What Are You Cooking for Dinner Tonight?

[rennea]

So what is everyone making for dinner tonight? Yesturday on the "pork chop" thread there were some great ideas I'm making a tomato, basil and halloom salad. I have chicken breast thawed in the fridge, just haven't decided what I'm doing with it yet:chef:

 

[Bren706]

I am trying a recipe I found in the coupons this past week for chicken drumsticks, with honey, teriyaki sauce and hoison sauce. I will make macaroni salad and a vegetable to go along with it.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

So what is everyone making for dinner tonight? Yesturday on the "pork chop" thread there were some great ideas I'm making a tomato, basil and halloom salad. I have chicken breast thawed in the fridge, just haven't decided what I'm doing with it yet:chef:

I had to google halloom.....I'm pretty good with cheeses, but I'd never heard of that one! Maybe we don't have it in the States?

 

[Kitchen Diva]

What's a halloom? It sounds like a noise you'd make while meditating... "Haaaalooooom" (chuckle)

Tonight I get a break from cooking! WHoo-hoo!! Since I made a pan of Scotcharoo bars last night, I will be eating their peanutbuttery and chocolatey goodness for supper tonight with a bowl of frootloops on the side. I might break down and have a fudgescile for my calcuim needs of the day. LOL

DH will be out with all the guys from his family playing cards, and my sister is out with my mom looking for jobs in the new town she'll be moving to. I might just pop in my Harry Potter Movies, and break out the sweet tea, and not worry about supper tonight!

 

[MissChef]

I have absolutely no clue! I haven't even thought that far in advance. I probably will end up picking something up from the store. We have been eating more fish lately, because it's good for you, I think I might be picking that up. My hubby is not a huge fish lover, but he said that because I'm trying new recipes and trying to make it different, that he's been enjoying it more! Thank God I can cook!
I need to go look at the grocery store adds, that often guides me on what we will be eating for the next week. I hope one of the stores will be having their great meat sales!

 

[dianevill]

What's a halloom? It sounds like a noise you'd make while meditating... "Haaaalooooom" (chuckle)

You just crack me UP!!!!

We're having breakfast for dinner. Scrambled eggs and toast. Isn't that fancy???

 

[MissChef]

You just crack me UP!!!!

We're having breakfast for dinner. Scrambled eggs and toast. Isn't that fancy???

oooohhhh, yummy, I might have to reconsider my dinner menu!! But my daughter's birthday is coming up and my kids always pick breakfast for dinner, and my hubby is not a huge fan of it..... we'll see, if I serve bacon, he'll eat it, he'll eat anything with bacon!

 

[pamperedlinda]

DS has baseball practice at 6:00 so we'll probably stop at the BBQ place on the way home.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

I am trying a recipe I found in the coupons this past week for chicken drumsticks, with honey, teriyaki sauce and hoison sauce. I will make macaroni salad and a vegetable to go along with it.

okay that sounds good- please share, and what do you use in your macaroni salad?

 

[Kitchen Diva]

You just crack me UP!!!!

We're having breakfast for dinner. Scrambled eggs and toast. Isn't that fancy???

I think tomorrow I'm going to try that Ham and Cheese Omelet Roll. I just need to buy some parchment paper, more eggs, cheese, green onions, milk, and ham and cream cheese...

Maybe I'll just make pancakes, I've got all the ingredients for that!

 

[janetupnorth]

Yeah, even Becky didn't know Halloom! Now I don't feel as dumb......and Brinner - that sounds good tonight!We had leftover spaghetti last night...well, the rest did and I had spaghetti noodles with our Basil Blend Canola oil and a little sea salt with garlic bread...

 

[chefdiana2007]

I put pork ribs in the crock pot with the barbque rub and will do some beans, and potatoe salad. I made the ham and cheese brunch sq yesterday morning and took them to work for a buffet. they were yummy.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I have absolutely no clue! I haven't even thought that far in advance. I probably will end up picking something up from the store. We have been eating more fish lately, because it's good for you, I think I might be picking that up. My hubby is not a huge fish lover, but he said that because I'm trying new recipes and trying to make it different, that he's been enjoying it more! Thank God I can cook!
I need to go look at the grocery store adds, that often guides me on what we will be eating for the next week. I hope one of the stores will be having their great meat sales!

