What's for dinner tonight? Part 1

[wendav13]

Sometimes it is so hard to come up with new dinner ideas, I thought it would be fun to share what we are making with each other. And we can share our recipes and tips, etc!

I am making meatloaf, but it has chopped mushrooms, garlic, onions and celery in it (instead of the same old); baby peas; and rice.

[mom363546]

Sometimes it is so hard to come up with new dinner ideas, I thought it would be fun to share what we are making with each other. And we can share our recipes and tips, etc!

I am making meatloaf, but it has chopped mushrooms, garlic, onions and celery in it (instead of the same old); baby peas; and rice.
Thanks!! I forgot I put some eggs on to boil! OOPS! I read your post and thought about dinner and then remembered the eggs. I'm making some deviled eggs today. I think i'm having hot hamburgers tonight.

[wendav13]

Thanks!! I forgot I put some eggs on to boil! OOPS! I read your post and thought about dinner and then remembered the eggs. I'm making some deviled eggs today. I think i'm having hot hamburgers tonight.

I was going to do hamburgers ~ but I ran out of propane and was too lazy to get it filled today!

[mom363546]

I'm not grilling mine. I'm serving what we call hot hamburgers. I cook them on my hamilton (Forman) put them on bread cut in half and put a scoop of mashed potatoes and cover in brown gravy.Another big hit is hot tenderloin served the same way.

[Cpogie]

I am making sweet and sour pork, a recipe from allrecipes....5 stars out of 5 so it should be good.

[mom363546]

I am making sweet and sour pork, a recipe from allrecipes....5 stars out of 5 so it should be good.
that sounds really good!! Let us know how it turns out.

[wendav13]

Oh boy, I can see I will get lots of ideas from this!!! YEAH!!

[LORITHECHICK]

Stouffer's Skillets, beef, roasted potatoes and veggies.
Hubby's out of town so it'll just be me and my son. I never tried this before since it only serves 2, I thought I'd pick it up. Hope it's good.

[Cpogie]

that sounds really good!! Let us know how it turns out.

I will let you know how it turns out, I have everything ready for tonight, I added mushrooms and more green onions.....here is the recipe if anyone is interested...

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Sweet-and-Sour-Pork-III/Detail.aspx

[Cpogie]

Ok, I made the Sweet and Sour Pork and it was sooo good, I will make this again, next time I will try it with chicken, I also made Jasmine Rice, my favorite rice! and a Salad....:) It was easy to make, just prep everything before hand and then it goes fast.

[mom363546]

I checked out the recipe it sounds wonderful! This is pretty close to how i've always made it. sauteing the veggis in salt and sugar sounds good.I will try that next time.Thanks for the recipe!!

[heges girl]

i MAKE A GREAT MEATLOAF JUST ADD LIPTON ONION SOUP MIX TO THE MEAT ALONG WITH SOME WATER AND BREADCRUMBS.......TOP WITH CATSUP AND BAKE.........MY HUBBY LOVES IT....... ALSO ANOTHER QUICK MEAL IS MAC AND CHEESE AND FRESH FISH CAKES.....QUICK AND EASY

[heges girl]

Also Another Quick Meal For Left Over Chicken Just Cut It Up And Add To Cooked Rice... I Used The Flavored Rices.....quick Meal Add Another Veggie On The Side.....

[LORITHECHICK]

Tonight we'll have baked pork chops, betty crocker roasted garlic and cheddar mashed potatoes and broccoli florets.:)

[Cpogie]

Tonight we'll have baked pork chops, betty crocker roasted garlic and cheddar mashed potatoes and broccoli florets.:)

Ok, sounds good, what time is dinner, I will bring the dessert, how about Cheesecake?? lol

That sounds good!

[wendav13]

Tonight we are going to have chicken kiev, saffron rice and a blt salad!

[Cpogie]

We are having stuffed poblano peppers, spanish rice, and refried beans.

[GeorgiaMom]

We will be having barbecued boneless country style pork ribs, baked potatoes and steamed broccoli. Somehow I ended up with 2 little boys who love broccoli...too bad the hubby hates it though!!!

[LORITHECHICK]

I ended up with a hubby that doesn't really like baked potatoes LOL, however I still make them and he eats them...he says I do make the best baked potatoes. Wash, poke with a fork and bake at 350 for an hour...ya, I'm good!:)

[wendav13]

I ended up with a hubby that doesn't really like baked potatoes LOL, however I still make them and he eats them...he says I do make the best baked potatoes. Wash, poke with a fork and bake at 350 for an hour...ya, I'm good!:)

I like to slice mine almost all the way through - like a fan...sprinkle with salt pepper and garlic and then brush them with butter.......yummy!!

[lizmolik]

We will be having barbecued boneless country style pork ribs, baked potatoes and steamed broccoli. Somehow I ended up with 2 little boys who love broccoli...too bad the hubby hates it though!!!


Can I come over for dinner tonight? ;) That sounds soooo good! :)

[GeorgiaMom]

I always buy the family packs of meat (much cheaper in the long run) so I always have enough food for a crowd!! Come on over!!!:)

[Cpogie]

Alright, I want some too, lol, and I will bring dessert, wine, beer, mixed drinks, or whatever you want....I will hop on my Lear Jet and be there asap...have the driver waiting to pick me up at the airport.

[wendav13]

LOL - you guys are cracking me up!! Ribs do sound really good...........and although my guests thought they were awesome (the last time I made them) hubby wasn't so keen ~ he is such a meat and potatoes person!!! Although tonights chicken went over pretty well!!

Our guys are so spoiled!!!

[Cpogie]

Well the best of plans sometimes get pushed to the back burner....a friend of mine suggested we go to dinner at a great Thai restaurant, HELLO! I am not one to say no thanks I will stay home and cook, besides there was just enough of last nights dinner, the sweet and sour pork and rice that HD said go eat and I will have leftovers............so everything worked out great, I had Curry Chicken that was to die for!!! and brought home the leftovers from that dinner!!!

[wendav13]

Good for you!! Nothing like a surprise "out to dinner" evening!! THAI sounds wonderful!! Love spicey food!! I'll eat your leftovers!!! We didn't even eat tonight ~ the "mojitos" got the best of us!!! lol..........

[mom2fussbudgets]

My sis and I have been eating out every day!

But, tonight I made a pork tenderloin with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, and a spinach salad.

[Cpogie]

Good for you!! Nothing like a surprise "out to dinner" evening!! THAI sounds wonderful!! Love spicey food!! I'll eat your leftovers!!! We didn't even eat tonight ~ the "mojitos" got the best of us!!! lol..........

Oh if you like spicy you would love this place we eat at, the name in Pongs, and that is her real name, I asked her today if she was going to go on vacation and she said everyday is a vacation! She works 6 days a week, never goes anywhere, and is in her late 60's, of course you would never know she is this old, she looks 40! and stands about 5 foot tall....this is a person who truly loves what she does, and we all love her, we have been going to her restaurant for the past 21 years. So hop a jet, and I will take you there....lol

[Cpogie]

My sis and I have been eating out every day!

But, tonight I made a pork tenderloin with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, and a spinach salad.

Chris, going out to eat everyday is a real treat I bet! glad you are enjoying your sister while she is there.....your dinner tonight sounds delish too! I love Pork Tenderloin.

[wendav13]

We will be having last nights dinner menu tonight.....and no mojitos this time!!!

[LORITHECHICK]

Baked chicken breasts, Pasta Roni Garlic & Olive Oil Vermicelli and brocolli.

[GeorgiaMom]

It'll just be me and my 2 boys tonight so we're just doing pizza. My school aged son has off tomorrow for Labor Day so we'll be "camping out" in our living room tonight after pizza to watch movies and eat snacks all night until they fall asleep.

[Cpogie]

Baked Chicken, twice baked Potatoes, Squash with onions and cheese, Salad, French Bread.

[Cpogie]

We will be having last nights dinner menu tonight.....and no mojitos this time!!!

Is this how you make your Mojitos?? hope you didn't get a headache??

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[Brbie]

Hamburger Steaks cooked on a Foreman Grill
Steamed Brocolli & Cauliflour
Season Rice

[wendav13]

Is this how you make your Mojitos?? hope you didn't get a headache??


Yup - that's it!!! :D No headaches..(alkaseltzer morning relief...works miracles!)little tired today though!!! lol

[Cpogie]

Yup - that's it!!! :D No headaches..(alkaseltzer morning relief...works miracles!)little tired today though!!! lol

thank god for small favors...Alka Seltzer!!!

