Absolutely horrifying! And in one of the comments, a parent said they put off for NINE MONTHS buying an epi-pen for their 2yo daughter. Tragic....

Yes on the Chinese Food!!! I used to love just being able to get take out.....I do get the rice noodles tho.....

Otherwise, I'm not missing much.....I've gone mostly Paleo now and am not missing any of the carbs I don't eat anymore...and am glad for the variety of GF sauces available....

Ooo! Good to know on the Conte's pastas! Occasionally I do still want pasta.....While I'm really liking the GF version's I've found, I do want stuffed pastas on occasion....

Been very busy working a TON of extra hours at work with no end in sight......so takeout was on tap for last nite after work.

Today I'm spending the day cooking for the week so I will have a bunch of easy dinners for the week.........Gathered some various leftovers for a few stuffed peppers - baked 3 halves. Have a chicken in the crockpot and I seared a few boneless chicken thighs in a pan & made a "sauce" out of some broth, lemon & wine. Currently am also marinating some beef strips for a quick pepper steak.

I'd like to continue my goal of being organized in my pantry/fridge/freezer & reduce my food waste....

Keep the trend of not going out & cooking at home instead....

I like the Fage yogurt in all sorts of ways...it can take a myriad of mix ins to be used in many different dishes...

I have no scientific bases to go by and am not vegetarian, but once I've gone grain free, my heartburn & weird throat issues have cleared up. If I go back, they flare up again....

I like simple pan sauces.....I like to saute a tiny bit of minced shallot or onion in some cooking spray maybe with a bit of stock then add garlic & spices. Deglaze with more stock and/or wine, spritz of lemon or orange or lime maybe (depending on your dish) or even a smidge of tomato paste. Stir & allow to thicken. To finish add a small slice of butter - makes the sauce silky and gives just a bit of that butter flavor.

Also if you add a small amount of bottled stir fry sauce to the broth mix you'll get the flavor of the sauce with only using a little. So that's an option too....

We are babysitting step-daughter's dog tonite, so will be having a doggie sleepover! Doubt the cat will enjoy it however. So tonite is a low key evening at home - I'm almost feeling like pasta, but may do "munchies" instead.....

Sounds delicious & quite healthy!! I'll have to remember this for the new year....

Since I've been turned onto the Crash Hot Potatoes (who knew?) they are my husband's favorites!

That's a thought too! Thanks!

Now that looks interesting! Unfortunately, hubby wouldn't eat it due to the fruit......

Cookies maybe??

Did some baking for my step-daughter last weekend & there was a recipe that used 1/3 cup out of a box of cake mix. Now I have what is leftover in the box.....any ideas on what I can make with it?

RE: Tam.....good points! My husband is a picky eater + a vegetarian + not very interested in food. He does like what I do make and I try not to include items he dislikes, like chili powder or cumin (taste issue). BUT if I try to push him or cajole him into trying something, he'll push back & then won't eat something just on principle. So try to find some sort of compromise if you can....

I had no idea there was a pot pie thread.....I'll check it out! Thanks!

The plan was to make pot pies last Sunday after baking for the step-daughter, but I was too tired & we got takeout instead. I've been off all week & just casually picking at things/going out & not making any official dinners. Have an urge to start cooking again!

So since tonite is cold & snowy (well it's stopped now) and I have some nice puff pastry & extra veg. pot pies are on the menu tonite!! Inside will be: parsnips, potato, carrots, leeks, peppers, celery, mushrooms & peas. Chicken in mine. In the oven as we speak!

To continue my resolution from last year: Little to NO food waste and to keep my pantry/fridge/freezer organized. I got a new freezer this year with bins, baskets, etc which helps a lot.

I would also like to continue too cook more at home instead of relying on take out, going out, etc. Also, to delve more into the Paleo style of eating.

RE: Amy H.....I have this cook book & I love it!! Haven't used it in some years, will have to dig it out again....

I've never been a very picky eater, but as I grew up I came to find that some of the foods I refused to eat or try were because they were ill prepared by my mother as a child. So I got to thinking really WHY don't I like said foods and it was mostly because my mom prepared bland, overcooked, poorly seasoned food......

So maybe it would be helpful to ask him why he doesn't like something.

Today with the step daughter I made Chex cereal tossed with melted white chocolate mixed with crushed candy canes. I believe the Chex cereal is GF.

Also made these: http://www.divine-baking.com/2011/04/... They are very chocolately & delicious!!!!

Same here! I've never heard of them either....sounds delicious!

I like to use Almond Bark for a coating for cake balls or Buckeyes......I get mine at Walmart & melt slowly in a 1.5 qt. crockpot set on warm...

I like it made as a gastrique & serve over steak!

We're doing takeout Chinese as well!!

GS - and a Happy Festivus to you! Hope the pole is decorated!

I'm so very sorry for your loss....

Doing some treat baking today for the Step-daughter so don't really have a dinner planned........I'm on vacation also till Jan. 2nd, so today will be relaxing & fun! Maybe some pot pies....veggie for husband, chicken for me. May top with biscuit instead of the pie crust.....

I had the same issue last weekend so I left my pot roast in the crockpot on low overnight.......Fell apart the next morning!

Ended up having to work yesterday, so had a simple dinner of spaghetti & meatballs.

Felt like ham today, so got a very small spiral ham which I heated with a glaze, found a half a bag of coleslaw mix in the fridge so made some slaw. Think I'll also have some GF mac & cheese alongside.

Thank you Hill!! Always looking for something new to try for the holidays....