So...whats for dinner?
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The sides with the stuffed peppers last night were good. The veggie was steamed broccoli flavored with a little butter and fresh lemon juice, s & p. DH, who is not a broccoli fan, had a second helping, emptying the pot. The salad was not our usual. A base of romaine, sliced red pear, blue cheese and roasted walnut pieces.
I've alerted DH that we're having salmon tonight, definitely not his favorite. I have a recipe for baked salmon with a dill sauce on top. I forget whether the base of the sauce is sour cream or yogurt. The veggie side will probably be asparagus and the salad may be the usual tossed salad with romaine and additions.
My shopping basket yesterday was full of vegetables. My unhealthy diet lately has brought on the predictable weight gain and bloating.
Today I'm off to the gym for some cardio before Silver Sneakers class. Yesterday my exercise came from a learning session of Pickle Ball. It was fun. I hope DH will go with me next Tuesday.
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Carole - Good for you for cooking healthy food. Tonight’s menu sounds fabulous. There’s no rule to what you put in the cream sauce. You can use both - 1/2 sour cream, 1/2 yogurt. Some recipes mix mayonnaise in it. It’s to your liking.
I made a giant vegetable broth from all my scrap vegetables and stems from beets, chard, kale, celery, garlic, herb stems, carrots in a big slow cooker. With the broth, I made Ministrone soup with chopped veggies in a small slow cooker (I have 1 big and 2 small!). And steamed red rice. I’ll eat this all day long until dinner.
For dinner, I am making Tumeric infused chicken, onion and celery soup with the same broth. I don’t eat a lot of meat but since I have to cook for my DH and DD, I’ll kill 2 birds with one stone with this broth
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I’m with your dh Carole, salmon is not one of my faves either. Unless it’s smoked. That changes everything
It’s another nice day here so I’ll probably grill a piece of pork tenderloin - maybe jerked. Sides will be unexciting. I regret not picking up some of the new asparagus at the store.
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Where's Sandy? Is she traveling?
Happy anniversary Eric ♥️
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welcome Mimi. Looking forward to having you at the table.
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i was thinking the same thing Auntie, where's Sandy? Her food descriptions make me drool. Or make me want to go out to dinner.
Carole I love how you warned your husband about Salmon! I warned mine about peas tonight in a cassarole but it was unecessary. It was a macaroni, ham, pea and cheese scallop. Cheese makes everything better. It was actually somewhat healthified- a recipe from an old Joanna Lund cookbook.
Last night was a nice dinner out of a single lump crabcake, sweet potato and grilled corn.
Happy anniversary Eric!
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Spent way too long at the med center today so dinner was two glasses of lovely red wine & an omelette with chopped broccoli and Monterey jack cheese.
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The salmon last night was very good. The dill sauce recipe is half a cup of Greek yogurt, 2 T Dijon mustard, fresh dill and fresh parsley. I used dry dill and didn't have parsley. Spoon this sauce on the salmon fillets and bake in a 450 degree oven to an inner temp of 125 degrees.
Tonight's main may be a casserole with cabbage, sliced potato, carrots, canned tomatoes and ground beef.
I have been missing Sandy, too. Hope she's ok.
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Chicken tenders with bbq sauce, stuffing and applesauce
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I'm not traveling, folks--quite the opposite, trying to get my HiltonHonors points (I'd used all 800K of them on a room at an Embassy Suites) refunded to my account due to the cancellation of my Bar Assn. CLE trip to San Diego at the end of the month. (Law firms have imposed travel bans and the city of San Diego has declared a state of emergency). Southwest will not refund my airfare to my credit card--only apply the funds to future flights. IMHO, that sucks big-time--since we didn't cancel the trip voluntarily. And our early May trip to NYC is--you should excuse the expression--"up in the air." We've yet to book our flights for that, and the timeshare stay can probably be reversed and put back into that account as well. I took the CTA Red Line train home from the dentist a couple of days ago, and I wasn't afraid.
I've also been active elsewhere online, doing taxes, dealing with home repairs and tech snafus, going to various appts. (doctors, dentist, hair, nails, car, etc.), and out to eat.
Belated happy anniversary to Nancy, Eric & Sharon.
This was my first pačzki-free/no-king-cake Mardi Gras in years (due to my diet), but I didn't mind. And it's also a relief not to have to go hunting for my favorite raised-yeast-dough hamantaschen for the upcoming Purim holiday. But I would rather keep fitting into a Chico's size 1.
