Guess what we're having for dinner?

[JackBeck]

On pasta. With onions and shredded cheese. Yummy, crappy goodness. There goes my hour-long workout.

What will be on your dinner table this evening?

[sbj405]

1. Vegetarian taco salad and tortilla chips.

:P

[JackBeck]

3. Yummy.

I love taco salad. I've become addicted to Garden of Eatin's Blue Corn tortilla chips.

Enjoy.

[sbj405]

13. Those are good, too. But my current favorites

[bigwillq]

2. I just ordered Chinese

I am at work

[xchrom]

5. is there enough for two? -- i love chinese.

[bigwillq]

19. There sure is.

Do you have a fork?

:)

[xchrom]

79. have fork, will travel.

:hi:

[JackBeck]

15. Work on a Sunday?

Sinner.

What did you order?

[bigwillq]

18. The General Tso Chicken

It just arrived and it's yummy. :)


The place where I work is open 24/7, 365.

[JackBeck]

21. One of my favorites!

Eat up!

[bigwillq]

25. I am.

Now stop bothering me! :P :)

:hi:

[JackBeck]

33. .....

:spank:

[bigwillq]

36. Don't do that

:spank:< is one of my favorites things. :evilgrin:



I like being spanked and by using that smilie...well...it brings back memories.

[JackBeck]

40. ....

:spank: :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank:

[bigwillq]

50. Stop it!

You're getting me all excited. :evilgrin:

:P

:silly:

[JackBeck]

52. Sorry.

I guess I need a spanking now.

[bigwillq]

68. Sorry

I only get spanked. I'm never the spanker. :P :P :silly:

My food was yummy. Now I need to do some writing.

Talk to you soon. :hi: :hug:

[JackBeck]

69. Later.

:pals:

[ikojo]

4. Not sure about having dinner...I went to an Indian

buffet for lunch...YUMMY!! Goat curry, Chicken makhani and dahl! Food just doesn't get better than that.

[JackBeck]

16. My mouth is watering.

I haven't had Indian in quite some time. Used to go to this place in Brooklyn Heights that was awesome. Taj Mahal beer rocks!

[HCE SuiGeneris]

17. Sounds delicious...

I might have to have an early dinner :thumbsup:

[QMPMom]

6. My son made an Italian Meatball Stew that is simmering in the

Crock Pot. It smells so good. My son is a very good cook.

[JackBeck]

22. Wow!

The smell of crock pot meals are wonderful. Makes you hungry all day long, doesn't it?

[zanne]

7. Frozen Mystic pizza.

It's actually pretty good. I cut up a green pepper and add a small can of mushrooms for the toppings. MMMMMMM....

[JackBeck]

23. Gotta dress those up.

Your toppings sound delicious.

Enjoy!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. My dear JackBeck!

Ah, that looks yummy!

Some times you just have to have stuff like that, you know?

And, for once, I know what we're having for dinner!

And why is that?

Because it's already in the crock pot!

We call it smothered steak......sliced top sirloin, covered with sliced onions, sliced red bell pepper, a can of mushrooms and a can of stewed tomatoes....

On high for an hour, and then low for the rest of the day......

It really smells good, too!

Tonight, I will make a pot of rice to serve it on!

:9

:bounce: :bounce:

[QMPMom]

10. Peggy, that sounds delicious! We will have to try that here very

soon. Thanks for the recipe!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. My dear QMPMom!

It really is as good as it sounds......and talk about easy!

OH, I forgot to mention one detail, which I consider optional:

You can toss the sliced top sirloin in some flour before placing in the crock pot.......

The slices aren't narrow......I make them rather chunky, myself....

Enjoy! :toast:

[JackBeck]

20. Sounds delicious!

Reminds me of my MIL's cooking whenever we go back to Ohio. I love the smell of a nice, slow-cooked meal.

Enjoy!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. We will, thanks!

I haven't done a crock pot meal in ages.......it was time!

:hug:

[JackBeck]

29. We got our first crock pot last Christmas.

We usually make a pot roast and whatever we have leftover we add some noodles to make it last even longer.

