What's on the Menu Tonight? (May 23rd) Seeking Inspiration for Dinner!

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Discussion Overview

This thread features participants sharing their dinner plans and seeking inspiration for meals. Various cooking experiences and preferences are expressed, with a focus on family-friendly options and quick meals.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions they haven't decided on dinner yet but knows brownies will be for dessert.
  • Another participant shares their plan to make Turkey Gyros from a specific cookbook.
  • One participant discusses having pizza for their kids due to a soccer pizza party.
  • Several participants mention pizza as a common choice for Friday nights, with one making gourmet pizzas.
  • One participant expresses uncertainty about dinner, considering something quick and easy due to an upcoming show.
  • Another participant shares their experience of making homemade pizza with their grandson.
  • One participant discusses their allergies and how it affects their dinner plans.
  • Several participants inquire about good places to eat while traveling, mentioning specific restaurants along the route.
  • One participant reflects on having BLTs for dinner, noting it’s a dish their family enjoys.
  • Another participant mentions trying to cook at home more often instead of ordering takeout.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There appears to be a shared enthusiasm for pizza as a dinner option among several participants, while others express diverse meal plans without a clear consensus on a single preferred dish.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences regarding meal preparation, often influenced by family needs and schedules.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to consultants looking for meal inspiration or those wanting to share their cooking experiences with others in the community.

pamperedlinda said:
Baby Back Ribs on the grill tonight with Roasted Red Potato Salad and I don't know what green veggie yet.
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Linda - that sounds like a CELEBRATION dinner to me!:thumbup:
 
It's my DH's B-day today (and my DS preschool graduation day), so we are going to Applebee's for dinner tonight.
 
Kitchen Diva said:
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......... Can I have your recipe for roasted potato salad, Linda? Yours sounds good. ...
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I got this from a neighbor and it is very good.

3 pounds red potatoes - cut in large chunks, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Roast them in the oven on the large bar pan for @ 20 mins at 375-400 (I take them out when they are lightly bown and fork tender)

1/2 cup sliced green onions
3-4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or more :))
1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled (or more :))

toss together with cooked potatoes

dressing: 3/4 cup mayo & 1/4 cup prepared horseraddish. Gently mix into veggies. Serve room temperature.

I usually have this ready @ an hour before we are ready to eat and just lte it sit on the counter - yummo!
 
pamperedlinda said:
I got this from a neighbor and it is very good.

3 pounds red potatoes - cut in large chunks, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Roast them in the oven on the large bar pan for @ 20 mins at 375-400 (I take them out when they are lightly bown and fork tender)

1/2 cup sliced green onions
3-4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or more :))
1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled (or more :))

toss together with cooked potatoes

dressing: 3/4 cup mayo & 1/4 cup prepared horseraddish. Gently mix into veggies. Serve room temperature.
I usually have this ready @ an hour before we are ready to eat and just lte it sit on the counter - yummo!
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Linda- I have never cared for horseraddish, can I just put in a cup of Mayo?
 
Kitchen Diva said:
Linda- I have never cared for horseraddish, can I just put in a cup of Mayo?
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Sure you can, but the horseraddish adds a nice little zip and you really don't taste it. I've also seen variations if this recipe that use sour cream.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Linda - that sounds like a CELEBRATION dinner to me!:thumbup:
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Sure is. Our anniversary was earlier this week and we didn't do anything so we're having a bottle of wine to go with dinner - Toasted Head Cabernet to be exact. Oh yeah, we're also celebrating my new (impending) 'status'!
 
pamperedlinda said:
Sure you can, but the horseraddish adds a nice little zip and you really don't taste it. I've also seen variations if this recipe that use sour cream.
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Thanks, Linda! I'll try sour cream!

I know what ya mean about not wanting to do anything for your anniversary. DH and I were married on Leap Day and we actually had a REAL anniversary this year (#12)- except my sister had just moved in, and we just didn't have the mojo to get out of the house and do anything- we were going to get away for the weekend, and go to our favorite (expensive) Steak House for dinner. We only eat there on our anniversary.

I think once we both find jobs, we'll have to celebrate it- we didn't even get eachother a card or gift, or anything. Man how stinky is that...

So Happy Belated Anniversary Linda- and congrats on the Director thing, too!
 
We're doing shish-kabobs tonight. Chicken, steak, bell peppers, onions, zukes, shrooms, with a side of wild rice.
 
Well now that DH & I are buying a new truck today it is most likely another day out to eat!:rolleyes:

New Truck: $30K
Dinner out (the last supper! ha ha) $40

Happy Hubby: Priceless!
 
jbdowd0798 said:
Well now that DH & I are buying a new truck today it is most likely another day out to eat!:rolleyes:

New Truck: $30K
Dinner out (the last supper! ha ha) $40

Happy Hubby: Priceless!
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Very fun - congrats on the new truck!
 
Kitchen Diva said:
The Cracker Barrell- good country food, and affordable! Mmmmmm
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OMG.... I {puffy heart} Cracker Barrell!!!!!!!!! When I lived in NC I tok my mom there all the time!
 
