WHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR DINNER!!

[mouse_chalk]

I don't want this thread to die either- lets keep it alive!

Umm, let's see. Tuesday night we had onion pasta- same recipe I've posted before except I added some quartered cherry tomatoes at the end, and I made some garlic ciabatta.

Last night I went out with my friends- a friend of ours moved to Manchester about 2 years ago and just moved back, so we went out to have a mini-celebration. We went here:

http://www.onestopthali.co.uk/menu.php


It was yummy. I had the Southern Thali, with the Goan fish curry, and 2 popadoms each, plus chutneys, plus the main, plus side orders etc only cost £12 each. So cheap.

I've been feeling really really dizzy all day so tonight we had takeaway. I had singapore chow mein with stir-fried brocoli. I was a bit disappointed at not being able to cook since we'll be away from tomorrow until Sunday, so we'll be eating out tomorrow all day, then at my aunty's for lunch, and then no idea what we'll have for dinner. But we will get a full English breakfast every morning lol :shock:

 

[JadeIcing]

This was my lobster pizza! Hadn't posted!

 

[degrassi]

I"m too lazy to go find the actual recipe but this is what I remember.

2-3 chicken breasts
1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups water( in the recipe it has 1 2/3c water, 1/3 c white wine but I never have wine)
2 cups broccoli or cauliflower(fresh or frozen)
1-2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 small onion
1 can cream of mushroom soup
garlic
Salt and pepper
a dash of paprika

Slice/cube up the chicken and brown it off. Remove it from the pan. Saute the mushrooms, garlic and onion until they start to get tender. Add rice, mushroom soup, and water. Stir untill soup and water is combined. Add chicken back, cover and simmer on low for 10 mins. Stir after 10 mins. If using fresh broccoli then add it now, if using frozen wait 5 more mins as it takes less time to cook. Let it cook for 10-15 more mins, stirring occasionally. When all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked, its done.

This can also be made in the oven in a casserole dish, it just takes a bit longer.

Its a good "meal in a pot" recipe. We usually double it so there is leftovers for lunch. You can also add different veggies, pretty much any kind work.

 

[JimD]

Easter Sunday I made a boiled dinner....corned beef, red taters, and fresh carroots..... t'was yummmmm-ers.

Monday was breaded and baked boneless chicken cutlets w/ smashed taters.

Tuesday was hot dogs and beans w/ seasoned wedgie tater fries.

Last night we had pasta and meatballs.

Tonight we had Subway.
Can't beat the "$5 foot long" deal !!!
To feed takeout to four hungry humans for $20 is great nowadays.
(I still half a half a sandwich that's calling me from the fridge!!)

Tomorrow will be broiledchicken tenders marinated in Italian dressing, w/ smashed garlic taters and corn on the side.

Saturday is supposed to be warm and sunny....just the right setting for a "first of the season" BBQ, maybe?!?! Even if it's just burgers and hot dogs....maybe some homemade macaroni salad. (I make a killer tri-colored pasta salad!!).
However, there's a reptile trade show that my daughter wants to go to that would take up most of the day.

This Sunday I think I'm supposed to cook up the "free" ham we got from Shoprite.
I'll make roasted sweet potaters and fresh honey glazed carroots as sides.

 

[JadeIcing]

Ok so for easter we went out with inlaws for lunch. Their treat 6 of us total. Cheapest thing on the menu was $28.95... Total was $232 and change. :nerves1

I had a fillet mignon oscar.... The lobster was to die for. :biggrin2:

 

[BethM]

I had a big salad. On the side, I had some paneer cheese that I made yesterday. The paneer was set up and ready to eat today, so I cut it into small chunks, and dressed it lightly with olive oil, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper. Then I sauteed it lightly, just until it was browned on the outside.

Not a very Indian use of the cheese, but that's ok. It was cool that I made it myself!

 

[degrassi]

How do you make your own paneer?

 

[BethM]

degrassi wrote:

How do you make your own paneer?

I found a recipe on the internet, and it's pretty easy.

In a tall pan, heat some whole milk (I used a quart) to boiling. Right when it starts to foam up, pour in some lemon juice (I used 3-4 tablespoons; vinegar also works), and stir for a few minutes. (Turn the heat down to keep it from boiling over, if you need to.) The cheese curds will clump up in the pan. Pour this into a strainer that's lined with cheesecloth, so the whey will drain off, and you'll be left with the cheese curds in the cloth. Rinse this under cold water (still in the cloth), the gather the cloth so you can squeeze the liquid out. I made it into a ball, put it on a small cutting board in the sink, then put a giant can (of tomatoes) on top of it for about an hour.

Then I just wrapped it in plastic wrap, and put it in the fridge; it was firm the next day.

Mine turned out just a little bland, I've read that you can add spices either directly to the milk, or mix into the curds before you press it. Also, it would probably be better simmered in curry sauce!

I guess the whey can also be saved, and used in soups or baking.

 

[SnowyShiloh]

I've been meaning to try making paneer, it sounds pretty easy! Plus it's so yummy. Thanks for the inspiration, Beth!

