easter meal.  I have packed up tons of extra side dishes and cake for the freezer and the ham will make a sandwich tomorrow and go in a big batch of split pea soup on Tuesday. 

Overall, I am loving the extra time for cooking. 

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Post by: grantmeaname on April 12, 2020, 07:25:31 PM
I love that there's a giant nested comment thread between Jen in CO and Other Jen
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Post by: Frankies Girl on April 12, 2020, 07:57:37 PM
Making beef barbacoa salad. Shredding the beef, adding to a garden salad mix, mixing up some sour cream and green tomatillo sauce for dressing. Shredded extra sharp cheddar and tomatoes and green chilies and carrots. Felt like a salad and had already thawed the beef barbacoa out, so there you go.

It's pretty good. :)
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Post by: horsepoor on April 12, 2020, 08:04:14 PM
Made a big pot of kale chorizo soup with keto habanero "corn" bread (gnomgnom if any one wants the recipe).
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Post by: OtherJen on April 12, 2020, 09:30:21 PM
I love that there's a giant nested comment thread between Jen in CO and Other Jen

There's a reason why my username is "OtherJen." There are always, always multiple Jens. I'm a bit surprised we haven't yet taken over the country.
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Post by: Dicey on April 12, 2020, 11:26:27 PM
Something simple because I need to start preparing tomorrow's feast.

Tomorrow: bacon deviled eggs, grilled lamb chops, roasted brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, and lime yogurt cake with raspberry sauce (https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/04/lime-yogurt-cake-with-blackberry-sauce/) (by some miracle, I already had everything needed for this recipe, including a bag of frozen raspberries).
I had everything on hand, including fresh raspberries so I made this tonight. The sauce was the best part.
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Post by: jeninco on April 13, 2020, 08:23:58 AM
Something simple because I need to start preparing tomorrow's feast.

Tomorrow: bacon deviled eggs, grilled lamb chops, roasted brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, and lime yogurt cake with raspberry sauce (https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/04/lime-yogurt-cake-with-blackberry-sauce/) (by some miracle, I already had everything needed for this recipe, including a bag of frozen raspberries).
I had everything on hand, including fresh raspberries so I made this tonight. The sauce was the best part.

Yeah, I thought the cake needed a second lime. Or something.

Actually, I recently made a different yogurt cake (from a Susan Loomis book, On Rue Tatin) that used a stick of butter instead of oil, and is a marbled chocolate/butter cake, and my opinion is that one was quite a bit better. And not just because of the chocolate.

@grantmeaname, there's a reason why we're not shy about using our actual names -- they're not exactly a unique distinguisher!
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Post by: OtherJen on April 13, 2020, 08:40:45 AM
Something simple because I need to start preparing tomorrow's feast.

Tomorrow: bacon deviled eggs, grilled lamb chops, roasted brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, and lime yogurt cake with raspberry sauce (https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/04/lime-yogurt-cake-with-blackberry-sauce/) (by some miracle, I already had everything needed for this recipe, including a bag of frozen raspberries).
I had everything on hand, including fresh raspberries so I made this tonight. The sauce was the best part.

Yeah, I thought the cake needed a second lime. Or something.

Actually, I recently made a different yogurt cake (from a Susan Loomis book, On Rue Tatin) that used a stick of butter instead of oil, and is a marbled chocolate/butter cake, and my opinion is that one was quite a bit better. And not just because of the chocolate.

@grantmeaname, there's a reason why we're not shy about using our actual names -- they're not exactly a unique distinguisher!

Good to know. I might up the lime or add some lemon.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 13, 2020, 08:42:11 AM
I made a slow cooker chicken tikka masala yesterday, and we'll have that tonight with rice
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Post by: Trifle on April 13, 2020, 09:04:41 AM
Big pot of chili, and I'll use up the last of the buttermilk on a batch of buttermilk biscuits.
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Post by: Dicey on April 13, 2020, 10:52:14 AM
Something simple because I need to start preparing tomorrow's feast.

Tomorrow: bacon deviled eggs, grilled lamb chops, roasted brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, and lime yogurt cake with raspberry sauce (https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/04/lime-yogurt-cake-with-blackberry-sauce/) (by some miracle, I already had everything needed for this recipe, including a bag of frozen raspberries).
I had everything on hand, including fresh raspberries so I made this tonight. The sauce was the best part.

Yeah, I thought the cake needed a second lime. Or something.

Actually, I recently made a different yogurt cake (from a Susan Loomis book, On Rue Tatin) that used a stick of butter instead of oil, and is a marbled chocolate/butter cake, and my opinion is that one was quite a bit better. And not just because of the chocolate.

@grantmeaname, there's a reason why we're not shy about using our actual names -- they're not exactly a unique distinguisher!

Good to know. I might up the lime or add some lemon.
It totally would have been better with more lime. I think I'll juice another one and put it on the top to soak into what's left of the finished cake. It will probably get sticky, but won't be noticeable once the sauce goes on top.

Oh, and the name thing made me laugh. When I was in HS, we had three people with my name in the same class. It's fallen out of favor now, so when I hear or see it, I know it's someone my age.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 13, 2020, 12:32:58 PM
Okay, based on your recommendations, I made the cake and added the zest of 3 small limes (and a 1/2-tsp of vanilla extract). I also used melted butter instead of oil. I highly recommend both changes. It's so good. (I'm sampling a small piece for quality control.)

I'll probably have another small piece after dinner, which will be Salmon Greek Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing (https://www.jessicagavin.com/salmon-greek-salad-lemon-basil-dressing/).

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Post by: jeninco on April 13, 2020, 06:32:59 PM
Okay, based on your recommendations, I made the cake and added the zest of 3 small limes (and a 1/2-tsp of vanilla extract). I also used melted butter instead of oil. I highly recommend both changes. It's so good. (I'm sampling a small piece for quality control.)

I'll probably have another small piece after dinner, which will be Salmon Greek Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing (https://www.jessicagavin.com/salmon-greek-salad-lemon-basil-dressing/).

That sounds like a significant improvement to the cake!

It's been snowing since Saturday evening, and we're up to about a foot (not on the roads yet, which are still warm enough to melt and/or sublimate it off), so we're having smitten kitchen's lentil, sausage and kale soup with some bread the neighbors brought over. Except, it being quarantine month, it's chorizo, lentil, and bagged spinach which needs to be used up ASAP.
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Post by: Dicey on April 14, 2020, 05:17:45 PM
Okay, based on your recommendations, I made the cake and added the zest of 3 small limes (and a 1/2-tsp of vanilla extract). I also used melted butter instead of oil. I highly recommend both changes. It's so good. (I'm sampling a small piece for quality control.)

I'll probably have another small piece after dinner, which will be Salmon Greek Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing (https://www.jessicagavin.com/salmon-greek-salad-lemon-basil-dressing/).
Good choices. I squeezed another lime on the top of the cake last night, right before dinner. When it was time to serve, it had all soaked in. It helped the flavor considerably. If I ever made it again, and I might, because DH bought and entire bag of limes at Costco, I will make it with your changes.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 14, 2020, 05:33:40 PM
I got a rotisserie chicken (along with toilet paper, woohoo!) at Costco and decided that I wanted chicken broccoli rice casserole for dinner, although with cauliflower because I actually had one of those in the fridge. My usual recipe calls for half-and-half and cream cheese, and I have neither. Turns out that Greek yogurt and mayonnaise work beautifully. Mmm, comfort food.
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Post by: midweststache on April 14, 2020, 06:55:19 PM
We had burgers with some frozen beef we got on sale a bit ago, green beans, and sweet potato tots (a splurge to get the frozen bag, but so delicious and toddler friendly)!

Tomorrow we'll use the rest of the ground beef for tacos, because DH forgot to freeze separate servings and we had to thaw it all in one fell swoop today... *le sigh...*
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 14, 2020, 07:08:46 PM
Due to miscommunication on who was cooking tonight, it will be chicken tikka masala & rice again. I don't mind leftovers (and, typically plan for each meal to serve us twice), but we normally  mix it up so they aren't back to back.
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Post by: jeninco on April 14, 2020, 08:02:39 PM
We had a cuke that got nicked in the fridge and thus needed to be used, so we had basmati rice, raita, dal and saag. The saag turned out pretty well, the dal was ... OK, I guess.

I started meal planning for the next 10 days: pre-CV I had been shopping for a week at a time. I'm not sure I can fit 10 days of veggies and fruit in the fridge, but I usually go to two stores, so I can stagger the trips so we use up some of the stuff from (small local chain) before I go to Trader Joe's to get everything else.

Tomorrow: Cauliflower and black bean tacos, I think.
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Post by: ysette9 on April 14, 2020, 08:16:56 PM
This afternoon I made my favorite lentils again in the instant pot. Lentils, coconut milk, canned diced tomatoes, curry powder, onion, garlic, ginger. It is so easy and always turns out great.

We desperately need to go grocery shopping so I was scraping the back of the cupboards for that one. We have half a loaf of bread, one egg, two bananas, one cucumber... doesn’t last long with four real eaters and one baby starting solids eating at home 24/7.
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Post by: sui generis on April 14, 2020, 09:03:38 PM
We had Cincinnati chili, fresh from the freezer. Just as good as when we made it over Christmas! The recipe my husband got from his mother is so tasty, I love the cinnamon In it, which really complements the lamb. We had it 5 ways (I believe that's the correct terminology).
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Post by: Dicey on April 14, 2020, 09:40:24 PM
Tonight was Pad Thai. I still have a bunch of Pad Thai Rice Noodles in the pantry, but this was my last package of tofu. Normally, I would cook the chicken separately for the carnivores, but I was feeling lazy. I cut the chicken into big chunks and cooked it all together. Then I avoided the chicken. Meh, a little chicken essence in the dish won't kill me. It was kinda bland, so I gave it another squirt of sriracha and it worked. I start with a basic Mark Bittman recipe and go from there. Tonight was fancy because I actually had fresh Tamarind on hand.
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Post by: NotJen on April 14, 2020, 10:07:55 PM
Hamburgers from the ground beef I panic-bought at the store a few weeks ago (and froze).  With caramelized onions, roasted potatoes, and green beans.
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Post by: NotJen on April 15, 2020, 05:18:30 PM
Pizza.  Divided my dough into 4 individual pizzas - three got caramelized mushroom/red onion/tomato, and one got sweet bell peppers.  And now I have 3 frozen pizzas for later.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 15, 2020, 05:33:11 PM
Big green salad with chopped rotisserie chicken, salami, and mozzarella cheese, with homemade red wine vinaigrette. I’m taking advantage of the salad mix, cucumbers, and mushrooms from yesterday’s Costco run.
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Post by: Serendip on April 15, 2020, 06:45:11 PM
We were supposed to have an indian feast but my SO didn't go to the grocery store in the morning as planned (hot green peppers necessary for the meal)--so I will make that tomorrow. Tonight we defrosted some chili from a few weeks ago.

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Post by: ysette9 on April 15, 2020, 09:10:30 PM
Tonight I made pasta with sautéed mushrooms and zucchini with a creamy tomato sauce I got grocery shopping today. I used up this random bag of brown rice quinoa pasta I had bought on a whim long ago. I like the flavor of the pasta but it fell apart too easily. If I get it again I’ll try cooking it a little less and see if it holds up better.

I braved Trader Joe’s today and stocked up for another week so we will have nicer meals for the next few days.
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Post by: horsepoor on April 15, 2020, 09:55:49 PM
Stirfry chicken with bok choy, shiitake mushrooms and kelp noodles.  Used up a jar of spicy bean paste to marinate the chicken, and tossed a few cashews on top.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 16, 2020, 10:30:41 AM
Thursdays are typically "use up the last of the prepped meals" nights. Here's what we're having:
-2 kids eating spaghetti & meatballs
-Husband eating salmon & coleslaw
-I'll be eating the last of the chicken tikka masala with rice

After that, the fridge will largely be cleared of leftovers, and we'll start again.
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Post by: sui generis on April 16, 2020, 01:50:05 PM
The grocery store was super depressing today.  There was actually TP, and some other aisles were more well-stocked than last time I went (chips, cereal) but the produce section was decimated as was all the rest of the periphery (milk, deli, etc.).  Soooo....I was unable to buy all necessary ingredients with which to compose ANY of the meals we had planned.  Luckily, we had previously stocked up on pasta and San Marzano tomatoes, so we can do Hazan sauce tonight.  We'll make it with salad because I grabbed a nice-looking bunch of green leaf lettuce only to find it felt super limp, but then felt obligated to buy it since I had touched it....so now we need to eat it ASAP.

Husband will do another shopping trip tomorrow and hopefully be able to find all the other necessities.  In the meantime, it's been quite a while since we've done the Hazan sauce, so no hardship there.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 16, 2020, 02:03:17 PM
@sui generis , maybe try soaking the lettuce leaves in cold water? That might perk them up a bit.

I have a heavy workload today so I thawed out a pack of pulled pork shoulder that I roasted and froze a few weeks ago. It will make lovely tacos with sliced avocado, salad mix, radishes, and salsa on corn tortillas. I'll toss some of it in a pot of beans tomorrow or Saturday.
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Post by: jeninco on April 16, 2020, 05:43:47 PM
@sui generis , that's interesting -- our little local grocery chain had  mostly pretty decent-looking produce. (It may have helped that I was there before 8 am in a snowstorm :^)  I never like shopping with the crowds!)  No asparagus, but $3/lb broccolini. Since I'm trying to shop for 10 days or so, I got 2 dinner's worth.

It's just not lettuce season, around here. Hothouse tomatoes, however, are a thing...

Tonight: whenever I ask what people want for dinner, my husband says "fish". Rockfish fillets were (kinda) on sale, so we'll have those with baked potatoes (when I put away the newly purchased potatoes, I discovered that a half dozen or so of the ones we already had were rather sad looking and need to be used ASAP) and steamed broccolini. Lemon and parsley sauce with everything (and some leftover tahini/lemon sauce on mine). We also have some aioli rocking around in the fridge from last Saturday, so that may also go out as an option. Kid really wants to try making a mirror glaze, so he's made a quick chocolate cake to use as a base for a white chocolate glaze.

Tomorrow is friday, so pizza. Probably with shredded carrot salad.

Last night we made the "lemon yogurt anything" cake from smitten kitchen with 3/4 cup poppyseeds instead of blueberries. That was a very, very big hit. (urp!)
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Post by: OtherJen on April 16, 2020, 06:16:15 PM
@jeninco , I highly recommend that lemon yogurt cake with the berries during blueberry season. It's delightful.
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Post by: Serendip on April 16, 2020, 07:20:47 PM
@jeninco , I highly recommend that lemon yogurt cake with the berries during blueberry season. It's delightful.

I definitely want to try that cake. Looks so tasty.

Made two new indian dishes tonight from vegan richa..a spicy tomato potato curry (also added spinach & squash to use them up) and then coconut, cabbage, mustard-seed dish, served with jasmine rice.  I was a bit anxious as my SO veers away from veg/brassica heavy meals due to digestive issues but both of us were super pleased with the taste..hopefully he feels good overnight b/c it was all really delicious.
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Post by: ysette9 on April 16, 2020, 08:23:34 PM
Thursdays are typically "use up the last of the prepped meals" nights. Here's what we're having:
-2 kids eating spaghetti & meatballs
-Husband eating salmon & coleslaw
-I'll be eating the last of the chicken tikka masala with rice

After that, the fridge will largely be cleared of leftovers, and we'll start again.
Hah, similar here though we don’t necessarily have a schedule for leftovers. Husband had fried rice, kids had pasta, and I have lentil soup. And the baby spat out both avocado and carrots. Bleh.
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Post by: horsepoor on April 16, 2020, 08:23:59 PM
Several days ago I cooked a pot roast in beer and chile sauce.  Still had leftovers, so I cooked it more until the meat was shreddable, and made a casserole with cauliflower, some onion, bell pepper, more Mexican spices, and some cheese on top.

Tomorrow I need to use up a ton of asparagus that I didn't store properly (lesson learned) and have been trying to salvage.  Might indulge our inner 5 year olds with tater tots and hotdogs to go with.

Saturday will be palak paneer or a big batch of creamed spinach.  Nowadays it's all about using the fresh produce in a particular order.
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Post by: jeninco on April 17, 2020, 07:54:20 AM
@jeninco , I highly recommend that lemon yogurt cake with the berries during blueberry season. It's delightful.

I definitely want to try that cake. Looks so tasty.

Made two new indian dishes tonight from vegan richa..a spicy tomato potato curry (also added spinach & squash to use them up) and then coconut, cabbage, mustard-seed dish, served with jasmine rice.  I was a bit anxious as my SO veers away from veg/brassica heavy meals due to digestive issues but both of us were super pleased with the taste..hopefully he feels good overnight b/c it was all really delicious.

The cake was fantastic with 3/4 cup or so of poppy seeds and no berries --just don't get drug tested, I guess!

Your indian dishes sound wonderful -- maybe I'll search around for something that looks better then what I tried last week.
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Post by: Serendip on April 17, 2020, 05:10:06 PM

Your indian dishes sound wonderful -- maybe I'll search around for something that looks better then what I tried last week.

The website at vegan richa is good b/c she uses a lot of pantry items and if you want to top it with some meat or eggs you easily could (we eat meat but not for every meal). I also appreciate how many dishes you can make with staples that taste differently depending on how you spice it. I also just will search recipes depending on what I have that needs to be used up (broccoli, etc) and then get to try something new. Looking forward to making her peanut stew w/ coconut & kidney beans later this week.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 17, 2020, 05:31:01 PM
@ysette9 - I have stuck to my previous (pre-quarantine) schedule of only cooking on weekends, due to work  just being exhausted at the end of a typical work day. By Thursday, the leftover situation can be really dicey. It's not so much planned, as just the way the inventory works out.

For tonight, it's chicken alfredo (sub cauliflower rice for one) & salad
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Post by: OtherJen on April 17, 2020, 10:26:56 PM
Budget Bytes’ sheet pan roasted cabbage, smoked (turkey) sausage, and potatoes. It’s a favorite easy comfort food meal in our house.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 18, 2020, 02:12:58 PM
Pizza, since I didn't make it last night, and salad.
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Post by: NotJen on April 18, 2020, 03:46:06 PM
I've got a turkey in the oven.  Never actually cooked a whole turkey before, just breasts, so we'll see.  It smells great!  Serving with side salads and some Rancho Gordo Royal Corona beans (I hope I started them in time, planned for 2.5 hrs).
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Post by: jeninco on April 18, 2020, 08:11:47 PM
We've always found turkeys to cook faster then we're expecting...

We had this: https://smittenkitchen.com/2020/04/roast-chicken-with-schmaltzy-cabbage/ which, I have to say, was delicious. I suggest having the cabbage slices be on the thicker side, because they cooked down more then I was expecting. However, yum! (We had it with boiled half red potatoes to which I added frozen green beans when they were about 5 minutes from being cooked.)
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Post by: Dicey on April 18, 2020, 10:18:33 PM
Had a grilled chicken breast left over from a couple of days ago. Googled for recipes and came up with Chicken Tamale Casserole because I had all the ingredients, including cilantro, scratch cooked black beans, cornmeal and a cast iron skillet. It was okay. I was able to put the chicken on 3/4 of the dish, leaving a meat-free quarter for me. Mixed green salad on the side.

OTOH, breakfast was fan-tastic! My new friend brought me half a big loaf of homemade bread. I turned it into, yup, avocado toast this morning and it was delicious. My griddle was still sitting on the counter, so I used it to fry the eggs, which was much easier than pan frying. Score one for being too lazy to climb up on the stepstool to put the griddle away last time I used it. (Hint: It was not yesterday.)

The bit of bread I have left is going to make fine toast in the morning.
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Post by: horsepoor on April 19, 2020, 09:00:36 AM
We've always found turkeys to cook faster then we're expecting...

We had this: https://smittenkitchen.com/2020/04/roast-chicken-with-schmaltzy-cabbage/ which, I have to say, was delicious. I suggest having the cabbage slices be on the thicker side, because they cooked down more then I was expecting. However, yum! (We had it with boiled half red potatoes to which I added frozen green beans when they were about 5 minutes from being cooked.)

Good to hear you liked this.  I actually have it saved to make later this week!

Today I'm doing  BBQ baby back ribs, smoked potato salad and creamed spinach.  Made a spice mix and rubbed the ribs with it yesterday.  I have a lot of homemade barbecue sauce, so I'll use that to finish the ribs.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on April 19, 2020, 09:39:31 AM
We've always found turkeys to cook faster then we're expecting...

We had this: https://smittenkitchen.com/2020/04/roast-chicken-with-schmaltzy-cabbage/ which, I have to say, was delicious. I suggest having the cabbage slices be on the thicker side, because they cooked down more then I was expecting. However, yum! (We had it with boiled half red potatoes to which I added frozen green beans when they were about 5 minutes from being cooked.)

Yum. I saw that on one of her social media pages and thought it looked good. Glad to know it's a winner!

I think we're having broccoli cheddar soup (https://smittenkitchen.com/2015/09/broccoli-cheddar-soup/) (also from Smitten Kitchen). It will use up the diced broccoli and cauliflower stems in the freezer, plus the handful of cauliflower florets in the fridge. I have a chicken carcass that needs to be turned into stock, so that stock and the last of the meat will also go in the soup.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 19, 2020, 10:05:00 AM
We're having salmon & potatoes today. Not sure how we'll prep the potatoes, but we need to start working through a large bag, so they will definitely be on the menu somehow.
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Post by: NotJen on April 19, 2020, 10:48:41 AM
I've got a turkey in the oven.  Never actually cooked a whole turkey before, just breasts, so we'll see.  It smells great!  Serving with side salads and some Rancho Gordo Royal Corona beans (I hope I started them in time, planned for 2.5 hrs).

The turkey was absolutely delicious.  8.5 lbs at 325 deg for 2.75 hrs did the trick in my oven (https://www.food.com/recipe/moist-and-tender-turkey-or-turkey-breast-102335).  Easily made gravy with drippings.  I've got the carcass simmering to make stock.  Lunch was a salad and a turkey sandwich with some rosemary french bread I made yesterday.  I'll make a turkey mulligatawny soup also, but I stupidly did not put the ingredients on my shopping list last week (mostly just missing coconut milk), so it will have to wait a week.  This was the best $8 I spent at the grocery store in a while!

Dinner tonight might be Smitten Kitchen's Cabbage and Farro Soup (https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/01/cozy-cabbage-and-farro-soup/), or I might wait until later this week.
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Post by: GuitarStv on April 19, 2020, 01:42:51 PM
We got a cheap 28lb turkey last week (guess they didn't sell as many as usual for Easter what with the social distancing rules).  I figured at less than a dollar canadian per pound we could eat turkey for a week.  Going to have turkey stew, turkey wraps, turkey soup, turkey curry this week . . . regular sliced turkey for dinner tonight.
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Post by: jeninco on April 19, 2020, 02:15:32 PM
We got a cheap 28lb turkey last week (guess they didn't sell as many as usual for Easter what with the social distancing rules).  I figured at less than a dollar canadian per pound we could eat turkey for a week.  Going to have turkey stew, turkey wraps, turkey soup, turkey curry this week . . . regular sliced turkey for dinner tonight.

You can cut it into pieces (or have the butcher do it for you) and freeze the pieces (breast, thighs, legs) separately, and use them as "poultry" in various meals. Or, if you've already cooked it, you can cube or shred the cooked meat and freeze it. It mostly allows you to spread out the cooked meat, so you can have stew next week, wraps the week after, ... 28 lbs is a lot to have to go through at once!
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Post by: grantmeaname on April 19, 2020, 02:19:34 PM
Is turkey an Easter food?
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Post by: GuitarStv on April 19, 2020, 02:22:19 PM
We got a cheap 28lb turkey last week (guess they didn't sell as many as usual for Easter what with the social distancing rules).  I figured at less than a dollar canadian per pound we could eat turkey for a week.  Going to have turkey stew, turkey wraps, turkey soup, turkey curry this week . . . regular sliced turkey for dinner tonight.

You can cut it into pieces (or have the butcher do it for you) and freeze the pieces (breast, thighs, legs) separately, and use them as "poultry" in various meals. Or, if you've already cooked it, you can cube or shred the cooked meat and freeze it. It mostly allows you to spread out the cooked meat, so you can have stew next week, wraps the week after, ... 28 lbs is a lot to have to go through at once!

Yeah, we actually do this several times a year when turkey goes on sale after holidays.  Cook it, then shred and portion it into meal sized baggies and freeze.  It works great for stews, soups, chilis, and curries when unfrozen.  But we were lazy this weekend and only made the one thing, so it's going to be an all turkey week for us most likely.
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Post by: ysette9 on April 19, 2020, 08:29:19 PM
@ysette9 - I have stuck to my previous (pre-quarantine) schedule of only cooking on weekends, due to work  just being exhausted at the end of a typical work day. By Thursday, the leftover situation can be really dicey. It's not so much planned, as just the way the inventory works out.

For tonight, it's chicken alfredo (sub cauliflower rice for one) & salad

That sounds like a lot to juggle so I understand the reasoning behind batch cooking on the weekends. And now with you both working from home you have to cook so much more!

I miss the snacks at work. I was eyeing the Unreal chocolate peanut butter cups on Amazon yesterday, my favorite from the MK. I might just pull the trigger one of these days.
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Post by: BZB on April 19, 2020, 09:09:33 PM
Salad with chicken and my son made homemade garlic breadsticks
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Post by: middo on April 20, 2020, 12:24:28 AM
A pasta reheat from the freezer since we have been without power all day and everything.in the kitchen is electric.  Camping trangia to the rescue!
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Post by: Freedomin5 on April 20, 2020, 04:13:40 AM
Made roast chicken for the first time. Never knew it was So Easy!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 20, 2020, 08:03:19 AM
@ysette9 - I have stuck to my previous (pre-quarantine) schedule of only cooking on weekends, due to work  just being exhausted at the end of a typical work day. By Thursday, the leftover situation can be really dicey. It's not so much planned, as just the way the inventory works out.

For tonight, it's chicken alfredo (sub cauliflower rice for one) & salad

That sounds like a lot to juggle so I understand the reasoning behind batch cooking on the weekends. And now with you both working from home you have to cook so much more!

I miss the snacks at work. I was eyeing the Unreal chocolate peanut butter cups on Amazon yesterday, my favorite from the MK. I might just pull the trigger one of these days.

@ysette9 - I bought myself La Croix as a special treat to keep at home. I have one every day with lunch, to stretch them out, but love them! Also love those Unreal chocolate peanut butter cups. My son made homemade peanut butter cups the other day, and there wasn't actually much to it.
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Post by: Serendip on April 20, 2020, 09:05:18 AM
Tonight we will have leftovers of flank steak, rice & veggies
Last night we made pizza with olives, capers, spinach, peppers and prosciutto..very tasty!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 20, 2020, 10:27:42 AM
We're having steak & coleslaw tonight
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Post by: jeninco on April 20, 2020, 01:34:25 PM
Probably chili rellenos (that looks like I spelled it wrong) stuffed with roasted mashed butternut squash and cheese. Black beans & tortillas. Slaw. I'd make rice, but the fridge is pretty full, since I went shopping today (and hoped not to go again for a while... except that there was no flour! So I'll probably have to make a run for staples -- flour, some spices, beans, oats. Aargh!)
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Post by: FrugalKube on April 20, 2020, 03:49:25 PM
Lots of good ideas I always enjoy the budgetbytes recipes and the eatcheapandhealthy on reddit
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Post by: sui generis on April 20, 2020, 04:31:45 PM
We haven't made this in a long time, but really looking forward to this collard greens soup with coconut milk that we have a recipe for.  It's almost 2lbs collard greens with 2 cans coconut milk and lots of veggie stock and you put a split habanero pepper in it while it simmers.  Then you remove the pepper and blend the soup.  It's a little spicy but also lots of depth from the broth and coconut milk.  And fully vegan!  We'll have it with sweet potato fries on the side, which we usually dip in mayo, so not quite vegan for the whole meal.
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Post by: FrugalKube on April 20, 2020, 05:30:47 PM
Rumor is veggie lasagna tonight with Zucs, spinach and onions..

Keep the good recipes coming!
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Post by: OtherJen on April 20, 2020, 06:07:57 PM
Probably chili rellenos (that looks like I spelled it wrong) stuffed with roasted mashed butternut squash and cheese. Black beans & tortillas. Slaw. I'd make rice, but the fridge is pretty full, since I went shopping today (and hoped not to go again for a while... except that there was no flour! So I'll probably have to make a run for staples -- flour, some spices, beans, oats. Aargh!)

Yum! That sounds amazing.

I’m not in charge of dinner tonight, so I don’t know what we’re having. I’m off tomorrow, so I’m planning to make salmon, salad (I bought a rather large quantity of romaine lettuce and bunched spinach today), and roasted acorn squash.
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Post by: JoJo on April 20, 2020, 06:41:53 PM
Roommate picked up some romaine from Costco today so had romaine, covered with chunky salsa and grilled chicken. 
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Post by: horsepoor on April 21, 2020, 07:51:32 AM
We haven't made this in a long time, but really looking forward to this collard greens soup with coconut milk that we have a recipe for.  It's almost 2lbs collard greens with 2 cans coconut milk and lots of veggie stock and you put a split habanero pepper in it while it simmers.  Then you remove the pepper and blend the soup.  It's a little spicy but also lots of depth from the broth and coconut milk.  And fully vegan!  We'll have it with sweet potato fries on the side, which we usually dip in mayo, so not quite vegan for the whole meal.

Would this work with kale?  I asked my husband to pick up some lacinato kale and he came home with two big bunches of red frilly kale instead.  I made kale and chorizo soup last week, so I'm looking for something else to do with it.
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Post by: sui generis on April 21, 2020, 08:55:37 AM
We haven't made this in a long time, but really looking forward to this collard greens soup with coconut milk that we have a recipe for.  It's almost 2lbs collard greens with 2 cans coconut milk and lots of veggie stock and you put a split habanero pepper in it while it simmers.  Then you remove the pepper and blend the soup.  It's a little spicy but also lots of depth from the broth and coconut milk.  And fully vegan!  We'll have it with sweet potato fries on the side, which we usually dip in mayo, so not quite vegan for the whole meal.

Would this work with kale?  I asked my husband to pick up some lacinato kale and he came home with two big bunches of red frilly kale instead.  I made kale and chorizo soup last week, so I'm looking for something else to do with it.

Yeah, I think it would be great with kale, too. The recipe also has you saute about a cup or so of onion to start, then wilt the greens for a few minutes before adding the liquids and pepper.  Enjoy!
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Post by: horsepoor on April 21, 2020, 09:54:31 AM
Awesome, I will give it a try!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 21, 2020, 11:06:45 AM
We're having chicken curry + rice
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Post by: Free Spirit on April 21, 2020, 11:12:44 AM
Taco Tuesday!
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Post by: jeninco on April 21, 2020, 08:46:17 PM
Fidget Casserole, from Frugal Queen in Cornwall (now Frugal Queen in France). Recipes seem to be out there, but they're all in Pinterest, so I'm not linking. It's a cream, slightly cheesy baked casserole of onion, leeks, diced ham, potatoes and apples. My sauce always breaks (I suspect the apple juice is the culprit here), but I make it a few times a year as comfort food. With artichokes, which were on sale at Trader Joe's on Monday.
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Post by: Serendip on April 22, 2020, 11:44:16 AM
Thawing a spicy blackbean, butternut squash stew that I cooked then immediately froze last week due to a full fridge (from Amy Chaplin)..

last night cooked naan bread for the first time (to go with indian leftovers). Very satisfying!
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Post by: OtherJen on April 22, 2020, 12:41:24 PM
I'm planning to make a simple cauliflower, chickpea, and spinach curry with tofu cubes as a paneer substitute, served over rice.
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Post by: BZB on April 22, 2020, 07:39:44 PM
green beans and popcorn
It was a weird day
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Post by: Serendip on April 23, 2020, 02:30:14 PM
green beans and popcorn
It was a weird day

Some days require weird dinners... :)
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Post by: Serendip on April 23, 2020, 02:31:47 PM
Okonomiyaki!
(savoury Japanese pancake with cabbage, eggs, etc).
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Post by: grantmeaname on April 23, 2020, 03:05:52 PM
I made Serious Eats's Chili Mac last night (with a lot of modifications). It was excellent, and I'm polishing off the last of the leftovers just a day later
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Post by: OtherJen on April 23, 2020, 05:20:23 PM
Turkey chili. It used up a couple of slightly wilted bell peppers, the last red onion, the rest of the garbanzos I cooked up earlier this week, and a couple cups of Rancho Gordo Indian woman beans cooked this morning (the rest will be refried in a bit of bacon grease this weekend and served with avocado, salsa, cheese, and corn tortillas).

Since we’ve had snow on at least 3 days in the past week and accumulating snow on 2 of those days, it’s still very much chili weather.
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Post by: BZB on April 23, 2020, 08:33:02 PM
pork tamales and corn with salsa verde
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Post by: jeninco on April 25, 2020, 07:15:58 PM
Not really feeling it tonight, so checked the (long!) list on the fridge. Made Pozole, with stock and shredded chicken from the roast we had last week. With salad.
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Post by: NotJen on April 25, 2020, 11:38:30 PM
Individual meatloaves.  Cauliflower mash and sweet potatoes on the side.
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Post by: BZB on April 26, 2020, 08:25:22 PM
tofu and veggie stir fry, and ice cream for dessert
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Post by: sui generis on April 26, 2020, 08:49:07 PM
Decadent Mac and cheese bake with roasted garlicky broccoli on the side. We're having a chocolate pudding for dessert made with silken tofu and chocolate chips.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 26, 2020, 09:15:55 PM
ground beef tacos with pico de gallo & guacamole
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Post by: OtherJen on April 26, 2020, 09:27:46 PM
We had grilled chicken, cauliflower gratin, and a rather colorful raw veggie salad.
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Post by: jeninco on April 26, 2020, 09:54:23 PM
Tried smitten kitchen's stuffed cabbage rolls. Meh, not worth the work. Plus, I really dislike the taste of boiled cabbage...
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Post by: horsepoor on April 26, 2020, 10:05:50 PM
We haven't made this in a long time, but really looking forward to this collard greens soup with coconut milk that we have a recipe for.  It's almost 2lbs collard greens with 2 cans coconut milk and lots of veggie stock and you put a split habanero pepper in it while it simmers.  Then you remove the pepper and blend the soup.  It's a little spicy but also lots of depth from the broth and coconut milk.  And fully vegan!  We'll have it with sweet potato fries on the side, which we usually dip in mayo, so not quite vegan for the whole meal.

Would this work with kale?  I asked my husband to pick up some lacinato kale and he came home with two big bunches of red frilly kale instead.  I made kale and chorizo soup last week, so I'm looking for something else to do with it.

Yeah, I think it would be great with kale, too. The recipe also has you saute about a cup or so of onion to start, then wilt the greens for a few minutes before adding the liquids and pepper.  Enjoy!

Reporting back that this did work well with kale.  I used chicken stock and one can of coconut milk plus a serrano chile, and added a good whack of fresh garlic and ginger.  Along with that we had roasted butternut squash and chicken thighs crusted with Sichuan pepper and coriander.  The kale was quite good piled over the butternut squash.

I have a large Napa cabbage in the fridge that is getting elderly, so tomorrow I'm planning to use part of it for eggroll in a bowl.
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Post by: sui generis on April 26, 2020, 10:13:44 PM
We haven't made this in a long time, but really looking forward to this collard greens soup with coconut milk that we have a recipe for.  It's almost 2lbs collard greens with 2 cans coconut milk and lots of veggie stock and you put a split habanero pepper in it while it simmers.  Then you remove the pepper and blend the soup.  It's a little spicy but also lots of depth from the broth and coconut milk.  And fully vegan!  We'll have it with sweet potato fries on the side, which we usually dip in mayo, so not quite vegan for the whole meal.

Would this work with kale?  I asked my husband to pick up some lacinato kale and he came home with two big bunches of red frilly kale instead.  I made kale and chorizo soup last week, so I'm looking for something else to do with it.

Yeah, I think it would be great with kale, too. The recipe also has you saute about a cup or so of onion to start, then wilt the greens for a few minutes before adding the liquids and pepper.  Enjoy!

Reporting back that this did work well with kale.  I used chicken stock and one can of coconut milk plus a serrano chile, and added a good whack of fresh garlic and ginger.  Along with that we had roasted butternut squash and chicken thighs crusted with Sichuan pepper and coriander.  The kale was quite good piled over the butternut squash.

I have a large Napa cabbage in the fridge that is getting elderly, so tomorrow I'm planning to use part of it for eggroll in a bowl.

Oh good!  Glad it worked.
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Post by: midweststache on April 27, 2020, 07:50:53 AM
Chicken picadillo!

We won't use the entire onion or red pepper, so I made savory oatmeal this morning and threw in what I knew we wouldn't use tonight. My first time making savory oatmeal. It was... fine. The nutty flavor of the oatmeal didn't really vibe with the rest of the flavors, so it probably won't be a "go to" for me.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 27, 2020, 08:02:19 AM
Chicken picadillo!

We won't use the entire onion or red pepper, so I made savory oatmeal this morning and threw in what I knew we wouldn't use tonight. My first time making savory oatmeal. It was... fine. The nutty flavor of the oatmeal didn't really vibe with the rest of the flavors, so it probably won't be a "go to" for me.

I've never made my savory oatmeal with onion or bell pepper. When we do ours, it's usually because we have some leftover chicken and broccoli, and those get mixed in with some butter and sharp cheddar. It reminds me a bit of broccoli rice casserole, which I love.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 27, 2020, 08:03:34 AM
Tonight is burgers + potato salad
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Post by: OtherJen on April 27, 2020, 08:05:12 AM
We're having beans re-fried with onions, garlic, bell and jalapeno peppers, and spices and served with cheese, salsa, and corn tortillas. I'll probably chop up some radishes and lettuce for a bit of crunch.
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Post by: grantmeaname on April 27, 2020, 08:15:16 AM
We're having Chicken Adobo (https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2019/11/filipino-style-chicken-adobo-recipe.html) and garlic fried rice. We made the adobo yesterday because it benefits from a day in the fridge, so today we just have to reheat and fry the rice in the fridge and we're in business!
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Post by: BZB on April 27, 2020, 08:53:08 AM
pasta bake with italian sausage and broccoli, and maybe breadsticks
Made ahead and waiting in the fridge, yay!
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Post by: Serendip on April 27, 2020, 01:07:20 PM
Pizza.
We always have a stash of sourdough pizza dough in our freezer. Pretty easy way to use leftover veggies and comfort food for rainy days.
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Post by: NotJen on April 27, 2020, 01:43:13 PM
I'll be whipping up a batch of salads for the next few days.  Will eat tonight's with leftover meatloaf on top - already looking forward to it!
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Post by: FrugalKube on April 27, 2020, 01:44:31 PM
Okonomiyaki!
(savoury Japanese pancake with cabbage, eggs, etc).
I've always wanted to try this!
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Post by: Dicey on April 27, 2020, 06:37:15 PM
Tonight is Taco...uh, whatever day this is...oh, yeah, it's Taco Night!
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Post by: jeninco on April 27, 2020, 06:46:53 PM
Cauliflower with pasta and some cherry tomatoes that need using up. With cheese and toasted breadcrumbs.

And I'm making a list of what I'm getting (half tomorrow morning, half in about 5 days) to keep us going for the next 1.5 - 2 weeks. It's the not forgetting the important bits (and leaving some flexibility to get whatever looks good/is on sale) that's the tough part.
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Post by: JoJo on April 27, 2020, 06:57:26 PM
A can of tuna and a big pile of Costco frozen mixed veggies, with a special spice mix from New Brunswick.
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Post by: ixtap on April 27, 2020, 07:37:26 PM
Green beans, salami and coffee cake.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 28, 2020, 01:57:41 PM
Taco quesadillas (kids)
Taco salads (adults)
with pico de gallo & guacamole for all
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Post by: OtherJen on April 28, 2020, 03:10:06 PM
I think we're finally going to break down and get take-out. We both want shawarma and hummus from our favorite Lebanese restaurant. I definitely want them to stay in business.
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Post by: NotJen on April 28, 2020, 03:17:25 PM
Turkey mulligatawny soup (https://www.chowhound.com/recipes/turkey-mulligatawny-soup-11126) with a side salad.
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Post by: horsepoor on April 28, 2020, 04:55:44 PM
Going to fire up the grill for the first time in a while and make some lamb chops with my favorite new secret ingredient:  Red Boat umami salt.  We'll have Tuscan butter mushrooms over cauliflower rice on the side.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 28, 2020, 06:17:05 PM
I think we're finally going to break down and get take-out. We both want shawarma and hummus from our favorite Lebanese restaurant. I definitely want them to stay in business.

Yep, we had chicken and beef shawarma, hummus, roasted veggies, and salads. It was our first break in food prep in more than 6 weeks and a very welcome treat.
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Post by: sparkytheop on April 28, 2020, 06:34:52 PM
Son requested tater tot casserole for dinner, so that's what we're having.

He also accidentally dropped a jar of pecan pie filling (bought 50% off the sale price, just add eggs, butter, and pie crust), breaking the seal, so we're going to make that tonight too.  I've never tried it from a jar mix, so hopefully it comes out good.
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Post by: JoJo on April 29, 2020, 10:39:03 AM
Salad of romaine, sliced tomato, and fat free italian dressing with 1/3 of one of those rope Turkey Sausages.  Probably will have the same tonight. 
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Post by: jeninco on April 29, 2020, 11:14:29 AM
I think we're finally going to break down and get take-out. We both want shawarma and hummus from our favorite Lebanese restaurant. I definitely want them to stay in business.

Yep, we had chicken and beef shawarma, hummus, roasted veggies, and salads. It was our first break in food prep in more than 6 weeks and a very welcome treat.

That sounds delicious! We've been figuring one take-out meal into each two-week menu, and deciding which local business we want to support. This block: probably BBQ.

Tonight: I'm still using up some of the leftover vegetables that existed before the most recent set of shopping trips (I tried our small local grocer, bought whatever I could there, but had to supplement with a trip to the local Kroger affiliate. Tip I got from the guy stocking a couple of weeks ago -- Wed morning at 8 am, just after senior hours end, is a great time to go!). So grilled brats, potato salad, homemade sauerkraut, cooked cabbage.

Tomorrow is DS2's 16th birthday: he's requested tacos, and his brother will make him a giant chocolate cake. Which I think we will figure out how to share with the neighbors, while sitting 6 feet apart in someone's driveway. Details TBD after we figure out the logistics.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 29, 2020, 11:49:17 AM
I think we're finally going to break down and get take-out. We both want shawarma and hummus from our favorite Lebanese restaurant. I definitely want them to stay in business.

Yep, we had chicken and beef shawarma, hummus, roasted veggies, and salads. It was our first break in food prep in more than 6 weeks and a very welcome treat.

That sounds delicious! We've been figuring one take-out meal into each two-week menu, and deciding which local business we want to support. This block: probably BBQ.

Tonight: I'm still using up some of the leftover vegetables that existed before the most recent set of shopping trips (I tried our small local grocer, bought whatever I could there, but had to supplement with a trip to the local Kroger affiliate. Tip I got from the guy stocking a couple of weeks ago -- Wed morning at 8 am, just after senior hours end, is a great time to go!). So grilled brats, potato salad, homemade sauerkraut, cooked cabbage.

Tomorrow is DS2's 16th birthday: he's requested tacos, and his brother will make him a giant chocolate cake. Which I think we will figure out how to share with the neighbors, while sitting 6 feet apart in someone's driveway. Details TBD after we figure out the logistics.

Yeah, I think 2-week intervals is a good plan for take-out. There's a little vegan cafe that does amazing homemade burger patties, so I think I'll lobby for that next time. Or the excellent little Thai place.

That makes sense for Kroger affiliates. The local Kroger sale ads run Wed-Tues. Maybe I'll try Kroger during my next non-greengrocer trip.

I took some groceries to my parents' house yesterday and visited with them on their patio. My dad had carefully spaced all the chairs 6 feet apart. :)
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Post by: OtherJen on April 29, 2020, 11:51:47 AM
I made stock from the skin and bones left from Sunday's grilled chicken. The stock, leftover meat, some veggies, black beans, and hominy will become tonight's soup dinner.
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Post by: NotJen on April 29, 2020, 02:35:46 PM
Going to try out this white bean and avocado sandwich (http://pumpkinandpeanutbutter.com/2016/04/20/smashed-white-bean-basil-avocado-sandwich/).  I bought a way overpriced avocado on my last shopping trip (had gotten used to Aldi prices), but I'm happy to have avocado back in my life this week.  I need to start defrosting the beans - some Rando Gordo flageolet I cooked a while ago.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 29, 2020, 04:53:24 PM
Burgers & potato salad
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Post by: Serendip on April 30, 2020, 05:00:29 PM
Okonomiyaki!
(savoury Japanese pancake with cabbage, eggs, etc).
I've always wanted to try this!

You should @FrugalKube!  Very tasty and you don't really need all that many ingredients. Just find a recipe with the basics and go from there--it is good to have a bit of mayonnaise or yogourt for a topping (we used yogourt with green onions, chives & capers mixed in...tasty)
If you ever go to Japan, there are some restaurants that only serve this dish...much more elaborate than my homemade version
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Post by: Serendip on April 30, 2020, 05:02:36 PM
For tonight: this dish from budget bytes
https://www.budgetbytes.com/one-pot-sausage-sun-dried-tomato-pasta/
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Post by: OtherJen on April 30, 2020, 05:50:31 PM
Air-fried potato fries, salad, grilled Italian sausages.
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Post by: Rural on April 30, 2020, 06:31:55 PM
Chicken stew (chicken, potatoes, onion, carrots and chicken broth). The secret ingredient is Mexican oregano. Served with cathead biscuits. Keylime pie with chocolate crust for dessert.
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Post by: Dicey on April 30, 2020, 06:44:04 PM
I've just finished making a huge batch of my favorite Mexican concoction. My IP has been busy today. I mix 1 batch black rice, 1 batch brown rice, 1/2 batch dried black beans, 1 pound of frozen corn kernels, the juice of two fresh limes and a half bunch of cilantro (but only because I had it to use up), a bunch of taco seasonings, a jar of salsa, a can of diced tomatoes. Mix it all up and portion it out before sticking it in the freezer or fridge. I use this for fast meals. Tacos, burritos, taco salad, nachos, whatever. I can add meat or use it by itself. It's yummy and I love knowing I have a fresh batch of something to whip up easy meals with. Speaking of whipping up easy meal, I better get on it!

Oh, and I used the handy stick blender to puree the rest of the beans, so now I have plenty of refried black beans on hand too. Boom!
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Post by: BZB on April 30, 2020, 07:13:26 PM
split pea soup with ham and garlic breadsticks
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Post by: expatartist on April 30, 2020, 07:27:43 PM
Istrian friend is bringing over homemade lasagne they way they make it in her village, another friend is bringing over wine, and I'm supplying stir fried greens with Korean chicken sausage, and dessert (chopped papaya, fat bananas and blueberries w/coconut milk). Happy Labor day!

 
I've just finished making a huge batch of my favorite Mexican concoction. My IP has been busy today. I mix 1 batch black rice, 1 batch brown rice, 1/2 batch dried black beans, 1 pound of frozen corn kernels, the juice of two fresh limes and a half bunch of cilantro (but only because I had it to use up), a bunch of taco seasonings, a jar of salsa, a can of diced tomatoes. Mix it all up and portion it out before sticking it in the freezer or fridge. I use this for fast meals. Tacos, burritos, taco salad, nachos, whatever. I can add meat or use it by itself. It's yummy and I love knowing I have a fresh batch of something to whip up easy meals with. Speaking of whipping up easy meal, I better get on it!

Oh, and I used the handy stick blender to puree the rest of the beans, so now I have plenty of refried black beans on hand too. Boom!

That sounds amazing. Once I get a good freezer will try this out.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: GuitarStv on April 30, 2020, 08:32:53 PM
I made butter turkey (butter chicken, but with leftover turkey!) on basmati rice.  It was pretty good, will probably make again.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Roadrunner53 on May 01, 2020, 06:39:10 AM
BZB, I am going to make the same thing! I have some hot dog rolls in the freezer that I made into garlic bread sticks! I have a ham bone and split peas ready! Will cook in my crock pot. Will be delicious! Can't wait.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on May 01, 2020, 06:52:36 AM
I have some hot dog rolls in the freezer that I made into garlic bread sticks!
Me too!  I haven’t done it in forever, but there’s an old hotdog bun in the freezer that will be made into garlic bread tonight.

I’m making pasta with garlicky broccoli rabe (https://smittenkitchen.com/2012/04/pasta-with-garlicky-broccoli-rabe/) - it was a big hit with my BF the last time I made it, and I finally found rapini at the store again this week.  I’ll add some baked chicken breasts, and serve with green beans and the bread.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: GuitarStv on May 01, 2020, 08:41:46 AM
I made butter turkey (butter chicken, but with leftover turkey!) on basmati rice.  It was pretty good, will probably make again.

In keeping with my love of fusion food, we're having butter turkey with basmati rice on tortilla wraps for lunch today!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 01, 2020, 12:15:37 PM
I think tonight will be bolognese sauce with pasta (kids) & cauliflower rice (adults)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Rural on May 01, 2020, 05:53:30 PM
Chef salad with the first of the garden harvest (radishes and radish greens) and a bunch of foraged spring greens.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: JoJo on May 01, 2020, 06:35:49 PM
Wait.  you can eat radish greens?
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Post by: jeninco on May 01, 2020, 06:43:50 PM
Wait.  you can eat radish greens?

They're kind of spicy!

You can also make pesto from carrot greens -- it's somewhat astringent, and goes well with sweet cooked carrots.

We're having a very old Eating Well recipe for quinoa salad (with dried apricots, spinach, tomatoes, and a "moroccan" dressing of yogurt, lemon, olive oil and spices) and then a smitten kitchen recipe for yogurt panna cotta with some berries that need using.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on May 01, 2020, 07:40:24 PM
Wait.  you can eat radish greens?

Radish greens are really good--and yes, a bit spicy.
I've used them to make vegan palak tofu..(spicier than spinach but delightful)

 https://www.veganricha.com/palak-tofu-tofu-in-spinach-curry-vegan/
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on May 01, 2020, 09:29:10 PM
Wait.  you can eat radish greens?

I've made a radish top soup that's delish (https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/38036/radish-top-soup/).  Of course, that's probably because of the heavy cream.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sui generis on May 01, 2020, 09:55:21 PM
I was so not in the mood to cook tonight.  So we picked one of our easiest recipes and DH did most of it.  Black Bean Soup - "Asian style": https://www.food.com/recipe/black-bean-soup-asian-style-206897

Replaced chicken with veggie stock and served with salad.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Roadrunner53 on May 02, 2020, 05:41:55 AM
Okay, this is really dumb but I never have bought flour tortillas before! I know, I know...it is time for me to enter the current century!

I recently bought low carb Mission brand flour tortillas. So far I have had refried beans, cheese, chopped onion with some hot sauce, served with sour cream and I am in love! The first time I warmed the tortilla in a skillet and the second time in the microwave.

I just love the texture of the flour tortillas and want to use them more and I know there are probably thousands of options. I thought I would ask for suggestions for things that you have made and loved!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on May 02, 2020, 06:53:56 AM
Okay, this is really dumb but I never have bought flour tortillas before! I know, I know...it is time for me to enter the current century!

I recently bought low carb Mission brand flour tortillas. So far I have had refried beans, cheese, chopped onion with some hot sauce, served with sour cream and I am in love! The first time I warmed the tortilla in a skillet and the second time in the microwave.

I just love the texture of the flour tortillas and want to use them more and I know there are probably thousands of options. I thought I would ask for suggestions for things that you have made and loved!

Are they big enough for burritos? I love this burrito recipe, but I usually use sweet potatoes instead of squash - https://ohsheglows.com/2011/10/24/black-bean-and-butternut-squash-burritos/ (I actually usually use collard greens as the ‘tortilla’ to make them lower calorie, before I started that, I stuffed them with a decent amount of spinach.)

Also made these tacos recently - https://showmetheyummy.com/sweet-potato-tacos-recipe/

And these are really great - https://www.marthastewart.com/330254/ricks-tacos-with-garlicky-mexican-greens
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 02, 2020, 08:32:57 AM
I think we're having a Persian comfort food dish - lubia polo. Which, is a ground beef & bean dish, with saffron & cinnamon. Yum! Hopefully my husband will help me a bit.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sparkytheop on May 02, 2020, 11:46:46 AM
Got a craving for Navajo tacos the other night, but being sore has made me lazy.  I plan to make them up for dinner tonight.  Ready for tomato plants to start producing so we can have "real" fresh tomatoes soon, store bought just isn't the same.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Rural on May 02, 2020, 12:52:36 PM
Wait.  you can eat radish greens?


Raw or cooked! And if your radishes bolt, you can use the green seed pods in stir fry.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on May 02, 2020, 01:49:05 PM
Husband is grilling pork ribs over charcoal. I will make a big colorful salad (spinach, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, red onion, radishes, mushrooms) and probably roasted potatoes to go with it.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: BZB on May 02, 2020, 04:33:32 PM
Hamburgers and green salads, homemade buttermilk ranch dressing
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dicey on May 02, 2020, 05:03:35 PM
Just made two pans of lasagne. Eat some now, save some for later.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Freedomin5 on May 03, 2020, 01:12:02 AM
Quinoa and black bean salad — the perfect lunch when it’s super hot outside!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Sugaree on May 03, 2020, 07:38:29 AM
I've got a big batch of veggie stock on the stove right now, so probably dinner is going to be a black bean and potato soup.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on May 03, 2020, 10:42:23 AM
Last night: this https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/09/stuffed-eggplant-parmesan/ with some angel-hair pasta for the teenagers and exercisers and a salad. It was darn and drizzly for a good bit of the day, and something baked was perfect (plus, Trader Joe's keeps having eggplants on sale for $1.60 or so, and the recipe uses only about a half lb of hot italian sausage per entire batch. We added a few spoonfuls of small white beans, cooked.)

Tonight: It's sunny! And lovely and warm out! We're having a version of this: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-baja-shrimp-taco-salad-256166

Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on May 03, 2020, 01:44:37 PM
Cold salad of canned tuna, Christmas lima beans, feta, scallions, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and radish in vinaigrette dressing. Probably served over spinach.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: grantmeaname on May 03, 2020, 03:21:08 PM
rainbow trout. and peanut butter brownies. and maybe some sides to connect the two, idk.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 03, 2020, 03:38:48 PM
My husband is cooking tonight, although I do the salad every day. He's making grilled chicken (marinated in a yogurt mix of some kind), sauteed beans & potatoes. I think he'll thinly slice the potatoes & throw those on the grill as well. I'll be having mine with wine. Yum.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on May 03, 2020, 05:54:02 PM
Peanut sauce veggie fried rice (https://www.veganricha.com/peanut-sauce-fried-rice/).  This is what I came up with to use up a red pepper (bought it with veggie burgers in mind, but made the bean spread for sandwiches instead).  Instead of tofu, I added some eggs.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on May 03, 2020, 07:23:27 PM
I always get so many ideas on this thread :)

Tonight we are having leftover PB and kidney bean stew..with rice & naan and a red-lentil/spinach side.
I also have an apple and rhubarb crisp in the oven but likely more for breakfast than desert
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Post by: BZB on May 03, 2020, 07:33:36 PM
Baked chicken thighs in herbes de Provence and Dijon mustard marinade, garlic mashed potatoes, and green salad with buttermilk ranch dressing. Orange Jello jigglers for dessert!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on May 03, 2020, 11:10:31 PM
Cooked a leg of lamb in the Instant Pot with a jar of red chile sauce I canned last summer.  I had mine as a burrito bowl with shredded cabbage and refried beans, while DH had proper burritos.

Tomorrow I'm doing chicken egg foo young served over stirfried Napa cabbage to use up some leftover chicken other random bits.
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Post by: middo on May 04, 2020, 01:55:53 AM
Gnocchi bolognaise.  The bog sauce comes from the freezer as we always do a big batch, and the gnocchi from Aldi is cheap and yum.  Maybe a red wine with it.
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Post by: jeninco on May 04, 2020, 12:04:31 PM
I was messing with our dairy order yesterday, when I saw that they added pulled pork from a really good local BBQ place, so I added a pound of that! (Far, far, from a mustachian purchase...)

It showed up with our milk at O-dark-thirty this morning and it's not much volume (in fact, I 'm tempted to weight it), so we'll have it with rolls, cole slaw, baked beans, cooked greens, and potentially some cornbread/spoonbread cross for dessert. With orange slices, because I went shopping today and now we have too many oranges.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on May 04, 2020, 12:09:49 PM
I think we will have this: Easy Baked Penne with Ricotta and Basil (https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/easy-baked-penne-ricotta-and-basil)

I'll use the last of the red sauce with ground turkey from the freezer and replace 4 oz of pasta with chopped mushrooms. I might also mix in some spinach. It's a good excuse to use up the tub of ricotta in my fridge. I think I bought it for an Easter dessert that obviously didn't happen.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 04, 2020, 12:46:21 PM
Lemon butter baked tilapia & sauteed green beans
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Post by: mm1970 on May 04, 2020, 05:03:28 PM
Leftover vegetarian lasagna.  We have a ton of veggies to use up, so yesterday, I decided lasagna (because we also had a partial box of GF lasagna noodles).

Thing is, we didn't have any ricotta or cottage cheese (or any vegan alternatives like cashews or tofu).

The vegetarian red sauce had marinara sauce, red and yellow bell peppers, onion, zucchini, and broccoli.

The "cheese sauce" had sauteed spinach, a little bit of cream cheese, a cube of frozen pesto and... a pureed can of white beans. It's really good.

We also ran out of mozzarella, so we subbed a little cheddar/jack and goat cheese. 


Last night no side veg, tonight kale chips.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on May 05, 2020, 11:14:24 AM
Pork chops (first time buying them from the grocery store instead of my local guy - they're boneless and butterflied - we'll see how it goes).  Serving with roasted corn, sauteed okra, and cornbread.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: BZB on May 05, 2020, 03:53:13 PM
It's 5 de Mayo, so Mexican food! Homemade guacamole, taco meat, pinto beans, salsa, queso, tortilla chips, and fresh mango for dessert
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: JoJo on May 05, 2020, 03:56:07 PM
Cinco de Mayo.  Gonna fry me up some chicken fajita filling (chicken breast, green peppers, and onions), served on romaine lettuce topped with cilantro and homemade salsa my roommate made.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on May 05, 2020, 04:35:44 PM
Son (20) is on dinner tonight (we're rotating through dinner duties) - he's making homemade empanadas, some filled with beef and some with chicken. A little challenging as we last got groceries 4 weeks ago so fresh items are limited; I did talk him into using canned chicken for the chicken filling instead of one of the 2 packs left in the freezer.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dicey on May 05, 2020, 08:00:21 PM
I've already confessed this over on couponvan's journal, but we had the traditional lasagne and salad to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
I had all the ingredients on hand for a Taco Fiesta, which may have been the problem. Seems we've been eating a lot of Mexican food lately and there was a full tray of lasagne in the other fridge. Convenience won. Or maybe it was laziness, enabled by past industriousness.

However, I may have redeemed myself by preparing a Khalua Chocolate Cake for dessert. It's cooling on the stove, so I'll have to report back later.
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Post by: jeninco on May 05, 2020, 09:19:40 PM
We had some poblano chilis taking up space in the fridge, so I broiled them, mixed them with slightly mashed potatoes, black beans, and corn (and a little jack cheese) and made enchiladas. And salad.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 06, 2020, 08:13:30 AM
We have leftover grilled chicken. I'll probably turn that into chicken tacos for tonight
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Post by: OtherJen on May 06, 2020, 09:35:52 AM
Didn't get to cook dinner last night because of work and a Zoom meeting, so we'll have our Mexican feast tonight. Mom dropped off some extra tostada shells from her last grocery order, so I think I'll make black bean tostadas.

Edit: I also had all the ingredients for a batch of guacamole and a batch of margaritas, so we had a proper feast. : )
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: FrugalKube on May 06, 2020, 03:36:25 PM
Okonomiyaki!
(savoury Japanese pancake with cabbage, eggs, etc).
I've always wanted to try this!

You should @FrugalKube!  Very tasty and you don't really need all that many ingredients. Just find a recipe with the basics and go from there--it is good to have a bit of mayonnaise or yogourt for a topping (we used yogourt with green onions, chives & capers mixed in...tasty)
If you ever go to Japan, there are some restaurants that only serve this dish...much more elaborate than my homemade version

All good info! My wife has been to Japan a few times and tells me all about Okonomiyaki
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Post by: FrugalKube on May 06, 2020, 03:40:37 PM
Yea last night we had hometacos, had salsa chicken from sunday and we made up some ground turkey too. Used the instant pot to make black beans which turned out pretty good.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on May 06, 2020, 06:27:29 PM
Tonight: leftover spicy chickpea & kale pomodoro. Yum.

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Post by: sui generis on May 06, 2020, 06:40:34 PM
Tonight: leftover spicy chickpea & kale pomodoro. Yum.

Sounds interesting!

We're having kidney bean "curry" - spicy and verrry gingery!
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Post by: BZB on May 06, 2020, 07:33:21 PM
popcorn and an apple, keeping it simple tonight
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Post by: jeninco on May 06, 2020, 08:09:49 PM
I went to Trader Joe's on Monday, knowing I was planning for tonight's meal, so we had hummus, zhaug, cherry tomatoes, and little persian cucumbers. We made cake&tomato salad, and also low-key tzaziki. Then we made https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/12/falafel/ and https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/03/pita-bread/ (because commercial pita bread sucks).

This dinner requires a bit of advanced preparation (the chickpeas need to start soaking the night before, (don't be like me and leap out of bed at 6 am to put them on to soak because you forgot, although it worked) and the pita dough needs a bunch of hours in the fridge, but the actual dinner comes together fairly quickly, and is delicious!
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Post by: tthree on May 06, 2020, 08:22:07 PM
Deep dish pizza in a cast iron pan.  Used the last of my yeast:(
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Post by: horsepoor on May 07, 2020, 09:41:01 PM
Seared some little kune-kune pork chops in cast iron served with sauteed mushrooms. On the side we had steamed artichokes with mayo and golden beets with dill, lemon and Aleppo pepper.  We may or may not have eaten Whoppers for dessert.
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Post by: Dicey on May 07, 2020, 10:54:32 PM
Peanut sauce veggie fried rice (https://www.veganricha.com/peanut-sauce-fried-rice/).  This is what I came up with to use up a red pepper (bought it with veggie burgers in mind, but made the bean spread for sandwiches instead).  Instead of tofu, I added some eggs.
I made this tonight and it was a hit! I used a combination of black, brown, and basmati rice plus quinoa and barley, so it looked nothing like the picture, but it was good. Bonus: I finally (accidentally) figured out how to brown tofu cubes! I had the griddle out on the counter, so I used it to brown the cubed tofu while I did all the other steps. I kept turning them so every side was browned. Genius!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on May 08, 2020, 06:26:08 AM
Last night, I made an old favorite meal: sautéed chicken thighs, sliced mushrooms, and onions in olive oil, seasoned with a couple tablespoons of Emeril’s essence spice blend (https://www-foodnetwork-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/emerils-essence-3645101.amp?usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D&amp_js_v=0.1#aoh=15888692297131&amp_ct=1588869234456&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foodnetwork.com%2Frecipes%2Femeril-lagasse%2Femerils-essence-3645101) (very good; I recommend using smoked paprika and cutting the cayenne in half unless you like a lot of heat), and served over spaghetti squash.

Tonight, I’ll use the rest of the chicken and some chickpeas in this (not) butter chicken (https://www.budgetbytes.com/not-butter-chicken/) recipe from Budget Bytes, which will be served over rice and accompanied by a green salad.
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Post by: NotJen on May 08, 2020, 07:06:34 AM
Peanut sauce veggie fried rice (https://www.veganricha.com/peanut-sauce-fried-rice/).  This is what I came up with to use up a red pepper (bought it with veggie burgers in mind, but made the bean spread for sandwiches instead).  Instead of tofu, I added some eggs.
I made this tonight and it was a hit! I used a combination of black, brown, and basmati rice plus quinoa and barley, so it looked nothing like the picture, but it was good. Bonus: I finally (accidentally) figured out how to brown tofu cubes! I had the griddle out on the counter, so I used it to brown the cubed tofu while I did all the other steps. I kept turning them so every side was browned. Genius!
The sauce was so good!

That’s a great idea for the tofu, I’ll have to try that sometime!
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Post by: jeninco on May 08, 2020, 09:59:44 AM
Peanut sauce veggie fried rice (https://www.veganricha.com/peanut-sauce-fried-rice/).  This is what I came up with to use up a red pepper (bought it with veggie burgers in mind, but made the bean spread for sandwiches instead).  Instead of tofu, I added some eggs.
I made this tonight and it was a hit! I used a combination of black, brown, and basmati rice plus quinoa and barley, so it looked nothing like the picture, but it was good. Bonus: I finally (accidentally) figured out how to brown tofu cubes! I had the griddle out on the counter, so I used it to brown the cubed tofu while I did all the other steps. I kept turning them so every side was browned. Genius!
The sauce was so good!

That’s a great idea for the tofu, I’ll have to try that sometime!

If you're feeling less patient, you can cut it into strips -- there's less turning, and almost every surface will get browned.
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Post by: sui generis on May 08, 2020, 12:44:12 PM
We made this pasta last night: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021000-pasta-with-garlicky-spinach-and-buttered-pistachios

I felt like it had a lot of potential, but didn't end up remarkable.  It's just missing something.  But it was soooo easy that I want to try to figure it out so we can put it in the regular rotation.  I'm not a great cook or chef, though, so I don't know what flavor profile I need to add or whatever.  Maybe a bold herb, like mint? I'm just not sure that would go with the slight tang of the capers.  Or just some spice, like crushed red pepper?  It feels like it needs more *flavor* to me, though, not just spice.

Anyway, posting here in case anyone wants to workshop it with me.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 08, 2020, 12:50:12 PM
We made this pasta last night: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021000-pasta-with-garlicky-spinach-and-buttered-pistachios

I felt like it had a lot of potential, but didn't end up remarkable.  It's just missing something.  But it was soooo easy that I want to try to figure it out so we can put it in the regular rotation.  I'm not a great cook or chef, though, so I don't know what flavor profile I need to add or whatever.  Maybe a bold herb, like mint? I'm just not sure that would go with the slight tang of the capers.  Or just some spice, like crushed red pepper?  It feels like it needs more *flavor* to me, though, not just spice.

Anyway, posting here in case anyone wants to workshop it with me.

My first instinct would be to replace some of the butter with bacon grease. If you're trying to stick with vegetarian, maybe some smoked paprika for a bit of smoky umami.
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Post by: turketron on May 08, 2020, 12:52:57 PM
We made this pasta last night: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021000-pasta-with-garlicky-spinach-and-buttered-pistachios

I felt like it had a lot of potential, but didn't end up remarkable.  It's just missing something.  But it was soooo easy that I want to try to figure it out so we can put it in the regular rotation.  I'm not a great cook or chef, though, so I don't know what flavor profile I need to add or whatever.  Maybe a bold herb, like mint? I'm just not sure that would go with the slight tang of the capers.  Or just some spice, like crushed red pepper?  It feels like it needs more *flavor* to me, though, not just spice.

Anyway, posting here in case anyone wants to workshop it with me.

Hmm, from the recipe that sounds like it should be pretty good as-is, but I were looking to spice it up I'd probably start by adding some combo of mushrooms + red pepper flakes + lemon juice/zest.
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Post by: NotJen on May 08, 2020, 02:30:20 PM
I’m making turkey pot pie tonight (https://damndelicious.net/2013/11/22/leftover-thanksgiving-turkey-pot-pie/), with a side of roasted broccoli.  I don’t think I’ve ever made a pot pie, but it sounds pretty good today, and uses the last of my shredded turkey from a few weeks ago.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 08, 2020, 03:08:34 PM
Taco salads
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Post by: Rural on May 08, 2020, 04:06:50 PM
Red beans and rice with fried apples for dessert.
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Post by: Tyson on May 08, 2020, 04:09:10 PM
Fresh Italian pork sausage and fermented kraut.
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Post by: jeninco on May 08, 2020, 08:35:57 PM
the large bored kid wanted to make gnocchi, so we made this: https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/01/gnocchi-in-tomato-broth-more-book-tour/ but with a more standard tomato sauce, rather then with broth. And with artichokes: as long as Trader Joe's is going to sell them 4 for $3, or whatever, I'll keep buying them every two weeks when I go there.

The gnocchi were a PITA, and not yummier then just eating the potatoes. Plus, they made a mess of the kitchen.
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Post by: horsepoor on May 08, 2020, 11:49:57 PM
We made this pasta last night: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021000-pasta-with-garlicky-spinach-and-buttered-pistachios

I felt like it had a lot of potential, but didn't end up remarkable.  It's just missing something.  But it was soooo easy that I want to try to figure it out so we can put it in the regular rotation.  I'm not a great cook or chef, though, so I don't know what flavor profile I need to add or whatever.  Maybe a bold herb, like mint? I'm just not sure that would go with the slight tang of the capers.  Or just some spice, like crushed red pepper?  It feels like it needs more *flavor* to me, though, not just spice.

Anyway, posting here in case anyone wants to workshop it with me.





Hmm, from the recipe that sounds like it should be pretty good as-is, but I were looking to spice it up I'd probably start by adding some combo of mushrooms + red pepper flakes + lemon juice/zest.

Yeah, I was thinking "Put some Aleppo pepper in that shit!"  (Aleppo and Urfa chili are a couple of my favorite things - lots of flavor without adding too much spice, not that we're spice-averse AT ALL).  Also, did you salt your pasta water adequately?  Often when something is missing a certain je ne se quois, the answer is often salt, so either more salt, or use more parm, like a good reggiano or something.  Or maybe toss in a scrambled egg a 'la pasta carbonara to give it some more heft.

Tonight I invented Scotch jalapeno poppers.  Yesterday I saw a video of of BBQ pitmaster types were making "burger bombs" where were basically seasoned ground beef with a serrano shoved in the middle, and the whole thing wrapped in bacon and cooked over charcoal (I think; wasn't really paying attention).  I liked the idea, but the bacon looked floppy at the end, and I thought it needed cheese.  So halved and seeded some monster jalapenos, broiled them a bit, and then put a piece of sharp cheddar in each and wrapped in seasoned ground beef to form a little meat torpedo.  Draped half a slice of bacon over each and baked, ramping up the heat at the end to get the bacon crisped up.  Other than some of the cheese running out, they were super delicious.  I might try whole jalapenos next time to contain the cheese better (that would especially work if they are cooked with the jalapenos vertical, now that I'm thinking about it).  We had asparagus and tater tots on the side because life is all about balance.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 09, 2020, 05:23:54 PM
Husband is making fried rice with bacon, mushrooms, and whatever vegetables he found in the fridge.
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Post by: Dicey on May 09, 2020, 06:49:24 PM
Tonight will be lentil burgers on homemade hamburger buns with sweet potato fries and a salad on the side. The lentil burger recipe is new from somewhere upthread, I think. The hamburger buns are from The Frugal Girl, which I made once before, a long time ago. Fingers crossed.
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Post by: JoJo on May 09, 2020, 07:10:32 PM
Firing up the grill for the first time this year - Grilled chicken breast and asparagus.
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Post by: Dicey on May 10, 2020, 10:44:07 AM
Hamburger buns were a hit, lentil burger recipe from Bon Apetit not so much. BBQ sauce helped. I like the idea of a veggie burger, so if anyone has recommendations, I'm interested. I only made a half batch of buns, but I still have a bunch left to work with.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 10, 2020, 10:51:20 AM
Hamburger buns were a hit, lentil burger recipe from Bon Apetit not so much. BBQ sauce helped. I like the idea of a veggie burger, so if anyone has recommendations, I'm interested. I only made a half batch of buns, but I still have a bunch left to work with.

Of course now I can't find the recipe in my own file, but this looks like the Martha Stewart recipe I used to like (and should probably make again now that husband is able to digest beans): https://www.marthastewart.com/332312/spicy-black-bean-cakes (https://www.marthastewart.com/332312/spicy-black-bean-cakes). In fact, this recipe is going on the upcoming menu plan.

I definitely remember the sweet potato, which goes really well with black beans. My only recommendation is not to grill these because they can get a bit crumbly, and then you end up sacrificing some to the coals or burners.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 10, 2020, 10:53:55 AM
Also, @Dicey , if you have a lot of uncooked lentils to use up, this is one of our favorite ways to prep and eat them: https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/02/stuck-pot-rice-with-lentils-and-yogurt/ (https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/02/stuck-pot-rice-with-lentils-and-yogurt/)

I recommend adding 5 minutes of cook time to the lentils and rice (or cooking all of it ahead of time on the white rice setting on the pressure cooker, if you have one).
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Post by: sui generis on May 10, 2020, 10:55:41 AM
We love these quinoa black bean burgers. Super easy and good texture. I round up on the hot sauce and have always replaced the bread crumbs with oats, as some commenter here suggests. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/220661/quinoa-black-bean-burgers/
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Post by: OtherJen on May 10, 2020, 10:56:41 AM
We have a decent amount of frozen salmon fillets and some potatoes and salad greens that need to be used, so I'll probably make some sort of big dinner salad with flaked roasted salmon, roasted potatoes, the blue cheese crumbles I found in the fridge, assorted other crunchy vegetables, and vinaigrette dressing. Maybe lemon vinaigrette.
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Post by: NotJen on May 10, 2020, 02:00:35 PM
Hamburger buns were a hit, lentil burger recipe from Bon Apetit not so much. BBQ sauce helped. I like the idea of a veggie burger, so if anyone has recommendations, I'm interested. I only made a half batch of buns, but I still have a bunch left to work with.

I like these veggie burgers: https://peasandcrayons.com/2014/11/butternut-black-bean-burgers.html

I also really liked these lentil 'meat'balls, I use them on salads mostly, but they might be good in a sandwich, too: http://www.vegansandra.com/2016/10/the-best-and-easiest-lentil-balls.html

ETA: Dinner will be another round of personal pizzas.  One might have roasted broccoli, the others probably mushrooms/tomatoes and bell pepper/onions.
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Post by: jeninco on May 10, 2020, 05:05:21 PM
Last night we had the NYTimes recipe for Indian red beans which I'm not linking to because it was just OK. The saag (which I cobbled together from a few other recipes) turned out great!

Tonight: we're having an old recipe for linguine with tomato sauce that contains an entire jar of marinated artichoke hearts, and then a composed salad of fresh greens (from our neighbor's yard!), leftover grilled eggplants, leftover grilled steak, and some egyptian walking onions I thinned out the gardens that I'm going to treat like rams and cook in a cast iron skillet. I'm still working that one out: we also have quite a few carrots to use up, so I'll likely shred some.  Probably coconut cake for dessert, if I can get the currently-baking bread out of the oven in time.
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Post by: Dicey on May 10, 2020, 09:02:27 PM
We love these quinoa black bean burgers. Super easy and good texture. I round up on the hot sauce and have always replaced the bread crumbs with oats, as some commenter here suggests. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/220661/quinoa-black-bean-burgers/
Well, based on this recipe, tonight's version was much better. I didn't have any peppers, so I did a batch of caramelized onions and used about a half cup of those instead. I did double up on the hot sauce and added parsley and black pepper. Because I have zillions of them leftover from an event, I used crushed crackers, which worked fine. The mixture was very thick (possibly because I used scratch cooked black beans), I did not add any egg. I have to say this version was much sticker than yesterday's, so they were easier to cook. I used a glove for my patty-forming hand, which was inspired. It would have been a huge mess otherwise. My meat-eaters were happy, possibly because tonight's side was crinkle-cut sweet potato fries. Seriously, they said it was a definite improvement.

The black bean recipe I used resulted in a lot of extra bean broth, so I dumped some brown rice in it and let the IP do its magic. Now I have a bunch of yummy-looking dirty rice that will become the basis of another meal. Hey, maybe I can use them in another veggie burger recipe. Hmmm, let me think about that...

Thanks for all the tips, suggestions and link love. You guys rock!
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Post by: horsepoor on May 10, 2020, 09:19:08 PM
Made a weird but tasty casserole tonight.  At first I was going to do a basic spaghetti sauce and meatballs baked into spaghetti squash.  But then I realized I needed to use up a cauliflower, so used that instead of the squash.  Only have a few jars of the spaghetti sauce I canned last summer, but tons of enchilada sauce canned in '18, so I did a quick pivot and did a kind of cauliflower Suizas casserole with sauteed mushrooms, onions and spinach, and olives, halved meatballs and cheese over the top.  Quite yum and we got our share of veggies for the day.
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Post by: sui generis on May 10, 2020, 10:13:55 PM
Tonight we had the remains of the buttery pistachio chard pasta I linked above... unredeemed by some of the suggestions here unfortunately (but thank you!). Though to be fair, perhaps too late to redeem as leftovers rather than a new batch.

BUT! I went in search of something super flavorful to do with our brussels sprouts and we hit the jackpot with this recipe: https://food52.com/recipes/39047-sambal-roasted-brussel-sprouts-with-fish-sauce-vinaigrette
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Post by: Dicey on May 10, 2020, 10:17:51 PM
Hey, I have two heads of fancy colored cauliflower, one purple and one orange. Any suggestions?
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Post by: jeninco on May 11, 2020, 12:00:53 PM
Also, @Dicey , if you have a lot of uncooked lentils to use up, this is one of our favorite ways to prep and eat them: https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/02/stuck-pot-rice-with-lentils-and-yogurt/ (https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/02/stuck-pot-rice-with-lentils-and-yogurt/)

I recommend adding 5 minutes of cook time to the lentils and rice (or cooking all of it ahead of time on the white rice setting on the pressure cooker, if you have one).

I'm adding this to the menu for the next two weeks, but ... what do you suggest having with it? It looks like a fairly bland (but, hopefully, crunchy on the edges) dish of rice and lentils -- can we add spicy sausages on the side? Or ... ?? what ??
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Post by: jeninco on May 11, 2020, 12:04:04 PM
Hey, I have two heads of fancy colored cauliflower, one purple and one orange. Any suggestions?

Do they change color when you cook them? (Frequently purple vegetables will... you can try microwaving a tiny piece of each until "cooked" and see what happens.)

If in doubt, I generally make roast cauliflower salad (think caponata, but with roasted pieces of cauliflower: capers, raisins soaked in red or white wine vinegar, maybe roasted red peppers, of which I keep jars around, parsley, ...).  I also like several of the smitten kitchen recipes: https://smittenkitchen.com/recipes/vegetable/cauliflower/  (you may have noticed that this site is a go-to for several of us...)
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Post by: Dicey on May 11, 2020, 01:20:42 PM
Hey, I have two heads of fancy colored cauliflower, one purple and one orange. Any suggestions?

Do they change color when you cook them? (Frequently purple vegetables will... you can try microwaving a tiny piece of each until "cooked" and see what happens.)

If in doubt, I generally make roast cauliflower salad (think caponata, but with roasted pieces of cauliflower: capers, raisins soaked in red or white wine vinegar, maybe roasted red peppers, of which I keep jars around, parsley, ...).  I also like several of the smitten kitchen recipes: https://smittenkitchen.com/recipes/vegetable/cauliflower/  (you may have noticed that this site is a go-to for several of us...)
Thanks, I found something there. It calls for currants, which I don't have, but I have dried blueberries/cranberries/golden raisins. One of these should work. Funny, I do have a jar of roasted red peppers on hand, mainly because we don't really like them, but I keep thinking we should.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 11, 2020, 02:18:03 PM
Also, @Dicey , if you have a lot of uncooked lentils to use up, this is one of our favorite ways to prep and eat them: https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/02/stuck-pot-rice-with-lentils-and-yogurt/ (https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/02/stuck-pot-rice-with-lentils-and-yogurt/)

I recommend adding 5 minutes of cook time to the lentils and rice (or cooking all of it ahead of time on the white rice setting on the pressure cooker, if you have one).

I'm adding this to the menu for the next two weeks, but ... what do you suggest having with it? It looks like a fairly bland (but, hopefully, crunchy on the edges) dish of rice and lentils -- can we add spicy sausages on the side? Or ... ?? what ??

It's surprisingly not bland, although you could certainly add more spice. Smoked paprika and Aleppo pepper would be great. The onions add a lot of flavor.

We usually eat it with roasted salmon, usually seasoned with Old Bay and a bit of cayenne. Spicy sausages would be tasty.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 11, 2020, 02:20:45 PM
I found some ham in the freezer and have bell peppers and mushrooms to use. I think I'll do a crustless quiche and side salad.
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Post by: Serendip on May 11, 2020, 07:16:24 PM
We made this pasta last night: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021000-pasta-with-garlicky-spinach-and-buttered-pistachios

I felt like it had a lot of potential, but didn't end up remarkable.  It's just missing something.  But it was soooo easy that I want to try to figure it out so we can put it in the regular rotation.  I'm not a great cook or chef, though, so I don't know what flavor profile I need to add or whatever.  Maybe a bold herb, like mint? I'm just not sure that would go with the slight tang of the capers.  Or just some spice, like crushed red pepper?  It feels like it needs more *flavor* to me, though, not just spice.

Anyway, posting here in case anyone wants to workshop it with me.

I can see how this sounds good but might need little oomph, my first instinct would be a touch of lemon zest or juice to brighten it up and heavier with the black pepper but depends on your preferences :)
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Post by: Serendip on May 11, 2020, 07:17:57 PM
Just made a lentil stuffed eggplant parmesan for the first time--waiting for it to cool down but it looks great :)
https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/09/stuffed-eggplant-parmesan/
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Post by: Free Spirit on May 11, 2020, 07:31:43 PM
Chicken and pancakes, because it's that kind of day.
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Post by: jeninco on May 11, 2020, 08:09:00 PM
https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/01/stromboli/

Also, salad.
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Post by: BNgarden on May 11, 2020, 08:14:23 PM
Made this with substitutions, mainly extra roasted veggies, no honey or mint.  Yumm!
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/may/11/thomasina-miers-recipe-for-roasted-carrots-with-tahini-yoghurt (https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/may/11/thomasina-miers-recipe-for-roasted-carrots-with-tahini-yoghurt)
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Post by: sui generis on May 11, 2020, 09:21:28 PM
Pizza night! We added one new flavor tonight, feta and olive with arugula added halfway through baking. It was a white pizza base. Very good!
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Post by: Dicey on May 12, 2020, 01:32:33 AM
Tacos! The black beans, rice and meat were previously batch cooked. One avocado was perfectly ripe, so Taco Monday it was.
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Post by: NotJen on May 12, 2020, 06:50:38 AM
I’ve got a Boston Butt in the crockpot, so it will be pulled pork for dinner.  With some microwave mac and cheese (so not my usual, but it was on the clearance rack at the store and I got it as an ‘emergency’ side), spinach salad, and maybe some sautéed squash and zucchini.
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Post by: AnnaGrowsAMustache on May 12, 2020, 07:11:18 AM
I’ve got a Boston Butt in the crockpot, so it will be pulled pork for dinner.  With some microwave mac and cheese (so not my usual, but it was on the clearance rack at the store and I got it as an ‘emergency’ side), spinach salad, and maybe some sautéed squash and zucchini.

What the frickety frack is a Boston Butt!?
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Post by: OtherJen on May 12, 2020, 07:19:15 AM
I’ve got a Boston Butt in the crockpot, so it will be pulled pork for dinner.  With some microwave mac and cheese (so not my usual, but it was on the clearance rack at the store and I got it as an ‘emergency’ side), spinach salad, and maybe some sautéed squash and zucchini.

What the frickety frack is a Boston Butt!?

Regional name for a whole pork shoulder roast.
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Post by: NotJen on May 12, 2020, 07:21:22 AM
I’ve got a Boston Butt in the crockpot, so it will be pulled pork for dinner.  With some microwave mac and cheese (so not my usual, but it was on the clearance rack at the store and I got it as an ‘emergency’ side), spinach salad, and maybe some sautéed squash and zucchini.

What the frickety frack is a Boston Butt!?
Pork shoulder.

"Boston butt, or pork butt, is the American name for a cut of pork that comes from the upper part of the shoulder from the front leg and may contain the blade bone. Boston butt is the most common cut used for pulled pork, a staple of barbecue in the southern United States." - according to Wikipedia
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Post by: AnnaGrowsAMustache on May 12, 2020, 07:35:21 AM
I’ve got a Boston Butt in the crockpot, so it will be pulled pork for dinner.  With some microwave mac and cheese (so not my usual, but it was on the clearance rack at the store and I got it as an ‘emergency’ side), spinach salad, and maybe some sautéed squash and zucchini.

What the frickety frack is a Boston Butt!?
Pork shoulder.

"Boston butt, or pork butt, is the American name for a cut of pork that comes from the upper part of the shoulder from the front leg and may contain the blade bone. Boston butt is the most common cut used for pulled pork, a staple of barbecue in the southern United States." - according to Wikipedia

Never heard the term before. Pretty sure that's called pork shoulder here. Mainly cos.. it's a shoulder.

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Post by: NotJen on May 12, 2020, 08:25:22 AM
Never heard the term before. Pretty sure that's called pork shoulder here. Mainly cos.. it's a shoulder.

I continue to use the term because it is more descriptive to American butchers than pork shoulder, to make sure I get the cut I want.
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Post by: Genevieve on May 12, 2020, 08:37:06 AM
I can't believe I haven't seen this thread before now! My MIL are taking turns cooking during quarantine and it's amazing. In true frugal fashion, they have all the leftover odds and ends after their retirement community of snowbirds went back to Canada, so we are making up all sorts of yummy concoctions.

Last night we had salmon cakes ala Ina Garten, from leftover salmon cooked on the grill. Subbed extra celery for the red peppers. SO Good!
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/salmon-cakes-recipe-1916217

We also had roasted cabbage with salt, lemon juice, and Parmesan. So yummy and filling. 
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Post by: OtherJen on May 12, 2020, 10:56:39 AM
Oven chicken shawarma (https://www.copymethat.com/r/Sx46RVV/nyt-chicken-shawarma/) with rice, garlic-yogurt sauce, and roasted veggies.
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Post by: jeninco on May 12, 2020, 02:43:57 PM
Kid #2 had a Spanish assignment to cook a "Traditional" (or maybe it was "typical") Spanish food and narrate a video of the cooking process ... in Spanish, of course. So we had "Potato Bombas" for lunch, i.e. cooked seasoned ground beef inside a shell of mashed potatoes, then fried. Urp!  Now he has to edit the video, and add the voice over. And I need to figure out what to do with about a cup of used cooking oil (I'll use it for cooking bit by bit over the next week or so, probably.)

Although the kitchen is now cleaned up, my energy for involved meals has now been pretty much used up, so I'll be defrosting some chili (and using the rest of the ground beef he opened to make a little bit more), making cabbage-n-carrot slaw and probably making fresh tortillas -- we're completely out, but we do have half of a 5-lb bag of masa marina and a tortilla press. If I get a small burst of energy, I'm making this: https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/03/coconut-bread/

Tomorrow, I go shopping and start it all over again!
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Post by: AnnaGrowsAMustache on May 12, 2020, 07:24:34 PM
Never heard the term before. Pretty sure that's called pork shoulder here. Mainly cos.. it's a shoulder.

I continue to use the term because it is more descriptive to American butchers than pork shoulder, to make sure I get the cut I want.

Absolutely. That's what it's called there so that's what it's called there. I would be lot in a sea of 'butts' and 'ground' meat in the USA.
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Post by: BZB on May 12, 2020, 08:49:43 PM
I took a break from cooking, first time in a long while, and bought fajitas for curbside pickup. The leftovers should cover at least another meal.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 13, 2020, 09:36:28 AM
I need to cut back the cilantro plant, so I'm thinking carnitas. If we have extra avocado, with guacamole
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Post by: OtherJen on May 13, 2020, 10:18:09 AM
Yeah, this might be a takeout night. Or I'll thaw some frozen soup. I'm really not in the mood to cook.
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Post by: Genevieve on May 13, 2020, 02:27:20 PM
Tonight is steak, roasted carrots/parsnips/leeks, kale salad with dressing of lemon, vinegar, avocado, and potatoes
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Post by: horsepoor on May 13, 2020, 07:38:35 PM
Last night, a sheetpan dinner of broccoli, new potatoes and kielbasa slices.

Tonight, beef-butternut squash chili and keto "cornbread" muffins, with enough leftovers for tomorrow.  Perfect for two cooler, rainy days before it heats up again.
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Post by: jeninco on May 13, 2020, 08:26:14 PM
NYTimes rice noodle salad with ground pork and loads of veg and herbs. Dressing is lime juice, lemon juice, fish sauce, a little honey, and some oil. I cut up spinach, scallions, mint, romaine lettuce, cakes, cherry tomatoes, and lightly pickled some daikon before I got bored of cutting stuff up (so the cilantro didn't make it in). Popular and tasty!
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Post by: sui generis on May 13, 2020, 09:17:53 PM
The couscous cakes are in our regular rotation. Easy and tasty. The first meal DH cooked for me when he invited me over for our 4th or 5th date.

https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/feta-green-onion-couscous-cakes-over-tomato-olive-salad
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Post by: OtherJen on May 14, 2020, 09:29:08 AM
I have a big batch of from-scratch tomato sauce with mushrooms, vegetables, and hot Italian sausage simmering on the stove. I'll serve some over pasta tonight and freeze most of it for later.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on May 14, 2020, 12:32:29 PM
Walnut crusted sea bass with lemon butter sauce.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 14, 2020, 12:58:29 PM
It's leftover night:
-Kebabs & rice (some)
-Cauliflower crust pizza (others)
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Post by: Serendip on May 14, 2020, 09:35:01 PM
Was reading a memoir by poet Elizabeth Alexander.
Subject: losing her husband and the beauty of life (title: The Light of the World).

 She sprinkles recipes throughout the book as he was a chef as well as an artist. The first meal she and her boys ate with friends after he died was an onion-heavy/pancetta pasta. That's what we ate tonight (I subbed thick bacon for pancetta) and the onions are slowly cooked for over 40 minutes. It was really, really, really good (I am the 'mostly vegetarian' in the household so this was ones of the only times I've cooked meat in a few years. My guy was very happy with this meal) :)
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Post by: jeninco on May 15, 2020, 09:15:04 AM
Last night: https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/04/sheet-pan-chicken-tikka/ And some roasted beets I got going ahead of the recipe, sliced and dressed with a little red wine vinegar.

Tonight: Tony's black bean salad. Tony was a graduate school classmate of mine who brought this delicious black bean, corn, and tomato salad in a really zingy lime chipotle vinaigrette  to a party. He looked a bit like Einstein (and already had two kids by grad school), and I believe he got the recipe from the Lady's Home Journal. We sub diced red pepper for the tomatoes, and add fresh avocado cubes. With it, we'll make the remaining corn tortillas from the bag of masa I'm trying to finish up. And margaritas -- I got the supplies for those last week, and we've all been waiting for the right night.
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Post by: NotJen on May 15, 2020, 02:44:39 PM
Stuffed Peppers (https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/dads_stuffed_bell_peppers/).  BF keeps mentioning them since I haven't made them in a while.  Brussels sprouts and either green beans or sweet potato on the side.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 15, 2020, 09:04:18 PM
We had steak and an Asian themed salad (crispy noodles, nuts, peanut sauce). I need to brainstorm ideas for our menus this weekend. I'm in a rut, yet cooking for one picky eater, my husband who eats almost entirely keto due to food allergies, and then my other teen & I, who will eat almost anything.

I'm thinking egg roll in a bowl (with samosas, for those who can/will). I need a few other easy, reasonably kid friendly ideas.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 16, 2020, 04:33:27 PM
I made a batch of corn tortillas and am pressure cooking pinquito beans with cilantro and a bone and fat from a smoked pork shoulder. I'll refry the beans with onions, garlic, peppers, and spices. I have avocado, cabbage, radishes, crumbled feta, and salsa as taco toppings.
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Post by: jeninco on May 16, 2020, 08:31:10 PM
I made a batch of corn tortillas and am pressure cooking pinquito beans with cilantro and a bone and fat from a smoked pork shoulder. I'll refry the beans with onions, garlic, peppers, and spices. I have avocado, cabbage, radishes, crumbled feta, and salsa as taco toppings.

Yum! I feel like I've finally practiced enough to be reasonably happy with my corn tortillas -- they're not as great as the fantastic tortillarilla in the next town over, but they're better then grocery store tortillas. I recently realized that wrapping them in a towel, in a bowl, is an important component of cooking them: the steam finishes them.

We had the NYTimes Allison Roman recipe for white beans, broccoli rabe and harissa. I looked at the (10 meal!) dinner menu I had sketched out, and realized this was going to be the last cool evening for a while, so the "stew-y" thing should happen tonight. Good thing it was fairly fast, since I had already-cooked white beans in the freezer. We had it with the last of a loaf of homemade bread, and I just took the next loaf out of the oven. Shout-out to my fancy thermometer, that lets me know when the inside has reached 200 degrees F! (There's an altitude adjustment in there, if you're wondering why my number is a bit low.)
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Post by: Genevieve on May 17, 2020, 06:44:01 AM
We had chicken, cabbage, mushroom, red pepper stir fry with a peanut, hoison, lime sauce. Yum yum yum. Healthy and pretty cheap with the cabbage.
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Post by: Dogastrophe on May 17, 2020, 09:54:26 AM
Tonight I am venturing outside my comfort zone. I was at grocery store this morning - not a deal to be had on meat.  4 chicken breast - CDN$21!  1lb of lean ground beef - CDN$9! Instead I grabbed a small bag of green lentils. Came home and did a search on what to do with them and found recipe for Mujadara (lentils and rice with caramelized onions) that I am going to try. Wish me luck!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 17, 2020, 10:23:21 AM
Last night was eggroll in a bowl, with ground beef instead of pork (couldn't find ground pork). I bumped up the hoisin sauce, and it came out very well.

Tonight is a one dish Mexican chicken rice, which is easy & the kids like. https://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/one-pan-mexican-chicken-rice/
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Post by: OtherJen on May 17, 2020, 10:50:36 AM
Tonight I am venturing outside my comfort zone. I was at grocery store this morning - not a deal to be had on meat.  4 chicken breast - CDN$21!  1lb of lean ground beef - CDN$9! Instead I grabbed a small bag of green lentils. Came home and did a search on what to do with them and found recipe for Mujadara (lentils and rice with caramelized onions) that I am going to try. Wish me luck!

Yum. Mujadara is fantastic comfort food. The caramelized onions give a ton of flavor.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 17, 2020, 10:53:59 AM
I need to use up a head of cauliflower, so I think I will try this Smitten Kitchen recipe: roasted cauliflower with pumpkin seeds, brown butter and lime (https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/11/roasted-cauliflower-with-pumpkin-seeds-brown-butter-and-lime/). I don’t have pepitas, so I might try some chopped almonds or pistachios.

Not sure what to serve it with. Maybe baked salmon fillets and a spinach salad.
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Post by: horsepoor on May 17, 2020, 04:21:29 PM
Turkey/ beef meatloaf, cauliflower mash, and the salad with homegrown lettuce and radishes.
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Post by: Free Spirit on May 17, 2020, 05:19:20 PM
My comfort food - good ole' beans and rice. Frijoles charros and arroz rojo with a square or two of sweet and spicy cornbread.
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Post by: BZB on May 17, 2020, 06:14:54 PM
@MaybeBabyMustache I had eggroll in a bowl just the other day! I use a tube of pork sausage, like the kind you slice into patties.
Tonight was leftover baked chicken breast, grated zucchini with parmesan, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 17, 2020, 06:39:26 PM
@BZB - it's super tasty
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Post by: BNgarden on May 17, 2020, 07:11:49 PM
Baked tofu with peanut ginger sauced stirfry veg and apple and chocolate for dessert ;=}.
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Post by: FireLane on May 18, 2020, 12:06:48 PM
This week, a big batch of Cuban-style black beans and rice:

https://thelemonbowl.com/cuban-black-beans-and-rice-recipe/

I added shredded chicken.
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Post by: Serendip on May 18, 2020, 12:22:40 PM
Celery & potato soup w/ spelt and brown rice bread.
A cook friend recommended roasting chive heads from the garden to top off the soup.
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Post by: Dogastrophe on May 18, 2020, 02:37:53 PM
Tonight I am venturing outside my comfort zone. I was at grocery store this morning - not a deal to be had on meat.  4 chicken breast - CDN$21!  1lb of lean ground beef - CDN$9! Instead I grabbed a small bag of green lentils. Came home and did a search on what to do with them and found recipe for Mujadara (lentils and rice with caramelized onions) that I am going to try. Wish me luck!

Yum. Mujadara is fantastic comfort food. The caramelized onions give a ton of flavor.

Ended up making it today. I think I did everything correct(ish) with the recipe. We really enjoyed it.  Had it with pita and humus (my first time trying humus), baba ghanoush, and yogurt on the side. It earned a "smiley face" and will go into the rotation. 
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Post by: AnnaGrowsAMustache on May 18, 2020, 10:19:49 PM
Tonight I am venturing outside my comfort zone. I was at grocery store this morning - not a deal to be had on meat.  4 chicken breast - CDN$21!  1lb of lean ground beef - CDN$9! Instead I grabbed a small bag of green lentils. Came home and did a search on what to do with them and found recipe for Mujadara (lentils and rice with caramelized onions) that I am going to try. Wish me luck!

Yum. Mujadara is fantastic comfort food. The caramelized onions give a ton of flavor.

Hummus is delicious. I can't live without it now. I use on on sandwiches instead of butter.
Ended up making it today. I think I did everything correct(ish) with the recipe. We really enjoyed it.  Had it with pita and humus (my first time trying humus), baba ghanoush, and yogurt on the side. It earned a "smiley face" and will go into the rotation.
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Post by: Serendip on May 19, 2020, 08:38:55 AM
The couscous cakes are in our regular rotation. Easy and tasty. The first meal DH cooked for me when he invited me over for our 4th or 5th date.

https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/feta-green-onion-couscous-cakes-over-tomato-olive-salad

Going to try these tonight with falafel, thanks for the recipe :)
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Post by: chemistk on May 19, 2020, 01:47:35 PM
Smoking a corned beef brisket, with roasted rosemary garlic potatoes, and probably Brussels sprouts.
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Post by: NotJen on May 19, 2020, 02:24:45 PM
I bought some frozen shrimp at the store last week (perhaps the first time ever?), so I'm trying a shrimp, sweet potato, and kale skillet (https://www.primaverakitchen.com/sweet-potato-kale-and-shrimp-skillet/).  Will serve with a spinach salad on the side, and maybe some cornbread.

(eta: It was good, nice and easy.  I would not buy kale specifically to make this, but if I ended up with the ingredients again, it’s on.)
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Post by: jeninco on May 19, 2020, 03:24:46 PM
Today is hot, so I'm planning a quinoa, mint, cucumber, radish and feta salad.
Last night: grilled pork with potato and sweet potato packets in adobo sauce, with cooked greens.
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Post by: middo on May 19, 2020, 04:44:53 PM
Wraps tonight.  Left over roast beef and roast pork cubed, and refried with loads of garlic, lettuce and tomatoes from the garden, capsicum and greek yoghurt wrapped in a pitta bread.  Better than a late night kebab on the way home from the pub...
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 19, 2020, 05:31:38 PM
We're having a chicken enchilada rice dish that was really good. I loved that it all came together in one pan. We'll top with avocado & cilantro, and serve with chips on the side, as my teen likes to scoop with the chips.
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Post by: BZB on May 19, 2020, 07:22:43 PM
Veggie lasagna, chock full of veggies, so no side dishes needed
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Post by: sui generis on May 19, 2020, 08:55:18 PM
The couscous cakes are in our regular rotation. Easy and tasty. The first meal DH cooked for me when he invited me over for our 4th or 5th date.

https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/feta-green-onion-couscous-cakes-over-tomato-olive-salad

Going to try these tonight with falafel, thanks for the recipe :)

Oh, would love a report back on what it's like with falafel!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 20, 2020, 07:42:30 AM
We're having taco slaw, which is similar to egg roll in a bowl, but with taco meat/seasonings
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Post by: Sugaree on May 20, 2020, 07:55:43 AM
After much bitching about what I cook for dinner and there being no snacks in the house and never wanting to eat anything we have in the house, I have put my husband and son in charge of meal planning and grocery shopping for the next two weeks.    They already think that the $150 I am giving them as a budget is way more than they are going to need.  This is going to be interesting.  At least the little one might get a Cub Scout badge out of the deal.
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Post by: Dicey on May 20, 2020, 08:05:44 AM
After much bitching about what I cook for dinner and there being no snacks in the house and never wanting to eat anything we have in the house, I have put my husband and son in charge of meal planning and grocery shopping for the next two weeks.    They already think that the $150 I am giving them as a budget is way more than they are going to need.  This is going to be interesting.  At least the little one might get a Cub Scout badge out of the deal.
Looking forward to these progress reports!
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on May 20, 2020, 04:23:45 PM
After much bitching about what I cook for dinner and there being no snacks in the house and never wanting to eat anything we have in the house, I have put my husband and son in charge of meal planning and grocery shopping for the next two weeks.    They already think that the $150 I am giving them as a budget is way more than they are going to need.  This is going to be interesting.  At least the little one might get a Cub Scout badge out of the deal.

Ooooh. Love it. Keep us posted!

Tonight here is celebration night - DS finishes up his final exam of his sophomore year of college. He's requested General Tso's chicken, so that's what is on the menu! (with some stir fry veggies, since today was shopping day.)
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Post by: Genevieve on May 21, 2020, 08:01:52 AM
Last night was butter chicken with peas, roasted cauliflower, and rice. Super fast.
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Post by: Serendip on May 21, 2020, 09:49:01 AM
The couscous cakes are in our regular rotation. Easy and tasty. The first meal DH cooked for me when he invited me over for our 4th or 5th date.

https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/feta-green-onion-couscous-cakes-over-tomato-olive-salad

Going to try these tonight with falafel, thanks for the recipe :)

Oh, would love a report back on what it's like with falafel!

They worked well together--topped with a tahini & lemon dressing and a greek salad. In the reviews people seemed to have issues w/ the cakes crumbling but I used flax meal as the egg substitute and had no problem (we eat eggs, but I was curious to try it without) :)
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Post by: NotJen on May 22, 2020, 06:48:25 PM
Chicken tikka masala (https://cafedelites.com/chicken-tikka-masala/).  Served over rice (and raw spinach!), with peas and green beans.
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Post by: jeninco on May 22, 2020, 09:42:46 PM
Last night: https://www.splendidtable.org/recipes/sticky-sesame-and-sriracha-chicken-with-chopped-salad
although I got worn out near the end, and we had it without the cilantro (enough, already!). I added some rice noodles for the active teenagers among us.

Tonight: margaritas. With broccoli parmesan fritters and lentil, potato and cornichon salad, all from Smitten Kitchen. And leftover Rhubarb picnic bars (with almond frangipane -- delicious!) also from there. I have been meeting my neighbors with big rhubarb plants and bumming stalks off them for days, and we are nowhere near rhubarb-ed out.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 23, 2020, 11:06:14 AM
I like @jeninco plan of margaritas. ;-) We have fresh mint, so are going with mojitos. Aside from that, my husband is making burgers & corn.

Last night was a quick & easy pasta taco bake that was really good & kid friendly
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Post by: Serendip on May 23, 2020, 07:49:33 PM
Made an interesting and flavourful vegan pizza tonight. Even my skeptical partner approved & deemed it 'very tasty'..

https://www.veganricha.com/buffalo-chickpea-pizza-white-garlic-sauce-celery-ranch-vegan-recipe/
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Post by: NotJen on May 25, 2020, 12:49:22 PM
I cooked lunch instead of dinner.  Ribeye steak, baked potato, sautéed okra, and ears of corn.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 25, 2020, 12:58:24 PM
Last night we grilled chicken & had that over Caesar salads. And, sauteed green beans.

Tonight we are having hot dogs & watermelon.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 25, 2020, 01:00:17 PM
We’re planning on grilled bison burgers with cheese and pickled red onions. Probably with fries from the air-fryer and some form of cold salad on the side. This weekend, it became hot and humid all of a sudden (we had snow two weeks ago), and we’re still shifting into summer cooking mode.
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Post by: BZB on May 25, 2020, 01:44:46 PM
turkey meatballs, linguini and red sauce, with a side of oven roasted broccoli with shaved asiago
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on May 25, 2020, 02:11:13 PM
Pasta with broccoli and a large salad. I realize I "should" be doing something on the BBQ but I'm not. Oh well.
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Post by: mm1970 on May 25, 2020, 04:54:20 PM
leftover lentil soup, kale chips.

My husband went to work, I don't have the energy for special things
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Post by: jeninco on May 25, 2020, 08:43:00 PM
Large kid wanted a somewhat traditional Memorial Day dinner, so after we adjusted for the grill being out of gas, we had:  baked beans, grilled (OK, broiled) brats and texas rope sausage (thanks, Trader Joe's!), potato salad, sauerkraut (made by me, last fall), cole slaw, and grilled eggplant.

It was delicious, especially since we don't keep mayo around (I'm not a fan) and the first step was "make mayonnaise" (look up "NWEdible make mayo" for instructions).

He's making brownies now. Urp.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 26, 2020, 07:50:34 AM
Tonight will be leftovers: grilled burgers, corn & sauteed beans.
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Post by: sui generis on May 26, 2020, 08:47:25 AM
So happy good corn is hitting our stores now. Between that and our heat wave, feels like summer! We'll have that and probably some fish.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 27, 2020, 07:35:38 AM
Grilled chicken, beans & whatever is in our produce box. Maybe roasted brussel sprouts?
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Post by: OtherJen on May 27, 2020, 07:58:36 AM
Probably grilled chicken and coleslaw. Maybe baked sweet potatoes.
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Post by: lexde on May 27, 2020, 01:00:17 PM
Looking at pasta alla vodka with a veggie tonight! I’ve been eating a LOT of pasta lately but it’s hard to beat the cost and we are trying to lower our meat consumption.

Tomorrow will probably be a chickpea masala biryani with rice and green beans. Yum.
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Post by: jeninco on May 27, 2020, 02:18:05 PM
Ottolenghi's zucchini and ground turkey "burgers" (which come with a garlic and herb filled sauce), baked sweet potatoes, and a salad.
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Post by: Dicey on May 27, 2020, 05:38:57 PM
Found 5 pound bags of Dole Pineapple Chunks for $1.50 each at Grocery Outlet today. Who cares what's for dinner, we're trying Dole Whips for dessert! Going to make an ice cream version and a frozen yogurt version. Actually, I have leftover chicken breasts and couscous patties, so they'll probably top a salad, so we'll have plenty of room for dessert. If they're good, I may have to go back for more pineapple first thing in the morning. At that price, they won't last long.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on May 27, 2020, 05:53:31 PM
Had basil to use, and green beans that were on the verge, and I bought potatoes at Costco (which means we have WAY TOO MANY POTATOES) - so green beans with potatoes and pesto. And I wanted bok choy, so made a version of sausage and peppers with tomatoes and some baby bok choy in there. Kids didn't eat the bok choy. More for me. My evil plan worked. :)
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Post by: sui generis on May 27, 2020, 10:02:21 PM
We also had pasta Alla vodka. We threw in oregano and sage offered by our neighbor from her garden, since we forgot to buy basil. I wanted just the sage, but DH was cooking so he made the call. I'm not sure I could tell the difference though I'd love to do an official side by side taste test.
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Post by: Genevieve on May 28, 2020, 08:01:06 AM
Whiting with a sauce (Old Bay, lemon, mayo, Parmesan, garlic powder, based off this recipe: https://kalynskitchen.com/easy-low-carb-baked-mayo-parmesan-fish/), roasted zucchini, green beans with garlic, and baked white/sweet potatoes. Very good, a nice change of pace!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 28, 2020, 12:16:42 PM
Brussel sprouts + hot dogs or burgers. And salad
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Post by: NotJen on May 28, 2020, 03:59:24 PM
I've seen "Egg Roll in a Bowl" so many times here, I'm trying it.  Serving with broccoli.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on May 28, 2020, 04:01:51 PM
I'm not the only one not making burgers tonight, apparently. It's supposedly international burger day. In keeping with the lack of sense of time of this pandemic, we're doing burgers tomorrow. Tonight DD (whose cooking day it is) is doing tacos.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 28, 2020, 04:41:06 PM
I'm also not making burgers. We're having black beans and rice, with cheese and salsa.
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Post by: Dicey on May 28, 2020, 08:55:15 PM
The couscous cakes are in our regular rotation. Easy and tasty. The first meal DH cooked for me when he invited me over for our 4th or 5th date.

https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/feta-green-onion-couscous-cakes-over-tomato-olive-salad
Made this again tonight, because last night we ate the ,leftover patties from the first time I made it. The patties were much meatier after chilling in the fridge for a few days. Today I made a triple batch. These are seriously going into the rotation. I just grilled a little chicken on the side for my carnivores. Thanks, @sui generis!
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Post by: sui generis on May 28, 2020, 10:43:17 PM
The couscous cakes are in our regular rotation. Easy and tasty. The first meal DH cooked for me when he invited me over for our 4th or 5th date.

https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/feta-green-onion-couscous-cakes-over-tomato-olive-salad
Made this again tonight, because last night we ate the ,leftover patties from the first time I made it. The patties were much meatier after chilling in the fridge for a few days. Today I made a triple batch. These are seriously going into the rotation. I just grilled a little chicken on the side for my carnivores. Thanks, @sui generis!
Glad you like them!

Tonight, we did roasted cauliflower and lentil tacos with a creamy chipotle suace.  I like to have a variety of taco recipes to rotate through - black beans (with salsa, sour cream and jack cheese); fish tacos (fried, with creamy chipotle sauce and pico de gallo); and mashed sweet potato with kidney bean mix (with sour cream and cheddar cheese).  Always up for learning a new type of veggie taco...maybe there's something out there with pinto beans or like great northern beans or something?
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Post by: Sugaree on May 29, 2020, 06:10:12 AM
After much bitching about what I cook for dinner and there being no snacks in the house and never wanting to eat anything we have in the house, I have put my husband and son in charge of meal planning and grocery shopping for the next two weeks.    They already think that the $150 I am giving them as a budget is way more than they are going to need.  This is going to be interesting.  At least the little one might get a Cub Scout badge out of the deal.
Looking forward to these progress reports!


It has not gone well.  They've been eating ham sandwiches chicken nuggets.  I've been eating large batches of red beans and rice (I'm okay with that).  The kiddo has asked three times when I'm going to the grocery store and has been very unhappy with the answer "the usual day." 
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on May 29, 2020, 06:22:40 AM
After much bitching about what I cook for dinner and there being no snacks in the house and never wanting to eat anything we have in the house, I have put my husband and son in charge of meal planning and grocery shopping for the next two weeks.    They already think that the $150 I am giving them as a budget is way more than they are going to need.  This is going to be interesting.  At least the little one might get a Cub Scout badge out of the deal.
Looking forward to these progress reports!


It has not gone well.  They've been eating ham sandwiches chicken nuggets.  I've been eating large batches of red beans and rice (I'm okay with that).  The kiddo has asked three times when I'm going to the grocery store and has been very unhappy with the answer "the usual day."

Hold strong. That sounds like it's going perfectly well for getting them to appreciate what you do!
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Post by: Dicey on May 29, 2020, 09:24:10 AM
The couscous cakes are in our regular rotation. Easy and tasty. The first meal DH cooked for me when he invited me over for our 4th or 5th date.

https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/feta-green-onion-couscous-cakes-over-tomato-olive-salad
Made this again tonight, because last night we ate the ,leftover patties from the first time I made it. The patties were much meatier after chilling in the fridge for a few days. Today I made a triple batch. These are seriously going into the rotation. I just grilled a little chicken on the side for my carnivores. Thanks, @sui generis!
Glad you like them!

Tonight, we did roasted cauliflower and lentil tacos with a creamy chipotle suace.  I like to have a variety of taco recipes to rotate through - black beans (with salsa, sour cream and jack cheese); fish tacos (fried, with creamy chipotle sauce and pico de gallo); and mashed sweet potato with kidney bean mix (with sour cream and cheddar cheese).  Always up for learning a new type of veggie taco...maybe there's something out there with pinto beans or like great northern beans or something?
Here's a go-to I've recently adopted. I do an IP batch of brown rice, one of black rice and one of whole black beans. When cooled, I mix the three together, along with a can or bag of corn, plus any kind of salsa. If I have scallions and/or cilantro to use up, I chop and add to the mix. Then I freeze it in 2-cup portions. This makes a great base for tacos, burritos, nacho bowls, quesadillas, etc. I scored the Hinode Black Rice at the 99 Cents Only Store. When it's gone, I'll use some other long grain rice. Recently, I had some leftover French black lentils and tossed them into a batch, with pleasing results. Surely you could use pinto beans with similar results. Oh, and leftover quinoa works well too. I did try cooking 2 rices and quinoa together in one batch, but it was way too mushy. (It did make a decent vegan patty when grilled, so not a complete loss.)

Typically, I make big batches of each item and keep some aside from The Big Mix. I'll puree and freeze the rest of the black beans and freeze them separately and do the same with each type of rice. It's satisfying to have the basis for so many meals stacked neatly in the freezer, especially during a heat wave like we're having this week.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 29, 2020, 10:51:33 AM
We're having cauliflower pizza & pepperoni pizza, respectively
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on May 29, 2020, 11:39:26 AM
@Dicey that sounds awesome. Love the idea of prepping a lot of "base" in the freezer - endlessly customizable too. Yum. Thanks for the idea.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 30, 2020, 02:57:44 PM
Baked salmon for the keto eater, and pasta & meatballs for the rest of our crew
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Post by: JoJo on May 31, 2020, 05:34:10 PM
Asparagus, asparagus. Put us on your table.

Asparagus, asparagus. We'll make you feel more able.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 31, 2020, 06:24:51 PM
We had dinner with my parents on their patio. They used it as an excuse to grill ribeye steaks (with potatoes and asparagus). I made a lime cheesecake for dessert. Oof. I won’t need to eat again until lunch tomorrow.

Tomorrow is going to be a vegetarian meal.
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Post by: jeninco on May 31, 2020, 08:54:38 PM
We had dinner with my parents on their patio. They used it as an excuse to grill ribeye steaks (with potatoes and asparagus). I made a lime cheesecake for dessert. Oof. I won’t need to eat again until lunch tomorrow.

Tomorrow is going to be a vegetarian meal.

Yum!

We had a baked dish of gigantic beans in a tomato sauce with feta crumbled on top. It's served with a wonderful parsley/lemon sauce, and is just beautiful, and delicious. Salad, and homemade baguettes (because, WTF, I had bread dough ripening in the fridge).
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Post by: grantmeaname on May 31, 2020, 09:02:48 PM
We had ramen with chicken stock, pork tenderloin, green beans, carrot, and onion. Absurdly good. I don't know how it can be that beef filet mignon is megabucks but pork tenderloin is $3.99/lb.
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Post by: alsoknownasDean on June 01, 2020, 04:18:26 AM
Creamy chicken and bacon pasta sauce with slightly too underdone fettuccine. Some broccoli florets in with it and a few cherry tomatoes on top. I bought a Costco rotisserie chicken yesterday so I'm thinking of creative ways to use it up.

Nice cosy dish for a chilly Monday night. The wine used in the pasta sauce wasn't chilled yet so I had beer instead.
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Post by: Genevieve on June 01, 2020, 06:51:56 AM
We had pistachio crusted lamb, salad, and baked potatoes. The lamb was inherited from a neighbor who had to return to Canada when the covid situation emerged. Honestly, it was good, but lamb rack is totally wasted on me. I like lamb curry and lamb meatballs but rack of lamb would never be worth full price for me.
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Post by: sui generis on June 03, 2020, 11:41:10 PM
Had mediocre takeout. Unfortunate since it's my birthday. But, we made this awesome guava cake and I highly recommend. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020157-hawaiian-guava-cake
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Post by: Dicey on June 04, 2020, 12:56:51 AM
Had mediocre takeout. Unfortunate since it's my birthday. But, we made this awesome guava cake and I highly recommend. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020157-hawaiian-guava-cake
Happy birthday! Good thing we're in the same time zone or I'd have missed it completely.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Roadrunner53 on June 04, 2020, 06:23:33 AM
Last night had stuffed peppers cooked in my crock pot. They came out fantastic and I used the crock pot liners so was able to pick up the whole liner and transfer to a container. Popped on the lid and CP was clean. Plus, easy clean up of leftovers!
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Post by: mm1970 on June 04, 2020, 10:31:39 AM
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Here's a go-to I've recently adopted. I do an IP batch of brown rice, one of black rice and one of whole black beans. When cooled, I mix the three together, along with a can or bag of corn, plus any kind of salsa. If I have scallions and/or cilantro to use up, I chop and add to the mix. Then I freeze it in 2-cup portions. This makes a great base for tacos, burritos, nacho bowls, quesadillas, etc. I scored the Hinode Black Rice at the 99 Cents Only Store. When it's gone, I'll use some other long grain rice. Recently, I had some leftover French black lentils and tossed them into a batch, with pleasing results. Surely you could use pinto beans with similar results. Oh, and leftover quinoa works well too. I did try cooking 2 rices and quinoa together in one batch, but it was way too mushy. (It did make a decent vegan patty when grilled, so not a complete loss.)

Typically, I make big batches of each item and keep some aside from The Big Mix. I'll puree and freeze the rest of the black beans and freeze them separately and do the same with each type of rice. It's satisfying to have the basis for so many meals stacked neatly in the freezer, especially during a heat wave like we're having this week.
This is a great idea.  In fact, today, I am defrosting something similar that I stuck in the freezer two months ago. 

The problem we have is that teenager doesn't like rice.  I mean, he used to like rice, but now he complains that it gets stuck in his braces.  Last time I made rice, I overcooked it into a gummy mess.  He didn't complain as much.  Luckily, in another month the braces will be gone, but I'm not sure if he'll still be off rice.

One of my favorite easy mid-week meals that we have about monthly is Thai red curry chicken.  I bought a massive plastic container from Amazon of Thai curry paste.  So, curry paste, coconut milk, brown sugar, vegetables and ... yes ... a can of chicken breast from Costco.  This dinner is especially delicious on white rice with a little sriracha and "everything but the bagel" seasoning.

Well, yesterday I was thinking of trying it with brown rice Pad Thai noodles instead.  I ordered some from Amazon and accidentally got a 3rd box (must have been in my cart and I didn't know it).  Turns out, back of the box has that exact recipe...so I didn't even have to make it, hubby did.  Delicious, but we will need to double it.  Never enough leftovers.
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Post by: Serendip on June 04, 2020, 05:23:16 PM
The sage in our garden is abundant so will be making a Sage & Bacon Pasta topped with sage flowers (I just discovered they are edible and delicious..plus lovely).
It was going to be a veggie dish tonight but my SO requested bacon :)

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020719-pasta-with-cauliflower-bacon-and-sage

**had no bacon and he didn't want to go to the store so a modified version of this happened instead
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/5704-pasta-with-butter-sage-and-parmesan
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Post by: BZB on June 04, 2020, 05:40:10 PM
The last piece of veggie lasagna from the freezer and some thawed berry mix.
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Post by: NotJen on June 04, 2020, 09:17:24 PM
Nothing planned, so I made tacos from things in the fridge - black beans, shredded cabbage, sautéed onions and mushrooms, raw onions, and a lot of cilantro.

Yesterday - 6-feet-apart picnic with friends - I bought a giant pretzel from a nearby brewery for dinner.  My first dining out purchase since March 15!

Tuesday - chicken tacos, black beans, roasted sweet potato.
Title: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: lexde on June 05, 2020, 08:37:38 AM
Vegetarian pasta salad with artichoke hearts, olives, cherry tomatoes, and a shallot with dressing.

I also have everything but the Kalmata olives for a Greek pasta salad with feta, cucumber, tomato, and onion. Yum!

Trying to eat a lot less meat and I haven’t really missed it much.
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Post by: horsepoor on June 05, 2020, 09:41:55 AM
It's supposed to hit 95 today, then storms are rolling in and the high will be 40 degrees cooler by Sunday.

So today I'm planning a cold platter of steamed new potatoes, asparagus, tuna salad, olives, pickles, leftover BBQ chicken, and whatever else seems appropriate to add to it.

Tomorrow I'm going to make a big pot of green gumbo with andouille sausage, charred leeks, lots of greens from the garden, and a batch of ricotta-cheddar muffins. 

Homemade chocolate chip cookies may or may not occur this weekend as well.
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Post by: jeninco on June 05, 2020, 01:00:24 PM
We are also looking at mostly hot weather for the foreseeable future, except maybe tomorrow.

Tonight: Nicoise salad, mostly without weird substitutions (I use this idea as a base for salads all summer long, but for this one I noticed tuna was on sale...)

Tomorrow: Got me, depends on the weather. Probably neither potatoes nor pasta, since the next 10 days menu is heavy on both of those things. I may try the stuck-pot rice and lentils thing again, as I didn't get much of a crust on it last time, probably because I was rushing.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on June 05, 2020, 01:06:57 PM
I'm on my own tonight and it's hot and humid, so probably a sandwich and leftover coleslaw.

It's supposed to cool down a bit over the weekend. I might try mujadara tomorrow and make tortillas and Mexican picadillo for tacos on Sunday.
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Post by: lexde on June 05, 2020, 05:19:28 PM
Swapped lentils for pasta in the salad, happy camper! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200605/cef815bdc9a6b68afe004dd678ac281f.jpg)
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Post by: NotJen on June 06, 2020, 07:48:14 PM
Garlic butter shrimp (https://damndelicious.net/2014/04/11/garlic-butter-shrimp/) served over bow tie pasta, with roasted eggplant and roasted green beans.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dicey on June 06, 2020, 07:53:38 PM
Oh, it's lentils night!

I'm making this: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2020/03/08/this-lentil-soup-is-so-good-one-nurse-has-eaten-it-for-lunch-every-workday-for-17-years/

And this: https://www.thefrugalgirl.com/wednesday-baking-cheap-cheap-breadfrench-bread/

It's the first time I've ever made French Bread. Fingers crossed.
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Post by: ysette9 on June 06, 2020, 08:07:25 PM
Oh, it's lentils night!

I'm making this: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2020/03/08/this-lentil-soup-is-so-good-one-nurse-has-eaten-it-for-lunch-every-workday-for-17-years/

And this: https://www.thefrugalgirl.com/wednesday-baking-cheap-cheap-breadfrench-bread/

It's the first time I've ever made French Bread. Fingers crossed.
Have you made the soup before? Good luck with the bread.
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Post by: Dicey on June 06, 2020, 08:41:12 PM
Oh, it's lentils night!

I'm making this: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2020/03/08/this-lentil-soup-is-so-good-one-nurse-has-eaten-it-for-lunch-every-workday-for-17-years/

And this: https://www.thefrugalgirl.com/wednesday-baking-cheap-cheap-breadfrench-bread/

It's the first time I've ever made French Bread. Fingers crossed.
Have you made the soup before? Good luck with the bread.
First time for both. The soup was amazingly good and there are plenty of leftovers. I suspect it'll be even better in a day or two. I didn't have any butternut squash, but I had a few sweet potatoes, which seemed to work pretty well. They're much easier to peel than butternut squash and probably cheaper, for the win. I also put a whole 16 oz bag of frozen spinach in, because I didn't want to bother with figuring out how to come up with 10 ounces. Too messy. It will definitely be added to the rotation.

And bread, what bread? Alas, it was gone in a flash. The whole loaf. Don't know how it happened :-)
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Post by: OtherJen on June 07, 2020, 06:51:27 AM
We had an abundance of fresh salad greens and radishes from the CSA and an excess of fresh basil from husband’s herb garden. For yesterday’s dinner, I made a lemon-basil vinaigrette, which I brushed on salmon fillets before roasting and mixed into a very colorful salad. Perfect summer food.

It’s supposed to be a bit cool today so I haven’t decided whether to try the mujadara or go ahead with the planned picadillo and tortillas. I have some beautiful fresh oregano from the CSA share that could definitely go in the latter.
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Post by: OtherJen on June 07, 2020, 06:55:11 AM
Oh, it's lentils night!

I'm making this: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2020/03/08/this-lentil-soup-is-so-good-one-nurse-has-eaten-it-for-lunch-every-workday-for-17-years/

And this: https://www.thefrugalgirl.com/wednesday-baking-cheap-cheap-breadfrench-bread/

It's the first time I've ever made French Bread. Fingers crossed.
Have you made the soup before? Good luck with the bread.
First time for both. The soup was amazingly good and there are plenty of leftovers. I suspect it'll be even better in a day or two. I didn't have any butternut squash, but I had a few sweet potatoes, which seemed to work pretty well. They're much easier to peel than butternut squash and probably cheaper, for the win. I also put a whole 16 oz bag of frozen spinach in, because I didn't want to bother with figuring out how to come up with 10 ounces. Too messy. It will definitely be added to the rotation.

And bread, what bread? Alas, it was gone in a flash. The whole loaf. Don't know how it happened :-)

Thank you for sharing this soup recipe! It looks delicious and I’m glad it lived up to its reputation. :-)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 07, 2020, 08:51:59 AM
We are having egg roll in a bowl, and I need to find a way to use up the parsley that's taken over the garden. I'm probably going to make a big batch of parsley pesto & stick it in the freezer.

Our mint got knocked over yesterday, when we had a tree trimming service over, so we'll be "forced" to use it up today. I'm thinking mojitos. It will be hard, but waste not, want not. I'll also likely dry the rest.
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Post by: sui generis on June 07, 2020, 10:03:31 AM
Tonight is our lentil soup night!  This recipe has red lentils, which I haven't used in a while.  It's been a couple of years since I made this recipe, but I liked it and glad I dug it up...we need something different: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/curried-lentil-tomato-and-coconut-soup
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on June 07, 2020, 12:27:42 PM
Making a chickpea, kale, goat cheese, phyllo pie.
Using up some things we have and combining two recipes to make it happen :)
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Post by: Trifle on June 07, 2020, 01:35:55 PM
Cold Greek pasta salad with cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese.  Olive oil and lemon juice dressing
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Post by: horsepoor on June 07, 2020, 04:30:08 PM
Last night we decided to support a local restaurant, so we ordered a pizza for takeout (first time getting so much as a coffee "out" since probably early March).

So today was green gumbo day.  I heavily charred a few leeks and an orange and red bell pepper, which gave it a nice smoky flavor.  Added a pack of diced ham from the freezer and about a pound of house-made andouille sausage from our local co-op.  Then the green part was a ton of collards, and lacinato kale from the garden plus some Italian parsley, a healthy dose of garlic and half a bag of frozen okra.  Just ate a bowl and it is delicious along with the ricotta cheddar biscuits  Glad it's a big batch!
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Post by: ysette9 on June 07, 2020, 09:14:54 PM
We are having egg roll in a bowl, and I need to find a way to use up the parsley that's taken over the garden. I'm probably going to make a big batch of parsley pesto & stick it in the freezer.

Our mint got knocked over yesterday, when we had a tree trimming service over, so we'll be "forced" to use it up today. I'm thinking mojitos. It will be hard, but waste not, want not. I'll also likely dry the rest.
What does parsley taste like to you?

To me it tastes like grass clippings and I can’t fathom why anyone would put it in their food. Which makes me wonder if it is like cilantro, where it tastes different to some people.
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Post by: ysette9 on June 07, 2020, 09:20:25 PM
Tonight was clearing out the fridge/freezer. Random fried rice with chicken bits and broccoli and a bag of TJ’s fried riced cauliflower.

I also made pancakes tonight for a quick and easy breakfast tomorrow. I mashed up our last banana into the batter which adds some nice sweetness. I used up the last bag of frozen cherries to make a fruit breakfast cake that should be a good snack for hungry kiddos.
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Post by: Genevieve on June 08, 2020, 10:45:47 AM
Chicken and black bean enchiladas, rice, refried beans, roasted squash, salad.

