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Picked the meat off the wings I did not eat.Might make tacos and or chili relleno.
Picked the meat off the wings I did not eat.Might make tacos and or chili relleno.
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November............ what's for dinner?
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Barbara101
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352 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 11:22 am
bethk
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we're going to have a bit of this 'n that.....gotta clean the leftovers out of the refrigerator so I have some room to put precooked Thanksgiving sides.
353 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 12:42 pm
bethk
Admin
Change of plans.
I saw the WinnDixie ad for any size ham portion for $5 if you spend $30 on groceries.....So, I went and spent $60 ~ to save $14.98 on a nice shank cut smoked ham. Great marketing. They got me there intending to spend $30 and I did a double-up.
But one of the things that took me over was a walk past the meat counter. They had chuck roasts on sale and there was a beauty calling my name....It was $15 so I spent way more than I usually do on a piece of meat but I immediately thought of the 3-pack dry seasoning mix CrockPot roast. The leftovers will be shredded up for Italian Beef Sandwiches and stashed in the freezer. And Mr. Amazing is just going to have to deal with the fact that I'm gonna have mashed potatoes and roasted carrots & onions to go with the meal. ((bet he eats HIS share!))
I saw the WinnDixie ad for any size ham portion for $5 if you spend $30 on groceries.....So, I went and spent $60 ~ to save $14.98 on a nice shank cut smoked ham. Great marketing. They got me there intending to spend $30 and I did a double-up.
But one of the things that took me over was a walk past the meat counter. They had chuck roasts on sale and there was a beauty calling my name....It was $15 so I spent way more than I usually do on a piece of meat but I immediately thought of the 3-pack dry seasoning mix CrockPot roast. The leftovers will be shredded up for Italian Beef Sandwiches and stashed in the freezer. And Mr. Amazing is just going to have to deal with the fact that I'm gonna have mashed potatoes and roasted carrots & onions to go with the meal. ((bet he eats HIS share!))
354 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 12:47 pm
Barbara101
WinnDixie ours closed..As did Piggly Wiggly.
Bilo has that going on. Hate that store ..Do not shop there...
Bilo has that going on. Hate that store ..Do not shop there...
355 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 1:46 pm
Bugster2
I always microwave my butternut before attempting to cut it. It is too dangerous otherwise. I then use a cleaver and a rubber mallet to do the rest. It keeps my fingers away from everything.
Last night I made chicken marsala crepes. I wasn't impressed with the recipe.
I spent most of the day seasoning a carbon steel griddle. I over-did-it and had to scrape off some of the baked on oil. If need be, I will Easy Off it and start over. I tried some bacon and eggs and they didn't stick but I found that the carbon steel gets hotter so I had to turn down the heat so the bacon wouldn't burn and the eggs didn't frizzle too much. It may be my imagination but I swear the eggs tasted better fried on the carbon steel vs a nonstick pan.
Today we are going over to my sister's for an early Thanksgiving. Her daughter has to work on Thanksgiving so she moved the day. I am not looking forward to it because it means I will have to work.
Last night I made chicken marsala crepes. I wasn't impressed with the recipe.
I spent most of the day seasoning a carbon steel griddle. I over-did-it and had to scrape off some of the baked on oil. If need be, I will Easy Off it and start over. I tried some bacon and eggs and they didn't stick but I found that the carbon steel gets hotter so I had to turn down the heat so the bacon wouldn't burn and the eggs didn't frizzle too much. It may be my imagination but I swear the eggs tasted better fried on the carbon steel vs a nonstick pan.
Today we are going over to my sister's for an early Thanksgiving. Her daughter has to work on Thanksgiving so she moved the day. I am not looking forward to it because it means I will have to work.
356 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 1:55 pm
bethk
Admin
Funny, but Thanksgiving is my favorite meal to cook.....well, wait, I may like cooking Christmas dinner more..........
Oh, heck, either is my favorite!
I like when I get to make all my favorites and everyone enjoys the meal so much.