 

[JimD]

JimD wrote:

Tomorrow will be broiledchicken tenders marinated in Italian dressing, w/ smashed garlic taters and corn on the side.

The marinated chicken tenders were scrumptious!!!:biggrin2:

However...:expressionless


"smashed garlic taters and corn on the side...."...NOT!!:?


Ended up being penne w/vodka sauce....Now we're talkin' !!:eats:

 

[BethM]

SnowyShiloh wrote:

I've been meaning to try making paneer, it sounds pretty easy! Plus it's so yummy. Thanks for the inspiration, Beth!

It was so so easy. I've been making my own yogurt for a year or so now, and the paneer was easier than that (and yogurt's pretty easy). Just be careful not to boil over the milk!


Today's Friday, so it was Taco Bell night. Two taco supremes, and an enchirito. I was hungry tonight!

 

[StarfishSaving]

We had chicken enchiladas, thanks to a taco bell kit that makes it all super easy I ate way too much.

 

[SnowyShiloh]

We had a ham steak with a yummy apricot glaze, butter and herb pasta and corn. Fast and delicious!

 

[slavetoabunny]

Last night was a "take and bake" pizza from Walmart. Friday nights after work I always grocery shop, so I pick up something quick and easy for dinner.

 

[JimD]

JimD wrote:

penne w/vodka sauce....:eats:

....just had some of the leftovers for lunch.....

....oh my! yum!:eats:

 

[DeniseJP]

Eggplant parmigiana tonight!!!



My recipe:

Peel and slice 3 large eggplant into 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices/rounds:

4 raw eggs & milk - mix together and scramble

Breadcrumbs (flavored is best - I use 4C here in the US, Progresso is also good- if plain, add salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, dried basil, dried oregano, onion powder and garlic powder to my tastes- but in the summer I use fresh basil as it is wonderful stuff)

Oil (canola or sunflower and I will add olive oil if the pan starts running low during cooking as I use an electric fry pan - be careful adding more oil due to the temperature changes - I have not had any bad luck in making this over 30 years but one should be careful in the kitchen.)

Preheat oven to 350 (can do this during the prep time)

You will also need spaghetti sauce (I use Prego or Ragu here in the US) and shredded mozzarella cheese.

Put the eggplant in the egg mixture and then cover with dry breadcrumbs. Stack the breaded eggplant and heat up a frying pan with enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Fry the eggplant until golden brown and put on a piece of paper toweling to soak up any excess oil.

Take a large casserole pan (9x13, or Corning ware type ceramic dishes and spread a layer of sauce, then one layer of fried eggplant, a bit more sauce, mozzarella cheese and another layer of eggplant and repeat. You should finish with a layer of sauce and cheese. On the top layer I add parmesan/romano cheese.

Bake uncovered for approx 30 minutes/temperatures may vary. I put asheet of aluminum foil on a cookie sheet and then place the corning ware/casserole dish on top. I like when the mozzarella and parmesan cheese browns slightly.

Serve with a side of spaghetti or garlic bread and a small spring mix salad - it has varied greens [sometimes called "field mix"]and fresh tomatoes and cucumbers with a touch of light balsamic vinagrette dressing.

My recipealso freezes well - when I get back from the farmer's market I will make this and when it is cooked, I will freeze it in portions so I can grab a bit for lunch or dinner when no one is home.

My stepdad is of Italian heritage and his family love it - my inlaws love it... it is one of my favorites. I tend to do a lot more veggie based recipes due to my diabetes... the fried part of the eggplant is not so healthy but sometimes one has to splurge!

Denise

 

[hartleybun]

:yeahthat:makes my salmon and shrimp in creme fraiche with spinach linguine sound quite boring:rofl: wouldnt like to guess which is the healthier tho...:biggrin2:

 

[DeniseJP]

hartleybun wrote:

:yeahthat:makes my salmon and shrimp in creme fraiche with spinach linguine sound quite boring:rofl: wouldnt like to guess which is the healthier tho...:biggrin2:

Oh my - I would LOVE to try that!!!!



It's too bad the things we love the best are not always so healthy for us. Pass me a coffee with triple cream and six Equal packets and a slice of cheesecake.

Denise

 

[BethM]

DeniseJP wrote:

Eggplant parmigiana tonight!!!

Denise,

I (occasionally) make eggplant parmigiana like this. I am happy to see someone make it this way. I LOVE eggplant parmigiana, but am always disappointed when I encounter the pile of spaghetti with red sauce and one slice of fried eggplant on top that goes by the name "eggplant parmigiana." No where near as good as the layered stuff.

I love how the flavors meld overnight, and the reheated leftovers are SO GOOD!


My allergies have been a nightmare for two days, and I didn't feel like cooking, so we just got Chick-fil-a. Yes, we had fast food last night, as well. *shame*

 

[hartleybun]

DeniseJP wrote:

It's too bad the things we love the best are not always so healthy for us. Pass me a coffee with triple cream and six Equal packets and a slice of cheesecake.

Denise

:yes:a kindred spirit! i'll join you - make mine a large hot chocolate with whipped cream and a side order of maltesers...