What's For Dinner?

[sportacus]

I would love to know what you all cooked for your families for dinner. I have a hard time trying to find new and exciting things to cook for dinner and would love you to share with me. This way we could get meal ideas and share recipes. I would also love to know your favorite meals to cook for your families.

[eggbeater]

To night is Steak night Baked Patatos, Home made rolls , Salad and Apple Pie I also make my crust .
I love to cook for my Grandson and his Mom knows just about the time we get to the table we look up and there she is .

[sportacus]

Wow!! Your pie crust-Is it the basic recipe? or do you do something special?

[eggbeater]

I have made the same Crust and Bread recipe for 45 years ,my kids and Grand Kids think its special .
And no I dont have a Bread Mech. its all by hand .
I was a single Mom with 5 and helped JoHo with her 5 when she went to college and worked .
And I made Bread and Pies to save $$$ for Bills .

At Christmas we don't buy for one another we Bake it or Make it we only buy for the Little Ones .My Family gets Pound Cake and Bread from me .

[memaw]

Sounds like a "yummy" Christmas to me, hot bread & butter & homemade pies
are the best. I can gain weight just reading this.

[akaElizabethG]

I like to make a pasta dish flavored with the packets of seasoning they sell to marinate steak with. Boil the pasta while cooking the seasoning with a bag of frozen vegetables and a bit of water in a frying pan. They both get done about the same time - mix them together and serve with grated cheese on top. Zesty Herb and Mesquite are my two favorite flavors.

[hereiam]

I like to make a pasta dish flavored with the packets of seasoning they sell to marinate steak with. Boil the pasta while cooking the seasoning with a bag of frozen vegetables and a bit of water in a frying pan. They both get done about the same time - mix them together and serve with grated cheese on top. Zesty Herb and Mesquite are my two favorite flavors.

that sounds very very gooooood! thanks for sharing..... this may become my favorite thread :Spin!:

[sportacus]

I love the pasta idea Elizabeth, you might like this one. I take cheese tortellini and cook it, rinse it in cold water and set aside. I dice bell pepper and onion really fine. I make Italian dressing (packet mix) with balsamic vinegar and olive oil instead of the instructed white vinegar and veg oil. Mix it all together and chill for about an hour to overnight. I love it.

[akaElizabethG]

sounds yummy

[sportacus]

Tonight I'm making BBQ chicken, sweet potatoes, and salad completely out of the garden.

[cyotefishing]

Tacos-it's to hot to cook to much indoors.

[sportacus]

Tacos-it's to hot to cook to much indoors.Should've gone with something like that tonight I'm so hot I'm sick. Did the same thing last night, made meatloaf, fryed squash, garlic mashed potatoes, and sliced veggies. You'd think I'd learn my lesson.

[lamb]

I made tuna salad and had a sandwich.

[sportacus]

See now that's smart on a 100degree day. I make a tuna salad with pasta that is enough for a whole familys dinner. I think I have figured out what I'm making tomorrow. Thanks Lamb

[Sue B.]

Last night I had spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and a good brownie...YUM!..I eat at church, so I didn't have to do the cooking...

Night before last, I made a Mexican Chef Salad, and that really hit the spot..

Meat loaf, fried squash and garlic potatoes sounded wonderful! Might have to do that one this week end.

Tonight....I have no idea!

[sportacus]

Last night I had spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and a good brownie...YUM!..I eat at church, so I didn't have to do the cooking...

Night before last, I made a Mexican Chef Salad, and that really hit the spot..

Meat loaf, fried squash and garlic potatoes sounded wonderful! Might have to do that one this week end.

Tonight....I have no idea!Tell me more about your Mexican Chef Salad, the trick to the garlic mashed potatoes is to put the garlic cloves in with the potatoes to cook and then forget they are there.

[Sue B.]

It is so easy....

head of lettuce, or pkg of salad stuff, I used a pkg of romaine the other night
ranch style beans, drained
grated cheese
chopped onion
tomatoes
Frito's
Catalina dressing or salsa, or any dressing you like

I have added taco seasoned hamburger meat and avocado in the past...I just love this salad.

Thanks for the tip on the garlic mashed potatoes...now I know I am going to try them.

[sportacus]

It is so easy....

head of lettuce, or pkg of salad stuff, I used a pkg of romaine the other night
ranch style beans, drained
grated cheese
chopped onion
tomatoes
Frito's
Catalina dressing or salsa, or any dressing you like

I have added taco seasoned hamburger meat and avocado in the past...I just love this salad.

Thanks for the tip on the garlic mashed potatoes...now I know I am going to try them.Thanks Bakker that sounds great!

[Sue B.]

I forgot to ask....

tell me about the tuna, pasta salad...that sounds good too...

[sportacus]

You cook your pasta I use penne, macoroni, shells whatever I've got. Rinse in cold water and let dry pretty good. Dice bell pepper, onion any kind. I use the solid whit albacore big can, drain. Dump it all in a bowl together with some mayo and a little miracle whip, combine it and chill. I serve it with potato chips. It's great because you can make it in the morning and have dinner ready. Of course you can add any vegetables you like I have used japs, carrots, green onions, chives, whatever. It makes as much pasta as you cook so you can decide how much you want of it. Versatile.

[Sue B.]

thank you...this might be what I fix tomorrow...sounds wonderful, and easy!

[sportacus]

Last night I cooked spaghetti, salad and garlic bread, copying Bakker from the other night, and today I'm going to make that Mexican Salad, tomorrow I'm making tuna salad. You guys are great this is really helping me out. That reminds me I make a tuna croquette that is really good and really easy, let me know if your interested.

[sportacus]

I love the pasta idea Elizabeth, you might like this one. I take cheese tortellini and cook it, rinse it in cold water and set aside. I dice bell pepper and onion really fine. I make Italian dressing (packet mix) with balsamic vinegar and olive oil instead of the instructed white vinegar and veg oil. Mix it all together and chill for about an hour to overnight. I love it.Yall I left something out of this, I slice garlic stuffed olives, and black olives and put it in to.

[lamb]

I dined with the folks at China Cafe tonight! :gap:

[Sue B.]

Tonight we had cereal..but tomorrow I am having Sports menu of meat loaf, garlic potatoes and squash...can't hardly wait...yum, yum....think I am going to make bread pudding too..I have a new recipe I want to try...

[sportacus]

I saw a bread pudding on Paula Deen on Food Network yesterday that looked outstanding I think I might go over to their website and get it today.

[Sue B.]

I love Paula Deen..she is my kinda cook..

Let me give you this recipe in case you want to try it...

Bread Pudding

8 slices dried bread
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoons vanilla
2 Tablespoons melted butter

Grease pan with melted butter...Mix bread, milk, eggs, sugar,vanilla,and cinnamon..Bake 350 for 15 mins....brush with melted butter and put back into the oven until brown...top with the caramel sauce you use on ice cream...

options: you can add 2 small boxes raisins and/or a small can fruit cocktail

[eggbeater]

Sat.night special
Clean out Fridge Peas ,carrots ,pasta , chicken .

Well Chicken Pot Pie .
For Side Hog Family members .

I make my bread Dough , roll it out for a large iron skilet keep enough to go over the top mix together Chicken and veg.if you like mushrooms throw then in two can's of cream of chicken add a 1/2 can of water or milk .
brush the top with 1/2 oil and 1/2 butter . Bake until golden brown .

You cant knock the side Hog's away from the Table .
By the way the pasta mix with cat food and feed it to the out-side CATS.

[sportacus]

I have a great recipe for chantilly sauce for bread pudding. I don't have measurements but you guys are good enough cooks to make it the way you want to. Heavy cream, sugar, baby bit of cinnamon and a baby bit of nutmeg, and brandy. You can use granulated sugar if you want it runny, or you can use powdered sugar and make it like an icing, or you can whip it up like a topping. I used to run a Cajun restaurant back in the day and this is what we put on our bread pudding and beignets. If you need any cajun recipes I'm your girl. You guys are awsome!!!! I love this!!!!

[sportacus]

Sat.night special
Clean out Fridge Peas ,carrots ,pasta , chicken .

Well Chicken Pot Pie .
For Side Hog Family members .

I make my bread Dough , roll it out for a large iron skilet keep enough to go over the top mix together Chicken and veg.if you like mushrooms throw then in two can's of cream of chicken add a 1/2 can of water or milk .
brush the top with 1/2 oil and 1/2 butter . Bake until golden brown .

You cant knock the side Hog's away from the Table .
By the way the pasta mix with cat food and feed it to the out-side CATS.Do you make your bread dough from scratch? Is it a yeast dough? Can you use a pie crust (refrigerated box in the store)? I can't have yeast---migraines.

[cyotefishing]

2 huge pork chops in Mushroom soup in the crock with taters, plate of sliced garden maters.

[sportacus]

Excellent, sounds good, rhymes, doesn't heat up the kitchen~~ perfect meal

[witchflower4]

one of our family favorites is: cut potatoes.put in a greased 13x9 pan,add pork chops and add seasoning then on top pour 1 can of cream of chicken and 1 can can of cream of mushroom add some milk to the 2 and pour on top of p.chops and taters.cook @ 30 -45 minutes. yummy yummy to the tummy tummy. never ever have left overs with that.:chuckle2:

[witchflower4]

last night we had tuna sandwiches. tonight we are going to have fresh fried squash and fresh onions.plus hamburgers. sounds good to me.

