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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
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 Posted - Feb 16 2021 : 9:26:59 PM
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Jambalaya, of course!!
jean
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
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Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2021 : 5:18:58 PM
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Here's something easy for those nights you're in a hurry. We had this last night & it's so refreshing on our hot summery nights down here in Oz:-
Thai-Style Chicken Skewers with Pickled Cucumber Salad
600g Chicken thigh fillets, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp red curry paste
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 spring onions, coarsely chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped coriander (you guys call it cilantro)
1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
2 large Lebanese cucumbers, cut into matchsticks
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tbsp caster sugar
1/3 cup sweet chilli sauce
1/4 cup peanuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
Place the chicken, curry paste, fish sauce, spring onion and 3/4 of the coriander in a food processor. Season. Process until almost smooth. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Divide into 12 portions and shape each portion around a metal or soaked bamboo skewer. Place on a plate in the fridge for 10 mins to chill.
Meanwhile, place carrot, cucumber and remaining coriander in a large bowl. Stir the vinegar and sugar in a small jug until the sugar dissolves. Drizzle over the cucumber mixture and gently toss to combine. Set aside for 10 mins to develop the flavours.
Oil or butter large frying pan. Heat over medium-high heat. Cook the skewers, turning occasionally, for 5 mins or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Cover to keep warm.
Drain cucumber mixture. Arrange on a large serving platter with the skewers, sweet chilli sauce and peanuts.
Farmgirl #6058
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2021 : 5:56:40 PM
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Cindy, that sounds so good! I will keep that recipe!
I have been making a lot of good sourdough bread, and a few nights we have had just sandwiches on that yummy sourdough! I also recently made lasagna, for my husband who loves it, danish meatballs with pickled cucumber salad, and an old 90’s recipe I forgot about that is just scrumptious: Chicken Cacciatore. I also made a big pot of dried beans with sausage. Tonight was light - just some yummy potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, and beets in the oven, roasted.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2021 : 10:03:25 AM
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Made a easy does it rice dish with portabella mushrooms, broccoli, shaved beef, and Asian orange sauce. The rice was the 90 second kind and left over cooked shaved beef in the freezer. All I had to saute was the mushrooms and broccoli. Broccoli I cooked to tender in the micro-wave first. Gotta say it was standing at the stove eating out of the skillet good.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2021 : 2:57:46 PM
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Pumpkin chili with homemade apple pie for my hubby.
Cindy: Oh my, does that sound divine!!! Thank you for sharing!!
Hugs,
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2021 : 11:24:45 AM
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Slow cooked pot roast with roasted potatoes, onions and carrots, and a nice spinach salad! Hubby's having a slice of almond cake for dessert - my favorite, but I'm trying to be good! ;)
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2021 : 12:17:18 PM
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Almond Cake sounds good Nini! The Pot Roast and veggies do too of course. I love Almond anything :)
Tonight is Lasagna. I am going to experiment and use Basil Pesto in one of the layers and the other layers will be my Meat Sauce. I have so much Pesto in our freezer from harvesting Basil from our garden last year, time to use it up :)
We will also have a tossed salad with the Lasagna :)
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
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Posted - Mar 17 2021 : 08:11:53 AM
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I agree, Nini, that almond cake sounds so good. Funny, I think the other day was “pot roast day”. We were having it, my mom was having it, my friend Susan called as she was making one, and you had one!
Sharon, that lasagna sounds delish! How did the basil pesto turn out? I still have some I made last season in the freezer.
Tonight is St. Patty’s, so I am making corned beef, cabbage, carrots, and MJ’s soda bread recipe. I need a green dessert...maybe a mint ice cream parfait or something. I am not sure yet. DD is allergic to beef so I am also making my homemade air fryer chicken tenderloin fingers. Homemade honey mustard sauce.
What’s on your table?
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2021 : 07:23:13 AM
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Last night’s dinner was delicious! Wow I had dishes to wash - I had the stovetop, oven, air fryer AND Instapot going. Tonight I think i will make a stew of some sort. Or bolognese.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2021 : 08:12:22 AM
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Dishes are my life, Nicole. I totally get it. What I hate most is the big huge pots. I have a really deep farm-type sink, but it's like doing calisthenics trying to maneuver the big pots around and trying to scrub deep inside and rinse without getting water everywhere. Ugh. Thank GOD for CJ's aprons!!! But still, SO grateful to have that sink and those pots, you know? I just tell myself lots of pots is a sign of a well-fed, happy family. I say whatever gets me through! LOL!
You girls have to teach me about pesto. I've never been big on it, but that's only probably because I haven't a clue what to do with it! LOL! My cousin makes it every year and freezes it in ice cube trays. She has given me some, but I'm ashamed to say, it's still in the freezer! Yikes!!!
Tonight we're having grilled raspberry chicken and sweet potato fries on top of BIG bowls of salads with spinach, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, multicolored peppers, fresh mandarin oranges, sliced strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, pecans, feta with raspberry dressing. My husband used to always say he felt so healthy after I made them for him! I could eat one every day for the rest of my life!!! LOL! SO good! And if it's warm enough, we might even enjoy them al fresco! Seriously!
Hugs and love,
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2021 : 08:59:38 AM
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Oh my goodness Nini! That salad sounds fantastic!! I think I am making butternut squash risotto tonight. I have an easy recipe for the instapot. Finally some nice weather here in PA. Time to clean up the grill!!
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2021 : 1:59:17 PM
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Nini, that sounds amazing! I use the pesto in my lasagna (now), I baked/roasted some shrimp in it a couple of weeks ago and that was really good. As a dip for pita chips, instead of pizza sauce. Tossed with lightly steamed broccoli, red & yellow bell peppers and tortellini for a salad...lots more I'm sure :) I bet even adding it to soup would be fantastic.
