What's on the menu this evening?

[krystl]

We had soup and sandwiches for dinner. I don't know what I'm making tonight. I really need to get back on track with the weekly menu planning.

[4bronxbombers]

We had soup and sandwiches for dinner. I don't know what I'm making tonight. I really need to get back on track with the weekly menu planning.

Or you can be like the rest of us and wing it every night....of course that pretty much sucks.

[krystl]

Or you can be like the rest of us and wing it every night....of course that pretty much sucks.

That's what I've always done, but when the weight loss thread started, I tried being healthy and responsible.
Problem is, I haven't been able to get to the supermarket the past few Mondays for various reasons, so that messed me up. I need to go food shopping desperately.
As you can guess, my son did not want to go to BJs when he got home, little stinker.

[4bronxbombers]

That's what I've always done, but when the weight loss thread started, I tried being healthy and responsible.
Problem is, I haven't been able to get to the supermarket the past few Mondays for various reasons, so that messed me up. I need to go food shopping desperately.
As you can guess, my son did not want to go to BJs when he got home, little stinker.

I can't see my kids (boys) wanting to do that either. I was happy my boys wanted to watch the Yankees game with me last night on YES. Aaaahhhhhh........baseball finally!

[krystl]

I can't see my kids (boys) wanting to do that either. I was happy my boys wanted to watch the Yankees game with me last night on YES. Aaaahhhhhh........baseball finally!

My daughter will always shop with me. Boys and shopping (unless it's for skateboards or toys in my son's case) don't mix!

[GiambiRocks]

I wanted to pass this recipe on again. I made it a few nights ago and it was fantastic, very healthy too. I made the medley and grilled some chicken.
Roasted Vegetable Medley
2 cups Brussels sprouts
8 ounces fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces (2 cups)
2 cups cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs or 2 teaspoons dried herbs, crushed (such as rosemary, basil, and oregano)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
3 red, yellow, and/or green bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips

1. Halve any large Brussels sprouts. Place Brussels spouts, green beans, and cauliflower in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with desired herbs, kosher salt, and black pepper. Drizzle with oil and the water.

2. Cover with foil. Bake in a 400� oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil; stir in bell peppers. Bake uncovered for approximately 15 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender

[YankeeGalSC]

My husband said he'd cook whatever I wanted this evening. I picked pot pie (he makes a pretty good one).

[krystl]

I wanted to pass this recipe on again. I made it a few nights ago and it was fantastic, very healthy too. I made the medley and grilled some chicken.
Roasted Vegetable Medley
2 cups Brussels sprouts
8 ounces fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces (2 cups)
2 cups cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs or 2 teaspoons dried herbs, crushed (such as rosemary, basil, and oregano)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
3 red, yellow, and/or green bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips

1. Halve any large Brussels sprouts. Place Brussels spouts, green beans, and cauliflower in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with desired herbs, kosher salt, and black pepper. Drizzle with oil and the water.

2. Cover with foil. Bake in a 400� oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil; stir in bell peppers. Bake uncovered for approximately 15 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender

I'll have to copy it down. I assume you liked the brussel sprouts?

[yankeebot]

I dumped a bunch of veggies and some leftover chicken with a can of cream of celery soup into the crockpot this morning before leaving for work. Hoping for the best.

[Hildy910]

Thanks to this thread, I just finished a small Italian sub (extra pickles.)
It was yummy.

[GiambiRocks]

I'll have to copy it down. I assume you liked the brussel sprouts?

I loved them!

[jlw1980]

maybe lasagna...

[destelle]

Last night I baked marinated pork chops (orange marmalade, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, orange zest and a touch of honey). I made it up as I went along... Had that with some Kashi Pilaf and steamed green beans... I wish there were leftovers 'cause it turned out pretty good.
Tonight I think I am going with pesto shrimp over a salad or over the Pilaf...

[Trish]

Last night I baked marinated pork chops (orange marmalade, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, orange zest and a touch of honey). I made it up as I went along... Had that with some Kashi Pilaf and steamed green beans... I wish there were leftovers 'cause it turned out pretty good.
Tonight I think I am going with pesto shrimp over a salad or over the Pilaf...

That sounds delish!

[Hildy910]

Last night I baked marinated pork chops (orange marmalade, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, orange zest and a touch of honey). I made it up as I went along... Had that with some Kashi Pilaf and steamed green beans... I wish there were leftovers 'cause it turned out pretty good.
Tonight I think I am going with pesto shrimp over a salad or over the Pilaf...

That marinade sounds fabulous! fresh ginger? how much garlic? How long did they marinate? enquiring minds need to know.....

[NobodysBoss]

maybe lasagna...

I assume this is the premade kind?

[West Texas]

Grilled ribs and Coronas (probably one rib and many, many Coronas).

[krystl]

Last night I baked marinated pork chops (orange marmalade, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, orange zest and a touch of honey). I made it up as I went along... Had that with some Kashi Pilaf and steamed green beans... I wish there were leftovers 'cause it turned out pretty good.
Tonight I think I am going with pesto shrimp over a salad or over the Pilaf...

I love marinades like that. I usually use OJ, soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, honey and a little oil. The orange marmalade sounds like a good addition, similar to the OJ but a little thicker and with orange rind pieces.

I finally went food shopping, so tonight I'm making a chicken stir fry with baby corn, brocolli and water chestnuts

[4bronxbombers]

I've never made a stir fry. Recipe anyone?

[krystl]

I've never made a stir fry. Recipe anyone?