DH is away, so I'm getting to make things I like. :) Tonight I'm roasting a mix of baby portobello mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and rosemary (ours, of course). Yummy for me. :)
 
pamperedlinda said:
Sure you can, but the horseraddish adds a nice little zip and you really don't taste it. I've also seen variations if this recipe that use sour cream.
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Okay, since I'm so drugged up on allergy med's I didn't quite follow the recipe- so I boiled the potatoes instead, and put them in an ice bath to cool them, I did add sour cream instead of horseradish, and I added some packaged bacon pieces (real stuff, don't panic) and the onion, and a little bit of mustard, and egg and it's quite yummy!

When I have more time, I'll roast the tato's and make some bacon and let you know how it turns out. :) Thanks for the recipe!
 
Kitchen Diva said:
Okay, since I'm so drugged up on allergy med's I didn't quite follow the recipe- so I boiled the potatoes instead, and put them in an ice bath to cool them, I did add sour cream instead of horseradish, and I added some packaged bacon pieces (real stuff, don't panic) and the onion, and a little bit of mustard, and egg and it's quite yummy!

When I have more time, I'll roast the tato's and make some bacon and let you know how it turns out. :) Thanks for the recipe!
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So what you're saying is that you made a completely different recipe?
 
pamperedlinda said:
So what you're saying is that you made a completely different recipe?
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Um, sort of.:o
 
Kitchen Diva said:
Um, sort of.:o
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That's okay, I'm sure your 'variation' will be good - but not nearly as good as mine! :chef:
 
LOL - your changes sound good, though, Kacey (and Linda, I copied yours - I'm going to make it on Monday). That reminds me of the reviews on allrecipes.com. Someone will completely obliterate a recipe by changing ALL the ingredients, and then rate it as one star because it's gross. Every time I read that type of review I want to shout, "Only rate the recipe if you followed the recipe exactly!"


Then go make your changes and write your own darn recipe :).
 
pamperedlinda said:
That's okay, I'm sure your 'variation' will be good - but not nearly as good as mine! :chef:
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I know it won't be as good as yours. But I totally forgot about the cheese and didn't want to heat up the house by using the oven and didn't want to dirty another skillet to make the bacon, so I varied things slighty! :)
 
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legacypc46 said:
DH is away, so I'm getting to make things I like. :) Tonight I'm roasting a mix of baby portobello mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and rosemary (ours, of course). Yummy for me. :)
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Sounds yummy!:chef:
 
rennea said:
Sounds yummy!:chef:
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Yeah, I was thinking, "Why can't she live closer to me and come cook..."
 
Kitchen Diva said:
I know it won't be as good as yours. But I totally forgot about the cheese and didn't want to heat up the house by using the oven and didn't want to dirty another skillet to make the bacon, so I varied things slighty! :)
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I cook my bacon in my Pampered Chef Bar Pan....you know, the one that came in your kit....;)
 
Ok, so dinner is pathetic here...I was working outside in the yard until it got dark...so...drumroll please...Toasted cheese sandwiches. Oh well, it's quick, cheap and easy...kind of like...oh never mind...
 
dianevill said:
Very fun - congrats on the new truck!
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Thank You! :) We didn't wake up this morning going to buy one but GM has some great deals this weekend plus with military discounts and all it was too good to pass up.

So for dinner- $20- WENDY'S!! YummmO! Yes thats a BIG O! hee hee :D

That will be out last meal out for some time!
 
pamperedlinda said:
I cook my bacon in my Pampered Chef Bar Pan....you know, the one that came in your kit....;)
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Girl you are on me like stink on a skunk tonight! :cry: :p ;)

Obviously you don't know just how heavy that bar pan is, or you wouldn't have expected me to try and operate heavy equipment while goobered up on Benadryl! :) LOL It says so right on the box- and since I took 3 of them (one more than what the box says to) it states you should not opperate heavy machinery which includes my stove and the bar pan. So:p on you. (I'm just playing with you, I love you Miss Linda)


(I cannot be held responsible for my words or thoughts while under the influence of so many benadryl and my nightly dose of Progesterone cream and pills- did I mention I have hives on my head, too?)
 
janetupnorth said:
Ok, so dinner is pathetic here...I was working outside in the yard until it got dark...so...drumroll please...





























Toasted cheese sandwiches. Oh well, it's quick, cheap and easy...kind of like...oh never mind...
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KG is NOT cheap or easy...
















I can't say the same about our bear skin adorned furball however:rolleyes:
 
pamperedlinda said:
I cook my bacon in my Pampered Chef Bar Pan....you know, the one that came in your kit....;)
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It didn't come in my kit 9 years ago! But I still have it though.

CONGRATS LINDA ON ALMOST A DIRECTOR!!! HARD WORK TO MAKE IT AND KEEP IT BUT WELL WORTH THE PERKS!!! WAIT TIL YOU SEE ALL THE HOME OFFICE LEADS!!!
 
janetupnorth said:
Ok, so dinner is pathetic here...I was working outside in the yard until it got dark...so...drumroll please...





























Toasted cheese sandwiches. Oh well, it's quick, cheap and easy...kind of like...oh never mind...
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We had that Thursday night for dinner except we made TURKEY and cheese!!! :)
 
:)
ChefBeckyD said:
What a cute little cowboy you have there!:)
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Isn't he??? His Pre-K teacher did those for valentines day, thought they were so cute....

thanks for noticing
 

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