Ok, have to revise my dinner menu, I forgot I bought fresh corn on the cob yesterday, so scratch the squash and bring on the corn!!

[ept_0202]

Oven Fried Chicken
1 take/bake roll
1 ear fresh corn
and a piece of Godiva Chocolate for dessert.
~p

[Zoneey]

Fried cabbage, kielbasa, pamesan noodles

[wendav13]

Tonight it's "FFY" night - fend for yourself...lol

[mom2fussbudgets]

Tonight it's "FFY" night - fend for yourself...lol

LOL! We have those too. :D

[Cpogie]

Tonight my daughter in law and I stopped at the Green Burrito and had dinner, it was good!! Tomorrow I will be back in the kitchen cooking...what? No idea yet...

[wendav13]

I'm at a loss for tonight...............Maybe oven fried chicken?

[mom363546]

I stopped at Subway on the home today! So its cold cuts and chips here tonight! :)

[GeorgiaMom]

I wanted to throw some steaks on the grill today, but it's raining. Looks like we'll be having pasta with a bolognese sauce, salad, and garlic bread tonight.

[Cpogie]

I am making my own recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu with Mushrooms, Green Onions, and Marsala Wine sauce, with Rice, Broccoli, and French Bread...Yummy!!

[teacheng1967]

Hubby Dearest grilled some cheese sandwiches for the kids. We had a big lunch; I'm eating nothing.....not hungry. It's Saturday....the diva seldom cooks on Saturday. :p

[lizmolik]

I am having chicken nuggets and french fries...I dont feel like cooking a 5 course meal...After grocery shopping, I am too tired!!!

[mom2fussbudgets]

I am making my own recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu with Mushrooms, Green Onions, and Marsala Wine sauce, with Rice, Broccoli, and French Bread...Yummy!!

Oh YUM! :D

[Cpogie]

Dinner was soooo good tonight, tomorrow, I think I will make Scallops wrapped in Bacon.............served over Pasta.....

[wendav13]

Dinner was soooo good tonight, tomorrow, I think I will make Scallops wrapped in Bacon.............served over Pasta.....

Okay - what time is dinner? I love scallops!!! :p We are having country ribs in the slow cooker today!

[teacheng1967]

You're really a sadist, Carol. I long for something like that, but the family just about spits-up when I mention it. I'm moving to your neighborhood.
Mrs. Rodgers:p

[Cpogie]

You're really a sadist, Carol. I long for something like that, but the family just about spits-up when I mention it. I'm moving to your neighborhood.
Mrs. Rodgers:p

lol You can come to my neighborhood any ole time, It's just the old man and me so this is why we can eat like this........ my kids love this food too, but I don't invite them to this, now that is being a sadist........tee hee

[heges girl]

steaks on the barbecue....:)

[wendav13]

Tonight is left over chinese food night!!! :)

[Cpogie]

Chicken Enchiladas with roasted Poblano Peppers that I roasted and peeled yesterday, same peppers they use to make Chili Rellenos with......I love them in enchiladas, they add alot of flavor.

Homemade Spanish Rice, and Refried Beans

Sides of Sour Cream, Avocado, Homemade Salsa and Chips.........Yum!!

[GeorgiaMom]

Chicken pot pie over rice as requested by my 5 yr old son. Nice and easy meal for me!!!

[wendav13]

I have to say.....left over chinese is even better the next day!!! lol

tomorrow I am making fried tuna patties

[ept_0202]

turkey burger w/ munster cheese (no bun)
french fries
that i made

[mom363546]

Last night we had beef and homemade egg noodles with seasoned green beans and butter and herb mashed potatoes.Its to early to decide what to make today!!

[Cpogie]

Deb, those homemade egg noodles sound delish!! I am going to have to make some when fall gets here and the weather cools off......soup weather coming up!

Tonight it is leftovers, the Chicken Enchiladas were so good last night, and will be better tonight, along with the rice and beans....I could eat Mexican food everyday!

[wendav13]

Tonight it is leftovers, the Chicken Enchiladas were so good last night, and will be better tonight, along with the rice and beans....I could eat Mexican food everyday!


Me too!! And I do LOVE to make soup!! Crisp fall air and all day soup...maybe a pie in the oven..........sigh

[Cpogie]

Me too!! And I do LOVE to make soup!! Crisp fall air and all day soup...maybe a pie in the oven..........sigh

OK, now I can't wait for colder weather, and Thanksgiving....can't wait to make that feast!!!

[LORITHECHICK]

Ham steak on the grill, Betty Crocker Julienne Potatoes, Birds Eye Steam fresh green beans.:) Easy dinner.

[mom363546]

Deb, those homemade egg noodles sound delish!! I am going to have to make some when fall gets here and the weather cools off......soup weather coming up!

Tonight it is leftovers, the Chicken Enchiladas were so good last night, and will be better tonight, along with the rice and beans....I could eat Mexican food everyday!
Carol when you reheat your enchiladas do you just reheat them in the microwave? I'm not a big fan of mexican food but have cooked it alot through the years.

When I worked at the college we served them the first night as enchiladas then the next day after we reheated them ( in a steam oven) they never looked as good so I would take a spatula and rub over the pan so it sorta blended it.Then I topped it with fresh shredded lettuce diced tomatoes a few black olives and sprinkled with cheddar cheese.I then called it enchilada casserole.Everyone loved it!

[Cpogie]

Carol when you reheat your enchiladas do you just reheat them in the microwave? I'm not a big fan of mexican food but have cooked it alot through the years.

When I worked at the college we served them the first night as enchiladas then the next day after we reheated them ( in a steam oven) they never looked as good so I would take a spatula and rub over the pan so it sorta blended it.Then I topped it with fresh shredded lettuce diced tomatoes a few black olives and sprinkled with cheddar cheese.I then called it enchilada casserole.Everyone loved it!

No, I reheat them in the oven (350) for about 45-50 minutes, the tops get nice and crispy from reheating in the oven...really good.

[Cpogie]

Thursday I am making a Pork Butt Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, and Salad.

[lizmolik]

Thursday I am making a Pork Butt Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, and Salad.

Im comming over for dinner...that sounds sooooo good! :D

[Cpogie]

The Pork Butt roast is cheap at 99 cents a pound and it comes out so good every time! Be here at 5:30.....lol

[VanillaBean]

I have to share this- I made pecan crusted Pork Steaks- Garlic buttered steamed Red Potatoes- And golden corn w/ red onins for dinner last night.

The pork steaks are sooo yummy- I mix together dijon mustard and mayo(thanks to BZzAgent and Grey poupon) the hearty spicy one- EVOO- salt and pepper- coat the steaks

In a mixer/chopper I chop up pecans, slice of bread, salt, pepper, and parsley.

coat the steaks with crumb mixture and bake for 20-25 mins!!

My family absolutely loves these!!

I used my Ziplock steam bags for the potatoes and melted butter and fresh garlic to pour over them when they were done.

My corn is frozen corn and I add red onion which makes the corn taste so sweet. My kids always have 2nds and 3rds of their veggies!!

Just wanted to share my dinner!!

[Cpogie]

Vanillabean that sounds absolutely delish!! making me hungry this late at night!! I will try that recipe for the pork steaks! thanks for sharing that.

[teacheng1967]

We're finally nice and cool here in central IL. I'll fix corn chowder with sharp cheese and bacon. After all the heat we had, I can finally start cooking.

[mom2fussbudgets]

I have to share this- I made pecan crusted Pork Steaks- Garlic buttered steamed Red Potatoes- And golden corn w/ red onins for dinner last night.

The pork steaks are sooo yummy- I mix together dijon mustard and mayo(thanks to BZzAgent and Grey poupon) the hearty spicy one- EVOO- salt and pepper- coat the steaks

In a mixer/chopper I chop up pecans, slice of bread, salt, pepper, and parsley.

coat the steaks with crumb mixture and bake for 20-25 mins!!

My family absolutely loves these!!

I used my Ziplock steam bags for the potatoes and melted butter and fresh garlic to pour over them when they were done.

My corn is frozen corn and I add red onion which makes the corn taste so sweet. My kids always have 2nds and 3rds of their veggies!!

Just wanted to share my dinner!!

YUM! I am so jealous! And, I have a bit of drooly going. :D

I had a bowl of cereal for dinner last night. We were so busy, that's all I had time for. :(

[mom2fussbudgets]

We're finally nice and cool here in central IL. I'll fix corn chowder with sharp cheese and bacon. After all the heat we had, I can finally start cooking.


That sounds delish too!

[Cpogie]

Tonight I am making a roast chicken, squash, mashed potatoes, gravy, salad.

