The What's For Dinner Tonight Chat

[IrishHeart 1,641]

I always plan to make about a thousand things for a party and run out of time and only make 998 of them.

 

DItto. lmao

[kareng 2,265]

DItto. lmao

 

 

Then my hub will ask in a loud voice, in front of everyone - Where are the X?  And then everyone is like - OOOO!  X!  I love X!

[IrishHeart 1,641]

Then my hub will ask in a loud voice, in front of everyone - Where are the X?  And then everyone is like - OOOO!  X!  I love X!

Funny man, that R.   

 

J knows better than to do that and risk irritating me in front of guests.........because if I am mad, he 's not getting any 

 

food. I mean food. ( Now I have to go into the corner.)

Before I forget, we're having chicken tonight (rotisserie--quick and easy) because I am unpacking box after box after box after.....

[w8in4dave 77]

Found this recipe for Tortillas's I think I really want to try it! What do you guys think?

 

 

Like corn tortillas, these become pliable when heated. Pop them in the microwave or warm them in a dry skillet before using. If you like crispy edges, add a little oil to the pan when reheating.

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 cup yellow split peas
• 1/4 cup long-grain white rice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• oil for the pan

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cover the split peas and rice with 2 inches of water. Cover and set aside on the counter overnight.
2. Drain the peas and rice, then put them into the bowl of a food processor. Add the salt, then process until the mixture is finely chopped, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
3. With the motor running, gradually pour in ½ cup water. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then continue to process for 3 minutes. The batter should be the consistency of pancake batter (but grainy). If it’s too thick, stir in a spoonful or more of water.
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a thin layer of oil. Pour in 1/3 cup of the batter, then spread it around with a rubber spatula until you have a 7-inch tortilla. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the tortilla is golden around the edges. Flip and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute more, until bottom side is lightly freckled. Remove from the pan, then repeat the process for the remaining batter.

Yield: 7 tortillas

[GottaSki 460]

I made a Grand Marnier Souffle with Creme Anglaise for dessert last night. First time I've made it since going gluten free. I just substituted cornstarch for flour and it came out fine.

 

I've got nothing fun to share...so I thought I'd add RMJ's recipe to this thread 

 

http://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/topic/106470-gluten-free-grand-marnier-souffle-with-creme-anglaise/?p=906861

 

Daytona under rain delay...and tornado warning???  IH...did you blow away today? edited...just checked the radar...looks like the storm is well north of Irish's new pad

Edited February 23, 2014 by GottaSki

[IrishHeart 1,641]

 

 

Daytona under rain delay...and tornado warning???  IH...did you blow away today? edited...just checked the radar...looks like the storm is well north of Irish's new pad

 

We saw it was delayed. Daytona is @150 miles north of us. We had 83 and sunny today, but rain is coming this week and a lower average temp. (like maybe 76 ?? lol)

 

The hubs rarely makes any requests and he was craving corned beef and cabbage. (I have no luck eating preserved meats like that, but...) I love and humor him and he put up mirrors, art work, towel racks, bird feeders, and shelves today, so he deserved a treat!

 Therefore,

Corned beef and cabbage, carrots, potatoes, baby onions and turnips he got!. YUM!! 

[LauraTX 115]

Last night I grilled a pork tenderloin and had it with some leftover sides from two days before.  Had my IV infusion this week and it beat the heck out of me this time so I haven't done a lot of cooking.  Tonight I am going to whip up breakfast for dinner.

[moosemalibu 48]

Pork tamales and some black beans with rotel tomatoes. Simple.

[BlessedMommy 63]

We're on the road vacationing in Florida, so we made gluten free waffles at a park for lunch and served them with coconut butter, peanut butter, applesauce, and jam as well as some recently picked Florida oranges. (yay for power plugs for my waffle iron and blender!) For supper, we went out to eat at California Pizza Kitchen.

 

We just started making cooked food on the road instead of buying gluten-free bread and so far, I love it! On our trip down to Florida, when we stopped because of an unexpected tire problem, we cooked up some gluten-free oatmeal and raisins in the lobby of the tire shop. (in a rice cooker) For lunch, we found a rest area with electrical outlets and cooked up spanish rice and beans in my rice cooker and ate it with some salsa and had it with hummus and veggies. 

 

I'm so done with spending $50-100 on bread for vacation, so I'm glad that there are other viable options!

[cahill 189]

We're on the road vacationing in Florida, so we made gluten free waffles at a park for lunch and served them with coconut butter, peanut butter, applesauce, and jam as well as some recently picked Florida oranges. (yay for power plugs for my waffle iron and blender!) For supper, we went out to eat at California Pizza Kitchen.

