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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #975 on: May 21, 2013, 09:41:27 PM »
If you want to worship an orange pile of garbage with a reckless disregard for everything, get on down to Arbys & try our loaded curly fries.

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #976 on: May 22, 2013, 12:39:57 AM »
Pork tenderloin w grilled onion/roasted garlic jam sauce (OMG - it was so tasty)
Buttered noodles w/parsley
Steamed broccoli w/ lemon butter sauce
Romaine w/blush wine vinegrette, dried cranberries and candied pecans
Banana pudding w/whole and crushed nilla wafers & real homemade whipped cream (  :puke: - I made plain vanilla pudding w/ crushed Heath bar and whipped cream for me - which beat the hell out of the nasty banana pudding!   :-)  )

I was such a star tonight according to my family! I was checking out at Kroger at 6:30 and had everything made and ready to serve at 8:25, including the pudding chillin' in the 'fridge for dessert.  :yahoo:
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #977 on: May 22, 2013, 06:59:26 AM »
Pork tenderloin w grilled onion/roasted garlic jam sauce (OMG - it was so tasty)
Buttered noodles w/parsley
Steamed broccoli w/ lemon butter sauce
Romaine w/blush wine vinegrette, dried cranberries and candied pecans
Banana pudding w/whole and crushed nilla wafers & real homemade whipped cream (  :puke: - I made plain vanilla pudding w/ crushed Heath bar and whipped cream for me - which beat the hell out of the nasty banana pudding!   :-)  )

I was such a star tonight according to my family! I was checking out at Kroger at 6:30 and had everything made and ready to serve at 8:25, including the pudding chillin' in the 'fridge for dessert.  :yahoo:

Sounds delicious.
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #978 on: May 22, 2013, 09:39:46 AM »
Wow!  Was it a special occasion? 


Peas are evil.  They make Tots cry. 

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #979 on: May 22, 2013, 10:25:23 AM »
Pork tenderloin w grilled onion/roasted garlic jam sauce (OMG - it was so tasty)
Buttered noodles w/parsley
Steamed broccoli w/ lemon butter sauce
Romaine w/blush wine vinegrette, dried cranberries and candied pecans
Banana pudding w/whole and crushed nilla wafers & real homemade whipped cream (  :puke: - I made plain vanilla pudding w/ crushed Heath bar and whipped cream for me - which beat the hell out of the nasty banana pudding!   :-)  )

I was such a star tonight according to my family! I was checking out at Kroger at 6:30 and had everything made and ready to serve at 8:25, including the pudding chillin' in the 'fridge for dessert.  :yahoo:

Sounds great!

I am going to get a lot of mileage out of your pudding with crushed Heath bars!
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #980 on: May 22, 2013, 10:34:44 AM »
Wow!  Was it a special occasion? 


Peas are evil.  They make Tots cry. 

Peas are usually nasty....


No, nothing special. It was all quick and easy.

I detest bananas, so unless one of the guys mentions wanting some, I never think to make it. They mentioned it the other day, so I surprised them with it.

I cook pork tenderloins at least once or twice a month. Easier than pork chops and usually cheaper too.

I look for "different" kinds of jams and preserves to cook with them and we went to the Farmer's Market at BisquitFest last weekend and I found this one at one of the booths. I'm hoping I can find them again and I will buy a few more.

I usually sprinkle the tenderloins with garlic and pepper if it's a savory preserve, or with thyme if fruitier. Saute in olive oil with a bit of butter, til a bit browned on outside. Put in a greased baking pan(I use Pam Olive Oil). In the meantime, melt down the jam/jelly in a small saucepan, to pour over. Then bake at 400 until med rare - about 20 minutes.

I will make a sauce if I'm doing noodles or rice with it. Last night, I added some of the melted jam to the drippings, brought up the heat, whisked in some corn starch, added the rest of the jam, then added some Minute Maid Lemonade ( I buy the 15 calorie Lemonade - it's in the dairy/juice section and quite good. No pulp and quite tart). Poured it over the tenderloins before baking. Spooned it out to put on the sliced meat and a bit on the noodles.

I've also marinated them in olive oil, apple juice, garlic and thyme. When I baked them, I added the juice from a can of fried apples. Then sauteed the fried apples, fresh cut up Granny Smiths,  some butter, cinnamon and brown sugar for a side.

Another excellent preserves to use is a hot pepper peach. It's good with the tenderloins and also with chicken breasts.
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #981 on: May 22, 2013, 10:37:48 AM »
Sounds great!

I am going to get a lot of mileage out of your pudding with crushed Heath bars!