I asked Dane if he wanted me to make pumpkin pie or pumpkin roll w/cream cheese filling.....he answered, "yes". So, instead of baking the three pies my recipe usually makes I'll adjust to make the filling for one pie and then also make the pumpkin roll. That'll fix him!
Barb, we're going to make your Brussel sprouts with grapes. Did you use bacon, too? Any cooking on the stovetop in cast iron skillet or did you do them all in the oven? Remind me, please.
Oh, heck, either is my favorite!
I like when I get to make all my favorites and everyone enjoys the meal so much.
I asked Dane if he wanted me to make pumpkin pie or pumpkin roll w/cream cheese filling.....he answered, "yes". So, instead of baking the three pies my recipe usually makes I'll adjust to make the filling for one pie and then also make the pumpkin roll. That'll fix him!
Barb, we're going to make your Brussel sprouts with grapes. Did you use bacon, too? Any cooking on the stovetop in cast iron skillet or did you do them all in the oven? Remind me, please.
357 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:01 pm
UNCLE JIMMY
Bugster2 wrote:I always microwave my butternut before attempting to cut it. It is too dangerous otherwise. I then use a cleaver and a rubber mallet to do the rest. It keeps my fingers away from everything.
Last night I made chicken marsala crepes. I wasn't impressed with the recipe.
I spent most of the day seasoning a carbon steel griddle. I over-did-it and had to scrape off some of the baked on oil. If need be, I will Easy Off it and start over. I tried some bacon and eggs and they didn't stick but I found that the carbon steel gets hotter so I had to turn down the heat so the bacon wouldn't burn and the eggs didn't frizzle too much. It may be my imagination but I swear the eggs tasted better fried on the carbon steel vs a nonstick pan.
Today we are going over to my sister's for an early Thanksgiving. Her daughter has to work on Thanksgiving so she moved the day. I am not looking forward to it because it means I will have to work.
Always better on the carbon steel bugster.
Tina burns the pan with oil in it, and it winds up that if you place a beer cap flat top down, it will stick if you turn the pan upside down. Noooo Gooood.
Cast, has to be brought up to temp slowly. and cooled slowly.
358 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:08 pm
Barbara101
Cut the grapes in half and toss them on a baking sheet w/ the sprouts.
Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle kosher salt over all.
cut the sprouts in half and use black grapes..toasted the pecans.I used my toaster oven..
Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle kosher salt over all.
cut the sprouts in half and use black grapes..toasted the pecans.I used my toaster oven..
359 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:12 pm
Barbara101
I really am over making a big dinner anymore.. I did not cook much when I went to DS last year..
This old mare ain't what she used to be..
I am getting to set in my ways....
This old mare ain't what she used to be..
I am getting to set in my ways....
360 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:20 pm
UNCLE JIMMY
Supper is cooking in the oven covered with foil at 250ºF slow.
Pork spare ribs dry rubbed with Mad Hunky General purpose rub.
Can't finish them on the grill because I have to reconnect it from when the siding was installed.
I will make some potato salad with ( get this ) Potatoes from Canada. Tina found a store that carries them here by her other uncles town.
I don't know what it is with potatoes from right here in the USA, but they have no good ole potato flavor / smell / etc.
DD said she is gonna grow potatoes on the farm. Whatever we don't use, will go to the pigs to eat.
I think most of these potatoes we get from the stores, are genetically produced. Lately there are no eye's on the potatoes. All types. Tina noticed that this year.
Pork spare ribs dry rubbed with Mad Hunky General purpose rub.
Can't finish them on the grill because I have to reconnect it from when the siding was installed.
I will make some potato salad with ( get this ) Potatoes from Canada. Tina found a store that carries them here by her other uncles town.
I don't know what it is with potatoes from right here in the USA, but they have no good ole potato flavor / smell / etc.
DD said she is gonna grow potatoes on the farm. Whatever we don't use, will go to the pigs to eat.
I think most of these potatoes we get from the stores, are genetically produced. Lately there are no eye's on the potatoes. All types. Tina noticed that this year.
361 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:25 pm
Barbara101
I do not eat white potatoes.To many carbs...