I made one green and one red, froze one for the weekend.

https://www.budgetbytes.com/snap-challenge-creamy-chicken-black-bean-enchiladas/

It was a bit unexpectedly spicy. Maybe I added extra cayenne pepper? Still a hit though.
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Post by: Fishindude on June 08, 2020, 10:51:23 AM
Just harvested a bunch of Buttercrunch lettuce from our garden, boiled a few of my nephews home raised eggs, and got a couple pieces of chicken out of the freezer.   Going to do a couple big grilled chicken salads.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on June 08, 2020, 04:51:12 PM
Ran around a bit more then usual today, so I started some chili a few hours ago, courtesy of the pressure cooker and some anisazi beans. So it'll mostly cook itself from this point on.

We'll probably have nachos, as we have corn chips and cheese and an avocado, and I'll make what we call "mexican slaw" which vaguely resembles the stuff that sometimes appears on fish tacos, i.e. shredded carrots and cabbage with a little rice vinegar. Possibly also a green salad: our lettuce needs picking and eating plus a friend sent me home with arugula this morning.
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Post by: OtherJen on June 08, 2020, 04:56:27 PM
I had a lot of work and a long Zoom meeting today, so we're having eggs, bacon, roasted potatoes, and green salad. I'll get back to fancier cooking tomorrow.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on June 08, 2020, 09:36:29 PM
I made this: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021131-crispy-sour-cream-and-onion-chicken with crushed up pork rinds instead of panko.  I didn't have chives and onion powder, but I did have garlic powder and green onions.  Also added dill, tarragon and marjoram to the sour cream and cooked in the air fryer.  Will probably make this again, keeping in mind that I need more pork rinds to get a better coating over all the pieces.  On the side, roasted broccoli and sauteed onions and mushrooms, which I stirred some of the herbed sour cream into at the end.

Tomorrow is looking like fish and garlic scape stirfry, maybe with tofu that needs to be used up.
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Post by: Dicey on June 08, 2020, 10:56:15 PM
Today was Taco Tuesday. Tomorrow will be too. Possibly even the next day. I have a lot of tomatoes to use up.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 09, 2020, 08:02:12 AM
Yesterday we had steamed artichokes with a garlic/parsley aioli & beef kebabs with rice.

Today is eggroll in a bowl with sauteed green beans.
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Post by: couponvan on June 09, 2020, 11:32:20 AM
Taco Tuesday for the win.  Do you think I can get away with putting the canned milk into the gallon milk container without the kids noticing?  I probably could go a couple more days without the grocery store if they cannot tell a difference.....
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on June 09, 2020, 08:20:28 PM
Today was Taco Tuesday. Tomorrow will be too. Possibly even the next day. I have a lot of tomatoes to use up.

This is hysterical. Have you considered salads?

I cobbled together a dish of cooked soba, fried tofu, snap peas and various other veggies, and a sauce made of .. mostly stuff from various jars in the fridge door. Which now contains some empty space, phew!  Also quick-pickled turnips.
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Post by: BNgarden on June 09, 2020, 08:35:43 PM
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020754-spicy-white-bean-stew-with-broccoli-rabe (https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020754-spicy-white-bean-stew-with-broccoli-rabe)

BIL got us a subscription for a year; recipes are good.  This one is behind a paywall.  Basically, a harissa flavoured, whatever veg is in the fridge, stew, with butter beans (or similar).  Dress it up with a fried egg, feta, cilantro or parsley and slivers of preserved lemon.  Yummy!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dicey on June 10, 2020, 12:50:09 AM
Today was Taco Tuesday. Tomorrow will be too. Possibly even the next day. I have a lot of tomatoes to use up.

This is hysterical. Have you considered salads?

I cobbled together a dish of cooked soba, fried tofu, snap peas and various other veggies, and a sauce made of .. mostly stuff from various jars in the fridge door. Which now contains some empty space, phew!  Also quick-pickled turnips.
Duh. That's the green and red bits in the tacos. I make a mix of shredded cabbage, lettuce, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice and use it to top all possible taco variations. Tonight was Taco Bowls, for the win.
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Post by: Sugaree on June 10, 2020, 05:17:17 AM
I think tonight is going to be quinoa bowls with a Tex-Mex twist.  Corn, tomatoes, black beans, etc. 
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Post by: OtherJen on June 10, 2020, 05:29:57 AM
Turkey burgers with Greek seasoning (fresh oregano, tomato, feta, dill) and tzatziki, and spinach salad the side. Hopefully we can grill outside because it’s hot and disgustingly humid, but the National Weather Service just bumped our severe weather risk from “enhanced” to “moderate” (second-highest category) for this evening. Fortunately, we can light the stove burners even if the power gets knocked out.
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Post by: couponvan on June 10, 2020, 06:12:15 AM
Chicken tzatziki tostadas.....ala eMeals.  However I'm fairly certain at least two of my kids will have theirs in the deconstructed separated items on a plate fashion. (The 19 year old and the 14 year old lest you think of them as picky toddler eaters!) We are subbing romaine lettuce for spinach because I don't want to go to the store.
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Post by: jeninco on June 10, 2020, 09:12:01 AM
Grilled beef, grilled eggplant, roasted sweet potatoes (and probably a few yukon golds, too), roasted brussels sprouts.

Two days from now, imitation bun, with the leftover beef thinly sliced.
(Oh, poop -- I forgot and used all the pickled turnips yesterday. Someone may actually need to go purchase a daikon, which might be OK, because we need other stuff from the asian market, too.)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 10, 2020, 09:27:31 AM
We are using everything up before heading out of town on Friday. Today will be kebabs & rice, with tzatziki sauce, featuring mint from our garden. Maybe with sauteed green beans again. Not sure what's left. If not, potentially corn.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on June 10, 2020, 10:52:42 AM
Lamb chops on the grill, maybe with couscous on the side. Debating whether to make pita bread.
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Post by: Serendip on June 10, 2020, 03:31:56 PM
Chinese stir-fried vermicelli & eggplant w/tofu

..trying out a few new recipes
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Post by: horsepoor on June 10, 2020, 09:28:03 PM
Random acts of cooking tonight - I diced up some tofu that was past its use by date, but smelled and looked fine.  Pan fried it with some soy sauce and chile paste, and the added ginger and a bag of garlic scapes from the garden.  Dish #2 was coconut Massaman curry with bell pepper, cashews and mahi mahi.  I had my heart set on green curry, and saw a green can of curry in the cupboard, but alas, it was not green curry.  I need to get to the Asian market and restock.  I just like Panang and green best, and need to stick to those.  Anyway.  Under all that, we had some basic cauliflower rice.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 11, 2020, 07:33:40 AM
@horsepoor - for sure using "random acts of cooking" in the future.

It's clean up the fridge night at our house, as we're heading out really early tomorrow for a long drive to our vacation house. We'll bring a cooler, but prefer to use up or freeze as much as possible.
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Post by: Genevieve on June 11, 2020, 08:00:53 AM
Made lemon-mayo-Parmesan whiting with roasted zucchini, green beans almondine, and rice. Decent and used up a bunch of stuff in the fridge.
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Post by: chemistk on June 11, 2020, 09:10:15 AM
I've been smoking a bone-in pork shoulder since 9:30AM, hopefully will be done by 5.
Made a vinegar coleslaw that's marinating/mellowing in the fridge for the rest of the day.
Will have the above with baked beans and wheat buns (store bought).
Maybe I'll make some cast iron cornbread to go with everything.

Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on June 11, 2020, 09:28:37 AM
I have a Zoom meeting at 7 pm. I think husband is planning to make fried rice with rotisserie chicken and whatever vegetables are in surplus in the fridge.

Tomorrow, I might try a jackfruit recipe, pulled pork style. Husband recently ate a sandwich with jackfruit "meat" and was weirded out by how good it was, so I bought a quarter fruit to try it.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: JoJo on June 11, 2020, 03:24:33 PM
I have a Zoom meeting at 7 pm. I think husband is planning to make fried rice with rotisserie chicken and whatever vegetables are in surplus in the fridge.

Tomorrow, I might try a jackfruit recipe, pulled pork style. Husband recently ate a sandwich with jackfruit "meat" and was weirded out by how good it was, so I bought a quarter fruit to try it.

I love jackfruit in a curry... never prepared myself but had it in Asia multiple times.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dicey on June 11, 2020, 05:00:44 PM
No idea yet, and it has to be done early, because I have a real-life meeting tonight! I just popped in here in search of a little inspiration...
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on June 11, 2020, 05:16:32 PM
Tonight we'll cook a simple casserole.

Extra sharp cheddar + tomatoes + tomato sauce + seashell pasta + Italian-style bread crumbs.

Dessert will be peach pie.
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Post by: Serendip on June 11, 2020, 08:05:51 PM
Chinese stir-fried vermicelli & eggplant w/tofu

..trying out a few new recipes

Changed plans last night and make comfort food as my SO was having a stressful day..and loves bacon.
(subbed bacon for pancetta)

 https://www.splendidtable.org/recipes/cannellini-beans-with-pancetta-spinach

Tonight made the stir-fry and eggplant.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on June 12, 2020, 05:22:15 AM
I have a Zoom meeting at 7 pm. I think husband is planning to make fried rice with rotisserie chicken and whatever vegetables are in surplus in the fridge.

Tomorrow, I might try a jackfruit recipe, pulled pork style. Husband recently ate a sandwich with jackfruit "meat" and was weirded out by how good it was, so I bought a quarter fruit to try it.

I love jackfruit in a curry... never prepared myself but had it in Asia multiple times.

I’m going to try this technique, although I will probably change the seasonings a bit (especially as I don’t have vegetable broth): https://tasty.co/recipe/vegan-pulled-pork-sandwiches?fbclid=IwAR1C4vXqwhHNBqpWJwaf_RElexZx_yDWMg1PKrrEQY9ovqPXDAQsARgWI_g (https://tasty.co/recipe/vegan-pulled-pork-sandwiches?fbclid=IwAR1C4vXqwhHNBqpWJwaf_RElexZx_yDWMg1PKrrEQY9ovqPXDAQsARgWI_g)

Our local produce market sells already cut pieces of jackfruit, which is great because it removes the hassle of cutting open a huge fruit and also reduces the potential amount of ruined food in case this doesn’t work.
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Post by: Trifle on June 12, 2020, 08:51:16 AM
Really nice weather today, so I think we'll make pudgy pies outside over the fire. 
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Post by: Serendip on June 12, 2020, 10:56:02 AM
Really nice weather today, so I think we'll make pudgy pies outside over the fire.

Oh funny, I've never heard of this term and had to look it. Delicious!

Raining endlessly here so will be making some type of warming meal--perhaps a broccoli stir-fry with black bean sauce.
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Post by: jeninco on June 12, 2020, 01:09:36 PM
Also warm (almost hot) here today: we're having pasta salad, where the base of the "salad" part is roasted cauliflower, but it will also include some or all of the following: olives, roasted red pepper strips, marinated artichoke hearts, thinly sliced celery, thinly sliced fresh red peppers, and either a parsley- or pesto-based vinaigrette. Also tiny salami cubes and cubed provolone.

Tomorrow: Bahn Mi, with the other steak of the two I grilled two days ago. (Or yesterday: shit, I've already lost track.)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on June 13, 2020, 01:37:35 PM
A storm rolled in overnight and we dropped from high 80's to mid-50's in about 12 hours.  So today I'm cleaning out the produce drawer making a big pot of turkey soup.  I might add some Basque chorizo to it as well.  On the side, masa cornbread, trying thinned out yogurt in place of buttermilk.
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Post by: Dicey on June 13, 2020, 02:13:02 PM
I came here seeking inspiration on Thursday and ended up making Pasta with Pesto and a salad. Yesterday was hamburgers (fancy veggie burger for me) with homemade buns, oven-baked fries, and a salad, which we didn't touch. Tonight will be a mashup of the last two days. Leftover pasta with pesto, yesterday's salad, and I'll make garlic bread with the leftover burger buns. Love it when a no-plan comes together!

Here's the bun recipe for anyone trying to use up flour and yeast, or just avoiding a trip to the store. I always cut the recipe in half. I'm also lazy and let my mixer do the kneading, which makes the recipe even easier. Tip: make sure to press the dough balls out pretty flat before the second rise for best results.

https://www.thefrugalgirl.com/make-fluffy-homemade-hamburger-buns/
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Post by: sui generis on June 13, 2020, 03:37:18 PM
We made cacio e pepe last night - hadn't made it in more than a year, I think!  And why not?  It's so easy, it's exactly what I needed...I mean except for the workout my arms get from finely grating a few cups of cheese (pecorino-romano and parmesan) and a whole tablespoon of pepper.  But that's basically it other than boiling the water.

Tonight = pizza.  The grocery store was strangely out of shallots (there always have to be *something* they're out of nowadays, right?) so our normal shallot, fig and goat cheese pizza will be a little less perky, but I might still have some onion around that I could grill/saute a bit and substitute. or maybe I should go a totally different way and sprinkle some balsamic vinegar or something like that.
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Post by: OtherJen on June 14, 2020, 08:52:12 AM
We finally got around to eating the jackfruit “meat” yesterday, on fresh corn tortillas with avocado and shredded cabbage. It was very good, but I am never again prepping jackfruit on a weekday. Too much hassle.

Tonight, we’re planning grilled Italian sausages with onions and peppers (grilled in foil packets). I haven’t decided whether those will be served with potatoes (possibly sliced and grilled in foil packets) or pasta.
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Post by: NotJen on June 14, 2020, 03:22:40 PM
Ground Turkey and Broccoli Pasta (https://ifoodreal.com/ground-turkey-and-broccoli-pasta/).  I didn't do much planning for my last grocery shop, just bought some of the usual veggies and some of the meats that were on sale.  I ended up with with this dish (after searching for something that wasn't burgers or chili), bonus that it also used up half a box of bowtie pasta left in the pantry.  Served with spinach salad.
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Post by: jeninco on June 14, 2020, 08:44:27 PM
The smitten kitchen  lentil, potato, and cornichon salad, made un-vegetarian with the addition of some chicken andouille. Green salad (I can't pick our lettuce fast enough right now), and some socca, because it didn't look like we'd have enough to eat.
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Post by: OtherJen on June 14, 2020, 09:24:36 PM
The smitten kitchen  lentil, potato, and cornichon salad, made un-vegetarian with the addition of some chicken andouille. Green salad (I can't pick our lettuce fast enough right now), and some socca, because it didn't look like we'd have enough to eat.

This salad? https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/01/warm-lentil-and-potato-salad/ (https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/01/warm-lentil-and-potato-salad/)

That looks great, and I was looking for a lentil dish for tomorrow’s dinner. I think we have (or can easily substitute) everything but the capers.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 15, 2020, 07:44:04 AM
It's my husband's birthday, and we're seeing my parents for the first time in 4+ months. (They are picking up our kids & taking them to "grandparent camp" for two weeks while we work.) We are having: crab cakes with red pepper aioli, steak, peach/mozzarella/basil salad, & a cake my mom is bringing for dessert.

If you have an abundance of peaches/nectarines or basil, this salad is fantastic. https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/peach-mozzarella-basil-salad
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Post by: jeninco on June 15, 2020, 07:56:48 AM
The smitten kitchen  lentil, potato, and cornichon salad, made un-vegetarian with the addition of some chicken andouille. Green salad (I can't pick our lettuce fast enough right now), and some socca, because it didn't look like we'd have enough to eat.

This salad? https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/01/warm-lentil-and-potato-salad/ (https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/01/warm-lentil-and-potato-salad/)

That looks great, and I was looking for a lentil dish for tomorrow’s dinner. I think we have (or can easily substitute) everything but the capers.

Yep. I find it needs more dressing (in general) and more olive oil, specifically. If possible, use something tasty.

I keep bottles of capers, cornichons (my kids eat them on PB sandwiches, the weirdos), olives, marinated red peppers and artichokes hiding in the pantry for salads like this one: you can substitute anything briny or spicy for the capers. It's just to have a burst of something that's not heavy like the potatoes and lentils. (herbs would work, too. Or,  i dunno, feta?)
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Post by: Genevieve on June 15, 2020, 08:01:43 AM
A salad made with napa cabbage, carrots, snow peas, toasted almonds, green onions, dressing from yum yum sauce, white vinegar and soy sauce.

Also made a thai noodle dish with spaghetti, leftover turkey, red peppers, green onions with a sauce of 1/4 cup peanut butter, 3 T hoison, 2T garlic, 2T soy sauce and 1 T lime juice. Also put a splash of fish sauce in there too.

Yummy and people went back for seconds.
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Post by: Serendip on June 15, 2020, 06:43:06 PM
Pasta w/marinara sauce, italian sausage, parm, fresh basil.
 Also some red wine :)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 15, 2020, 07:58:53 PM
We are having egg roll in a bowl, and I need to find a way to use up the parsley that's taken over the garden. I'm probably going to make a big batch of parsley pesto & stick it in the freezer.

Our mint got knocked over yesterday, when we had a tree trimming service over, so we'll be "forced" to use it up today. I'm thinking mojitos. It will be hard, but waste not, want not. I'll also likely dry the rest.
What does parsley taste like to you?

To me it tastes like grass clippings and I can’t fathom why anyone would put it in their food. Which makes me wonder if it is like cilantro, where it tastes different to some people.

@ysette9 - well, I don't often eat grass clippings .. ;-) I think it tastes a bit peppery. In the pesto, it's combined with lemon, garlic, & pepper & it has a tangy savory taste that is quite good. I also don't love it raw & wouldn't just pile it on my food.
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Post by: horsepoor on June 15, 2020, 09:04:08 PM
Roasted a chicken tonight along with carrots, little blue potatoes and golden beets, all seasoned with Urfa chile and cumin.  Braised collards from the garden on the side.

Tomorrow I think I'm cooking up ham and cheese spaghetti squash boats, probably with some olives since there's an open can in the fridge.
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Post by: ysette9 on June 15, 2020, 09:06:15 PM
We are having egg roll in a bowl, and I need to find a way to use up the parsley that's taken over the garden. I'm probably going to make a big batch of parsley pesto & stick it in the freezer.

Our mint got knocked over yesterday, when we had a tree trimming service over, so we'll be "forced" to use it up today. I'm thinking mojitos. It will be hard, but waste not, want not. I'll also likely dry the rest.
What does parsley taste like to you?

To me it tastes like grass clippings and I can’t fathom why anyone would put it in their food. Which makes me wonder if it is like cilantro, where it tastes different to some people.

@ysette9 - well, I don't often eat grass clippings .. ;-) I think it tastes a bit peppery. In the pesto, it's combined with lemon, garlic, & pepper & it has a tangy savory taste that is quite good. I also don't love it raw & wouldn't just pile it on my food.
Okay, okay, it tastes just like my grass clippings smell. :) I should ask my baby; he tries to eat grass clippings at every opportunity.
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Post by: OtherJen on June 15, 2020, 09:15:32 PM
The smitten kitchen  lentil, potato, and cornichon salad, made un-vegetarian with the addition of some chicken andouille. Green salad (I can't pick our lettuce fast enough right now), and some socca, because it didn't look like we'd have enough to eat.

This salad? https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/01/warm-lentil-and-potato-salad/ (https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/01/warm-lentil-and-potato-salad/)

That looks great, and I was looking for a lentil dish for tomorrow’s dinner. I think we have (or can easily substitute) everything but the capers.

Yep. I find it needs more dressing (in general) and more olive oil, specifically. If possible, use something tasty.

I keep bottles of capers, cornichons (my kids eat them on PB sandwiches, the weirdos), olives, marinated red peppers and artichokes hiding in the pantry for salads like this one: you can substitute anything briny or spicy for the capers. It's just to have a burst of something that's not heavy like the potatoes and lentils. (herbs would work, too. Or,  i dunno, feta?)


We always have feta and olives. I ended up making beans and rice, but this is going on the list for later this week.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 16, 2020, 08:43:00 AM
We have tons of leftovers, so likely crab cakes with red pepper aioli and steak salad
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Post by: jeninco on June 16, 2020, 12:18:42 PM
We're getting to the end of the shopping cycle (i.e. I'm going to the store tomorrow or Thursday) and my BIL called last night offering to bring over chicken skewers to grill this evening. So we'll have them with a giant green salad (still picking the lettuce as quickly as possible) and steamed artichokes and a couscous salad with a lime-curry vinaigrette and various vegetables (pickled onions, edamame, red pepper slivers and fresh mint). I'll probably make a batch of brownies (and then hide them in the freezer so I get to eat a few before the 16-YO devours every single last one).

Tomorrow: Fresh pasta with pesto (found a contain in the fridge) and green beans (from frozen). Likely another salad.

Then we start the entire cycle again... I'm staring down a list of 10 dinners and trying to get every single component and not leave out important ingredients. NB: thai chilis are not a good substitute for jalapinos, should you decide to make bahn mi from scratch (ow ow ow!!!)
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Post by: Serendip on June 16, 2020, 12:54:40 PM
Cauliflower bake w/ leeks & greens : a new recipe to try out

(from Amy Chaplin's cookbook 'Whole Food Cooking Everyday')
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Post by: NotJen on June 16, 2020, 04:34:21 PM
Korean Beef Bowls (https://damndelicious.net/2013/07/07/korean-beef-bowl/).  Usually I serve with rice, but tonight I'm going to throw the seasoned beef over a big green salad.
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Post by: Trifle on June 17, 2020, 07:24:28 AM
We're harvesting cabbage from our garden right now, so I'm going to give this vegan cabbage, potato, and chick pea recipe a try.
The cashew gravy sounds good.   

 https://www.thecuriouschickpea.com/vegan-cabbage-potato-and-chickpea-sheet-pan-dinner/
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 17, 2020, 10:48:08 AM
Salmon & rice + salad
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Post by: lexde on June 17, 2020, 11:58:40 AM
BBQ glazed crispy tofu with oven fries. YUM. Plus some produce, either a salad or roasted veg or some fruit.
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Post by: Serendip on June 17, 2020, 12:59:56 PM
Buffalo chickpea pizza w/ white garlic sauce
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Post by: NotJen on June 17, 2020, 01:45:27 PM
Brisket! (https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/04/tangy-spiced-brisket/)  The sauce is so good - I'm already dreaming of leftovers on top of a salad.  Will serve with okra, asparagus, and maybe mashed potatoes, too.
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Post by: jeninco on June 17, 2020, 03:12:38 PM
Found some pesto in the bottom of the condiment drawer, so we're having fresh linguini with pesto and blanched green beans.

And then I'm going to a friend's house for socially distant margaritas. It's surprising how many people have said to me in the last 24 hours "you know, you CAN get a DUI on a bike". Fortunately, my husband has come back with "have you met Jen? Between her disinclination to drink too much and her general caution, this is a non-issue."
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Post by: OtherJen on June 17, 2020, 03:49:08 PM
Pork shoulder that was slow roasted over charcoal, fresh peas in a lemon-mint vinaigrette, green salad, and baked sweet potatoes.
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Post by: Buffaloski Boris on June 17, 2020, 04:00:43 PM
Chicken cooked with Makoto dressing and lime juice.
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Post by: horsepoor on June 17, 2020, 09:29:45 PM
Pork shoulder that was slow roasted over charcoal, fresh peas in a lemon-mint vinaigrette, green salad, and baked sweet potatoes.

That sounds absolutely perfect.

I had a package of lamb ribs, and not a lot of time, so I seared them in the Instant Pot, then pressure cooked them with tomatoes, onion, garlic and some Indian spices (mustard seed, cardamom, asafoetida, clove, ginger), and on the side, turmeric-coconut cauliflower rice made with some coconut cream that comes in bar form.  Other than the lamb needing a little longer to get tender, it was pretty good for a totally improvised meal!

Tomorrow I'm planning to make Scotch eggs with either roasted asparagus or a big ass salad.
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Post by: grantmeaname on June 17, 2020, 10:13:06 PM
you can sear things in an instant pot? how much sear are we talking?
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Post by: horsepoor on June 17, 2020, 10:22:50 PM
you can sear things in an instant pot? how much sear are we talking?

Not a great sear, but enough to get some browning and render some fat on the high setting of the saute function.
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Post by: grantmeaname on June 17, 2020, 11:43:46 PM
I don't even have a slow cooker... I did once but now I do everything in an enameled cast iron in the oven (https://www.seriouseats.com/2016/10/why-pressure-cookers-are-better-than-slow-cookers.html). Which works out great for 9 months a year.
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Post by: Dicey on June 18, 2020, 01:38:04 AM
There was little leftover pasta from two nights ago, and a yummy risotto from last night in the fridge. We had that for dinner* and there's just enough risotto left for my lunch tomorrow. Easy button for the win.

BTW, when I made the risotto, I didn't have a lot of time, so I turned the flame much higher than I normally would and it worked amazingly well. Game changer! I love risotto because I can add tons of veggies which means I don't have to make a salad. Last night's version had onions, shallots, mushrooms, peas, sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives and feta. Yum! Now that I've figured out how to cook it faster, it's going to go into regular rotation.

* I just realized that sounds kinda gross. DSS ate the pasta and DH and I had the risotto.
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Post by: Genevieve on June 18, 2020, 06:01:37 AM
I made tuna cakes with a lemon dill sauce. Had a Napa cabbage slaw and broccoli salad on the side. They were decent but salon cakes are better.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 18, 2020, 07:48:07 AM
@Dicey - have you tried baked risotto? It's hands off (e.g. no stove prep time) & all in the oven. I follow the based of this recipe (https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/oven-chicken-risotto) & then change the mix ins based on what I have available.

We are almost done with leftovers, so tonight will be steak salads. Hopefully with peach/mozzarella salad on the side, if my calls wrap up early enough.
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Post by: OtherJen on June 18, 2020, 09:36:09 AM
Grilled salmon and greens (baby bok choy and rainbow chard). I have a half-head of cauliflower that needs to be used, so maybe I'll cut it into florets and roast those on the grill in a foil packet.
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Post by: Dicey on June 18, 2020, 02:29:38 PM
@Dicey - have you tried baked risotto? It's hands off (e.g. no stove prep time) & all in the oven. I follow the based of this recipe (https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/oven-chicken-risotto) & then change the mix ins based on what I have available.

We are almost done with leftovers, so tonight will be steak salads. Hopefully with peach/mozzarella salad on the side, if my calls wrap up early enough.
Oh, that looks yummy! Risotto is one of my go-to dishes for hot weather. I like that it can be done on the stove when I don't feel like firing up the oven. It's also good hot or cold. We're at the beginning of a heat wave, so I'll file this recipe for when/if it cools down. I bought a big container of sushi rice (shhh - at an estate sale), which should also work well in this recipe, because Sir Google taught me that sushi rice is short-grained rice.
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Post by: jeninco on June 18, 2020, 02:56:48 PM
Pizza on the grill, and salad. The kids are doing various evening activities (probably: it's looking like it's going to thunderstorm just now) which means we don't have to turn out vast quantities of dinner at one time. Grilled pizzas take a bit of time to get enough cooked, so we can make one or two for two of us, then nibble on it while we make the next couple.
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Post by: Genevieve on June 19, 2020, 08:53:49 PM
Tacos with salad and refried black beans. Always a winner and so easy.
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Post by: Dicey on June 20, 2020, 12:55:12 AM
Tacos with salad and refried black beans. Always a winner and so easy.
We had tacos last night, so of course tonight was burrito night. Love it when I can prep once and eat twice!
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Post by: Genevieve on June 20, 2020, 08:59:04 AM
@Dicey Yum!
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Post by: horsepoor on June 20, 2020, 10:59:08 AM
Stuffed peppers and roasted asparagus tonight.

Tomorrow I'm smoking a 1/2 leg of lamb and we'll eat that with salads for a few days.
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Post by: Trifle on June 20, 2020, 11:43:38 AM
Warm weather here.  I made a big batch of cole slaw from our garden, and a huge bowl of "Texas Caviar" bean salad.  We're probably going to grill some personal pizzas to go with it.  That and some cold beer = yum. 
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Post by: BZB on June 20, 2020, 02:53:22 PM
BBQ chicken thighs, southwestern style corn, garlicky collard greens
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on June 21, 2020, 05:15:15 AM
Poor man's stroganoff using leftover meatloaf chopped up in sauce over egg noodles. side of fresh green beans.
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Post by: Serendip on June 21, 2020, 11:18:54 AM
Pepperoni & mushroom pizza, with micro-greens from the patio
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Post by: MudPuppy on June 21, 2020, 02:12:40 PM
Lentil sloppy joes and spicy sweet potato fries
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Post by: grantmeaname on June 21, 2020, 05:48:04 PM
Tonight I made ramen with king oyster mushrooms and chicken thighs, asparagus on the side, and my better half made rice pudding for dessert. Not a bad effort :)
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Post by: sui generis on June 21, 2020, 07:26:05 PM
Veggie chili (barley, black beans, tomatoes) with avocado salsa and sour cream to top.  With roasted broccoli.  A little rough as we are experiencing a heat wave here (I'm pretty sure it got to the mid-70s) so not the most appropriate choice of meals, but we hadn't had it in so long, and...avocado salsa!
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Post by: couponvan on June 21, 2020, 07:38:35 PM
Maryland blue crabs, hush puppies, Mexican street corn, and coke slaw. 2 crabs per person and it’s a Father’s Day wish. I HATE cracking and cleaning crabs....DH was pleased. We braved downed trees and a crab shanty dude named Roy. Live crabs are safer than steamed ones when filth is everywhere. I used to work in a seafood market, so yeah. I know how to clean and cook them. I just don’t like to.
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Post by: Sugaree on June 22, 2020, 08:52:16 AM
Sweet potato and peanut stew.  Will be lunch all week plus dinner at least two nights this week. 
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Post by: grantmeaname on June 22, 2020, 09:06:06 AM
I make that all the time. It's been a month or two - maybe I will make that later this week.
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Post by: horsepoor on June 22, 2020, 09:27:49 AM
I really need to make fried unripe tomatoes tonight.  They were supposed to be fried green tomatoes, but they started turning red over the weekend.  Hopefully they'll still be firm enough to holdup to being breaded and cooked in a skillet.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 22, 2020, 12:07:28 PM
Crockpot carnitas nachos
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Post by: couponvan on June 22, 2020, 12:23:12 PM
crab cakes, chopped salad, and leftover pasta.
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Post by: BZB on June 23, 2020, 06:39:53 PM
Panko-crusted pan-fried cod with creole dipping sauce, roasted broccoli with shaved parmesan, mashed potatoes
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on June 23, 2020, 06:46:09 PM
It's hot so we will have cold cereal for dinner and ice cream for dessert.

shredded wheat w/ blackberries

vanilla ice cream w/ chocolate chips

We put the milk and cereal bowls in the freezer so they're very cold.







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Post by: Wrenchturner on June 23, 2020, 06:48:53 PM
Lentil sloppy joes and spicy sweet potato fries
Shout out to lentils!

I made dal again.  Start the lentils, heat the spices in olive oil, add chopped onion, garlic and ginger, strain lentils partly, then combine and finish with lemon juice and salt, and a scoop of cottage cheese.

Super good!  Probably the most underused food in the West.
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on June 23, 2020, 06:55:20 PM
Lentil sloppy joes and spicy sweet potato fries
Shout out to lentils!

I made dal again.  Start the lentils, heat the spices in olive oil, add chopped onion, garlic and ginger, strain lentils partly, then combine and finish with lemon juice and salt, and a scoop of cottage cheese.

Super good!  Probably the most underused food in the West.

MY homemade lentil soup

MY homemade pea soup

MY homemade bean soup

I like all three and cook them frequently.
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Post by: Wrenchturner on June 23, 2020, 07:08:57 PM
Lentil sloppy joes and spicy sweet potato fries
Shout out to lentils!

I made dal again.  Start the lentils, heat the spices in olive oil, add chopped onion, garlic and ginger, strain lentils partly, then combine and finish with lemon juice and salt, and a scoop of cottage cheese.

Super good!  Probably the most underused food in the West.

MY homemade lentil soup

MY homemade pea soup

MY homemade bean soup

I like all three and cook them frequently.

Nice dude!
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Post by: MudPuppy on June 23, 2020, 07:24:13 PM
Lentil sloppy joes and spicy sweet potato fries
Shout out to lentils!

I made dal again.  Start the lentils, heat the spices in olive oil, add chopped onion, garlic and ginger, strain lentils partly, then combine and finish with lemon juice and salt, and a scoop of cottage cheese.

Super good!  Probably the most underused food in the West.

They are such great ingredients
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Post by: OtherJen on June 23, 2020, 07:25:41 PM
We had big mixed-veg salads with diced chicken, feta, and red wine vinaigrette.

I still haven't made mujadara and the weather is fairly cool, so that and sauteed greens might be tomorrow's dinner. Yay lentils!
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Post by: Serendip on June 23, 2020, 07:59:52 PM
Smashed potatoes w/sour cream, capers & herbs, creamy beans w/garden greens & side salad.
Very garden-inspired...
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Post by: Serendip on June 23, 2020, 08:02:07 PM
It's hot so we will have cold cereal for dinner and ice cream for dessert.

shredded wheat w/ blackberries

vanilla ice cream w/ chocolate chips

We put the milk and cereal bowls in the freezer so they're very cold.

This sounds great. It's rainy and cool here right now but I love this idea..
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Post by: Dicey on June 23, 2020, 08:42:44 PM
Crockpot carnitas nachos
crab cakes, chopped salad, and leftover pasta.
As I scanned the comments, preparing to post aa apres-dinner report, my eyes and brain caught these two posts and conflated them to "Crackpot Carnitas". Apparently even my brain has wonky autocorrect now. Sounds delicious, doesn't it?

Dinner was, no surprise, Taco Bowls. What was different tonight was that I made Salsa Verde for the first time ever. I never dreamed it was so easy! The only hiccup is that my cilantro had turned into a slimy mess overnight, so I had to break out the frozen stuff mid-recipe. It was okay, but will definitely be better next time, when I've restocked my supply of fresh cilantro. Tomorrow will be burritos. I found some fancy chili lime flavored tortillas for a different twist.
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Post by: NotJen on June 24, 2020, 08:58:03 PM
Pork chops, roasted corn, sauteed squash and zucchini, and spinach salad.
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Post by: Genevieve on June 25, 2020, 08:43:38 AM
Indian curry, roasted cauliflower, rice and peas. Easy and yum!
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Post by: JoJo on June 25, 2020, 04:08:10 PM
Costco Roast Chicken and Kirkland Normandy Veggies.  Yum Yum
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Post by: OtherJen on June 25, 2020, 04:37:38 PM
Costco Roast Chicken and Kirkland Normandy Veggies.  Yum Yum

Love those rotisserie chickens!
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Post by: OtherJen on June 25, 2020, 04:39:04 PM
Cheeseburger and cajun fries from Five Guys. It's been a very weird week and that was a nice treat.
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Post by: grantmeaname on June 25, 2020, 04:56:31 PM
Ooh yum
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 25, 2020, 05:11:18 PM
White chicken chili, bread & salad
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Post by: MudPuppy on June 25, 2020, 06:39:14 PM
We've come to the last episode in our ST: Voyager rewatch, so we got a $5 pizza for the occasion and busted out the air popper and the soda stream for our popcorn and cokes.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Tyson on June 25, 2020, 08:11:58 PM
Leftover ribs and butternut squash.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on June 25, 2020, 08:55:53 PM
We just starting receiving our CSA box and our garden is also producing so made spring rolls using collards greens, vermicelli, radish, mint, basil, pea shoots, chive blossoms, cucumber & marinated tofu w/ spicy peanut sauce.
VERY good.
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Post by: middo on June 26, 2020, 06:03:03 AM
Budget bytes one pot chicken penne with pesto
  Added a few extra pine nuts, and pan fried Brussels Sprouts with bacon and butter as a side.

Yum.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Trifle on June 26, 2020, 06:26:40 AM
Take out pizza and tequila

ETA:  Oops, just realized this doesn't count because I'm not making anything.  Maybe I'll throw a side salad together from the garden. 
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Post by: Dicey on June 26, 2020, 06:51:43 AM
Made Pad Thai last night. I've been working on this dish forever and it's still not as good as the restaurant version, but this time was closer. Still delicious and a nice change from Tacos.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on June 26, 2020, 06:55:40 AM
Take out pizza and tequila

ETA:  Oops, just realized this doesn't count because I'm not making anything.  Maybe I'll throw a side salad together from the garden.

Haha, oops! Mine last night doesn’t count either. But hey, I did make a visit to the Five Guys website.

Tonight is going to be something with spinach salad because we have a decent amount of spinach to use before it wilts or mushes out. Maybe a tuna and bean salad in vinaigrette dressing, served over spinach.
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Post by: jeninco on June 26, 2020, 09:36:38 AM
Last night: grilled fava beans, grilled brats, potatoes&greens with loads of garlic (this takes a while, because I cook the potato cubes in a giant skillet until they're fairly browned, then add garlic and greens)

Tonight: probably stir fry. I got snow peas from the same farmstand as the fava beans.

The grilled favas were pretty good, but could've bene more cooked.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 26, 2020, 11:42:10 AM
Carnitas salads
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on June 26, 2020, 08:47:01 PM
Roasted radish salad w/ pesto--this time of year always becomes a fun & stressful game of eating up the abundance of greens & produce from the garden :)
 
https://www.loveandlemons.com/radish-salad/
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: JoJo on June 27, 2020, 03:38:39 PM
Grilling salmon burgers and light cucumber salad (a giant 50 cent aldi's cucumber, dill weed, onion, garlic salt, pepper, vinegar).   Whole meal is a little over $1 a serving. 
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on June 27, 2020, 03:54:52 PM
Homemade spaghetti sauce with Italian sausage (from the freezer) and pasta. We have lots of salad greens from our CSA share and Hungry Harvest, so we'll probably also have side salads.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on June 27, 2020, 05:54:21 PM
Paprika chicken with chickpeas (https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/paprika_chicken_with_chickpeas/) - new recipe and it’s a keeper.  Served with roasted broccoli and rice.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on June 27, 2020, 06:04:25 PM
Paprika chicken with chickpeas (https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/paprika_chicken_with_chickpeas/) - new recipe and it’s a keeper.  Served with roasted broccoli and rice.

This looks delicious! We love smoked paprika.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on June 27, 2020, 08:17:09 PM
Stirfry noodles w/ pak choi, mushrooms and heaps of garlic & ginger. Yum.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on June 27, 2020, 09:55:26 PM
Paprika chicken with chickpeas (https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/paprika_chicken_with_chickpeas/) - new recipe and it’s a keeper.  Served with roasted broccoli and rice.

This looks delicious! We love smoked paprika.
I was lucky to find it at the store this week - they were out in every brand a few weeks ago.
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Post by: middo on June 28, 2020, 06:57:15 AM
Ate out for the first time in months.  It is my daughter's 21st birthday in a months time, but she will be in quarantine in another state by then.  So we took her out for dinner to sky high at Mt Dandenong, with a fantastic view and had a slightly expensive meal, but worth every cent.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on June 28, 2020, 09:14:29 AM
Ate out for the first time in months.  It is my daughter's 21st birthday in a months time, but she will be in quarantine in another state by then.  So we took her out for dinner to sky high at Mt Dandenong, with a fantastic view and had a slightly expensive meal, but worth every cent.

That sounds lovely!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 28, 2020, 09:29:58 AM
I think we're having sockeye salmon, salad & rice
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on June 28, 2020, 10:11:44 AM
This rainbow chard salad (https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/rainbow-chard-salad/), grilled sausages, and roasted potatoes.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 28, 2020, 10:27:13 AM
@OtherJen - that salad looks great!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on June 28, 2020, 10:31:07 AM
@OtherJen - that salad looks great!

I just put it together and yeah, it's delicious! We have a huge pile of chard from our CSA share and I don't love cooked greens so salad it is.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on June 28, 2020, 12:00:05 PM
There is still quite a bit of meat on the leg of lamb I cooked last weekend.  We had a cooldown overnight, and it's supposed to start raining, so it's sounding like a lamb stew is on the menu.  I even have some homegrown carrots and red potatoes to add to the pot.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Farmgirl on June 28, 2020, 12:18:58 PM
Copycat Panera Broccoli and Cheddar soup.  Made enough for three frozen base soups too.  Broccoli from the garden.
Also pickled some beets from the garden too.  Some for the neighbor and some for us.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on June 28, 2020, 05:23:58 PM
Orzo salad (dill, coriander & zucchini) along w/ italian sausages.
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Post by: jeninco on June 28, 2020, 08:09:32 PM
Black bean salad (with corn, chopped red peppers, diced avocados, chopped green pepper and some chopped jalapinos, pickled red onions) with chipotle/lime dressing (lots of it) with corn tortillas and corn chips.  One of my favorites, although MrInCO doesn't much love it.

Last night we had a summer salad he does love, which is a wild rice blend, shredded chicken, steamed green veg (in this case sliced up snow peas) and diced very ripe cantaloupe. Lime/cumin dressing on that one.

It's summer here, in case that wasn't obvious...
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Post by: Genevieve on June 29, 2020, 05:43:27 AM
Spaghetti and meatballs with a side of lazy eggplant Parmesan (roasted eggplant slices, sauce, basil, mozzarella) and salad
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Post by: FrugalKube on June 29, 2020, 04:17:17 PM
Poor man's stroganoff using leftover meatloaf chopped up in sauce over egg noodles. side of fresh green beans.

Now i gotta try this!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on June 29, 2020, 05:07:41 PM
Husband had a shit day at work, I've had a very long day, and a local Mexican restaurant just closed its dine-in service because too many assholes threw tantrums and abused the staff because of the mask rule.

So looks like we're getting carry-out from the Mexican restaurant, assuming we can get an order in. This is a nearly 60-year old, much beloved local institution and people are really angry that the owners and their staff were put in this position, so they might be at capacity with carry-out orders.

Edit: I couldn't get through on the phone. Husband had said something about pizza, which works because I don't have to cook it (Buddy's makes a decent gluten-free Detroit-style pizza-yay!). We have loads of salad greens to go with it.
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Post by: jeninco on June 29, 2020, 08:45:24 PM
pivoted to make salmon cakes, a couscous salad (lots of veg, cumin-lime-curry vinaigrette, gold raisins, cashews) and a chopped salad.

Tomorrow we're having this: https://smittenkitchen.com/2020/06/smashed-potatoes-with-sweet-corn-relish/  I made the relish over the weekend.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on June 30, 2020, 10:50:28 AM
Green Curry w/ baked tofu & extra greens
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on June 30, 2020, 11:21:08 AM
Grilled chicken. We have a surplus of bell and cubanelle peppers, so I might slice up those and onions, season everything with fajita spices, and grill them in foil packets. Let's see if I can work up the wherewithal to make a batch of tortillas.

Edit: I worked until 7 and did not make tortillas. I did, however, make brown rice, doctored up a can of black beans, and opened a jar of guacamole salsa, so we made burrito bowls a la Qdoba.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 30, 2020, 11:47:18 AM
More sockeye salmon (husband) & I'll have chicken pineapple/jalapeno sausages over a salad.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Farmgirl on June 30, 2020, 12:36:19 PM
Hotdogs on the grill and baked beans on the side
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on June 30, 2020, 06:35:03 PM
Steak, roasted Brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on June 30, 2020, 08:35:26 PM
pivoted to make salmon cakes, a couscous salad (lots of veg, cumin-lime-curry vinaigrette, gold raisins, cashews) and a chopped salad.

Tomorrow we're having this: https://smittenkitchen.com/2020/06/smashed-potatoes-with-sweet-corn-relish/  I made the relish over the weekend.

Returning to say it was ... OK. I think I failed on the potatoes (they weren't cooked enough to smash and not crumble) so I sliced them and fried them. The relish was delicious, and we had burgers with it, because I figured (correctly) that even about 2X the recipe wasn't going to be enough. With the burgers, it was about right. Sort of a pain, though.
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Post by: horsepoor on June 30, 2020, 11:10:40 PM
Busy day today, so I popped a couple chicken breasts in the InstantPot with a pint of chile verde sauce I canned last summer.  We had refried beans and air fried broccoli on the side, with some sour cream, olives and green onions.  Quite yummy for the low effort involved.
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Post by: Serendip on July 01, 2020, 11:46:29 AM
pivoted to make salmon cakes, a couscous salad (lots of veg, cumin-lime-curry vinaigrette, gold raisins, cashews) and a chopped salad.

Tomorrow we're having this: https://smittenkitchen.com/2020/06/smashed-potatoes-with-sweet-corn-relish/  I made the relish over the weekend.

Returning to say it was ... OK. I think I failed on the potatoes (they weren't cooked enough to smash and not crumble) so I sliced them and fried them. The relish was delicious, and we had burgers with it, because I figured (correctly) that even about 2X the recipe wasn't going to be enough. With the burgers, it was about right. Sort of a pain, though.

I feel like smashed potatoes take me a good while--first to boil them long enough, then to properly roast. Sounds like you came up with a good option B..
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on July 01, 2020, 11:50:59 AM
Risotto w/ greens & bacon tonight.

The farm from which we receive a garden box offers us a complimentary subscription to a recipe site specifically tailored for these types of programs.
(this one is https://www.cookwithwhatyouhave.com and I believe anyone can try a month for free..)

Heaps of recipes that will use the piles of swiss chard, kohlrabi or whatever you might have to use up. I've made three different dishes so far and they've all been excellent..
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Post by: OtherJen on July 01, 2020, 11:54:27 AM
Stir-fry to use up leftover chicken, a decent amount of bok choi and scallions from the CSA share, and mushrooms and peppers from Hungry Harvest. Plus, husband can cook it outside in his wok and it won’t heat up the house.
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Post by: jeninco on July 01, 2020, 04:32:06 PM
Pasta salad, with cauliflower, marinated artichoke hearts, mozzarella balls, probably tiny cubes of salami, and whatever other vegetables I can scrounge up. with a parsley and basil vinaigrette, because my garden is currently deep in parsley.

How did we run out of fruit in only a week? Looks like I'm grocery shopping again tomorrow (darn it!) mostly to acquire a bunch of fruit. Fortunately, both watermelons and cantaloupes are on sale at our local small grocer.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 02, 2020, 12:42:10 PM
We're having grilled chicken in a yogurt marinade & will put it on Caesar salads. Reasonably light, yummy, and diners of all types at my table will eat it.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on July 02, 2020, 08:48:03 PM
Pizza w/ an olive/jalapeno pesto sauce, pepperoni, mozza & arugula.
So good.
So spicy.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on July 03, 2020, 08:39:40 PM
nicoise salad (kinda) with canned tuna. subbed Kalamata olives for nicoise olives (because that was what we had) and asparagus for the green beans (ditto). Delicious!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on July 04, 2020, 10:25:23 AM
Smoked pork roast, marinated kale salad, and baked beans, with margaritas and/or paloma cocktails.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on July 04, 2020, 01:45:59 PM
I'm making a version of this crispy tofu with blistered snap peas (https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021200-crispy-tofu-with-cashews-and-blistered-snap-peas?action=click&module=Collection%20Page%20Recipe%20Card&region=Our%2010%20Most%20Popular%20Recipes%20Right%20Now&pgType=collection&rank=1) since I have a good harvest of snap peas and some tofu already marinating.  Instead of cashews and coconut milk, I'm thinking more of a peanut sauce.  It will be served over zucchini noodles because the zucchini onslaught is officially underway. 
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Post by: BZB on July 04, 2020, 02:06:18 PM
Veggie coconut curry served with quinoa and salmon
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Post by: OtherJen on July 04, 2020, 02:46:28 PM
I'm making a version of this crispy tofu with blistered snap peas (https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021200-crispy-tofu-with-cashews-and-blistered-snap-peas?action=click&module=Collection%20Page%20Recipe%20Card&region=Our%2010%20Most%20Popular%20Recipes%20Right%20Now&pgType=collection&rank=1) since I have a good harvest of snap peas and some tofu already marinating.  Instead of cashews and coconut milk, I'm thinking more of a peanut sauce.  It will be served over zucchini noodles because the zucchini onslaught is officially underway.

Yum! All of this sounds good.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on July 04, 2020, 06:27:28 PM
Hamburgers (but not grilled because I don’t grill) with caramelized onions.  BF brought chips and dip because I didn’t really plan for sides, and I cut up some carrots to get more veggies in.
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Post by: Rural on July 04, 2020, 08:31:33 PM
Bacon cheeseburgers, rosemary potatoes, and squash casserole with squash from the garden. Key lime pie for dessert.
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Post by: Monerexia on July 04, 2020, 10:42:38 PM
Potato and spinach soup--a little chicken stock and couple cups of milk, onions, jalapeño, garlic, s&p. Hit the spot.
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Post by: Serendip on July 05, 2020, 08:59:50 AM
Bok Choy Miso Ramen w/ soysauce Marinated eggs..

:)
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Post by: MudPuppy on July 05, 2020, 09:28:41 AM
Yesterday I went to the new butcher shop and bought some local beef that we made into hamburgers. We made squash casserole with garden bounty and some baked beans.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on July 05, 2020, 07:52:40 PM
Grilled salmon, grilled zucchini, and mixed vegetable salad with lime basil vinaigrette.

We hadn't ever tried lime basil before, but it was in this week's CSA share. It's so good that I want to try growing it next summer.
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Post by: JoJo on July 06, 2020, 07:44:13 PM
Made my easy baked salmon - in a glass pan, put salmon, cover with 1/4 inch of pickle juice, top with garlic salt, fresh ground pepper, and dill weed.  Bake at 350 until cooked.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sui generis on July 06, 2020, 08:14:22 PM
We're trying a new pasta suggestion - fettucine with a sauce made from ricotta, a handful of mint, a shallot and some lemon juice and EVOO.  S&P + crushed red pepper as well.  So easy, it could make it into our rotation, especially since we have unending supplies of mint in our garden.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on July 06, 2020, 11:01:21 PM
For the second night in a row, homemade meatballs with a tomato sauce, fresh basil, good parm and thinly spiralized zucchini noodles.  I predict that we'll be having this several more times this summer.

Tomorrow will be pizza and a big salad with the last of the homegrown lettuce.

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Post by: Farmgirl on July 07, 2020, 06:52:44 AM
Dinner tonight (and tomorrow) is the end of the meatballs I made and froze in January (The Meatball Shop recipe) and Spaghetti sauce I made and froze in April from frozen tomatoes from the 2018 garden.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 07, 2020, 08:32:10 AM
@sui generis - we have the same unending supply of mint, so do report back on the recipe

Last night we had burgers, hot dogs & potato salad leftover from the 4th of July.

Tonight is going to be a Thai curry chicken vegetable dish. Either over zoodles, to use up a zucchini from the garden, or perhaps with snap peas.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on July 07, 2020, 08:34:54 AM
Beans and rice, because I can cook everything in the pressure cooker. It's stupid hot and humid here.

If I can convince husband to fire up the charcoal tomorrow, maybe we'll have turkey burgers. I have some small red potatoes that I could pop in the pressure cooker for potato salad, and loads of veggies.
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Post by: NotJen on July 07, 2020, 08:56:31 AM
Chicken enchiladas (https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/best-chicken-enchiladas-ever/).  Not a usual for me, but I saw a picture of enchiladas recently, and decided I needed to make some.  Will serve with a salad.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sui generis on July 07, 2020, 08:56:47 AM
@sui generis - we have the same unending supply of mint, so do report back on the recipe

Last night we had burgers, hot dogs & potato salad leftover from the 4th of July.

Tonight is going to be a Thai curry chicken vegetable dish. Either over zoodles, to use up a zucchini from the garden, or perhaps with snap peas.

It was pretty good!  My problem was that I usually only cook from a specific recipe, so not having exact measurements means I'll have to continue experimenting to find the right amounts.  I put far too little of...just about everything...because I was tasting the "sauce" before I added the pasta, and once the pasta was in, it became clear there was far too little mint and salt especially.  I must have put in at least 3T of chopped mint, and it could use plenty more, so it's a good way to use it up!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 07, 2020, 12:35:01 PM
@sui generis - we have the same unending supply of mint, so do report back on the recipe

Last night we had burgers, hot dogs & potato salad leftover from the 4th of July.

Tonight is going to be a Thai curry chicken vegetable dish. Either over zoodles, to use up a zucchini from the garden, or perhaps with snap peas.

It was pretty good!  My problem was that I usually only cook from a specific recipe, so not having exact measurements means I'll have to continue experimenting to find the right amounts.  I put far too little of...just about everything...because I was tasting the "sauce" before I added the pasta, and once the pasta was in, it became clear there was far too little mint and salt especially.  I must have put in at least 3T of chopped mint, and it could use plenty more, so it's a good way to use it up!

Excellent, thanks! So far, we've dried the mint & used a bunch for mojitos (yum), but looking for other options.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on July 07, 2020, 03:07:24 PM
I'm making a version of this crispy tofu with blistered snap peas (https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021200-crispy-tofu-with-cashews-and-blistered-snap-peas?action=click&module=Collection%20Page%20Recipe%20Card&region=Our%2010%20Most%20Popular%20Recipes%20Right%20Now&pgType=collection&rank=1) since I have a good harvest of snap peas and some tofu already marinating.  Instead of cashews and coconut milk, I'm thinking more of a peanut sauce.  It will be served over zucchini noodles because the zucchini onslaught is officially underway.

Yum! All of this sounds good.

We made this (the original recipe) and it was delicious. And surprisingly filling. (We had it over rice.)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: mm1970 on July 07, 2020, 03:09:30 PM
@sui generis - we have the same unending supply of mint, so do report back on the recipe

Last night we had burgers, hot dogs & potato salad leftover from the 4th of July.

Tonight is going to be a Thai curry chicken vegetable dish. Either over zoodles, to use up a zucchini from the garden, or perhaps with snap peas.
We had that last night.

Today is my baby's 8th birthday.  He requested steak, mashed potatoes, and green beans.  Well, he's getting tri-tip instead of steak, but otherwise...plus a Pokemon cake (lemon, basically like a poke-ball).
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on July 08, 2020, 08:15:21 AM
Last night I made blistered sugar snap peas with a little leftover bacon grease, Aleppo pepper and finely chopped mint tossed in at the last second.  Really tasty, and I have lots of peas, so I'll be doing this again.

I don't usually cook with mint, but I think this thread inspired me, and I had a bunch of it in the fridge (makes the fridge smell nice!).

I also had a nice piece of salmon and sliced some homegrown carrots and cooked them in a little chicken stock and butter, along with some dried lemon peel.

It was a lovely quick dinner after getting home from the barn at 9 pm.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 08, 2020, 10:16:20 AM
Last night's dinner was a struggle (our fridge is a disaster), so we ended up with pasta taco bake from the freezer. Tonight will be the chicken curry dish, over zoodles.
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Post by: Fishindude on July 08, 2020, 10:56:21 AM
Broiled lake trout from Lake Michigan and grilled garden veggies.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 09, 2020, 07:57:23 AM
We're still in the process of eating a collection of random things we brought back from our vacation house. Tonight will be the following assortment:
-Salmon (x1)
-Taco bake (x1)
-Burgers (x2)
All served with salad & watermelon

I was inspired by the snap pea ideas, so roasted them yesterday and then sprinkled a bit of parmesan cheese on at the end. Very good, but could have used a few more minutes in the oven. Will try again.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 09, 2020, 08:10:02 AM
Beans and rice, because I can cook everything in the pressure cooker. It's stupid hot and humid here.

If I can convince husband to fire up the charcoal tomorrow, maybe we'll have turkey burgers. I have some small red potatoes that I could pop in the pressure cooker for potato salad, and loads of veggies.

Nope, we had a stir-fry of marinated tofu and various veggies, including the last of the scallions and bok choy from the CSA share, over rice. We'll do the turkey burgers tonight with green salad and air-fried potatoes.
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Post by: jeninco on July 09, 2020, 09:06:46 AM
Beans and rice, because I can cook everything in the pressure cooker. It's stupid hot and humid here.

If I can convince husband to fire up the charcoal tomorrow, maybe we'll have turkey burgers. I have some small red potatoes that I could pop in the pressure cooker for potato salad, and loads of veggies.

Nope, we had a stir-fry of marinated tofu and various veggies, including the last of the scallions and bok choy from the CSA share, over rice. We'll do the turkey burgers tonight with green salad and air-fried potatoes.

They don't grill well, but Ottolenghi's turkey and zucchini burgers are really good (and sneak some vegetables inside, for bonus veggie servings):search "yotam ottolenghi turkey zucchini burgers". Extra bonus -- they use up some mint!

We tried the Smitten Kitchen stuck-pot-rice-and-lentils thing again, and I managed to burn the bottom (and thus get a whole lot of crunchy bits, although they had to be chipped out rather than being an even layer) with a little chicken andouille sausage, there first fresh corn and tomatoes of the year, and some grilled peppers (I had a farm drop off yesterday, so we ate the better looking tomatoes and the corn, and grilled all the non-bell peppers).
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on July 09, 2020, 10:02:38 AM
Beans and rice, because I can cook everything in the pressure cooker. It's stupid hot and humid here.

If I can convince husband to fire up the charcoal tomorrow, maybe we'll have turkey burgers. I have some small red potatoes that I could pop in the pressure cooker for potato salad, and loads of veggies.

Nope, we had a stir-fry of marinated tofu and various veggies, including the last of the scallions and bok choy from the CSA share, over rice. We'll do the turkey burgers tonight with green salad and air-fried potatoes.

They don't grill well, but Ottolenghi's turkey and zucchini burgers are really good (and sneak some vegetables inside, for bonus veggie servings):search "yotam ottolenghi turkey zucchini burgers". Extra bonus -- they use up some mint!

We tried the Smitten Kitchen stuck-pot-rice-and-lentils thing again, and I managed to burn the bottom (and thus get a whole lot of crunchy bits, although they had to be chipped out rather than being an even layer) with a little chicken andouille sausage, there first fresh corn and tomatoes of the year, and some grilled peppers (I had a farm drop off yesterday, so we ate the better looking tomatoes and the corn, and grilled all the non-bell peppers).

Ack. We won't have zucchini until we get tomorrow's CSA share. I was planning to spice ours up with feta, red bell pepper, oregano, and red onion. And then grill them on foil because turkey burgers are not super cooperative.
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Post by: mm1970 on July 09, 2020, 11:32:11 AM
We're still in the process of eating a collection of random things we brought back from our vacation house. Tonight will be the following assortment:
-Salmon (x1)
-Taco bake (x1)
-Burgers (x2)
All served with salad & watermelon

I was inspired by the snap pea ideas, so roasted them yesterday and then sprinkled a bit of parmesan cheese on at the end. Very good, but could have used a few more minutes in the oven. Will try again.
Your post vacation house eating is what I call "Thursday".

We get produce delivery on Thursday after lunch and Sat pm.  By now, it's soooo random.

So lunch today is: leftover takeout Mexican - 1/2 a burrito, 2/3 of a plate of Alhambres, 1/4 of a quesadilla.  Plus:
Leftover Thai chicken and veg curry over rice
Leftover tri tip and mashed potatoes.

I think we have 1/2 a cucumber, two apples, and some carrots.  Big kid got braces off yesterday, so carrot sticks for lunch!
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Post by: MudPuppy on July 09, 2020, 05:07:10 PM
Supper: fried squash, baked beans, meat loaf with local beef and the post meal gin basil smashes with cucumber garnish on the patio
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Post by: Dicey on July 09, 2020, 05:40:24 PM
I found angel hair shredded cabbage at the 99 Cents Only Store today, so i made Cole Slaw. No idea what I'm going to make to go with it yet...
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Post by: jeninco on July 09, 2020, 05:41:31 PM
Now that I've been to Trader Joe's (I'm alternating weeks with a smaller local grocer) we're having cauliflower and black bean tacos: roughly modeled on these: https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/roasted-cauliflower-black-bean-tacos/

I don't understand why the cauliflowers at TJ are $3, and at my local grocery they're more like $7, but guess which ones we buy every time I go through the store? (partial answer: because they're not yet in season here.)

Leftover roasted cauliflower will be hidden in the back of the fridge and used for pasta salad in a few days, with celery, roasted red peppers, olives, tiny salami bits, diced provolone, and whatever else is hanging around looking like it'll go.
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Post by: Dicey on July 09, 2020, 05:48:27 PM
What the hell? I only buy cauliflower at the 99 Cent Only Store. I've purchased white, orange and purple this quarter, plus an occasional hybrid that I think is a broccoli/cauliflower combo. SEVEN dollars? Eeks! Boy am I sheltered.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 09, 2020, 05:54:19 PM
What the hell? I only buy cauliflower at the 99 Cent Only Store. I've purchased white, orange and purple this quarter, plus an occasional hybrid that I think is a broccoli/cauliflower combo. SEVEN dollars? Eeks! Boy am I sheltered.

Same here. I live in the cold, frozen north, where there are no locally grown crops for 6 months out of the year, and I’ve never paid anything close to $7 for a head of cauliflower. Maybe $3 in winter (even at Aldi), and it’s worth it because it’s so delicious when roasted. Definitely $7. Yikes. Regional grocery prices are nuts.
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Post by: Serendip on July 09, 2020, 06:05:07 PM
What the hell? I only buy cauliflower at the 99 Cent Only Store. I've purchased white, orange and purple this quarter, plus an occasional hybrid that I think is a broccoli/cauliflower combo. SEVEN dollars? Eeks! Boy am I sheltered.

Same here. I live in the cold, frozen north, where there are no locally grown crops for 6 months out of the year, and I’ve never paid anything close to $7 for a head of cauliflower. Maybe $3 in winter (even at Aldi), and it’s worth it because it’s so delicious when roasted. Definitely $7. Yikes. Regional grocery prices are nuts.

Cauliflower is a 'splurge' for me..and costs around $6-8 here where I live (no big chain stores)
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Post by: Serendip on July 09, 2020, 06:05:55 PM
Tonight: Noodles w/ginger scallion sauce, tofu & mint

---still trying to use up all the veg from our garden & CSA box and another one is coming tonight!
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Post by: OtherJen on July 09, 2020, 06:44:01 PM
---still trying to use up all the veg from our garden & CSA box and another one is coming tonight!

That's going to be us this weekend! Our CSA farm already warned about an excess of zucchini in today's Facebook post.
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Post by: AnnaGrowsAMustache on July 10, 2020, 02:27:12 AM
Leftover chicken, leek and mushroom pasta, and a decent eating apple for dessert.
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Post by: middo on July 10, 2020, 05:09:38 AM
Lamb chops fried, our new favourite: Brussels sprouts with garlic, mashed spud and snow peas.  And red wine (from a cask)
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Post by: Serendip on July 10, 2020, 05:03:08 PM
---still trying to use up all the veg from our garden & CSA box and another one is coming tonight!

That's going to be us this weekend! Our CSA farm already warned about an excess of zucchini in today's Facebook post.

Mmmm...zucchini!
Here's one of Amy Chaplin's dressing using zucchini as the base, in case you have surplus to use up.
 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/golden-citrus-zucchini-dressing

I tossed a bunch of bok choy into the meal last night so that used up most of it, and tonight will be tomato-y pizza w/ pepperoni, garlic scapes and arugula :)
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Post by: OtherJen on July 11, 2020, 11:44:53 AM
The heat finally broke after more than a week in the mid-90s F (yes I know that other places are hotter but 1. it was also very humid and 2. we don’t have central AC). I’m making homemade pizza! I’ll make sauce from the tomatoes in our Hungry Harvest box and fresh basil from the herb garden, and serve a side salad to use the chard from the CSA share.
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Post by: jeninco on July 11, 2020, 12:30:51 PM
What the hell? I only buy cauliflower at the 99 Cent Only Store. I've purchased white, orange and purple this quarter, plus an occasional hybrid that I think is a broccoli/cauliflower combo. SEVEN dollars? Eeks! Boy am I sheltered.

Same here. I live in the cold, frozen north, where there are no locally grown crops for 6 months out of the year, and I’ve never paid anything close to $7 for a head of cauliflower. Maybe $3 in winter (even at Aldi), and it’s worth it because it’s so delicious when roasted. Definitely $7. Yikes. Regional grocery prices are nuts.

Cauliflower is a 'splurge' for me..and costs around $6-8 here where I live (no big chain stores)

Hee, now I'm going to check cauliflower prices at every store I visit (typically four, spread across two months or so). I potentially can use the "cauliflower index" as a metric for produce prices at different places! (Although I'm still going to lean toward the local grocer that supports local farms -- if I buy what they have on sale that's typically what's in season, and I get to support local farmers, too.)

And no I don't guy them -- even when cauliflower is on my list I look at those $7 heads and start figuring out what I'm going to substitute.
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Post by: MudPuppy on July 11, 2020, 12:36:07 PM
Zucchini black bean quesadillas
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Post by: NotJen on July 11, 2020, 02:31:56 PM
Sweet Italian turkey sausages, with green beans and my first attempt at homemade mac and cheese.  I feel like I didn't quite plan well enough when I picked up the sausage on sale at the store, but I'm sure it will be a fine meal.
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Post by: JoJo on July 11, 2020, 05:43:25 PM
I bought the big package of riced cauliflower from Costco so was looking for recipes.  I made fried rice cauliflower and it was surprisingly good  (riced cauli, soy sauce, frozen veg, onion, garlic, eggs, and a little oil). 
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Post by: horsepoor on July 11, 2020, 06:15:40 PM
I went shopping this morning and spotted a nice ribeye in the marked down meat and decided that is what I wanted for dinner.  I think I will do a reverse sear on it, then it will be sliced over homegrown lettuce with a generous amount of gorgonzola.  Actually, it's a big steak, so that might be tomorrow's dinner as well.
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Post by: jeninco on July 12, 2020, 12:23:38 PM
Probably asian noodle salad with ground pork and loads of fresh herbs and veggies. Perhaps there will be leftovers? (probably not -- it's pretty good.)
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Post by: sui generis on July 12, 2020, 12:29:38 PM
Last night we did breakfast for dinner and had a "Bombay Frittata" - garam masala and other spices, plus scallions and onions with a dozen eggs, heated briefly on stove top then popped in the oven with feta for 20+ minutes.  It was the easiest thing both to make and to clean up after!

Served with asparagus roasted with paremsan and then a sprinkle of lemon juice before serving.
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Post by: Rosy on July 12, 2020, 12:41:24 PM
We're trying a new pasta suggestion - fettucine with a sauce made from ricotta, a handful of mint, a shallot and some lemon juice and EVOO.  S&P + crushed red pepper as well.  So easy, it could make it into our rotation, especially since we have unending supplies of mint in our garden.

Sounds awesome - will give this pasta sauce a try as soon as I have a stove again.
No stove no oven - hopefully, the replacement will arrive by the end of the month.

Tonight will be leftover take out, Schnitzel and potato salad and a fresh greens salad, plus watermelon.
Tomorrow will be Thai Coconut Chicken precooked from Aldi with extra pineapple rings and juice from a can and fresh peppers from the garden and Ginger Coconut Rice with extra coconut flakes-leftover from X-mas baking:).
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Post by: sui generis on July 12, 2020, 03:15:56 PM
We're trying a new pasta suggestion - fettucine with a sauce made from ricotta, a handful of mint, a shallot and some lemon juice and EVOO.  S&P + crushed red pepper as well.  So easy, it could make it into our rotation, especially since we have unending supplies of mint in our garden.

Sounds awesome - will give this pasta sauce a try as soon as I have a stove again.
No stove no oven - hopefully, the replacement will arrive by the end of the month.


It was pretty good, but here's what I learned.  You mix the ricotta and stuff all up together and then just toss with the al dente pasta (and perhaps a bit of pasta water to loosen it up) and then eat immediately.  We made 4 servings, so a few nights later reheated the pasta with the ricotta "sauce" already on it.  That was significantly less desirable.  It was quite dry (and less flavorful).  We added more EVOO and lemon juice, but still quite dry.  So I think best to only mix as much pasta with sauce as you are going to eat that evening, and even if you cook/prepare more servings of pasta and sauce, leave them separate, reheat the pasta alone and maybe let the ricotta sauce come to room temp then mix together for leftovers.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 13, 2020, 12:29:22 PM
We have no stove or oven (kitchen remodel), so things are pretty "creative" here. We're having tacos (prepped & cooked ground beef taco meat from the freezer, will just reheat in the microwave).
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Post by: horsepoor on July 13, 2020, 06:15:41 PM
I'm roasting a spatchcocked chicken with homegrown carrots underneath it.  Chicken is rubbed with lots of garlic sauce and tarragon, then adorned with thin lemon slices and a generous showering of Aleppo pepper.  On the side, jicama pickleback slaw with some daikon, snow peas, red pepper, carrot and shredded cabbage thrown in for color and texture.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 13, 2020, 06:17:20 PM
Grilled chicken thighs that were marinated in basil-balsamic vinaigrette, and zucchini noodles sautéed in homemade tomato-basil sauce.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on July 13, 2020, 06:19:43 PM
All of these grilled dinners sound yum. Tonight was homemade pizza here. It's so hard not to eat it all!
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Post by: jeninco on July 13, 2020, 08:16:06 PM
I'm roasting a spatchcocked chicken with homegrown carrots underneath it.  Chicken is rubbed with lots of garlic sauce and tarragon, then adorned with thin lemon slices and a generous showering of Aleppo pepper.  On the side, jicama pickleback slaw with some daikon, snow peas, red pepper, carrot and shredded cabbage thrown in for color and texture.

I'll be over in just a few, OK?  Because that sounds amazing!

We had fast-n-dirty nicoise salad: potatoes and green beans, cooked and sliced and dressed with a basil/parsley vinaigrette, topped with anchovies (from a can), random olives, capers, tomatoes that I sliced and dressed with olive oil, salt, and aleppo peppers so they could deepen their flavor a bit, and two cans of tuna. And hard-boiled eggs that I remembered to throw into the pot with the potatoes, and put a timer on, so I only got one pot dirty from all of this.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 14, 2020, 06:40:33 AM
I think tonight will be grilled or baked fish and big salads.
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Post by: Sugaree on July 14, 2020, 07:23:42 AM
I made a curried chickpea shepard's pie last night.  I suspect that will be leftovers for the next day or so since curry is never a hit with the rest of the family.  I guess they'll have frozen pizza or something. 
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Post by: couponvan on July 14, 2020, 11:26:55 AM
Mexican black beans with street corn and shredded chicken all simmering in the slow cooker.  We'll either eat it with tortillas, on top of salad, or scooped up with corn chips depending on the person.  The best part is no messy cooking at dinnertime. :-)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 14, 2020, 11:30:39 AM
We're having kebabs & rice (leftovers, reheated)
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Post by: Kmp2 on July 14, 2020, 12:32:47 PM
Grilled pork tenderloin, with a roasted cauliflower and chickpea curried yogurt salad.
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Post by: JoJo on July 14, 2020, 05:54:27 PM
Healthy Taco Tuesday Salad - Iceberg lettuce, Tomato, Salsa, and leftover Costco roast chicken
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Post by: tthree on July 14, 2020, 06:29:56 PM
Tacos: mashed black beans, chorizo and all the yummy toppings on toasted corn tortillas.
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Post by: midweststache on July 15, 2020, 09:23:57 AM
Breakfast burritos for DH & LO: eggs, some leftover bacon, mushrooms, a salsa/greek yogurt crema, shredded cheese. Some on-its-last-legs fruit on the side.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 15, 2020, 09:30:31 AM
Stir-fry of marinated tofu, cauliflower, carrots, scallions, and the first of our homegrown shishito peppers. Haven't decided whether to serve it over rice or noodles.
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Post by: NotJen on July 15, 2020, 10:22:24 AM
Pork tenderloin, baby potatoes, spinach salad, and maybe another veg. [edit, added roasted cauliflower.)
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Post by: gatortator on July 15, 2020, 12:12:29 PM
grilled chicken thighs, spicy Asian greens, rice
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 15, 2020, 12:28:20 PM
I'm making slow cooker Thai peanut chicken. We have no kitchen, so this should be an easy option. https://dinnerthendessert.com/slow-cooker-thai-peanut-chicken/
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Post by: turketron on July 15, 2020, 12:30:37 PM
We got beets, kohlrabi, and fennel bulbs in our CSA box this week, so trying to think of something to do with these. Maybe a soup recipe? If all else fails we can just roast 'em all, probably on the grill to avoid heating up the house. 
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Post by: couponvan on July 15, 2020, 02:28:14 PM
Breakfast for dinner - pancakes, scrambled eggs, pineapple.  I forgot to defrost things, and it's grocery day tomorrow.  The pickings are slim other than frozen pizza or Indian food....We're having a pizza party Friday and Indian dinner at a neighbors on Thursday. Breakfast it is!  I may ask everyone to put on their PJs in honor of this.

Edit - someone already ate the pineapple....so it's canned pears made into a compote for dinner and waffles instead of pancakes.  Someone also ate a bunch of eggs at some point this afternoon, so it's a single fried egg per person for dinner.  Oh, and the bacon I had planned also got eaten by a teenager sometime between lunch and now. Seriously - a whole POUND of bacon is gone. That's what I get for precooking it to just "reheat" for dinner. So it's turkey bacon for dinner. Let the whining about turkey bacon begin in my house.  TEENAGERS will eat almost anything you leave prepped around, but I bet they wouldn't have eaten the turkey bacon.

I was only gone for 1.5 hours.  LOL.  I was not there to defend my meal. In all fairness to the ravenous teens, I really need to get to the grocery store.
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Post by: jeninco on July 15, 2020, 03:27:53 PM
We got beets, kohlrabi, and fennel bulbs in our CSA box this week, so trying to think of something to do with these. Maybe a soup recipe? If all else fails we can just roast 'em all, probably on the grill to avoid heating up the house.

I prefer kohlrabi and fennel raw, so I'd cut them into pieces and make salads (two separate ones: I'd dress the kohlrabi with lemon and olive oil and salt, and add apples and/or oranges with the fennel) and roast the beets. YMMV, depending on how you prefer things.

I'm partly through making chili (it cooled off here today, yippee!), which will probably be nachos. Or we'll serve with corn tortillas and slaw and fresh corn which just arrived from our farm delivery.
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Post by: horsepoor on July 15, 2020, 04:27:27 PM
I have a large flatiron steak, so I sliced it thin and half is marinating with Mexican seasonings for beef fajitas with lots of summer squash as tonight's dinner.

The other half is marinating in fish sauce, ginger, garlic, sambal, lime juice and sesame oil for a beef larb tomorrow.
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Post by: Genevieve on July 16, 2020, 07:53:16 AM
I made a tofu, egg, pepper and onion stir fry with peanut sauce. Served over roasted cabbage and rice.
I feel pretty accomplished considering I'm feeding a pescatarian, someone who eats limited vegetables, and someone who eats limited carbs right now.
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Post by: Kmp2 on July 16, 2020, 08:33:48 AM
Dinner tonight - is a twist on a nicoise salad:

Bed of greens and a layer of barley/whole red lentil mix then topped with green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, and canned tuna.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 16, 2020, 11:49:42 AM
My slow cooker recipe last night was a fail. Given how much work it was to prep (not normally, just because we don't have a kitchen at the moment), it was doubly disappointed. It was very bland. I'll attempt to doctor it ahead of leftover time.

For today, we'll be having taco salads.
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Post by: jeninco on July 16, 2020, 02:27:44 PM
Dinner tonight - is a twist on a nicoise salad:

Bed of greens and a layer of barley/whole red lentil mix then topped with green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, and canned tuna.

May I just say how much, this time of year, I love dinners that are "the idea of a nicoise salad"?
Standard (potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, tuna, hard boiled eggs, homemade basil/parsley vinagrette)
"German" (potatoes, cooked cabbage, sliced grilled sausage, capers, , maybe eggs, sourkruat, apple cider vinaigrette)
"beef" (potatoes, cooked green veg, tomatoes, something pickled, hb eggs, probably homemade green goddess dressing)

Obviously, I like potatoes, but that's not a limitation: something starchy, something green and cooked, some other vegetables, something pickled, some kind of protein, some dressing. Everything's served in one giant bowl, and it's all delicious. Most of it isn't hot, but it needn't be cold -- I can cook the eggs/potatoes/vegetables earlier in the day, dress them, and they can hang out for dinner.
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Post by: horsepoor on July 16, 2020, 09:47:08 PM
The beef larb came out sooo good.  Quick and easy, chopping up the veggies while the beef cooked, added in kelp noodles, and then tossed in the raw dressed veggies and it was all good to go.

Tomorrow I think I'll make zucchini "crab" cakes because I have zucs piling up like cordwood, and my pound of Old Bay arrived (apparently there was a shortage(?) and I couldn't find any locally).  I'll do a dill sour cream to drizzle on them, and blistered sugar snap peas on the side.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 17, 2020, 02:04:34 AM
The beef larb came out sooo good.  Quick and easy, chopping up the veggies while the beef cooked, added in kelp noodles, and then tossed in the raw dressed veggies and it was all good to go.

Tomorrow I think I'll make zucchini "crab" cakes because I have zucs piling up like cordwood, and my pound of Old Bay arrived (apparently there was a shortage(?) and I couldn't find any locally).  I'll do a dill sour cream to drizzle on them, and blistered sugar snap peas on the side.

Oh my gosh, I KNEW there had to be an Old Bay shortage! I haven't been able to get it for months! Glad you finally found some.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 17, 2020, 05:51:23 AM
Tonight’s dinner will include this recipe for crisped chickpeas with herbs and garlic yogurt (https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/09/crisped-chickpeas-with-herbs-and-garlic-yogurt/), over sautéed zucchini as recommended. I might also make a small batch of stuck-pot rice with lentils and yogurt (https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/02/stuck-pot-rice-with-lentils-and-yogurt/).
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Post by: couponvan on July 17, 2020, 06:20:16 AM
Last night was a party with neighbors - No making dinner.  (Outside, social distancing, but way too many people.)
Tonight is pizza for vegan friends on the deck - No making dinner!
Tomorrow night is another party with neighbors - No making dinner!!

I feel almost pre-COVID this week.  It's surreal. No nothing for ever so long and then 3 social activities in one week. Granted the bubble of the neighbors is pretty darn insulated since we're all here together anyway.

Tonight’s dinner will include this recipe for crisped chickpeas with herbs and garlic yogurt (https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/09/crisped-chickpeas-with-herbs-and-garlic-yogurt/), over sautéed zucchini as recommended. I might also make a small batch of stuck-pot rice with lentils and yogurt (https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/02/stuck-pot-rice-with-lentils-and-yogurt/).

This sounds fabulous @OtherJen - did it turn out?
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Post by: OtherJen on July 17, 2020, 06:23:33 AM
Tonight’s dinner will include this recipe for crisped chickpeas with herbs and garlic yogurt (https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/09/crisped-chickpeas-with-herbs-and-garlic-yogurt/), over sautéed zucchini as recommended. I might also make a small batch of stuck-pot rice with lentils and yogurt (https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/02/stuck-pot-rice-with-lentils-and-yogurt/).

This sounds fabulous @OtherJen - did it turn out?

I'll let you know! It's my plan for this evening.

Edit: this dinner was really good! Exactly what I wanted.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 17, 2020, 07:34:34 AM
We're keeping life easy having pizzas (cauliflower crust for keto eaters, full on regular pizza for the kiddos). Will have a salad with the pizza
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Post by: gatortator on July 17, 2020, 12:51:21 PM
garden veggie( chard, bok choy, green onions, snap peas, zucchini) and ground pork stir fry with this yummy sauce.

http://nwedible.com/diy-mason-jar-stir-fry-sauce/
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Post by: Kmp2 on July 17, 2020, 03:58:13 PM
Dinner tonight - is a twist on a nicoise salad:

Bed of greens and a layer of barley/whole red lentil mix then topped with green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, and canned tuna.

May I just say how much, this time of year, I love dinners that are "the idea of a nicoise salad"?
Standard (potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, tuna, hard boiled eggs, homemade basil/parsley vinagrette)
"German" (potatoes, cooked cabbage, sliced grilled sausage, capers, , maybe eggs, sourkruat, apple cider vinaigrette)
"beef" (potatoes, cooked green veg, tomatoes, something pickled, hb eggs, probably homemade green goddess dressing)

Obviously, I like potatoes, but that's not a limitation: something starchy, something green and cooked, some other vegetables, something pickled, some kind of protein, some dressing. Everything's served in one giant bowl, and it's all delicious. Most of it isn't hot, but it needn't be cold -- I can cook the eggs/potatoes/vegetables earlier in the day, dress them, and they can hang out for dinner.

Yes - and see also the 'pan bagnat' best picnic sandwhich ever!
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Post by: NotJen on July 18, 2020, 06:55:32 PM
Thai Coconut Shrimp (https://www.foodiecrush.com/shrimp-in-thai-coconut-sauce/), served with roasted eggplant and peas.  It got rave reviews, so another keeper.
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Post by: turketron on July 18, 2020, 07:48:43 PM
Tonight’s dinner will include this recipe for crisped chickpeas with herbs and garlic yogurt (https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/09/crisped-chickpeas-with-herbs-and-garlic-yogurt/), over sautéed zucchini as recommended. I might also make a small batch of stuck-pot rice with lentils and yogurt (https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/02/stuck-pot-rice-with-lentils-and-yogurt/).

This sounds fabulous @OtherJen - did it turn out?

I'll let you know! It's my plan for this evening.

Edit: this dinner was really good! Exactly what I wanted.


Thanks for posting this! We also made this and it was super tasty. I slightly burned the chickpeas (they took forever to brown and then went from brown > black in an instant) but it was still super tasty. I cooked the chickpeas from dry in the instant pot and made extra so I'll probably turn that into hummus tomorrow- we got snap peas, broccoli, and carrots in our CSA that'll work well for dipping :)
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Post by: OtherJen on July 18, 2020, 09:38:21 PM
@turketron , you're welcome! It popped up on Facebook and I know that many people in N. America currently have a glut of summer squash.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 18, 2020, 09:39:29 PM
We grilled chicken thighs marinated in a pesto-like sauce, zucchini slices, and potato and onion slices in foil packets.
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Post by: turketron on July 19, 2020, 10:53:40 AM
@turketron , you're welcome! It popped up on Facebook and I know that many people in N. America currently have a glut of summer squash.

If you're looking for another zucchini/summer squash recipe, these are really tasty: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/zucchini-lentil-fritters-with-lemony-yogurt

We made them last week and are planning on making them again tonight, but this time we're going to try baking them in the oven, which was suggested in some of the reviews as working pretty well.
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Post by: NotJen on July 19, 2020, 11:50:17 AM
I cooked for lunch - individual pizzas.  I hadn't made pizza in a while, so it was extra delicious!  This batch had eggplant, mushrooms, red onions, and mozzarella, with a tomato sauce, garlic, and rosemary.
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Post by: partgypsy on July 19, 2020, 01:01:23 PM
Had fried/baked perch dredged in egg and flour, along with fried potatoes, roast zuchini and coleslaw. Have enough left over will have fish sandwiches for dinner. I only got the perch because they were out of the fish I was going to buy, and it was the least expensive fish. But me and the kids really enjoyed it, so will look out for it more often.

The roast zuchinni is really easy: place 1/2" or thicker slices of zucchini on an oiled sheet: sprinkle with salt and pepper, and grate some parmesan cheese on top. Place in preheated oven and roast till a little brown on top but still firm.
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Post by: partgypsy on July 19, 2020, 01:11:14 PM
@turketron , you're welcome! It popped up on Facebook and I know that many people in N. America currently have a glut of summer squash.

If you're looking for another zucchini/summer squash recipe, these are really tasty: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/zucchini-lentil-fritters-with-lemony-yogurt

We made them last week and are planning on making them again tonight, but this time we're going to try baking them in the oven, which was suggested in some of the reviews as working pretty well.

wow this looks really good. Will need to get some red lentils.
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Post by: jeninco on July 19, 2020, 01:17:17 PM
Last night -- we hit the farmer's market yesterday, and a neighbor gave us a container of homemade pesto. So I made fresh linguini, and we had it with the pesto, loads of fresh green beans, and also fresh sweet corn.

Tonight: Grilled pork chops, baked sweet potatoes, cooked greens with lots of garlic. There may be adobo sauce involved, and there may or may not be additional baked yukon golds so we can try to have some leftovers. Some sweet thing, probably.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 19, 2020, 01:36:56 PM
We caved & did takeout last night. No kitchen + no water (temporarily, now back) was enough to push me to the limit. Tonight I'll try to liven up the Thai peanut chicken dish I made that was super bland. We'll serve it with fried rice (leftovers) for the carb eaters. And, caprese salad with tomatoes & basil from the garden.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 19, 2020, 01:40:30 PM
@turketron , you're welcome! It popped up on Facebook and I know that many people in N. America currently have a glut of summer squash.

If you're looking for another zucchini/summer squash recipe, these are really tasty: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/zucchini-lentil-fritters-with-lemony-yogurt

We made them last week and are planning on making them again tonight, but this time we're going to try baking them in the oven, which was suggested in some of the reviews as working pretty well.

wow this looks really good. Will need to get some red lentils.

Seconded. I love zucchini fritters but never thought to include lentils. Definitely saving this one. Thanks, @turketron !
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Post by: lexde on July 19, 2020, 07:23:02 PM
Roasted corn; braised artichokes; smashed blue potatoes and a Boca burger, needed to clear some freezer space!
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Post by: OtherJen on July 19, 2020, 07:38:58 PM
Husband cooked, so we had grilled bratwurst, grilled bok choy, and baked sweet potatoes.
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Post by: Dicey on July 19, 2020, 07:46:00 PM
I found a couple of thick slices of turkey in the freezer. I had fresh asparagus, carrots and sugar snap peas on hand. I decided to try fried rice for the first time ever. I read through a couple recipes on the internet and cobbled the dish together based on what I had on hand (eggs, scallions, ginger, garlic, lime, fish sauce, sesame oil, a little brown sugar - oh, and some frozen peas for good measure). I grilled the veggies and cubed turkey. I made brown rice in the IP, chilled it in the freezer, then I fried it on my griddle, as I don't have a wok or an over sized frying pan. Mixed it all up and boom, it was dinner! I was planning on leftovers, but my men chowed it all down. I'm trying to postpone grocery shopping for another week, so I was thrilled to come up with something family-pleasing out of random things I had on hand.
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Post by: turketron on July 20, 2020, 07:21:09 AM
If you're looking for another zucchini/summer squash recipe, these are really tasty: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/zucchini-lentil-fritters-with-lemony-yogurt

We made them last week and are planning on making them again tonight, but this time we're going to try baking them in the oven, which was suggested in some of the reviews as working pretty well.

wow this looks really good. Will need to get some red lentils.

Seconded. I love zucchini fritters but never thought to include lentils. Definitely saving this one. Thanks, @turketron !

Yeah, they're really tasty. We harvested our first cucumber from the garden yesterday so we made tzatziki instead of the lemony yogurt and it was delicious! We also tested the oven method which works well, there was a little sticking but it wasn't too bad. 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes, flip halfway through. Definitely easier than standing over a hot stove to deep fry!
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Post by: Fishindude on July 20, 2020, 03:16:19 PM
Living off the land tonight, harvested and grew this meal.
Bacon wrapped venison steak chunks on the charcoal grill and a tomato / cucumber salad with balsamic dressing.
Homemade blackberry pie.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on July 20, 2020, 05:37:02 PM
The last of the homemade spaghetti sauce from the freezer, pasta, and mixed veggie salad with vinaigrette.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 20, 2020, 06:12:34 PM
Grilled burgers, caprese salad (tomatoes & basil from the garden) & green salad
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Post by: JoJo on July 21, 2020, 02:33:29 PM
I made kale chips for the first time today... yummy!    I made a little different than the recipe but used only kale, a little butter flavored cooking spray, and popcorn salt. 
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Post by: OtherJen on July 21, 2020, 02:43:43 PM
Mixed vegetable and white bean soup in the slow cooker. It's a good way to use a surplus of veggies and a quart of chicken stock from the freezer.
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Post by: NotJen on July 21, 2020, 03:08:41 PM
I made kale chips for the first time today... yummy!    I made a little different than the recipe but used only kale, a little butter flavored cooking spray, and popcorn salt.
I love kale chips!  I'm missing my CSA boxes and farmer's market trips this year.  Maybe I should see what the kale at the grocery store looks like this week.

Tonight I'm trying out a Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Frittata (https://www.toopreciousforprocessed.com/recipes/2015/12/sweet-potato-and-cauliflower-frittata), and I'm making a batch of Corona beans from Rancho Gordo (super excited for these!).  I'll offer my BF some toast as well, if he needs more to round out the meal.  I usually want to have a green veggie, but none of those left until I shop on Friday (I do have some salads mixed up for the next few days for myself).
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 21, 2020, 06:33:58 PM
Lubia polo (Persian dish of rice, ground beef, green beans & lots of flavor. Cinnamon! Saffron!) It's delicious
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on July 22, 2020, 10:54:30 AM
Some of our local farmers are doing delivery, and some of the farmer's markets will let you pre-order and do curbside pickups.

I'm going to attempt to go to the farmers market this afternoon in time to get a box of peach seconds. Unfortunately, I have to be back here an hour after they open for a work call, so my plan is to get there early, get a place in the front of the line, read a book, and get in and through as quickly as possible.

Meanwhile, considering that I'll be on calls 5-7 or so, I'm cooking chicken in a crockpot now for enchiladas (that I'll assemble around 2).
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Post by: OtherJen on July 22, 2020, 01:33:41 PM
Black bean and sweet potato tacos.

Edit: black bean and sweet potato tostadas. The filling was a bit too mushy for tacos but was perfect on the improvised tostada shells (tortillas brushed with oil and baked).
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 22, 2020, 03:29:28 PM
We received a produce delivery box today, so we'll be having:
-baked chicken
-a big green salad
-peach, mozzarella, basil salad
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: middo on July 22, 2020, 05:34:04 PM
Homemade pizza's on pitta bread bases.

Tomato paste, herbs, cheese, salami, leftover roast beef diced, mushroom, capsicum, tomato, bocconcini on top.  All of it was stuff in the fridge or freezer already.  Yum.

Tomorrow will be wraps using the pitta bread, more of the left over roast refried in lots of garlic, cheese, lettuce, capsicum, tomato and greek yoghurt.  Again, all from the fridge.
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Post by: Monerexia on July 22, 2020, 10:35:30 PM
Bacon wrapped chicken on a bed of kale, spinach, onions and peppers and some spicy sauce--done in 29 minutes!
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Post by: Kmp2 on July 23, 2020, 08:48:42 AM
Last night, Panzanella (bread salad) and broiled garlicky chicken thighs.

Tonight, spaghetti and meatballs with a salad.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on July 23, 2020, 09:47:37 AM
Stir-fry with chicken, bok choy, onions, and napa cabbage, probably over rice. I haven't decided on the sauce type, but peanut sauce is sounding pretty good right now.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 23, 2020, 12:16:36 PM
-Grilled hot dogs
-Kale salad
-Fruit salad
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Post by: JoJo on July 24, 2020, 06:29:26 AM
Lots of fresh veg from the garden, so a stir fry of boneless chicken breast, cabbage, summer squash, onion, carrot, broccoli, string beans, served over Costco's cauliflower rice.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on July 24, 2020, 08:48:04 PM
Last night, Panzanella (bread salad) and broiled garlicky chicken thighs.

Tonight, spaghetti and meatballs with a salad.

I love Panzanella, and would eat it at least once/week, but 1) the bread I really like for it is currently not available (and may never be again, alas) and 2) the other people in my house don't like it as much as I do.

Tonight, we had salmon cakes, green beans, and rice. Boring, but I managed to have enough leftover rice to make rice pudding with tomorrow, which will serve when one of the teenagers needs something semi-healthy to stuff in his maw. Perhaps I'll even get some!
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Post by: sui generis on July 25, 2020, 09:08:28 PM
We made Tuscan chickpea soup and had some leftover roasted brussels that survived a week in the freezer nicely. 

We're just back from a road trip where we ate out every night so it was nice to have a homecooked meal and, OMG, vegetables.  Small town restaurants/diners/etc. just do NOT have vegetables to speak of.  The best I saw on menus in the last couples towns was a taco salad, tri-tip salad and cobb salad.  I.e. everything had tons of meat and cheese and otherwise not much more than iceberg lettuce.  I can really feel the lack of greens over the last few days.

Tomorrow night is tofu stir-fry.  We need to make up for lost veggie-time.
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Post by: ysette9 on July 25, 2020, 09:56:12 PM
I tried two new Budget Byte recipes tonight.

This one (with balsamic vinegar instead) was excellent : https://www.budgetbytes.com/super-fresh-cucmber-salad/

This was pretty decent : https://www.budgetbytes.com/beef-cabbage-stir-fry/
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Post by: Monerexia on July 25, 2020, 11:23:35 PM
Had a couple boiled eggs, an avocado and cheese. Had four apples so apple pie in the oven as we speak!
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Post by: OtherJen on July 26, 2020, 06:47:54 AM
I tried two new Budget Byte recipes tonight.

This one (with balsamic vinegar instead) was excellent : https://www.budgetbytes.com/super-fresh-cucmber-salad/

This was pretty decent : https://www.budgetbytes.com/beef-cabbage-stir-fry/

I thought the beef cabbage stir-fry tasted even better with shredded chicken. Last time I made it, I used rotisserie chicken meat.
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Post by: NotJen on July 26, 2020, 03:46:52 PM
Last night I made chicken enchiladas again (by request), so I had some leftover tortillas and avocado.  Tonight, I'm making myself a wrap sandwich with hummus, avocado, roasted zucchini and squash, with peppers and onions.  Kale chips on the side.
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Post by: midweststache on July 26, 2020, 03:48:57 PM
Falafel with a bag of chickpeas that... very old. Like, a year past "best by" date old. We had to soak twice as long, but it helped clear out one more item of the pantry! (Also making an appearance: pita, homemade tzatziki, tomatoes, cucumber slices, and cherries for dessert.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on July 27, 2020, 10:36:54 AM
I tried two new Budget Byte recipes tonight.

This one (with balsamic vinegar instead) was excellent : https://www.budgetbytes.com/super-fresh-cucmber-salad/

This was pretty decent : https://www.budgetbytes.com/beef-cabbage-stir-fry/

I thought the beef cabbage stir-fry tasted even better with shredded chicken. Last time I made it, I used rotisserie chicken meat.

If you can get red curry paste, this version:http://nwedible.com/thai-red-curry-cabbage-salad/  is quite good.  I add the cabbage at the end and cook it briefly (especially if I'm using regular green cabbage) and usually serve it over rice.
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Post by: Sugaree on July 27, 2020, 02:12:22 PM
I've got a big pot of butternut squash chili in the crockpot.  It's not exactly chili weather, but what can ya do?
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 27, 2020, 04:24:01 PM
Carnitas with diced tomatoes & jalapenos from the garden. I'd go all in with a pico de gallo, but don't want to go to the store for cilantro, and cilantro was the one plant that failed to grow this year.
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on July 27, 2020, 04:39:11 PM
Tonight it'll  be Cheerios w/ sugar & strawberries and ice cream for dessert
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Post by: Trifle on July 27, 2020, 05:50:25 PM
Avocado and cream cheese sandwich on toasted sourdough with Tom's Camp Mix sprinkled on it. 
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Post by: turketron on July 27, 2020, 06:55:06 PM
We had a couple of kale stems and a bunch of beet greens so we made pasta aglio e olio and tossed em all in. Delicious!
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Post by: Monerexia on July 27, 2020, 10:59:31 PM
Boiled some bowtie pasta then cut up some chicken from whole chicken i boiled last night in it along with some white spaghetti sauce, salt pepper parmesan and jalapeños on top
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Post by: AnnaGrowsAMustache on July 28, 2020, 06:26:14 AM
Boiled some bowtie pasta then cut up some chicken from whole chicken i boiled last night in it along with some white spaghetti sauce, salt pepper parmesan and jalapeños on top

What is white spaghetti sauce? Like a cheesy alfredo type thing?
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Post by: Dicey on July 28, 2020, 06:38:51 AM
Last night: chicken pot pie from scratch. It's going to be too hot the rest of the week for using the oven.
Tonight: leftovers. It's Easy Button night.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 28, 2020, 07:33:01 AM
We scrapped our dinner plans last night, as my husband forgot he'd purchased a rotisserie chicken & we needed to eat the remaining leftovers. We made a pretty passable version of a local restaurant's chicken salad specialty. It was a kale salad with peanuts, rotisserie chicken (heated with chicken, garlic, onions & butter) & a poppy seed dressing.

I also made a pico de gallo like topping (no cilantro, however) & it was delicious. I'll make more tonight to go with the carnitas. It uses up the tomatoes & jalapenos, so win/win.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on July 28, 2020, 11:13:15 AM
I love this thread along with the "Use up everything in the house" thread. The combination is awesome.

Tonight: Thai "veggie" curry over leftover cappelini (that I used as noodles in spring rolls the other night). Will use leftover roasted green beans as well as the few scraps of chicken left from fajita night, plus any other "gotta be used" veggies in the fridge. I might try to whisk in some of hte peanut sauce from the spring rolls but might try a little in a separate bowl so if it's gross I don't taint the whole batch.
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Post by: NotJen on July 28, 2020, 02:13:55 PM
Ground beef, kale, and sweet potato skillet (https://gardeninthekitchen.com/ground-beef-kale-sweet-potato-skillet/).  Might adjust the seasonings some.  Will serve with a bunch of roasted broccoli, and maybe a piece of cornbread.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 28, 2020, 03:16:26 PM
@SailingOnASmallSailboat - likewise, love these threads together!
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Post by: FireLane on July 28, 2020, 03:24:27 PM
This summer vegetable medley from Serious Eats: eggplant, tomato, zucchini, green pepper and chickpea, cooked together and served over rice.

https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/08/chickpea-stew-with-eggplants-tomatoes-peppers-recipe.html

We had bacon and eggs last Friday, and I poured off and saved the bacon grease and used it to make savory cornbread. We'll have that with mixed berry compote and whipped cream for dessert.
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Post by: Monerexia on July 28, 2020, 04:58:28 PM
Boiled some bowtie pasta then cut up some chicken from whole chicken i boiled last night in it along with some white spaghetti sauce, salt pepper parmesan and jalapeños on top

What is white spaghetti sauce? Like a cheesy alfredo type thing?

Yep alfredo! Quite gross with a lingering aftertaste tbh but there's no way i'm going to not eat something i've purchased just because it's quite gross with a lingering aftertaste. I'll just wait the four hours till it's time to brush and use the eensy dollop of toothpaste to bring the world back to right..
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: AnnaGrowsAMustache on July 28, 2020, 05:48:37 PM
Boiled some bowtie pasta then cut up some chicken from whole chicken i boiled last night in it along with some white spaghetti sauce, salt pepper parmesan and jalapeños on top

What is white spaghetti sauce? Like a cheesy alfredo type thing?

Yep alfredo! Quite gross with a lingering aftertaste tbh but there's no way i'm going to not eat something i've purchased just because it's quite gross with a lingering aftertaste. I'll just wait the four hours till it's time to brush and use the eensy dollop of toothpaste to bring the world back to right..

Um....yuck? I wouldn't eat something quite gross with a lingering aftertaste. Still, at least you have the everlasting toothpaste tube. You could just brush right away and remove lingering aftertaste, you know.......
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Post by: OtherJen on July 28, 2020, 06:19:56 PM
Jarred Alfredo sauce is gross, and it's probably more expensive (or at least not cheaper) than the homemade version. But one really would want a cheese grater for the homemade version.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 28, 2020, 06:21:40 PM
I made Ottolenghi's turkey and zucchini burgers/meatballs and roasted broccoli and cauliflower.
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Post by: Monerexia on July 29, 2020, 12:43:02 AM
Boiled some bowtie pasta then cut up some chicken from whole chicken i boiled last night in it along with some white spaghetti sauce, salt pepper parmesan and jalapeños on top

What is white spaghetti sauce? Like a cheesy alfredo type thing?

Yep alfredo! Quite gross with a lingering aftertaste tbh but there's no way i'm going to not eat something i've purchased just because it's quite gross with a lingering aftertaste. I'll just wait the four hours till it's time to brush and use the eensy dollop of toothpaste to bring the world back to right..

Um....yuck? I wouldn't eat something quite gross with a lingering aftertaste. Still, at least you have the everlasting toothpaste tube. You could just brush right away and remove lingering aftertaste, you know.......

Seems like the wimp way out. Rather be tuff and rugged. As an aside I do believe those are actual names of Palins.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on July 29, 2020, 06:24:15 AM
This may have been mentioned in here before, but the Maesri brand of Thai curry paste is spectacular. We've been muddling along with Thai Kitchen and just recently bought a sample pack of cans of the Maesri on Amazon. WOW. Made it last night - 1 can of paste to 1 can of coconut milk. Made the most delicious curry, with plenty for our lunch today (there are just 2 of us). So delicious I had to grab the can out of recycling to take a photo for friends. I dreamed about it last night.

Worth seeking out. Maesri brand. Just an FYI.
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Post by: turketron on July 29, 2020, 07:36:01 AM
This may have been mentioned in here before, but the Maesri brand of Thai curry paste is spectacular. We've been muddling along with Thai Kitchen and just recently bought a sample pack of cans of the Maesri on Amazon. WOW. Made it last night - 1 can of paste to 1 can of coconut milk. Made the most delicious curry, with plenty for our lunch today (there are just 2 of us). So delicious I had to grab the can out of recycling to take a photo for friends. I dreamed about it last night.

Worth seeking out. Maesri brand. Just an FYI.

Was it their red curry paste? I believe we've used that before and it's quite good.

In the past we've made both red and yellow curry paste from scratch, but found that the red is kind of a hassle and not any better/cheaper than what you can buy. On the other hand, yellow is great and easy to make a big batch and freeze in smaller portions. We've used this recipe with great results: https://pinchofyum.com/easy-homemade-yellow-curry-paste
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Post by: OtherJen on July 29, 2020, 10:01:06 AM
Tonight will be big salads, sort of a cross between cobb and nicoise. We have leftover chicken, green beans, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and scallions to use up. Plus, this will use up a tomato and avocado.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on July 29, 2020, 10:39:23 AM
This may have been mentioned in here before, but the Maesri brand of Thai curry paste is spectacular. We've been muddling along with Thai Kitchen and just recently bought a sample pack of cans of the Maesri on Amazon. WOW. Made it last night - 1 can of paste to 1 can of coconut milk. Made the most delicious curry, with plenty for our lunch today (there are just 2 of us). So delicious I had to grab the can out of recycling to take a photo for friends. I dreamed about it last night.

Worth seeking out. Maesri brand. Just an FYI.

Was it their red curry paste? I believe we've used that before and it's quite good.

In the past we've made both red and yellow curry paste from scratch, but found that the red is kind of a hassle and not any better/cheaper than what you can buy. On the other hand, yellow is great and easy to make a big batch and freeze in smaller portions. We've used this recipe with great results: https://pinchofyum.com/easy-homemade-yellow-curry-paste

It was actually the yellow (already packed the red and green from the sample pack) which I usually don't love. Thanks for the homemade recipe though! :)
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Post by: Financial.Velociraptor on July 29, 2020, 11:23:03 AM
Not for tonight (unless you count the leftovers) but yesterday I simmered for 4 hours a pork shoulder in five cups of red wine with spices, sliced onions, sliced red potatoes, some chopped celery, and baby carrots; served over rice using a generous pour of the natural gravy.  I might add some more mixed vegetables as a side (Normandy blend frozen) in a tomato paste and heavy cream sauce plus some cayenne pepper for kick, for some more variety tonight (30 mins max prep time) as the meal was delicious but lacking in complexity.
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Post by: jeninco on July 29, 2020, 12:03:44 PM
Apparently I am unknowingly following in @OtherJen 's footsteps -- I was planning to make a nicoise salad last night but the weather cooled off a bit and I made chili.  (Also, what did you think of the turkey and zuke patties?)

The salad will be this evening: boiled potatoes, eggs, and green beans (added to the pot in that order, with a timer on the eggs), fresh tomatoes, capers, anchovies, canned tuna. I just picked a bunch of basil from the garden that was thinking about starting to bolt, so it'll be a basil-y vinaigrette on top.  (I love that I can throw fresh herbs, stems and all, into a pyrex cup with some oil and vinegar and my stick blender will grind everything smooth.)
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Post by: OtherJen on July 29, 2020, 12:10:50 PM
Apparently I am unknowingly following in @OtherJen 's footsteps -- I was planning to make a nicoise salad last night but the weather cooled off a bit and I made chili.  (Also, what did you think of the turkey and zuke patties?)

The salad will be this evening: boiled potatoes, eggs, and green beans (added to the pot in that order, with a timer on the eggs), fresh tomatoes, capers, anchovies, canned tuna. I just picked a bunch of basil from the garden that was thinking about starting to bolt, so it'll be a basil-y vinaigrette on top.  (I love that I can throw fresh herbs, stems and all, into a pyrex cup with some oil and vinegar and my stick blender will grind everything smooth.)

The turkey-zucchini patties were really tasty, although I added some quick oats to soak up some of the extra moisture. Next time I might try soaking the grated zucchini. I didn't have sumac on hand so I just left it out of the yogurt sauce. Still tasty.

Stick blenders are such great tools. We use ours all the time for sauces and dressings.
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on July 29, 2020, 03:16:34 PM
Tonight I'll have pancakes w/ butter & syrup.

dessert = fresh fruit salad.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 29, 2020, 05:19:32 PM
Without a kitchen, so grateful for leftovers. We'll have the last of a rotisserie chicken salad &/or carnitas salads with a tomato/jalapeno/shallot relish.
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Post by: horsepoor on July 30, 2020, 09:44:51 AM
Lubia polo (Persian dish of rice, ground beef, green beans & lots of flavor. Cinnamon! Saffron!) It's delicious

Ooh, this sounds good.  I'm always looking for ground beef recipes and getting lots of green beans out of the garden right now.  Is there a particular recipe you like? 

I did some impulse shopping when I stopped by the grocery store, so tonight I'm grilling a nice ribeye that was marked down.  We'll split that and have it with grilled summer squash, sauteed mushrooms, and a bleu cheese wedge salad.

Tomorrow I'm off work and planning to smoke a rack of ribs and on the side we'll have braised homegrown collards and some other type of side dish (maybe maybe biscuits?)
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Post by: gatortator on July 30, 2020, 10:43:13 AM
grilled chicken tacos with shredded garden greens and a peach-corn salsa.  homemade black beans on the side.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on July 30, 2020, 11:01:07 AM
@horsepoor - I like the recipe on My Persian Kitchen (I don't think we are supposed to include links, but a quick search there should turn it up). I use ground beef, which is the way my husband's family has always made it.

I think tonight will be cauliflower crust pizza
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Post by: OtherJen on July 30, 2020, 11:26:40 AM
Broccoli and tofu stir-fry with peanut sauce. Probably over rice.
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Post by: sui generis on July 30, 2020, 12:28:04 PM
Our neighbor went out fishing this morning, and we got a gift of a huge beautiful salmon fillet!  Ironically, we had some store-bought salmon already, but that's going in the freezer and it's fresh out of the ocean salmon tonight!  Along with wok'd bok choy.
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Post by: JoJo on July 30, 2020, 01:28:10 PM
Last night tried the Aldi "Red Bag Chicken" breaded chicken breasts.  It was OK, but not life changing. 
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Post by: jeninco on July 30, 2020, 02:15:11 PM
Broccoli and tofu stir-fry with peanut sauce. Probably over rice.

<snerk> us too -- we have broccoli to use up, and I just found a bottle of Thai Peanut Sauce lurking in the pantry.
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Post by: OtherJen on July 30, 2020, 02:58:18 PM
Broccoli and tofu stir-fry with peanut sauce. Probably over rice.

<snerk> us too -- we have broccoli to use up, and I just found a bottle of Thai Peanut Sauce lurking in the pantry.

It's like a freaky Jen mind-meld this week.
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Post by: mm1970 on July 30, 2020, 03:20:07 PM
Broccoli and tofu stir-fry with peanut sauce. Probably over rice.

<snerk> us too -- we have broccoli to use up, and I just found a bottle of Thai Peanut Sauce lurking in the pantry.

It's like a freaky Jen mind-meld this week.
Yummy.  That sounds delish.

Leftover pasta, and roasted tomato white bean soup.  We were down to a few carrots, onion, and some tomatoes...
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Post by: Poundwise on July 30, 2020, 07:15:31 PM
Meatloaf, sauteed sprouts, mashed potatoes. Back to the basics.
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Post by: JoJo on July 30, 2020, 07:53:12 PM
Lettuce salad, cucumber salad, and a few cheese curds.
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Post by: Free Spirit on July 30, 2020, 08:38:46 PM
I’m in a food rut. Recovered from covid and was so happy to have my taste back that I splurged on take out only to be hit by food poisoning. Tomorrow is grocery day and I have no idea what to buy because nothing sounds good. What do you all make when you’re recovering and just not that into food?

(P.S. I’m turned off of pork right now because it was bbq that did me in)
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Post by: grantmeaname on July 31, 2020, 09:15:06 AM
something with chicken stock - ramen or chicken noodle soup? that's what my heart wants.
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Post by: jeninco on July 31, 2020, 01:31:06 PM
I’m in a food rut. Recovered from covid and was so happy to have my taste back that I splurged on take out only to be hit by food poisoning. Tomorrow is grocery day and I have no idea what to buy because nothing sounds good. What do you all make when you’re recovering and just not that into food?

(P.S. I’m turned off of pork right now because it was bbq that did me in)

I hate to say "what sounds good to you", but that's where I usually start, along with the grocery store sales flier. Possible thoughts:

pasta, with tomato sauce (with or without sausage/meat) and cheese. Or pesto.
chili, slaw, tortillas or chips
something with potatoes and green beans, possibly with grilled meat, or just boiled with melted cheese on top
cobb salad? It's sort of a PITA, but you can get most of the components from a salad bar?

For that matter, Trader Joe's sells a lot of pre-made salads that are pretty good, if you're not yet up for cooking. If you have one near you...

Let's see ... a salad with tuna and/or medium- or hard-boiled egg halves on top, with toast.
my kids like toast with peanut butter and pickles (both boys. search me!)

I just made this: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019456-peach-upside-down-skillet-cake-with-bourbon-whipped-cream  which doesn't really need the whipped cream and is delicious. I'll probably try it with plums, next.

I hope you find something that seems like it's appealing! being hungry but not really wanting to eat anything is the pits!
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Post by: OtherJen on July 31, 2020, 03:00:16 PM
I’m in a food rut. Recovered from covid and was so happy to have my taste back that I splurged on take out only to be hit by food poisoning. Tomorrow is grocery day and I have no idea what to buy because nothing sounds good. What do you all make when you’re recovering and just not that into food?

(P.S. I’m turned off of pork right now because it was bbq that did me in)

Aw, that’s awful!

When I’m feeling crappy, I often like pasta with butter and cheese (maybe a little garlic). A simple chicken noodle soup would also be good.
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Post by: sui generis on July 31, 2020, 03:03:40 PM
agree that simple things usually resonate best with me at times like those....not just considering what will go down easiest but because I lack all motivation to put the effort into something that may reignite my food desires.  I would even cut myself some slack and just do cereal for dinner or lunch and yeah some easy soups and defintely pasta with simple, easy toppings.  What usually happens for me then is that I finally get bored with it and am eager enough for something more flavorful and healthy that I'm willing to put the work and effort in and excited to get back to some of my favorite meals.
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Post by: Free Spirit on July 31, 2020, 07:20:50 PM
Thanks for the suggestions, it helped to round out my grocery list! Went heavy on the vegetables and will probably have lots of soup. I could eat soup every day for the rest of my life and be happy. Sui Generis- you’re exactly right, I have no motivation to do anything! I’ll try to cut myself some slack, not  every meal has to be gourmet.

I felt like I needed some good protein after a few days of almost nothing and the only meat that sounded remotely appealing was fish so we splurged on some cobia  tonight. A little fish and broccoli was about all I could handle but it sure was delicious.

jeninco, that cake sounds phenomenal! I know what I’m making as soon as I feel better!
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Post by: BZB on July 31, 2020, 07:45:10 PM
Homemade pizza with lots of tomatoes and fresh basil. With lots of wine.
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Post by: Serendip on July 31, 2020, 07:49:45 PM
I made kale chips for the first time today... yummy!    I made a little different than the recipe but used only kale, a little butter flavored cooking spray, and popcorn salt.
I love kale chips--I make mine w/olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast, paprika and a bit of salt--we eat heaps of them around here!
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Post by: Serendip on July 31, 2020, 07:52:03 PM
Making this version of a saag paneer w/ feta to go alongside our indian leftovers..
--instead of spinach, I used arugula/mesclun mix & lettuce to use up garden greens--which means the flavour is always different but usually we like it :)
https://www.thekitchn.com/saag-feta-indianish-22956242
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Post by: turketron on July 31, 2020, 09:53:11 PM
Making this version of a saag paneer w/ feta to go alongside our indian leftovers..
--instead of spinach, I used arugula/mesclun mix & lettuce to use up garden greens--which means the flavour is always different but usually we like it :)
https://www.thekitchn.com/saag-feta-indianish-22956242

I love Priya's recipes, and her cookbook is great. Haven't made the saag feta yet but it's on my list!
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Post by: OtherJen on August 01, 2020, 02:10:18 PM
Husband has been talking about steak for a few days so we visited the natural/local foods grocer today and bought a big grass-fed beef steak. That should be very tasty when cooked over charcoal and served with baked potatoes and sautéed Brussels sprouts. We got some delightful cherry tomatoes and cucumbers in our CSA share, so maybe I’ll do a little salad with those, scallions, feta, and vinaigrette.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 01, 2020, 02:11:01 PM
Making this version of a saag paneer w/ feta to go alongside our indian leftovers..
--instead of spinach, I used arugula/mesclun mix & lettuce to use up garden greens--which means the flavour is always different but usually we like it :)
https://www.thekitchn.com/saag-feta-indianish-22956242

I love Priya's recipes, and her cookbook is great. Haven't made the saag feta yet but it's on my list!

Saag feta sounds amazing. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Post by: jeninco on August 01, 2020, 09:02:21 PM
Aaand, still following along behind @OtherJen , (and because I went to the farmer's market) we had steak salad: grilled flank steak, potatoes and green beans, grilled eggplant and just a few grilled spicy peppers, olives, basil vinaigrette, with an alternate dressing of a garlic-y yogurt from a few days ago.

It was delicious.

We're having a marbled (chocolate and browned butter) yogurt cake for dessert.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 03, 2020, 08:06:24 PM
It's non stop gourmet cooking here, without a kitchen. Tonight's dinner features a bagged salad with hot dogs. The kids had their dogs on buns. I got crazy & sliced mine up for my salad. Next up is clearly a cooking show.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 03, 2020, 08:32:31 PM
We had grilled kielbasa and a giant baked zucchini fritter (https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/big-zucchini-pancake-yogurt-feta-sauce/17137/).

I'm working the polls tomorrow, so dinner will be whatever husband manages to scrounge up. Or he'll eat the leftover rice with eggs and kimchi and I'll eat the delightful looking gluten-free Cornish pasty I found at the local/natural foods grocer when I get home. (Kinda hoping for the second option, not gonna lie.)
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Post by: Monerexia on August 03, 2020, 11:05:20 PM
Leftover from-scratch clam chowder from last night mmmmmm. Bacon first browned in the bottom of the soup pan, then throw in the diced carrots, celery, onions and peppers. Sait and pepper and brown then a little bit of flour to make the roux--3-4 bay leaves as well. Deglaze with the chicken stock from boiled chicken a few days ago, bring to boil and throw in the potatoes. Boil until fork tender then in go the can of clams, a couple cans of corn and a couple cups of milk. Simmerrrr.
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Post by: Serendip on August 04, 2020, 12:31:57 PM
Making this version of a saag paneer w/ feta to go alongside our indian leftovers..
--instead of spinach, I used arugula/mesclun mix & lettuce to use up garden greens--which means the flavour is always different but usually we like it :)
https://www.thekitchn.com/saag-feta-indianish-22956242

I love Priya's recipes, and her cookbook is great. Haven't made the saag feta yet but it's on my list!

Saag feta sounds amazing. Thanks for the suggestion!

Hope you both enjoy! --it was great and since we have leftovers I am making red lentil dal, coconut curried greens and naan to get another meal out of it.
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Post by: NotJen on August 04, 2020, 12:58:23 PM
Chicken tikka masala (https://cafedelites.com/chicken-tikka-masala/).  Served over rice, with green beans and Brussels sprouts.
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Post by: Fishindude on August 04, 2020, 01:12:26 PM
Broiled lake trout fillets that were just harvested from Traverse Bay Michigan Sunday, a hunk of bacon wrapped grilled venison loin harvested off our farm last fall, and a grilled veggie medley from our garden.
Love these "living off the land" meals !
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Post by: gatortator on August 04, 2020, 02:51:26 PM
falafel waffles, skillet flatbreads, garden veggies( peppers kale cucumbers cherry tomatoes)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 04, 2020, 05:55:02 PM
A creative ranch chicken chili, using a leftover rotisserie chicken & garden jalapenos
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Post by: jeninco on August 05, 2020, 08:32:27 AM
We had grilled kielbasa and a giant baked zucchini fritter (https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/big-zucchini-pancake-yogurt-feta-sauce/17137/).

I'm working the polls tomorrow, so dinner will be whatever husband manages to scrounge up. Or he'll eat the leftover rice with eggs and kimchi and I'll eat the delightful looking gluten-free Cornish pasty I found at the local/natural foods grocer when I get home. (Kinda hoping for the second option, not gonna lie.)

Around here that would never work, without a really big note stuck to the pasty saying "DO NOT EAT!!! THIS IS FOR MOM!"
And even then...

We had cauliflower and black bean tacos last night, which were delicious. The cauliflower is roasted with turmeric, paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes. We also had saved a couple of ripe avocados, and had sour cream and the last of the fresh cilantro.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 05, 2020, 08:59:51 AM
We had grilled kielbasa and a giant baked zucchini fritter (https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/big-zucchini-pancake-yogurt-feta-sauce/17137/).

I'm working the polls tomorrow, so dinner will be whatever husband manages to scrounge up. Or he'll eat the leftover rice with eggs and kimchi and I'll eat the delightful looking gluten-free Cornish pasty I found at the local/natural foods grocer when I get home. (Kinda hoping for the second option, not gonna lie.)

Around here that would never work, without a really big note stuck to the pasty saying "DO NOT EAT!!! THIS IS FOR MOM!"
And even then...

We had cauliflower and black bean tacos last night, which were delicious. The cauliflower is roasted with turmeric, paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes. We also had saved a couple of ripe avocados, and had sour cream and the last of the fresh cilantro.

Ah, the advantage of being childless. Husband had zero interest in the pasty and didn't even want to split it last night, so I had the other half for breakfast today.

We're having baked chicken wings, roasted Brussels sprouts, and air-fried potatoes tonight.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 05, 2020, 10:43:11 AM
We're having leftover grilled burgers & salad. Probably with watermelon.
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Post by: couponvan on August 05, 2020, 06:14:43 PM
You made me want caprese salad-so that was dinner along with chicken and potatoes.
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Post by: jeninco on August 06, 2020, 08:29:37 AM
Tonight: I went out this morning and picked an armload of chard from the garden. We're having upscale beany-weenies (white beans with vegetables, flavored with harissa, alongside Trader Joe's Andouille sausage) with cooked greens. And hopefully fresh bread, if I can persuade the 16-year old to bake the rest of the dough he's been aging in the fridge, per Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day instructions.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 06, 2020, 08:34:24 AM
Following in the footsteps of @jeninco this time, I also have some chard to use up. It's going in the skillet with mushrooms, Italian sausage, onions, tomato paste, and basil. All of that will be served over pasta.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 06, 2020, 08:48:41 AM
Looks like grilled chicken (frozen) over bagged salad. One day, we will be able to create new meals again. Can't wait!
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Post by: gatortator on August 06, 2020, 12:12:24 PM
chicken pesto pasta with garlic sautéed green beans and zucchini.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 07, 2020, 03:50:08 PM
Homemade pizza and salad.
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Post by: jeninco on August 07, 2020, 05:54:50 PM
An old, old recipe from the Silver Palate Cookbook for linguini. The "sauce" is a mixture of cut up tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and cut up brie which is now marinating in a fair bit of olive oil with a little salt and Aleppo pepper. The heat of the cooked pasta will melt the cheese, and we'll serve it with a little grated hard cheese (probably Asiago, but who knows what we have), fresh green beans, and some artichokes that are cooking now.
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Post by: sparkytheop on August 07, 2020, 09:48:34 PM
One of the joys of being an adult is being able to eat ice cream for dinner.  So why did I just nearly fill myself up with a salad?!  Now I have to wait to make room for the ice cream (and hope I don't fall asleep first).
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 08, 2020, 08:03:24 AM
I had homemade gelato (from a friend, it was heavenly) last night for dinner. No idea what the kids ate. A friend has started making gelato at home as a COVID hobby, and I was the lucky recipient. A hazelnut milk chocolate, dark chocolate orange, dark chocolate with peanut butter, and a bellini sorbet. Incredible.

Tonight will be tacos & homemade pico de gallo
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Post by: NotJen on August 08, 2020, 08:13:28 AM
Breakfast for dinner - buttermilk pancakes and bacon.  Eggs on request.

I'll eat a big salad for lunch to make up for no veggies at dinner!
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Post by: OtherJen on August 08, 2020, 08:17:15 AM
Big spinach salads with Costco rotisserie chicken, feta, local cherry tomatoes and scallions, and lime basil–lemon vinaigrette.
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Post by: jeninco on August 08, 2020, 03:07:29 PM
Big spinach salads with Costco rotisserie chicken, feta, local cherry tomatoes and scallions, and lime basil–lemon vinaigrette.

Yum!

I bought a bunch of avocados (at a kid's request) sometime in the past week, and they're ripe. So I'm making chili now, and we'll either have it with tortillas or corn chips, and ... the stuff -- slaw, hot sauce, avocados, cheese, we'll probably finish up the scrapings of sour cream.

And fresh corn, which I picked up at the farmer's market this morning.

The one or two we don't eat will keep in the fridge for a day or two...
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Post by: sui generis on August 08, 2020, 03:34:57 PM
Trying a new recipe tonight!  A farro salad with spiced chickpeas, fennel and roasted corn.  Lots of fresh herbs and other spices I like, like coriander and cumin.  Fingers crossed! 
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Post by: TheFrenchCat on August 08, 2020, 05:44:38 PM
Marinated, grilled london broil.  It was perfect!
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Post by: JoJo on August 09, 2020, 08:43:43 AM
I made gas station steaks a couple nights ago.  The local gas station sells loads of stuff for cheap - bananas, eggs, mile, etc.  This summer they had individually wrapped three 5-oz steaks for $5.  I grilled these with some greek spice.  My dad said they were as good as the local steakhouse, and meals about 10% the price you'd pay there.  And guaranteed COVID-free.
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Post by: Fishindude on August 09, 2020, 09:33:23 AM
Garden beans and onions in the crockpot with smoked sausage and tiny potatoes for supper tonight.
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Post by: jeninco on August 09, 2020, 02:03:16 PM
A salad of my own concoction that's shredded chicken, wild rice blend, steamed green beans, little cubes of cantaloupe, and a lime/cumin vinaigrette.
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Post by: Chippewa on August 09, 2020, 04:55:20 PM
Cabbage, potato and chicken-apple sausage skillet.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 09, 2020, 05:06:52 PM
Barbecued ribs, grilled summer vegetable kabobs, and local potatoes grilled in foil packets.
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Post by: sui generis on August 09, 2020, 07:29:10 PM
homemade pan pizza (as distinct from our usual thin crust - I'm excited for this new version!) with bok choy and also roasting leftover fennel from the farro/corn/chickpea salad we made last night (which was awesome, btw).
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on August 09, 2020, 07:39:58 PM
falafel waffles, skillet flatbreads, garden veggies( peppers kale cucumbers cherry tomatoes)

Care to share the recipe?
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Post by: Serendip on August 10, 2020, 07:42:51 PM
Spring rolls :) ..uses up lettuce/cukes/mint/etc but still super tasty
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Post by: AnnaGrowsAMustache on August 10, 2020, 08:59:31 PM
Leftover lasagne, green beans fried with mushrooms and garlic. Might make pumpkin pie for dessert
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on August 11, 2020, 03:27:01 AM
Last night I had leftover lasagna too with a garden tomato chopped up on the side with mayo over some lettuce!
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Post by: AnnaGrowsAMustache on August 11, 2020, 04:15:45 AM
Last night I had leftover lasagna too with a garden tomato chopped up on the side with mayo over some lettuce!

How do you make your lasagne? I can't be arsed making a bechamel sauce, so I just do a couple layers of mashed, seasoned, cheesy kumara (sweet potato) in between the meat. Gives it that same cheesy luscious thing, but with an extra veg and a bit more ballast.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on August 11, 2020, 08:14:30 AM
Last night I had leftover lasagna too with a garden tomato chopped up on the side with mayo over some lettuce!

How do you make your lasagne? I can't be arsed making a bechamel sauce, so I just do a couple layers of mashed, seasoned, cheesy kumara (sweet potato) in between the meat. Gives it that same cheesy luscious thing, but with an extra veg and a bit more ballast.

I used this recipe for the sauce. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015178-marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce

I think I doubled the recipe and at the end it was a little watery so I added 6 oz tomato paste. Sometimes I add diced tomatoes to it. After it is cooked add herbs, Italian spices. (I add crushed red pepper (teaspoon) for some zing).

32 oz container Ricotta mixed with one egg, set aside.

Ground meat, maybe a lb. or more browned, drained of grease.

Sauté onion & peppers. Sliced mushrooms if you like.

Add meat, peppers, onions, mushrooms back to sauce.

Starting with a little sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish (9" X 13") place dry lasagna noodles layered (maybe 4-5) add more sauce (generous), shredded mozzarella and 6 large scoops of ricotta placed evenly and mashed down, baby spinach/fresh basil leaves if you like.

Start second layer and third if you have room.

Be very generous with the sauce because the noodles will suck up all the moisture. You can partially cook the noodles or even soak for a short time in warm water.
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Post by: JoJo on August 11, 2020, 08:23:09 AM
A grilled chicken patty and fresh tomatoes and corn from sister's garden
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Post by: Farmgirl on August 11, 2020, 08:51:32 AM
Must Go Nite!  Leftover Brats and Pork Tenderloin.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 11, 2020, 10:33:35 AM
Orange chicken over cauliflower rice, and salad
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Post by: horsepoor on August 11, 2020, 10:35:25 AM
Garden-based dinner tonight:  Garlicky zucchini noodles with fresh tomatoes and basil and some meatballs and parm.

Last night I made a big batch of loaded cauliflower salad, and we'll have those leftovers tomorrow night for dinner.
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Post by: gatortator on August 11, 2020, 02:12:36 PM
oil-rubbed kale, skillet potatoes with yellow peppers and garlic, pan fried tilapia.
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Post by: NotJen on August 11, 2020, 02:48:07 PM
Meatloaf, baby dutch potatoes, and roasted broccoli.
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Post by: HPstache on August 11, 2020, 06:23:53 PM
Stir fry!  Brown rice.  Chicken, Bell peppers, onion, broccoli and carrot
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on August 11, 2020, 06:27:36 PM
We did a nibble dinner - cheese, salami, and crackers, veg and hummus, and a few olives.
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Post by: Serendip on August 11, 2020, 06:56:52 PM
Super strange dinner today--cooking up stuffed nasturtium leaves and braised romano beans to use up some garden box food :) Fingers crossed it tastes decent..

*both ended up being very tasty! Great success :)
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Post by: AnnaGrowsAMustache on August 11, 2020, 08:16:53 PM
Last night I had leftover lasagna too with a garden tomato chopped up on the side with mayo over some lettuce!

How do you make your lasagne? I can't be arsed making a bechamel sauce, so I just do a couple layers of mashed, seasoned, cheesy kumara (sweet potato) in between the meat. Gives it that same cheesy luscious thing, but with an extra veg and a bit more ballast.

I used this recipe for the sauce. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015178-marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce

I think I doubled the recipe and at the end it was a little watery so I added 6 oz tomato paste. Sometimes I add diced tomatoes to it. After it is cooked add herbs, Italian spices. (I add crushed red pepper (teaspoon) for some zing).

32 oz container Ricotta mixed with one egg, set aside.

Ground meat, maybe a lb. or more browned, drained of grease.

Sauté onion & peppers. Sliced mushrooms if you like.