[eggbeater]

Do you make your bread dough from scratch? Is it a yeast dough? Can you use a pie crust (refrigerated box in the store)? I can't have yeast---migraines.

Bisquick is better !!
About Migraines --- Stay away from Red dyes in foods like Red soda PoP,Hot Dogs stuff like that ...Welcome to my migraine world ..I dont have them any more but I have A Son and Grandson that have them .

My Son use to get his bed roll and go to the closet where it was Dark and go to sleep I use to get in there with him and hold his head in my lap when he would wake up and say the spots are going away I knew he would be OK, we both ,right before the migraines we would see colored dots .

Now back to Cooking ( Yes I make my bread from scratch ( But I Love Bisquick when I am in a hurry )
When you make your Chicken Pot Pie with Bisquick make your dough use a little more milk and pour it into bakeing Dish and pour your Chicken and the rest on top of the dough and while it bakes the dough will cover the top .

[eggbeater]

By the way the off brand bisquick is just as good and a lot cheeper .

[sportacus]

one of our family favorites is: cut potatoes.put in a greased 13x9 pan,add pork chops and add seasoning then on top pour 1 can of cream of chicken and 1 can can of cream of mushroom add some milk to the 2 and pour on top of p.chops and taters.cook @ 30 -45 minutes. yummy yummy to the tummy tummy. never ever have left overs with that.:chuckle2:I make that too!

[sportacus]

Tonight I'm making Italian Herb Chicken in the crock pot and that tortellini salad I told yall about. I'll have dinner made by noon. Yeah!

[eggbeater]

Its Monday night .
Pigs in the Blanket
Chips and Dip .
lots of Ice Tea .
Top it off Home Made Pound Cake with Strawberrys or Peaches on top with cool whip .
If you want something different take and pour your juice from your Peaches into a ice tray freeze and try that with your Tea .

[sportacus]

Its Monday night .
Pigs in the Blanket
Chips and Dip .
lots of Ice Tea .
Top it off Home Made Pound Cake with Strawberrys or Peaches on top with cool whip .
If you want something different take and pour your juice from your Peaches into a ice tray freeze and try that with your Tea .Do you bake everyday? Put me to shame. I like that peach tea idea, thanks.

[eggbeater]

Do you bake everyday? Put me to shame. I like that peach tea idea, thanks.

Yep just about but tonight is across Town at my Son's Home .
he is having Shrimp Gunbo .
I have to make Bread and a Penut Butter pie .

I love to cook I am writing a Recipe Book now .
And it will be on Sale by Christmas .

[Miss Mally]

Something I make now and and again...easy

Stuffed biscuits.

Pkg. ground sausage...owen mild (unless you are like me and like hot stuff)
1 onion
1 bell pepper
1/2 head large cabbage
salt and pepper
2 cans Grands Buttermilk biscuits

chop onions and bell pepper
slice cabbage fine like for a slaw
brown sausage
add chopped veggies and sliced cabbage
Stir until veggies are soft

take your bisc. and stretch and flatten....fill each bisc. with mixture and pinch it off at top.

Cook at 425 for 15 minutes or until bisc. is browned.

[sportacus]

It's like an easy beirox. cool

[Miss Mally]

I make a pretty mean schnitzel too. lol

I didn't figure anyone would know what bierox was.

[sportacus]

I use to make them from scratch but gave it up. Too much time and trouble.

[Miss Mally]

I think I will make schnitzel, german potato salad and sweet and sour kraut for supper Friday night.

[sportacus]

I want your german potato salad recipe.

[Miss Mally]

I don't have the receipe in front of me...I will have to give exact amounts later

Potatoes...cubes and boiled till soft
bacon and bacon grease (lots of it lol)
vinegar
brown sugar
flour
onion
bell pepper
salt and pepper


I chop the onion and bell pepper up and at it to the cooked potatoes salt it...and pepper heavy
cook my bacon...crumble bacon up in potatoes
take grease, vinegar, brown sugar and flour and make a gravy basicly
pour this over the potatoes and mix well.

I am really horrid to get receipes from...cause I never follow exact amounts...I am kinda a handfull here and a pinch of this....and I eye ball alot of stuff. I eat it as I cook it and when it taste right I am done. lol

[sportacus]

I don't have the receipe in front of me...I will have to give exact amounts later

Potatoes...cubes and boiled till soft
bacon and bacon grease (lots of it lol)
vinegar
brown sugar
flour
onion
bell pepper
salt and pepper


I chop the onion and bell pepper up and at it to the cooked potatoes salt it...and pepper heavy
cook my bacon...crumble bacon up in potatoes
take grease, vinegar, brown sugar and flour and make a gravy basicly
pour this over the potatoes and mix well.

I am really horrid to get receipes from...cause I never follow exact amounts...I am kinda a handfull here and a pinch of this....and I eye ball alot of stuff. I eat it as I cook it and when it taste right I am done. lolNo problem. That's the way I cook too. All I need is an ingredient list and basic instruction. Unless it's baking of course. Thanks Mally

[cyotefishing]

I don't have the receipe in front of me...I will have to give exact amounts later

Potatoes...cubes and boiled till soft
bacon and bacon grease (lots of it lol)
vinegar
brown sugar
flour
onion
bell pepper
salt and pepper


I chop the onion and bell pepper up and at it to the cooked potatoes salt it...and pepper heavy
cook my bacon...crumble bacon up in potatoes
take grease, vinegar, brown sugar and flour and make a gravy basicly
pour this over the potatoes and mix well.

I am really horrid to get receipes from...cause I never follow exact amounts...I am kinda a handfull here and a pinch of this....and I eye ball alot of stuff. I eat it as I cook it and when it taste right I am done. lolI am too Mally about not measuring, usually just wing it. This sounds really good!!

[JoHo]

Hey, I ate gumbo to die for at my brother's house last night...Tonight, I will make my own dinner, agnel hair pasta in a light garlic sauce with baby shrimp, and a big salad, with whole wheat herb bread...

[Miss Mally]

It is good. My family loves its

[sportacus]

Last night I made spagehetti alfredo, garlic bread and salad. But Joho that sounds great!

[Miss Mally]

My dad cooked us supper last night.

Organic Chicken off the grill ( great stuff)
Seasoned boil fresh squash out of the garden
Broccolii and cheese
Fresh Garden salad

[sportacus]

Hey, I ate gumbo to die for at my brother's house last night...Tonight, I will make my own dinner, agnel hair pasta in a light garlic sauce with baby shrimp, and a big salad, with whole wheat herb bread...I love gumbo but it's so hard to get the roux right. Plus nobody in my family likes it but me so I haven't made it for years. Are you baking your own bread like eggbeater or do you have a machine?

[eggbeater]

I love gumbo but it's so hard to get the roux right. Plus nobody in my family likes it but me so I haven't made it for years. Are you baking your own bread like eggbeater or do you have a machine?

Your so funny if she had a machine she wouldent know how to use it .
No she comes over at my house and gets her poor old Mother to bake bread for her .
If her poor old Mother doesent have time JoHo tells her she is going to put her in Shady Pines so the poor old Mother gets off the Spin long enough to Bake the Bread .
This post is :bs: :chuckle: :lol:

[sportacus]

Your so funny if she had a machine she wouldent know how to use it .
No she comes over at my house and gets her poor old Mother to bake bread for her .
If her poor old Mother doesent have time JoHo tells her she is going to put her in Shady Pines so the poor old Mother gets off the Spin long enough to Bake the Bread .
This post is :bs: :chuckle: :lol:If my mother baked bread like you do eggbeater, that's exactly what I'd do too!!:chuckle:

[kay]

Your so funny if she had a machine she wouldent know how to use it .
No she comes over at my house and gets her poor old Mother to bake bread for her .
If her poor old Mother doesent have time JoHo tells her she is going to put her in Shady Pines so the poor old Mother gets off the Spin long enough to Bake the Bread .
This post is :bs: :chuckle: :lol:

I have tried at least a million times to make bread and I CANNOT DO IT!! It drives me crazy!! Gearldean gave me her fool proof recipe a couple of years ago and I spent a fortune trying to make it plus every other recipe I could find and I still cannot make it!!!! What is your secret?? My "rolls" turn out like pancakes!!!:sadpace:

[sportacus]

I have tried at least a million times to make bread and I CANNOT DO IT!! It drives me crazy!! Gearldean gave me her fool proof recipe a couple of years ago and I spent a fortune trying to make it plus every other recipe I could find and I still cannot make it!!!! What is your secret?? My "rolls" turn out like pancakes!!!:sadpace:Hey Kay, egbeater's a pro, but you want to know my secret.......I bought a bread machine. lol I take the dough out before it bakes and make my rolls, it works for me and perfect every time.:Spin!:

[eggbeater]

I have tried at least a million times to make bread and I CANNOT DO IT!! It drives me crazy!! Gearldean gave me her fool proof recipe a couple of years ago and I spent a fortune trying to make it plus every other recipe I could find and I still cannot make it!!!! What is your secret?? My "rolls" turn out like pancakes!!!:sadpace:

Sat aside your Yeast ,Sugar and warm water not hot in a Glass contaner .
I dont know your Recipe so I have no idea where you are going wrong .

