Dinner! What did we cook?

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:53 am

the peach salsa sounds good Granny.

I have a wonderful peach tree out back that is doing GREAT this year.

I canned 5 qts of pie filling.
and now am just going to freeze the pie filling.
That's about all i do with it.It's my husbands favorite, peach pie, and I dont care for it and wont be tempted to eat it!

_________________
Super Mod

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:29 am

Kimmie wrote:

the peach salsa sounds good Granny.

I have a wonderful peach tree out back that is doing GREAT this year.

I canned 5 qts of pie filling.
and now am just going to freeze the pie filling.
That's about all i do with it.It's my husbands favorite, peach pie, and I dont care for it and wont be tempted to eat it!

now that makes me a bit jealous Kimmie.....having a peach tree.

_________________
We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves.
Lynn Hall, Where Have All the Tigers Gone?, 1989

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:42 am

Granny wrote:

Kimmie wrote:

the peach salsa sounds good Granny.

I have a wonderful peach tree out back that is doing GREAT this year.

I canned 5 qts of pie filling.
and now am just going to freeze the pie filling.
That's about all i do with it.It's my husbands favorite, peach pie, and I dont care for it and wont be tempted to eat it!

now that makes me a bit jealous Kimmie.....having a peach tree.

it's kind of a sad one.
we pruned it last year and it looks 100% better and the peaches were bigger this year.

I will have to take a picture

_________________
Super Mod

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:53 pm

I'd love to see a picture Kimmie it sounds like its doing well.

Tonight I am making corned beef, baked potatoes and broccoli and cauliflour. Better get it underway as show time is in two hours!

Happy Dinner everyone Very Happy

_________________
Moderator

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:58 pm

i am making ground pork steaks, broccoli and cheese, with a tossed salad. Although the salad will be blah, because i ran out of romaine lettuce.

Oh well.

my gall bladder is acting up, so i wont be eating much.

_________________
Super Mod

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:31 pm

Kim take care of that gall bladder. Very Happy

_________________
Moderator

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:35 pm

Sydney2 wrote:

Kim take care of that gall bladder. Very Happy

I am trying to hold out til insurance kicks in.

I havent gone to the dr for official diagnosis, just in case I need surgery, i can have insurance pay it.

_________________
Super Mod

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:43 pm

Kimmie wrote:

Sydney2 wrote:

Kim take care of that gall bladder. Very Happy

I am trying to hold out til insurance kicks in.

I havent gone to the dr for official diagnosis, just in case I need surgery, i can have insurance pay it.

Good thinking, but make sure you don't get sick while you wait. Keep a close eye on your symptoms Hug wrap up in arms

_________________
Moderator

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:21 pm

Just stay away from high fat foods girl - you don't want to trigger a full blown gall bladder attack!

_________________
In combat or competition, where the stress levels are highest, you do not rise to the occasion… you sink to the level of your training.

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:04 am

They've started a mentoring project, here at the school, so yesterday I took my mentee (gosh, that sounds funny) and staff to lunch at Damon's. Then, since I wasn't that hungry, I just had a salad for dinner. Guess what kind! Yep! Greens with grilled chicken, a hard boiled egg, and celery seed dressing.

_________________
MODERATOR

Counting down the days till our next trip . . .

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:48 am

I'm not at home, this week, so dinner has been "catch as catch can." Last night it was an Italian BMT salad from Subway. It was good, but I'd rather be home in my own kitchen. Very Happy

_________________
MODERATOR

Counting down the days till our next trip . . .

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:51 am

A friend and former colleague is teaching a nutrition unit to her grade eight class and I'm helping with the cooking part. We've been talking a lot about "Clean Eating" and I pulled this recipe from the Clean Eating Magazine website and made it with the boys. (We quadrupled the recipe) It was a winner!

http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/minisite/ce_index.htm

Turkey Tenders with Cranberry Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:
2 whole wheat or whole grain pita breads
1 tsp kosher or sea salt
1 tbsp chopped fresh sage
1 lb turkey tenderloins
1 clove garlic, split
2 tsp olive oil

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place pita breads on the foil and bake until dry and crispy, about 7 to 10 minutes.
2. When the pita breads are cool enough to handle, break them up and grind them into coarse crumbs with a food processor. Stir in salt and fresh sage. Place the seasoned crumbs onto a plate.
3. Dry off turkey tenderloins with a paper towel. Rub split garlic clove all over the meat. Cut the tenderloins into 1 1/2-inch chunks and place in a bowl. Add olive oil to bowl and, using your hands, mix until the meat is evenly covered with the oil.
4. Roll each piece of turkey in the seasoned bread crumbs until well coated and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the turkey is cooked through and no pink remains. Serve warm with Cranberry Yogurt Dipping Sauce.

Cranberry Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup fat free plain yogurt
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions:
Combine yogurt and dried cranberries in a food processor and blend until cranberries are finely chopped. Serve with Turkey Tenders as a dip.

_________________
In combat or competition, where the stress levels are highest, you do not rise to the occasion… you sink to the level of your training.

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:10 am

That's an interesting website, Jessie! I love the concept. In fact, that's how Dr. Adkin's book starts out . . . by talking about how much better it is for you to eat food you can grow, hunt, or gather (vs. processed foods). Do you subscribe to the magazine? I thought I might give it a try. That's how I try to eat and feel much better when I do.

Dinner for me, last night, was a green salad with tomatoes and strips of roast turkey, roast beef, and ham. The grandkids went home on Monday, and I'm slowly recuperating. Laughing

The house sure does seem quiet without them here.

_________________
MODERATOR

Counting down the days till our next trip . . .

