What's on the Menu for Thursday's Dinner?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their dinner plans for Thursday, with a variety of meal ideas and personal experiences regarding cooking motivation.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions it is Chinese food night, indicating a preference for takeout.
  • Another participant expresses feeling unprepared for dinner after seeing the thread.
  • Several users share a lack of interest in cooking lately, with one noting the challenge of getting meals to the table.
  • One participant plans to grill steaks, while another is unsure of what to serve alongside.
  • One participant suggests a "clean the fridge" night with various leftovers.
  • Another participant plans to make veggie stir-fry with brown rice and crab rangoon.
  • One participant is preparing a California Club Pizza for a cluster meeting, along with pizza for kids.
  • Another participant mentions making Grilled Chicken Penne Al Fresco and a dulce de leche tart, sharing a curiosity about the tart's outcome.
  • One participant considers either leftovers or pineapple stir-fry based on shopping plans.
  • Another participant plans soup and sandwiches for dinner.
  • One participant shares a plan for lightly breaded chicken with sautéed spinach and peppers, noting a focus on healthier options.
  • Another participant is making Italian sausage grinders with peppers and onions.
  • One participant mentions steak and potatoes as their dinner choice.
  • Another plans hamburgers on the grill with unspecified veggies.
  • One participant shares they are having Mexican Chicken Lasagna again due to leftover ingredients.
  • Several participants express jealousy over grilling options, especially in cold weather, with one sharing a recent experience of grilling in extreme temperatures.
  • Another participant mentions having pizza and wings, along with a discovery about a sauce pairing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding cooking enthusiasm and meal preparation, with some participants feeling unmotivated while others share specific meal plans. No clear consensus emerges on a preferred dinner choice.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences related to their dinner plans, reflecting a range of cooking motivations and meal ideas.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for meal inspiration or relatable cooking experiences may find this discussion engaging.

rennea
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It's Thursday so that means it's Chinese food night here. No cooking for me ")
 
Well, crud. I was blissfully happy, not thinking about dinner until I saw this thread. Now I have to come up with something.
 
I have been so uninterested in cooking lately. I have no idea what to feed my family... lol
 
I have a couple of steaks that we will throw on the BBQ. What will go on the plate next to them is still TBD. :)
 
We have plenty of leftovers so I think it will be "clean the fridge" night!

Pot Roast
Tuna Casserole
Fried Chicken

There are enough choices to make everyone happy...I think!
 
crystalscookingnow said:
I have been so uninterested in cooking lately. I have no idea what to feed my family... lol
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I too feel this way. I love thinking about a recipe, but actually getting it to the table is another story.
 
I think I might make some veggie stir-fry, brown rice & crab rangoon. Hmm, that sounds yummy. Guess that's what we're having. lol
 
Spinach, Mushroom, and Swiss Omelets, and Veggie Hashbrowns.
 
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chefann said:
Well, crud. I was blissfully happy, not thinking about dinner until I saw this thread. Now I have to come up with something.
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Glad I could put some sunshine in your day:p
 
I am making the California Club Pizza for my Cluster meeting.

Will make some pizza or nuggets for the kids as they have wrestling tonight at 530.
 
I'm having the Grilled Chicken Penne Al Fresco and the dulce de leche tart from the new SB. I made them yesterday with my nieghbor but due to another committment couldn't eat them last night. So I just need to heat it up and we're good to go tonight!

I'm interested to see how the tart turns out - she couldn't find the dulce de leche so we used caramel ice cream topping instead. I still think it will be yummy.
 
Depends on whether or not I go food shopping today or tomorrow, so it's either leftovers or the Pineapple stirfry.
 
We will probably have soup & sandwiches. :)
 
Grilled Chicken Penne Al Fresco (trying it for the first time)
 
I am going to bake lightly breaded chicken and then dip in lite honey mustard dressing (that I liquify with skim milk) *I am on WW and taking some healthier shortcuts*
Probably some sauted spinach and peppers on the side.
 
I am making Italian sausage grinders with peppers and onions.
 
Steak and potatoes
 
Hamburgers on the grill with veggies TBD
 
Mexican Chicken Lasagna--2nd time. Lots of leftover cheese, cilantro, and tortillas from last week, so we're having it again. :)
 
All of you with your grills make me jealous...it is 9 degrees here and there is NO way I would get out the grill.

We had pizza & wings...
 
We ended up having cheapo pizza from Little Caesar's. But I discovered another great use for the Spicy Pineapple Rum sauce! It's fantastic on pepperoni pizza. mmm...
 
pampered.chris said:
All of you with your grills make me jealous...it is 9 degrees here and there is NO way I would get out the grill.

We had pizza & wings...
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LOL - I'm jealous too! Between the sub-zero windchill, and the 3 plus feet of snow on the ground, grilling is out of the question. The In-laws got us a box of beautiful steaks for Christmas, and they are still in the freezer unopened.:cry:

(the only way I like steak is on the grill)
 
You guys are wimps...didn't you read the other day when I grilled at -20?Of course I had to take the blowdryer out to melt the ice off the knobs so I could light the grill...
 
janetupnorth said:
You guys are wimps...didn't you read the other day when I grilled at -20?

Of course I had to take the blowdryer out to melt the ice off the knobs so I could light the grill...
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Thanks - I'll just wait until it's a bit warmer.:p

Next week it's supposed to get up to 40 degrees - I'd grill then!:D:thumbup:
 

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How can I involve my family in preparing Thursday's dinner?

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What if I don't have time to cook on Thursday?

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