Add meat, peppers, onions, mushrooms back to sauce.

Starting with a little sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish (9" X 13") place dry lasagna noodles layered (maybe 4-5) add more sauce (generous), shredded mozzarella and 6 large scoops of ricotta placed evenly and mashed down, baby spinach/fresh basil leaves if you like.

Start second layer and third if you have room.

Be very generous with the sauce because the noodles will suck up all the moisture. You can partially cook the noodles or even soak for a short time in warm water.

Ricotta idea sounds great, as well as the recipe.
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Post by: FireLane on August 11, 2020, 08:34:31 PM
I made up a low-effort recipe for vegetarian huevos rancheros: refried beans and guacamole spread on a tortilla, sprinkled with shredded cheese and veggies and microwaved to melt the cheese.

It was good! If I make it again, I might add diced chicken or sour cream.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 12, 2020, 07:26:32 AM
I'm going to use stock made from a rotisserie chicken carcass and the leftover meat, plus veggies, to make a pot pie-like filling to serve over rice. The rest of the stock will be used to make a pot of beans in the pressure cooker for tomorrow's dinner.
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Post by: jeninco on August 12, 2020, 09:31:38 AM
Last night: cauliflower and black bean tacos, with various bit of leftover veggies (pickled onions, thinly sliced radishes, that one ripe avocado, ...).

Tonight: Got me -- I'm going to the farmer's market this afternoon (if I get in line 15 min before they open I may be able to get a 20 lb box of peach seconds, which will last us about a week -- maybe this time I'll even be able to dehydrate some!). So probably something based on that.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 12, 2020, 04:41:26 PM
Chicken burgers in pitas, with a tomato salad
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Post by: horsepoor on August 12, 2020, 10:16:26 PM
I made this chicken curry (https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017746-meera-sodhas-chicken-curry?campaign_id=58&emc=edit_ck_20200809&instance_id=21088&nl=cooking&regi_id=78665869&segment_id=35652&te=1&user_id=9381198c79d05b413e6d213b5d408fb9), but with whole bone-in chicken thighs, and some eggplant added.  We ate it over cauliflower rice with some cucumber/carrot raita and apricot chutney.

The curry had potential, but was a little bit bland.  I think it needed some more spices, like maybe some sumac and fenugreek leaves.  OK, and maybe a little more heat too.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on August 13, 2020, 10:44:43 AM
Falafel with homemade pita and some Greek salad. We have some tomatoes, cukes, and peppers we need to use up, and I thought I had frozen falafel from a couple of weeks ago but turns out I tossed it when we moved last week. Then I was too far down the mental picture to shift my menu for the evening.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 13, 2020, 11:57:01 AM
Frozen lasagna. We are now entering week 5 without a kitchen, but are in the home stretch
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Post by: gatortator on August 13, 2020, 03:29:39 PM
bibimbap. today made it with ground turkey.  side veggies included soy glazed mushrooms, garlicky kale stems, sesame sautéed bokchoy, sliced cumcumber, grated carrots and chopped green onions.  used up a lot of various garden veggies.

next up-- tackling the zucchini.  I think I will the zucchini lentil fritters that were previously posted.

or I may give up and just make a batch of zucchini gummies to quickly use it all up.  we'll see.
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Post by: horsepoor on August 14, 2020, 11:11:22 AM
Last night a chorizo-vegetable casserole made by grabbing random ingredients from the fridge after a hectic work day.  Actually came out delicious, and I just used the leftovers as filling for an omelette.

Tonight will be a super-sophisticate meal of dogs and tots.  I mean, they are Polish sausages from grassfed beef, and we'll have some collards from the garden as a side veg, but keeping it basic.  And there is some homemade ranch in the fridge that we shall dunk those air fried tots into.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 14, 2020, 03:25:31 PM
@horsepoor - I'm super in for the bar food. You sold it with the homemade ranch.

We're having baked meatballs (toaster oven), over pasta for the kids. I'll have mine on a salad. It's slim pickings & grocery shopping day is tomorrow.
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Post by: jeninco on August 14, 2020, 04:02:24 PM
Last night a chorizo-vegetable casserole made by grabbing random ingredients from the fridge after a hectic work day.  Actually came out delicious, and I just used the leftovers as filling for an omelette.

Tonight will be a super-sophisticate meal of dogs and tots.  I mean, they are Polish sausages from grassfed beef, and we'll have some collards from the garden as a side veg, but keeping it basic.  And there is some homemade ranch in the fridge that we shall dunk those air fried tots into.

Haha, we make "beany weenies" sometimes, but our rendition is spicy sausages (ideally lamb mergueza sausage), and the white beans are cooked with a ton of vegetables and a couple spoonfuls of harrissa. My kids are going to be so confused when they go out into the world!

We're having red beans and rice, and chard. I am no good at growing collards or kale, but I excel at chard, apparently.
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Post by: NotJen on August 14, 2020, 06:01:45 PM
No specific meal plan for tonight and the freezer is getting a little thin on leftovers, but I remembered I still had some baby dutch potatoes, so I made a potato hash!  Potato, squash, zucchini, mushrooms, red onion, garlic, and spinach.  Topped with an egg and avocado.  (https://www.seriouseats.com/2014/04/the-food-lab-how-to-make-the-best-potato-hash.html)
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Post by: OtherJen on August 14, 2020, 06:08:25 PM
Baked herb-butter tilapia,  zucchini-rice-cheese gratin (https://smittenkitchen.com/2015/09/zucchini-rice-cheese-gratin/?fbclid=IwAR32foGgVHnHb2noNm_H50w1phQaQmER1H8_LQIQB4mpCpuDhgUgOIKG3SM), and a salad of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and lemon vinaigrette. And margaritas.

Edit to add: holy cow, that zucchini gratin is GOOD. I used heavy cream as the liquid, no flour, and topped it with butter (instead of olive oil) during the last stage. 10/10 would make again.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 15, 2020, 08:16:30 AM
I think it's going to be street tacos with salsa verde. I made a mistake in my produce box order & have tomatillos staring at me. I've never made salsa verde, but have all of the ingredients.
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Post by: NotJen on August 15, 2020, 05:31:42 PM
Pulled pork, sweet potato, cabbage, and broccoli.
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Post by: Metalcat on August 15, 2020, 05:43:13 PM
Sushi
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Post by: gatortator on August 16, 2020, 05:35:31 AM
falafel waffles, skillet flatbreads, garden veggies( peppers kale cucumbers cherry tomatoes)

Care to share the recipe?

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/waffled-falafel-recipe-3361890

i usually just use 1 egg instead of the 2 egg whites. works fine.

@SailingOnASmallSailboat
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 16, 2020, 08:30:14 AM
Salsa verde was easy & will definitely be making a reappearance. Everyone loved it.

Tonight we'll be having grilled burgers & potato salad
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Post by: Trifle on August 17, 2020, 10:38:25 AM
So I put together a Greek salad with orzo, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts and onions, only to realize I was out of lemon juice for the vinaigrette.  I had lime juice though, and found this recipe online for honey-lime dressing: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/235712/honey-lime-vinaigrette/

Wow!  Super delish.  That recipe is a keeper.   
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 17, 2020, 11:13:05 AM
Orange chicken & cauliflower rice
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Post by: OtherJen on August 18, 2020, 05:58:24 PM
Pizza beans (https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/09/pizza-beans-cookbook-preview/), a la Smitten Kitchen. It's a nice way to use up CSA tomatoes, kale and carrots from a recent Hungry Harvest box, and a pound of giant lima beans from Rancho Gordo.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 19, 2020, 10:52:22 AM
Tacos, using up the last package of prepped taco meat, leftover corn tortillas from earlier in the week, salsa verde, and a tiny amount of salsa from Costco street tacos package
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Post by: Kmp2 on August 19, 2020, 11:43:43 AM
Yum, pizza beans sound great!

We are doing a rainbow salad bowl, salad greens, grated raw carrots, grated raw beets, avocado, barley, grilled tofu, nuts/seeds with an avocado dressing.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 19, 2020, 01:09:27 PM
I'm going to attempt a tamal de cazuela (tamale pie) filled with chorizo and vegetables. This will use up a few peppers from our garden, a big summer squash from a friend's garden, and the half-dozen tomatillos from our CSA share.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 20, 2020, 12:19:32 PM
Leftover grilled burgers & salad. It will be a quick dinner after a late (socially distanced) soccer practice
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Post by: horsepoor on August 20, 2020, 11:32:38 PM
I made a sort of chicken larb with shredded leftover chicken, the last of the home grown cabbage, homegrown cucumbers, mint, basil and serranos, plus some red onion and orange bell pepper.  Dressed the whole thing with sesame oil, lime juice, fish sauce, sambal olek, ginger and garlic.

Put a dry rub on some pork ribs so I'll toss those in the smoker tomorrow at lunchtime and we'll enjoy them with some homegrown collards and carrots.

Found a deal on T-bone steaks today, so I've got those salted and drying a bit in the fridge, destined for the grill on Saturday night, maybe with air fried potatoes and some nice slices of heirloom tomatoes and sauteed chard or kale.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 21, 2020, 05:07:47 AM
Salmon fillets cooked in foil packets with a mixture of cherry tomatoes, fennel, leeks, and basil. Sautéed chard and roasted shishito peppers on the side. We have a lot of vegetables to use up.
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Post by: Kmp2 on August 21, 2020, 05:00:08 PM
Grilled Zucchini, portabello sandwhiches... with goat cheese and an olive pesto.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 21, 2020, 05:24:54 PM
Tonight will not be our best. We now have a dishwasher & sink, & I think the oven/stove combo is up & running. We don't have cabinets & much of the dishes & accessories are still in boxes. So, we're doing orange chicken & cauliflower rice again.

However, I have big plans to actually be able to cook this weekend & get some food ready to go for next week. (We typically cook on Saturday/Sunday & eat leftovers during the week)
Chicken curry & rice
Impossible burgers
Salmon burgers
Potentially kebabs & rice

Some variant of this will happen, I hope, over the weekend.
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Post by: NotJen on August 21, 2020, 05:33:17 PM
A chickpea "chicken" salad sandwich, and side salad.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 22, 2020, 04:43:35 PM
Well, we were supposed to go out to a patio/socially distanced restaurant for the first time in six months, but the air quality is terrible due to the fires. So, my husband will make salmon & I'll have an egg/bagel/tomato sandwich.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 22, 2020, 05:44:44 PM
Grilled chicken, baked potatoes, and blackened shishito peppers (from our garden).
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Post by: AnnaGrowsAMustache on August 22, 2020, 11:20:14 PM
Maybe a smoothie of fruit and spinach, because I'm still suffering from the cheeseburger and beef-fat-cooked-fries I ate last night!
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Post by: middo on August 23, 2020, 12:14:09 AM
I splashed out when shopping, so lamb roast tonight, with the usual vegetables and my wife's pan gravy.

And a drop of red to help it all down. 

Not very mustachian though.
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Post by: NotJen on August 23, 2020, 02:45:33 PM
Last night: Paprika chicken and chickpeas over some leftover rice, sauteed okra, and spinach salad.

Tonight: Individual pizzas - 2 shaved asparagus, 2 sweet potato.  I haven't decided which I'll eat tonight - the other 3 go in the freezer.

ETA: DUH!! I forgot that I had a whole box of mushrooms I was supposed to use for the pizza after they were all assembled!  So I cut some up and threw them on tonight's pizza (asparagus) that was still in the oven.  Now I have to remember to use the rest of them for a meal in the next few days.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 23, 2020, 03:12:50 PM
We're having koobideh (Persian beef kabobs) with rice & a yogurt/cucumber/dill sauce
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Post by: OtherJen on August 23, 2020, 07:07:12 PM
I made a big green salad with gorgeous heirloom tomatoes from the CSA share and lemon-oregano vinaigrette. Mom and Dad grilled steaks and made twice-baked potatoes, and served strawberry sundaes for dessert.

I’m sure I’ll need to eat again at some point tomorrow, but right now I can’t fathom eating again at all.
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Post by: horsepoor on August 23, 2020, 11:12:20 PM
Roasted a chicken tonight.  I put butter and thin lemon slices under the skin of the breasts, stuffed the cavity with half an onion and a couple more lemon slices, then rubbed the outside with more butter, a generous coating of garlic sauce, red salt, Aleppo pepper and tarragon.  Baked it covered for the first half hour and then took the lid off to let it finish.  Came out super moist and flavorful, with cracking crisp skin.  So yum.  Big salads to go with it.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 24, 2020, 04:53:04 PM
Roasted a chicken tonight.  I put butter and thin lemon slices under the skin of the breasts, stuffed the cavity with half an onion and a couple more lemon slices, then rubbed the outside with more butter, a generous coating of garlic sauce, red salt, Aleppo pepper and tarragon.  Baked it covered for the first half hour and then took the lid off to let it finish.  Came out super moist and flavorful, with cracking crisp skin.  So yum.  Big salads to go with it.

This sounds absolutely delightful!
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Post by: OtherJen on August 24, 2020, 04:54:45 PM
I'm making fettuccine Alfredo with onions, peppers, and shredded kale (latter two from the CSA box). It's a nice way to use up the heavy cream that was two days past its sell-by date (and still perfectly good).
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Post by: Kmp2 on August 24, 2020, 09:34:45 PM
Potato Dinner Salad...
Boiled potatoes, green beans, olives, hard boiled eggs, and canned tuna in a pesto sauce.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 25, 2020, 06:33:54 PM
Onigirazu (sushi sandwiches) filled with canned tuna mixed with mayo and gochujang (Korean chili paste), avocado, cucumber, carrot, and shredded cabbage. I was craving sushi, and that did the trick at a fraction of the cost of a restaurant meal.
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Post by: alsoknownasDean on August 26, 2020, 02:30:26 AM
Cauliflower curry, along with a beef curry and rice.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 26, 2020, 07:40:51 AM
I've defrosted rotisserie chicken. That's as far as I've gotten in my planning. I'm thinking of maybe a chicken curry salad on toasted buns. With tomatoes. Lots of garden tomatoes.
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Post by: jeninco on August 26, 2020, 10:44:37 AM
Last night: the neighbors dropped off some fresh pasta, so I convinced the larger kid (who's leaving in a week) to make us up a batch of fresh pasta dough, which I rolled into linguini. We had it with a huge pile of fresh green beans, and a tomato salad. And mozzarella balls, mixed into the pasta.

Tonight: Got me. Gazpacho from the farmer's market, with some other stuff, perhaps?

Kid wants to make a roast chicken and a big batch of stuffing sometime in the next few days, so we'll start gathering ingredients for that.
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Post by: Kmp2 on August 26, 2020, 11:43:34 PM
We had a summer vegetable minestrone, and a savoury tomato/corn pie (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/late-summer-corn-recipes-1.5699335)

and managed to use lots of veggies from our double CSA share this week!
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Post by: OtherJen on August 28, 2020, 07:07:10 PM
Homemade pizza and salad. The arugula in this week's CSA share was a nice treat.
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Post by: Monerexia on August 28, 2020, 10:03:06 PM
Chicken tacos! onions and peppers then chopped chicken and taco seasoning, a little bit of flour then deglaze and let it settle in. Soft corn shells on the griddle and some hot sauce--perfection.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 29, 2020, 09:40:14 AM
We're grilling Impossible Burgers (never tried them before, so fingers crossed) & having that with coleslaw
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Post by: turketron on August 29, 2020, 11:55:10 AM
We're grilling Impossible Burgers

Where'd you find them for sale? In our area we've only seen them supplied to restaurants but not grocery stores. I've only had them at restaurants but have been quite impressed. You can get Beyond burgers in grocery stores here but they're not as good IMO.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 29, 2020, 02:30:30 PM
@turketron - we found them at Costco. I'm guessing my husband will season them before he tosses them on the grill
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Post by: Monerexia on August 29, 2020, 10:19:29 PM
Garlic *smashed potatoes and gravy!!
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Post by: NotJen on August 30, 2020, 12:53:47 PM
Thai Coconut Shrimp (https://www.foodiecrush.com/shrimp-in-thai-coconut-sauce/), served over rice with a spinach salad.  It was such a hit last time, I'm trying to keep it as a regular.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 30, 2020, 01:14:14 PM
Impossible Burgers last night were great. I'd say, after grilling, adding buns, cheese, condiments, 90% indistinguishable from a regular burger.

Tonight we're having chicken curry & rice
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Post by: OtherJen on August 30, 2020, 04:01:59 PM
Last night: grilled salmon, blistered shishito peppers (from our garden), and roasted garlic Parmesan cauliflower (https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/roasted-garlic-parmesan-cauliflower/#wprm-recipe-container-20854).

Tonight: black beans and pulled pork (from the freezer) with homemade corn tortillas and homemade salsa verde (tomatillos from the CSA share and jalapeños from our garden).
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Post by: OtherJen on August 31, 2020, 06:18:06 PM
Breaded and baked chicken thighs and Ina Garten's Summer Garden Pasta (https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/summer-garden-pasta) with cherry tomatoes from the CSA share and basil from our garden.

I love summer food.
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Post by: horsepoor on August 31, 2020, 10:29:13 PM
roasted garlic Parmesan cauliflower (https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/roasted-garlic-parmesan-cauliflower/#wprm-recipe-container-20854).

I might need to make this.  Harvested loads of cauliflower, riced most of it, now there are a few heads languishing in the fridge that I've been uninspired to use.

Tonight I cooked some chicken breasts with salsa in the Instant pot and we had nachos/burritos with homemade guac.  Being to lazy/anti-social to get the takeout burritos I was really craving FTW.

Tomorrow I'm planning on making chicken-sausage gumbo since I finally have a decent amount of okra from the garden and grabbed a marked down pack of chicken drumsticks last night.  It will be a green gumbo with a healthy dose of collards also from the garden.

Wednesday - smoking a turkey I grabbed in pandemic early days when there were limits on chicken.
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Post by: Kmp2 on September 03, 2020, 08:34:27 AM
Last night, ceasar salad and a potato sausage cheese pie (cooked in a springform pan, crispy and creamy mashed potatoes yummy!)
Tonight, Barley salad bowl with cucumbers, tomatoes and canned tuna, or fried halloumi or Tofu.
Tomorrow, Roasted vegetable lasagna, and I'll probably roast enough veggies to also do some roasted vegetable bowls for lunches - with leftover barley.

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Post by: NotJen on September 03, 2020, 03:02:19 PM
Steak with cauliflower and roasted sweet potatoes.  I might try that recipe for garlic parmesan cauliflower, but without the breadcrumbs because that's not something I keep on hand.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 03, 2020, 04:27:04 PM
Steak with cauliflower and roasted sweet potatoes.  I might try that recipe for garlic parmesan cauliflower, but without the breadcrumbs because that's not something I keep on hand.

I feel like it would work better with mostly parmesan and maybe a bit of flour (and the butter, of course). It was a good way to use up the pack of gluten-free bread crumbs that I found in the cupboard, but they definitely weren't necessary.
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Post by: NotJen on September 03, 2020, 09:20:05 PM
Steak with cauliflower and roasted sweet potatoes.  I might try that recipe for garlic parmesan cauliflower, but without the breadcrumbs because that's not something I keep on hand.

I feel like it would work better with mostly parmesan and maybe a bit of flour (and the butter, of course). It was a good way to use up the pack of gluten-free bread crumbs that I found in the cupboard, but they definitely weren't necessary.

It was tasty with just the parm, butter (halved, since I wasn't using it for dipping though it was probably still a little too much), and garlic.  The cheese added a nice crispiness.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 05, 2020, 09:18:47 AM
Steak with cauliflower and roasted sweet potatoes.  I might try that recipe for garlic parmesan cauliflower, but without the breadcrumbs because that's not something I keep on hand.

I feel like it would work better with mostly parmesan and maybe a bit of flour (and the butter, of course). It was a good way to use up the pack of gluten-free bread crumbs that I found in the cupboard, but they definitely weren't necessary.

It was tasty with just the parm, butter (halved, since I wasn't using it for dipping though it was probably still a little too much), and garlic.  The cheese added a nice crispiness.

Good to know!

We had grilled cheeseburgers and kale salad with dried fruit, nuts, and lemon vinaigrette last night.

It’s cool and gray today, so lentil soup might be nice. We haven’t had that in months, and it would be a nice way to use up some chard and celery.
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Post by: jeninco on September 05, 2020, 12:36:42 PM
It's supposed to be HOT today and tomorrow, and then we're forecasted to have a 60 degree (F, for you rational unit-users) temperature drop, so MrInCO and I went out for a bike ride this morning. When we realized we were going to go right by the farmstead with the greatest corn, we stopped in, shoved six ears into our jersey pockets, and rode home. And pulled some ribeye steak out of the freezer.

So, it'll be fresh corn, grilled steak and eggplant, probably sweet potatoes, and who knows what else. (likely tomato salad, as those need using, too).

Tomorrow will probably be something with pesto, because I need to get the basil picked before the temperature nose-dives.

The ranchers from whom we buy 1/2 steer every year sold out before I got to it, so at some point we're going to run out of beef. I wonder if I can buy a pig from someone around here?
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Post by: Kmp2 on September 05, 2020, 04:07:34 PM
Yep we are also getting that temperature drop 20 degrees (C) but it's happening tonight!

So we biked, picnicked, stopped for ice cream on the way home - tonight we are grilling hamburgers, and having coleslaw to go with it.
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Post by: horsepoor on September 05, 2020, 08:08:04 PM
Homegrown sweet peppers stuffed with ground beef and olives and topped with Jack cheese, with homegrown air-fried broccoli on the side.

Tomorrow, maybe a roast chicken with homegrown butternut squash and sauteed kale.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on September 06, 2020, 08:36:34 AM
Sadly, no temp drop here & it's expected to be hot well outside of our normal temp range in the bay area (102 forecast for today). My husband will grill chicken & corn, & will have that with rice + salad.
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Post by: BZB on September 08, 2020, 07:06:00 PM
Grilled teriyaki chicken and veggie skewers with jasmine rice
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Post by: Kmp2 on September 08, 2020, 09:09:53 PM
We had homemade pizza, with a broccoli pesto sauce, grated golden beets, jalapenos, sun dried tomatoes, mozza and fresh tomatoes - served with a side green salad.
The broccoli pesto was a fabulously sneaky way to add more veggies for my kids ;)
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Post by: sui generis on September 08, 2020, 09:59:34 PM
We've made these great spicy bean cakes a couple of times in the last week from a recipe we got from NYT.  THey have harissa and a bunch of scallions, dill and cilantro, and we've tried it with black eyed peas and black beans so far.  The flavor profile is a great change of pace.

We made mac and cheese yesterday from a new recipe.  Then I realized DH has no fewer than 4 mac and cheese recipes with just slight differences in each and I had to call and end to that.  We need to pick our favorite and stick with it.  It wasn't this one we tried which had a ton of butter.  I never thought I'd say this, but there is such a thing as too much butter, and it never set up properly or had the proper consistency.  Very disappointing. Did not know you could go so wrong with mac and cheese!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on September 09, 2020, 09:41:15 AM
@sui generis - it's serious business when you have too much butter! Can't believe it's possible ;-)

We're having grilled chicken, over salad tonight. I'll make a peach/mozzarella/basil second salad to go with it, as the chicken salad is pretty light
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Post by: gatortator on September 09, 2020, 04:43:46 PM
breakfast for dinner tonight- it's just me and the kids

mini dutch babies
blueberry sauce
bacon
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Post by: turketron on September 09, 2020, 09:03:26 PM
Butternut squash are coming in so we made Inner Warmth Peanut Stew (https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/the-great-dane-inner-warmth-peanut-stew-1236084), a classic from a local brewpub here that my family's been making for years, my aunt originally got the recipe from the cook in the 90s before it was published online. Our version uses a habanero for some heat but today we only had jalapeños so we used a couple of those instead. Made about 8 servings worth, and froze probably 4.

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Post by: OtherJen on September 10, 2020, 05:28:42 AM
Butternut squash are coming in so we made Inner Warmth Peanut Stew (https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/the-great-dane-inner-warmth-peanut-stew-1236084), a classic from a local brewpub here that my family's been making for years, my aunt originally got the recipe from the cook in the 90s before it was published online. Our version uses a habanero for some heat but today we only had jalapeños so we used a couple of those instead. Made about 8 servings worth, and froze probably 4.

Yum, this sounds delicious!
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Post by: horsepoor on September 10, 2020, 05:36:01 PM
Well I started out making pulled pork with our last Kune Kune pig roast, but then DH got called out to ref a football game so I decided to have the last of the leftover cauliflower leek soup.  Tomorrow we'll have the pulled pork and green beans with cherry tomatoes from the garden.  Maybe some turnips or beets to round it all out.

In lieu of completing a dinner tonight, I'm going to start cooking down tomatoes to can for spaghetti sauce.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on September 10, 2020, 05:43:28 PM
We're having steak, corn & asparagus
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Post by: horsepoor on September 10, 2020, 10:11:10 PM
Butternut squash are coming in so we made Inner Warmth Peanut Stew (https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/the-great-dane-inner-warmth-peanut-stew-1236084), a classic from a local brewpub here that my family's been making for years, my aunt originally got the recipe from the cook in the 90s before it was published online. Our version uses a habanero for some heat but today we only had jalapeños so we used a couple of those instead. Made about 8 servings worth, and froze probably 4.

Yum, this sounds delicious!

That does sound good!  My butternuts were prolific this year, so I am bookmarking that one.
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Post by: jeninco on September 12, 2020, 08:03:26 PM
Last night: cauliflower and black bean tacos, with a variety of spicy/pickled things to put on top, along with sour cream.
two nights ago: fairly spicy red lentil dal, rice, raita, and ... hang on, I'm pretty sure there was another vegetable?

This evening: baked potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, baked whole chicken breasts, roasted brussels sprouts, fried green tomatoes with the tomatoes I picked before the weather changed. But the garden, which we covered for two days, completely survived -- even the cucumbers!
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on September 14, 2020, 08:30:39 AM
Last night I made Salmon and double stuffed potatoes and green beans.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on September 14, 2020, 03:30:13 PM
We're having grilled sausages & tortellini salad with garden tomatoes
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Post by: jeninco on September 15, 2020, 05:31:59 PM
I am officially sick of cooking, thinking about menus, grocery shopping, baking bread, ... Yesh. I was hungry this afternoon, and couldn't really think of a thing I wanted to make and eat.

Anyhow,
Last night I had a thing from 6-8, so DH and DS made cauliflower quesadillas, which were delicious (they saved me one).

Tonight, we're having nicoise salad (with canned tuna and a green goddess-style dressing, since we have a ton of parsley).

Pretty soon, we're getting Indian takeout.
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Post by: horsepoor on September 16, 2020, 10:48:08 PM
Slow roasted chicken with the garlic/lemon/tarragon treatment again.  On the side we had blistered Shishito peppers with sour cream dip, and a kale salad with blueberries, cherry tomatoes and slivered almonds.  All the veg came from the garden.

Yesterday was turkey/beef meatloaf with shredded zucchini mixed in, and a take on colcannon that was mashed turnips, potatoes,carrots and leeks with kale and peas.  All but the leeks and peas from the garden.

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Post by: sui generis on September 17, 2020, 08:33:50 AM
Last night we did a roasted couscous/chickpea casserole type dish that I just love and want to make more often.  Has lots of tomatoes, feta, herbs and is both rich/comforting and zesty.  https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019916-pearl-couscous-with-creamy-feta-and-chickpeas
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on September 17, 2020, 09:34:35 AM
King crab I bought at Costco. Have not had it in years and am really looking forward to it! Extremely decadent and not frugal at all. But sometimes it is fun to splurge!
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Post by: jeninco on September 17, 2020, 01:20:37 PM
Tonight: hamburger salad. (very seasoned cooked ground beef, cooked with ketchup,worchestershire sauce, mustard, over a salad bed with homemade croutons, diced up pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, and probably pickled onions for me. What else could go on a burger? Tomatoes mostly got frozen last weekend...)

Tomorrow: My neighbor drives down to [nearest really big city] and buys several bushels of roasted peppers for the neighborhood and his family. We have many bags of freshly roasted poblanos that I just dumped in the freezer, so we'll probably be having huevos rancheros tomorrow.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on September 17, 2020, 01:27:49 PM
It's Taco Thursday. We're having beef tacos with pico de gallo (using up lots of garden tomatoes & jalapenos) & guacamole. Oh, and margaritas. Because... of course
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Post by: OtherJen on September 17, 2020, 07:40:08 PM
King crab I bought at Costco. Have not had it in years and am really looking forward to it! Extremely decadent and not frugal at all. But sometimes it is fun to splurge!

YUM.

We’re having burgers. It has been a hell of a week and I am not inspired to cook. Hopefully next week will be better.
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Post by: NotJen on September 18, 2020, 08:25:59 PM
A creamy Italian soup with chicken and pasta (https://carlsbadcravings.com/creamy-basil-parmesan-italian-soup-recipe/) and spinach salad.  It has heavy cream, so of course it’s delicious.
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Post by: horsepoor on September 18, 2020, 11:20:23 PM
I made a big pot of chicken sausage gumbo to last all weekend since I have horse stuff going and don't plan to cook until Monday.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 20, 2020, 11:09:32 AM
Between the CSA share and Hungry Harvest delivery, I had a delicata squash, several red potatoes, very thin celery stalks, a lot of onions, and a bunch of kale. Those plus homemade chicken broth, leftover chicken, some tomato paste, and a can of white beans became last night's dinner soup.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on September 20, 2020, 11:13:19 AM
Pot roast, carrots, potatoes, onions, dehydrated onion soup, can of mushroom soup in crockpot.

Perfect dinner for the cooler weather that is upon us now!
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Post by: sui generis on September 20, 2020, 01:48:01 PM
Last night was fried catfish tacos with sauteed kale from the garden. Tonight is kidney bean "curry" with rice and roasted brussels.
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Post by: NotJen on September 22, 2020, 03:40:46 PM
Tuna salad sandwiches with roasted sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts.  Poor planning at the grocery store this last trip (I only got 1 onion??? everything I make needs an onion!), but I got free bagels at Panera today, so I'm really excited about these bagel sandwiches, even if the sides are unconventional.
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Post by: gatortator on September 22, 2020, 06:54:02 PM
Creamy stovetop Mac and cheese topped with toasted ground sunflower seeds and garlicky green beans.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 22, 2020, 07:15:09 PM
Baked Parmesan-crusted tilapia, roasted acorn squash, and chard salad with red onions, dried berries, nuts, feta, and vinaigrette.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on September 23, 2020, 07:37:15 AM
We'll have leftover tacos tonight. Still have quite a bit of prepped taco meat in the freezer. Will make a quick pico de gallo to go with, and use up the rest of some cilantro. And to tackle the seemingly endless pile of garden tomatoes. I'll be so sad when we have to go back to store tomatoes!
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Post by: OtherJen on September 23, 2020, 07:42:43 AM
I think tonight will be chili. It's a tasty excuse to use up a 1/2-lb of ground beef, a small eggplant, some delicata squash, a handful of mushrooms, and a few of our excess peppers before they wilt or rot. It's also an experiment to determine whether husband will eat eggplant in a form other than baba ganoush. It would be great if I could use small-diced bits in soups and stews.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on September 23, 2020, 10:47:39 AM
I think tonight will be chili. It's a tasty excuse to use up a 1/2-lb of ground beef, a small eggplant, some delicata squash, a handful of mushrooms, and a few of our excess peppers before they wilt or rot. It's also an experiment to determine whether husband will eat eggplant in a form other than baba ganoush. It would be great if I could use small-diced bits in soups and stews.


Just found out my cholesterol is a bit high so in searching for some recipes I made this last night. Only change I made was cut beef to 1lb. It got devoured in one sitting. All 3 kids home liked it and thats unusual.

https://www.momontimeout.com/heart-healthy-slow-cookerchili/
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on September 23, 2020, 01:34:08 PM
Tonight making a very healthy version of Tuna Casserole, Garlic Bread kids will eat. Tossed Salad for me and the DW.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 23, 2020, 03:47:00 PM
I think tonight will be chili. It's a tasty excuse to use up a 1/2-lb of ground beef, a small eggplant, some delicata squash, a handful of mushrooms, and a few of our excess peppers before they wilt or rot. It's also an experiment to determine whether husband will eat eggplant in a form other than baba ganoush. It would be great if I could use small-diced bits in soups and stews.


Just found out my cholesterol is a bit high so in searching for some recipes I made this last night. Only change I made was cut beef to 1lb. It got devoured in one sitting. All 3 kids home liked it and thats unusual.

https://www.momontimeout.com/heart-healthy-slow-cookerchili/

That does look good! I usually throw whatever meat, veg and beans I have on hand into mine. I hadn't thought to add Worcestershire sauce. Husband would love that.

If you're looking for further fat reduction, try replacing half the beef with turkey Italian sausage. It works really well.
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Post by: grantmeaname on September 23, 2020, 03:52:38 PM
Unless I'm going really all out and making a chili with a whole beef chuck roast, I replace all the ground beef with turkey. If you use some soy sauce, some worcestershire, or some miso to boost the umami, you won't miss the beef at all. You can even do mostly turkey plus some chopped mushrooms, grated carrot, or grated zucchini if you want to really reduce the calorie count.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 23, 2020, 08:37:01 PM
I think tonight will be chili. It's a tasty excuse to use up a 1/2-lb of ground beef, a small eggplant, some delicata squash, a handful of mushrooms, and a few of our excess peppers before they wilt or rot. It's also an experiment to determine whether husband will eat eggplant in a form other than baba ganoush. It would be great if I could use small-diced bits in soups and stews.

The experiment was successful. Husband had no problem with the eggplant (I’m not sure whether he even knew it was there). I’v saving that trick for the next time we get an eggplant in our CSA share or Hungry Harvest box.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on September 24, 2020, 09:01:37 AM
Yesterday we had bulgogi meatballs, jasmine rice & roasted carrots. Tonight is leftover tacos, as that got bumped from previous night. I need something easy, as we're getting home late. I'll dice avocados, and make a quick pico de gallo to make it a bit more interesting.
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Post by: jeninco on September 24, 2020, 09:59:40 AM
I think tonight will be chili. It's a tasty excuse to use up a 1/2-lb of ground beef, a small eggplant, some delicata squash, a handful of mushrooms, and a few of our excess peppers before they wilt or rot. It's also an experiment to determine whether husband will eat eggplant in a form other than baba ganoush. It would be great if I could use small-diced bits in soups and stews.

The experiment was successful. Husband had no problem with the eggplant (I’m not sure whether he even knew it was there). I’v saving that trick for the next time we get an eggplant in our CSA share or Hungry Harvest box.

Not sure if this is too eggplant-y, but it mostly tastes like sausage: https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/09/stuffed-eggplant-parmesan/
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Post by: OtherJen on September 24, 2020, 10:07:49 AM
I think tonight will be chili. It's a tasty excuse to use up a 1/2-lb of ground beef, a small eggplant, some delicata squash, a handful of mushrooms, and a few of our excess peppers before they wilt or rot. It's also an experiment to determine whether husband will eat eggplant in a form other than baba ganoush. It would be great if I could use small-diced bits in soups and stews.

The experiment was successful. Husband had no problem with the eggplant (I’m not sure whether he even knew it was there). I’v saving that trick for the next time we get an eggplant in our CSA share or Hungry Harvest box.

Not sure if this is too eggplant-y, but it mostly tastes like sausage: https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/09/stuffed-eggplant-parmesan/

Thanks! He'd probably be fine with that. Regular eggplant parm is a no-go. The texture of the slices weirds him out. The scooped out and diced inner part is fine if it's mixed with other things (hence, baba ganoush).
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Post by: jeninco on September 24, 2020, 05:49:53 PM
Well, it's a thing to do with small-to-medium-sized eggplants, anyhow. And is really quite delicious.

Tonight, we're having a potato, broccoli, white bean, tomato and garlic casserole, layered with goey cheesy layers. I haven't made it since last winter, and am looking forward to it!
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Post by: OtherJen on September 24, 2020, 07:16:11 PM
Tonight was haphazard onigirazu (basically, sushi sandwiches) or kimbap with brown rice and various other fillings. I was craving nori and salt, and it was a good way to use up a couple of avocados and some leftover veg.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on September 26, 2020, 09:22:35 AM
Last night I baked some "boneless" spicy chicken wings, and we had that with coleslaw & bread. I don't mind making coleslaw, and making your own cabbage/carrot mix is way cheaper. But, cleaning the food processor is a bit of a hassle. So, tripled the coleslaw mix. As a result, tonight will be eggroll in a bowl. And then another night I'll finish up the coleslaw mix with another round of coleslaw.
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Post by: horsepoor on September 26, 2020, 09:27:58 AM
We finally got a bit of rain overnight, and will have a high in the 60s today, so I'm going to make chili with some of my homegrown NuMex red chiles and butternut squash.  I've been waiting for the weather to cool to make batch of chili!
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Post by: gatortator on September 27, 2020, 08:13:58 PM
Tomato and onion tart with a side of baked zucchini chips
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on September 27, 2020, 08:30:21 PM
We had crockpot carnitas with pico de gallo & guacamole
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Post by: Dicey on September 27, 2020, 11:48:58 PM
Somebody, somewhere (@mm1970 maybe??) mentioned making Peperonata, which I had never heard of. After a little googling, I found a recipe that consisted of ingredients I had on hand. It was delicious! Best of all, my peeps liked it and I made a huge batch, so I have leftovers to look forward to. Whoever it was, I thank you very much.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on September 28, 2020, 06:28:53 AM
Tonight I will make a chicken pot pie type dinner with bisquick biscuits on top of the casserole
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on September 28, 2020, 08:18:57 AM
Last night, I cooked up some homemade hamburgers on homemade sourdough bread I baked in my handy-dandy bread machine and served it with a side dish of summer squash cooked in olive oil, rosemary, and sea salt. Best thing about the meal: The squash plant sprung up randomly from seeds left in last year's compost, so I didn't even intentionally plant it. Free food!
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Post by: NotJen on October 01, 2020, 04:08:35 PM
Made shrimp etouffee for dinner last night (https://www.askchefdennis.com/shrimp-etouffee-recipe/).  It was good, but not great.  Served with roasted broccoli.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 01, 2020, 05:08:04 PM
Homemade red sauce with ground pork, served over spaghetti squash.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 01, 2020, 05:57:17 PM
Tonight hasn't been my best planning day. There will definitely be a large veggie salad, and likely some grilled chicken. Maybe with a caprese salad as well.
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Post by: horsepoor on October 01, 2020, 08:31:13 PM
I made a paleo apple crisp with apples from my tree this afternoon (topping is basically pecans, hazelnut flour and coconut oil).  I munched on it fresh out of the oven, and now I'm finishing it off topped with some coconut cream instead of eating a real dinner.  My husband is going to come home and be horrified that it's all gone.
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Post by: jeninco on October 01, 2020, 08:46:44 PM
Hey, fruit, nuts -- sounds like close to a balanced dinner to me!

We had some tomatoes that got banged around in my backpack a little yesterday coming home from the farmer's market, so I sliced them and tossed them into a bowl with some olive oil, a little salt, some sliced cucumbers, and a little red wine vinegar. Then I made smitten kitchen's lemon bars (crust is too thick for me, but they're delicious), a couscous salad with a curry vinaigrette and a ton of vegetables along with cashews and golden raisins, and a small batch of little salmon cakes (using canned salmon). Yum!
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Post by: horsepoor on October 02, 2020, 11:11:49 AM
Hey, fruit, nuts -- sounds like close to a balanced dinner to me!

Probably healthier than dinner from Subway (https://www.npr.org/2020/10/01/919189045/for-subway-a-ruling-not-so-sweet-irish-court-says-its-bread-isnt-bread)

Tonight I need to make chicken curry because I thawed out some chicken breast at the beginning of the week and it needs to be cooked.  Maybe cauliflower rice to go with it.
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Post by: gatortator on October 02, 2020, 12:51:05 PM
Black bean nachos night!   This is a family favorite.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on October 02, 2020, 01:07:34 PM
Today I made cooked rice, fried chicken thighs with red curry and stir-fried self found mushroom, red bell pepper and squash with a mango that turned into mango saus, all with red curry paste.
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Post by: MudPuppy on October 02, 2020, 01:24:49 PM
Baked sweet potatoes topped with black beans, sour cream, and home made salsa and hot sauce
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Post by: OtherJen on October 02, 2020, 03:24:02 PM
Burrito bowls: rice topped with homemade refried pinto beans, pork taco meat, sauteed peppers, salsa, avocado.
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Post by: jeninco on October 02, 2020, 08:08:14 PM
Grilled pork chops with slow-cooked onions, red cabbage, and apples, and baked potatoes (sweet and yukon golds). Poached pears in red wine for dessert, but no one's interested yet.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 02, 2020, 08:18:47 PM
Butter chicken, couscous and baked parmesan zucchini rounds
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Post by: NotJen on October 03, 2020, 04:02:42 PM
White wine chicken stew (https://www.thecookierookie.com/white-wine-chicken-stew/) with spinach salad.  It's a little more involved than I usually go for, but hopefully worth it.  It smells amazing right now!
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Post by: OtherJen on October 03, 2020, 04:37:23 PM
Homemade breakfast sausage patties, oven fries, and scrambled eggs.
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Post by: jeninco on October 03, 2020, 07:49:44 PM
Homemade pizza, with a side of roasted broccoli (hey, the oven was on anyhow). We had leftover dough, so finished up with an apple-cinnamon pizza, just to use everything up. Delicious!
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Post by: sui generis on October 03, 2020, 09:08:27 PM
Pizza night for us too! Cheesy broccoli was really good...I think because I put more broccoli than we've done before. Feta, olive, prosciutto worked out well, though just slightly on the salty side, as you might be able to guess. Basil / garlic was the last. DH always has to have a relatively plain one, and I guess that's fine as it saves us from having to come up with more topping ideas (or allows us to rotate the standbys better).
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Post by: SpeedReader on October 03, 2020, 09:54:57 PM
I made turkey tetrazzini for the first time.   Tomorrow I'm planning on shepherd's pie with (decadently) double the ground lamb.
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Post by: jeninco on October 04, 2020, 08:20:45 AM
I made turkey tetrazzini for the first time.   Tomorrow I'm planning on shepherd's pie with (decadently) double the ground lamb.

FYI, if you want to go more spartan (and cheaper) at some point in the future, red lentils basically disappear into shepherd's pie, and the lamb is usually strong-tasting enough to be the biggest flavor.

I wrote up a menu for the week yesterday, but haven't yet decided what we're having tonight. Maybe posole?  I picked up plantains, so maybe tostones with black bean salsa? I'd prefer to make a more involved dinner tonight, since I'll have company.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 04, 2020, 08:58:35 AM
Husband thawed a pork shoulder last night and asked about our potato supply this morning. I'm working all day, so I assume those ingredients will become dinner. I'll probably make a big green salad on the side.
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Post by: jeninco on October 06, 2020, 02:32:55 PM
Chicken pozole, with cheese, slaw, sliced radishes, and cilantro to sprinkle on top.
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Post by: sui generis on October 06, 2020, 03:28:44 PM
Chicken sausage soup with kale and white beans, stock/ tomato base. Comfort food!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 06, 2020, 03:33:53 PM
Bolognese with lots of veggies, fresh parsley & basil. Three diners will have that over pasta, the other over cauliflower rice
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Post by: Trifle on October 07, 2020, 07:02:40 AM
A simple salad to use up our abundant garden lettuce.  It's a great recipe, but I double the avocado:

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/boston-lettuce-avocado-salad-and-lime-dressing-recipe-1946495
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Post by: NotJen on October 07, 2020, 08:24:31 AM
Chicken enchiladas!  Trying out roasted zucchini as a side.
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Post by: turketron on October 07, 2020, 09:52:51 AM
Picked up some clearance chicken thighs (like $0.60/lb) at the grocery store last week, and we got some parsnips in our CSA so planning to make this recipe with parsnips instead of the carrots, it's one of our go-to recipes: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/one-skillet-roasted-sesame-chicken-thighs
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 07, 2020, 10:09:06 AM
Arugula salad with chicken & garlic bread
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Post by: gatortator on October 07, 2020, 10:19:54 AM
Tamale pie with kale salad
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Post by: sui generis on October 08, 2020, 09:25:01 PM
Goat cheese gnocchi with wilted spinach and carmelized onions. Bit of a workout for a weeknight, but we squeezed in making the dough late afternoon between zoom calls, then let it cool. After work, we pulled it together and served with roasted cauliflower.

The cauliflower was kind of a poor choice because the dinner was very monochromatic. But our taste buds and bellies didn't know the difference!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 09, 2020, 11:54:09 AM
We're having leftover bolognese pasta, with caprese salad because we have all the tomatoes
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Post by: OtherJen on October 09, 2020, 01:23:10 PM
Last night was lentil-vegetable soup. Tonight depends on whether husband visits his friend or not. If not, I might make Ottolenghi's turkey-zucchini meatballs. If yes, I'll be on my own and will probably have a fried egg, tater tots, and spinach salad.
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Post by: horsepoor on October 09, 2020, 11:28:18 PM
Homemade guacamole and pork rinds, and a can of smoked oysters tonight. 

I'll be off work for the next several days and will certainly get my cooking mojo back.  I'm thinking:

Saturday: Chicken eggplant panang curry with zucchini noodles
Sunday: Oxtails & mushrooms braised in red wine, over cauliflower rice
Monday: Chorizo stuffed peppers and kale salad
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Post by: Linea_Norway on October 10, 2020, 10:03:51 AM
DH is making cauliflower soup with French, blue cheese and parmesan-like cheese.
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Post by: sui generis on October 10, 2020, 10:09:44 AM
We have a bunch of leftover feta and basil that I didn't have a plan for, so we're gonna sneak a night of pasta into our plans: linguine with basil, feta and lemon juice + zest.  Served with leftover braised greens from our weekly takeout night.
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Post by: NotJen on October 10, 2020, 10:16:32 AM
I bought some seasoned ground chicken on sale a few weeks ago, so tonight I'm making Thai chicken bowls - chicken, rice, cabbage, roasted broccoli, some quick-pickled veggies, green onions, and cilantro.  And probably a peanut sauce to drizzle on top.

(On a side note, we've been eating a bunch of chicken up in here lately - hoping pork tenderloin or pork chops are on sale next week!)
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Post by: sparkytheop on October 11, 2020, 11:37:40 AM
Last night I made "Mack and Jeezy", a mac and cheese recipe from Terry Crews (yes, that Terry Crews).  Used cottage cheese and sharp cheddar, very easy and prep was quick.  I liked it, my son thought it was "weird", but also liked it. 

Tonight is stroganoff and trying to get motivated to make a small apple cake.  My property was an apple orchard 100+ years ago, but turns out apples don't grow well at that elevation with the short season.  It's mostly pine and fir now, but I have a handful of very old apple trees remaining, and some still produce fruit.  Only about 12 small apples were within reach (one had a big bird or worm-hole, and got tossed on the ground for the deer).
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on October 11, 2020, 12:18:34 PM
Last night we had cauliflower and black bean tacos, with all kinds of vegetable sides: avocado, sliced tomatoes, (canned) pickled jalapinos, pickled onions, fresh cilantro and sliced radishes.

Tonight we decided to celebrate the fact that I've cooked the last 580 or so meals by ordering out for BBQ. The order's placed (the restaurant has been known to run out of meat...) and I'll probably supplement with a salad, and perhaps a dessert. Hmm, and some toast or rolls: I just realized that I think we ordered meat (and sides) without bread.

Maybe also potato salad?
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Trifle on October 11, 2020, 12:44:49 PM
We have some squash so I'm making the Inner Warmth Peanut Stew -- https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/the-great-dane-inner-warmth-peanut-stew-1236084.   Thanks @turketron!  Except due to a peanut allergy we're substituting sunflower seed butter.  We'll see!

Also homemade buttermilk biscuits.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on October 11, 2020, 04:49:03 PM
Tonight we decided to celebrate the fact that I've cooked the last 580 or so meals by ordering out for BBQ.

Man, thinking about it in those terms is... kind of cool and kind of depressing. My birthday is coming up in a few weeks, so I guess we'll just order a bunch of takeout from a local place we used to semi-frequent, in the before-times. 

Off to get the Panang chicken curry going in the Instant Pot with homegrown eggplant and peppers.  At least we have handy appliances to make the work easier these days.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on October 11, 2020, 05:04:36 PM
Tonight we decided to celebrate the fact that I've cooked the last 580 or so meals by ordering out for BBQ. The order's placed (the restaurant has been known to run out of meat...) and I'll probably supplement with a salad, and perhaps a dessert. Hmm, and some toast or rolls: I just realized that I think we ordered meat (and sides) without bread.

Maybe also potato salad?

The BBQ places by us always have good potato salad, so I hope you opted for it!

I worked today so husband is making cottage pie (shepherd’s pie, but with ground beef).
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 11, 2020, 05:28:39 PM
I'm making a keto adapated parmesan chicken & the salad. My 13 year old is making a zucchini flatbread to go with it (for carb eaters)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on October 12, 2020, 06:53:24 PM
Rice casserole with chicken, broccoli, cauliflower,and sharp cheddar. Good comfort food.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 12, 2020, 07:36:00 PM
Taco slaw (like egg rolli n a bowl, but taco themed), guacamole, & pico de gallo
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on October 14, 2020, 11:26:32 AM
Tonight we decided to celebrate the fact that I've cooked the last 580 or so meals by ordering out for BBQ. The order's placed (the restaurant has been known to run out of meat...) and I'll probably supplement with a salad, and perhaps a dessert. Hmm, and some toast or rolls: I just realized that I think we ordered meat (and sides) without bread.

Maybe also potato salad?

The BBQ places by us always have good potato salad, so I hope you opted for it!

I worked today so husband is making cottage pie (shepherd’s pie, but with ground beef).

I actually made the potato salad, which was pretty good, especially considering that I had to start by making the mayo, since we don't keep any around... (NWEdible mayo instructions for the win, thank you Erica, wherever you are out there.)

Last night, we had https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/09/stuffed-eggplant-parmesan/, which was just as delicious as I remembered. Everyone loved it, and requested that it go back into the rotation. We'll see how long I can get decent eggplant, though...

Tonight: hmm. We still have a lot of little containers of bbq sauce, so I may make a batch of chili and dump them all in?
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on October 16, 2020, 02:03:07 PM
Tonight: Mark Bittman's "Cassoulet with many vegetables", which really barely resembles cassoulet, but is still delicious. It's going to go into a slow oven before we head over to friend's house for (socially distant) beers, so should be ready when we get back.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on October 16, 2020, 05:07:49 PM
We're having spinach salad with grilled salmon, tiny potatoes (from the last CSA share of the season), feta, and lemon-dill vinaigrette (dill also from the CSA share).
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on October 17, 2020, 11:17:34 AM
Chuck roasts were on sale when I stopped at the store yesterday, so I think I'm going to slow cook one down into a barbacoa-type situation and make some coleslaw and cheesy refried beans on the side.

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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 17, 2020, 11:53:33 AM
I think we're having Budget Bytes slow cooker chicken & dumplings
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on October 17, 2020, 01:04:50 PM
Chuck roasts were on sale when I stopped at the store yesterday, so I think I'm going to slow cook one down into a barbacoa-type situation and make some coleslaw and cheesy refried beans on the side.

That sounds delightful, and I will be over shortly.

Our evening plans got canceled (pumpkin carving with another COVID-careful couple, who called off tonight because their toddler has a fever). Husband is looking through cookbooks and plotting.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Hula Hoop on October 17, 2020, 03:09:46 PM
We don't eat much meat but tonight I made roast pork (as it was on sale) with apple sauce, gravy, roast potatoes and onions and brussels sprouts.  It was delicious and husband also really liked it but both kids turned up their noses at it, including the one who normally likes meat. 

For lunch we has pasta with eggplant and steamed spinach on the side.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on October 17, 2020, 05:04:39 PM
I bought an eggplant on Friday’s shopping trip with no plans, so I’ve got half an eggplant stuffed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt in the toaster oven right now.  I’ll eat it with a side salad.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on October 19, 2020, 10:45:24 AM
Last night was parmesan-herb-crusted tilapia and chard salad with dill vinaigrette.

Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 19, 2020, 10:48:18 AM
Steak tacos & salad
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Nangirl17 on October 19, 2020, 01:53:47 PM
Leftover turkey and trimmings. We did up 2 turkeys this week - one we shared with my sister, so we're eating the remains of that. The other went into the freezer. For $1/lb, we took advantage - our freezer is full of meat and broth!
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Post by: Kmp2 on October 20, 2020, 10:37:47 AM
Leftover turkey and trimmings. We did up 2 turkeys this week - one we shared with my sister, so we're eating the remains of that. The other went into the freezer. For $1/lb, we took advantage - our freezer is full of meat and broth!

Yum! We did a HUGE turkey for Thanksgiving for just my family - and we now also have a freezer full of turkey and broth.

Yesterday was soup (Barley, Lentil, Sausage - with Turkey Broth) , Today is Quesadillas, and Tomorrow Turkey Bolognese.

Also on the plan for the next few weeks: Turkey Enchiladas, Turkey soup with dumplings, and Turkey Noodle Mushroom Casserole.

What plans do you have for leftovers?
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on October 20, 2020, 10:57:21 AM
My planner says that tonight's dinner is supposed to be soup beans (black beans cooked with leftover pulled pork/fat, onions, garlic, cilantro, and spices) over brown rice. We'll see if that actually happens.

Edit: I got my shit together and actually cooked a planned meal on a weeknight (this has been a bit spotty since starting the new job last month). Victory!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on October 20, 2020, 11:12:21 AM
Chili with side salads.  The weather punked me though - it was supposed to be cooler this week when I purchased groceries and made plans - but today's high is over 80!  Oh well - I will still enjoy it even if it isn't "chili weather" this week.

I can't wait for turkey to go on sale (it hasn't that I've noticed since around Easter) - I made a really good pot pie with the leftovers in the spring that I would like to make again.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on October 20, 2020, 03:00:30 PM
We actually overbuy on turkey, shred/dice the leftovers and freeze it in one-pound (to one and a half pound) ziplocks in the freezer. Then we use it for soups and stews all winter (and sometimes into the spring) whenever we're intending to have poultry. It's nice to not have too many turkey meals in a row.

(We make stock from the roasted bones, obviously, and freeze that as well.)

Pozole, with turkey stock and turkey meat is delicious!

Tonight: I just threw some beef stew into a slow oven. I'm planning to go for a walk with a friend (if the smoke eases up), so it'll be great to have a warm stew to return to.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 20, 2020, 04:48:30 PM
We have taco leftovers, so a combo of ground beef & steak tacos, with cabbage, tomatoes & cheese
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on October 20, 2020, 09:19:36 PM
Chuck roasts were on sale when I stopped at the store yesterday, so I think I'm going to slow cook one down into a barbacoa-type situation and make some coleslaw and cheesy refried beans on the side.

That sounds delightful, and I will be over shortly.

And it was! For two dinners and another lunch.  I had DH pick up two more because I thought my pending purchase of a beef quarter had fallen through.  Of course the rancher got back with me the next day that the beef will be ready at the end of the week. So more pot roast will be happening this week! It will be getting cold, so I think I'll go with old school beef stew with celery, potatoes and carrots. 

Tonight was roasted chicken night, but I also had the last of the eggplants from the garden to use up, as well as some homemade apricot chutney.  Browned the chicken in the Dutch oven with some onion, then smothered it with chutney, added the eggplant chunks and lots of Indian spices and slow cooked the whole thing for 3 hours.  For a side we had cauliflower with peas and more Indian spices.

Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on October 21, 2020, 08:17:11 PM
"Polenta" (it was closer to cheese grits) with cauliflower in a spicy, garlic-y tomato sauce, with leftover beef stew from last night. And the last of the lemon poppy-seed cake.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on October 22, 2020, 03:01:33 AM
Been looking more and more for meatless Heart Healthy Meals and made this Healthy Mexican Casserole with corn and peppers last night. Was good served with avocado and cilantro ,dash of sourcream light.

https://pinchofyum.com/healthy-mexican-casserole-roasted-corn-peppers
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on October 24, 2020, 02:50:39 PM
Sweet potato black bean burgers.  The original plan was to make pulled pork, but yesterday morning I realized I don't have any bacon (I use it to line the bottom of the crock pot), so instead of not using it or making a special trip to the store, I decided I could make veggie burgers out of ingredients on hand.  I'll serve with roasted brussels and some baby potatoes.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on October 24, 2020, 04:14:31 PM
Last night: Budget Bytes' curried chickpeas with spinach (https://www.budgetbytes.com/curried-chickpeas-spinach/) over rice. Replaced the spinach with bok choy because we got it on both the last CSA share and last weekend's Hungry Harvest box.

Tonight: roasted butternut squash, purple potatoes (both Hungry Harvest), turnips, and fennel (both CSA), with a side of kielbasa.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on October 24, 2020, 07:53:54 PM
Last night: Budget Bytes' curried chickpeas with spinach (https://www.budgetbytes.com/curried-chickpeas-spinach/) over rice. Replaced the spinach with bok choy because we got it on both the last CSA share and last weekend's Hungry Harvest box.

Tonight: roasted butternut squash, purple potatoes (both Hungry Harvest), turnips, and fennel (both CSA), with a side of kielbasa.

Tonight's dinner sounds both delicious and beautiful.

We have a winter storm moving in, so we fired up the oven to "incinerate" and made a whole bunch of pizzas. We had salad on the side, as the lettuce that I bought in the last power-stockup-trip is among the vegetables that needs to be used first. (Brussels sprouts can wait a few days, cabbage and carrots will hold nearly indefinitely, if you're playing along.)

(We are now the proud owners of somewhere in the 40-50 lbs of flour range, although it's worth noting that we bake bread several times/week, and plenty of other flour-y stuff. And we also have enough beans to not have a bean-purchasing emergency until sometime in December. Our case numbers are increasing here in Hippistan county, and I'm not feeling positive about what's going to be going on the first week in November, either.)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Linea_Norway on October 25, 2020, 11:55:39 AM
I made a lentil wok dish with red lentils, carrots, self picked mushrooms (Russula), spring onion, eggplant, tomatoes and a box of cream.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 25, 2020, 01:59:30 PM
My husband is cooking tonight, and making Persian beef kebabs, tadiq (crusted rice) & a yogurt/cucumber sauce, plus grilled tomatoes.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on October 27, 2020, 03:42:28 PM
Pulled pork, okra, and green beans.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on October 27, 2020, 03:48:08 PM
Pulled pork, okra, and green beans.

Num! We ran out of steam about 1 pm today, and ordered out BBQ for lunch. Pulled pork sandwich (elvis-style, with coleslaw on the sandwich) for the win!

Tonight we're having salmon cakes with couscous salad (with loads of veggies in it, including edamame and red peppers, along with golden raisins and cashew pieces), probably with roasted little sweet potatoes. And maybe some other vegetable...
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on October 27, 2020, 05:03:49 PM
Ugh, today was a total bummer for me. We had to put one of our dogs down. He was about 14 years old, a cancer survivor. He was on a million pills but I guess his time finally ran out.

I normally make a pretty good dinner but tonight was a no brainer dinner. We are having Schwann's frozen shepherds pie. I just am totally deflated, heartbroken and can't think of anything tonight.

For those of you who have animals, please give them a big hug tonight. They are so much a part of our lives and give us so much without asking very much but a kind word and a pat on the head.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on October 27, 2020, 05:45:20 PM
Ugh, today was a total bummer for me. We had to put one of our dogs down. He was about 14 years old, a cancer survivor. He was on a million pills but I guess his time finally ran out.

I normally make a pretty good dinner but tonight was a no brainer dinner. We are having Schwann's frozen shepherds pie. I just am totally deflated, heartbroken and can't think of anything tonight.

For those of you who have animals, please give them a big hug tonight. They are so much a part of our lives and give us so much without asking very much but a kind word and a pat on the head.

I'm so sorry. That's always so hard, even when it's the right thing to do.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on October 27, 2020, 08:22:54 PM
Ugh, today was a total bummer for me. We had to put one of our dogs down. He was about 14 years old, a cancer survivor. He was on a million pills but I guess his time finally ran out.

I normally make a pretty good dinner but tonight was a no brainer dinner. We are having Schwann's frozen shepherds pie. I just am totally deflated, heartbroken and can't think of anything tonight.

For those of you who have animals, please give them a big hug tonight. They are so much a part of our lives and give us so much without asking very much but a kind word and a pat on the head.

I'm so sorry. That's always so hard, even when it's the right thing to do.

I'm also very sorry for your loss. Pets are so awesome, but it's sometimes tough to love a creature that you know has a much shorter expected lifespan then you, knowing what's going to happen.
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Post by: sui generis on October 27, 2020, 09:58:21 PM
Ugh, today was a total bummer for me. We had to put one of our dogs down. He was about 14 years old, a cancer survivor. He was on a million pills but I guess his time finally ran out.

I normally make a pretty good dinner but tonight was a no brainer dinner. We are having Schwann's frozen shepherds pie. I just am totally deflated, heartbroken and can't think of anything tonight.

For those of you who have animals, please give them a big hug tonight. They are so much a part of our lives and give us so much without asking very much but a kind word and a pat on the head.

I'm so sorry. That's always so hard, even when it's the right thing to do.

I'm also very sorry for your loss. Pets are so awesome, but it's sometimes tough to love a creature that you know has a much shorter expected lifespan then you, knowing what's going to happen.

Ditto that. Totally heartbroken for you.  The unconditional love of pets is like nothing else and is one of my favorite things in this world.  That, good dinners, and sometimes it seems like you don't need anything else at all to be happy.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Roadrunner53 on October 28, 2020, 03:25:16 AM
Thank you all for your kind words. I have gone thru this before and it is never, ever easy.

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Post by: NotJen on October 28, 2020, 07:58:31 AM
Ugh, today was a total bummer for me. We had to put one of our dogs down. He was about 14 years old, a cancer survivor. He was on a million pills but I guess his time finally ran out.

I normally make a pretty good dinner but tonight was a no brainer dinner. We are having Schwann's frozen shepherds pie. I just am totally deflated, heartbroken and can't think of anything tonight.

For those of you who have animals, please give them a big hug tonight. They are so much a part of our lives and give us so much without asking very much but a kind word and a pat on the head.

I'm sorry for your loss.  I'm currently on "quality of life" watch for my last cat, and give her an extra hug every time she jumps up on my lap these days.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Roadrunner53 on October 28, 2020, 08:26:41 AM
Sorry, NotJen and to anyone going thru this.

I also have another almost 17 year old dog who is pretty rickety on his legs but great appetite. On a few drugs. He will turn 17 in December and hope he makes it. I am not looking forward to that last day either.

This has never been easy but it seems the older you get, the harder it is to accept. At least for me.

Enough of this...back to topic. Thanks all!

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Post by: horsepoor on October 28, 2020, 09:37:06 AM
Roadrunner, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dog friend. :(

Last night I made soup with andouille sausage and some various bits from the garden - tomato, little eggplants, a zucchini, and a little bit of leftover chicken, and a batch of habanero almond flour muffins. We'll be eating leftovers of that tonight.  Soup season makes it so easy to use up random ingredients.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on October 28, 2020, 09:40:32 AM
No cooking today, but I did just finish baking a batch of pumpkin scones.  Hello holiday baking!

I'll have a big green salad (made a batch on Monday) topped with pulled pork (leftover from last night) for lunch, and maybe avocado toast for dinner, since there's half an avo in the fridge.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on October 28, 2020, 10:48:47 AM
Split pea soup, I think. It's chilly, and something I can pop on the stove and let simmer for a while sounds like a good idea.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on October 28, 2020, 11:21:08 AM
Good idea on the split pea soup! I have a stash of split peas and some frozen ham. But tonight we are having steak.

It is very chilly here today, soup sounds so good!
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Post by: BZB on October 28, 2020, 04:29:58 PM
A roasted chicken (Ina Garten's engagement chicken recipe), roasted butternut squash, and probably some roasted broccoli with shaved asiago.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 28, 2020, 04:47:39 PM
It's a smorgasbord of lots of things in small portions (steak, chicken), with a baguette. There may not be enough protein for everyone, so I may have soup & baguette + salad
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Post by: jeninco on October 28, 2020, 09:27:02 PM
The smitten kitchen lentil, sausage, and kale soup, with odds and ends of toast. Our neighbor with a huge garden picked all his chard before we got sub-zero temperatures and 10 inches of snow, and he left us a bag, which went into the soup perfectly.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on October 29, 2020, 05:58:04 AM
Split pea soup, I think. It's chilly, and something I can pop on the stove and let simmer for a while sounds like a good idea.

So it ended up being a very busy workday. Husband cooked and made baked salmon, sauteed zucchini, and rice pilaf. Today looks to be much the same and we're already planning takeout.

We'll save the soup for Saturday night, when we're both off and home.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 29, 2020, 05:58:48 AM
The smitten kitchen lentil, sausage, and kale soup, with odds and ends of toast. Our neighbor with a huge garden picked all his chard before we got sub-zero temperatures and 10 inches of snow, and he left us a bag, which went into the soup perfectly.

Yum. I love greens in soup, and chard is one of my very favorites.
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Post by: MudPuppy on October 29, 2020, 07:21:14 AM
I think chard is my favorite cooked green.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 29, 2020, 07:37:48 AM
I think chard is my favorite cooked green.

Mine too. And it's one of my favorite salad greens. It's fantastic with a lemony vinaigrette, pickled red onions, a bit of feta, and some chopped nuts (and maybe a few dried cherries). That plus grilled fish or chicken was one of our regular meals this summer.
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Post by: NotJen on October 29, 2020, 07:49:15 AM
I think chard is my favorite cooked green.

I used to get vitamin greens from my CSA some years - yum!  They are the sweetest green.  Chard is a close second favorite - I have a Rick Bayless taco recipe that is pretty great (basically just chard, onion, and garlic).
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Post by: MudPuppy on October 29, 2020, 07:59:59 AM
Now I will spend my day daydreaming about chard cooked in browned butter and garlic
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on October 29, 2020, 08:09:14 AM
Beloved SO is visiting for a few days so I'm roasting a turkey + carrots + peas + mashed potatoes w/ gravy.

For dessert I'll have vanilla ice cream w/ chocolate chips and BSO will have raspberry yogurt.
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Post by: sui generis on October 29, 2020, 09:11:09 AM
We're going to try making one of our favorite shrimp recipes with tofu tonight.  Fingers crossed it's not a huge disappointment.  It's baked with tomatoes and feta and a sprinkle of mint on top. 

We have soooo many shrimp recipes we love (garlic shrimp, green mole shrimp, shrimp scampi, shrimp with a complicated lemongrass sauce...) but we feel like we shouldn't eat shrimp quite as often as we'd like to make these recipes, so we need to rotate in substitutes. 
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Post by: Kmp2 on October 29, 2020, 09:13:30 AM
Braised Cabbage with Sausage, and perogies... yummy Ukrainian comfort food!

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Post by: jeninco on October 29, 2020, 08:08:40 PM
Continuing on the cabbage thread, the Smitten kitchen roast chicken with schmaltzy cabbage: basically a roasted chicken cooked on a bed of cabbage, which becomes oily and caramelized and delicious. 

I also took an axe to our 10-lb blue hubbard squash (the rind was pretty thick, and I couldn't get a knife in) and roasted half, of which we ate almost half. The rest is already in the freezer, waiting to be part of squash quesadillas...
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Post by: sui generis on October 29, 2020, 10:36:39 PM
We're going to try making one of our favorite shrimp recipes with tofu tonight.  Fingers crossed it's not a huge disappointment.  It's baked with tomatoes and feta and a sprinkle of mint on top. 

We have soooo many shrimp recipes we love (garlic shrimp, green mole shrimp, shrimp scampi, shrimp with a complicated lemongrass sauce...) but we feel like we shouldn't eat shrimp quite as often as we'd like to make these recipes, so we need to rotate in substitutes.

This turned out well.  Probably not a surprise to better cooks than I.  I rarely get creative, so this was a win.  But a great recipe - sauteed shallots and garlics, adding lots of tomatoes till they get juicy and break down, then put sauteed, seasoned tofu on top, then a layer of feta and a sprinkle of oregano. Bake for 10-15 at 400, and sprinkle mint before serving.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 30, 2020, 05:36:14 AM
We're going to try making one of our favorite shrimp recipes with tofu tonight.  Fingers crossed it's not a huge disappointment.  It's baked with tomatoes and feta and a sprinkle of mint on top. 

We have soooo many shrimp recipes we love (garlic shrimp, green mole shrimp, shrimp scampi, shrimp with a complicated lemongrass sauce...) but we feel like we shouldn't eat shrimp quite as often as we'd like to make these recipes, so we need to rotate in substitutes.

This turned out well.  Probably not a surprise to better cooks than I.  I rarely get creative, so this was a win.  But a great recipe - sauteed shallots and garlics, adding lots of tomatoes till they get juicy and break down, then put sauteed, seasoned tofu on top, then a layer of feta and a sprinkle of oregano. Bake for 10-15 at 400, and sprinkle mint before serving.

Wow, that sounds amazing.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on October 30, 2020, 09:53:19 AM
I am going to make okonomiyaki, Japanese cabbage pancakes, for the first time. Recipe will be a mixture of budget bites and my mushroom book.
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Post by: NotJen on October 30, 2020, 10:02:31 AM
Thai coconut shrimp curry over rice.  Broccoli on the side.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on October 30, 2020, 10:24:02 AM
Fall meatloaf made with turkey, whole cranberry sauce, stuffing...

Saw it on The Kitchen on the Food Network. This will be the first time making it

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/katie-lee/fall-meatloaf-9441072

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Post by: Trifle on October 31, 2020, 09:30:53 AM
I’m making shepherd’s pie with veg from our garden.  I like to use half turnips and half potatoes for the mashed topping.  It’s a bit creamier than straight potatoes. 
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on October 31, 2020, 09:44:34 AM
Fall meatloaf made with turkey, whole cranberry sauce, stuffing...

Saw it on The Kitchen on the Food Network. This will be the first time making it

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/katie-lee/fall-meatloaf-9441072

Well, made this last night and right away there was something wrong with the recipe. It was too soupy to form into a loaf. I had to add a lot more stuffing to it before it could be formed. It was pretty good. I might make it again but stuffing is off by many cups!
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Post by: OtherJen on October 31, 2020, 01:02:19 PM
Baked or smoked chicken wings and roasted Brussels sprouts and potatoes. Also probably a bit more of the Delice de Bourgogne and basil-garlic Gouda that we just picked up from the fancy cheese counter in Eastern Market (big downtown Detroit’s market district).

I have a big pile of apples and haven’t decided whether to make applesauce or apple crisp for dessert.
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Post by: jeninco on November 01, 2020, 07:45:13 PM
I purchased a 10-lb or so blue hubbard squash a week ago. It's the stuff that's actually in most cans labelled "pumpkin", and is delicious.  Turns out it also has a very hard rind, once it gets that big.

So, I took it out to the back deck, put it on a cutting board, wiped off the blade of a small axe and went for it. Cut in half, it just barely fit on the largest baking sheet we had, so I cooked each half at 350 for an hour or so, until the flesh was tender and easy to scoop out.

This evening, we had squash quesidillas -- corn tortillas, a layer of mashed squash, some roasted poblano strips, a little jack cheese, fry in a barely oiled pan until crispy. They're a special request form our kid, and are delicious.
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Post by: FIRE Artist on November 02, 2020, 08:13:33 AM
Continuing on the cabbage thread, the Smitten kitchen roast chicken with schmaltzy cabbage: basically a roasted chicken cooked on a bed of cabbage, which becomes oily and caramelized and delicious. 

I also took an axe to our 10-lb blue hubbard squash (the rind was pretty thick, and I couldn't get a knife in) and roasted half, of which we ate almost half. The rest is already in the freezer, waiting to be part of squash quesadillas...

After reading this comment and finding the recipe, I made the Roast Chicken on Schmaltzy cabbage last night and it was a divine concoction of comfort food.  I added some potatoes and carrots to the pan, but really, they were not needed. 
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Post by: OtherJen on November 02, 2020, 08:22:27 AM
Continuing on the cabbage thread, the Smitten kitchen roast chicken with schmaltzy cabbage: basically a roasted chicken cooked on a bed of cabbage, which becomes oily and caramelized and delicious. 

I also took an axe to our 10-lb blue hubbard squash (the rind was pretty thick, and I couldn't get a knife in) and roasted half, of which we ate almost half. The rest is already in the freezer, waiting to be part of squash quesadillas...

After reading this comment and finding the recipe, I made the Roast Chicken on Schmaltzy cabbage last night and it was a divine concoction of comfort food.  I added some potatoes and carrots to the pan, but really, they were not needed.

I want to make one last Aldi run before the shit hits the fan tomorrow, and I just added a whole chicken and cabbage to my list. We are in desperate need of comfort food and this sounds amazing.

We had split pea soup last night. I'm using meat from Friday's rotisserie chicken to make a big bowl of curried chicken salad. The leftovers will make a good portable cold lunch at the polls tomorrow.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 02, 2020, 12:05:07 PM
I made budget bytes smoky roasted sweet potato and garlic butter cod, with another white fish. Together with broccoli.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 02, 2020, 12:43:24 PM
Tonight is chicken fajitas
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Post by: Trifle on November 02, 2020, 03:36:56 PM
Huge pot of vegetable tomato soup. 
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Post by: jeninco on November 02, 2020, 03:42:04 PM
Continuing on the cabbage thread, the Smitten kitchen roast chicken with schmaltzy cabbage: basically a roasted chicken cooked on a bed of cabbage, which becomes oily and caramelized and delicious. 

I also took an axe to our 10-lb blue hubbard squash (the rind was pretty thick, and I couldn't get a knife in) and roasted half, of which we ate almost half. The rest is already in the freezer, waiting to be part of squash quesadillas...

After reading this comment and finding the recipe, I made the Roast Chicken on Schmaltzy cabbage last night and it was a divine concoction of comfort food.  I added some potatoes and carrots to the pan, but really, they were not needed.

I want to make one last Aldi run before the shit hits the fan tomorrow, and I just added a whole chicken and cabbage to my list. We are in desperate need of comfort food and this sounds amazing.

We had split pea soup last night. I'm using meat from Friday's rotisserie chicken to make a big bowl of curried chicken salad. The leftovers will make a good portable cold lunch at the polls tomorrow.

Thank you for being there tomorrow! If I could send cookies (GF, right?) I definitely would!
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Post by: alsoknownasDean on November 02, 2020, 08:14:39 PM
Probably some leftover curry I made on Friday night.

I've got some leftover rotisserie chicken (mostly bones now) from Costco that I need to use up, but the weather is too damn warm to heat up the place making stock. However I bought the chicken on Thursday so if I don't do it now, it'll need to be thrown out. Hopefully I can just put the bones in the freezer until later this week when it's cooler.
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Post by: BZB on November 03, 2020, 01:53:51 PM
Curry with chickpeas, cauliflower, onion, ginger, bell peppers and green beans, served with basmati rice
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Post by: MudPuppy on November 03, 2020, 02:16:13 PM
Chili over rice
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on November 03, 2020, 04:39:40 PM
I found a short rib recipe that I used a pot roast instead. I had no short ribs. It should be delish!
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Post by: jeninco on November 03, 2020, 07:41:06 PM
Chili over rice

Also chili, with slaw and corn tortillas.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 04, 2020, 06:58:02 AM
https://www.budgetbytes.com/one-pot-creamy-sun-dried-tomato-pasta/

With home made pasta that I need to start making soon.

I also baked Naan bread to eat with other dishes some other day. I put the bread in the freezer.
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Post by: MudPuppy on November 04, 2020, 07:17:16 AM
Chili over rice

Also chili, with slaw and corn tortillas.

Sounds great!
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Post by: gatortator on November 04, 2020, 10:02:45 AM
Pinto bean, kale, quinoa and cheese burritos.  Glazed apples on the side.
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Post by: horsepoor on November 04, 2020, 05:23:37 PM
Steamed artichokes, braised cabbage, and a rather experimental meatloaf. I had ground beef and a couple large bratwurst that have been in the freezer for awhile, so I took them out of the casings and mixed with the beef and added in sauteed veggies and topped with BBQ sauce.
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Post by: OtherJen on November 04, 2020, 06:14:00 PM
Macaroni and cheese and roasted zucchini. Comfort food sounded most appealing.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 05, 2020, 07:37:17 AM
Chicken curry with lots of veggies & rice
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Post by: NotJen on November 05, 2020, 11:36:17 AM
Butternut squash stuffed shells (https://rachelschultz.com/2013/10/08/butternut-squash-ricotta-stuffed-shells/).  I'm excited to try this!  Severing with asparagus, and maybe a the last few green beans left in the fridge from last week.
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Post by: OtherJen on November 06, 2020, 06:46:01 AM
I think tonight is a chicken with schmaltzy cabbage kind of night.
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Post by: grantmeaname on November 06, 2020, 07:56:49 AM
I might do that too

Also beers. Long week, gonna need several beers
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 06, 2020, 09:23:29 AM
https://www.budgetbytes.com/balsamic-roasted-mushrooms-with-herby-kale-mashed-potatoes/

https://www.budgetbytes.com/one-pot-creamy-sun-dried-tomato-pasta/

With home made pasta that I need to start making soon.

I also baked Naan bread to eat with other dishes some other day. I put the bread in the freezer.

I won't do this again with fresh pasta. The pasta stuck together in several places and there was not enough water to cook it easily. The dish as a whole tasted okay. Next time, I will cook the pasta or rice separately. Yes, it creates more dirty dishes, but gives you more control that it gets cooked well. I also checked now how much "a cup" really is in the meatric system, which was about twice as much as I expected. Although I did add quite a lot of extra water to the pasta dish.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on November 06, 2020, 04:08:42 PM
Coq au Vin

https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/slow-cooker-coq-au-vin-recipe

This is the first time I have made this and I threw it together today. I have not eaten it yet but just tasted the broth and it is to DIE for. SWOON...!
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Post by: grantmeaname on November 06, 2020, 05:38:21 PM
I hate to be the lone dissenting voice here but I found the chicken with schmaltzy cabbage highly underwhelming. 6/10 recipe at best. If I just winged it I would have ended up with a better dinner.
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Post by: jeninco on November 06, 2020, 07:47:25 PM
Kadoo borani, with fresh naan. I love afghan food, and while this may or may not have been authentic (it was from The Week, a few weeks ago) it was quite tasty.

And ice cream, because the recipe didn't quite make enough for dinner for all of us.
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Post by: BZB on November 06, 2020, 08:47:43 PM
Leftover curry and donuts, a proper pandemic-never-ending election dinner
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Post by: Kmp2 on November 07, 2020, 10:44:25 AM
We are doing Turkey Enchiladas, and another big pot of soup for the weekend - I just haven't decided which we are doing tonight... and which tomorrow.

Another big snowstorm is headed our way so warming comfort food is up.
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Post by: OtherJen on November 07, 2020, 12:35:23 PM
We just bought tamales. Tonight feels worthy of a celebratory dinner.
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Post by: horsepoor on November 07, 2020, 05:38:37 PM
Clear out the fridge soup! My dad was here for a week, and then we got takeout for my birthday yesterday, so lots of random ingredients and leftovers. The soup has the leftover pork rib meat diced up, leftover shredded chicken, the last tomatoes, zucchini and sweet peppers from the garden, a parm rind, the last of a bit of tomato paste, and homemade chicken stock. Ricotta-Rosemary biscuits on the side.
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Post by: gatortator on November 07, 2020, 08:08:42 PM
Basque style garbanzo beans Stew with chorizo
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Post by: horsepoor on November 08, 2020, 09:51:05 AM
It was 70f on Friday and now it's snowing! I'm making a big pot of beef/butternut squash chili, and more ricotta biscuits. We'll have salad as well.
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Post by: MudPuppy on November 08, 2020, 10:48:13 AM
Vegetarian shepherd’s pie
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Post by: jeninco on November 08, 2020, 11:52:06 AM
It was 70f on Friday and now it's snowing! I'm making a big pot of beef/butternut squash chili, and more ricotta biscuits. We'll have salad as well.

It's in the 60s today, and supposed to snow tomorrow.

Last night we had a yummy casserole of potatoes, broccoli, white beans, tomatoes, halved kalamata olives and a fair bit of garlic, layered with grated munster cheese.

Tonight: dunno. Will probably be with salad, as the lettuce and last cuke need to be used up.

Tomorrow: Caldo tlalpeño.. Should be good in the snow.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on November 08, 2020, 12:04:49 PM
Home made pesto pizza! Just made the dough, letting it rest and rise. This is a first time making this so I hope we like it! Love pesto and love pizza!
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Post by: OtherJen on November 08, 2020, 01:54:02 PM
Home made pesto pizza! Just made the dough, letting it rest and rise. This is a first time making this so I hope we like it! Love pesto and love pizza!

Yum. Fresh pesto is so good!

I have a half-pound of ground beef in the fridge, so I think I'll use it in a batch of spaghetti sauce.
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Post by: Trifle on November 08, 2020, 02:52:23 PM
Beef stew.  I usually use red wine to deglaze the pot after browning the meat, but I didn't have any.  I grabbed a bottle of dry vermouth and used that instead.  The broth smells and tastes great so far! 
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Post by: sparkytheop on November 08, 2020, 03:48:19 PM
I canned pinto and kidney beans last night, and for the first time had three seal failures.  My son also made a too-hot-for-me-to-eat chili last night (seriously, he has pepper-gassed the house more than once, and this chili has at least one carolina reaper/scorpion apocalypse pepper, along with habaneros, etc).  So, I'm taking one "scoop" of his chili and adding it to the jar of failed kidney beans, plus some extra pinto beans I cooked up.

Tomorrow night I'll make a chicken taco soup/stew with the failed jars of pinto beans.
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Post by: gatortator on November 08, 2020, 05:29:28 PM
Beef stew.  I usually use red wine to deglaze the pot after browning the meat, but I didn't have any.  I grabbed a bottle of dry vermouth and used that instead.  The broth smells and tastes great so far!

Beef stew here too!
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Post by: NotJen on November 08, 2020, 05:52:50 PM
Potato hash!  Potatoes, squash, zucchini, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, spinach, garlic, rosemary, and topped with an egg.  It was pretty.
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Post by: Trifle on November 09, 2020, 03:32:42 AM
Beef stew.  I usually use red wine to deglaze the pot after browning the meat, but I didn't have any.  I grabbed a bottle of dry vermouth and used that instead.  The broth smells and tastes great so far!

Beef stew here too!

With the last week we've lived through in the US, it's all about the comfort food . . .
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 09, 2020, 05:49:41 AM
Leftover massala sauce from yesterday's chicken tikki massala. With lentils and leftover vegetables from the fridge as well as some earlier leftover, but now frozen carrots from the freezer. With chorizo sausages that DH bought on sale because of their expering date. And with some freshly picked wild mushrooms.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 09, 2020, 07:45:54 AM
I tried two new recipes yesterday - a bacon brussel sprout chicken skillet that was fantastic, and cheesy bacon butternut roasted squash. Both were very good & delivered fall flavors, now that's it's gotten chillier here in northern CA. I opted to do both recipes for leftovers, and because I had to open a package of bacon for the skillet recipe. Looking forward to leftovers.

For tonight, my son is making beef sesame tacos.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on November 09, 2020, 12:46:35 PM
Making this recipe but not quite following all the ingredients exactly. It looks nice. Will be a side dish.

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/christmas-lima-bean-salad.html
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Post by: OtherJen on November 10, 2020, 05:39:41 PM
Tonight, we're having chicken-vegetable soup with cheese and crackers.

Tomorrow, I think we're having Roasted Yams and Chickpeas with Yogurt (https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/02/roasted-yams-and-chickpeas-with-yogurt/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-smittenkitchen&utm_content=later-11746968&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram). Holy cow, this recipe looks good. I might bake some salmon to go with it.
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Post by: MudPuppy on November 10, 2020, 07:44:17 PM
I have made that one! It's as good as it reads, thought to be fair I made it a while ago and may be adjusted some of these seasoning and not remember.
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Post by: sui generis on November 10, 2020, 07:57:17 PM
"take out" style sesame noodles, with lots of sesame oil, shoyu, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger but also tahini and peanut butter, chili garlic paste and sugar (I never put this in when I make my own sauces, but seems worthwhile here). Topped with cucumber and roasted peanuts. Pretty easy and very tasty! Served with roasted broccoli on the side and had some sake to drink.
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Post by: jeninco on November 10, 2020, 08:15:46 PM
Alison Roman's white bean stew, AKA "The Stew 2". I know there are problems with her and cultural appropriation (and general rudeness), but the recipe is delicious. We had naan as a side for something a few days ago and I stuck half the dough in the fridge, so we had all the toppings from the recipe, and naan.

However, I'd probably better start the next batch of preserved lemons. Those things are freakin delicious (and pretty easy, as long as you make them far enough ahead of time).
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Post by: horsepoor on November 11, 2020, 01:21:19 PM
I roasted a chicken last night with lemon and herbs, and all the delicious drippings are in the bottom of the Dutch oven. I'm planning to braise shredded cabbage in that, and then add back in the shredded leftover chicken. Might make a tomato soup with coconut milk to use up the last of the garden tomatoes as well. Bit of an odd combo, but oh well.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 11, 2020, 01:23:55 PM
It's a bit of a rushed evening, so I'm going for an easy option. Tortellini (cheese for one, meat for the rest) & grilled (then frozen) sausages. And salad
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Post by: NotJen on November 11, 2020, 01:52:25 PM
Pork tenderloin, sautéed spinach, and roasted baby potatoes.
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Post by: BZB on November 11, 2020, 01:54:36 PM
I was planning to make split pea soup but the weather is too warm for that so I might just have another salad and a piece of baked salmon.
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Post by: gatortator on November 11, 2020, 01:57:39 PM
Dutch stamppot with spanish chorizo on top
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Post by: jrhampt on November 11, 2020, 02:31:21 PM
Roasted one pan dinner full of the best local kielbasa, baby potato mixture, and apples from our favorite local orchard with olive oil/salt/pepper for the potatoes and honey/maple syrup/red wine vinegar for the sausage and apples. 
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Post by: OtherJen on November 11, 2020, 02:34:01 PM
I'm exhausted and have big work and laundry piles. It might be a sheet pan kielbasa-cabbage-potatoes kind of night.
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Post by: Kmp2 on November 12, 2020, 08:29:42 AM
Homemade pumpkin and red lentil daal, and jarred butter chicken tonight. 
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 12, 2020, 10:51:41 AM
We're having bolognese sauce with pasta. For non carb eater, it will be over squash.
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Post by: jeninco on November 12, 2020, 12:05:23 PM
Last night: grilled pork chops's with slow-cooked german-style purple cabbage, buttered noodles, and roasted sweet potatoes.

Tonight: Mark Bittman's "Cassoulet with Many Vegetables", which, honestly, only resembles cassoulet in the most distant sort of way. However, it's mostly beans and vegetables, flavored with a bit of Trader Joe's andouille sausage, and is tasty. Probably served with Toast: we've been making our own semi-sourdough bread, and there's a fresh loaf just baked yesterday. Or perhaps a baguette...
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Post by: horsepoor on November 12, 2020, 01:48:07 PM
I roasted a chicken last night with lemon and herbs, and all the delicious drippings are in the bottom of the Dutch oven. I'm planning to braise shredded cabbage in that, and then add back in the shredded leftover chicken.

This turned out really good! I added a bunch of dill weed and braised the cabbage until it was soft, and then stirred in some sour cream and sauerkraut at the end. Very easy too; will definitely make again.

Today I have a big chuck roast in the same Dutch oven with onions, garlic, carrots, Brussels sprouts, mushrooms and red wine. Perfect with another storm in the forecast tonight.
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on November 12, 2020, 05:24:39 PM
chicken on white bread w/ thin slices of onion

dessert = raspberry yogurt w/ sliced banana
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Post by: OtherJen on November 12, 2020, 05:26:24 PM
Some form of chicken and probably roasted cauliflower. It's the end of my work week and I'm exhausted.
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on November 12, 2020, 05:46:20 PM
I was planning to make split pea soup but the weather is too warm for that

I'll make it a few days from today.
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Post by: couponvan on November 12, 2020, 08:18:48 PM
Riced stir fry cauliflower, dry fried green beans, and vegetable potstickers. Eating vegan is getting very old.
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Post by: Trifle on November 14, 2020, 04:47:51 AM
We’re making mango fish curry. 
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 14, 2020, 07:53:30 AM
I'm hoping my whole chicken is finally thawed, so I'll be roasting a chicken (need it out of the freezer) with potatoes, carrots & likely sauteed brussel sprouts.
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Post by: OtherJen on November 14, 2020, 08:03:00 AM
We got some gorgeous chard and pomegranates in this morning’s Hungry Harvest box. I’m thinking a big chard salad with pomegranate bits (arils?), nuts, and lemon vinaigrette. I’ll probably serve it with baked salmon and roasted cauliflower.
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Post by: NotJen on November 14, 2020, 08:35:50 AM
I was planning to make split pea soup but the weather is too warm for that

I'll make it a few days from today.

I bought split peas on sale last week, so I'm making split pea soup tonight.  I don't think I've ever even had it before, but I'm pretty sure I'll like it.
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Post by: Metalcat on November 14, 2020, 09:13:18 AM
I was planning to make split pea soup but the weather is too warm for that

I'll make it a few days from today.

I bought split peas on sale last week, so I'm making split pea soup tonight.  I don't think I've ever even had it before, but I'm pretty sure I'll like it.

I make this Turkish split pea soup and it's much tastier than regular pea soup. The recipe says it's done it an instant pot, but it actually tastes better done in a regular pot.

https://instantpoteats.com/turkish-split-pea-soup-instant-pot-recipe/
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Post by: ZsaZsa on November 14, 2020, 09:15:59 AM
Today is the first day of deer season... husband brought one in this morning. Will have our usual celebration dinner of stir fry made with the deer heart (if you've never eaten one, tastes like very fine-grained steak), some hen of the woods mushroom, and the last of the green peppers from the garden.
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Post by: NotJen on November 14, 2020, 09:27:42 AM
I was planning to make split pea soup but the weather is too warm for that

I'll make it a few days from today.

I bought split peas on sale last week, so I'm making split pea soup tonight.  I don't think I've ever even had it before, but I'm pretty sure I'll like it.

I make this Turkish split pea soup and it's much tastier than regular pea soup. The recipe says it's done it an instant pot, but it actually tastes better done in a regular pot.

https://instantpoteats.com/turkish-split-pea-soup-instant-pot-recipe/

That looks good, especially the spice combo.  But I bought $5 worth of leeks this morning, so I'm committed to the Smitten Kitchen version today.
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Post by: OtherJen on November 14, 2020, 09:34:34 AM
I was planning to make split pea soup but the weather is too warm for that

I'll make it a few days from today.

I bought split peas on sale last week, so I'm making split pea soup tonight.  I don't think I've ever even had it before, but I'm pretty sure I'll like it.

I make this Turkish split pea soup and it's much tastier than regular pea soup. The recipe says it's done it an instant pot, but it actually tastes better done in a regular pot.

https://instantpoteats.com/turkish-split-pea-soup-instant-pot-recipe/

That looks delightful! Thanks for posting.
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Post by: OtherJen on November 14, 2020, 09:37:26 AM
I was planning to make split pea soup but the weather is too warm for that

I'll make it a few days from today.

I bought split peas on sale last week, so I'm making split pea soup tonight.  I don't think I've ever even had it before, but I'm pretty sure I'll like it.

I make this Turkish split pea soup and it's much tastier than regular pea soup. The recipe says it's done it an instant pot, but it actually tastes better done in a regular pot.

https://instantpoteats.com/turkish-split-pea-soup-instant-pot-recipe/

That looks good, especially the spice combo.  But I bought $5 worth of leeks this morning, so I'm committed to the Smitten Kitchen version today.

The Smitten Kitchen recipe is similar to how we make ours, except I always dice up a big potato and add that to the pot with the carrots. We’re big fans. It’s such great cold weather food.
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Post by: Metalcat on November 14, 2020, 09:44:10 AM
I was planning to make split pea soup but the weather is too warm for that

I'll make it a few days from today.

I bought split peas on sale last week, so I'm making split pea soup tonight.  I don't think I've ever even had it before, but I'm pretty sure I'll like it.

I make this Turkish split pea soup and it's much tastier than regular pea soup. The recipe says it's done it an instant pot, but it actually tastes better done in a regular pot.

https://instantpoteats.com/turkish-split-pea-soup-instant-pot-recipe/

That looks good, especially the spice combo.  But I bought $5 worth of leeks this morning, so I'm committed to the Smitten Kitchen version today.

No you aren't, you can swap out leeks and onions in any recipe. I often do because I prefer leeks.
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Post by: GuitarStv on November 15, 2020, 11:12:12 AM
I just finished making a large quantity of butter chicken to go with some fresh baked Naan I'll be doing this afternoon.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 15, 2020, 02:49:59 PM
My husband is making Persian beef/lamb kebabs with rice & a yogurt sauce
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Post by: brooklynmoney on November 15, 2020, 02:53:18 PM
My husband is making Persian beef/lamb kebabs with rice & a yogurt sauce

In cooking a Persian dish for the first time tonight Zereshk Polo. It sounds delish but a decent amount of work.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on November 15, 2020, 03:31:26 PM
I made a bean soup with Roman beans, garlic, crushed tomatoes, and my special homemade spice mix with a loaf of homemade French bread. It takes about four hours to cook it so I save this for weekend days when I have nothing going on and I can spend the afternoon in the kitchen.
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Post by: horsepoor on November 16, 2020, 09:50:48 AM
Ginger coconut tomato soup from the last of the garden tomatoes, and stirfried chicken thighs with lots of curry powder served over cauliflower rice.

Tomorrow we're having steak, asparagus and roasted butternut squash.

And I'm going to have to make some split pea soup on Wednesday or Thursday after all the talk of it in this thread. I have some smoked pork jowl and leeks to bring that party.
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Post by: Kmp2 on November 16, 2020, 04:30:45 PM
Last night we did slow cooker beef short ribs (in cherry juice!) with mashed potatoes.

Tonight we are using the rest of the meat and making a lasagna.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 16, 2020, 07:55:52 PM
I used leftover roasted chicken from Saturday & mixed it with a marinara sauce, served with ravioli. It wasn't the fanciest, but it worked. We had that with salad, and pomegranate for dessert
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Post by: couponvan on November 17, 2020, 06:49:08 AM
Creamed cauliflower soup with garlic bread baguette.  It was a kit improvisation made vegan with almond milk and vegetable broth.  I used two kinds of frozen riced cauliflower (one garlic and one Asian). So tasty!
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Post by: NotJen on November 17, 2020, 07:00:35 AM
It's chicken enchilada time again!  With roasted zucchini on the side.
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Post by: jeninco on November 17, 2020, 01:09:26 PM
It's in the 60s today, so we'll be having sticky sesame sriracha chicken salad: https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2017/03/29/sticky-sesame-and-sriracha-chicken-with-chopped-salad

With, I dunno, leftover rice, or maybe rice noodles for the carb-hungry.
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Post by: couponvan on November 17, 2020, 01:20:13 PM
I am making a charcuterie chalet with a friend this afternoon. That and wine will be dinner!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CHb0UEZBAKF/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CHb0UEZBAKF/)
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Post by: sui generis on November 17, 2020, 01:45:34 PM
Cute!

We're having fish tacos. Fish counter at our fave store had been shut down for a while for some remodeling, and they had limited prepackaged or frozen fish for the duration. It's open again and we're celebrating with one of my favorite meals!
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Post by: couponvan on November 17, 2020, 05:47:54 PM
It was good!
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Post by: OtherJen on November 17, 2020, 05:55:59 PM
It was good!

I love that! Nice job.
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Post by: sui generis on November 17, 2020, 05:57:27 PM
Yes, nicely done!  Beauties.
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Post by: alsoknownasDean on November 17, 2020, 11:28:37 PM
I've got some leftover carnitas I made yesterday (and a bunch of tortillas) or a big piece of steak and some salad. Tomorrow's going to be very warm and reheating the carnitas is going to heat the place up less than cooking a steak, so steak and salad it is!

I really should get to organising a BBQ and area for said BBQ, especially as summer is nearly here.
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Post by: jeninco on November 20, 2020, 04:25:55 PM
@couponvan, I love the meat house!

We're making vegetable-heavy lasagne this evening, with eggplant, mushrooms and spinach, along with a small amount of hot italian sausage, which I will probably put into the (tomato-based) sauce, to get it better dispersed.

I imagine I could make a salad with that, but honestly I'm probably not going to.  Hope you all have a great weekend!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 21, 2020, 08:04:38 AM
Fish (self caught pollock) with cherry tomatoes and fresh herb sauce. A salad with butternut squash, almonds, feta cheese, white beans and mint. And I made borek with cheese fill. Not sure when to eat that.
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Post by: BZB on November 21, 2020, 06:34:59 PM
I did NOT feel like cooking tonight, but the no-cook options I had on hand - popcorn, apples, and pb&j - didn't sound appealing, so I forced myself to get over it and cook. Spaghetti noodles with crispy bacon, green peas, french green beans, diced hard-boiled eggs, shaved asiago, freshly cracked pepper, kosher flaked salt, tossed with plenty of extra virgin olive oil
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Post by: NotJen on November 21, 2020, 06:55:23 PM
I was supposed to make meatloaf tonight, but plans changed, and I'll make that for lunch tomorrow.

Tonight I made some individual pizzas, but froze them all.  I had a breakfast burrito (and side salad) for dinner to use up my last tortilla, but conveniently forgot to add the three baby potatoes I had saved to have in said burrito.  Oops!  I'll try to remember to bake them up to mix in tomorrow's dinner salad.
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Post by: OtherJen on November 21, 2020, 08:09:56 PM
Husband made diner-style smashed burgers with cheese and onions. I think we'll need to eat vegetarian for the next couple of nights to balance those out, but they were a nice treat.

Last night, we did onigirazu (sushi sandwiches) with smoked salmon and vegetables.
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Post by: sui generis on November 21, 2020, 08:33:51 PM
We made a mediocre roasted cauliflower leek soup. So disappointing. I lost my favorite creamy cauliflower leek soup recipe (apparently the website shut down, and I've been remiss in not saving more than links to some of my fave recipes) so lost it and tried something random. I think I'll be able to pull together something adequate based on other creamy cauliflower leek soup recipes I see online, but I'm sad I lost that previous one.

Served it with reliable sweet potato fries, dipped in mayo.
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Post by: jeninco on November 22, 2020, 06:47:49 PM
@sui generis , we had absolutely delicious cauliflower and black bean tacos. The kid and MrInCO were in the nearby town with the fantastic tortillaria, so they picked up fresh corn tortillas (and homemade salsa), I roasted the cauliflower and warmed up some black beans from the freezer, and we grated a little jack cheese, sliced up some pickled jalapeños, and fast-pickled some red onion. A little "mexican slaw" (aka grated carrots and red cabbage, with just a bit of rice vinegar) on the side, and we were golden!
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Post by: sui generis on November 22, 2020, 09:27:27 PM
@sui generis , we had absolutely delicious cauliflower and black bean tacos. The kid and MrInCO were in the nearby town with the fantastic tortillaria, so they picked up fresh corn tortillas (and homemade salsa), I roasted the cauliflower and warmed up some black beans from the freezer, and we grated a little jack cheese, sliced up some pickled jalapeños, and fast-pickled some red onion. A little "mexican slaw" (aka grated carrots and red cabbage, with just a bit of rice vinegar) on the side, and we were golden!

I love this.  I actually got a cauliflower and lentil taco recipe from someone here years ago and we still make it all the time.  One of my favorite meals.
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Post by: couponvan on November 23, 2020, 07:15:22 AM
@sui generis please post the cauliflower lentil taco recipe! Yummy sounding.
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Post by: sui generis on November 23, 2020, 08:14:56 AM
@sui generis please post the cauliflower lentil taco recipe! Yummy sounding.

Here you go: https://cookieandkate.com/roasted-cauliflower-and-lentil-tacos/. We usually add some shredded cabbage as a topping as well, for a little more crunch and healthy bulk.

Enjoy!
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Post by: couponvan on November 23, 2020, 09:12:02 AM
@sui generis please post the cauliflower lentil taco recipe! Yummy sounding.

Here you go: https://cookieandkate.com/roasted-cauliflower-and-lentil-tacos/. We usually add some shredded cabbage as a topping as well, for a little more crunch and healthy bulk.

Enjoy!
Thank you! I have a head of cauliflower I want to use up tomorrow. Taco Tuesday it is!

Last night was Weight Loss Wonder Soup Vegan with Brussel Sprouts instead of cabbage. 
https://divascancook.com/wonder-soup-recipe-weight-loss-soup-7-day-diet-cabbage-soup/ (https://divascancook.com/wonder-soup-recipe-weight-loss-soup-7-day-diet-cabbage-soup/)
I froze 2/3 of the original recipe, and then we added 1/2 cup of pearled couscous and 2 cups of vegetable broth at the end and had a "pasta soup". I'm tired of eating leftovers the next day, so I'm trying to serve a meal and then freeze portions for later to have a rotation of foods.

Tonight will be Asian dinner - Pad tai with bean sprouts, vegetable potstickers, General Tso's cauliflower, and veggie fried rice.  I'm going to freeze a bunch of the leftovers for later.  The turkey is taking up a lot of refrigerator space!
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Post by: NotJen on November 23, 2020, 12:17:41 PM
I've got a loaf of Rosemary French Bread in the bread machine so that I can have a leftover meatloaf sandwich (and side salad) for dinner --- smells delicious!

Speaking of lentils, does anyone have a favorite recipe specifically for black lentils?  I made Smitten Kitchen's punjabi-style black lentils, but it didn't make it on the make-again list.
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Post by: jeninco on November 23, 2020, 01:13:47 PM
I've got a loaf of Rosemary French Bread in the bread machine so that I can have a leftover meatloaf sandwich (and side salad) for dinner --- smells delicious!

Speaking of lentils, does anyone have a favorite recipe specifically for black lentils?  I made Smitten Kitchen's punjabi-style black lentils, but it didn't make it on the make-again list.

Don't have a recipe, but I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who "auditions" recipes, and then decides if they get promoted to "permanent" or "kill a tree" status.

I'm also curious about recipe ideas -- we're trying to find more things to do with beans, and although we have a number of delicious recipes, I'm starting to get bored with the texture.
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Post by: NotJen on November 23, 2020, 03:30:20 PM
I'm also curious about recipe ideas -- we're trying to find more things to do with beans, and although we have a number of delicious recipes, I'm starting to get bored with the texture.

Any specific kind of bean?  Most of these probably won't give you a different texture, but here are some of my favorites that aren't chili.

When I have a bunch piling up in my freezer, I make Five Bean Soup (https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/five-bean-soup/), using whatever mix of beans I have on hand.

A lot of my favorites involve chickpeas:
I like to make chickpea "chicken salad" for sandwiches - chickpeas (mashed), celery, mayo, garlic powder, salt, and pepper (all pretty much to-taste)
A new favorite is Paprika Chicken with Chickpeas (https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/paprika_chicken_with_chickpeas/)
Chickpea Tikka Masala (https://www.theironyou.com/2016/03/vegan-easy-chickpea-tikka-masala.html) - I've used this recipe, but there might be better ones
Lamb Chili (https://feedmephoebe.com/moroccan-lamb-chili-recipe-sweet-potatoes-chickpeas-kale/) (okay, it's a chili, but it's soo good)

Butternut Black Bean Burgers (https://peasandcrayons.com/2014/11/butternut-black-bean-burgers.html)
My favorite burritos (https://ohsheglows.com/2011/10/24/black-bean-and-butternut-squash-burritos/) ever (I'm not vegan, so I use Cotija)

I'll also throw some in to a potato hash or egg scramble (when I'm using up veggies in the fridge and there happen to be extra beans around).
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Post by: jeninco on November 23, 2020, 06:21:33 PM
@NotJen, thanks! I'll have a look, and maybe we'll try one or more of those out next week!

Tonight, we're having Fidget Casserole, from the Frugal Queen (now in France, formerly elsewhere). I get a bunch of pinterest hits googling that, and don't have an account, but it's sautéed onions, leeks, and ham (we used a kielbasa), with sage and a cheddar cream sauce, baked with potatoes and applies mixed in until everything's cooked, and crusty and gooey. We'll have a salad on the side.
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Post by: OtherJen on November 23, 2020, 06:25:33 PM
We're having an entirely sheet pan dinner. Chicken thighs roasted in Penzey's Northwoods seasoning, roasted Brussels sprouts, baked potatoes, and (hopefully) warm roasted beet salad with orange balsamic vinaigrette, goat cheese, and pecans.
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Post by: Trifle on November 24, 2020, 03:42:06 AM
We're making coconut fish curry with mango and sugar snap peas.  We enjoyed this recipe so much last week we're going back for round 2.

https://oldwayspt.org/recipes/coconut-fish-curry-mango-and-sugar-snap-peas

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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 24, 2020, 09:57:00 AM
We've had some delicious dinners (pulled pork fiesta bowls, chicken with cranberry sauce & couscous, & bahn mi tacos), but tonight it will be leftover beef/lamb kebabs, rice & yogurt sauce
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Post by: jeninco on November 24, 2020, 04:55:47 PM
The family asked for a break from bean-based meatless meals, so we're having mac-n-cheese, which seems (to me) to contain rather a lot of butter and cheese. But should be delicious. The salad will balance things out.
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Post by: OtherJen on November 24, 2020, 06:08:20 PM
Pasta with a simple ground turkey-tomato sauce. I had intended to make black beans for taco Tuesday, but forgot to soak the beans so here we are.
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Post by: BZB on November 24, 2020, 08:15:17 PM
BBQ chicken tenders, coleslaw, home fries, and lemon cake
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Post by: sui generis on November 24, 2020, 08:47:34 PM
Leftover ethiopian takeout. Which isn't really on topic, since I didn't make it... but, what should I do with leftover injera? This has been a dilemma for us since the pandemic. All our local restaurants are VERY generous with the amount of injera they provide for takeout. We made chips out of them last time, but they were pretty sour.

Other than making a fresh ethiopian dish, any great uses for leftover injera? Or has anyone found it freezes well? It seems like it wouldn't...
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Post by: OtherJen on November 24, 2020, 08:51:48 PM
Leftover ethiopian takeout. Which isn't really on topic, since I didn't make it... but, what should I do with leftover injera? This has been a dilemma for us since the pandemic. All our local restaurants are VERY generous with the amount of injera they provide for takeout. We made chips out of them last time, but they were pretty sour.

Other than making a fresh ethiopian dish, any great uses for leftover injera? Or has anyone found it freezes well? It seems like it wouldn't...

I'd think it would go well with stews in general, or maybe Indian-style foods (instead of naan). Basically anything you'd want to eat with a bread dipper. I wonder how it would be with hummus or baba ganoush.

Ethiopian food sounds so good, and I haven't had it in ages.
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Post by: jeninco on November 25, 2020, 09:30:07 AM
Leftover ethiopian takeout. Which isn't really on topic, since I didn't make it... but, what should I do with leftover injera? This has been a dilemma for us since the pandemic. All our local restaurants are VERY generous with the amount of injera they provide for takeout. We made chips out of them last time, but they were pretty sour.

Other than making a fresh ethiopian dish, any great uses for leftover injera? Or has anyone found it freezes well? It seems like it wouldn't...

I'd think it would go well with stews in general, or maybe Indian-style foods (instead of naan). Basically anything you'd want to eat with a bread dipper. I wonder how it would be with hummus or baba ganoush.

Ethiopian food sounds so good, and I haven't had it in ages.

There are chalaquiles-style things you can make with leftover injera, which probably start by frying it in a pan, then adding some spicy bean and/or tomato mixture, and then you could top with a fried egg. I'd probably freeze the injera if I wasn't going to get around to making such a thing soon, but I bet it'd be a fantastic breakfast.

(I googled -- look for "firfir")
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Post by: NotJen on November 25, 2020, 11:47:23 AM
I'm eating leftovers today to clear out some of the "good containers" from my freezer.

In preparation for tomorrow, I've made a loaf of bread to use in stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pecan pie cookies.
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Post by: OtherJen on November 25, 2020, 12:06:30 PM
I'm waffling back and forth between putting a pot of bean soup in the pressure cooker and pulling the leftover pulled pork out of the freezer. I still have to bake a pie (and make the pie crust) and prep everything for stuffing, so probably the pork will win. We can eat it with tortillas, topped with shredded cabbage, radishes, queso fresco, and Tapatio sauce.
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Post by: jeninco on November 25, 2020, 12:21:16 PM
We're also likely to be having chili and sides (lovely corn tortillas, slaw, fresh salsa that needs using up. etc) for dinner tonight.

And, like the other Jen, we'll be making cranberry sauce and many pies this afternoon. (We aren't having guests, but we're dropping off pie slices all over town tomorrow with friends.) I bought the bread for stuffing, though, so I'll take it out of the freezer this afternoon, cut it into cubes this evening, and leave them out to go a little stale before we start assembling dressing tomorrow.  I guess I also need to pull the neck and giblets out of the turkey and start making stock...
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Post by: sui generis on November 25, 2020, 09:37:32 PM
Leftover ethiopian takeout. Which isn't really on topic, since I didn't make it... but, what should I do with leftover injera? This has been a dilemma for us since the pandemic. All our local restaurants are VERY generous with the amount of injera they provide for takeout. We made chips out of them last time, but they were pretty sour.

Other than making a fresh ethiopian dish, any great uses for leftover injera? Or has anyone found it freezes well? It seems like it wouldn't...

I'd think it would go well with stews in general, or maybe Indian-style foods (instead of naan). Basically anything you'd want to eat with a bread dipper. I wonder how it would be with hummus or baba ganoush.

Ethiopian food sounds so good, and I haven't had it in ages.

There are chalaquiles-style things you can make with leftover injera, which probably start by frying it in a pan, then adding some spicy bean and/or tomato mixture, and then you could top with a fried egg. I'd probably freeze the injera if I wasn't going to get around to making such a thing soon, but I bet it'd be a fantastic breakfast.

(I googled -- look for "firfir")

Lovely ideas, thanks!

Tonight, we were ambitious (considering the amount of cooking for tomorrow) and made something so delicious, I just have to really encourage everyone to consider bookmarking or trying this soon.  It's a little bit of work, but worth it.  And the picture is really misleading and not appetizing at all, but trust me it is so tasty with bright basil and just enough cheesiness and the roasted tomato/bell pepper/garlic sauce....fun to make and tasty to eat!
 
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021548-giant-couscous-cake-with-roasted-pepper-sauce
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Post by: Trifle on November 26, 2020, 03:13:29 AM
Leftover ethiopian takeout. Which isn't really on topic, since I didn't make it... but, what should I do with leftover injera? This has been a dilemma for us since the pandemic. All our local restaurants are VERY generous with the amount of injera they provide for takeout. We made chips out of them last time, but they were pretty sour.

Other than making a fresh ethiopian dish, any great uses for leftover injera? Or has anyone found it freezes well? It seems like it wouldn't...

I'd think it would go well with stews in general, or maybe Indian-style foods (instead of naan). Basically anything you'd want to eat with a bread dipper. I wonder how it would be with hummus or baba ganoush.

Ethiopian food sounds so good, and I haven't had it in ages.

There are chalaquiles-style things you can make with leftover injera, which probably start by frying it in a pan, then adding some spicy bean and/or tomato mixture, and then you could top with a fried egg. I'd probably freeze the injera if I wasn't going to get around to making such a thing soon, but I bet it'd be a fantastic breakfast.

(I googled -- look for "firfir")

Lovely ideas, thanks!

Tonight, we were ambitious (considering the amount of cooking for tomorrow) and made something so delicious, I just have to really encourage everyone to consider bookmarking or trying this soon.  It's a little bit of work, but worth it.  And the picture is really misleading and not appetizing at all, but trust me it is so tasty with bright basil and just enough cheesiness and the roasted tomato/bell pepper/garlic sauce....fun to make and tasty to eat!
 
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021548-giant-couscous-cake-with-roasted-pepper-sauce

Hi @sui generis -- the recipe sounds great but it's behind a pay wall.  (I already have a subscription to NYT, but the wall requires me to upgrade to include 'Cooking')
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Post by: OtherJen on November 26, 2020, 07:31:57 AM
Tonight will be chile-rubbed roast turkey (https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/chile-rubbed-roast-turkey/17205/), gravy, bread dressing (mom's recipe), sauteed Brussels sprouts with bacon and shallots, and cranberry relish.

I baked a pumpkin pie, too, but it will probably become breakfast.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 26, 2020, 08:42:02 AM
Turkish musakka with rice.
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Post by: horsepoor on November 26, 2020, 09:09:11 AM
We just got a lamb from a friend, so instead of turkey, we'll be having roasted leg of lamb tonight with freshly dug horseradish. Sides will be asparagus, mashed potatoes, and if I'm feeling ambitious, a leek/parsnip gratin and/or some sort of apple dessert with the last of my little stash of homegrown apples.
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Post by: OzzieandHarriet on November 26, 2020, 10:32:49 AM
Leftover ethiopian takeout. Which isn't really on topic, since I didn't make it... but, what should I do with leftover injera? This has been a dilemma for us since the pandemic. All our local restaurants are VERY generous with the amount of injera they provide for takeout. We made chips out of them last time, but they were pretty sour.

Other than making a fresh ethiopian dish, any great uses for leftover injera? Or has anyone found it freezes well? It seems like it wouldn't...

I'd think it would go well with stews in general, or maybe Indian-style foods (instead of naan). Basically anything you'd want to eat with a bread dipper. I wonder how it would be with hummus or baba ganoush.

Ethiopian food sounds so good, and I haven't had it in ages.

There are chalaquiles-style things you can make with leftover injera, which probably start by frying it in a pan, then adding some spicy bean and/or tomato mixture, and then you could top with a fried egg. I'd probably freeze the injera if I wasn't going to get around to making such a thing soon, but I bet it'd be a fantastic breakfast.

(I googled -- look for "firfir")

Lovely ideas, thanks!

Tonight, we were ambitious (considering the amount of cooking for tomorrow) and made something so delicious, I just have to really encourage everyone to consider bookmarking or trying this soon.  It's a little bit of work, but worth it.  And the picture is really misleading and not appetizing at all, but trust me it is so tasty with bright basil and just enough cheesiness and the roasted tomato/bell pepper/garlic sauce....fun to make and tasty to eat!
 
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021548-giant-couscous-cake-with-roasted-pepper-sauce

Hi @sui generis -- the recipe sounds great but it's behind a pay wall.  (I already have a subscription to NYT, but the wall requires me to upgrade to include 'Cooking')

I was able to find it (I don’t have a cooking subscription either) so here it is for anyone interested. Some of the reader comments said they had problems with various points of the recipe, just FYI.

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE PEPPER SAUCE:
2  small red bell peppers (about 12 ounces/340 grams), seeds and stems removed, quartered
1  small tomato, halved
4  tablespoons/60 milliliters olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2  large heads garlic, tops trimmed just enough to expose the cloves
1 ½  tablespoons red wine vinegar
1  teaspoon maple syrup
FOR THE COUSCOUS CAKE:
1 ½  cups/250 grams pearl couscous
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 ⅓  cups/320 milliliters boiling water
10  scallions (spring onions), trimmed
7  tablespoons/105 milliliters olive oil
5  ounces/140 grams baby spinach (about 4 packed cups)
1  scant cup/220 grams Greek-style yogurt
1  scant cup/100 grams coarsely grated low-moisture mozzarella
½  cup/50 grams finely grated pecorino, plus extra for serving
⅓  cup plus 1 tablespoon/50 grams all-purpose (plain) flour
2  large eggs
2  garlic cloves, minced
1  tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and roughly crushed in a mortar and pestle
⅓  cup/15 grams roughly torn fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
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PREPARATION

Heat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit/220 degrees Celsius.
Prepare the pepper sauce: Add the bell peppers and tomato to a baking sheet (tray) and toss with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a good grind of pepper. Drizzle the garlic heads with a little oil, wrap tightly in foil and place them to one side of the baking sheet. Roast for 35 minutes or until the pepper skins are well charred and the garlic has softened.
When cool enough to handle, peel and discard the pepper and tomato skins. (Don’t worry if you can’t remove all the skin.) Add the peeled vegetables to a food processor. Squeeze the garlic cloves out of their papery skins (discarding the skins) and add them to the blender along with the vinegar, maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a good grind of pepper. Blitz for a few seconds, then, with the machine running, slowly drizzle in the remaining 3 tablespoons oil until incorporated and the sauce is smooth. Set aside pepper sauce.
Meanwhile, prepare the couscous cake: Add the couscous, 1/2 teaspoon salt and boiling water to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid and turn the heat to medium-low. Cook for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Place a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Toss the scallions (spring onions) with 1/2 tablespoon oil, then add to the pan and fry until softened and charred, turning halfway through, about 4 minutes. Set the scallions aside.
Turn the heat down to medium-high, then add another 1/2 tablespoon oil and the spinach to the pan. Cook until wilted, about 90 seconds, then transfer to a large bowl. Roughly chop the scallions and add two-thirds to the bowl with the spinach. Add the couscous, yogurt, both cheeses, flour, eggs, garlic, coriander, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a good grind of pepper to the bowl and mix everything to combine.
Wipe out the skillet and heat 5 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Once hot, add the couscous mixture, and use a spoon to evenly distribute and smooth out the top. Turn the heat down to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes; the edges will be golden, the cake will start to set in the center and you should be able to loosen the cake from the base.
Use a spatula to gently separate the cake from the sides of the pan, running it under the cake as well to try to loosen it from the bottom. Remove the pan from the heat and, very gently, invert the whole thing onto a large plate. Return the pan to the heat and slide the cake back into it, crispy-side up, to brown the other side. Cook for 8 minutes over medium heat, then transfer the cake to a large wooden board or serving platter.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining scallions with the extra basil leaves and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle the cake all over with the extra pecorino and top with the scallion mixture. Serve with the pepper sauce in a bowl alongside.
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on November 26, 2020, 11:24:05 AM
Right now, beloved SO is in my kitchen preparing a dinner of roasted  turkey, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, yams, peas, and butterflake rolls.

I'll drink cider, she champagne.

Dessert = vanilla ice cream w/ pumpkin pie/peach pie.
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Post by: sui generis on November 26, 2020, 11:55:19 AM
Leftover ethiopian takeout. Which isn't really on topic, since I didn't make it... but, what should I do with leftover injera? This has been a dilemma for us since the pandemic. All our local restaurants are VERY generous with the amount of injera they provide for takeout. We made chips out of them last time, but they were pretty sour.

Other than making a fresh ethiopian dish, any great uses for leftover injera? Or has anyone found it freezes well? It seems like it wouldn't...

I'd think it would go well with stews in general, or maybe Indian-style foods (instead of naan). Basically anything you'd want to eat with a bread dipper. I wonder how it would be with hummus or baba ganoush.

Ethiopian food sounds so good, and I haven't had it in ages.

There are chalaquiles-style things you can make with leftover injera, which probably start by frying it in a pan, then adding some spicy bean and/or tomato mixture, and then you could top with a fried egg. I'd probably freeze the injera if I wasn't going to get around to making such a thing soon, but I bet it'd be a fantastic breakfast.

(I googled -- look for "firfir")

Lovely ideas, thanks!

Tonight, we were ambitious (considering the amount of cooking for tomorrow) and made something so delicious, I just have to really encourage everyone to consider bookmarking or trying this soon.  It's a little bit of work, but worth it.  And the picture is really misleading and not appetizing at all, but trust me it is so tasty with bright basil and just enough cheesiness and the roasted tomato/bell pepper/garlic sauce....fun to make and tasty to eat!
 
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021548-giant-couscous-cake-with-roasted-pepper-sauce

Hi @sui generis -- the recipe sounds great but it's behind a pay wall.  (I already have a subscription to NYT, but the wall requires me to upgrade to include 'Cooking')

I was able to find it (I don’t have a cooking subscription either) so here it is for anyone interested. Some of the reader comments said they had problems with various points of the recipe, just FYI.

Thanks for posting! The only change we thought we'd try for future is cookig 1-2 minutes less per side, to make the outside a bit less crunchy/chewy.

Tonight, we're having baked chicken with a mediterranean garlic spice rub, generic mashed potatoes with gravy, sambal roasted brussels with fish sauce vinaigrette, apple bacon stuffing and roasted cashew pudding for dessert.
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Post by: Trifle on November 27, 2020, 01:56:50 AM
Thanks @sui generis !
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 28, 2020, 09:35:00 AM
I think I'm trying a stuffed acorn squash recipe tonight. It looks good, and seasonally appropriate.
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Post by: OtherJen on November 28, 2020, 10:01:49 AM
Turkey pot pie. I saved a couple cups of yesterday’s batch of turkey stock (the rest became last night’s turkey noodle soup), and I still have half of the pie dough from the batch I made on Wednesday.
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Post by: jeninco on November 28, 2020, 09:14:27 PM
Squash and green curry soup, with turkey stock, coconut milk, shredded turkey, and chopped bok choi. Yum!
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Post by: lexde on November 28, 2020, 09:15:04 PM
Homemade hamburger helper but vegan.
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Post by: Trifle on November 29, 2020, 01:48:38 AM
We've got a bunch of fall garden produce to use, so I'm making a roasted vegetable sheet pan dinner with cashew tarragon gravy.

And I have a surplus of turnips and greens, so I'm going to try to make a vegan version of southern turnip greens.
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Post by: jeninco on November 29, 2020, 07:33:22 PM
"Not exactly colcannon" with roasted squash wedges on the side.

(Cooked and then mashed potatoes, shredded and cooked cabbage, mixed together with a pound or so of sharp cheddar and a bit of salt, then dumped back into the giant frying pan I used to cook the cabbage and fried until crispy on the bottom. Normal people might use a cast-iron skillet and flip the thing onto a plate, but I'm feeding two teenagers, so I stuck the pan under the broiler, because I have't really figured out how to flip the contents of an 18-20 inch diameter pan.)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 30, 2020, 07:50:34 AM
We're having chicken enchilada rice skillet, with sour cream, cilantro, guac & chips on the side. At least one of the teenagers will also likely have his wrapped in tortillas
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Post by: OtherJen on November 30, 2020, 08:24:37 AM
White bean and kale soup. Probably with a couple slices of bacon for a bit more flavor.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on November 30, 2020, 12:12:27 PM
Making a salmon loaf. Kind of like a meat loaf with canned salmon from Costco, celery, onions, Ritz crackers, egg and some cream of mushroom soup, spices.

Then, I am making some roasted veggies: bok choy, radicchio, onions and potatoes.

It is a rainy, windy day here and I hope this stuff can get cooked and we don't lose electricity!
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Post by: jeninco on December 01, 2020, 07:12:31 PM
Something different: it's an old eating well recipe of ham, sweet potatoes, and apples, mostly: warm some cider with chopped ginger, some sprinkles of cloves, and a spoonful of mustard. Add thinly sliced sweet potatoes, and simmer. Add thinnish apple slices. Put ham slices on top, and cover and cook until the sweet potatoes are cooked through and everything's hot. Dissolve an appropriate amount of cornstarch in a little water, stir in, then cover again and cook until liquid is somewhat thickened.

It's very "fall".  We had it with a salad.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 01, 2020, 08:10:54 PM
Something different: it's an old eating well recipe of ham, sweet potatoes, and apples, mostly: warm some cider with chopped ginger, some sprinkles of cloves, and a spoonful of mustard. Add thinly sliced sweet potatoes, and simmer. Add thinnish apple slices. Put ham slices on top, and cover and cook until the sweet potatoes are cooked through and everything's hot. Dissolve an appropriate amount of cornstarch in a little water, stir in, then cover again and cook until liquid is somewhat thickened.

It's very "fall". We had it with a salad.

Ha, just the first sentence made me think, "Oh, big fall recipe." It sounds cozy and delicious.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 01, 2020, 08:11:39 PM
We had roasted Brussels sprouts and kielbasa and baked potatoes. Easy weeknight food.
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Post by: NotJen on December 01, 2020, 08:26:16 PM
Red beans and rice, with roasted cabbage wedges and cornbread.
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Post by: sui generis on December 01, 2020, 09:06:53 PM
Leftover Thanksgiving! I know we were supposed to toss it a couple of days ago, but I guess we're risk takers.
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Post by: NotJen on December 01, 2020, 09:14:28 PM
Leftover Thanksgiving! I know we were supposed to toss it a couple of days ago, but I guess we're risk takers.

Next time don't toss it - freeze it!  I've got several individual Thanksgiving meals in my freezer right now, along with a bunch of turkey meat to make other dishes.
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Post by: sui generis on December 01, 2020, 09:41:00 PM
Leftover Thanksgiving! I know we were supposed to toss it a couple of days ago, but I guess we're risk takers.

Next time don't toss it - freeze it!  I've got several individual Thanksgiving meals in my freezer right now, along with a bunch of turkey meat to make other dishes.

Oh we def have some in the freezer, too! But we might have still kept a little too much in the fridge... We need to finish up some potatoes and chicken for lunch tomorrow.
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Post by: GuitarStv on December 02, 2020, 07:46:35 AM
Leftover Thanksgiving! I know we were supposed to toss it a couple of days ago, but I guess we're risk takers.

Next time don't toss it - freeze it!  I've got several individual Thanksgiving meals in my freezer right now, along with a bunch of turkey meat to make other dishes.

Just make it into a soup and then freeze it for later.  The boiling will kill any pathogens that are taking hold.
Oh we def have some in the freezer, too! But we might have still kept a little too much in the fridge... We need to finish up some potatoes and chicken for lunch tomorrow.
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Post by: gatortator on December 02, 2020, 10:52:05 AM
Caldo Verde and homemade pretzels
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Post by: PDXTabs on December 02, 2020, 11:00:43 AM
Sous vide octopus (https://www.platingsandpairings.com/sous-vide-octopus-recipe-tender-flavorful/) and fried potatoes.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on December 02, 2020, 11:56:14 AM
Meatballs from ground lamb and a turkish salad from peach, grilled bell pepper, cherrietomato with mint and cilantro.
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Post by: BZB on December 02, 2020, 04:35:57 PM
A cup of winter squash soup, a slice of from scratch pizza with chicken, pineapple, red onion and yellow bell peppers, and a side of roasted broccoli
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 02, 2020, 04:56:52 PM
We're having stuffed acorn squash (picture a stuffed pepper filling, but inside a roasted squash).
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Post by: tthree on December 02, 2020, 05:14:27 PM
Homemade cream of tomato soup (made with our garden grown tomatoes from the freezer) and grilled cheese:)  I also made an apple crisp for dessert.
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Post by: horsepoor on December 02, 2020, 09:45:48 PM
Tonight I stirfried some sirloin with garlic, ginger, tamari and a bit of honey, plus onion, celery and a little broccoli. Served over turmeric cauliflower rice.

Tomorrow I'm making split pea soup inspired by all the talk a week or two ago on this thread about split pea soup. I have some smoked pork jowl and there will be lots of carrots and butter involved.
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Post by: seattlecyclone on December 02, 2020, 09:56:05 PM
Our CSA gave us quite a bit of greens in the past couple weeks, so I made some saag tofu tonight. Turned out well! Everyone in the family except for the 4-year-old liked it, and he barely likes anything these days.
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Post by: sui generis on December 02, 2020, 10:44:48 PM
Lentil soup with chard and sausage in a tomato base.  Served with sweet potato fries.
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Post by: middo on December 03, 2020, 12:28:01 AM
Home alone tonight, so a couple of frozen Aldi meat pies will be reheated.  About $2 for dinner, and one I really enjoy occasionally.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 03, 2020, 04:16:59 AM
Honestly not sure, but we ordered pizza last night so cooking needs to happen tonight. Maybe lentil-vegetable soup? Haven't had that in a while.
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Post by: Trifle on December 03, 2020, 05:13:34 AM
I'm not sure either, but we have tons of fall garden produce that needs to be used -- cabbage, turnips, carrots, squash.  Gotta find some ideas. 
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Post by: Linea_Norway on December 03, 2020, 06:46:39 AM
Carrots and cherrie tomatoes baked in the oven, on a bit of yoghurt. And scampi cooked with garlic, chilipepper and tomatoes.
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Post by: gatortator on December 03, 2020, 01:13:24 PM
Either mutter halloumi  or butternut squash ravioli. We'll see what I feel like making.
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Post by: jeninco on December 03, 2020, 03:20:28 PM
Homemade pizza, with asparagus, mushrooms, and salami bits. With salad.
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Post by: NotJen on December 03, 2020, 06:20:59 PM
I "made" a baked sweet potato (my go-to toppings are a drizzle of olive oil and Cajun seasoning).