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:03 am

I don't subscribe inky but I pick it up from time to time. I've been trying to eat this way for years and I love it. It's pretty simple really - just choose foods to cook/eat that are as close to their natural state as possible - no processed foods. (My man has a junk cupboard but I just pretend I don't see it. Lol)
Jessie

_________________
In combat or competition, where the stress levels are highest, you do not rise to the occasion… you sink to the level of your training.

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:45 am

I've been feeling kind of puny since Wednesday. I don't know if it's sinus or allergies, but I do know I'm tired of feeling sick. I haven't felt like eating much of anything, but last night I thawed some chicken broth I had in the freezer and that tasted pretty darn good. I think I'll do that today, too.

How 'bout you? What's for dinner at your house?

_________________
MODERATOR

Counting down the days till our next trip . . .

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Sun Sep 14, 2008 8:29 am

Inky I am sorry you are not feeling well. I hope that you feel better soon, chicken broth is the best when your not felling well hopefully it helps pull you through this.

I am not sure what we are having tonight. I am feeling very tired and lazy today I guess I should get myself motivated but I feel kinda bla.

Last night we had a great meal, we went to The Keg for dinner and I had an amazing Tenderloin steak with blue cheese sauce and garlic mashed potatoes, that will be tough to beat today LOL.

_________________
Moderator

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:18 am

Get well soon inky!
I made a caramelized onion pizza last night and served it with a green salad. (I know it doesn't sound very good but it's tasty if you like onions)

Caramelized Onions
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups sliced or chopped Spanish onions
dash of brown sugar ( I just used a pinch - it seems to help with the carmelization process)
Heat oil in large skillet on medium-low
add onions and dash of sugar
Cook slowly for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until onions are soft and golden brown (You can add a dash of thyme, rosemary and basil if you like)

Caramelized Onion Pizza
2 cups (approximately) of caramelized onions
1 homemade or purchased pizza crust (12 inches)
1/3 to 1/2 cup grated or slivered parmesan cheese (I prefer to sliver what I need from a block of good quality parmesan using a potato peeler)
Spread caramelized onions on pizza crust
Spread parmesan over onions
Bake at 425 F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden

You can add additional things to this pizza, of course - sliced grilled chicken, chopped roasted tomatoes, crumbled feta, mozzarella, pine nuts, sliced olives, sliced red bell pepper, etc.

_________________
In combat or competition, where the stress levels are highest, you do not rise to the occasion… you sink to the level of your training.

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:56 am

Hope you feel better soon Inky....chicken soup is the cure all for everything!

I'm cooking a roast beef w/roasted potatoes and corn...should be ready in an hour or so (sooner than later I hope, cuz I'm famished...anything would taste good right now!).

Take care of yourself Inky.

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:01 am

Ok last night for dinner we had Chili and homemade bread---YUM best part of fall is all the comfort foods....Tonight we are having Roast, pototoes, carrots and homemade bread again....the loaf I made yesterday was GONE!

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:42 pm

Inky are you feeling better?? I hope so.

Gosh I hate Mondays why do they have to be so hard? At least its an easy and yummy dinner. dance

Pasta and red sauce Yummmy.

_________________
Moderator

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:25 am

I'm still fighting it, Sydney, whatever "it" is. Soup is the only thing that tastes good. Whatever I have has settled in my chest, so the only way to sleep is sitting upright in a chair for no more than two hours at a time. Bah humbug! I'm tired of this.

You all don't know how much I appreciate your keeping this thread going, while I'm on the fritz. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! clap

Even if nothing tastes good, right now, your dinners sound good to me and I love reading about them. I can't wait till I feel good enough to fix a roast or chili (both are comfort food to me) or (low carb) pasta with red sauce or CJ's carmelized onion pizza. I love carmelized onions, so I can't wait to give that a try.

_________________
MODERATOR

Counting down the days till our next trip . . .

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Tue Sep 16, 2008 3:34 am

Awwww inky ..... I'm so sorry that you're still so sick. Take care of yourself girl.
As Mom would say .... drink plenty of fluids and rest.
Jessie

_________________
In combat or competition, where the stress levels are highest, you do not rise to the occasion… you sink to the level of your training.

Number of posts: 101 Registration date: 2008-01-17

Didn't cook this last night -
we made these in work yesterday - this works and its good !

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
1 LG. Coffee Mug
4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising)
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
Small splash of vanilla

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well . Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to share!)

When I make this at home I will add Kahlua instead of the vanilla.

And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:45 am

inky!

I hope you get over this crud.

The cooking thread and everything else misses you around here.

_________________
Super Mod

Subject: Re: Dinner! What did we cook? Sun Oct 12, 2008 2:12 pm

Well, believe it or not, I am finally on the mend. Woo hoo! I just finished up a series of antibiotics and steroids (I hate! hate! hate, steroids!!!), and I'm beginning to feel like myself again. It's a great feeling!! Seems like it's been forever! I really appreciate you all jumping in and trying to keep things going, here.

I've been kinda nauseous all weekend, but since it finally feels like it's "movin' on," I threw an old favorite in the oven. It's not really a recipe, per se. It's just boneless chicken breasts, in a 9 x 13" pan, topped with sundried tomato Alfredo sauce and mozzarella cheese. It's way yummier than it sounds. And, this time I threw on some leftover bacon, a few sliced onions, and fresh mushrooms, too. It's in the oven, covered with foil, right now. I'll add the mozzarella in about half an hour. This is great with steamed broccoli on the side, but you could also serve it over pasta, if you wanted.

How 'bout you all? You still eating dinner at your house? Very Happy

_________________
MODERATOR

Counting down the days till our next trip . . .