Here is one of our favorite fish dishes - and when I was working as a Personal Chef, it was a client favorite too.....I use any kind of white fish that I have on hand - Tilapia, Whitefish, Cod, etc....


Whitefish Baked Scampi Style

2 teas. Lemon Juice
2 teas. dry white wine
1 teas. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb whitefish
2 tbls. butter
1 medium tomato, diced
salt & pepper to taste
1 tbls. fresh parsley, minced
2 tbls. Parmesan cheese, grated

Mix lemon juice, wine, oil, and garlic - let sit for 10 minutes.
Rub 8 x 8 pan with 1 teas. butter, and lay fish in pan. Scatter tomatoes over fish. Sprinkle with lemon juice mixture and S&P. Sprinkle with parsley & cheese, then dot with remaining butter.

Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for approximately 10 minutes per inch of thickness of fish.

This is simple - and so good!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Here is another favorite fish recipe. This one is from Allrecipes, and again, I just use whatever fish I have!


Crab Stuffed Flounder

INGREDIENTS

* 1 1/2 pounds flounder fillets
* 1 cup crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
* 1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon ground dry mustard
* 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* ground white pepper, to taste
* 3 crushed saltine crackers
* 1 egg white
* 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
* 1/4 cup butter, melted
* 1 egg yolk
* 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
* 1/2 teaspoon paprika
* 1 tablespoon dried parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rinse the fillets and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Combine crab meat, green pepper, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, white pepper and the crushed saltines. Combine the egg white and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise. Stir this into the crab meat mixture.
3. Brush the flounder fillets with melted butter. Place in a lightly greased, shallow baking dish. Spoon the crab mixture over the fillets and drizzle with any remaining butter.
4. Bake the fillets at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
5. While the fish is baking, lightly beat the egg yolk in a small bowl. Stir in 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Remove fish from oven and spread this mixture over the stuffing; sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
6. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees and bake until golden and bubbly, about 6 minutes.

 

[rennea]

Halloom is a semi-soft unripened cheese. You can fry it, put it on the BQ. It maintains its shape and resist melting so it's great for grilling. And you do have it in the US. It is very popular in the UK as well. You'll have to look for it in your deli. I just heard about it about a year ago. It is very creamy and mild.

I've seen lots of chefs using it on the cooking network, so I went looking for it. If we have it here in the boonies you must have it down your way. LOL

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Halloom is a semi-soft unripened cheese. You can fry it, put it on the BQ. It maintains its shape and resist melting so it's great for grilling. And you do have it in the US. It is very popular in the UK as well. You'll have to look for it in your deli. I just heard about it about a year ago. It is very creamy and mild.

I've seen lots of chefs using it on the cooking network, so I went looking for it. If we have it here in the boonies you must have it down your way. LOL

Seriously - I shop all over, including gourmet deli's and grocery stores...and one that specializes in cheeses, and I've never seen it. But I live in the Midwest, and we aren't exactly known for being quick to get unusual/new foods. It was years before I could find Mascarpone, or Fontina cheeses....and they still aren't common.