;) :hug:

[MissMarple]

9. I'll send along the recipe to my son, he just returned to school.

I'll be having leftover salmon and steamed bok choy, along with some additional steamed veggies. And chardonnay.

[JackBeck]

26. I love salmon.

Sounds like a wonderful dinner. Great wine choice, as well.

[yewberry]

11. Well. it's better than it sounds

but we're having brown rice (short grain) with tofu, mushrooms, and onions in a Thai garlic-chili pepper sauce.

(And I'll have it for lunch tomorrow, too, if my husband doesn't inhale it all.)

[JackBeck]

31. I've grown very fond of brown rice.

You're making my stomach growl.

[HCE SuiGeneris]

14. Little lambsie -- (graphic meat content)

can't help the carnivore in me -- but with fresh spinach and roasted red taters I might find some balance :9

[JackBeck]

32. Do you soak or rub the meat with anything?

Looks like a very balanced meal.

Enjoy.

[HCE SuiGeneris]

42. It is in olive oil right now...

will add fresh garlic, rosemary, fresh black pepper, sea salt and a dash of red wine (pinot noir) 1 hour prior to cooking on a very hot cast iron pan (medium-rare).

[JackBeck]

47. Yummy.

How delicious!

:pals:

[Callalily]

27. French Chicken

in Vinegar Sauce. Recipe doesn't call for baby bells, but I thought they were a nice touch.

[JackBeck]

34. OMG.

Can I come over for dinner? Looks delicious.

[Callalily]

48. Sure, just bring

over some wine!

[JackBeck]

51. How long does it take to get there from New Jersey?

And...red or white?

[Callalily]

59. Oh a nice

Pinot Grigio would definitely compliment this dish, but for the record, I prefer reds.

[QMPMom]

35. Could you share how that is made? It looks and sounds wonderful!

[JackBeck]

39. I second.

It would be nice to have a new chicken recipe.

[HCE SuiGeneris]

43. Aye -- and a third!

[Callalily]

46. Of course!

Actually, it's very easy to make. I added baby bells at the end. Smells just wonderful! For the wine I used Pinot Grigio.


French Chicken in Vinegar Sauce

Tip: Buy boneless, skinless chicken thighs, or ask your butcher to bone and skin them for you.

Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onion
8 (3-ounce) skinned, boned chicken thighs
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
Tarragon sprigs (optional)

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add chicken; sauté each side 3 minutes or until browned.

Combine wine and next 8 ingredients (wine through black pepper) in a medium bowl; stir well. Add wine mixture to chicken mixture; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.Garnish with tarragon sprigs, if desired.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 thighs, 1/2 cup sauce

[HCE SuiGeneris]

53. Thank you very much -- enjoy that wonderful meal!

[Callalily]

63. You're more than welcome.

Definitely enjoyed this meal.

[QMPMom]

55. Merci, Dankeschoen, Gracias, Thank you!

I will be making this very soon!

[Callalily]

61. You're more than

welcome. It's easy (and delicious) but still looks elegant.

[hippywife]

28. Ooohh!

Top that off with some Frank's RedHot and I'm there!

[JackBeck]

37. Don't have any RedHot

But we just broke out the oyster crackers. The water is on and hasn't boiled yet. Looking at all of these posts is making my stomach growl BIG time.

[SPKrazy]

30. Ha! That Looks Good!

Yankee food!

had my 1.5 hour workout!

:toast:

[JackBeck]

38. We both survived, I see.

I am so hungry right now I could eat my foot.

I had never heard of this junk until I married an Ohio boy. It's freakin' crack for them. His dad sends us care packages every now and then.

[SPKrazy]

72. Yes, I Have A Friend In Cincinnati

they eat chili on top of spaghetti pasta and add onions and all sorts of things to it

I forget the name of the restaurant that serves this as a specialty, Cincinnati Chile?



:rofl:

[JackBeck]

83. Skyline chili, buddy.

Reminds me of Yocco's from Pennsylvania.

[SPKrazy]

84. Prolly It!

pretty good stuff as I recall

[JackBeck]

85. On a totally unrelated note

I will be in Little Rock at the end of January for a conference. How close are you to Little Rock?