OK, here comes some food-porn. On "Lundi Gras" (not a "thing," but there were competing Mardi Gras celebrations around town), Cellars held a NOLA-themed wine dinner, pairing the courses with French wines (and a bourbon-based cocktail with dessert). Appetizer was egg Sardou, substituting an artichoke-hearts pancake for an actual artichoke bottom. Fish course (the best of the night, IMHO) was crab-stuffed pan-seared trout fillet with a side of ratatouille. Next came gumbo ya-ya with shrimp, chicken and andouille sausage (I was able to "eat around" the rice, but there was no avoiding the roux. And I did have half of the small piece of scallion cornbread). Main course was blackened sous-vide boneless ribeye (the sous-viding came first) with roasted potato wedges--I skipped the spuds, which I no longer miss these days. (Still miss semolina pasta, artisanal bread and donuts, though). And the one thing I did finish was dessert: bread pudding with bourbon sauce. It was a small slice, not the humongous portion they serve at brunch. Speaking of brunch, we go on Sundays and I get the quiche du jour--I just don't eat the crust.
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Chisandy - That is one amazing food - porn!
I thought about cancelling My spring break college tour to New England and NY with my DD but I know she would be disappointed so I ordered disposable gloves and ski mask to cover my face on the flight so I don’t touch it during the Red Eye.
Dinner tonight - Whole wheat pasta with parsley/basil pesto; ratatouille; asparagus with chopped shallot/caper mayo. Balsamic glazed grilled chicken for DH (I don’t eat meat) I need to cut down on my carbs but I stopped eating my favorite white rice and I feel so hungry. I hope my stomach shrinks, soon.
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mimi - take some sanitizing wipes and wipe down the seat, arms, tray tables, etc. And the rental car if you're getting one. I have a hard time remembering not to touch my face so a ski mask sounds brilliant, but I wonder if you'll be allowed to wear it? I dug out my old white cotton gloves that ladies used to wear everywhere. I actually bought a few pair a couple of years ago so I could keep lotion on my hands & so I wouldn't scratch my back. It snaps me 'awake' when I feel the cotton coming close to my face.
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Yes. I am taking a lot of disinfectant wipes in plastic bags. I bought disposable gloves b/c I heard the virus is contagious for weeks so if I touch it with my gloves it will stay on the glove. As soon as I get to the hotel, I am planning to wash everything we wear. I was thinking of renting a car but also taking trains and buses, but now I may just rent a car for the whole trip so I avoid crowds. It will be a lot of driving! They are not actually ski masks - they are neck gaiters. I am always touching my face so I think this will help...while I am sleeping on the red eye at least.
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Mimi - they look just like the "Buffs" that I used when I lost my hair. And I still use them for just the purpose your describing - and to keep my neck & nose warm. They come in wool & cotton & blends. I always tie one to my purse when I'm going to a play or concert - and yes for the airplanes. If you rent a car, can your daughter take turns driving?
The latest I heard it that the virus MAYBE can last on some surfaces for 10-14 days. Not sure you need to wash everything you're wearing and anyway, you'll have to do the same disinfecting in the hotel rooms. Don't forget the TV remote and the flush lever on the toilet. But still - I probably wouldn't cancel the trip.
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Thanks MinusTwo - will do. I get really stressed out when my daughter drives...so maybe not
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Doorknobs/handles and elevator buttons.....
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Our hot dish last night was tasty. I put it all together in a large oven proof skillet and cooked it in the oven.
Tonight's plan is for chicken breast fillets, maybe breaded and cooked in the air fryer, cauliflower mash, and romaine salad. DH never seems to tire of our repetitious salad.
The Lundi Gras meal sounds delicious, Sandy. At one time Lundi Gras was a quiet day during Mardi Gras, but now parades roll that day, too. I'm glad the king cakes aren't stacked on tables in all the supermarkets, now that MG is over. Now it's heavenly hash and gold brick dark chocolate eggs produced by Elmer's candy company. DH brought home large boxes of both. At least the chocolate eggs have diminished in size to almost half their original size.
Today is a lovely day starting off cold in the 40's and warming up to 60's. Low humidity. I will venture out into the pollen saturated air to play golf with oldie friends. Main draw is the companionship since my golf has deteriorated. I may have mentioned that I went to a pickle ball introductory class on Tuesday and enjoyed the experience.
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There you are Sandy, thought perhaps you had given us up for Lent lol. Good luck with the travel stuff. I spent an hour and a half on the phone last week with DOR (one hour on hold) about a mistake they made in our tax return. Not a good time.
We were both unenthusiastic about dinner last night so we ended up with a chef salad using bits of this and that from the fridge. Quite satisfying for a change.
My new air fryer attachment for the Instant pot is coming today so dinner will be something "fried" - likely fish for DH and shrimp for me. Sides will be mac and cheese and asparagus (picked up on the seems-to-be-daily trip to the store).