But dont let Bread rise in a Plastic contaner . After it rises the first time I Knead my dough 3 times after it rises each time U dont have to but it makes a world of difference

Remember Hot water and Hot milk will kill the yeast and so will Cold ,if you use eggs leave out until room temp.

[Sue B.]

Sat aside your Yeast ,Sugar and warm water not hot in a Glass contaner .
I dont know your Recipe so I have no idea where you are going wrong .

But dont let Bread rise in a Plastic contaner . After it rises the first time I Knead my dough 3 times after it rises each time U dont have to but it makes a world of difference

Remember Hot water and Hot milk will kill the yeast and so will Cold ,if you use eggs leave out until room temp.


O.K.....my mouth is watering for some good home made bread...eggbeater, please, please, please,please,please share your recipe...do I need to add another PLEASE!!!!

[eggbeater]

Bakker with a name like Bakker you should be giving me your Recipe for Bread

OK how much Bread do you want to make ?

My Grand mother ,My Moms and My Recipe
Dissolve 2 pkg. of yeast and a 3/4 cup sugar in 1 an1/2 cups of warm water not hot, sat aside let stand 20 min.
melt 3/4 stick of butter not hot
2 cups of warm Milk .
2 eggs .
mix all together.
Pour over 5 cups of Flour .
mix it all together until you have a Dough Ball if you need a little more Flour thats OK .
Knead dough well put it in a glass bowl with a Warm damp rag over it .
when it dubbles its size do it again I knead 3 times .
I use a Pyrex Loaf pan .
On Hamburger night I make Big Buns for my Grandsons .
Bake at 350 for 20 min. or until golden brown .

At Christmas I make a large Bread Stick for my Birds you make it the same way and smear Penut butter and roll it in Bird Seed .

Now if you want Hard Crust smear egg whites on the top before you bake your Bread
Enjoy and remember never cut your bread with a Knife with a Friend ,you break Bread with a Friend ,If you cut it you will cut your Friend ship .
Well thats what my Grandmother told me .

-

[sportacus]

Eggbeater you're the coolest!

[eggbeater]

Eggbeater you're the coolest!

Thanks , my Grand Kids think I am Cool all 13 of them age's 27 down to 2.
And the only one that will make Bread is my 22 year old Grandson that just got out of the Army .

[Sue B.]

Bakker with a name like Bakker you should be giving me your Recipe for Bread

OK how much Bread do you want to make ?

My Grand mother ,My Moms and My Recipe
Dissolve 2 pkg. of yeast and a 3/4 cup sugar in 1 an1/2 cups of warm water not hot, sat aside let stand 20 min.
melt 3/4 stick of butter not hot
2 cups of warm Milk .
2 eggs .
mix all together.
Pour over 5 cups of Flour .
mix it all together until you have a Dough Ball if you need a little more Flour thats OK .
Knead dough well put it in a glass bowl with a Warm damp rag over it .
when it dubbles its size do it again I knead 3 times .
I use a Pyrex Loaf pan .
On Hamburger night I make Big Buns for my Grandsons .
Bake at 350 for 20 min. or until golden brown .

At Christmas I make a large Bread Stick for my Birds you make it the same way and smear Penut butter and roll it in Bird Seed .

Now if you want Hard Crust smear egg whites on the top before you bake your Bread
Enjoy and remember never cut your bread with a Knife with a Friend ,you break Bread with a Friend ,If you cut it you will cut your Friend ship .
Well thats what my Grandmother told me .

-

Thank You...my Mother never made bread and I have always wanted to. I have tried different recipes, but didn't really know what I was doing..

I do like to bake, that is my therapy..I love cook books, and good recipes from friends.

I need to thank Sport also, for telling me about the garlic mashed potatoes...They were delicious..

Thank you again, I can't wait to try making it...

[gb2grand]

hey baker if u need someone to taste yr bread u make i will gladly do that for u lol

[sportacus]

Guys I need a recipe for green salsa or Salsa Verde. My husband loves it and I know there are a thousand recipes on the net but I wanted one that someone has actually made and tasted. Can anybody help me?

[happyhome]

Come on Sport! Salsa Verde?

[eggbeater]

Guys I need a recipe for green salsa or Salsa Verde. My husband loves it and I know there are a thousand recipes on the net but I wanted one that someone has actually made and tasted. Can anybody help me?

Salsa--- How HOT do you want it did you ,do you want cooked or Uncooked ?:scratch:

[sportacus]

Salsa--- How HOT do you want it did you ,do you want cooked or Uncooked ?:scratch:Whatever ya got lay it on me! He likes it hot.

[eggbeater]

Whatever ya got lay it on me! He likes it hot.

You Spensters are going to owe me .:chuckle:
I blend U can Chop but we like the blended .

2 Tomatoe's
2 White onion's
8 Jalapeno's or 10 Serryeno's and if you use Habanero's 3
5 Gloves of Garlic
1Tab. Cayene
1 Tab. Salt
Now if you want Greer leave out the Tomatoe's

If it is uncooked use 1/3 Limon Juice Let stay in ice box a few Hr.
Then get the Chips out and alot of Ice Tea .

If you cook it dont over cook bring to a fast bubble in the pot take off stove and jar it fast.
Enjoy

[eggbeater]

Kid Salsa
Use Bell peppers and no Cayene and cut down on garlic.The Kids will Love it .

[sportacus]

You Spensters are going to owe me .:chuckle:
I blend U can Chop but we like the blended .

2 Tomatoe's
2 White onion's
8 Jalapeno's or 10 Serryeno's and if you use Habanero's 3
5 Gloves of Garlic
1Tab. Cayene
1 Tab. Salt
Now if you want Greer leave out the Tomatoe's

If it is uncooked use 1/3 Limon Juice Let stay in ice box a few Hr.
Then get the Chips out and alot of Ice Tea .

If you cook it dont over cook bring to a fast bubble in the pot take off stove and jar it fast.
EnjoyI do owe you Egg thanks so much.

[Miss Mally]

I have a very similar receipe....but I have a tomatia (sp) in it, cilantro and a cap full of Tequila.

[june]

Company's coming tonight we are having grilled chicken breast...simple--marinate over night in Italian Dressing and grill...wonderful...

[sportacus]

Company's coming tonight we are having grilled chicken breast...simple--marinate over night in Italian Dressing and grill...wonderful...That is good June. I use that for my shish-ka-bobs.

[sportacus]

I'm having chicken and rice tonight and I'm trying a new made up thing with my rice, if it's worth eating I'll tell you about it tomorrow. lol

[eggbeater]

Company's coming tonight we are having grilled chicken breast...simple--marinate over night in Italian Dressing and grill...wonderful...
Did you get that recipe in Austin ? My Daughter made the same recipe when she worked for Gov.Ann .

[eggbeater]

That is good June. I use that for my shish-ka-bobs.

Try this with your shish-ka-bobs Chicken and Shrimp together its so good .

Tomorrow I am haveing Roast and Home Made egg nuddles .

Hell i cant spell tonight ( Good Night Friends )

[sportacus]

I'm having chicken and rice tonight and I'm trying a new made up thing with my rice, if it's worth eating I'll tell you about it tomorrow. lolRice....not so good, not bad, not good.

[sportacus]

Guys tonight I'm having "hamburger stuff". It is a Sport classic:
hamburger patties cooked in a frying pan
halfway through cooking add onions and pickled jalepenos and some juice
when hamburger is done put cheese on top (I just use sliced american)
immediately add jalepinto beans cover reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes
cook fries
Put fries on the plate put hamburger on top cover with bean/cheese mixture from the pan
High carb, High fat, red meat and few green vegetables but SOOOO Good!

[Sue B.]

I had a good fattening supper too...bar-b-q chicken, fresh black eyed peas, fried squash, cornbread, tomatoes, onions, cantaloupe, and getting ready to have a slice of 7-up pound cake...I will have to diet the rest of the week-end..NOT!!! I was in a cooking mood today, now I have to get in the clean up mood...yuck!

[gb2grand]

7-up pound cake yummy wheres my big slice u no i just work up the street from u

[cyotefishing]

tub of unbuttered popcorn and a coke at the picture show. Missed out on the Chinese other SPINSTERS had.

[unicorn]

we had chili dogs

[sportacus]

Today we had samon filets, baked, salad from the garden, mixed vegetables, and oven roasted potatoes. Great!

[Miss Mally]

Pork roast
russett potatoes
baby carrots
Onions

Fresh spinach

[sportacus]

I know a recipe for a great fresh spinach salad if you want the recipe let me know, actually two.

[cyotefishing]

I know a recipe for a great fresh spinach salad if you want the recipe let me know, actually two.
Martha Stewart wanna be..

[Miss Mally]

Sounds great....I love spinach...and so do my kids....they prefer it in their salads to lettuce.

Post both of them.

[sportacus]

OK here's the first one, I had it in a fancy restaurant:
Fresh Spinach washed and dried
Bacon
Onions diced, Mushrooms sliced
Red wine vinegar
Croutons
Cook bacon and set aside, put onions and mushrooms in drippings from bacon and sautee until clear (onions) if you need more oil add olive. While your doing that put your spinach in a bowl with croutons, cover generously with red wine vinegar. When your vegetables are done pour over spinach, drippings and all hot, add crumbled bacon. Toss. Serve immediately. Really good.