[SPKrazy]

86. About 2.5 hours

I'm on the western border of Arkansas, in fact 2 miles from here it's Oklahoma

[JackBeck]

87. Aww. Too bad.

It was a long shot anyway.

[LaurenG]

41. Cincinnati food huh

I was raised in Texas so I could never understand that type of Chili. I hope you have a lovely meal though.

[JackBeck]

44. He's from Cincinnati.

His dad sends us care packages every now and then. I like it better with spaghettis than on the hot dogs. The taste stays with you for days. No matter how much you brush your teeth, you're reminded of what you ate the night before.

[malta blue]

45. Been a long time since I had that....

I used to live near Cinci....

Tonight we are having maple chipotle chicken with brown rice and bok choy....The aromas are taking over the kitchen and killing me right now.

[JackBeck]

49. That chicken sounds delectable.

Everyone so far has posted some amazing dishes. And here I am eating crap out of a can.

[malta blue]

54. LOL

:rofl:
The always popular crap out a can....

I had top ramen for lunch yesterday...
:hide:

[peacefreak]

56. Dinner in about an hour...

Pork loin with onion & apples
baked sweet potato
brussel sprouts


and if I still have room, a whoopie pie for dessert(can't eat too healthy).

[JackBeck]

57. You know what my question is going to be...

What is "whoopie pie"??

[peacefreak]

64. It's a Maine thing.

Two chocolate discs filled with vanilla/sugary creme.

[crim son]

58. Homemade chili!

With shredded cheese, onions and sour cream. But only w/toast and a salad, no pasta (although that sounds good).

[JackBeck]

60. Homemade chili would be worlds better than this.

Enjoy!

[crim son]

66. I always liked canned chili better than my mother's

although I'd add seasonings to it. Now I make a chili that reminds me more of my adulterated canned stuff than dear old Mom's.

Here's to chili! :toast:

[JackBeck]

62. OK. Time to eat.

See y'all later...

:grouphug:

[sleepyhead]

65. Vegetarian curry

We are making a token attempt to be healthy. Carrots, cauliflower, onions, green beans, potatoes, peas in a tomato curry sauce (made with Penzey's Vindaloo seasoning!) But I do envy your Skyline chili!

[JackBeck]

70. Sounds great.

And dinner hit the spot. Now...where are those Tums?

[HCE SuiGeneris]

67. This thread just reminded me of my chef friend's favorite saying

when he objected to the food he was eating.

(in a droll monotone delivery) "Mmm, bland, yet tasteless" :rofl: Haven't thought of Big Fred for too many years *sigh*

[BarenakedLady]

71. Darn it!

Again....I knew I forgot to do something. :silly:

[SPKrazy]

73. Eat Dammit!

you will end up with bird legs

right now they are just cute

but they will shrivel up if you don't eat!

Eat!

:hide: :hug:

[BarenakedLady]

76. They are chicken legs

bwak bwak bwak

[SPKrazy]

77. Then Let's Get Some

Pickapeppa sauce, some butter, and some tobasco sauce and baste them and barbeque them and I'll eat them!

Otherwise, I don't believe they are chicken legs and I've seen them!

:hug: :yourock:

[HCE SuiGeneris]

74. I just shaved

is it dinner yet? :evilgrin:

[BarenakedLady]

75. .....

:evilgrin:

Oh yes...

:rofl:

and

:spank:

[HCE SuiGeneris]

78. ..

Now dessert will be a surprise... ! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[BarenakedLady]

80. Woot!

:woohoo:

[Shine]

81. I'm fasting.

seriously, I'm on a 10day cleansing juice fast. I'm on Day 2. The first few days are the hardest.

[Generic Brad]

82. I had Shabu Shabu

A kale based soup with bean sprouts, napa cabbage, glass noodles, shitake mushrooms, paper thin beef, mochi, and udon noodles in a miso based sauce. We cooked it at the table with our portable gas burner.

Tomorrow we will eat the leftovers served over rice with some eggs. Mmmmm. Japanese food is pretty damned tasty.

[Gormy Cuss]

88. Cincinnati's finest.

The heck with your workout.

[Dastard Stepchild]

89. Leona's Big Fat Vegan Burger...

I don't feel like cooking :)

And I love this place... http://www.leonas.com/