We were actually going to have Thai food last night - but they have gone on holiday so closed the restaurant until next week
Tonight - normal food!!
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Well, shamefully, we had a big mac on Tuesday night and pizza last night haha.
We were actually going to have Thai food last night - but they have gone on holiday so closed the restaurant until next week
Tonight - normal food!!
We were actually going to have Thai food last night - but they have gone on holiday so closed the restaurant until next week
Tonight - normal food!!
QUOTE(Carlawarla @ Jul 17 2008, 03:43 AM) 
Marilyn, I'm a huge fan of goulash, yet rarely make it! I'll try your recipe, with a little less salt...
Kathyrn, wow, that perogy (you spell it differently!) casserole sounds wonderful! Make-up recipes are the best eh?
We had turkey burgers last night with tater tots.
Tonight we're having crab cakes, an asian salad, and corn on the cob
Kathyrn, wow, that perogy (you spell it differently!) casserole sounds wonderful! Make-up recipes are the best eh?
We had turkey burgers last night with tater tots.
Tonight we're having crab cakes, an asian salad, and corn on the cob
and I think it would be good to brown the meat a little before throwing it in the crock pot...
QUOTE(Kathryn41 @ Jul 16 2008, 05:38 PM)
I experimented and made a pierogy casserole tonight. I laid frozen pierogies on the bottom of a casserole dish, covered them with thinly sliced strips of zucchini, added frozen mixed Chinese vegetables (there's a mixing of cultures for you!), the left over vegetable and tomato pasta sauce and pasta from last night (not enough for a serving), then covered it all with Vodka Cream spaghetti sauce (bottled version), romano cheese and baked 40 minutes in a 350 F oven. Yum- it was great! Of course, we had sliced cucumbers with it as well. (I am almost afraid to go out and harvest cucumbers tonight - I didn't harvest yesterday!)
Dessert - which will be a bit later when we are not so stuffed! - will be individual shortcakes with whipped cream covered with fresh raspberries and blueberries, and coffee.
Dessert - which will be a bit later when we are not so stuffed! - will be individual shortcakes with whipped cream covered with fresh raspberries and blueberries, and coffee.
what is this
they are these dough things that can be filled with cottage cheese, mashed potato etc.. and they are either boiled or fried or a combination of both...
QUOTE(Krikit @ Jul 8 2008, 10:58 AM)
QUOTE(DairyFarmer @ Jul 8 2008, 10:17 AM)
Tonight my housemates and I are having Haggis Pizza and Tiramisu for dessert.
PLEASE tell me you are joking!
Nope absolutely serious, was fabulous. Trying to get into the culture here.
QUOTE(*Marilyn* @ Jul 17 2008, 08:14 AM)
they are these dough things that can be filled with cottage cheese, mashed potato etc.. and they are either boiled or fried or a combination of both...
right there with the creamed corn
But tonight going old school, as my gran would say. Had a main meal for lunch so a simple corned beef, mustard and cheese s/w for dinner with some fruit.
QUOTE(brnidokiegurl @ Jul 17 2008, 07:24 AM)
QUOTE(*Marilyn* @ Jul 17 2008, 08:14 AM)
they are these dough things that can be filled with cottage cheese, mashed potato etc.. and they are either boiled or fried or a combination of both...
right there with the creamed corn
have you had them before? they are really good.. usually eaten with sour cream or gravy.. yum..
UGH...stop with the pictures...they make me SO hungry!! I LOVE them with sour cream. I make my own when I have the time. Make about 10 doz. at a time. I haven't made them since I came to the US though. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Oh, and thanks for the goulash tips!
Oh, and thanks for the goulash tips!
no i havent but really they do look good, just cottage cheese i can do without
QUOTE(brnidokiegurl @ Jul 17 2008, 07:57 AM)
no i havent but really they do look good, just cottage cheese i can do without
yeah I am not a big fan of cottage cheese either.. but you can put almost anything in them.. I prefer the ones that are filled with mashed potaotes and cheese..
I grew up with the cottage cheese ones, so they are my FAVORITE! But I can make do with the potato ones! Mmmm... I really think I need to try my hand at making them from scratch. I've made them with my Mom and Grandma several times, but never all by myself!
the only thing I like cottage cheese in is lasagna..
Gene came home from work very queasy and he was sick all evening, and all night. I didn't make up what I was going to. I'm not a big fan of fussing for myself, so I just had a bowl of cream of wheat, with brown sugar and milk. mmmmmmmmmm We'll see how he feels when he wakes up today, he's sleeping in as he didn't sleep much of the night. There is a flu bug going around his workplace..they call it the creepy-crawlys? ick! 
Blah! Well I hope Gene is feeling better today Carla.
