What's on the Menu for Dinner Tonight?

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Discussion Overview

The thread features participants sharing their dinner plans for the evening, highlighting a variety of dishes they intend to prepare or enjoy. Many participants discuss their cooking experiences, including new recipes and family favorites.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions making seafood lasagna for the first time and hopes it turns out well.
  • Another participant shares they had Fiesta Lasagna the previous night and plans to cook a tenderloin.
  • One participant is considering a Taco bake, noting the absence of the boxed version at the store.
  • A participant expresses relief at not having to cook, as they will be dining with in-laws.
  • One participant is planning to make meatloaf, rice, and corn.
  • Another participant intends to use roasted garlic bread for ham panini, pending a trip to the store.
  • One participant mentions picking up food from their favorite restaurant due to a late appointment for their son.
  • Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco is on the menu for one participant, who appreciates its ease of preparation.
  • Several participants discuss their children's dinner plans, including tacos, while they attend a Lacrosse Parents night out.
  • One participant notes they will be eating at church, where BBQ chicken and baked beans are served.
  • Leftover Tangerine Balsamic Pork Chops and baked sweet potatoes are mentioned by a participant as their dinner choice.
  • Another participant shares their experience making mini meatloaves in a skillet for quicker cooking.
  • One participant describes their delicious panini made with roasted garlic focaccia and various fillings.
  • A participant reminisces about grilling burgers with bacon, highlighting the enjoyment of grilled food.
  • Inside Out Lasagna made in the DCB is mentioned as a favorite dish by one participant.
  • Several participants express interest in recipes shared by others, asking for details about specific dishes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

No clear consensus emerges, as participants share a wide range of individual dinner plans and experiences without agreement on specific dishes or recipes.

Contextual Notes

The thread reflects a casual sharing of personal dinner plans and cooking experiences among participants, with a focus on family meals and individual preferences.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants in the consultant community looking for meal inspiration or ideas for family dinners may find this thread engaging.

rennea
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Tonight for dinner I am making seafood lasagna:chef: I haven't made it before hopefully it turns out.:p
 
We had Fiesta Lasagna last night. I think I will fix a large tenderloin I have in the fridge tonight.
 
Tonight I'm thinking about making Taco bake. Haven't made it in a while & can't find the boxed version at the store anymore, so we're gonna improvise.
 
I don't have to cook!!! :D We will be eating with my in-laws tonight.
 
I'm thinking . . . Meatloaf, rice 'n gravy, and some corn.
 
I've got a loaf of roasted garlic bread I bought last week and need to use up. So we're probably going to have ham panini on garlic bread. If I ever get off my rear and get to the store for ham.
 
My son has a late doctor's appointment, so, I'm picking up from my favorite restaurant -- Aladdin's! Yummy!
 
Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco....they loved it last time, so it seems to be a keeper here. I've got a meeting tonight, so I need something fast and easy..:)
 
Kids are having tacos - DH and I have a Lacrosse Parents night out - so dinner is included! I do think I am going to try the new Rachael Ray recipe I saw yesterday tomorrow though!!! :)
 
PamperedDor said:
Kids are having tacos - DH and I have a Lacrosse Parents night out - so dinner is included! I do think I am going to try the new Rachael Ray recipe I saw yesterday tomorrow though!!! :)
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Wow, 2 nights in a row getting out of cooking dinner! LOL:p
Did you get the recipe? I forgot what she said! LOL
 
We're eating at church. They are having BBQ chiken, baked beans, salad and dessert.
 
Leftover Tangerine Balsamic Pork Chops and baked sweet potatoes.
 
letscook04 said:
Wow, 2 nights in a row getting out of cooking dinner! LOL:p
Did you get the recipe? I forgot what she said! LOL
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It was chicken breasts - split and slightly flattened.

In the cuisanart, it was basil, toasted pine nuts, flat leaf parsley, and bousin cheese. mixed all together

then in the split you put the mixture. Slice up tomatoes and place over the chicken breast that are on a cookie sheet - a little EVOO and salt and pepper over the chicken and bake.... I am guessing 350 for 30 minutes?? then the orzo was cooked to package directions, then added to a little evoo and garlic - again some salt and pepper and a little bit of basil...

Ha - SOMEONE was paying attention to the Rach....... (hint - it wasn't Colleen!! ) LOL!!!!!!

Clap clap clap and smile smile smile --
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Sausage & Noodles - YUM!!!
 
cookingwith_tara said:
I'm thinking . . . Meatloaf, rice 'n gravy, and some corn.
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Actually, I decided to make mini meatloaves in the skillet so it takes less time to cook. After making the pan gravy I just put them back in the pan in the gravy. It was very yummy!
 
My panini were SOOOOOO good!! The bread was something I hadn't seen at Costco before, roasted garlic focaccia. I cut it thin, spread on a little bit of Dijon mustard, then some shredded cheese, a slice of ham, some fresh pineapple and a slice of smoked turkey.
 
We just had burgers on the grill with bacon (in the oven with the bar pan).Nothing like a burger on the grill. :)
 
We had Inside Out Lasagna in the DCB from the Stoneware Inspirations Cookbook! It is SOOOO good and makes a ton!
 
So how was the seafood lasagna? That sounds really interesting! Is it a Pampered Chef recipe?
Details, please! lol

Paula
 
raebates said:
Leftover Tangerine Balsamic Pork Chops and baked sweet potatoes.
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Oooo, can I have that recipe, Rae?
 

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