Number two:
Fresh Spinach
Mandarin oranges fresh or canned
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Slivered Almonds
Throw in a bowl, pour dressing and toss and done.

Heres another one:
Fresh Spinach
Fresh Strawberries
Red onion
Pecans honey roasted if you can find them
Rasberry Vinegerette, Bottled

Slice onion thin, quarter strawberries, Cut spinach into bite size pieces. Throw everthing in a bowl and toss, served chilled.

That makes three. I have more if you want them.

[Miss Mally]

Oh those sound so good.

Yes of course post more. I have a one for an asparagus (sp) and tomato salad I am going to post....it is great.

[eggbeater]

I had a good fattening supper too...bar-b-q chicken, fresh black eyed peas, fried squash, cornbread, tomatoes, onions, cantaloupe, and getting ready to have a slice of 7-up pound cake...I will have to diet the rest of the week-end..NOT!!! I was in a cooking mood today, now I have to get in the clean up mood...yuck!

Where did you get the Fresh blackeye peas ???

By the way Go Go Girl spent the night she cleaned out the Fridge (I hate that that JOB )

Whats every one plaining to cook for the 4th of July ???? :partay:

[sage]

Last night we had steaks, grilled asparagus and potatoes and squash (they were cooked on the grill too.) It was soooooo good. My hubby's such a good cook. Well atleast on the grill.:lol:

[sportacus]

Last night we had steaks, grilled asparagus and potatoes and squash (they were cooked on the grill too.) It was soooooo good. My hubby's such a good cook. Well atleast on the grill.:lol:Tell me about grilled asparagus.

[sage]

It's great sportacus. You know who wanted me to make it??? My 6 yr old daughter. She told me she had eaten it at my cousins inlaws house. I was just floored when she told me she wanted to eat it and when she told me she had eaten it.

All I did was rinse them off and break them. Just bend them and they will break at the natural part. Then I put them in foil and drizzled them with extra virgin olive oil and put a couple pats of butter on it. You can salt them if you want but I just let the person salt it themselves. It was great!!! You can add whatever kind of seasoning you want.

[cyotefishing]

gonna be beer brats and kraut tonight.

[Sue B.]

Where did you get the Fresh blackeye peas ???

By the way Go Go Girl spent the night she cleaned out the Fridge (I hate that that JOB )

Whats every one plaining to cook for the 4th of July ???? :partay:

I got the black eyed peas at the fruit stand in Cisco...already shelled...plus the cantaloupes were really sweet and good...

Tell Go Go that my frig. needs cleaning, plus, I have some cabinets that need a lot of help...ohhhh, woe! I hate to do them...Keep saying one of these days..yeah!right!!!

We are going to have our 4th on the 2nd...lol....We got O.K.ed to have fireworks out here at the lake...hubby had to go before the commissioners this morning. Guess we will have the usual, bar-b-cued ribs, chicken legs, potato salad, baked beans, cantaloupe, watermelon, and that gooooood chocolate sheet cake...can't forget the onions.... Now tell me what your having.....

[ScoobyDoo]

Grilled boneless pork chops, salad and new potatoes with snow peas, carrots, onions and bell peppers...

[sportacus]

It's great sportacus. You know who wanted me to make it??? My 6 yr old daughter. She told me she had eaten it at my cousins inlaws house. I was just floored when she told me she wanted to eat it and when she told me she had eaten it.

All I did was rinse them off and break them. Just bend them and they will break at the natural part. Then I put them in foil and drizzled them with extra virgin olive oil and put a couple pats of butter on it. You can salt them if you want but I just let the person salt it themselves. It was great!!! You can add whatever kind of seasoning you want.That sounds great, we are having brats tonight also. I think I might try this on the grill too, plus I have some beautiful zuchinni I pulled yesterday from the garden that may need some grillin!

[sportacus]

Hey Bakker what's up with this 7up pound cake? Sounds tooooo good. Can I have the recipe? Pleeeaaassseee

[Sue B.]

7-UP BUNDT CAKE

3 sticks butter or margarine
3 c. sugar
5 eggs
3 c. flour
2 tsp. lemon extract
3/4 c. 7-UP


Cream butter and sugar together for 20 minutes. Add 5 eggs, one at a time. Slowly add 3 cups of flour and lemon extract. Fold in 7-UP. Pour into a well-greased 12-cup Bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Aluminum foil can be placed on top to prevent burning.

I didn't cream the butter and sugar for 20 mins...I don't have that much patience...plus, I sprayed the bundt pan with Pam, then swished some sugar around in the pan....that made a good sugary crust...

It is goooood....hope you enjoy....

[gb2grand]

ok baker i had it with u im coming over for sure now, love them ribs so move over now

[Sue B.]

Well, you just come on girlfriend....we will have plenty....

[eggbeater]

Well, you just come on girlfriend....we will have plenty....

Go Go Girl said Hay, she was here again today she has put on Wt. which she needed .
I baked a Meat Pie tonight you couldent knock her or JoHo away from the table and I had Fresh Vegie's with home made dressing and a Peach Pie for Dez.

[sportacus]

Thanks Bakker I really appreciate it. :Spin!:

[Sue B.]

You're welcome......

[sportacus]

You guys tonight I had baked chicken breasts, cucumber salad, corn on the cob, cole slaw and oven roasted potatoes with butter herb sauce. Outstanding all those fresh veggies. Canteloupe for dessert. I love summer.

[Sue B.]

I want to come to your house for supper....that sounds delicious!!!!!!

[sportacus]

Anytime! Anytime!

[cyotefishing]

You guys tonight I had baked chicken breasts, cucumber salad, corn on the cob, cole slaw and oven roasted potatoes with butter herb sauce. Outstanding all those fresh veggies. Canteloupe for dessert. I love summer.You pick all that up ready made at HEB or what?

[sportacus]

You pick all that up ready made at HEB or what?The herb potatoes was ready made but everything else was from scratch. so good.

[Miss Mally]

We are having a cucumber salad today with our grilled chicken...cold asparagus and tomatoes and roasted corn.

Cucumber salad

three sliced cucumbers
One sliced onion
grape or cherry tomatoes
dill weed whole jar
milk
sour cream
mayo
salt and pepper


I put the cucumbers and onions in bowl, salt and pepper to taste and then cover will dill

In a mixing bowl I mix sour cream, mayo and use the milk to thin it out
I add almost a whole jar of dill. I pour this mix over the cucumbers and put in the ice box for an hour or so. Right before serving I add my tomatoes in.

[pianoman]

Anyone having sour krout (sp) and sausage just let me know. My wife and kids won't touch it, so I have to go beg for it. :sadpace:

[cyotefishing]

Anyone having sour krout (sp) and sausage just let me know. My wife and kids won't touch it, so I have to go beg for it. :sadpace: Should have let me know something sooner PM. We had brats and kraut the other night.

[sportacus]

I went to Eastland today for a day trip and was exhausted when I got home so I had Subway and it was good. What's you favorite Subway sandwich.

[cyotefishing]

I went to Eastland today for a day trip and was exhausted when I got home so I had Subway and it was good. What's you favorite Subway sandwich.
The same one I have gotten for years. 6" dbl meat bmt on white bread (not toasted)with all the veggies including jalapenos, spicy mustard, salt/pepper and vinegarette dressing.

[sportacus]

Mine is a 6" BMT on white everything but tomatoes, pickles and now cucumbers,spinach and carrots. Deli mustard and mayo. Cool Ranch Doritoes.

[eggbeater]

New Recipe For Chicken
Mix a pack of onion soup mix with your flour the Chicken frys up Golden and its Great....

[eggbeater]

7-UP BUNDT CAKE

3 sticks butter or margarine
3 c. sugar
5 eggs
3 c. flour
2 tsp. lemon extract
3/4 c. 7-UP


Cream butter and sugar together for 20 minutes. Add 5 eggs, one at a time. Slowly add 3 cups of flour and lemon extract. Fold in 7-UP. Pour into a well-greased 12-cup Bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Aluminum foil can be placed on top to prevent burning.

I didn't cream the butter and sugar for 20 mins...I don't have that much patience...plus, I sprayed the bundt pan with Pam, then swished some sugar around in the pan....that made a good sugary crust...

It is goooood....hope you enjoy....
My Mom use to make a R.C. Cake like yours but I cant find the R.C's anywhere ....

[sportacus]

You guys I made a Strawberry Extravaganza Cake for 4th of July. Yes, I named it myself. I made two 9" rounds with a box strawberry cake mix. between the layers I put white icing and fresh sliced strawberries. I refrigerated it for a while. Then I made a mixture of strawberry yogurt and cool whip and iced the sides about an inch thick with that. On the top I put strawberry glaze and fresh strawberries. It was goooood. Not only is it loaded with sugar and calories but it also has minimal nutritional value from the yogurt and fruit. lol

[sportacus]

This weekend I made Spaghetti Carbonara for Flowerchild. She loved it. It is a basic Alfredo sauce (butter garlic flour pinch of salt heavy cream and parmesan) with sauteed mushrooms and green onions and crumbled bacon. I made an asparagus salad, inspired by this thread. Garlic bread.