 

[janetupnorth]

Here is my FAVORITE salmon recipe - courtesy of Taste of Home of course...Nutrition Facts * One serving: prepared with salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning and light soy sauce and without salt
* Calories:280
* Fat: 17 g
* Saturated Fat: 3 g
* Cholesterol: 67 mg
* Sodium: 633 mg
* Carbohydrate: 7 g
* Fiber: 0 g
* Protein: 23 g
* Diabetic Exch: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable.Lemon Grilled SalmonFrom Taste of HomeMom proudly serves this tender, flaky fish to family and guest. A savory marinade that includes dill gives the salmon mouth-watering flavor. Since it can be grilled or broiled, we enjoy it year-round.SERVINGS 6
CATEGORY Low Carb
METHOD Grill (gas or charcoal)
PREP 10 min.
COOK 15 min.
TOTAL 25 min.INGREDIENTS * 2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 3/4 teaspoon dill weed
* 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
* 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 salmon fillet (1-1/2 pounds)
* 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
* 3 tablespoons chicken broth
* 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 3 tablespoons soy sauce
* 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
* 1 small lemon, thinly sliced
* 2 onion slices, separated into ringsDIRECTIONSSprinkle dill, lemon-pepper, salt if desired and garlic powder over salmon. Place in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the brown sugar, broth, oil, soy sauce and green onions.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning once. Drain and discard marinade. Place salmon skin side down on grill over medium heat; arrange lemon and onion slices over the top. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Yield: 6 servings. Editor's Note: Salmon can be broiled instead of grilled. Place the fillet on a greased broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 6-8 min. or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

 

[rennea]

Seriously - I shop all over, including gourmet deli's and grocery stores...and one that specializes in cheeses, and I've never seen it. But I live in the Midwest, and we aren't exactly known for being quick to get unusual/new foods. It was years before I could find Mascarpone, or Fontina cheeses....and they still aren't common.

Really wow Bummer it's really good!! I do it on the BQ with a little basil oil then put it with slices of tomato and basil leaves, sprinkle a little S&P.

Now I've made myself hungry:chef:

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Really wow Bummer it's really good!! I do it on the BQ with a little basil oil then put it with slices of tomato and basil leaves, sprinkle a little S&P.

Now I've made myself hungry:chef:

Oh - that sounds sooo good! And my "almost" vegetarian DS would love it!

 

[merego]

I am making hot chicken salad and a green salad.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

japanese food at my daughters favorite rest. she turned 15 today sniff, sniff

 

[Kitchen Diva]

I think we should try to do this thread daily- at least during the week. It has been helpful and I get good ideas from everyone!

Now, back to my halllllloooooooming....Ahem, I mean meditating...

 

[rennea]

japanese food at my daughters favorite rest. she turned 15 today sniff, sniff

Oh I love Japanese food:chef:

Still haven't decided what to do with my chicken.

Becky?http://www.smilieshq.com/smilies/confused0024.gif

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Oh I love Japanese food:chef:

Still haven't decided what to do with my chicken.

Becky?http://www.smilieshq.com/smilies/confused0024.gif

I might be able to help- what kind of chicken is it? Breast or thighs? I'll go and grab my recipe box...

 

[rennea]

Breast with bone in.

 

[erinyourpclady]

Cheeseburger Stuffed Calzone.......my kids freaking love it. Since DH is off partying with his mafia...I will indulge my babies.

 

[erinyourpclady]

Breast with bone in.

I backed down from pork chops and we had chicken breasts. I just brushed them with our garlic oil and sprinkled them with the peppercorn rub. Yummo........

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Cheeseburger Stuffed Calzone.......my kids freaking love it. Since DH is off partying with his mafia...I will indulge my babies.

Okay #1- please share that recipe

#2- my DH is in the mafia, too! LOL

shhh- don't tell anyone. It scares most folks...

 

[sklay723]

My favorite chicken dish is Cheesy Parmesan Chicken. You do an egg mixture and then coat your chicken in it, then roll it in a mixture of 2 cups Parmesan (grated fine), some paprika (if desired), pepper, 1/2 cup of flour and a little garlic. Drizzle with melted butter and bake at 350...I usually bake for 30-40 minutes if it's a thick-cut boneless breast, but not sure what you would adjust that to for bone-in. I think it might take a little longer...

 

[janetupnorth]

Okay #1- please share that recipe

#2- my DH is in the mafia, too! LOL

shhh- don't tell anyone. It scares most folks...

Well, why hasn't he taken care of your past employer yet then?! LOL!