 

We just started making cooked food on the road instead of buying gluten-free bread and so far, I love it! On our trip down to Florida, when we stopped because of an unexpected tire problem, we cooked up some gluten-free oatmeal and raisins in the lobby of the tire shop. (in a rice cooker) For lunch, we found a rest area with electrical outlets and cooked up spanish rice and beans in my rice cooker and ate it with some salsa and had it with hummus and veggies. 

 

I'm so done with spending $50-100 on bread for vacation, so I'm glad that there are other viable options!

I love my rice cooker I use it for so many things  in addition to rice

My fave is lentils & brown rice with red onion  ,,, just throw it all in the rice cooker and you have  a fresh cooked meal

[BlessedMommy 63]

Great idea! How long is the cooking time and how much water do you add to how much lentils and rice?

[cahill 189]

Great idea! How long is the cooking time and how much water do you add to how much lentils and rice?

for a 1/2 cup of uncooked  lentils and a 1/2 cup of  uncooked brown rice I add 3 cups of water. I also add red onion and what ever spices I feel like that day    My rice cooker has an automatic timer but the cooking time is about 45 - 50 mins

 

 

This is doable in the rice cooker because the brown rice and lentils have the same cooking time.

[cahill 189]

Found this recipe for Tortillas's I think I really want to try it! What do you guys think?

 

 

Like corn tortillas, these become pliable when heated. Pop them in the microwave or warm them in a dry skillet before using. If you like crispy edges, add a little oil to the pan when reheating.

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 cup yellow split peas
• 1/4 cup long-grain white rice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• oil for the pan

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cover the split peas and rice with 2 inches of water. Cover and set aside on the counter overnight.
2. Drain the peas and rice, then put them into the bowl of a food processor. Add the salt, then process until the mixture is finely chopped, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
3. With the motor running, gradually pour in ½ cup water. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then continue to process for 3 minutes. The batter should be the consistency of pancake batter (but grainy). If it’s too thick, stir in a spoonful or more of water.
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a thin layer of oil. Pour in 1/3 cup of the batter, then spread it around with a rubber spatula until you have a 7-inch tortilla. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the tortilla is golden around the edges. Flip and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute more, until bottom side is lightly freckled. Remove from the pan, then repeat the process for the remaining batter.

Yield: 7 tortillas

wow I like this idea . Let me know how they turn out  

[notme! 325]

Funny man, that R.   

 

J knows better than to do that and risk irritating me in front of guests.........because if I am mad, he 's not getting any 

 

food. I mean food. ( Now I have to go into the corner.)

 

and she yells at me...........

Daytona under rain delay...and tornado warning???  IH...did you blow away today? edited...just checked the radar...looks like the storm is well north of Irish's new pad

my bff was there - the last time she went to a race, we went to talladega and there were tornado warnings all day the saturday before the race!!  i texted her and told her to leave the track yesterday.  so she did and it quit raining LOLZ

 

we made the most awesome battered and fried shrimp the other night!!  i tweaked a batter recipe and it turned out really good    with purple potatoes and asparagus (roasted evoo, s&p)  *NOTE - do not forget that you ate purple potatoes.,  it is Very Alarming!!*

 

yesterday, we made Daytona Sandwich (french bread dough shaped like the track)  it's really roasted chicken, fresh spinach, roasted red peppers, and pesto/mayo.  we started out making it to amuse the kids, but the kids are now pushing 30 and still demand it.  i made my own gluten-free version <shaped like a drag strip haha udi's french baguette)  and i made homemade pimento cheese  

[GottaSki 460]

 

my bff was there - the last time she went to a race, we went to talladega and there were tornado warnings all day the saturday before the race!!  i texted her and told her to leave the track yesterday.  so she did and it quit raining LOLZ

 

we made the most awesome battered and fried shrimp the other night!!  i tweaked a batter recipe and it turned out really good    with purple potatoes and asparagus (roasted evoo, s&p)  *NOTE - do not forget that you ate purple potatoes.,  it is Very Alarming!!*

 

yesterday, we made Daytona Sandwich (french bread dough shaped like the track)  it's really roasted chicken, fresh spinach, roasted red peppers, and pesto/mayo.  we started out making it to amuse the kids, but the kids are now pushing 30 and still demand it.  i made my own gluten-free version <shaped like a drag strip haha udi's french baguette)  and i made homemade pimento cheese

 

Glad your bff left the track....was very glad they were able to squeeze the race in between storm cells and not have to holdover to a Monday restart!!!!  Really glad the Little E won what a great victory lap...never seen him look that happy.

