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Farm Kitchen:  What's for dinner tonight?  |
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Trace
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tracey
Canton
New York
USA
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 Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 7:00:58 PM
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Tonight we had tilapia, drunken pasta with beets and swiss chard and breaded fried zucchini slices. For dessert we had homemade frozen hot chocolate.
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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 7:19:41 PM
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We had chile relleno casserole and a yummy salad...
steam baby red potatoes (cut into uniform chunks before steaming, leave skin on)
mix with either fresh or canned corn
add cut up tomatoes or cut up cherry tomatoes (I used the latter)
add diced onion or some onion powder
add some basil, lemon juice, and olive oil
toss gently and add some salt/pepper
yummy!
Crunchy crafty goodness and psychoses...;-)http://nashbabe.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 7:24:43 PM
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Tonight we ordered in Pizza since that is what my father in law wanted. Yummy but basically junk food. Oh well. The rest of this week will be better.
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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mom2knk
True Blue Farmgirl
321 Posts
Blanche
So Cal
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Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 7:52:19 PM
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| We had panini sandwiches tonight! Dh got a panini press thingy and he loves it. I am glad he does because that means he is doing the cooking! He made turkey and cheese panini sandwiches and he put some cranberries on them too. |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2007 : 06:51:49 AM
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| Tonight it will be a roasted chicken (maybe with beer and a little honey with spices mixed in), potatoes, sauteed string beans, biscuits and yellow squash. Then tomorrow we will have leftovers for lunch since we have a party tomorrow evening. |
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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mom2knk
True Blue Farmgirl
321 Posts
Blanche
So Cal
321 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2007 : 7:21:44 PM
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| We cheated a bit tonight and got sandwiches out! We had a bazillion errands to run when dh got home from work and it just go too late for us to bbq the steaks I was planning for dinner tonight! We will have them tomorrow! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2007 : 9:07:24 PM
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I am so wiped out and I need to go to bed because I am doing Farmer's Market in the morning. I will probably just eat a tuna fish sandwich or something. I know- Not very inspired...but oh well! Sometimes it is good to fall back on the classics.
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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mom2knk
True Blue Farmgirl
321 Posts
Blanche
So Cal
321 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2007 : 7:11:23 PM
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| We had the steaks I was suppose to make last night along with baked potatoes and corn on the cob!! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2007 : 8:13:35 PM
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It looks like we are going to have beef stroganoff tonight. It is kind of a cheating meal because we use cream of mushroom soup. It certainly isn't organic and it isn't really the best meal, but we are both so tired and Doug is cooking. At least it isn't hamburger helper which he actually likes...
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2007 : 8:15:22 PM
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First of all what in the world is a "gyro"? :)
We had chili dogs - yes I checked to see that it wasn't recall chili- and chips. Blue Bell ice cream for desert. This time of year I start longing for some "gumbo weather".It's time for a good gumbo!!!
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2007 : 07:26:36 AM
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A gyro is a greek sandwich usually on pita bread. The meat is a mixture of beef and lamb that is mushed together (kindof like meatloaf) and then cooked on a spit. Usually it is served with Feta cheese, and Tzaiki (sp?) sauce which is a yogurt/cucumber/dill sauce. I like mine with onions, lettuce and tomatoes. Yummy :)
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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Trace
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Tracey
Canton
New York
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2007 : 7:36:19 PM
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For us it was leftover chicken noodle cassrole, peas and marinated veggie salad. last night, we had it with fresh green beans but when I checked the garden today, there weren't enough beans for supper. The beans are just getting big enough to eat.
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2007 : 7:45:26 PM
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Alee
That gyro just doesn't sound good to this cajun. It seems like a funny mixture of flavors.
Did you ever eat a real gumbo or boudin? Food is so different way up there-
I'm enjoying hearing what ya'll cook.