I also had a bag of spinach to use up before tomorrow, and some milk to use before Saturday, so I made creamed spinach for the first time - I ate a little, but put most in the freezer to go with a future meal.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 04, 2020, 07:19:11 PM
Husband has been requesting homemade macaroni and cheese for a while. Tonight's batch was very good. I served it with baked chicken and blanched broccoli.
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Post by: sui generis on December 04, 2020, 07:31:27 PM
our pizza dough suffered a catastrophic failure this afternoon (old yeast meant it didn't rise enough but ALSO it got attacked by ants while trying to rise. I hate ants).  So we're having leftover lentil soup. And I'm not sad about that. 

Pizza tomorrow, using fresher yeast.  We are trying a new topping scheme for one of them, a riff off of "cacio e pepe" pasta. Includes tallegio, mozzarella and parmesan, and heavy cream as the base (!) as well as lots of pepper, presumably....
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Post by: Trifle on December 05, 2020, 01:29:40 AM
I made chipotle butternut squash quinoa salad from Budget Bytes -- https://www.budgetbytes.com/chipotle-butternut-squash-and-quinoa-salad/.  I add dried cranberries to it for a little extra zing. 

That one's a winner -- we make it two or three times a month when squash is in season.  Its vegan (for DH) and everyone in the family likes it.   It's light but filling -- good for lunch on its own, or as a side for dinner. 
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 05, 2020, 07:47:54 AM
I've decided that we have to move things out of the freezer. So, I think I'll defrost a bolognese sauce, and we'll have that over pasta (or cauliflower rice)
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Post by: NotJen on December 05, 2020, 08:33:34 AM
Turkey pot pie, with spinach salad and roasted broccoli.
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Post by: meghan88 on December 05, 2020, 05:48:22 PM
A big Tuscan-inspired bean and sausage soup.  One pound of spicy Italian sausages, white beans, chick peas, onions, garlic, carrots, red pepper, spinach and herbs.  It will feed us for 3 days.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 07, 2020, 06:08:54 PM
Last night: homemade red sauce with ground turkey and mushrooms, spaghetti squash.
Tonight: broccoli-cheddar omelettes and bacon.
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Post by: jeninco on December 07, 2020, 08:12:40 PM
We were intending to have my BIL (who is local) to dinner, and have spatchcocked grilled chicken and a bunch of vegetables while he made latkes. He bailed, so I roasted the chicken, roasted the cauliflower that needed using in the chicken drippings, and baked the potatoes (and some sweet potatoes, too).
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 09, 2020, 08:24:01 AM
Last night: an In & Out inspired sloppy joes recipe, on a bun for some, over cauliflower for the keto eater.
Tonight: we received three free meal kits from a delivery company, as something got screwed up on an order. I've never tried the service before, but the meals look pretty good. Tonight looks like it will be meatball pita pockets with a kale salad & tahini dressing
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 09, 2020, 09:31:12 AM
Making meaty, cheesy, lasagna today for tonight's dinner.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 09, 2020, 10:33:01 AM
Last night: black beans and brown rice, topped with cheese and hot sauce.

Tonight: no freaking clue.
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Post by: sui generis on December 09, 2020, 10:53:16 AM
Creamy roasted red pepper soup, where the "creamy" is blended cauliflower.
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Post by: jeninco on December 09, 2020, 02:37:37 PM
The Smitten Kitchen sausage, potato, and shallot sheet pan bake, which is then dumped over (er, "elegantly mixed into") a bowlful of arugula with lemon  juice squeezed over.

Last night was broccoli quesadillas, which turned out to not quite be enough, so we had pear cloufouti an hour or so later.
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Post by: NotJen on December 09, 2020, 03:20:46 PM
Spicy stir-fried Brussels sprout tops (https://www.kitchenist.com/something-old-something-new-spicy-stir-fried-sprout-tops-a-cooking-blog-kitchenist/).  I'll probably throw a poached egg on top.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 09, 2020, 05:42:59 PM
Last night: black beans and brown rice, topped with cheese and hot sauce.

Tonight: no freaking clue.

Tonight is cottage pie to use up a half-lb of ground beef and some mushrooms.
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Post by: Trifle on December 10, 2020, 03:13:44 AM
Beanburgers -- 1 pound hamburger, 2 cans of pork and beans, huge squirts of ketchup and yellow mustard, salt and pepper.  Fry it up in a pan and either put it on a bun sloppy joe style, or eat it with a spoon and a slice of toast on the side for shoveling. 

Cheap, not-so-healthy carnivore comfort food.  The recipe sounds strange, especially the ketchup and mustard, but it's delicious.  There's something about it. 
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 10, 2020, 06:43:11 PM
Last night's meatball pita with arugula & tahini was excellent.
Tonight - it was a clean out the fridge night. One diner had sauteed cabbage & cauliflower rice with spicy grilled chicken. A picky diner had fish sticks with cheese tortellini. The two least picky diners had spicy grilled chicken & cheese tortellini.

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Post by: gatortator on December 10, 2020, 06:44:54 PM
Ham and white bean soup.  Corny cornbread.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 10, 2020, 07:45:26 PM
We had Budget Bytes' Not-Butter Chicken over white rice, except I replaced half of the chicken with a can of garbanzos and the yogurt with coconut milk.
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Post by: YK-Phil on December 10, 2020, 09:34:54 PM
Yesterday, we got a big box delivered to our door containing three free dinners from a Hello Fresh offer from my daughter that, as a good mustachian, I promptly cancelled before the renewal date. Last night was Irish stew, tonight was Creamy chicken with veggies, supper tomorrow will be Creamy Cheese Pesto Tortellini. The box comes with all the ingredients individually packed, even balsamic vinegar, bouillon, fresh herbs,  etc. Everything was fresh and seemed to be of good quality, and the recipes were well explained...Overall, not a bad concept for young people on the go who don't have a lot of time to shop and prepare meals, perfect idea during the pandemic, quite cheaper than take-out but still more expensive -I'd say about twice as much, than doing the shopping yourself. But I am retired and DW works part-time so we have plenty of time to plan, shop, and prepare our meals, and we enjoy cooking together, so this is not for us although I never refuse a good deal like this...
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 11, 2020, 08:16:39 AM
@yyc-phil - we've also enjoyed Hello Fresh for my teen son as he learns to cook. He's really enjoyed the concept of having everything in one place, in the right quantities. It's not something we'll do for too long ($$ & not environmentally friendly), but has been awesome to help him make meals on busy nights. I also love getting a break from all of the 2020 cooking!

Tonight we're having a freebie meal kit dinner as well. My son is making chicken fettucine alfredo.
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Post by: horsepoor on December 11, 2020, 08:24:25 AM
The kits are a good tool to learn how to cook! Someone I know who was a notoriously bad cook used them for a few months and now she is much more proficient with turning out edible meals.

Tonight we are having a stirfry with tofu, bok choy and shitake mushrooms. I'll probably throw the last bits of leftover chicken in there too.

It will be nice to have a light meal because tomorrow will be DH's birthday celebration, and in lieu of going out to eat, he has decided on a junk food extravaganza of hamburger, French fries, onion rings, mac & cheese, and chocolate chip cookies.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 11, 2020, 09:56:58 AM
Those kits look like a great learning tool that would make cooking and meal planning less intimidating for a beginner.

We're going to have baked fish, rice pilaf, and salad tonight.
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Post by: jeninco on December 11, 2020, 12:22:28 PM
Yeah, but all the plastic in those kits! The thing about having everything individually packaged is it's all individually wrapped. I mean, "duh", but ...

We're having caldo tlalpeño tonight: it started snowing last night, and will continue to snow lightly through the day today. Plus, it's a great use of leftover turkey meat and turkey stock that I slapped in the freezer the day after Thanksgiving. (Also, I bought two unripe avocados on my last trip to the grocery store, XXX days ago, and they're finally ripe, so it's time...)
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Post by: YK-Phil on December 11, 2020, 12:39:21 PM
Yeah, but all the plastic in those kits! The thing about having everything individually packaged is it's all individually wrapped. I mean, "duh", but ...

We're having caldo tlalpeño tonight: it started snowing last night, and will continue to snow lightly through the day today. Plus, it's a great use of leftover turkey meat and turkey stock that I slapped in the freezer the day after Thanksgiving. (Also, I bought two unripe avocados on my last trip to the grocery store, XXX days ago, and they're finally ripe, so it's time...)

Absolutely, the amount of packaging is mind-boggling although I understand why it is needed. Packaging waste is another reason why such a good idea for some folks is not a good fit for us.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on December 12, 2020, 09:10:20 AM
Rolled up baked eggplant slices, filled with chopped walnut, pomme granate and some other stuff. A salad with apple, pomme granate, smoked wheat (freekeh), green herbs and a dressing. Beef.
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Post by: gatortator on December 12, 2020, 09:15:16 AM
Steamed bbq pork buns with stir fry veggies on the side
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Post by: NotJen on December 12, 2020, 11:05:08 AM
Stuffed peppers - just finished prepping them for later.  Will serve with roasted sweet potatoes and probably spinach salads (I got fresh bunches in a Misfits box this week and not sure how long they'll hold up).
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 12, 2020, 01:33:48 PM
Yes, there is definitely a lot of packaging, & isn't an option I'd recommend for anyone but a beginner cook.

We're having chicken tikka masala tonight
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Post by: jeninco on December 12, 2020, 03:12:47 PM
My 19 YO son has been the maker of fresh pasta since we started making it (and then bought a hand-cranked roller) this past April. My husband has offered to take this task over (at least when the kid's not living with us) and they finally did the dough-making handoff this morning, so there's 4 hungry people's worth of pasta dough relaxing in the fridge.

I'll roll it out (it's going to be linguini) and dress it with a sauce that's blanched kale, garlic, olive oil, and a fair bit of two kinds of cheeses. We'll have it with roasted grape tomatoes and roast squash.

Honestly, however, I have to meditate a little first: I almost always do the rolling part on the back deck to keep from getting flour all the f** over everything in the kitchen, and it's 20 degrees F and icy outside. Everyone else has offered to help clean up, but they're not going to get the job entirely done, and the problem with trying to wipe up flour with a damp cloth is that if you don't get it all, you then have paste smeared all over everything. Grrr...
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on December 12, 2020, 03:40:36 PM
turkey w/ rice and  2 carrots
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Post by: NotJen on December 13, 2020, 11:46:54 AM
I made Tacos with Garlicky Mexican Greens for lunch (https://www.marthastewart.com/330254/ricks-tacos-with-garlicky-mexican-greens), and might have the rest for dinner.  I made my own tortillas for the first time with some blue corn masa I got off the clearance shelf.  They were pretty good, but I think I still need to work on the technique.
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Post by: horsepoor on December 13, 2020, 01:10:48 PM
Instead of stirfy, I decided to make a miso soup tonight with tofu, bok choy, kelp noodles and shitake mushrooms.

Tomorrow I'm thinking I'll make this chicken korma (https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021424-amus-chicken-korma?campaign_id=58&emc=edit_ck_20201213&instance_id=24939&nl=cooking&regi_id=78665869&segment_id=46793&te=1&user_id=9381198c79d05b413e6d213b5d408fb9) with boneless/skinless chicken thighs, served over cauliflower rice.

Tuesday will be beef stew with hopes for plenty of leftovers. Started the stock for that in the Instant Pot this morning with a bag of random lamb and pork bones I found in the back of the freezer, and the dregs of a bottle of red wine.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 13, 2020, 02:42:27 PM
We need to create room in our freezer & have a low cost grocery week, so we're having carnitas (freezer) with enchilada rice (also freezer). And a salad
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Post by: gatortator on December 13, 2020, 08:35:35 PM
Chicken enchiladas.  Flat, not rolled.  Side of oil rubbed kale and green Chile.
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Post by: jeninco on December 14, 2020, 09:59:24 PM
It's midway through Hannukah, so latkes, with sour cream and applesauce. Also a side of pot roast, and a salad.

We make ours small, and very, very crispy. Also, 4 of us just ate 5 pounds of fried potatoes, and I'm in a bit of a (happy) carb coma.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 15, 2020, 07:14:31 AM
I'm making a spicy chicken dish with edamame & salad. Maybe roti as a side for the hungry teens
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Post by: OtherJen on December 15, 2020, 09:09:04 AM
Last night: lentil-vegetable soup with a few generous handfuls of kale thrown in because I'm craving leafy greens.
Tonight: baked salmon, pilaf, leafy green salad.
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Post by: NotJen on December 15, 2020, 10:29:30 AM
Turkey mulligatawny soup with leftover Thanksgiving turkey and stock (https://www.chowhound.com/recipes/turkey-mulligatawny-soup-11126).  Kale chips, and I might microwave some frozen veggies - or pull some rolls/cornbread out of the freezer.
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Post by: horsepoor on December 16, 2020, 08:56:10 AM
Just popping back in to say, I ended up using this chicken korma recipe (https://dinnerthendessert.com/indian-chicken-korma/) and it was lick-the-bowl good and very easy. Lends itself to being prepped ahead of time and then comes together quickly when you're ready to eat. I used regular yogurt instead of Greek, and a handful of almond flour instead of whole almonds. I also didn't feel like finishing it with cream, so I used half a cup of concentrated turkey stock. We ate it over roasted cauliflower with some apricot chutney and chile paste on top. Will make again!

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Post by: jeninco on December 16, 2020, 04:46:35 PM
Just popping back in to say, I ended up using this chicken korma recipe (https://dinnerthendessert.com/indian-chicken-korma/) and it was lick-the-bowl good and very easy. Lends itself to being prepped ahead of time and then comes together quickly when you're ready to eat. I used regular yogurt instead of Greek, and a handful of almond flour instead of whole almonds. I also didn't feel like finishing it with cream, so I used half a cup of concentrated turkey stock. We ate it over roasted cauliflower with some apricot chutney and chile paste on top. Will make again!
That looks delicious -- thanks for the link!

Tonight we're having Mark Bittman's "Cassoulet with many vegetables", which is really not cassoulet, but still delicious. I'm using TJ's "chicken andouille" sausage as the meat: it's maybe 12 ounces of this to an entire giant casserole of vegetables and white beans.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 16, 2020, 05:30:19 PM
Frozen pizza topped with pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, and red onion. Big green salad with red wine vinaigrette.
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Post by: Trifle on December 17, 2020, 02:16:35 AM
We made Vietnamese noodle bowls with nuoc cham -- https://www.joyousapron.com/vietnamese-noodle-bowl/.  A table full of different toppings and add-ons, and everyone was happy.  (My first time attempting a Vietnamese recipe, and it was surprisingly easy.  I already had leftover pork and some shrimp, so the thing that took the longest -- ~1 hour -- was pickling the carrots and turnips).   As a side dish we had homemade eggrolls that my neighbor gave us with spicy nuoc mam dipping sauce.  YUM.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 17, 2020, 08:24:09 AM
@horsepoor - that chicken korma recipe looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

The random assortment of "clean out the fridge" items continues tonight. We'll be wrapping up: carnitas, pepperoni pizza (kids) & I'll likely defrost a couple of beef/lamb kebabs for my husband.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on December 17, 2020, 11:35:56 AM
I had the day off from work today, so I am making a chicken stew in the slow cooker with organic free-range chicken and chicken broth, onions, carrots, potatoes, corn, and peas seasoned with thyme. And I’m baking a loaf of pumpernickel bread in my bread machine to go with it. Very hearty meal with minimal effort. The hardest part of it was chopping up ingredients and tossing them in the crock. I wow relatives and friends with my cooking and I do things the laziest way possible.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 18, 2020, 08:51:04 AM
Received a delivery of an enormous cheese, meat & accouterments tray yesterday from work. We leave tomorrow for a trip, so I need to figure out a way to use up as much of the meat & cheese as possible. I also have a couple of servings of carnitas leftover, so need to put my thinking cap on. Ideas welcome!
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Post by: turketron on December 18, 2020, 08:59:46 AM
Received a delivery of an enormous cheese, meat & accouterments tray yesterday from work. We leave tomorrow for a trip, so I need to figure out a way to use up as much of the meat & cheese as possible. I also have a couple of servings of carnitas leftover, so need to put my thinking cap on. Ideas welcome!

Depending on the type of meats, maybe something like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DPCIlGloJA
We've done it with prosciutto and salami and it was super tasty!
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Post by: OtherJen on December 18, 2020, 12:49:41 PM
Husband requested Italian sausage with peppers and onions. I can also toss in the last few mushrooms and some tomato paste from the can I opened a few days ago.
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Post by: gatortator on December 18, 2020, 04:37:23 PM
Foolproof pan pizza.
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Post by: Metalcat on December 18, 2020, 04:45:53 PM
Avocado toast with pesto, feta, tomatoes, and smoked salmon.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 18, 2020, 04:50:33 PM
Received a delivery of an enormous cheese, meat & accouterments tray yesterday from work. We leave tomorrow for a trip, so I need to figure out a way to use up as much of the meat & cheese as possible. I also have a couple of servings of carnitas leftover, so need to put my thinking cap on. Ideas welcome!

Depending on the type of meats, maybe something like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DPCIlGloJA
We've done it with prosciutto and salami and it was super tasty!

That looks fabulous! And, a great idea any time we have leftover charcuterie items around from entertaining (you know, in non-COVID days)
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Post by: jeninco on December 18, 2020, 07:14:02 PM
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021035-baked-rajma-punjabi-style-red-beans-with-cream with roasted cauliflower and rice. We substituted sour cream for the cream, and didn't have cilantro, but it's still delicious.

However, I'm getting sick of thinking about cooking (and actually cooking) again, so we're strategizing around take-out once or twice this weekend.
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Post by: horsepoor on December 18, 2020, 07:51:02 PM
A big tray of meat and cheese is a good problem to have! I would probably just make it a grazing dinner with some carrot and celery sticks and some good mustard (and my recent obsession, Calabrian chili paste).

I'm proud of myself for not making it a dogs-n-tots night after spending 3 hours at the stable. Instead we're having roasted ginger-miso salmon and golden beets, with sauteed shitake mushrooms, asparagus and shallots. This also used up a couple elderly tangerines, and the asparagus that I was frankly surprised hadn't gone slimy already
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Post by: sui generis on December 18, 2020, 09:12:03 PM
Crazy, but I've never made a basic marinara sauce before. When I was a kid, my family definitely had Prego and what-not, and I guess I just haven't really eaten plain spaghetti and red sauce since?

So we did it up right, with our finest olive oil, DOP tomatoes, the whole bit. And it was... Nice?  I'm guessing it cost more then a jar of Prego, so not mustachian. DH *loved it*. He's the one that's part italian in the family, so maybe his opinion is more important than mine.

Served with roasted broccoli.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 19, 2020, 06:30:00 AM
I have made this recipe a handful of times and I swear by it...so good! So easy!

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/tomato-sauce-onion-and-butter
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Post by: OtherJen on December 19, 2020, 06:49:10 AM
Broccoli cheddar soup (https://smittenkitchen.com/2015/09/broccoli-cheddar-soup/) and baked chicken wings.
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Post by: NotJen on December 19, 2020, 07:36:19 AM
Sunday Night Stew (https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a10914/beef-stew-with-potatoes/) - backing out my timeline now.  With spinach salad.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 20, 2020, 07:00:30 PM
We had Tuscan White Beans (http://www.ezrapoundcake.com/archives/10422) and bread.
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Post by: jeninco on December 20, 2020, 09:01:12 PM
I am officially sick of planning and cooking all the things again. So we ordered BBQ (the family pack was mostly meat, with cole slaw and beans) and we made cornbread, cooked greens, and oven fries to go with it.  Urp!
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Post by: horsepoor on December 20, 2020, 09:17:42 PM
I tried to smoke a chicken today, but the smoker (electric) turned off somehow, so the chicken ended up roasted with some little potatoes. Made a green soup with a brick of frozen spinach and some wilting kale, with sour cream mixed in at the end.

Tomorrow: big pot of chili with beef, lamb and butternut squash to hopefully last a couple days.
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Post by: Trifle on December 21, 2020, 02:15:42 AM
That string of posts above ^ from NotJen, OtherJen and JeninCo is kind of funny.  Makes me wonder where plain "Jen" is, and what she's making for dinner. 
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 21, 2020, 05:06:19 AM
Last night we made meatball grinders and was so good! However, roasted a whole head of cauliflower in my air fryer with butter and garlic and it was just ho hum. Not impressed with it at all. I thought with butter and garlic it would knock my socks off but it was pretty flavorless and it was brushed with lots of butter and garlic.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 21, 2020, 06:10:42 PM
Tonight: Zuppa Toscana a la Budget Bytes (https://www.budgetbytes.com/zuppa-toscana/). It's a nice way to use up a couple links of Italian sausage, some dark leafy greens, and some of last night's beans.
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Post by: Freedomin5 on December 21, 2020, 07:51:14 PM
Roast chicken, perogies, salad, banana bread, and Christmas cookies. Yum!
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Post by: sui generis on December 21, 2020, 09:46:06 PM
sauteed kale and a spicy noodle stir fry with lots of garlic, ginger, spinach, edamame, scallions and a soy sauce/rice wine/sesame oil sauce.  Pretty good variation on all the various asian noodle dish combos we do.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 22, 2020, 11:39:49 AM
Salmon & sauteed brussel sprouts. I'm not a huge salmon fan, so I'll likely have an Italian sausage instead
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Post by: gatortator on December 22, 2020, 05:04:09 PM
Salmon noodle casserole with leeks, peas and dill
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Post by: NotJen on December 22, 2020, 05:17:54 PM
Grilled cheese sandwiches and roasted broccoli.
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Post by: sui generis on December 22, 2020, 05:33:02 PM
I'm so craving grilled cheese sandwiches. A friend recently started a fancy grilled cheese recipe (from pret a manger) that were gonna try, but after the holiday cooking spree.

Tonight is Rick Bayless' ceviche. Not traditional, but delicious with lots of avocado and cucumber. It's very green, and we'll end up serving it with either brussels or broccoli, so yet another monochrome dinner. We often end up with monochrome green, beige or orange dinners somehow.
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Post by: horsepoor on December 22, 2020, 09:46:33 PM
Made a random ingredient casserole tonight: shredded up leftover roasted chicken mixed with baked spaghetti squash, a jar of chile verde sauce I canned last year, half a cup of dried tomatoes in olive oil, pickled jalapenos, half a can of olives, then refried beans spread over the top, sprinkled with minced shallot and colby Jack cheese.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 23, 2020, 04:14:14 AM
I made a salad of baby spinach, olives, tomatoes and grapefruit chunks topped wiht blue cheese dressing. I am not a big fruit eater and get some in my Misfits box so rather than 'forget' the grapefruit in the fridge, I decided to add to my salad. It was a pink grapefruit and gave the salad added tang and of course a good dose of Vitamin C. With this salad, I had a veggie lasagna.

Got a question. Does anyone have any good recipes for rutabaga? I have two large round ones and I am thinking of boiling then mashing them with butter to make a mashed potato type side dish.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 23, 2020, 10:01:32 AM
I think we're having steak, brussel sprouts & salad tonight.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 23, 2020, 11:54:16 AM
Baked salmon and roasted cauliflower, I think. Something simple tonight because we're planning to make several pounds of tamales tomorrow.
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Post by: sui generis on December 23, 2020, 02:08:44 PM
I made a salad of baby spinach, olives, tomatoes and grapefruit chunks topped wiht blue cheese dressing. I am not a big fruit eater and get some in my Misfits box so rather than 'forget' the grapefruit in the fridge, I decided to add to my salad. It was a pink grapefruit and gave the salad added tang and of course a good dose of Vitamin C. With this salad, I had a veggie lasagna.

Got a question. Does anyone have any good recipes for rutabaga? I have two large round ones and I am thinking of boiling then mashing them with butter to make a mashed potato type side dish.

I like this recipe, though it is for a variety of root veg.  You could certainly try it with just rutabaga.  It's the only way I can get DH to eat these root veg. https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-parsnips-turnips-and-rutabagas-with-ancho-spiced-honey-glaze-361291
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Post by: jeninco on December 24, 2020, 04:58:53 PM
I made a salad of baby spinach, olives, tomatoes and grapefruit chunks topped wiht blue cheese dressing. I am not a big fruit eater and get some in my Misfits box so rather than 'forget' the grapefruit in the fridge, I decided to add to my salad. It was a pink grapefruit and gave the salad added tang and of course a good dose of Vitamin C. With this salad, I had a veggie lasagna.

Got a question. Does anyone have any good recipes for rutabaga? I have two large round ones and I am thinking of boiling then mashing them with butter to make a mashed potato type side dish.

They can be pretty strong-tasting on their own. A roasted and flavored recipe, such as @sui generis recommended, or boiling and mashing them WITH potatoes (to tone down the taste) might also work well. You can toss one (I wouldn't use two into beef stew with a variety of other root vegetables. If you chop it up into fairly small pieces, you could include it in shepherd's pie, or shepherdess pie (includes red lentils) or chicken soup or chicken stew...

Tonight: we're having Alison Roman's white bean stew with harissa and broccolini (and kale), with feta, preserved lemons, and homemade bread.

Tomorrow: We're going for a ski tour, so before I go to bed I'm going to organize for this: Roast Beef, potatoes gratin (with fontina cheese) roasted brussels sprouts, possibly yorkshire pudding, the smitten kitchen gingerbread roulade, only with stewed apples inside along with the whipped cream/ricotta blend, and probably mincemeat pies. With hard sauce,(AKA "Brandy butter") since there's been requests for that.  Yes, I started the mincemeat 5 weeks ago, thanks for asking :^)
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Post by: horsepoor on December 24, 2020, 07:37:16 PM
Chicken Panang curry over cauliflower rice, topped with some cashews.

Tomorrow I'm cooking a beef tenderloin, mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts, but our main focus is desserts: pecan pie, apple pie, vanilla ice cream, and possibly a small cheesecake with raspberry sauce. Then I will roll myself out to the barn to ride. Merry Christmas!
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Post by: sui generis on December 24, 2020, 09:21:34 PM
We did homemade pierogi, a Christmas Eve tradition for DH's family, all the more important since we aren't with them. I've never made them before, and while we were aiming for about 50-60, we ended up with enough dough and filling for about 100. Geez that was a lot of work. We did a traditional cheese and then some non traditional fillings of ground lamb with spinach and parsley and a crab and potato mixture. They were great and apparently we never need to cook again. Served with a traditional kielbasa (we found a European deli a couple neighborhoods over) and, just to keep everyone on their toes, Chinese dry fried green beans.

Cookies and mulled wine for dessert!

I'm too tired to think about tomorrow right now, but DH tells me it will be easier.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 24, 2020, 10:15:30 PM
Oh man, the tamales were worth it, but we started prepping at 11 am and got to eat them at 9 pm. As a kid, I watched my parents and relatives make them so I had some idea of what to expect. My Midwestern WASP husband really had no clue. But he agreed that we should make them again.

Tomorrow’s dinner will be white chicken chili. Tasty and not much effort.
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Post by: Metalcat on December 25, 2020, 07:46:14 AM
Last night I made a Christmas dinner of slow braised stuffed duck instead of turkey because I find turkey bland.

It was phenomenal.
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Post by: NotJen on December 25, 2020, 10:24:44 AM
After all the talk about standing rib roasts on the Pandemic Hoarding thread, I purchased one for the first time.  Today I’m making prime rib, roasted Brussels sprouts, carrots, and baby potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish sauce, and au jus.  Besides needing a schedule for the oven time, it’s been fairly easy so far.

Dessert will be leftover birthday cake (okay, we’re actually eating it now as a snack before a late lunch).
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Post by: FIRE Artist on December 25, 2020, 11:06:47 AM
Lamb chops, baked potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, wilted cucumber salad and apple pie burritos for desert.

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Post by: sui generis on December 25, 2020, 06:49:46 PM
Also having lamb chops (in the sous vide right now, with rosemary and garlic), mashed potatoes and joining in on the brussels sprouts frenzy as well (a delicious recipe with fish sauce and chili paste to mix things up).

Chocolate bread pudding, and probably more mulled wine, for dessert.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 26, 2020, 10:36:31 AM
We have an absolutely ridiculous amount of leftovers from Christmas. I think tonight will be salmon & veggies. Tomorrow - shrimp & prime rib. Monday? maybe I'll make a pizza & put leftover charcuterie items on it. That's as far as I've gotten so far.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 27, 2020, 01:00:27 PM
Making pea soup from my Christmas ham bone. Tossed all the stuff in my crockpot and cranked it on high.

Tomorrow I am thinking pizza. I am craving it! Will make my own dough and mix it in the breadmaker.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 27, 2020, 01:24:36 PM
I think we'll keep it light. My husband will have leftover salmon & I'll have chicken skewers over an avocado salad
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Post by: gatortator on December 27, 2020, 03:55:50 PM
Prime rib sandwiches, homemade coleslaw
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Post by: OtherJen on December 27, 2020, 04:19:40 PM
I gave husband his long-wanted sous vide cooker for Christmas. He's making steaks (sous vide and then seared), twice-baked potatoes, and green salad for dinner.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 28, 2020, 08:24:54 AM
We're having prime rib sliders with au jus, mashed potatoes & salad. We'll also put out a big charcuterie spread, because we have so many leftovers
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Post by: horsepoor on December 28, 2020, 09:06:49 PM
I roasted a turkey sans breast yesterday, picked the thigh/leg meat off, and made a big batch of stock. Today I used some of the stock and meat to make a cheddar/broccoli/turkey soup.

I have quarts and quarts of stock left, so I'm seeing more soup in our future. Maybe a turkey/chorizo/kale soup if I can get my hands on some kale. Split pea always sounds good too.
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Post by: jeninco on December 29, 2020, 12:07:55 PM
I roasted a turkey sans breast yesterday, picked the thigh/leg meat off, and made a big batch of stock. Today I used some of the stock and meat to make a cheddar/broccoli/turkey soup.

I have quarts and quarts of stock left, so I'm seeing more soup in our future. Maybe a turkey/chorizo/kale soup if I can get my hands on some kale. Split pea always sounds good too.

Not sure what your freezer space situation is, but stock freezes beautifully. I'm always happy to have some in the freezer in, say, late January when the weather is dreadful and I want to make something fast, soupy, and delicious.
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Post by: NotJen on December 29, 2020, 02:57:43 PM
Paprika chicken with chickpeas (BF will get rice, I'll mix some spinach into mine), with roasted green beans and roasted sweet potatoes.
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Post by: horsepoor on December 29, 2020, 08:31:05 PM
I roasted a turkey sans breast yesterday, picked the thigh/leg meat off, and made a big batch of stock. Today I used some of the stock and meat to make a cheddar/broccoli/turkey soup.

I have quarts and quarts of stock left, so I'm seeing more soup in our future. Maybe a turkey/chorizo/kale soup if I can get my hands on some kale. Split pea always sounds good too.

Not sure what your freezer space situation is, but stock freezes beautifully. I'm always happy to have some in the freezer in, say, late January when the weather is dreadful and I want to make something fast, soupy, and delicious.

Oh yeah, I cook it down to a concentrate and freeze it in 4 oz containers so it doesn't take up much space.

Tonight: cube steaks dredged in potato starch and Old Bay, pan fried in bacon grease. Sadly, the steaks had too much internal moisture, which leaked out and made the breading soggy during the cooking process, but they were still good. Sauteed mushrooms, onions and spinach, and air-fried curly fries on the side.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 30, 2020, 12:36:05 PM
We're driving back from our vacation house tomorrow, so it's an eat leftovers kind of day. We'll be having an assortment of: salmon, coconut shrimp, wings, green beans & salad.
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Post by: horsepoor on December 30, 2020, 05:56:59 PM
Easy sheetpan dinner tonight: chunks of andouille sausage, homegrown butternut squash, tiny yellow potatoes and lots of halved Brussels sprouts, all showered with duck fat, salt and Urfa chile. Homemade horseradish and sauerkraut for condiments.
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Post by: jeninco on December 30, 2020, 07:28:33 PM
roasted cauliflower and black bean tacos, on soft corn tortillas. Chopped up roasted green chilis, red cabbage slaw, and pickled red onions, and sour cream. Yum!
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Post by: gatortator on December 30, 2020, 08:15:14 PM
Beef and cabbage soup.  Homemade pretzels
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Post by: OtherJen on December 30, 2020, 08:55:07 PM
Last night: Budget Bytes' oven fajitas over cumin rice with chickpeas.

Tonight: big green salads with Costco rotisserie chicken and feta.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on December 31, 2020, 08:40:26 AM
I gave husband his long-wanted sous vide cooker for Christmas. He's making steaks (sous vide and then seared), twice-baked potatoes, and green salad for dinner.

Nice. I still find the device a bit too pricy, including the bags. But the result tastes very good.

I ordered an extra attatchment for my pasta machine, if I remember correctly it is called bigoti, very thich spagetti like pasta. I ordered at Amazon Germany, with prepaid import fees, in the hope that I don't get a high additional cost. The package has been sent from Italy in the middle of December and is still somewhere in the DHL system without any updates.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 31, 2020, 10:33:10 AM
I gave husband his long-wanted sous vide cooker for Christmas. He's making steaks (sous vide and then seared), twice-baked potatoes, and green salad for dinner.

Nice. I still find the device a bit too pricy, including the bags. But the result tastes very good.

I ordered an extra attatchment for my pasta machine, if I remember correctly it is called bigoti, very thich spagetti like pasta. I ordered at Amazon Germany, with prepaid import fees, in the hope that I don't get a high additional cost. The package has been sent from Italy in the middle of December and is still somewhere in the DHL system without any updates.

It was definitely a pricy device, but he's wanted one for a couple of years and it's certainly less expensive than a few restaurant dinners. We just use the bags that we buy for our vacuum sealer.

Shipping here has been a nightmare this year. I imagine it's much the same in Europe, but how frustrating to not have updates!
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Post by: OtherJen on December 31, 2020, 10:34:32 AM
We are having our traditional NYE dinner of spicy whiskey BBQ sliders (https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a10452/spicy-whiskey-bbq-sliders/), roasted potatoes, some form of green veg, and a bottle of prosecco.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on December 31, 2020, 10:42:33 AM
I am making one of the simplest meals of all-time: two ingredient pulled pork. Before I started work, I threw 3 lbs of pork into a slow cooker, covered the bottom with water, and left it to cook on low. After seven hours, I'll drain out the water, shred the pork with two forks, and mix in 20 oz of barbecue sauce. Then, I'll let it cook on low for another hour. For dinner, I serve it over rice with some veggies and it's easy as pie with very little cleanup and provides lots of leftovers for other dinners during the week.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 31, 2020, 11:06:20 AM
I am making one of the simplest meals of all-time: two ingredient pulled pork. Before I started work, I threw 3 lbs of pork into a slow cooker, covered the bottom with water, and left it to cook on low. After seven hours, I'll drain out the water, shred the pork with two forks, and mix in 20 oz of barbecue sauce. Then, I'll let it cook on low for another hour. For dinner, I serve it over rice with some veggies and it's easy as pie with very little cleanup and provides lots of leftovers for other dinners during the week.

You've described exactly why pork shoulder is my favorite cut of meat. Little effort for a big, delicious payout, as long as you're patient. Your dinner sounds great!
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Post by: jeninco on December 31, 2020, 01:47:16 PM
Our traditional NYE dinner of cheese fondue (with salad, to be healthy, ha ha), followed after a reasonable break by chocolate fondue, with various kinds of fruit. Perhaps there will be green beans (with the first course) as well...

And champagne that a friend gave us. Happy New Year everyone!
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on December 31, 2020, 04:53:26 PM
Beloved SO cooked dinner at her house and will arrive at my house in a few hours.

She refused to tell me what she cooked because she wants to surprise me.

I've got all the ingredients of her favorite dessert so I'll surprise her too. It's strawberry shortcake.

Tonight @~ midnight I'll drink  my 1X-per-year drink. I don't drink anything thing with alcohol in it except on New Year's Eve when I drink an eggnog or two  w/ rum and nutmeg.


!!!!!!   HAPPY NEW YEAR   !!!!!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 02, 2021, 09:34:01 AM
We're having chicken curry. I think I'll sub cauliflower for the potatoes, to make it easier for my husband to eat & so I don't have to go to the store for potatoes.
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Post by: NotJen on January 02, 2021, 09:46:01 AM
Perogies (they were BOGO at the store, and I haven't had them in forever, so why not...) with leftover black eyed peas from yesterday (from Rancho Gordo - they are sooooo good) and a bag of veggies from the freezer.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 02, 2021, 10:06:52 AM
Prime rib!
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Post by: midweststache on January 02, 2021, 11:38:19 AM
Pasta & garlic bread. The bread is leftover from an earlier meal this week - we have a bad habit of letting leftover baguettes go bad, so this is a good use for that - and I'll add some leftover green beans to my plate to increase my veggie intake and make the meal slightly more diet-friendly...
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Post by: OtherJen on January 02, 2021, 11:43:16 AM
I have half a rotisserie chicken, some broccoli, cheddar, and yogurt. I think tonight might be a broccoli-rice casserole.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on January 02, 2021, 12:28:45 PM
I'm making some meatball grinders tonight. I use my bread machine to mix the dough, then shape the rolls with a baguette mould I picked up from King Arthur Flour's website. Bake it for thirty minutes at 400 degrees F and then heat up the sauce made with some homemade Italian seasoning with some turkey meatballs. Takes about two hours total, but it's pretty easy. Good weekend meal when I have a little bit of time.
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Post by: Dollar Slice on January 02, 2021, 12:47:12 PM
Nice. I still find the device a bit too pricy, including the bags. But the result tastes very good.

It was definitely a pricy device, but he's wanted one for a couple of years and it's certainly less expensive than a few restaurant dinners. We just use the bags that we buy for our vacuum sealer.

Just an FYI, you can sous vide in a reusable silicone bag. I got a couple of bags from Stasher on sale a year or two ago and I love them - you can freeze them, boil them, dishwasher them, microwave them, marinate in them, bake in them, etc. (I also got some cheaper no-name brand silicone bags from Amazon and they were terrible, so buyer beware.) I don't know how long it would take you to recoup the cost of the vacuum-sealer bags since you probably don't sous vide that often, but I love how much plastic waste I've avoided in my kitchen with them, so I thought I'd mention it. :-)
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Post by: jeninco on January 02, 2021, 12:50:11 PM
Older kid is leaving on Monday, so he's offered to make shepherd(ish)(ess) pie.

ish = beef instead of lamb
ess = also includes red lentils, which lets us cut down on the meat it a bit.
Also, this recipe contains a lot of (mostly frozen) veggies: I think it'll contain onions, a leek, edamame, frozen corn, and probably some frozen green beans, along with a mashed potato top layer. No pie crust, because that'd be icky.

Maybe with salad?
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on January 02, 2021, 01:04:42 PM
Nice. I still find the device a bit too pricy, including the bags. But the result tastes very good.

It was definitely a pricy device, but he's wanted one for a couple of years and it's certainly less expensive than a few restaurant dinners. We just use the bags that we buy for our vacuum sealer.

Just an FYI, you can sous vide in a reusable silicone bag. I got a couple of bags from Stasher on sale a year or two ago and I love them - you can freeze them, boil them, dishwasher them, microwave them, marinate in them, bake in them, etc. (I also got some cheaper no-name brand silicone bags from Amazon and they were terrible, so buyer beware.) I don't know how long it would take you to recoup the cost of the vacuum-sealer bags since you probably don't sous vide that often, but I love how much plastic waste I've avoided in my kitchen with them, so I thought I'd mention it. :-)

I wondered if those bags would be worth the money. Thanks for the heads up!
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Post by: sui generis on January 02, 2021, 01:44:11 PM
Nice. I still find the device a bit too pricy, including the bags. But the result tastes very good.

It was definitely a pricy device, but he's wanted one for a couple of years and it's certainly less expensive than a few restaurant dinners. We just use the bags that we buy for our vacuum sealer.

Just an FYI, you can sous vide in a reusable silicone bag. I got a couple of bags from Stasher on sale a year or two ago and I love them - you can freeze them, boil them, dishwasher them, microwave them, marinate in them, bake in them, etc. (I also got some cheaper no-name brand silicone bags from Amazon and they were terrible, so buyer beware.) I don't know how long it would take you to recoup the cost of the vacuum-sealer bags since you probably don't sous vide that often, but I love how much plastic waste I've avoided in my kitchen with them, so I thought I'd mention it. :-)

I wondered if those bags would be worth the money. Thanks for the heads up!

I really need to do this.  We just keep buying ziploc freezer bags (well, the generic) and I feel pretty guilty about it, although we don't sous vide more than once every few months.  +1 thanks for the details on recommendations!  Makes it easier to change.
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Post by: turketron on January 02, 2021, 02:32:13 PM
Nice. I still find the device a bit too pricy, including the bags. But the result tastes very good.

It was definitely a pricy device, but he's wanted one for a couple of years and it's certainly less expensive than a few restaurant dinners. We just use the bags that we buy for our vacuum sealer.

Just an FYI, you can sous vide in a reusable silicone bag. I got a couple of bags from Stasher on sale a year or two ago and I love them - you can freeze them, boil them, dishwasher them, microwave them, marinate in them, bake in them, etc. (I also got some cheaper no-name brand silicone bags from Amazon and they were terrible, so buyer beware.) I don't know how long it would take you to recoup the cost of the vacuum-sealer bags since you probably don't sous vide that often, but I love how much plastic waste I've avoided in my kitchen with them, so I thought I'd mention it. :-)

I wondered if those bags would be worth the money. Thanks for the heads up!

I really need to do this.  We just keep buying ziploc freezer bags (well, the generic) and I feel pretty guilty about it, although we don't sous vide more than once every few months.  +1 thanks for the details on recommendations!  Makes it easier to change.

yeah same, we've been using gallon freezer bags but we should buy a few of these too.  The largest I see on Amazon by Stasher is half gallon, is that big enough generally?. I guess we could buy half gallon size, and still use the gallon freezer bags more sparingly when the food won't fit in the half gallon ones.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 06, 2021, 07:43:26 AM
Last night I made Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches and tonight I am making a heart Healthy version of Beef Stroganoff.
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Post by: jeninco on January 06, 2021, 09:10:20 PM
Riboletta (more or less) with ciabatta rolls. er, the rolls were kept separate, rather than mixed into the soup, as would be traditional.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 07, 2021, 01:48:13 PM
I have two leftover chunks of lasagna and am going to make a 'leftover' dish with it. Lasagna soup! I have made lasagna soup from scratch before but found a recipe on youtube to use my two frozen chunks up. It is a very cold day here so I think it will be a good choice for dinner!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 07, 2021, 02:20:51 PM
We're having leftovers of pepper stuffed mini meatloaves
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Post by: sui generis on January 07, 2021, 03:16:18 PM
Tamarind shrimp with rice noodles, and a salad with goat cheese, pepitas and cucumber.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on January 08, 2021, 01:42:11 AM
https://www.budgetbytes.com/butternut-squash-pasta-salad/comment-page-1/#comments
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Post by: couponvan on January 08, 2021, 08:32:04 AM
I asked the kids to each pick 3 meals they wanted to eat. Then I asked my vegan husband for 6 meals he wanted to eat.  I got everything at the grocery store and will batch cook up the majority of the foods and freeze them so I can have an easy January-February on those nights I don't want to think.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on January 08, 2021, 09:33:49 AM
Making a white turkey chili with the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers.  Beans are in the crockpot now.  Will serve with some frozen green beans? and cornbread.  I'm 3 days from going to the store, and out of fresh veggies except for 3 days worth of salads!

I forgot to mention Tuesday when I made pasta with garlicky broccoli rabe (https://smittenkitchen.com/2012/04/pasta-with-garlicky-broccoli-rabe/).  Yum.  Except I used a full pound of pasta with my bunch of rapini, and I'll stick with half next time like I've done before - better greens to pasta ratio that way.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: horsepoor on January 08, 2021, 10:30:10 AM
Lamb chops with roasted butternut squash, sautéed mushrooms and greens. The chops have been salted and hanging out in the fridge for a few days. One chop is significantly thicker than the others, so I'm thinking sous vide, then a quick sear at the end to simplify cooking time calculations.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Metalcat on January 08, 2021, 11:39:37 AM
I'm making a spicy cabbage and lentil stew that's really delicious. I'm making it extremely spicy because I'm away this week and DH likes things much spicier than I do, even though I like quite a bit of spice.

So the recipe calls for pureed onions, garlic, and habaneros, which are nasty little bastards. So I start sauteeing the puree in my instant pot, which gets very hot, and a glob of puree flies out of the pan and splatters directly into my eyes.

Fun times.

Moral of the story: wear protective eyewear when sauteeing pureed burny violence.
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Post by: jeninco on January 08, 2021, 12:59:33 PM
I'm making a spicy cabbage and lentil stew that's really delicious. I'm making it extremely spicy because I'm away this week and DH likes things much spicier than I do, even though I like quite a bit of spice.

So the recipe calls for pureed onions, garlic, and habaneros, which are nasty little bastards. So I start sauteeing the puree in my instant pot, which gets very hot, and a glob of puree flies out of the pan and splatters directly into my eyes.

Fun times.

Moral of the story: wear protective eyewear when sauteeing pureed burny violence.

I am possibly a bad person, because although this didn't quite make me laugh, I definitely snickered.
How long does it cook for, that you're doing it in an insta-pot? Usually lentils cook quite quickly, so I just do them stovetop?

Tonight, we're having pizza (with sautéed eggplant and mushrooms, and probably some tiny cubes of dry salami) and a spinach salad.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Metalcat on January 08, 2021, 01:15:17 PM
I'm making a spicy cabbage and lentil stew that's really delicious. I'm making it extremely spicy because I'm away this week and DH likes things much spicier than I do, even though I like quite a bit of spice.

So the recipe calls for pureed onions, garlic, and habaneros, which are nasty little bastards. So I start sauteeing the puree in my instant pot, which gets very hot, and a glob of puree flies out of the pan and splatters directly into my eyes.

Fun times.

Moral of the story: wear protective eyewear when sauteeing pureed burny violence.

I am possibly a bad person, because although this didn't quite make me laugh, I definitely snickered.
How long does it cook for, that you're doing it in an insta-pot? Usually lentils cook quite quickly, so I just do them stovetop?

Tonight, we're having pizza (with sautéed eggplant and mushrooms, and probably some tiny cubes of dry salami) and a spinach salad.

It was shared in the spirit of making people chuckle. I never seek pity or sympathy online, lol, but I am always happy to share my absurd misfortune for the entertainment of others.

I cook it in the instant pot for 12 minutes. It could be done in a regular pot, but I usually cook 3 recipes at once, so don't always have the space for 3 regular pots.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on January 09, 2021, 05:18:28 AM
https://www.budgetbytes.com/spaghetti-carbonara/comment-page-4/#comments
With added green peas.


I'd better use up my fresh veggies first. Therefore fresh homemade pasta alla norma (with eggplant, chili pepper and tomato, as well as crumbly cheese) with additional bacon.
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Post by: sui generis on January 09, 2021, 12:01:39 PM
Tomato basil soup and grilled cheese!  We're going to try to a fancy grilled cheese, modeled off the Pret a Manger version, so it will include WI cheddar, fontina and swiss with some carmelized shallots.  Probably also a salad on the side.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on January 09, 2021, 12:16:01 PM
I'm making some pancakes for dinner tonight from my homemade mix with some blueberries we picked over the summer and froze until now. My wife calls it "brinner": breakfast for dinner.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on January 09, 2021, 01:45:16 PM
I'm making a spicy cabbage and lentil stew that's really delicious. I'm making it extremely spicy because I'm away this week and DH likes things much spicier than I do, even though I like quite a bit of spice.

So the recipe calls for pureed onions, garlic, and habaneros, which are nasty little bastards. So I start sauteeing the puree in my instant pot, which gets very hot, and a glob of puree flies out of the pan and splatters directly into my eyes.

Fun times.

Moral of the story: wear protective eyewear when sauteeing pureed burny violence.

I am possibly a bad person, because although this didn't quite make me laugh, I definitely snickered.
How long does it cook for, that you're doing it in an insta-pot? Usually lentils cook quite quickly, so I just do them stovetop?

Tonight, we're having pizza (with sautéed eggplant and mushrooms, and probably some tiny cubes of dry salami) and a spinach salad.

It was shared in the spirit of making people chuckle. I never seek pity or sympathy online, lol, but I am always happy to share my absurd misfortune for the entertainment of others.

I cook it in the instant pot for 12 minutes. It could be done in a regular pot, but I usually cook 3 recipes at once, so don't always have the space for 3 regular pots.

Well, sorry for snickering at your misfortune, even if you put it out there with that intent.

Do you have a recipe for the lentil and cabbage thing? I'm on the lookout for delicious vegetarian recipes that I can make at the end of a shopping cycle (when I'm using up the things that keep well, like cabbage and onions).

Tonight, I think we're having nwedible's beef and napa cabbage in red curry thing, with rice. I want to make caldo tlalpeño, but I can't find any actual chicken/turkey, except for the one remaining whole turkey in the freezer, which I should probably defrost and cut up. Maybe when there's a bit more space in the fridge...
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 09, 2021, 03:33:05 PM
My teen is making ham & bean soup (Budget Bytes) with french bread. He's never made bread before, so we'll see how it goes. It's a great learning opportunity for him.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Metalcat on January 10, 2021, 02:00:39 AM
I'm making a spicy cabbage and lentil stew that's really delicious. I'm making it extremely spicy because I'm away this week and DH likes things much spicier than I do, even though I like quite a bit of spice.

So the recipe calls for pureed onions, garlic, and habaneros, which are nasty little bastards. So I start sauteeing the puree in my instant pot, which gets very hot, and a glob of puree flies out of the pan and splatters directly into my eyes.

Fun times.

Moral of the story: wear protective eyewear when sauteeing pureed burny violence.

I am possibly a bad person, because although this didn't quite make me laugh, I definitely snickered.
How long does it cook for, that you're doing it in an insta-pot? Usually lentils cook quite quickly, so I just do them stovetop?

Tonight, we're having pizza (with sautéed eggplant and mushrooms, and probably some tiny cubes of dry salami) and a spinach salad.

It was shared in the spirit of making people chuckle. I never seek pity or sympathy online, lol, but I am always happy to share my absurd misfortune for the entertainment of others.

I cook it in the instant pot for 12 minutes. It could be done in a regular pot, but I usually cook 3 recipes at once, so don't always have the space for 3 regular pots.

Well, sorry for snickering at your misfortune, even if you put it out there with that intent.

Do you have a recipe for the lentil and cabbage thing? I'm on the lookout for delicious vegetarian recipes that I can make at the end of a shopping cycle (when I'm using up the things that keep well, like cabbage and onions).

Tonight, I think we're having nwedible's beef and napa cabbage in red curry thing, with rice. I want to make caldo tlalpeño, but I can't find any actual chicken/turkey, except for the one remaining whole turkey in the freezer, which I should probably defrost and cut up. Maybe when there's a bit more space in the fridge...

The recipe actually calls for an instant pot, but it easily done on the stove. https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/735/cabbage-lentil-soup

Wear safety goggles.
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Post by: gatortator on January 10, 2021, 12:32:33 PM
Goulash with a side of potatoes
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 10, 2021, 07:44:19 PM
We had egg roll in a bowl. Easy & delicious.
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Post by: NotJen on January 12, 2021, 05:31:41 PM
Chicken tikka masala (https://cafedelites.com/chicken-tikka-masala/).  BF raves about it.  Served with rice and roasted broccoli.
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Post by: Trifle on January 13, 2021, 04:15:13 AM
I don't know what happened this week (stress eating?) but our fridge is completely cleaned out.  Tomorrow is shopping day, so for tonight I'm freezer diving to see what we have to work with for dinner.  I found a pork loin and some frozen vegetables.  I also have a few potatoes and some turnips. We'll work with that. 
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Post by: OtherJen on January 16, 2021, 05:46:32 PM
Smitten Kitchen's roast chicken with schmaltzy cabbage  (https://smittenkitchen.com/2020/04/roast-chicken-with-schmaltzy-cabbage/), roasted broccoli, and roasted potatoes.
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Post by: jeninco on January 16, 2021, 06:03:14 PM
Smitten Kitchen's roast chicken with schmaltzy cabbage  (https://smittenkitchen.com/2020/04/roast-chicken-with-schmaltzy-cabbage/), roasted broccoli, and roasted potatoes.

Smitten Kitchen's stuck pot rice with lentils (flavored with spicy ethiopian mitmita) and salad. Smitten Kitchen's blood orange, ricotta, and almond cake for dessert.

Yesterday, we cooked the third turkey (they were on sale. We have a chest freezer. 'nough said.). A turkey carcass now resides in my freezer, waiting for me to get around to making stock, along with several bags of shredded turkey meat.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 16, 2021, 06:23:54 PM
It was really warm here, so we are having grilled chicken kebabs & rice
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Post by: OtherJen on January 16, 2021, 06:24:09 PM
Smitten Kitchen's roast chicken with schmaltzy cabbage  (https://smittenkitchen.com/2020/04/roast-chicken-with-schmaltzy-cabbage/), roasted broccoli, and roasted potatoes.

Smitten Kitchen's stuck pot rice with lentils (flavored with spicy ethiopian mitmita) and salad. Smitten Kitchen's blood orange, ricotta, and almond cake for dessert.

Yesterday, we cooked the third turkey (they were on sale. We have a chest freezer. 'nough said.). A turkey carcass now resides in my freezer, waiting for me to get around to making stock, along with several bags of shredded turkey meat.

Yum. I haven’t done the stuck-pot rice and lentils in a while. I made it so often after I first found the recipe that Husband got a bit sick of it. It’s going on next week’s meal plan.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 16, 2021, 06:27:25 PM
Smitten Kitchen's roast chicken with schmaltzy cabbage  (https://smittenkitchen.com/2020/04/roast-chicken-with-schmaltzy-cabbage/), roasted broccoli, and roasted potatoes.

So, the first time I made this chicken recipe, I thought it was fine but a bit bland. Husband really liked it, though, so I tried it again but cut an onion into wedges and nestled those among the cabbage slices. That made a big difference, and I highly recommend it! Husband suggested that a few garlic cloves would also be good. Maybe a few in the pan and a couple inside the bird.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 17, 2021, 10:01:47 AM
We had egg roll in a bowl. Easy & delicious.

Recipe please!
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Post by: FIRE Artist on January 17, 2021, 10:16:14 AM
Smitten Kitchen's roast chicken with schmaltzy cabbage  (https://smittenkitchen.com/2020/04/roast-chicken-with-schmaltzy-cabbage/), roasted broccoli, and roasted potatoes.

So, the first time I made this chicken recipe, I thought it was fine but a bit bland. Husband really liked it, though, so I tried it again but cut an onion into wedges and nestled those among the cabbage slices. That made a big difference, and I highly recommend it! Husband suggested that a few garlic cloves would also be good. Maybe a few in the pan and a couple inside the bird.

This is how I did it, but the garlic was in the cavity of the chicken along with some lemon and more onion.  I also added potatoes around the outside of the pan as well.  The leftover onion, cabbage and potatoes made a great hash the next morning.   
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 17, 2021, 01:08:41 PM
We had egg roll in a bowl. Easy & delicious.

Recipe please!

@Roadrunner53  - sure. There are a few of them out there, but we prefer this one. https://www.theseasonedmom.com/egg-roll-in-a-bowl/

I make my own coleslaw mix using my food processor. We top with peanuts & sriracha. My husband eats Keto, but all of us like this (including non Keto eaters)
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 17, 2021, 02:26:28 PM
We had egg roll in a bowl. Easy & delicious.

Recipe please!

@Roadrunner53  - sure. There are a few of them out there, but we prefer this one. https://www.theseasonedmom.com/egg-roll-in-a-bowl/

I make my own coleslaw mix using my food processor. We top with peanuts & sriracha. My husband eats Keto, but all of us like this (including non Keto eaters)

Thanks! Printed it!
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Post by: gatortator on January 17, 2021, 02:44:37 PM
Chicken and dumplings
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 17, 2021, 02:49:35 PM
Warm taco slaw (similar to egg roll in a bowl, but Mexican themed). I have the rest of the cabbage to use up, so I typically have both meals in a week. I like this recipe, as we can keep some of the taco meat out for my picky eater. He'll have a taco, the rest of us will have the warm taco slaw
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Post by: jeninco on January 17, 2021, 07:07:27 PM
Caldo Tlalpeño, with that turkey stock I just got around to making. With warm corn tortillas.
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Post by: horsepoor on January 17, 2021, 09:57:36 PM
Stuffed bell peppers with a layer of ricotta, then mushroom, onion and ground lamb topped with spicy marinara and a bit of parm. Sauted yellow squash on the side.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 18, 2021, 10:35:09 AM
@horsepoor - that sounds fabulous

We're having orange sesame chicken with rice. First time tying the recipe. I hope it's a winner
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Post by: Nangirl17 on January 18, 2021, 11:02:54 AM
Sweet potato and Orange Chicken over rice.
Tossed it together before leaving for work this morning!
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Post by: mm1970 on January 18, 2021, 11:36:13 AM
I made this on Saturday, and we are having the leftovers tonight:

https://kalynskitchen.com/twice-baked-spaghetti-squash-with-kale/

I used chard instead of kale, added sausage, and used ricotta instead of cottage cheese.  Oh, and mixed cheddar/monterey jack instead of mozzarella.  You know, COVID, use what you've got!

It's fantastic.
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Post by: Trifle on January 18, 2021, 11:51:37 AM
Fondue
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Post by: horsepoor on January 18, 2021, 10:00:38 PM
Roast chicken with lemon, garlic and herbs, potatoes and carrots, tomato-basil soup.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on January 19, 2021, 05:53:42 AM
I want to make fish garam massala with rice and veggies in the wok.
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Post by: sui generis on January 19, 2021, 07:33:53 PM
These sweet potato burritos, but as tacos and not baked, just because I'm lazy. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13954/addictive-sweet-potato-burritos/

Served with leftover roasted cauliflower on the side.
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Post by: jeninco on January 20, 2021, 03:03:19 PM
Last night: squash quesidillas. squash from a giant blue hubbard that I had to split with an axe in Sept, then cooked and froze most of, roasted poblano chilis (one of our neighbors drives 45 min or so to a lady who sells them on the roadside and buys several bushels, then we all divide them up) jack cheese, corn tortillas. With cooked black beans and perfectly ripe avocados.

Tonight: My aunt sends my husband butcher-made-bacon for Xmas every year, and she dispatches me to buy it from a local-ish butcher. While we were there we also bought some other stuff, so tonight we're going to do a sheet-pan dinner of potatoes, cabbage wedges, and what was labelled "fresh Colorado-style Boudin". And maybe salad...
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 20, 2021, 03:50:26 PM
We're having slow cooker chicken taco bowls. The chicken/corn/beans/spices part has been in the crockpot all day. I'll shred the chicken, and serve it over rice & top with cheese.
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Post by: midweststache on January 21, 2021, 11:20:40 AM
Kielbasa (grown up hot dog, for my kid), broccoli, pierogi. We, admittedly, spring for ready-made frozen pierogi for and easy weeknight meal.
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Post by: Sugaree on January 21, 2021, 02:14:18 PM
Baked chicken with pizza toppings.  I just bake a couple of chicken breasts and about 15 minutes before they're done, I pull them out and top them with tomato sauce, peppers, onions, pepperoni, black olives, and mozzarella. 
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Post by: BZB on January 21, 2021, 02:55:57 PM
A small chef salad and maybe a grilled cheese sandwich. I need to use up some lettuce.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 21, 2021, 03:41:46 PM
We follow the cook 1x, eat (at least) 2x rule, so we eat a lot of leftovers. Tonight is warm taco slaw (the Mexican version of egg roll in a bowl). It's very easy, and we top with cheese, avocado, green onion, salsa & sour cream
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Post by: NotJen on January 22, 2021, 02:18:01 PM
French onion soup.  I've never tried to make it before, and am looking forward to it.  Making the french bread that goes on top, too.  Will serve with spinach salads.
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Post by: Freedomin5 on January 23, 2021, 02:27:52 AM
Tonight we had instant pot creamy pumpkin carrot soup and fresh whole wheat chia flaxseed bread. So delicious! The perfect dinner for a cold, dreary day. Dessert (which was eaten before dinner) was chocolate brownies topped with leftover candy cane bits.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 23, 2021, 08:30:10 AM
We're having creamy garlic chicken tonight. I'll probably keep a bit of the sauce on the side, as my 14 y.o isn't a mushroom fan. https://gimmedelicious.com/creamy-garlic-mushroom-chicken/
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Post by: jeninco on January 23, 2021, 01:57:15 PM
https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/09/stuffed-eggplant-parmesan/. With salad, and perhaps pasta for the 16-year old.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 24, 2021, 05:21:15 AM
Here is another eggplant recipe that I made recently and is so easy and will be on my menu much more often due to how easy it is to make. I also added Panko bread crumbs to the cheese and tossed it together before adding to the top of the eggplant. Gave it a a little crunch factor.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/katie-lee/eggplant-parmesan-boats-9608094
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Post by: Trifle on January 24, 2021, 10:11:52 AM
Big pot of minestrone soup.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 24, 2021, 04:58:26 PM
Crockpot sesame beef, and basmati rice. I've never made the beef before, so fingers crossed it turns out well. It couldn't have been any easier, so that's a big plus.
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Post by: NotJen on January 24, 2021, 05:58:57 PM
Squash and sausage - I make it with a bunch of fresh rosemary from the yard (https://kalynskitchen.com/recipe-for-roasted-winter-squash-and/).  A winter favorite - my go-to when I get acorn squash.  No sides planned, so I'll probably eat it over spinach.
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Post by: NotJen on January 25, 2021, 04:16:07 PM
Chicken enchiladas and a Mexican slaw.  Local grocery stores have been out of diced green chiles for a while now, not sure why.  So I substituted a roasted poblano pepper (probably should have done 2 or 3).
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Post by: JoJo on January 25, 2021, 04:53:08 PM
Chicken breast and red beets.
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Post by: gatortator on January 25, 2021, 05:29:15 PM
Quinoa and veggie stew
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Post by: tthree on January 25, 2021, 06:26:17 PM
Butter chicken, Indian spiced lentils, basmati rice and naan.
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Post by: sui generis on January 25, 2021, 09:16:12 PM
I was seriously craving carbs tonight.  So pasta with vodka sauce was very satisfying.  Served with leftover roasted brussels and a salad on the side.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 26, 2021, 11:08:55 AM
Tonight we're having a creamy chicken parmesan dish (leftovers). Will serve over pasta for the teens, and likely over cauliflower rice for those of us wi
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Post by: Metalcat on January 26, 2021, 11:26:36 AM
Stupid roasted cauliflower and potato soup that took forever to make and tastes like nothing. I fixed it, but I'm not thrilled.
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Post by: grantmeaname on January 26, 2021, 01:03:26 PM
you should try habaneros, they really help kick up soups and stews!
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Post by: grantmeaname on January 26, 2021, 01:03:43 PM
at least I read that somewhere online, idk where
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Post by: Metalcat on January 26, 2021, 01:16:32 PM
you should try habaneros, they really help kick up soups and stews!

The soup needed flavour, not really heat. I added smoked paprika, apple cider vinegar, a bunch of salt, and cumin.
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Post by: midweststache on January 26, 2021, 01:25:48 PM
Last night - the last of our frozen fish, some leftover veggies, and leftover rice.

Tonight - baguette from the freezer, fruit, cheese, and salami (our favorite toddler-friendly meal!)
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Post by: slackmax on January 26, 2021, 01:38:03 PM
Flounder, sprinkled with flour and plain breadcrumbs, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Margarine in bottom of dish and also dabbed on top. If I remember (and I never do) I will add some lemon juice at the end. Baked in open dish at 350 for about 15 minutes.   
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Post by: techwiz on January 26, 2021, 01:40:53 PM
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Post by: OtherJen on January 26, 2021, 08:35:10 PM
Random casserole based on an old turkey tetrazzini recipe, with pasta, leftover rotisserie chicken, broccoli, mushrooms and garlic sauteed in butter with sherry, and havarti cheese in white sauce.
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Post by: jeninco on January 27, 2021, 08:48:22 AM
Random casserole based on an old turkey tetrazzini recipe, with pasta, leftover rotisserie chicken, broccoli, mushrooms and garlic sauteed in butter with sherry, and havarti cheese in white sauce.

That sounds delicious!

Last night we made fresh pasta, with a sauce of slow cooked onions/crushed tomatoes/oregano, garlic, red pepper with spinach thrown in at the last minute. Served with cut up mozzarella balls and some grated asiago.

Today I'm taking an older friend ~an hour away to get her second COVID vaccine shot, and she's sending us home with a giant meat lasagne from one of the most awesome bakeries in town. We'll make a salad, just for completeness sake.
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Post by: NotJen on January 28, 2021, 04:30:51 PM
Sautéed broccoli rabe sandwich with gruyere (well, a wrap to use up the last tortilla) and a side salad.
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Post by: sui generis on January 28, 2021, 05:04:44 PM
Beyond burgers with sweet potato fries. I'm going to do a blind taste test on my husband between name brand and generic mayo for fry dipping. He insists the name brand is noticeably better, but I'm skeptical.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 28, 2021, 08:51:09 PM
@sui generis - you party animal! ;-) That's something I'd do at my house.

Tonight we had leftover sesame beef with rice. I wasn't impressed with the flavor on day one, so tonight I added hoisin sauce, sriracha, & soy sauce. It was definitely better, but I'll be on the lookout for a better recipe.
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Post by: sui generis on January 28, 2021, 10:41:43 PM
It did turn out to be pretty wild! DH couldn't tell the difference and was valiantly honest about it.... But then I tried them and realized I *could* tell the difference and I'm the one that likes the name brand better now. Whoa!!
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Post by: Dollar Slice on January 28, 2021, 10:57:36 PM
It did turn out to be pretty wild! DH couldn't tell the difference and was valiantly honest about it.... But then I tried them and realized I *could* tell the difference and I'm the one that likes the name brand better now. Whoa!!

I've totally ruined myself for regular mayonnaise... after getting a jar of Hellman's that didn't taste right (kind of ... fishy? it must have been rancid or something) I couldn't stand to buy it again and ended up getting Sir Kensington's on sale for the usual Hellman's price instead. It was so much better. Now I'm a horrible mayonnaise snob and sometimes I even make my own homemade from scratch so I can make it even more flavorful. Sigh.

Dinner tonight: a pleasingly kickass stovetop mac and cheese with peas and whole wheat pasta. I caught a good cheese sale last week so I needed to make a cheese-centric recipe. I subbed a little schmaltz and chicken stock from a chicken I roasted earlier in the week for some of the butter and milk, and it added a really rich, savory flavor to the sauce.
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Post by: Trifle on January 29, 2021, 04:14:46 AM
I have a bunch of random vegetables, cheeses, and meats to use up so lasagna night it is!

Interesting discussion about the mayonnaise!  I never thought it mattered until I tried Dukes recently and my eyes were opened.  Miles better than the store brand alternatives. 
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 29, 2021, 08:29:03 AM
It did turn out to be pretty wild! DH couldn't tell the difference and was valiantly honest about it.... But then I tried them and realized I *could* tell the difference and I'm the one that likes the name brand better now. Whoa!!

Love this update. I've had homemade aioli, but never a different brand of mayo (Best Foods is what we have on hand). Maybe I shouldn't try it! I'll get spoiled.

We're having mango chicken tacos tonight, cooked by my 13 year old.
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Post by: turketron on January 29, 2021, 08:31:44 AM
If you have an immersion blender, homemade mayo is stupid easy and way, way better than any storebought brands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7kYiEB4ogY
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Post by: OtherJen on January 29, 2021, 08:43:54 AM
Interesting about the mayonnaise! I usually just buy Hellman’s or the Aldi equivalent but might need to branch out and see (taste?) what I’m missing.
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Post by: turketron on January 29, 2021, 08:57:02 AM
You can also throw in a clove or two of garlic when blending it for really good garlic mayo (or call it garlic aioli? not sure what the difference is ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )
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Post by: sui generis on January 29, 2021, 10:16:53 AM
I will say that I didn't think the name brand was *enough* better for me to be a committed buyer now... It was a head-to-head test and I liked it better, but if I were just eating one I'd be fine with either.

However! In further mayo drama, DH subsequently noticed the name brand (it was Best Foods, aka Hellman's) advertised that it was sold in a recycled container and the generic is not. And, given how little use recycled plastic has nowadays, we both decided that was actually a big deal and worth the extra $1 or so.

But that's another angle where homemade would beat store bought, since I'd just use a pre-existing container over and over.

Tonight is pizza. Cheesy broccoli, margarita and arugula/olive/feta are on tap.
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Post by: NotJen on January 29, 2021, 10:32:05 AM
I have made mayonnaise before, but I don't use enough of it to justify making it instead of keeping a jar on hand that lasts longer.

Tonight is turkey chili.  Haven't decided on sides - either spinach salad, or cauliflower and sweet potatoes.
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Post by: horsepoor on January 29, 2021, 12:23:10 PM
Laughing at this mayo discussion! I've made my own often enough, but sometimes don't use it in time, so I switched to Chosen Foods brand from CostCo, since it is made with avocado oil instead of canola or soy. A week or two ago DH bought a big jar of Best Foods so he could have his own mayo although he rarely uses it for anything (I usually use it for egg salad or tuna salad). I've tried Sir Kensington's and found it to have a weird off-putting sweetness; not sure what that is about. Now CostCo is carrying Primal Kitchen instead of Chosen Foods and it's OK, but Chosen tastes way better, IMO. Perhaps I'll go back to making it.

Tonight I'm planning on a tofu stirfry with bok choy, mushrooms, peanut sauce and kelp noodles. Tomorrow will be roast chicken since I grabbed a marked down whole chicken this morning and the sell by date is tomorrow. We'll have a big salad on the side, and possibly some fingerling potatoes.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on January 29, 2021, 02:36:52 PM
I made homemade mayo a couple of times, but we don't wat it frequent enough. When we would eat the remainder maybe a week later after storing it in the fridge, we got stomach trouble. So homemade mayo expires fast. And in our kitchen machine that time, it was difficult to make a very small portion. So I stopped making it. It might work out if you use it up in one go, or the next day.
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Post by: techwiz on January 29, 2021, 06:09:53 PM
Leftover jambalaya served over rice.
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Post by: jeninco on January 29, 2021, 08:16:10 PM
We make homemade aioli at least once a year for a "grand aioli", which is a big bowl of aioli and round about a million things that you can dip into it. It's a fantastic picnic, or outdoor summer meal.

Tonight, because I was feeling uninspired, we had the Smitten Kitchen lentil, sausage, and kale soup (except with frozen spinach, because I'm out of frozen kale, and only whole foods seems to sell it around here.) With homemade croutons, from a loaf of homemade bread.
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Post by: horsepoor on January 30, 2021, 10:39:32 AM
We make homemade aioli at least once a year for a "grand aioli", which is a big bowl of aioli and round about a million things that you can dip into it. It's a fantastic picnic, or outdoor summer meal.

I love doing that in the summer! A big enough platter makes for grazing dinners for a few nights when it's too hot to cook. Can't seem to find the recipe now, but I've also made a dip with canned tuna which is tasty and adds some protein.

For small batch mayo, I just discard a small bit of the white from one egg, and then use a squeeze of lemon or small bit of vinegar then blend in the oil until I like the consistency. This usually results in about a cup of mayo. It seems to keep well for a week, but after that I get suspicious and throw out any leftover.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 30, 2021, 10:51:56 AM
We didn't get to the mango chicken tacos yesterday, so we'll have those tonight
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Post by: Dollar Slice on January 30, 2021, 11:23:51 AM
For small batch mayo, I just discard a small bit of the white from one egg, and then use a squeeze of lemon or small bit of vinegar then blend in the oil until I like the consistency. This usually results in about a cup of mayo. It seems to keep well for a week, but after that I get suspicious and throw out any leftover.

The New York Times had a recipe that I jotted down at some point for ~1 cup of mayo - it works pretty well. My issue with storebought mayonnaise is that it is usually too bland and tastes mainly of whatever cheap industrial oil they use, so I make a homemade version based on that recipe with extra vinegar (or pickle brine), extra mustard, salt, pepper, etc. to give it more of a flavor punch.

I only do homemade if I'm going to make something like chicken salad or potato salad that uses a bunch of it up at once, I live alone so I don't go through mayo quickly enough otherwise.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 30, 2021, 01:58:49 PM
We make homemade aioli at least once a year for a "grand aioli", which is a big bowl of aioli and round about a million things that you can dip into it. It's a fantastic picnic, or outdoor summer meal.

That’s such a great summer meal when it’s too hot to cook or eat anything warm.

I am completely uninspired today. Maybe it’s time for a stuck-pot lentils and rice dinner, with big green salads on the side.
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Post by: jeninco on January 30, 2021, 08:44:34 PM
https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/01/stromboli/, which is actually scaccia (We added a few layers of cured meat: salami, prosciutto...). We actually made two, so we'll have leftovers to take for a backcountry ski next Sunday (we were thinking we'd go tomorrow, but we'd all prefer to sleep in this week, as we got up at 5:30 and went last week, and there will be more snow next week). I have several slices bagged up and cooling off before I toss them in the freezer, as there's not a snowball's chance in hell we'd have leftovers for that long otherwise. As it is, I'll be hiding them in the far back of the freezer, so they're not obvious to the ravenous hordes.

And a salad.
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Post by: middo on January 31, 2021, 03:53:20 AM
Roast lamb.  Although I think it was hogget.  Lamb is up to 18 months old.  Hogget is 18 to 30 months old.  Hogget tastes better, so we were happy.

Now we have left overs for lunches and for wraps for the next week.
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Post by: Luke Warm on January 31, 2021, 11:28:54 AM
goose, red cabbage & mashed potatoes.
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Post by: NotJen on January 31, 2021, 12:17:05 PM
Bread (leftover french loaf in the freezer from last week), cheese (to use up various cheeses in the fridge), veggies, and avocado hummus.
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Post by: TheFrenchCat on February 01, 2021, 07:15:57 AM
Homemade meatballs and sauce with spaghetti and breadsticks from scratch.  I'm so excited and looking forward to scratching my baking/cooking itch. 
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Post by: Metalcat on February 01, 2021, 07:25:54 AM
Today I'm batch cooking:
Vegan coconut lentil soup
One pot black bean fajita pasta
Vegan pumpkin man n cheese
Potato and Kale Rosti
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Post by: Linea_Norway on February 01, 2021, 01:59:08 PM
Tonight we had two fish cakes each, plus a salad.
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Post by: techwiz on February 01, 2021, 04:54:12 PM
Oven baked chicken breast topped with mayo and parmesan cheese, with steamed broccoli and rice.   
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 01, 2021, 05:56:02 PM
We're having pork taquitos
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Post by: jeninco on February 01, 2021, 06:45:22 PM
Polenta, with a sauce of garlic, tomatoes, and a cauliflower chopped up. Served with grated romano and quartered leftover little mozzarella balls.
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Post by: Sugaree on February 02, 2021, 10:23:49 AM
I think tonight is going to be cheeseburger cups (canned biscuit dough filled with ground beef and cheese).  I made portobello linguine last night and it was...not a hit...with the kiddo. 
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Post by: totoro on February 02, 2021, 12:22:09 PM
https://myheartbeets.com/chickpea-cauliflower-coconut-curry/  with cilantro, cashew and nutritional yeast on top.  Tasty and easy!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 02, 2021, 12:41:29 PM
Pad thai with "Healthy Noodles" - (it's an actual gluten free product, not my name ;-)). I'll likely serve protein with it, so chicken for three of us, and shrimp for the 4th diner
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Post by: jeninco on February 02, 2021, 04:37:20 PM
Probably stir-fry with beef, tofu, and bok choi.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on February 02, 2021, 05:22:23 PM
I served up some leftover pulled pork with some fresh rice cooked up in my rice cooker and served it with a very simple salad of lettuce from my indoor garden and tomato with a simple oil and balsamic vinegar dressing.
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Post by: Sugaree on February 03, 2021, 12:57:10 PM
I'm thinking some three-bean chili might be good tonight.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 03, 2021, 01:54:46 PM
Leftover chicken yakisoba
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Post by: GuitarStv on February 03, 2021, 03:48:03 PM
Food of the gods - baked beans.


4 cups dry Navy beans
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup smoky BBQ sauce
1/2 lb chopped bacon
2 onions, coarsely chopped
1 tbs dijon mustard
pinch of cayenne pepper (if you want a little heat)
pepper to taste

Cook the Navy beans about 3/4rs of the way through so they're still a little hard, then throw them in a crockpot with the above ingredients and maybe a cup of water.  Cook on low for 8 - 12 hrs.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 03, 2021, 06:27:47 PM
Spaghetti with homemade red meat (ground turkey) sauce.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on February 03, 2021, 06:48:07 PM
Homemade ground turkey tacos with my homemade taco seasoning, fresh lettuce from my indoor garden, and tomatoes.
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Post by: sui generis on February 03, 2021, 09:08:35 PM
We tried a new spaghetti squash recipe tonight. With a creamy cheesy pesto sauce topped with walnuts with brown butter and sage. It was a nice change of pace!  Served with salad.
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Post by: jeninco on February 04, 2021, 04:00:03 PM
https://feedmephoebe.com/wprm_print/16412
Red Lentil masala with spinach and coconut milk. It's an experiment -- we'll see how it goes!
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Post by: techwiz on February 04, 2021, 05:45:39 PM
Chicken nuggets, fries and onion rings (all store bought processed food, but at least we baked them in the oven and didn't fry them)

Snack tonight will be cut up orange and celery to make up for eating junk food for dinner.  ;)
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Post by: gatortator on February 04, 2021, 06:16:36 PM
Vegan tamales pie
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Post by: OtherJen on February 04, 2021, 06:36:31 PM
One-pot baked chicken thighs with rice and vegetables.
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Post by: sui generis on February 04, 2021, 09:24:13 PM
shrimp scampi with freshly baked bread to sop up the garlicky, lemony sauce.  Served with roasted broccoli.
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Post by: Trifle on February 05, 2021, 02:09:15 AM
I've got some ground pork, so I think I'm going to try Eggroll in a Bowl.  Trying to choose from the thousands of online recipes.  Anyone have a really good, go-to recipe they like?
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Post by: horsepoor on February 05, 2021, 11:13:32 AM
Roast lamb.  Although I think it was hogget.  Lamb is up to 18 months old.  Hogget is 18 to 30 months old.  Hogget tastes better, so we were happy.

Now we have left overs for lunches and for wraps for the next week.

Interesting! I just picked up a lamb a little older than they are usually butchered and DH asked if it could still be considered lamb. I thought yes, because it was still under a year old, but now I have a better answer.

Tonight we're having pan-fried cube steaks, and I think I'll serve them with leftover chicken gravy with sauteed mushrooms added, and a big tray of air-fried broccoli.

The stromboli looks so good, I might have to make up a low-carb version of that this weekend with the GnomGom crazy dough.
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Post by: gatortator on February 05, 2021, 11:23:16 AM
Homemade fish and chips with oil rubbed kale
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Post by: sui generis on February 05, 2021, 12:08:58 PM
We're trying a new tomato/white bean soup that has a ton of garlic and looks interesting.  And capitalizing further on the fresh bread we made yesterday.
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Post by: couponvan on February 05, 2021, 12:14:09 PM
I cleaned the freezer and fridge yesterday.  Tonight is freezer thawed shepherds pie for the meat lovers and leftover veggie chili for the vegan.
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Post by: NotJen on February 05, 2021, 02:21:42 PM
Quinoa bowls with roasted cauliflower and sweet potatoes, black beans, and some mild Italian turkey sausage.
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Post by: TheFrenchCat on February 05, 2021, 03:34:20 PM
Chicken with lemon, garlic and white wine sauce.  First time trying this recipe, but it sounds and smells good!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 05, 2021, 04:03:19 PM
Tex Mex turkey bowls
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on February 05, 2021, 05:21:20 PM
I made this tonight and it came out really good! It isn't for dinner but could be. I am going to have it for breakfast! I didn't make it exactly like this lady but I think you can add or delete certain things to your own taste! I made two sheet pans full and cut them into 8 pieces. Have eaten some of the edges and it is really good! Tomorrow we will eat a hunk each for breakfast! It could be cut in smaller pieces but I kind of did what the lady in the video did. I doubled the recipe and cooked on two sheet pans.

This video is not in english but I took notes and wrote down the recipe as she demonstrated it. I am so glad I did. This recipe can really be jazzed up with meat, mushrooms, different veggies.

I love pizza and this reminds me of it a bit! The next time I may make it more Italian! I did use Italian spices, crushed red pepper and garlic powder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsNScn350Js


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Post by: jeninco on February 06, 2021, 07:21:16 PM
Mark Bittman's "Cassoulet with many vegetables", which is pretty far from being cassoulet, but was a giant casserole of leeks, onions, carrots, celery, crushed tomatoes, giant white beans, 12 oz trader joe's "Andouille" sausage, and some leftover roast pork (with the pork fat). shredded cabbage is added 2 minutes before serving.

We had it with warmed bread -- we've been making our own sourdough-dish mostly-whole wheat bread european-style crusty boules for months, and they're getting pretty good.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 06, 2021, 07:27:36 PM
We had Budget Bytes' Singapore noodles with crispy tofu.
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Post by: ysette9 on February 06, 2021, 07:28:59 PM
We had Budget Bytes' Singapore noodles with crispy tofu.
Ooh, that sounds amazing. I’ll have to look it up. I have been doing a lot of budget bytes recently.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 06, 2021, 07:36:31 PM
We had Budget Bytes' Singapore noodles with crispy tofu.
Ooh, that sounds amazing. I’ll have to look it up. I have been doing a lot of budget bytes recently.

It was good and easy. I advise checking the heat level before adding the sriracha, depending on how spicy your curry powder is. Ours is pretty hot, so we didn't need to add any sriracha.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on February 07, 2021, 04:40:56 AM
I made this tonight and it came out really good! It isn't for dinner but could be. I am going to have it for breakfast! I didn't make it exactly like this lady but I think you can add or delete certain things to your own taste! I made two sheet pans full and cut them into 8 pieces. Have eaten some of the edges and it is really good! Tomorrow we will eat a hunk each for breakfast! It could be cut in smaller pieces but I kind of did what the lady in the video did. I doubled the recipe and cooked on two sheet pans.

This video is not in english but I took notes and wrote down the recipe as she demonstrated it. I am so glad I did. This recipe can really be jazzed up with meat, mushrooms, different veggies.

I love pizza and this reminds me of it a bit! The next time I may make it more Italian! I did use Italian spices, crushed red pepper and garlic powder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsNScn350Js

Just an update on this recipe. Had it for breakfast yesterday and it was really good. Warmed it up in the air fryer and after splashed some Cholula hot sauce on it. Tasty! This is a good way to use up veggies and eggs. I usually buy 3 dozen eggs at a time and they last us 3-4 weeks and other times, we don't use as many and I have to find ways to use them up. I doubled the batch so that used up 8 eggs.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on February 07, 2021, 10:45:11 AM
I'm making a lentil soup tonight with onion, carrots, garlic, celery, diced tomatoes, and elbow macaroni with a loaf of French bread made in our bread machine.
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Post by: NotJen on February 07, 2021, 12:28:41 PM
Chili and chips with guacamole.  I also cut up some carrots and celery to pretend like it's healthy.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on February 07, 2021, 12:39:29 PM
Natcho's! Loaded!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 07, 2021, 01:46:32 PM
Super Bowl style food. Wings, coconut shrimp, hummus & veggies + pizza
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Post by: OtherJen on February 07, 2021, 04:49:25 PM
Husband is grilling lamb chops. I'm happy about that but sad that my friend's annual super bowl party isn't happening because pandemic. Maybe I should have made homemade spinach dip anyway.
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Post by: horsepoor on February 07, 2021, 09:54:02 PM
We also had lamb chops. The tiniest of lamb chops. And a big salad.

Tomorrow will be salad again, and I'm thinking chicken breast stuffed with brie and prosciutto, maybe smothered with shallots and pesto because it's fun to be fancy on Monday night.
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Post by: gatortator on February 08, 2021, 02:49:26 PM
Chorizo and garbanzo bean stew
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Post by: NotJen on February 08, 2021, 03:51:34 PM
Linguine with clam sauce?  The clam sauce is from a can I purchased from the discount rack at the grocery store.  I noticed that it just passed its expiration date, so time to use it before I have to toss it (assuming it smells okay).  I've never had a can of clam sauce, so I'm not expecting much, except a cheap meal.  Will eat with a salad.
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Post by: jeninco on February 11, 2021, 03:14:34 PM
Last night: https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/09/stuffed-eggplant-parmesan/  which was delicious. With green beans (frozen, steamed).

Tonight: Cauliflower and black bean tacos, with purple cabbage slaw.

Tomorrow, I need to get to a grocery store...
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Post by: OtherJen on February 11, 2021, 05:38:47 PM
Husband had the day off and decided that he wanted to create a TV dinner from scratch. So we're having salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
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Post by: jeninco on February 12, 2021, 10:19:24 AM
Husband had the day off and decided that he wanted to create a TV dinner from scratch. So we're having salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, and green beans.

Is he serving it on plates with divided sections?

We're having pozole, made with leftover turkey stock, leftover shredded turkey, canned hominy (one of the markets here sells it in food-service-sized, i.e. almost 7 lb, containers). We'll have it with slaw, sour cream, and whatever hot sauce-type things we can scrounge from the fridge.

I need to go grocery shopping!
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Post by: OtherJen on February 12, 2021, 11:06:57 AM
Husband had the day off and decided that he wanted to create a TV dinner from scratch. So we're having salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, and green beans.

Is he serving it on plates with divided sections?

We're having pozole, made with leftover turkey stock, leftover shredded turkey, canned hominy (one of the markets here sells it in food-service-sized, i.e. almost 7 lb, containers). We'll have it with slaw, sour cream, and whatever hot sauce-type things we can scrounge from the fridge.

I need to go grocery shopping!

Ha, no, but now I wish I'd looked for some of those divided paper plates.

Pozole sounds so good. I'm thawing a pack of boneless chicken thighs for dinner, but recipe inspiration hasn't struck yet.
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Post by: Pigeon on February 12, 2021, 11:25:17 AM
For Lunar New Year we're having steamed dumplings a pork and noodle dish and egg custard tarts.
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Post by: grantmeaname on February 12, 2021, 01:37:11 PM
We're making Pho for the first time! We're using ATK's recipe. They used to be really bad for anything outside the US and western Europe but I'm hoping they've gotten much better. Happy Year of the Ox everyone!
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Post by: OtherJen on February 12, 2021, 03:00:00 PM
We're making Pho for the first time! We're using ATK's recipe. They used to be really bad for anything outside the US and western Europe but I'm hoping they've gotten much better. Happy Year of the Ox everyone!

I’ll be there in a few hours. I love pho!

Seriously, though, let us know how it turns out.

I feel like a total slacker. I work (remotely) for a company in Hong Kong that is closed today because of the holiday. I wish I’d planned to make a special holiday meal!
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Post by: grantmeaname on February 12, 2021, 04:07:42 PM
I haven't had it in years. The broth smells REALLY good
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Post by: Trifle on February 13, 2021, 03:01:28 AM
I have some shrimp, so I'm making the shrimp, pineapple, and coconut fried rice from Budget Bytes: https://www.budgetbytes.com/shrimp-fried-rice-pineapple-toasted-coconut/   
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Post by: NotJen on February 13, 2021, 08:42:23 AM
Pork chops with green beans and sweet potatoes.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 13, 2021, 09:04:27 AM
Sloppy joes with lime coleslaw
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Post by: gatortator on February 13, 2021, 12:55:02 PM
ham and navy bean stew.  corny corn muffins.
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Post by: FireLane on February 13, 2021, 03:44:16 PM
Red pepper, sweet potato and chickpea soup with homemade biscuits.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 13, 2021, 06:03:00 PM
Pinquito beans pressure-cooked with onions, peppers, and various herbs and spices and topped with cheese and salsa. Homemade corn tortillas.
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Post by: horsepoor on February 13, 2021, 09:30:48 PM
Burgers on keto buns. Remembered why I don't make those buns frequently.  Mushrooms, onions, bacon, smoky bleu cheese. Yum! We weren't hungry enough to do the wedge salad, so we'll probably have that tomorrow with chorizo jalapeno poppers.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on February 14, 2021, 07:30:42 AM
I've been saving a couple of NY strip steaks for Valentine's Day so I am cooking them up tonight with some Montreal steak seasoning, stuffed baked potatoes, and vegetables with caramel tarts for dessert.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 14, 2021, 07:54:22 PM
Sous vide shrimp scampi, pasta, and roasted broccoli courtesy of Husband. From-scratch brownies with cinnamon and ancho chile powder courtesy of me.
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Post by: sui generis on February 14, 2021, 08:15:09 PM
Leek fettuccine... Sort of interesting, we keep the recipe mainly cuz it's vegan.  Served with roasted brussels.

Chocolate chip cookies for dessert and we'll add some red hot candies before baking to make it more fun for Valentine's (and because they've been hanging out in our pantry for years and it's a good excuse to use some up).
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Post by: Trifle on February 15, 2021, 04:19:23 AM
Roasted pork tenderloin, potatoes and mixed vegetables.  Rice pudding for dessert
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Post by: OtherJen on February 15, 2021, 12:38:05 PM
A roasted chicken and vegetables, I think.
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Post by: techwiz on February 15, 2021, 01:53:01 PM
Spinach and ground beef lasagne. 
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Post by: horsepoor on February 15, 2021, 02:00:08 PM
I just slathered a big lamb shoulder with garlic, cumin, salt, chipotles in adobo, and a little oregano, cinnamon and cocoa powder. It's slow cooking in the oven, and I'm thinking I'll make some coleslaw and refried beans to go with it. Should last us a couple days I hope!
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Post by: jeninco on February 15, 2021, 08:43:23 PM
We celebrated DHs birthday (which is tomorrow) with dinner (with a fully vaccinated older friend over! Holy shit!) this evening. It was only "frugal" relative to actually eating out (which we haven't done in a year).

Boneless leg of lamb was smeared with a mixture of garlic, rosemary, kosher salt, and olive oil, and then baked over potatoes, carrots and onions. We also had asparagus, crab cakes as an appetizer (which our friend brought) and the deepest, darkest chocolate cake imaginable. With raspberries and whipped cream.

We actually have about half the lamb left, so I'll look up recipes for rope vieja, I think.
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Post by: middo on February 15, 2021, 09:30:15 PM
I just slathered a big lamb shoulder with garlic, cumin, salt, chipotles in adobo, and a little oregano, cinnamon and cocoa powder. It's slow cooking in the oven, and I'm thinking I'll make some coleslaw and refried beans to go with it. Should last us a couple days I hope!

We celebrated DHs birthday (which is tomorrow) with dinner (with a fully vaccinated older friend over! Holy shit!) this evening. It was only "frugal" relative to actually eating out (which we haven't done in a year).

Boneless leg of lamb was smeared with a mixture of garlic, rosemary, kosher salt, and olive oil, and then baked over potatoes, carrots and onions. We also had asparagus, crab cakes as an appetizer (which our friend brought) and the deepest, darkest chocolate cake imaginable. With raspberries and whipped cream.

We actually have about half the lamb left, so I'll look up recipes for rope vieja, I think.

And now I want lamb.  :)
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Post by: GuitarStv on February 16, 2021, 07:42:16 AM
Crock pot lasagna.
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Post by: NotJen on February 16, 2021, 08:08:08 PM
Chicken soup - nice recipe with pearl couscous (https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-best-chicken-soup-recipe/), spinach side salads.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 17, 2021, 01:05:01 PM
We're having flatbread pizzas with sausage & peppers
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Post by: jeninco on February 18, 2021, 11:49:11 AM
Made the leftover roast lamb into a Spanish-inspired stew (with chickpeas, onions, leeks, tomatoes, carrots, and green beans added at the very end) that we served with roasted small potatoes on top (so the crunchy corners lasted while eating the combo).  It was so good I wish I'd noted the recipe, but since it included "start cooking everything, get a call that if you appear at a hospital 19 minutes away in 20 minutes you can get a COVID shot, slap a cover on the pot and turn it way down, but accidentally don't turn it off while you race out. Come back in an hour, uncover, and be amazed at the deliciousness!"  I'm not sure it's replicable.

Tonight? I don't know -- it snowed again last night, so probably something else stew-like. Maybe the NYT white bean stew, with preserved lemons, kale, and feta?
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Post by: techwiz on February 18, 2021, 12:03:24 PM
Taco Thursday!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 18, 2021, 12:53:56 PM
chicken pita pockets & carrot "fries"
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Post by: sui generis on February 18, 2021, 01:43:26 PM
Tuscan chickpea soup with salad. We are blessed with a surfeit of arugula in the garden so lots of salads lately and into the future!
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on February 18, 2021, 04:17:30 PM
Chicken, rice and mixed veggies in the crockpot!
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Post by: gatortator on February 19, 2021, 01:40:23 PM
Salmon noodle casserole with dill, leeks and peas
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 19, 2021, 04:50:49 PM
Teriyaki chicken & rice
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Post by: NotJen on February 19, 2021, 05:35:06 PM
Bacon and chard linguine (but with kale), an Italian sausage, and roasted eggplant.
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Post by: sui generis on February 19, 2021, 05:39:36 PM
Pierogi from the freezer!  We have never done much freezing stuff - we usually just eat pretty much everything right away.  But I'm really loving pulling something out of the freezer that is fully ready without much cooking, but also something we didn't just eat once or twice in the previous few days.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 19, 2021, 06:01:53 PM
Red chili with beef, kidney beans, and sweet potato.
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Post by: Trifle on February 20, 2021, 02:37:29 AM
Pork and shrimp egg roll in a bowl, with lo mein noodles added to bulk it up. 
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on February 20, 2021, 07:48:57 AM
I'm feeling lazy today so I'm making 2 1/2 lb of pulled pork in my slow cooker. Cooked on low for 7 hours and then throw in some Stubb's barbecue sauce for the last hour. I'll make some rice in the rice cooker to go with it.

Last night was more exciting. I made a vegetarian bean soup with some Roman beans I bought in bulk from the wholesale store, some dried herbs from my garden, some garlic, and crushed tomatoes with a loaf of freshly baked French bread made in our bread machine. It was perfect for a Friday in Lent.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 20, 2021, 09:00:59 AM
Steak with thyme lemon butter, roasted broccoli & homemade fries
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Post by: sui generis on February 20, 2021, 09:02:22 AM
We're trying a recipe for lasagna that you make with layers of baked polenta instead of lasagna noodles. I'm not sure why we would do this, but DH cut out the recipe so I'm happy to play along and have a kitchen adventure on a pandemic Saturday night.
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Post by: horsepoor on February 20, 2021, 10:47:59 AM
@MaybeBabyMustache  That sounds perfect, putting it on the menu for this week!

Asparagus is on sale (yay!) so I think we are going to have a big pile of asparagus for dinner, and I'm going to stuff some gigantor jalapenos with chorizo, maybe throw some new potatoes on the sheet pan too and roast it all.
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Post by: SunnyDays on February 20, 2021, 09:28:37 PM
I looked at what I had on hand and ended up with a concoction of mushrooms, onions, spinach, red peppers, Italian sausage and shrimp in a sauce of jarred Alfredo sauce with a bit of cream cheese added.  And some tortellini thrown in.  It’s pretty tasty, but a bit salty.  My fridge is a lot emptier now.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 20, 2021, 09:53:40 PM
We're trying a recipe for lasagna that you make with layers of baked polenta instead of lasagna noodles. I'm not sure why we would do this, but DH cut out the recipe so I'm happy to play along and have a kitchen adventure on a pandemic Saturday night.

Ooh, I love polenta and lasagna and have a hard time finding gluten-free lasagna noodles. I might have to try this!
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Post by: OtherJen on February 20, 2021, 09:54:21 PM
Husband made beef bourguignon and mashed potatoes. I feel very spoiled.
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Post by: Trifle on February 21, 2021, 05:23:09 AM
Pizza.  It's been a while since I made my own crust and sauce (we don't eat a ton of pizza).  Looking forward to it!
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Post by: grantmeaname on February 21, 2021, 06:48:38 AM
Ooh, I love polenta and lasagna and have a hard time finding gluten-free lasagna noodles. I might have to try this!
GF lasagne were available in practically every grocery store in London, even in no-boil varieties, and it's been so much harder to find any at all since I've moved back to the US :(. You could also try moussaka as an alternative, which uses boiled potato slices.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 21, 2021, 05:53:35 PM
This pasta e lenticchie (pasta and lentils) recipe (https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2000/12/12/pasta-e-lenticchie-pasta-and-lentils) that one of my friends shared on Facebook. I added about 1/4 tsp each of oregano, basil, thyme, and smoked paprika with the tomatoes and several big handfuls of chopped raw spinach in the last couple of minutes.

It's fantastic comfort food, but I wish I hadn't parcooked the gluten-free pasta. It's a bit mushy in the final dish.
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Post by: sui generis on February 21, 2021, 06:12:18 PM
We're trying a recipe for lasagna that you make with layers of baked polenta instead of lasagna noodles. I'm not sure why we would do this, but DH cut out the recipe so I'm happy to play along and have a kitchen adventure on a pandemic Saturday night.

Ooh, I love polenta and lasagna and have a hard time finding gluten-free lasagna noodles. I might have to try this!

It turned out well, I recommend!  The texture of the polenta was a nice change.  We baked it with spinach, parmesan and butter and then you assemble the lasagna with layers of mozzarella, a pretty traditional ricotta mixture and a nice marinara sauce and then another layer of each of those things.  After baking it was all a bit mushy together, but it was still quite tasty!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 22, 2021, 02:47:49 PM
Chicken shawarma bowls
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Post by: horsepoor on February 22, 2021, 09:44:28 PM
I made tuna cakes tonight - canned tuna, crushed pork rinds and coconut powder, a couple eggs, Old Bay, chopped jalapeno and green onions, a generous bit of dill and pepper. Quite nice with a bit of tartar sauce. On the side we had butternut squash and asparagus, both roasted in leftover bacon grease. Will make the tuna cakes again. The nice thing is they can be mixed up ahead of time and stashed in the fridge, then they cook up quickly when it's time to eat.

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Post by: Linea_Norway on February 23, 2021, 06:17:59 AM
Shrimp saganaki with orzo pasta.
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Post by: couponvan on February 23, 2021, 04:02:34 PM
Vegan pizza - how long does plant-based purgatory last? I am so sick of
Lentils Lentils Tomatoes. I don’t like vegetables enough for my husband to be plant based. Curse Tom Brady....
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Post by: gatortator on February 23, 2021, 04:19:56 PM
Chickpea sweet corn burgers on homemade potato buns. Buttered peas on the side.
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Post by: jeninco on February 23, 2021, 05:11:25 PM
Chile (which, @couponvan , you could probably easily make vegan using any of the "meat crumbly" stuff in place of the beef). Ours contains an onions, a lb and a half of ground beef, and 4 cups of dried beans, cooked in the pressure cooker with a strip of kombu and some bay leaves. And around half a can of chipotles in adobo, which were passed through a stick blender to make a nice paste. (I used to be able to purchase the stuff pre-ground, but that ended.)

With corn tortillas, avocado, and mexican "slaw".
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 23, 2021, 05:37:57 PM
We're having tacos, several ways to accommodate all of the preferences/dietary restrictions/etc.
-Tacos, in tortilla shells
-Warm taco slaw (over sauteed cabbage)
-Taco salad
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Post by: couponvan on February 23, 2021, 06:37:29 PM
Chile (which, @couponvan , you could probably easily make vegan using any of the "meat crumbly" stuff in place of the beef). Ours contains an onions, a lb and a half of ground beef, and 4 cups of dried beans, cooked in the pressure cooker with a strip of kombu and some bay leaves. And around half a can of chipotles in adobo, which were passed through a stick blender to make a nice paste. (I used to be able to purchase the stuff pre-ground, but that ended.)

With corn tortillas, avocado, and mexican "slaw".
Beans....beans, beans, beans. LOL. I’m just craving a steak!
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Post by: horsepoor on February 23, 2021, 10:25:29 PM
I am a big fan of butternut squash in chili; gives it almost a cheesy quality. I make mine bean-free with ground beef and squash these days, but I think black bean/squash would be good too.

Tonight we had wildly overcooked chicken eggplant green curry. InstantPot fail, but oh well, it still tasted OK served over some stirfried bell pepper and baby bok choy.

Tomorrow we will be having some beautiful rib steaks that I've had drying out in the fridge with a nice coating of Red Boat salt (my version of faux dry-aging). We'll have sautéed mushrooms and creamed spinach with those; maybe air fried onion rings if I have the time and ambition.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 24, 2021, 05:24:32 AM
I am a big fan of butternut squash in chili; gives it almost a cheesy quality. I make mine bean-free with ground beef and squash these days, but I think black bean/squash would be good too.


Black bean and sweet potato (yam) is one of our favorite chili combos. Butternut squash should be similarly good.
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Post by: jeninco on February 24, 2021, 04:33:12 PM
We're having polenta (which contains cheese, but could easily not) with a sauce of tomato and an entire head of cauliflower, cut into pieces. Warm and filling, since it's just now starting to snow (again, but it was up around 40 and sunny mid-day, so I'm not complaining.)
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Post by: gatortator on February 24, 2021, 05:47:00 PM
Stromboli. Spinach salad
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Post by: couponvan on February 24, 2021, 07:37:36 PM
Three bean salad (beans, beans, beans!) with cucumbers and onions and penne.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 24, 2021, 07:44:07 PM
Roasted carrots, rice & spicy meatballs. No idea what my teen put in the sauce he used to top the meatballs, but it was quite spicy. Delish, but spicy.
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Post by: jeninco on February 25, 2021, 03:09:49 PM
We have a bag of arugula that needs to be used, so we'll make it into a salad and have that with pasta carbonara.
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Post by: Trifle on February 25, 2021, 03:29:48 PM
It's "scrounge supper" tonight.  That's what we call it when we're busy, no one makes a family meal, and we all forage for ourselves. 

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Post by: couponvan on February 25, 2021, 07:13:49 PM
 I feel like this should be a thing, but I have never seen it..

Baked potatoe, butter, shredded cheddar cheeses, bacon. Microwave the toppings after cooking to melt.

Fry an egg. Out that on top, dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle with chives. DD made it-I had never seen the egg before. But it was essentially a hash and tasty.
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Post by: NotJen on February 26, 2021, 01:30:44 PM
Chicken enchiladas, again.  With Mexican slaw (made easier with a package of broccoli slaw).

I feel like this should be a thing, but I have never seen it..

Eggs (fried or poached) on pretty much anything is a thing for me.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 26, 2021, 01:41:02 PM
Oven-roasted chicken shawarma, garlic yogurt sauce, spinach salad, probably roasted carrots and cauliflower.
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Post by: Aelias on February 26, 2021, 01:51:17 PM
I'm thinking jackfruit carnitas nachos with avocado and lots of cilantro. 

https://www.feastingathome.com/crispy-jackfruit-carnitas/ (https://www.feastingathome.com/crispy-jackfruit-carnitas/)
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Post by: lexde on February 26, 2021, 04:13:10 PM
Vegan Spaghetti Bake tonight!

https://www.rabbitandwolves.com/vegan-baked-spaghetti/

Tofu ricotta is SO GOOD and so cheap to make. This dish is pretty protein packed and feels like comfort. :-)
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Post by: lexde on February 26, 2021, 04:13:32 PM
I'm thinking jackfruit carnitas nachos with avocado and lots of cilantro. 

https://www.feastingathome.com/crispy-jackfruit-carnitas/ (https://www.feastingathome.com/crispy-jackfruit-carnitas/)
That looks great!
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Post by: Trifle on February 27, 2021, 02:30:19 AM
I made a kick-ass pot of minestrone --  https://cookieandkate.com/classic-minestrone-soup-recipe/.  Sauteing the first vegetables in the tomato paste gives it nice flavor depth.  Served it with slices of parmesan rosemary bread from our local bakery. 
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Post by: horsepoor on February 27, 2021, 04:35:49 PM
Tagine with red lentils, onions, tomatoes, eggplant and lamb ribs and lots of spices. I was going to make curry roasted cauliflower, but this is already looking like Too Much Food.
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Post by: BZB on February 27, 2021, 08:16:55 PM
Took it easy tonight - frozen dinners from Trader Joe's. Butter chicken with rice and veggie samosas, tasty and zero effort.
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Post by: jeninco on February 27, 2021, 08:22:17 PM
A lovely melty casserole that's potato cubes, broccoli, (both par-cooked first), crushed tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes, and olive halves, layered  and topped with munster cheese and cooked until it's all bubbly, hot, and gooey.
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Post by: sui generis on February 27, 2021, 09:27:10 PM
THis spinach, chickpea, sundried tomato in coconut milk mess (also very lemony).  https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-braised-coconut-spinach-chickpeas-with-lemon-recipes-from-the-kitchn-164551  We served it over microwaved (running too late to bake) sweet potatoes.

I think I've posted about it before, but I just think it's great because it's such an unusual combination of flavors and it's fully vegan and plant-based and finding recipes with those attributes that we really like have been a bit hard.  I usually end up missing cheese or it has eggs or something in it, so this is a good find.
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Post by: Trifle on February 28, 2021, 02:43:11 AM
That sounds really good @sui generis!  I'm going to give that one a try.  It's a creative way to eat sweet potatoes, which we love.   
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Post by: sui generis on February 28, 2021, 10:12:16 AM
That sounds really good @sui generis!  I'm going to give that one a try.  It's a creative way to eat sweet potatoes, which we love.

Right!  Like, they could easily just be chopped up and thrown in the stewy-mess to cook, which probably wouldn't be bad either.  But, it's nice to switch it up sometimes, even if it's mostly visual.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 28, 2021, 03:39:08 PM
Tilapia with curry, bok choy & rice
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Post by: OtherJen on February 28, 2021, 05:47:54 PM
Husband made mole poblano with chicken, rice on the side.
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Post by: gatortator on February 28, 2021, 07:50:53 PM
Speedy sweet and sour pork

 It is a recipe from the "Eat Well for Less" BBC show.  Learned that cornstarch can also be called corn flour.  that was new to me.
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Post by: NotJen on March 02, 2021, 09:19:03 AM
Hamburgers with caramelized onions, roasted sweet potatoes, and a bag of frozen veggies (broccoli I think?).
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Post by: NotJen on March 07, 2021, 09:18:53 PM
A seasoned ground chicken mix, served over rice and spinach, topped with red bell peppers and green onions.  Roasted brussels sprouts and carrots on the side.
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Post by: jeninco on March 07, 2021, 09:45:32 PM
Had my BIL for dinner, and it was lovely and warm, so we made beer-can chicken (in the grill), a couscous and very many vegetable salad (with a lime, curry vinaigrette), artichokes, and roasted asparagus. He brought dessert -- thin mint cookies.
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Post by: Dollar Slice on March 07, 2021, 10:03:17 PM
Had my BIL for dinner, and it was lovely and warm

I had a very brief moment of worry upon reading this, probably because someone was just telling me about a board game called "Donner Dinner Party."

I've been trying to convince myself to cook some beef stew with the thawed cubed chuck roast I had in the freezer, but my motivation has been 100% nonexistent this week so far. Partly due to lack of appetite with chronic GI issues - it's hard to do cooking projects when you're never hungry. I end up nibbling on something and then not wanting to eat again. I had hummus and crackers and now it's midnight and I never wanted dinner.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 08, 2021, 08:18:27 AM
We are having Sichuan beef over noodles
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Post by: jeninco on March 08, 2021, 04:57:40 PM
@Dollar Slice , no, we had my BIL over to join us for dinner ... although I appreciate your spirit!

Sometimes it's easiest to make beef stew in the slow cooker (or the oven) when you're not actually hungry -- ours is just a fried onion, then the beef, sliced carrots, a little salt and pepper, a bunch of thyme, and dark beer. Or whatever beer I happen to grab, with a veggie bullion cube if I'm worried it's going to be bland...

Tonight, assuming I can find a reasonable recipe, I'm making mac-n-cheese, and a salad.
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Post by: Dollar Slice on March 08, 2021, 07:08:45 PM
@Dollar Slice , no, we had my BIL over to join us for dinner ... although I appreciate your spirit!

Sometimes it's easiest to make beef stew in the slow cooker (or the oven) when you're not actually hungry -- ours is just a fried onion, then the beef, sliced carrots, a little salt and pepper, a bunch of thyme, and dark beer. Or whatever beer I happen to grab, with a veggie bullion cube if I'm worried it's going to be bland...

When I saw it was you who posted it, I stopped worrying. You don't seem the cannibal type ;-)

Beef stew is in the instant pot's hands now. I'm pretty annoyed because I went into it telling myself I was going to utterly half-ass it but it would get done and not waste food and it doesn't have to be the best beef stew in the world - but when I opened up the package of allegedly cubed beef it was like someone had roughly hacked a pot roast into large, untrimmed pieces 5-6 inches long. And one of the potatoes had all sorts of bad spots. Yay, grocery delivery :-/ More work than I anticipated, at any rate, so I was only able to achieve about a two-thirds-assedness.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 09, 2021, 06:01:54 PM
Greek lentil soup (https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/greek-lentil-and-spinach-soup-lemon/17363/). Recipe from the Wash. Post.

It's good. I think it will be better tomorrow. I also think it would be improved by adding some smoked paprika.
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Post by: jeninco on March 09, 2021, 09:12:45 PM
Greek lentil soup (https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/greek-lentil-and-spinach-soup-lemon/17363/). Recipe from the Wash. Post.

It's good. I think it will be better tomorrow. I also think it would be improved by adding some smoked paprika.

Almost everything is. Or Alleppo pepper, one of the two :^)

We had good tortillas to use, so made sweet potato tacos (with a leftover giant sweet potato that I cubed and heated up) with black bean and various other bit and pieces of stuff.
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Post by: Sugaree on March 10, 2021, 04:50:19 AM
Last night was baked potatoes topped with buffalo chopped chicken. 

I think tonight will be clean out the fridge night.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 10, 2021, 03:58:41 PM
We're in the process of re-adjusting to life with activities (kid activities). And, because of COVID, we'd allowed a few extraneous things (tennis, etc). Now that standard activities are re-opened & have mixed with extraneous activities, well, we have too much going on.

So, two diners will eat before my 13yo goes to volleyball. They'll have salmon & thai veggies
For the 15 year old & myself, we'll eat after soccer, and I'm thinking of something like: leftover spaghetti & meatballs for him, caesar salad with a side sausage for me.
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Post by: NotJen on March 12, 2021, 05:21:07 PM
Lentil meatballs with roasted red pepper sauce (https://dishingouthealth.com/moroccan-meatballs-with-roasted-red-pepper-sauce-and-herbed-couscous/).  The meatball mix was a little bland, but the sauce was pretty good.  Served with pearl couscous and mixed in some spinach.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 12, 2021, 07:32:56 PM
Cauliflower crust pizza with sauteed pepperoni for 2 diners, pepperoni (regular crust pizza) for the other two
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Post by: jeninco on March 12, 2021, 07:33:16 PM
Tofu and broccoli stir-fry (with rice) which was .... OK, I guess. I mean, it wasn't BAD.
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Post by: Dicey on March 12, 2021, 11:23:32 PM
It's Friday, so pizza! Homemade whole wheat crust. I started it early, gave it a long rise, punched it down and let it rise again. I think I'm getting the hang of this! Can't wait until next Friday to do it again.
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Post by: NotJen on March 13, 2021, 03:25:40 PM
Italian sausage, pasta carbonara, and a bag of frozen veggies.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 13, 2021, 03:39:03 PM
We're celebrating my son's 14th birthday. His second lockdown birthday, so we are doing it up more than usual. The birthday person always gets to select dinner - he's opted for Greek food. I also ordered a bakery cake, which we haven't done since his 1st birthday. That was his request, as there's no party. The cake looks delicious!
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Post by: jeninco on March 13, 2021, 04:05:25 PM
MrInCO is making a huge mostly-veggie lasagne. (There's about a half lb of  Italian sausage in the sauce, thus it's not entirely veggie.) Perhaps we'll make a salad to go with it...

The forecasted snow finally started arriving (although the accumulation is still pretty low), so I may take advantage and also bake a loaf of bread, and possibly some dessert thing.
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Post by: horsepoor on March 13, 2021, 06:53:57 PM
Seared tuna steaks, bok choy and kelp noodles with Thai peanut sauce. Just as soon as my fingers thaw out. Enjoying a glass of zin while I wait.

I'm pondering corning a leg of lamb this week. I don't have the curing agent, so it would just be brined in salt and sugar and the pickling spices. If I manage this, we'll have it with kale and turnip colcannon for St. Patrick's day
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 17, 2021, 04:22:28 AM
Corned beef, taters, carrots, onions, cabbage cooked in crockpot all day long! Can't wait to eat that! May add in a beer to the cooking liquid and pickling spices! Maybe some cornbread or Red Lobster biscuits or Bisquick biscuits!
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Post by: Trifle on March 17, 2021, 06:08:39 AM
Corned beef, taters, carrots, onions, cabbage cooked in crockpot all day long! Can't wait to eat that! May add in a beer to the cooking liquid and pickling spices! Maybe some cornbread or Red Lobster biscuits or Bisquick biscuits!

This sounds delicious!  I'm coming over for dinner. 

Happy St. Patrick's day!
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Post by: gatortator on March 17, 2021, 06:38:54 AM
Corned beef, taters, carrots, onions, cabbage cooked in crockpot all day long! Can't wait to eat that! May add in a beer to the cooking liquid and pickling spices! Maybe some cornbread or Red Lobster biscuits or Bisquick biscuits!

We are making this too.  Cheddar chive soda bread for breakfast.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 17, 2021, 08:52:25 AM
Decided on the Red Lobster bisquits with the corned beef! I bought a really nice flat corned beef, 3.5 lbs. It was $4.99 a lb and not really a bargain but don't care! This type of meat can be really crappy if you get the bargain $1.49 a lb ones. They shrink up to the size of a baseball! To top it off, I bought 2 additional corned beefs to have later on. Will freeze if the expiration comes up. They are very expensive during the rest of the year. All three are really nice pieces of meat. Been there, done that with the cheap cuts and not enough meat to feed two people!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 17, 2021, 09:01:37 AM
We're having chicken caesar salads, with grilled chicken.
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Post by: jeninco on March 17, 2021, 07:05:48 PM
Mark Bittman's "Cassoulet with many vegetables", which -- as I've mentioned before -- barely resembles actual cassoulet. Still, beans, many vegetables, andouille sausage -- it's delicious (and cooks by itself for most of it's required time). And a baguette.
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Post by: sui generis on March 17, 2021, 07:50:57 PM
Mark Bittman's "Cassoulet with many vegetables", which -- as I've mentioned before -- barely resembles actual cassoulet. Still, beans, many vegetables, andouille sausage -- it's delicious (and cooks by itself for most of it's required time). And a baguette.

He was just on Ezra Klein's podcast with a very thought-provoking interview and talking about his new book.  It was really interesting.


We're having leftover spicy veg noodles and roasted cauliflower.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 18, 2021, 06:28:54 AM
Mark Bittman's "Cassoulet with many vegetables", which -- as I've mentioned before -- barely resembles actual cassoulet. Still, beans, many vegetables, andouille sausage -- it's delicious (and cooks by itself for most of it's required time). And a baguette.

He was just on Ezra Klein's podcast with a very thought-provoking interview and talking about his new book.  It was really interesting.


We're having leftover spicy veg noodles and roasted cauliflower.

Thanks, I have downloaded the podcast.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on March 18, 2021, 06:30:31 AM
I will fry burgers from the shop. Make oven roasted broccoli. And serve with turkish style rice, which is cooked with orzo pasta for some reason. Trying out the rice for the first time.
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Post by: NotJen on March 19, 2021, 01:38:10 PM
Senate Bean Soup (https://www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/recipes/senate-bean-soup), with sauteed okra and a bag of frozen veggies, and probably the last piece of cornbread in the freezer for BF.

I'm excited that by accident I'm making this on a cold day (relative to the warmer one's we've been having).
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 19, 2021, 01:47:02 PM
Chicken tortellini soup with mixed vegetables and a salad. Made the broth from a previously cooked spatchcock chicken.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 19, 2021, 02:05:45 PM
I'm not feeling today, so freezer leftovers. Two of us will have chicken curry, one will have Keto chili. My 4th diner is an exceptionally picky 14 year old. I'm thinking pasta & chicken.
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Post by: jeninco on March 19, 2021, 02:18:00 PM
We have a bag of arugula that really needs to be used, so a big salad. And burgers (it's nice today, but should snow again on Sunday), probably roasted potatoes, and various leftover bean things.
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Post by: sui generis on March 19, 2021, 02:37:00 PM
Fish tacos!  It's not Tuesday, but I find it's never a bad day for tacos.  Esp. fish tacos with lightly fried fish, creamy/spicy sauce, fresh pico de gallo.  Combination of so many things I love.

With salad.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 19, 2021, 06:53:43 PM
Pasta topped with lentils simmered in homemade tomato-vegetable sauce. One of those lovely nights when I cooked without a recipe and the end product was exactly what I wanted.
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Post by: Metalcat on March 19, 2021, 08:41:54 PM
I made a very mediocre zucchini frittata, and I was just not having that. So I sliced up the very mediocre frittata and made very fancy grilled cheese sandwiches with it.
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Post by: horsepoor on March 19, 2021, 09:42:08 PM
Belated St. Patrick's day meal. Homemade corned leg of lamb and turnip- kale colcannon.

Will be making shepherds pie with the leftovers tomorrow.
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Post by: gatortator on March 20, 2021, 07:04:43 PM
Mini dutch babies, strawberry rhubarb sauce, braised cabbage and bacon
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 20, 2021, 08:41:00 PM
We were supposed to go out to dinner (outdoor dining, COVID friendly), but a teen needed a ride home, so we made a "date night" at home. Ended up being great. We dug out a bottle of nice wine, coconut shrimp, pesto & meatballs, & made dinner from that. Followed by really nice chocolate. Much cheaper, and yummy.
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Post by: sui generis on March 20, 2021, 09:20:20 PM
Oh man, we made a crazy recipe my DH tore out from the paper with coconut rice with lime zest and scallions, baked tofu with an elaborate sauce combining peanut butter, fish sauce, habanero, ginger, and a few other things, served on a bed of arugula with pickled bell peppers accompanying, and it was pretty good, but just probably too complicated.  The lime juice alone had our heads spinning.  Still, it's fun to try something out and see how it goes.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on March 28, 2021, 03:59:01 AM
Last night I made baked Salmon, Sautéed asparagus and rice. On average we probably eat Salmon about 1.5 xs a week/6xs a month.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 28, 2021, 03:06:38 PM
Tonight we are having an odd ball poor mans stroganoff. It is cooked ground beef, green and red bell peppers sauteed, mushrooms, cooked ground breakfast sausage, alfredo sauce and cream of mushroom soup. I have it all warming in the crockpot and will put over egg noodles. Kind of a hodge podge but yummy. Normally, I add sour cream at the end but this time it has lots of sauce so no sour cream!

All the ingredients were previously cooked and frozen so all I had to do is defrost and dump in the crock pot with the sauce. A no brainer! All I have to do is cook the noodles!
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Post by: OzzieandHarriet on March 28, 2021, 03:58:44 PM
Someone gave us a box of matzoh, so I decided to try matzoh lasagna. It’s in the oven now.
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Post by: horsepoor on March 28, 2021, 10:46:51 PM
Last night I made tofu/eggplant green curry that resulted in lots of leftovers and DH is off on a trip for a few days, so I'll be eating it for lunch the next few days.

I think tomorrow I'm going to sous vide a turkey breast that's been in the freezer since Thanksgiving, and make a red cabbage and jicama slaw. Between that and the curry, I think I'm good until DH gets home on Wednesday or Thursday.
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Post by: couponvan on March 30, 2021, 12:34:14 PM
It's Tuesday, therefore it must be tacos!
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Post by: techwiz on March 30, 2021, 12:55:41 PM
Warm weather is back, snow is gone it's BBQ time! Kid want hamburgers and hotdogs, will be adding some cut up vegies to make it healthy and some strawberries for dessert.
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Post by: NotJen on March 30, 2021, 01:23:42 PM
Individual meatloaves, asparagus, roasted sweet potatoes.

Possibly the last "sit down" meal I'll make in this house.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 30, 2021, 04:24:34 PM
We had a giant prime rib roast about a month ago and there were some leftover slices we froze. Tonight, we will warm them up slightly and they will still be rare-ish with mashed taters and baby broccoli.
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Post by: sparkytheop on March 30, 2021, 05:56:12 PM
My brother has taken a hiatus from selling body parts for human consumption, so I purchased half a cow from an old school friend of mine (we became friends in kindergarten).  Just cooked up a tenderloin steak that I wrapped in a piece of bacon (a little Montreal steak seasoning and a touch of butter right before it was done).  Added some asparagus spears on the side (cooked in the juices with a little ground garlic). 

I'm hoping my motivation stays up, because we have some good stuff on the menu this week (my son is cooking a small chicken, but also having Tuscan chicken at some point, some homemade paneer with some kind of sauce over rice, and a Chocolate Guinness cake because I got a good deal on Guinness at Costco.  I'll probably make a chocolate milkshake with the "extra" beer since it will be room-temp.)  I have several fresh vegetables for all the sides and salads as well-- trying to eat more of those, but I'm not much of a fan, never have been.
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Post by: TheFrenchCat on March 31, 2021, 07:55:15 AM
I'm planning on homemade pepperoni pizza.  I make the dough by hand with my great aunt's recipe and it normally turns out great!  I love kneading dough, it's so relaxing. 
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 31, 2021, 05:04:32 PM
Tacos el pastor, with toppings: cilantro, onion, avocado, cheese. I also made a quick slaw to go with it.
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Post by: BZB on March 31, 2021, 06:56:54 PM
Taco meat, refried beans, and all the fixings with homemade corn tortillas
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Post by: OtherJen on April 07, 2021, 06:14:18 PM
Teriyaki Tempeh and Broccoli (https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/teriyaki-tempeh-and-broccoli/) over brown rice.

It had been too long since we last had tempeh. Yum! I missed it. I can't follow a recipe exactly, so I added some onion to the stir-fry and a bit of mustard, some mushroom umami powder, and a dash of fish sauce to the teriyaki sauce.
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Post by: sui generis on April 08, 2021, 09:01:50 PM
Tonight was chard cakes, served with salad.  The chard cakes are made with lots of pecorino cheese and pine nuts, then fried and have a nice bright green, fresh vegetal sauce made with sorrel leaves drizzled over them.

Tomorrow we are trying a new smitten kitchen recipe, this veg morroccan tagine-ish stew: https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/01/squash-and-chickpea-moroccan-stew/  I really hate skinning and dicing a hard butternut squash.  Who thinks I can roast it a bit to soften it up and then cut it up and just add it to the stew a bit later than the recipe prescribes?
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Post by: gatortator on April 09, 2021, 01:38:59 PM
Ham and cheese pretzel pockets, oil rubbed kale salad
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Post by: techwiz on April 09, 2021, 01:51:00 PM
Chicken breasts rubbed with mayo cooked on the BBQ.  Sides will be sliced potato interleaved with sliced onion wrapped in tin foil cooked on the BBQ, and some green beans.

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Post by: JoJo on April 09, 2021, 05:04:44 PM
Planning to make some Israeli salad tonight - cucumbers, tomato, and lemon juice.
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Post by: NotJen on April 09, 2021, 06:24:44 PM
Coconut rice and beans with chicken (https://www.swbeans.com/recipe/coconut-rice-beans-chicken/), side of frozen bagged veggies.  It wasn't very flavorful, but hot sauce helped.

It's my first dinner at the apartment.  I'm easing into getting back to my usual routines, and didn't do much planning before grocery shopping this morning.  I really wanted to make the pork roast I got at the store today, but it wouldn't have had enough time in the crockpot, so it will wait until Sunday.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on April 10, 2021, 05:23:48 AM
Last night because they were finally on sale buy one pack get one free I tried and Grilled Beyond Meat Burgers for the DW and I as were trying a little more each day to clean up what were eating. Anyhow I was shocked how much I liked/or was ok with them. I like Black Bean burgers and veggie burgers as well but this for sure tasted as close is anything is going to be to a burger imo
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Post by: turketron on April 10, 2021, 09:09:55 PM
Last night because they were finally on sale buy one pack get one free I tried and Grilled Beyond Meat Burgers for the DW and I as were trying a little more each day to clean up what were eating. Anyhow I was shocked how much I liked/or was ok with them. I like Black Bean burgers and veggie burgers as well but this for sure tasted as close is anything is going to be to a burger imo

If you can find Impossible anywhere, give that a try- my wife and I both think it's far preferable to Beyond. Not that Beyond was bad, but Impossible is much better, IMO. Our regular grocery store has the frozen bricks (I think it's 12oz ?) for maybe $6 or $7.
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Post by: sui generis on April 10, 2021, 09:48:17 PM
Last night because they were finally on sale buy one pack get one free I tried and Grilled Beyond Meat Burgers for the DW and I as were trying a little more each day to clean up what were eating. Anyhow I was shocked how much I liked/or was ok with them. I like Black Bean burgers and veggie burgers as well but this for sure tasted as close is anything is going to be to a burger imo

If you can find Impossible anywhere, give that a try- my wife and I both think it's far preferable to Beyond. Not that Beyond was bad, but Impossible is much better, IMO. Our regular grocery store has the frozen bricks (I think it's 12oz ?) for maybe $6 or $7.

So interesting. We've had both Beyond and Impossible a handful of times each, but spaced far enough apart that I have no ability to judge them against each other. Like them both. I'm very interested to see where this industry goes next.
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Post by: horsepoor on April 10, 2021, 11:03:33 PM
I made a soup tonight with leftover smoked chicken and veggies that needed to be used. We got our covid shots on Wednesday and that sort of threw a wrench into the meal plan for the week (last-minute out of town vaccine appointments so we ate at DQ, then Thursday we vegetated on the couch and ate junk food while feeling tired and achey).

DH bought a bag of Santitas tortilla chips, so tomorrow I'm thinking we'll have nachos, then Monday it's back on the Healthy Foods train, I swear!
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Post by: NotJen on April 11, 2021, 12:15:09 PM
Pulled pork (on a roll for BF, over spinach for me), roasted brussels sprouts, and roasted sweet potatoes.
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Post by: jeninco on April 11, 2021, 09:00:23 PM
Roasted spatchcocked chicken: I had a chance to order 1/4 steer, and when I went to pick it up found that the processor was also selling local chicken for a reasonable price. So I got two while I was there.

Had it with roasted sweet potatoes (just a few), Brussels sprouts, and a couscous and vegetable salad with a lime curry vinaigrette.

Chicken leftovers will be used for pozole in the next few days.
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Post by: sparkytheop on April 12, 2021, 03:10:02 PM
Finally worked my way through a bunch of leftovers (Tuscan chicken, Guinness beef stew, homemade paneer with a curry sauce, etc) so tonight is either chili dogs or stir fry, whichever I'm in the mood to make once I get to work.
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Post by: techwiz on April 12, 2021, 04:19:49 PM
Fish on the BBQ with a side of rice. The timing of this is because it is garbage day tomorrow and I always like to plan a fish meal the day before. 
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 12, 2021, 05:17:08 PM
My parents are in town this week, and my dad offered to make lasagna, salad, & my 14 year old made French bread. Yum.
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Post by: soccerluvof4 on April 13, 2021, 03:15:17 AM
My Family loves wings so last night I made for the first time my own thinking I would keep it simple and build from there if they liked them. I went with a recipe that basically you cut the chicken wings and snip the tips off. Then salt and pepper them and broil each side for 10 minutes. Put them in a slow cooker and poor over them a mix of BBQ sauce, Honey, Worchester and mustard. They were excellent. The pre-broiling was the key to have them still crispy. So a win on that one.
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Post by: Dollar Slice on April 13, 2021, 08:37:07 AM
Doing a post-immunity parent visit. Mom had some dental work done and thought of a nice soft dish I'd made one time that she liked, so she requested it for dinner last night - chicken pot pie with shepherd's pie style mashed potato topping instead of pastry. Originally came up with it for a family member who is celiac, but it's apparently also good if you can't chew.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 13, 2021, 10:55:09 AM
My parents are still in town visiting, so my dad is making us chicken enchiladas. We're spoiled!
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Post by: OtherJen on April 13, 2021, 11:27:18 AM
Doing a post-immunity parent visit. Mom had some dental work done and thought of a nice soft dish I'd made one time that she liked, so she requested it for dinner last night - chicken pot pie with shepherd's pie style mashed potato topping instead of pastry. Originally came up with it for a family member who is celiac, but it's apparently also good if you can't chew.