 

Fun sandwiches....you'd need an extra big sandwich considering how long it took to get the race in the books

 

Yesterday....I had a waffle and today two slices of Canyon Bakehouse....crossing everything I got that I can handle a little bread 

[IrishHeart 1,641]

and she yells at me...........

yesterday, we made Daytona Sandwich (french bread dough shaped like the track)  it's really roasted chicken, fresh spinach, roasted red peppers, and pesto/mayo.  we started out making it to amuse the kids, but the kids are now pushing 30 and still demand it.  i made my own gluten-free version <shaped like a drag strip haha udi's french baguette)  and i made homemade pimento cheese

That sammy sounds deeeeee-lishus! (as my Dad used to say)

 

It POURED BUCKETS here last night after I posted. Holy crappers! 

 

(and I did not "yell" at you, young lady....you'd know if'n I wuz yellin! )

 

Okay, note to self...no more corned beef, not even nibbles....that puppy is wayyy off the histamine charts.   gaw...bad, bad day.

 

Just having a plain ole burger and some roasted asparagus tonight. It's plain city for me for a few days. (grumble grumble...) 

 

but hey, the sun's out, so not complaining too loudly.

[LauraTX 115]

Today I made some steaks I got on sale, served them with baked beans and carrots.  

[w8in4dave 77]

We had some Ribbs last night! OMG fall of the bone ribbs! Then I made a rice concoction,  rice, salsa, beans and spinach:) It was yummy! Hubbs just added gluteny gravy to his rice! Yukk ! In fact I may have some of that rice for lunch. 

[w8in4dave 77]

wow I like this idea . Let me know how they turn out

Getting yellow split peas today!! Will let ya know! 

[Adalaide 363]

Last night I made pancakes with marionberry syrup and scrambled eggs. I still have no idea what's for dinner tonight. I'll probably disappoint my husband with burgers and fries. I don't want any leftover floating around because we're going out for our anniversary tomorrow. We celebrate whenever it's convenient for us at the end of February/beginning of March since we don't have an anniversary most years.

 

I'm feeling pretty spunky today. I finally went for my dexa scan (it only took 2 years to have decent insurance to pay for it) and he told me that my doctor would have the report in a few hours but he let me know right away that it was perfectly fine. I guess that habit of drinking gallons of milk a week my entire life paid off. With all the other crap I have to deal with, at least this is one concern I can completely wave off. It's nice to have good news for a change.

[Adalaide 363]

Yesterday was perfect. The year we got married it was insanely warm, I wore a sleeveless dress and no coat. In February. So far every year we've celebrated, we've never had to wear winter coats. Sometimes we do wait til March to celebrate though since we don't usually have an anniversary. Although yesterday was a tad chilly with the rain and I did wear a sweater. We went to Wallaby's which is a BBQ place for lunch at their just opened new location which is much closer to home. Went shopping for a while and went to the movies to see Hunger Games.

 

Tonight I'll make a pork tenderloin, potato pancakes and glazed carrots.

[cahill 189]

tonight is Slow Cooker Lentil Bolognese

 

http://holycowvegan.net/2014/02/lentil-bolognese.html#more-3082

 

it is in the crock pot ( minus the gluten-free pasta of course) it smells sooo wonderful

[motheroftwins2010 1]

Asian Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce from my favorite gluten-free cook book (The Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Kitchen) and my own yet to be created/thought up quinoa salad with some sort of lemony-dill sauce!

[BlessedMommy 63]

We're having vegetarian haystacks (make your own plate taco salad) and soft tacos tonight.

[kareng 2,265]

I realized I never said what I served at my "Dip" party.

 

Jerk chicken wings with green onion & sour cream dipping sauce

olive tapenade

 roasted red pepper hummus

chipolte cheese dip

sweet onion crack dip

guac & salsa

to dip - Ruffles, tortilla chips, multi-seed tortilla chips, Glutino bagel chips, FFL rice crackers, carrots, celery & red peppers

Pina Colada yogurt dip

hot fudge sauce

pineapple, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, mango

brownies and PB cookies to dip in fudge sauce

 

Tonight we are having a crockpot chicken wrapped in bacon cooked with apples and a smoky sweet BBQ sauce, rice & spinach salad.

Last night we had Cowboy Steak Soup - its simple and quick - sirloin, jar of salsa, beef broth, beans, spinach and steak fries