We made stew for dinner last night - it was really good. Also had Pillsbury italian bread - it's the only Pillsbury thing I have purchased since living here is ze USA - because I don't really like their stuff generally - however - and again, I have only tried the one thing so far - it tastes good.
I found the rolls or whatever of theirs, purchased in Canada, always tasted like baking soda.
We made stew for dinner last night - it was really good. Also had Pillsbury italian bread - it's the only Pillsbury thing I have purchased since living here is ze USA - because I don't really like their stuff generally - however - and again, I have only tried the one thing so far - it tastes good.
I found the rolls or whatever of theirs, purchased in Canada, always tasted like baking soda.
we were bad last night we ordered pizza from the deli down the street.... we never tried it before and we will never again 
it was ok and better then most places but the pepperoni was almost inedible... the crust was good though..
it was ok and better then most places but the pepperoni was almost inedible... the crust was good though..
Marilyn do you have recipe for that stuff you use with the mash potato? (we will see) does look good tho
QUOTE(brnidokiegurl @ Jul 18 2008, 07:23 AM)
Marilyn do you have recipe for that stuff you use with the mash potato? (we will see) does look good tho
this is basic one.. haven't tried this recipe but it looks similar to the one I have used in the past... this is for a big batch.. you might want to half or quarter the recipe...
Pierogi (Or Perogy) Cheese and Potato Filling
SERVES 70 -80
* 8 medium potatoes (my favourite to use are Yukon Gold)
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1-1 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
* salt
* pepper
1. Peel and cut up potatoes, boil until tender.
2. While potatoes are cooking, sauté onion in butter on medium heat until translucent and slightly browned.
3. Drain potatoes, slightly mash them, then add sautéed onions, mash slightly more.
4. Add cheese 1/2 cup a time and salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly while mashing potatoes.
5. Depending on your tastes, you may want to add more or less cheese, as well as salt and pepper.
6. You don't want to over-mash the potatoes, they are easier to work with when they are "roughly" mashed rather than whipped or creamy, although that may just be a preference among my family.
7. I usually can fill between 70 - 80 perogies with this recipes depending on size of perogies.
oh you want the dough recipe??
this dough recipe looks good....
Pierogi Dough Recipe
43 pierogies (approx)
* 1 cup flour
* 3/4 cup cake flour
* 2 large eggs
* 3/4 teaspoon salt (can use 1 teaspoon)
* 1/4 cup water
* all-purpose flour (or as needed)
1. In a large bowl stir together both flours.
2. Make a well in the middle flour and add in the eggs, salt and water, then stir together with a fork without touching the flour.
3. Continue stirring gradually incorporating the flour into the well until a soft dough forms.
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface, and knead for about 7-8 minutes until smooth and elastic (adding ONLY as much additional all purpose flour as needed to keep the dough from sticking, the dough will be soft!).
5. Place the dough into a shallow bowl or on a lightly floured plate and cover with plastic wrap for no less than 30 minutes up to 3 hours (you may refrigerate overnight but bring the dough to room temperature before using this is important or the dough will be tough!).
6. Roll out and cut into circles.
# Cut each round into 8 (3") circles (using a glass works well).
# Place about 2 tsp filling on each dough circle.
# Moisten outer edges with water and fold dough over to close.
# Seal edges by pressing gently with the back of a fork or pinching together with your fingers.
# In large pot, bring salted water to boil.
# Cook 12 pierogi at a time, reducing heat to a gentle boil; boil until pierogi float to the surface (about 5 minutes).
# Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towel and transfer to serving dish.
# Repeat with remaining pierogi.
# At this point you can serve them warm, freeze them for later use or fry them in butter over medium heat, lightly browning both sides before serving.
Pierogi Dough Recipe
43 pierogies (approx)
* 1 cup flour
* 3/4 cup cake flour
* 2 large eggs
* 3/4 teaspoon salt (can use 1 teaspoon)
* 1/4 cup water
* all-purpose flour (or as needed)
1. In a large bowl stir together both flours.
2. Make a well in the middle flour and add in the eggs, salt and water, then stir together with a fork without touching the flour.
3. Continue stirring gradually incorporating the flour into the well until a soft dough forms.
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface, and knead for about 7-8 minutes until smooth and elastic (adding ONLY as much additional all purpose flour as needed to keep the dough from sticking, the dough will be soft!).
5. Place the dough into a shallow bowl or on a lightly floured plate and cover with plastic wrap for no less than 30 minutes up to 3 hours (you may refrigerate overnight but bring the dough to room temperature before using this is important or the dough will be tough!).