Ooh, that's a good idea. I love chicken pot pie but don't always want to fuss with pie crust.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dollar Slice on April 13, 2021, 01:45:47 PM
Doing a post-immunity parent visit. Mom had some dental work done and thought of a nice soft dish I'd made one time that she liked, so she requested it for dinner last night - chicken pot pie with shepherd's pie style mashed potato topping instead of pastry. Originally came up with it for a family member who is celiac, but it's apparently also good if you can't chew.

Ooh, that's a good idea. I love chicken pot pie but don't always want to fuss with pie crust.

If I want to make it sound fancy, I call it chicken pot pie méthode shepherdoise.

Also very easy to make with Thanksgiving leftovers.
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Post by: meerkat on April 13, 2021, 06:26:11 PM
Doing a post-immunity parent visit. Mom had some dental work done and thought of a nice soft dish I'd made one time that she liked, so she requested it for dinner last night - chicken pot pie with shepherd's pie style mashed potato topping instead of pastry. Originally came up with it for a family member who is celiac, but it's apparently also good if you can't chew.

Ooh, that's a good idea. I love chicken pot pie but don't always want to fuss with pie crust.

My lazy version (and also makes larger portions than if I got a premade crust from the store) is to cook it in an oven-safe pan and then put crescent roll dough over it. The inner part is all fully cooked/hot already so it just goes into the oven for the same amount of time that crescent rolls would normally cook for. You just have to remember not to grab the pan's handle with your bare hand afterwards!
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Post by: couponvan on April 13, 2021, 08:10:36 PM
Mmm crescent pot pie. I am going to try that!
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Post by: jeninco on April 14, 2021, 09:23:07 AM
Last night I wasn't really feeling it, so I defrosted some chili and we had nachos: corn chips, chili, grated cheese, optional chopped onion and pickled jalapeños, and cabbage-n-carrot slaw. And I found some freezer-burnt butter pecan ice cream in the far back of the freezer (I'm the only one who likes that flavor, so it tends to last a while...).
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Post by: OtherJen on April 14, 2021, 09:30:04 AM
Last night I wasn't really feeling it, so I defrosted some chili and we had nachos: corn chips, chili, grated cheese, optional chopped onion and pickled jalapeños, and cabbage-n-carrot slaw. And I found some freezer-burnt butter pecan ice cream in the far back of the freezer (I'm the only one who likes that flavor, so it tends to last a while...).

I hear that. I am a bit burned out on meal planning. Last night, we managed to put together dinner salads with the last of the salad greens, the eggs I had just hard-boiled, some goat cheese, and a couple of chicken thighs that husband cooked quickly. This morning, I asked his preference for takeout because I need a night when I neither have to cook nor clean up after he cooks.

I think we're ordering pizza.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 14, 2021, 11:22:30 AM
Two nights ago I made a pork shoulder in a Reynolds cooking bag. It was around 9 lbs and took about 4 hours at 350 degrees. We had pork, sauerkraut, mashed taters and peas, oh and a little applesauce. Last night the Hub put some of the pork with canned chipolte peppers in a pot with onions and Sweet Baby Rays barbeque sauce. We had it on toasted grinder rolls and home made french fries in the air fryer. Tonight, we will have pork in pork gravy with mashed taters, sauerkraut and a veg. What a great piece of meat and it gave us a lot of meat. Fortunately, we are not sick of having it 3 nights in a row. After tonight, if there are leftovers, they are going to the freezer!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on April 14, 2021, 11:41:02 AM
Two nights ago I made a pork shoulder in a Reynolds cooking bag. It was around 9 lbs and took about 4 hours at 350 degrees. We had pork, sauerkraut, mashed taters and peas, oh and a little applesauce. Last night the Hub put some of the pork with canned chipolte peppers in a pot with onions and Sweet Baby Rays barbeque sauce. We had it on toasted grinder rolls and home made french fries in the air fryer. Tonight, we will have pork in pork gravy with mashed taters, sauerkraut and a veg. What a great piece of meat and it gave us a lot of meat. Fortunately, we are not sick of having it 3 nights in a row. After tonight, if there are leftovers, they are going to the freezer!

Pork shoulder is truly the gift that keeps giving. It's so frugal. I recently slow-roasted a 4-lb one, and we had delicious meat for a week in tacos, salads, sandwiches, chili, etc. It was fantastic.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 14, 2021, 12:51:55 PM
I had originally planned to put the pork shoulder in my crockpot but it was way too big. It had a big bone in it. So, I used the Reynolds cooking bag for Turkey's. If any of you have never used those cooking bags you should try it. I always cook my turkeys in them and they cook to perfection and rarely ever have I had a dry turkey. Plus, it cuts down on splatter inside the oven and makes clean up a breeze. I also use the Reynolds crockpot liners and I love them! I rarely have to clean my CP. Typically, I just take out the liner and take some windex and a papertowel to wipe it out. I hate it when the CP gets crusty. Mine is big so it is a chore to clean in the sink.

More people should try pork shoulder! It is typically low in cost and like OtherJen said it is a meat that keeps giving. If I have more leftovers, at some point I might make a fried rice with pork.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 14, 2021, 01:27:25 PM
We're having kebabs & rice tonight
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on April 14, 2021, 02:49:49 PM
Moroccan Meatball and Couscous Soup (https://littlespicejar.com/moroccan-meatball-couscous-soup/) with spinach side salad.  It's simple, but really good - though this time I'm using beef (I think I did lamb the first time).
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on April 14, 2021, 05:33:46 PM
It's 30 degrees out (F, about -1 for you C people) and there's a bit of snow on the ground, and it's been gloomy all day. We're having pozole with leftover chicken & pork. And salad, to use up the "baby salad greens" before they go slimy.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dollar Slice on April 14, 2021, 05:57:36 PM
Another request from Mom, whose mouth is better today: I baked homemade bagels for breakfast sandwiches with bacon, egg & cheese. For dinner. Because we don't get up that early. :-)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: meerkat on April 14, 2021, 06:03:56 PM
Breakfast for dinner is an underappreciated category.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: gatortator on April 16, 2021, 06:36:35 AM
Chicken tagine  with minty couscous
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on April 16, 2021, 07:30:30 PM
Fast(ish) polenta with a tomato, garlic, and cauliflower sauce.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on April 16, 2021, 08:13:40 PM
Some flavored Italian sausages (grocery store likes trying different flavor combos) with mac and cheese, roasted corn on the cob, and roasted broccoli.  Looking forward to the leftover pasta bowls.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on April 16, 2021, 08:38:56 PM
A frozen black bean burger, cut in half and used to fill two soft corn tacos. Tomato and avocado salad. A piece of string cheese.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: gatortator on April 17, 2021, 09:51:17 AM
Spicy turkey skewers, couscous, veggie slices,  homemade hummus,
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on April 17, 2021, 03:39:23 PM
Some flavored Italian sausages (grocery store likes trying different flavor combos) with mac and cheese, roasted corn on the cob, and roasted broccoli.  Looking forward to the leftover pasta bowls.

I love that, at least in this description, you're more excited about the leftovers then the initial meal. How mustachian!

We're having pizza tonight -- I started the dough before we went off to DS's 10 am soccer game. And salad, I guess, to use up the remaining lettuce (and because we're starting to run low on vegetables -- time to go shopping, sometime in the next few days).
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Post by: sui generis on April 17, 2021, 04:01:00 PM
Some flavored Italian sausages (grocery store likes trying different flavor combos) with mac and cheese, roasted corn on the cob, and roasted broccoli.  Looking forward to the leftover pasta bowls.

I love that, at least in this description, you're more excited about the leftovers then the initial meal. How mustachian!

We're having pizza tonight -- I started the dough before we went off to DS's 10 am soccer game. And salad, I guess, to use up the remaining lettuce (and because we're starting to run low on vegetables -- time to go shopping, sometime in the next few days).

Pizza for us tonight, too!  DH made the dough last night and we are having: 1 cheesy broccoli, 1 marinated kale (spicy/sweet) with ricotta and 1 olive/garlic sort of plainer one.  Also with salad, using up the arugula in the garden.  And red wine :)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Metalcat on April 17, 2021, 04:42:09 PM
Creamy tomato, white bean, spinach and tortellini soup.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: BZB on April 17, 2021, 05:37:10 PM
Chicken divan. I made an extra pan of it for the freezer. Also a slice of leftover Easter cake for dessert that I had stashed in the freezer.
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Post by: Weisass on April 17, 2021, 08:11:55 PM
We sautéed hosta shoots today! Delicious with soy sauce and pepper flakes.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 17, 2021, 09:01:15 PM
Steak, sauteed bok choy & homemade French bread.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: WhiteTrashCash on April 18, 2021, 02:50:35 PM
Tried and true weekend meal: Lentil soup with diced tomatoes, onion, carrots, chicken broth, and garlic with a very fresh loaf of homemade French bread.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 18, 2021, 04:12:54 PM
 Shake and Bake chicken, left over home made scalloped potatoes and a salad.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on April 18, 2021, 05:04:13 PM
Broccoli and tofu in spicy peanut sauce from "The Enchanted Broccoli Forest" (vegetarian cookbook by Mollie Katzen), served over rice.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on April 18, 2021, 08:45:31 PM
Warm tortellini and green bean "salad" with a tomato and pine nut "pesto".
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Post by: jeninco on April 19, 2021, 02:43:30 PM
Aaand it's 40 degrees and raining. Again.

I'm making "not really cassoulet with many vegetables", because running the oven will warm up the house. (Although we haven't yet been "mustachian" enough to turn off the heat -- it's been freaking cold, my sweetie has Reynolds, and he's working at home for the foreseeable future.)
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Post by: gatortator on April 19, 2021, 02:51:25 PM
A big pot of black beans for veggie nacho night.
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Post by: NotJen on April 19, 2021, 05:40:02 PM
Tuna salad sandwiches, roasted sweet potatoes, and carrot sticks.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 19, 2021, 08:59:35 PM
Leftover green chicken enchiladas with sour cream & guacamole. Plus salad
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Post by: Jenny Wren on April 20, 2021, 07:48:14 AM
Last night I made some okonomiyaki (Japanese cabbage pancakes) with some leftover red cabbage and a bit of vegan chorizo instead of pork. I oven baked them on a silpat mat so I wouldn't need to fry in grease. No okonomiyaki sauce on hand, so I invented my own spin on the general idea - sesame-ginger dressing + ketchup + soya + dash of liquid smoke.

I was going to serve it with veggie spring rolls, but I was out of rice wrappers. So instead I made a spring roll salad with bean thread noodles, Thai basil, mung sprouts, carrots, cucumber, and scallions, all tossed with a peanut dipping sauce. Lovely and light, will do again!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 20, 2021, 08:19:00 AM
We have a soccer game to attend, so it will be an easy option. Hot dogs, salad & maybe tortellini, if the teens need additional food.
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Post by: Trifle on April 20, 2021, 02:54:31 PM
We made some really good scratch pizza.  I finally perfected the dough thickness, timing, oven rack location, and bake temperature for the crust.  Yeah!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 20, 2021, 09:35:45 PM
@Trifele - I'm jealous. My pizza crust is always fine, but never great.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 10, 2021, 06:24:21 AM
I made kimbap (https://www.koreanbapsang.com/gimbapkimbap-korean-dried-seaweed-rolls/) for dinner last night, served with kimchi. I replaced the eggs and fish cake with fried tofu strips. These were so fun to make! They’ll be a nice option in summer when it’s too hot to cook indoors much (the rice cooker doesn’t heat up the kitchen much) and we can stuff them with grilled meat and fresh veggies.
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Post by: NotJen on May 10, 2021, 04:58:16 PM
Stuffed peppers with roasted brussels sprouts and corn on the cob.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 10, 2021, 05:42:32 PM
Quick dinner ahead of soccer tryouts. Egg roll in a bowl with salad
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Post by: Jenny Wren on May 10, 2021, 05:45:50 PM
Brown rice veggie loaf with a salad of spring greens.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Villanelle on May 11, 2021, 10:53:03 AM
I'm trying to come up with more of a schedule as it will help me plan.  Coming up with what to make is always the hardest part.  With an entire universe of food, how do I decide when I'm shopping on Sunday what I want to cook for the next 4-5 days?  So I'm implementing Pasta Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, and Pizza Wednesdays, and then leftover Thursdays.  Then I only have to sort out three days, at least one of which is usually also leftovers and one of which is usually a rice bowl of some kind. 

Repeating the same meals doesn't work for us as we get bored and end up ordering in instead of cooking what Id planned, but this gives a guideline and still leave plenty of room for different flavors.  Last pizza night was buffalo chicken (cream cheese, cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, red onions, blue cheese, and mozzarella) so it didn't really taste like pizza.  Tonight's tacos will be ground beaf with bulgogi sauce, shredded carrots, and quick-pickled cucumber, so again, not really "taco" flavors, but the guideline helps me narrow things down and have a direction.    Rice bowls can be asian or mexican or even middle eastern. 

Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: grantmeaname on May 11, 2021, 11:22:55 AM
My wife and I just made Nicoise salad for the first time in a year. Every time I make it I'm floored how damn good it is. This one should be on a weekly rotation.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 11, 2021, 01:22:52 PM
My wife and I just made Nicoise salad for the first time in a year. Every time I make it I'm floored how damn good it is. This one should be on a weekly rotation.

That sounds delicious! It's one of my favorite salads.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 11, 2021, 01:25:22 PM
Husband got his second COVID shot this morning and apparently is having the same stomach upset that he had after the first dose.

I think I'm going to roast a chicken now, pull off the meat, and use the carcass to make stock in the pressure cooker. Then, he can have a bowl of broth with noodles and chicken for dinner.
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Post by: FireLane on May 11, 2021, 02:00:48 PM
I threw together a summer salad of greens, tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, sliced strawberries and almonds, with pieces of grilled chicken and chopped avocado.
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Post by: sui generis on May 11, 2021, 07:47:27 PM
It's taco tuesday and we're doing fish tacos! I got my second vaxx a couple of hours ago and am worried about the side effects that may come on any time, but I'm fine for now and excited to chow down on one of my favorite meals as soon as DH gets home to help cook.

I almost never cook alone so I'm helpless to start until he gets here.  We've definitely fallen into certain niches of what we cook, too.  Like for the fish tacos, he'll do all the fish prep and dredging and cooking, and I'll do the sauces.  He is the only one that chops broccoli, but I do all the onions and cabbage.  Either of us can do brussels. It's funny the patterns you fall into...
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Post by: OtherJen on May 11, 2021, 09:34:57 PM
It's taco tuesday and we're doing fish tacos! I got my second vaxx a couple of hours ago and am worried about the side effects that may come on any time, but I'm fine for now and excited to chow down on one of my favorite meals as soon as DH gets home to help cook.

I almost never cook alone so I'm helpless to start until he gets here.  We've definitely fallen into certain niches of what we cook, too.  Like for the fish tacos, he'll do all the fish prep and dredging and cooking, and I'll do the sauces.  He is the only one that chops broccoli, but I do all the onions and cabbage.  Either of us can do brussels. It's funny the patterns you fall into...

I only had a fever for 24 hours and a sore shoulder after my second dose. The fever was uncomfortable, but it was over fairly quickly. Hopefully your side effects are just as uneventful!

Fish tacos are so good. We had those over the weekend.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Metalcat on May 13, 2021, 05:27:56 PM
Spring has be craving raw vegetables.

So I've been making various bases (noodles, brown rice, quinoa, etc), topped with a huge handful of raw veggies and some kind of sauce (miso ginger, avocado lime, Thai curry, chimichurri, etc).

So little work, I love it.
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Post by: NotJen on May 13, 2021, 05:50:15 PM
Chicken enchiladas and Mexican slaw.  It's BF's favorite, and the last time I'll make it before leaving for the summer.  Plus, it used up the black beans in the freezer.
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Post by: gatortator on May 13, 2021, 08:43:45 PM
easy but colorful fried rice  and egg roll in a bowl, both family favorites.  kids are getting over sinus infections and really them full of veggies.
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Post by: sui generis on May 13, 2021, 09:51:16 PM
Veggie stir fry
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Post by: jeninco on May 14, 2021, 05:05:29 PM
I'm trying to come up with more of a schedule as it will help me plan.  Coming up with what to make is always the hardest part.  With an entire universe of food, how do I decide when I'm shopping on Sunday what I want to cook for the next 4-5 days?  So I'm implementing Pasta Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, and Pizza Wednesdays, and then leftover Thursdays.  Then I only have to sort out three days, at least one of which is usually also leftovers and one of which is usually a rice bowl of some kind. 

Repeating the same meals doesn't work for us as we get bored and end up ordering in instead of cooking what Id planned, but this gives a guideline and still leave plenty of room for different flavors.  Last pizza night was buffalo chicken (cream cheese, cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, red onions, blue cheese, and mozzarella) so it didn't really taste like pizza.  Tonight's tacos will be ground beaf with bulgogi sauce, shredded carrots, and quick-pickled cucumber, so again, not really "taco" flavors, but the guideline helps me narrow things down and have a direction.    Rice bowls can be asian or mexican or even middle eastern.

Perhaps other folks here will weigh in, but my process is something like this:

Look at grocery store sales, look at my list, decide where I'm going.
Look through the fridge/freezer to see if anything needs using up.
Start writing a menu, based on what's on sale this week. Solicit suggestions from the family. Get few useful suggestions from the family (sigh). If I can't come up with more ideas, start flipping through my recipe book. (I'm not actually a boomer, but I do have printed out versions of recipes I like). Start flipping through the "fast vegetarian" cookbook I like, if necessary. If I'm going to be sitting on the sidelines of a soccer game, take the list with me.

Once I have a menu, I'm in good shape to write a complete list, that includes every single thing we need for dinners, in combination with the list on the fridge (of stuff that people have noted we need to replenish), and some standard stuff for breakfasts and lunches. This way I don't get partway through making something only to find out that I forgot to purchase, say, cilantro.

I'm not very tolerant of repeats, even if it's something I like. I also tend to substantially change the menus between seasons, largely for variety -- but also because large pots of warm beans are less appealing in the summer then room-temperature main-dish salads, for instance.

So: tonight, in honor of the forecasted thunderstorms (which haven't really materialized) we're having the smitten kitchen lentil, sausage, and chard soup, probably with toast.

Tomorrow, I'm going to look at that cauliflower in the fridge and start writing the menu for the next week or two. (It's going to include cauliflower and black bean tacos, most likely.)
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Post by: sui generis on May 21, 2021, 09:24:26 PM
We made such a great new (to us) dish tonight.  Tomatoes & onions (tossed with oil and red pepper flakes) roasted for ~30 min, mixed with farro, pesto, some lemon/lemon zest, then toss in a lot of baby spinach and top with torn mozzarella & basil.  We served it with corn on the cob and it officially feels like summer!
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Post by: lexde on May 22, 2021, 05:01:53 PM
Crispy tofu.

Less than $3, it’s a go-to high protein dinner for me.

1 block of tofu (firm/extra firm) frozen then thawed
Salt, pepper
Spices: onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, whatever else I feel like
1tbsp cornstarch or potato starch or tapioca starch

Thaw tofu, drain, squeeze over sink. Cut or tear into small pieces.
Put tofu, spices, starch in a Tupperware and shake shake shake it up (gently).
Bake 350° until crispy, usually 30 mins or so.
Throw some veggies on the pan and sprinkle with salt/spices if you’d like (usually broccoli for me).


Dip/toss in sauce. Orange, Tso’s, BBQ, whatevs. I even eat it as is sometimes.

All in less than 400 cal with about 40g protein. Easy.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 22, 2021, 07:55:41 PM
Crispy tofu.

Less than $3, it’s a go-to high protein dinner for me.

1 block of tofu (firm/extra firm) frozen then thawed
Salt, pepper
Spices: onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, whatever else I feel like
1tbsp cornstarch or potato starch or tapioca starch

Thaw tofu, drain, squeeze over sink. Cut or tear into small pieces.
Put tofu, spices, starch in a Tupperware and shake shake shake it up (gently).
Bake 350° until crispy, usually 30 mins or so.
Throw some veggies on the pan and sprinkle with salt/spices if you’d like (usually broccoli for me).


Dip/toss in sauce. Orange, Tso’s, BBQ, whatevs. I even eat it as is sometimes.

All in less than 400 cal with about 40g protein. Easy.

Baked tofu is so satisfying. Does freezing the tofu make it easier to drain out the excess liquid? I always slice and press the blocks but will try freezing them first if that’s more effective.

I love the combo of salt/pepper/smoked paprika/garlic powder on baked tofu but don’t usually add the cornstarch. Do you add any oil? I usually mix the spices with a tablespoon or so of avocado oil, drizzle that over the cubes, and toss with my hands.
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Post by: lexde on May 22, 2021, 10:20:12 PM
Crispy tofu.

Less than $3, it’s a go-to high protein dinner for me.

1 block of tofu (firm/extra firm) frozen then thawed
Salt, pepper
Spices: onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, whatever else I feel like
1tbsp cornstarch or potato starch or tapioca starch

Thaw tofu, drain, squeeze over sink. Cut or tear into small pieces.
Put tofu, spices, starch in a Tupperware and shake shake shake it up (gently).
Bake 350° until crispy, usually 30 mins or so.
Throw some veggies on the pan and sprinkle with salt/spices if you’d like (usually broccoli for me).


Dip/toss in sauce. Orange, Tso’s, BBQ, whatevs. I even eat it as is sometimes.

All in less than 400 cal with about 40g protein. Easy.

Baked tofu is so satisfying. Does freezing the tofu make it easier to drain out the excess liquid? I always slice and press the blocks but will try freezing them first if that’s more effective.

I love the combo of salt/pepper/smoked paprika/garlic powder on baked tofu but don’t usually add the cornstarch. Do you add any oil? I usually mix the spices with a tablespoon or so of avocado oil, drizzle that over the cubes, and toss with my hands.
Freezing the tofu crystallizes the water inside of it, and when you thaw there are pockets inside the tofu. You can squeeze all of the water out like a sponge instead of having to press for 30 minutes and it’s a better texture IMO.

The starch makes the tofu crispy, so I always include it whether I’m baking or air frying.

With my recipe I find that I don’t need any oil, but if you use it I’d mix the spices in the oil, coat the tofu, then sprinkle and shake the starch with it.
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Post by: turketron on May 23, 2021, 08:08:06 PM
Crispy tofu.

Less than $3, it’s a go-to high protein dinner for me.

1 block of tofu (firm/extra firm) frozen then thawed
Salt, pepper
Spices: onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, whatever else I feel like
1tbsp cornstarch or potato starch or tapioca starch

Thaw tofu, drain, squeeze over sink. Cut or tear into small pieces.
Put tofu, spices, starch in a Tupperware and shake shake shake it up (gently).
Bake 350° until crispy, usually 30 mins or so.
Throw some veggies on the pan and sprinkle with salt/spices if you’d like (usually broccoli for me).


Dip/toss in sauce. Orange, Tso’s, BBQ, whatevs. I even eat it as is sometimes.

All in less than 400 cal with about 40g protein. Easy.

Yum! We regularly make tofu tacos which is a similar baking process except that we break it apart into small crumbles like you would have with ground beef. Different spices too, cumin, chili powder, etc.
It's amazing how much water cooks out of the tofu, suddenly eating an entire block as a meal becomes really easy!
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Post by: NotJen on May 25, 2021, 08:54:28 PM
Creamy basil parmesan Italian soup (https://carlsbadcravings.com/creamy-basil-parmesan-italian-soup-recipe/), served with a bag of frozen veggies.  It is sooo not soup weather, but it used up a few things from the freezer and pantry I wanted to get rid of (chicken thighs, half-box of pasta, and an onion).  It will probably be the last meal I cook until October, which is exciting and sad.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 26, 2021, 10:22:53 AM
I thought I had chicken curry in the freezer, but I was mistaken. We'll instead have beef tacos (meat from the freezer) with pico de gallo. If I'm super motivated, I'll make some homemade tortilla chips for the kids.
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Post by: lexde on May 26, 2021, 11:24:14 AM
Crispy tofu.

Less than $3, it’s a go-to high protein dinner for me.

1 block of tofu (firm/extra firm) frozen then thawed
Salt, pepper
Spices: onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, whatever else I feel like
1tbsp cornstarch or potato starch or tapioca starch

Thaw tofu, drain, squeeze over sink. Cut or tear into small pieces.
Put tofu, spices, starch in a Tupperware and shake shake shake it up (gently).
Bake 350° until crispy, usually 30 mins or so.
Throw some veggies on the pan and sprinkle with salt/spices if you’d like (usually broccoli for me).


Dip/toss in sauce. Orange, Tso’s, BBQ, whatevs. I even eat it as is sometimes.

All in less than 400 cal with about 40g protein. Easy.

Baked tofu is so satisfying. Does freezing the tofu make it easier to drain out the excess liquid? I always slice and press the blocks but will try freezing them first if that’s more effective.

I love the combo of salt/pepper/smoked paprika/garlic powder on baked tofu but don’t usually add the cornstarch. Do you add any oil? I usually mix the spices with a tablespoon or so of avocado oil, drizzle that over the cubes, and toss with my hands.

If you don't have one, a tofu press is worth every penny.   Squeezes the tofu very intensely, giving it a very dense, meaty texture.
This isn’t super necessary if you use the freezing method though. The ice crystals change the texture of the tofu and you can basically wring it out like a sponge. It would be worth it if you don’t freeze first though!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sui generis on August 08, 2021, 08:57:28 PM
Reviving this thread for an excellent dinner we made on our first night home from vacation!  Tamarind shrimp, served over rice noodles.  It's a curry, though it's a curry-leaf curry, not a curry-powder curry.  It's confusing to me that things cooked with both of these very different items are both called "curries," but...<shrug>.  Anyway, it's super easy to make although some of the ingredients admittedly aren't found in typical groceries in the US.  You just marinate the shrimp for a half hour or so in a paste made of equal parts tamarind paste/concentrate and garam masala (with a bit of salt) and when that's nearly done, make a sauce of coconut milk and curry leaves (I like to add a little more tamarind here) and simmer to reduce a bit, then toss in the shrimp at the end.

We served it with corn on the cob which may seem sort of incoherent, but we're trying to squeeze in some last corn side dishes before the summer corn runs out.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on August 09, 2021, 11:20:27 AM
DH just made dinner with a salad from lettuce, cucumber, tomato and feta cheese, combined with dressing made of leftover sour cream. Covered with leftover tortilla chips. Served with shop-grilled spicy chicken slices. Nice food after driving a car for almost the entire day.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 09, 2021, 01:09:42 PM
My 14 y.o is making a foccacia based pepperoni pizza. The dough needs to chill for a couple days, so looks like it will be ready tonight.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: CNM on August 09, 2021, 01:55:26 PM
My 14 y.o is making a foccacia based pepperoni pizza. The dough needs to chill for a couple days, so looks like it will be ready tonight.
OOoh! that sounds good. 

Tonight's menu is meatloaf (I was given a huge amount of BBQ sauce that I'd like to use up), shisito peppers, and yellow squash from the garden.
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Post by: jeninco on August 11, 2021, 07:07:29 PM
My 14 y.o is making a foccacia based pepperoni pizza. The dough needs to chill for a couple days, so looks like it will be ready tonight.
OOoh! that sounds good. 

Tonight's menu is meatloaf (I was given a huge amount of BBQ sauce that I'd like to use up), shisito peppers, and yellow squash from the garden.

We're almost finished cleaning up the fridge from a houseguest (with an eating disorder, sigh), so I'm making chili with leftover (fantastically good) corn tortillas and a variety of salads. And leftover awesome salsa.

Perhaps tomorrow I can return to our ordinary scheduled dinners... (actually, tomorrow I will be using up a cauliflower before it gets too tired.)
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Post by: middo on August 11, 2021, 11:03:52 PM
Pork roast.  The pork at Aldi is ridiculously cheap for meat, and the left overs will go into wraps over the next few days.  A 2 kg roast will feed us for 4 days at least.

And crackling...
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 12, 2021, 03:29:38 PM
@CNM - the pizza recipe was great. Sharing, in case you're interested. https://www.joshuaweissman.com/post/giant-6-homemade-pizza-but-cheaper

Tonight is "clean out the fridge" night. I'm looking for takers for the following:
-Pizza mentioned above
-1 serving of taco meat
-2-3 servings of kebabs & rice
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Post by: OtherJen on August 15, 2021, 11:02:04 AM
Last night, I made taco filling with ground beef, a can of chickpeas, the tomatillos from this week's farm share, and tomatoes and poblano and buena mulata peppers from our garden (along with onions, garlic, and other taco seasonings). It's so much fun to cook with super fresh local veg.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 15, 2021, 06:22:55 PM
My husband is making grilled chicken kebabs & rice.
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Post by: Sugaree on August 16, 2021, 07:53:40 AM
We're trying a new recipe for veggie wraps that use a mixture of coconut flakes and various spices (liquid smoke, maple syrup, onion/garlic powders, etc) to replicate bacon bits.  I'm really hoping it's a hit. 
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Post by: Linea_Norway on August 17, 2021, 12:22:26 PM
I made selfcaught cod, with a few selfpicked mushrooms. Oven baked potatoes and small oven baked bell peppers. Tatajiki.
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Post by: jeninco on August 17, 2021, 04:16:30 PM
Tonight will be room-temp salad of black beans, fresh corn kernels, red pepper, and avocado in a chipotle-lime vinaigrette. With chips, or toasted corn tortillas. And probably some other veg, on the side.
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Post by: Metalcat on August 17, 2021, 07:23:30 PM
I made grilled cheese sandwiches, which I haven't made in at least a year.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 17, 2021, 07:46:49 PM
Pan-seared homegrown shishito peppers, tuna steaks, and oven-fried potatoes.

August is homegrown tomato and pepper month and I love it.
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Post by: Dicey on August 18, 2021, 05:40:16 PM
Homemade pizza, with whole wheat crust. It just never gets old. Normally I use raw sesame seeds in the dough, which really helps it not stick when forming the pies. Today I tried toasted sesame seeds. It will be interesting to see if it adds any discernable flavor. It's the big Costco container, which I sometimes have trouble using up. It never dawned on me to use them in pizza dough.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 18, 2021, 06:37:28 PM
Odd weeknight skillet jumble: sauteed chicken breast, onion, zucchini (from a friend's garden), tomatoes (from our garden), garlic, and various spices over chickpea-flour pasta. It was decent with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 18, 2021, 07:34:38 PM
Pan-seared homegrown shishito peppers, tuna steaks, and oven-fried potatoes.

August is homegrown tomato and pepper month and I love it.

Our garden shishitos are so delicious. We've been eating them blistered, with olive oil, salt & pepper.

Tonight was grilled chicken & cauliflower rice, with an early diner (soccer practice) having a chicken quesadilla.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on August 18, 2021, 08:05:41 PM
Pan-seared homegrown shishito peppers, tuna steaks, and oven-fried potatoes.

August is homegrown tomato and pepper month and I love it.

Our garden shishitos are so delicious. We've been eating them blistered, with olive oil, salt & pepper.

Tonight was grilled chicken & cauliflower rice, with an early diner (soccer practice) having a chicken quesadilla.

We cook our shishito peppers the same way, except we add a dash of toasted sesame oil. I highly recommend it.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 19, 2021, 04:30:13 PM
@OtherJen - I will definitely try that. Yum!

We're having spaghetti & meatballs tonight.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on August 19, 2021, 04:48:26 PM
Tamale pie in crockpot with Jiffy cornbread on top! Topped with cilantro and sour cream...so good! Salad with garden lettuce, cukes and tomatoes from a local farm!
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Post by: sui generis on August 20, 2021, 09:49:30 PM
We made a really great shrimp bisque. My husband had torn this recipe out from a newspaper or something and deemed it "very good" at some time in the past preceding our relationship.  I'd never had a chance to try it, which means the recipe was sitting around for a long time!  It was indeed very good and although it wasn't as easy as throwing a salad or some tacos together or something, it was easier than I expected shrimp bisque to be.  And no cream, even though it was very creamy and thick!

Served with sambal-roasted brussels, which is also a delicious recipe we have, but is a lot more work than just tossing with oil and salt and sticking them in the oven for a while.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 22, 2021, 09:15:38 AM
We're having steak & shishito peppers tonight, and I'm prepping guacamole & chicken fajitas for tomorrow. I have a late meeting, so I'll do tomorrow's dinner prep today.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 22, 2021, 09:37:05 AM
We're having steak & shishito peppers tonight, and I'm prepping guacamole & chicken fajitas for tomorrow. I have a late meeting, so I'll do tomorrow's dinner prep today.

Steak and shishitos will be either tonight's or tomorrow's dinner over here!

We have some leftover corn, a couple of zucchinis, and some peppers and tomatoes, so I'm thinking a succotash-like dish might be a good idea one of those nights. Maybe I'll throw in some black beans and a bit of lime and seasoning. Could be good with grilled salmon or shrimp. Hmm.
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Post by: Poundwise on August 26, 2021, 12:08:11 PM
Help me out!  We have:
chicken breasts
2 big logs of goat cheese
lettuce
pantry staples

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on August 26, 2021, 12:28:49 PM
Help me out!  We have:
chicken breasts
2 big logs of goat cheese
lettuce
pantry staples

Any suggestions?

Season and grill the chicken breasts and serve them on top of salads with lettuce, crumbled goat cheese, and vinaigrette?
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on August 26, 2021, 12:32:20 PM
We're having steak (grill), baked potatoes (microwave), and various raw cut veggies on the side. It's too hot to cook using the stove or oven today.

I just got away with lentil marinara-topped pasta yesterday by boiling the pasta and cooking lentils in the morning and then cooking the marinara sauce with the lentils in the crockpot all afternoon. I cooked a stirfry in the kitchen on Tuesday and regretted that decision to heat up the kitchen all evening.   
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Post by: Poundwise on August 26, 2021, 12:39:54 PM
Help me out!  We have:
chicken breasts
2 big logs of goat cheese
lettuce
pantry staples

Any suggestions?

Season and grill the chicken breasts and serve them on top of salads with lettuce, crumbled goat cheese, and vinaigrette?

Thanks!  I just turned up some canned mango (great for lassis) and frozen naan bread.  Hmm. I could Indian this up, but not sure where the goat cheese fits in (it must get eaten ASAP.)
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Post by: Dollar Slice on August 26, 2021, 12:45:21 PM
Thanks!  I just turned up some canned mango (great for lassis) and frozen naan bread.  Hmm. I could Indian this up, but not sure where the goat cheese fits in (it must get eaten ASAP.)

If you want to use up a lot of goat cheese in salads, you can slice medallions of it, bread it and pan-fry it (I haven't made it in years but I'm sure you can google a recipe to get timing etc.) to make it more of the star of the dish instead of just a little crumble on top.

You could also make a goat cheese cheesecake for dessert if you have too much to use up... not everyone's cup of tea but some people love it. (I had to look up a lot of goat cheese recipes when my mom accidentally got 24 oz. of goat cheese she didn't order in a food delivery last year, LOL.)
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Post by: sui generis on August 26, 2021, 12:53:44 PM
That's a lot of goat cheese!  If you have time on your hands, you could make ravioli with it.  Various herbs would work well to dress it up, maybe some browned butter, etc.
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Post by: Poundwise on August 26, 2021, 12:56:43 PM
Yeah, as usual I lost my head in Costco and when I got home I realized I bought too much cheese.

Thanks!  I am thinking I may be able to pull something together with the help of polenta, sun dried tomatoes or porcini mushrooms. The goat cheese could be incorporated into the polenta, or crumbled or pan fried in medallions (that might be more popular) over salad. Polenta could be used to crust the chicken or as wedges on the side.  Now the question is, did my polenta flour get infested by moths yet...?
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Post by: couponvan on August 26, 2021, 01:35:21 PM
I just had Indian food where they had a stuffed naan with goat cheese, garlic, and mushrooms in it rolled like a quesadilla for an appetizer. It was fabulous with our masala. Kulcha was what they called it.

 http://www.lehja.com/images/menu/258721_Lehja_Dinner_Menu_May_2021.pdf (http://www.lehja.com/images/menu/258721_Lehja_Dinner_Menu_May_2021.pdf)
Or serve it with the mangoes in a mango chutney?
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Post by: Poundwise on August 26, 2021, 03:00:28 PM
That looks great! It looks like I could sub in the goat cheese for paneer. Found the following website that looks like it has more cool recipes.

 https://www.spiceroots.com/paneer-kulcha-breadbakers/
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Post by: Metalcat on August 26, 2021, 06:22:32 PM
Veggie wraps made with homemade tortillas, which are always delicious, and homemade hummus, which is also always delicious, plus red peppers, cucumber, avocado, egg fried in garlic chili sauce, and Italian parsley.

So simple, but so crazy delicious. It's unreal the difference fresh ingredients make.

I don't make tortillas often, the rolling is hard on my wrist injuries, but they're such a treat.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 26, 2021, 07:17:16 PM
Yeah, as usual I lost my head in Costco and when I got home I realized I bought too much cheese.

Thanks!  I am thinking I may be able to pull something together with the help of polenta, sun dried tomatoes or porcini mushrooms. The goat cheese could be incorporated into the polenta, or crumbled or pan fried in medallions (that might be more popular) over salad. Polenta could be used to crust the chicken or as wedges on the side.  Now the question is, did my polenta flour get infested by moths yet...?

You can freeze one of the logs of goat cheese. I have a log of Costco goat cheese in my freezer right now.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Poundwise on August 26, 2021, 07:58:21 PM
Yeah, as usual I lost my head in Costco and when I got home I realized I bought too much cheese.

Thanks!  I am thinking I may be able to pull something together with the help of polenta, sun dried tomatoes or porcini mushrooms. The goat cheese could be incorporated into the polenta, or crumbled or pan fried in medallions (that might be more popular) over salad. Polenta could be used to crust the chicken or as wedges on the side.  Now the question is, did my polenta flour get infested by moths yet...?

You can freeze one of the logs of goat cheese. I have a log of Costco goat cheese in my freezer right now.

I think that's what I'm going to have to do.  I decided it was too hot to bake anything at 550 degrees, so I ended up doing butter chicken, cauliflower, and rice in the Instant Pot with a side of red lentils. I was going to just melt the goat cheese on the naan bread that I had already. Then I got so frazzled when it turned out that the IP had failed to turn on, that I forgot to use the cheese!

I don't think I can avoid a grocery run, so I will plan a Greek night around one log of cheese, and maybe ravioli with the other one.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 30, 2021, 09:03:15 AM
I have chicken marinating for a chicken shawarma dinner, which I hope is tasty. We'll serve with diced onions, tomatoes, feta cheese, & maybe a bit of lettuce
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Post by: Jenny Wren on August 30, 2021, 09:15:18 AM
I'm busting out the pasta maker and making mushroom ravioli, which I'm going serve with the budget bytes sun-dried tomato cream sauce. https://www.budgetbytes.com/one-pot-creamy-sun-dried-tomato-pasta/ (https://www.budgetbytes.com/one-pot-creamy-sun-dried-tomato-pasta/)

So decadent!
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Post by: Linea_Norway on August 30, 2021, 09:29:06 AM
I am thinking of making penny bun carpaccio. Followed by wraps filled with red pepper, squash, more penny buns and blue cheese.
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Post by: OtherJen on August 30, 2021, 10:12:12 AM
Probably beef and black bean tacos, with corn salsa. We have fresh tomatoes, corn, cabbage, and four types of peppers that need to be used soon.
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Post by: gatortator on August 30, 2021, 01:19:06 PM
clean out the fridge night... burrito bowls with black beans, quinoa and various chopped veggies.
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Post by: couponvan on August 30, 2021, 01:45:22 PM
vegan ravioli and a salad. Not very exciting.
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Post by: CNM on August 30, 2021, 01:46:59 PM
@MaybeBabyMustache - giant pizza is rising in the fridge for dinner on Tuesday!

Tonight: Black bean burgers w/ something on the side... maybe corn chips and/or air fried potatoes.
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Post by: gatortator on September 17, 2021, 05:06:41 PM
tomato onion tart, spinach salad
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Post by: OtherJen on September 17, 2021, 07:06:27 PM
Chili with leftover flank steak.
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Post by: sonofsven on September 18, 2021, 11:27:47 AM
Salmon burgers. Fabulous Food Network recipe.
I catch and eat a lot of salmon and I am a complete salmon snob.
I found some chinook tail sections hidden in the freezer from 9/20, tail sections I save for deep frying since they have very little fat content compared to the other cuts (so they are not as mouth wateringly oily).
But I decided to try this recipe last month, I'd never actually made patties before.
So good!
I think it's the lemon zest, you really can't go wrong with lemon zest.
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Post by: sui generis on September 18, 2021, 12:00:07 PM
Salmon burgers. Fabulous Food Network recipe.
I catch and eat a lot of salmon and I am a complete salmon snob.
I found some chinook tail sections hidden in the freezer from 9/20, tail sections I save for deep frying since they have very little fat content compared to the other cuts (so they are not as mouth wateringly oily).
But I decided to try this recipe last month, I'd never actually made patties before.
So good!
I think it's the lemon zest, you really can't go wrong with lemon zest.

Mmm, that sounds so good.  I tried a disappointing new white bean burger recently and now feel like I need a better burger to replace the memory and this would be perfect.

We marinated shrimp last night in generous amounts of lemon zest and crushed red pepper and garlic to make a delicious shrimp scampi served over orzo.

Tonight, a giant couscous cake with a roasted red bell pepper sauce. It's a weekend dish only since it's a little bit of work. The roasted red bell pepper sauce, which includes a little apple cider vinegar and just a touch of maple syrup, is delish.
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Post by: midweststache on September 18, 2021, 03:56:27 PM
Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki from Budget Bytes: https://www.budgetbytes.com/slow-cooker-pineapple-teriyaki-chicken/

Plus rice from a giant vat I made to support some leftover chicken barg for lunch today and simple fried rice for lunches in the coming week.
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Post by: Weisass on September 18, 2021, 04:35:41 PM
Pho, lazy style…. It was delicious.
https://damndelicious.net/2015/10/01/cheater-pho-asian-noodle-soup/
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Post by: gatortator on September 18, 2021, 04:43:16 PM
clean out the freezer night.... chili cheese dogs and roasted broccoli
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Post by: OtherJen on September 18, 2021, 05:55:40 PM
Salmon burgers. Fabulous Food Network recipe.
I catch and eat a lot of salmon and I am a complete salmon snob.
I found some chinook tail sections hidden in the freezer from 9/20, tail sections I save for deep frying since they have very little fat content compared to the other cuts (so they are not as mouth wateringly oily).
But I decided to try this recipe last month, I'd never actually made patties before.
So good!
I think it's the lemon zest, you really can't go wrong with lemon zest.

I'd love the recipe, if you're willing to link it! I love salmon patties.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 18, 2021, 05:59:50 PM
We're having this Budget Bytes honey-sriracha tofu (https://www.budgetbytes.com/honey-sriracha-tofu/) over rice with stir-fried bell peppers and onions. I regret not baking the tofu because it is sticking horribly to the skillet.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on September 18, 2021, 09:03:28 PM
We had a feast:
Steak with chimichurri sauce (made almost entirely from garden ingredients. The sauce, that is ;-))
Caprese salad (tomatoes & basil from garden)
Roasted acorn squash, in a nod to fall
Wine
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sonofsven on September 19, 2021, 09:38:05 AM
Salmon burgers. Fabulous Food Network recipe.
I catch and eat a lot of salmon and I am a complete salmon snob.
I found some chinook tail sections hidden in the freezer from 9/20, tail sections I save for deep frying since they have very little fat content compared to the other cuts (so they are not as mouth wateringly oily).
But I decided to try this recipe last month, I'd never actually made patties before.
So good!
I think it's the lemon zest, you really can't go wrong with lemon zest.

I'd love the recipe, if you're willing to link it! I love salmon patties.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/perfect-salmon-burgers-recipe-2105786

Enjoy
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Post by: Metalcat on September 19, 2021, 09:53:15 AM
Sesame egg noodles with wilted spinach and edamame beans
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on September 19, 2021, 10:12:59 AM
Salmon burgers. Fabulous Food Network recipe.
I catch and eat a lot of salmon and I am a complete salmon snob.
I found some chinook tail sections hidden in the freezer from 9/20, tail sections I save for deep frying since they have very little fat content compared to the other cuts (so they are not as mouth wateringly oily).
But I decided to try this recipe last month, I'd never actually made patties before.
So good!
I think it's the lemon zest, you really can't go wrong with lemon zest.

I'd love the recipe, if you're willing to link it! I love salmon patties.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/perfect-salmon-burgers-recipe-2105786

Enjoy

Thank you! Looks great.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 19, 2021, 10:14:22 AM
Husband has wanted to cook a pork shoulder in the smoker for weeks, but we didn't have the fridge space for the overnight marinade. Now we do, so tonight's dinner will be smoked pork shoulder, cilantro-lime coleslaw, and roasted root veggies.
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Post by: jeninco on September 20, 2021, 01:39:34 PM
I ordered 1/4 steer, so we're trying to make space in the freezer (I really need to defrost it before the new beef comes, but it's not looking likely that I'll get it empty enough. I may resort to using all our coolers for a few hours...

Saturday: used a 1.5 lb piece of brisket and a package of roasted poblano to make green chili. Served with tortillas, avocado, "slaw" (shredded carrots and red cabbage with a little rice vinegar), and... probably some other stuff.
Sunday: brunch was huevos rancheros with more of the rather hot green chili. Dinner was pasta salad: I made a ton in the hopes that some people (esp. DS 17) can use it for lunches and afternoon snacks. It contains almost 50% vegetables, along with pesto and mozerella balls and tiny salami slivers.

Tonight: going to be https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/09/stuffed-eggplant-parmesan/ which is amazingly delicious.
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Post by: Sibley on September 20, 2021, 02:12:21 PM
I think I'm gonna make a chicken casserole. Mostly for lunch, because I have food that my sister made for dinner. But it's multi part and thus I don't really want to take it to work for lunch (am out at clients).
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Post by: Sugaree on September 20, 2021, 02:32:45 PM
I think I'm going to cook up some chicken fingers and then use them as a topping for a salad.
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Post by: JoJo on September 20, 2021, 03:40:56 PM
Pizza hotdish.  Super easy, make 1 lb of spaghetti, mix with a couple eggs in a cake pan, top with pizza sauce, cheese, meats and bake. 
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Post by: sonofsven on September 20, 2021, 11:06:31 PM
Well, I had my third salmon burger in three nights, "didn't want it to go to waste"
Tomorrow night, salad with feta andddd, smoked salmon.
The horror!
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Post by: Jenny Wren on September 21, 2021, 08:19:36 AM
I have half a loaf of sourdough to use up, so I think we'll do tuna melts and roasted asparagus.
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Post by: mm1970 on September 21, 2021, 01:44:14 PM
tacos/ burritos.  Salad.

I chopped up 3 anaheim peppers, an onion, and a zucchini, and will roast in the air fryer for the burritos
we have two ripe romas (one went bad, oops) and some limes
Canned refried beans
A ripe avocado...
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Post by: OtherJen on September 21, 2021, 02:12:49 PM
Well, I had my third salmon burger in three nights, "didn't want it to go to waste"
Tomorrow night, salad with feta andddd, smoked salmon.
The horror!

Those salmon burgers were a big hit as last night's dinner, with sides of green salad and roasted delicata squash. Thanks again for the recipe.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 21, 2021, 02:14:56 PM
I'm exhausted after poor sleep and high stress (heavy work and other responsibilities, should ease up in a couple of weeks).

Tonight's dinner will be simple: Budget Bytes' Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet (https://www.budgetbytes.com/kielbasa-cabbage-skillet/) and a side of roasted red potatoes.
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Post by: couponvan on September 21, 2021, 09:54:31 PM
It was vegan grilled cheese and tomato soup tonight. Easy, comforting.
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Post by: Sugaree on September 22, 2021, 06:38:56 AM
I got home at midnight and was up for work at 0330.  Tonight's dinner will be whatever I can throw together in less than 3 minutes before I pass out from exhaustion.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 22, 2021, 08:41:20 AM
Baked portobello mushroom caps stuffed with beef, bean, and veggie taco filling (homemade spice blend), with a bit of cheese on top and quinoa pilaf on the side.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on September 22, 2021, 07:44:28 PM
It's been a really intense few weeks of work, so pulling out the freezer options. We had tacos (meat previously prepped & frozen). Simple & easy. Keto diner had it over a salad, everyone else in a tortilla
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Post by: Metalcat on September 23, 2021, 05:39:25 AM
Yesterday I made Cajun corn chowder, kind of an odd recipe with coconut milk, corn, potatoes, and red lentils, but turned out well
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Post by: FireLane on September 23, 2021, 01:45:56 PM
This week I made one of my go-to fall recipes, a sweet potato, black bean and turkey chili. It's basically this:

https://ourbestbites.com/black-bean-and-sweet-potato-turkey-chili/

I left out the jalapenos and mushrooms because my son doesn't like them and the pumpkin because I didn't buy any yet, and I don't have a slow cooker so I just simmered everything in a big pot for half an hour. It's delicious and makes a lot of food for very little effort.
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Post by: jeninco on September 23, 2021, 02:48:56 PM
Last night: A skillet dish of apples and sweet potatoes, steamed in a giant skillet with a bit of apple juice, cloves, and dijon mustard, then topped with a large smoked pork chop that was then sliced thinly and served atop the other stuff. Served with broccoli.

Today (for a late lunch, actually) a steak-salad version of nicoise salad: cooked potatoes, green beans, and fresh corn (cut off the cob) in a chipotle vinaigrette, topped with sliced ripe tomatoes, halved medium-boiled eggs,  kalamata olives, and quickly-grilled skirt steak, and some salsa verde/parsley vinaigrette (a hand blender was involved, so it was thick). Delicious!


Edit: Fix the Spellcheck-induced mistake.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 23, 2021, 02:50:51 PM
Today (for a late lunch, actually) a steak-salad version of nicotine salad: cooked potatoes, green beans, and fresh corn (cut off the cob) in a chipotle vinaigrette, topped with sliced ripe tomatoes, halved medium-boiled eggs,  kalamata olives, and quickly-grilled skirt steak, and some salsa verde/parsley vinaigrette (a hand blender was involved, so it was thick). Delicious!

I know you meant "niçoise salad," but I got a good chuckle (and a bit of cringe) imagining what else went into the mix with the hand blender.

The salad sounds delicious, though!
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Post by: mm1970 on September 23, 2021, 03:39:30 PM
Yesterday I made Cajun corn chowder, kind of an odd recipe with coconut milk, corn, potatoes, and red lentils, but turned out well
I saw that on your list in your journal, and I think I saved it.
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Post by: turketron on September 24, 2021, 07:50:02 AM
We got potatoes and leeks in our CSA this week so last night we made potato leek soup (https://www.seriouseats.com/best-potato-leek-soup-recipe), this also used up some chicken stock I made and froze a few months ago, and some leftover heavy cream we had also frozen. It turned out really good and it's always nice to find recipes that use up a good amount of stuff from the fridge/freezer!
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Post by: jeninco on September 24, 2021, 11:21:23 AM
Today (for a late lunch, actually) a steak-salad version of nicotine salad: cooked potatoes, green beans, and fresh corn (cut off the cob) in a chipotle vinaigrette, topped with sliced ripe tomatoes, halved medium-boiled eggs,  kalamata olives, and quickly-grilled skirt steak, and some salsa verde/parsley vinaigrette (a hand blender was involved, so it was thick). Delicious!

I know you meant "niçoise salad," but I got a good chuckle (and a bit of cringe) imagining what else went into the mix with the hand blender.

The salad sounds delicious, though!

Oh, jeez -- spellcheck fail, again!
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Post by: mm1970 on September 24, 2021, 01:45:23 PM
Yesterday I made Cajun corn chowder, kind of an odd recipe with coconut milk, corn, potatoes, and red lentils, but turned out well
I saw that on your list in your journal, and I think I saved it.
This was easy, and delicious, and I used the instant pot.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 24, 2021, 01:47:48 PM
I think tonight will be a quinoa salad with Greek flavors (tomatoes, oregano, kalamata olives, feta, cucumbers) and grilled shrimp.
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Post by: Poundwise on September 24, 2021, 02:20:15 PM
Today (for a late lunch, actually) a steak-salad version of nicotine salad: cooked potatoes, green beans, and fresh corn (cut off the cob) in a chipotle vinaigrette, topped with sliced ripe tomatoes, halved medium-boiled eggs,  kalamata olives, and quickly-grilled skirt steak, and some salsa verde/parsley vinaigrette (a hand blender was involved, so it was thick). Delicious!

I know you meant "niçoise salad," but I got a good chuckle (and a bit of cringe) imagining what else went into the mix with the hand blender.

The salad sounds delicious, though!

Oh, jeez -- spellcheck fail, again!

Are you using tomaccoes?
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Post by: techwiz on September 24, 2021, 05:13:26 PM
Grilled peppers on the BBQ with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
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Post by: FIRE Artist on September 24, 2021, 10:14:50 PM
Today (for a late lunch, actually) a steak-salad version of nicotine salad: cooked potatoes, green beans, and fresh corn (cut off the cob) in a chipotle vinaigrette, topped with sliced ripe tomatoes, halved medium-boiled eggs,  kalamata olives, and quickly-grilled skirt steak, and some salsa verde/parsley vinaigrette (a hand blender was involved, so it was thick). Delicious!

I know you meant "niçoise salad," but I got a good chuckle (and a bit of cringe) imagining what else went into the mix with the hand blender.

The salad sounds delicious, though!

Oh, jeez -- spellcheck fail, again!

Are you using tomaccoes?

Sounds like a GMO goldmine right there.
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Post by: Metalcat on September 25, 2021, 03:34:49 PM
Yesterday I made Cajun corn chowder, kind of an odd recipe with coconut milk, corn, potatoes, and red lentils, but turned out well
I saw that on your list in your journal, and I think I saved it.

It needed to sit in the fridge for a day to get really good, like most stews and chowders. It really came together nicely. I'll definitely make it again.
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Post by: Trifle on September 26, 2021, 03:15:38 AM
We're having some nice cool fall weather, so I heated up the oven for the first time in ages and made roasted vegetables.  We served them over rice with this lovely cashew/tarragon gravy:  https://www.thecuriouschickpea.com/vegan-cabbage-potato-and-chickpea-sheet-pan-dinner/ 
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Post by: OtherJen on September 26, 2021, 05:12:12 AM
We're having some nice cool fall weather, so I heated up the oven for the first time in ages and made roasted vegetables.  We served them over rice with this lovely cashew/tarragon gravy:  https://www.thecuriouschickpea.com/vegan-cabbage-potato-and-chickpea-sheet-pan-dinner/

That looks so warm and comforting. Yum!
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Post by: OtherJen on September 26, 2021, 05:13:58 AM
Husband is cooking tonight and wants to grill steaks. I think I might roast some root vegetables (yams, rainbow carrots, turnips) and saute mushrooms, spinach, and garlic as the side dishes.
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Post by: gatortator on September 26, 2021, 05:51:18 AM
kids cooked last night!.  takoyaki waffles and garlicky green beans.
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Post by: sonofsven on September 30, 2021, 09:24:17 AM
Well, it was last night but we cracked a haul of Dungeness crabs and ate most of it dipped in garlic/lemon butter.
I think tonight will be a bake: leftover hamburger with fresh harvested potatoes. And lots of garlic powder.
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Post by: Aelias on September 30, 2021, 03:07:08 PM
Fried rice with red cabbage, edamame, carrots and chilis from the garden.  Probably throw on that leftover good sauce from the Tibetan dumpling place to spice it up.
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Post by: OtherJen on September 30, 2021, 08:35:12 PM
Leftover rice pilaf, a frozen black bean burger, and an apple. It's been a food-as-fuel kind of day.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 01, 2021, 05:46:00 PM
Homemade macaroni and cheese, per husband's request. I'm enjoying the use of my stove and oven after such a gross, hot, humid summer.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 02, 2021, 07:40:39 PM
@sonofsven - are you in the Pacific Northwest? Love Dungeness crab, and had it often in the San Juan islands when we lived in Seattle.

I was supposed to make eggroll in a bowl tonight, but due to a shopping glitch & a million errands driving teens various places, it looks like it's going to be frozen pizza & salad. Dinner of champions ;-)
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Post by: sonofsven on October 02, 2021, 11:04:00 PM
@sonofsven - are you in the Pacific Northwest? Love Dungeness crab, and had it often in the San Juan islands when we lived in Seattle.

I was supposed to make eggroll in a bowl tonight, but due to a shopping glitch & a million errands driving teens various places, it looks like it's going to be frozen pizza & salad. Dinner of champions ;-)
Yes, I am. I love crab! And all seafood, really.
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Post by: LaineyAZ on October 03, 2021, 07:19:43 AM
Had a great meal yesterday which was made by a friend who is a retired chef:  homemade chicken enchiladas, and homemade strawberry pie.  Delicious.

I can't recall the last time I was invited to a meal at someone's house where everything was homemade.  What a treat.
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Post by: sonofsven on October 10, 2021, 10:14:15 AM
Fried razor clams tonight, more "bounty from the sea", actually, the sand.
After cleaning, dip in egg, roll in panko (gluten free version), fry in oil 1 min per side.
Drizzle with lemon, dip in tartar.
I've been eating lots of garden potatoes lately, last night I had mashed potatoes for dinner, that's it. The joys of single living...
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Post by: OtherJen on October 10, 2021, 10:44:53 AM
Husband is currently making a brisket: sous vide for many hours, followed by a few hours in the smoker. We'll serve that with roasted root vegetables (I have some lovely fresh turnips and carrots from the farm share), green beans, and homemade hot sauce containing one of husband's homegrown "apocalypse" peppers.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 10, 2021, 11:36:12 AM
Last night we had chicken fajitas, where I also made a cauliflower rice/riced cabbage combo for the Keto eater. The riced cabbage was an accident when my teen was "helping" shred cabbage for another recipe. It actually turned out really well.

Tonight we're having butternut squash soup, French bread, & apple crisp (two of three made by one of my teens. I'm making the soup)
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Post by: jeninco on October 10, 2021, 02:10:02 PM
Husband is currently making a brisket: sous vide for many hours, followed by a few hours in the smoker. We'll serve that with roasted root vegetables (I have some lovely fresh turnips and carrots from the farm share), green beans, and homemade hot sauce containing one of husband's homegrown "apocalypse" peppers.

Wow, that sounds spectacular. BIL is coming over with Ribs (I think?) and I'm making sides. Except that it's 2 pm our time, and I have no idea what I'm making....
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Post by: OtherJen on October 10, 2021, 03:24:42 PM
Husband is currently making a brisket: sous vide for many hours, followed by a few hours in the smoker. We'll serve that with roasted root vegetables (I have some lovely fresh turnips and carrots from the farm share), green beans, and homemade hot sauce containing one of husband's homegrown "apocalypse" peppers.

Wow, that sounds spectacular. BIL is coming over with Ribs (I think?) and I'm making sides. Except that it's 2 pm our time, and I have no idea what I'm making....

Ribs sound great!

Yeah, brisket is one of my favorites. I work on Sundays, so husband usually takes advantage of his day off to make a big barbecued, smoked, or roasted cut of meat. I definitely don't have any complaints about that. I usually handle the sides and figure that simple vegetables are best so they don't overshadow the fancy meat.
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Post by: Metalcat on October 10, 2021, 03:27:53 PM
Duck magret, it's the duck breast of a duck that was fattened for foie gras.
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Post by: FIRE Artist on October 10, 2021, 03:58:28 PM
Turkey dinner, doing Canadian Thanksgiving a day early.
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Post by: Dollar Slice on October 10, 2021, 04:27:22 PM
Mashed potatoes and meatloaf. Two things I haven't made for myself in... maybe ever. Mom was in the mood and her doctor said she should eat extra protein post-op, so here I am figuring it out while my parents watch TV upstairs. :-)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 10, 2021, 08:52:50 PM
Roasted butternut squash soup & French bread & apple crisp, the latter two made by one of the teens. He's turning into a good baker. It's nice to have some help in the kitchen. It was a very fall like meal
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Post by: jeninco on October 11, 2021, 12:13:06 PM
Ha, we've been eating a steady diet of apple crisp, as there are a ton of wonderful apples hanging from all the trees in our neighborhood (for clarity, we have permission to pick from several of our favorite trees, as our neighbors are sick of the whole situation). I've been making one more crisp about every 3-4 days...

Tonight: I dunno. Stuffed eggplant parmesan, maybe, if I can locate a bit of Italian sausage in the disaster that is our freezer. (It's just rather full: we recently took ownership of another quarter steer...)
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Post by: sui generis on October 11, 2021, 01:03:00 PM
A farro salad with roasted tomatoes and a bit of cheese and pesto.

I dream of apple crisps, but I don't think I can be trusted with them. All our apples are going into gallons of applesauce. But maybe we could do just one apple crisp!
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Post by: grantmeaname on October 11, 2021, 01:28:52 PM
Chili cheese fries! Last night I bastardized America's Test Kitchen's good chili recipe and their easy chili recipe and it came out pretty easy and pretty good. Tonight, I put it on fries!
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Post by: jeninco on October 11, 2021, 03:53:12 PM
A farro salad with roasted tomatoes and a bit of cheese and pesto.

I dream of apple crisps, but I don't think I can be trusted with them. All our apples are going into gallons of applesauce. But maybe we could do just one apple crisp!

I filled and processed all the quart jars we had in the house (I may do one more batch and fill up the now-empties and the wide-mouth pints) and officially decided I was finished with applesauce. Our crisp is a baking dish full of cut-up apples topped with a mixture of maybe 4 Tb butter in 2/3 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, a bunch of rolled oats, and some chopped walnuts (and some spices).  It's pretty healthy, and that baking dish has a lid, so it's easy to put away in the fridge.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 11, 2021, 06:41:06 PM
I made baked acorn squash halves stuffed with a sauteed mixture of ground turkey, lentils, and mirepoix seasoned with garlic, sage, marjoram, and smoked paprika. Added a bit of shredded parmesan to each, stuck them under the broiler for a couple of minutes, and enjoyed my autumnal dinner.
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Post by: Jenny Wren on October 12, 2021, 09:58:59 AM
I did a hearty pumpkin-lentil chili with green chili cornbread last night. I think I'll go light tonight, and do garlic parmesan shrimp with spaghetti squash "noodles." Maybe a slice of sourdough on the side.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 12, 2021, 10:01:16 AM
Tonight will be soup & homemade bread. Tomato soup for some, and butternut squash for others.
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Post by: Sugaree on October 12, 2021, 10:25:15 AM
I'm going to try a Buffalo chicken pasta.  Basically it's just chicken and a creamy blue cheese sauce over noodles with a hot sauce that can be poured over it before you eat it. 
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Post by: OtherJen on October 12, 2021, 11:34:20 AM
I bought a pack of cold-smoked salmon, so I'll make up some sushi rice for sushi rolls.
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Post by: GuitarStv on October 12, 2021, 01:41:38 PM
Maple baked beans tonight!
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Post by: jeninco on October 12, 2021, 06:49:53 PM
The temp here dropped rather abruptly, and it's been mostly cloudy and drizzly most of the day. (Now it's thunder-hailing.) So we're having soup of whatever I scraped together (onions, a little diced salami, a small eggplant, white beans, crushed tomatoes, and some cabbage added at the end) and freshly made focaccia.
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Post by: sui generis on October 12, 2021, 07:16:52 PM
Vietnamese style noodles with shiitake and mustard greens.  Also roasted broccoli with garlic on the side.
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Post by: sonofsven on October 13, 2021, 08:06:04 AM
I made baked acorn squash halves stuffed with a sauteed mixture of ground turkey, lentils, and mirepoix seasoned with garlic, sage, marjoram, and smoked paprika. Added a bit of shredded parmesan to each, stuck them under the broiler for a couple of minutes, and enjoyed my autumnal dinner.

That sounds good!
How long did you bake the squash first, and did you cut it in half first?
I have two smallish yellow squash from a CSA and I'd like to make this for my girlfriend on Thursday. I'm not sure what kind of squash they are actually. 
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 13, 2021, 08:11:25 AM
I think we'll have tacos tonight. I have tacos el pastor meat in the freezer. I'll serve it with a cauliflower/cabbage rice combo, with plenty of spice added.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 13, 2021, 09:10:58 AM
I made baked acorn squash halves stuffed with a sauteed mixture of ground turkey, lentils, and mirepoix seasoned with garlic, sage, marjoram, and smoked paprika. Added a bit of shredded parmesan to each, stuck them under the broiler for a couple of minutes, and enjoyed my autumnal dinner.

That sounds good!
How long did you bake the squash first, and did you cut it in half first?
I have two smallish yellow squash from a CSA and I'd like to make this for my girlfriend on Thursday. I'm not sure what kind of squash they are actually.

I did cut the squash in half first, scooped out the seeds, and baked the halves cut side-down on a baking sheet at 400°F for about 40 minutes. Then I flipped them over, filled the cavities with the cooked turkey-lentil filling (sauteed while the squash was baking so everything would be hot), added cheese, and broiled just until the cheese was brown. A lb. of ground turkey and about 1.5 cups of cooked lentils made enough to fill 6 squash halves. I only had 4 halves, but some of the leftover filling was delicious on a baked potato for breakfast this morning.

You might have delicata squash, which would also work well in this recipe. Because those are usually a bit less meaty (for lack of a better word) than acorn squash, maybe start checking the halves for softness after 25-30 minutes of baking. If a fork can be inserted easily or the squash gives under gentle pressure, it's done.
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Post by: sonofsven on October 13, 2021, 09:30:02 AM
I made baked acorn squash halves stuffed with a sauteed mixture of ground turkey, lentils, and mirepoix seasoned with garlic, sage, marjoram, and smoked paprika. Added a bit of shredded parmesan to each, stuck them under the broiler for a couple of minutes, and enjoyed my autumnal dinner.

That sounds good!
How long did you bake the squash first, and did you cut it in half first?
I have two smallish yellow squash from a CSA and I'd like to make this for my girlfriend on Thursday. I'm not sure what kind of squash they are actually.

I did cut the squash in half first, scooped out the seeds, and baked the halves cut side-down on a baking sheet at 400°F for about 40 minutes. Then I flipped them over, filled the cavities with the cooked turkey-lentil filling (sauteed while the squash was baking so everything would be hot), added cheese, and broiled just until the cheese was brown. A lb. of ground turkey and about 1.5 cups of cooked lentils made enough to fill 6 squash halves. I only had 4 halves, but some of the leftover filling was delicious on a baked potato for breakfast this morning.

You might have delicata squash, which would also work well in this recipe. Because those are usually a bit less meaty (for lack of a better word) than acorn squash, maybe start checking the halves for softness after 25-30 minutes of baking. If a fork can be inserted easily or the squash gives under gentle pressure, it's done.
Thank you!
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Post by: Jenny Wren on October 13, 2021, 09:33:40 AM
It's rainy and I'm not motivated. I think I'll do a simple pea risotto and mix in some seitan sausages I made and froze last week. If I find some motivation, I'll use the sausage to make some stuffed mushrooms to accompany instead.
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Post by: Sibley on October 15, 2021, 07:51:30 PM
Corned beef hash with egg on top. Am kinda on a kick with it lately, I had it growing up and liked it, but never ate it once I moved out. Was reminded of it when mom made it for dinner. So am adding it into the rotation.
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Post by: sonofsven on October 16, 2021, 06:41:40 AM
I made baked acorn squash halves stuffed with a sauteed mixture of ground turkey, lentils, and mirepoix seasoned with garlic, sage, marjoram, and smoked paprika. Added a bit of shredded parmesan to each, stuck them under the broiler for a couple of minutes, and enjoyed my autumnal dinner.

That sounds good!
How long did you bake the squash first, and did you cut it in half first?
I have two smallish yellow squash from a CSA and I'd like to make this for my girlfriend on Thursday. I'm not sure what kind of squash they are actually.

I did cut the squash in half first, scooped out the seeds, and baked the halves cut side-down on a baking sheet at 400°F for about 40 minutes. Then I flipped them over, filled the cavities with the cooked turkey-lentil filling (sauteed while the squash was baking so everything would be hot), added cheese, and broiled just until the cheese was brown. A lb. of ground turkey and about 1.5 cups of cooked lentils made enough to fill 6 squash halves. I only had 4 halves, but some of the leftover filling was delicious on a baked potato for breakfast this morning.

You might have delicata squash, which would also work well in this recipe. Because those are usually a bit less meaty (for lack of a better word) than acorn squash, maybe start checking the halves for softness after 25-30 minutes of baking. If a fork can be inserted easily or the squash gives under gentle pressure, it's done.
Thank you!

I figured out I had spaghetti squash, 30 min at 400* was perfect.
I sauteed a mix of roasted cubanelle peppers from a CSA, pork breakfast sausage, dry roasted walnuts I did on the stove top, garlic, and topped with parmesan- it was good, thanks for the idea!
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Post by: OtherJen on October 16, 2021, 07:09:20 AM
I made baked acorn squash halves stuffed with a sauteed mixture of ground turkey, lentils, and mirepoix seasoned with garlic, sage, marjoram, and smoked paprika. Added a bit of shredded parmesan to each, stuck them under the broiler for a couple of minutes, and enjoyed my autumnal dinner.

That sounds good!
How long did you bake the squash first, and did you cut it in half first?
I have two smallish yellow squash from a CSA and I'd like to make this for my girlfriend on Thursday. I'm not sure what kind of squash they are actually.

I did cut the squash in half first, scooped out the seeds, and baked the halves cut side-down on a baking sheet at 400°F for about 40 minutes. Then I flipped them over, filled the cavities with the cooked turkey-lentil filling (sauteed while the squash was baking so everything would be hot), added cheese, and broiled just until the cheese was brown. A lb. of ground turkey and about 1.5 cups of cooked lentils made enough to fill 6 squash halves. I only had 4 halves, but some of the leftover filling was delicious on a baked potato for breakfast this morning.

You might have delicata squash, which would also work well in this recipe. Because those are usually a bit less meaty (for lack of a better word) than acorn squash, maybe start checking the halves for softness after 25-30 minutes of baking. If a fork can be inserted easily or the squash gives under gentle pressure, it's done.
Thank you!

I figured out I had spaghetti squash, 30 min at 400* was perfect.
I sauteed a mix of roasted cubanelle peppers from a CSA, pork breakfast sausage, dry roasted walnuts I did on the stove top, garlic, and topped with parmesan- it was good, thanks for the idea!

You’re welcome! Sausage and walnuts sounds like a tasty combo. I love spaghetti squash; it’s so versatile.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 16, 2021, 07:11:34 AM
I had planned to make brisket chili last night. Husband accidentally thawed the packet of leftover smoked pork shoulder instead of brisket, so we actually had pork shoulder chili with black and kidney beans. It was a happy mistake.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 16, 2021, 08:20:29 AM
We're having Korean beef rice bowls, with quick pickled cucumber.
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Post by: Metalcat on October 16, 2021, 08:22:49 AM
Corned beef hash with egg on top. Am kinda on a kick with it lately, I had it growing up and liked it, but never ate it once I moved out. Was reminded of it when mom made it for dinner. So am adding it into the rotation.

What is corned beef hash? For that matter, what is corned beef?
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Post by: OtherJen on October 16, 2021, 03:35:47 PM
Corned beef hash with egg on top. Am kinda on a kick with it lately, I had it growing up and liked it, but never ate it once I moved out. Was reminded of it when mom made it for dinner. So am adding it into the rotation.

What is corned beef hash? For that matter, what is corned beef?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corned_beef (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corned_beef)
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Post by: Metalcat on October 16, 2021, 03:48:41 PM
Corned beef hash with egg on top. Am kinda on a kick with it lately, I had it growing up and liked it, but never ate it once I moved out. Was reminded of it when mom made it for dinner. So am adding it into the rotation.

What is corned beef hash? For that matter, what is corned beef?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corned_beef (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corned_beef)

Yeah, that isn't very clear to me. Is it closer to regular brisket or closer to smoked meat?
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Post by: sui generis on October 16, 2021, 03:57:30 PM
About to chop up some lemongrass for green curry for tonight.  I love fresh lemongrass!

This might be weird, but we're going to serve it with baked acorn squash (parmesan, thyme, rosemary type toppings).  Everyone mixes foods and cuisines like that, right?
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Post by: OtherJen on October 16, 2021, 04:01:44 PM
Corned beef hash with egg on top. Am kinda on a kick with it lately, I had it growing up and liked it, but never ate it once I moved out. Was reminded of it when mom made it for dinner. So am adding it into the rotation.

What is corned beef hash? For that matter, what is corned beef?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corned_beef (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corned_beef)

Yeah, that isn't very clear to me. Is it closer to regular brisket or closer to smoked meat?

Neither. It isn’t smoked, but it isn’t like braised brisket. Maybe someone else can be more clear.
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Post by: middo on October 16, 2021, 06:12:36 PM
Corned beef hash with egg on top. Am kinda on a kick with it lately, I had it growing up and liked it, but never ate it once I moved out. Was reminded of it when mom made it for dinner. So am adding it into the rotation.

What is corned beef hash? For that matter, what is corned beef?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corned_beef (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corned_beef)

Yeah, that isn't very clear to me. Is it closer to regular brisket or closer to smoked meat?

Neither. It isn’t smoked, but it isn’t like braised brisket. Maybe someone else can be more clear.

It is like ham, made from beef rather than pork.  It is salted and hence preserved.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Metalcat on October 16, 2021, 07:47:03 PM
Corned beef hash with egg on top. Am kinda on a kick with it lately, I had it growing up and liked it, but never ate it once I moved out. Was reminded of it when mom made it for dinner. So am adding it into the rotation.

What is corned beef hash? For that matter, what is corned beef?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corned_beef (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corned_beef)

Yeah, that isn't very clear to me. Is it closer to regular brisket or closer to smoked meat?

Neither. It isn’t smoked, but it isn’t like braised brisket. Maybe someone else can be more clear.

It is like ham, made from beef rather than pork.  It is salted and hence preserved.

Ah, thank you.

I've read a description of it a few times, but couldn't wrap my mind around what it actually was. It's not popular anywhere I've lived (smokes meat is a big deal here), so I've never actually seen it, but was always curious. But beef ham makes sense. 
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Post by: sonofsven on October 17, 2021, 05:42:53 PM
Pork chile verde with garden tomatillas, 7 hours in the slow cooker, one hour to go.
It's best when you go outside and do fall chores for a few hours and then come in and the house smells amazing!
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Post by: PDXTabs on October 17, 2021, 05:55:21 PM
Hainanese chicken rice (https://tasty.co/recipe/hainanese-chicken-rice) made with free range organic chicken.
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Post by: PDXTabs on October 17, 2021, 05:57:25 PM
Corned beef hash with egg on top. Am kinda on a kick with it lately, I had it growing up and liked it, but never ate it once I moved out. Was reminded of it when mom made it for dinner. So am adding it into the rotation.

What is corned beef hash? For that matter, what is corned beef?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corned_beef (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corned_beef)

Yeah, that isn't very clear to me. Is it closer to regular brisket or closer to smoked meat?

Neither. It isn’t smoked, but it isn’t like braised brisket. Maybe someone else can be more clear.

It is like ham, made from beef rather than pork.  It is salted and hence preserved.

Ah, thank you.

I've read a description of it a few times, but couldn't wrap my mind around what it actually was. It's not popular anywhere I've lived (smokes meat is a big deal here), so I've never actually seen it, but was always curious. But beef ham makes sense.

If you are particularly familiar with smoked meats you might know pastrami? Another way to think of it is pastrami that never got smoked.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 17, 2021, 06:35:29 PM
Caprese chicken skillet, using the last of the garden tomatoes & basil
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Post by: Metalcat on October 17, 2021, 07:45:16 PM
If you are particularly familiar with smoked meats you might know pastrami? Another way to think of it is pastrami that never got smoked.

I'm only familiar with Montreal style smoked meat, which isn't brined.

I think I've had pastrami though, because there are a few places where I've ordered smoked meat expecting Montreal style, and what I've gotten tasted brined, so that must have been pastrami instead.

I feel like I'm learning so much about beef, which I almost never eat. Although I did just have non-brined BBQ smoked brisket today for the first time in years because I was craving Montreal style smoked brisket because of this thread.

It was smoked for 14 hours, so very, very smoky, and very very fatty. It was a bit much actually. I really need to finally go back to Schwartz's in Montreal one of these days. It's been nearly 20 years, but every time I want to go, the lineup is just prohibitive for some beef.
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Post by: sui generis on October 17, 2021, 08:36:40 PM
I'm having stuffed shells for the first time ever!  Was sort of fun to prep them. They are in the oven now.  Filling was a blend of ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, marinara and then we browned Beyond Beef with onions and garlic, then some red wine.  I mean, I don't think the word "browned" is quite right for the Beyond mixture, but we got it to the place where I think it would be brown if it was real, and was rather less of the purply-pink color it is to start with. 

Serving with roasted brussels.  Very cozy on a surprising sprinkly night here.
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Post by: Sugaree on October 18, 2021, 05:01:25 AM
I've got tomato soup in the crockpot and will make some grilled cheese sandwiches to go with it.  It's finally getting cold here.
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Post by: NextTime on October 18, 2021, 06:55:32 AM
I did a hearty pumpkin-lentil chili with green chili cornbread last night. I think I'll go light tonight, and do garlic parmesan shrimp with spaghetti squash "noodles." Maybe a slice of sourdough on the side.


Can I get the recipe for that pumpkin-lentil chili please?
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on October 18, 2021, 11:45:28 AM
I'm taking supper over to some friends whose kid was injured in a soccer game on Saturday, so I'm making two "mexican" (ish) casseroles which are layered corn tortillas, highly seasoned (with chipotle chilis, among other things) ground beef, red beans, cheese, and frozen corn, with enough of some kind of sauce to make them not-dry. Shredded cabbage and carrot slaw, GF brownies.

And for the injured player, who can't chew (don't ask), probably doctored up beef stock (which I made: it was in the freezer), possibly mashed buttered squash, and homemade applesauce. I'm trying to think of things that aren't sweet that he might enjoy.
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Post by: turketron on October 18, 2021, 12:14:10 PM
It's like 70 degrees out, so we're thawing some gazpacho we had in the freezer, as this is very possibly the last "warm" day we'll have before spring.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on October 18, 2021, 01:22:32 PM
I'm taking supper over to some friends whose kid was injured in a soccer game on Saturday, so I'm making two "mexican" (ish) casseroles which are layered corn tortillas, highly seasoned (with chipotle chilis, among other things) ground beef, red beans, cheese, and frozen corn, with enough of some kind of sauce to make them not-dry. Shredded cabbage and carrot slaw, GF brownies.

And for the injured player, who can't chew (don't ask), probably doctored up beef stock (which I made: it was in the freezer), possibly mashed buttered squash, and homemade applesauce. I'm trying to think of things that aren't sweet that he might enjoy.

Cream of vegetable soups? This broccoli cheddar soup (https://smittenkitchen.com/2015/09/broccoli-cheddar-soup/) is good and filling.

If dairy is verboten, maybe a pureed bean or lentil soup?
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on October 18, 2021, 01:23:38 PM
I'm planning to roast a chicken. I haven't decided on side dishes yet. Possibly mashed potatoes and green beans. It's been chilly all weekend, so fall comfort food sounds best.
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Post by: gatortator on October 18, 2021, 01:33:31 PM
sheperd's pie
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Post by: Jenny Wren on October 19, 2021, 09:57:29 AM
Fully loaded cauliflower nachos. I use crisply roasted cauliflower instead of chips. Making it easy by using the vegan chorizo from the grocery store deli instead of cooking up my own protein topping.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on October 19, 2021, 11:13:27 AM
Tempeh and veggie stir-fry with peanut sauce, all over brown rice. I'm craving peanut butter, and this should do the trick nicely.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on October 19, 2021, 11:42:46 AM
I'm taking supper over to some friends whose kid was injured in a soccer game on Saturday, so I'm making two "mexican" (ish) casseroles which are layered corn tortillas, highly seasoned (with chipotle chilis, among other things) ground beef, red beans, cheese, and frozen corn, with enough of some kind of sauce to make them not-dry. Shredded cabbage and carrot slaw, GF brownies.

And for the injured player, who can't chew (don't ask), probably doctored up beef stock (which I made: it was in the freezer), possibly mashed buttered squash, and homemade applesauce. I'm trying to think of things that aren't sweet that he might enjoy.

Cream of vegetable soups? This broccoli cheddar soup (https://smittenkitchen.com/2015/09/broccoli-cheddar-soup/) is good and filling.

If dairy is verboten, maybe a pureed bean or lentil soup?
That's a great idea -- I'll propose it in a few days. Thanks!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sui generis on October 19, 2021, 11:45:12 AM
Colcannon. An Irish dish of potatoes and robust greens (we're using chard), leeks, milk and butter.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: sonofsven on October 26, 2021, 08:29:43 AM
Third attempt at making a decent GF pizza dough, I received a pizza stone recently as a gift. I'm basically following the Bob's Red Mill recipe. I'm going to do one pie with regular yeast and one with quick acting yeast to see if there's any difference.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on October 27, 2021, 09:59:17 AM
Colcannon. An Irish dish of potatoes and robust greens (we're using chard), leeks, milk and butter.
We had this two nights ago, but instead of milk and butter I use sharp English (or English-style) cheddar to glue it together and make it delicious. Cooked in a cast-iron skillet, then run under the broiler so both the top and bottom are crispy.

I also generally use cabbage, so I realize the only thing my thing has in common with actual Colcannon is the name I (incorrectly) call it, and the potatoes.... (When I use purple cabbage, things start to get even weirder...)
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Post by: sui generis on October 27, 2021, 10:10:26 AM
Colcannon. An Irish dish of potatoes and robust greens (we're using chard), leeks, milk and butter.
We had this two nights ago, but instead of milk and butter I use sharp English (or English-style) cheddar to glue it together and make it delicious. Cooked in a cast-iron skillet, then run under the broiler so both the top and bottom are crispy.

I also generally use cabbage, so I realize the only thing my thing has in common with actual Colcannon is the name I (incorrectly) call it, and the potatoes.... (When I use purple cabbage, things start to get even weirder...)

This sounds great and I definitely want to try it!  The cheese would be a great addition and I think the crispiness could be really key to making it seem more like a meal than a side dish.  Though I couldn't help but laugh about English cheddar in an Irish dish.  I'm guessing some would declare heresy.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: NotJen on October 27, 2021, 11:18:18 AM
I'm planning to try this kale and chickpea stir fry tonight (https://runningonrealfood.com/kale-chickpea-stir-fry-miso-peanut-sauce/), served over roasted sweet potatoes.

Kale was actually on sale at the grocery store this week, and I had planned on making a batch of chickpeas, so this is what I came up with.  Seems like a good candidate to top with a fried or poached egg.  Not sure about sides - either a bag of broccoli from the freezer, or green beans.

I'm happy to be back in the kitchen cooking again, but I have to get re-used to the lack of space.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on October 27, 2021, 02:46:56 PM
Poor man's stroganoff with ground beef, mushrooms, onions, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream served over egg noodles.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 27, 2021, 02:50:33 PM
We're  having baked chicken, pasta & salad.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: OtherJen on October 27, 2021, 02:57:22 PM
I'm planning to try this kale and chickpea stir fry tonight (https://runningonrealfood.com/kale-chickpea-stir-fry-miso-peanut-sauce/), served over roasted sweet potatoes.

Kale was actually on sale at the grocery store this week, and I had planned on making a batch of chickpeas, so this is what I came up with.  Seems like a good candidate to top with a fried or poached egg.  Not sure about sides - either a bag of broccoli from the freezer, or green beans.

I'm happy to be back in the kitchen cooking again, but I have to get re-used to the lack of space.

Mmm, that sounds like delicious fall food!
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Post by: OtherJen on October 27, 2021, 02:58:32 PM
We're having a stir-fry of baked tofu and various veggies (I have a lot of carrots and mushrooms that need to be used up) with brown rice-quinoa ramen noodles.
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Post by: sui generis on October 28, 2021, 09:00:12 PM
Deep into hearty soup mode - this week / tonight we are doing lentil sausage soup with chard.  Would be nice with fresh bread on the side, but we'll be eating with roasted cauliflower.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 29, 2021, 12:50:20 PM
I think I'm chauffeuring teens around (soccer carpool, school football game, etc). I'm planning on crockpot chicken & dumplings & fresh tomato bolognese sauce this weekend.
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Post by: OtherJen on October 29, 2021, 05:21:09 PM
Lentil vegetable soup, at husband's request (it is cold and rainy).
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Post by: gatortator on October 29, 2021, 05:26:37 PM
wunderpot pasta with various last bits of veggies from the garden (tomatoes, zucchini, greens) and roasted basque peppers on the side.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 30, 2021, 08:53:11 PM
I made a beef barley stew, although couldn't find any barley, so substituted quinoa. My teen made a loaf of French bread.
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Post by: NotJen on October 31, 2021, 03:01:11 PM
Butternut squash and sausage stuffed shells (https://rachelschultz.com/2013/10/08/butternut-squash-ricotta-stuffed-shells/).  I remember it being a hit the first time I made it.  Serving with roasted broccoli and spinach side salad.
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Post by: sonofsven on October 31, 2021, 07:55:15 PM
Chicken teriyaki with carrots and broccoli on rice, homemade teriyaki of course. I was reminiscing about Bento boxes I used to get for lunch.
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Post by: jeninco on October 31, 2021, 07:58:54 PM
caldo tlalpeño with jack cheese and cilantro sprinkled on top, and the good (warmed) corn tortillas. Managed to make enough for the teen to have leftovers before his soccer game on Tuesday, which will be freaking COLD.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 31, 2021, 08:46:29 PM
Chicken & dumplings. It wasn't quite creamy enough. I'll need to sort out a bit more spice & something to dial up the flavor next time. I'm now remembering that I added a few diced potatoes last time I made it, which I think would have helped.
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Post by: Dollar Slice on October 31, 2021, 09:58:19 PM
Broccoli cheese soup with crusty sourdough tonight. Needed something simple for Halloween. I made it in my mom's Staub enameled cast iron pumpkin cocotte*, because if someone's going to actually buy that, you may as well make Halloween soup in it ;-)

* translation: it's a fancy cooking pot that looks like a pumpkin and costs hundreds of dollars
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Post by: Metalcat on November 01, 2021, 04:11:28 AM
French onion lentil shepherds pie.

I just made regular mashed potatoes without the cauliflower and didn't make them vegan, but I really liked the addition of nutritional yeast to the potatoes, I think I'll always do that from now on.

https://thefirstmess.com/2019/11/13/vegan-french-onion-shepherds-pie-recipe/
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Post by: Trifle on November 01, 2021, 06:17:36 AM

Creamy sausage and gnocchi soup with spinach:  https://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/?s=gnocchi+sausage.  Such a lovely comforting fall dinner. 
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Post by: SunnyDays on November 01, 2021, 10:38:07 AM
Well I finally found a use for those little packages of sauce that come with potstickers.  I cooked up some salmon steaks, then dumped those in when it was almost done and let the liquid cook out and voila, blackened, sticky coated salmon.  It was surprisingly good, although a bit salty.  Had it with brown rice and green beans.  Leftovers tonight.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 01, 2021, 10:49:07 AM
I made up a big batch of spaghetti sauce over the weekend, so we will have that over pasta (soy noodles for my husband)
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Post by: slackmax on November 07, 2021, 10:23:10 AM
Collard greens! All the green leafy stuff was way high at the store, except for collard greens, so they looked very appetizing. I scooped up a big bunch of em for $1.29.

Cooked them with red pepper, beef bullion, and olive oil.  Wow. Who knew they would taste so good!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 07, 2021, 11:00:28 AM
We're having beef tacos
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Post by: OtherJen on November 07, 2021, 04:41:01 PM
Oven chicken fajitas (Budget Bytes) and corn tortillas.
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Post by: sonofsven on November 07, 2021, 06:33:05 PM
Another batch of potato leek soup, last of the CSA leeks, still lots of garden potatoes.
Lemon crinkle cookies for dessert.
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Post by: gatortator on November 08, 2021, 12:08:16 PM
chicken pot pie
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Post by: Linea_Norway on November 09, 2021, 04:42:03 AM
I think I will make pork loins, roasted brussle sprouts and some form of potatoes.
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Post by: OtherJen on November 10, 2021, 06:49:53 AM
I think I will make pork loins, roasted brussle sprouts and some form of potatoes.

We're having roasted brussels sprouts, some form of potatoes (probably also roasted), and hamburger patties.
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Post by: sonofsven on November 12, 2021, 09:23:42 AM
Squash. How many squash do people eat? We've eaten five between the two of us, small squash, with five to go.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 12, 2021, 09:41:44 AM
Steak & roasted butternut squash
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Post by: couponvan on November 12, 2021, 06:10:29 PM
Trader Joe’s veggie pad Thai and veggie bird’s nests. Both were yummy and easy to make in a tiny camper.
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Post by: Trifle on November 13, 2021, 11:42:49 AM
I have come here for inspiration, since I am drawing a blank on what to do tonight.  Or I may try my old standby, which is to google "Recipe,  . . . " and then list whatever ingredients I have on hand.  I've found a few good things doing that. 
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 13, 2021, 11:58:40 AM
We're having balsamic chicken over pasta
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Post by: sui generis on November 13, 2021, 12:04:15 PM
Black bean burgers and baked french fries.
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Post by: Rural on November 13, 2021, 03:06:46 PM
Frozen pizza rolls and Tastykake. It's that kind of night.
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Post by: Anon-E-Mouze on November 13, 2021, 03:39:31 PM
DH has started a new job that has him travelling almost every week to NVV (Not Very Vegan) places like Springfield, Illinois. (Very friendly people, but very limited options for vegan meals at restaurants and he has no cooking facilities where he's staying.)

So I'm trying to make special meals for him on weekends (and different from his no-cheese veggie pizza / veggie Thai with sad tasteless tofu dishes he's been getting so far.)

Tonight's dinner is mushroom farro risotto, with baby spinach, red peppers and a little Beyond Sausage, plus a side salad featuring fresh carrots from our outdoor garden, lettuce from my Aerogarden, radicchio, fennel and pinenuts.

Beyond Sausage is fairly expensive, but we buy 4 x 4 sausage packs from Costco, and one sausage for two people in the dish I'm making goes a long way.
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Post by: Kmp2 on November 13, 2021, 04:40:59 PM
Homemade whole wheat pasta - which will be in macaroni and cheese, where half the cheese sauce is swapped with roasted mashed pumpkin... and salad maybe?

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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 14, 2021, 08:16:06 PM
Chicken curry with rice. It was my most successful curry yet. So tasty. I wish I knew what was different, as I followed the same recipe as usual.
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Post by: sonofsven on November 14, 2021, 08:59:15 PM
Slow cooker chili, lots of beets and carrots, and steak.
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Post by: grantmeaname on November 15, 2021, 06:58:21 AM
I hosted friendsgiving last night. We spatchcocked a turkey and did the left half with gochujang and the right half with lemon and rosemary. For sides - chestnut soup, pear walnut salad, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, red cabbage, and cranberry jalapeno poppers. For dessert we did dark chocolate pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and stollen. Everything turned out fantastic and it was a great practice run for real thanksgiving.
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Post by: gatortator on November 15, 2021, 06:16:31 PM
spicy turkey koftas , broccoli fries(that is what we call oven roasted broccoli) , couscous
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Post by: jeninco on November 16, 2021, 03:07:43 PM
Beef and broccoli stir-fry, over rice. In fact, I'd better go thinly slice the beef, while it's still conveniently half-frozen.
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Post by: sui generis on November 17, 2021, 09:47:22 PM
Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce (https://www.thekitchn.com/marcella-hazans-amazing-4ingre-144538#post-recipe-11888) - I am not familiar with how famous she or this recipe apparently are, but ever since my now-DH introduced it to me when we were just a couple months into dating, it's in the regular rotation.  The insane amounts of butter are really perfect for fall when fatty comfort foods are so good (just me??).  With salad and $4.99 red wine from Trader Joe's.
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Post by: sui generis on November 18, 2021, 03:47:02 PM
Going to my podcast club meeting (like book club) and we do a potluck.  I'm experimenting on them, trying out a recipe for a lentil, paneer and roasted cauliflower salad with a lime cilantro dressing.
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Post by: gatortator on November 18, 2021, 05:05:39 PM
easy fish stew with Mediterranean flavors
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Post by: jeninco on November 18, 2021, 05:11:45 PM
Kid has a concert at 7 this evening, so made this: https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/07/one-pan-farro-with-tomatoes/ but threw in some baby spinach for another veg.  Will probably also make an apple cloufouti, so that's waiting for us when we return.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 18, 2021, 05:12:37 PM
We're having bacon wrapped chicken & salad
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Post by: Beardog on November 25, 2021, 02:51:10 PM
Puttanesca Pizza from Robin Robertson's 'Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker'.  I'm using one half of a cube of pureed basil from my freezer.  Crust is amazingly crispy considering the pizza is cooked in a slow cooker.  The pizza dough has 1T olive oil, which probably helps with crispiness.
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Post by: gatortator on December 14, 2021, 03:25:12 PM
steamed bbq pork buns, broccoli, edamame
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Post by: OtherJen on December 14, 2021, 04:15:36 PM
Good question. Probably tacos with some of the leftover roasted pork shoulder from Sunday's dinner. I really don't feel like cooking tonight.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on December 14, 2021, 06:43:02 PM
We had leftovers. Took a piece of homemade lasagne out of the freezer for DH, and I had the baked potatoes with veggie topping from last night. Trying to eat down anything majorly perishable in the fridge before we leave on Thursday for the holidays.
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Post by: midweststache on December 15, 2021, 08:25:45 AM
We had leftovers. Took a piece of homemade lasagne out of the freezer for DH, and I had the baked potatoes with veggie topping from last night. Trying to eat down anything majorly perishable in the fridge before we leave on Thursday for the holidays.

Here, here! Tonight is 'clean out the fridge and the produce on the counter' night for us, and tomorrow is a special dinner out for our eldest which is doubling as a 'no dishes/leftovers' the day before we leave for more than a week to visit family. So: leftover soup with leftover baguette, someone's getting some basic fried rice with leftover rice, and polishing off the perishables drawer (fruit, cheese, salami, etc.) for anyone who doesn't want the first two options.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 15, 2021, 11:10:01 AM
Pot roast, carrots, potatoes in slow cooker.
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Post by: JoJo on December 15, 2021, 05:53:46 PM
One of those pouches of Madras lentils and raw veggies (carrot, radish, celery).  Herbal tea. 
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Post by: OtherJen on December 15, 2021, 07:44:53 PM
From-scratch chicken and vegetable soup. Goat cheese and crackers on the side.
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Post by: jeninco on December 15, 2021, 08:32:16 PM
Yesterday: Caldo tlalpeño with turkey stock and shredded turkey I threw in the freezer right after thanksgiving.
Tonight: Colcannon (kinda: somewhat sautéed cabbage mixed with mashed potatoes and glued together with a copious amount of sharp chedder, tossed back into a big pan and cooked until the bottom was crispy, then under the broiler until the top was, too) with small amounts of grilled kielbasa and a grilled eggplant (the eggplant just needed to be used up, it was getting soft).
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 15, 2021, 09:32:34 PM
I tried my hand at a Persian recipe over the weekend (fesenjan, which is a chicken, walnut & pomegranate stew over rice). My Persian husband went back for seconds, so I'm considering it a moderate win. We had that for leftovers tonight. One of the teens didn't like the flavors, so he made himself spaghetti & meatballs.

We're in a "clean out the fridge" phase, before we head out for the holidays.
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Post by: Sugaree on December 16, 2021, 06:28:01 AM
I tried my hand at a Persian recipe over the weekend (fesenjan, which is a chicken, walnut & pomegranate stew over rice). My Persian husband went back for seconds, so I'm considering it a moderate win. We had that for leftovers tonight. One of the teens didn't like the flavors, so he made himself spaghetti & meatballs.

We're in a "clean out the fridge" phase, before we head out for the holidays.

This sounds amazing. Do you have a favorite recipe?
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Post by: couponvan on December 16, 2021, 07:30:02 AM
Well last night I made a crescent roll and little smokies wreath for dinner along with roasted radishes and red onions.  It was a clean out the refrigerator kind of night. No one complained though.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 16, 2021, 08:18:12 AM
@Sugaree - my husband says this isn't the traditional prep method, but we all thought it was great, so ... https://persianmama.com/chicken-in-walnut-pomegranate-sauce-khoresht-fesenjan/

I also didn't add the full amount of sugar, as we didn't want the dish to be "sweet". I added maybe a tsp and then tasted. I did add a couple of sprinkles of extra salt, so I'd recommend tasting a final time before the last few minutes of cooking, & then adjusting to your preference. Definitely serve over a great basmati rice, and don't forget to top with fresh pomegranate seeds. I ordered the pomegranate molasses off of Amazon. We made this to use up our pomegranates from our tree in the yard, so it was reasonably seasonal :-)
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Post by: Sugaree on December 16, 2021, 02:20:02 PM
Thanks @MaybeBabyMustache!
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Post by: Anon-E-Mouze on December 16, 2021, 04:24:11 PM
Reheated leftover casserole with roasted fennel and carrots, white beans and toasted breadcrumbs in a creamy, vegan sauce.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 22, 2021, 06:26:42 PM
Chili with pinto and kidney beans and a half-lb of pulled pork from the freezer.
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Post by: gatortator on December 22, 2021, 07:20:18 PM
jambalaya
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Post by: sonofsven on December 22, 2021, 08:46:15 PM
Pad Thai with tofu for a vegetarian guest.
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Post by: PDXTabs on December 22, 2021, 11:28:38 PM
Sous vide pork ribs finished on my gas grill accompanied with a garden salad and white rice.
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Post by: Metalcat on December 23, 2021, 04:28:03 PM
Pho with shrimp
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Post by: jeninco on December 24, 2021, 09:14:26 PM
My older son's in town for a little bit, so he and I made fresh squash ravioli, from a huge blue hubbard squash I cooked in the fall and froze most of (after taking it out back and cutting it up with a hatchet: it was too big to use a kitchen knife).  Served with browned butter and fried sage leaves.
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Post by: JetBlast on December 24, 2021, 09:34:53 PM
Christmas Eve = Tamales with red chile and a bowl of posole.
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Post by: OtherJen on December 25, 2021, 06:41:21 AM
I have no idea. Last night, the in-laws fed us crown roast of pork, stuffing, mashed potatoes, a fancy salad, and homemade chocolate mousse. MIL was very excited to have everyone home after missing last Christmas and two Thanksgivings due to COVID concerns.

We were planning something fancy today, but after that heavy meal I'm thinking about either bean-bacon soup or a light shrimp stir-fry.
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Post by: Anon-E-Mouze on December 25, 2021, 10:28:59 AM
DH is sick (probably not COVID but we're not sure yet) and MIL is recuperating with us as she recovers from carpal tunnel surgery (so one of her arms is in a cast). Traditionally, her side of the family has a very formal Christmas dinner, and everyone dresses up (black tie-level dress up, e.g. she'd be in a floor-length gown). I wanted to give her the dress-up Christmas she longs for.

Because DH is sick, we're stuck in the house - and her dress-up outfit, Christmas presents for us, and some ingredients for the meal are all in her apartment on the other side of town. We also don't have a Christmas tree, because DH got sick just before he went to pick one up. (He's been travelling a lot for work in the last couple of weeks.) So we're decorating a houseplant instead.

I had planned a multi-course vegan feast for dinner tonight (including a mushroom wellington), but since we can't all be in the same room while DH is sick, and no one really feels like getting dressed up a the moment, we're going to postpone Christmas dinner until DH is not showing any symptoms.

Thankfully, I have some mini vegan "roast beasts" from Gardein in the freezer for emergencies like this, and I'll steam some carrots and sugar snap peas and roast a few potatoes. So we'll still have a nice Christmas dinner, TV-dinner style, with DH eating in his office, connected to us via Zoom, and MIL and I will eat in the kitchen/lounge.

NB - We are taking lots of precautions even if DH only has a cold because both of us are booked for scarce COVID boosters on Dec 28 and 30th, and we'll get turned away if we're at all sick with anything. I really need my COVID booster because I'm supposed to travel to Vancouver in a couple of weeks to help take care of my Dad, who is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.
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Post by: sonofsven on December 25, 2021, 08:39:27 PM
Grilled chicken thighs, marinated in ginger garlic vinegar soy, keeping it simple.
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Post by: Sugaree on January 01, 2022, 01:42:55 PM
Black eyed peas, greens, cornbread. 
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on January 01, 2022, 03:33:57 PM
baked rockfish, rice, salad. Rockfish was caught by a friend of ours.
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Post by: sui generis on January 04, 2022, 10:13:59 AM
White bean, kale and sausage stew with a salad on the side.  Leftover brownies for dessert.
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Post by: techwiz on January 04, 2022, 11:22:51 AM
Baked lemon and herb salmon and rice.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on January 04, 2022, 11:29:36 AM
tacos! (with lentils instead of ground beef)
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Post by: Fishindude on January 04, 2022, 11:34:43 AM
Just had fresh walleye that I caught through the ice a couple days ago for lunch.
Walley, fries & tarter sauce.
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Post by: sonofsven on January 04, 2022, 07:23:53 PM
Jo jo's, baked flipped, and baked some more, dipped in sour cream.
Guilty pleasure.
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Post by: grantmeaname on January 04, 2022, 07:41:09 PM
What is that?
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Post by: Dollar Slice on January 04, 2022, 11:56:19 PM
Visiting my parents for belated holidays after a variety of illness/life-induced delays... my mom had a new recipe she wanted to try. A whole chicken in a dutch oven with leeks, carrots, and orzo cooked in chicken broth with lemon juice, garlic and thyme. Served with a baguette and butter. Pretty tasty!

Bonus: mom realized she had forgotten to buy more chicken broth when she did a grocery pickup today and used her very last box in the pantry for this recipe. She had wanted to make potato leek soup with the rest of the leeks she had, but the recipe calls for broth and she had none left. I offered to make chicken stock with the carcass in the Instant Pot after dinner, so now we've got enough homemade stock to make the soup, and it was free, and it will be better than storebought. :-) 
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Post by: sonofsven on January 05, 2022, 02:30:41 AM
What is that?

If you're asking about jo jo's, it's what we call gas station deli potato wedges, at least in Oregon and Washington.
Mine are not breaded and pressure fried but baked.
After quartering potatoes I mix them in spices (garlic salt, pepper, chili powder, etc,) and olive oil, lay them on a baking sheet. Twenty minutes on one side, flip, another 18 minutes on the other side, @ 400*.
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Post by: Dollar Slice on January 07, 2022, 11:22:14 PM
Bonus: mom realized she had forgotten to buy more chicken broth when she did a grocery pickup today and used her very last box in the pantry for this recipe. She had wanted to make potato leek soup with the rest of the leeks she had, but the recipe calls for broth and she had none left. I offered to make chicken stock with the carcass in the Instant Pot after dinner, so now we've got enough homemade stock to make the soup, and it was free, and it will be better than storebought. :-)

Last night we had pizza, and tonight I used some leftover pizza dough to bake some garlic-butter breadsticks to serve with the potato leek soup we made with the rest of the leeks and chicken broth from Tuesday night's dinner. Bonus: we put some carrots into the soup as well since my mom found some already peeled and cut carrot sticks in the fridge that needed using up.

You have to love it when your meal plan comes together like that :-)
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Post by: Trifle on January 08, 2022, 05:10:41 AM
I'm making chicken pot pie to use up some chicken and random vegetables from the freezer.  Homemade crust. 
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 10, 2022, 12:40:47 PM
Beef tacos tonight
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on January 10, 2022, 12:56:47 PM
tortilla soup tonight. Using up open chicken broth, tasteless deli turkey meat, about-to-go-bad cilantro, some corn tortillas, and the last of the monterey jack cheese.
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Post by: sui generis on January 10, 2022, 12:57:34 PM
Continuing the theme....fish tacos tonight!
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Post by: OtherJen on January 10, 2022, 08:23:14 PM
From-scratch broccoli rice casserole and baked chicken.
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Post by: techwiz on January 11, 2022, 11:03:33 AM
It's beef tacos for Taco Tuesday.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 14, 2022, 10:13:17 PM
We had leftover chicken tikka masala & rice
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Post by: OtherJen on January 14, 2022, 10:43:45 PM
Homemade white bean soup with butternut squash, kale, and leeks, and turkey and swiss cheese sandwiches.
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Post by: sui generis on January 14, 2022, 10:49:50 PM
We had leftovers from a new recipe we tried, crispy gnocchi with blistered tomatoes and mozzarella and it was kinda to die for.

I have lots of complex carb-tomato-mozzarella baked dishes, so I didn't think this one (with potato gnocchi rather than linguine or farro or couscous like the others) would be of much interest. But it was tasty and came together in about 20 minutes. It's probably paywalled, but I'll send it along if anyone's interested and cannot access: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022024-crispy-gnocchi-with-burst-tomatoes-and-mozzarella
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on January 15, 2022, 07:50:16 AM
@sui generis do you find the NYT cooking sub to be worth it? I keep toying with the idea as almost every recipe I see from there looks awesome (and then paywall . . .)
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Post by: sui generis on January 15, 2022, 08:27:35 AM
@sui generis do you find the NYT cooking sub to be worth it? I keep toying with the idea as almost every recipe I see from there looks awesome (and then paywall . . .)

I'm not sure how much it would cost alone, and honestly I'd probably say no.... I'm not much of a subscription person and we have had a few duds. But DH is an old-timey paper newspaper subscriber and it comes with, so I've been trying to make more use of it. Maybe if I was a better or more passionate cook I'd have a stronger opinion, but I think I could more then make do with all the free recipes and blogs out there if I didn't have NYT
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on January 15, 2022, 08:54:42 AM
Thanks!
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Post by: Anon-E-Mouze on January 15, 2022, 10:06:28 AM
I'm going to make vegan lasagne this weekend, although it's a two-day process (because I don't feel like prepping and cooking for 3 hours all in one go). So I'll make the tomato/Beyond Sausage sauce and the cashew cream sauce today. Tomorrow I'll make the mushroom layer (sauteed mushrooms, cashew cream sauce, plus a bit of baby spinach), and then assemble and cook the lasagne.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 15, 2022, 12:26:14 PM
We'll be in a cabin at Tahoe, so picking up a pizza at Costco while we gas up. The ultimate lazy dinner. I have a bagged salad, in a nod to veggies.
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Post by: gatortator on January 15, 2022, 02:02:44 PM
me, nothing. kids are cooking tonigh!  orange chicken, broccoli, and fried rice.  wacky cake for dessert.
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Post by: GuitarStv on January 15, 2022, 04:01:18 PM
Butter turkey with a dollop of greek yogurt, some fresh naan, and pan fried mushrooms.
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Post by: sonofsven on January 15, 2022, 07:34:49 PM
Chorizo vegetable stew on polenta
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Post by: gooki on January 16, 2022, 12:20:30 AM
Fresh caught Kahawai (fish) three ways.

Raw in ika mata.
Cooked in batter.
Smoked on the bbq.

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Post by: Dollar Slice on January 16, 2022, 12:33:38 AM
Fresh caught Kahawai (fish) three ways.

Wow! :-)   Impressive.

Had to wing something this week when my grocery delivery was missing some major ingredients - no bread for sandwiches, no meat for the entrees I was planning, etc. I got rice and a bunch of vegetables so I used pantry ingredients to make a sort of vegan chili over rice with a can of black beans, seasoning, enchilada sauce and a small can of tomatoes. Came out pretty good and I was able to use up all the perishables I ordered.
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Post by: Trifle on January 16, 2022, 04:29:14 AM
Impressive prep of the fresh fish @gooki !

Tonight I'm going to make a big pot of chili and some cornbread muffins.  Good winter weather comfort food. 
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Post by: gooki on January 16, 2022, 11:52:37 AM
Cheers. Next time I'm making my own coconut cream for the Ika mata. Even the best canned coconut cream doesn't do it justice.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on January 16, 2022, 01:21:38 PM
Thai green curry, veggies, over rice.
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Post by: Sugaree on January 18, 2022, 09:14:08 AM
I've got a batch of 15 bean soup in the crockpot.  I'll probably freeze half of it for another night. 
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Post by: sonofsven on January 18, 2022, 05:03:15 PM
Salmon. I've got four big fillets left in the freezer from last year, and I start fishing again in a month. Can't wait for fresh.
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Post by: jeninco on January 18, 2022, 07:07:46 PM
Pasta carbonara (kinda ... we used .6 lb of American bacon, and drained off some (but not all) of the fat), with miscellaneous veggies that needed using up. Delicious (and why not -- tastes like bacon!)
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Post by: Sugaree on January 19, 2022, 08:40:18 AM
I think I'm going to do some wraps tonight.  I'm thinking hummus, sweet potato, spinach, red bell pepper, sunflower seeds, and maybe some feta.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on January 19, 2022, 08:59:23 AM
bean soup and fresh bread here. It's supposed to get frigid cold with gross weather coming this weekend. It'll be nice to have this stuff ready to eat.
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Post by: Dollar Slice on January 19, 2022, 09:28:52 AM
It's going to be another challenge week here after my grocery delivery came through with a whopping 5 of the 12 items I ordered... LOL. Pandemic cooking fun! I guess pasta and whatever's in the freezer plus a cheese sauce or red sauce from a jar.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 19, 2022, 11:08:30 AM
@Dollar Slice - pandemic cooking has been a big adventure in using things up!

I'm planning on yakisoba noodles with veggies & some sort of freezer protein. Maybe coconut shrimp.
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Post by: Dollar Slice on January 19, 2022, 11:59:08 AM
@Dollar Slice - pandemic cooking has been a big adventure in using things up!

It's gotten to be a real problem for me - I was away for much of Oct/Nov taking care of my mom after surgery and let my pantry get really low because I just didn't have the time or energy to shop or cook much when I was home. Used up everything in the freezer etc. Then in December we had a huge surge again and I've been unable to get my pantry restocked because all my grocery deliveries are coming in 25-50% under what I ordered. Luckily it seems like our numbers are steeply decreasing now locally, so I think things will get better soon. Even if the supply chain is still struggling, at least it will be safe enough for my immune-insufficient ass to go to the store in an N95 and make sane decisions about grocery substitutions, because I'm 100% sure I can put together some perfectly fine meals with whatever they've got.
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Post by: Trifle on January 21, 2022, 06:36:24 AM
Pandemic cooking has been an adventure for sure.  Grocery stores down this way are having supply issues too, and I've gotten adept at pivoting and using what I can get.

Tonight I'm making the Creamy Vegetable Wild Rice Soup from BudgetBytes:  https://www.budgetbytes.com/creamy-vegetable-wild-rice-soup-vegan/.  It's a good recipe, but I cut the amount of rice in half otherwise it's too much IMO. 
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Post by: Sugaree on January 21, 2022, 07:23:18 AM
I think tonight is going to be a salad with grilled chicken strips.  Or "no-tuna salad" which is chickpea salad posing as tuna salad (but much tastier).
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Post by: sonofsven on January 21, 2022, 07:52:40 AM
I'm going to marinate chicken tenderloins in garlic, ginger, splash of vinegar, sriracha, something sweet? Then grill and put in a salad.
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Post by: OtherJen on January 21, 2022, 10:21:37 AM
I have a lot of parsnips to use up, so I foresee a side dish of roasted root vegetables or perhaps soup. Hmm.
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Post by: turketron on January 21, 2022, 10:59:11 AM
I have a lot of parsnips to use up, so I foresee a side dish of roasted root vegetables or perhaps soup. Hmm.

We had a ton of parsnips in our CSA a couple months ago so we made a curried parsnip soup with coconut milk, it was amazing. We froze the extra and just finished it off last week. I think I sort of cobbled together parts of a couple different recipes based on the ingredients we had on hand, but this one (https://cookveggielicious.com/curried-parsnip-soup#recipe) is probably the closest to what we ended up with. Highly recommended!
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Post by: OtherJen on January 21, 2022, 11:40:13 AM
I have a lot of parsnips to use up, so I foresee a side dish of roasted root vegetables or perhaps soup. Hmm.

We had a ton of parsnips in our CSA a couple months ago so we made a curried parsnip soup with coconut milk, it was amazing. We froze the extra and just finished it off last week. I think I sort of cobbled together parts of a couple different recipes based on the ingredients we had on hand, but this one (https://cookveggielicious.com/curried-parsnip-soup#recipe) is probably the closest to what we ended up with. Highly recommended!

Thanks! That recipe looks great. I think I have everything on hand. We get weekly produce deliveries from Hungry Harvest, and we got a lot of parsnips last weekend. This will make a nice dinner with sandwiches.
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Post by: gatortator on January 21, 2022, 12:46:52 PM
Many activities today for  various family members.  making and leaving a pot of ham and bean soup on stove to eaten when time allows.  Garlic breadsticks too.
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Post by: GuitarStv on January 21, 2022, 01:12:33 PM
I've got a batch of 15 bean soup in the crockpot.  I'll probably freeze half of it for another night.

Not sure it's worth the effort freezing 7.5 beans for a later date.  :P
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Post by: techwiz on January 21, 2022, 02:30:03 PM
Left over chilly from the freezer I made a couple of weeks ago plus some home made garlic bread.  Nice warm meal to before my after dinner walk in -29 weather.
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Post by: Dollar Slice on January 21, 2022, 02:40:39 PM
I've got a batch of 15 bean soup in the crockpot.  I'll probably freeze half of it for another night.

Not sure it's worth the effort freezing 7.5 beans for a later date.  :P

Don't let perfect be the enemy of the good. It's totally fine to freeze 7.2-bean soup or 8-bean soup and call it a day.

I decided to make an extra grocery order after the last two weeks came in extremely short - I over ordered figuring much of it wouldn't come in. Imagine my surprise when I got 100% of my items. Now I have a lot of food to get through! I was smart enough not to order a ton of very perishable produce since this happened to me once back in 2020 with salad greens, and I still remember force feeding all those salads. But I'm definitely cooking up a storm for the next week. They even showed up with the pork tenderloin that I thought was a price mistake because it was the same price as the pork loin.

Ground turkey needs to be used first. Maybe taco mac & cheese with cauliflower and whatever other veg in the freezer looks like it needs to be used up.
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Post by: sui generis on January 21, 2022, 03:24:12 PM
I've got a batch of 15 bean soup in the crockpot.  I'll probably freeze half of it for another night.

Not sure it's worth the effort freezing 7.5 beans for a later date.  :P

Don't let perfect be the enemy of the good. It's totally fine to freeze 7.2-bean soup or 8-bean soup and call it a day.

I decided to make an extra grocery order after the last two weeks came in extremely short - I over ordered figuring much of it wouldn't come in. Imagine my surprise when I got 100% of my items. Now I have a lot of food to get through! I was smart enough not to order a ton of very perishable produce since this happened to me once back in 2020 with salad greens, and I still remember force feeding all those salads. But I'm definitely cooking up a storm for the next week. They even showed up with the pork tenderloin that I thought was a price mistake because it was the same price as the pork loin.

Ground turkey needs to be used first. Maybe taco mac & cheese with cauliflower and whatever other veg in the freezer looks like it needs to be used up.

Quite literally "feast or famine"!  Glad to hear you are on the feasting side for now.

It's pizza night for us.  Dough is sitting in the cupboard right now and our three favors will be margherita; olive, arugula and feta; and cheesy broccoli.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 21, 2022, 03:36:44 PM
We're having panko breaded chicken and spinach ravioli. Easy meals, as we were out of town & didn't cook over the weekend.
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Post by: jeninco on January 21, 2022, 04:07:59 PM
Beef stew with mashed potatoes and sautéed Napa cabbage. Big day for DS2 tomorrow, at least he can start out well fueled!
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Post by: pasadenafr on January 21, 2022, 04:29:16 PM
My fridge has stopped working and the repairman won't come until Monday. So this morning I cooked everything I had left from Tuesday's quick grocery run (mostly veggies and eggs), ate what I could at lunch, and my dinner will be homemade veggie soup and a big "don't throw me away" salad - (red leaf lettuce, radicchio, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes), and my last two homemade yogurts.

Good thing I'm trying to lose some weight lol.
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Post by: FireLane on January 22, 2022, 11:35:33 AM
One-pot Mexican quinoa salad with corn, beans, diced tomatoes and onion, topped with sour cream and avocado.
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Post by: jeninco on January 22, 2022, 02:59:34 PM
Smitten Kitchen chicken with schmaltzy cabbage, with a bulgar-based salad (haven't quite figured out what's going in there yet, but there's parsley-lemon dressing to use up, and some cherry tomatoes, so that's a start...). And an experimental flourless chocolate-hazlenut-date torte for dessert. (For which I basically just gave you the ingredient list, plus eggs and vanilla.)
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on January 22, 2022, 05:41:58 PM
Homemade pizza!
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Post by: Trifle on January 23, 2022, 05:25:21 AM
I am using up the last of the Thanksgiving turkey meat (from the freezer) and random vegetables to make a casserole. 
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Post by: couponvan on January 24, 2022, 08:37:48 AM
Veggie stir fry with scallion pancakes. All veggies chopped and prepped this morning.
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Post by: techwiz on January 24, 2022, 08:57:46 AM
Left overs from Sunday's dinner.  Pork tenderloin cut in half stuffed with chopped sage, garlic, and apple. Cooked in the oven wrapped in bacon. Sides of mashed potatoes, green beans, and apple crisp for desert.   
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Post by: Sugaree on January 26, 2022, 07:39:53 AM
I was planning on chicken cheesesteak sandwiches for dinner, but I'm fairly certain that the hoard of locusts that live in my house, er, I mean my family, has eaten all of the sub rolls.  So, I think that I'm going to do some kind of cheesesteak salad instead.  That will use up the last of the spring mix that's in the fridge too so win-win.  Just gotta figure out the dressing.  I'm thinking some kind of Worcestershire/dijon mix.  Maybe add some Montreal seasoning?
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Post by: Weisass on January 26, 2022, 07:46:04 AM
I just chopped everything up to make cauliflower chickpea curry tonight… recipe looks divine, and we are trying to remove most meat products from our life, so this is hopefully one more great option.

https://www.theendlessmeal.com/cauliflower-curry/
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Post by: Sugaree on January 26, 2022, 07:55:31 AM
I just chopped everything up to make cauliflower chickpea curry tonight… recipe looks divine, and we are trying to remove most meat products from our life, so this is hopefully one more great option.

https://www.theendlessmeal.com/cauliflower-curry/

That looks really good.  I love curry, though I tend to go more Thai or Jamaican than Indian.  We are doing an Indian kidney bean curry later this week that I'm excited about.  I've also been trying to cut down meat.  At this point, we're down to maybe 1-2 nights per week (less if I can get away with it), and even then we've been subscribing to the idea of meat as seasoning and not the main component. 
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Post by: techwiz on January 26, 2022, 08:37:43 AM
Waffles for dinner!

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Post by: sonofsven on January 26, 2022, 09:15:15 AM
Waffles for dinner!

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Ha, I made marionberry pancakes last night.
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Post by: jeninco on January 26, 2022, 10:15:34 AM
Last night: Spit pea soup, with a HUUUGGE smoked turkey leg I picked up a month or so ago when we were at a place that does their own smoking. It was .... OK. (I just don't much like cooked split peas -- the DH LOVED it, though.)

Tonight: probably black bean and salmon tostados. Yummy to everyone in the house!
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Post by: Sugaree on February 02, 2022, 08:59:21 AM
It's salad week at my house. So far we've had spring mix with strawberries, blueberries, pecans, bleu cheese, and raspberry vinaigrette and spinach with apples, pears, walnuts, and Dijon-balsamic vinaigrette. Tonight is baby spinach with mozzarella balls, grape tomatoes, and Kalamata olives with a basil-Balsamic vinaigrette (basically a Caprese salad on a bed of spinach). We're also doing a grilled chicken salad, balela on spring mix with feta, and a chopped romaine salad with chickpeas, red onion, celery, sun dried tomatoes, and grape tomatoes with a Dijon vinaigrette.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 02, 2022, 09:41:09 AM
Last night: homemade sushi rolls with smoked salmon and shrimp.

Tonight: Budget Bytes' chicken stew (https://www.budgetbytes.com/chicken-stew/). We're predicted to get 8-10" of snow today, so stew seems appropriate.
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Post by: Fishindude on February 02, 2022, 10:10:33 AM
Poor mans lobster last night.

Some type of white flaky fish (I used crappie) cut into small 1"x1" chunks.
Boil about ten minutes in 50/50 mix of water and 7up or mountain dew
Take out the chunks with a wire strainer and place in a bowl, then drizzle melted butter over top

Turned out great, makes a yummy side or appetizer.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on February 02, 2022, 11:21:04 AM
Does it really taste like lobster? Mr. Roadrunner has gout and can't eat shellfish and really misses lobster. Do you have a preference of type of fish?
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Post by: pasadenafr on February 02, 2022, 06:05:32 PM
Leftovers from lunch: baked chicken thighs with super yummy veggie purée (celery root, carrots and turnip), then a small salad (Just your regular French "salade verte": red leaf lettuce, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. I'll probably sprinkle some nutritional yeast, toasted sesame seeds and/or toasted pepitas), and a homemade yogurt.
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Post by: gatortator on February 02, 2022, 06:57:28 PM
Teriyaki chicken bowls.
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Post by: sonofsven on February 04, 2022, 07:55:12 PM
A rib eye and swedish style boiled potatoes with lots of butter and dill.
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Post by: cool7hand on February 05, 2022, 08:35:11 AM
A 2 inch grass fed ribeye steak with a side of grilled eggplant with olive oil and spices.
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Post by: grantmeaname on February 05, 2022, 09:28:14 AM
clearly I missed the ribeye memo
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on February 05, 2022, 10:14:41 AM
ribeye-based sloppy joes.

Oh. Wait. I mean LENTIL-based sloppy joes. Got excited with the ribeye mentions.
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Post by: sonofsven on February 05, 2022, 11:16:31 AM
Yeah ribeye! I don't do red meat often, I could only eat a third of it.
The butter (with added potatoes) was really good.
The little store near me caters to assorted loggers, commercial fisher folk, and other ruffians so they always have a good supply of steaks.
When they start to brown they put them in a freezer (next to the frozen bait) marked half off for the pensioners.
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Post by: cool7hand on February 06, 2022, 08:52:15 AM
Lamb chops with jerk seasoning and toasted Brussels sprouts in olive oil and Old Bay seasoning.
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Post by: Tyson on February 06, 2022, 02:04:13 PM
My boss gave me a gift card for Kansas City Butcher company.  I got a few things - Chilean Sea Bass, Pork Tenderloins, Trout and Scallops.  The Sea Bass was excellent (last week), tonight I'm giving the Pork Tenderloin a go.  Nice to eat fancy, for free.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on February 06, 2022, 04:00:43 PM
homemade pizza. Made a full batch of dough (4 balls) so we'll have yummy leftovers for a couple of meals!
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Post by: FIRE Artist on February 06, 2022, 04:38:52 PM
I got the urge to make a spice cake from a box mix that I got early on in the pandemic….so tonight’s dinner is cake :)

I had a late lunch of avo toast (made with yesterday’s homemade oatmeal bread) with poke salmon.  It was delicious. 
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Post by: gatortator on February 06, 2022, 05:10:28 PM
Chicken yakisoba with rainbow veggies
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 06, 2022, 05:37:34 PM
We're having spinach ravioli, meatballs, & a cheese sauce for dinner
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Post by: sui generis on February 06, 2022, 09:23:01 PM
We had a red curry coconut soup that we started with sauteeing garlic and shallot and also a pint of cherry tomatoes, which was a fun and unusual taste/texture to add.  The recipe we looked at also had us adding scoops of silken tofu to the bowls along with large handfuls of mixed herbs, so each bite was full of different but bright and fresh flavors.

Served with sweet potato fries.
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Post by: cool7hand on February 07, 2022, 08:43:07 AM
Bratwurst and sauerkraut from a polish deli near where we camped a few months ago. We threw some of their victuals in the freezer, and we're grilling them tonight.
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Post by: lexde on February 07, 2022, 09:06:06 AM
Meal prepped for this week. Not really “dinner” but two of my meals for the day:

4oz of braised shredded chicken; 1c roasted broccoli; 1 serving of Trader Joe’s brown rice medley (ft. sazón).

4oz of braised shredded chicken; 3oz of sweet potato; .5oz of walnuts.

Breakfast is 1 serving of oats, 2tsp truvia brown sugar, .5tbsp of almond butter + 4 egg whites.

Dinners will be tofu/pasta/something warm that fits my macros.

Protein shake and half a banana for snacks; cottage cheese before bed.

Whole day of eating is ~1750 cal, 168g protein, 144 carbs, 48 fat.

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Post by: techwiz on February 07, 2022, 09:08:10 AM
Left over chilly with homemade garlic bread.
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Post by: Sugaree on February 07, 2022, 12:16:05 PM
I think I'm going to do a chicken pizziaola. 
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Post by: cool7hand on February 08, 2022, 09:09:21 AM
We're grilling NY strip steaks in the freezer from a sale months ago with grilled eggplant.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on February 08, 2022, 10:21:54 AM
tonight is black beans and rice with roasted butternut squash and salad
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Post by: Tyson on February 08, 2022, 10:52:52 AM
Leftovers, like most nights.
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Post by: OtherJen on February 08, 2022, 08:12:42 PM
Homemade red sauce (fresh and canned tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic) with ground beef and mushrooms, served over spaghetti squash.
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Post by: Sugaree on February 09, 2022, 05:42:26 AM
I think tonight is going to be chickpea curry.
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Post by: cool7hand on February 10, 2022, 01:35:36 PM
Leftovers
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Post by: Dreamer40 on February 13, 2022, 04:57:32 PM
Fresh pot of basmati rice with leftover Persian stews.
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Post by: sui generis on February 13, 2022, 05:03:35 PM
black bean tacos (avocado, jack cheese, sour cream topping) with sauteed kale from the garden.

Passionfruit pudding cake for dessert.  Was supposed to be our Valentine's Day dessert, but we were so bereft with no dessert last night we just can't wait till tomorrow to make it.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on February 13, 2022, 05:07:08 PM
DH birthday today! Margaritas with homemade guac, to be followed by ranchero shrimp over rice and a homemade key lime pie for dessert.

Lots of "went to the store just to buy" items on tonight's menu, but it's worth it.
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Post by: jeninco on February 13, 2022, 06:06:05 PM
The flourless chocolate cake from this week's NYT for dessert. Leftover pasta with a bit of additional spicy sausage and tomato sauce, served on a bed of spinach.
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Post by: Sugaree on February 14, 2022, 10:03:35 AM
I think tonight is going to be some keema and while I'm browning the ground beef I'll go ahead and do enough to make vegetable beef stew in the crockpot for tomorrow.  I ended up getting about twice as much ground beef as I'd ordered since the 1 lb packages were out of stock, so that was a nice score.  I may go ahead and brown all of it and put half in the freezer as a shortcut for some other meal.  On the other hand, I only got about half as much vegetable juice as I'd ordered, so I'm hoping I've got a couple of cans of V8 floating around to do the soup with.
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Post by: cool7hand on February 14, 2022, 10:19:42 AM
Leftovers from the superbowl tonight!
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Post by: sui generis on February 14, 2022, 10:20:30 AM
Cincinnati chili - 5 ways.  Very excited for tonight, as we don't make this very often since we're mostly meatless.  Probably just with a salad so lettuce doesn't go bad.

