what is for dinner today Feb 14th

[littlewolf]

London broil on the grill
baked sweet potato
salad
sugar snaps in brown butter
(maybe) roasted asparagus with garlic and Parm.
berry pound cake (blue/black/straw) with chocolate covered strawberries.

[NRaleighLiberal]

1. Valentine's Day lunch with my wife (our fave Indian place). Tonight - leftovers!

Hoppin' John (from New Years Dinner - we froze half of it!) over brown rice. Big lunch, light dinner!



Happy Valentine's Day all!

[yellerpup]

5. Sounds like fun!

You are smart to go for lunch. In our neck of the woods, the eateries take this day as an opportunity to bump their prices up about 20% for dinners. Also smart to have a light dinner!

[NRaleighLiberal]

7. we love going out for lunch - same quality food, far less prices, easier to digest when eating

earlier! As we've gotten older (and more into shape), we no longer can eat those big restaurant dinners like we used to!

[yellerpup]

8. I definitely get that.

We reminisce about the days when we would eat 13 bagels on Sunday! We are much healthier now and small portions are the rule. Restaurant portions are ridiculously so huge that I find myself satisfied with an well garnished appetizer.

[bif]

2. Lobster tails...

Red skin potatoes, beets, and a red leaf salad.

[yellerpup]

6. That is one romantic menu.

A lot to love on that plate! Happy Valentine's Day!

[yellerpup]

3. I worked on the main course yesterday.

For starters: Mushroom Stuffed Mushrooms
Main Course: Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine
Sides: Braised Carrots and Onions
Whipped Potatoes
Steamed Broccoli
Salad: Two Hearts~One Salad (Roasted Red Pepper hearts, Artichoke Hearts, Goat Cheese)
Dessert: Strawberry Sorbet in a Chocolate Shell Flower
Wine: Montepulcianno

Happy Valentine's Day!

[bif]

9. Whoah!

Sounds like a whole lot of work, but epic!

[yellerpup]

10. I'm laying out the lace tablecloth for this one.

And polishing the silver candlesticks. The work is mainly done with the main course steeping in its own juices overnight. I just have to bring it up while I make the veggies. A piece of cake!

[livetohike]

13. Awww, so romantic!

Have a great dinner! Happy Valentine's Day

[yellerpup]

17. Thanks, livetohike.

Sorry you'll be alone tonight. If you were closer I'd invite you to drink wine and eat veggies with us! Tax season is a beast!

[livetohike]

18. Thanks! I would love it

. Things are slowing down at the tax office....his schedule may be down to 3 days next week. They have this peak period that lasts about three weeks and that is coming to an end this week. I shouldn't say this on Valentine's Day, but I really enjoy having all this time to myself! Well, myself and the dogs, that is.

[yellerpup]

20. I know what you mean.

I always enjoy a little vacation from routine housewifery when Mr. Pup is out of pocket. I have to redo our taxes. I e-filed on Turbo Tax and then got a piddly statement from Amazon from my book (that isn't selling!) for $123 last year. Doh! Now I have to file an amended return by mail. I hope they don't charge me an arm and a leg for the amendment. Putting all that aside for Valentine's Day and planning to have a good dinner and some prime cuddling.

[livetohike]

23. What a pain! My husband has done a few amendments for people so far this year

Have a nice, relaxing evening yellerpup .

[A HERETIC I AM]

32. VERY nice! n/t

[yellerpup]

4. Your dinner sounds delicious!

Makes me wish for an outdoor space to grill. Happy Valentine's Day!

[littlewolf]

21. I have used (and continue to use) a George Forman grill

works well, and have used it on steaks and london broil.

[yellerpup]

24. You use it indoors?

Obviously, I have not paid enough attention to the ads. Thanks for the tip!

[littlewolf]

26. yeah it is a small electrical powered grill

works great.

[yellerpup]

27. Will definitely check this out!

[fizzgig]

11. maybe delivery

or grilled cheese or cereal or something.

today is just another day for us and i'm going to be at work probably until 10-1030

[yellerpup]

22. You are taking the merciful route for yourselves.

I'd do the same think if I was working until 10PM.

[fizzgig]

34. we're going to go hit the drive through

i didn't get home until 11 and that's what the husband wants.

i hope your dinner was amazing!

[yellerpup]

35. Dinner was indeed amazing!

Hitting the drive through after 11 is just the thing! Glad you both got what you wanted.

[pinto]

12. Skillet meal - Breaded chicken parmigiana style over rice.

I really like doing one pot meals. Well browned, breaded chicken thighs, then covered in sauce and cheeses and into the oven to finish.

May add some broccoli to the skillet. Left over rice, reheated.

[yellerpup]

28. One pot meals rock!

Even better if you get leftovers out of it! Happy Valentine's Day!

[livetohike]

14. Eating alone....I am having a pita pizza (fontina, spinach, red onion) and a tossed salad

Maybe we will go out this weekend .

[Phentex]

15. Chicken soup for one who's not feeling well...

everybody got food gifts for Valentine's Day this year.

Your dinner sounds fabulous!

[hobbit709]

16. Ribeye with mushroom and onion gravy, potato salad. mini baguette.

took a couple of the ribeyes I made out of the $5/lb ribeye roast on sale a couple of weeks ago.

[yellerpup]

29. As much as I love good food,

I must admit, I love a bargain just as much. Your meal sounds scrumptious! Happy Valentine's Day!

[locks]

19. Happy hearts

Oatmeal cookies in a heart shaped dish.

[yellerpup]

25. Sweet!

We love oatmeal cookies!

[greatauntoftriplets]

30. Leftover pork roast with saffron rice and green beans.

A rerun of last night.

[A HERETIC I AM]

31. Baked Ziti with Garlic toast....

using what's left of the French Bread I baked Sunday.


Green salad w/ artichoke hearts, Wishbone Greek vinaigrette,

Glass of Merlot.
Bourbon.

Beer.


It is quite possible I forgo most of the first few items!

[cbayer]

33. Homemade chicken noodle soup and chicken sandwiches.

Going to America wore me completely out. DH wanted to take me out, but I would rather stay home and eat comfort food.

I told him he could take me out Friday or Saturday, lol.

Happy Valentines Day!!