[wendav13]

Sausage stuffed ravioli, garlic bread and red wine :eek:

I'ts really cool here!!!

[kmurphy29]

It's just me and the girls tonight. My daughter has a t-ball game tonight at 7...so, I want something quick and easy to make but to give her some energy for the game....

I thawed chicken...I'm sure I can come up with something for us that she will eat!

[VanillaBean]

If anyone wants the recipe(exact amounts) for My Pecan Crusted Pork Steaks/Chops- PM me- I will gladly share cus these are terrific!!

[VanillaBean]

Tonight I am being LAZY and I will make Bisquicks Impossible cheeseburger pie- I add in corn though- which is very good and we get our veggies too!!

[Cpogie]

Tonight I am being LAZY and I will make Bisquicks Impossible cheeseburger pie- I add in corn though- which is very good and we get our veggies too!!

I'm going to have to try this one, I have never made it, and will add veggies also, thanks for the tip!! It sounds wonderful!!

[mom2fussbudgets]

Tonight I am being LAZY and I will make Bisquicks Impossible cheeseburger pie- I add in corn though- which is very good and we get our veggies too!!

I'm being lazier than you. It is McTeacher Night at McDonald's, so that is where I am taking my brood. :D

[mom2fussbudgets]

If anyone wants the recipe(exact amounts) for My Pecan Crusted Pork Steaks/Chops- PM me- I will gladly share cus these are terrific!!

Why don't you post it in the new recipes thread?

http://forums.startsampling.com/showthread.php?t=1948

[mom2fussbudgets]

It's just me and the girls tonight. My daughter has a t-ball game tonight at 7...so, I want something quick and easy to make but to give her some energy for the game....

I thawed chicken...I'm sure I can come up with something for us that she will eat!

Maybe she'll hit a home run tonight! But, you must tell her she has to run the right way this time! :D

[mom2fussbudgets]

I made lasagna tonight. I also steamed some potatoes in a Ziploc steamer bag with some olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Very yummy!

[breakaleg]

We had Grandma-Grandpa chicken w/mac & cheese. Before anyone asks, I use boneless/skinless chicken thighs in Oven Fry coating mix. The first time my girls had this was at...you guessed it...Grandma & Grandpa's house, the name just kind of stuck, even my husband calls it that now.

[mom2fussbudgets]

We had Grandma-Grandpa chicken w/mac & cheese. Before anyone asks, I use boneless/skinless chicken thighs in Oven Fry coating mix. The first time my girls had this was at...you guessed it...Grandma & Grandpa's house, the name just kind of stuck, even my husband calls it that now.

That's sweet! :)

[Cpogie]

We had Grandma-Grandpa chicken w/mac & cheese. Before anyone asks, I use boneless/skinless chicken thighs in Oven Fry coating mix. The first time my girls had this was at...you guessed it...Grandma & Grandpa's house, the name just kind of stuck, even my husband calls it that now.

That is so sweet, your kids will never forget that, and will pass that along to their kids.....

Tonight I am making Vanillabeans recipe for Pecan Crusted Pork Steaks, along with mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and salad.............yummy!

[VanillaBean]

So Carol how was them Pork Steaks? I have been dying to know all darn day!!

[Cpogie]

So Carol how was them Pork Steaks? I have been dying to know all darn day!!

They were delish! My husband said, boy are these moist, you have to make these again..........lol he and I both really enjoyed them! I will be making them again, they were so easy to do, I just had to bake them longer because of the altitude here, almost 7,000ft. we had mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and salad with them..........perfect meal!!! WTG!!! Ok whats next? :)

[VanillaBean]

Alright!!! Go Me!!:p Well another thing I do is make these without the Pecan Crumbs- I just use the mustard sauce on them and cook as is!! Still very moist and the mustard flavor comes out so much more.

I am so glad Y'all liked them- warms my heart.

[Cpogie]

Alright!!! Go Me!!:p Well another thing I do is make these without the Pecan Crumbs- I just use the mustard sauce on them and cook as is!! Still very moist and the mustard flavor comes out so much more.

I am so glad Y'all liked them- warms my heart.

You can also do like I make ribs...........rub the pork steaks with mustard then rub in brown sugar....more the merrier....rub it in good until it makes a nice thick syrupy consistancy.....bake them and then when almost done, add a sweet and sour sauce, it can be a bottled marinade, sweet and sour sauce, or a honey type bbq sause..........yummy

Cooking is so much fun!! I love it! thanks again!!!!!!! :)

[VanillaBean]

WOW that sounds sooo yummy- I will do this next time for sure!! I absolutely love to cook- being in the kitchen is my home away from home!! I will even make the whole Turkey dinner for Thanksgiving with all the trimmings by myself and not allow anyone in the kitchen either!! I have done this for 15 people one time!! Cooking is my life!!

[Cpogie]

WOW that sounds sooo yummy- I will do this next time for sure!! I absolutely love to cook- being in the kitchen is my home away from home!! I will even make the whole Turkey dinner for Thanksgiving with all the trimmings by myself and not allow anyone in the kitchen either!! I have done this for 15 people one time!! Cooking is my life!!

I love to cook also, I too make the whole Thanksgiving meal, have been for many years....there are certain food items that have to be on that table year after year....it's tradition, my son loves for me to cook, his wife is not a very good cook, she has improved greatly since they have been married, but the only way you learn is by doing...and like I have told her, a recipe is only a guide, be creative and don't be afraid to add or delete ingredients, this is how you learn............exception is baking, follow the instructions..........something that does not interest me very much.....probably a good thing, lol
I think we will have to start a thread for recipes for the holidays, what do you think? I have a couple to share....

[mom2fussbudgets]

Okay ladies, I's need some help.

I have never been much of a meat eater, but in the past few years, I've had to start cooking more meat because it turns out that in addition to my hubby, my kids are big carnivores. I am embarrassed to tell you this, but I had never heard of pork steaks until I read this thread. :o :o :o

I looked at Sam's yesterday, and found some, but they had bones. Is that typical? I'm willing to try them with the bones, but I'd prefer them without. Do they have lots of fat and gristle in them? That stuff kinda skeeves me out.

I am SO looking forward to Thanksgiving this year. I haven't had a real Thanksgiving with lots of family around for years. This year, my sis and her family are coming in, and we are having Thanksgiving at her mother-in-law's new house (if we can get it ready in time--we've been working hard!) with our family and John's family. John's mom is an awesome cook! I have never met anyone who can even come close to cooking like that woman does. Now, it's all full-fat, all-butter, calories, etc. But, who wants to be on a diet all of the time? Not me!

Carol, I think it's a wonderful idea to start a holiday recipe thread. I say, go for it! :)

[wendav13]

I would love to share holiday recipes!!!! :D

Bone-in pork steaks? Huh? Would love to help out, but I honestly have never seen them this way!

[Cpogie]

Pork Steaks are just slices from the Pork Butt ...........the best roast you will make because it has alot of fat running through it...yes the Pork Steaks will have alot of fat running through them, but they will be very tender and you can cut the fat off after you make them....not a problem, just be sure not to overcook them...you will have tough meat with a rubber band effect, lol from the fat..

I will start a thread for Holiday recipes soon. I know we have alot of good cooks here!

[mom2fussbudgets]

So they should not have bone in them then? I don't mind a bit of marbling in my meat, it's the chunks of fat that gag me out, LOL!

[VanillaBean]

Bone-in is fine- or without- depends on how your grocer sells them. I have found that steaks over chops are much juicier and tender and have tons more flavor. The fat helps with the cooking. I haven't really come across any grissle- but this can always be trimmed off.

[Cpogie]

So they should not have bone in them then? I don't mind a bit of marbling in my meat, it's the chunks of fat that gag me out, LOL!

They are usually sold with the bone in, atleast in my grocery store that is how they come, usually 99 cents a pound on sale.....want a great meal? try this, get a pork butt from the grocery store, atleast 3-4 pounds, place on a foil covered shallow roaster pan, season with garlic salt and pepper, add some rosemary if you wish ( I love it, as much as you want!) roast at 275 for 6 hours uncovered, this will melt in your mouth it is so good! I promise you will love this if you like pork..........and it great for making tacos the next day with the leftovers.....try it please!

[mom2fussbudgets]

Thanks! I really appreciate the tips! And, low-cost meat is right up my alley. We normally have whatever I can find on clearance at Walmart! :o

I just found some pork loin top loin chops in my freezer. Can I use them with Michelle's recipe? If not, what should I do with them? They are very thick!