[cyotefishing]

Yum! I went crazy at the grocery store today. Better half is a typical meat and potato guy and chicken fry. Just what his Mamma made bein from here and all. He's in for a surprise tonight. I'm breaking the wok out and we're having Pad Thai(stir fry seasoned rice noodles) with tiger shrimp. Also thin sliced beef that has been marinated with garlic, thin onion slices, 2 dried red peppers, parsley slight amount of MSG, pepper. Later to be stir fried with fresh mung bean sprouts, water chesnuts, bamboo shoots, fresh mushrooms and fresh broccolli served over Chinese noodles. Thought about making egg drop soup too. Couldn't find chop sticks. Welcome home honey!!

[sportacus]

No kiddin!! I'm jealous!

[Sue B.]

You guys I made a Strawberry Extravaganza Cake for 4th of July. Yes, I named it myself. I made two 9" rounds with a box strawberry cake mix. between the layers I put white icing and fresh sliced strawberries. I refrigerated it for a while. Then I made a mixture of strawberry yogurt and cool whip and iced the sides about an inch thick with that. On the top I put strawberry glaze and fresh strawberries. It was goooood. Not only is it loaded with sugar and calories but it also has minimal nutritional value from the yogurt and fruit. lol

This sounds soooooooo good...can't wait to try it...

[sportacus]

I'm thinking about doing the same basic thing with lemon or ooohhh pineapple!!!

[capricorn]

Bake a yellow cake mix as per directions. Then take 8oz whipped topping, can of crushed pineapple with juice and a box of vanilla instant pudding. Mix together and ice the cake. It is yummy

[BigGunz]

I'm thinking about doing the same basic thing with lemon or ooohhh pineapple!!!
oh yeah...my favorite is lemon followed by pineapple...make plenty for all of us...bring it to the swim party....lol

[Miss Mally]

I like dump cakes....easy...rich....and you can make up your own.

I first made a black forest cherry...

Any of ya'll every done dump cakes?

[joey]

I like dump cakes....easy...rich....and you can make up your own.

I first made a black forest cherry...

Any of ya'll every done dump cakes?

I've never made one of these cakes. share your recipe with us miss mally!!
My all time favorite is..."Better than sex cake"......these are SOOOO good!!

[Miss Mally]

Black forest cherry...

One box of dark chocolate cake mix
3 to 4 sticks of real butter
2 cans of cherry pie filling

pour the two cans of cherry pie filling into a 9 by 13 cake pan
pour the box of cake mix on top...sprinkle it on and try to get it to cover evenly
cut the butter into pats and cover the top of the cake mix intirely with the pats of butter.

Bake at 375 for about 25 to 30 minutes


I make others as well...like Orange Pineapple cake

Made the same way...but use 2 cans of crushed pineapple instead of cherry pie filling and use orange cake mix instead of chocolate. This one is my hubby's favorite.

[sportacus]

So you don't actually mix up the cake mix? you just put it on there dry?

[Miss Mally]

Correct...no mixing....put it on dry.

[Sue B.]

The one I use is...
Put in 9x13 pan, sprayed with Pam

1 can cherry pie filling
1 can crushed pineapple

Put dry yellow cake mix on top.. sprinkle with pecans, then put about 2 sticks of butter on top (cut into pats)

cook at 350 for about an hour...

good with ice cream on top ..yum..

[sportacus]

These kind of remind me of Paula Dean's gooey butter cakes has anyone tried those? They are so good and soooo fattening.

[cyotefishing]

Sound like fat pills for sure!! I'm gonna attempt a fish fry in the carport this evening if I can take the heat. No sense in spattering grease all over the kitchen, I just mopped the floor. Haddock or catfish filets, whichever better half brings home, shrimp, fahita fries. Course I'm going to use that Louisiana fish fry dry mix. Chef salad too using the original ranch packet mixed with buttermilk and mayo(way better than the bottled dressing). oh, and that artificial crab meat on the salad too. As hot as it is it's hard to have much of an appetite, but I'm hungry for fish..

[sportacus]

I've tried the Zattarain's breading and it's good. That sounds great I have no idea what I'm making I have hamburger thawed out. Any ideas welcome. No meatloaf just had it the other day.

[lucy]

My kids like tater tot casserole. Real easy to make.

[cyotefishing]

Too hot to fire up the oven here in our trailer/mobile home. Trying to be enviormentally efficient/conscious. Sport maybe burgers on the grill or play "mamma mia" and make your own meatballs and pasta maybe.

[sportacus]

I'm thinkin tacos from your post a while back. I think I'm coming down with that virus dangit!

[cyotefishing]

I'm thinkin tacos from your post a while back. I think I'm coming down with that virus dangit!Got back on here to mention tacos and you beat me too it. Hope your not gettin that virus deal.

[Sue B.]

Pasta salad, too hot for much cooking...gonna have watermelon for dessert...

[sportacus]

My kids like tater tot casserole. Real easy to make.Tell me about it Lucy.

[lucy]

Put frozen tater tots in a 9x12 dish. Brown your meat and add a can of cream of mushroom soup and about a half can of milk. Mix together and pour over the tater tots. Add cheese to the top of that and bake at 350 about 45 minutes.
I go ahead and put the tater tots in the casserole dish while I brown the meat, that way the tots are not as frozen when you cook it.

[happyhome]

That sounds so good today! But my oven is on the blink, it may just be the pilot light but I'm afraid to go under there and light it! When I get up the nerve, and if it works, I'm going to Brookshire's and get some tater tots! Thanks Lucy!

[Miss Mally]

I make my tater tot casseral with same ingrediants....but I put my meat and soup mix in the bottom of the pan...and the tater tots ontop...then the cheese.

[happyhome]

That would be a little different. My oven's been out since the day I put a pyrex plate under the broiler! I was broiling some of Schwan's "Blue Hake" that night and of course the plate broke! What an idiot! Anyway, there was some cleaning to do of course and I left the broiler door open under a blowing ceiling fan. I think that's what happened to the pilot light.
Do you think Lone Star Gas would come out and check it out for me?

[sportacus]

They should Happy and you might better call them pretty quick that could be dangerous!

[happyhome]

I've thought about it, but worry that they will ask me why I don't call an appliance repair person out. Earlier in the year I had a replacement part installed that directly had to do with the pilot light not being strong enough to light the heating element. I've let it go because I don't want to use the oven much right now anyway, because... everytime I'm cooking over 450 degrees, pizza, tater tots etc, the darn fire alarm goes off because it was installed just feet away from the oven! It was actually placed in the best place, until it fell from the ceiling for beeping incessantly! Listen to this, my oven is out, my smoke alarm is out, my vacuum cleaner caught on fire, and guess what else I don't have right now? My top of the line Maytag Neptune washing machine is out too!
I am in home appliance you know what!

[sportacus]

Good Gravy Girl! Take the leap call the repairman and book the day!!

[sportacus]

Tonight for dinner? Made the kids fishsticks and french fries and vegetables. Mommy is having whatever Daddy brings home. lol

[baileyboop]

I'm going out tonight..Maybe to Rafter H here in town....Seems like it's been a while since I had Barbeque..........

[lucy]

Took the nieces to Chuckie Cheese! Whoo Hooo!

[sportacus]

Are your ears ok after that! That place is louder than WalMart.lol Tonight I'm cooking a roast in the slow cooker, cornbread, black eyed peas, and fried squash. Tomorrow I have to start a diet so I'm livin it up tonight!lol

[joey]

I make my tater tot casseral with same ingrediants....but I put my meat and soup mix in the bottom of the pan...and the tater tots ontop...then the cheese.

I make this also but I've always used 3 soups. cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, and fiesta cheese soup and 1 can of milk.. I also put the tater tots on top. this is really yummy and it makes alot!!!

[Miss Mally]

Last night...kids ate at VBS...so...didn't feel like cooking. Made a salad.

We went to water mom and dads garden for them...and picked what was ready. Fresh corn, tomatos, bell peppers, seranos, cucumbers, radishes, squash, and peas.

When I got home...I made a salad...letuce, spinach, tomatoes, bell pepper, radish, onion, cucumber and then John chopped up raw squash and put in it...and I sliced the sweet corn off the cob raw and put in the salad. It was wonderfull. We had the seranos on the side with fresh buttered bread.

Kinda neat working in the garden side by side with hubby...then cleaning it and prepairing it side by side.

[lucy]

Are your ears ok after that! That place is louder than WalMart.lol Tonight I'm cooking a roast in the slow cooker, cornbread, black eyed peas, and fried squash. Tomorrow I have to start a diet so I'm livin it up tonight!lol
What?:lol:

[sportacus]

roflol

[baileyboop]

Although it was hot yesterday....I still made beef tips, corn, potatoes and cut up cantaloupe....It was pretty good.

[sportacus]

Sounds great I have no idea what's for dinner around here, I have nothing thawed out! May be fried roast yeah!!!

[sportacus]

I need someone who knows something to tell me how to pickle something. I need to pickle some Jalepenos. Please.

[Miss Mally]

My daddy is cooking Shark steaks...that they got while on the coast this week. I am looking forward to that!!!

[gb2grand]

i had grill pork chops grill veggies and a baked tater yummy

[baileyboop]

I need someone who knows something to tell me how to pickle something. I need to pickle some Jalepenos. Please.