I never use a recipe. I just put a little canola oil in the wok (sometimes I use stir-fry oil if I have it) and stir fry the chicken strips first until almost cooked through, then remove them and add the brocolli (I usually use frozen, but I thaw it out in the microwave first), then add the baby corn and water chestnuts. Stir fry those till cooked through and add the chicken back in. Add whatever sauce you want to use (sometimes I make it home made like the marinade above, or I use a garlic stir fry sauce from a jar). I add some sesame seeds at this point too. If you want a thicker sauce, put some cornstarch in a little cold water and add to the sauce and cook till it thickens.

It's pretty quick and easy. You just don't want to cook everything all at once because the wok isn't hot all over, so the best frying will be right in the center. If there are a lot of veggies, cook a little at a time and remove the cooked ones to add the rest. Does that make sense or did I completely confuse you?

[4bronxbombers]

I never use a recipe. I just put a little canola oil in the wok (sometimes I use stir-fry oil if I have it) and stir fry the chicken strips first until almost cooked through, then remove them and add the brocolli (I usually use frozen, but I thaw it out in the microwave first), then add the baby corn and water chestnuts. Stir fry those till cooked through and add the chicken back in. Add whatever sauce you want to use (sometimes I make it home made like the marinade above, or I use a garlic stir fry sauce from a jar). I add some sesame seeds at this point too. If you want a thicker sauce, put some cornstarch in a little cold water and add to the sauce and cook till it thickens.

It's pretty quick and easy. You just don't want to cook everything all at once because the wok isn't hot all over, so the best frying will be right in the center. If there are a lot of veggies, cook a little at a time and remove the cooked ones to add the rest. Does that make sense or did I completely confuse you?

yeah, it's clear............











as mud

j/k..........I'll give it a try......maybe tomorrow night. Tonight is the parents v teacher basketball game. My husband is playing....should be fun.

[destelle]

That marinade sounds fabulous! fresh ginger? how much garlic? How long did they marinate? enquiring minds need to know.....

Yep, fresh ginger...
I have to be honest - I am really not-so-good with the measuring thing ;-)... I just kinda throw stuff in there.
I did 2 center cut pork chops - poked a couple holes in them with a fork and put about a tbsp minced garlic, tbsp grated ginger, about 2 tbsp marmalade, a little bit of soy sauce and then i made sure it was all over the chops and then shaved some zest on and then covered it up and marinated them for about 6 hours in the frig ... then right before i baked them i put a drizzle of honey on both sides and cooked in the oven at 400 for about (i think) 15 mins...

[161 & River]

I never think of making my own marinades. I usually use Good seasons, BBQ,teriyaki, or other bottled stuff. Those fresh marinades sound good.

Tonight it is chicken fajitas.

[GiambiRocks]

We are invited to friends for dinner this evening. She is making baked lobster tails with drawn garlic butter. I'm making dessert.

[krystl]

We are invited to friends for dinner this evening. She is making baked lobster tails with drawn garlic butter. I'm making dessert.

Lobster tails.

I was going to make the stir-fry. My hubby had a late lunch, my daughter and her friend aren't hungry and my son isn't really either. My daughter said she'll make a salad.

[LDG]

Still working on the leftover roast chicken, brown rice and roasted garlic and tomato.

[GiambiRocks]

I just got done baking a fresh peach pie. It smells heavenly.

[krystl]

I just got done baking a fresh peach pie. It smells heavenly.

Lobster. Peach pie. You're killin me.

[Tifoso]

Baby lettuce salad with o/v
Fresh baked bread
New potatoes in a lemon butter sauce
Pickled frog legs and testacles in a port wine sauce
Mint ice cream

[krystl]

You had me drooling until the frog legs.

[Tifoso]

You had me drooling until the frog legs.

Good. It worked

[SalingerNY]

I'm having beer, and I don't even need to get up from the couch to get it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c93FAXaQKtE

[Tifoso]

I'm having beer, and I don't even need to get up from the couch to get it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c93FAXaQKtE

Hahhahahhahaahaha

[Trish]

I just got done baking a fresh peach pie. It smells heavenly.

To quote Bub, peach pie is tits

[GiambiRocks]

Lobster. Peach pie. You're killin me.

I'm gonna stop at the market to get vanilla ice cream for the pie. Okay...I'm done....no more torture.

[krystl]

I'm gonna stop at the market to get vanilla ice cream for the pie. Okay...I'm done....no more torture.

Haha!

[Octoberbaby]

Lobster. Peach pie. You're killin me.

Me too!

[Octoberbaby]

We're going out to eat. I don't know where yet.

[Luvtino]

Share your meatball recipe!! I always like seeing how people make theirs. Thanks!!

[DontHateOnNumber2]

I went to Subway and got a footlong turkey breast grinder () on honey oat bread with a couple of cookies and a bottle of water.

[4bronxbombers]

You had me drooling until the frog legs.

Me too...until the frogs legs and the testicles.

[gdn]

Paneer.

[4bronxbombers]

Paneer.

you following me?

[gdn]

you following me?

Whatever dude.

[4bronxbombers]

Whatever dude.

Hmmph.....

[Tifoso]

Av???

[4bronxbombers]

Av???

?????

[destelle]

I just got done baking a fresh peach pie. It smells heavenly.

mmmm...
my all-time fav dessert.

[krystl]

I went to Subway and got a footlong turkey breast grinder () on honey oat bread with a couple of cookies and a bottle of water.

There are no grinders at Subway.
I think next time you go there you should ask for a grinder just for kicks.

[Octoberbaby]

Share your meatball recipe!! I always like seeing how people make theirs. Thanks!!

I just take Ground Chuck and put in eggs and I wet down stale bread and squeeze it out and add the bread to the ground meat and eggs, seasoning, like parsley, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. Then I form the meatballs and put them in a roasting pan and bake them in the oven til they are browned and crusty on the outside. Then you can add them to your sauce or you can eat them just like that. I can't tell you measurements, as I just go by instinct.