So...whats for dinner?
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Red, I heard about that plane crash on the news. Thoughts with your community which must be in terrible shock. Hoping for you that the biopsy is a dud!
Luv, I'm envying your large portobella stash. I, of course, would sauté them with garlic, onions and my favorite greens....kale, or maybe even chard. Sooo healthy and tasty as a side. If you are dining solo, add an egg or two on top, and it is lovely (for odd eaters like me, anyway!;) For more mainstream folks, how about roasting them, sliced, and adding to lasagna, or quiche....or makea nice rice dish with them and scallions. They are so wonderfully meaty! I just read yesterday that portobellos characterize the fifth taste sense of umami.
So the ND ladies lost....not in a blow out, but they certainly did not bring their best game. UCONN has amazing talent, and will certainly be back for another trophy next year.
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Fiaranch - don't worry, there are lots of us who lurk & occasionally post who specialize in 'quickie' meals & easy recipes. Sometimes I have popcorn for dinner. We learn so much from our talented "chefs" (note ladies, I didn't say "cheffettes") (are we back to the hamster's ham discussion?).
Carole - I have a 2003 Camry. Hmmm.
Love all the meal plans. Susan - I agree. I don't think you have the genes to be lazy. Hope you'll have some time to slow down before your trip.
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red - I also read about that crash yesterday - so sad - and I am sure the community is reeling. Hoping the "thing" under your cast is not a problem. I have had many skin cancers, seems like at a more frequent pace since chemo, and I have had them removed by every method. One thing I can say is that the farther any of these lesions is from the heart (extremities) the longer it takes for them to heal - legs ones take forever. So, don't fret if it seems to be taking a while before it is fading.
On the portabella discussion I have seen them broiled briefly then crack an egg into the mushroom and bake it for about 15 mins. with a bit of parmesan sprinkled on top. I always thought it was a unique recipe, but have not tried it since I am weird about mushrooms - I only like smallish ones - love baby bellas, the big ones not so much.
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Fiaranch, not sure what you mean about being careful about what you post? I'm thinking about you having more time for fun with food once retired...and also having "post" time. Anything goes here.....
Heading to the gym this morning, then prepping for my Kindergarteners with whom I plan to do role plays tomorrow about bullying prevention.
Carole, your car buying scenario is exactly the way mine transpired six months ago. Enjoy your new wheels!
We'll be doing rosemary/balsamic chicken breast leftovers for dinner with butternut squash and salad.
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Luv, I like to grill those giant portabellas, you can baste them with some balsamic or not. Very meaty and delish.
Carole, good purchase, enjoy your new wheels!
Red, such a tragedy. I feel for your community.
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Well, my computer just erased a long note, so Hi! I have so many things to do on my day off!
Crockpot spring minestrone soup for dinner
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Fiaranch - allthough these are cupcakes, they sound like what you're looking for:
http://normalactivities.blogspot.com/2012/03/limon...
Plus they look delicious!
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I have this cool watch that has a clip to you hang it from your bag. The face in that position is upside down so when you raise it to view, the face is the correct direction. I bought this on a whim years ago, and stopped using it when we all got cell phones. Took it to the watch guy and for $6 he put in a new battery and it works just like new. The watch shop just happens to be next door to the chicken guys. On a whim, I have decided to make chicken and rice for dinner using Puerto Rican flavors. My frozen sofrito is out thawing as are the garden roasted tomatoes. A trip to Rite Aid provided me with individual laundry detergent packets so I don't have to find that in Europe or buy a huge container. And I have a pouch for coins, finally. Buying things in Euros involves lots of coins. They are worth real money.
Taxes are done. IRA is purchased. Technology bag is packed. Now onto kitchen and clothes.
Red, for some reason, we missed this story on the news. How very tragic. Truly a waste. I guess that is the proverbial bus we keep hearing about.
Bedo, Minestrone soup sounds perfect for today's weather. I bet your house will smell wonderful.
Carole, that is about the funniest story I have ever heard! I bet that salesman gets an award! We could start posting car pictures next.
Lacey, your Easter diner sounds like so much work! What a collection of needs around that table. The leftovers are they key however. Getting three or four days off seems like a decent payoff.
*susan*
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Fiaranch - I've been known to stock up on Stouffers bigger dinners and stash in freezer for "those" days. Cooking skill is not judged here. Just join us.
The tri tip was fantastic if a wee bit spicy. It was from Williams-Sonoma, a Christmas present from my DB. One still remains in the freezer. I grilled my 3 portobellas, ate 1. Also had these pretty good frozen battered green beans "Pictsweet" brand. At least one more meal from the tri tip tonight and maybe 2 but most likely only a lunch serving after tonight. Craving mac and cheese but only have shredded cheese. Do you think that will work? I know the preshredded is coated with something to keep it separate but not getting to the store today. Or maybe cauliflower with cheese sauce. Yes, the same one I've had forever, just checked it and it's fine. That might work to satisfy the cheese craving and get rid of the cauliflower.