362 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:36 pm
UNCLE JIMMY
Barbara101 wrote:I really am over making a big dinner anymore.. I did not cook much when I went to DS last year..
This old mare ain't what she used to be..
I am getting to set in my ways....
Barb....I remember last year what you went throgh. LOL....actually, it's not funny.
I tell Tina....at my age of 71, I don't go anyplace further than an hour drive. When it comes toity time, I want my own toity, and that happens frequently now.
I pity my poor cousin in PA. Her both sons....GF's, and dog and two cats, are there for a week or more. She had to buy a poopy box and litter just for the cats.
363 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:38 pm
bethk
Admin
Barbara101 wrote:Cut the grapes in half and toss them on a baking sheet w/ the sprouts.
Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle kosher salt over all.
cut the sprouts in half and use black grapes..toasted the pecans.I used my toaster oven..
Thanks!
364 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:42 pm
Barbara101
UNCLE JIMMY wrote:Barbara101 wrote:I really am over making a big dinner anymore.. I did not cook much when I went to DS last year..
This old mare ain't what she used to be..
I am getting to set in my ways....
Barb....I remember last year what you went throgh. LOL....actually, it's not funny.
I tell Tina....at my age of 71, I don't go anyplace further than an hour drive. When it comes toity time, I want my own toity, and that happens frequently now.
I pity my poor cousin in PA. Her both sons....GF's, and dog and two cats, are there for a week or more. She had to buy a poopy box and litter just for the cats.
yeah and get this..Because I said no to that nightmare I am on the sh^t list..well you know what.. I am the one pissed now because no one respects MY needs or wishes..This to shall pass but for now I am not to happy......
365 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:47 pm
bethk
Admin
take some deep breaths and try to put it past you. You're the only one getting yourself upset and life is too short. Look forward to making something special 'just for you' and know DS isn't thinking all that much about it now that he knows you aren't going to make that trip again.
That's like when I got mad at Dane that one time.....of course, it was only once.
I stewed about what he said, what he did, what I should have done or said and didn't.....let it eat away at me for days. When I finally couldn't stand it another minute I decided to just vent and get it all cleared.....
I had my say and he said, "Huh?"
He didn't even remember the original 'discussion'........
Men are from mars and should return there promptly !!!
That's like when I got mad at Dane that one time.....of course, it was only once.
I stewed about what he said, what he did, what I should have done or said and didn't.....let it eat away at me for days. When I finally couldn't stand it another minute I decided to just vent and get it all cleared.....
I had my say and he said, "Huh?"
He didn't even remember the original 'discussion'........
Men are from mars and should return there promptly !!!
366 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 3:00 pm
Barbara101
I said to him, why do you go to dinner for week end (and take me) to a stepS and her grown kids . He says because it is easy to do that because her kids have to go to their dads and the other moms, the other ones have to drive 2hrs. AND it is just easy for everyone then have everyone come to his house...... 
Yet he does not see what I have to do..SMH..Plus they all but ignored me and played stupid games and drank..By the time dinner was served I.. I.. I was the only one NOT drunk...MY dogs had to be locked up and my sick cat in a bathroom..
Nope..not doing it.......
Yet he does not see what I have to do..SMH..Plus they all but ignored me and played stupid games and drank..By the time dinner was served I.. I.. I was the only one NOT drunk...MY dogs had to be locked up and my sick cat in a bathroom..Nope..not doing it.......
367 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 3:06 pm
bethk
Admin
you'll feel better if you just stop stewing about it....
he'll be fine ~ and you can have a quiet holiday without the drama. Look forward to it and enjoy.
he'll be fine ~ and you can have a quiet holiday without the drama. Look forward to it and enjoy.
368 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 3:07 pm
Barbara101
Oh I plan on it lol........
369 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 3:45 pm
NormM
I made a pecan pie for Thanksgiving day. It is the rage this year, it seems, to make it with bourbon, ginger and chocolate added in. I hope it turns out as well as all the reviews say it is.p
370 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 3:49 pm
Barbara101
The best one I made/make is with Kahlua..
