[oldschool1982]

Wow Suzanne! Just the thought of your dinner makes our meal of burgers tonight look like dog food. But in my own defense we did just start on remodeling the kitchen so... as you can imagine there's not much that can be done in the kitchen and since the range we just bought has been returned (needed 3 new burners after a month) for a better one so I did have to do something where the grill had to be utilized. Gonna be lotsa use of that grill coming up here over the next few weeks. Hope the weather stays good.

BTW hey Jayme, still lotsa turmoil in the house dept. Until we get the formaldehyde odor leaching outta the cabinets gone to the asbestos floor under the floor, under the floor in the kitchen removed so we can re-do it to the 40 windows and 4 doors that are in the process of being replaced, to the ..... . So in the words of a lesser know patriot from the area....I have not yet begun to drink!


Although....I guess it's just some of the many hazzards in buying an older home (not to mention vacant for the last two years). I believe it will be a nice kitchen when we get it finished.

[Austin_]

Today for dinner I will be making what I call "Ultimate Lasagna". It's lasagna noodles layered with a homemade bolognese sauce with spicy sausage and kielbasa, and homemade arugula alfredo sauce, and a gooey layer of Italian cheeses. Oh, and don't forget a layer of diced chorizo. A cripsy parmesan cheese layer is added and is topped with diced onions. It's bursting out of the pan and it's full of cheesy goodness. Then I'm making a Caesar salad with a homemade Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, Grilled Chicken meat, and slightly charred lettuce, with some white cheddar croutons. Then for dessert- a dark chocolate and caramel fondue with pistachios. I have some storebough palmiers, marshmallows, and some fresh strawberries and oranges that I want to put alongside that. At least that's what I want to make. My parents are at the grocery store right now. Knowing them however, they'll probably pick up some storebought mashed potatoes and egg rolls along the way. Oh, and for breakfast I made a Peaches and cream French toast. Caramelized peaches with a cinnamon-cream caramel, topped with homemade French toast, and topped with a homemade cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon whipped cream. Awesome. My dad ate like 10 pieces. :P

[Jayme]

Originally Posted by oldschool1982

BTW hey Jayme, still lotsa turmoil in the house dept. Until we get the formaldehyde odor leaching outta the cabinets gone to the asbestos floor under the floor, under the floor in the kitchen removed so we can re-do it to the 40 windows and 4 doors that are in the process of being replaced, to the ..... . So in the words of a lesser know patriot from the area....I have not yet begun to drink!


Although....I guess it's just some of the many hazzards in buying an older home (not to mention vacant for the last two years). I believe it will be a nice kitchen when we get it finished.

You are bold to buy a house that was vacant so long! There has been a house vacant across the street from me fro 2 years now... has been way overpriced, and now when realators look at the time on the listing... you know they steer away from it. Hng in there,, and let me buy you a drink.... I think you need it...
A kitchen remodel is in the future for me, but finances aren't there yet... next year?? (my kitchen is a small galley style, I get asked how do I cook so much in such a small kitchen? LOL

[Jayme]

Dinner last nite was seared Ahi with peppercorns, w/ a ginger, teriyaki sauce with fried rice noodles (you know the white ones that puff up),& asparagus w/ parmesan. Plus Irish soda bread. Dessert: creme brulee and chocolate drizzled strawberries.

[shakeandbake]

Right now, Paprika Chicken, Grilled Ribeyes, Mash Potatoe & salad. It's the Oscar chow down.

I spent the morning cooking banana breads, brownies and Nanaimo bars for tomorrow's job.

- Will

[akila001]

Tonight, I am making this chicken dish. I don't know what it is called, but it is good
I roast pan chicken legs in no oil. I slowly get rid of the fat the chicken produces. This for about 10-15 minutes. When it is about 10-15 minutes from being all cooked, I lower the heat, add a little bit of olive oil, tomatoes, oinions, rosemary, salt and pepper. I cover with the lid.
This dish is great with pasta or rice.

[allie]

Yesterday I made a Brunswick Stew from my great-grandmothers recipe. It makes a huge pot! We had that for supper, Les took some to work today for he and the other guys' lunch and tonight the kids and I are having it again at their request. The rest will go in the freezer for a later date when I'm busy and need something quick. I also made a dump cake last night for dessert with vanilla ice cream.

[i_can_c_u]

Today some of my friends are going to knock our house at night. So for them, I am going to make some thing special. They are as follows:

1. Momma's Chocolate Milk, containing vodka.
2. Green salad, which consist of cabbage, lettuce leaves and carrot.
3. Mongolian Beef, which is a spicy dish containing beef, carrot and green onions.
4. Saffron Rice
5. Finally dessert- Cheese Cake.

[Ishbel]

Cullen skink served with home-made granary bread. No puds.

[sweetnessx3]

Ive been forced to try new recipes ! just last week I was told I have type 2 diabetes so now I have a new cook book !!!called 1001 diabetic recipes

so tonight Im having cannellini and cabbage soup,with cabbage, northern beans ,pasta ,chicken broth ,garlic,onion and crushed fennel seeds

wish me luck!!!

[mredikop]

Originally Posted by akila001

Tonight, I am making this chicken dish. I don't know what it is called, but it is good
I roast pan chicken legs in no oil. I slowly get rid of the fat the chicken produces. This for about 10-15 minutes. When it is about 10-15 minutes from being all cooked, I lower the heat, add a little bit of olive oil, tomatoes, oinions, rosemary, salt and pepper. I cover with the lid.
This dish is great with pasta or rice.

Just curious as to why you are removing the chicken fat just to add oil, do you prefer the taste of the olive oil, want to control the color/flavor, etc.? What kind of tomatoes; diced, whole, stewed, sliced?

I'm sorry it sounds tasty and really simple so that's why I'm asking.

***

Last night I made herb crusted chicken with home fries which was uber tasty!

Tonight I am wrapping chicken breasts in bacon to sautee. I will season/rub them with a little thyme, parsely, cumin, salt and paprika. I was thinking of doing twice baked potatoes or maybe my "infamous" mashed taters with sage and allspice chicken gravy.

[allie]

I have a ham in the oven baking now. Later I'll bake up some sweet potatoes, biscuits, and steam some garden peas. That ham is 14 1/2 pounds so it will go into several meals this week!

[Austin_]

Today- Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup, a shallot and bacon frittata with roasted red peppers, topped with sour cream and chives, and a Linguica Burger with all the fixins you could possibly want- Aioli, sliced tomato, ketchup, horseradish mustard, and caramelized onions and some crispy pancetta. Then I made some popcorn with a butter and white cheddar sauce, and watched hours of my favorite television shows. Tomorrow I really want to have one of my favorites- an herb seasoned chicken breast wrapped in bacon, and stuffed with a chorizo and cornbread stuffing. Served with a grilled portabello and sage pan gravy.

[lentil]

Originally Posted by Austin_

Today- Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup, a shallot and bacon frittata with roasted red peppers, topped with sour cream and chives, and a Linguica Burger with all the fixins you could possibly want- Aioli, sliced tomato, ketchup, horseradish mustard, and caramelized onions and some crispy pancetta. Then I made some popcorn with a butter and white cheddar sauce, and watched hours of my favorite television shows. Tomorrow I really want to have one of my favorites- an herb seasoned chicken breast wrapped in bacon, and stuffed with a chorizo and cornbread stuffing. Served with a grilled portabello and sage pan gravy.

Austin, I want to live with you!

[allie]

All of your meals sound wonderful! In fact, I'm almost ashamed to post my simple meals after reading all of your menus.