Yes, Susan, I agree with your assessment of Lacey's dinner. Keep spinning the leftovers for payola.
Fortuitous occurrence. Dinner for church family again next Thurs. Chicken/Italian rice. Chicken pieces on sale this week. Love when things like that happen. Will buy Tues and it will spend 2 days refrigerated.
Yum those lemon cupcakes look lovely. Does limoncello go bad? Have a bottle in refrig I've had forever. Guess I need to do the sniff test.
Red - wanted to express my sympathy for the coaching staff and locals lost in the plane crash. Such a waste of precious lives. Sorry about the "unknowns" you found when cast came off. Hoping doc finds nothing serious in the results.
I'm thinking of making a bit of rice for me and stirring in the chopped 'shrooms. Sounds good on a rainy afternoon. Dinner won't be until near 10 anyway and DH detests mushrooms so I have them all for myself.
Carole - congrats on the new car.
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Another ingredient I had not heard of--lemoncello. Will look it up after posting.
Red, dh and I go to a dermatologist regularly and "irregularly" when we spot a skin growth that suddenly appears. Have had a couple of basal cells removed on my leg and one squamous cell cancer on my face. If a growth isn't dark brown with irregular edges, I don't panic. We heard on the news about the plane crash. Very sad.
Susan, you are getting your ducks in a row. I can sense the excitement mounting. Chicken and rice are a good combination.
I bought red snapper fillets for dinner at a seafood market this afternoon. The fillets weren't exactly the right size. One "might" not have been enough for two servings and two fillets are too much. But I got the two fillets. The problem with leftover cooked fish is that it usually gets tossed after a suitable time in the refrigerator. I'm thinking about green beans as a side. Maybe steamed and then dressed with a vinaigrette or maybe a green beans almondine. I have a big bag of sliced almonds in the freezer. OR... toasted sliced almonds would be good on the pan-seared fish...
Bedo, it's much too hot here for soup. We seem to have gone from fireplace weather to a/c weather and skipped spring.
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Wow Auntie Nance, Those sound great I will give them a try !! Thanks !!
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Fiaranch -- I may have to give them a try myself.
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Luv, I doubt that limoncello goes bad. If it does, I expect you will be able to see it. I have a bottle too. I hate the stuff in drinks, but love it to cook with.
I have a leftover pie crust from making the lemon pie so it will become a ham and broccoli cheddar quiche for dinner. A cucumber salad willl go with it. All this talk of lemon cakes is making me want something lemony. I'm going to have to dig out a lemon girl scout cookie.
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Now I am hungry for pie. This is the recipe my grandmother used and I use it for all pies (fruit , chicken pot pie etc) Enjoy if you have never tried it ..........
Pie Crust (makes 4 single crusts)
4 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
stir above dry ingredients together till mixed then add
2 sticks of CRISCO - nothing else will match the flavor - can use original or butter flavor
cut the Crisco into the dry mixture until pea size make a well in the center of the mixture then add:
1/2 cup water - just tap water
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 whole egg
continue to mix until incorporated into a one ball. Cut ball into 4 equal parts wrap each with plastic wrap and put in refrigerator for several hours - . One quarter of dough = one pie crust.
This dough is extremely flaky and tastes out of this world.
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Eric that sounds like an easy recipe.
Carole congrats on your car. I have a 2003 Saab. Hmmmm. Nah. That's our "good" car. LOL
Going to shop with DD2 and baby tomorrow. Stay over and sit that afternoon. DD picked up a half shift and Daddy wants to go fishing. LOL. She's changing jobs and going to work 4 days a week. I'll probably still sit on the 5th day for awhile until the crawling baby is faster than I am! LOL. They have an older couple who raised their kids who run a home day care. They only have 4 kids with Felicia.and since it's pay by the hour, they'll put off 5 days as week as long as possible. Daddy will drop her off in the early afternoon before he goes to sleep for night shift.So really most days will be half days. Also 2 of the kids belong to teacher so during the summer there will just be 2 children there. Sounds like a good choice for such a wee one.
Dinner To nite is leftover flatbed and soup.
To all much love.
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I have Limoncello - Italian Lemon Liqueur - in my freezer - where my baby brother used to keep his Vodka. It's 64 proof so I certainly won't freeze. All the lemon items sound like spring. I agree w/Nance - I'm not a fan in drinks so it lasts forever.
Carole - Oh Red Snapper. I'm jealous.
Moon - it will be such fun to see the little one on a regular basis and watch the growth.
Dinner was leftover Laurie's Salsa Chicken w/ Mrs. Renfro's hot green chili salsa. I think it's better the next day. It was a huge hit with my son - served over Quinoa & Brown Rice with corn, coleslaw and flour tortillas. Did anybody ever try it with pork chops? What do you think?
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Minus, I tried the salsa chicken with pork chops. It works.
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ok. Anyone remember where the salsa chicken is posted? LOL
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Moon - here you go courtesy of our founder - Laurie - weird that it won't post right - let me try again.