371 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 3:49 pm
UNCLE JIMMY
Mom used to say when she got to be 62, "Wait" .... just Wait"
And we never understood. Until now! .... She said, I love your brother, and I love you jimmy, but I would rather have you guy's split it up when you come in to see us. I can't do what I used to do when I was 40. You kids will see....just "wait!"....
Holy "S".... she was so right! ....
And I guess we all have a quirk about something sometimes. And then Poor Tina and I prepare and cook a feast, and they are like, wll we have to eat early because we have to go here or there at so and so's house, and the other one...." what the heck,"why do we have to eat so early....and then the arguments start.
Now.... we say to them, "Wait" "You'll see!"...and they laugh!
And...it's the same with having others for feasts. Like family. Not once do they even offer to invite Tina and me to dinner, or even a visit for coffee and a cookie, yet,..... they can have their friends to eat over their house. Grrrrrrr!!!
And we never understood. Until now! .... She said, I love your brother, and I love you jimmy, but I would rather have you guy's split it up when you come in to see us. I can't do what I used to do when I was 40. You kids will see....just "wait!"....
Holy "S".... she was so right! ....
And I guess we all have a quirk about something sometimes. And then Poor Tina and I prepare and cook a feast, and they are like, wll we have to eat early because we have to go here or there at so and so's house, and the other one...." what the heck,"why do we have to eat so early....and then the arguments start.
Now.... we say to them, "Wait" "You'll see!"...and they laugh!
And...it's the same with having others for feasts. Like family. Not once do they even offer to invite Tina and me to dinner, or even a visit for coffee and a cookie, yet,..... they can have their friends to eat over their house. Grrrrrrr!!!
372 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 4:32 pm
bethk
Admin
I like what I do. I get to cook in Lyn's big kitchen with granite countertops & two ovens. She lets me take over and do my thing. I love it!
She sets her beautiful Italian round table and before long I'm mixing Cosmos for us to drink.....
She sets her beautiful Italian round table and before long I'm mixing Cosmos for us to drink.....
373 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:29 pm
bethk
Admin
OMG - my house smells divine!
The potatoes, onions & carrots are on a roasting pan in the oven.....the pot roast is tender. I told Dane I was finally going to open the CrockPot if he wanted to get a good sniff ~ he actually got up from his chair and hi-tailed it to the kitchen! LOL So, I gave him a tiny bite to whet his appetite. Now he's 'starving'! It's been a long time since I've cooked that Italian Pot Roast so we're both more than ready for supper.
The potatoes, onions & carrots are on a roasting pan in the oven.....the pot roast is tender. I told Dane I was finally going to open the CrockPot if he wanted to get a good sniff ~ he actually got up from his chair and hi-tailed it to the kitchen! LOL So, I gave him a tiny bite to whet his appetite. Now he's 'starving'! It's been a long time since I've cooked that Italian Pot Roast so we're both more than ready for supper.
374 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 9:11 pm
Barbara101
chili relleno casserole and taco..
375 Re: November............ what's for dinner? Mon Nov 23, 2015 9:33 pm
bethk
Admin
Darn, darn, DOUBLE DARN !!!
Just as I was taking the roast out of the CrockPot there was a knock on the door ~ old neighbor stopped by to pick up some plants we had started for her. I covered the meat with foil and turned off the oven.....
TWO hours later, the meat was lukewarm, I thickened the juices to make hot gravy to pour over. The potatoes were still edible but the carrots and onions were black leather. Sigh......
The meat was good. It just wasn't the meal I smelled all afternoon.
But the leftovers should make perfect Italian Beef Sandwiches. At least it's something to look forward to.
Just as I was taking the roast out of the CrockPot there was a knock on the door ~ old neighbor stopped by to pick up some plants we had started for her. I covered the meat with foil and turned off the oven.....
TWO hours later, the meat was lukewarm, I thickened the juices to make hot gravy to pour over. The potatoes were still edible but the carrots and onions were black leather. Sigh......
The meat was good. It just wasn't the meal I smelled all afternoon.
But the leftovers should make perfect Italian Beef Sandwiches. At least it's something to look forward to.
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