Lacey, hope you are better. Carole, a friend of mine is a big lover of pickleball, belonging to several leagues. It sounds like fun. I'd like to try it.
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Minus, I would love to read your food diary lol
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Exactly Nance - LOL. I'd be afraid to share my eccentric eating habits. But the list is already amusing. (10 organic whole grain tortilla chips, 2 bites marinated herring, 1/2 cup Spanish peanuts, 1 inch of Tia Maria, etc) I do get regular doses of healthy food, just not on schedule with the rest of the world.
And with that thought - where is BEDO? We haven't seen her in a LONG time.
I went to one of our Indie bookstores last night to hear C.J. Box read from his new book, discuss his writing habits & answer questions. What an interesting & personable man. He goes fishing once a year or so with a batch of other authors including John Lescroart & T. Jefferson Parker.
We had early dinner at the Raven Grill for one of my favorite meals. Broiled Rainbow Trout, French green lentils, sauteed Spinach w/pecans and a nice glass of Andaluna Malbec (they quit carrying Hahn Meritage). My friend had delicious seafood enchiladas. She is a desert person. She ordered angel food cake with raspberry sauce so of course I had to keep her company. I had a creme brulee - served with fresh strawberries & blueberries on top.
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I love your eating habits Minus. Were it only me I would eat the same way. Except I would probably eat more (canned) chicken noodle soup and olives (not canned).
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I am making Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemons. Recipe in NYT Cooking. I have been fermenting lemons in salt water for almost 3 weeks so can’t wait to see if it’s ready. Chicken legs are marinating in grated ginger, garlic, turmeric marinade with toasted cumin, pepper, coriander; and sprinkle of saffron, & paprika. I am cutting down on animal protein, but I’ll make a small exception tonight. It will be served with couscous
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Hubby brought Burger King home tonight since my arthritis is kicking up in my left foot.
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Actually, it was Lundi "post-Gras," since it was the day after Ash Wed. The chef-owner & his wife are active in our parish, and the senior priest winkingly said that it'd be okay to start abstaining from alcohol (should that be one's Lenten sacrifice) the next day. Bob is doing the old-school thing of one meat meal a day except Fri. (no meat) and Sun. (anything goes). I think he also gave up Mass.
We feel it is important to support our local businesses through this, so we are not curtailing our dining out. And I think that while wiping down plane armrests, tray tables, and surfaces in the plane's bathrooms is a good idea, wearing disposable gloves & covering one's face is a bit extreme. There's been a run on not just hand sanitizer, Lysol & wipes around here, but also rubbing alcohol now that Tito's has reiterated that vodka has too low an alcohol content (40%, aka 80 proof) to be an effective hand sanitizer. (The only commercially-available booze that qualifies is 151-proof rum, not easily found even in normal times). Last night I had a nightmare that our house was broken into, but all that was stolen was a packet of Purell wipes.
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The medical team I'm on has been activated. All that has been "flashed out" has been the activation notice; no other specifics, but...even though I'm just an electrical engineer, and not a rocket scientist, I can guess what it's all about.
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Be safe Eric!
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Now there is the possibility that only the clinical staff on the team will remain activated and actually "go wherever". I guess I'll find out when the actual orders arrive....either way is fine by me. :-)
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Delicious date night dinner out tonight at a local Sardinian restaurant. Chicken Saltimboca, roast potatoes with a side of broccolini. Sauvignon blanc and Tirimisu later at home to top it off. Yum.
I did a long walk today so unfortunately added a few cornchips and wheat crackers dipped in peanut butter while DH snoozed on the couch later in the evening. Guess I made up for lost calories. 😏
Happy weekend and stay safe everyone.
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The small candy bars sold at grocery store checkout stands are about 250 calories. It takes about a minute to eat the candy bar and 2 miles of running or walking to burn 250 calories.
I consider the above as yet another example of "life is not fair". :-)
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I think I have used the NYT recipe for tagine chicken with preserved lemon and olives. The dish was delicious. I need to make more preserved lemon. I just have to use it judiciously since it's salty.
Tonight's dinner will feature the expensive lamb loin chops I bought at Fresh Market a few weeks ago. Not sure about the veggie side. Maybe a fruit salad with apple and navel orange and walnuts.
During the years when DH worked an offshore schedule and I was on my own for two weeks of every four-week period, I ate what I wanted when I was hungry, just as Minus does. It worked well for me in managing my weight. After golf I would have a lunch meal and then not eat a full dinner meal. It's nice eating dinner every night with dh but restricting. There are times when we both eat a full lunch and then just have a snack for the night meal.
Lovely day here, sunny and chilly.
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