[Cpogie]

Which recipe was that of Michelles? I can't find it, lol You can make breaded pork chops, you can put them in a crock pot if you wish, they would be very tender that way.....or you can dice them up and make a wonderful stir fry...

[mom2fussbudgets]

Michelle is VanillaBean, so with her yummy pecan crusted pork steak recipe.

The pork chops did not thaw out in time, so I will be making them tomorrow.

[Cpogie]

Michelle is VanillaBean, so with her yummy pecan crusted pork steak recipe.

The pork chops did not thaw out in time, so I will be making them tomorrow.

I swear I am brain dead.........thanks!

You said your chops were thick? If they are over 1/2 inch thick why not make stuffed chops? yummy! make a slice into the chop to form a pocket, make stuffing from scratch or box, your choice...stuff them season the chops with garlic salt and pepper, brown them on both sides, then cook in 350 degree preheated oven, if you do not have an oven proof frying pan then move them to an oven proof shallow pan and roast them for 45-60 minutes depending on your oven.....

I wouldn't make the pecan crusted ones with thick chops, but you can always try it.........just bake them longer, une a thermometer or cut into one to test for doneness, I had to increase my baking time because I am at a high altitude.

Another idea I do with chops, season and brown them on both sides, remove to a large enough pan with atleast 2 inch sides, mix a can or 2 of cream of mushroom soup with some sour cream or milk to thin it a bit, I prefer sour cream..........pour it over the browned chops and bake at 350 for 1 hour, serve with Jasmine Rice, or your preference....it makes a wonderful gravy for the rice, serve with a veggie.....yummy! Ok I am getting hungry, I am making homemade Pizza tonight....

[mom2fussbudgets]

Thanks, Carol! I think I will make stuffed pork chops with them. I appreciate all of your help. :)

[mom2fussbudgets]

I swear I am brain dead.........thanks!

You said your chops were thick? If they are over 1/2 inch thick why not make stuffed chops? yummy! make a slice into the chop to form a pocket, make stuffing from scratch or box, your choice...stuff them season the chops with garlic salt and pepper, brown them on both sides, then cook in 350 degree preheated oven, if you do not have an oven proof frying pan then move them to an oven proof shallow pan and roast them for 45-60 minutes depending on your oven.....

I wouldn't make the pecan crusted ones with thick chops, but you can always try it.........just bake them longer, une a thermometer or cut into one to test for doneness, I had to increase my baking time because I am at a high altitude.

Another idea I do with chops, season and brown them on both sides, remove to a large enough pan with atleast 2 inch sides, mix a can or 2 of cream of mushroom soup with some sour cream or milk to thin it a bit, I prefer sour cream..........pour it over the browned chops and bake at 350 for 1 hour, serve with Jasmine Rice, or your preference....it makes a wonderful gravy for the rice, serve with a veggie.....yummy! Ok I am getting hungry, I am making homemade Pizza tonight....

How do you make your pizza dough?

And, you are NOT brain dead. I cheated; I went and looked her name up on my coupon train list. :)

[Cpogie]

How do you make your pizza dough?

And, you are NOT brain dead. I cheated; I went and looked her name up on my coupon train list. :)

Chris, I cheated too, with the Pizza Dough, I bought it at Trader Joe's last weekend when I went with my daughter in law...........it is the best dough for 99 cents.........the pizza was terrific too! have to admit it made a good midnight snack also, yum

[mom2fussbudgets]

I wish we had Trader Joe's. :(

I make my own pizza dough in my bread machine, and I've tried dozens of recipes, but I have never found one I've been satisfied with. It's frustrating!

[Cpogie]

Chris, here is a recipe for Pizza Dough that comes from the California Pizza Kitchens Cookbook, I have never made it, but thought you could compare this with the other recipes you use for the bread machine

Pizza Dough
------------

1 Teas Yeast (1 package)
1/2 cup + 1 Tablespoon warm water (105-110 degrees)
1 1/2 Cups Bread Flour or All Purpose Flour
2 Teas sugar
1 teas salt
1 T. EVOO + 1 Teas for coating

Dissolve the yeast in the water and set aside for 5-10 minutes
then add ingredients in order for your bread machine.

[mom2fussbudgets]

Thanks so much! :)

[wendav13]

well, now I have pizza on the brain...but I'm ordering in!!! mmmm...PIZZA

double cheese, pep, mushrooms and...yes anchovies!!:eek:

[Cpogie]

well, now I have pizza on the brain...but I'm ordering in!!! mmmm...PIZZA

double cheese, pep, mushrooms and...yes anchovies!!:eek:

I had leftover pizza for breakfast today..so good.....tonight?? haven't decided yet...so it will be something easy.........:confused:

[lizmolik]

Left over hamburgers from my babys first birthday party...they were done on the grill...we made alot because we invited alot of people...but we didnt have as many guests as we thought we would!

[lizmolik]

LOL...Did someone say pizza???? That is my favorite...I wish I had some!!!

[LadyPyro]

Out. We went out for a bite of supper. I worked all morning, did laundry all afternoon. DH did yard work & got our pellet stove all ready to start up at the slightest hint of a cold spell. Went to a local family restaurant & had a nice supper served to us for under $20! Why cook?!

[mom2fussbudgets]

Left over hamburgers from my babys first birthday party...they were done on the grill...we made alot because we invited alot of people...but we didnt have as many guests as we thought we would!

I hope he had a very Happy Birthday, Liz! The best. :) Too much food is better than not enough! And, you get leftovers. :)


I love pizza too. I could eat it every day for the rest of my life and never get tired of it.

[kmurphy29]

We are having pasta pesto with chucks of mozzarella cheese, chicken (along with garlic and green onions).

very fattening - but ohhh so good!

[wendav13]

I had leftover pizza for breakfast today..so good.....tonight?? haven't decided yet...so it will be something easy.........:confused:

haha - me too!!! It's so good for breakfast!!!

Tonight ~ the office girls and I are doing dinner out!

[Cpogie]

I have a large pot of Lima Bean Soup, with sausage and ham hocks simmering on the stove, it smells so good, the weather is a bit cooler......also some biscuits to dunk in the soup....

[LORITHECHICK]

Betty Crocker Complete Meals chicken Fettucine Alfredo and some brocolli.
Easy, Mondays are busy.

[breakaleg]

Corned Beef-no cabbage-some carrots and potatoes

[Cpogie]

Corned Beef.........Yummy! I am going to have to make one soon, thanks for the suggestion.....lol

[teacheng1967]

Chicken, noodles, broccoli, carrot, parm. cheese bake. Lemon-lime Jell-o for dessert.

[mom363546]

Pancakes,sausage and eggs

[breakaleg]

Corned Beef.........Yummy! I am going to have to make one soon, thanks for the suggestion.....lol

It was so good. I can't believe I haven't made this sooner--we usually have it at my Mom's for St. Pat's. When my girls saw it cooking in the pot, you would have thought I was cooking worms, but when they saw it on the plate they told me "we love this stuff".

[Cpogie]

It was so good. I can't believe I haven't made this sooner--we usually have it at my Mom's for St. Pat's. When my girls saw it cooking in the pot, you would have thought I was cooking worms, but when they saw it on the plate they told me "we love this stuff".

lol, kids! glad they enjoyed it! Have you ever made it in the oven? I have and it comes out sooo good, just place the meat on a large peice of foil add 1/2 cup water and seasoning packet if it is seperate, seal well, bake for 3-4 hours, let rest for 10 minutes, slice and enjoy! You won't believe the texture of the meat compared to boiling in water....OK now I know I am going to have to make one soon!

[wendav13]

I was so glad to go out to eat with the girls........I had "all you can eat" crab legs...I think I ate all the kitchen had!!! I didn't even eat my salad, or my asparagus (which i love)but I am paying for it now....really rich food....oh..my tummy isn't really happy with me right now............I gotta go to bed..........

[breakaleg]

lol, kids! glad they enjoyed it! Have you ever made it in the oven? I have and it comes out sooo good, just place the meat on a large peice of foil add 1/2 cup water and seasoning packet if it is seperate, seal well, bake for 3-4 hours, let rest for 10 minutes, slice and enjoy! You won't believe the texture of the meat compared to boiling in water....OK now I know I am going to have to make one soon!

This was the first corned beef I ever attempted on my own. Does the meat come out browned when you bake it? Do you need to vent the foil to let out any steam and what kind of seasoning do you use? I just put an onion in the pot, just like mom makes. I am definitely going to have to buy extra the next time they are on sale to put in the freezer.

