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Farm Kitchen: What's for dinner tonight? |
ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Hygge
Farmgirl at Heart
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Dona
Stanwood
WA
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2014 : 10:12:00 PM
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Your day sounded wonderful! In an effort to find new ways to use our bumper crop of zucchini, I tried a new recipe, Tiella Zucchini Potato Casserole! I replaced potatoes with quinoa! It was delicious! Tomorrow we're having DH's sister & bil for lunch so tonight I made hummus for munchies and citrus cake that I'll serve with whipped cream & blueberries for dessert! DH BBQ'd salmon for my salmon pasta salad! I'm also going to try another new recipe, zucchini parmesan bread! Hoping for lots of left overs so no cooking for a couple days! |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2014 : 4:57:01 PM
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Love how everyone is working meals around their gardens and fresh veggies! Last night I made a really good dinner: I took organic chicken breast and sliced it into strips. I sauteed it in a little olive oil, salt, pepper, and then juice of one lemon. When it was browned, I poured in 1/2 cup of blush wine, like a white zinfandel. I threw in some pole beans from the garden and fresh picked kale, covered and let it simmer down. It was delicious! On the side, I made a cucumber, grape tomato salad tossed with a homemade yogurt dill/chive dressing, and some baked beans with maple syrup. For dessert, I threw together a blueberry, raspberry, blackberry cobbler with a sidecar of ice cream. Maybe it's why I feel like a slug today, lol.
Tonight we just had a quinoa/black bean veggie burger with lettuce, tomatoes and pickles and some sweet potato oven fries. Still tasty, but not as heavy as yesterday.
CJ I wish we could do a pot luck too! Wouldn't that be great fun??
Hugs, Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155 KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2014 : 4:50:37 PM
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Today dd and I went to a county fair with friends, grabbed ice cream at our favorite farm ice cream stand, and then walked one of the dogs at the local trail. So glad I put something in the crock pot. Tonight I made Slow Cook Pepper Steak. I served it over rice but it is also good on noodles. Got the recipe years ago. Here's the link if you are interested: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/slow-cooked-pepper-steak.
Smells so good when it is cooking. I added everything at once (except the corn starch) and cooked it on high a few hours. Still came out well.
Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155 KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2014 : 07:31:35 AM
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Yellow Indian Woman Beans cooked with garlic, cumin, onion, carrot, & sage. Leftover tomato, leek, & cheese pie.
Hugs, Sara Walk in Peace. Live with Joy. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2014 : 1:23:38 PM
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Main meal at noon time today, Meatloaf made from our freshly butchered, homegrown beef Green beans from my garden Baked potato.
Last night we had burger patties from that beef, fresh corn-on-the-cob and leafy green spinach/kale salad with lots of veggies!
The burger patties were our first taste of this beef we just put in the freezer . . . YUMMMMM! CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2014 : 5:50:19 PM
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Yesterday, we went to the county fair in Rhinebeck, New York. It's huge. Afterwards, we always stop at this little pizza shop for pizza right around the corner from the fairgrounds, so last night was old fashioned, hand made, pizzeria pizza! Don't you love a good pizza?
Tonight it is warm and we snuck away to the beach for a few hours, our last "hurrah" for summer before school starts. I'm worn out! So tonight was a quick but yummy dinner: I made the second package of white bean and kale ravioli I bought, but tossed it with fresh herbs, chives, yellow tomatoes, garlic and kale from the garden. It turned out good!
Looking forward now to fall and some good fall cooking!
What's on your table? Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155 KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2014 : 8:45:46 PM
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Tonight, I cooked pan seared salmon in butter and garlic with cajun seasonings. Topped it with sauteed red onions and mushrooms. Served with steamed corn on the cob with smushy garlic.
Smushy garlic.....I steam the whole garlic clove, peel and all, with the corn. It turns soft. Then instead of smearing butter on the corn, I smear the soft, smushy garlic on the corn. OMG delicious!
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2014 : 07:01:18 AM
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Got baking potato with fresh rosemary; pan of 1/2 head green cabbage, carrots, onion, & garlic with fresh sage; and Roma tomatoes with olive oil & fresh basil in pie pan roasting in the oven.
Will have potato for brunch and later make salmon patties to go with veggies for early supper.
Hugs, Sara Walk in Peace. Live with Joy. |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2014 : 09:29:42 AM
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I made a garden dinner last night using a head of cabbage cooked with butter and rosemary. I tossed in some leftover spring onions and green pepper from the garden. I sliced up a tofurkey kielbasa and threw that in too. I added just a bit of lemon juice to cut the bitterness. When it was out of the pan, I sliced up some garden radishes and chopped some fresh parsley and put them on top. I seasoned with caraway seeds, salt and white pepper and served it over brown rice. It was so good that my picky DH even liked it.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2014 : 10:12:40 AM
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Marie..ooh...looks and sounds delish! I love this time of year when dinner depends on what is in the garden. Last night, I was so tired from going through dd's closet for school, and cleaning house, and gardening, and weed-wacking, and ironing...I ended up making sandwiches for dinner. They were delish! I used big, juicy, sun-warmed tomatoes in big slices, and red onion (both from the garden), with organic bread and mayo and swiss cheese and a little ham...heavenly but simple. Fresh peaches for dessert.
