"What's cooking for dinner - July 2017"

bethk wrote:Supper was hot dogs and beans.....Spiral cut hot dogs with Hormel Chili Sauce, Onions & Mustard on a potato bun, Bush's beans (right out of the can and heated a bit) and succotash (using the leftover grilled corn from last night).  Dane didn't want the Bush's beans, Jake didn't want the lima beans....and so everyone got what they wanted and I mixed mine to make succotash ~ 'cause that's what I like!



Jake went to the store with me this afternoon (HE got to drive me in the golf cart!) and he wanted to make some Instant Jello Pudding, Oreos and Cream.  And, of course, Grandma always has a can of whipped topping in her refrigerator.

Bugster2 wrote:

Do you have a spiral cutter for your dogs?

bethk wrote:The grill mats for the gas grill worked wonderfully with the salmon tonight.  I preheated my grill, as I usually do, and placed the mat on the hot grids.  Then I put the salmon on skin-side down and closed the lid.  It cooked until I saw it turning opaque and then I turned it over and let it finish.  It didn't stick.  It cooked evenly.  And it held together nicely.  When it registered 120° I put it on a plate and covered it with foil to 'rest' while I finished up my Buerre Blanc Sauce (had to heat the sauce and whisk in the two sticks of butter).

For anything delicate those mats seem to be just the ticket.  

cookingirl wrote:Imelda, that squash looks amazing!!!  Are all the veggies raw, when you put it in the oven? and cook it for what 45 min to an hour at 350-375??  never thought to do that with spaghetti squash. It is done with zucchini, for zucchini boats, but this is really good looking....yum

Thank you Cookingirl, Dirk said it tasted good too .. I pierced squash several times with sharp knife to allow steam to escape and cooked in microwave for 8 minutes, I turned it once after 4 minutes.. let it cool, then I cut it in half, removed the seeds, then scrapped out the squash meat, put in a big bowl, set aside. As for stuffing I cooked them in microwave too, 2 minute to cook the sausage, frozen broccoli, shallots, chili pepper or whatever you want, then mixed with cheese and stuffed them in one of the squash shells, baked for 30 minutes.. I only used half of the squash meat.. I planned to make spaghetti squash cake with them

bethk wrote:Imelda, your spaghetti squash dinner looks amazing!  Congrats to Dirk for babying those plants along and getting such a wonderful harvest.  You always seem to make even the most ordinary ingredients into a picture perfect meal ~ you have quite a talent!

When I was on Facebook I saw a post and immediately thought of you....thought it would be something you would make for Dirk on his hikes ~ and I imagine you'll be able to add your own special spin to make it your own.  Here's a link to the site:

http://www.recipetineats.com/no-washing-up-ham-egg-cheese-pockets/

cookingirl wrote:I finally made some potato salad! I have not made it for a few years. Surprisingly, it came out really good.

That and a Sirloin Strip steak, done on a George Foreman grill was my 4th celebration supper. Along with a couple glasses of good Rose Wine.

I have leftovers for tonight!