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So I'll re-copy it - Salsa Chicken courtesy of our founder Laurie:
2-4 chicken breasts in a pyrex dish. Dump a jar of your favorite salsa over them. Open a can of black beans - drain and dump those in too. Cover & bake at 350 for 1-1/2 hours. (it works like a fast slow cooker & makes a sauce of out the beans & salsa, the chicken just shreds apart)
Make some brown rice and 2 minutes before serving, uncover chicken & top with cheese (cheddar or mexican blend or whatever is handy).
Laurie's comments: "We eat it using the salsa mixture on the rice as a type of sauce and a spoonful of sour cream on the chicken. If you have leftovers, it makes for great wraps or enchiladas a few days later. What's great it is literally takes 2 minutes from fridge to oven and you get to say you made dinner."
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With the addition of extra salt (2 tsp total), to the 9 quart dutch oven full of lamb pilaf...it tastes really good. Next time I'll cut the recipe in half. 9 quarts is enough for many days of left overs......
Hi Firanch1. "till I get better at making complex things"??????? Nah...this place isn't like that.....jump on in. This is a "friends gathering in the virtual kitchen to talk about life" place. It reminds me so much of my college days when my girlfriend and I were learning to cook and along the way we figured out that kitchen time equaled time to enjoy each others' company.
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Today is the day. The day I get the latest scan results. I am planning to carry a really big bag so that my "kitchen klatch" can come along to give me support. I have placed a few snacks in the bag so none of you will be hungry. Will have to get drinks onsite so that my bag doesn't get all drippy.
*susan*
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I'm all in the bag....different than half in the bag..
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Susan, I'm in!
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susan - definitely in the bag with fingers crossed!
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Leftover Shake 'n Bake chicken and a veggie
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In the bag and SO hoping for positive news.
1 lb. package of lamb chunks thawing. The plan is to use a lamb Indian curry recipe by....??? on the Food Network. I have all the spices except curry leaves. Also no red chili at the Winn Dixie. Bought a jalapeno and an Anaheim instead. Will also make this same chef's raita and cook some brown rice. Florence Tyler--that's his name. The curry recipe is for 3 lbs of lamb so will have to cut down on the spices.
More of a winter dish than hot weather dish, but I have to cook the lamb and work on using up freezer contents before end of June.
Foot surgery for Morton's neuroma is scheduled for May 13. Recovery requires 1 wk of no weight bearing on the foot. Then 2 or 3 weeks more before golf or gym. A little worried about pain med. since I can't take any codeine painkillers. Will be wonderful to be able to walk for exercise again.
My mother manages getting in and out of the Prius quite well, transitioning from her electric wheelchair. Getting out is easier than in the Camry since the Prius is a little higher. She tended to plop into the Camry seat. I'm gradually accepting the fact that this unfamiliar car in the carport and the parking lot belongs to me.
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Uh oh, think hubby might be changing the plan for dinner. But then again, who knows!
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Carole -- lol - I think you mean Tyler Florence. I hate when people have two first names lol! But your dinner sounds wonderful! I'm looking forward to a lamb report because I think I may order from your guy. Unfamiliar with Morton's Neuroma but I'm glad you're getting it fixed. I never take the pain killers I get -- they make me feel crazy.
We are having homemade pizza. We've had a lot of salad lately so I think we'll just load up the pizzas with veggies.
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Well, here I am in a very cold and wet Boston, pondering this new reality. To refresh, my scan three months ago showed that my original mets which had been MIA for four years, were back with a few new ones, and that vague changes noted on the Left Rib, could be a fracture. The chest wall and pleura lining mets have grown and made babies. Well, as I suspected, it was no fracture in my rib either. That one has grown as well. And since that isn't enough good news for one day, my right rib [which I have been complaining about for 18 months] is also popping up little mets. There is also something on my liver. They called it a focal point, with no measurement. The recommendation is that I should have an MRI to evaluate since the PET doesn't do a great job imaging the liver. {SHIT SHIT SHIT!]
She is putting me on Xeloda, an oral chemo. Silly her, she suggested I take it with me on this trip, but I declined. After she adjusted to the fact that I was actually leaving, she agreed that starting a chemo in a country where I certainly do not speak the language, much less the medical language, was nuts and we can wait until my return. Instead, I had another set of Faslodex shots so that the cancer didn't get six weeks to get stronger.
I will have an MRI on the 26th, another oncologist meeting on the 28th, and start the new treatment as soon as I receive the drugs from the specialty pharmacy. I was not expecting regression, I am not surprised about the first rib met being for real, but am quite devastated that there is already another one on the other side and possible liver involvement.
We are taking the kids out to dinner tonight to tell them this news. However, I have decided not to share the possible liver stuff with either the kids or my mother. Don't see the value for them; or for me.
I did notice that all the snacks are gone, but that no one thought to clean up the crumbs. :-)
*susan*
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