What's For Dinner?

[trailmix 77]

Well, we didn't have stir fry last night, we decided to try the Chinese food from the place down the road - ordered in (took them an hour to deliver).

So we ordered S&S pork, fried rice, fried wonton and Singapore noodles (basically vermicelli with spices).

So, it was ok, not great, we ate it but threw away what was left over

I've decided to start making my own Singapore noodles, the main spice in them in curry powder, I should be able to accomplish a better tasting version I think.

My Sister also has a recipe for SE asian satay, which actually tastes like authentic SE asian satay, so when she gets back to nebbie maybe she will drag that out, will have to ask her. I've used it before, if I remember correctly it's time consuming to prepare but very good.

Tonight will be stir fry! Unless I change my mind

[Kathryn41 3,205]

an oldie but a goodie - pork chops baked in a sauce made from Italian spices, green onions, diced zuchhini and tomato soup (Heinz - no HFCS!); corn on the cob and the last of the ratatouille as a side dish:-). Strawberries for dessert.

[trailmix 77]

And we just finished the stir fry, which was delicious!

[Cassie 8]

I'm marinating chicken tenders in Catalina dressing -- just to be different! -- and then grilling on my GF grill. Then putting them on a nice salad. Yum!

[Marilyn. 340]

i use Catalina dressing in a lot of things.. I actually just used it in a sauce for chicken the other day...

today we are having Savoury Sweet Crockpot chicken...... going to serve it with some rice.. this gives you a runny sauce so you might want to thicken it after the chicken is done cooking....

found the recipe on my favourite site ..recipezaar.com...

Savory Sweet Crock Pot Chicken Recipe

4 bone-in chicken breast halves

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup ketchup

4 tablespoons white vinegar

4 tablespoons lemon juice

4 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

1 small onion

1 tablespoon mustard

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1. Put all ingredients except for chicken in crock pot and stir.

2. Add chicken and spoon sauce over chicken.

3. Cook on low for 6 1/2 hours.

http://www.recipezaar.com/41570

Edited June 9, 2008 by *Marilyn*

[Carlawarla 1]

My stirfry last night was good as well! Nice to use up all those leftovers too. I have no idea what I'm going to have tonight. trailmix...did you ever make that ham and cheese loaf? I might make zuchinni sausage squares tonight. Or maybe homemade pizza. I was going to do that last week, but changed my mind.

I did buy the other day, these "green bags" at the grocery store. I've seen them advertised on TV. (they used to only be available through "this television offer...and if you call right now..we'll give you ...blahblahblah ) The pictures they show on the back of the box, as well as the ones on TV have fruits and vegetables put in the bags and what they look like a week later vs. not using the bags. I'm trying them out anyway. Have about a pound of strawberries in a bag in the fridge. So far after two days they look perfect. Anyone else use them?

[trailmix 77]

My stirfry last night was good as well! Nice to use up all those leftovers too. I have no idea what I'm going to have tonight. trailmix...did you ever make that ham and cheese loaf? I might make zuchinni sausage squares tonight. Or maybe homemade pizza. I was going to do that last week, but changed my mind.

I did buy the other day, these "green bags" at the grocery store. I've seen them advertised on TV. (they used to only be available through "this television offer...and if you call right now..we'll give you ...blahblahblah ) The pictures they show on the back of the box, as well as the ones on TV have fruits and vegetables put in the bags and what they look like a week later vs. not using the bags. I'm trying them out anyway. Have about a pound of strawberries in a bag in the fridge. So far after two days they look perfect. Anyone else use them?

I never did make the ham and cheese loaf Carla, I forgot all about it!

I have seen the bags too, haven't tried them, I think it's a great idea but I don't want to pay for more bags Right now - this fridge is so small there is barely enough room to put anything in so we aren't having a problem with keeping stuff - prob a good thing!

One thing I started doing in Canada, I bought a rubbermaid clearish drawer thing and took the drawer out and put it in the fridge, put all of my vegetables in it so I could SEE them and they weren't hidden down in the keepers, found it much handier to see what was available and keep it in mind when cooking.

Edited June 10, 2008 by trailmix

[KarenCee 3]

We had Russian Chicken last night, along with rice and sauteed carrots (sauteed in butter, balsamic vinegar, honey, and ginger). I'd never had Russian Chicken...it's pretty good! Joel's mom called me with the recipe...seems she's made that a lot and her son wanted his wife to make it.

Russian Chicken

1 bottle Russian Dressing

1 small jar peach preserves

1 envelope onion soup mix

Chicken parts...thighs, legs, breasts...whatever you have

Mix first three ingredients together. Place chicken in baking dish, pour dressing mix

over chicken. Bake @ 300 degrees for about 90 minutes. Yum!

[Cassie 8]

We had Russian Chicken last night, along with rice and sauteed carrots (sauteed in butter, balsamic vinegar, honey, and ginger). I'd never had Russian Chicken...it's pretty good! Joel's mom called me with the recipe...seems she's made that a lot and her son wanted his wife to make it.

Russian Chicken

1 bottle Russian Dressing

1 small jar peach preserves

1 envelope onion soup mix

Chicken parts...thighs, legs, breasts...whatever you have

Mix first three ingredients together. Place chicken in baking dish, pour dressing mix

over chicken. Bake @ 300 degrees for about 90 minutes. Yum!

My mom makes a version of that -- using Catalina dressing and cranberries. Your (erm, Joel's momma) version sounds very interesting!

Marinating chicken in catalina dressing was good, but you really have to wash it before grilling if you don't want orange chicken.....it looked like I was eating that fake crab meat on my salad!

[Marilyn. 340]

We had Russian Chicken last night, along with rice and sauteed carrots (sauteed in butter, balsamic vinegar, honey, and ginger). I'd never had Russian Chicken...it's pretty good! Joel's mom called me with the recipe...seems she's made that a lot and her son wanted his wife to make it.

Russian Chicken

1 bottle Russian Dressing

1 small jar peach preserves

1 envelope onion soup mix

Chicken parts...thighs, legs, breasts...whatever you have

Mix first three ingredients together. Place chicken in baking dish, pour dressing mix

over chicken. Bake @ 300 degrees for about 90 minutes. Yum!

My mom makes a version of that -- using Catalina dressing and cranberries. Your (erm, Joel's momma) version sounds very interesting!

Marinating chicken in catalina dressing was good, but you really have to wash it before grilling if you don't want orange chicken.....it looked like I was eating that fake crab meat on my salad!

I kind of do a variation of that too.. using ketchup, brown sugar and onion soup mix

[Marilyn. 340]

tonights dinner is going to be sloppy joes on homemade buns... at least that is the plan.. have to see if I am actually going to make some buns

[Marilyn. 340]

ok I am so not in the mood to make buns today so I have deiceded I am going to try the stove top meatloaf recipe that somebody posted in this thread...

[Cassie 8]

methinks I will be doing a reprise of my grilled chicken salad again tonight

[trailmix 77]

I don't think we have any vegetables other than an onion and some potatoes.

I think it will be like beans and toast or something, we picked up lunch today at the bagel store, I had a panini, still kind of full from that.

[Marilyn. 340]

just before I went to make the meatloaf I realized I didn't have any eggs.. so we had sgetti and meat sauce instead....