Now tonight I am doing the big dinner thing. I am making meatloaf, with squash casserole and garden green beans and tomatoes cooked with some basil. Can't wait!
Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155 KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2014 : 6:41:20 PM
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Chicken enchiladas.
Yummy Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2014 : 09:24:06 AM
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Homemade vegetable soup made from leftovers, fresh veggies, and canned.
Hugs, Sara Walk in Peace. Live with Joy. |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2014 : 07:00:52 AM
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Tonight will be:
~Leftover Shepherd's Pie (a sweet friend gifted us with some wonderful ground beef!) ~Peas from the garden ~Peach Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream :)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory ~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2014 : 07:33:56 AM
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Yum! My mouth is watering...Sharon, shepherd's pie is one of my family's favorites! I make mine with beef, too, though I will eat it with lamb in a restaurant (prefer beef).
Sunday was so good...I grew some one pound Purple Cherokee tomatoes. We sliced them, grilled organic beef burgers on the grill, and garnished the burgers with the works, including some home grown, home canned dill pickles! Nothing better than home made and home grown!
Last night, I made Texas Rice and Beans, as per dd's request for last day of summer.
Tonight I will make some chicken fajitas using peppers, squash and carrots from the garden. I am making homemade tortillas, too.
It's hot again so I don't want to turn on the oven.
Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155 KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2014 : 08:03:13 AM
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More of Sunday's veg soup with crackers with oven melted cheese on top & a glass of Merlot.
Sara - #6034 Walk in Peace. Live with Joy. |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2014 : 10:29:22 PM
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Hey Nicole :) I haven't tried Shepherd's Pie with lamb but I bet it's good :)
Tonight we had:
~Baked Chicken Strips with Raspberry-Chipotle Dipping Sauce (and Honey-Mustard for my Mom :)) ~Yellow Wax Beans from the garden ~A Kale Salad with Kale from our garden
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory ~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2014 : 03:48:20 AM
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Last night I made Danish food...Boller I Karri. Meatballs in curry sauce. Don't know why, but my meatballs fell apart! :(. It was still tasty and I made a big garden salad to go with it. I'm going to miss the veggies from the garden when the season changes!
Farmgirl hugs, Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155 KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2014 : 09:18:29 AM
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Nicole, Danish food, never had it but it sounds tasty. Are you of Danish heritage or just interested in all styles of cooking?
Today I am having stuffed little green bell peppers with Jenny-0 turkey balls with spa. sauce. Roasted Brussels spouts; 3 colored finger potatoes that were marked down to 99 cents a pkg; organic carrots.
Sara Walk in Peace - Live with Joy FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2014 : 10:07:14 AM
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I would love to try Danish food :)
Sara, your stuffed peppers sound good! I love Fingerling potatoes too!
Tonight is:
~Grilled Burgers on Homemade Buns ~Kale Salad ~Sweet Potato Fries ~Bread & Butter Pickles
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory ~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2014 : 10:18:10 AM
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Sharon, homemade buns, Yummy!
Sara Walk in Peace - Live with Joy FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2014 : 1:55:20 PM
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Tonight... Stuffed Bell Peppers Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Bread Sweet Tea
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2014 : 09:51:46 AM
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Roasted vegetables with green tomatoes. My first time roasting green tomatoes; reminded me of fried green tomatoes and I do like fried green tomatoes.
My sister dropped off breaded chicken with her homemade tomato sauce - very good with vegetables.
Sara Walk in Peace - Live with Joy FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
3043 Posts
Judy
KY
USA
3043 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2014 : 3:12:03 PM
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It's a rainy day here in Kentucky...have some beef in the freezer I need to use...so I think it's going to be homemade chili:):):)Yummy...love chili and homemade vegetable beef soup all year round...especially the Fall and Winter...
Hugs!
Judy
"Autumn~The year's last, loveliest smile."
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened...
"Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
Farm Girl #5440 Farm Girl of The Month September 2013 |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2014 : 05:21:32 AM
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I need to stop by here on a regular basis! Wow, the fantastic dinners happening across the states are inspirational! So many delicious combinations from garden harvests . The recent thread about Shepherd's Pie caught my eye as it is a dish I have always loved but seldom make for some odd reason. My mom used to make it from Sunday's left over roast beef(which she ground up to be like hamburger meat along with the left over gravy, carrots and onions) and roasted potatoes which she mashed up and mixed with an egg to make a potato topping. It was absolutely delicious the second meal ,and a great way to feed a big family for a second meal that week!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014 |
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