Passion fruit pudding cake leftovers for dessert.  Turns out I don't love pudding cakes.  It just feels like it didn't get done cooking?

And we'll have a special Valentine's Day cocktail before the meal.  A Guadalajara Sour (it's just tequila, lemon juice, simple syrup and chilled rose as a sort of floater).
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Post by: grantmeaname on February 14, 2022, 10:55:14 AM
You can do a pretty good job of Cincinnati-style chili using ground turkey or tofu/soy crumbles. I literally don't remember the last time I made it with beef - maybe a decade ago.
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Post by: sui generis on February 14, 2022, 10:59:01 AM
You can do a pretty good job of Cincinnati-style chili using ground turkey or tofu/soy crumbles. I literally don't remember the last time I made it with beef - maybe a decade ago.

We should try this for sure.  I actually really, really like the real meat (and we use half beef, half lamb) but I think Cincinnati chili is fun enough that I would be happy to do it more often even if we used meat substitutes, so it's a good idea!
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Post by: Dreamer40 on February 14, 2022, 05:27:06 PM
Going to try out making bratwurst with a sous vide wand someone gave us for Christmas. I’m curious if the sausages will have even more flavor than usual or if this is a gimmick. Roasted potatoes and corn on the side.
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Post by: Tyson on February 14, 2022, 05:44:28 PM
Mixed salad plus Chilean sea bass.
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Post by: cool7hand on February 15, 2022, 09:24:25 AM
More superbowl leftovers!
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Post by: cool7hand on February 16, 2022, 08:03:35 AM
We're splurging on some tasty and healthy wild caught Atlantic salmon
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Post by: techwiz on February 16, 2022, 11:27:10 AM
Making taco Tuesday a day late!
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Post by: cool7hand on February 17, 2022, 08:12:22 AM
Have a reasonable lunch out with a friend and expect that I'll have leftovers for dinner
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Post by: OtherJen on February 17, 2022, 09:11:51 AM
We had edamame and homemade sushi rolls with smoked salmon on Tuesday, and steak and shrimp with a big salad last night (February is the worst month so we try to eat fun things).

We're under a winter storm warning today, so I think I'll make stock out of the bones from a roast chicken, cook up some white beans, and make white chili with chicken.
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Post by: jeninco on February 17, 2022, 03:40:14 PM
The storm has come and gone here (somewhere around 8 inches of lovely light snow last night, boomer sunshine today!) and I'm back at home after doing elder care for the past 2 weeks. We're having Louisiana style red beans and rice with sautéed spinach.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on February 17, 2022, 06:36:39 PM
Beef lettuce wraps. Only with lentils instead of ground beef. This is fast becoming my favorite pantry staple (those lentils - either French ones or pardina) as the texture is amazing and subs just about perfectly in dishes that aren't hamburger patties.
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Post by: middo on February 17, 2022, 07:23:23 PM
A work function this afternoon from 4pm until 6pm.  There will be food and drinks, so dinner will be late and light.  Probably nachos with some reheated chilli beans we made a couple of weeks ago and froze.
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Post by: gooki on February 17, 2022, 07:55:48 PM
Fresh fish n chips with a side of coleslaw.
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Post by: FIRE Artist on February 17, 2022, 08:12:39 PM
Going to try out making bratwurst with a sous vide wand someone gave us for Christmas. I’m curious if the sausages will have even more flavor than usual or if this is a gimmick. Roasted potatoes and corn on the side.

There are many reasons to sous vide, but changing the flavour of your food isn’t really one of them so I don’t expect you will have been impressed if that is what you were after.  Personally I love to use my sous vide for steaks, I can get a perfect for me cook with zero effort, and a lesser cut of meat can be as tender as tenderloin. 
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Post by: Tyson on February 17, 2022, 10:57:45 PM
Leftover beef stew.
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Post by: cool7hand on February 21, 2022, 06:29:20 AM
Leftovers from dinner with family on Saturday.
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Post by: jeninco on February 21, 2022, 01:39:19 PM
Black bean and salmon tostados, with shredded cabbage salad on the side. From an extremely old edition of Eating Well.

And then a Winton Marsalis concert!
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Post by: cool7hand on February 22, 2022, 04:34:20 AM
More leftovers from a gathering with family over the weekend
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Post by: jeninco on February 27, 2022, 02:33:48 PM
Per a request from the 17-year old, a giant lasagne. Perhaps salad, to make it healthy.
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Post by: FIRE Artist on February 27, 2022, 07:23:28 PM
I had a hankering for Indian food so I got out the Instant Pot and got cooking.  I made chicken biryani, palak paneer and butter chicken.  I had naan on the side, and now have six future Indian meals waiting for me in the freezer.  I had plans for Chana masala, but ran out of steam, so that will have to wait for next weekend. 

The Instant Pot is the bomb for Indian food. 

I also made a big crock pot full of caramelize onions.  I think I got the idea from somewhere on this forum.  They turned out great, I am excited to have it at the ready in the freezer for future burger garnish and soups.   
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Post by: Pigeon on February 27, 2022, 07:55:25 PM
I tried this recipe for chicken thighs with vinegar. It was good. Vinegar is underrated. https://www.marukan-usa.com/recipes/marukan-oven-roasted-apple-cider-vinegar-chicken-thighs/
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on February 28, 2022, 04:56:05 AM
Anyone ever make Mexican lasagna with real lasagna noodles? I see some Mexican lasagna's using tortillas between layers, but some comments were that the next day the tortilla's were soggy. I think using noodles would be good but never tried it.
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Post by: cool7hand on February 28, 2022, 07:07:22 AM
We're making bauernwurst that we bought on sale and froze a couple of months ago
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Post by: jeninco on February 28, 2022, 01:50:39 PM
Anyone ever make Mexican lasagna with real lasagna noodles? I see some Mexican lasagna's using tortillas between layers, but some comments were that the next day the tortilla's were soggy. I think using noodles would be good but never tried it.

Corn tortillas, seasoned beef, beans, cheese. Top with green sauce, bake until it's hot and bubbly.
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Post by: grantmeaname on February 28, 2022, 02:49:37 PM
Anyone ever make Mexican lasagna with real lasagna noodles? I see some Mexican lasagna's using tortillas between layers, but some comments were that the next day the tortilla's were soggy. I think using noodles would be good but never tried it.
I do, often. We use enchilada sauce and call it Enchilasagna! Lasagne is the way to go.
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Post by: Tyson on February 28, 2022, 03:03:06 PM
Cheeseburgers using ground buffalo from Costco and french fries from scratch using some inexpensive beef tallow I picked up a month ago.
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Post by: cool7hand on March 01, 2022, 09:04:39 AM
More sausage bought on sale a couple of months ago and stored in the freezer!
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Post by: OtherJen on March 01, 2022, 09:55:36 AM
I have a 5:30 pm meeting today and will grocery shop after that. Right now, it looks like rotisserie chicken (unless the store is sold out), green salad, and maybe microwaved baked potatoes or yams.
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Post by: Weisass on March 01, 2022, 08:49:30 PM
I’m not making anything lately, bc I jacked up my knee skiing. My church has covered three meals this week and while it’s frustrating to be injured, it’s lovely to be reminded of the gifts of friends when you are.

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Post by: Sugaree on March 02, 2022, 09:15:03 AM
The kid has soccer practice tonight, so the plan right now is for wraps with sweet potatoes, hummus, bell pepper, and spinach.  Quick and easy for the win. 
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Post by: jeninco on March 02, 2022, 09:54:05 AM
Last night: https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/02/stuck-pot-rice-with-lentils-and-yogurt/ with several salads (one of roasted beets with chopped parsley in a red-wine vinagrette, one of shredded carrots with a parsley and lemon dressing, and some cut up cherry tomatoes.) in which I discovered that the yogurt I made a few days ago never set: aargh! (I'll use it in smoothies over the next few days, I guess. Or pour it over granola.)

Tonight: grilled pork chops with mustard, slow-cooked red cabbage, and roasted sweet potatoes. Perhaps green salad, too. Also, we have homemade sauerkraut hanging out in the fridge waiting to be consumed...
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Post by: cool7hand on March 02, 2022, 11:21:29 AM
Leftovers
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Post by: couponvan on March 02, 2022, 03:38:31 PM
Chicken fettuccine Alfredo was made for first supper with my daughter. Two freezer portions were created. Pasta fagioli soup and salad will be second supper with my husband, and two freezer portions will be created. I’m working on building back up my freezer meals stock!
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Post by: FIRE Artist on March 02, 2022, 05:23:18 PM
Chicken breast with Korean spices, baby bok choi on a bed of rice that was sautéed with onion and peas (the rice was already prepared and frozen), this was drizzled with some satay sauce and topped with some chopped cashews.  Fast, easy and delish. 
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 02, 2022, 06:30:02 PM
We're having orange chicken & rice. I'm inspired by @FIRE Artist and should use our bok choy (garden). We planted the ends of the bok choy we bought at Costco, and they've taken over our entire container.
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Post by: FIRE Artist on March 03, 2022, 02:48:34 AM
We're having orange chicken & rice. I'm inspired by @FIRE Artist and should use our bok choy (garden). We planted the ends of the bok choy we bought at Costco, and they've taken over our entire container.

It is my favourite green this winter, it holds up in the fridge for a surprisingly long time.
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Post by: middo on March 03, 2022, 03:12:59 AM
My wife made chicken soup for lunch since we are both home with covid, and just starting to feel better.  So it became dinner as well.
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Post by: cool7hand on March 03, 2022, 07:33:45 AM
More cheap leftovers
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Post by: OtherJen on March 04, 2022, 05:44:59 PM
It’s husband’s birthday, so at his request, I made homemade macaroni and cheese (bechamel sauce with lots of sharp cheddar), baked cod, and broccoli.
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Post by: Tyson on March 04, 2022, 05:46:45 PM
Reheated buffalo cheeseburgers and fresh roasted asparagus.
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Post by: jeninco on March 05, 2022, 01:14:21 PM
For brunch (we don't really eat much breakfast), we made this: https://smittenkitchen.com/2022/03/castle-breakfast/

Apparently I need to check my oven temp, but other than not really browning nicely, it was delicious.

Last night, we had homemade pizza and salad.
Tonight, a variation on this: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015525-cassoulet-with-lots-of-vegetables

Tomorrow -- got me: I have a full day of ski patrolling + driving in the snow, so whatever the Mr. decides to prepare.
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Post by: jnw on March 06, 2022, 05:52:01 AM
An asian hot & sour pork loin stew for two.

1.  heat 1 quart water with beef bullion (we use better-than-bullion).  Also add a little soy sauce.
2.  add 2 tbsp of homemade hot & sour -- bunch of homegrown thai chiles from last year marinaded in white vinegar
3.  add some frozen peas and minced celery -- or whatever spare veggies we have on hand currently.
4.  once simmering rapidly, turn off and then add in thinly sliced pork loin (1/2 pound -- we buy whole bonless pork loin from Sam's at $1.68/lb and slice it thinly into 1/2 pound portions.)
5.  also add in cilantro and lime juice and minced scallions -- we grow the scallions out back year round. (We also grow cilantro but it died this winter, so had to buy from store.)

Salt and pepper to taste.

Kind of a pho like flavor but quick and easy to make and with pork loin instead of expensive beef.  Tastes absolutely divine :)
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Post by: cool7hand on March 06, 2022, 06:40:13 AM
Burgers with grass fed beef bought on sale and stored in the freezer
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 06, 2022, 09:08:54 AM
@OtherJen - that breakfast sounds delicious. My teens are rarely up early enough to make breakfast a worthwhile thing, but I'll have to give that a shot at some point.

We went out for dinner last night (a rarity) & tonight I'm making this recipe for bell pepper meat loaf. https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a57604/bell-pepper-meatloaves-recipe/
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Post by: Tyson on March 06, 2022, 01:57:41 PM
My pattern seems to be:  Make a bunch of stuff from scratch for 1 week when my daughter is with me, and then eat all of it as leftovers the next week when I am alone.  Pretty efficient, actually!
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Post by: 2Birds1Stone on March 06, 2022, 05:34:28 PM
Stewed chicken feet, pepper curry, mint chutney.
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Post by: gooki on March 06, 2022, 11:24:51 PM
Enchiladas in da house.
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Post by: cool7hand on March 10, 2022, 06:08:32 AM
Steak salad with steak leftover from last night
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Post by: FIRE Artist on March 10, 2022, 07:35:43 PM
Salmon, roast potatoes and kale salad.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 10, 2022, 07:46:22 PM
Loaded fries. Air-fried potato wedges topped with chicken breast, steamed broccoli, cheddar, and a bit of crumbled bacon.

We've hit the peak cabin fever/seasonal depression point of winter, and this was the only thing that sounded good that I had the motivation to prepare.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on March 10, 2022, 07:49:04 PM
Pulled some leftover lentil taco filling out of the freezer. We're in full on weird weather spring here; it was 76 on Monday and is supposed to snow on Saturday.
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Post by: Poundwise on March 12, 2022, 08:43:12 PM
We had only one eggplant, not enough to make a whole eggplant parmesan, but I sliced two zucchini, salted and breaded them like the eggplant, and the results were delicious.
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Post by: Trifle on March 13, 2022, 06:04:23 AM
I'm having a craving for gnocchi.  I also have sun dried tomatoes, spinach, and artichoke hearts on hand, so I'm going to put them all together to approximate something like this:  https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7916156/white-bean-sun-dried-tomato-gnocchi/
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Post by: OtherJen on March 13, 2022, 06:40:37 AM
Something light, I think. Possibly tofu and stir-fried veggies. We stuffed ourselves on stewed beef, roasted goat, and rich side dishes at an East African restaurant last night, and I'm still not hungry 12 hours later.
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Post by: sonofsven on March 13, 2022, 09:48:34 AM
Well since I didn't catch a salmon yesterday I'll have to "settle" for fried razor clams.
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Post by: jeninco on March 13, 2022, 02:55:55 PM
We had only one eggplant, not enough to make a whole eggplant parmesan, but I sliced two zucchini, salted and breaded them like the eggplant, and the results were delicious.

We had two, and made the Smitten Kitchen stuffed eggplant parmigiana.  (it was absolutely delicious, and no frying involved.)

Tonight, we're having beef heart (probably flash fried in loads of butter: it's marinating now, but that stuff is absolutely lean) roasted Brussels sprouts, and probably garlic bread.
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Post by: cool7hand on March 16, 2022, 03:06:35 PM
Leftover ribs from last night
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Post by: sui generis on March 16, 2022, 04:20:01 PM
Black bean soup with sour cream on top, and roasted broccoli.  My first dinner at home in weeks and I'm looking forward to an old and easy standby.
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Post by: Tyson on March 16, 2022, 05:47:04 PM
Fresh roasted asparagus and leftover brisket.
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Post by: couponvan on March 17, 2022, 08:04:03 AM
Shepherd's pie (or ground beef pie) because we don't like corned beef and it's St. Paddy's Day.
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Post by: jeninco on March 17, 2022, 02:51:52 PM
Modified colcannon (I prefer to use sharp cheddar as glue, rather than butter) with a small amount of grilled sausage. (Kielbasa, because that's what was in the freezer when I went to look.) We'll split a Guinness if we have one, as an appetizer.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0IVwgw5CZ4
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Post by: OtherJen on March 17, 2022, 04:03:35 PM
Corned beef, cabbage, and mashed potatoes, plus Irish whiskey. Sláinte!
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Post by: FIRE Artist on March 17, 2022, 08:42:48 PM
Avocado toast made with homemade oat bread, poke salmon, pickled onions and cherry tomatoes. 
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Post by: cool7hand on March 19, 2022, 07:44:21 AM
A ribeye bought on sale months ago and stored in the freezer!
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Post by: Sugaree on March 21, 2022, 03:04:26 PM
I think I'm going to throw together a Buffalo chicken salad.  I've got some spinach, carrots, celery, and blue cheese crumbles.  I'll grill some chicken and throw together some kind of tabasco vinaigrette. 
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Post by: sonofsven on March 22, 2022, 11:09:03 AM
Fresh salmon, first of the season.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 22, 2022, 02:46:00 PM
Pot roast, carrots, onions, mashed potatoes and maybe a salad.
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Post by: OtherJen on March 22, 2022, 02:46:50 PM
Baked salmon on salad, I think. Light food sounds good.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on March 22, 2022, 04:48:42 PM
falafel, with homemade pita and trimmings with greek salad on the side.

Unfortunately I overcooked the rest of the pound of dried chickpeas so while they'll be fine in hummus they won't be fine in other dishes and I was hoping to make fake tuna salad for sandwiches. Oh well. My first time cooking from dried in the pressure cooker.
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Post by: Sibley on March 22, 2022, 06:37:14 PM
Tacos!!!!!
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Post by: gatortator on March 23, 2022, 07:56:56 AM
kids are gone for the week, so my spouse and i are happily eating all the things that cause much whining:

mushroom risotto with sauteed mushroom and pea mix on the side
Japanese curry with turkey meatballs, yams, and broccoli
spaghetti squash bolognese

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Post by: FIRE Artist on March 23, 2022, 05:59:20 PM
I’ve been trying to up my cooking game while increasing meal planning and reducing food waste.  I am also dusting off my cookbook collection.  This week is Mediterranean week so tonight’s fare was a shawarma chicken plate with mint tahini yoghurt sauce, hummus and Greek salad.  Hummus and the salad were made on the weekend and I have been enjoying them all week.  I have leftovers for lunch tomorrow and another two meals worth of chicken now in the freezer.  All recipes from Milk Street Tuesday Nights Mediterranean cookbook that I got in the bargain bin.  So far, so good, that book is a keeper.   
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Post by: gooki on March 24, 2022, 03:17:03 AM
Bao buns with bbq pulled pork.

Gotta give credit to my friend for his bbq pork recipe. Mix every sauce you have together and throw in the pork.

Was accompanied with pickled carrots with ginger, cucumber and sesame seed salad, and steamed pak choi.
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Post by: jeninco on March 24, 2022, 07:53:24 AM
We've been trying to eat a bit less meat, so:
Kid picked up fresh corn tortillas from the tortillarilla that's not really close, so we had cauliflower tacos with black beans the first night (with various salsas and quick-pickled things, and slaw)
a NYTimes red bean curry thing the next night (with a big salad and rice)
mushroom tacos last night, with the remaining tortillas and black beans, and various other veg things and salsa

Tonight: beef stew, with Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes (the stew will contain carrots and onions at least, to stretch it out some).

tomorrow (possibly): the Mr. has expressed an interest in making fresh pasta, and if he does we'll have it with a cool fast Kale sauce where you blanch the kale and then run it through a kitchen tool to make it into a smooth paste with some garlic and warm. Probably served with finely cubed provolone or bits of fresh mozzarella, because it's a pretty spartan dish otherwise.
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Post by: Sugaree on March 28, 2022, 12:26:06 PM
Swiss and mushroom chicken sandwiches. 
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Post by: couponvan on March 28, 2022, 03:11:19 PM
Leftover pizza, potato soup and a mixed salad. Getting the fridge cleaned out for Spring Break!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 28, 2022, 07:53:15 PM
My husband grilled chicken over the weekend, & we served it with rice. Tonight we're having chicken caesar salads.
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Post by: cool7hand on March 29, 2022, 09:40:41 AM
Leftovers!
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Post by: couponvan on March 29, 2022, 10:34:13 AM
Teriyaki chicken/tofu and Asian veggies.
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Post by: jeninco on March 29, 2022, 02:39:50 PM
Two nights ago: twice-baked potatoes, stuffed with broccoli and cheddar
Last night: Smitten kitchen recipe for one-pot farro with tomatoes, onions and stuff. Used an open bottle of wine for half the liquid, and tossed in some fresh spinach leaves at the end -- delicious!
Tonight: Probably https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020754-spicy-white-bean-stew-with-broccoli-rabe
Yes, I keep preserved lemon in the fridge door -- doesn't everyone?
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Post by: OtherJen on March 29, 2022, 04:10:07 PM
Marinated and baked tofu, stir-fried vegetables, starch TBD.
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Post by: Tyson on March 29, 2022, 06:35:51 PM
Sauteed onions, seared liverwurst and scrambled eggs over spicy rice.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on March 29, 2022, 07:36:25 PM
Taco Tuesday with leftover red beans topped with coleslaw, avocado, cheese, and an apple. Using up the last of fresh veggies and eking out until I hit a store on Thursday.
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Post by: sonofsven on March 30, 2022, 07:55:32 AM
Broiled salmon collars. This is the juiciest and best tasting part of the salmon, full of oil. Before filleting I cut below the pectoral fin up to the gill plate, and cut each side along the spine (just like filleting).
I also remove the pelvic fins along the belly and broil them, too.
Salt, pepper and let sit if coming direct from the fridge to warm up a bit, broil for 10 minutes. Unbelievably good.
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Post by: cool7hand on April 01, 2022, 02:12:12 PM
Burgers and Brussels sprouts
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Post by: OtherJen on April 01, 2022, 02:26:46 PM
Broiled salmon, I think, with brown rice or quinoa pilaf and a big green salad.
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Post by: sui generis on April 01, 2022, 04:06:02 PM
fish tacos and asparagus, and the last of the butter mochi I made for a potluck.

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Post by: cool7hand on April 02, 2022, 09:33:11 AM
bunless burgers and Brussels sprouts
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Post by: jeninco on April 02, 2022, 08:23:11 PM
Last night: vegetarian enchiladas, filled with a seasoned black bean and sweet potato mix.
Tonight: quick pasta with tomato sauce with artichokes in it. Asparagus.
Tomorrow: Dinner guest, so going out: Socca with chopped tomato salad to dip into, and possibly salsa verde (the spanish kind), grilled T-bones with a side of this italian potato, kale, and garlic (and plenty of olive oil) thing and a carrot salad, and for dessert, we are having a major Dad-joke that should still be delicious: Raspberry pi(e). With whipped cream.
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Post by: cool7hand on April 03, 2022, 06:46:19 AM
Leftovers!
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Post by: OtherJen on April 03, 2022, 08:32:01 AM
Last night we had a cheeseboard dinner: a few kinds of cheese, salami, cut vegetables, crackers.
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Post by: sui generis on April 03, 2022, 12:02:41 PM
couscous cakes (scallions, feta cheese, few other things, egg to hold it together) with a salad with olives, tomatoes and a red wine vinegar dressing.
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Post by: cool7hand on April 04, 2022, 06:45:45 AM
Reheating samosa from the freezer from a batch from a few months ago
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Post by: sui generis on April 04, 2022, 09:08:19 AM
Garlic noodles.  The NYT did a story on a local restaurant and tried to recreate their garlic noodles and so we're going to try it tonight.  It has 20 cloves! 

Bok choy on the side.  We usually make this with garlic (and soy sauce), but wondering if that will be overkill.
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Post by: cool7hand on April 04, 2022, 11:05:57 AM
Reheating a batch of sloppy joes we made from scratch and stored in the freezer
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Post by: couponvan on April 04, 2022, 02:34:43 PM
Hubs is out and DD is with friends.  I may just eat ice cream for dinner!
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on April 04, 2022, 06:53:47 PM
Hubs is out and DD is with friends.  I may just eat ice cream for dinner!

I like the way you think. Lol.
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Post by: FIRE Artist on April 04, 2022, 07:47:39 PM
Tuscan herbed chicken thighs on a focaccia bun with sun dried tomato mayo and caramelized onions, and roasted broccoli salad on the side.  It was great.   
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on April 04, 2022, 08:31:12 PM
Homemade pizza!
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Post by: sonofsven on April 04, 2022, 10:03:22 PM
More salmon collars. They are so good, like butter.
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Post by: cool7hand on April 05, 2022, 04:09:07 AM
Thai beef curry with beef shoulder bought on sale and stored in the freezer
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Post by: techwiz on April 05, 2022, 02:16:58 PM
Taco Tuesday so we are having beef tacos. For dessert I am making a blueberry cobbler. 
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Post by: middo on April 05, 2022, 03:54:04 PM
Wraps (or kebabs).  Flat bread warmed and wrapped around diced refried roast lamb (with LOTS of garlic), lettuce. cheese, capsicum and home grown tomatoes, topped off with greek yoghurt. It will be dinner tomorrow night too.
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Post by: jeninco on April 05, 2022, 06:36:59 PM
Hubs is out and DD is with friends.  I may just eat ice cream for dinner!

I like the way you think. Lol.

Haha, yesterday late afternoon I was having wine (and a slice of a cake made mostly from almond flour) with a friend, and by the time I got home MrInCO had already finished up some leftover soup. I looked in the fridge and had a cut up apple and some brie (and a bit of miscellaneous leftovers, but more to empty out the containers). Not quite ice cream...

Tonight: mushroom tacos.
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Post by: Sugaree on April 06, 2022, 06:42:02 AM
Tonight is "Open Night." As in open the fridge, open the cabinet, or open the car door and find something to eat. 
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Post by: cool7hand on April 06, 2022, 06:59:26 AM
More Thai beef curry that we made from beef shoulder from our freezer that we bought on sale
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Post by: grantmeaname on April 06, 2022, 07:13:06 AM
Last night we did premade gnocchi and a jar of pasta sauce. it got to be dinner time and there was no energy left in the tank for something interesting. Normally I stay away from premade pasta sauce, and I haven't had it in years, but I was pleasantly surprised. So maybe there's a new weeknight no-effort option other than salad and chicken nuggets...
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Post by: cool7hand on April 07, 2022, 10:51:21 AM
Yet more Thai beef curry that we made from beef shoulder from our freezer that we bought on sale
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Post by: couponvan on April 07, 2022, 12:26:25 PM
Yet more Thai beef curry that we made from beef shoulder from our freezer that we bought on sale
At least it’s easy! I kind of hate when I have to eat the same thing over and over.
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Post by: jeninco on April 08, 2022, 12:58:01 PM
Last night: didn't feel like having the cauliflower-in-tomato sauce over polenta thing that was planned, so cooked up a lb of stewing beef in a pressure cooker to make a quick beef stew, and had it with roasted Brussels sprouts and baked white and sweet potatoes.

tonight: well, there's still that cauliflower...
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Post by: cool7hand on April 08, 2022, 01:04:40 PM
A ribeye that was on sale and stored in the freezer
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Post by: jeninco on April 09, 2022, 07:55:11 PM
Frittata with some kale that needed using up, some already-cooked sweet potato from a few nights ago a little bit of prosciutto that needed using, and some cheddar. (I would've probably picked a different kind of cheese, but I was out talking to a neighbor, and the Mr. did the final assembly). Yum!
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Post by: OtherJen on April 09, 2022, 08:35:39 PM
Smoked chicken wings, baked potato wedges, big green salad.
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Post by: cool7hand on April 11, 2022, 05:57:58 AM
Leftover pulled jerk pork shoulder
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 11, 2022, 07:43:29 AM
I think tonight will be burgers & salad.
Tomorrow will be leftover curry & rice
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Post by: sui generis on April 11, 2022, 01:35:31 PM
Gallo pinto (Costa Rican rice and beans dish).  Although we'll have it for dinner, we always like a fried egg on top.  Salad for a veg.
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Post by: jeninco on April 11, 2022, 05:44:47 PM
Finally cut up and roasted the danged cauliflower, along with 2/3 of an onion and a butternut squash. Cooked some farro. It will all be a grain salad with a parsley-lemon dressing (that's leftover and hanging out in the fridge), and some currants and the remaining 1/3 of the red onion diced really fine, which are relaxing in some red wine vinegar at the moment.
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Post by: cool7hand on April 12, 2022, 10:20:15 AM
bologna burgers
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Post by: sui generis on April 12, 2022, 02:04:00 PM
bologna burgers

Yikes, sounds like a desperation meal when you can't get to the grocery store.  Or is this some delicacy I'm missing out on?

We're making penne alla vodka. We got curious about what work the vodka is actually doing in there, since you basically cook it all off, and google gives me some results about how it helps the tomatoes and cream meld or vague statements about how it enhances the other flavors, which don't sound super convincing.  But given the long history of the dish, we're trusting it makes a difference.  If I still had my Cooks Illustrated tome, I bet it would have some valuable insight.  Anyway, it's super easy and fast, which is nice for a weeknight.
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Post by: jeninco on April 12, 2022, 08:56:10 PM
Made this: https://smittenkitchen.com/2008/02/greens-orzo-meatball-soup/. except used some tortellini instead of the orzo. It was delicious, although the pasta soaked up ALL the liquid, so it was more of a damp-ish stew...
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Post by: cool7hand on April 13, 2022, 10:21:32 AM
More thai beef from a big batch broken up into meals in the freezer
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Post by: jeninco on April 14, 2022, 03:31:54 PM
Smitten kitchen's broccoli pizza (it's got a white sauce. Except that there's 1/2 can of crushed tomatoes in the fridge, so I guess we'll see what we wind up with...) Perhaps with a salad.
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Post by: cool7hand on April 18, 2022, 08:08:45 AM
Easter family gather leftovers
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Post by: OtherJen on April 18, 2022, 09:26:38 AM
I think I'm going to cook some beans with the bone from last night's ham and make homemade bean and ham soup.
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Post by: jeninco on April 22, 2022, 05:13:49 PM
Fast beef stew (thank you to the already-cut-up stew meet in the freezer, and to the pressure cooker: I couldn't do it without you both!) with baked potatoes of many colors (including sweet potatoes) and savoy cabbage.
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Post by: SailingOnASmallSailboat on April 22, 2022, 08:26:31 PM
splurge to celebrate being done painting the biggest part of the boat: thick thick steak, homemade oven fries, asparagus. Fruity rum drinks sipped on the dock watching the sunset.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 23, 2022, 04:56:25 AM
This isn't dinner but I had eggs that were getting old, so I decided to make pickled eggs!

I half ass followed a recipe on YouTube but added crushed pepper and more pickling spices than it called for. They need to sit for 10 days and that will be May 1st. I am so looking forward to trying them!

My Mom always made pickled eggs with pickled beets. I wanted to do that but had no beets. I will have to stock up on that for next time.

There were extra eggs I boiled and so far, made an egg salad sandwich and I might make a potato salad with the others. There will still be a few extra eggs and either I will eat them as is or maybe deviled eggs.

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Post by: turketron on April 23, 2022, 10:29:50 AM
This isn't dinner but I had eggs that were getting old, so I decided to make pickled eggs!

I half ass followed a recipe on YouTube but added crushed pepper and more pickling spices than it called for. They need to sit for 10 days and that will be May 1st. I am so looking forward to trying them!

My Mom always made pickled eggs with pickled beets. I wanted to do that but had no beets. I will have to stock up on that for next time.

There were extra eggs I boiled and so far, made an egg salad sandwich and I might make a potato salad with the others. There will still be a few extra eggs and either I will eat them as is or maybe deviled eggs.

mmmm I love pickled eggs! I also like the ones made with beets, usually will buy a jar of pickled beets and then just drop some hard boiled eggs in the brine once there's room for them!
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Post by: cool7hand on April 24, 2022, 07:06:23 AM
Sunday burgers
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Post by: pasadenafr on April 24, 2022, 03:18:41 PM
Lunch and dinner all in one meal - rotisserie chicken and zucchinis/carrots/mushrooms/tomatoes/cashews thing cooked in the wok with a metric ton of herbes de Provence. Green salad, and homemade yogurt. Maybe a fruit for those who want them.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 25, 2022, 05:23:06 AM
We had the most delicious pork chops (bone in) and so tender! Used the Oven Fry Shake and Bake and precoated the chops with Dijion mustard.  We also had mashed potatoes and fresh asparagus which was yummy too!
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Post by: cool7hand on April 26, 2022, 09:21:21 AM
NY strip steak bought on sale and stored in the deep freeze
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Post by: grantmeaname on April 26, 2022, 06:03:25 PM
We've been cooking so much Korean food lately. Lunch was grilled mackerel godeungeo gui (https://www.koreanbapsang.com/godengeo-gui-grilled-mackerel/) with braised sweet potatoes gamja jorim (https://www.koreanbapsang.com/gamja-jorim-braised-potatoes/) (supposed to use real potatoes but we swap them out whenever we can). Dinner was tteokbokki (https://www.koreanbapsang.com/tteokbokki-spicy-stir-fried-rice-cakes/) - stir fried rice cakes in spicy gochujang sauce. Both were phenomenal, and we have plenty of leftover sweet potatoes and tteokbokki.
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Post by: cool7hand on April 28, 2022, 11:29:59 AM
Chocolate chili!
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 28, 2022, 12:30:13 PM
Chili with meat, kidney beans, red peppers, onions, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, spice packet, chilies, mushrooms.

Salad

Garlic bread
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Post by: sui generis on April 28, 2022, 02:46:24 PM
Good ol' stir fry: green beans, broccoli, red pepper, carrots, onion and tofu with a homemade sauce of soy, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, mirin, and a pinch of cayenne, topped with toasted sesame oil.  Likely to serve it with a simple junmai sake.
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Post by: OtherJen on April 28, 2022, 05:33:46 PM
Black bean soup in the pressure cooker. Lots of cilantro.
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Post by: jeninco on April 28, 2022, 06:49:32 PM
Beet risotto, made with beef stock I froze a while ago. Asparagus.
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Post by: cool7hand on April 29, 2022, 08:53:18 AM
Some chocolate chili from a recent big batch
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Post by: grantmeaname on April 29, 2022, 09:12:04 AM
yum
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Post by: OtherJen on April 29, 2022, 11:12:06 AM
Gimbap with brown rice, stuffed with baked tofu, veggies, and either shrimp or chicken. We stocked up on kimchi, pickled daikon, and gochujang at H Mart earlier this week so we're all set for a feast.
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Post by: Sugaree on April 29, 2022, 11:54:49 AM
Baked sweet potatoes topped with a mixture of chickpeas, cream of chicken soup, cinnamon, nutmeg, mushrooms, and orange juice/zest.
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Post by: sui generis on April 29, 2022, 01:19:55 PM
Sweet potato and kidney bean tacos.  Basically this recipe in taco form and without the baking to make it a little faster.  https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13954/addictive-sweet-potato-burritos/  Probably salad on the side.
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Post by: cool7hand on April 30, 2022, 07:43:45 AM
We're bringing homemade ice cream and ice cream cones to a bbq with friends
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on May 02, 2022, 06:50:05 AM
Pork roast, sauerkraut, potatoes, onions, carrots with dehydrated onion soup and sherry in slow cooker.
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Post by: couponvan on May 02, 2022, 08:04:15 AM
Vegan spinach ravioli from Aldi finds. I hope it tastes yummy.
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Post by: cool7hand on May 02, 2022, 09:54:13 AM
Leftovers from a bbq with friends over the weekend
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Post by: techwiz on May 02, 2022, 11:43:14 AM
A maple ham, with yellow beans and mashed potatoes and a side salad.  Banana bread made with chocolate chips for desert. 
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Post by: cool7hand on May 03, 2022, 11:44:11 AM
Eating more leftover from a bbq this weekend for dinner
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Post by: couponvan on May 03, 2022, 07:05:53 PM
I feel like this is a mustachian commentary on dinner today. Salad was in the menu. DH Has Covid. Relevant because it speaks to how much I want to cook. Last night, I made a wedge salad. Tonight, I planned to make an Asian salad. I used the leftover wedge salad combined with the Asian salad for dinner tonight. It was amazing! Everyone loved it. DH still has Covid. However, the food is pretty easy.

Tomorrow is soup day.
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Post by: FIRE Artist on May 03, 2022, 08:07:35 PM
I made a tortilla pizza, it is my quick go to meal that I have a couple of times a month.  I always have a jar of Classico pizza sauce in the fridge and I will use whatever meats and veggies that I happen to have on hand.  Today was prosciutto, mushrooms and olives. 
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on May 04, 2022, 04:03:11 AM
We had a small pork roast the other night and last night used the rest up on grinder rolls with melted cheese. Was very good! We also had a kale salad with it. The pork roast was not a pulled pork type. It was more like white meat slices and very tender.
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Post by: jeninco on May 05, 2022, 07:39:28 PM
Sort of a hodgepodge. Made a 1-egg-sized batch of aioli. Broiled asparagus. Made potato salad (partly using the aioli) and some boiled eggs. Made just a few salmon cakes, and a green salad.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 05, 2022, 07:46:16 PM
Fajita bowls: seasoned chicken thighs roasted on one sheet pan, several sliced bell peppers and onions roasted on another sheet pan, all served over brown rice with black beans, shredded cabbage, salsa, and Tajin.

We also had margaritas on the side to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
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Post by: cool7hand on May 09, 2022, 07:06:41 AM
leftovers from weekend bbq
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Post by: sonofsven on May 09, 2022, 07:21:34 AM
Cooked from the Kirkland freezer: chicken breasts and stir fry veggies.
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Post by: cool7hand on May 10, 2022, 07:22:54 AM
Steak salad with leftovers from a bbq last weekend.
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Post by: couponvan on May 10, 2022, 07:26:17 AM
Denver omelettes. Breakfast for dinner is a treat.
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Post by: jeninco on May 10, 2022, 04:01:10 PM
Denver omelettes. Breakfast for dinner is a treat.

Ooh, good idea -- perhaps we will make huevos rancheros, since there are only two of us this evening...
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Post by: couponvan on May 10, 2022, 07:54:02 PM
Denver omelettes. Breakfast for dinner is a treat.

Ooh, good idea -- perhaps we will make huevos rancheros, since there are only two of us this evening...
They were amazing-I paired them with hash brown casserole and corn soufflé from Easter. Easy and tasty.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 13, 2022, 06:41:55 PM
Pot beans (pinquitos) over brown rice, topped with crumbled feta, shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, and hot sauce.
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Post by: couponvan on May 13, 2022, 10:56:19 PM
We had Thai food takeout, and it was honestly super disappointing. Either my cooking has gotten measurably better, or they have a new cook who doesn’t really know what they are doing.
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Post by: jeninco on May 14, 2022, 09:28:09 PM
Was making dinner for 1+ (I didn't really expect the teenager to come home), so roasted sweet potato wedges, onion and potato salad frittata (I made the potato salad earlier in the week), green salad, and tomato slices. MrInCO comes home tomorrow, so there were enough leftovers for lunch for 2-3 of us... (Not the sweet potato wedges, though -- I cooked them until crispy and then ate nearly all of them!)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 15, 2022, 08:52:55 AM
I'm making ground beef tacos tonight. I may drum up the energy for guacamole, as it really elevates the basic dinner. I'm jetlagged from an international work trip, so we'll see if I'm that motivated.
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Post by: cool7hand on May 16, 2022, 03:29:51 PM
ribeye. joy!
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Post by: OtherJen on May 16, 2022, 03:52:15 PM
Grilled chicken and a big green salad with feta and homemade vinaigrette.
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Post by: couponvan on May 17, 2022, 08:32:30 AM
Weight-loss wonder soup. We leave for Kauai on Friday, and my body needs a cleanse week!
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Post by: Sugaree on May 17, 2022, 01:36:58 PM
Grilled chicken caprese sandwiches, I think.
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Post by: techwiz on May 17, 2022, 02:47:48 PM
Spinach cheese cannelloni
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 17, 2022, 03:48:09 PM
Grilled cheeseburgers, with homemade aioli
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on May 18, 2022, 07:03:00 AM
Fettucine alfredo with chicken meat.
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Post by: cool7hand on May 18, 2022, 07:56:37 AM
We're splurging for some Atlantic Salmon
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Post by: cool7hand on May 19, 2022, 06:03:44 AM
Leftovers!
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Post by: techwiz on May 19, 2022, 01:19:59 PM
Hotdogs on the BBQ.

I am also making a copycat olive garden salad. Saw the dressing at Costco and bought it. We haven't been to an Olive Garden in years there are none up here in Canada. I found this https://www.food.com/recipe/olive-garden-salad-copycat-270883 (https://www.food.com/recipe/olive-garden-salad-copycat-270883) online and picked up all the ingredients today and even got pepperoncini peppers.
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Post by: OtherJen on May 19, 2022, 01:52:08 PM
Sushi bowls: brown sushi rice, smoked salmon, sliced cucumber and avocado, pickled ginger, edamame, and furikake. I'll see what ingredients I have for a dressing.
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Post by: cool7hand on May 20, 2022, 07:38:54 AM
Fresh cod from the local fish monger
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Post by: pasadenafr on May 20, 2022, 09:30:02 AM
I'm getting a new fridge today, so the current one is empty, and I'm eating out of the freezer, which is also almost empty. That means weird food associations. Today will be shrimps cooked in coconut oil and Hawaiian spices, with stir-fried zucchini/bell peppers/mushrooms.
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Post by: cool7hand on May 21, 2022, 05:40:45 AM
Attending a graduation party
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 21, 2022, 07:09:36 PM
Chicken yakisoba, with a ton of veggies
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Post by: cool7hand on May 22, 2022, 05:44:46 AM
Ribeye. Glorious ribeye.
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Post by: cool7hand on May 25, 2022, 07:44:56 AM
Steak salad with leftover NY strip from yesterday
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Post by: cool7hand on May 26, 2022, 07:22:20 AM
Dogs and kraut
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Post by: cool7hand on May 27, 2022, 08:15:45 AM
Blackened fish
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Post by: cool7hand on May 28, 2022, 08:32:20 AM
Dogs and chili
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on May 28, 2022, 03:27:31 PM
Swordfish, mashed taters and salad.
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Post by: cool7hand on May 30, 2022, 08:20:12 AM
NY strip steak from the freezer
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Post by: cool7hand on June 01, 2022, 12:56:54 PM
Taylor ham egg and cheese burgers. yum.
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Post by: cool7hand on June 02, 2022, 08:20:54 AM
Clean out the fridge, no-waste leftover night
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Post by: getsorted on June 02, 2022, 01:29:23 PM
Chili. Again.
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Post by: mspym on June 02, 2022, 11:10:46 PM
Miso-braised eggplant with tofu, rice, sauteed cabbage & greens.
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Post by: Fresh Bread on June 02, 2022, 11:16:55 PM
Chicken, kale & pumpkin Thai red curry.
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Post by: Chippewa on June 05, 2022, 09:45:15 PM
Tofu katsu, Japanese curry over white rice.
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Post by: mspym on June 06, 2022, 12:06:31 AM
Leftover Korean braised drumsticks with carrot and radish over jasmine rice.
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Post by: Trifle on June 06, 2022, 05:02:03 AM
Pan-seared salmon filets, Greek vegetable and orzo salad, and steamed Brussel sprouts.
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Post by: pasadenafr on June 06, 2022, 04:10:57 PM
Not dinner but lunch, since I usually eat a full meal only once a day. My neighbor gave me a few poblano and bell peppers she had left from a team buffet they had at work, so I made a (almost) French Basque piperade. Served with oven-baked chicken drumsticks, followed by a green salad and homemade yogurt.

Peppers of all kinds are my favorite side dish for chicken. And yes, I gave some to my neighbor.
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Post by: cool7hand on June 10, 2022, 05:34:25 AM
Leftovers
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Post by: pasadenafr on June 10, 2022, 10:26:19 AM
Whatever's-left-in-the-fridge day!

Spicy chicken sausage, English peas purée and mushrooms. Think I still have some green salad.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on June 11, 2022, 04:08:44 AM
Leftover pork, sauerkraut, onions previously cooked in slow cooker. Drained of liquid, placed on toasted grinder roll, topped with melted Swiss cheese. Grey Poupon.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 12, 2022, 06:36:33 PM
Chicken fajitas, with peppers & cilantro from the garden
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Post by: mspym on June 19, 2022, 11:46:17 PM
Pumpkin soup and homemade bread
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Post by: techwiz on June 20, 2022, 02:07:28 PM
Salmon on the BBQ

I place lemon slices on tin foil as the base and place the salmon on top. A couple of shakes of lemon & herb spice wrap it up tight and cook on high heat for 15-20 mins depending on how thick the piece of salmon is.  I have tried a maple glace and a couple of other favours, but the family likes the lemon and herb the best.
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Post by: jeninco on June 20, 2022, 03:06:05 PM
Asparagus (we're coming to the end of local asparagus season, so I bought double at the Farmers Market this week) and probably pasta of some sort.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 21, 2022, 08:13:56 AM
We had barbecued chicken, with tomatoes & basil from the garden (mixed with olive oil, balsamic, salt & pepper) last night. Delicious. Tonight will be a crockpot recipe I've never tried before - Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken. Will serve over roasted squash from the garden.
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Post by: middo on June 21, 2022, 04:58:17 PM
I roasted a chook and did the stuffing myself.  First time I have made stuffing, but I was under some instruction from my wife.  It turned out really good. 

The stuffing had fresh herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano) and chilli's.  The chook was dusted with paprika, cumin and chilli flakes. 

I also have some of it for lunch today (and more tomorrow).  So nice to not have salty chicken.
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Post by: getsorted on June 21, 2022, 05:08:51 PM
The kid is cooking, which means we're having sandwiches.
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Post by: mspym on June 22, 2022, 12:32:39 AM
The kid is cooking, which means we're having sandwiches.
The kid who is a chef’s apprentice is cooking, which means we will have something marvellous. The only thing we know for sure is rice, beans and fish
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Post by: cool7hand on June 22, 2022, 08:12:32 AM
Reheating sausage and peppers from the freezer
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 22, 2022, 08:22:46 AM
We're having leftover barbecued chicken, roasted spaghetti squash, and salad. We have A LOT of lettuce from the garden!
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Post by: getsorted on June 22, 2022, 12:00:59 PM
The kid is cooking, which means we're having sandwiches.
The kid who is a chef’s apprentice is cooking, which means we will have something marvellous. The only thing we know for sure is rice, beans and fish

Looking forward to increased cooking skills as the kid ages!
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Post by: cool7hand on July 13, 2022, 10:34:28 AM
Leftover chorizo from last night
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Post by: couponvan on July 13, 2022, 11:00:46 AM
Breakfast for dinner-waffles, vegan sausage, and watermelon.
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Post by: mspym on July 24, 2022, 02:01:06 AM
Tofu stir fry with japchae (sweet potato noodles)
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on July 25, 2022, 05:46:44 AM
It's hot here (96 degrees) and I don't want to cook, so tonight will be a greek salad, dolmas, hummus and garlic toast points. 
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Post by: Dollar Slice on July 25, 2022, 10:05:46 AM
Embracing the farmer's market bounty... I've been eating black bean and veggie tacos all weekend. Just finished the tomatoes, now I've got some very fresh zucchini and corn to cook up tonight.

I've been struggling with GI problems the last two years and haven't been able to eat a lot of vegetables - finally getting a better handle on that and ways that I can eat them/which ones I can eat without being ill, so I'm really enjoying this summer a lot more than the last two. :-)
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Post by: FireLane on July 27, 2022, 12:56:02 PM
Summer rice salad for hot days. I cooked a big pot of rice, let it cool in the fridge, then added corn, diced tomato, cucumber, and chickpeas. I topped it with a savory yogurt dressing made from plain yogurt, a squeeze of lemon, cumin, paprika and turmeric.
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Post by: mspym on July 28, 2022, 01:03:33 AM
Linguine w smoked salmon and red peppers.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on July 28, 2022, 04:56:10 PM
homemade baba ganoush, garlic toasts, cucumber/tomato/onion salad and baked tomato/feta in olive oil.  Set it out with some homemade spicy pickled cauliflower and carrots and had a mezze plate!  (still 96 degrees here, so light Mediterranean food is the order of the day)
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Post by: mm1970 on July 28, 2022, 07:08:05 PM
Summer rice salad for hot days. I cooked a big pot of rice, let it cool in the fridge, then added corn, diced tomato, cucumber, and chickpeas. I topped it with a savory yogurt dressing made from plain yogurt, a squeeze of lemon, cumin, paprika and turmeric.
yum
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Post by: jeninco on July 28, 2022, 08:20:28 PM
Cauliflower and black bean quesadillas. Ho, hum.
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Post by: getsorted on July 28, 2022, 09:10:01 PM
At the point in the summer when 90% of my protein intake is Costco rotisserie chicken.

I've occasionally wondered, if I only ever buy gas and chickens from Costco, would they eventually decline to renew my membership? Every two weeks, I go to Costco, fill up the car, buy two chickens and a large bag of frozen stir-fry. This can't be working out in their favor.
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Post by: grantmeaname on July 28, 2022, 09:30:50 PM
Costco basically breaks even on everything you buy but the membership. They're happy with your chickens habit.
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Post by: cool7hand on August 03, 2022, 12:10:08 PM
Ribs bought on sale and stored in the freezer for this glorious day
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Post by: sonofsven on August 04, 2022, 10:37:36 AM
Kale salad for sure, I always plant too much kale!
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on August 04, 2022, 05:04:27 PM
Avocado toast and fried egg. Just can't bring myself to cook.
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Post by: Tyson on August 04, 2022, 05:31:20 PM
Salmon from the freezer and a salad.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on August 05, 2022, 09:31:36 AM
Yesterday I made 3 vegetarian dishes with Turkish food. About half is left over, so we'll eat that today.
- lentil balls with barley groats
- sweet potato with almonds and feta cheese
- salad made of baby spinach leaves, marinated and fried Haloumi cheese, marinated dates and raisins.
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Post by: Linea_Norway on August 05, 2022, 09:34:44 AM
Kale salad for sure, I always plant too much kale!

@sonofsven

I planted kale at our cabin, that I only visit occasionally. I started the plants at home and planted our in June. The first time I visited after planting them, all leaves were eaten by something else. I suspect mice, which live close by. Last time I visited, the plants had some baby leaves, which we ate.

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Post by: sonofsven on August 05, 2022, 11:20:08 AM
Kale salad for sure, I always plant too much kale!

@sonofsven

I planted kale at our cabin, that I only visit occasionally. I started the plants at home and planted our in June. The first time I visited after planting them, all leaves were eaten by something else. I suspect mice, which live close by. Last time I visited, the plants had some baby leaves, which we ate.

I can relate, I went out of town for a week and the slugs ate all my strawberries.
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Post by: cool7hand on August 05, 2022, 11:54:24 AM
Take-out sushi, courtesy of the family for whom we're house sitting this weekend
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on August 05, 2022, 12:41:48 PM
Pasta Alla Norma ( pasta with tomato and eggplant sauce)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 07, 2022, 07:22:16 PM
I made tomato paella, to use up a bunch of garden tomatoes. Delicious!

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018606-paella-with-tomatoes
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Post by: cool7hand on August 10, 2022, 08:40:19 AM
Leftovers from a dinner out friends paid for as thanks for a favor
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Post by: mm1970 on August 10, 2022, 10:26:04 AM
Crockpot pork loin w/ BBQ sauce.  Salad.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on August 10, 2022, 04:41:59 PM
Baked feta and tomatoes in olive oil on garlic toast.  Quick and easy and so tasty.
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Post by: mspym on August 10, 2022, 05:02:56 PM
Falafel, harissa roast cauliflower, sautéed mushrooms and dips, on Lebanese bread.
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Post by: cool7hand on August 11, 2022, 12:47:23 PM
Splurged on some cod
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on August 11, 2022, 01:54:27 PM
lentil sloppy joes and accordian potatoes...first time for both, so wish me luck!!
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Post by: jeninco on August 11, 2022, 04:25:57 PM
Having guests, so:
Appetizers: lovely fresh artesian bread ($$$, but delicious) with homemade liver pate, fresh tomato salad, maybe cheese
Potato salad (I made a batch of aioli this afternoon with this in mind), steamed green beans, grilled pork tenderloin
Pistachio pound cake (it's supposed to have a lemon glaze, but one of the guests is citrus-allergic, so we'll serve it with plum compote I canned a few years ago and perhaps fresh blackberries, if we have any ripe ones on the bush)

Also feeding people tomorrow, but I have absolutely no idea! perhaps tortellini salad...
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Post by: Kmp2 on September 02, 2022, 06:48:40 PM
We have VEGGIES!

So we're doing a mezze platter with three dips: beet/tahini dip, cashew dip, typical onion/may dip and sliced carrots. Then celery, blanched beans, crackers potatoes and hard boiled eggs to dip!
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Post by: sui generis on September 02, 2022, 09:07:55 PM
We made a tamarind shrimp dish with curry leaves that we haven't made in a long time.  It's nice and tart and I love the nuttiness of curry leaves.  And corn on the cob.  Never can get enough of that in summer.
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Post by: Sugaree on September 07, 2022, 02:13:46 PM
Tonight is "tamale-inspired" waffles with black bean hash.  Basically waffles made from masa harina and cornmeal, topped with a mixture of onion, bell pepper, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning. 
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Post by: mspym on September 07, 2022, 02:32:40 PM
Tonight is ajvar gnocchi with zucchini and cannellini beans. It’s the most lurid colour you’ve ever seen but very easy and delicious.
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Post by: grantmeaname on September 07, 2022, 05:08:26 PM
Ajvar has basically taken over my life since I discovered it last year. It's so incredibly good.
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Post by: mspym on September 07, 2022, 11:33:23 PM
Ajvar has basically taken over my life since I discovered it last year. It's so incredibly good.
For real, it's amazing. So glad my Serbian ex-work colleague introduced me to it years ago.

Regulars usages in our household
- as a pasta sauce!
- mix into greek yogurt as a dipping sauce!
- with hummus on pita breads!
- on seedy-bread topped with thinly sliced cheese and a fried egg!
- smeared on boiled eggs
- a very flavourful pizza sauce
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Post by: jeninco on September 09, 2022, 12:15:37 PM
It's late summer farmer's market season 'round here...

Last night: tacos: homemade tomatillo sauce, shredded last bits of leftover beef, a patty pan squash, sautéed with a roasted poblano, a few cut up tomatoes, some shredded red cabbage with a little vinegar, black bean and (fresh! sweet!) corn with chipotle vinaigrette.

Tonight: it finally cooled off, so I'm not sure. I have potatoes, green beans (that I steamed last night) and a bunch of ripe tomatoes and cakes to use up this evening, so probably a greek salad with ... something? (Hmm, or some variation on a Niçoise salad, possibly with canned tuna.)
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on September 09, 2022, 03:03:03 PM
Corned beef sandwiches. Cooked a corned beef in the crockpot and will slice it up, put on a grinder roll with some sauerkraut, melted swiss cheese and mustard.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on September 09, 2022, 05:20:25 PM
@jeninco - thanks for the reminder to pick my tomatillos & make a batch of salsa verde. Your dinner sounds delicious.

It's been another really crazy week at my house, so we're doing the high quality option of .... leftovers. Adults will have grilled chicken salads. Kids will have pizza leftover from a giant teen swim party.
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Post by: mspym on September 10, 2022, 12:44:28 AM
Chicken caesar salad with croutons made to use up uneaten breadcrusts.
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Post by: Tyson on September 10, 2022, 12:47:29 PM
Pork sausage and 'live' saurkraut.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on September 11, 2022, 11:33:53 AM
Corn chowder and salad for me, leftover chicken and steak and baked potatoes for the lad and DH
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Post by: PDXTabs on September 11, 2022, 12:18:01 PM
Gluten free fusilli and red sauce from a jar that I doctored up with 12% fat beef mince, onions, mushrooms, and shelf stable cheese. 
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Post by: jeninco on September 11, 2022, 08:57:33 PM
Last night: Mark Bitman's "this ain't really Cassoulet", with beans, some random sausage, and a ton of vegetables. Topped with homemade sauerkraut.
Tonight: Quick beef stew with onions, potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Thank heavens for the pressure cooker: got the beef cubes cooked in record time! Side of a perfectly ripe tomato salad, and some fresh, sweet corn.

I deliberately overbought corn, cut the remainder off the cob, and some time later this week we'll have a salad of black beans, corn, little bits of red pepper, and avocado cubes in a chipotle vinaigrette.

Also later this week: eggplant rollatini, courtesy of the smitten kitchen. I roasted several eggplants cut into slabs yesterday, (along with a shit-ton of yellow and red peppers, which are already residing in the fridge in a yummy vinaigrette.)
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Post by: sui generis on September 11, 2022, 09:02:27 PM
Store bought gnocchi with a sauce of butter, garlic then sauteed tomatoes under the broiler with mozzarella, topped with basil from the garden.  Served with stir-fried bok choy.
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Post by: mspym on September 11, 2022, 10:39:10 PM
Ladera with pita breads and feta.

Now off looking up eggplant rollatini
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Post by: jeninco on September 12, 2022, 09:30:14 AM
Ladera with pita breads and feta.

Now off looking up eggplant rollatini

https://smittenkitchen.com/2022/09/eggplant-involtini/
It's on the menu for tonight (probably) :^).
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on September 20, 2022, 06:08:28 AM
I just learned how to cook rice in my slow cooker! It is a no brainer but I have never done it before. I used my smaller slow cooker. It is probably 3 quarts. I used a crockpot liner. It said to rub the sides of crockpot with butter so I did my best to put some butter on the CP liner. Then I added 4 cups of hot water and 2 cups jasmine rice. To that, I threw in a little salt and a couple tablespoons of butter. The recipe said to cook 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours on high. It also said to stir a couple of times. After about 45 minutes I stirred it. At 1 1/2 hours, the rice was cooked perfectly. It was fluffy and not sicky. What is also great is that I could pull the entire batch of rice out in the liner and put in a storage container to put in fridge. The CP was clean so no pot to wash.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on September 20, 2022, 10:18:08 AM
We're having beef kebabs, rice & a cucumber/yogurt sauce.
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Post by: Tyson on September 20, 2022, 10:39:06 AM
Home-made spaghetti using tomatoes my neighbor gave me.
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Post by: sui generis on September 20, 2022, 11:49:09 AM
Home-made spaghetti using tomatoes my neighbor gave me.

That's what we're having, too!  Though it's leftovers from having made it a few nights ago.  First time I've ever made spaghetti pomodoro from scratch.
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Post by: mspym on September 20, 2022, 04:48:47 PM
Tonight I'll be turning leftover spinach & chickpea curry into little open handpies, with a broccoli salad.
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Post by: sonofsven on September 21, 2022, 07:50:53 AM
Spaghetti squash from my garden.
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Post by: Trifle on September 24, 2022, 06:33:02 AM
Fall weather has come here, and we're having chili and cornbread. 
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Post by: jeninco on September 27, 2022, 04:17:22 PM
Today is going rapidly sideways, but I had time this afternoon to pre-trim a bunch of green beans, make some tomato sauce, and make 3/4 lb of beef into meatballs that are currently residing in the (on the stove, but turned off) tomato sauce. When my work call ends around 6:15, I'll turn the pot back on, turn on the pot with the pasta water, and we'll have dinner in the time it takes to boil water + cook pasta (I'll throw the green beans in the boiling water at some point, too).
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Post by: couponvan on September 27, 2022, 06:53:38 PM
I made the baby potato, shallot, bacon, arugula “idiot proof” dinner a forumite gave me. It was just the ticket for a dinner that was easy to prep ahead and looked fancy when served.

425 degrees

1 bag baby potatoes tri variety or red
1 bag shallots
1/2 lb bacon sliced in 1” pieces
1t. Salt
1t. Pepper
Mix together and put on lined baking sheet

Bake 15 minutes-toss hot ingredients to coat.

Mix 5 oz arugula and 1T lemon juice (or vinegar) in a large bowl. Put back in fridge.

Bake additional 30 minutes-check doneness. If not fully cooked, toss again and bake 10 more minutes.

When fully cooked, stir into the arugula bowl and serve immediately.

Yummy!
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Post by: mspym on September 27, 2022, 07:10:07 PM
Last night was a tomato & feta tart with salad, tonight is salad nicoise.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on September 28, 2022, 10:04:59 AM
@mspym that tart sounds delicious. Do you make your own crust? If you have a link to the recipe, I'd love to see it
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Post by: mspym on September 28, 2022, 05:01:42 PM
@mspym that tart sounds delicious. Do you make your own crust? If you have a link to the recipe, I'd love to see it
I 100% use commercial puff pastry for the crust because life is too short. This is the recipe: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/recipe-easy-tomato-feta-tarts/S3GMBMSSMYDVYTQ3WJBRYUSIQQ/
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on September 28, 2022, 07:25:22 PM
LOL! couldn't agree more!! I use pillsbury crust in the red box for all pies for the same reason!
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Post by: mspym on September 29, 2022, 12:32:12 AM
Tonight's dinner is going to be really simple but delicious - linguine with sauteed red onion, roast red peppers, mushrooms & peas in an oil/herb sauce, topped with some grana padano.
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Post by: Fresh Bread on September 29, 2022, 12:42:38 AM
@mspym that sounds nice apart from the mushrooms.

I'm going to try this lemony baked rice thingo but will serve it with hot smoked wild salmon or smoked mackerel.
https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/spanish-style-salmon-lemon-roasted-rice/7mdy7g46?current_section=recipes

I am using a fresh lemon but I'm leaving out the sumac because I don't have any, so hopefully it's not too lemony. And I'm using cashews instead of almonds because that's what's in the pantry, and I'm not chopping them.
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Post by: mspym on September 29, 2022, 03:05:35 AM
@Fresh Bread that fish looks *amazing*. The nice thing about the linguine dish is you can use up anything in your cupboards or leave out things you don't like, such as mushrooms.
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Post by: Trifle on September 29, 2022, 06:26:23 AM
Shepherd's pie
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Post by: sui generis on September 30, 2022, 11:36:48 AM
Curried lentil, tomato and coconut soup. 
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Post by: Sugaree on September 30, 2022, 01:24:02 PM
Having a leftover buffet tonight.  There are several things that need to be eaten before they turn into science projects.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on September 30, 2022, 04:43:11 PM
Making a nice spicy chili, spicy corn bread and a salad. It has turned a little chilly here so chili sounds perfect!
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Post by: Fresh Bread on October 01, 2022, 02:50:20 AM
I wasn't a massive fan of the crunchy baked rice I tried above ^ so tonight I'm reworking it. I'm baking a tray of various veg* with olive oil, smoked paprika, coriander seeds, mint, half a lemon (diced), salt & pepper and a sliced long red chilli.  I'm also roasting a couple of chicken drumsticks on top. When that is done I'll put the drumsticks to one side & stir half a cup of brown rice & fresh parsley through the veg and then serve with a drumstick.

*Parsnip, butternut squash, zucchini, broccoli
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Post by: Sugaree on October 03, 2022, 09:32:22 AM
I'm going to attempt to cook sweet potato and black bean quesadillas.  All the ingredients are prepped and ready to go, but I can't promise that I'm not going to get home and say "Eff it" and cook a frozen pizza.
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Post by: couponvan on October 03, 2022, 10:09:05 AM
It’s Crocktober! On the 1st I made corn chowder. Today is Turkey sloppy Joe’s and a chopped salad. The think I like about crocktober is your dinner is pretty much done in the morning, so take out is less of a temptation. I’m freezing 1/2 the crock meals, so I can eat them again in November without really cooking. (Passionate penny pincher recipes this month.)
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Post by: jeninco on October 03, 2022, 03:12:16 PM
I'm away from home, helping my aunt through surgery (which is tomorrow).
Today: A soft of pasta fazool-ish thing: sauce an italian sausage and some onions, then add tomato sauce and some dried white beans, later toss in some small pasta and some greens.

Tomorrow: fuck if I know, I'll be at the hospital all day helping out/providing company, and I'll be headed back early. Probably leftovers.

Wed: hopefully she comes home! Per her request, chipped beef with gravy on baked potatoes. Per my inclination, roasted Brussels sprouts on the side. You get me, you get one or more vegetables with every meal: it's part of the deal.

Thurs: likely smoked pork with cabbage and potatoes, probably all cooked in one giant cast-iron pan.

Friday: Not sure, but it'll include asparagus. I noted some polenta in the kitchen, so things could go in that direction. We'll have some leftover beef that'll need using, so these things could all be combined nicely...
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on October 03, 2022, 04:29:57 PM
@jeninco - you are a hero, for providing surgery/post surgery support, as well as cooking & adding veggies!

We're in a divide & conquer mode, for sports practice & meal prep. I'm doing the driving tonight, my husband is making steak & roasted acorn squash. On a Monday. Which is, random for us, but we have steak left over, because the teens were unexpectedly not home for dinner last night. And, roasted squash, because it's my seasonal favorite, and I can't stop buying them & roasting them. YUM.
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Post by: Sugaree on October 04, 2022, 05:28:00 AM
I'm going to attempt to cook sweet potato and black bean quesadillas.  All the ingredients are prepped and ready to go, but I can't promise that I'm not going to get home and say "Eff it" and cook a frozen pizza.

It's an Eff-It Frozen Pizza night at our house. We have an hour between getting home and going to Scouts. I will microwave a bag of frozen veggies, so it's healthy, right?

I ended up having to deal with some crap that I wasn't expecting so we'll try again on the quesadillas tonight.  It wasn't frozen pizza, but it was french bread pizza. 
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Post by: sonofsven on October 04, 2022, 07:14:56 AM
Deep fried salmon, boiled potatoes, the last of the garden broccoli.
Next it's time to focus on spaghetti squash.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on October 04, 2022, 10:07:52 AM
creamy pesto spinach tortellini.  Trying to use up all of the bits and bobs from the freezer/pantry/etc.  This dish is going to be a real hardship, but I'm a giver.
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Post by: sui generis on October 04, 2022, 10:13:52 AM
Black bean burgers with homemade french fries, and a side salad.
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Post by: mspym on October 07, 2022, 01:32:31 PM
Last night was a sort of meze platter - some cucumber, peppers, avocado, feta, olives, grilled asparagus, veggie fritters, hummus and a toasted pita bread.
Tonight is some sort of vegetarian taco thing - we may make the tortillas.
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Post by: couponvan on October 07, 2022, 02:55:51 PM
Ranch roasted potatoes and a salad of some sort.
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Post by: Anette on October 27, 2022, 04:24:16 AM
Homemade keto (bunless) burgers topped with cheese, avocado and fried egg served with a green salad
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Post by: sonofsven on October 27, 2022, 07:54:29 AM
Salmon, because I'm sick of spaghetti squash.
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Post by: jeninco on October 27, 2022, 12:44:43 PM
Black bean burgers with homemade french fries, and a side salad.

Do you have a recipe you like for the burgers? We need more non-stew-types of bean recipes!

Last night, we had the smitten kitchen stuffed eggplant Parmesan, and a salad. Tonight we're going out for my "office party". (It's neither an office, being a working group of independent consultants, nor really a party, but it's nice to get together with everyone once or twice a year. I'll probably walk, as it's not much more than a mile, and margaritas may be involved :^)
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Post by: mspym on October 27, 2022, 02:02:21 PM
@jeninco here’s the recipe I use for black bean burgers https://www.skinnytaste.com/spicy-black-bean-burgers-with-chipotle/ but if I was wanting something really non-stew like, this is the bomb https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/zucchini-lentil-fritters-with-lemony-yogurt
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Post by: jeninco on October 27, 2022, 02:18:21 PM
@jeninco here’s the recipe I use for black bean burgers https://www.skinnytaste.com/spicy-black-bean-burgers-with-chipotle/ but if I was wanting something really non-stew like, this is the bomb https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/zucchini-lentil-fritters-with-lemony-yogurt

Those both look lovely -- thanks!
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Post by: sui generis on October 27, 2022, 03:22:50 PM
I've been using this recipe for black bean burgers for like 10 or more years now and find it very reliable, esp. with the suggestions from the comments of switching out oats for the bread crumbs and adding a couple Tb of either cilantro or parsley: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/220661/quinoa-black-bean-burgers/

What's hilarious is I went to click on @mspym 's link thinking maybe I'd change up my burger routine and....it is basically the exact recipe WITH those modifications!  As well as the addition of what sounds like very tasty chipotle mayo.  Love it.

Tonight we are making cauliflower lentil tacos and there's a chipotle mayo that goes on top of that, too! 
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Post by: sonofsven on November 04, 2022, 10:08:29 AM
Trying to eat through my crop of spaghetti squash with new filling ideas. Tonight is going to be Italian sausage, beets, and mashed potatoes.
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Post by: jeninco on November 04, 2022, 03:24:43 PM
Salmon Tostadas (salmon, avocado, mashed black beans, diced pickled jalapeños, cabbage slaw). Then we're going to a "Latin Jazz" concert over at the Uni!
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Post by: sonofsven on November 05, 2022, 06:09:28 PM
Put my meager tomato harvest in the slow cooker and we'll have spaghetti and a salad for dinner.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 05, 2022, 07:17:42 PM
DH busted out the griddle and made Philly cheese steaks. We'll have that with salad. They are quite a splurge, but delicious & a favorite of the 15 y.o.
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Post by: mspym on November 06, 2022, 01:24:15 AM
Turned veggie chili and tomatillo salsa into enchiladas. So delicious and easy.
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Post by: cool7hand on November 06, 2022, 08:46:33 AM
Adding some leftover protein to leftover soup with rice noodles, onions, ginger, and other spices to create a new meal
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 06, 2022, 02:22:04 PM
We're having grilled chicken, rice & salad. It's a family favorite, and I love it, as my husband makes both the rice & the chicken.
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Post by: gatortator on November 06, 2022, 04:45:04 PM
Gyozas and egg drop soup

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Post by: sonofsven on November 07, 2022, 09:12:41 AM
My tomato harvest was meager, but I made up for it with tomatillas. Tonight: slow cooker pork chile verde.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 07, 2022, 01:04:53 PM
I made homemade pesto, so we're having a chicken, pesto & pasta dish. It's a new recipe, but all of the ingredients look good & are things we have on hand.
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Post by: mspym on November 07, 2022, 02:30:47 PM
Last night was chicken & tofu stirfry w noodles. Tonight is Thai fish curry.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 13, 2022, 08:18:06 AM
I'm making chicken shawarma, which we serve with tzatziki sauce, naan bread, mini cucumbers, feta, & tomatoes.
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Post by: sonofsven on November 13, 2022, 11:49:51 AM
Doing slow cooker chile verde but with chicken thighs this time.
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Post by: Tyson on November 13, 2022, 02:02:11 PM
Spaghetti and meat sauce with gluten free pasta. 

The cool thing is that the leftover meat sauce can be used over sticky rice during the week.  Just add a bit of Tabasco sauce to liven it up a bit.  Yum.
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Post by: mspym on November 13, 2022, 02:07:36 PM
Chicken cacciatore and then we'll use up any leftovers making a rigatoni pasta bake tomorrow.
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Post by: techwiz on November 14, 2022, 09:43:15 AM
Chilly with garlic bread. The prefect meal for this winter weather we are having.
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Post by: jeninco on November 14, 2022, 10:13:38 AM
Last night: baked squash (a new variant of butternut that was crazy delicious), an Italian-inspired potato and kale and garlic pan thing (pan fry the potato squares until they're mostly crispy -- I precooked them in the microwave, then cut into largish cubes-- then add a bunch of garlic and massive quantities of kale. Cook until the kale is cooked down just a bit, sprinkle with salt, and serve) and a leftover porkchop cut into pretty slices. A tomato salad, because oddly I can still buy delicious tomatoes and the farmers market (I suspect greenhouses are involved at this point).
Tonight: https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/01/lentil-soup-with-sausage-chard-and-garlic/ with homemade croutons
Tomorrow: Either chili relleños filled with more of that wonderful squash and some cheese, or squash, tatsoi chicken and coconut soup with green curry paste. Rice.
Wed: Probably the other one, or a baked dish of gigantic beans in a tomato sauce, with feta dotted on top, served with a parsley-lemon sauce (that I already made this weekend when I was being productive). Salad.
Thurs: Hmm...
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 14, 2022, 11:48:19 AM
We're having grilled burgers, garlic mashed potatoes, & roasted squash.
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Post by: couponvan on November 14, 2022, 12:43:41 PM
Spinach and mushroom quiche with cole slaw.  This is the week to eat everything in the refrigerator to make room for all things turkey!
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Post by: GardenBaker on November 14, 2022, 03:05:45 PM
Chili - we have a cold front and it's drizzling rain. Sounds like the perfect cold day meal.
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Post by: couponvan on November 14, 2022, 03:26:16 PM
Spinach and mushroom quiche with cole slaw.  This is the week to eat everything in the refrigerator to make room for all things turkey!
Make that Chinese chicken slaw salad with fresh chopped spinach. Too lazy today to make a quiche.
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Post by: CNM on November 14, 2022, 03:52:00 PM
Tonight: Salmon, roasted purple cauliflower & carrots, probably something like rice on the side too.

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Post by: Roadrunner53 on November 14, 2022, 04:52:37 PM
Meatloaf, herbed baby taters roasted in the crockpot and asparagus!
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Post by: mspym on November 14, 2022, 05:41:45 PM
Beer bread, grilled halloumi with sauteed asparagus and spring onions
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Post by: Poundwise on November 14, 2022, 08:46:38 PM
Spinach and mushroom quiche with cole slaw.  This is the week to eat everything in the refrigerator to make room for all things turkey!

I made a fridge remainders quiche also.  It was actually very good: I sauteed bacon, then cooked in some of the leftover fat,  onion, small broccoli florets, zucchini coins, asparagus tips, and half a bell pepper. Put them in the bottom of a prebaked pie shell, added some handfuls of grated cheese, poured an egg and cream mixture over the top then more cheese, baked till just solid. Had it with a crusty loaf, sausage, and salad topped with balsamic vinegar dressing. >chef's kiss<
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Post by: couponvan on November 15, 2022, 01:14:22 PM
Spinach and mushroom quiche with cole slaw.  This is the week to eat everything in the refrigerator to make room for all things turkey!

I made a fridge remainders quiche also.  It was actually very good: I sauteed bacon, then cooked in some of the leftover fat,  onion, small broccoli florets, zucchini coins, asparagus tips, and half a bell pepper. Put them in the bottom of a prebaked pie shell, added some handfuls of grated cheese, poured an egg and cream mixture over the top then more cheese, baked till just solid. Had it with a crusty loaf, sausage, and salad topped with balsamic vinegar dressing. >chef's kiss<
The best quiches are leftover ones! Yours sounds delightful. I will have bacon after tonight….
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Post by: sonofsven on November 15, 2022, 06:34:53 PM
Salmon tonight, I took it out of the freezer this morning. I probably have 20# left, and I won't be back on the river 'til late February.
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Post by: gatortator on November 15, 2022, 08:00:39 PM
Penne carbonara with green peas.   and salad on the side
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Post by: couponvan on November 15, 2022, 08:26:22 PM
Creamed spinach, Yorkshire pudding, and a Brussels/onion/bacon medley. Yum!
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Post by: middo on November 16, 2022, 01:53:16 AM
Party pies and mini sausage rolls, left over from a work morning tea.  Free, yum and not very healthy.
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Post by: mspym on November 16, 2022, 02:04:40 AM
Cooked up some rigatoni and turned chicken cacciatore into a pasta bake.
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Post by: cool7hand on November 16, 2022, 07:25:01 AM
Fresh fish
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Post by: techwiz on November 16, 2022, 08:46:00 AM
Costco Rotisserie Chicken. Making an afterwork shopping trip to Costco and will pickup one of these for dinner.
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Post by: couponvan on November 16, 2022, 04:19:12 PM
Hawaiian roll ham and Colby sliders, with chocolate peanut butter ice cream on top of
Freshly baked brownies with a whipped cream and chocolate sauce glaze. The ice cream was on sale for $1.19 clearance. (I got 5.)
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Post by: chasingsnow on November 16, 2022, 07:12:55 PM
Local farmer sausage, roasted sweet potato with curry spice and some microgreens with hot sauce on top. Takes about 10 minutes to make on a sheet pan and its healthy (ish)
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Post by: midweststache on November 17, 2022, 10:40:59 AM
Pot roast using:

- sirloin roast that was given to us by family after they had a cow butchered - $0
- a few of the russet potatoes from the 5 lb bag we picked up for Thanksgiving - ... wait for it... $0.49.
- the last of a bag of carrots - ~$0.75
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Post by: sui generis on November 17, 2022, 11:57:51 AM
We're gonna have leftovers from a roasted paneer and tomato curry we made the other night.  It was good, though the paneer was expensive and not particularly impressive.  Given that and that paneer is also super high in calories, I'm not excited by the idea of making my own paneer and am thinking of switching to tofu next time to save money and calories instead.
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Post by: jeninco on November 17, 2022, 01:31:27 PM
Local farmer sausage, roasted sweet potato with curry spice and some microgreens with hot sauce on top. Takes about 10 minutes to make on a sheet pan and its healthy (ish)

Smitten kitchen has a lovely version of this with shallots and fingerling (non-sweet) potatoes, and arugula (which I dress with lemon juice before I dump the sheet pan stuff on it).https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/10/sausage-and-potato-roast-with-arugula/  would recommend as a variant!
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Post by: Trifle on November 18, 2022, 01:36:12 AM
Local farmer sausage, roasted sweet potato with curry spice and some microgreens with hot sauce on top. Takes about 10 minutes to make on a sheet pan and its healthy (ish)

Smitten kitchen has a lovely version of this with shallots and fingerling (non-sweet) potatoes, and arugula (which I dress with lemon juice before I dump the sheet pan stuff on it).https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/10/sausage-and-potato-roast-with-arugula/  would recommend as a variant!

Here's another excellent variant on the sheet pan dinner that I make almost every week.  Last week I substituted sweet potatoes for the white potatoes and Wow! that was good.  This particular recipe doesn't use meat, but I bet sausage would be delicious in it too:   https://www.thecuriouschickpea.com/vegan-cabbage-potato-and-chickpea-sheet-pan-dinner/

Both the vegetable pre-roast drizzle and the cashew gravy in this recipe^ are really good.  My family (both vegetarians and meat eaters) fight over the cashew gravy leftovers.  We're having a vegetarian Thanksgiving this year and I'm making this recipe with sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts instead of cabbage. 
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Post by: cool7hand on November 19, 2022, 06:31:48 AM
Eating out on a friend's dime.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on November 19, 2022, 01:29:13 PM
spicy israeli couscous and roasted cauliflower with almonds and golden raisins
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 19, 2022, 01:37:32 PM
Sesame chicken & rice
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Post by: couponvan on November 19, 2022, 05:08:19 PM
Tiktok ramen, and it was GREAT!
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Post by: cool7hand on November 20, 2022, 06:52:41 AM
Leftovers
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Post by: jeninco on November 20, 2022, 05:27:37 PM
This https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/10/sausage-and-potato-roast-with-arugula/ but without the shallots and with escarole instead of arugula. Then we'll have to figure out how to wash up -- our main drain line from the house is clogged, and we're washing dishes in a bowl in the sink (which we then toss into the backyard).  Sheesh -- hopefully a plumber will show up tomorrow...
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Post by: mspym on November 21, 2022, 12:13:06 AM
I am having dinner made for me - jasmine rice, chicken thighs cooked in the reduced braising liquid from yesterday's pulled pork, sauteed zucchini.
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Post by: Fresh Bread on November 21, 2022, 12:51:23 AM
Buddha bowl - brown rice topped with roasted butternut squash, asparagus & broccoli and raw shredded red cabbage, all generously drizzled with a tahini dressing (tahini, sesame oil, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, ginger, salt, honey).
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Post by: couponvan on November 21, 2022, 08:31:52 PM
French onion soup which simmered all afternoon and pumpkin spice cupcakes with vanilla cream cheese frosting. Dinner for 7! It’s been a long while since all my kiddos were home and we added the in laws as well. Yummy!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 22, 2022, 02:51:11 PM
@couponvan - those cupcakes sound great! Do you have a recipe to share?

I had to use up some chicken, & will be gone for the dinner prep portion of the evening, so I've thrown a bunch of veggies, spices & chicken in the crockpot. Trying a new soup recipe.
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Post by: gatortator on November 22, 2022, 04:20:09 PM
Tamale pie
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Post by: mspym on November 22, 2022, 04:31:21 PM
Turning last night's chicken palak into a cottage pie.
EDIT: I may need to add some chickpeas to this as *someone* in the house decided to eat a third for lunch despite there being a mealplan at eye-height on the fridge door specifically calling out this meal.
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Post by: Serendip on November 22, 2022, 05:35:51 PM
Leftover chili with baguette :)
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Post by: couponvan on November 22, 2022, 10:29:34 PM
@couponvan - those cupcakes sound great! Do you have a recipe to share?

I had to use up some chicken, & will be gone for the dinner prep portion of the evening, so I've thrown a bunch of veggies, spices & chicken in the crockpot. Trying a new soup recipe.
Krusteaz pumpkin spice bread mix prepared just like the bread recipe, scooped into lined mini muffin tins using a cookie scoop (for easy measuring/release of batter). It makes 48 mini muffins. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. The cream cheese frosting-1 8oz cream cheese softened, 1 stick butter softened, 1T vanilla (we love vanilla), and a powdered sugar bag -this I just added to taste/firmness. Maybe 4-5 cups? I used a large star tip to pipe the frosting on the cupcakes. Mmm. They are actually all gone! DS20 took them to a holiday gathering and none came back afterwards. College students are hungry souls.

Tonight was grandpa’s famous spaghetti and baguettes. Puppy chow for dessert (the rice Chex version, not actual puppy chow.) I still don’t have the recipe after 25 years of marriage. I do have all the ingredients list and all the steps. The actual amounts I might get on his deathbed….
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Post by: Fresh Bread on November 23, 2022, 12:01:54 AM
Stir fry chicken with whatever veg is in the fridge, ginger and heaps of sliced garlic. Forgot to buy soy sauce so might splash a bit of Worcestershire sauce on?
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Post by: Trifle on November 23, 2022, 02:35:53 AM

We're having a nice filling vegetarian meal.  I'm going to roast a squash and top it with an herb chimichurri sauce:  https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/roasted_winter_squash_with_cilantro_chimichurri/.  With it we'll have rice and beans with mixed veg. 
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on November 23, 2022, 07:14:12 PM
homemade black bean burgers, oven fries and maple/mustard/soy roasted carrots. 
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Post by: mspym on November 24, 2022, 01:15:44 AM
Too hot for anything complex so pasta primavera it is.
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Post by: cool7hand on November 26, 2022, 07:50:49 AM
Thanksgiving leftovers
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 26, 2022, 08:58:51 AM
Thanks, @couponvan

I think my husband is cooking tonight. Last night I made a squash soup, out of garden squash we roasted & froze. It was fantastic. I served it with the last of a baguette from earlier in the week, and a goat cheese spread, to make a goat cheese crostini. One of our kids favorite appetizer. I think I heard that tonight was grilled chicken + Persian rice.
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Post by: mspym on November 26, 2022, 11:33:38 PM
Leftover tofu stirfry with some added bok choi
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Post by: couponvan on November 27, 2022, 08:11:15 AM
Turkey tetrazzini-first time trying this with Turkey leftovers. Fingers crossed it tastes good.
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Post by: cool7hand on November 27, 2022, 01:45:10 PM
NY strip steak crusted in a cocoa chipotle rub cooked in grass fed butter
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on November 27, 2022, 04:29:40 PM
In one crockpot I had onions, potatoes, carrots and chuck roast. In a second smaller crockpot, I had unskinned sweet potatoes cooking. After the sweet taters were done, I took off the skins and mashed them with butter. OMG! So good! Pot roast is awesome too! A great meal for a rainy Sunday and we were binging on a show while it all cooked!
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Post by: gatortator on November 27, 2022, 04:32:35 PM
Chinese bbq pork buns with steamed peas on the side
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Post by: mspym on November 27, 2022, 04:54:05 PM
Roast kumara with a carrot & moong dahl salad and grilled fish.
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Post by: couponvan on November 27, 2022, 05:09:11 PM
Turkey tetrazzini-first time trying this with Turkey leftovers. Fingers crossed it tastes good.
5/5 cleared their plates.
https://jamiecooksitup.net/2013/11/turkey-tetrazzini/?fbclid=IwAR1vAzDCmrtutCxxZv6DwCXJNIml4vHlEUcplczXo_z-GXAjrNmOucxnO5c&mibextid=Zxz2cZ (https://jamiecooksitup.net/2013/11/turkey-tetrazzini/?fbclid=IwAR1vAzDCmrtutCxxZv6DwCXJNIml4vHlEUcplczXo_z-GXAjrNmOucxnO5c&mibextid=Zxz2cZ)

I would use bow tie pasta if I made it again, but that’s personal preference.
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Post by: cool7hand on November 28, 2022, 11:13:12 AM
Burgers
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Post by: mspym on November 28, 2022, 03:01:17 PM
Soba noodles with bok choi and poached chicken, maybe some edamame
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on November 28, 2022, 03:22:29 PM
vegetarian hot dogs and potato knishes....had a freezer mishap, so now have to eat all the junk food which was semi-defrosted.  There are zero complaints from the boys.....
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Post by: GuitarStv on November 28, 2022, 03:48:36 PM
Crock pot lasagna, which will be awesome judging by the smell.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 28, 2022, 04:17:10 PM
NY strip steak crusted in a cocoa chipotle rub cooked in grass fed butter

Oh, this sounds amazing!

My husband is making Persian rice & joojeh kebab (a type of grilled chicken)
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Post by: Tyson on November 28, 2022, 05:38:02 PM
Salmon and salad.
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Post by: jeninco on November 28, 2022, 07:11:58 PM
Finished up the pozole (made with turkey stock and shredded turkey) with a cabbage-and-carrot slaw, corn tortillas, and a bit of shredded cheese.
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Post by: cool7hand on November 29, 2022, 08:58:53 AM
Jerk pork
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on November 29, 2022, 04:52:49 PM
taco "meat" (tried a block of beyond burger "beef" I got on sale) with black beans and corn over rice, with shredded cheese, tomato etc.  It was ok. I think the fake meats have a ways to go until they would be a regular part of my life.  At this point, the plain unprocessed vegetarian options are so much more palatable...and cheaper!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 29, 2022, 05:31:45 PM
We're having chicken curry (from the freezer) & rice.
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Post by: Tyson on November 29, 2022, 07:18:13 PM
Irish lamb stew.
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Post by: jeninco on November 29, 2022, 07:53:07 PM
taco "meat" (tried a block of beyond burger "beef" I got on sale) with black beans and corn over rice, with shredded cheese, tomato etc.  It was ok. I think the fake meats have a ways to go until they would be a regular part of my life.  At this point, the plain unprocessed vegetarian options are so much more palatable...and cheaper!

I concur completely -- I'd rather just eat delicious vegetarian food. Tonight, we had polenta with a tomato sauce that contained small white beans and little pieces of cauliflower. Fast and lovely!
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Post by: gatortator on November 30, 2022, 08:41:40 AM
Green Chile stew with turkey
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Post by: cool7hand on November 30, 2022, 09:33:02 AM
Fish
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on November 30, 2022, 10:01:05 AM
@jeninco, that polenta sounds amazing!  Do you have a recipe or did you just make that on the fly?
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Post by: FireLane on November 30, 2022, 10:52:56 AM
Dirty rice: long-grain white rice simmered in chicken stock for more flavor, mixed with ground beef, sauteed veggies and spices to taste. Very simple, cheap and filling.
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Post by: jeninco on November 30, 2022, 11:07:10 AM
@jeninco, that polenta sounds amazing!  Do you have a recipe or did you just make that on the fly?

It's from the Jeanne Lemlin book "Main-Course Vegetarian Pleasures" which I really recommend. I'll type in the short version when I have time later today.

The short version:
The polenta:
Bring 4 cups of veg stock to a boil, with perhaps a pinch of salt. When boiling, whisk in 1 1/4 cups cornmeal, then turn down and whisk pretty regularly so it doesn't form lumps. When it's too thick to whisk, cover and turn off and let it steam for a bit while you finish up, then add a lump of butter and some grated hard cheese.
Meanwhile, sautéed 6 crushed garlic cloves and some hot pepper flakes in a bit of olive oil. When they're a little toasty (but not burning) add a large (I think 28 oz?) can of crushed tomatoes. Then toss in as much cauliflower as you think looks balanced, cut into small florets. Add water if necessary, and let the whole thing simmer a bit. We also added some cooked white beans, just to add a bit of protein. Serve with chopped parsley and more hard cheese in a grater (parmesian, asiago, Romano, etc. etc.)
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Post by: mspym on November 30, 2022, 07:12:53 PM
The soba noodle bowl was so good that I'm doing it again tonight, this time with carrot & moong dal salad, sauteed greens, sliced cucumber, avocado and grilled tofu.
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Post by: couponvan on December 01, 2022, 08:57:47 AM
Pulled chicken and shaved Brussels sprouts.
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Post by: GuitarStv on December 01, 2022, 09:15:29 AM
Pulled chicken and shaved Brussels sprouts.

Sounds vaguely dirty.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on December 01, 2022, 11:12:36 AM
@jeninco, that polenta sounds amazing!  Do you have a recipe or did you just make that on the fly?

It's from the Jeanne Lemlin book "Main-Course Vegetarian Pleasures" which I really recommend. I'll type in the short version when I have time later today.

The short version:
The polenta:
Bring 4 cups of veg stock to a boil, with perhaps a pinch of salt. When boiling, whisk in 1 1/4 cups cornmeal, then turn down and whisk pretty regularly so it doesn't form lumps. When it's too thick to whisk, cover and turn off and let it steam for a bit while you finish up, then add a lump of butter and some grated hard cheese.
Meanwhile, sautéed 6 crushed garlic cloves and some hot pepper flakes in a bit of olive oil. When they're a little toasty (but not burning) add a large (I think 28 oz?) can of crushed tomatoes. Then toss in as much cauliflower as you think looks balanced, cut into small florets. Add water if necessary, and let the whole thing simmer a bit. We also added some cooked white beans, just to add a bit of protein. Serve with chopped parsley and more hard cheese in a grater (parmesian, asiago, Romano, etc. etc.)


Sounds delicious!  Thank you!!

Tonight's dinner is leftover Beyond Beef taco meat, black beans and corn on a salad....so a veggie taco salad of sorts (gotta be a good Mustachian and eat all my leftovers)
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Post by: couponvan on December 01, 2022, 04:49:07 PM
Pulled chicken and shaved Brussels sprouts.

Sounds vaguely dirty.

LOL. 
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Post by: Serendip on December 01, 2022, 11:02:31 PM
Crockpot beef stew..delish
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Post by: mspym on December 02, 2022, 02:19:14 AM
A hearty quinoa salad with poached chicken. Gotta say the toasted seeds and golden raisins really elevated it.
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Post by: couponvan on December 02, 2022, 03:36:31 PM
As little as possible. It's leftover night!
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Post by: mspym on December 04, 2022, 12:54:29 AM
Leftover pesto chicken linguine extended with some chopped grape tomatoes and cannellini beans
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Post by: cool7hand on December 04, 2022, 06:26:39 AM
sausages!
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Post by: couponvan on December 04, 2022, 06:55:56 AM
Egg roll in a bowl-with hamburger
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 04, 2022, 08:41:13 AM
We're having tacos - the mostly boring Americanized version, with ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, salsa, etc.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on December 04, 2022, 10:03:18 AM
Cobb salads
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Post by: mspym on December 04, 2022, 12:57:45 PM
Pulled pork with coconut rice and sautéed green beans
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Post by: couponvan on December 04, 2022, 04:07:54 PM
We went to an Asian grocery and I ended up getting a huge bag of bean sprouts for $1.87, so completely homemade pad Thai ended up on the menu with air fried potstickers (that were too close to the upper heating element-close call). Y.U.M. I had been looking for tamarind paste for awhile.

Egg roll in a bowl later this week.

Spam me with other recipes for bean sprouts.
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Post by: grantmeaname on December 04, 2022, 04:09:26 PM
Roasted side of trout, sweet potatoes, brown rice, and La Fin du Monde. Just ridiculously satisfying all around.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 04, 2022, 05:26:49 PM
@couponvan - pad thai sounds so good right now! Thanks for the inspiration, for later in the week.
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Post by: sonofsven on December 04, 2022, 08:08:26 PM
Borscht
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Post by: middo on December 05, 2022, 12:03:10 AM
Dunno.  My daughter is cooking for us, so it is going to be a surprise.
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Post by: Trifle on December 05, 2022, 03:07:26 AM
Oven roasted cabbage, sweet potatoes, and chick peas drizzled with mustard vinaigrette
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on December 05, 2022, 04:56:47 AM
vegetarian taco "meat" with black beans and corn over sweet potato
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Post by: cool7hand on December 05, 2022, 09:33:39 AM
Leftover sausages
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Post by: jeninco on December 05, 2022, 03:14:46 PM
Red lentil Dal, rice, raita, some kind of chutney-thing, and probably a tomato salad. We have a LOT of red lentils that need using...
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 05, 2022, 04:27:16 PM
I'm making a one skillet dish, with rice, chicken, enchilada sauce, etc. I'll sub out a bunch of stuff, because I'm in a fridge clear out mode. We serve ours with tomatoes, cheese & sour cream on top. The teens usually wrap it up in a burrito.
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Post by: midweststache on December 06, 2022, 11:47:52 AM
B/F/C/S - Bread, fruit, cheese, salami

We usually do this on nights when we're running ragged - it's easy, quick, helps clean out some on-its-last-legs produce, and is little-kid friendly. Tonight we've got the tail end of a cucumber, an apple, the last of some white cheddar from Thanksgiving mac n' cheese, and some hummus, in addition to the Aldi baguette we pull from our freezer.
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Post by: cool7hand on December 06, 2022, 01:16:19 PM
Burgers
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Post by: mspym on December 06, 2022, 06:07:59 PM
B/F/C/S - Bread, fruit, cheese, salami

We usually do this on nights when we're running ragged - it's easy, quick, helps clean out some on-its-last-legs produce, and is little-kid friendly. Tonight we've got the tail end of a cucumber, an apple, the last of some white cheddar from Thanksgiving mac n' cheese, and some hummus, in addition to the Aldi baguette we pull from our freezer.
We call that Snack Dinner and it's on regular rotation in our household :D

I'm debating between making a tofu stirfry using the braising liquid from the Asian-style pulled pork a few nights ago and roasting some kumara and having it with the beans/tomato/corn salad from last night.
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Post by: sonofsven on December 06, 2022, 06:37:33 PM
Dungeness crab
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Post by: Trifle on December 07, 2022, 02:16:10 AM
B/F/C/S - Bread, fruit, cheese, salami

We usually do this on nights when we're running ragged - it's easy, quick, helps clean out some on-its-last-legs produce, and is little-kid friendly. Tonight we've got the tail end of a cucumber, an apple, the last of some white cheddar from Thanksgiving mac n' cheese, and some hummus, in addition to the Aldi baguette we pull from our freezer.
We call that Snack Dinner and it's on regular rotation in our household :D

Same!  We call it "Scrounge Supper."  :)
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on December 07, 2022, 07:00:21 AM
Leftovers night:

Butter chicken meatballs for the lad, London Broil for DH, acorn squash pasta for me....I love these nights when the number of Tupperware containers in the fridge goes to ZERO!!!
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Post by: jeninco on December 07, 2022, 10:10:55 AM
BIL Birthday:

Roasting a chicken (I was going to roast whole breasts, but the price difference between just organic breasts and a whole chicken was absurd, so for less $ I just bought the whole thing and will spatchcock it so it takes not much more time) -- I'll make gravy with the drippings.  BIL will bring rice (this was not my plan, but he's going to do it, so WTF), Salad, steamed asparagus. I made his cake last night. (It's a whole-orange cake made with olive oil in the food processor, with good chocolate chips mixed in. It's super-fast to put together, and is genuinely delicious, especially if you lean towards liking marmalade-y things.)
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Post by: grantmeaname on December 07, 2022, 12:38:33 PM
I want to see that cake recipe - sounds delicious! If you were JeninChicago I would ask you for a slice.
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Post by: middo on December 07, 2022, 01:40:00 PM
My daughter cooked again last night.   Amongst different parts of the meal were artichokes.  I don't think she cooked them long enough as they were tough and most of the leaves inedible.  I've never cooked them, but enjoyed the flavour.  Does anyone have a sure fire way of getting them soft? 
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Post by: jeninco on December 07, 2022, 03:56:38 PM
I want to see that cake recipe - sounds delicious! If you were JeninChicago I would ask you for a slice.

Basically this one: https://www.elmundoeats.com/en/super-easy-orange-cake/

And I use some tasty olive oil. I use a food processor, (add orange(s), then oil, then sugar, then eggs and run it after each addition. Then let it run a bit more after the egg is added to get some air mixed in there. My recipe uses slightly less baking powder, but I doubt it matters much.

Then add your favorite dark chocolate chips, 1/2 - 3/4 cup. I find it bakes better in a ring pan -- otherwise it tends to dip in the center.
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Post by: couponvan on December 07, 2022, 09:17:05 PM
Omelets, with a Thai chili salad and toast. Omelet fillings were pepper, onions, tomato’s and mushrooms. “Someone” ate all the bacon bits and returned an empty bacon bit bag to the fridge. Time to cook more bacon bits for nights like tonight. For a 15 minute rush dinner, I impressed myself channeling my inner Julia Child.
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Post by: jeninco on December 09, 2022, 04:37:30 PM
Pozole, with turkey stock and shredded chicken. The last ripe avocado, "Mexican slaw" (just shredded carrots and cabbage, with a little vinegar) and some shredded cheese.
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Post by: Tyson on December 09, 2022, 05:17:40 PM
Pork sausage from Texas and roasted cauliflower.
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Post by: Trifle on December 10, 2022, 03:58:00 AM
Lasagna
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Post by: sonofsven on December 10, 2022, 08:17:25 AM
Spaghetti squash soup, and crab cakes.
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Post by: jeninco on December 12, 2022, 06:59:28 PM
Mark Bittman's "Cassoulet with many vegetables" which I think of as "This ain't really Cassoulet" because it doesn't contain duck fat, preserved duck, or a whole lot of sausage. It is, however, delicious! (And mostly contains many vegetables, and white beans.) homemade croutons with the last of a stale baguette, and the end of the homemade sauerkraut.
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Post by: Trifle on December 13, 2022, 02:11:33 AM
Huge pot of creamy mushroom and wild rice soup, buttermilk biscuits on the side
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Post by: couponvan on December 13, 2022, 12:35:42 PM
Taquitocheladas-I saw it on a You Tube, and taquitos weee on sale at Costco.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on December 13, 2022, 12:41:07 PM
Made vegetarian split pea and barley soup for lunch (YUM), but tonight DH and I are going to our favorite Italian place....for our anniversary!
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Post by: Serendip on December 13, 2022, 02:19:30 PM
Happy anniversary @Josiecat23503 :)

Going to make some roasted veggies (squash, carrot) and maybe smashed potatoes with yogurt garlic sauce.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on December 14, 2022, 12:59:24 PM
Thanks @Serendip !  Dinner was delicious.  Rich in carbs and worth every bite!!!
 
Tonight is leftovers/clean out the fridge night.  Butternut Squash pasta bake for me, Chicken parm for the lad and London Broil for DH.  But your smashed potatoes with yogurt garlic sauce sounds great. 
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Post by: couponvan on December 14, 2022, 07:59:37 PM
Tartars de manzana (Apple cream tart) and perrunillos (almond shortbread cookies) along with some manchego cheese and crackers. DD asked me if I could make desserts for her Spanish open house. Little did I know I would be making recipes in Spanish with European measurements and no real directions. But it was actually a blast and they turned out looking like legit pastries.

Tomorrow I am supposed to make fresh churros and bring all this at 11:15am, but Costco opens at 10am and might be my friend….I have everything to do it at home, and have actually made these fairly often. I just hate being under a time crunch in the morning and she wants 40 of them. (10 Costco sized would do).
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Post by: jeninco on December 15, 2022, 02:06:12 PM
Tartars de manzana (Apple cream tart) and perrunillos (almond shortbread cookies) along with some manchego cheese and crackers. DD asked me if I could make desserts for her Spanish open house. Little did I know I would be making recipes in Spanish with European measurements and no real directions. But it was actually a blast and they turned out looking like legit pastries.

Tomorrow I am supposed to make fresh churros and bring all this at 11:15am, but Costco opens at 10am and might be my friend….I have everything to do it at home, and have actually made these fairly often. I just hate being under a time crunch in the morning and she wants 40 of them. (10 Costco sized would do).

Whatever you decided, I hope it went well. Churros are one of the very few things for which I'll drive to a bakery -- deep frying is not something I'm set up for (nor do I especially care to be).

Now I want manchego, though... and we're flying tomorrow, so I could justify having cheese, crackers, and apple slices as a travel brunch...
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Post by: couponvan on December 15, 2022, 07:29:56 PM
Tartars de manzana (Apple cream tart) and perrunillos (almond shortbread cookies) along with some manchego cheese and crackers. DD asked me if I could make desserts for her Spanish open house. Little did I know I would be making recipes in Spanish with European measurements and no real directions. But it was actually a blast and they turned out looking like legit pastries.

Tomorrow I am supposed to make fresh churros and bring all this at 11:15am, but Costco opens at 10am and might be my friend….I have everything to do it at home, and have actually made these fairly often. I just hate being under a time crunch in the morning and she wants 40 of them. (10 Costco sized would do).

Whatever you decided, I hope it went well. Churros are one of the very few things for which I'll drive to a bakery -- deep frying is not something I'm set up for (nor do I especially care to be).

Now I want manchego, though... and we're flying tomorrow, so I could justify having cheese, crackers, and apple slices as a travel brunch...
I ended up doing both! Costco only had 5 churros available. They looked lonely on the platter. I have a deep fryer and they were surprisingly easy to do. Tomorrow we will have funnel cakes to celebrate the vacation.

Apples and cheese sound like great travel food.

Tonight was easy rolls and cherry balsamic vinegar/oil and just light fruit/nuts. I need some veggies in my life tomorrow to balance those funnel cakes.
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Post by: cool7hand on December 16, 2022, 02:35:09 PM
Steak salad
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Post by: LD_TAndK on December 16, 2022, 03:34:24 PM
My wife's out of town for three nights... I'm the chef of the house but felt like going simple.

So I threw 6 cups of dry pinto beans in the instant pot, cooked 4 cups of rice on the stove. I seasoned the beans when they're done and put them in a big tupperware in the fridge. I make a "bachelor burrito bowl" adding jarred salsa, sour cream, and hot sauce.

Should last a few days.
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Post by: Fresh Bread on December 16, 2022, 03:38:38 PM
My wife's out of town for three nights... I'm the chef of the house but felt like going simple.

So I threw 6 cups of dry pinto beans in the instant pot, cooked 4 cups of rice on the stove. I seasoned the beans when they're done and put them in a big tupperware in the fridge. I make a "bachelor burrito bowl" adding jarred salsa, sour cream, and hot sauce.

Should last a few days.

I wouldn't eat cooked rice that's more than a day old. Do other people? I'd be fine with the beans :)
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Post by: mspym on December 16, 2022, 03:50:17 PM
My wife's out of town for three nights... I'm the chef of the house but felt like going simple.

So I threw 6 cups of dry pinto beans in the instant pot, cooked 4 cups of rice on the stove. I seasoned the beans when they're done and put them in a big tupperware in the fridge. I make a "bachelor burrito bowl" adding jarred salsa, sour cream, and hot sauce.

Should last a few days.

I wouldn't eat cooked rice that's more than a day old. Do other people? I'd be fine with the beans :)
We do on the reg. No issues after 10+ years
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Post by: mspym on December 16, 2022, 04:01:41 PM
Ladera and beer bread
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Post by: ToTheMoon on December 16, 2022, 04:03:59 PM
My wife's out of town for three nights... I'm the chef of the house but felt like going simple.

So I threw 6 cups of dry pinto beans in the instant pot, cooked 4 cups of rice on the stove. I seasoned the beans when they're done and put them in a big tupperware in the fridge. I make a "bachelor burrito bowl" adding jarred salsa, sour cream, and hot sauce.

Should last a few days.

I wouldn't eat cooked rice that's more than a day old. Do other people? I'd be fine with the beans :)

Is there a reason not to?

We frequently make a big bowl of rice in the rice cooker, then add it to meals throughout the week. No problems here either.
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Post by: grantmeaname on December 16, 2022, 05:26:33 PM
It's a relatively common source of food poisoning - 5-10% of all cases. We freeze soft all's of leftover rice and then microwave them as we need them, usually. Sometimes we just fridge it and roll the dice.
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Post by: Fresh Bread on December 16, 2022, 05:49:09 PM
It's a relatively common source of food poisoning - 5-10% of all cases. We freeze soft all's of leftover rice and then microwave them as we need them, usually. Sometimes we just fridge it and roll the dice.

Yes this is what I'd been taught, that it's one of the worst culprits. Something to do with it being plain carbs. But if people are eating days old rice on the regular must be ok. There's probably things to do to lessen the risk like using a clean dry container, fridging almost straight away and not scooping it in with a spoon you've licked. Two of those things don't happen in our house.
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Post by: Dollar Slice on December 16, 2022, 06:41:15 PM
Yes this is what I'd been taught, that it's one of the worst culprits. Something to do with it being plain carbs. But if people are eating days old rice on the regular must be ok. There's probably things to do to lessen the risk like using a clean dry container, fridging almost straight away and not scooping it in with a spoon you've licked. Two of those things don't happen in our house.

Supposedly the problem with rice is that there's a type of bacteria sometimes found in dry rice that has a dormant spore that can survive being boiled. So you cook the rice and it's still alive, then it cools down, and at serving/eating/body temperatures it can start reproducing again. So if you cook it and then keep it at the food safety "danger zone", and your rice happened to have that bacterial spore in it, you get food poisoning. If you let the leftovers hang out on the stove during dinner, then put it in the fridge, then reheat it the next night and let it sit out for serving, etc. you could run into problems.

That said, it's not nearly as common as being poisoned with stuff like E. coli or salmonella, so I don't think it's something to be super freaked out about. But it's good to know that you should eat or chill your rice right away and not just let it sit out.
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Post by: sui generis on December 17, 2022, 11:40:14 AM
My wife's out of town for three nights... I'm the chef of the house but felt like going simple.

So I threw 6 cups of dry pinto beans in the instant pot, cooked 4 cups of rice on the stove. I seasoned the beans when they're done and put them in a big tupperware in the fridge. I make a "bachelor burrito bowl" adding jarred salsa, sour cream, and hot sauce.

Should last a few days.

I wouldn't eat cooked rice that's more than a day old. Do other people? I'd be fine with the beans :)
We do on the reg. No issues after 10+ years

Yeah, same.  I don't think I ever reheat more than once (i.e. we're careful to reheat only the amount we need for a given meal if we've made a large enough batch for many servings), but I've been reheating rice all my life and never had an issue.  It was only recently that I found out there's any reason to consider not doing it.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 17, 2022, 12:26:54 PM
We regularly eat rice as leftovers. My benchmark before tossing is 4-5 days.

I was going to make orange chicken with rice tonight, but the day has gotten away from me. Instead, we'll be having (all from Trader Joes): orange chicken veggie fried rice, edamame.
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Post by: mspym on December 17, 2022, 06:59:20 PM
Tonight’s dinner is peri-peri split chicken, jasmine rice and some sort of vegetable (tbd). Actually maybe we use ladera for that. Mmmm
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Post by: Dollar Slice on December 17, 2022, 10:12:54 PM
The someone-else-who-is-definitely-not-mustachian-is-paying-for-it family holiday party: Some kind of fancy-stinky cheese course with fruit, crackers, and Veuve Clicquot, a 7 lb. standing rib roast with horseradish sauce, latkes with sour cream and homemade applesauce, and roasted asparagus. They opened two bottles of (inherited) ~35-year-old red wine but it turned out they were past their prime and they got dumped down the sink. :-S That feels like a metaphor for something, like enjoy life while you can and don't wait until it's too late...
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Post by: couponvan on December 17, 2022, 10:57:13 PM
Roasted Brussels sprouts with spicy maple aioli. Soo good, and I needed veggies. DH had crab cakes.

New Orleans bread pudding with whiskey sauce for dessert. I better eat some fruit now.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 18, 2022, 09:27:25 AM
@Dollar Slice - that sounds amazing!

My husband is grilling burgers, as it's finally a weekend without rain.
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Post by: Serendip on December 18, 2022, 02:02:50 PM
We remembered that we froze lasagna not too long ago--so it's lasagna and homemade garlic bread
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Post by: couponvan on December 18, 2022, 02:06:57 PM
@Dollar Slice - that loss of wine is very sad. It’s why I make sure to drink ours regularly. LOL. We have had a nice bottle of VC hanging around all year waiting for NYE. Or anything worthy to celebrate. Alas, it’s been a rough year.

Tonight it’s cioppino and roasted red pepper soup along with panini and potato salad. The menu for the week has been planned and shopped. I hope to not go to the store for anything other than baguettes and produce until the New Year.
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Post by: sui generis on December 18, 2022, 04:36:21 PM
Roasted Brussels sprouts with spicy maple aioli. Soo good, and I needed veggies. DH had crab cakes.

New Orleans bread pudding with whiskey sauce for dessert. I better eat some fruit now.

Do you have a recipe for this? Sounds tasty!
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Post by: Dollar Slice on December 18, 2022, 04:55:45 PM
@Dollar Slice - that loss of wine is very sad. It’s why I make sure to drink ours regularly. LOL. We have had a nice bottle of VC hanging around all year waiting for NYE. Or anything worthy to celebrate. Alas, it’s been a rough year.

Yeah... I have the same situation with the Veuve, someone gives me a bottle of nice champagne every year, which I love, but I live alone so I don't tend to open a bottle of champers all by myself, and during the pandemic I ended up with a backed up supply since I didn't end up going to any parties for a couple of years where I could bring champagne. So I have two bottles of Veuve Clicquot hanging around. And this year a friend invited me out for NYE to a thing with free champagne so once again I've got nowhere to bring it. Unless I show up with a chilled bottle and some plastic glasses and we drink it on the street outside beforehand with whoever's around (there will be a line to get in, welcome to NYC on NYE).

The old wine we dumped last night is from my dad's uncle - he was very wealthy (mid 8 fig) and was a real bon vivant... had a big wine cellar and would buy cases of wine from 'good years' from high-end wineries that he thought would get better with age. But then his and his wife's health started declining and he had hundreds of bottles of very fine wine that he never drank because you don't drink when you're ill and 90 years old. They didn't have any kids, so when he died he left his money mostly to charity and my dad ended up raiding the wine cellar (even though he didn't know much about wine - my parents like wine but not enough to understand which year of which winery/region is the best). So now every time there's a big family dinner we try and open some and almost every time they are no good (it's been 10+ years since he died, so the odds of any of them being in their prime is slim). Although I will say the decades-old Dom Perignon made extremely high-quality vinegar...
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Post by: OzzieandHarriet on December 18, 2022, 05:31:15 PM
Homemade pizza (dough and all) and salad. Pizza is actually very easy to make from scratch and doesn’t take long - about an hour.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on December 19, 2022, 06:51:16 AM
Homemade chicken pot pie with biscuits on top with a side salad.
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Post by: By the River on December 19, 2022, 07:52:25 AM
I was off Friday with the house empty so I made a huge pot of turkey and sausage gumbo from scratch.  Definitely the best thing to do with leftover Thanksgiving turkey.    I made enough for dinner for 4 on Friday and Sunday night, a couple of lunches this week and 2 gallons to freeze. 

To be more authentic, I had Cajun music playing for the almost one hour of stirring the roux.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 19, 2022, 03:33:09 PM
Green chicken enchiladas (from the freezer) for most of us, my husband will finish off the last of some salmon
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Post by: couponvan on December 19, 2022, 08:28:58 PM
Fettuccine Alfredo with peas. Puppy chow for dessert! (Chex, pb, chocolate, powdered sugar)
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Post by: Dollar Slice on December 19, 2022, 08:49:21 PM
Homemade chicken soup with extra-rich homemade Instant Pot chicken stock. I got it that perfect gold color and so gelatinous it turns to a thick jelly in the fridge. Trying to ward off the tripledemic for the holidays ;-)
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Post by: sonofsven on December 20, 2022, 07:48:23 AM
Salmon and broccoli. The salmon will be amazing, the broccoli woll be edible. And roasted potatoes.
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Post by: couponvan on December 20, 2022, 12:14:46 PM
Beef pot pie in puff pastries. I accidentally bought puff shells instead of sheets. Oops!
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on December 30, 2022, 07:34:53 AM
Finally finished all the Christmas Dinner leftovers last night....For the record, corn casserole/pudding goes GREAT with chili.

Tonight will be gnocchi with homemade acorn squash brown butter sauce and peas.  YUM.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 30, 2022, 11:33:27 AM
We're driving at least four hours for a ski trip, so dinner will be easy. We're bringing frozen pizza & bagged salads. Plus wine. :)
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Post by: jeninco on December 30, 2022, 04:13:27 PM
Tonight:Sausage and tomato sauce (basically, spaghetti sauce) over polenta with asparagus.

Tomorrow: The Fondue-tastic New Year's Eve dinner: appetizers (it'll be smoked salmon on artichoke hearts with some sort of vinaigrette), cheese fondue with several baguettes of cut-up bread, and also several salads, then chocolate fondue with mostly fruit and some whole-orange sponge cake to also dip in.

Sunday: Lentil Soup, of course. And probably Intermittent Fasting...
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Post by: sonofsven on January 02, 2023, 07:35:40 AM
Leftovers!
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Post by: cool7hand on January 02, 2023, 09:37:06 AM
Holiday leftovers!
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Post by: sui generis on January 02, 2023, 10:33:07 AM
Pizza fondue leftovers.  A recipe from DH's childhood (and indeed, it feels very 70s) that we often make around Christmas/NYE.
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Post by: grantmeaname on January 02, 2023, 10:45:59 AM
that is a recipe I would love to see!

for my part, I'm making gyros (https://www.seriouseats.com/greek-american-lamb-gyros-recipe), albeit on rice pilaf since I've got a celiac in the house and can't be assed to make GF pita today.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 02, 2023, 11:51:36 AM
Leftovers: Pork roast, sauerkraut, baby red potatoes and maybe a salad with it.
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Post by: FIRE Artist on January 02, 2023, 03:12:58 PM
Pea soup with the leftover new year’s day ham.
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Post by: jeninco on January 02, 2023, 03:56:57 PM
Homemade pizza, a big salad, and for dessert, eggnog with rum.
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Post by: couponvan on January 02, 2023, 08:56:32 PM
Crescent roll flatbread DIY pizza, cattleman’s coleslaw knock-off recipe, and a fruit punch seltzer with frozen blueberries for ice mocktail for dry January.
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Post by: mspym on January 03, 2023, 12:22:04 PM
Easy cupboard chili - cans of tomato, black and red kidney beans with most of a jar of salsa that was too sweet to eat on its own, frozen corn, on top of rice. Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and thinly sliced green onions.
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Post by: Sugaree on January 03, 2023, 12:26:33 PM
I planning on making a nice Thai-style chickpea curry.  We've got a round of bad weather coming through, so I hope I have power.
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Post by: GardenBaker on January 03, 2023, 02:40:44 PM
Stuffed peppers to use up a bunch of bell peppers before they go bad. I bought them for a specific recipe that I didn't make over the holidays and now I cannot remember what the specific recipe was.
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Post by: jeninco on January 03, 2023, 03:05:47 PM
Stuffed peppers to use up a bunch of bell peppers before they go bad. I bought them for a specific recipe that I didn't make over the holidays and now I cannot remember what the specific recipe was.

I have a whiteboard on the fridge that I use for exactly this purpose: when I get home from the store, I write 7 dinners down on the bottom of the whiteboard, and that's most likely what we're having. If I have an ingredient that needs to be used up, I'll add notes to the menu, like
- mexican casserole (use cilantro), slaw, avocados.

The top of the whiteboard gets used to note anything that should be added to the list, and I've (mostly) trained my family to write things on there as they use them up (or open the last one, or open the next-to-last, in the case of things that we use a lot of).

We're having classy beany-weenies, with a hunk of lamb mergueza sausage I picked up at the farmers market a few months ago and tossed in the freezer for when the moment was right. Also two kinds of white beans (I think cannellini and large lima) that I cooked extra of and put in the freezer, and a ton of veggies (onions, garlic, leeks, carrots, celery, perhaps cabbage?) and maybe some harissa.
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Post by: sonofsven on January 03, 2023, 06:33:17 PM
Salmon (spring chinook) and mashed potatoes.
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Post by: cool7hand on January 05, 2023, 11:49:06 AM
A test recipe for dinner with friends over the weekend: spice crusted ribeye cooked in cast iron in butter
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Post by: sui generis on January 05, 2023, 01:26:22 PM
I'm excited for roasted cauliflower and lentil tacos tonight, and I always think of this forum when we make them because I got the recipe from someone here!
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Post by: couponvan on January 05, 2023, 04:56:37 PM
charcuterie. Otherwise known as use up a bunch of leftover meats and cheeses sitting in our fridge since Christmas.
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Post by: Sugaree on January 06, 2023, 10:15:13 AM
Buffalo chickpea chili.  Basically chickpeas, tomatoes, veggies, chili seasoning, and buffalo sauce.  Should be interesting.
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Post by: jeninco on January 06, 2023, 10:40:59 AM
3-Sisters stew (black beans, squash, corn) all of which were resting in the freezer having been prepared (by me!) sometime in 2022.
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Post by: cool7hand on January 06, 2023, 01:37:14 PM
A friend bought too many tomatoes and gave us some. We chopped up the tomato and threw in some onion and dressed it with spices, EVOO, and vinegar. Instant dinner salad.
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Post by: Serendip on January 06, 2023, 02:51:09 PM
Squash & coconut soup with grilled cheese sandwiches :)
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Post by: couponvan on January 06, 2023, 03:56:36 PM
I am thanking my past self this evening. It's chicken enchiladas from the freezer and a kitchen sink salad of all the leftover salad types and veggies.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 06, 2023, 07:15:52 PM
I totally phoned it in tonight.  Was going to make falafel but didn't feel like cooking.  Wanted to order out, but pacified myself with frozen fish fillets from the freezer and made pasta with jar sauce.  Yay frugality muscles!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 06, 2023, 07:42:15 PM
My husband grilled burgers, and I made a salad to go with them. They were delicious.
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Post by: Tyson on January 06, 2023, 07:44:57 PM
Freshly roasted baby carrots and leftover ham from New Years eve.
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Post by: couponvan on January 07, 2023, 11:44:21 AM
Leftover night-I bet the hubs gets takeout.
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Post by: Weisass on January 07, 2023, 03:14:34 PM
Leftover night-I bet the hubs gets takeout.

Here as well… but we are reheating a pot of beans and making rice to go with it as I speak . No takeout for us!
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Post by: couponvan on January 07, 2023, 05:51:26 PM
Leftover night-I bet the hubs gets takeout.

Here as well… but we are reheating a pot of beans and making rice to go with it as I speak . No takeout for us!

I lost-he ate Cole slaw and chicken Marsala-he’s not that vegan anymore.
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Post by: Weisass on January 07, 2023, 05:53:13 PM
Yea that doesn’t sound very vegan…..
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Post by: couponvan on January 07, 2023, 05:56:19 PM
Yea that doesn’t sound very vegan…..

He’s now onto a keto ish diet. I give up. I am on a calorie-counting diet. Plus exercise. Should be an interesting what is for dinner January.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 07, 2023, 08:22:11 PM
I made a double batch of chicken curry, and my husband made Persian rice. Together, they are one of my favorite meals. Yum.
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Post by: Dicey on January 08, 2023, 12:08:20 PM
Wow, I haven't checked in for...five pages. Yikes! Tonight will be stuffed bell peppers. No recipe, just going to wing it. I have veggie meat, leftover basmati rice, some canned, seasoned tomatoes and six beautiful rainbow colored peppers.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 08, 2023, 03:20:30 PM
I also have some rainbow colored peppers and was going to make stuffed peppers with them tonight with Vigo Mexican Rice. Have never had that rice before so was a bit hesitant to use in stuffed peppers so we are having the Mexican rice tonight with steak and if we like it enough, it will go in stuffed peppers. However, I wanted to use taco spice and thought it plus the Mexican rice might be too salty. So may go back to using white rice and a packet of taco powder spice. Decisions...decisions!
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Post by: Dicey on January 09, 2023, 12:11:16 AM
I also have some rainbow colored peppers and was going to make stuffed peppers with them tonight with Vigo Mexican Rice. Have never had that rice before so was a bit hesitant to use in stuffed peppers so we are having the Mexican rice tonight with steak and if we like it enough, it will go in stuffed peppers. However, I wanted to use taco spice and thought it plus the Mexican rice might be too salty. So may go back to using white rice and a packet of taco powder spice. Decisions...decisions!
I never thought about taco seasoning! I leaned Italian-ish instead. I had some fire-roasted diced tomatoes. Mixed that with rice, veggie meat and a big heap of Costco's no salt seasoning. Par baked, then topped with marinara for the last 10 minutes. Came out pretty well. So filling that we ate less than anticipated, so hooray, an extra meal for the week!
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 09, 2023, 09:15:40 AM
The Mexican rice was okay. We like spicy stuff so we added crushed red pepper to it to kick it up!

I definitely will be making the stuffed peppers with white rice when using the taco seasoning. I never heard of using taco seasoning either but ran across a recipe using it. I love tacos so should be very tasty!
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Post by: Serendip on January 09, 2023, 09:18:57 AM
Eggplant & pomegranate soba noodles (new recipe to try out) --might toss some pea sprouts in there too since I've grown some.
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Post by: jeninco on January 09, 2023, 09:21:23 AM
Last night was beans on toast, haha.

Actually, this white bean soup: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020754-spicy-white-bean-stew-with-broccoli-rabe (except we had broccoli not broccoli rabe) for which I also cooked 4 cups of small white beans and 4 cups of giant white beans in the pressure cooker and stuffed 4/5 of them both into the freezer for dinner at a later date. We had it with croutons/little toasts made of a couple of bagels that I found in the back of the freezer, cut into tiny rounds and toasted in the oven (while making granola, multi-tasking for the efficiency win).

Tonight: the opposite, pretty much. Grilled pork chops, roasted sweet potatoes, and roasted Brussels sprouts. Probably with a salad. We're getting close to needing to go grocery shopping again...
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Post by: midweststache on January 09, 2023, 09:21:39 AM
Pot roast w/ veggies. I'll likely eat on this all week.
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Post by: Sugaree on January 09, 2023, 11:02:09 AM
Last night was masa harina waffles with black bean hash.  It was SO good.  Tonight is going to be white bean pasta "alfredo" with peas and sun dried tomatoes.
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Post by: turketron on January 09, 2023, 12:12:52 PM
Last night was masa harina waffles with black bean hash.  It was SO good.  Tonight is going to be white bean pasta "alfredo" with peas and sun dried tomatoes.

oooo got a recipe for the waffles? we made tamales over the holiday and have a bunch of leftover masa, and we were just planning on making some tortillas at some point but this sounds like another tasty option :D
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Post by: techwiz on January 09, 2023, 12:28:52 PM
Last night was masa harina waffles with black bean hash.  It was SO good.  Tonight is going to be white bean pasta "alfredo" with peas and sun dried tomatoes.

oooo got a recipe for the waffles? we made tamales over the holiday and have a bunch of leftover masa, and we were just planning on making some tortillas at some point but this sounds like another tasty option :D

I always use this recipe which originally came from a Toastmaster Waffle Iron book.

The secret here is separating the eggs and whipping the white like you would for a meringue and folding it into the mix at the end to get the batter light and fluffy. It’s a little more work, but it is definitely worth it!

1 3/4 C. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp sugar
7 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 C. milk
3 eggs

Mix dry ingredients.
Mix the wet ingredients, sans eggs.
Separate yolks from whites.
Add yolks to wet ingredients and in another bowl beat whites until firm peaks form. The whites should stick to the side of the bowl if you turn it upside-down.

Preheat waffle maker. Mix wet and dry ingredients until most of the lumps are gone. Fold in the egg whites. Use ~1/2 C. per waffle.

Makes about 8-10 waffles.
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Post by: simonsez on January 09, 2023, 01:46:55 PM
pan-frying (or is it sauteeing? I never know as mushrooms take FOREVER to reduce it seems, esp. with the booze but I cook it on the high side of medium) cremini mushrooms with vegan butter and minced garlic and then finishing off with sweet vermouth (the red kind).

grilled prime steaks (rubbed in olive oil, salt, and pepper)

roasted broccoli with some chili oil

spring mix salad with artichokes, pine nuts

will wash down with a dry red
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Post by: Trifle on January 10, 2023, 03:38:23 AM
Savory veggie pot pie, homemade crust, green salad on the side
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Post by: couponvan on January 10, 2023, 06:38:26 AM
Low carb beef tacos and beef nachos for the 1 who doesn’t like tacos….
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Post by: Sugaree on January 10, 2023, 06:54:14 AM
Last night was masa harina waffles with black bean hash.  It was SO good.  Tonight is going to be white bean pasta "alfredo" with peas and sun dried tomatoes.

oooo got a recipe for the waffles? we made tamales over the holiday and have a bunch of leftover masa, and we were just planning on making some tortillas at some point but this sounds like another tasty option :D

1 1/2 cups masa harina
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/3 cup almond flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 - 2 1/4 cup water

Mix it all together and cook 1/2 cup of batter for each waffle.  Cook 5-ish minutes each. 


The topping was red bell pepper, frozen corn, garlic, onion, and black beans with taco seasoning.  I added some pico, but salsa would work as would avocado and/or guacamole.






Tonight, I'm making black bean tacos, and I'll probably use some of the leftover hash for those.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 10, 2023, 07:43:39 AM
Budget Bytes creamy chicken enchilidas for the lad, vegetarian enchiladas for me, leftover london broil for DH.
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Post by: couponvan on January 10, 2023, 08:06:53 PM
Low carb beef tacos and beef nachos for the 1 who doesn’t like tacos….

I ended up also making low-calorie BBQ chicken quesadillas with a jalapeño tropical fruit salsa. Everyone raved about them, so I took it as a win.
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Post by: mspym on January 10, 2023, 11:52:26 PM
Chicken and chickpea stew on roast potato and kumara
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Post by: Trifle on January 11, 2023, 04:50:59 AM
Veggie lasagna
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Post by: cool7hand on January 11, 2023, 08:31:58 AM
Burgers. Never the same twice.
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Post by: couponvan on January 11, 2023, 08:45:31 AM
BFD-omelette and cinnamon rolls. I will be eating the omelette and kids will eat the cinnamon rolls.
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Post by: Sugaree on January 11, 2023, 08:54:05 AM
I think tonight is "beefless" stew, which is really just a mushroom and veggie stew. 
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 11, 2023, 09:54:35 AM
Chuck roast in the crockpot with small red taters, carrots, onions coated with some cream of mushroom soup and dehydrated onion soup. Crockpot is percolating and dinner will be easy. Also, have some fresh green beans I may cook up later too.

For future dinners, Mr. Roadrunner cooked up some mighty fine meatballs he cooked in the oven and in a skillet cooked up some ground beef with onion. Meatballs and cooked ground meat will be portioned out and frozen. Some of the ground meat will be held aside to make some stuffed peppers maybe tomorrow.
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Post by: Serendip on January 12, 2023, 11:50:05 AM
Jackfruit tacos with homemade tortillas
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Post by: Sugaree on January 12, 2023, 12:01:10 PM
I was supposed to go out to dinner with my best friend, but I'm kinda not feeling it right now.  I have a bunch of leftovers to work through.  I've been planning six dinners a week and I'm starting to think that five with two planned leftover nights might be a better option.
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Post by: jeninco on January 12, 2023, 04:15:00 PM
Peanut noodles (probably with rice noodles) with tofu and a variety of veggies, including snow peas and a red pepper. Need to find a recipe that looks good...
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Post by: couponvan on January 12, 2023, 09:02:50 PM
Tonight was dump veggies and frozen veggies in a pot with rotisserie chicken stock and chicken pieces. For picky eldest, leftover tacos.
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Post by: mspym on January 12, 2023, 11:43:13 PM
Peanut noodles (probably with rice noodles) with tofu and a variety of veggies, including snow peas and a red pepper. Need to find a recipe that looks good...
@jeninco I do a mashup of these two -
https://pinchofyum.com/spicy-peanut-soba-noodle-salad#tasty-recipes-38176-jump-target
https://www.jessicagavin.com/asian-soba-noodle-salad-with-soy-dressing/

It’s so hot right now that I’m flattened. Dinner will be Greek salad and some beer bread I made earlier.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 13, 2023, 04:52:54 AM
making vegetarian Moussaka and vegetarian shephards pie.  Going skiing with DH this week and these are tasty hearty recipes that reheat well.  Trying to decide if I'm motivated enough to make a loaf of bread too.
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Post by: Tyson on January 13, 2023, 08:12:10 AM
Cheeseburgers and homemade French fries.
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Post by: jeninco on January 13, 2023, 10:29:53 AM
Peanut noodles (probably with rice noodles) with tofu and a variety of veggies, including snow peas and a red pepper. Need to find a recipe that looks good...
@jeninco I do a mashup of these two -
https://pinchofyum.com/spicy-peanut-soba-noodle-salad#tasty-recipes-38176-jump-target
https://www.jessicagavin.com/asian-soba-noodle-salad-with-soy-dressing/

It’s so hot right now that I’m flattened. Dinner will be Greek salad and some beer bread I made earlier.