I keep a bag of the crushed Heath bars in the freezer. (you can find them in the chocolate chip section of the bakery aisle). They are good mixed into brownies, cheesecake and on top of ice cream too.
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #982 on: May 22, 2013, 11:03:54 AM »
I keep a bag of the crushed Heath bars in the freezer. (you can find them in the chocolate chip section of the bakery aisle). They are good mixed into brownies, cheesecake and on top of ice cream too.

I was going to buy a big Heath bar, crush half of it, and eat the other half. Your way works, too!

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #983 on: May 22, 2013, 11:57:00 AM »
Wow!  Was it a special occasion? 


Peas are evil.  They make Tots cry. 

I love peas. Ergo, I love it when Tots cries.  :evillaugh:
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #984 on: May 22, 2013, 01:28:31 PM »
I love peas. Ergo, I love it when Tots cries.  :evillaugh:

Big meanie!!  Tots, Karin and I are going to come out there and force feed you sushi with a side of mustard!!  :fuelfire:  :-)
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #985 on: May 22, 2013, 01:52:57 PM »
Big meanie!!  Tots, Karin and I are going to come out there and force feed you sushi with a side of mustard!!  :fuelfire:  :-)

You'd better bring an Army.

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #986 on: May 22, 2013, 01:54:33 PM »
You'd better bring an Army.

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #987 on: May 22, 2013, 01:56:35 PM »
and feed it to you thru your trombone!! :-)

Trust me, the horns are off limits. The trombone ain't a $5,500 straw through which to sup on fishheads and rice.  :panic:
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #988 on: May 22, 2013, 02:15:08 PM »
I have a pound of ground turkey I need to cook up (I didn't buy it, honest!)

So...

Fettuccini Parmesan with Turkey Meatballs

Meatballs:
1 lb of somebody else's ground turkey
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 egg, beaten
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
3. Roll into golf ball sized meatballs, place in cast iron skillet or baking sheet
4. Bake 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned

Pasta:
1 pkg (8 oz) fettuccini
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt

1. In large pot, bring water and salt to boil
2. Add fettuccini, stir and reduce heat to medium
3. Boil until pasta is al dente, ~9-11 minutes
4. Drain and rinse pasta under hot water, return to pot
5. Toss pasta with oil, cheese, and parsley
6. Add meatballs, toss gently

Serve with crusty bread and red wine.
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #989 on: May 22, 2013, 02:24:34 PM »
I have a pound of ground turkey I need to cook up (I didn't buy it, honest!)

So...

Fettuccini Parmesan with Turkey Meatballs

Meatballs:
1 lb of somebody else's ground turkey
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 egg, beaten
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
3. Roll into golf ball sized meatballs, place in cast iron skillet or baking sheet
4. Bake 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned

Pasta:
1 pkg (8 oz) fettuccini
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt

1. In large pot, bring water and salt to boil
2. Add fettuccini, stir and reduce heat to medium
3. Boil until pasta is al dente, ~9-11 minutes
4. Drain and rinse pasta under hot water, return to pot
5. Toss pasta with oil, cheese, and parsley
6. Add meatballs, toss gently

Serve with crusty bread and red wine.
I would use hamburger myself, but you said you didn't buy it. The rest of the recipe looks delish!!
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #990 on: May 22, 2013, 02:27:29 PM »
I would use hamburger myself, but you said you didn't buy it. The rest of the recipe looks delish!!

It's good with hamburger or ground Italian sausage.
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #991 on: May 22, 2013, 02:27:44 PM »
Mrs E and I are enjoying our 14th wedding anniversary tonight, so we'll probably have steak. Baked tater, salad too.
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #992 on: May 22, 2013, 02:37:52 PM »
Mrs E and I are enjoying our 14th wedding anniversary tonight, so we'll probably have steak. Baked tater, salad too.

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #993 on: May 22, 2013, 03:18:05 PM »
It's good with hamburger or ground Italian sausage.

^5 for another delicious recipe from Big Dog's kitchen!!!
How is Velvet btw? need pics!!
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #994 on: May 22, 2013, 03:19:13 PM »


Bitchslapped for being overly critical and sensitive to dialect on my special day.   :-)
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #995 on: May 22, 2013, 03:20:26 PM »
^5 for another delicious recipe from Big Dog's kitchen!!!
How is Velvet btw? need pics!!

No pictures. She doesn't have thumbs.

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« Reply #996 on: May 22, 2013, 03:22:33 PM »
No pictures. She doesn't have thumbs.

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I meant pics of her..sorry, though pics of you are nice too!! :-)
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« Reply #997 on: May 22, 2013, 03:30:19 PM »
I meant pics of her..sorry, though pics of you are nice too!! :-)

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #998 on: May 22, 2013, 04:58:09 PM »
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #999 on: May 22, 2013, 08:10:01 PM »
This thread went wrong somewhere.


it was the peas.....
Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

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A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.