Nicole, the pesto has officially made itself at home in my lasagna recipe :) Michael deemed it a Keeper and it definitely is. It just took it to a whole new level :)
Tonight is:
~Glazed Chicken Breasts. I have a jar of Apple Blossom Jelly left from a couple of years ago. To that I will add garlic, paprika, s&p, maybe a splash of balsamic vinegar. I will have to taste as I go :)
~Oven Roasted Asparagus
~Cous Cous with currants
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2021 : 09:12:23 AM
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I made the quick quiche from the recipe included with MaryJane's Budget Mix. I made it with sausage. For the vegetables I added onion, asparagus and some grape tomatoes cut in half. Boy was it good! Next time I will add more tomatoes. I didn't add too many because the recipe says 1 cup of veggies and I was already over that.
Andrea
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5363 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - May 25 2021 : 12:01:51 PM
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 Hellman's Mayo Baked Chicken. Mix half cup of Mayo and 1/4 Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup Italian Breadcrumbs or Sprinkle Italian seasoning or Ranch. You can mix anything you like in the Mayo, just spread it on top of the Chicken. Bake 425 about 25 minutes or until done. It's fast and Easy!
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2021 : 07:58:10 AM
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Last night I made an old fashion meatloaf and made some gravy from the pan drippings . it was so good after not having it for a long time. I had to downsize the old recipe and this time it turned out better that attempts in the past. Meatloaf was a staple of our family when I was growing up.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5363 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5363 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2021 : 12:47:33 PM
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Winnie, sounds wonderful! I love meatloaf !
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2021 : 9:08:03 PM
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Tonight I baked boneless chicken breasts rolled up with provolone, pepperoni and sauteed spinach with garlic and sea salt... And a huge salad with fresh garden lettuce, sliced strawberries, red onion, cucumber, feta, walnuts and homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Oh my gosh. SO good!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2021 : 12:20:20 PM
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I canned ground bison this morning and one jar didn't seal so I made prairie pie. That's what I'm calling it. Shepherd's pie is made with lamb and cottage pie with beef, so I figured since bison free range on the open prairie calling it prairie pie made perfect sense to me. It turned out as good as the other pies I've made, so prairie pie is a recipe to keep.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl
992 Posts
Daizy
Talladega
Alabama
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2021 : 5:10:00 PM
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Hay there.
I skipped lunch coz I had a late breakfast of eggs and bacon. So tonight was tomatoe samitches.....yum yum.
Have a great night.
Hugs.
Hugs and prayers, Daizy #1093
Poor House Farmgirl Chapter {A virtual chapter open to everyone.}
A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron??
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2021 : 6:04:17 PM
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Tonight was my hubby's birthday.. We splurged and had grilled delmonico steaks, un-pasta pasta salad, homemade sugar free strawberry shakes and he had almond birthday cake for dessert. I think I might not be eating the rest of the week... or the month... or until SOMETIME later this year... MAYBE. Lol.
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2021 : 7:26:40 PM
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Nini -- what is un-pasta salad? I have been off pasta for a while now (diabetic) and sometimes miss it. The rest of that meal sounds good, too. We're having chicken and kasha tonight and sugar free rootbeer floats.
Judith
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2021 : 9:02:09 PM
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Hi Judith!
It's basically pasta salad but without the pasta. I put in all the good stuff...but we are doing keto, so the carbs are out!
Ready? Ok... Here's what goes in:
Un-Pasta Pasta Salad
1/2 red onion, diced
2 c tomatoes, diced (I use regular tomatoes, cherry or grape - whatever we have on hand. I do slice cherry or grape tomatoes in half, though)
A whole cucumber, peeled and sliced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
A small can of sliced black olives, drained
A jar of marinated artichokes, drained
A package of sliced pepperoni, chopped
A roll of fresh mozzarella, cubed small
One half of a jar of sliced dill pickles, drained
About 2 tblsps reserved dill pickle juice
One half of a jar of mild banana peppers, drained
About 2 tblsps reserved banana pepper juice
About 1 c your favorite Italian dressing (I either make my own or use Wish Bone Simply Artisan Blend Italian, which I can only find at Costco.)
Put everything in a big bowl. Toss well. Refrigerate to chill and marinate. Great as a side dish and also a hearty main. Yum.
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2021 : 12:00:32 PM
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Nini -- Thank you! Sounds yummy for a hot summer evening.
Judith
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2021 : 10:49:43 PM
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Thanks, Judith! :) I hope you get to try it! Enjoy!
Girls - a friend of mine suggested I try making Mississippi chicken the other day. She absolutely RAVES about it, so I tried it. I did something terribly wrong. It was very salty and tasted like... well...what I imagine feet would taste like! LOL! I don't know what I did! Even my hubby, who eats ANYTHING turned his nose up at it! The only thing I did different than the recipe was switch out the pepperoncinis for sliced banana peppers, because that was what I had on hand. I just can't believe THAT would make such a difference in a recipe! Yeesh! But I am willing to give it another try... Do any of you have a good recipe for Mississippi chicken? I realize it's a pretty easy and strightforward recipe, but I destroyed it! LOL. SO bad. It was SO, SO bad! LOL!
Thanks!
Hugs,
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2021 : 10:40:16 AM
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It's baked teriyaki salmon, roasted cauliflower and a big salad with fresh garden greens, strawberries, cucumber, red onion, walnuts and feta tonight, girls!
What's on your menu?
Hugs,
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Edited by - Ninibini on Jun 18 2021 10:41:14 AM |
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Farm Kitchen: What's for dinner tonight? |
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What's for dinner tonight?