Thanks! I made one that started with (er, the recipe started with) 1/2 cup peanut butter and 1/2 cup coconut milk, and included lime juice, chili-garlic sauce, a bunch of rated ginger, soy sauce, and a little vinegar, among other things. I added a bunch of veggies (my big pasta pot has an insert for steaming veggies, so I steamed the carrots first, then added snow peas, then pulled them out to cook the rice noodles) and tossed in soft tofu cubes, pickled radishes, and thinly sliced red peppers upon plating. It turned out well, and for once we actually had sauce leftover instead of thinking "it's OK, but rather dry".
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Post by: techwiz on January 13, 2023, 01:22:07 PM
Spinach Cannelloni
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Post by: Dollar Slice on January 13, 2023, 01:32:27 PM
Late last night I made a big pot of what I'm calling "all the good things soup" where I just fit in everything that was good from the farmers market this week and everything good from the freezer and some homemade stock and a couple of pantry items. I've been ill for a while and wanted a huge pot of really healthy food to eat for days with no effort. I ended up with a little bit of beef chuck cubed up small, fingerling potatoes also cut up small, carrots, cauliflower, green beans, zucchini, farro, and canned tomatoes.
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Post by: chasingsnow on January 13, 2023, 09:48:31 PM
We had no groceries after skiing so I went with annies white cheddar with an onion and some green peas with a fried egg on top, its not healthy, but its what we had.
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Post by: mspym on January 14, 2023, 12:22:33 AM
@Dollar Slice that sounds really nourishing and good. I hope it was as comforting as it sounds.

Tonight we are still HOT so it’s soba noodles with tofu, broccoli and peas in a soy dressing I made up
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Post by: Dollar Slice on January 14, 2023, 01:42:18 AM
@Dollar Slice that sounds really nourishing and good. I hope it was as comforting as it sounds.

Yes, it's amazing! And it's playing nice with my unhappy GI system, hooray. The fingerling potatoes I got at the farmers market turned out to be so good - they're so creamy. I'll have to see if they have more tomorrow, I'll roast up a pan later in the week.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 14, 2023, 02:19:02 PM
Ribs, homemade mashed sweet potatoes and salad.
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Post by: Sugaree on January 14, 2023, 03:15:49 PM
I think tonight is a three-bean chili kind of night.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 14, 2023, 03:51:08 PM
I was supposed to go out to dinner with my best friend, but I'm kinda not feeling it right now.  I have a bunch of leftovers to work through.  I've been planning six dinners a week and I'm starting to think that five with two planned leftover nights might be a better option.

This is what we do. If I plan 6, we inevitably have waste. We've got two teens at home, and someone always has last minute plans or practice or work.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 14, 2023, 03:52:23 PM
I spent the morning scooping buckets of water because our garage flooded (Northern California rainstorms, for the win). I felt like soup, so I made two kinds: white bean rosemary + ham & split pea. I'm also about to put a loaf of French bread into the oven. I think it will the split pea soup for dinner, and the white bean for tomorrow's lunch.
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Post by: mspym on January 14, 2023, 03:56:10 PM
I was supposed to go out to dinner with my best friend, but I'm kinda not feeling it right now.  I have a bunch of leftovers to work through.  I've been planning six dinners a week and I'm starting to think that five with two planned leftover nights might be a better option.

This is what we do. If I plan 6, we inevitably have waste. We've got two teens at home, and someone always has last minute plans or practice or work.
Yeah us too. Five meals planned, which gives us slots for leftovers or cracker dinner.
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Post by: Serendip on January 14, 2023, 06:47:07 PM
@MaybeBabyMustache --I'm definitely going to steal that White Bean Rosemary soup inspiration. Yum.

Tonight we are eating peppers & chicken stirfry w/ black bean sauce, rice and broccolini
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 14, 2023, 07:19:40 PM
@Serendip - super easy & delicious https://www.budgetbytes.com/easy-rosemary-garlic-white-bean-soup/

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Post by: jeninco on January 14, 2023, 08:00:49 PM
In an effort to reduce food waste, I'm trying hard to shop once/week and use things up in order of perishability. So this evening we had mushroom tacos (with refried beans, corn tortillas, a bit of shredded cheddar, previously-frozen poblano peppers, previously-frozen green sauce, and a salad of shredded cabbage and carrots with some arugula and avocado).

Tomorrow: caldo tlalpeño: basically chicken, chickpea and vegetable soup with chipotles in adobo.
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Post by: Nangirl17 on January 15, 2023, 01:19:49 PM
I put the rice cooker and crock pot on before leaving for church this morning - butternut squash lentil curry. The squash and onions came from the freezer (I never used to buy frozen onions, but they aren't more expensive than fresh, and in rushed mornings, they really help!), the rest from the pantry.

https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/slow-cooker-butternut-squash-lentil-curry/

I've done this one as a freezer meal too, and it works well.
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Post by: Serendip on January 15, 2023, 06:08:27 PM
Thanks @MaybeBabyMustache --I'm making the soup tomorrow :)

Tonight we will have tofu & pea shoots with spicy peanut sauce over rice    ...spaghetti with pesto, kale & pine nuts
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Post by: Sugaree on January 15, 2023, 07:26:06 PM
Tonight was roasted cauliflower and sweet potatoes with shawarma spices.  In a bowl with quinoa, cucumbers, lettuce, red onions, and tahini-lime sauce.  Definitely going on the list to be made again.  Oh, and flourless sweet potato brownies.  I've already had to foist some of those on the parents so I wouldn't eat them all.

Got next week's ingredients prepped, so that will make life easier on weeknights.
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Post by: couponvan on January 15, 2023, 09:03:24 PM
Monkey meal with frozen Turkey links. Yummy!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 16, 2023, 12:21:37 PM
Chicken shawarma. I like this recipe. https://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/chicken-shawarma/#wprm-recipe-container-29557

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Post by: cool7hand on January 16, 2023, 12:48:49 PM
Sausage and roasted broccoli
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Post by: techwiz on January 16, 2023, 02:05:26 PM
I think it is a cleanup the fridge night. Leftovers etc..
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Post by: Sugaree on January 16, 2023, 05:40:09 PM
Soy curl fajitas.  Really good.  Hoping the soy texture will still be okay when I have it as leftovers.
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Post by: snic on January 16, 2023, 08:00:21 PM
Pav bhaji. Surprisingly delicious for being mashed overcooked vegetables spread on soft buns.

https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/pav-bhaji-recipe-mumbai-pav-bhaji-a-fastfood-recipe-from-mumbai/ (https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/pav-bhaji-recipe-mumbai-pav-bhaji-a-fastfood-recipe-from-mumbai/)
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Post by: mspym on January 17, 2023, 01:14:28 AM
Linguine with a quick broccoli cherry tomato and butter bean sauce.
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Post by: GardenBaker on January 17, 2023, 07:58:09 AM
Thawed some shrimp and sausage from the freezer. We'll sauté the shrimp, grill the sausage and have corn for the side.
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Post by: couponvan on January 17, 2023, 07:59:13 AM
Freezer fettuccine Alfredo and salad. I think I am doing freezer meals for the next month! Just deep cleaned my freezer and we have tons of freezer meals and meats to make use of.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 17, 2023, 03:45:59 PM
carmelized onions and mushrooms over lentils and leftover mashed potatoes
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Post by: jeninco on January 18, 2023, 09:24:12 AM
Last night: Smitten kitchen lentil and sausage soup (except we used a pork chop that was lingering in the fridge) with many vegetables. And freshly made focaccia.
Tonight: I think salmon cakes, roasted potatoes, salad, and possible roasted brussels sprouts.
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Post by: Sugaree on January 18, 2023, 09:51:03 AM
Roasted veggie pasta.  Basically I'll roast a pan of eggplant, zucchini, carrots, red onions, and maybe tomatoes.  Then add it to some penne with balsamic vinegar, garlic, and thyme. 
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Post by: couponvan on January 18, 2023, 02:51:58 PM
I keep forgetting what I am making.  It's a good thing I menu plan on Sundays and write it down.

Eggs benedict and fruit salad along with a peppers/onions stirfry with mahi mahi for the pescatarian.
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Post by: mspym on January 18, 2023, 05:36:10 PM
Last night it was boiling hot so dinner was salad with miso-braised basa. Tonight it's cooler so I think it'll be spinach rice cake with some sort of smoky tomato sauce.
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Post by: sui generis on January 18, 2023, 05:50:39 PM
Last night it was boiling hot so dinner was salad with miso-braised basa. Tonight it's cooler so I think it'll be spinach rice cake with some sort of smoky tomato sauce.

Do you buy pre-smoked tomato sauce or do you smoke it yourself?  Is there something more/other to it than adding liquid smoke?  Curious because I had a pizza with a smoky tomato sauce on it last weekend and I unexpectedly really loved it and was wondering how it was made.
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Post by: mspym on January 18, 2023, 06:48:32 PM
Last night it was boiling hot so dinner was salad with miso-braised basa. Tonight it's cooler so I think it'll be spinach rice cake with some sort of smoky tomato sauce.

Do you buy pre-smoked tomato sauce or do you smoke it yourself?  Is there something more/other to it than adding liquid smoke?  Curious because I had a pizza with a smoky tomato sauce on it last weekend and I unexpectedly really loved it and was wondering how it was made.
I make it myself - sauté an onion in a lot more olive oil than you think, add some garlic after 10 minutes or so, either smoked paprika or smoked chipotle depending on whether I want it hot or not and a can of diced tomatoes. Cook on a low simmer for roughly 20 minutes until the sauce kinda glows and it splits a bit when you stir it. You’re basically cooking off all the water and replacing it with oil. If it doesn’t taste like a sauce then it needs some more cooking.
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Post by: sonofsven on January 18, 2023, 07:32:34 PM
Coho salmon and boiled potatoes.
The coho is not as tasty as my normal chinook, but I'm a horrible salmon snob.
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Post by: Trifle on January 19, 2023, 03:57:57 AM
I'm going to make a double batch of pie crust this morning.  First crust will become a veggie pot pie for tonight, and the second will become a quiche in a few days.  Both are good ways to use up fridge and freezer vegetables. 
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Post by: couponvan on January 19, 2023, 09:26:43 AM
freezer spaghetti with a cauliflower/cheese base instead of regular noodles and a salad. Might as well make it easy on myself before I travel tomorrow!
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Post by: Sugaree on January 19, 2023, 09:52:01 AM
Shepherdless pie.  Veggies in sauce topped with mashed potatoes. 
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Post by: Tyson on January 19, 2023, 11:48:27 AM
Seared pork sausages and a salad.
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Post by: Serendip on January 19, 2023, 05:58:02 PM
Having friends over for dinner ==spaghetti and meatballs, foccaccia, caesar salad

I baked lemon, miso, pepper chocolate chunk cookies for dessert :)
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Post by: Sugaree on January 20, 2023, 09:46:12 AM
I've got some cucumber, red bell pepper, and an avocado left from this week's produce, so I'm going to make some veggie sushi rolls. 
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Post by: sonofsven on January 21, 2023, 07:29:29 PM
Salmon collars, boiled potatoes, and broccoli
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Post by: mspym on January 25, 2023, 03:45:11 AM
Boiled new potatoes with butter and mustard, sautéed mushrooms and zucchini, grilled halloumi and chopped up cherry tomatoes. It was delicious and very easy.
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Post by: Trifle on January 25, 2023, 04:29:19 AM
Pierogis, roasted Brussels sprouts, and green salad
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 25, 2023, 11:53:46 AM
@Trifele, I was going to make pierogies tonight!!!  But then I got all involved with painting my kitchen cabinets, so it's going to be a hearty salad tonight and burgers (black bean for me, beef for the fellas) and pierogies tomorrow!
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Post by: chasingsnow on January 25, 2023, 12:12:06 PM
Middle eastern chilli with chickpeas, lamb, vension and veggies!!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 25, 2023, 03:02:00 PM
We are going to have grilled chicken & rice. It's a delicious meal, but will be the third time we've had it this week (leftovers), due a crazy schedule.
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Post by: snic on January 25, 2023, 05:05:21 PM
Lebanese swiss chard and lentil soup. One of my favorite stick-to-your ribs vegetarian stews. Cook a pound of lentils in about 2 quarts of water until half done, add two diced potatoes, cook another 15 minutes, then add a big bunch of coarsely chopped swiss chard and cook another 5 minutes. Meanwhile, sautee 2 onions and a few cloves of garlic in olive oil, add 2 Tbs flour, then stir into the soup and cook for another 5 min. When everything is done, adjust the seasonings and add about 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. If at any point you see the soup getting too thick, don't hesitate to just add more water.

This is one of the few meals I can eat for lunch day in and day out and not get tired of it.
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Post by: jeninco on January 25, 2023, 05:43:08 PM
Polenta with a tomato-cauliflower sauce. Hearty, filing, easy, fast, and delicious!
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Post by: gatortator on January 25, 2023, 05:58:41 PM
Test kitchen’s Stovetop Mac n cheese and buttered peas
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Post by: Weisass on January 25, 2023, 07:22:01 PM
We used up a bunch of stuff in the fridge with a Mediterranean dinner… hummus, flatbreads, various veg and sliced meats. It was perfect.
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Post by: mspym on January 26, 2023, 03:17:47 AM
I attempted to make a TVP bolognese and, well, that was a ruin of a perfectly good pasta sauce. I could not feed this to my friend who arrived on a long haul flight from Dubai. So we ordered pizza and that was a good decision. 
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Post by: middo on January 26, 2023, 03:48:46 AM
'Tis Australia Day here in Australia (or invasion day, or sorry day).  However, for us that means it is LAMB day.  So today was lamb roast, but not just any lamb roast.  This was a butterfly lamb leg (deboned and flattened), basted in garlic, rosemary and mustard for 24 hours, and then cooked on the bbq.  Initially cooked hot for about 10 minutes, then the burners under the meat were turned off and the others under the hood keeping it at around 160 degrees Celsius for a couple of hours.

Served with a salad, it was divine.  The meat was just pink in the middle, juicy and very delicious.
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Post by: cool7hand on January 26, 2023, 07:31:11 AM
Spiced chocolate crusted NY strip
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Post by: Sugaree on January 26, 2023, 07:41:28 AM
Italian style white bean soup
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 26, 2023, 08:30:32 AM
instant replay of last night's salad and burgers.  Yay for leftovers!!!
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Post by: Weisass on January 26, 2023, 01:45:19 PM
So excited for dinner tonight….chuck roast!
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Post by: jeninco on January 26, 2023, 05:12:55 PM
I think a 1-pan thing with various bits and bobs that we could use up. So a couple of Italian sausages, some potatoes, a half (big) cauliflower, some shreds of kale in the bottom of a bag.  Perhaps fried eggs on top -- depends on how boring it looks. We'll probably have it with hot sauce.
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Post by: gatortator on January 26, 2023, 05:43:44 PM
Chicken fajitas with leftover black beans on the side
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Post by: grantmeaname on January 26, 2023, 05:54:30 PM
I made one of those bullshit Asian fusion bowl things. Delicious. GF ramen noodles, chicken breast, gai lan, mushrooms, Thai red curry paste and coconut cream.

Absolute salt bomb though.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 26, 2023, 09:09:14 PM
We had chicken wings & gyozas (my 16 y.o.'s request) + salad.
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Post by: jeninco on January 27, 2023, 11:55:04 AM
Scaccia (https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/01/stromboli/) and salad. We'll make enough to have two giant scaccia and freeze the second one for a quick-ish dinner sometime in the future. Future us will be very, very happy to have that!

Also, we'll have leftovers from the first one to take for lunch tomorrow -- we're planning on a 5+ hour backcountry ski.

Saturday: Fondue galore, with some friends.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 27, 2023, 12:33:02 PM
@jeninco, I had never heard of scaccia....and now I need to make one.  Looks amazing.
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Post by: jeninco on January 27, 2023, 02:37:39 PM
@jeninco, I had never heard of scaccia....and now I need to make one.  Looks amazing.

It's delicious! The process takes several steps, but they're pretty well spelled out in the recipe, and you can space them out. So I made the dough during lunch, and I'll make the sauce in a bit here (so it has time to cool). Then we just have to shred the cheese and assemble the things!
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Post by: cool7hand on January 28, 2023, 08:30:35 AM
leftovers
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Post by: Tyson on January 28, 2023, 11:41:32 AM
leftovers

Same.
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Post by: turketron on January 28, 2023, 12:52:30 PM
I'm attempting a spin on this lamb shoulder recipe (https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/lamb-recipes/tender-lamb-shoulder/), my MIL made it for us over the summer (although she used beef instead of lamb) and it was really good, but I was trying to find an alternative to make it meatless. So instead of lamb or beef I'm going to try it with like 5 pounds of eggplant, and since that doesn't take 6 hours to cook I'm going to pressure-cook the chickpeas first rather than putting them in dry. 

We'll see how it goes!



Update: it turned out pretty good! The chickpeas especially turned out great. I would make a couple adjustments next time- I just halved the eggplant this time but it didn't cook super evenly, so next time I'll cube it first and then put it on top of the chickpeas. I also didn't chop up the preserved lemons finely enough so there were a few big pieces that were a bit overpowering when you bit into them so next time I'll mince it up much smaller. 
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Post by: Serendip on January 28, 2023, 05:47:25 PM
Pizza.

 Sourdough base...pesto/mushroom/jalapeno/dark olives with peashoots
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 29, 2023, 09:15:25 AM
Trying a new recipe:
Parmesan tahini kale salad....but in my usual manner, I'm making some adjustments....I don't have kale, but I have a head of cauliflower which needs to be eaten....so I'm going to roast the cauliflower and chickpeas, sprinkle with panko and parmesan as in the recipe and I already made the dressing and it is AMAZING.  Link below for anyone who wants to try it.

https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/parmesan-tahini-kale-salad/
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Post by: midweststache on January 29, 2023, 10:02:17 AM
NYT Moroccan-Spiced Meatballs (a free link, so this shouldn't be paywalled: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022719-moroccan-spiced-chicken-meatballs?unlocked_article_code=r8a98XtKXNcqPPnvs8493DwB5f6Slju4NDpFZLEe2Qdl1H8ZMNMJxAZiNKwxyegUEMzlKVdDccZbmigtE8JWbaaP7RYM0ZsJ8CvTo3F7L88kSdFBa9rH9af4ypgEZn7SjqbXzO_CcBceZ4OmGR2FDz87CgJ-auFHhQCHdK2tIrmhATOOp4Qnk4T7RdnvFUJNEvCTpNbI20SMvJRRRDKTR4eAzUCy7enaGQt6bl9tXBAeVqhs7QSRTvFkpKRcUQ36IHgCowH9woMhe8n4pNuxyAMUJw8yUKXxNye6qq1QxoJ6hCNWgY35kUbOtPw00fSMPp5D5Th3Jrpv7jVH707v5CqyUU19sw&smid=share-url)

Our grocery store was out of ground chicken, but ground pork was on sale. Served with couscous made afghan-style, dolmas, and cucumber slices.
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Post by: Serendip on January 29, 2023, 03:23:12 PM
Trying a new recipe:
Parmesan tahini kale salad....but in my usual manner, I'm making some adjustments....I don't have kale, but I have a head of cauliflower which needs to be eaten....so I'm going to roast the cauliflower and chickpeas, sprinkle with panko and parmesan as in the recipe and I already made the dressing and it is AMAZING.  Link below for anyone who wants to try it.

https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/parmesan-tahini-kale-salad/

this looks great. adding it to my bookmarks to try out :)

Friends gave us frozen boerewors sausage --will have with smashed potatoes & garden greens
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Post by: sui generis on January 29, 2023, 05:05:53 PM
Goat cheese gnocchi with carmelized onions.  It's kind of a lot of messy work, so we only make it about once a year, but it's very good!
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Post by: jeninco on January 29, 2023, 05:30:48 PM
Wow, that gnocchi sounds delicious!

We're having mushroom tacos (with mashed black beans, probably cheddar, avocado, shredded cabbage and corn tortillas) and I'm baking a cake that'll be whole tangelo, ricotta, and some ground almonds. Assuming I can locate the recipe I used last time!

Edited to add: Of course, it's here: https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/01/blood-orange-almond-and-ricotta-cake/
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Post by: couponvan on January 29, 2023, 05:51:30 PM
“Free” airport food-we May have walked from B29 to B79 and back to B7 for that $56 worth of free food, so also a free workout!
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Post by: Sandi_k on January 29, 2023, 06:07:31 PM
Green enchiladas, with chicken and cheese.
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Post by: jeninco on January 30, 2023, 05:29:07 PM
Peanut noodles with rice noodles, tons of veggies, and crispy tofu cubes. Hopefully there will be leftovers.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 30, 2023, 05:40:33 PM
Pulled pork (from the freezer, crisped up like carnitas in the oven) + coleslaw.
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Post by: mspym on January 30, 2023, 11:33:01 PM
Eggplant bake with caramelised onions and spinach. I think I’ll do a green salad on the side.
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Post by: couponvan on February 01, 2023, 07:14:57 PM
Low calorie spinach dip, taco tofu bars, and chicken fajitas on low-carb tortillas.
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Post by: Serendip on February 01, 2023, 08:19:53 PM
Crispy potato, polenta & cheese pancake w/greens
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Post by: gatortator on February 01, 2023, 08:28:16 PM
Sausage and cheese twice baked potatoes with salad
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 01, 2023, 09:15:27 PM
We had tacos
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Post by: snic on February 02, 2023, 07:40:52 PM
Sauteed eggplant with cherry tomatoes and basil over goat cheese polenta.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 04, 2023, 11:18:26 AM
We are having egg roll in a bowl, to use up the last of some coleslaw mix
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Post by: couponvan on February 04, 2023, 12:43:53 PM
Gnocchi and caesar salad.
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Post by: Serendip on February 05, 2023, 04:32:49 PM
Lentil curry :) I've made this one before and it's super easy & tasty
https://www.veganricha.com/lentil-curry-casserole/
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Post by: Luke Warm on February 06, 2023, 12:39:32 PM
Empanadas.
I was watching a Youtube video about a guy living/touring in a van and he was cooking up an easy sounding empanada dish. I made the dipping sauce last night and it was very tasty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC5GgthJaJE&t=119s
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Post by: couponvan on February 06, 2023, 03:07:00 PM
Lemon meringue pie and vegetable soup.  I'm really going to eat the pie and not the soup.  It is what it is.
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Post by: mspym on February 06, 2023, 04:28:54 PM
Crispy gnocchi w mushroom, pumpkin and sage
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 06, 2023, 04:53:53 PM
Chicken shawarma, with naan, mini cucumbers, tomatoes, feta & tzatziki sauce
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Post by: gatortator on February 06, 2023, 06:29:11 PM
Honey miso salmon, roasted broccoli, baguette
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 07, 2023, 09:34:59 AM
We're having chicken curry & rice
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 07, 2023, 09:37:07 AM
potato and corn chowder and kale salad with apples,red onions, almonds and goat cheese (and my favorite homemade creamy balsamic vinaigrette!!)
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Post by: couponvan on February 07, 2023, 12:14:17 PM
The lemon meringue pie is gone, but the vegetable soup remains.  We are adding taco bell taco kits for the kids.  Banana muffins are being made today, and someone might eat those for dinner. Two nights out from a 10-day vacation there aren't very many options!
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Post by: jeninco on February 07, 2023, 12:55:26 PM
Made dinners for friends who are dealing with medical stuff, so made two complete dinners for two families:
Cooked sweet potatoes and Granny Smiths (sort of steamed in a pan with apple juice, mustard, ginger, a little ground cloves) with a ham steak on top. With a roasted-cauliflower salad.
Salmon cakes (canned salmon glued together with a bit of egg and masked potatoes) with roasted potato wedges and steamed asparagus.

We had the second one, the first is in the fridge for another night.

Tonight we're having beef, bokchoi and rice noodle Chinese-flavored soup. Beef is currently in the oven, slow-cooking in a flavored beef broth.
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Post by: Weisass on February 07, 2023, 03:23:59 PM
I dunno about y'all, but I am LIVING.MY.BEST.LIFE. eating an apple and cottage cheese for dinner.... remembering back before I had kids when I could pull this kind of *ish all of the time and nobody would complain :)
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 07, 2023, 04:18:27 PM
@Weisass, back when I was a single gal, popcorn and an apple was a go-to!!!!

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Post by: Serendip on February 07, 2023, 06:56:26 PM
@Weisass --my partner is about to leave for 10 days and I was already daydreaming about eating orange & banana smoothies for dinner.. or apple crumble :)


Tonight he is making kimchi-fried rice...we had leftover rice & a partially full jar of kimchi. Will top with egg
https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/kimchi-bokkeumbap
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Post by: Weisass on February 07, 2023, 07:48:41 PM
@Weisass --my partner is about to leave for 10 days and I was already daydreaming about eating orange & banana smoothies for dinner.. or apple crumble :)


Tonight he is making kimchi-fried rice...we had leftover rice & a partially full jar of kimchi. Will top with egg
https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/kimchi-bokkeumbap
Mmm sounds delish!
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Post by: mspym on February 08, 2023, 01:29:26 AM
Y’all are making me hungry. Tonight it’s crispy tofu noodle stir fry
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 08, 2023, 08:22:12 AM
leftover corn and potato chowder and kale salad.   Not exciting, but that is kind of how batch cooking works....
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Post by: jeninco on February 08, 2023, 03:34:39 PM
Lovely casserole that's a mix of steamed potatoes and broccoli (cut up and cook in the same pan, then drain) mixed with olives and crushed tomatoes and loads of garlic, then layered with munster cheese and baked until all melty.
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Post by: Frankies Girl on February 08, 2023, 03:45:55 PM
Cheese, potato and broccoli soup from scratch. I am using my homemade turkey bone broth, and added onion, garlic, butter, port wine cheddar cheese, salt/pepper.  Threw in a handful of leftover fresh but wilty spinach just to use it up too. It's freaking delicious.
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Post by: jeninco on February 10, 2023, 02:49:30 PM
Probably peanut noodles (using rice noodles) with ALL the veggies. We have 6-8 baby bok choi to use up before they get soft, and otherwise it'll probably be carrots, red pepper slivers (added at the very end), the two lone remaining green onions, and maybe some frozen edamame.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 11, 2023, 05:45:09 PM
My husband is cooking, and he's making a Persian dinner: kabob koobideh (ground beef kebab), rice with tadiq, grilled tomatoes (to smash over the rice) & yogurt/cucumber sauce.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 11, 2023, 06:22:02 PM
lentil moussaka (leftover from the recesses of the freezer) and the tail end of a bag of salad.  But I think I need to find a way to get invited to @MaybeBabyMustache 's house.  That sounds delicious!!!!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 11, 2023, 07:02:47 PM
@Josiecat23503 - my husband is an amazing cook, but his father/mother are even better! They've stayed with us a few times when they've been able to visit the US, and oh my gosh... The incredible food! I gained weight on each trip. ;-)
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Post by: mspym on February 11, 2023, 11:31:23 PM
Ladera with olive baguettes and some Cumberland sausages.
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Post by: Reader on February 11, 2023, 11:47:53 PM
dumpling and cabbage soup. cos soups are nice.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 12, 2023, 06:25:44 AM
well, it's superbowl sunday, which means my usual plant based home cooked everything goes out the window for one night (and the fellas are *thrilled*

Tonight's menu includes:
Totino's pizza rolls (I know, I know, they are revolting.  But my teenager LOVES them)
Tater tots
Chicken nuggets
GF pizza
Trader Joes guacomole and corn chips
Mozzarella cheese sticks

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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 12, 2023, 08:28:04 AM
@Josiecat23503 - that is totally a teen Super Bowl menu!

We're having:
Pizza
Wings
Veggies with hummus & dill dip
Chips (last minute add)
Mac & cheese bites
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Post by: sui generis on February 12, 2023, 11:28:47 AM
We made a wonderful farro salad with crispy chickpeas.  Although a lot of the ingredients are technically out of season for us at the moment, but it's so nice to have a taste of summer in the middle of winter. 

In case anyone is interested, I'll paste the unlocked link below.  We reduce the oil quite a bit and bump up the vinegar, plus double or more of the herbs and it is hearty and filling, crunchy, and smells wonderful: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021304-farro-salad-with-corn-and-crispy-chickpeas?unlocked_article_code=f-xFU31or_F5QdrzF0GQsETk0mZ_gugFcrqqKiMJXbfvs2QnQoWexsgX0zw0BvEclE76vaZqdjhIv-Q0Z7t8HQeHpLtb7ytXBmGhi8CuZbDxodpkRLzox1WlF8K2vxztrHm7ZMqUFwlzzuP-DLnUUw1CtdWPXsJtfm4NTyk8K01Mr-FnEW4RdpZXxXV7qMFHkClRxJdbhrWP23T4uZymj2fRCq6AsrftwC933BIrqWHxMrsgybYYKrR-bLVI6m_4mNgfZyBoLyxeMjQSo2kMMdtE6WZE-KjMlJrmE_FI6QV2KoC4fdmwgrzHNx0gUlGeeaC3azUTMlpoj-MK5qCuvih2irzo9z6_vUVGRwsA&smid=share-url
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Post by: mspym on February 13, 2023, 09:21:18 PM
Fajitas with home made pico de gallo. E has started marinating the chicken thighs in orange & lime juice, paprika, cumin and chipotle.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 14, 2023, 07:45:59 AM
We're having the romantic meal of leftovers. ;-) But, it's Persian leftovers from a few nights back, & they are amazing. We will likely have a glass of champagne as well, and potentially chocolates for dessert.
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Post by: sui generis on February 14, 2023, 08:36:14 AM
We're also having leftovers, but adding some exciting elements.  We have a recipe for a cocktail called the Bee's Knees that we test drove on Sunday and liked, and for the first time we'll try to make a molten chocolate cake (aka flourless cake) for dessert.
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Post by: Luke Warm on February 14, 2023, 02:04:31 PM
Fresh tuna steaks.
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Post by: midweststache on February 14, 2023, 02:10:07 PM
Quesadillas using leftover grilled chicken from this weekend and the last of some sour cream that's nearing its last legs.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 14, 2023, 03:54:13 PM
Homemade chicken parm and garlic cheesy bread and kale salad w apples pecans and dried cranberries
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Post by: Serendip on February 14, 2023, 05:22:02 PM
I’ve been sitting on a bag of dehydrated tomatoes for too long..rehydrated some of them and now will make this pasta meal tonight and likely add some more greens..sunflower microgreens https://www.veganricha.com/vegan-creamy-mushroom-pasta-one-pot/
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Post by: snic on February 14, 2023, 06:40:42 PM
Tonight my wife made besan pitla, green vatana and tamarind rice. Translation: besan pitla is a paste of chickpea flour fried with onions and spices, and green vatana are dried green peas that have been rehydrated, boiled and spiced (they stay chewy, not mushy like fresh peas). Tamarind rice is a pilaf with vegetables, peanuts and tamarind. These dishes are more or less common to west-central India. Very Mustachian - inexpensive ingredients, protein-rich, vegetarian and very tasty!
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Post by: Sandi_k on February 14, 2023, 07:03:44 PM
Fish Tacos! Plus dessert - lava cake with vanilla ice cream and champagne.

Happy at-home V-Day!
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 16, 2023, 05:22:36 AM
superbowl leftover cauliflower pizza from Trader Joes and a parmesan tahini kale salad for me.

From the freezer: creamy chicken and black bean enchilada filling served with leftover corn chips as a dip with homemade french bread pizza for the fellas. 

The pantry/freezer clear out continues. 
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Post by: middo on February 16, 2023, 07:57:38 PM
It is 39 degrees (Celsius) here in Melbourne today, over 100 in the other scale.  We will probably have wraps again.  Left over roast meat and salad, some cheese and Greek yoghurt, wrapped in a homemade flat bread.  All the heating can be done outside, so the house stays lovely and cool.  Topped off with a homebrew beer since it is Friday
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Post by: Serendip on February 16, 2023, 08:22:37 PM
Tonight my wife made besan pitla, green vatana and tamarind rice. Translation: besan pitla is a paste of chickpea flour fried with onions and spices..

thanks for mentioning this @snic --I've never heard of besan pitla before and I have chickpea flour which I needed to use up. I found a recipe and will try making this soon :)
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Post by: jeninco on February 22, 2023, 05:19:04 PM
Salmon and black bean tostadas tonight (we need to use up an avocado), but tomorrow it'll be a lovely bean soup with fresh bread, like any sensible family in a snowstorm would make!
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Post by: sui generis on February 22, 2023, 07:01:19 PM
Gallo pinto.  We serve it with a fried egg and pico de gallo on top.
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Post by: Fresh Bread on February 22, 2023, 08:03:26 PM
It was last night, but was so good I'm sharing - roasted tomato orzo with a green salsa. Next time I'm going to try it with risotto rice to test a gluten free version so I can share it with friends. The green salsa is what made it great.

https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/vegan/roasted-tomato-orzo/

I made a few amendments - used stock instead of vermouth, omitted the sugar, added pesto instead of basil because the shop didn't have fresh and used a slice of lemon instead of the juice & zest because I had sliced lemon in the freezer only. 
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Post by: mspym on February 22, 2023, 11:51:44 PM
That sounds really similar to the Rukmimi Iyer tomato orzo bake - delicious!

Tonight is tofu stir fry with sweet potato noodles
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Post by: Dicey on February 23, 2023, 04:28:25 AM
Tonight was pizza night with whole wheat pizza crust and marinara from scratch. Made the sauce last week and the dough today. Best of all, I made two double batches, so enough for three more yummy pizzas went into the fridge and freezer. Hmmm, I have a big warehouse club bag o' shredded mozzarella. I was going to flash-freeze most of it in 1lb. portions. Perhaps I should make up three single-pizza-size containers, too.
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Post by: Weisass on February 23, 2023, 12:42:50 PM
Tonight, by popular request, we are having baked potatoes. Kid friendly, infinitely customizable. Its a popular meal in this house.
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Post by: sonofsven on February 25, 2023, 04:53:50 AM
If I catch a salmon today, it will be salmon.
If not, it will be albacore tuna, plus a mayo free cole slaw
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 25, 2023, 05:19:56 PM
The rain is supposed to hold off a bit this evening, so we're having grilled burgers & salad.
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Post by: Serendip on February 25, 2023, 07:35:52 PM
Spring rolls with sesame tofu, veggies and peanut sauce.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 26, 2023, 09:10:54 AM
baked potatoes and mushroom "meat"balls
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Post by: Sandi_k on February 26, 2023, 03:11:16 PM
Home made lasagne!
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Post by: jeninco on February 26, 2023, 07:18:30 PM
Home made lasagne!

Us too! I made one huge one (will freeze at least half) and one small one (headed directly into the freezer), so we'll get at least three dinners out of that rather substantial amount of work.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 26, 2023, 07:25:54 PM
We had chicken shawarma, with the fixings (feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, tzatziki sauce)
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Post by: Sandi_k on February 26, 2023, 08:34:18 PM
Home made lasagne!

Us too! I made one huge one (will freeze at least half) and one small one (headed directly into the freezer), so we'll get at least three dinners out of that rather substantial amount of work.

DH already had two pieces. Not sure he'll let me freeze any. ;)
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Post by: jnw on February 26, 2023, 11:45:11 PM
Sliced up half of a pork tenderloin into medallions and fried .  Seasoned with salt, pepper & garlic powder.  Put some sauce over it :) Dog had a medallion as well.. she loved it.
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Post by: mspym on February 27, 2023, 12:09:58 AM
Cooking up potatoes and onions in schmaltz and stock from a roast chicken, I’ll add some peas soon and we’ll top it with over easy eggs
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 27, 2023, 08:57:06 AM
@MaybeBabyMustache, do you make your tzaziki or buy it?  I love good tzaziki, but cannot seem to land on either a good recipe for home or a store bought one which is any good. 

@mspym, I love that you call it schmaltz.  I was raised in a VERY traditional Jewish home where that was a regular ingredient.  Now I'm a vegetarian, so I don't use it, but it conjures up a very warm memory of my mother's home cooking.  And my matzoh ball soup will never hold a candle to hers.

tonight, I am having the last of my mushroom "meat"balls, DS is making greek chicken meatballs and spinach with orzo and we will have the last of a batch of cacie e pepe cauliflower.  YUM!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 27, 2023, 10:20:19 AM
My husband makes a Persian sauce (Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, etc) called mast o khiar. He makes a recipe similar to this, but does the following: removes the green onion, rose petals, walnuts & raisins. With those changes, it's more like a tzatziki, and is the flavor we prefer for our Persian dishes.

https://www.thedeliciouscrescent.com/mast-o-khiar-persian-cucumber-yogurt/
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Post by: sonofsven on February 27, 2023, 10:32:28 AM
If I catch a salmon today, it will be salmon.
If not, it will be albacore tuna, plus a mayo free cole slaw
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The tuna was excellent :-(]
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Post by: Weisass on February 27, 2023, 03:52:54 PM
I ended up enjoying the fruits of this weekend's labor-- wheat berries, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes with dressing. Delicious.
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Post by: Weisass on February 27, 2023, 03:53:27 PM
If I catch a salmon today, it will be salmon.
If not, it will be albacore tuna, plus a mayo free cole slaw
The tuna was excellent :-(

Sorry you didn't catch your salmon! Next time?
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Post by: grantmeaname on February 27, 2023, 04:16:31 PM
Rice and beans. I feel like such a mustachian.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 27, 2023, 04:18:44 PM
We are having a chicken fiesta rice dish, which is a one skillet meal that's super easy to prepare. This is freezer leftovers, so I'll doctor it with sour cream, cheese, tomatoes, etc.
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Post by: midweststache on February 27, 2023, 04:20:38 PM
Breakfast for dinner, though (although they've dropped recently) egg prices are keeping this from being the Mustachian meal this once was!

We had some friends over yesterday who brought us delicious homemade scones, so we'll polish those off with some scrambled eggs and Aldi Canadian bacon, plus whatever fruit looks like it's nearing its end.
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Post by: jeninco on February 27, 2023, 06:30:03 PM
Red Lentil and Spinach Masala, over rice. Recipe (which includes coconut milk) that I apparently downloaded from ... somewhere? It's pretty fast and tasty, and I'm trying to use up a massive, massive overstock of red lentils.
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Post by: mspym on February 27, 2023, 10:52:22 PM
@Josiecat23503 it seems disrespectful to the chicken to waste the delicious.

Tonight is crispy gnocchi - using this recipe as the base and subbing in mushrooms for the tomatoes and feta for the ricotta
https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/crispy-gnocchi-with-roasted-peppers-chilli-rosemary-and-ricotta
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 28, 2023, 04:48:41 AM
@jeninco, I have the same overabundance of red lentils.  I just found this recipe and I think I will be trying it later this week

https://www.myfussyeater.com/lentil-veggie-nuggets-recipe-kids/

Tonight's dinner plan looks suspiciously like last night's dinner plan of mushroom meatballs and cacie e pepe cauliflower for me and greek chicken meatballs and spinach orzo for the fellas.  Last night there was a time crunch and a freezer dinner of (cringe) hot dogs, (both meat and veggie) was served.  Seriously, I want to punch myself in the face for that.
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Post by: turketron on February 28, 2023, 07:41:58 AM
we make this instant pot dal recipe pretty regularly with red lentils and any kale/chard/etc we have on hand, it's pretty tasty: https://www.kitchenathoskins.com/instant-pot-dal-with-kale/
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Post by: sonofsven on February 28, 2023, 09:41:38 AM
If I catch a salmon today, it will be salmon.
If not, it will be albacore tuna, plus a mayo free cole slaw
The tuna was excellent :-(

Sorry you didn't catch your salmon! Next time?
Definitely!
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Post by: jeninco on February 28, 2023, 12:33:13 PM
@jeninco, I have the same overabundance of red lentils.  I just found this recipe and I think I will be trying it later this week

https://www.myfussyeater.com/lentil-veggie-nuggets-recipe-kids/

Tonight's dinner plan looks suspiciously like last night's dinner plan of mushroom meatballs and cacie e pepe cauliflower for me and greek chicken meatballs and spinach orzo for the fellas.  Last night there was a time crunch and a freezer dinner of (cringe) hot dogs, (both meat and veggie) was served.  Seriously, I want to punch myself in the face for that.

Nah, congratulate yourself instead -- everyone ate something, and you didn't go out (or order out). Maybe next time add frozen green beans -- they're inexpensive and reheat well with about zero labor.

Thanks for the recipe! I'm going to have a look...
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 28, 2023, 01:10:07 PM
@jeninco, we did have carrot sticks with a homemade yogurt dip, so the veggie box was checked!!
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Post by: Serendip on February 28, 2023, 01:49:18 PM
Leftovers... boerewors sausage, hash brown potatoes & some type of greens.
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Post by: jeninco on February 28, 2023, 02:44:42 PM
Leftovers... boerewors sausage, hash brown potatoes & some type of greens.

Wow, there's a sausage name I haven't seen in a while. Are you, um, in the country where that stuff is based?
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Post by: jnw on February 28, 2023, 06:12:35 PM
Low carb stir fry on outdoor high BTU cheap propane burner -- carbon steel wok.

(https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=14e1bIrGwZs-NqsX8xPfxngjjKSqZfoP3)
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Post by: Serendip on February 28, 2023, 09:00:03 PM
Leftovers... boerewors sausage, hash brown potatoes & some type of greens.

Wow, there's a sausage name I haven't seen in a while. Are you, um, in the country where that stuff is based?

Nowhere near it @jeninco , very much in Canada!
But we have a friend who's family is from South Africa--years ago, she made these for dinner one night and we loved it so much that they now occasionally gift it to us when they come visit :)

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Post by: jeninco on March 01, 2023, 09:20:19 AM
Leftovers... boerewors sausage, hash brown potatoes & some type of greens.

Wow, there's a sausage name I haven't seen in a while. Are you, um, in the country where that stuff is based?

Nowhere near it @jeninco , very much in Canada!
But we have a friend who's family is from South Africa--years ago, she made these for dinner one night and we loved it so much that they now occasionally gift it to us when they come visit :)

Ha, we occasionally buy a fraction of a steer, and I should consider finding some recipes and making some the next time I find myself with absurd amounts of beef on my hand. (The processors cut lovely pieces, but their sausage isn't the greatest -- I could do better!)

Hope it was wonderful! And thanks for the memories of our own trip to SA, years ago!
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Post by: jeninco on March 03, 2023, 03:51:59 PM
We're going for a backcountry ski tour tomorrow, so I made Anzac biscuits/cookies (I used this recipe:https://www.101cookbooks.com/anzac-cookies/, with honey -- which I realize isn't authentic, but it's what I have. Also, not lovely little hearts, more of oval-shaped blobs, but they're delicious!), and I'm partway through making WW cinnamon rolls for breakfast.

Tonight, we're having this delicious white-bean soup with all the toppings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=174q6NV_G6E (I suggest finding  the recipe, not watching the video...) We'll be using broccoli, rather than broccolini, because that's what the store had.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on March 03, 2023, 04:38:59 PM
panfried garlic sesame tofu and teriyaki broccoli and mushroom stirfry with rice noodles.  It was delicious
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Post by: middo on March 03, 2023, 05:29:55 PM
We're going for a backcountry ski tour tomorrow, so I made Anzac biscuits/cookies (I used this recipe:https://www.101cookbooks.com/anzac-cookies/, with honey -- which I realize isn't authentic, but it's what I have. Also, not lovely little hearts, more of oval-shaped blobs, but they're delicious!), and I'm partway through making WW cinnamon rolls for breakfast.

Tonight, we're having this delicious white-bean soup with all the toppings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=174q6NV_G6E (I suggest finding  the recipe, not watching the video...) We'll be using broccoli, rather than broccolini, because that's what the store had.

I'm assuming from what you have written before that you are not Australian (or New Zealander) so Anzac bikkies is a great choice for you.  I'm actually surprised to see you writing about them.  Maybe next time go for this recipe:  https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/best-anzac-biscuits-recipe-28575

Women's Weekly before any recipe is a great search term for Australian recipes.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 03, 2023, 07:33:06 PM
We're having our somewhat standard "busy Friday" night dinner, which is baked chicken wings & pan fried gyozas. My husband uses a bunch of seasoning on the gyozas, and they are delicious.
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Post by: snic on March 03, 2023, 08:09:13 PM
Bulgur, Tuscan kale, beet, roasted chickpea and goat cheese salad with lemon vinaigrette and walnuts, and some warm bread and butter on the side. Man that was good.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 04, 2023, 06:16:34 PM
My husband is grilling chicken & making Persian rice.
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Post by: jeninco on March 05, 2023, 11:42:43 AM
We're going for a backcountry ski tour tomorrow, so I made Anzac biscuits/cookies (I used this recipe:https://www.101cookbooks.com/anzac-cookies/, with honey -- which I realize isn't authentic, but it's what I have. Also, not lovely little hearts, more of oval-shaped blobs, but they're delicious!), and I'm partway through making WW cinnamon rolls for breakfast.

Tonight, we're having this delicious white-bean soup with all the toppings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=174q6NV_G6E (I suggest finding  the recipe, not watching the video...) We'll be using broccoli, rather than broccolini, because that's what the store had.

I'm assuming from what you have written before that you are not Australian (or New Zealander) so Anzac bikkies is a great choice for you.  I'm actually surprised to see you writing about them.  Maybe next time go for this recipe:  https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/best-anzac-biscuits-recipe-28575

Women's Weekly before any recipe is a great search term for Australian recipes.

Thanks! That's pretty close to the ones I made -- a little more sugar, a little less coconut, and I grated in some tangerine peel because I like the taste/smell, along with substituting honey for the golden syrup. (I know this makes them totally inauthentic, but they were still delicious, and mostly oats/coconut flakes, which was what we wanted for skiing treats.)

I just finished planning and shopping for this week's food:
Tonight, we're having a potluck with neighbors. I'm bringing dessert -- I've already baked one cake, and I'm currently looking at it thinking "that's kinda small" and wondering what else to bring. I may just make a second of the same.
After that, I haven't assigned evenings:
I've already sliced and grilled the eggplant, so I'm feeling on top of things just now!
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Post by: grantmeaname on March 05, 2023, 02:35:08 PM
Fidget casserole sounds amazing! Recipe please!
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Post by: mspym on March 05, 2023, 02:47:45 PM
Today is going to be disgustingly hot so dinner will be couscous salad and grilled chicken thighs
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Post by: sui generis on March 05, 2023, 05:33:26 PM
We're making Tamale Pie, which I've never had before, so sorta excited to try something new!
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Post by: Dollar Slice on March 05, 2023, 06:09:45 PM
I made a big pot of soup with a rotisserie chicken this weekend - carcass in the instant pot for homemade stock, then I kinda cheated on flavoring by just adding some high-quality enchilada sauce (which contains chilies, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar and spices) and a can of tomatoes, which ends up tasting kind of like tortilla soup. Shredded chicken, fresh garlic, and half a dozen types of vegetable (half of them from frozen) went in the soup. Thickened a little with corn starch to give it a little body. Very tasty and healthy, and pretty low effort since I just had to cut up three kinds of vegetables and shred the cooked chicken. (Well, and make homemade stock, but that's mostly hands off with the IP.) Perfect for when I'm not feeling well.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on March 06, 2023, 09:17:40 AM
lentil bolognese and parmesan risotto.  And steamed broccoli
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Post by: jeninco on March 06, 2023, 09:25:54 AM
Fidget casserole sounds amazing! Recipe please!

Sure, with the caveat that I hand-wrote this down off a website...

1 leek, thinly sliced
1 lb-ish ham, chopped or shredded or diced (recipe originally called for British "bacon") -- we're using leftover pork chops I froze
1 onion thinly sliced
3 Tb cornstarch (my notes say "try 3 1/2")
100 g shredded cheese (or more ... we usually use sharp cheddar)
1 quart milk
4-ish apples, sliced
4-6 potatoes, sliced
1 Tb dried sage

Preheat oven to 375F. Fry pork/ham/bacon with onions and leeks until soft (and pig-meat is cooked, if necessary).
Sprinkle cornstarch and sage on top of mix in pan.
Add milk and 1/2 cheese.
Continuously stir over heat until sauce thickens.
Mix creamy stuff in pan with potatoes, and apples (so this should now be all the ingredients) and salt if necessary. Dump into baking dish.
Bake for around 45 min until potatoes are cooked through and top is golden. Add rest of cheese to top and return to oven until cheese is melted and mixture looks delicious.

Serve -- we usually have a salad alongside.

I think this is an adaptation of a "fidget pie", which is this mixture in a pastry crust, which sounds like rather a bit much!
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Post by: midweststache on March 06, 2023, 12:37:39 PM
We had chili last night. I'm working to watch what I eat and our chili is full of veggies... but also bacon... so I poured it on half a baked sweet potato and topped it with half an avocado. (I skipped my other traditional toppings.) Typically I go back for a second bowl but I was FULL. I had the same thing today for lunch.

Tonight we're doing chicken tacos. I picked up a orange and yellow bell pepper to add some veggies to mine, opted for corn rather than flour tortillas, will use NF plain greek yogurt in lieu of sour cream, and will skip the cheese. I'll also probably skip avocado, since I had half of one with lunch...
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 06, 2023, 05:04:53 PM
We are having a beef/broccoli noodle stir fry. First time making it, so fingers crossed that it's good.
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Post by: Serendip on March 06, 2023, 07:13:23 PM
Riffed off a recipe for Tagliatelle w/ gorgonzola, pear & walnut to work with what I had in the fridge and pantry = Egg noodles w/ cambazola, apple & roasted almond. Simple & delicious comfort food.
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Post by: techwiz on March 07, 2023, 11:38:03 AM
Taco Tuesday.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 07, 2023, 12:38:47 PM
Grilled chicken & rice. Need some easy options, as the teens are back to full activities, and our schedules are wild.
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Post by: jeninco on March 07, 2023, 08:47:29 PM
Grilled chicken & rice. Need some easy options, as the teens are back to full activities, and our schedules are wild.

I've been working from home for the last two decades, but the day I figured out how to pre-program my oven's start time -- which meant I could put a casserole in the oven, and have it cooked, hot, and waiting for us when we got home -- was a big day in the "carting kids all over creation" life. (As was the consistent use of a large crockpot, for similar reasons.)
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Post by: Serendip on March 10, 2023, 01:32:55 PM
Working late tonight (8pm) so am taking a smoothie to work.
Pumpkin pie flavourings but not with  pumpkin but with roasted sweet potato & yam.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 10, 2023, 02:50:02 PM
@jeninco - we have some weird eating stuff here (food allergies, a picky eater, my husband doesn't enjoy soup or casseroles)... Food that works best for us is typically some combination of protein & carb, but not mixed together until serving. ;-) It's taken a ton of experimentation to get to the point where I don't want to kill all of the other diners. That said, my husband will happily cook on weekends, so he is pulling his own weight there. It would be more offensive if he complained & didn't help. We typically cook on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, eating leftovers of those things throughout the week.

Except for tonight, where we are having a gourmet offering of frozen pizza (cauliflower crust for one, regular for everyone else), doctored up with additional toppings. We have salad with every meal, and our kids get fruit as "dessert". They are teens, but that's still dessert. After they eat that, lord knows what they find in the pantry, but at least they've consumed the fruit first.
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Post by: sui generis on March 11, 2023, 08:56:13 PM
We made gnocchi with roasted tomatoes and fresh mozzarella tonight.  The sauce is so good.  I suspect a lot of it is due to sauteeing a lot of garlic in a lot of butter for a while, but I think there's a little more to it than that, too.  One of my favorites, though possibly least healthy.  We had it with sauteed kale from the garden.  Also with garlic.  So probably we shouldn't have anyone over until we air out the house and brush our teeth a half dozen times.

Tomorrow we're making a west African inspired peanut fish stew.  We make it enough that it's almost second nature to me, but I was reviewing the actual recipe tonight and noting that they direct the fish to be sprinkled liberally with salt and pepper just a few minutes before putting it into the sauce and cooking it.  Does this accomplish anything, like change the fish in some way, to salt it and let it sit for like 4 minutes? 

I ask because honestly it just felt like a way to get more salt into the finished dish, and then it's ironic because they give a specific measurement for the sauce/broth, but not for salting the fish (just "liberally"), so introducing that area of significant variation would, I would think, make the recipe's total saltiness very variable. Which has in fact been our experience, as I can see from notes we've made in the past about cutting back on the salt, even though recently I have been noticing it's not salty enough.

Curious if chefs here have knowledge/opinions.
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Post by: Financial.Velociraptor on March 12, 2023, 07:41:52 PM
I put about 1/4 cup of oil in a cast iron pan.  Added about 1.5 pounds of frozen "california blend" veggies and a small can of salmon.  heated up over medium heat with generous sprinkling of powdered spices.  Veggies are cooked just right, still crunchy and full flavored.  Yum.
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Post by: jnw on March 12, 2023, 08:50:44 PM
Made a quick low carb Pho.  The soup base was part Better Than Bullion Beef Base and part leftover juice from deglazed fond from frying steaks & hamburgers.  Half way through the heating up of the soup, I added sliced cabbage for rice noodle substitute.  At the end, when it came to a rapid simmer, I turned off and added in the thinly sliced pork tenderloin (which I have pre-sliced up into portions in the freezer), along with the sliced scallion, cilantro & lime juice.  Was delicious.  About 5 minutes to make and about $1 per bowl.

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ayJkKHTifMhvEbeUGr2ZzBCqi-CYcZ_Y)

(I've made real pho before with roasted beef bones etc, and I know this tastes different but for a quick 5 minute meal this tastes pretty good.)
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Post by: jeninco on March 13, 2023, 11:05:37 AM
@jeninco - we have some weird eating stuff here (food allergies, a picky eater, my husband doesn't enjoy soup or casseroles)... Food that works best for us is typically some combination of protein & carb, but not mixed together until serving. ;-) It's taken a ton of experimentation to get to the point where I don't want to kill all of the other diners. That said, my husband will happily cook on weekends, so he is pulling his own weight there. It would be more offensive if he complained & didn't help. We typically cook on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, eating leftovers of those things throughout the week.

Except for tonight, where we are having a gourmet offering of frozen pizza (cauliflower crust for one, regular for everyone else), doctored up with additional toppings. We have salad with every meal, and our kids get fruit as "dessert". They are teens, but that's still dessert. After they eat that, lord knows what they find in the pantry, but at least they've consumed the fruit first.

That sounds rugged, and like you have a work-able solution! If/when you have a moment to breathe, can you get the kids to help do meal planning? We decided "be able to meal plan/shop/cook for yourself" was an important set of skills to own before the kids left the house... (But also, if it makes life impossible for you, those skills can wait until they're needed...)

Last night: We had caldo tlalpeño, which is basically turkey (in this case, leftover turkey broth and meat from the freezer) soup with chickpeas, various veggies, potatoes, corn, green beans and flavored with chipotle chilis in adobo sauce. I will be having leftovers this week, as DH is out of town.
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Post by: sonofsven on March 13, 2023, 05:59:13 PM
Salmon, caught my first fresh salmon of the season, that also just happens to be the best tasting salmon in the world (Columbia river spring chinook).
Also potatoes, and kale.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 13, 2023, 08:32:31 PM
@sonofsven - PNW native, very jealous of your dinner!

We had chicken fajitas. I make them in big batches (onions, peppers, seasoning, oil, & chicken) & freeze. Pull out of the freezer & then bake. It's a super easy weeknight meal.

@jeninco - my 16 y.o. actually did 90% of the cooking during COVID. It was amazing. The meal planning is a great idea. I do make everyone nominate one dinner a week, but the picky eater nominates one of the same six dinners, the other eater wants to eat exotic meals (hates repetition) & it all devolves from there. :-)
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Post by: jnw on March 13, 2023, 09:23:15 PM
Chicken fajitas sound delicious!  (Been a while since I've had them.)  What seasoning do you use? 

We had a low carb stir fry today with chicken breast, cabbage, yellow onion, carrot, bell pepper, garlic, ginger -- all julienned.  Sauce was soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger & garlic.  Finished with a little sesame oil and soy sauce to taste.

(I used boneless skinless chicken breast I managed to pick up on a sale at discount grocer for $1.29/lb -- bought 35 pounds of it last week -- came frozen and is in chest freezer now.)
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Post by: mspym on March 13, 2023, 09:43:42 PM
We are having chicken and pork fajitas tonight. Beans are cooling down, I’ve made salsa and the peppers and onions are chopped.

@MaybeBabyMustache as long as the kids help with cooking the meals, you’re still winning. 😃
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Post by: sonofsven on March 14, 2023, 08:05:29 AM
@sonofsven - PNW native, very jealous of your dinner!
Thanks! I can only brag about it here even though I'm active on a fishing forum, I don't want to encourage an invasion of my area from the big city upriver fisher people. It's very competitive.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 14, 2023, 11:21:23 AM
Holy Yum Chicken

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1wAFP1z0nQ
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Post by: jnw on March 14, 2023, 11:42:40 AM
Holy Yum Chicken

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1wAFP1z0nQ

Looks delicious.  But I'd thicken it with a roux perhaps instead of corn starch?  It looked a bit lumpy, but maybe that's part of the desirable texture, I dunno.   With a roux there would be no lumps.   I know she says no use real maple syrup, I wish I could, but I am diabetic. I wonder how this tastes with the zero sugar maple syrup lol.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 14, 2023, 12:11:29 PM
Holy Yum Chicken

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1wAFP1z0nQ

Looks delicious.  But I'd thicken it with a roux perhaps instead of corn starch?  It looked a bit lumpy, but maybe that's part of the desirable texture, I dunno.   With a roux there would be no lumps.   I know she says no use real maple syrup, I wish I could, but I am diabetic. I wonder how this tastes with the zero sugar maple syrup lol.

I have not made this before but have made another recipe this lady demonstrated. It was delicious! If you are diabetic, I would use what you are used to or maybe invest in a high quality sugar free maple syrup. Maybe even look up maple syrup substitutions that you can have. I do like your suggestion of the roux. I think I will do that! There is a trick to the lumps in the gravy and that is to strain it.
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Post by: jnw on March 14, 2023, 12:38:39 PM
I have not made this before but have made another recipe this lady demonstrated. It was delicious! If you are diabetic, I would use what you are used to or maybe invest in a high quality sugar free maple syrup. Maybe even look up maple syrup substitutions that you can have. I do like your suggestion of the roux. I think I will do that! There is a trick to the lumps in the gravy and that is to strain it.

Yeah or mix the cornstarch first with a bit of water.  The roux would add a nice nutty flavor though :)
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Post by: Serendip on March 14, 2023, 02:47:56 PM
Ramen w/ charred scallions, green beans & chili oil  (we have heaps of frozen green beans from the garden)

(A NY Times recipe that I found elsewhere online to get around the paywall)
http://www.mylilikoikitchen.com/2021/05/05/ramen-with-charred-scallions-green-beans-chile-oil/
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on March 14, 2023, 03:34:47 PM
coconut flour crust pizza (to use up a stash of coconut flour from pandemic era) and a "high protein vegan salad" from a recipe I found on line.  Salad was pretty good!  But I still like pizza even better.
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Post by: jnw on March 14, 2023, 05:52:29 PM
coconut flour crust pizza (to use up a stash of coconut flour from pandemic era) and a "high protein vegan salad" from a recipe I found on line.  Salad was pretty good!  But I still like pizza even better.

Can I have the recipe? I eat low carb.  I make fathead pizza crust currently which is mozarella, almond flour and an egg.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on March 14, 2023, 06:07:31 PM
Sure thing!  It is similar to your recipe, I think, using mozzarella, cream cheese, coconut flour and eggs.  I found that it was pretty good and could actually be held like a real piece of pizza.

https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/fathead-pizza-crust-low-carb-keto-gluten-free-nut-free/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_smartloop&utm_content=smartloop&utm_term=6720724

There are two options on the site, one with almond flour and one with just coconut flour.  I haven't tested the almond flour one.
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Post by: jnw on March 14, 2023, 06:27:07 PM
Sure thing!  It is similar to your recipe, I think, using mozzarella, cream cheese, coconut flour and eggs.  I found that it was pretty good and could actually be held like a real piece of pizza.

https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/fathead-pizza-crust-low-carb-keto-gluten-free-nut-free/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_smartloop&utm_content=smartloop&utm_term=6720724

There are two options on the site, one with almond flour and one with just coconut flour.  I haven't tested the almond flour one.

I'll try it out thank you! :)
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 15, 2023, 06:49:54 AM
Holy Yum Chicken

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1wAFP1z0nQ

Looks delicious.  But I'd thicken it with a roux perhaps instead of corn starch?  It looked a bit lumpy, but maybe that's part of the desirable texture, I dunno.   With a roux there would be no lumps.   I know she says no use real maple syrup, I wish I could, but I am diabetic. I wonder how this tastes with the zero sugar maple syrup lol.

I have not made this before but have made another recipe this lady demonstrated. It was delicious! If you are diabetic, I would use what you are used to or maybe invest in a high quality sugar free maple syrup. Maybe even look up maple syrup substitutions that you can have. I do like your suggestion of the roux. I think I will do that! There is a trick to the lumps in the gravy and that is to strain it.

Made the Holy Yum Chicken last night for the first time and it was soo good! So simple to make and would make a great company dinner. I ended up using the cornstarch to thicken the gravy and it came out good because I mixed it with a little white wine before adding it to the pan sauce. No lumps! I would also suggest if you would like to tone the mustard down, just cut it back a little and make up the difference with the maple syrup. I didn't find that the mustard was overpowering though.
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Post by: Serendip on March 18, 2023, 07:27:05 PM
Cauliflower Piccata--to use up the head of organic cauliflower that I got on sale earlier this week :)
http://www.mylilikoikitchen.com/2021/12/09/cauliflower-piccata/
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 18, 2023, 07:57:03 PM
I made a one pan chicken curry that I've made many times, and ... let it stick to the bottom of the pan. The rice was much "crispier" than intended. Oh well. All of my diners were polite, but I suspect they will be taking advantage of the ice cream cake (birthday celebration yesterday).
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Post by: jeninco on March 18, 2023, 09:33:41 PM
Last night: The red lentil, coconut, spinach curry from the NYT, over rice.
Tonight: A pasta thing with linguini, sausage, heaps of roasted red and yellow peppers, bitsy green beans, olives, capers, garlic - we kind of winged it. And a giant artichoke, that we steamed and cut in half.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on March 19, 2023, 07:05:54 AM
@Serendip, that cauliflower sounds delish....and I just happen to have a head in my crisper!!
I love it when a meal comes together.  (apologies to the A-team)
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Post by: K_in_the_kitchen on March 19, 2023, 11:11:55 AM
Tonight's plan is chicken split breasts since they are on sale.  I think I'll do a small pan of Holy Yum (I made it a few years ago and then forgot about it) and a large pan simply seasoned, so I can shred and freeze it for later.  We have potatoes in the pantry, so I'll bake those, and we have leftover cabbage from St. Patrick's Day for a vegetable.  DH will make a green salad.
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Post by: jnw on March 19, 2023, 03:45:26 PM
Tonight's plan is chicken split breasts since they are on sale.  I think I'll do a small pan of Holy Yum (I made it a few years ago and then forgot about it) and a large pan simply seasoned, so I can shred and freeze it for later.  We have potatoes in the pantry, so I'll bake those, and we have leftover cabbage from St. Patrick's Day for a vegetable.  DH will make a green salad.

What kind of deal did ya get on the chicken? It was recently on sale for $1.29 /lb at my discount grocer -- boneless/skinless; I bought 35 pounds of it.  It was all frozen.    They have a sale now for "split chicken breast" (I guess that means with the bone) for 82 cents per pound; which probably is a really good deal in comparison because breast bones are thin and can be used for chicken stock as well.
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Post by: Serendip on March 19, 2023, 05:16:27 PM
@Serendip, that cauliflower sounds delish....and I just happen to have a head in my crisper!!
I love it when a meal comes together.  (apologies to the A-team)

It was seriously tasty @Josiecat23503 -- I substituted cannellini beans for the chickpeas and it was a hit.
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Post by: jeninco on March 19, 2023, 07:54:21 PM
A sort of Asian rice-noodle thing: cooked the noodles, meanwhile sautéed loads of garlic and ginger, added a bit of chopped up chicken thighs, some napa cabbage, some snap peas I'd cut diagonally into nice pieces, some very thinly sliced red peppers, and sauce (cornstarch, sherry, fish sauce, chili-n-garlic paste, soy sauce, and a bit of brown sugar). Dumped in the cooked and drained rice noodles, stored a bit, then nommed!
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Post by: sui generis on March 20, 2023, 09:13:10 AM
We're making Lablabi, a Tunisian chickpea stew, a la a NYT recipe we found a year or two ago.  Served over crusty bread DH made yesterday that still has the kitchen smelling cozy.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 20, 2023, 02:03:47 PM
I made a triple batch of taco meat today, so we will have that for dinner 2x this week, and the rest of the meat is in the freezer. We serve our tacos with chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese, lettuce, & sour cream. We'd use salsa if we have that. We do have amazing fresh avocados, so I'll dice those up as well.
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Post by: grantmeaname on March 20, 2023, 02:09:31 PM
I think (hope) we're having tteokboki for dinner tonight. so good.
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Post by: jeninco on March 20, 2023, 08:05:23 PM
Eggplant Involtini (AKA Eggplant Rollatini), with green beans.
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Post by: couponvan on March 20, 2023, 09:00:20 PM
Better than Panera broccoli cream soup.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 21, 2023, 09:11:38 AM
Probably spaghetti & meatballs
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Post by: sui generis on March 21, 2023, 09:29:18 AM
Colcannon, with an egg on top.  Leftovers from Friday when we only realized at 6pm that we had completely by coincidence planned to make this traditional Irish Dish on St. Patty's Day.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on March 21, 2023, 12:03:38 PM
roasted tomato and red pepper soup and grilled cheese sandwiches.  Because I'm fancy.
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Post by: couponvan on March 21, 2023, 12:23:17 PM
Stuffed mushrooms and Caesar salad.

@Josiecat if you serve them on China it’s fancy! My trick for dressing up my lazy. My China goes in the dishwasher.
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Post by: K_in_the_kitchen on March 21, 2023, 02:51:38 PM
Tonight's plan is chicken split breasts since they are on sale.
What kind of deal did ya get on the chicken? It was recently on sale for $1.29 /lb at my discount grocer -- boneless/skinless; I bought 35 pounds of it.  It was all frozen.    They have a sale now for "split chicken breast" (I guess that means with the bone) for 82 cents per pound; which probably is a really good deal in comparison because breast bones are thin and can be used for chicken stock as well.
I actually looked at the ad again and it was $1.99/# when I thought I'd seen 99¢/#, so we ate baked potatoes with the leftover cabbage and bacon plus corn.  82¢/# is a good price for split breasts.  I think they roast up moister than boneless/skinless, and I do use the bones in stock.

Local grocer has advertised boneless/skinless chicken for 99¢/# for three days next week, so I'm planning to hit that sale.
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Post by: K_in_the_kitchen on March 21, 2023, 02:56:37 PM
Tonight is soup and garlic cheddar drop biscuits.  I pulled the soups from the freezer -- I froze them in Souper Cubes and will heat them in the Souper Cubes ceramic baking dishes that are sized to the 2 cup cubes.  Two of us are having cream of sweet potato made with macadamia cream and two are having lentil soup.  DH will make a green salad to go along with the soup and biscuits.
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Post by: jnw on March 21, 2023, 03:07:16 PM
Local grocer has advertised boneless/skinless chicken for 99¢/# for three days next week, so I'm planning to hit that sale.
Sweet.  Yeah I'd buy like 30+ lbs of that at that price!  :)  If my chest freezer wasn't full.
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Post by: snic on March 21, 2023, 03:50:06 PM
Last night I was sans vegetarian wife, so I bought a white fish filet from Trader Joe (pollock, I think?) and this odd lemon oil-infused dry pasta they had. Sauteed some onions and garlic, added a can of diced tomatoes, tossed in some pasta cooking water and the fish (cubed), then finished with chopped green olives and capers. With the lemon pasta it was delicious.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on March 21, 2023, 04:32:32 PM
@couponvan, I like your china hack!!

Actually, grilled cheese is one of my all time favorite meals.  I really try to eat "whole foods/plant based" but I LOVE grilled cheese.  It was one of those days....
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Post by: mspym on March 21, 2023, 05:43:06 PM
Last night I made chicken cacciatore with roast kumara and potatoes - amazing- and tonight we’re heading up leftover sauce and taters with a piece of fish.
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Post by: couponvan on March 22, 2023, 07:25:01 AM
@couponvan, I like your china hack!!

Actually, grilled cheese is one of my all time favorite meals.  I really try to eat "whole foods/plant based" but I LOVE grilled cheese.  It was one of those days....

One of mine too-it’s on my menu for Thursday night this week! LOL and I will bust out the China….
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Post by: couponvan on March 22, 2023, 07:26:07 AM
Broccoli beef and steamed rice. We bought broccoli at Costco last weekend and it’s broccoli broccoli broccoli this week.
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Post by: jnw on March 22, 2023, 08:20:30 AM
Local grocer has advertised boneless/skinless chicken for 99¢/# for three days next week, so I'm planning to hit that sale.
Sweet.  Yeah I'd buy like 30+ lbs of that at that price!  :)  If my chest freezer wasn't full.
Dang, my local discount grocer put out ad today: chicken leg quarters for 55 cents/lb — 10lb bags.  Gonna have to grab a bag or two.
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Post by: cool7hand on March 22, 2023, 10:56:15 AM
A friend dropped off some free food as a thank you. Happy dinner!
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 22, 2023, 01:51:17 PM
JenniferW what grocery store did you find those chicken leg quarters? What a DEAL!

Tonight I am having chicken parmesan, linguine and salad. I made homemade sauce from tomatoes I grew in my garden last year. I had two big vacuum sealed bags of sliced up garden tomatoes and added one 28 oz can of plum tomatoes, tomato paste, spices and some butter, plus some cooked crumbled hamburger. The sauce is awesome! I cooked it in my crockpot all day. We like it spicy, so a big spoonful of crushed red pepper went into it too. I made this sauce the other day and we had it for dinner and tonight we are having it again. It made a lot of sauce!
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on March 22, 2023, 05:59:48 PM
grilled cheese and tomato soup....again....I mean, why mess with a good thing!!!

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Post by: jnw on March 22, 2023, 06:37:03 PM
JenniferW what grocery store did you find those chicken leg quarters? What a DEAL!

Tonight I am having chicken parmesan, linguine and salad. I made homemade sauce from tomatoes I grew in my garden last year. I had two big vacuum sealed bags of sliced up garden tomatoes and added one 28 oz can of plum tomatoes, tomato paste, spices and some butter, plus some cooked crumbled hamburger. The sauce is awesome! I cooked it in my crockpot all day. We like it spicy, so a big spoonful of crushed red pepper went into it too. I made this sauce the other day and we had it for dinner and tonight we are having it again. It made a lot of sauce!

Oh it's an Oklahoma only discount grocer -- probably never heard of them. If you are in Oklahoma, let me know and I'll PM you the name of the store and location.

Sounds delicious!  We just had unspaghetti with homemade Italian meatballs.    Unspaghetti is the sauce and meat that would go in a pasta dish without the pasta -- so it has more veggies like broccoli, celery, bell pepper and/or cabbage in it for the fiber.  (We eat low carb here due to diabetes etc..)   I used ground pork I ground myself from whole pork butts I purchased from Sam's club for $1.58/lb by the case.   The italian sausage seasoning we used is the following:

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/35989/hot-italian-sausage/

I need to get a bunch of plants started inside now .. tomato plants, kale, chiles, eggplant etc.. I've been neglecting it .. should of had them started already.  Also I like to start a bunch of marigolds.. they bloom from like May all the way to Novermber.  I will also grow about 12 square feet of basil and then food process that with some olive oil and freeze in ice cubes and throw in gallon bags.. will give us fresh basil taste year round for pesto, pizza, unspaghetti etc.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on March 23, 2023, 05:01:46 AM
JenniferW what grocery store did you find those chicken leg quarters? What a DEAL!

Tonight I am having chicken parmesan, linguine and salad. I made homemade sauce from tomatoes I grew in my garden last year. I had two big vacuum sealed bags of sliced up garden tomatoes and added one 28 oz can of plum tomatoes, tomato paste, spices and some butter, plus some cooked crumbled hamburger. The sauce is awesome! I cooked it in my crockpot all day. We like it spicy, so a big spoonful of crushed red pepper went into it too. I made this sauce the other day and we had it for dinner and tonight we are having it again. It made a lot of sauce!

Oh it's an Oklahoma only discount grocer -- probably never heard of them. If you are in Oklahoma, let me know and I'll PM you the name of the store and location.

Sounds delicious!  We just had unspaghetti with homemade Italian meatballs.    Unspaghetti is the sauce and meat that would go in a pasta dish without the pasta -- so it has more veggies like broccoli, celery, bell pepper and/or cabbage in it for the fiber.  (We eat low carb here due to diabetes etc..)   I used ground pork I ground myself from whole pork butts I purchased from Sam's club for $1.58/lb by the case.   The italian sausage seasoning we used is the following:

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/35989/hot-italian-sausage/

I need to get a bunch of plants started inside now .. tomato plants, kale, chiles, eggplant etc.. I've been neglecting it .. should of had them started already.  Also I like to start a bunch of marigolds.. they bloom from like May all the way to Novermber.  I will also grow about 12 square feet of basil and then food process that with some olive oil and freeze in ice cubes and throw in gallon bags.. will give us fresh basil taste year round for pesto, pizza, unspaghetti etc.


Unspaghetti sounds good to me!

JenniferW, I am on the East Coast so no shopping in Oklahoma for me! But buy some more of that chicken and enjoy it! First thing that comes to mind for me is chicken soup or chicken pot pie! But baked chicken sounds mighty good too! I go crazy for bargains and have two full size upright freezers plus a refrigerator freezer in the garage and everything is full! I drive the Hub crazy when I find a bargain and he has to find room in the freezers! LOL! Every time we go overboard, we laugh and say we need another freezer!

I started something new this year. I ran across this thing called Winter Sowing. You plant your seeds in translucent jugs like the ones that gallons of water are sold in. Fill with potting mix, wet with water, then plant your seeds. Our winter on the East Coast was very mild this year and I didn't start my seeds till March 8. You can leave your jugs outside even when it snows! Sounds absolutely bizarre but people swear by it. I have some Thumbelina Zinia sprouting. I also have marigolds, rosemary and basil planted. You can also use those zipper freezer gallon sized bags. No matter what you use you must put in drainage holes in the bottom of your jugs or bags. If using a jug, leave the cap off. If using a bag, put in a clothes pin at the edge of the bag and zip it so the bag is open a bit to get rainwater. If anyone is interested just look up Winter Sowing. There seems to be a lot of people who are gung ho on it and some have planted 100 jugs. I am just a newbee so I am taking things a little slower. I have some cuke seeds I am on the fence about but might plant them soon, plus 3 more packages of marigolds. Oh, and we love scallions (green onions) so I bought bunches from the grocery store and cut them off about an inch long at the root end and stuck them in potting mix in a water jug. I have planted them before in the summer and have had excellent luck with it. 

There are video's on YouTube on planting scrap veggies like romaine lettuce, carrots and others too.

Planting scrap veggies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtmyE12e8LI

Winter sowing in jugs:

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=winter+sowing&docid=608006673555551840&mid=D4C065E5C58771610BEFD4C065E5C58771610BEF&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

Winter sowing in zipper bags:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svkKRVs4e-U

Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Josiecat22222 on March 23, 2023, 05:15:49 AM
Tonight, we are having buffalo cauliflower wings and oven fries.
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Post by: Dollar Slice on March 23, 2023, 07:18:48 AM
Just found out I need to be pushing iron in the diet so I pulled a bought-on-sale chuck steak out of the freezer and am having a braised beef & vegetable soup/stew with carrots, potatoes, zucchini, pearl onions, broccoli and cauliflower. (I'm never sure how to decide where the dividing line is between soup and stew, especially because I always end up insufficiently thickening my stews...)
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Post by: jeninco on March 23, 2023, 12:03:57 PM
Just found out I need to be pushing iron in the diet so I pulled a bought-on-sale chuck steak out of the freezer and am having a braised beef & vegetable soup/stew with carrots, potatoes, zucchini, pearl onions, broccoli and cauliflower. (I'm never sure how to decide where the dividing line is between soup and stew, especially because I always end up insufficiently thickening my stews...)

I'm right there with you, since I always end up having my soups turn out too thick!

We're having green chili, tonight: I hauled an on-sale hunk-o-pork out of the freezer, along with a bag of roasted hatch chilis I froze last fall, and some green sauce I froze last fall (the tomatillos went bonkers last year) and threw it all in a crockpot with a can of beer. I'll taste it after a while...
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Post by: K_in_the_kitchen on March 23, 2023, 02:58:49 PM
Local grocer has advertised boneless/skinless chicken for 99¢/# for three days next week, so I'm planning to hit that sale.
Sweet.  Yeah I'd buy like 30+ lbs of that at that price!  :)  If my chest freezer wasn't full.
My chest freezer is quite full, but I'm going to see what I can do to make room.  The ad states that they "reserve the right to limit quantities" but they didn't state a limit.  I'll buy as much as I can freeze, going back multiple times if necessary and taking an extra family member with me (it's a 3 day sale beginning the 27th).
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Post by: cool7hand on March 29, 2023, 04:39:12 AM
Burgers with unusually cheap grass fed beef!
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Post by: Sandi_k on March 29, 2023, 09:31:44 AM
Chicken piccata with risotto and veggies. DH loves the lemon/butter/caper sauce!
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Post by: Sugaree on March 29, 2023, 10:50:58 AM
I have a dinner date tonight.  I'm making Thai red curry with chicken.  I'm pretty excited about both of these things.
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Post by: sui generis on March 29, 2023, 11:10:36 AM
I have a dinner date tonight.  I'm making Thai red curry with chicken.  I'm pretty excited about both of these things.

aww, best wishes for both.  Thai red curry is a good start to a date!
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Post by: Serendip on March 29, 2023, 01:55:26 PM
Coconut lentil soup w/kale.

 I thawed a bag of kale and needing to use it up asap so pulled out this old but reliable recipe.
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Post by: jeninco on March 29, 2023, 08:23:01 PM
a cross between green chili and pozole. We had leftover green chili from last week, and hominy in the freezer...  And two salads of different types. The members of my family who have been traveling have been missing vegetables.  And whole-orange cake.
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Post by: cool7hand on April 02, 2023, 09:31:19 AM
Sprucing up some leftovers with cheese and tlc
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 02, 2023, 07:25:56 PM
ravioli and broccoli and garlic bread
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Post by: mspym on April 03, 2023, 04:30:16 AM
Brown rice with carrot & moong dal salad, vegan thai chilli & lime cakes, with some sriracha and soy sauce.
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Post by: jeninco on April 03, 2023, 12:01:22 PM
Last night: Steamed artichokes, blanched asparagus, linguini with marinated artichoke sauce (sauce garlic, add a pinch of red pepper flakes, add a big can crushed tomatoes, add some dried oregano, then dump in an entire bottle of marinated artichoke hearts, juice and all) and grated cheese on top.

Tonight: hmm, I have a menu and it's supposed to be cold the next few days. So maybe the NYT sesame tofu and spinach recipe over rice? The spinach probably should be used early in the week...
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Post by: Serendip on April 03, 2023, 12:50:13 PM
Quesadillas. Made a crockpot full of beans soo time to find some ways to use them up!
https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/slow-cooker-refried-beans/
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Post by: cool7hand on April 03, 2023, 01:13:45 PM
Roasted broccoli before the remaining crowns go bad
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Post by: getsorted on April 03, 2023, 01:44:27 PM
A Tyson pork roast in the slow cooker. It comes packaged with some veg. Bought on sale at Aldi for $4.99 (regular $8.99). Not rock bottom price but as a convenience meal (or two, counting leftovers), hard to beat.
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Post by: gatortator on April 03, 2023, 05:58:26 PM
Pork koftas, salad, homemade bread
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Post by: mspym on April 04, 2023, 02:51:33 AM
I made this soup, using the instant pot instructions and it was a banger - https://www.recipetineats.com/slow-cooker-mexican-chicken-soup/#wprm-recipe-container-26555
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 04, 2023, 04:16:44 AM
Last night made a homemade chicken soup. Several months ago I had made broth from bones and had frozen it and leftover chicken meat. Threw together the broth, chicken meat, mixed frozen veggies, onion and at the end, threw in some frozen Ling Ling potstickers filled with a chicken and veg. Was delicious. Did add some chicken Better than Bouillon paste to enhance the flavor and it was perfect. Have lots of leftovers too!
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Post by: SunnyDays on April 04, 2023, 06:06:32 PM
I've been sick of cooking lately, so I'm eating cold tortilla wraps with tuna, cheese, cucumber, tomato and lettuce, drizzled with Olive Garden dressing.  Best I can do.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 05, 2023, 04:19:54 AM
last night made bahn mi for DS (I may not have spelled that right), so he is having leftovers of that tonight and I am having falafel.
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Post by: cool7hand on April 05, 2023, 08:17:27 AM
Pizza made with leftover sauce, meat, and veggies
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Post by: jeninco on April 05, 2023, 10:37:30 AM
Last night: smitten kitchen lentil, sausage, and kale soup (if I use frozen kale, I can make it from pantry/omnipresent ingredients).

Tonight: Weather's warming up! Maybe spring-vegg-ified beef stew? (Made the stew last week, but I can thaw a block and add a bunch more vegetables!)
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Post by: GardenBaker on April 05, 2023, 01:20:16 PM
Grilled skirt steak with chimichurri sauce, ranch rice and green beans.
Last night was grilled sirloin, au gratin potatoes and a kale pasta salad from Sam's Club.
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Post by: couponvan on April 05, 2023, 02:52:33 PM
Leftover Italian surprise...some pesto, parmesan cheese, roasted red peppers and 1/2 box of random pasta.  Maybe some about to expire pizza sauce will be added as well. 
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 05, 2023, 03:39:24 PM
too hot for falafel....had a spinach salad with apples, sunflower seeds, craisins and homemade maple dijon dressing.
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Post by: Serendip on April 06, 2023, 02:33:51 PM
Last night had a kale/zucchini lasagna, very good and heavy on the lemon zest.
Tonight we will eat up the last bit of chili.
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Post by: couponvan on April 06, 2023, 03:52:03 PM
Hawaiian roll sliders.  It's Spring Break and the kids can help.  Caesar salad to use up the last of the romaine/parm.
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Post by: jeninco on April 06, 2023, 08:16:54 PM
Little squash quesadillas: some cooked winter squash I pulled out of the freezer and mashed up, on corn tortillas with a little bit of refried beans (that I was aiming to use up), some cut up hatch chilis, and a little jack cheese, all folded in half and cooked in a hot skillet.  With a salad, and avocado.
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Post by: cool7hand on April 07, 2023, 07:43:04 AM
Another pizza with leftover sauce, meat, and veggies!
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Post by: jeninco on April 07, 2023, 11:51:27 AM
It's finally warming up here! We'll be having an "Asian" noodle salad, with either soba or rice noodles, shredded chicken, and a ton of veggies. And hopefully leftovers -- I love this kind of thing for lunch!
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 07, 2023, 12:39:01 PM
sheetpan eggplant parm and salad
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Post by: Serendip on April 07, 2023, 01:35:48 PM
friends are coming to stay with us and bringing Indian food from a favourite restaurant in a different town. It's been years since we had it, so am looking forward to it :)
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Post by: couponvan on April 07, 2023, 05:21:03 PM
Chick-FIL-a….not a drop or drip left. My stomach hurts.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 08, 2023, 07:42:44 AM
eggplant parm sub.  with broccoli
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 08, 2023, 03:38:04 PM
Chicken Marsala, egg noodles with garlic butter & parm cheese. plus a salad.

I have not made this before but it looks delicious and the demonstration is so easy to follow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaaxDQ9jqeI

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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 09, 2023, 11:47:27 AM
leftover eggplant for me, oven fried chicken for the lad and Brunswick stew for DH.  Probably will make a caesar salad as well
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 09, 2023, 12:51:18 PM
Chicken Marsala, egg noodles with garlic butter & parm cheese. plus a salad.

I have not made this before but it looks delicious and the demonstration is so easy to follow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaaxDQ9jqeI

Made it, ate it, loved it! Recommend it!
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Post by: couponvan on April 09, 2023, 03:26:36 PM
Chicken Marsala, egg noodles with garlic butter & parm cheese. plus a salad.

I have not made this before but it looks delicious and the demonstration is so easy to follow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaaxDQ9jqeI

Made it, ate it, loved it! Recommend it!
Glad to hear it was a win-I was just looking at that.

Ham, scalloped potatoes, roasted Brussels and shallots, and peanut butter pie from Costco. Happy Easter!
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Post by: jeninco on April 09, 2023, 07:37:02 PM
Pasta salad with asparagus, steamed carrots, red peppers, celery, little bits of salami, halved little mozzarella balls and olives, and a garlic and red-wine vinaigrette. Happy Spring!
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Post by: grantmeaname on April 11, 2023, 09:48:27 AM
Sundubu jjigae for lunch. So easy, so frugal, so healthy. 10/10 recipe on basically every axis (unless it's not to your taste!)
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Post by: Serendip on April 11, 2023, 10:08:00 AM
Last night we had pasta w/ lemon verbena pesto. Really wonderful and a great way to use lemon verbena (we had a gangly plant that needed pruning).

Tonight a friend is making dinner—I will take some cool chaga tea to contribute.
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Post by: Serendip on April 11, 2023, 10:08:38 AM
Sundubu jjigae for lunch. So easy, so frugal, so healthy. 10/10 recipe on basically every axis (unless it's not to your taste!)

I looked this up—sounds tasty!
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Post by: couponvan on April 11, 2023, 12:21:40 PM
Sheet pan cheesy hash brown and ham bake. Reinventing leftovers for the win.
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Post by: grantmeaname on April 11, 2023, 01:53:28 PM
Ooh that sounds great
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Post by: techwiz on April 11, 2023, 03:02:58 PM
spinach and cheese cannelloni
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 11, 2023, 04:00:57 PM
sheet pan eggplant parm for me (kind of in a rut, but I LOVE it) with roasted broccoli

Creamy spinach and sausage pasta casserole for the lad
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Post by: getsorted on April 11, 2023, 07:37:40 PM
Sauerkraut soup, and made some pizza dough for tomorrow.
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Post by: jeninco on April 14, 2023, 04:42:22 PM
It's spring! But it's currently snowing! And there are strange combinations of leftovers in the fridge! So we'll have polenta, with a sauce made of the lingering bunch of asparagus, the two italian sausages, and the leftover mozzarella balls, along with whatever other odds and ends I locate.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 14, 2023, 04:48:51 PM
Cleaned out the fridge of the week's leftovers for dinner. DH had eye roast, the lad had pasta w chicken and I had a big old salad and.... The last piece of eggplant parm
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Post by: Metalcat on April 14, 2023, 04:50:19 PM
Peanut butter and honey sandwich on really frickin' delicious cinnamon, raisin pumpernickel, and I don't even like raisins, but it's so good.

I maybe have peanut butter and honey sandwiches a few times a year, but when I crave them, they're the best thing ever.
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Post by: Sandi_k on April 14, 2023, 06:26:10 PM
Deep dish pizza from our favorite pizzeria, smoked on our BBQ. The smoked cheese is to die for, and the pizza stone crisps the crust. < Swoon >
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Post by: couponvan on April 15, 2023, 07:24:14 AM
Asian chopped salad and grilled cheese sandwiches.  I am craving grilled cheese for some reason.
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Post by: jeninco on April 15, 2023, 05:52:20 PM
Need to clean out the crisper in preparation for shopping tomorrow morning. We'll have a big salad, and broccoli rubble melts (chop up broccoli, sauté with garlic and hot pepper flakes, toast some of that amazing loaf I baked yesterday, and layer on the broccoli stuff and some cheese, run under the broiler). We don't have this for dinner often, but I love it!
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Post by: Dollar Slice on April 15, 2023, 06:03:53 PM
Had one of those awkward "ran out of fresh food a day before going out of town" situations and had to scrounge dinner out of the freezer. Plus I didn't want to turn on the oven since my apartment is still way too hot from the heat wave we had the last couple of days. Ended up cooking pork and cabbage dumplings with broccoli and cauliflower on the stovetop, all from frozen, with a very simple dumpling sauce thrown together with what I had in the pantry.
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Post by: mspym on April 16, 2023, 03:04:56 AM
Really simple dinner tonight - roast potatoes/carrot/pumpkin/shrooms, a green salad, and fish from the freezer. Also some peas and corn from the freezer.
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Post by: jeninco on April 16, 2023, 01:56:45 PM
A dear friend is having a lumpectomy on Tuesday, so I'm in a flurry of cooking today. She said she wanted "meat", so this is a bit more carnivorous than our usual weekly meal plan.

Already cooked:
- Granola cookies (it's oatmeal cookies, with chocolate chips, and then just as many nuts and seeds as can be added without making them structurally unstable)
- chicken thighs are in the crockpot, waiting to be shredded and made into pozole (add canned hominy and a paste I made by sticking an immersion blender into a can of chipotles in adobo).
- Hunk of beef is in the oven with onions, carrots, thyme, and a can of stout beer. When it's soft enough, I'll break it up and add frozen artichoke hearts, frozen green beans, maybe some leek tops, and some roasted parsnips, which I already roasted. We'll have some of this for tonight's dinner (with potatoes) and I'll package the rest into containers that go into the freezer.
- Right after I roasted the parsnips I also roasted a giant cauliflower (cut into pieces) for a roasted cauliflower salad that will be assembled later, probably with some small dried fruit, some toasted almond flakes, and the remaining lemon-parsley dressing from last week's dinner.

Still to go:
- Spaghetti sauce (with hot Italian sausage) (I'll freeze this, and take over a frozen hunk)
- salmon cakes (will be packaged with roasted potato and sweet potato wedges, and some vegetable or another, probably asparagus)
- quinoa salad (a recipe with little tomatoes, baby spinach, dried apricots, and almond slices and a lemon-yogurt dressing)
- a ham, leek and potato frittata (I'll make this Wed morning before I go over)

And, apparently, a partridge in a pear tree!

Fortunately, that covers most of our dinners for the week, too.
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Post by: Serendip on April 16, 2023, 02:58:51 PM
@jeninco —the partridge in a pear tree would really put you over the top. That’s an impressive list and I’m sure your friend is beyond grateful.

Smells like we are having slow-roasted pulled pork (with coconut rice and greens)
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Post by: couponvan on April 16, 2023, 04:54:30 PM
@jeninco that friend is going to love you forever. I will admit to a bit of triggering-my experience was getting out of the surgery clinic and being dropped off by my husband at the in laws because he had to catch a plane. Literally rushed out against orders so he could make it in time. Looking back, that experience hasn’t aged well.

You are a great friend
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Post by: jeninco on April 16, 2023, 07:55:54 PM
@jeninco that friend is going to love you forever. I will admit to a bit of triggering-my experience was getting out of the surgery clinic and being dropped off by my husband at the in laws because he had to catch a plane. Literally rushed out against orders so he could make it in time. Looking back, that experience hasn’t aged well.

You are a great friend

Aww, you guys!

She's a lovely person, and a single mother who I've known since our kids were in elementary school together, and her daughter is finishing up her first year in the Mechanical Engineering program at our state's flagship school. I'd like the daughter to be able to (as much as possible) focus on getting ready for her exams, rather than too much time spent caring for her mom. This is a concrete way I can help them both, by doing something I'm pretty good at!

Coup, your husband sucked. Hopefully he's either gotten better, or been left behind! Sorry to push your buttons -- want some cookies?
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Post by: cool7hand on April 19, 2023, 03:16:37 PM
Leftover pizza from dinner out with a friend
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Post by: couponvan on April 19, 2023, 03:30:32 PM
Monkey meal leftovers - or Chipotle if I cave to the crave….
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Post by: couponvan on April 19, 2023, 03:37:49 PM
@jeninco that friend is going to love you forever. I will admit to a bit of triggering-my experience was getting out of the surgery clinic and being dropped off by my husband at the in laws because he had to catch a plane. Literally rushed out against orders so he could make it in time. Looking back, that experience hasn’t aged well.

You are a great friend
Coup, your husband sucked. Hopefully he's either gotten better, or been left behind! Sorry to push your buttons -- want some cookies?

Too fat for cookies, but yes, he sucked then. He still sometimes sucks now, but he did pay for me to be a SAHM for four years after that crappy timeframe of cancer and recovery!

My daughter made me ollalieberry keto toast this morning-the jam made it not keto, but the gesture was amazing!
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Post by: Serendip on April 19, 2023, 08:45:06 PM
Egg noodles with gorgonzola sauce & pears :)
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 20, 2023, 01:11:15 PM
@Serendip, I'd love that recipe if you have it!

Tonight I'm having a creative cooking night.  Which is an upbeat way to say, I'm going to use up leftovers and odds and ends in a creative way and not go to the store.

For the lad, I will make a buffalo chicken pizza by using up some mini naan bread from the freezer and some leftover buffalo chicken from a meal kit we did not particularly like.  Use some cream cheese for the base instead of marinara, sprinkle some mozz and then add the chicken and drizzle with blue cheese once baked.  Never made it before, but he's a pretty adventurous eater, so it should be ok.

I'm going to take the leftover black beans and some potatos which need to be eaten and try my hand at vegetarian potato nachos (will top the potato slices with beans, tomato, onion and cheese and shredded lettuce)  again, never made this before, but it should be ok.

DH has graciously volunteered to eat the steak.  He's a giver.
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Post by: grantmeaname on April 20, 2023, 02:20:12 PM
All of those things sound great
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Post by: couponvan on April 20, 2023, 03:21:31 PM
Creative (NOT) cooking here-reimagined vegetable soup and a bagged Asian salad. I’m not even hungry.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 20, 2023, 05:11:22 PM
Update: potato nachos were fantastic. Going in the regular rotation. The lad said the buffalo chicken pizza was tasty. No surprise here: DH enjoyed his steak. Satisfied family, no grocery run and fridge is getting emptier
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Post by: mspym on April 20, 2023, 05:16:57 PM
The lad brought home a container of truffle mash from the top-notch kitchen he works in so we'll have that with some of the veggie chili that I made yesterday (which we had with cornbread).

@Josiecat23503 the potato nachos sound great and very much the sort of thing we would make after staring in the fridge at bit.
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Post by: Sandi_k on April 20, 2023, 08:44:59 PM
Update: potato nachos were fantastic. Going in the regular rotation.

FYI, we had Tater Tot Nachos at a place in Hawaii a couple years ago. Crunchy tots, topped with melted cheese, beans, salsa, guac - YUMMY!
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Post by: grantmeaname on April 20, 2023, 09:52:37 PM
totchos!
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Post by: Serendip on April 21, 2023, 01:31:01 PM
@Serendip, I'd love that recipe if you have it!

We used her cookbook but I found the same recipe online. We just used egg noodles and I've substituted cambozola as well when that is what I have.. Really simple and decadent.

https://thehomepage.co.uk/skye-mcalpines-tagliatelle-with-gorgonzola-pear-and-walnut/
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Post by: jeninco on April 21, 2023, 02:47:22 PM
@Serendip, I'd love that recipe if you have it!

We used her cookbook but I found the same recipe online. We just used egg noodles and I've substituted cambozola as well when that is what I have.. Really simple and decadent.

https://thehomepage.co.uk/skye-mcalpines-tagliatelle-with-gorgonzola-pear-and-walnut/

Wow, that looks lovely -- and delicious!
We're having pozole, from that batch that I made on Sunday and froze. With an avocado that I hope isn't over-ripe, and some "Mexican slaw" (which is just shredded red cabbage and carrots, with a bit of rice vinegar).
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 21, 2023, 03:09:52 PM
@Serendip, that dish looks amazing! Thank you.

Tonight I am continuing to clean out the fridge/pantry.  Leftover vegan meatballs and tomato sauce, baked sweet potato and broccoli. 

Made a quick quiche this morning to use up milk and smoked gouda and mushrooms and asparagus.  SO tasty!!
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Post by: jnw on April 21, 2023, 08:58:33 PM
Noatmeal:  1 tbsp peanut butter (we use smuckers 100% peanuts), small handful blueberries (but we don't put in hand as it makes them blue lol), pinch salt, handful shredded coconut, 1 tbsp coconut flour, 1 tbsp almond flour, water -- microwave 2 mins.  Sweeten with stevia. yummy.. Optionally top with some crumbled chocolate .. tastes like a granola peanut butter chocolate energy bar in oatmeal. really good.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 22, 2023, 03:01:17 PM
Quiche, carrot sticks and grapes

Tomorrow's challenge will be to eat leftover baked beans.  May rinse off the sweet sauce and mash them like refried beans and make quesadillas... Have no idea if it'll work.....
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Post by: getsorted on April 22, 2023, 04:49:48 PM
Sprouted lentil soup. It's the weirdest recipe from a vegan cookbook I gave away close to 20 years ago. I haven't made it in forever.
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Post by: jeninco on April 23, 2023, 04:58:11 PM
Grilled pork chops (sprinkled with something -- I'll decide on the spot), oven-roasted sweet-potato and Yukon Gold wedges, a salad, and the last of the roasted cauliflower salad.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 23, 2023, 05:44:55 PM
Last minute changeup- made spinach and feta rice dish w steamed broccoli. Tasty and moved some of my stockpile of rice from the pandemic. Bean burrito for tomorrow's dinner
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Post by: getsorted on April 23, 2023, 08:20:00 PM
Today was a meal prep day. I made a frittata, some hard-boiled eggs, overnight oats, split pea soup, a very large pork shoulder (froze 5/6 of it), two big pots of popcorn, a loaf of bread, and a pan of shortbread since I only had one cup of flour left. Also made tea, limeade (for some reason I had a large bottle of lime juice in the pantry-- no idea why; I've never made limeade and nothing I make with lime juice requires more than one lime's worth), and some carbonated water with the SodaStream I got for like $8 at a yard sale and then stuck in the cupboard and forgot about.

We ate the popcorn for dinner and sort of sampled through the rest.
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Post by: mspym on April 23, 2023, 09:12:14 PM
Tonight is an italian bean soup variation and tomorrow is gumbo so I expect we'll be eating soup for the rest of the week. And there's a kilo of zucchini to use up with no plan in place so maybe that becomes zucchini slice or bread.
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Post by: jeninco on April 24, 2023, 03:16:53 PM
Nice today, supposed to be cool and rainy the rest of the week, so today we're having the pasta on the meal plan: pasta, spinach (I'll put it in the colander and drain the pasta over it, mozzarella balls cut in half and mixed through, and either raw or roasted (leaning towards roasted, as it gets more cloudy) cherry tomatoes. Probably olives and garlic...
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on April 24, 2023, 05:11:50 PM
Mashed potatoes, Salisbury steak and salad!
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Post by: JoJo on April 24, 2023, 07:12:32 PM
I had some left over impossible burgers, wasn't a huge fan.  Cooked and chopped them up and mixed with salsa and taco seasoning for faux-meat taco salad. 
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Post by: getsorted on April 24, 2023, 07:25:46 PM
My easiest and one of my tastiest recipes: cabbage and bacon. Cut cabbage into wedges. Arrange on a baking tray. Lay strips of bacon across the cabbage. Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes. That's it. That's the recipe.

My 9-year-old: "The cabbage makes it healthy. And the bacon makes it tasty!"

Made some mashed potatoes to go with it.
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Post by: couponvan on April 24, 2023, 07:38:43 PM
My easiest and one of my tastiest recipes: cabbage and bacon. Cut cabbage into wedges. Arrange on a baking tray. Lay strips of bacon across the cabbage. Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes. That's it. That's the recipe.

My 9-year-old: "The cabbage makes it healthy. And the bacon makes it tasty!"

Made some mashed potatoes to go with it.
Stir fry cabbage and bacon served with rice was one of the only recipes my 1/2 Taiwanese husband could make when we met. So easy. So tasty! Finely sliced cabbage. Chopped bacon. 1 chopped onion. Stir fry bacon and onion until crispy. Add cabbage (original recipe didn’t call for draining fat). Add 1 Tbs soy sauce and 1 tbs corn starch dissolved in 1/2 c water. Also some black pepper to taste. Yum!

The bacon makes it tasty for sure!
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Post by: mspym on April 25, 2023, 01:47:45 AM
Zucchini bread plans became banana bread because we needed to use up a whole bunch of things from the chest freezer that we gave away today. So this afternoon, I made banana bread, turned bread crusts into croutons, and made gumbo from freezer chicken breast/okra/parsley/stock. [More bananas got turned into a lunch smoothie.]

Dinner will be gumbo if we can stay our hunger long enough or bean soup from yesterday if we can't.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 25, 2023, 05:06:09 AM
@mspym-- banana bread sounds delicious!

Have you ever made zucchini fritters to use up the extra zucchini?  They are pretty easy and tasty!  I am glad to send a recipe if interested.

Tonight's menu is leftover spinach and rice casserole and some broccoli, maybe with some veggie meatballs.  the lad is making a chicken and cheese burrito out of leftover chicken.  We are traveling over the weekend, so doing a "grocery store challenge" which means making meals out of whatever is lying around so as to avoid a grocery run.  It's a bit silly, but often fun and gets us to use up bits and bobs which have been lingering.
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Post by: mspym on April 25, 2023, 06:17:29 AM
@mspym-- banana bread sounds delicious!

Have you ever made zucchini fritters to use up the extra zucchini?  They are pretty easy and tasty!  I am glad to send a recipe if interested.

Tonight's menu is leftover spinach and rice casserole and some broccoli, maybe with some veggie meatballs.  the lad is making a chicken and cheese burrito out of leftover chicken.  We are traveling over the weekend, so doing a "grocery store challenge" which means making meals out of whatever is lying around so as to avoid a grocery run.  It's a bit silly, but often fun and gets us to use up bits and bobs which have been lingering.
I love doing these challenges! The one I need to get back on is grocery shopping by bike.

I often use up zucchini in a crustless quiche or in either gram flour or red lentil fritters but always keen for a new recipe so please share.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 25, 2023, 07:18:13 AM


@mspym:

Here you go, a couple of recipes

This one has flour in it, so they are a bit "bready" but good:

http://www.familyfeedbag.com/2011/08/zucchini-fritters-with-chili-lime-mayo.html

This one is probably healthier, without flour, just zucchini, parm and egg,  but excellent:

https://www.evolvingtable.com/zucchini-fritters-recipe/

This one uses spaghetti squash and is a bit of work, but DS LOVES it:

https://juliasalbum.com/bacon-spaghetti-squash-fritters-recipe/


Love fritters....can you tell? LOL
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Post by: jeninco on April 25, 2023, 12:20:54 PM
Also, Deb and Smitten Kitchen makes fritters out of all manner of vegetables, and there's a search button on the site...

We're having Mark Bittman's "this isn't really cassoulet" recipe, which is beans, many, many vegetables, and a bit of meat for flavor (this time it's leftover bone-in pork chops from Sunday's dinner). It's supposed to start snowing/raining hard this evening, so I figured it'd go...
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Post by: GuitarStv on April 25, 2023, 01:11:27 PM
Braised pork ribs, roasted beets in olive oil and balsamic vinegar with rosemary, white rice with garlic and butter.
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Post by: turketron on April 25, 2023, 01:38:08 PM
we love these zucchini-lentil fritters, and they're GF! https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/zucchini-lentil-fritters-with-lemony-yogurt
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Post by: couponvan on April 25, 2023, 03:54:37 PM
Past me did a whole lot of freezer cooking, so current me keeps defrosting meals. Another soup with appetizers of crackers and cheese. I actually miss cooking. Maybe I will make some crepes for dessert.
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Post by: techwiz on April 25, 2023, 04:19:41 PM
left over meal made from Sunday night's ham dinner.

Diced up ham fried, with the leftover mashed potatoes and cut up onion. With reheated sweet potatoes on the side.
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Post by: mspym on April 25, 2023, 04:52:25 PM
we love these zucchini-lentil fritters, and they're GF! https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/zucchini-lentil-fritters-with-lemony-yogurt
Those are the ones I make!

@Josiecat23503 thanks for the links 😀
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Post by: jeninco on April 26, 2023, 01:52:06 PM
The avocado I bought on Sunday is ripe, so we'll be having mushroom and black bean tacos (with salad, most likely) with homemade green sauce -- our tomatillo plants went bonkers last year, so there's plenty of that in the freezer.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on April 27, 2023, 06:33:30 PM
made red lentil and carrot patties, yogurt sauce and avocado salad with naan
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Post by: jeninco on April 28, 2023, 04:08:58 PM
Peanut noodles, with fried tofu cubes, snap peas, and shredded carrots.
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Post by: mspym on April 29, 2023, 01:09:51 AM
Last night was the Mediterranean zucchini from Green Roasting Tin on linguine, which took care of all but one of the zucchini. Tonight I’ll make rice and spinach cake while Ofpym makes a tomato and mushroom sauce.

I bought a half cabbage bigger than my head yesterday (2kg! For $3.50!) so that will be the main vegetable for this coming week.
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Post by: Serendip on April 29, 2023, 08:09:46 AM
Last night was pasta with a sundried tomato, almond and garlic sauce-topped with sautéed mushrooms.

Today I’m having a dental procedure so I think it will be a fruit smoothie for dinner.   
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on April 29, 2023, 08:13:26 AM
Last night I made a chicken piccata, with roasted broccoli & peppers.

Tonight, DH is making beef kebabs, rice & cucumber yogurt sauce.
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Post by: Tyson on April 29, 2023, 11:16:57 AM
Last night I had mushrooms and they were just about to go bad so I had to use them all up.  Tried this Spanish vinegar and garlic mushroom recipe, it was great:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzKKjul5Rs8
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Post by: Sibley on April 29, 2023, 12:21:08 PM
Something involving pork chops, because that's what I pulled out of the freezer.
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Post by: Villanelle on April 29, 2023, 12:40:03 PM
DH brought home dozens of hot dog buns from a work picnic.  Some have gone in the freezer, some given away on Buy Nothing.  Tonight, I'm making "logs" of sausage meat, then doing a french toast treatment on some buns, and topping with scrambled eggs.  I just got this wild idea, but I think it sounds really good. 
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Post by: jeninco on May 01, 2023, 09:45:05 AM
Last night was the Mediterranean zucchini from Green Roasting Tin on linguine, which took care of all but one of the zucchini. Tonight I’ll make rice and spinach cake while Ofpym makes a tomato and mushroom sauce.

I bought a half cabbage bigger than my head yesterday (2kg! For $3.50!) so that will be the main vegetable for this coming week.

If you get tired of having it cooked, shred it (or just slice super-thinly) and dress with a little vinegar, and you'll have something resembling fresh salad. You can also grate in a carrot or two...
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Post by: Sugaree on May 01, 2023, 09:52:41 AM
I made a couple of pans of pastitsio (think a Greek version of lasagna or moussaka with noodles instead of eggplant and potatoes) Saturday so we'll probably finish the rest of that tonight.  For the rest of the week I think I'm going to make a pot of black bean soup, some penne with romesco sauce, and some three bean chili. 
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Post by: getsorted on May 01, 2023, 10:00:50 AM
Vesselka's cabbage soup again. I might be hyperfixated on it. But also, I bought 20 pounds of pork butt on sale, so it kind of pays to keep making it!

Made some amazing pork stock with the bones, too.
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Post by: Serendip on May 01, 2023, 10:28:36 AM
Found some veggie lasagna in the freezer so pulled that out and will eat with a sorrel salad.
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Post by: grantmeaname on May 01, 2023, 10:34:09 AM
Rice and peas and pork chops here! Can't wait!
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Post by: couponvan on May 01, 2023, 12:14:38 PM
Cheesy chicken delight and romaine salad. If I'm feeling very nonadventurous I might zap some frozen veggies.
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Post by: redhead84 on May 01, 2023, 01:11:17 PM
Zucchini taco boats
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Post by: jeninco on May 01, 2023, 01:26:02 PM
Cleaning out the fridge, so we'll be having broccoli and chicken stir-fry with some broccoli that needs using up.
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Post by: LD_TAndK on May 01, 2023, 02:06:00 PM
Kale, Lentils, Sweet Potato, cracked wheat, and coconut milk curry/stew
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Post by: gatortator on May 01, 2023, 07:22:22 PM
Chicken thighs with honey mustard sauce, peas, baguette
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 02, 2023, 05:01:04 AM
beef with broccoli over rice (with beef for DS and tempeh for me)
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Post by: Serendip on May 02, 2023, 12:30:02 PM
Pesto, mozzarella and artichoke heart pizza. Have never tried before but I have some artichoke hearts :)
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Post by: jeninco on May 02, 2023, 03:45:47 PM
Pesto, mozzarella and artichoke heart pizza. Have never tried before but I have some artichoke hearts :)

Yum! Sounds great! (I like tomatoes somewhere on my pizza, though, for that acidic bite. We made an all-green pizza a few weeks ago, and it was a bit "meh")

We're having cauliflower tacos (Trader Joe's prices their cauliflower by the head, so I generally grab the biggest one they have, then use it for two dinners). There will be corn tortillas, avocado, slaw, and mashed black beans, as well as homemade green sauce.
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Post by: Serendip on May 02, 2023, 04:18:21 PM
@jeninco --I thought about adding sun-dried tomatoes but also found a recipe that uses some blue cheese (and we have a bit of cambazola in the fridge). So either way, it'll get a bit more oomph.

Potatoe & leek pizzas is another one that does okay without tomatoes..the potatoes turn into a creamy delight (when done correctly) and you can add chili or rosemary to up the flavour profile. Yum!
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Post by: mspym on May 02, 2023, 06:01:14 PM
Tonight is rajma and probably some more cabbage as a side-dish. This 2kg half-cabbage is the veggie gift that keeps giving.
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Post by: Fresh Bread on May 02, 2023, 08:32:32 PM
Last night and tonight we are having this tasty Moroccan veggie stew, served with quinoa:

https://mayihavethatrecipe.com/moroccan-vegetable-stew/

I realised after that I could have used a couple of tablespoons of Ras El Hanout instead of mixing the spices, but I have the spices available already so all good. It would just save a couple of minutes of prep.

The recipe made SO MUCH! It's about six serves so I put two in the freezer. I didn't even add all the veg and only used one can of chickpeas but my very large pan was full. Next time I'll use a stockpot and will make 8 serves.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 03, 2023, 03:42:37 AM
@Fresh Bread - that stew looks amazing!!! just saved it to my "Recipes to try" folder.

Tonight is dinner out with the girls ---the local Indian place does a Vegan Buffet occasionally and we want to support it!

DH and the lad will be enjoying leftovers from the beef and broccoli I made last night. 
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Post by: cool7hand on May 03, 2023, 10:31:35 AM
Grilled sausage and roasted broccoli
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Post by: Tyson on May 03, 2023, 12:43:26 PM
Last night I made gluten free fried chicken, first time ever.  It was great, even my daughter gave it the thumbs up.
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Post by: Fresh Bread on May 04, 2023, 04:56:25 AM
Tonight I made tofu schnitzel for the first time. It turned out ok but I filled the house with smoke. I'm hopeless at frying anything! The tofu was sliced thinly and marinated for a bit in coconut aminos, before dipping in cornflour, egg and a breadcrumb mixture (bread crumbs, nutritional yeast, paprika and veggie stock).

I served the schnitzel with udon noodles and stir fried veg. The noodles and veg had a made up sauce of peanut butter, rice vinegar, tamari sauce and a bit of water. Placed the schnitzel on top in strips so it looked sort of like a katsu curry but the wrong sauce.

The schnitzel had a nice crunch but I couldn't taste any of the additions to the breadcrumb mix.
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Post by: midweststache on May 04, 2023, 06:43:46 AM
Yesterday: pasta & meatballs
Tonight: we're throwing some leftover hotdogs and sausages from the weekend on the grill with a bunch of veggies
Tomorrow: bread/fruit/cheese, since it's an afterschool activity day with the kids and we get home late

Lunch today and tomorrow will be a fridge clean out of anything not already earmarked for the two above meals!
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 04, 2023, 08:48:20 AM
Taco salad night!  It's a day early for cinco de mayo, but DS won't be home tomorrow night, so......
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Post by: Serendip on May 04, 2023, 08:54:01 AM
Last night my partner made ribs with rice and garden greens

Tonight : roasted veg, farro & halloumi topped with a sorrel & white bean sauce (a friend gave me a big pile of sorrel so I made an equally big amount of sauce/faux-hummus)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Tyson on May 04, 2023, 09:58:53 AM
Tonight I made tofu schnitzel for the first time. It turned out ok but I filled the house with smoke. I'm hopeless at frying anything! The tofu was sliced thinly and marinated for a bit in coconut aminos, before dipping in cornflour, egg and a breadcrumb mixture (bread crumbs, nutritional yeast, paprika and veggie stock).

I served the schnitzel with udon noodles and stir fried veg. The noodles and veg had a made up sauce of peanut butter, rice vinegar, tamari sauce and a bit of water. Placed the schnitzel on top in strips so it looked sort of like a katsu curry but the wrong sauce.

The schnitzel had a nice crunch but I couldn't taste any of the additions to the breadcrumb mix.

If you are frying in a pan, then the key is to have a cooking thermometer and keep the oil around 315.  This cooks lower and longer for better results.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: couponvan on May 04, 2023, 08:12:55 PM
Bacon double cheeseburgers and a salad. My stomach is now making crazy digesting noises. Mostly plant-based eating means big meat meals take some effort! It tasted so good though….
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: mspym on May 05, 2023, 02:54:46 AM
Spicy tuna pasta bake. I'm currently impatiently waiting for it to cool down from the heat of a thousand suns to the heat of just one sun so we can eat it

Update: this was so so delicious. For the topping, use way less cheese than you think is right and add a lot of panko breadcrumbs.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: cool7hand on May 05, 2023, 07:45:52 AM
Getting takeout
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Post by: couponvan on May 05, 2023, 12:17:18 PM
Happy Cinco de Mayo-chicken fajitas and chips with queso. Maybe a margarita if I am feeling adventurous.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on May 05, 2023, 03:12:26 PM
Last night -- we had some asparagus that needed using, so cooked up some soba noodles, two boneless chicken thighs (which I shredded), onion, garlic, ginger and the asparagus pieces, along with a red pepper and some green onions. Composed a soy-based sauce, served with sriracha . Delicious!

Tonight: a salad-sort of thing with corn tortillas, shrimp, the remaining black beans from earlier this week.. (maybe I'll put them in the tortillas as glue, fold and fry, and serve the resulting quesadillas as "croutons" in the salad? Also, we have some corn I froze last summer that would go well with all of this... With green sauce (that I also froze last summer)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on May 06, 2023, 07:52:18 AM
Asparagus pasta w/ lemon :)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: middo on May 06, 2023, 05:14:58 PM
A stuffed chicken breast that we were gifted.  A work colleague gets them from a student they tutor, and get too many.  So we were given one.  It was yummy, with rice, peas and carrots.

Then Sunday morning is fried rice with egg, left over lamb and peas.  Fantastic.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Roadrunner53 on May 06, 2023, 05:21:20 PM
Good old cheeseburgers with crispy lettuce, homemade oven fries with spices and a gorgeous crunchy salad! Who needs to go to a fast-food restaurant?
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on May 06, 2023, 06:09:53 PM
Spaghetti & meatballs + garlic bread
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: getsorted on May 06, 2023, 07:27:31 PM
Lentil soup with mustard greens.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: midweststache on May 07, 2023, 06:49:11 PM
Beautiful day, and burgers were on sale at the grocery store, so we grilled. Delicious.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 08, 2023, 04:53:01 AM
Roasted vegetables over parmesan polenta!

Mushrooms and Zuccini were on heavy discount at the store and I already had bell peppers and tomatoes and red onions.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dollar Slice on May 09, 2023, 01:33:47 PM
Does anyone have a good instant pot recipe for boneless pork butt? It was on sale so I picked up a few lbs (I'll probably divide and freeze). It's going to be a warm week so I would rather use the IP and not heat up the apartment. I have a bottle of BBQ sauce, or some carrots and potatoes I could make into some kind of stew... I dunno, looking for inspo.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: turketron on May 09, 2023, 01:41:02 PM
Does anyone have a good instant pot recipe for boneless pork butt? It was on sale so I picked up a few lbs (I'll probably divide and freeze). It's going to be a warm week so I would rather use the IP and not heat up the apartment. I have a bottle of BBQ sauce, or some carrots and potatoes I could make into some kind of stew... I dunno, looking for inspo.

We make this IP pork chili verde (https://www.seriouseats.com/easy-pressure-cooker-pork-chile-verde-recipe) pretty regularly and it's great. We more often make what's essentially the same recipe but with chicken thighs just because that's what we tend to have on hand, but both versions are awesome. The peppers can generally be substituted for whatever you have available or want to scale up/down spice-wise.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on May 09, 2023, 03:11:33 PM
Made some very random veggie burgers so hopefully they are somewhat tasty and hold together! ( I took snippets of inspiration from recipes and also substituted ingredients)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 09, 2023, 04:37:26 PM
@Serendip--that's the only way I cook!!!

I always tell my family they should enjoy each meal as a one-off, because they are never likely to have that exact dish again!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on May 09, 2023, 07:45:40 PM
@Josiecat23503 , that's also how we roll!

We had "son of nicoise salad", with grilled pork chops. So, german potato salad (it's much more delicious if you cut up and dress the potatoes while they're warm) mixed with steamed green beans, topped with little tomatoes, olives, and slices of grilled pork, with (homemade) green goddess dressing poured over top.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on May 09, 2023, 08:27:55 PM
@jeninco @Josiecat23503 --I usually follow a bit more closely for things I'm not familiar cooking but these were a success even with all my modifications.. My partner was surprised at how much he liked them (he's quite carnivorous) there were even words like "excellent" and "maybe the best I've ever had" tossed around :)

here is the main recipe I drew from
https://cookieandkate.com/best-veggie-burger-recipe/print/23420/
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: mspym on May 09, 2023, 08:32:30 PM
@Dollar Slice this is a banger https://www.justonecookbook.com/instant-pot-asian-pulled-pork/
@Serendip i’m on the hunt for a new veggie burger recipe so thanks!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dollar Slice on May 09, 2023, 09:44:54 PM
@Dollar Slice this is a banger https://www.justonecookbook.com/instant-pot-asian-pulled-pork/

Thanks, I could probably do this with slight alterations with ingredients on hand! Do you think I could sub in something for the alcohol? I don't really keep alcohol around. Maybe rice wine vinegar?

(Thanks to turketron for the suggestion also - that one would be tougher for me since I don't have a blender or food processor and would need to make another grocery trip...)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 10, 2023, 04:16:10 AM
@jeninco- Nicoise salad is one of my faves!! I had it at a Thanksgiving dinner a few years ago by a girlfriend raised in France and it was so good.  Mine has never come close, but it is definitely going on the menu soon!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: mspym on May 10, 2023, 04:19:35 AM
@Dollar Slice this may be too late but I’d sub rice wine vinegar for sure.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dollar Slice on May 10, 2023, 10:39:40 AM
@Dollar Slice this may be too late but I’d sub rice wine vinegar for sure.

Thanks!

I wrote that just before midnight and you answered just after 6AM in my time zone, so don't worry, I did not cook the pork shoulder in between our posts :-D I'll do it today or tomorrow*.

* Or cut it up and put it in the freezer if I'm overcome with pain/fatigue/ennui because the last two weeks have been a real roller coaster for this body of mine.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 13, 2023, 06:37:34 AM
Peanut noodles with carrots, broccoli and red pepper and marinated tempeh
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: cool7hand on May 13, 2023, 08:15:49 AM
Homemade pizza in a cast iron pan, topped with leftovers
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: couponvan on May 14, 2023, 06:02:48 AM
Japanese barbecue wings and an Asian chopped salad.

Bachan’s bbq sauce from Costco-marinate wings for 30 minutes-wings also from Costco at $2.49/lb. About 1/2-1 cup of sauce per dozen wings.

Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet at 400 for 35-45 minutes until crispy

Put leftover marinade in a small saucepan. Add 1t. of cornstarch and about the same of minced garlic.
Thicken it up. Add some sesame seeds. Toss cooked wings in the sauce. Serve with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top. So easy. So yummy!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on May 14, 2023, 02:10:06 PM
Cold pizza.

I made a strange veggie pizza last night to use up fridge odds & ends...put a sun-dried tomato slather on the bottom then zucchini, tomato & roasted potato.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: couponvan on May 14, 2023, 07:08:52 PM
Chicken shawarma inspired charcuterie dinner. Shawarma, tzatziki, pita crackers, hummus, cucumbers, bean salad, and cucumber slices. Accompanied by Godiva chocolate clearance bake-at-home cookies ($9) for 36? Served with generic cookie dough ice cream from Lidl.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dollar Slice on May 14, 2023, 11:50:09 PM
Classic cookout for Mother's Day... although Mom (sadly) still did a lot of the work since Dad can't do a lot of things any more and I'm injured. I helped as much as I could manage :-)  Chips and guac, cheeseburgers on the grill, asparagus and potato salad.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 18, 2023, 10:29:02 AM
lentil sloppy joes and salad. 

I've made this recipe before and it is really tasty.  And I made some spicy pickles this week, so they add a little zesty crunch.

Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: mspym on May 18, 2023, 11:29:53 PM
Think it's going to be tortilla with scrambled eggs and avocado. Half the house is out and I did enough cooking yesterday making vegetable soup and seedy gluten-free bread.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: couponvan on May 19, 2023, 07:04:46 AM
Fish and chips with Cole slaw. Unless the hubs is not coming for dinner-then probably cold cereal.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 19, 2023, 09:18:15 AM
southwestern salad with impossible chikn nuggets
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: getsorted on May 19, 2023, 09:47:36 AM
lentil sloppy joes and salad. 

I've made this recipe before and it is really tasty.  And I made some spicy pickles this week, so they add a little zesty crunch.

I'd love to know your recipe if you're willing to share! Both for the lentil sloppy joes and the spicy pickles.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 19, 2023, 11:38:55 AM
@sadiesortsitout, you got it!

Lentil Sloppy joes:
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/katie-lee/lentil-sloppy-joes-8306118?soc=sharepin

Pickles: (recipe is for carrots, but I've used the brine for a bunch of veg.  DS's favorites is english cucumbers, my girlfriends like cauliflower and carrots in our bloody mary's!)

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a26977661/pickled-carrots-recipe/?epik=dj0yJnU9d2I4X0Q5Znc2bGdlbkJ1Y3VVUFJZOWJpbThGYjBxRnQmcD0wJm49YWQxb1pzdjF2bEJTRTBSZm5qNGxCdyZ0PUFBQUFBR1Juczg0
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: getsorted on May 19, 2023, 11:46:07 AM
Thank you, @Josiecat23503 !
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on May 19, 2023, 12:21:31 PM
Chicken shawarma inspired charcuterie dinner. Shawarma, tzatziki, pita crackers, hummus, cucumbers, bean salad, and cucumber slices. Accompanied by Godiva chocolate clearance bake-at-home cookies ($9) for 36? Served with generic cookie dough ice cream from Lidl.

My older kid is graduating college on Sunday, and we're taking a picnic that's similar to this idea (it's about 2-hours away, and we're driving a group up for the day):
pita breads
hummus
zhaug if I can find it
Little hand-sized spanakopita (Costco, pre-cooked before I pack them)
greek salad
stuffed grape leaves (which I will be buying)
roasted veggies and chicken
grapes, apricots
lovely little Persian pastries
probably also nuts and dried fruit -- I'm going to the Persian specialty store anyhow, so it's likely I'll wind up with a few more tasty things, probably also halvah.

Prosecco and seltzer water. Possibly a bit of beer.

I still have some prep work to do, but I'm genuinely looking forward to sitting in the college's amphitheater and having this picnic!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 19, 2023, 02:11:26 PM
@jeninco , trader Joe's sells a pretty good zhoug if you have one nearby. And- your menu sounds delicious!!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Kmp2 on May 20, 2023, 03:01:15 PM
We have so much tarragon ready in the garden, so we are doing shrimp rolls tonight.

Anyone else’s have a favourite tarragon heavy recipe?
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Sandi_k on May 20, 2023, 05:22:09 PM
Tri tip on the smoker, served with crash hot potatoes and beans.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: midweststache on May 22, 2023, 09:04:32 AM
Breakfast for dinner: eggs (thank goodness they're reasonable again!), some breakfast sausages we had a coupon for, fruit that's on its last legs, and Aldi cinnamon raisin toast. If we have some leftover tortillas (makes a note to check the cupboard) we'll skip the CR toast, add some cheese to the eggs, and make breakfast burritos. 
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: getsorted on May 22, 2023, 09:06:00 AM
Chicken noodle soup, but instead of noodles, potatoes.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on May 22, 2023, 10:33:02 AM
Burritos --homemade mashed pinto beans, rice, sautéed peppers, cilantro & smashed avocado w/lime
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Roadrunner53 on May 23, 2023, 08:11:19 AM
Pork Chops Marsala in crockpot!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on May 25, 2023, 07:47:50 AM
@jeninco , trader Joe's sells a pretty good zhoug if you have one nearby. And- your menu sounds delicious!!

There's one within biking distance, (or walking, if I'm up for a reasonable walk) and that's what I usually purchase!
And -- it went really well. Lovely day, everyone enjoyed lunch, worked out well.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on May 25, 2023, 07:50:48 AM
We have so much tarragon ready in the garden, so we are doing shrimp rolls tonight.

Anyone else’s have a favourite tarragon heavy recipe?

I love the flavor of licorice, so I really like tarragon.  It's a classic ingredient in chicken salad. I'd also personally use it in a green goddess-style dressing (oil, vinegar or lemon juice, a clove of garlic, all the soft-ish parts of the tarragon, maybe some parsley, -- way more herbs than you think -- grind to oblivion with a stick blender. Add salt & pepper to taste)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on May 25, 2023, 08:25:47 AM
@jeninco —we are growing tarragon as well so thanks for the idea

Making a lemon ricotta pasta with sorrel.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 25, 2023, 04:06:00 PM
Sesame chicken and broccoli for the fellas and vegetables dumplings for me.  Meant to make sesame tofu, but didn't get the tofu defrosted in time
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on May 31, 2023, 09:01:31 AM
It's warm(ish) weather here! Time to start in with the whole-meal salads!

Tonight, we'll be having a salad with a base of a lundburg rice mix (it's 4 or 5 different colors of rice), pieces of steamed asparagus, some shredded chicken (or chopped -- we'll see how I feel like cooking it later today, but it'll be poached or grilled), some ripe cantaloupe (fingers crossed that's OK when I cut into it), and probably some finely chopped red bell peppers for color. Some heavily herb-infused vinaigrette (or perhaps arugula -- ours is just about to bolt, and I should use more of it).
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Josiecat22222 on May 31, 2023, 01:19:56 PM
@jeninco, love summer salads for meals!  Still in the cooler weather here, so working through the pantry....

Today is General Tso's tofu with broccoli and cucumber and red onion salad.  Tomorrow is red lentil and zucchini fritters with lemony yogurt sauce.

Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on June 03, 2023, 02:42:35 PM
I went to the farmer's market this morning, and one of the fancy-pants stands had cardoons! I've eaten them once, and cooked them never, so I came home with a pound of stems, trimmed and peeled them and they just finished blanching. We're going to try them Sicilian-fried: they get dipped in a thin batter, then pan-fried.