[VanillaBean]

Velveeta shells and cheese(with bacon bits) and lil ****tail smokies with cheese cooked in BBQ sauce for an hour- green beans with red onions heated with bacon grease(makes them soo yummy) and leftover sweet peas 'cus I needed them ate up 'fore they went bad!

[Cpogie]

This was the first corned beef I ever attempted on my own. Does the meat come out browned when you bake it? Do you need to vent the foil to let out any steam and what kind of seasoning do you use? I just put an onion in the pot, just like mom makes. I am definitely going to have to buy extra the next time they are on sale to put in the freezer.

Glad you asked, yes, I do add onion slices on top and if you want, something else I do, orange slices too right on top of the onion slices.....you seal the meat in the foil and 1/2 cup water, so no steam escapes, it will not brown, you don't want this meat to brown it will turn tough......and I add no other seasoning as this meat is already salty and has pickling spices already on the meat or is a seperate packet.....if in a packet, sprinkle it over the meat first then the other items......when they go on sale, usually in March I buy atleast 3, sometimes more...and I always try and buy the flat cut as it is not fatty like the other cuts of corned beef.......try it once and see if you like it better than boiling..........it's yummy!!

[Cpogie]

I was so glad to go out to eat with the girls........I had "all you can eat" crab legs...I think I ate all the kitchen had!!! I didn't even eat my salad, or my asparagus (which i love)but I am paying for it now....really rich food....oh..my tummy isn't really happy with me right now............I gotta go to bed..........

I just want you to know that I did not miss your post, too bad you cannot see me biting my knuckles...................and screaming!! I love Crab Legs...................they are sooooo good, with drawn butter.......glad you enjoyed them!!!!

[mom2fussbudgets]

I was so glad to go out to eat with the girls........I had "all you can eat" crab legs...I think I ate all the kitchen had!!! I didn't even eat my salad, or my asparagus (which i love)but I am paying for it now....really rich food....oh..my tummy isn't really happy with me right now............I gotta go to bed..........

LOL! I hope you are feeling better today, Wendy. :D

[teacheng1967]

I'm fixing a fillet of elephant and rhino, known as "Eleph-ino". Maybe left-over casserole. I made enough for a small battalion. :p

[Cpogie]

I'm fixing a fillet of elephant and rhino, known as "Eleph-ino". Maybe left-over casserole. I made enough for a small battalion. :p

Left-overs are a good thing.........I am contemplating leftover Bean Soup......

[tpmh37]

Velveeta shells and cheese(with bacon bits) and lil ****tail smokies with cheese cooked in BBQ sauce for an hour- green beans with red onions heated with bacon grease(makes them soo yummy) and leftover sweet peas 'cus I needed them ate up 'fore they went bad!

Omg we had bbq smokies and shells and cheese other night, the kids love it!! So easy and cheap.

[wendav13]

left over pizza tonight ~ and thanks carol...I am feeling MUCH better!!!

[mom2fussbudgets]

left over pizza tonight ~ and thanks carol...I am feeling MUCH better!!!

I'm the one who told you I hope you are feeling better today. :(

[wbarker]

I haven't made it through all 14 pages of posts yet, but a fun EASY dinner is

Upside-down Tacos

In a bowl (or in each bowl) put a layer of Fritos
Top with Chili (sometimes we add extra ground beef)
Sprinkle with cheddar cheese (I like lots on mine!)

We do this sometimes for fun, and sometimes when I am simply too tired to cook! It is REALLY quick

[VanillaBean]

FFY nite- I had left over smokies and shells/cheese- and mashed taters too- had to eat them up-daughter had frozen waffles!! She loves these nights because she gets to make it herself and doesn't have to have all food groups and get away with it(shes 13) LOL

I love these nights as well because after physical therapy I am one exhausted woman to stand and cook!!

Daniel is just happy to get fed LOL

[mom2fussbudgets]

Last night, my hubby and son had leftover stuffed pork chops, and my daughter and I had some Al Fresco sausages zagmom was gracious enough to send me a free product coupon for (Thanks, Eleece!), and eggs and toast.

My son has requested baked macaroni and cheese and green bean casserole for dinner tonight, and since he's got me wrapped around his little finger, that's what we'll be having. :D

[Cpogie]

Last night, my hubby and son had leftover stuffed pork chops, and my daughter and I had some Al Fresco sausages zagmom was gracious enough to send me a free product coupon for (Thanks, Eleece!), and eggs and toast.

My son has requested baked macaroni and cheese and green bean casserole for dinner tonight, and since he's got me wrapped around his little finger, that's what we'll be having. :D

How did the stuffed Pork Chops come out?

My son use to have me wrapped around my little finger also, still does and he is 30.................

Tonight I am making Beef Brisket with mushroom gravy, roasted veggies, Butternut Squash, Sweet Potatoes, and Russet Potatoes, tossed with EVOO and fresh rosemary........White Corn, and Cucumbers and Sour Cream.........yummy

[mom2fussbudgets]

How did the stuffed Pork Chops come out?

My son use to have me wrapped around my little finger also, still does and he is 30.................

Tonight I am making Beef Brisket with mushroom gravy, roasted veggies, Butternut Squash, Sweet Potatoes, and Russet Potatoes, tossed with EVOO and fresh rosemary........White Corn, and Cucumbers and Sour Cream.........yummy

They were fine! My hubby especially thought they were delicious. Thanks for the suggestion!

Yeah, I'm sure my little boy will still have me wrapped around his little finger when he is 30 too.

I love mushroom gravy! Your dinner sounds wonderful. Enjoy!

[VanillaBean]

Tonight will be Linguine with home made alfredo sauce and shrimp- and probably breadsticks and salad.

[Cpogie]

Tonight will be Linguine with home made alfredo sauce and shrimp- and probably breadsticks and salad.

What time is dinner?? I'll bring the wine and french bread, lol sounds good!
We are having Chicken Pot Pies & french bread.

P.S. I bought the Saltine Crackers today at the grocery store....will be making those goodies soon! :)

[VanillaBean]

Are ya going to use white or brown sugar? Oh BTW- dinner was fatabulous too! sure wish we had wine to go with- would have been so perfect!

Had to rush too because of my sons school open house and the Survivor premiere tonight so thank goodness I can cook quick like the wind!!

Let me know what ya think of the soda candy- not at all long to make either- less than half hoir and then 20 mins or so to set in fridge and then its yummy time!!

[Cpogie]

Are ya going to use white or brown sugar? Oh BTW- dinner was fatabulous too! sure wish we had wine to go with- would have been so perfect!

Had to rush too because of my sons school open house and the Survivor premiere tonight so thank goodness I can cook quick like the wind!!

Let me know what ya think of the soda candy- not at all long to make either- less than half hoir and then 20 mins or so to set in fridge and then its yummy time!!

I will probably use your recipe first, because it has more sugar....lol Ole sweet tooth here.....good to hear your dinner was oh so good, I am a fast cook too, organized...lol but when you love to cook it is no problem.....I am waiting for Survivor to come on too!!

[VanillaBean]

without giving anything away(eastcoast here) it is really good this season- will be glued to tv on Thursdays!

[Cpogie]

Can't wait! 12 more minutes for me! lol

[mom2fussbudgets]

I plan on trying the recipe with white sugar as well (during the holidays)! The white sugar base will be more like brittle, while the brown sugar base has caramel overtones. Regardless, if it has sugar, I will like it! ;)

Hubby had class last night, so I had to record Survivor. We will be watching it tonight. It's a bummer, but what can ya do?

[Cpogie]

I plan on trying the recipe with white sugar as well (during the holidays)! The white sugar base will be more like brittle, while the brown sugar base has caramel overtones. Regardless, if it has sugar, I will like it! ;)

Hubby had class last night, so I had to record Survivor. We will be watching it tonight. It's a bummer, but what can ya do?

Now I am torn, carmel vs brittle....lol, I jusr may have to make both of them at once! I have enough ingredients to make both....hummm

Survivor was good.....

[wendav13]

Homemade Chicken Fingers With Corn On The Cob, Twice Baked Potatoes (loaded) And Molten Lava Cakes!

[Cpogie]

Stuffed Poblano Peppers (Costco) to die for!, refried beans, rice, salad, and for dessert, Flan that I made yesterday.

[VanillaBean]

Tonight it is leftover Alfredo/Linguine/Shrimp- I made a huge amount of this stuff and Daniel even had a midnight snack of it last night and he still wants it for dinner!! I love a man who can eat!!

[VanillaBean]

I am not sure brittle is best to describe the bottom layer- it is more along the lines of toffee- tastes just like it- also I have made it and used peanut butter chips on half and chocolate on other- the peanut butter side was sooo creamy!! very good.