I'll ask around and get back to you.

Had Chef Salad for dinner.....It was okay.........

[cyotefishing]

Pm me sport..I have this great canning/pickling book written by Nebraska women...always worked for me. Okra, cukes, peppers,chow chow, etc

[BigGunz]

I had Taco Bell....lol

[BigGunz]

And soon Taco Bell will have me.....lol

[cyotefishing]

And soon Taco Bell will have me.....lolWell tell them they need to open sooner on Sundays. And BTW whats with not getting Breakfast sausage Burritos @ 10:48 am on a Sunday at Macs? My Heeler in the back of the truck was dissapointed..

[BigGunz]

cuz their sign says breakfast served until 10:30 maybe?.....lol...that has been their policy like almost forever...and a breakfast burrito is considered breakfast ya know?....lol

[cyotefishing]

cuz their sign says breakfast served until 10:30 maybe?.....lol...that has been their policy like almost forever...and a breakfast burrito is considered breakfast ya know?....lol
Guess I need to set my alarm on a day off..

[baileyboop]

Well, I had the night off from cooking...one of the girls had friends spending the night....so...we had the ever famous take out PIZZA!! :naughty:

[happyhome]

Hi BB! Went to Abilene today and brought back Chick Fil A.
Had carrot chips and veggie dip.

[Ranger]

Cyotefishing--would you please pm me or post on here how to pickle peppers . Is this the way that you pickle yours?

Thanks

[baileyboop]

Hi BB! Went to Abilene today and brought back Chick Fil A.
Had carrot chips and veggie dip.

Well awesome!!! I love Chic-fil-a

[Miss Mally]

the first pay day after we get back from the State Track meet....I am making Paella. We haven't had any in months and I am starving to death for it.

I have a couple of different receipes I use...but this is one of my favs. I have a good one for rabbit and red peppers too.


INGREDIENTS:

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped

½ red pepper, boiled until soft and then cut into long thin strips

2 medium-sized tomatoes, skinned and finely chopped

2 carrots, finely chopped

100g peas, cooked

200g prawns (if using cooked prawns substitute fish stock for the water)

200g small clams

200g squid

12 mussels

350g rice (traditionally short grain rice is used but I prefer to use long grain)

2 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped

a pinch of saffron strands (if you can’t get saffron, use yellow food colouring instead and add it once you have added the liquid)

a sprig of parsley, finely chopped

olive oil

about 800ml water

PREPARATION:
MUSSELS: Wash the mussels, removing the beards. Throw away any that don’t shut on contact with water.

FRESH SQUID: Rub off the outer dark skin. Pull out the insides (including the transparent back bone) and pinch the eye away from the tentacles. Save the tentacles. Cut the squid into rings.

CLAMS: Wash in water and then put in a bowl with some salt so that the grit comes out. Throw away any that are open.

PRAWNS: Whether you peel them or not is up to you. If you decide to peel them, save the shells and boil in water for about ten minutes. Save the liquid and add later instead of water.

GARLIC: In a pestle and mortar, grind the garlic, saffron (if using), parsley and a pinch of salt.

RECIPE:

Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the onion, green pepper and carrot and fry gently for about five minutes. Add the chopped tomato and squid (with the tentacles) and fry on a low heat for another ten minutes.

Add the rice and stir well to make sure that it is thoroughly coated. Add water (or the water from boiling the prawn shells or fish stock if using frozen fish), clams and the garlic/saffron/parsley mixture and bring to the boil. Season with salt. Put a lid on it, turn the heat right down and cook very slowly for about ten minutes. Add the prawns and peas and give it a stir. Arrange the mussels and strips of red pepper artistically on top, put the lid back on and leave for another ten minutes - checking that it has enough water. If you think it is getting too dry, add more water, but shake the handle of the pan rather than stir so as not to upset the pattern. Once the rice is cooked and the mussels have opened, it is ready to eat.

[sportacus]

Tonight I have a date.lol We are going to downtown Ft. Worth for a movie (finally going to see DaVinci Code) and dinner. I can't decide between Razoo's or Texas De Brazil. Either way yeehaw what a treat!!!

[joey]

Tonight I have a date.lol We are going to downtown Ft. Worth for a movie (finally going to see DaVinci Code) and dinner. I can't decide between Razoo's or Texas De Brazil. Either way yeehaw what a treat!!!
You have a date?????? hummmmm..whats that? lol

[baileyboop]

the first pay day after we get back from the State Track meet....I am making Paella. We haven't had any in months and I am starving to death for it.

I have a couple of different receipes I use...but this is one of my favs. I have a good one for rabbit and red peppers too.


INGREDIENTS:

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped

½ red pepper, boiled until soft and then cut into long thin strips

2 medium-sized tomatoes, skinned and finely chopped

2 carrots, finely chopped

100g peas, cooked

200g prawns (if using cooked prawns substitute fish stock for the water)

200g small clams

200g squid

12 mussels

350g rice (traditionally short grain rice is used but I prefer to use long grain)

2 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped

a pinch of saffron strands (if you can’t get saffron, use yellow food colouring instead and add it once you have added the liquid)

a sprig of parsley, finely chopped

olive oil

about 800ml water

PREPARATION:
MUSSELS: Wash the mussels, removing the beards. Throw away any that don’t shut on contact with water.

FRESH SQUID: Rub off the outer dark skin. Pull out the insides (including the transparent back bone) and pinch the eye away from the tentacles. Save the tentacles. Cut the squid into rings.

CLAMS: Wash in water and then put in a bowl with some salt so that the grit comes out. Throw away any that are open.

PRAWNS: Whether you peel them or not is up to you. If you decide to peel them, save the shells and boil in water for about ten minutes. Save the liquid and add later instead of water.

GARLIC: In a pestle and mortar, grind the garlic, saffron (if using), parsley and a pinch of salt.

RECIPE:

Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the onion, green pepper and carrot and fry gently for about five minutes. Add the chopped tomato and squid (with the tentacles) and fry on a low heat for another ten minutes.

Add the rice and stir well to make sure that it is thoroughly coated. Add water (or the water from boiling the prawn shells or fish stock if using frozen fish), clams and the garlic/saffron/parsley mixture and bring to the boil. Season with salt. Put a lid on it, turn the heat right down and cook very slowly for about ten minutes. Add the prawns and peas and give it a stir. Arrange the mussels and strips of red pepper artistically on top, put the lid back on and leave for another ten minutes - checking that it has enough water. If you think it is getting too dry, add more water, but shake the handle of the pan rather than stir so as not to upset the pattern. Once the rice is cooked and the mussels have opened, it is ready to eat.



This sounds NASTY !!!! :lol:

[capricorn]

Mally your recipe has ingredients I've never heard of.......lol, but it sounds woderful.

[sportacus]

You have a date?????? hummmmm..whats that? lolIt's been a while for me too. Me and hubby had a great time, although the DaVinci Code was a bit of a snoozer.

[joey]

the first pay day after we get back from the State Track meet....I am making Paella. We haven't had any in months and I am starving to death for it.

I have a couple of different receipes I use...but this is one of my favs. I have a good one for rabbit and red peppers too.


INGREDIENTS:

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped

½ red pepper, boiled until soft and then cut into long thin strips

2 medium-sized tomatoes, skinned and finely chopped

2 carrots, finely chopped

100g peas, cooked

200g prawns (if using cooked prawns substitute fish stock for the water)

200g small clams

200g squid

12 mussels

350g rice (traditionally short grain rice is used but I prefer to use long grain)

2 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped

a pinch of saffron strands (if you can’t get saffron, use yellow food colouring instead and add it once you have added the liquid)

a sprig of parsley, finely chopped

olive oil

about 800ml water

PREPARATION:
MUSSELS: Wash the mussels, removing the beards. Throw away any that don’t shut on contact with water.

FRESH SQUID: Rub off the outer dark skin. Pull out the insides (including the transparent back bone) and pinch the eye away from the tentacles. Save the tentacles. Cut the squid into rings.

CLAMS: Wash in water and then put in a bowl with some salt so that the grit comes out. Throw away any that are open.

PRAWNS: Whether you peel them or not is up to you. If you decide to peel them, save the shells and boil in water for about ten minutes. Save the liquid and add later instead of water.

GARLIC: In a pestle and mortar, grind the garlic, saffron (if using), parsley and a pinch of salt.

RECIPE:

Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the onion, green pepper and carrot and fry gently for about five minutes. Add the chopped tomato and squid (with the tentacles) and fry on a low heat for another ten minutes.

Add the rice and stir well to make sure that it is thoroughly coated. Add water (or the water from boiling the prawn shells or fish stock if using frozen fish), clams and the garlic/saffron/parsley mixture and bring to the boil. Season with salt. Put a lid on it, turn the heat right down and cook very slowly for about ten minutes. Add the prawns and peas and give it a stir. Arrange the mussels and strips of red pepper artistically on top, put the lid back on and leave for another ten minutes - checking that it has enough water. If you think it is getting too dry, add more water, but shake the handle of the pan rather than stir so as not to upset the pattern. Once the rice is cooked and the mussels have opened, it is ready to eat.

Yummy!!! I've seen them cook this on the food channel and it looks so good. I've never had mussels but i'd dang sure try one. I love trying new foods. I'm not picky 'cept when it comes to liver & onions... nasty!

