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What's for Dinner? #146 - Memorial Day Edition
That's what I was thinking as well :). Lucky you. It's gloomy again here today. No rain, but no sun, either. So if this holds, we will still grill. I am jealous.
What's for Dinner? #146 - Memorial Day Edition
I'm with Linda. that sounds wonderful! Here in the Portland area it was pouring down rain about the time you guys were hitting the hot tub! So you must have been very lucky! Glad you enjoyed.
What's for Dinner? #146 - Memorial Day Edition
Last night was a pepper crusted pork tenderloin, done to perfection. Turned out really moist and juicy and just enough drippings to make into a nice gravy. To go with it were some garlic mashed potatoes and glazed baby carrots. We both had seconds (and I hardly ever do that).
This afternoon, we are going to grill up some hot dogs and some cheese burgers for some sliders. To go with, will be some baked beans with lots of bacon and bbq sauce mixed in (after all, what doesn't taste better with bacon?). I'll also make a tri-color pasta salad with cheddar, monterey jack and swiss cheese cubes and grape tomatoes in Italian dressing.
What's for Dinner? #146 - Memorial Day Edition
CM - that sounds wonderful and very fun! Love those impromptu get togethers!
What's for Dinner? #146 - Memorial Day Edition
You're making my mouth water! I love making pulled pork in the crock pot. I make mine very similar, but I use root beer. Still seriously good. And I prefer sliders like you mentioned. Or just open faced as I tend to not eat that much bread. So glad you enjoyed. Hope the libations were enjoyed as well.
What's for Dinner? #146 - Memorial Day Edition
I'll try this for a photo. Nothing else is working so I tried to reduce the pixel size.
Well, that worked. Sorry for the pixel size but that was the only thing that worked.
What's for Dinner? #146 - Memorial Day Edition
As promised, here is my review: I used crushed pineapple in the blender to make the "pineapple puree". Did everything by the book and when tasted, ended up adding some extra pineapple and a tad more brown sugar. End result - Fantastic. DH says two thumbs up and a winner. The corn was nice and sweet. Did it this time in foil with butter pats inside. Potato salad was good, but needed a little more salt after sitting in the fridge for a while. Overall success and would definitely make this again. I included a photo that I remembered to take.
And yes, CM, the milk did seem unusual, but I went with it. In retrospect, you could do without it. But it was still good.
I keep trying to post with a picture, but it won't post. So I'll try to do the photo separately.
What's for Dinner? #146 - Memorial Day Edition
Oh, hot dogs are DEFINITELY on deck at least once this long weekend!!!!
What's for Dinner? #146 - Memorial Day Edition
I feel for you guys. We can buy beer/wine, but the liquor store is closed (they are still separate from grocery stores here). That said, DH is picking up some Jameson's today and I'm making him a big batch of homemade Bailey's Irish Cream. It is so much better than the store bought stuff! Slides down so creamy!
What's for Dinner? #146 - Memorial Day Edition
Will do. I'm excited to try it. I'll try and remember photos too!
What's for Dinner? #146 - Memorial Day Edition
The grill is out for the weekend. For tonight, I came across this recipe for Huli Huli Chicken and thought we'd give it a try
http://family.go.com/food/pkg-family-approved-recipes/recipe-659383-huli-huli-chicken-t/
To go with that, some corn on the cob and a baby red potato salad I saw on the FN's Sanwich King that I thought looked good since I have a bunch of baby reds on hand anyway. Nice change from my usual potato salad with all the eggs, etc.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jeff-mauro/uncle-jeffs-tater-salad-recipe/index.html
Hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend. And my personal thanks to all who have or are still serving our country as well.
Make ahead meals for Elderly
I don't know if you have one or not, but my food saver was a godsend when I was traveling for DH. I would make up normal meals in advance, then place a complete meal (gravy and all) in a plastic "take out" container and vacuum seal it. They stack neatly in the freezer and you can take it out and defrost (or not) and heat in the microwave, boil in the bag (works well with spaghetti portions). Very versatile. Just use precise reheating instructions. This leaves you open to making most any meal - even if it is your leftovers - into a good meal for the Mr.
And bless your heart. Mr. Uncle is very lucky to have you!