[Cpogie]

I am not sure brittle is best to describe the bottom layer- it is more along the lines of toffee- tastes just like it- also I have made it and used peanut butter chips on half and chocolate on other- the peanut butter side was sooo creamy!! very good.

I am sure I am going to like these no matter what, what could be better than sugar, tons of butter, and chocolate...and peanut butter, yummy!!!!!!!!

[teacheng1967]

Corn and shrimp chowder, birthday cake and pumpkin ice cream. Daughter is 36 today. Oh how I remember the day and the gift she's been.:D

[Carly's Mommy]

Corn and shrimp chowder, birthday cake and pumpkin ice cream. Daughter is 36 today. Oh how I remember the day and the gift she's been.:D

Happy Birthday to you daughter today! Can I have some birthday cake too? LOL :P

Hubby is cooking tonight. :D We're having Lemon Garlic Flounder, sweet potatoes and maybe some peas or green beans.

[teacheng1967]

Happy Birthday to you daughter today! Can I have some birthday cake too? LOL :P

Hubby is cooking tonight. :D We're having Lemon Garlic Flounder, sweet potatoes and maybe some peas or green beans.

Absolutely, Carly's Mom,
Y'all just come on over and bring some of that flounder, sweet potatoes and peas with you. It will be a feast.
Edy's ice cream company is having a limited time on their Pumpkin Ice Cream, Apple Pie ice cream and some other flavors. Better rush right out and stock up. Holidays are a-coming. If you don't get any, just get the best French Vanilla ice cream you can find and a small can of pumpkin pie mix by Libby's. Let the ice cream get soft and add about 1/2 cup of the pp mix. keep adding until it is the flavor you like. Then put it back in the freezer. YUM YUM.:) :p

[bvanpeltsw]

Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

[bvanpeltsw]

Flan is good stuff!

[bvanpeltsw]

I want to try the apple pie ice cream! It sounds great!

[mom2fussbudgets]

Corn and shrimp chowder, birthday cake and pumpkin ice cream. Daughter is 36 today. Oh how I remember the day and the gift she's been.:D

I hope she had a great birthday!

Today, I cut down trees and cleared underbrush in my backyard. After that, I did a rather convoluted mystery shop. Therefore, I only had the energy to eat peanut butter and crackers for dinner.

[mom2fussbudgets]

I am not sure brittle is best to describe the bottom layer- it is more along the lines of toffee- tastes just like it- also I have made it and used peanut butter chips on half and chocolate on other- the peanut butter side was sooo creamy!! very good.

It sounds like they may taste exactly alike! :D

[mom2fussbudgets]

Chicken fajitas, and for dessert, an orange dream cheesecake:

http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=recipe&m=recipe/knet_recipe_display&recipe_id=63566&e=email

[Cpogie]

Chris, that sounds delish! I love anything Mexican....and dessert looks really yummy too!

Tonight I am making 3 Cheese Ravoli, Zucchini, Tossed Green Salad, and Garlic Bread. Either left over Flan from the other day or Hot Fudge Sundae's for dessert....

[VanillaBean]

Tonight I splurged and had Taco Bell- the new cheesy beefy melt- wow how yummy- and for $1.99 it was cheap!! We had to go to moms which is an hour away- so on the way back home we stopped because I just didn't feel like standing on my darn foot tonight!!

I just LOVE Taco Bell!!

[mom2fussbudgets]

Chris, that sounds delish! I love anything Mexican....and dessert looks really yummy too!

Tonight I am making 3 Cheese Ravoli, Zucchini, Tossed Green Salad, and Garlic Bread. Either left over Flan from the other day or Hot Fudge Sundae's for dessert....

MMMM...I love Italian food! My son is now bugging me for Chicken Parmesan. He's gonna have to wait a few days. That one is a lot of work!

Tonight we had Quiche Lorraine.

[mom2fussbudgets]

Tonight I splurged and had Taco Bell- the new cheesy beefy melt- wow how yummy- and for $1.99 it was cheap!! We had to go to moms which is an hour away- so on the way back home we stopped because I just didn't feel like standing on my darn foot tonight!!

I just LOVE Taco Bell!!

You must not have Taco Bueno in your area. If you did, you would never go back to Taco Bell! :D

http://www.tacobueno.com/tacobuenoflash.html

[ept_0202]

tonight was my favorite sunday night dinner. went to harris teeter and got a rotisserie chicken (4.99 on sundays) and some hearts of romaine lettuce and had a HUGE caesar salad. So yummy. and enough left over for homemade chicken salad for lunch tomm.

[Cpogie]

You must not have Taco Bueno in your area. If you did, you would never go back to Taco Bell! :D

http://www.tacobueno.com/tacobuenoflash.html

We don't have Taco Bueno either, atleast I have never seen or heard of it, but then I am not a huge fast food fan, I might eat at one 1 or 2 times a year....Quiche is one of my fav's too, I make one called copper mountain Quiche.....

Dinner tonight, I had the cup of noodles and leftover salad, hubby is having the left over Stuffed Poblano Pepper, rice and beans....football day you know!! FINALLY his Raiders won!!!!!!!! One happy man he is....

[mom2fussbudgets]

We don't have Taco Bueno either, atleast I have never seen or heard of it, but then I am not a huge fast food fan, I might eat at one 1 or 2 times a year....Quiche is one of my fav's too, I make one called copper mountain Quiche.....

Dinner tonight, I had the cup of noodles and leftover salad, hubby is having the left over Stuffed Poblano Pepper, rice and beans....football day you know!! FINALLY his Raiders won!!!!!!!! One happy man he is....


Every time my sister comes home, she HAS to have Taco Bueno! They are extremely reasonably priced too. One day, when we were working on the house, my sis and I went there and brought back lunch for everyone. We got food for eight people and only spent $25 and some change.

Don't ya just love leftovers? I adore leftovers. Last night, I made two quiches, that way I have dinner for tonight taken care of as well. My family loves quiche so much, they would never complain about having it twice in a row!

What does your quiche have in it? I said Quiche Lorraine, but I've changed the recipe so much, I can't really call it that. I use skim milk instead of cream, and turkey bacon instead of regular bacon. I also use mozarella cheese instead of Swiss. I've just lightened it up quite a bit.

[VanillaBean]

Tonight I am making homemade beef stew- my daughter has bugged me for months now to make it so I am!! I will probably end up making cheddar bay biscuits as well to go along with it- ya know the kind from Red Lobster!! Yummy!!

[Cpogie]

I posted the recipe for Copper Mountain Quiche in the recipe section...had it posted here then realized I was in the wrong thread.....duh!! lol

We love Quiche here too, and since it is just the 2 of we have it the next day also, I think it tastes better the next day, all the flavors meld together...yummy!

Vanillabean..............Stew sounds wonderful, I will make some when the weather gets a bit colder, I love stew also!

I am already getting a list together of items I need for Thanksgiving...just to be sure I have everything ready, doesn't hurt to plan early....lol November is a wonderful month for coupons also!!

[mom2fussbudgets]

Thanks, Carol! I would love it! Spinach and mushrooms are two of my favorite veggies. You already know my kids wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole though, LOL!

Vanilla, please post the recipe for those biscuits! :)

Good idea, Carol! It doesn't hurt to be prepared!

[Cpogie]

Tonight we are having Roast Beef with mushroom gravy, (in the oven and smelling oh so good!) mashed potatoes, Cauliflower (Orange color one), and Salad.

[Cpogie]

Here is that recipe for the Cheddar Bay Biscuits like Red lobster....hope this is like Vanillabeans recipe....

http://recipes.robbiehaf.com/R/89.htm

[VanillaBean]

yeppers it is the same recipe I have - mine was printed in our local paper awhile back and they are sooo delicious!! I use whole milk though- and I end up adding alot more cheese than what it calls for because I LOVE cheese!!

[Cpogie]

OK, those biscuits got to me.....I am going to make them tonight too!!!

[VanillaBean]

Carol- have you made the soda cracker candy yet??

[wendav13]

There is orange cauliflower??? I never heard of it!!! :eek: Tonight we are having Roast Beef with mushroom gravy, (in the oven and smelling oh so good!) mashed potatoes, Cauliflower (Orange color one), and Salad.


I'm winging it tonight - Had out of town guests all weekend and I'm tuckered out!

[Cpogie]

Carol- have you made the soda cracker candy yet??

No, not yet.......I will soon, and I will let everyone know how good they come out.....I already know they will be good!!