[Miss Mally]

Prawns are shrimp. I am betting that is what has ya thrown. lol

This is a spanish mediteranian dish....though similar dishes are made in Italy and Greece...they do not use the saffron. I like saffron.

[Miss Mally]

I been up making dump cakes and muffins for a bake sale that the track team is putting on tomorrow at Luvs in Ranger

I make a pumkin spice dump cake and had left over pumpkin. So I decided to use the left over pumpkin and make muffins with the same receipe I have for bannana muffins. The pumpkin muffins were the best muffins I have ever made...kids loved them (course we had to try a few before we tried to sale them). Very moist...and yummy.

1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup evaporated cane juice crystals
1/4 cup shortning
2 eggs
1 cap full of vanilla
4 table spoons Cinnamin
1 cup all purpose baking mix


Mix together and poor into baking cups...bout 3/4 way full. Bake at 400 for about 12 minutes.

Also...anyone wants to...come buy a dump cake at Luvs tomorrow.

we got apple cinnamon swirl
Pumpkin spice
black forest cherry
blueberry cream
Rasberry velvet
Pinapple coconut

[BigGunz]

This sounds NASTY !!!! :lol:
I agree......might tatse good but certainly doesnt sound good at all.....lol

[sportacus]

I don't know if the Paella is good or not I'm sure it is or Mally would'nt be going to all that trouble to make it. lol As for me it violates my 8 ingredient rule lol. And by the way Mally what's up with the blueberry cream dump cake? I don't think I have that recipe yet missy! lol

[Sue B.]

I just got this recipe out of my Taste of Home magazine and thought it sounded so good and easy..gonna try it this week end...

Cherry Coffee Cake

1 package yellow cake mix, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 package dry yeast
2/3 cup warm water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 can cherry pie filling
1/3 cup cold butter

Glaze

1 cup confectioners sugar
1 Tablespoon corn syrup
1 to 2 Tablespoons water

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups dry cake mix, flour, yeast and water until smooth. Stir in eggs until blended. Pour into a greased 13x9 baking dish…carefully spoon pie filling on top..

Place remaining cake mix in a bowl, cut in butter until crumbly…sprinkle over filling….bake 350 for 35-40 mins., or until lightly browned..cool on a wire rack

Combine glaze ingredients, drizzle over coffee cake..

[sportacus]

That does sound good let me know how it turns out.

[cyotefishing]

I'm gonna try this. Saw it on the Food Network.
Surprise Happy Ending Cheescake

Crust:
4 TBLS melted butter
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

Candied Jalapenos:
10 red jalapenos,thnly sliced
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Cheesecake bater:
2 pounds cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups superfine sugar
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream
1 small lemon,zested


preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

For the crust: Butter the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan with some of the melted butter. In a small bowl, toss remaining butter with the graham cracker crumbs. Sprinkle the bottom of the pan with the crumbs. Wrap the inside and bottom of the pan in a large piece of foil. (This is to prevent water from seeping thru during the baking.)

For the candied Jalapenos:In a small saucepan, combine jalapenos, sugar, and water. Simmer until jalapenos are softened. about20 minutes. Drain. reserving the jalapenos and syrup seperately. Cover the crust with the drained jalapenos. Set aside.

For the cheesecake Batter: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cheese with the sugar until light and smooth. Add the eggs !1 at a time. scraping down the bowl between additions. Add remaining ingredients, including the reserved syrup, and mix until combined. Pour batter over jalapenos.

Place pan inside a roasting pan. Add hot water to come halfway up the sides of the spring form pan. Bake until cheesecake is just set, but still a little wobbly in the center, about an hour. Cool and refridgerate until completely set. at least several hours, up to overnight.

[Miss Mally]

Cy...that cheese cake sounds good.

Sport...paella is wonderfull. One of my fav. dishes.

And as for the blueberry cream...easy

Use two cans of blueberry pie filling...and for the cake part...French Vanilla cake mix. The rest of it is made just like my other dump cakes. This cake turns out like a very very rich blueberry cobbler.

[sportacus]

Where does the cream come in? Do you serve it with whip cream? Paella must be good to do all that! lol I'll take your word for it. lol I don't think I have the skills.

[lucy]

Coulter's.

[Miss Mally]

cream is the flavor...ie vanilla

[sportacus]

Thanks Mally

[baileyboop]

So what was for lunch today with everyone?

We had hamburger patties, roasted potatoes with red bell peppers and butter, sweet peas and corn.

[sportacus]

For Lunch I made the kids and hubby fish sticks, baked potatoes and veggies. I had a wrap. (on a diet. yeah.....) Last night I made baked mahi mahi and asparagus with garlic butter and salad. Now that was good.

[joey]

For Lunch I made the kids and hubby fish sticks, baked potatoes and veggies. I had a wrap. (on a diet. yeah.....) Last night I made baked mahi mahi and asparagus with garlic butter and salad. Now that was good.
can you share your recipe for mahi mahi please........

[Tess]

Mally,made your blueberry dump cake today-everyone loved it-sooo good and sooo easy to make-thanks

[sportacus]

Mahi Mahi is hard to find but sometimes you can find it in Wal Mart frozen by the shrimp or in the fresh fish at other grocery stores. There are two ways I like to cook it. The first and best is grilled. I take melted butter and Seafood Magic seasoning and a little lemon and brush before and during grilling. Then I make a cream sauce with shrimp diced and crawfish if I have it with some of the seafood magic and a few chives or green onions and spoon it over the top. I love that but our grill was squirriled up last night. The other way is baked. Just get a pyrex dish spray with pam for sure! I have some salmon and seafood seasoning that I get at Sam's I pour that all over, put a pad of butter on each filet, and squeeze fresh lime on the top. Bake at 350 uncovered about 15 minutes depending on the thickness of the filet. When done I plate and spoon some of the drippings out of the dish over the top and top with fresh pico de gallo. It's really good and has nice fresh flavor. One note though if your Mahi Mahi still has the skin on it (some frozen does) cut it off with your filet knife before cooking. That's all there is to it. Easy as pie....or fish. lol

[Miss Mally]

Mally,made your blueberry dump cake today-everyone loved it-sooo good and sooo easy to make-thanks

Glad you liked it Tess. I love making easy stuff lol

[sportacus]

Stuffed jalepenos last night on the grill with steaks. Awesome.!

[baileyboop]

Man, steaks sound really good, right now....makes my mouth water....

I've been in the mood for baby back pork ribs....hmmmmmmm

[sportacus]

I love ribs but I have never made them in my life. Share....

[cyotefishing]

We're qing ribs this weekend. If you watch the BBq shows on the Travel channel some folks like em with alot of sauce and some dry with lots of seasoning. I copyed a great Shrimp recipe I saw on the foodnetwork but can't fin Andouille sausage here in Eastland. I can order it outa La. but 15 bucks for shipping $5.00 sausage? I'm thinking I can sub a good peppery pork sausage like say Opas. Any body ever buy andouille around these parts?

[sportacus]

You can find it here at Whole Foods and other stores like Central Market. But the only big difference in Andouille and other sausages is the cayenne and the rice in the sausage. You would probably do fine with a cajun flavored sausage.

[cyotefishing]

You can find it here at Whole Foods and other stores like Central Market. But the only big difference in Andouille and other sausages is the cayenne and the rice in the sausage. You would probably do fine with a cajun flavored sausage.Boudain? I have that. I was thinking maybe so too.

[baileyboop]

I love ribs but I have never made them in my life. Share....

smoke em and keep em hydrated with Sprite.............hmmmmmmmm yummy yummy yummy

[joey]

We're qing ribs this weekend. If you watch the BBq shows on the Travel channel some folks like em with alot of sauce and some dry with lots of seasoning. I copyed a great Shrimp recipe I saw on the foodnetwork but can't fin Andouille sausage here in Eastland. I can order it outa La. but 15 bucks for shipping $5.00 sausage? I'm thinking I can sub a good peppery pork sausage like say Opas. Any body ever buy andouille around these parts?

seems like i've seen it at brookshires.......
.....

[Miss Mally]

I think I am going to make shrimp scampi and brushetta for supper tonight. What would be a good veggie to go with it Sport. I am tired of the same ole same ole.

[sportacus]

Ya know what's nice is either some fresh brussel sprouts put them in a pyrex dish, put a pat of butter on each one sprinkle all with garlic salt and bake about 5 minutes before they're ready throw on some parmesan cheese. or if that's too much of the same and you want something a little sweet to go with your savory try that spinach salad with the strawberries, purple onions and rasberry vinegerette. Or get some of your fresh squash or zucchini from the garden split them in half longways and brush with olive oil a little salt and pepper and either bake or grill, thats good too with a strong flavored meal. or lol you can make an asparagus salad with blanched asparagus, cherry tomatoes and a little onion and whatever else you have in the kitchen lol broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, throw in a bowl with a little italian dressing or a light vinigerette (which I have a great recipe for btw) that would be good too. Let me know if you want some more lol.

[Miss Mally]

brussel sprout sound good. I do them with the salt and pepper and butter...but have never used the parmesan cheese...I think I will try that tonight.

I also have two flats of strawberries right now...so the stawberry/spinach salad sounds good too.