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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mom2knk
True Blue Farmgirl
321 Posts
Blanche
So Cal
321 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2007 : 7:51:30 PM
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| Tonight we had hamburgers.....very quick and simple!! |
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2007 : 7:57:25 PM
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| I made my first BakeOver tonight. Kind of funny you all were talking about gyros because I made sort of a Greek BakeOver. I had some ground lamb and didn't know what to make with it, so I used it, some summer squash and zucchini, feta and parmesan cheeses, and basil. It was really good! I ate most of it myself! My son actually liked it too, and he's a picky little 2 1/2 year old! |
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2007 : 9:06:22 PM
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Chicken Pot Pie tonight. I think it must be my spouse's favorite, since it's the only meal he actually asks me to make. He eats to live, I live to eat..so he mostly will just eat whatever I make and never comments one way or another. Last night was Brisket left over from what I cooked on the BBQ the day before. Sliced and simmered it in BBQ sauce and served with fresh pineapple and fried potatoes. I buy a whole brisket and usually have enough for several meals.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2007 : 9:15:11 PM
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Autumn-
I don't think I have ever had what you would call a real gumbo- no. I don't really like food that make my mouth burn- is your very spicy? My fiance, Doug, loves hotly spiced foods. The hotter the better. His dad bought a case of shrimp boil when he was in New Orleans. It has a great flavor but is way to spicy for me! LOL
The Gyro is good- I didn't think I would like it until I ate one. Someone actually had to buy one for me! Now I love them!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2007 : 06:05:24 AM
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Most people think cajun food HAS to be hot & spicy- not true.
A true gumbo is a luscious soup full of flavor and rich and filling.
New Orleans is almost like another country to some of us in louisiana. I've never been-dont plan to ever go. It's called "sin-city" for a reason.
I've eaten gumbo only once away from La and understood then that it is a VERY regional food. It changes the farther away from the "home kitchens" it gets.(Much less like the real thing)
How did you use the shrimp boil? Some people sprinkle it-though it is too spicy for most folks I know. We don't even boil shrimp in it- we just boil em with plenty of salt and season with Tony's(another regional spice).
Eating organic around here is challenging to say the least- some of us have to settle for getting close. Not only is is expensive but in very limited supply. Even though I'm in the country we don't have a garden-(please dont throw me out of the group) :) so I depend on Kroger organics for now.
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2007 : 06:06:46 AM
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***Hey Autumn*** Looking for a good gumbo recipe--have my daddy's, who was from Louisiana, and it's GOOD, but always looking for new additions...
Ronna, that's funny you said, your husband "eats to live...."mine is the same--or at least he was when we first met. To this day, he's only gained a pants size (30 now, first 2 years of our marriage was 28--AHEM) but now he REALLY likes to eat, but only MY food, so we don't get out much 
Last night, I put up 8 pints of bread and butter pickles, so the kitchen was pretty hot and I didn't feel much like cooking, so we had toasted onion bagels with cream cheese and salami, and homemade apple turnovers with sugar glaze for dessert. The bagel sandwich is a really good comfort food for us.
Saturday night--stuffed red bell peppers with sundried tomato wild rice and ground beef, along with sweet corn. Yum!
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2007 : 06:07:45 AM
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I'd like to hear from someone who has used the Chill-Over powder. Some of my friends are interested but not sure about it. Anybody have firsthand experience?
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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EagleNest
True Blue Farmgirl
192 Posts
Mary
Yakima
WA
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Posted - Jul 23 2007 : 08:01:46 AM
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I love Chill Over. It works with any liquids. You can make jello like fruit desserts or pudding like chocolate, My favorite is a Cayenne Chocolate. There are recipes in MJF's magazines and book. I like getting away from the beef based jello. Another plus is that it doesn't melt in the heat like jello products . But the texture is different. It took my sons' a while to get use to the texture. I think it is a great product and I've been very pleased with all of the results.
PS It cooled off a little yesterday so we had clam chowder and corn bread.
Mary
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Gal 5:22 |
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2007 : 08:35:34 AM
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Jonni,
Larry eats plenty...and both of us weigh 60# more than when we first got married 45 years ago. With him being gone half the time, working in Alaska, he doesn't like to eat out when he's home. He eats too much salty snacks and too much sodas and that keeps the weight up. I love to enjoy my food and trouble is, I like my own cooking too! Nothing in our little town that's worth eating at, so if we want to go out (which rarely happens and only if we go to Reno for something else or on a trip), it's a 45 minute drive each way. I eat what and where I want when he's gone, so it works out okay.
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2007 : 10:01:56 AM
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Ronna--Oh, he's like mine, too! I bet there isn't too much foodwise in Alaska, and some men just don't cook for themselves. If I didn't cook for Justin, he'd eat doritos, or a bag of donuts, or my personal favorite, a lb. of bacon.
When we first started dating, he was fairly unhealthy (the above referenced food items give you any idea?) even though he was still thin--painfully thin. He only weighed 127 lbs...now he weighs 131. He would even go through periods where he didn't have an appetite for 5 days or so and wouldn't eat.
I guess I'm glad he likes my food, though it would be nice to go out once in a while!
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. |
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