[mom2fussbudgets]

You guys have got to stop talking about that candy! I'm going out of town next month (brother's 40th birthday party), and I am trying to lose some weight! Talking about that candy is driving me crazy, LOL!

I've never heard of orange cauliflower either. I bet your roast beef does smell good!

Thanks for the link! :)

[Cpogie]

There is orange cauliflower??? I never heard of it!!! :eek:


I'm winging it tonight - Had out of town guests all weekend and I'm tuckered out!

Yep, there is Orange Cauliflower, I think it tastes better than the white one, and they even have a green one, I don't care for that one.....

http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/pubs/press/2004/040412caulif.html

Chris, no more talk about CANDY!! lol
my lips are sealed..........

Can't wait to try those biscuits tonight...yummy

[mom2fussbudgets]

LOL! I do want to know what you think about it though.

Have you heard of Sprinkles?

http://www.sprinklescupcakes.com/

My sister wants to take me there when we go to CA next month (my brother lives in North Hills, Sprinkles is in Beverly Hills). And no telling where else. So, I need to lose some weight now, to make up for all of those calories I'll be eating!

[Cpogie]

LOL! I do want to know what you think about it though.

Have you heard of Sprinkles?

http://www.sprinklescupcakes.com/

My sister wants to take me there when we go to CA next month (my brother lives in North Hills, Sprinkles is in Beverly Hills). And no telling where else. So, I need to lose some weight now, to make up for all of those calories I'll be eating!

No, never heard of Sprinkles, but then they only have 2 places here in Calif....but, did you notice you will only be 2 blocks from Rodeo Drive from Sprinkles??, take a drive there, lol it something to see, My sister in law use to live in North Hills...and I use to live just over the hill in Simi Valley.....So you will be known as a valley girl when you go to North Hills, lol There is alot to see if you have the time......have fun!!

[LadyPyro]

Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, green & wax beans. Maybe some of our tomatoes. My favorite hubby is cooking! (ok, I've only ever had one hubby)(but he's still my favorite!) :D

[mom363546]

LOL! I do want to know what you think about it though.

Have you heard of Sprinkles?

http://www.sprinklescupcakes.com/

My sister wants to take me there when we go to CA next month (my brother lives in North Hills, Sprinkles is in Beverly Hills). And no telling where else. So, I need to lose some weight now, to make up for all of those calories I'll be eating!
I saw this place on the food network channel. The cupcakes look really good and sell for like 3.50 or so.The show claims people stand in line 2-3 hrs for a cupcake.If you go make sure you let us know how it was.

[mom2fussbudgets]

LadyPyro, awesome that your hubby cooks! I can definitely understand why he's your favorite hubby! My hubby made me a pancake, egg, and cheese sandwich for breakfast this morning after I got home from Spinning class, but that's about the extent of his cooking.

Carol, I've spent a lot of time in CA, so I've already been to Rodeo Drive. :D
My brother used to be a police officer for the Simi Valley Police Department. Small world! This will be my first visit to North Hills. I just hope they don't have another bad earthquake while we are there!

Deb, my sister has been to Sprinkles before, but she did not mention a huge line! I hope that's not true! You are right about the price. But, my sis says the cupcakes are HUGE! So, if you compare it to buying dessert at a restaurant, it's really not that bad.

[Cpogie]

LadyPyro, awesome that your hubby cooks! I can definitely understand why he's your favorite hubby! My hubby made me a pancake, egg, and cheese sandwich for breakfast this morning after I got home from Spinning class, but that's about the extent of his cooking.

Carol, I've spent a lot of time in CA, so I've already been to Rodeo Drive. :D
My brother used to be a police officer for the Simi Valley Police Department. Small world! This will be my first visit to North Hills. I just hope they don't have another bad earthquake while we are there!

Deb, my sister has been to Sprinkles before, but she did not mention a huge line! I hope that's not true! You are right about the price. But, my sis says the cupcakes are HUGE! So, if you compare it to buying dessert at a restaurant, it's really not that bad.

WOW, that is a small world...lol then he knows Simi well....we were in that earthquake in 1994....never forget it, you have no idea of the fear it generates.........like nothing you have ever felt, hopefully you will be fine! Well, I am sure you will have a fun time, no matter what you do!

OK, I made the biscuits for dinner, they were really good! I added more cheese also......dinner was soooo good..roast beef was sooo tender.

[VanillaBean]

My stew was to die for- and the Biscuits--OMG- I had to stop at one or I would have eaten the whole batch of them- and yeah I added more cheese and added garlic salt to the dough mixture as well- then brushed them with the butter when they came out of the oven!!

[Cpogie]

My stew was to die for- and the Biscuits--OMG- I had to stop at one or I would have eaten the whole batch of them- and yeah I added more cheese and added garlic salt to the dough mixture as well- then brushed them with the butter when they came out of the oven!!

The only thing I did different was to put the parsley in the mix, I added more cheese, and 1/4 tsp. Old Bay....as I read in the reviews...next time I will leave the old Bay out, it really didn't do anything for the biscuit....I only ate 1 also...so I have them leftover for breakfast....yummy

[mom2fussbudgets]

WOW, that is a small world...lol then he knows Simi well....we were in that earthquake in 1994....never forget it, you have no idea of the fear it generates.........like nothing you have ever felt, hopefully you will be fine! Well, I am sure you will have a fun time, no matter what you do!

OK, I made the biscuits for dinner, they were really good! I added more cheese also......dinner was soooo good..roast beef was sooo tender.

I've been in an earthquake once! It was a small one, but it was still scary. I can't imagine being in a big one! I took a Geology telecourse not too long ago, and the North Hills earthquake was featured in one of the episodes. I can definitely understand your fear!

One time when I went to LA, the Unabomber threatened to blow up a plane flying out of LAX, and you guessed it! I needed to fly out of LAX! Our plane was delayed for two hours that time (Rachel and I flew, Art wasn't born yet), and then there's the fear of thinking what if it's your plane?

I'm sure we will be fine. :) And, depending on my mother's mood, we will have a good time, LOL! My mom and I are flying out together. I love her, but she's a mess!

I'm glad you guys enjoyed your biscuits!

[Cpogie]

Tonight, it is a toss up, leftovers from yesterday or grilled sandwiches....I think the sandwiches sound good, but will decide when it gets closer to dinner time...

[VanillaBean]

Leftover Stew and yummy biscuits!!!!

[mom2fussbudgets]

My daughter requested tacos. So tacos, and leftover quiche for me!

[bvanpeltsw]

My daughter requested tacos. So tacos, and leftover quiche for me!

Tacos for us too! I can never get enough tacos.:p

[GeorgiaMom]

Tonight is gonna be baked ziti with both ground beef and Italian sausage in it. Homemade garlic bread and a salad.

[Cpogie]

Tonight Rack Of Lamb on the BBQ, diced potatoes with onions, bell peppers, and seasoning, peas, and mint sauce...

[mom2fussbudgets]

Cream of mushroom soup!

[mom2fussbudgets]

Tonight is gonna be baked ziti with both ground beef and Italian sausage in it. Homemade garlic bread and a salad.

YUM! Recipe please! :D

[Cpogie]

Tonight, Shrimp Primeavera....Contessa packaged dinner, lol Salad and Garlic Bread....Yum

[VanillaBean]

Mini penne- olive oil- crushed tomatoes- red onions- Parmesean Cheese- ground pepper- sea salt

more of them yummy cheddar bay biscuits!!!

[Cpogie]

Ok, we had a change here....we had BBQ Hamburgers, with homemade French Fries....YUMMY!!

[VanillaBean]

chipoltle tacos tonight!!!

[GeorgiaMom]

Steaks on the grill, sliced potatoes and onions with butter and seasonings also cooked on the grill and corn on the cob. Might throw the corn on the grill too so I won't have any pots to clean!

[bvanpeltsw]

I think tonight we are going to Outback.

It is my "night off.":D

[Cpogie]

Tonight it is Lings Mandarin Orange Chicken that I jazz up adding chunks of pineapple, and oriental noodles........yummy! Salad too...

[mom2fussbudgets]

I think tonight we are going to Outback.

It is my "night off.":D

Lucky! Enjoy it. :) I adore their chopped blue cheese salad!

I am making my brood fried rice.

[VanillaBean]

had a change-it was Subway tonight!!!

[michellec6306]

We are having the cheesy chicken skillet from the food and family magazine... I make it like once a week, we really enjoy it! ;)

[GeorgiaMom]

Cube steak and rice with gravy, harvard beets and biscuits.

I always have to wait to give my 3 year old the beets until he has eaten his other food or he won't eat anything but the beets!!!