Last night I made strawberry parfats with fresh strawberries, strawberry muffins and vanillia ice cream...all layered and then coated with a fresh strawberry syrup that I made.

[sportacus]

In the words of Donkey on Shrek "Everybody loves a parfait". lol That does sound good.

[Miss Mally]

I didn't do the brussel sprouts. I did artichoke instead. They were great.

I marinated them in italian dressing....then placed them upright...basted them in olive oil and basil. Sprinkled parmasen on them and baked for about 15 minutes. Then I went back and sprinkled french fried onions on top and covered it all with provolone cheese. They were great.

I did do the the spinach/strawberry salad...and I added pecans to it. Delicious.

I made my scampi...olive oil...minced garlic and lots and lots of basil...then added my shrimp. I cooked linguni and then poured the shrimp mixture on top.

brushetta -- italian crusty bread....mixed olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, basil and a bit of rosemary...heated it in microwave and then brushed it on the sliced bread. Next I put fresh fine chopped tomatoes and red onions with basil sprinkled on top and covered with fresh grated parmesan. Baked for 15 at 350.

[Miss Mally]

I made Chicken enchiladas night before last.

First I boiled about 10 chicken thighs and then deboned and shredded (just using a fork) the meat. In a pot I put meat, one large container of sour cream, one can hot rotel, two cans of cream of chicken soup, one chopped onion and salt and pepper to taste. simmer

Then I take large flour tortillas and fill with mixture above, and a handfull of grated cheese and roll. Place each enchillada in glass 9x13 baking dish (usually I can fill two of these baking dishes). Cover enchilladas with remaining mixture and remaining grated cheese. Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes.

My family loves these!

[million$smile]

i want chick n and dumplings to night lol

[sportacus]

I make my enchiladas a little different than yours. I get the chicken breasts bake or boil and shred, add purple onion, cilantro if I have it and a little salt and pepper, grated cheese. I put this mixture in the flour tortillas and put in my baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes or until they look a little stiff and golden on the top. I make my sour cream sauce with 2 tblspn of flour, stick of butter, can of chicken broth. put in a sauce pan and whisk over med heat until thick, take of the heat and add a small thing of sour cream. Take your enchiladas out of the oven and spoon generously over the top and grated cheese, put back in the oven until the cheese melts. Whole dish takes about 30 minutes from start to finish.

[sportacus]

Million do you make the easy dumplings or from scratch? Welcome to the spin by the way!

[Miss Mally]

I use chicken breast sometimes...but thighs are cheaper...and moister.

Have you ever tasted a chicken Crispito? The flavor is very similar.

[sportacus]

Nope never heard of it, what is it?

[Miss Mally]

It is a deep fried chicken burrito

[Miss Mally]

Had sheperds pie tonight for supper. Don't usually do that in the summer...as it is kinda a cold winter night meal to me...but hadn't had it in so long I got hungry for it anyway.

[Sue B.]

Grilled Onion-Bacon Appetizers

2 large sweet onions
12 hickory smoked bacon strips
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup molasses
2 Tablespoons bar-b-q sauce

Cut each onion into 12 wedges. Cut bacon strips in half. Wrap bacon around each onion wedge and secure with toothpicks. Place in ungreased 13x9 dish.

Combine the brown sugar, vinegar, molasses and bar-b-q sauce; pour ½ cup over onions. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour turning once. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.

Drain and discard marinade. Grill appetizers, covered over medium heat for 10-15 mins. Turning and basting with remaining marinade.

This is another recipe I got out of Taste of Home...I fixed them this week-end, and believe me they are good...

I ended up cooking them in the oven, and they still turned out delious...

[Miss Mally]

that does sound good.

[gb2grand]

i had my very best meatloaf and a fresh pot of red beans yummy

[Miss Mally]

I nearly made meat loaf...but went with the sheperds pie instead.

[sportacus]

We had steaks on the grill last night and a salad. I have no idea what I'm making tonight. Chicken something. lol

[million$smile]

Million do you make the easy dumplings or from scratch? Welcome to the spin by the way!
scratch

[million$smile]

but tonight were haveing hamburgers

[BigGunz]

I Love Chicken and Dumplins and havent had any in YEARS.

[Miss Mally]

Tonight it was salmon patties, french fries, cucumber, onion and tomato salad with a homemade dill dressing, and fresh Israel cantalope from Deleon.

[sportacus]

What's your homemade dill dressing Mally? And BG I have a recipe for the easiest chicken and dumplings you ever had.

[BigGunz]

What's your homemade dill dressing Mally? And BG I have a recipe for the easiest chicken and dumplings you ever had.
awesome....amke yourself a copy then make the dumplings for me.....roflol....j/k...I would like the recipe....I do not know how to make them...I can say however out of all the different Chicken and Dumplings I have ever eaten that my ex-wife was the supreme queen at making them...hers were to die for....seriously they were that good.

[Miss Mally]

I take about a half a spice jar of dill. Add to it: half a pint of sourcream, 5 heaping table spoons of Miracle Whip, 1/4 cup of milk or cream (I prefer cream), a pinch of salt, pepper, basil, onion powder, celery salt. Whip this together...pour over sliced onions and cucumbers. I let these set in the icebox for a couple hours...then add my tomatoes (preferable cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half) right before serving.

[sportacus]

Thanks Mally! Ok BG since you divorced your source here ya go:
take a can of the cheapest canned biscuits and cut the biscuits into fourths. Get a little flour in a bowl. Bake or boil your chicken and shred it. I just bake a few chicken breasts and cut them up. Get your pot and pour in a couple of cans of chicken broth and add your chicken and pepper to taste no salt. Bring to a boil. Take your lil bisuits and dredge them in flower and drop them in. Easy as pie.

[BigGunz]

do the cheap biscuits make them taste better?...and how long do ya boil the chicken?

[sportacus]

Just boil the chicken until it's done. lol Actually I boil my chicken before I even start because I like the taste of the chicken broth in a can. The chicken is done boiling when it kinda starts pulling off the bone and turns really white. The cheap biscuits work best because they aren't all fluffy or layered and they have alot of salt which flavors the broth.

[cyotefishing]

Had a friend, I guess, drop off a huge bag of okra. Made 11 pints and 2 quarts of dilled/pickled okra. Ready in 6 weeks. Breaded some of the longer ones tonight. Yummy!!!

[baileyboop]

Had a friend, I guess, drop off a huge bag of okra. Made 11 pints and 2 quarts of dilled/pickled okra. Ready in 6 weeks. Breaded some of the longer ones tonight. Yummy!!!


Where did you get the okra? I wanna buy some fresh okra....awwwwwww..

[Miss Mally]

I love pickled okra.

Tonight for supper...we had Jambalya....smothered okra and cornbread. I didn't have any fresh...I used frozen...whole stalks. If you cook them right...they are still pretty good.

[cyotefishing]

I love pickled okra.

Tonight for supper...we had Jambalya....smothered okra and cornbread. I didn't have any fresh...I used frozen...whole stalks. If you cook them right...they are still pretty good.Sure your not from La.?

[BigGunz]

The onky way I eat Okra is FRIED!....that stuff is gross all gooey and slimy....yuck....lol

[Miss Mally]

It is not slimy and gooey if you cook it right. Adding a little vinager when you slow cook it will take the slime out.

Cy...I have lots of family from my dads side that are from NO and the surrounding areas.

I make a mean gumbo...only problem is...I only know how to make it for twenty or thirty people lol.

We boil crawdads, corn and taters as often as we can get them. Hubby brought 40 lbs of crawdads back from East Texas a couple of years back...and we all ate till we were about to bust. My baby boy...ate them while crying. He said they were so good he couldn't quit eating them...but they were so hot he couldn't quit crying. We make them kinda spicey.

[sportacus]

Tonight I'm having tuna sandwiches, clam chowder, pasta salad and chips.

[Miss Mally]

We are having hamburgers off the grill....with fried taters.

Still getting fresh tomatoes...they make the hamburgers so much better.

[Miss Mally]

sport...usually when we do tuna sandwiches...we do tomato suoup with it.


I have some chicken thighs thawed...I think I am going to make Fried Chicken, mashed taters and some veggie for supper tonight....maybe beets and a salad or something.

[BigGunz]

sport...usually when we do tuna sandwiches...we do tomato suoup with it.


I have some chicken thighs thawed...I think I am going to make Fried Chicken, mashed taters and some veggie for supper tonight....maybe beets and a salad or something.
Thats what I like also...on my tuna I use miracle whip and some diced apples in it then have either tuna sandwich with my tomato soup or just the tuna on crackers with tomato soup.

[sportacus]

I like tomato soup but nobody else does. lol Tonight I'm making Beef Strogonaff and asparagus with garlic butter, yum.

[Miss Mally]

Well...the chicken went to the way side....all the kids have stuff going on and will not be home...so I am saving the chicken for tomorrow night. I am not sure now what hubby and I are going to do for supper...something quick and easy.

[BigGunz]

I like tomato soup but nobody else does. lol Tonight I'm making Beef Strogonaff and asparagus with garlic butter, yum.
Like boiled okra thats slimy and nasty....lol

[BigGunz]

Ya'll convinced me I had tomato soup and tuna sandwich for dinner tonight....lol

[sage]

We had left over steak and steamed veggies.