Cooked chicken bones for stock
I have several bone bags in the freezer. One for beef bones, one for pork bones and one for chicken bones. They all make great stock.
What's for dinner #145 [old]
Ohhhh, I'm so sorry to hear about your pipe. I so feel your pain. Further upthread I made note of needing Phreddy too - have to repipe the whole house due to a broken pipe.
I like your carbonara-esque feel. A little better than the excessive calories in the real thing :)
Best Recipes you have ever found on Chowhound Home Cooking board
I agree on this one too! Helped me through many of a stir fry!!!!! TY mamachef.
Cooked chicken bones for stock
I keep a bag in the freezer and just keep adding bones to it till I get enough to boil. There is such a difference in home made vs. store bought. Every little bone helps.
Best Recipes you have ever found on Chowhound Home Cooking board
A couple come to mind right off the bat, but there have been so many I have loved. I don't know what I did before I came to these boards. Completely changed my life. And while I'm here, I just want to say thank you to everyone for sharing. I get so inspired by all the things you make. Sometimes it gives me the "umph" to try something I never thought of.
LindaWhit's Hungarian Chicken (a.k.a. Chicken Paprikash) http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/740919#5996744
Cherylptw's Grand Prize Winning Sweet Potato Hash http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/703586#5572665
mamachef's German Potato Salad http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/828045#7082018
What's for dinner #145 [old]
Last week I made Enchilada Suizas and had leftover tortillas so tonight I am going to use up the leftover London Broil and make beef fajitas. Just sliced up some onion, green, red, yellow peppers which I will saute later. Going to make some spanish rice and some refried beans. DH is picking up some fresh avocados as I still have some diced jalapeno and red chili peppers and tomatoes to make some good guacamole. I'm getting hungry already and it's just after lunch!
What's for dinner #145 [old]
Can't wait. I'm sure you will have us all drooling!!! Glad you are home safe and sound, though.
What time do you all eat dinner?
Weeknights it's usually around 7 pm. DH doesn't get home till around 6 and likes to sit for a bit. Same for Saturday. Sundays - it's 5:45 in front of the TV so we can settle in. We usually watch whatever is on Food Network (now it is Next Food Network Star).
What's for dinner #145 [old]
That sounds heavenly! I tried going to the link, but it keeps kicking me out. But I did get a peek! My mouth is watering thinking of it.
Help with menu from garden
If I had all those items, I'd be at the grill! BBQ Potatoes, and a mixed veggie basket that would be oh, so delicious. You could even add in some mushrooms and at the end, cherry tomatoes and pineapple chunks!
What's for dinner #145 [old]
LOL, BBL. I may have to come help you "perfect" those margaritas. I promise to be good company ;-) Never had orangecello. But love lemoncello!
What's for dinner #145 [old]
Thank you mamachef. What a nice thing to say. I so enjoy your posts too and have made many a dish from them.
I saute onion and garlic till tender, then put it in with ground sirloin, some Dijon mustard, worcestershire, s&p, chopped parsley and thyme. Give it a good mix and make little oval patties. Brown them up (love the "pan crud"). Then set them aside and saute "more onions and garlic" as well as sliced cremini mushrooms. Add a little flower and stir. Then add beef stock. Put the meat back in and simmer for about an hour. Then you also have a wonderful mushroom gravy for both the steak and the potatoes!!!!!! Pretty simple really.
What's for dinner #145 [old]
Well, happy, happy anniversary roxlet! May you have many many more!
What's for dinner #145 [old]
I'm so wishing PHREDDY was here. I'm waiting for the plumber to come give us an estimate for re-plumbing the whole house! But alas, PHREDDY lives in NY and I in Oregon and with the cost of the repipe and all, I can't afford the daily travel to and from NY so I will be forced to go with someone local. ;-)
Oh well, in the mean time for dinner, I'm making Salisbury Steak simmered in a sliced mushroom and garlic gravy, buttery mashed potatoes and green beans.
What's for dinner #145 [old]
I'm on the WOW list too! How amazing. And how wonderful of your DH to do that! Is there a house for sale on your block?
What's for dinner #145 [old]
What a shame. I'm feeling for you LW. Well, then, garage door open, cooler with beer (or wine), a lounge chair and a pair of tongs should be in your future. LOL. I would come join you if I could.