[Cpogie]

I am making homemade Chicken Soup today...Yummy! and Noodles to go along with it....and of course some biscuits...

[Cpogie]

Cube steak and rice with gravy, harvard beets and biscuits.

I always have to wait to give my 3 year old the beets until he has eaten his other food or he won't eat anything but the beets!!!

Oh my, how precious is that, he will eat Beets! that's a good thing!

[bvanpeltsw]

I made beef tips, gravy, and noodles.

This was an old recipe from my grandma and great stuff!

[bvanpeltsw]

I am making homemade Chicken Soup today...Yummy! and Noodles to go along with it....and of course some biscuits...

DO you mind sharing your recipe? I would love to try this!

[Cpogie]

Oh sure, I don't really have a recipe from a book, but this is how I make mine.

CHICKEN SOUP

In a large pot I boil a chicken or chicken pieces, today I just used 2 large chicken breasts, cover them with water, atleast 5-6 cups of water, to that water add whole garlic cloves, as many as you want, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper, cook until chicken is thoroughly done, then take chicken out of the broth, put on a plate or bowl and let it cool until you can handle it to shred the chicken. I strain the broth 2x, this removes any bones, froth from the chicken, and makes for a nice clear soup.....then I shred the chicken, add 1 large diced onion, 3 carrots diced, 3 stalks of celery diced, that is the basic soup, I add extras ...today I added 1 small rutabaga diced, 1 small turnip diced, 1 small bok choy diced, 4 ounces of sliced mushrooms, 1 small head of napa cabbage sliced and diced, 1 can of hunts stewed tomatoes including the juice, 1 can of cannelli beans, drained and rinsed, atleast 1/4 cup of parsley, fresh or dried, I also added wolfgang pucks roasted chicken stock to the broth I already had from the chicken, this isn't necessary if you do not add the kitchen sink like I do, lol you can add water/or regular chicken broth if you wish...then you need to taste to adjust the seasonings, usually needs salt...I just tasted some of mine, yummy! and the house smells sooo good!

[Cpogie]

I made beef tips, gravy, and noodles.

This was an old recipe from my grandma and great stuff!

Yum! that sounds sooo good, would you mind sharing your recipe? thanks!

[bvanpeltsw]

Yum! that sounds sooo good, would you mind sharing your recipe? thanks!

I will type it out for yah! My boyfriend wants to watch a movie and I will get it to yah soon!;)

[Cpogie]

I will type it out for yah! My boyfriend wants to watch a movie and I will get it to yah soon!;)

Oh no hurry, enjoy your boyfriend!! and the movie!

[heges girl]

i buy the store brand box flavored rice mixes just as good as rice a roni but no so salty........great with chicken and also put another side like peas or carrots with it......

[mom2fussbudgets]

I enjoy trying new recipes, so thanks for posting them, gals!

A friend of mine just moved back to the area after being away for three years and I helped her unpack today. Too beat to cook, so we went to CiCi's Pizza.

[VanillaBean]

Tonight was tacos- I make them up then put them in the oven till the cheese has just melted. This is a trick my mom did while I was growing up. The lettuce doesn't get soggy(which I know people tend to think happens)and with the cheese melted- it doesn't fall out. Very yummy. My family eats them all up!!

Then when they are done- you can add tomatoes, sour cream- taco sauce, etc...

[mom2fussbudgets]

Tonight was tacos- I make them up then put them in the oven till the cheese has just melted. This is a trick my mom did while I was growing up. The lettuce doesn't get soggy(which I know people tend to think happens)and with the cheese melted- it doesn't fall out. Very yummy. My family eats them all up!!

Then when they are done- you can add tomatoes, sour cream- taco sauce, etc...

Good idea, VB! I will try that next time.

[VanillaBean]

I put them in a 350 degree oven for maybe 10 mins

[bvanpeltsw]

Tonight was leftovers. I am trying to clean out the kitchen before my company arrives!:D

[mom2fussbudgets]

Hamburgers and Crescent roll hot dogs!

[Zoneey]

We had those dogs last night with a slice of bacon added and beans. My 9 year old I have help me with this. She loves to make this. Today we used a bag for slow cooking and had chili and cornbread. Our house smelled awesome. Such an easy cleanup with the bag.!

[Cpogie]

We had Shrimp Scampi tonight with a nice tossed salad, it was soooo good.
Tuesday I am making a boneless pork loin, baked beans, cole slaw, and potatoes.....

[Zoneey]

Do you use the flavored loins? Here I buy a mustard marinated one that my family loves!

[wendav13]

**sigh** I am at a loss...I have chicken breasts out ~ just not sure what to do with them!!!

[Cpogie]

Do you use the flavored loins? Here I buy a mustard marinated one that my family loves!

Yes, they are from Hormel, you may have that brand at your grocery store? anyways we never have a Mustard Marinated one, I am using the Mesquite BBQ one, takes about 45 minutes in the oven, they are always melt in your mouth good!

[Cpogie]

**sigh** I am at a loss...I have chicken breasts out ~ just not sure what to do with them!!!

Hello stranger, lol, we have missed you!!

[bvanpeltsw]

Crap! I forgot to post my recipe!

hahah better get on that!:eek:

[mom2fussbudgets]

**sigh** I am at a loss...I have chicken breasts out ~ just not sure what to do with them!!!

Since you work, I'd pick something quick and easy. How about fajitas?

[mom2fussbudgets]

We had those dogs last night with a slice of bacon added and beans. My 9 year old I have help me with this. She loves to make this. Today we used a bag for slow cooking and had chili and cornbread. Our house smelled awesome. Such an easy cleanup with the bag.!

Adding bacon sounds good! My 11 year old makes ours. :) I sometimes have baked beans with them too. It's a good combo.

[GeorgiaMom]

Cornish hens, stuffing, broccoli and biscuits


Making banana bread today too

[beadinglady]

Sheperds Pie, Tossed salad

made dog bisquits today...my dog like them! They were to easy to make

[LORITHECHICK]

turkey devonshire, some folks call them Kentucky hot browns.
Yummy!

[VanillaBean]

Home made cheesy scalloped potatoes and ham!!!! A family favorite!!

[mkrebecca]

I made Stove Top easy chicken bake, it was very good, and pretty easy, I found the recipe at the store with a coupon this weekend!
It has the veggies and chicken and stuffing all in one dish. I love quick and easy dinners that are good to and the kids will eat!!

[Cpogie]

Tonight it is O-U-T to eat at a great Mexican restaurant here in Big Bear Lake, The Sonora Cantina, eveything is $1.00 tonight, they do it for the locals here....can't beat that price! Yummy!!!

[Zoneey]

Chicken enchiladas casserole. So easy because you use a chicken already baked at the grocery store.

[mom2fussbudgets]

Heck, I wish some of ya'll would've invited me for dinner this week! I've had a busy week, so we've been eating whatever's been quick. I am going to make beans today though.

[bvanpeltsw]

Tonight it is O-U-T to eat at a great Mexican restaurant here in Big Bear Lake, The Sonora Cantina, eveything is $1.00 tonight, they do it for the locals here....can't beat that price! Yummy!!!


That is awesome and you cannot beat AUTHENTIC Mexican food!

[Cpogie]

Heck, I wish some of ya'll would've invited me for dinner this week! I've had a busy week, so we've been eating whatever's been quick. I am going to make beans today though.

Like Crab? I am making Crab Enchiladas tonight, with real crab too! be here by 5, lol

[mom2fussbudgets]

I appreciate the invite, but I am not a seafood person. If I were, I bet your enchiladas are delicious!

I hope you enjoyed dinner out last night. :)

[TINADBROWN]

Tonight is leftovers. Thursday is almost always leftover night.

The choices this week are spaghetti, beef and pepper stir fry or bean soup.

[wendav13]

Like Crab? I am making Crab Enchiladas tonight, with real crab too! be here by 5, lol

what are the directions again???? lol sounds delish!!

[Cpogie]

I appreciate the invite, but I am not a seafood person. If I were, I bet your enchiladas are delicious!

I hope you enjoyed dinner out last night. :)

lol, Gee, ok you are not into seafood, how about a chicken enchilada? I can do that too....this is a real treat for us, I rarely buy expensive seafood, but just could not pass this one up, it was on sale too...

Dinner was really good last night, and the Margarita was mmmm good too!

[wendav13]

leftovers for me tonight too - mexican casserole, rice or goulash........

[Cpogie]

what are the directions again???? lol sounds delish!!

Fly into LAX, I will pick you up and then dinner is served........