 Along with, we'll probably have something easy like a frittata -- I also bought some giant purple turnips, and I generally try to use up things like turnip greens in the first day or so to avoid them going soft, so I image it'll be a greens and potato frittata, with a turnip salad on the side.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: mspym on June 03, 2023, 03:20:28 PM
We’ve been doing some real tail of the last meal cooking. Leftover jasmine rice and Korean beef got turned into tiny pies. The pastry scraps got brushed with the remaining egg mixed and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and baked after the pies. Last night the veggie chili was turned into enchiladas and eaten with pickled slaw, which gave a nice crunch. Tonight will be chicken koftas with some more of the slaw.
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Post by: Sandi_k on June 03, 2023, 06:52:30 PM
Smoked tri tip with roasted small potatoes and spicy baked beans.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on June 03, 2023, 08:13:23 PM
Leftovers. Chicken w/black bean sauce, rice and garden greens
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Post by: jeninco on June 05, 2023, 04:14:43 PM
Yesterday was a really rainy, dark day, so I busied myself making a bunch of vegan treats for the young teen of a friend who's been having medical issues and is now VERY underweight. And vegan. It took me the better part of the afternoon to get bean patties to firm up (I probably should've followed a recipe more closely), but in addition to vegan PB cookies and almond-butter brownies, we eventually turned out red lentil patties, flavored with a touch of north African spices (I think I used a mitmara blend) and black bean patties with corn and a touch of chipotle.  I hauled samples of everything over to the friend's house, with a request that they let me know what the kid did/didn't like, and (if possible) why, so I have more information to work with on the next try.

I would rate my bean "burgers" as worse than grass-fed beef, better than Impossible Burgers. So I'm actually fairly pleased!

Tonight: something easy -- depending on how the weather goes, either spring rolls, or asian noodle-veg-tofu salad with peanut sauce, or miso soup with all the same ingredients dropped into it. (rice noodles, asparagus, tofu, carrots, slivered red peppers and green onions...)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Dollar Slice on June 05, 2023, 05:56:37 PM
I made a big pot of from-scratch chicken soup. It's not really soup weather, but I haven't been feeling well, and chicken soup always hits the spot.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: FireLane on June 06, 2023, 04:18:13 PM
Chicken salad sandwiches! I got boneless chicken breast on sale, poached it, shredded it and mixed with mayo, and served on fresh whole-wheat rolls from the bakery.

I served it with sliced cucumbers for crunch, tomatoes for acid, and corn on the cob.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on June 06, 2023, 04:33:55 PM
it's cooling off and clouding over, so we're having a one-pan situation with layered sweet potato and green apple slices, poached in apple juice punched up with some cloves and mustard, with ham slices layered on top. And a salad, for green-ness. It's typically a fall dinner for us, but I just scraped some ham out of the freezer and it's a pretty fast and easy dinner...
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Post by: Dreamer40 on June 06, 2023, 04:46:29 PM
Greek-ish salad (tomatoes, celery, bell pepper, feta, onion, garden herbs) with Trader Joe’s falafel on the side. And home-grown brined olives on the side. Plus finishing off the bottle of wine we opened last night.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: grantmeaname on June 06, 2023, 05:58:00 PM
it's cooling off and clouding over, so we're having a one-pan situation with layered sweet potato and green apple slices, poached in apple juice punched up with some cloves and mustard, with ham slices layered on top. And a salad, for green-ness. It's typically a fall dinner for us, but I just scraped some ham out of the freezer and it's a pretty fast and easy dinner...
Dang! Do you have a recipe or do you play this one by ear?
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on June 07, 2023, 09:25:10 AM
it's cooling off and clouding over, so we're having a one-pan situation with layered sweet potato and green apple slices, poached in apple juice punched up with some cloves and mustard, with ham slices layered on top. And a salad, for green-ness. It's typically a fall dinner for us, but I just scraped some ham out of the freezer and it's a pretty fast and easy dinner...
Dang! Do you have a recipe or do you play this one by ear?

I think it was off an insert in a "Cooking Light" magazine a zillion years ago, but:

Put a bit of apple juice in a pan and heat. (I use 2 cups and a honking' 14 inch skillet, but scale for your eaters. You'll need something with a lid!). Add a bit of mustard (I like stone-ground, but used dijon yesterday, because that was open), and a couple sprinkles of ground cloves and some grated (or ground) ginger.
Add however many relatively thinly-sliced sweet potatoes will feed your crowd (for scale, I used two rather large sweet potatoes yesterday) Put the lid on.
After as long as it takes to cut up the appropriate number of Granny Smith apples into thin-ish wedges (I used three large, but 4 or even 5 would've been a better ratio), put them on top of the sweet potatoes and cover the pan.
Slice your ham (or use a ham steak. Or cut kielbasa on the bias to get larger diagonal slices...) and lay it on top, then re-cover while you mix a Tb or so (for my size batch: scale down if necessary) of cornstarch with enough water to get it dissolved, then pour that into the liquid and stir (as much as is possible to stir). The cornstarch only needs to be cooked for a minute or two to thicken, then pull off the heat and serve.

ETA: I forgot the ginger! And spelling...
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Post by: grantmeaname on June 07, 2023, 02:03:12 PM
super easy and very tasty sounding. thanks!
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Post by: jeninco on June 09, 2023, 02:41:48 PM
Last night: Stuffed twice-baked potatoes, (stuffed with broccoli and cheddar) and a salad.
Tonight: Got a pot of chili going, will have with corn tortillas, mexican slaw, the last ripe avocado, cheese, and who knows what else.

Also: Ordered the next quarter steer, which will show up sometime in Sept... Gotta make freezer space, as it'll take up most of our (smallish) chest freezer.
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Post by: StarBright on June 09, 2023, 03:15:12 PM
chilequile night! We have one bag of frozen green salsa left from last summer's garden, a quarter pound-ish of precooked chorizo that I found shoved to the back of the freezer, and the bottom of a bag of tortilla chips.

Throw in a couple of eggs and we're good to go!

Really trying to get through the last of last summer's frozen produce. Almost there! Just some pesto cubes and a bag or two of blanched green beans left (I'll probably cook those up with a ham bone and potatoes later this week). 
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Tyson on June 09, 2023, 04:10:00 PM
Used up most of the leftovers on the fridge already, only thing left in there is some beef and a few broccoli florets.  Gonna make some rice and make it stir fry beef & broccoli. 
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Post by: lentil on June 09, 2023, 04:32:44 PM
Potato leek soup & cheddar-scallion drop biscuits. It's usually a fall/winter meal for me, but (a) big, juicy leeks were on sale this week and (b) it's pitch-black and raining/thundering outside, so I kind of feel like cozy soup.

Plus some fruits & nuts and a bottle of bubbles to celebrate the happy news about Pat Robertson this week. All in all, looking forward to a nice Friday night!
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Post by: Serendip on June 09, 2023, 05:50:07 PM
Pizza.
We have so much basil and it's trying to flower.

Tomorrow we will eat Gai Lan in something--super happy that our garden produced a heap of these already as it's our first year growing them :)
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on June 15, 2023, 07:50:07 PM
We have leftover pork jowes that we used up for pasta carbonara, which we also threw some frozen peas into. And I roasted some beets that were hanging out in the crisper drawer.  And then I used the last bit of pizza dough that was hanging around for apple pizza, with a layer of ricotta and some bespoke local honey, which was just amazingly delicious.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Sandi_k on June 15, 2023, 09:49:03 PM
We have leftover pork jowes that we used up for pasta carbonara, which we also threw some frozen peas into. And I roasted some beets that were hanging out in the crisper drawer.  And then I used the last bit of pizza dough that was hanging around for apple pizza, with a layer of ricotta and some bespoke local honey, which was just amazingly delicious.

Apple pizza? Do tell!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Josiecat22222 on June 16, 2023, 11:16:50 AM
that apple pizza sounds so so good.

I made falafel and budget bytes "falafel salad" to have with some roasted potatoes and tzaziki...feeling very mediterranean with the warm weather!!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on June 16, 2023, 04:07:04 PM
We have leftover pork jowes that we used up for pasta carbonara, which we also threw some frozen peas into. And I roasted some beets that were hanging out in the crisper drawer.  And then I used the last bit of pizza dough that was hanging around for apple pizza, with a layer of ricotta and some bespoke local honey, which was just amazingly delicious.

Apple pizza? Do tell!

Pretty much as described: I took some leftover bread/pizza dough out of the fridge and let it warm up.  (An entire large-loaf batch is: 3 c unbleached white flour, 3 c whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon yeast, 3 teaspoons kosher salt, stir. Add 4ish cups cool water and stir until it becomes a sort of shaggy damp dough, then stick the entire bowl in a plastic bag (it's very dry where I live, and this prevents the top from crusting up) and cover with a dishtowel. In an hour or so, and then every hour or so after that for a while, "stir", by which I mean stretch the bottom over the top while turning the bowl 1/4 turn 8 times or so. Then let it rise overnight. Or, you know, use whatever pizza dough recipe you like).  When it warmed up, I put some olive oil in a cookie pan, and push it around until it takes up the entire pan (mine dough is pretty damp. If yours is dryer, roll it out to take up the pan). Spread a decent but not too thick layer of ricotta. drizzle with a few tablespoons of raw local honey. Cover with overlapping thin slices of apple. Sprinkle with some cinnamon. Bake for a while (I think ours went in at around 400 degrees), keeping an eye one it.

If you don't have delicious honey, maybe consider adding a little vanilla to the ricotta before spreading it on.

Tonight, we're either going to have Allison Roman's frizzled chickpeas with arugula, or stuffed baked potatoes with cheddar and broccoli. Or both -- both sounds like a good idea!
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Post by: cool7hand on June 17, 2023, 11:16:29 AM
Making homemade pizza topped with leftover sauce and leftovers
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Post by: StarBright on June 17, 2023, 12:14:47 PM
Chicken and Noodles!

I was planning on making Soup Avgolemono with a green salad from the garden, but StarBoy saw me making stock yesterday and said "Are we having chicken and noodles?! Yay!" and then he offered to help me make homemade noodles.

Since I'll never pass up a chance to spend time with (and train) my child in the kitchen - chicken and noodles it is!
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Post by: jeninco on June 18, 2023, 02:46:05 PM
Finally warmed up, so we're having a room-temp salad of shredded chicken, wild rice mix, asparagus pieces, and either honeydew or cantaloupe pieces (depending on which smells better to DH, who's tasked with bringing home the melon). And walnut cake with plum jam and whipped cream.
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Post by: mspym on June 18, 2023, 11:03:05 PM
@jeninco that sounds amazing!

Last night was pretty complicated so tonight is going to be kimchi fried rice w leftover roast cauliflower and best of all, I’m not making it.
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Post by: jeninco on June 19, 2023, 04:41:50 PM
Got young adults in town helping me, so tonight we're having homemade falafel. We've procured zhaug, pita breads, lettuce, and hummus, and we'll make a tomato and cucumber salad.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on June 20, 2023, 11:15:48 AM
pesto pasta salad with mozzarella and tomato and broccoli and zucchini
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on June 23, 2023, 06:30:37 PM
lentil sloppy joes, roasted baby yukon potatos and green beans almondine
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Post by: Weisass on June 24, 2023, 04:13:12 AM
In Puerto Rico last night, bought shrimp (three 12 ounce bags for five bucks) and had taco night. Delicious.
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Post by: jeninco on June 24, 2023, 04:11:15 PM
Still have both kids at home for a little longer, so we're defrosting a couple of GIANT T-bones, and we'll grill them with skillet-cooked potatoes, garlic, and greens (cooked in a giant pan with loads of oil), steamed asparagus, and a multi-colored tomato salad. And almond and plum cake -- I'm hoping to finish up the plums in the freezer.
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Post by: Tyson on June 24, 2023, 06:32:24 PM
Found a brand that puts organ meat into their ground meat so I'm trying it for burgers and fries tonight. 
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Post by: mspym on June 26, 2023, 01:09:32 AM
Mushroom soup and corn bread
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on June 26, 2023, 10:47:34 AM
homemade falafel, bulgur, grilled corn, homegrown tomatos and avocado bowls
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Post by: jeninco on June 26, 2023, 12:09:53 PM
Fattoush, grilled chicken thighs with middle-eastern spice marinade, probably a green salad, as I need to harvest some lettuce from the garden.
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Post by: Tyson on June 26, 2023, 08:42:53 PM
Leftover beef patties with savory oatmeal and avocado. 
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on June 29, 2023, 05:54:15 AM
pasta with "vegan white bean sauce".  New recipe for me.  Am working my way through the pantry as the "eat all the food in your house challenge" is an ongoing struggle!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on June 29, 2023, 02:09:19 PM
I'm making spaghetti & meatballs + garlic bread & salad, as our teens are returning home from my parents house. We stuck to light/easy meals while they were gone, and cleaned up a bunch of one off freezer items, which was fantastic.
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Post by: jeninco on July 10, 2023, 01:07:16 PM
I'm on the upswing from COVID (feeling better, but still can't smell) so here's what I'm getting together for the next few evenings:

Last night: frittata with fresh onion, potatoes, tiny cubes of spicy salami, and a bunch of shredded kale. (along with eggs and cheese, obvs)
Currently cooking chicken thighs in a crockpot with some beer and hatch chilis for tacos one evening.

Yesterday I also grilled four or five huge eggplants sliced into planks, and a bunch of red and yellow peppers. Most of the eggplants will be eggplant involtini, (from smittenkitchen.com) now that I've done a large part of the work that'll be easy to assemble. I cut the peppers and the eggplant ends and smaller pieces into strips, and mixed in a bit more olive oil and garlic, and a spot of red wine vinegar. I have focaccia dough rising on the counter, and we'll have those things together, along with some little mozzarella pearls that have been languishing in the fridge.
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Post by: mspym on July 10, 2023, 05:22:38 PM
We have multiple vegetables in our house that Need Using Up before they rot so tonight is either going to be zucchini slice with bok choi OR crispy gnocchi with pumpkin and mushroom. And tomorrow's dinner is going to be whichever one we didn't do today.
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Post by: midweststache on July 11, 2023, 08:37:53 AM
Pork (in a Hawaiian-esque marinade) kabobs with onion, watermelon, and a leftover zucchini (chunked), assuming the weather holds up enough for grilling tonight. (Otherwise, I think it's breakfast-for-dinner...)

Last night we did a one-pot basil zucchini pasta from NYT and it was pretty decent, given we're creatures of habit and usually just do pasta with marinara. Used up some basil we have been growing for the gremolata which *shrugs* The pasta was lovely without it.
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Post by: Serendip on July 11, 2023, 10:38:03 AM
@jeninco --glad you are feeling better, the loss of smell is such a weird symptom isn't it?!

For dinner I'm making Arepas w/ black beans & salsa verde. We have cilantro plants that had to be pulled in the garden so found a recipe that uses a lot of it-- from the cookbook "One Pot, Pan, Planet". I've never made arepas before but they look tasty..like puffy tacos :)
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Post by: jeninco on July 11, 2023, 10:59:46 AM
@jeninco --glad you are feeling better, the loss of smell is such a weird symptom isn't it?!

For dinner I'm making Arepas w/ black beans & salsa verde. We have cilantro plants that had to be pulled in the garden so found a recipe that uses a lot of it-- from the cookbook "One Pot, Pan, Planet". I've never made arepas before but they look tasty..like puffy tacos :)

So very, very weird! I still can't smell hardly anything, but yesterday's focaccia smelled distinctly yeasty when it was time to pull it from the oven!  I'm remembering to pay attention to what I CAN taste, mostly sweet, salty, bitter, tangy (?) and I can feel "astringent" in my mouth. Oddly, I can also "feel" "spicy" -- I pulled an overripe radish from the garden this morning, and could detect that it was spicy, but not distinguish, if that makes sense?

We're probably having a cold soba salad this evening, as it's supposed to be 95+ this afternoon. It'll be interesting constructing a dressing...

Please let us know how the arepas turn out! I've been curious to try making them!
(And if you have additional cilantro, I've had luck turning all the non-woody parts into a dressing with olive oil, lime juice, and some chipotles in adobo, using a stick blender to grind everything up until it's smooth -- it can be quite thick!)
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Post by: Fresh Bread on July 11, 2023, 04:30:49 PM
I made pasta (pumpkin ravioli) for the first time yesterday. I didn't roll it thin enough so I'm going to try again today. I remembered that the bread machine has a pasta dough setting - it should get kneaded for longer than I had patience for which should allow it to roll better.

Anyone else managed it without a pasta machine?
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Post by: StarBright on July 11, 2023, 04:57:56 PM
Pork (in a Hawaiian-esque marinade) kabobs with onion, watermelon, and a leftover zucchini (chunked), assuming the weather holds up enough for grilling tonight. (Otherwise, I think it's breakfast-for-dinner...)

Last night we did a one-pot basil zucchini pasta from NYT and it was pretty decent, given we're creatures of habit and usually just do pasta with marinara. Used up some basil we have been growing for the gremolata which *shrugs* The pasta was lovely without it.

Zucchini season has begun!

We're having zoodles mixed with ramen tonight. I use homemade stock cubes and make a lemon grass broth and then and top it with some chili crunch. It is pretty yummy and hides the zucchininess pretty well.
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Post by: mspym on July 11, 2023, 05:05:49 PM
@jeninco --glad you are feeling better, the loss of smell is such a weird symptom isn't it?!

For dinner I'm making Arepas w/ black beans & salsa verde. We have cilantro plants that had to be pulled in the garden so found a recipe that uses a lot of it-- from the cookbook "One Pot, Pan, Planet". I've never made arepas before but they look tasty..like puffy tacos :)
@Serendip you can also use the cilantro stems and roots as the base for Thai curries. They also freeze well for future curries.
@jeninco I could taste 'salty' and tangy so I focused on making sure meals had a variety of textures because that gave me something interesting to notice.
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Post by: FireLane on July 11, 2023, 06:35:56 PM
I found a new recipe that's destined to be one of my favorites, pasta alla trapanese.

Take fresh garlic cloves, chopped tomatoes, sliced almonds, bread crumbs and torn basil leaves. Sautee together in olive oil until the flavors blend, the garlic is toasted golden and the tomatoes cook down into a sauce. (Some recipes say to mash all those ingredients together in a mortar and pestle to make a pesto, but you can skip that step and it works just fine.) Then combine with the pasta of your choice and top with grated parmesan, salt and pepper and more olive oil.

I added sliced zucchini to bulk it out, and that worked beautifully.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on July 12, 2023, 04:32:40 AM
clean out the fridge pre travel night:

soyrizo/corn tacos for me and the lad, and breakfast for dinner for DH.  We call the week before travel the "Grocery Store challenge" and consider it a failure if we have to go to the store before we leave for a trip.
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Post by: jeninco on July 12, 2023, 04:14:28 PM
Tacos with the chicken thighs I stewed and shredded on Monday. Corn tortillas, avocados, black beans, jack cheese, and slaw.
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Post by: Serendip on July 13, 2023, 11:21:44 AM

Please let us know how the arepas turn out! I've been curious to try making them!
(And if you have additional cilantro, I've had luck turning all the non-woody parts into a dressing with olive oil, lime juice, and some chipotles in adobo, using a stick blender to grind everything up until it's smooth -- it can be quite thick!)

The arepas didn't really work out but the recipe called for cornmeal
...and then I found this recipe which seems to say masa harina would be a better option so I'll try that next time
https://minimalistbaker.com/how-to-make-arepas/

thankfully they still tasted good even as they were sticking to the pan and/or falling apart--so we piled the beans and salsa verde on top and ate it like 'deconstructed arepa bowl' :)
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Post by: jeninco on July 13, 2023, 01:18:59 PM
Serendip, "bowl" covers so much territory! Glad things tasted good, at least!

We're having eggplant involtini (AKA "rollatini") with the eggplant I grilled at the start of this week. All that's left to do is mix some cheeses together, make a little tomato sauce, roll up the already-grilled eggplant planks some some cheese in the center and plop them into the sauce, and bake the whole thing while figuring out what (if any) side dishes we want.

My taste is still wanky from COVID, so it'll be interesting to try to get the garlic level correct...
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Post by: mspym on July 13, 2023, 10:02:21 PM
Noodles with tofu and vegetables.

The other day I got a 2kg bag of drumsticks on sale for $6* and we roasted them with a honey soy glaze. So far that's provided 6 meals and there are another 2 servings left, so $0.75 a serve.
* we are in Australia, please don't @ me with American chicken prices.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on July 14, 2023, 04:57:54 PM
Salisbury steak, mashed taters and asparagus.
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Post by: Serendip on July 14, 2023, 09:56:28 PM
We used this recipe since we grew a bunch of napa cabbage. Super tasty. Only modification was adding ginger.
Had it with tricolour rice and roasted japanese turnips.

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/stir-fried-napa-cabbage-spicy-garlic-dressing
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Post by: Sandi_k on July 15, 2023, 12:33:30 PM
Tonight we're BBQing, and having friends over.

Tri tip roast
Spicy beans
Fresh local corn

There will be cocktails and wine, and something dessert-y.

Yay, summer!
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Post by: jeninco on July 16, 2023, 07:10:57 PM
We both tested negative for COVID this morning, whoop! Now we just need to get our immune systems to stand down... (yes, persistent cough I'm talking about YOU!)

Tonight we had a salad in the "nicoise" family, but with grilled pork: the base was cooked potato and green-bean with a light vinaigrette, topped with black olives, capers, sliced and dressed tomatoes, flash-cooked little asparagus spears, sliced grilled pork, and hard-boiled potato halves (topped with a tiny bit of salt and some Aleppo pepper, because it looks pretty and tastes wonderful). All with a garlicy green-goddess-type dressing.
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Post by: mspym on July 16, 2023, 08:07:06 PM
It's going to be last night's chilli turned into a pasta bake if my husband can be convinced to leave it alone and not eat it for his lunch.

@jeninco woot woot on covid negative!
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Post by: lexde on July 16, 2023, 08:15:28 PM
Pancit canton
Really customizable Filipino dish, noodle based with lots of veggies and protein.

Cheap to make and absolutely delicious.

Breakfast tomorrow will be skyr and a coffee.
Lunch will be pancit leftovers.
Dinner will be rice and beef stir fry.
Protein shake in there somewhere, I have to start using it up again as I have a whole container I’ve barely touched.

Recipe: https://panlasangpinoy.com/pancit-canton-recipe/
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Post by: bacchi on July 16, 2023, 09:03:52 PM
Three bean salad chilled in the fridge, perfect for scooping with tortilla chips. https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-three-bean-salad/
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Post by: jeninco on July 17, 2023, 09:33:09 AM
Three bean salad chilled in the fridge, perfect for scooping with tortilla chips. https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-three-bean-salad/

HA, we're making black-bean salad (with corn, red peppers, and avocados) with a chipotle-lime dressing. Same plan!
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Post by: Serendip on July 19, 2023, 11:30:58 AM
Last night we made a tasty garden veggie ramen (kale, japanese radishes, zucchini) with a spicy miso broth. It was delicious.

Tonight will likely be pulled pork tacos to use up leftovers.
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Post by: Metalcat on July 20, 2023, 04:48:43 AM
Cod...I have so much cod...I was also unaware of just how difficult cod is to cook.

Also, how the fuck do you make crab's legs?? I have a small mountain of those as well.
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Post by: techwiz on July 20, 2023, 06:41:17 AM
Cod...I have so much cod...I was also unaware of just how difficult cod is to cook.

Also, how the fuck do you make crab's legs?? I have a small mountain of those as well.

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-make-crab-legs/ (https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-make-crab-legs/)

I prefer the boiling in salt water method.
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Post by: grantmeaname on July 20, 2023, 07:01:44 AM
Have you made shorse maach? It's a white fish, mustard, coconut milk curry. We really love it even though it is pretty different than most of our fish recipes.
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Post by: GuitarStv on July 20, 2023, 07:18:50 AM
Cod...I have so much cod...I was also unaware of just how difficult cod is to cook.

Cod is easy!  Unless you don't like fried battered cod for every meal . . . then you're in some trouble.
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Post by: mspym on July 20, 2023, 06:01:29 PM
Last night was french style puy lentils*, baby spinach and grilled salmon. It was super delicious. Today we are probably turning the leftover lentils into wee hand-pies which will also use up the last of the feta and frozen pastry. If that turns out to be lunch, then dinner will be crispy gnocchi with mushrooms and pumpkin.

*the pantry eat-down continues. Out of so many legumes, only moong dal and red lentils remain.
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Post by: StarBright on July 21, 2023, 09:38:07 AM
We are also on a pantry/freezer eat down!

It has been fun to shake up the regular recipe rotation a bit.

I made a green bean and shrimp stir-fry the other night using up the tail end of last summer's frozen green beans. Which was good because I just started freezing this summer's green beans!

I made a rice and tomatillo soup last night, using up frozen tomatillos and peppers and some frozen stock cubes.

Tonight is pizza night. We doing them on the grill. Cheese pizza for the kids, fig/arugula/gorgonzola for the grown ups. 
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Post by: jeninco on July 21, 2023, 02:02:57 PM
a quinoa salad with a lemon vinaigrette and sliced radishes and cucumbers and feta, possibly more of a "clean-out-the-fridge" situation. Then I head off to the farmer's market bright and early tomorrow, and we start over again.
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Post by: mspym on July 22, 2023, 03:12:23 AM
@jeninco the salad sounds delicious and the imminent restock very familiar.
@StarBright it’s definitely been spurring my creativity.

Tonight’s dinner was the lentil hand pies with some feta crumbles and peppery mushrooms. They turned out delicious and used up two more things!
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Post by: Serendip on July 22, 2023, 07:57:11 AM
@mspym --those look fantastic. I need some more puff pastry in my life.

Tonight I'll make stir-fried savoy cabbage w/ some type of peanut sauce. We've had a bumper crop of cabbage and they are so mild-flavoured that it's easy to eats heaps of it without it seeming too 'cabbage-y'
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Post by: mspym on July 22, 2023, 08:47:24 PM
@Serendip we can eat so much sautéed savoy cabbage. Little bit of sesame oil and gochugaru? Put that on a bowl of rice with an egg or some tofu!

Tonight I am trying to talk E into making tortillas to have with pork and salsa and peppers & onions.
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Post by: Serendip on July 22, 2023, 09:03:47 PM
@Serendip we can eat so much sautéed savoy cabbage. Little bit of sesame oil and gochugaru? Put that on a bowl of rice with an egg or some tofu!

Yup. I can't believe how mild it is compared to other cabbages. We made this recipe...heavy on the sauce and topped with sesame oil fried tofu. We practically swooned :)
https://food52.com/recipes/30979-stir-fried-cabbage-with-creamy-peanut-sauce
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Post by: mspym on July 22, 2023, 10:02:48 PM
@Serendip thank you! that recipe is verrry relevant to our interests
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Post by: Metalcat on July 23, 2023, 06:24:59 AM
Cod...I have so much cod...I was also unaware of just how difficult cod is to cook.

Also, how the fuck do you make crab's legs?? I have a small mountain of those as well.

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-make-crab-legs/ (https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-make-crab-legs/)

I prefer the boiling in salt water method.

Thank you!
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Post by: Metalcat on July 23, 2023, 06:29:17 AM
Cod...I have so much cod...I was also unaware of just how difficult cod is to cook.

Cod is easy!  Unless you don't like fried battered cod for every meal . . . then you're in some trouble.

Yeah, I now understand why every restaurant here serves it battered.

I'm just accepting that it falls apart now and planning for that. I made a baked feta and cherry tomato pasta dish and piled a bunch of deconstructed cod on top and it was fantastic.
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Post by: jeninco on July 23, 2023, 02:48:50 PM
Cod...I have so much cod...I was also unaware of just how difficult cod is to cook.

Cod is easy!  Unless you don't like fried battered cod for every meal . . . then you're in some trouble.

Yeah, I now understand why every restaurant here serves it battered.

I'm just accepting that it falls apart now and planning for that. I made a baked feta and cherry tomato pasta dish and piled a bunch of deconstructed cod on top and it was fantastic.

I found this surprisingly good: https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fish-recipes/freezer-raid-fish-pie/

(Note: I like all the components...)
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on July 24, 2023, 05:23:37 AM
@mspym-- those hand pies look great as I eye my stash of lentils.  Would you mind to share the recipe for them as well as how you prepared the lentils?  I have lentils and mushrooms so your post really peaked my interest....

Tonight is salad with corn, black beans and BBQ tofu to work through the tofu stash

Tomorrow is salad lentil and walnut taco meat (new recipe here to work through the lentils, so will let you all know if it is tasty!)
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Post by: Kl285528 on July 24, 2023, 09:27:15 AM
My favorite cod recipe from The Whole Tulip

Ideal Dill Fish
1 pound of cod fish dash of sea salt
dash of black pepper 1⁄2 fresh dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Rinse fish. Season with salt and pepper. Finely chop dill. Fill skillet with 1⁄2 inch of water and heat until steaming. Drop in fish, cover top will dill and cook until it is soft, about 5-7 minutes. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings

Simple, and when I get it right (90% of the time!) the fish just melts in your mouth, tons of flavor, almost buttery. Love it!

I have had a problem reheating cod, so that it doesn't turn rubbery - but reheating it in a soup or stew seems to work well.

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Post by: jeninco on July 24, 2023, 10:31:14 AM
LAst night: I made baguettes and gazpacho and we cleaned out the fridge a bit: leftover white-bean and cherry-tomato salad, a little ricotta, some grilled eggplant, a tomato salad from a lovely farmer's market tomato, leftover zucchini and turkey patties with a yummy garlic yogurt sauce, and probably some other stuff I'm not thinking of.

Tonight: it's a hot one, so probably a cold tofu salad and a cold cucumber and peanut salad, and some rice. I need to do a side-by-side comparison of the rice cooker and instant pot, and today might be the day...
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Post by: mspym on July 24, 2023, 03:07:17 PM
@Josiecat sure thing. This was us pulling a meal out of the air so it's all a bit rough and ready.
- Dice an onion and a carrot and saute in a pot with some olive oil
- When softened, add your lentils, a bay leaf, some water and a couple of veggie stock cubes.
- Cook till the lentils are done, add some salt and pepper and let cool. For us, this was easy because this was part of the previous night's dinner and then they were packed in a container in the fridge.
- Take two sheets of rolled pastry out of the freezer to defrost and turn your oven on to 180C to preheat. Put some baking paper on a tray.
- Dry-saute quartered mushrooms until the water is out then add butter, salt and lots of pepper and cook until they are delicious
- Mix the mushrooms into the lentils.
- By now the pastry should be defrosted. Cut the sheets in half. Put roughly 2T of lentil mix on one side of one of the rectangles you've made and flatten it out. Crumble some feta over the top, wet the edge of the pastry with some water and then cover with the other half of the rectangle. Squish edges down with a fork and poke holes in the top for steam. Repeat 4x. Easiest to leave them on the plastic sheeting until this point otherwise then you have to try get the whole floppy thing off your bench and it is a pain.
- Pop them onto the baking tray. At this point you can glaze them but we didn't have any milk so we didn't and I thought they turned out fine.
- Bung them into the oven until they are golden brown and delicious. You might need to rotate them part way through cooking to ensure even baking. Ta-da! you have achieved PIE.

We put all sorts of leftovers into hand-pies or on a pastry base and other than the time I somehow forgot to remove the plastic backing they have all been successful transformation of leftovers into an exciting new meal.
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Post by: jeninco on July 25, 2023, 03:26:39 PM
Pasta Salad, around room temp:
pasta, broccoli, olives, little salami cubes, red and yellow peppers, possibly some leftover yellow tomatoes and grilled eggplants, and whatever else seems like it'd be good in there. A dressing that's based on garlic, oregano, and parsley.
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Post by: midweststache on July 25, 2023, 04:06:17 PM
Chicken tacos.

DH bought, like, 6 lbs of chicken breasts because they were on sale and froze them all together - rookie mistake - so we did a big ol' batch of shredded chicken in the Instant Pot and froze the cooked shredded chicken in dinner-sized portions. Makes for a quick and easy meal, and we do tacos about once-a-week so this will add some protein variety! (We alternate between beef, chicken, and black beans.)
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Post by: mspym on July 25, 2023, 07:56:15 PM
Last night was couscous salad which used up leftover chicken from taco night, some spinach that needed eating, and sauteed leeks, mushrooms and peppers from the meal before the chicken tacos. I toasted some seeds (sesame, poppy, sunflower) and added chickpeas, fresh cilantro and a vinaigrette.

Tonight was going to be a pasta bake but all the ricotta got eaten so now it'll be either tofu noodles with bok choi or dhal and flatbreads.
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Post by: Serendip on July 25, 2023, 08:19:02 PM
"Easy" Zucchini Fritters...not as quick as I hoped for but super tasty.
I non-veganized them with eggs and for greens I put shredded kale & cabbage. Topped w/ lemon yogourt sauce and a tomato/basil/mozarella salad on the side.

https://minimalistbaker.com/wprm_print/60212

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Post by: mspym on July 25, 2023, 09:02:27 PM
@Serendip thanks for coming up with a banger way for us to use up our quinoa stash
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Post by: Fresh Bread on July 25, 2023, 11:47:44 PM
Two firsts for me last night (with leftovers for lunch). Made my own potsticker dumplings and the filling used Textured Vegetable Protein in place of pork. It's super cheap and the texture is identical to beef mince. Overall a very cheap meal as the veg inside the filling was cabbage.

I have left over filling so tonight I'm going to shred a bit more cabbage, fry all that up together and serve with Udon noodles.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on July 26, 2023, 05:30:39 AM
@mspym, thanks!!! that looks great!!

Tonight is crustless quiche to use up the mushrooms and the bibs and bobs of orphaned cheese in the drawer.  Will serve with a fruit salad and toast (and the meat eaters will likely make bacon....)

Yesterday I made lentil walnut taco "meat" to work through the lentil stash.....pretty tasty! Served on a bed of salad and avocado and fresh griddled corn tortillas. (of course DS had leftover chicken in his tacos, but acknowledged that the lentil mix was "not bad".)
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Post by: jeninco on July 26, 2023, 07:18:27 PM
cauliflower tacos (black beans, cheese, chipotle sauce, some slaw), and all the apricots we care to eat, as I just purchased a 20 lb box of seconds. Yum!  And the first really good fresh corn of the season!
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Post by: mspym on July 26, 2023, 07:33:10 PM
Tonight was going to be a pasta bake but all the ricotta got eaten so now it'll be either tofu noodles with bok choi or dhal and flatbreads.
I love the way I keep coming up with plans that are then promptly abandoned. Ofpym made rice with pork mince & black beans, Chinese-inspired flavours. It was delicious. We really really do need to use up the bok choi so TOFU NOODLES IT IS. That is me telling myself the mealplan, very firmly in the hopes it will stick.
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Post by: Serendip on July 27, 2023, 09:58:07 AM
@Serendip thanks for coming up with a banger way for us to use up our quinoa stash

Hope you enjoy @mspym ...I've also made some good veggie burgers with leftover quinoa :)
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Post by: midweststache on July 27, 2023, 02:24:26 PM
Sandwiches, which will include some pretty mushy avocado as a spread and some quickly-ripening pears as a side. 3 of our 4 family members do half-sandwiches so it's not a whole loaf of bread, which is nice.

Tomorrow will be similar (bread/fruit/cheese/etc.) and this weekend we'll probably try to be outside as much as possible, so grilling is likely on the menu and maybe a cold, kid-friendly salad? It's not supposed to break 90 where we are, but I'm not anxious to turn on the oven in a worldwide heat wave.
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Post by: jeninco on July 27, 2023, 08:06:07 PM
Broke down and briefly turned on the oven to make a large white bean and tomato and feta dish, which we had with a greek salad and buttered toast.

Tomorrow: I'm thinking summer rolls, with spicy peanut sauce.
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Post by: jeninco on August 01, 2023, 02:11:56 PM
I need to go to a grocery store for other reasons, so I think I'll get the ingredients we don't have to make this:https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/05/chicken-gyro-salad/
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Post by: FireLane on August 02, 2023, 06:58:38 AM
I wanted something vegetarian this week, so I made these eggplant-almond enchiladas from the Moosewood Cookbook:

https://www.molliekatzen.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipe=eggplant_enchiladas

I swapped store-bought salsa for the red sauce and served them with homemade guacamole.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on August 02, 2023, 06:59:53 PM
Vegetarian fried rice and dumplings for me, pork fried rice with leftover pork loin and dumplings for the Lad and DH had a ribeye.

Tomorrow is leftover fried rice and traderjoes beefless bulgogi and broccoli
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Post by: Sandi_k on August 02, 2023, 09:33:14 PM
Fish tacos, with rice, cotija cheese, and lime cilantro dressing.
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Post by: mspym on August 02, 2023, 10:02:18 PM
Adding some frozen peas and chicken leftover from burritos to last night's dhal, which we'll have on brown rice. That uses up the brown rice and we can donate the container!

Man, our cupboards are getting So Bare.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on August 09, 2023, 06:06:49 AM
Cannelini beans alla vodka, salad and baguette
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Post by: jeninco on August 09, 2023, 08:37:02 PM
Mom's flight was late, so the connection to the shuttle didn't work, and I drove out to the airport to get her. Needed something DH could make:
Grilled Brats, salad, and a potato and garlic and greens thing where they're all cooked at length in a really big skillet with a load of olive oil. Delish!
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Post by: mspym on August 09, 2023, 09:28:10 PM
Soba noodles with veg, tofu and a peanut-butter sauce
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on August 15, 2023, 05:11:17 PM
BBQ meatless meatballs and wild rice with roasted cauliflower and red onion

tomorrow is "stuffed zucchini" with leftover wildrice, crushed tomato, onion etc then baked.  Kinda winging it to use up leftovers....sometimes it's the best meal all week and sometimes it's just sustenance.....
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Post by: jeninco on August 16, 2023, 01:27:51 PM
Soba noodles with veg, tofu and a peanut-butter sauce

We're having a relative of this tonight, from Melissa Clark's new(ish) cookbook, "Dinner in One"
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Post by: mspym on August 17, 2023, 08:17:31 PM
We are scraping the bottom of the pantry supplies so tonight is pasta w a tomato and meat sauce. Leftovers will be put in a dish, topped w breadcrumbs and cheese and baked. That should get us through the weekend.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on August 18, 2023, 09:20:30 AM
Sheetpan shrimp boil.  Nom nom nom
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Post by: jeninco on August 18, 2023, 02:20:35 PM
My, it's hot. We're having a room-temperature salad of wild rice, shredded chicken, lightly cooked green beans and cantaloupe in a cumin-lime vinaigrette. (Typing that out, I'll add some diced red peppers, for color.)
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Post by: YK-Phil on August 18, 2023, 06:38:40 PM
BBQ meatless meatballs

This sounds interesting! Would you mind sharing your meatless meatball recipe?
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on August 18, 2023, 07:02:28 PM
@YK-Phil, sure thing! 

I have a couple of recipes, but in a pinch, the ones from Aldis (Earthgrown brand) are pretty good.

I have made each of these and sometimes will combine recipes depending on what I have lying around.  I either make a homemade marinara, a BBQ sauce or make a sweet and spicy by blending equal parts chili sauce and grape jelly and letting it go in the crock pot for 4 hours on low.  I rarely follow a recipe religiously!  Hope this helps!!

https://veganwithcurves.com/bbq-lentil-balls/

https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-lentil-meatballs/?utm_source=Minimalist+Baker&utm_campaign=d66dba4a81-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0e438fa000-d66dba4a81-135450693

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/232908/chef-johns-meatless-meatballs/?utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-share-recipe&utm_content=20220707&utm_term=232908
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Post by: jeninco on August 19, 2023, 07:02:39 PM
https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/01/warm-lentil-and-potato-salad/, grilled pork chops, green salad, and a nectarine cobbler. Aah, summer!
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Post by: snic on August 20, 2023, 12:33:06 PM
Lebanese lentil and swiss chard soup.

Cook a pound of green or brown lentils in lots of water (8 cups) until halfway done. Add 2 or 3 peeled diced Russet potatoes and cook another 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, remove the stalks from a bunch or two of chard, and chop the leaves coarsely. Slice the stalks and chop 2 large onions. Saute the onions in olive oil along with some whole crushed garlic cloves for a couple of minutes, then add the chard stalks and saute until done. Add some flour if you like a really thick soup and saute for a minute or two. Add the onion mixture to the lentils and potatoes when they're nearly done, along with the chard leaves, and cook for another 15 minutes or so. Just before serving, add salt to taste and plenty of freshly ground pepper, plus the juice of at least 2 squeezed lemons.

This is incredibly simple - you can't really go wrong, there are no "correct" proportions. It's going to taste satisfying and delicious no matter how much or how little chard, potatoes, onions and garlic you use, or whether you cook the hell out of it or get the lentils and potatoes just barely done. I like it nice and tangy with lemon juice, but you can put less. With some good crusty bread, this is a tasty, low-fat, filling vegetarian meal for any season. And the ingredients are inexpensive.
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Post by: YK-Phil on August 20, 2023, 03:41:56 PM
@YK-Phil, sure thing! 

I have a couple of recipes, but in a pinch, the ones from Aldis (Earthgrown brand) are pretty good.

I have made each of these and sometimes will combine recipes depending on what I have lying around.  I either make a homemade marinara, a BBQ sauce or make a sweet and spicy by blending equal parts chili sauce and grape jelly and letting it go in the crock pot for 4 hours on low.  I rarely follow a recipe religiously!  Hope this helps!!

https://veganwithcurves.com/bbq-lentil-balls/

https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-lentil-meatballs/?utm_source=Minimalist+Baker&utm_campaign=d66dba4a81-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0e438fa000-d66dba4a81-135450693

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/232908/chef-johns-meatless-meatballs/?utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-share-recipe&utm_content=20220707&utm_term=232908

Thanks, we made it last night! We're in Mexico and can't find BBQ sauce but we made our own from local ingredients we could find at our little grocery store: tomato paste, raw sugar, Maggi instead of Worcestershire sauce, some coconut vinegar, a good splash of hot green and red chili sauces we had in the fridge. For a more local flavor, I added a bit of sweet tamarind paste we had made a week prior that we usually keep for shrimp. The end result might not have been like the original recipe but it was a real success!
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on August 20, 2023, 04:14:55 PM
@YK-Phil - that's awesome!  I'm glad it worked out!
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Post by: StarBright on August 20, 2023, 07:13:54 PM
Tomato Pie from the Hoosier Mama Pie Cookbook and a salad.

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Post by: mspym on August 21, 2023, 01:42:55 AM
Tofu stir fry w rice and edamame. I reckon we have two more dinner’s worth of food and that’s exactly how many we need to make.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on August 21, 2023, 04:49:05 AM
general tso's cauliflower for me, sesame chicken for DS and DH served with scallion pancakes and steamed broccoli
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Post by: Anette on August 21, 2023, 11:59:56 AM
Lebanese lentil and swiss chard soup.

Cook a pound of green or brown lentils in lots of water (8 cups) until halfway done. Add 2 or 3 peeled diced Russet potatoes and cook another 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, remove the stalks from a bunch or two of chard, and chop the leaves coarsely. Slice the stalks and chop 2 large onions. Saute the onions in olive oil along wtonight,e whole crushed garlic cloves for a couple of minutes, then add the chard stalks and saute until done. Add some flour if you like a really thick soup and saute for a minute or two. Add the onion mixture to the lentils and potatoes when they're nearly done, along with the chard leaves, and cook for another 15 minutes or so. Just before serving, add salt to taste and plenty of freshly ground pepper, plus the juice of at least 2 squeezed lemons.

This is incredibly simple - you can't really go wrong, there are no "correct" proportions. It's going to taste satisfying and delicious no matter how much or how little chard, potatoes, onions and garlic you use, or whether you cook the hell out of it or get the lentils and potatoes just barely done. I like it nice and tangy with lemon juice, but you can put less. With some good crusty bread, this is a tasty, low-fat, filling vegetarian meal for any season. And the ingredients are inexpensive.
Thank you, cooked this for my husband tonight. He loved it
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Post by: mspym on August 21, 2023, 02:36:36 PM
@snic that recipe looks right up my alley, thanks for sharing!
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Post by: Dreamer40 on August 24, 2023, 05:34:02 PM
Grilled garden zucchini and pork chops. Plus a salad with goat cheese, oranges, and almonds. Sort of a mishmash of things in the fridge that need to be eaten.
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Post by: Serendip on August 24, 2023, 05:41:03 PM
Came home to a feral garden so it was heavily trimmed back and now dinner will be pesto pizza w/ zucchini, arugula, strawberry spinach (has anyone ever grown these--such a bizarre plant!), nasturtium flowers & lots o' cheese and fresh oregano.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on August 24, 2023, 05:45:59 PM
Shakshuka with naan
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on August 31, 2023, 05:54:20 AM
yellow curry with tofu- new recipe for me
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Post by: jeninco on August 31, 2023, 06:39:39 PM
Quinoa salad with dried apricots, slivered almonds, cherry tomato pieces with yogurt-lemon-honey dressing over baby spinach.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on August 31, 2023, 07:08:21 PM
It was not exactly a food blogger worthy meal, but I'm getting over COVID & finally making my way back into the kitchen. I found some breaded chicken in the freezer, so made a batch of that. Served with strawberries from the garden, and bagels toasted with butter, fresh mozzarella, garden tomatoes & plenty of salt & pepper. The bagel "sandwiches" were fabulous. It's hard to go wrong with fresh mozzarella.
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Post by: Tyson on August 31, 2023, 08:23:34 PM
Leftover rice, leftover asparagus, ricotta pasta sauce and sardines.
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Post by: mspym on September 01, 2023, 01:14:09 AM
@MaybeBabyMustache that meal sounds super delicious.

Last night was easy bean chilli with a quesadilla and some avocado.
Tonight was roasted cauliflower, rump steak and mushrooms. Both were delicious
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on September 01, 2023, 03:58:28 AM
Leftover yellow curry for me (since DH/DS were not fans of the tofu---wimps).

Made creamy chicken gnocchi soup and fresh bread for the fellas.  Spoiled rotten fellas.
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Post by: sonofsven on September 04, 2023, 08:29:47 PM
First of the garden squash (stuffed with kale, walnuts, and sausage), and the last of the peaches, in a cobbler.
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Post by: snic on September 04, 2023, 09:13:56 PM
We went blackberry picking this weekend - something I have fond memories of doing with my grandmother in Germany. She knew all the spots by the side of the road with dense blackberry bushes, and we'd come away with buckets of berries. She would make jams and jellies, and a dessert called Rote Gruetze. Unfortunately there aren't any "wild" bushes here, so we un-mustachianly had to pay the you-pick farm for our berries. But it was a lot of fun and the berries are delicious.

So far I've made blackberry oat scones, Rote Gruetze, and a blackberry gallete.

Rote Gruetze is incredibly easy: Heat a pound of berries (any kind) with 1/2 cup sugar until it starts to boil. Mix 1/3 c corn startch with 1 cup of juice or water (should be red juice; in Germany red or black currant juice would typically be used, but I think apple would work - I pureed a few small plums with some water and brought it up to a cup), pour into the pot and boil for 2-3 minutes. Add 1/2 tsp vanilla (not strictly necessary) and pour into a bowl and let cool. Serve warm or cold with cold cream. It's delicious at either temperature, and on a hot day cold rote Gruetze with cream is very refreshing. The recipe is quite forgiving - if you use less corn starch, you get more of a compote; if you use too much, it's very thick; if you don't have juice and just use water, it will still still be good. Tastes good no matter what.

We had company come the next day, so I made a blackberry gallete. I more or less used this (https://www.abakingjourney.com/rustic-blackberry-tart-blackberry-galette/#recipe) recipe with two exceptions. I used a different crust (1.5 c flour, 1/2 c powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 stick butter, 1 egg, a little cold water). And I rolled out about half a 6 oz package of almond paste and placed it on the tart crust before pouring the blackberries over the top. The almond flavor really resonated with the blackberries and lemon, and it was divine warm from the oven with freshly whipped cream (with a bit of sugar and vanilla).
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Post by: mspym on September 05, 2023, 12:30:58 AM
We got the most enormous leek in our veggie box and it's cold today so that's currently turning into soup with some celery, mushrooms, potatoes and thyme.
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Post by: jeninco on September 05, 2023, 08:47:26 AM
We had a guest for dinner Sunday, so we made a giant steak salad:
The base was potatoes and green beans (cook the potatoes until almost done, then toss in the beans: I'm all about conserving dirty dishes!). When they're done, drain, slice the potatoes, and dress with a bit of olive oil, vinegar, and salt. We added fresh local sweet corn that I'd cooked the evening before and cut off the cob.

On top we had wonderful tomatoes (cut into wedges, dress with a bit of OO, vinegar if necessary, salt, and Aleppo peppers), sliced Kalamata olives, capers, hard boiled egg halves, the sliced steak, and a green-goddess-type dressing made with handfuls of basil and parsley.

I sometimes forget how lovely that big salad is!
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on September 05, 2023, 07:15:46 PM
@jeninco, that sounds great-- like an updated nicoise salad!  Funny enough- I bought French green beans and tomatoes to make one tomorrow!!
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Post by: Fresh Bread on September 05, 2023, 07:43:09 PM
Tonight I'm trying rhubarb as a savoury food, in a slaw. The recipe I picked has chilli, but also has you pickle the rhubarb overnight first in a very sweet brine, so it's not that savoury.
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Post by: jeninco on September 06, 2023, 09:32:06 AM
@jeninco, that sounds great-- like an updated nicoise salad!  Funny enough- I bought French green beans and tomatoes to make one tomorrow!!

Exactly! I figured out at some point that the "Niçoise salad" formula can be broadened to encompass a wide variety of room-temperature whole-meal salads. (I think the "German" version, which includes sausages, cabbage instead of green beans, sauerkraut, and possibly roasted squash slices might be pushing the idea a bit far, but it's still yummy!)
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on September 06, 2023, 09:38:45 AM
Well, I was going to make a Nicoise salad tonight, but an event at DS's school and the need to use up some soon to be overripe avocados have conspired to make me change my plans.  So, tonight is bacon (real for the fellas, tempeh for me), avocado, spinach and tomato sandwiches.  Nicoise tomorrow.  Still feels like a win, because I LOVE a good sandwich almost as much as I love a good salad.
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Post by: OzzieandHarriet on September 15, 2023, 03:56:55 PM
Salad Olivieh - basically potato salad  with chickpeas (vegetarian version - original recipe is with chicken) in a tangy dressing. Super recipe (gift link): https://wapo.st/3rfcsm

We'll have it with a green salad and some warm pita.
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Post by: Serendip on September 15, 2023, 05:55:32 PM
Skillet lasagna with lots of modifications and additions in order to use what I have..including cheese :)

https://www.veganricha.com/vegan-stovetop-meat-lasagna/
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Post by: Anette on September 16, 2023, 03:17:05 AM
Salad, roasted vegetables and steak last night but what will it be tonight? I shall see whether I can convince myself to eat something from the freezer. Saturdays always feel special to me and that leads me to these ideas of eating out...
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Post by: mspym on September 16, 2023, 04:55:33 PM
We've started getting a vegetable box (VB) delivered which drives most of our meals now. Last night was roast potatoes (VB), turnips (VB) & pumpkin (neighbour), with a rocket, apple & cucumber salad (all VB) and some leftover steak. Tonight will be linguine with watercress pesto (VB) I made a couple of days ago (AMAZING), white beans and broccolini (VB).
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Post by: snic on September 16, 2023, 06:47:14 PM
Salad Olivieh - basically potato salad  with chickpeas (vegetarian version - original recipe is with chicken) in a tangy dressing. Super recipe (gift link): https://wapo.st/3rfcsm

We'll have it with a green salad and some warm pita.

Link doesn't work.

Red beans and quinoa casserole. Cook 1.5 cups quinoa in broth. Saute an onion, some sliced garlic, a bell pepper and two celery stalks with a pinch of red pepper flakes, deglaze with wine and sprinkle with some oregano and salt. Toss quinoa, veggies, 2 cans rinsed kidney beans, 2 eggs and a good handful of cheddar cheese together, put into a greased 8x11 pan, top with more cheddar, and bake at 375 for about 40 minutes. This is quite tasty, but I might add a can of tomatoes and some chili powder next time.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on September 17, 2023, 03:45:08 PM
Salad night: BBQ chicken( soy for me, real for the fellas), black beans, corn, avocado tomato and cucumber
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Post by: Kmp2 on September 17, 2023, 06:36:40 PM
Tonight I'm trying rhubarb as a savoury food, in a slaw. The recipe I picked has chilli, but also has you pickle the rhubarb overnight first in a very sweet brine, so it's not that savoury.

I love savoury rhubarb recipes, my favourite go to is a rhubarb lentil soup.

We’re having, ribs (with a homemade apple bbq sauce), homemade dinner buns, asparagus and a green salad. Sunday family dinners.
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Post by: mspym on September 18, 2023, 12:29:10 AM
Honey-garlic yams with pak choi, jasmine rice and some soft-boiled eggs.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on September 18, 2023, 12:51:28 PM
Calzones
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Post by: Tyson on September 18, 2023, 01:52:34 PM
Homemade chicken strips with oven roasted potatoes.
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Post by: CNM on September 18, 2023, 02:05:23 PM
Salmon with broccoli and cauliflower. Might make homemade ice cream with the kids, too!
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Post by: jeninco on September 18, 2023, 04:01:29 PM
I've been working on cleaning out the pantry, and I found a 5 lb bag of masa harina (treated corn flour). So, in an effort to get started, I made pupas with black beans and cheese, and attempted a quick version of salvadoran slaw (curtido). I think I'll make the full fermented version the next time I pick up a good-looking cabbage at the farmer's market: I love things in the sauerkraut family.

Tonight: panzanella, with a variety of veggies I'll grill (eggplant, a zucchini, different peppers) and some tomatoes and fresh corn. And mozzarella pearls, 'cause protein! (I found some leftover ciabatta rolls in the freezer, so I'll make croutons with those.)
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Post by: OzzieandHarriet on September 18, 2023, 05:16:48 PM
Salad Olivieh - basically potato salad  with chickpeas (vegetarian version - original recipe is with chicken) in a tangy dressing. Super recipe (gift link): https://wapo.st/3rfcsm

We'll have it with a green salad and some warm pita.

Link doesn't work.



Ah, sorry. I don’t know why. There are lots of versions of that salad on the net that are similar, but this recipe has worked really well each time I’ve made it. I’ll try to dig it up if anyone is interested.
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Post by: OzzieandHarriet on September 19, 2023, 12:44:37 PM
Recipe for Salad Olivieh
Note: I've only made the vegetarian version of this, using home-cooked chickpeas (not canned), so I skip steps 1 and 5. I add the 3/4 tsp salt with the other ingredients (since I don't do the chicken part of this recipe). Also, I haven't felt the need for more lemon juice; the 1/4 cup called for is plenty.

To make this vegetarian, substitute 1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained — or one 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed — for the chicken. Place the chickpeas in a bowl and, using a fork, mash about half of them before mixing them with the rest of the ingredients in Step 6.

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets (1 pound total; see Notes)

3/4 teaspoon fine salt, plus more as needed

3 medium yellow potatoes (12 ounces total), peeled, if desired, and chopped into big bite-size pieces

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water

1 cup frozen green peas (no need to defrost)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small yellow onion (6 ounces), finely diced

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/3 cup diced dill pickles, drained

1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves and tender stems

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup plain regular or low-fat Greek-style yogurt

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed

Freshly cracked black pepper

Flatbreads, for serving (optional)

Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Sliced crunchy vegetables for serving, such as radishes and cucumbers (optional)
Directions
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Total: 55 mins, plus chilling time
Step 1
Season the chicken on both sides with the salt. Set aside.

Step 2
In a small pot over high heat, combine the potatoes with the chicken broth or water. Bring to a boil, and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Add the peas to the pot with the hot liquid and remove from the heat.

Step 3
Using a fork, mash the potatoes slightly, until the pieces are roughly half their original size. After 1 to 2 minutes, use the slotted spoon to transfer the peas to the bowl with the potatoes. (If using broth, reserve it for another use.)

Step 4
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until it shimmers. Add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions just begin to caramelize, about 8 minutes. Stir in the turmeric to incorporate, then transfer the onions to the bowl with the potatoes.

Step 5
Working in batches, if necessary, add the chicken to the same skillet and cook until browned on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook the other side until browned, cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reads 165 degrees, another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer the chicken to a plate to cool.

Step 6
Stir the pickles, parsley, mayonnaise, yogurt and lemon juice into the potatoes and peas. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, use your hands to tear the chicken into bite-size pieces and add them to the potato mixture. Add a few turns of the pepper mill and stir well to combine. Taste, and add more salt, pepper and/or lemon juice, as desired.

Step 7
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving with flatbreads, lemon wedges and crunchy vegetables on the side, if desired.
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Post by: Serendip on September 19, 2023, 08:05:00 PM
Thanks @OzzieandHarriet --I am definitely trying this out later this week!

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Post by: Josiecat22222 on September 20, 2023, 03:25:47 PM
Black bean pepperjack and vegan soyrizo dip with tortilla chips, salad and corn (still using up my stash of dried beans!)
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Post by: jeninco on September 20, 2023, 05:07:31 PM
Bleh, MrInCO and I both got COVID boosters AND flu shots yesterday: I broke down and took some ibuprofen, but he's toughing it out.

Tonight we're having leftover stuffed eggplant parmigiana (we have two medium-sized eggplant halves left), with leftover pasta, and since I have some leftover delicate squash I'm probably going to mash it with butter and brown sugar.
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Post by: jeninco on September 21, 2023, 03:07:28 PM
I made homemade falafel (https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/12/falafel/ this recipe is amazing!) a week or two ago, and now that there are just two of us, there were enough leftovers to freeze. I bought more pita breads (yeah, I know I could make them) this week and pulled the falafel and some hummus from the freezer, and that plus a couple of salads will be a lovely dinner!
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Post by: Serendip on September 23, 2023, 06:30:21 PM
Hope you feel better today @jeninco --and thanks for that falafel recipe!

Tonight we are making spring rolls but using blanched collard greens instead of rice paper wraps.
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Post by: mspym on September 24, 2023, 02:54:16 AM
Today’s dinner was an absolute banger: I cooked up leek and fennel in olive oil, added some red pepper flakes, oregano and garlic, added a can of cannellini beans, impulse added a lot of rocket/arugula that needed using up and then some rice to balance out the greens when I realised the rocket had made it more greens than carbs. It was amazing - creamy, unctuous, and delicious with some pork chops. If you were going vegetarian, then some feta would work very well instead. If you were going vegan then maybe some avocado.
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Post by: Sandi_k on September 24, 2023, 10:04:13 AM
Tonight will be cedar plank-smoked salmon in a ginger/soy marinade.

Served with roasted veggies (carrots, snap peas, squash and broccoli), brown rice and a salad.
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Post by: grantmeaname on September 24, 2023, 06:52:00 PM
I made a squash lasagna tonight and it was good but not as good as I was hoping. Missing something and it was hard to put my finger on what.
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Post by: Trifle on September 25, 2023, 03:35:21 AM
Tonight will be Mediterranean pan-fried gnocchi with sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts
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Post by: Metalcat on September 25, 2023, 05:52:57 AM
I'm *finally* making the many pounds of snow crab I've had in my freezer.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on September 25, 2023, 11:04:27 AM
Borek (sort of like a Turkish spanakopita), dolmas, pita and hummus
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Post by: mspym on September 25, 2023, 08:56:33 PM
Poaching chicken now which will go into the veggie soup I made a couple of nights ago.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on September 26, 2023, 10:14:35 AM
I made lasagna roll ups last night and they were so good! Put 8 noodles in very hot water and let sit till just flexible and while waiting for that made a filling of 15 oz ricotta, 10 oz frozen/defrosted spinach (drained well), one egg, 1/2 C. mozzarella, 1/2 C. parm, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder. Laid out noodles on parchment paper, placed equal amounts on all noodles and spread it from end to end on the noodles. Then rolled each one up. Placed seam side down in a 9x13" casserole with sauce on the bottom. Placed more sauce over the roll ups and sprinkled with mozzarella cheese. Put foil over the top of casserole. Instructions said bake 30 minutes at 400 degrees, then remove foil for 5 more minutes. For some reason this took close to an hour. So if you make this, use your own judgement on cook time. I also sliced up some yellow bell peppers and a 4 ounce can of mushrooms in the bottom with the sauce. The hub made meat balls we had on the side. Really tasty! Tonight will be leftovers!
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Post by: simonsez on September 26, 2023, 12:34:18 PM
Quail in a soy/hoisin/crushed red chile flake/minced garlic/sugar marinade.  Will have jasmine rice with tons of veggies to go with it.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on September 26, 2023, 03:54:40 PM
Borek, oven roasted potatoes, red lentil patties, and tomato/cucumber/red onion salad  (it's leftover night/clean out the fridge night, but it looks like a mezze spread!)
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Post by: Serendip on September 26, 2023, 07:41:06 PM
Potato and leek pizza--I splurged and bought a nice cheese (gruyere). Not very mustachian but hey at least we are eating at home!
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on September 27, 2023, 09:38:26 AM
@Serendip, potato leek and gruyere pizza sounds amazing! Can you share your recipe???
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Post by: FireLane on September 27, 2023, 11:27:33 AM
Salmon and orzo salad. I bought salmon filets, cooked them until tender and flaked them with a fork. I mixed the salmon with cooked orzo, peas, steamed broccoli, parmesan cheese and a splash of lemon. Delicious!
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Post by: jeninco on September 28, 2023, 05:53:58 PM
It's our actual anniversary tonight. We were going to go out (MrInCO's idea, I was "meh" about it) but events came up, so I swung over to the farm stand with the life-chantingly awesome corn and bought enough to gorge ourself on, and defrosted a piece of filet mignon from the half steer we purchased last year. And am cooking an "Italian" recipe for cooked potato cubes in a ton of garlic with olive oil and greens. And fresh green beans. And garden tomato salad, with fresh basil.   Dessert will be poached peaches, sprinkled with amaretto, with chocolate ice cream.

With ingredients like these available, it's hard to find reasons to go out!
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on September 29, 2023, 03:15:51 AM
@jeninco- that sounds amazing.  Especially the peaches!!

DH has requested beef stew for tonight since the weather has been cold and blustery for a solid week.  I will make that and split pea with barley soup for the non-meat eating contingent...oh and delicious baguettes, because you can't have soup with bread to dip into it!
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Post by: jeninco on September 29, 2023, 11:05:51 AM
@jeninco- that sounds amazing.  Especially the peaches!!

DH has requested beef stew for tonight since the weather has been cold and blustery for a solid week.  I will make that and split pea with barley soup for the non-meat eating contingent...oh and delicious baguettes, because you can't have soup with bread to dip into it!

Yum, fresh baguettes make everything much more wonderful!

(Ironically, I poached the peaches a few days ago, because they were starting to spoil on the counter. So all I had to do was peel the halves, sprinkle them with a bit of amaretto, and add a scoop of ice cream upon serving!)
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on September 30, 2023, 06:55:28 AM
My Mom used to make a salmon loaf years ago and it was always so good. I think back then it was a cheap meal but I bought some canned salmon and it isn't all that cheap! I will try to replicate her salmon loaf but I don't have the recipe. I found a recipe I will use and hope it is as good as hers was. This is the recipe I found:

16 ounce canned salmon (Cans now are 14.75 ounces)
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup onion
1 tsp dill weed
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Oven 375 degrees
Pour salmon meat in bowl, remove bones and skin if desired. Some people leave them in.
Mix in rest of ingredients.
Shape into a loaf.
Place on a greased baking sheet.
Bake 40-50 minutes till brown and internal temp is at least 165 degrees.
Cool for 5 minutes.
Slice and serve with sliced lemon.

I will probably double the recipe.
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Post by: Rural on October 01, 2023, 04:09:12 PM
Not for tonight, but for the workweek: red beans and rice done right. Dried beans, onion, peppers from the garden, garlic, spices, turkey sausage. Made a full pound of beans (with more than a pound of aromatics), a pound of brown rice, and a pan of cornbread. We should eat well.
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Post by: Serendip on October 01, 2023, 06:30:48 PM
@Serendip, potato leek and gruyere pizza sounds amazing! Can you share your recipe???

I used this one (but loosely as I tend to change measurements depending on what I have around).

I loved it even better the next day, cold pizza is one of my favourite leftovers :)
https://www.cookforyourlife.org/recipes/potato-leek-gruyere-pizza/
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Post by: mspym on October 01, 2023, 08:18:23 PM
Tonight feels like we have been plunged back into winter so I'm roasting some vegetables (pumpkin, carrot & NZ yams), sauteeing kale and we'll have that with leftover roast beef and horseradish.
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Post by: rocketpj on October 01, 2023, 11:09:00 PM
Last night I made lamb chops in a garlic, cumin and fennel marinade, served with radishes and baby bok choy and a radish leaf chimichurri.  Yes, it was delicious.  (Found a new cookbook on sale, my favorite).
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on October 02, 2023, 03:28:36 AM
thanks, @Serendip-- I will try it soon!

Tonight is recipe I found on Cook's Illustrated for pasta with pureed red lentils and goat cheese sauce.  Hopefully it will be as tasty as the picture on the magazine looks.
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Post by: Serendip on October 05, 2023, 07:28:26 PM
Spicy pomodoro with chickpea and kale (and a toasted baguette). So simple and tasty.
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Post by: Dollar Slice on October 05, 2023, 09:07:15 PM
I'm feeling optimistic that autumn will arrive eventually, so I made a batch of broccoli-cauliflower-carrot cheddar soup tonight. I live alone so it will last a few days.
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Post by: snic on October 06, 2023, 07:08:41 AM
Made a very simple and delicious pasta yesterday. Cook 8 oz pasta and drain, reserving some of the water, and return the pasta to the pot over medium-low heat. Add a 4 oz log of goat cheese (Trader Joe has affordable goat cheese in 8 or 10 oz logs that is exactly the same as any other, more expensive fresh goat cheese) and a bunch of spinach, roughly chopped. Stir until the spinach is wilted, adding a bit of pasta water for a creamier sauce. Eat.

Another variant of this that's even better if you can get really good cherry tomatoes: instead of spinach, halve a pint (or more) of cherry tomatoes and toss them with the pasta and goat cheese (no need to heat the pot for this; unlike spinach, you don't want the tomatoes to "wilt", but to remain pretty intact). Stir in some chopped fresh basil at the end. That dish is truly divine with Sungold or other "sugar bomb" cherry tomatoes.

These work well with larger pasta shapes like large shells or rotini.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on October 06, 2023, 03:14:47 PM
it's a leftovers smorgasbord kind of night....pasta with red lentils and cannelini beans, israeli couscous, roasted vegetables and spicy faux chicken nuggets.
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Post by: Sandi_k on October 06, 2023, 09:46:39 PM
Chips and melted cheese with bean dip!
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Post by: Serendip on October 08, 2023, 12:52:00 PM
We are making a tiny thanksgiving for two.
Roasted chicken, homegrown potatoes & squash, tomato & basil salad.
And pumpkin pie :)
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on October 08, 2023, 04:29:49 PM
Scratch made potato and cheddar pierogies with caramelized onions
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Post by: Tyson on October 08, 2023, 05:21:34 PM
Had dental surgery so it's all soft food for me till everything heals.  I am doing a combo of cream of broccoli soup, seared paté and reheated (soft) white rice.
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Post by: sonofsven on October 08, 2023, 08:25:54 PM
Local caught albacore tuna, seared for 1 minute per side, air fryer brussel sprouts and green beans from the garden.
For dessert, spaghetti squash, also from the garden, with maple sugar, slivered almonds, and whipped cream.
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Post by: mspym on October 09, 2023, 12:00:41 AM
We did lunchtime hosting so dinner was leftover chicken with leftover potato hash (different meals); potato chips and a lovely crisp pear for vitamins. And some hummus & cucumber/carrot from lunch. I'm always super pleased how on the same page with Meal Effort we can be.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on October 16, 2023, 12:51:09 PM
bulgur with apples, red onion, raisins and toasted almonds and will serve with some panfried cabbage.  Not the most exciting dinner, but continuing to work through the pantry staples.
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Post by: Serendip on October 17, 2023, 07:57:46 PM
Pizza with homemade pesto, cherry tomatoes from the patio and fresh basil. Simple but delicious.
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Post by: Verdure on October 17, 2023, 08:31:05 PM
Pizza with homemade pesto, cherry tomatoes from the patio and fresh basil. Simple but delicious.

I just made some homemade pesto also, as I wanted to make sure to use up our patio basil before we get a frost here. I made a delicious pasta salad with it and am planning to use some for pizza, too!

Tonight I made enchiladas with spinach, white beans, and green chile salsa.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on October 18, 2023, 04:19:47 AM
We pulled out a corned beef out of the freezer we got back during St. Patrick day sales on corned beef. We had it for dinner two nights ago and last night put it on grinder rolls with swiss cheese and sauerkraut. Yummy! Made a tuna macaroni salad too. Love me a corned beef sammie!
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Post by: GuitarStv on October 18, 2023, 07:30:58 AM
Pizza with homemade pesto, cherry tomatoes from the patio and fresh basil. Simple but delicious.

This sounds pretty awesome!
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on October 20, 2023, 11:40:29 AM
butternut squash/carrot/pumpkin soup and baguette..
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Post by: jeninco on October 22, 2023, 08:05:11 PM
It's been a bit of a week, and I was trying to use up a combo of stuff hiding in the back of the fridge, random items DH purchased last weekend, and prioritize using the softest veggies from my mid-week shopping trip. So what we had was pasta (one of the flower shops, maybe Campanella?) which went into a sauce that was:
take a huge skillet, sauté an onion in a reasonable amount of olive oil. Also chop up and toss in that last sad slice of rosemary ham from lunchmeat that was purchased a bit ago. Add a few slices worth of diced spicy salami. Cook a bit, add some garlic. Cook a bit, add asparagus, woody ends first, then middles, then tops along with some halved cherry tomatoes.
When the pasta is done, add a ladleful or two of the pasta water to the skillet, then drain and add the remaining pasta. Cook a bit, to cook down some of the liquid. Add the sad last third of the ricotta that was in the back of the fridge. Cook down a little more and stir through, then dump in a bowl. Take that burrata that you found in the fridge, put it on top, and cut it into quarters, allowing the lovely filling to drizzle into everything.
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Post by: birdie55 on October 22, 2023, 11:24:11 PM
We had rain today, in California.  Unusual for October, but very appreciated.

I made split pea soup with ham and corned bread for dinner.  Comfort food, but healthy and warming.
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Post by: mspym on October 22, 2023, 11:42:52 PM
Curry-spices cauliflower steaks, crispy chickpeas, hummus I made this morning and garlic yogurt in pita breads
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Post by: couponvan on October 23, 2023, 07:44:59 AM
Broccoli cheddar soup and roasted cauliflower with Indian spices as an appetizer.

Then I was hankering for something warm for dessert so I made vanilla pudding custard (3 cups milk, 3 egg yolks, 3 T cornstarch, 1/2 c sugar (3/4 if you like it sweeter), 1 T butter, and 1 t vanilla. Whisk the yolks smooth, add a bit of milk to the cornstarch to make a slurry, heat the milk almost to boiling, temper the eggs (add some of the hot milk and whisk to not scramble the eggs then add them to the pan), add all but the butter/vanilla to the pot. Whisk until thickened over medium heat. Once thickened, add butter and vanilla. Cheap and yummy! 6 servings

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Post by: jeninco on October 23, 2023, 09:08:07 AM
Curry-spices cauliflower steaks, crispy chickpeas, hummus I made this morning and garlic yogurt in pita breads

That sounds absolutely delicious, and I have a cauliflower in the fridge...
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Post by: mspym on October 23, 2023, 12:50:43 PM
Curry-spices cauliflower steaks, crispy chickpeas, hummus I made this morning and garlic yogurt in pita breads

That sounds absolutely delicious, and I have a cauliflower in the fridge...
Rough guide: preheat your oven 200c/180c fan. chop your cauliflower into florets, bung it and the tender leaves into a roasting tray. Peel and cut a red onion into wedges. Drain a can of chickpeas. All into the tray. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, curry powder or a mix of cumin/chilli/coriander/turmeric. Put it in the oven for 20-30m until it’s all roasted. Squeeze some lemon over it when you take it out. It’s delicious with a tahini dressing.
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Post by: Serendip on October 23, 2023, 01:32:53 PM
Leek and potato soup with a baguette.
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Post by: jeninco on October 24, 2023, 02:30:22 PM
Curry-spices cauliflower steaks, crispy chickpeas, hummus I made this morning and garlic yogurt in pita breads

That sounds absolutely delicious, and I have a cauliflower in the fridge...
Rough guide: preheat your oven 200c/180c fan. chop your cauliflower into florets, bung it and the tender leaves into a roasting tray. Peel and cut a red onion into wedges. Drain a can of chickpeas. All into the tray. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, curry powder or a mix of cumin/chilli/coriander/turmeric. Put it in the oven for 20-30m until it’s all roasted. Squeeze some lemon over it when you take it out. It’s delicious with a tahini dressing.

Just instant-potted a batch of chickpeas, so this is the plan. Going to look for a pita recipe now...   Thanks!

Coming back to say this was freaking delicious! I used two sheet pans (we cooked a fair amount, and I wanted everything to have room to become crispy) and made the pita recipe from smitten kitchen. I added a tahini sauce that included a lot of parsley (all ground up with a stick blender) to add a bit of green to the meal.

Also, I love any recipes that includes the word "bung".
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Post by: mspym on October 24, 2023, 02:52:18 PM
I made an asparagus, leek and feta galette last night and it was great. Used this dough recipe https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/butter-free-flaky-galette-with-spicy-greens and it was very easy and didn’t require a food processor or half a pound of butter. Next time I make it, I’ll mix in some wholemeal flour.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on October 24, 2023, 03:41:29 PM
leftovers/clean out the kitchen night:

DS will have Chicken parm flatbread pizza, DH pork chops, Butternut squash  soup for me and roasted broccoli and left over cheeses/meats/crackers etc on the table for "sides". 
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Post by: couponvan on October 24, 2023, 03:49:58 PM
Roasted Brussel sprouts with andouille sausage and a chopped salad. I had soup for lunch, so I am still on track.
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Post by: sonofsven on October 25, 2023, 10:28:38 AM
Spaghetti squash with an Italian sausage, kale, and walnut filling.
Maybe a little parmesan on top
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Post by: By the River on October 30, 2023, 08:46:50 AM
Not sure what I'm making for dinner tonight.  We hosted a Halloween get-together with 6 couples over the weekend.  Someone brought a large vegetable tray that they left for us.  I have snap peas, mini sweet peppers and pre-cut carrots, celery, and broccoli.  I'm thinking some sort of stir fry would be good but any other recommendations?
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on October 30, 2023, 11:13:11 AM
Pork, sauerkraut and pineapples in the crockpot served with mashed potatoes and fresh spinach.
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Post by: couponvan on October 30, 2023, 01:55:45 PM
Not sure what I'm making for dinner tonight.  We hosted a Halloween get-together with 6 couples over the weekend.  Someone brought a large vegetable tray that they left for us.  I have snap peas, mini sweet peppers and pre-cut carrots, celery, and broccoli.  I'm thinking some sort of stir fry would be good but any other recommendations?
Vegetable soups or a veggie frittata reserving the broccoli. Turn that into broccoli cheddar soup or broccoli slaw.
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Post by: techwiz on October 31, 2023, 09:47:48 AM
(https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th/id/OIP.IcfeTazAw_DqXOTWvxmSrQHaE2?w=238&h=180&c=7&r=0&o=5&pid=1.7)

Halloween Candy.... just kidding dinner will be spinach manicotti but there will be some candy consumed for sure!
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Post by: StarBright on October 31, 2023, 03:30:45 PM
Pork, sauerkraut and pineapples in the crockpot served with mashed potatoes and fresh spinach.

I am super intrigued by the pork, sauerkraut and pineapple - do you have a recipe? Or do you just throw it in a pot?
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on October 31, 2023, 04:14:22 PM
Vegetarian stuffed peppers and roasted zucchini
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Post by: Serendip on October 31, 2023, 06:34:23 PM
Tonight we are actually buying pizza. It's been a solid spell of making our own meals and we are both somewhat tired.
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Post by: mspym on October 31, 2023, 10:55:04 PM
It was going to be jacket potatoes/kumara with veggie chili on them but the sizes were too different for the cooking times to work so it's cubed and roasted instead. Since the oven is hot, I might also bung some cauliflower in to cook afterwards.
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Post by: Moonwaves on October 31, 2023, 11:45:00 PM
Pork, sauerkraut and pineapples in the crockpot served with mashed potatoes and fresh spinach.

I am super intrigued by the pork, sauerkraut and pineapple - do you have a recipe? Or do you just throw it in a pot?
Same here. I don't love sauerkraut a whole lot but since finding a fantastic recipe for sauerkraut and pineapple* curry last year, I'm interested in finding more of those kind of recipes. Apparently I like it way more when it's just one ingredient of many rather than on its own.

*On a German supermarket website: https://www.tegut.com/rezept/sauerkraut-curry-mit-ananas-und-kokosmilch.html (https://www.tegut.com/rezept/sauerkraut-curry-mit-ananas-und-kokosmilch.html)
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on November 01, 2023, 05:45:00 AM
Pork, sauerkraut and pineapples in the crockpot served with mashed potatoes and fresh spinach.

I am super intrigued by the pork, sauerkraut and pineapple - do you have a recipe? Or do you just throw it in a pot?

It is pretty much a wing job into the crockpot. I use a pork roast from Wildfork called Pork NY Roast. It is about 3 lbs.
To the crockpot I add a 28 ounce can drained regular sauerkraut, chop up one large onion and mix into the sauerkraut. Mix into the onion and sauerkraut a 15 oz can of draineed pineapples. Put roast on top and then add one packet of dry Lipton onion soup mix  to the top of the roast and with a fork pat it down. Sometimes I add around two shots of sherry (not cooking sherry) and pour it over the roast trying not to disturb the dry soup too much. When I worked, I would put the crockpot on low for around 8 hours. I like the meat when it falls apart. Normally I don't add pineapples but the hub suggeseted it for something different and it was good! You could also add small potatoes and carrots cut into chunks. I have done that before too. I served mine with mashed potatoes this time.
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Post by: jeninco on November 01, 2023, 08:51:20 AM
Two nights ago: pasta, in a sauce of roasted/sauteed veggies (mushrooms, asparagus, cherry tomatoes and some garlic) with some pasta water added in at the end and then several spoonfuls of whole-milk ricotta stirred through until it became smooth and creamy. Topped with carrot-top pesto, because I bought some carrots that had lovely-looking tops and ran them through an immersion blender with olive oil,  garlic, and lemon juice.

Last night: broccoli, potato, white bean tomato and olive bake, with layers of munster cheese.
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Post by: Verdure on November 01, 2023, 09:03:11 AM
Soup season has definitely arrived here! Rice is cooking right now for black bean coconut soup tonight.
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Post by: Raenia on November 01, 2023, 09:08:01 AM
Definitely agree on soup season! Yesterday I made a pot of beef stock, so tonight will be French Onion soup.
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Post by: gatortator on November 02, 2023, 06:30:05 PM
Ww crepes, blueberry sauce, bacon, garlic green beans. Kinda Savory brinner.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on November 02, 2023, 08:18:33 PM
vegetarian meatballs (frozen) with pasta sauce and potato wedges.  I'm not feeling so hot, so I'm kinda phoning it in this week.
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Post by: jeninco on November 03, 2023, 01:08:33 PM
Should be soup season here (it was in the 20s over the past weekend) but it's going to about touch 70(F) today, and was far too warm last night (we walked to a performance about a mile and a half away, and had to take off our jackets walking home).  So no soup (yet).

We'll probably have a polenta with cauliflower and tomato sauce thing. I've been trying to get protein into more of our dinners, but we had Allison Roman's white bean, onion, and broccolini soup yesterday (substituting escarole for the broccolini, since that's what needed using) and I don't care to have white beans again. And I'm not in the mood for chickpeas, so maybe I'll make us a pear cloufouti for dessert, and the eggs in that will count.
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Post by: GuitarStv on November 03, 2023, 01:11:18 PM
Vegetarian stuffed peppers and roasted zucchini

Where do you get the fresh vegetarians to stuff in your peppers?
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on November 03, 2023, 02:01:07 PM
@GuitarStv - Being Mustachians, we always get them at costco as they have the lowest per unit price on vegetarians.
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Post by: mspym on November 03, 2023, 07:14:28 PM
An asparagus quiche using the BonApp galette dough as the crust. Also if you use 1 part wholemeal to 2 parts all-purpose flour, you need to increase the yogurt and oil by a third but the end result is so much better.
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Post by: Serendip on November 04, 2023, 06:27:40 PM
Huevos rancheros. We have leftover tortillas and haven't had a chance to have brunch together for a while so it's breakfast for dinner :)
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on November 04, 2023, 07:00:26 PM
Hummus and pita, pistachios and apple slices. What the tiktok kids call "girl dinner"
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Post by: lexde on November 04, 2023, 07:02:32 PM
Not as mustachian as fully homemade, but macro-friendly “orange chicken” with just bare tenders, G Hughes Sugar Free Orange Ginger marinade/sauce; with broccoli and rice.

Breakdown:
6oz Just Bare ($12/bag at 24oz; .25 bag) = $3.00
3tbsp G Hughes Sugar Free Orange Ginger Marinade/Sauce ($4/bottle at 13oz; .125 bottle); = $.50
33g Nishiki Rice ($19/bag at 5lbs) = $0.27
Handful of broccoli ($5.50/bag at 2lb) = $.45

Total: $4.52 after tax, compared to $8.00 for takeout, per person
Also way better for me, especially when I’m working with a limited pool of calories.
473 calories; 36g protein; 50g carbs; 12g fat

It’s not the most mustachian meal, but it beats takeout by a mile both cost and health wise, and on a Saturday night when we are looking for something that hits the “restaurant” spot. It’s really good, especially with the higher-quality rice. We even make it in the takeout containers we get from the very rare occasion we DO order takeout, so it still feels like a cheat meal. I like this better than deep-fried, battered, greasy takeout any day.
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Post by: techwiz on November 06, 2023, 01:51:16 PM
Bacon, Cheddar Cheese Pierogies

Not so great for a low carb meal, but good comfort food on a cold rainy November. 
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Post by: gatortator on November 06, 2023, 02:55:45 PM
Homemade gyozas. Cucumber salad. 

I just finished a fabulous book and am going to let my mind wonder around in its world while I go on autopilot folding the gyozas.
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Post by: Sandi_k on November 06, 2023, 04:07:27 PM
Homemade gyozas. Cucumber salad. 

I just finished a fabulous book and am going to let my mind wonder around in its world while I go on autopilot folding the gyozas.

Unfair to leave us hanging; what was the book?!
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Post by: gatortator on November 07, 2023, 05:16:36 AM
Homemade gyozas. Cucumber salad. 

I just finished a fabulous book and am going to let my mind wonder around in its world while I go on autopilot folding the gyozas.

Unfair to leave us hanging; what was the book?!

Cloud cuckooland by Anthony Doerr
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Post by: Sandi_k on November 07, 2023, 09:09:24 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on November 08, 2023, 01:35:54 PM
Last night: I needed to eat at 4, because I was helping teach a class from 6-9, and I had a work phone call from 5-6 (which I arranged to attend from my car in the parking lot of the class) so we had thishttps://nwedible.com/thai-red-curry-cabbage-salad/ with rice. It's a fast favorite around here.

The weather changed around midday today, so tonight will be soup, probably green curry, winter squash, chicken, bok choi soup with rice noodles.
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Post by: snic on November 08, 2023, 06:22:58 PM
Grilled eggplant sandwiches with manchego, tomatoes, spinach and a drizzle of saba. On the side we had with roasted honeynut squash puree topped with crispy roasted maitake mushrooms with garlic.
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Post by: mspym on November 08, 2023, 10:19:19 PM
@jeninco and @snic both your meals sound *amazing*.

I am wiped out from 4 hours of gardening so Ofpym is making linguine with rocket from the garden and some cooked prawns from the freezer.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on November 09, 2023, 05:15:31 AM
@snic- that sounds amazing.  *adds aubergine (sadly, we call it eggplant) to grocery list*
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on November 09, 2023, 06:02:09 AM
Two nights ago we had beef brisket cooked in the crockpot. It turned out great! Last night we had leftover meat and made grinders with the brisket and added some sauteed tri colored peppers and onions. Put that on top of the meat and added swiss cheese. Added that to a toasted grinder roll that was buttered and had garlic powder on it. There is more meat leftover but now I will freeze it for another day. So yummy!
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Post by: snic on November 09, 2023, 06:54:02 AM
@snic- that sounds amazing.  *adds aubergine (sadly, we call it eggplant) to grocery list*

@jeninco and @snic both your meals sound *amazing*.

I am wiped out from 4 hours of gardening so Ofpym is making linguine with rocket from the garden and some cooked prawns from the freezer.

Thanks. My wife is a huge fan of grilled eggplant sandwiches (cut in disks, brush with olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper) and I have to say she's converted me as well. My "secret ingredient" is usually a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, but I found some Italian saba in a market a year or two ago, which I've been sparingly using up, so I used that instead. It's thicker and a bit sweeter, and complements the robust manchego cheese and eggplant really well.

We have a little Japanese market in our town which has maitake and bunashimeji mushrooms - expensive by the pound but you don't need much (4 or 5 oz for two people). I tore the maitakes into pieces, tossed with a little melted butter, some olive oil, slivered garlic, and salt and pepper, and roasted in a cast-iron pan at 375 for about 25 minutes, tossing occasionally. This was a trial run for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, and I think the dish would actually be better with shiitake mushrooms prepared the same way. They have a bolder flavor that always seems to go well with squash.

Speaking of which, if you can find honeynut squash, try them. Trader Joe had them for $1.25 each or so. They look like small butternut squashes, but the flesh is a deeper orange color and it's much more flavorful. For this dish I brushed the halves with melted butter, sprinkled with salt and pepper, and roasted at 375 for about 45 minutes, then scooped out the flesh and stirred it until it was smooth(ish). Then topped with the mushrooms. It was a great alternative to our usual baked french fries to go with the sandwiches.
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Post by: jeninco on November 09, 2023, 10:31:17 AM
@snic- that sounds amazing.  *adds aubergine (sadly, we call it eggplant) to grocery list*

@jeninco and @snic both your meals sound *amazing*.

I am wiped out from 4 hours of gardening so Ofpym is making linguine with rocket from the garden and some cooked prawns from the freezer.

Thanks. My wife is a huge fan of grilled eggplant sandwiches (cut in disks, brush with olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper) and I have to say she's converted me as well. My "secret ingredient" is usually a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, but I found some Italian saba in a market a year or two ago, which I've been sparingly using up, so I used that instead. It's thicker and a bit sweeter, and complements the robust manchego cheese and eggplant really well.

We have a little Japanese market in our town which has maitake and bunashimeji mushrooms - expensive by the pound but you don't need much (4 or 5 oz for two people). I tore the maitakes into pieces, tossed with a little melted butter, some olive oil, slivered garlic, and salt and pepper, and roasted in a cast-iron pan at 375 for about 25 minutes, tossing occasionally. This was a trial run for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, and I think the dish would actually be better with shiitake mushrooms prepared the same way. They have a bolder flavor that always seems to go well with squash.

Speaking of which, if you can find honeynut squash, try them. Trader Joe had them for $1.25 each or so. They look like small butternut squashes, but the flesh is a deeper orange color and it's much more flavorful. For this dish I brushed the halves with melted butter, sprinkled with salt and pepper, and roasted at 375 for about 45 minutes, then scooped out the flesh and stirred it until it was smooth(ish). Then topped with the mushrooms. It was a great alternative to our usual baked french fries to go with the sandwiches.

Honeynut squash is DELICIOUS, and is edging out my other favorites (kabocha and red kiri) as my new favorite.
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Post by: midweststache on November 09, 2023, 03:14:35 PM
Grilled chicken, green beans... mac and cheese? I don't know what DH is making to go along with all that.

He's just excited that it's 50+ degrees and sunny so he can take advantage of "great grill weather", though, to be fair, he grills in any weather as long as its not storming. Meanwhile, I'm sitting next to a space heater underneath a fleece blanket and still freezing cold. (The only time in 15+ years of living together that we've ever agreed on a temperature was when I was nine months pregnant with both boys, both in the heat of the summer.)
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Post by: Serendip on November 09, 2023, 04:02:48 PM
Lentil Curry Casserole with rice and maybe a bit of chicken.. This recipe is surprisingly delicious and very easy to make.

https://www.veganricha.com/lentil-curry-casserole/#recipe
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Post by: snic on November 09, 2023, 05:20:22 PM
Tonight I made a vegetarian southwestern pasta. I had a container of roasted bell peppers I had frozen last time I grilled up a batch, which I wanted to use up. And the Latin-American market I get my veggies from had fresh cranberry beans (otherwise known as borlotti beans) and, as always, a selection of dried chiles. This is what I came up with:

1. Cover 12 oz cranberry beans with water, 4-5 smashed garlic cloves, some bay leaves, and 4 dried ancho chiles. Pressure cook in an Instant Pot for 15 minutes and let the pressure release naturally. (You could cook them on the stove for longer. And dried cranberry beans would also work, but should be soaked for a few hours first.)

2. Cut the kernels off 3 ears of corn and saute in a tablespoon of butter and a little salt until done, about 5 minutes. (You can also use frozen corn.)

3. While you bring the pasta water to a boil, saute a large onion and a handful of sliced garlic cloves in a little butter.

4. When the onions have started to brown, toss in about 8 oz of coarsely chopped roasted bell peppers and 3 coarsely chopped plum tomatoes. Saute just until the tomatoes start to lose their juices; you don't want a tomato sauce, but rather chunks of barely cooked tomatoes. Turn the heat to very low.

5. Drain the beans, reserving the liquid. Pick out and compost the bay leaves. Fish out the chiles and coarsely chop them, and compost the stems. Add the corn, chiles and drained beans to the pan with the tomatoes and toss.

6. When the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the pan and mix everything together. Add as much of the bean liquor as you like - I like it a bit soupy so it's eaten with a spoon, but it's fine to make the pasta just moist. Adjust the seasonings (smoked salt is wonderful here if you have it).

Serve on its own or topped with avocado and/or a squeeze of lime. Or some grated cheese if you like. The flavors are smokey from the ancho chiles and complex, and the beans make it nice and filling.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on November 20, 2023, 07:45:43 AM
creamy pesto gnocchi with green beans and sundried tomato
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 20, 2023, 11:16:14 AM
I'm making a Budget Bytes recipe - one pot creamy chicken pesto pasta
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Post by: jeninco on November 20, 2023, 05:24:21 PM
We've got family coming into town this evening, and the best-case scenario is that they'll arrive here around 9 pm (8 pm their time) I'll have dinner waiting: beef and carrot stew, roasted Brussels sprouts, and polenta -- one family member, I swear, texted me "I avoid gluten but I do eat bread and sometimes pasta" Trying to cook for someone like that is enough to drive a sane person bonkers!
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Post by: Serendip on November 20, 2023, 06:41:29 PM
We've got family coming into town this evening, and the best-case scenario is that they'll arrive here around 9 pm (8 pm their time) I'll have dinner waiting: beef and carrot stew, roasted Brussels sprouts, and polenta -- one family member, I swear, texted me "I avoid gluten but I do eat bread and sometimes pasta" Trying to cook for someone like that is enough to drive a sane person bonkers!

This is quite ridiculous @jeninco --I wish you well :)

We are having perogies with caramelized onions & sour cream with greens on the side. Simple meal.
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Post by: Dicey on November 20, 2023, 07:17:46 PM
I attended a Board Retreat on Saturday. Lunch was catered by a popular, "healthy" restaurant.  At the end of the day, I raised my hand for leftovers. It's Tuesday evening and I still haven't had to cook a meal. I think I can get through tomorrow,  too. Yay for Zero Foood Waste, yay for not having to cook, and yay for no money spent!
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Post by: couponvan on November 20, 2023, 07:28:31 PM
We are leaving on a week plus trip Thanksgiving evening-tonight was leftovers made special. Flour tortillas with Colby Jack cheese slices 1/2 bell pepper, 1/2 red onion, 1/2 yellow onion, leftover Costco chicken pieces and fajita seasoning cooked on a griddler for fajita quesadillas. Finished up the sour cream and salsa with some tortillas chips on the side. Dinner in under 15 minutes with no waste. The best part was it looked like I worked hard when I didn’t really. I froze last night’s farfalle pasta with sausage vodka sauce leftovers for when we get back. By then DH will have forgotten I made it!
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Post by: mspym on November 20, 2023, 07:55:46 PM
Spinach and rice cake made with silverbeet harvested from the garden this morning.
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Post by: jeninco on November 21, 2023, 05:10:27 PM
We've got family coming into town this evening, and the best-case scenario is that they'll arrive here around 9 pm (8 pm their time) I'll have dinner waiting: beef and carrot stew, roasted Brussels sprouts, and polenta -- one family member, I swear, texted me "I avoid gluten but I do eat bread and sometimes pasta" Trying to cook for someone like that is enough to drive a sane person bonkers!

This is quite ridiculous @jeninco --I wish you well :)

We are having perogies with caramelized onions & sour cream with greens on the side. Simple meal.

I was going to make the smitten kitchen lentil, sausage, and kale soup, and then I remembered that Italian sausage is spicy from red chilis, and she also purports to not eat chilis. 

This is me, breathing. In, out, in, out.

So I'm making Allison Roman's white bean soup with onions and broccolini, except I'll be using chickpeas (I have quite a few frozen in their cooking liquid, because that liquid is delicious), and kale. And loads of caramelized onions. And tomato sauce instead of harissa -- I'll pass the harissa and various kinds of pepper flakes at the table.
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Post by: techwiz on November 23, 2023, 12:45:19 PM
Slow cooked ribs. At lunch time I threw them on the BBQ for 10 mins to sear them and add some smokey favour. Then I transferred them to the oven where they will be slowly cooked in a sweet and sour sauce. By dinner time the meat should be falling off the bones and will be paired with a salad and some rice. Prefect for watching the Dallas Cowboys football game tonight.
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Post by: mspym on November 23, 2023, 02:50:06 PM
I picked up a small brisket on sale yesterday and made this - https://fresh.co.nz/slow-cooked-brisket/ but cooked it in the instant pot for 90 minutes instead of the slow cooker. It would have been in the dutch oven but I was using the oven to make bread. Dinner was wholemeal bread, dipped in the reduced sauce, topped with brisket and some sauteed greens I made the other day.
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Post by: Serendip on November 23, 2023, 08:13:48 PM
Well done @jeninco --I hope it all went well!

Tonight is Charred scallion and green bean ramen w/ chili sauce :) A favourite around here..
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Post by: mspym on November 23, 2023, 09:52:25 PM
Tonight we’re using the sauce from last night’s brisket, adding some more greens and white beans and having it on pasta.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on November 25, 2023, 05:41:38 PM
Hope the force was with you, @jeninco !

We're having an easy meal tonight - ground beef tacos. The teens will have them on tortilla shells, the adults will have taco salads. The taco meat was in the freezer, as I usually prep 3-4 lbs at a time.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on November 26, 2023, 07:32:19 AM
we are continuing our Thanksgiving dinner leftovers for the 4th night.  Luckily, we are some leftovers loving people and there are zero complaints.  The fellas are having prime rib and roasted potatoes and I am having vegetables and a barley, kale, butternut squash dish with cranberries and pecans.  But I will likely have to cook tomorrow...so to lighten things up, I am planning a salad with grilled proteins.

Hope everyone has enjoyed a lovely holiday weekend.
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Post by: Verdure on November 26, 2023, 04:14:53 PM
For our first night back to cooking after Thanksgiving leftovers, we are having homemade pizza with cashew cream sauce
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Post by: Serendip on November 26, 2023, 06:59:54 PM
Tofu tacos. Fingers crossed they taste good since my partner isn't using a recipe :)
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Post by: mspym on November 26, 2023, 07:29:43 PM
Salt and pepper tofu with pak choy from the garden - harvested before the snails can eat it all
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Post by: Sandi_k on November 26, 2023, 09:45:50 PM
Enchiladas verde, home made!
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Post by: Metalcat on November 27, 2023, 06:20:32 AM
Today I'm making strata.

A forum member introduced me to a service near my house that collects food around it's expiry date, and you can get a week's worth of high end groceries for $40, but you have to be savvy at managing a bunch of "best before, not bad after" food supply.

I used to work in restaurants, so I have plenty of experience with figuring out what to do with supplies that are actively going bad to make something edible. It's kind of fun to flex my chef-y skills.

Well, yesterday's giant bin of food included Swiss chard, eggs, several baguettes, cream, and sausages, all of which needed to be used immediately. So I whipped up a strata last night and will be baking it this morning.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on December 03, 2023, 02:40:42 PM
burgers (veggie for me, meat for the fellas), papas bravas (roasted mini red potatoes with smokey paprika aoili)--or as we call 'em: tiny taters and green beans
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on December 05, 2023, 01:13:47 PM
homemade vegan meatballs (used up the last of the TVP finally), cheesy polenta and "tennessee onions"  (we saw the onion recipe on line and it looks delicious-- onions+butter+cheese roasted in the oven...how could that be bad??)
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Post by: midweststache on December 05, 2023, 05:32:02 PM
Aldi tortellini + sauce; Aldi Garlic Knots (worth it if you can find them on sale); meatballs

Enough leftovers for at least 1-2 lunches.
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Post by: jeninco on December 05, 2023, 07:50:55 PM
We had some strange leftovers that needed using: kimchi, a half can of bamboo shoots, 3 green onions. I thinly sliced some beef (easy to do when half-frozen) and marinated it with a little soy sauce and brown sugar, sautéed an onion with the last two big farmer's market carrots (thinly sliced), sliced the kimchi thinly, and made a stir-fry which we ate over rice. It turned out surprisingly delicious!
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Post by: GuitarStv on December 06, 2023, 08:15:54 AM
Today I'm making strata.

A forum member introduced me to a service near my house that collects food around it's expiry date, and you can get a week's worth of high end groceries for $40, but you have to be savvy at managing a bunch of "best before, not bad after" food supply.

I used to work in restaurants, so I have plenty of experience with figuring out what to do with supplies that are actively going bad to make something edible. It's kind of fun to flex my chef-y skills.

Well, yesterday's giant bin of food included Swiss chard, eggs, several baguettes, cream, and sausages, all of which needed to be used immediately. So I whipped up a strata last night and will be baking it this morning.

No idea what strata is . . . but I have a strong mental image of you kicking over a chair, slamming a heavy dish down on the table and screaming "THIS . . . IS . . . STRATA!" as an introduction.  :D
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Post by: Metalcat on December 06, 2023, 12:19:39 PM
Today I'm making strata.

A forum member introduced me to a service near my house that collects food around it's expiry date, and you can get a week's worth of high end groceries for $40, but you have to be savvy at managing a bunch of "best before, not bad after" food supply.

I used to work in restaurants, so I have plenty of experience with figuring out what to do with supplies that are actively going bad to make something edible. It's kind of fun to flex my chef-y skills.

Well, yesterday's giant bin of food included Swiss chard, eggs, several baguettes, cream, and sausages, all of which needed to be used immediately. So I whipped up a strata last night and will be baking it this morning.

No idea what strata is . . . but I have a strong mental image of you kicking over a chair, slamming a heavy dish down on the table and screaming "THIS . . . IS . . . STRATA!" as an introduction.  :D

I mean...fair...that does sound like something I would do.

Strata, btw, is like a frittata in that it's a baked egg dish, but made with bread as well, which is mixed with the egg and soaked overnight before it's baked. So it's kind of like a savoury French toast on steroids.
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Post by: Serendip on December 07, 2023, 10:07:10 PM
Today I'm making strata.

A forum member introduced me to a service near my house that collects food around it's expiry date, and you can get a week's worth of high end groceries for $40, but you have to be savvy at managing a bunch of "best before, not bad after" food supply.

I used to work in restaurants, so I have plenty of experience with figuring out what to do with supplies that are actively going bad to make something edible. It's kind of fun to flex my chef-y skills.

Well, yesterday's giant bin of food included Swiss chard, eggs, several baguettes, cream, and sausages, all of which needed to be used immediately. So I whipped up a strata last night and will be baking it this morning.

No idea what strata is . . . but I have a strong mental image of you kicking over a chair, slamming a heavy dish down on the table and screaming "THIS . . . IS . . . STRATA!" as an introduction.  :D

I mean...fair...that does sound like something I would do.

Strata, btw, is like a frittata in that it's a baked egg dish, but made with bread as well, which is mixed with the egg and soaked overnight before it's baked. So it's kind of like a savoury French toast on steroids.

I had never heard of strata before--this is now on the list of things to try...
found this recipe which seems straightforward enough!
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes-menus/how-to-make-strata-recipe-article
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Post by: Metalcat on December 08, 2023, 06:37:07 AM
Today I'm making strata.

A forum member introduced me to a service near my house that collects food around it's expiry date, and you can get a week's worth of high end groceries for $40, but you have to be savvy at managing a bunch of "best before, not bad after" food supply.

I used to work in restaurants, so I have plenty of experience with figuring out what to do with supplies that are actively going bad to make something edible. It's kind of fun to flex my chef-y skills.

Well, yesterday's giant bin of food included Swiss chard, eggs, several baguettes, cream, and sausages, all of which needed to be used immediately. So I whipped up a strata last night and will be baking it this morning.

No idea what strata is . . . but I have a strong mental image of you kicking over a chair, slamming a heavy dish down on the table and screaming "THIS . . . IS . . . STRATA!" as an introduction.  :D

I mean...fair...that does sound like something I would do.

Strata, btw, is like a frittata in that it's a baked egg dish, but made with bread as well, which is mixed with the egg and soaked overnight before it's baked. So it's kind of like a savoury French toast on steroids.

I had never heard of strata before--this is now on the list of things to try...
found this recipe which seems straightforward enough!
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes-menus/how-to-make-strata-recipe-article

It's very easy, and a great way to use up whatever needs to be used.

Evidently it's an American Christmas breakfast dish.
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Post by: GuitarStv on December 08, 2023, 10:51:03 AM
Today I'm making strata.

A forum member introduced me to a service near my house that collects food around it's expiry date, and you can get a week's worth of high end groceries for $40, but you have to be savvy at managing a bunch of "best before, not bad after" food supply.

I used to work in restaurants, so I have plenty of experience with figuring out what to do with supplies that are actively going bad to make something edible. It's kind of fun to flex my chef-y skills.

Well, yesterday's giant bin of food included Swiss chard, eggs, several baguettes, cream, and sausages, all of which needed to be used immediately. So I whipped up a strata last night and will be baking it this morning.

No idea what strata is . . . but I have a strong mental image of you kicking over a chair, slamming a heavy dish down on the table and screaming "THIS . . . IS . . . STRATA!" as an introduction.  :D

I mean...fair...that does sound like something I would do.

Strata, btw, is like a frittata in that it's a baked egg dish, but made with bread as well, which is mixed with the egg and soaked overnight before it's baked. So it's kind of like a savoury French toast on steroids.

I had never heard of strata before--this is now on the list of things to try...
found this recipe which seems straightforward enough!
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes-menus/how-to-make-strata-recipe-article

It's very easy, and a great way to use up whatever needs to be used.

Evidently it's an American Christmas breakfast dish.

You had me at French Toast on Steroids.

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Post by: Weisass on December 08, 2023, 05:03:18 PM

It's very easy, and a great way to use up whatever needs to be used.

Evidently it's an American Christmas breakfast dish.

Can confirm…. It is the main event in multiple forms every Christmas at my grandmothers house.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 11, 2023, 06:09:56 PM
homemade vegan meatballs (used up the last of the TVP finally), cheesy polenta and "tennessee onions"  (we saw the onion recipe on line and it looks delicious-- onions+butter+cheese roasted in the oven...how could that be bad??)

@Josiecat23503 - those onions sound amazing. How were they?

I'm still sort of phoning things in. Getting over jet lag & a cold. My husband & I are having kebabs from the freezer. The teens are having chicken patty sandwiches. Everyone is having salad, and pomegranate seeds.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on December 12, 2023, 12:25:12 PM
@MaybeBabyMustache - here's the recipe:

https://www.southernliving.com/tennessee-onions-7369273?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons

They were tasty!  DH liked them with burgers and thought they'd be good with a roast or meatloaf.  I made them with monterrey jack and cheddar (because that was what I had on hand)  I would lean towards cooking them a little longer than recommended on the recipe, but it's a pretty forgiving recipe.

Tonight is Taco Tuesday!  Ground beef for DS and soyrizo and sweet potato for me. 

Tomorrow is our anniversary. Since we prefer to eat at home, we are having steak (DH and DS) salmon (DS and I) and potatoes with a caesar salad.  I just bought all the things at Trader Joes and despite feeling like a was tossing everything that caught my eye into my cart with reckless abandon, I still spent less than I would have for a fancy dinner out.  And I don't think I will need to see a grocery again before Xmas!!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on December 12, 2023, 06:04:08 PM
Thanks, @Josiecat23503 ! That sounds delicious. Adding it to the list of recipes to try.

Happy anniversary! Your dinner sounds great.

We are having salmon (DH), a grilled cheese before a soccer game (DS16), tortilla soup & chicken (me + DS17).
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Post by: jeninco on December 13, 2023, 09:17:37 AM
I had a look at the calendar and realized that if we were going to have latkes, it needed to be last night, so at 8 AM yesterday I pulled a beef brisket from the freezer and threw it into a crockpot on high (and left it all day, with Deb Perlman's recipe ingredients, so tomato paste, vinegar, beef bouillon, vinegar, hot pepper flakes...)

We added a salad, to make it "healthy". Ha. We like our latkes crispy just about all the way through (it's 95% long shreds of potato, courtesy of the food processor, with just enough egg and a few TB of flour to bind it.) and they are absolutely delicious!

Tonight: winter squash and leftover turkey green curry soup, and then we'll walk over to the Canadian Brass concert. Life is pretty good!
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on December 21, 2023, 06:09:19 AM
falafel, naan, cucumbers and garlic sauce
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Post by: gatortator on December 21, 2023, 07:29:19 AM
Käsespätzle (German mac & cheese ) with homemade Spätzle and green beans on the side , with any luck. Solely dependent on how I’m feeling at 5 PM.
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Post by: midweststache on December 21, 2023, 08:08:35 AM
It's the annual eat-down-the-fridge-and-freezer before holiday travel week! Tonight we have:
- the remainder of a bag of frozen shrimp
- frozen fishsticks for the KIDDOs
- the rest of a bag of mixed greens (I put my shrimp on them with some dressing for a shrimp salad)
- a bag of frozen lima beans
- the last of some rolls
- green grapes for the KIDDOs (lima beans are hit and miss with them)

Lunch today includes:
DH: the last of potato soup from earlier in the week & a ham & cheese sammie with the last of the deli meat
ME: the last of some gosht prasada and basmati rice
BOTH: green grapes that would travel less well than the other perishable fruit we have
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Post by: reeshau on December 21, 2023, 11:17:38 AM
Blackened chicken alfredo.  One of the first recipes I worked to "perfect" after FIRE.

Tomorrow, we will go for a vigorous walk, as a way to apologize to our arteries.  But man, is it good!  DS's record is 6 helpings.
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Post by: GuitarStv on December 21, 2023, 12:01:23 PM
Backyard rabbit stew!
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Post by: jeninco on December 21, 2023, 12:32:48 PM
Solstice dinner at a friend's house: I've been asked to bring the soup course. So we'll make a smooth winter-squash soup (with turkey stock) and serve it with a bit of shredded turkey, a drizzle of lemon-parsley sauce (which is a lovely deep green color) and a sprinkle of crushed Aleppo pepper. (which isn't very spicy). It feels like something is missing here, but it's one course of a multi-course dinner, so that may be all.

(Maybe fried sage leaves?)
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Post by: Serendip on December 24, 2023, 02:39:29 PM
Tortiere--we have one in the freezer so that is Xmas Eve dinner :)
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Post by: sonofsven on December 24, 2023, 02:54:56 PM
So far, just lefse and butter. Possibly that might change.
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Post by: couponvan on December 27, 2023, 06:03:20 PM
 https://recipes.foodlion.com/recipes/249580/christmas-leftovers-pull-apart-bread?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=christmasleftoverspullapartbreadrecipe_brand_december (https://recipes.foodlion.com/recipes/249580/christmas-leftovers-pull-apart-bread?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=christmasleftoverspullapartbreadrecipe_brand_december)

Note to others-do not miss reading “loaf pan”. Otherwise, extremely tasty with a crescent roll wrapped crust instead of biscuits. Happy leftover using everyone!
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 08, 2024, 01:25:32 PM
falafel, naan, dolmas for DS and I.  DH is having chili.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 08, 2024, 03:40:10 PM
chicken shawarma, with all of the sides.
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Post by: Sandi_k on January 08, 2024, 07:18:47 PM
Chicken, brown rice and veggies with peanut sauce.
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Post by: jeninco on January 08, 2024, 08:38:55 PM
Allison Roman's white-bean, onion, and (in this case) kale soup, with homemade bread and a salad.

I made preserved lemons a week or two ago, and those (plus feta and hard-boiled eggs) go on top of the soup, which was lovely!
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 09, 2024, 07:06:08 AM
It's cold and rainy and crummy here in the mid-Atlantic.  So chicken and dumplings for us tonight. (no chicken in mine, just mushrooms)
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Post by: midweststache on January 09, 2024, 08:30:49 AM
We made Instant Pot chili on Sunday, took a chili break yesterday, and will have the leftover chili for dinner tonight. (We used to call it chili dogs, but I'm the only person in the family who puts chili ON the hot dog, so now it's just leftover chili + hot dogs. Que sera.)
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Post by: jeninco on January 11, 2024, 07:28:25 PM
Chauliquilles: sautéed cut-up corn tortillas, added shredded turkey, black beans, corn kernels, cooled a bit, then added eggs and scrambled the whole mess, then mixed in some shredded cheese at the last sec. Served with pickled onions&chilis, and carrot-and-cabbage slaw (just dressed with cider vinegar).
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Post by: Serendip on January 11, 2024, 07:50:00 PM
Chauliquilles: sautéed cut-up corn tortillas, added shredded turkey, black beans, corn kernels, cooled a bit, then added eggs and scrambled the whole mess, then mixed in some shredded cheese at the last sec. Served with pickled onions&chilis, and carrot-and-cabbage slaw (just dressed with cider vinegar).

This sounds so good...might need to try to replicate next week :)

We are having veggie burgers that were lingering in the freezer (chipotle yam/black bean/quinoa) and my hubby made a Carolina reaper mayo to go on top (we grew some tiny ones this year and dried them)
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 12, 2024, 01:19:08 PM
roasted vegetable winter salad (roasted fingerling potato, butternut squash, parsnip, carrot and red onion over arugula)
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Post by: jeninco on January 15, 2024, 01:30:54 PM
Tonight: considering that the forecasted high for today is 4 (I doubt it'll warm up that much, as it's now 1:30 pm and -1F) we're having some riboletta-type soup for dinner this evening. (It'll definitely be white beans, kale, and tomatoes, and past that I'll see what we have).

We've been cleaning out my BIL's house, and came across a dozen or so cans of pumpkin that are too old to give away but seem fine to use, so I made the pumpkin bread from Smitten Kitchen, which is absolutely delicious. Probably more of that for dessert! (Hmm, maybe I can hide a can of pumpkin purée in the soup?)
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 16, 2024, 11:07:43 AM
still cold and rainy here.  So, wild rice and mushroom soup.  Just had a tuna salad sandwich on the leftover (homemade) buns from making burgers earlier in the week and it was SO GOOD.  It's one one those things I never think about eating, but when I do, I am so pleasantly surprised at how tasty it is!
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 16, 2024, 12:57:41 PM
Lasagna roll ups with a meaty sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella. 
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Post by: Serendip on January 16, 2024, 07:02:51 PM
A two-person version of this ham/potato and cheese casserole is in the oven.

We had potatoes that were starting to root & I bought ham on sale yesterday. I normally cook vegetarian and never buy meat so my carnivorous partner is excited. :)

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/ham-potato-casserole/print/114690/
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Post by: jeninco on January 16, 2024, 08:02:47 PM
I thought I'd start using up the more "difficult" parts of our quarter steer, so more-or-less followed a recipe in the Instant Pot and made stew with the heart. It was delicious: we had it over raw spinach (I put the spinach in the bowl first, then ladled hot soup/stew over it, so it got wilted) with roasted acorn squash wedges and roasted parsnips.
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Post by: pasadenafr on January 16, 2024, 08:18:17 PM
Nothing, I rarely eat dinner, and when I do I usually eat leftovers or heat up some canned soup and eat a yogurt or two.

Lunch was avocado/goat cheese, a nice steak (filet) with cauliflower purée and mushrooms, a green salad and a homemade yogurt. But I don't have any leftover (was supposed to have some cauli purée left, but I ate all of it), and I'm not hungry, so 🤷🏻‍♀️.
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Post by: Raenia on January 17, 2024, 06:29:50 AM
Yesterday I made gingered carrot and parsnip soup for dinner - we had two inches of snow and I always want soup when it's that cold out.

Tonight, probably will be roasted beets and brussels sprouts. Something nice and easy to prep, since I anticipate a difficult day otherwise.

Tomorrow, hopefully spaghetti and turkey meatballs, either with more roast brussels sprouts or peas. Reminds me, I need to take out the ground turkey to thaw.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 18, 2024, 11:41:10 AM
Yesterday I made gingered carrot and parsnip soup for dinner - we had two inches of snow and I always want soup when it's that cold out.

Tonight, probably will be roasted beets and brussels sprouts. Something nice and easy to prep, since I anticipate a difficult day otherwise.

Tomorrow, hopefully spaghetti and turkey meatballs, either with more roast brussels sprouts or peas. Reminds me, I need to take out the ground turkey to thaw.

@Raenia - Do you have a link for that gingered carrot and parsnip soup? It sounds delicious!!

Tonight is creamy tortellini soup and garlic bread at our house.  It's cold and I want all the soups.
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Post by: getsorted on January 18, 2024, 12:23:40 PM
It's Veselka's cabbage soupt tonight.
https://smittenkitchen.com/2008/11/veselkas-cabbage-soup/ (https://smittenkitchen.com/2008/11/veselkas-cabbage-soup/)
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Post by: Raenia on January 18, 2024, 01:33:41 PM
Yesterday I made gingered carrot and parsnip soup for dinner - we had two inches of snow and I always want soup when it's that cold out.

Tonight, probably will be roasted beets and brussels sprouts. Something nice and easy to prep, since I anticipate a difficult day otherwise.

Tomorrow, hopefully spaghetti and turkey meatballs, either with more roast brussels sprouts or peas. Reminds me, I need to take out the ground turkey to thaw.

@Raenia - Do you have a link for that gingered carrot and parsnip soup? It sounds delicious!!

Tonight is creamy tortellini soup and garlic bread at our house.  It's cold and I want all the soups.

No link as I didn't find it online, I have it written out on a recipe card. But I can type it up and PM it to you.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 18, 2024, 05:37:29 PM
That would be great!
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 18, 2024, 07:45:19 PM
Spaghetti & meatballs with garlic bread + green beans ("Thanksgiving style", which means I added slivered almonds & shredded parmesan cheese)
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Post by: Dollar Slice on January 19, 2024, 12:18:10 AM
Tonight is creamy tortellini soup and garlic bread at our house.  It's cold and I want all the soups.

I roasted a chicken last night because it was really cold (roasted chicken = having the oven on for a long time). Then I shredded the rest of the meat and made stock, which tonight I also made into tortellini soup :-) But mine was tortellini and vegetable soup. Garlic, herbs, a can of tomatoes, green beans, broccoli, zucchini, and carrots. Now I've got chicken salad sandwiches and soup for a few days and I don't have to cook.
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Post by: mspym on January 19, 2024, 12:32:45 AM
It is so so hot here that the thought of any kitchen heat was repulsive. So green salad w feta, avocado and a can of tuna. It was extremely refreshing and involved no heat to make it.
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Post by: Roadrunner53 on January 19, 2024, 03:54:18 PM
Not hot here! Our temps are 22F and has been lightly snowing all day long. So we are having a nice hot cabbage soup with cooked ground beef, tomatoes, garlic, onions, cabbage, carrots, broth, dehydrated onion soup, spices. Will be so good! Plus, some Red Lobster biscuits.
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Post by: cool7hand on January 20, 2024, 10:19:29 AM
braciole
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Post by: couponvan on January 20, 2024, 10:44:48 AM
Chicken and dumpling crockpot soup.
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Post by: Serendip on January 20, 2024, 05:26:12 PM
Fresh spring rolls--have some tofu, cucumber and red pepper that needs to be used up.
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Post by: jeninco on January 26, 2024, 08:53:20 PM
Homemade pizza and salad (it's winter here, yo!)
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Post by: Serendip on January 27, 2024, 05:05:13 PM
Peanut noodle salad w/ sesame tofu :)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 27, 2024, 05:34:46 PM
Coconut chicken curry
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 28, 2024, 04:43:25 AM
lentil bolognese with pasta and garlic parmesan roasted green beans
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Post by: midweststache on January 28, 2024, 06:59:41 AM
White chicken chili, which will serve for my lunches for the first half of the week as well.
 
We're also prepping a breakfast casserole this afternoon to set for a day, so it will be dinner tomorrow and then quick breakfasts for the rest of the week.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 28, 2024, 07:50:10 AM
Trying a new sheet pan Greek chicken recipe, with potatoes, peppers, olives, etc.
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Post by: Raenia on January 28, 2024, 08:16:51 AM
Lunch is going to be the big meal today, since we're having friends over: miso soup, rice crackers with smoked salmon and pickled daikon, and daifuku (mochi with red bean paste) for dessert. Made the pickle and the daifuku earlier this week, only the miso left to make today.
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Post by: Metalcat on January 28, 2024, 03:08:53 PM
A ridiculous salad:

-Sauteed onions, garlic, peppers, celery, and ground beef with a really tasty spice mix of rosemary, mustard seed, thyme, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne
-Steamed broccoli and green beans
-Shredded carrots and radishes
-Roasted cauliflower and bok choy
-Romaine lettuce

Still trying to figure out what dressing to make...
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Post by: crocheted_stache on January 28, 2024, 05:05:32 PM
Coconut chicken curry
Same! Ours will use up the last of the butternut squash from last summer's garden and some green beans we almost forgot we froze when they were getting ahead of us last August. Also, this is DH's recipe, so I get to do something else this evening. I'm thinking it's my turn to bake bread.
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Post by: jeninco on January 28, 2024, 08:46:19 PM
"This really isn't Cassoulet" from Mark Bittman (he calls it "Cassoulet with many vegetables"). Onion, leeks (forgot the garlic), carrots, celery,a little andouille sausage, white beans, crushed tomatoes, and a half savoy cabbage added at the end. Served with (homemade) sauerkraut and Aleppo peppers. And buttered toast.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 29, 2024, 03:52:54 PM
Pasta Alfredo and green beans, London broil for the meat eaters
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on January 29, 2024, 04:21:53 PM
Slow cooker sesame beef (Budget Bytes) with rice. Trying it for the first time tonight, but already smells delicious.
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Post by: Metalcat on January 29, 2024, 06:28:57 PM
Slow cooker sesame beef (Budget Bytes) with rice. Trying it for the first time tonight, but already smells delicious.

Budget Bytes recipes tend to be incredibly flavourful. I've only done her vegetarian recipes, but they consistently hit above their weight class for their cost and avoidance of premium ingredients.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on January 30, 2024, 04:59:15 AM
baked potato, garlic parmesan green beans and lentil bolognese

these green beans are the best I've ever had.  I cut down the butter significantly, but they are amazing!

https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-garlic-parmesan-green-beans-recipe
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Post by: jeninco on January 31, 2024, 07:45:51 PM
Got home late, made one of the pasta versions we've been eating a lot lately:

Put on water to boil, heat up the biggest skillet in the house (16 inch? 18 inch? It's pretty big...) Cube the slowest-cooking veg and throw it in (in this case, eggplant). Then cut up brussels sprouts and bong them in the oven on 425 to cook after drizzling with a bit of olive oil. Add cut-up little tomatoes to the big pan. Put the pasta in the now-boiling water. Add garlic to the big pan, stir a bit. Start putting spoonfuls of pasta water into the big pan with the veggies. Add the last few olives, cut into pieces, and some red pepper flakes. Taste for salt, adjust.  When the pasta is cooked, add that to the big pan, with a bit more water. Add several spoonfuls of whole-milk ricotta, and stir until it's all combined.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 01, 2024, 05:33:01 AM
DS decided he wants to go low carb.  DH made him homemade beef jerky for snacks.  It smelled so good I looked up how to make "tofu jerky" and it is in the dehydrator.  Might be good, might be trash, but seemed worth a go. It smells good, so.....

Dinner tonight will be "brinner".  Will get home later than usual with DS from our volunteer shift at food bank, so eggs and bacon for him, eggs and leftover roasted root vegetables for me.
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Post by: pasadenafr on February 01, 2024, 11:04:58 AM
I'm not sure if it will be for today's lunch or tomorrow's, but I have my very first attempt at a slow-cooker stew currently cooking. It's a mix between a French pot-au-feu and American-style beef stew (because I had stew meat, not the right meat for a pot-au-feu). No idea how it's going to turn out or how long it's going to have to cook. Wish me and my brand-new Instant Pot luck.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 01, 2024, 01:53:12 PM
Slow cooker sesame beef (Budget Bytes) with rice. Trying it for the first time tonight, but already smells delicious.

Didn't love it, and I"m a fan of her recipes in general. But, either my cut of meat wasn't right, or something else was off, as I thought it was overcooked, and i stopped it well in advance of the cooking time provided.
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Post by: Serendip on February 01, 2024, 02:40:59 PM
Leftover homemade tourtière (meat pie) and salad (from a dinner party two nights ago).
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Post by: mspym on February 01, 2024, 09:35:29 PM
Potato salad with grilled chicken, patty pan squash and silverbeet
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 02, 2024, 02:32:15 PM
chopped salad topped with roasted root vegetables, avocado and faux "chicken" tenders (left overs as per the February pantry challenge).
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 03, 2024, 12:17:07 PM
We're having chicken pesto pasta (freezer) & our teens are likely having pizza, as we're hosting a soccer party at our house.
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Post by: Sanitary Stache on February 03, 2024, 12:22:48 PM
Pizza night.

Dough is rising. Apparently it needs to be turned a few times. Sauce is defrosting. I grated the mozzarella. The kids will pick some herbs from the potted plants and we will have a cheese and an herb.

The pizza dough directions DW gave me were,

“It is not like challah. It’s like a wet sourdough with a little yeast and a little sourdough culture and a little oil. But make it wetter than a bread dough. With mostly white flour but a little of our whole wheat.”

So I made it like the regular sandwich loaf I make just a little wetter and with some oil and yeast. We will see what it’s like. We have store bought mozzarella though so the kids are sure to like it however the crust turns out.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 03, 2024, 02:00:38 PM
mushroom and wild rice soup and spinach salad
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Post by: Serendip on February 03, 2024, 06:14:44 PM
Buckwheat bowl w/ sesame tofu, sprouts & creamy carrot dressing (pantry challenge success!)
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 03, 2024, 08:39:12 PM
Chicken pad thai & salad. Caveat, the chicken pad thai was a cheater version from Costco, as we had guests until right before dinner time.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 05, 2024, 12:10:27 PM
greek meatballs, lentil bolognese and roasted vegetables
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Post by: couponvan on February 05, 2024, 03:24:57 PM
Asian micro greens salad with chicken.
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Post by: CNM on February 05, 2024, 03:35:26 PM
Tonight's plan is turkey burgers/veggie burgers, air fried potato wedges, salad, and grapes for dessert.
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Post by: Sanitary Stache on February 08, 2024, 02:27:12 PM
Fajita wraps with Roasted squash, beans, avocado, cheese, and pickled things.
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Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 08, 2024, 02:44:22 PM
leftover butter cauliflower and baked potato. 
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Post by: Raenia on February 08, 2024, 02:54:00 PM
It's supposed to be Tarragon Balsamic chicken with mashed rutabaga and mixed veggies tonight, but we'll see if I manage to get it done.
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Post by: CNM on February 08, 2024, 05:09:43 PM
Tonight will either be roasted cauliflower curry soup or left over baked pasta.  Depends on how early I get home.
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Post by: Serendip on February 08, 2024, 06:14:56 PM
My partner requested pizza tonight (and I know he meant take-away from our fave pizza place) but since I'm doing a pantry & freezer challenge I will make homemade w/ potato, bacon & rosemary.
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Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 08, 2024, 06:26:37 PM
@Serendip - love the thread symmetry with the pantry challenge!

Likewise, we're having a smorgasbord of things tonight, to try & use up leftovers:
-DS16 & DS17 will finish off the pizza leftover from the soccer party this weekend
-DH is making salmon. He makes it basically weekly. I like salmon well enough, but not enough to eat it for 1/2 of my dinners. He often makes a large piece for himself, and tonight is that night.
-I'm having random leftovers, which includes the last of the chicken curry, a few small chunks of baked chicken, & some sliced cheese.

We will all have salad, so we don't get scurvy.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Josiecat22222 on February 09, 2024, 02:41:36 PM
had a late lunch, so looks like yogurt, fruit and nuts for dinner. 
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on February 09, 2024, 09:15:55 PM
@Serendip - love the thread symmetry with the pantry challenge!

AND it keeps me utterly accountable  @MaybeBabyMustache  :)


Ate applesauce & yogurt for dinner since I wasn't that hungry after work and I have so much applesauce in my life. Thankfully it is delicious.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: mspym on February 13, 2024, 09:51:29 PM
Tonight I am trying something new to me - stuffed marrow! My dad and stepmother gave us two large marrows when we visited them. Ofpym breaded and fried one of them last night along with a green tomato. Delicious. Then today it was my turn and I made a sauce with mince, onion, capers, olives, garlic, roasted red peppers and passata, as well as the scooped out flesh from the marrow and one of our overgrown scallopini. Topped with panko and parmesan, tinfoil, in the oven for 30 minutes. AND there is enough leftover sauce that we can add a can of kidney beans and some more passata and have that on pasta for dinner tomorrow night.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: jeninco on February 15, 2024, 04:44:48 PM
Red lentil dal with coconut milk and fresh spinach, which we'll have with flatbread -- usually I make rice, but I prefer flatbreads and got my act together to mix it earlier today.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on February 15, 2024, 06:18:34 PM
It's going to be a real phone it in night, as it's been a WEEK!

-Baked chicken (from a bag)
-Veggie spring rolls
-Salad
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: crocheted_stache on March 10, 2024, 08:34:16 PM
We're making what we call shepherd's pie, which is not much like what a purist would call a shepherd's pie. It's an everything-in-the-fridge skillet casserole, including frozen green beans from last year's garden and fresh kale from today's garden, among a bunch of other veg, and a modest amount of ground meat.

For the sauce, I emptied the last maybe dozen ketchup and a couple of mustard packets that have accumulated despite our efforts to decline such things when we occasionally get takeout, plus as much as I thought I could include without ruining everything of a barbecue sauce that we won't be getting again. If I had half a thing of tomato sauce/paste left from another meal, I'd toss that in, too. We like a little celery seed and Worcestershire sauce, but a little goes a long way.

It'll be baked in our large cast iron skillet as soon as there's a layer of mashed potatoes to spread over top.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Josiecat22222 on March 11, 2024, 08:18:29 AM
leftovers night!  DS will have salmon from last night, DH will have something from the freezer, and I will make a wrap using up the peanut ginger cabbage slaw from last night.  Will probably add some chickpeas or something for protein.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: MaybeBabyMustache on March 11, 2024, 08:33:49 AM
I'm making oven baked chicken fajitas. I might make guacamole to go with them, if I'm feeling inspired.
Title: Re: Watcha making for dinner tonight!?
Post by: Serendip on March 11, 2024, 12:11:30 PM
Thinking about trying this Zucchini and Orzo Salad since I have frozen zucch to use up

https://www.budgetbytes.com/zucchini-orzo-salad-chimichurri/