6. Roll out and cut into circles.
# Cut each round into 8 (3") circles (using a glass works well).
# Place about 2 tsp filling on each dough circle.
# Moisten outer edges with water and fold dough over to close.
# Seal edges by pressing gently with the back of a fork or pinching together with your fingers.
# In large pot, bring salted water to boil.
# Cook 12 pierogi at a time, reducing heat to a gentle boil; boil until pierogi float to the surface (about 5 minutes).
# Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towel and transfer to serving dish.
# Repeat with remaining pierogi.
# At this point you can serve them warm, freeze them for later use or fry them in butter over medium heat, lightly browning both sides before serving.
but sounds like work to me ha we will see
yeah , making them is a lot of work.. so i don't make them very often.. I think the last time was a few years ago....
sometimes you can buy them already made and frozen at the grocery store..
sometimes you can buy them already made and frozen at the grocery store..
thats what some one here at work just told me
to be honest I have probably eaten more frozen perogies then homemade ones
JillA - you're welcome for dinner anytime:-)
These pierogies were frozen - potato and cheese kind- but they are quite good. You can also boil them if you don't want to pan-fry them and are worried about extra fat.
Last night I did stuffed zucchini again - had another 18" monster zucchini:-). Browned ground beef with onions, added the chopped zucchini innards scooped from the shell, added garlic chopped and then the rest of the left over vodka cream spaghetti sauce from the night before and threw in a small package of corn bread mix, hehehe. Spread it in the scooped out zucchini, topped them with sliced fresh tomatoes, then baked them at 350 for an hour. Joe and I had left overs for lunch and there is still half a zucchini half for later:-).
Tonight I'm doing something simple - salad plates (ok, took a quick break from writing this message to put the potatoes on for potato salad). So, Blue Cheese Potato Salad, devilled eggs, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes with cottage cheese salad, cold ham and fresh pumpernickel bread.
I don't do measurements well so I will approximate - here is the Blue Cheese Potato Salad:
4 potatoes cubed, boiled until soft,
add in 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp parsley; 1 tabspoon Mrs. Dash's spicy blend; 1/2 tsp celery seed; 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper;
add 1 small can sliced water chestnuts; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup chopped green onion or chives,
Add Blue Cheese salad dressing - enough to blend everything together nicely without being too wet
Stir together
Sprinkle with paprika to serve.
Makes 4 servings; can be served warm or chilled.
These pierogies were frozen - potato and cheese kind- but they are quite good. You can also boil them if you don't want to pan-fry them and are worried about extra fat.
Last night I did stuffed zucchini again - had another 18" monster zucchini:-). Browned ground beef with onions, added the chopped zucchini innards scooped from the shell, added garlic chopped and then the rest of the left over vodka cream spaghetti sauce from the night before and threw in a small package of corn bread mix, hehehe. Spread it in the scooped out zucchini, topped them with sliced fresh tomatoes, then baked them at 350 for an hour. Joe and I had left overs for lunch and there is still half a zucchini half for later:-).
Tonight I'm doing something simple - salad plates (ok, took a quick break from writing this message to put the potatoes on for potato salad). So, Blue Cheese Potato Salad, devilled eggs, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes with cottage cheese salad, cold ham and fresh pumpernickel bread.
I don't do measurements well so I will approximate - here is the Blue Cheese Potato Salad:
4 potatoes cubed, boiled until soft,
add in 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp parsley; 1 tabspoon Mrs. Dash's spicy blend; 1/2 tsp celery seed; 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper;
add 1 small can sliced water chestnuts; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup chopped green onion or chives,
Add Blue Cheese salad dressing - enough to blend everything together nicely without being too wet
Stir together
Sprinkle with paprika to serve.
Makes 4 servings; can be served warm or chilled.
I was going to make a stir fry for dinner but I just got an awesome haircut and I dn't want to waste it by hanging out at home
I am thinking that we might go to TGI Fridays..
I am thinking that we might go to TGI Fridays..
we had chicken drizzled with olive oil & Montreal (YEAH) steak spice and then b'bqued, corn on the cob, chibatta bread and chevre cheese.. mmmmmm
QUOTE(Kathryn41 @ Jul 18 2008, 04:38 PM)
JillA - you're welcome for dinner anytime:-)
These pierogies were frozen - potato and cheese kind- but they are quite good. You can also boil them if you don't want to pan-fry them and are worried about extra fat.
Last night I did stuffed zucchini again - had another 18" monster zucchini:-). Browned ground beef with onions, added the chopped zucchini innards scooped from the shell, added garlic chopped and then the rest of the left over vodka cream spaghetti sauce from the night before and threw in a small package of corn bread mix, hehehe. Spread it in the scooped out zucchini, topped them with sliced fresh tomatoes, then baked them at 350 for an hour. Joe and I had left overs for lunch and there is still half a zucchini half for later:-).
Tonight I'm doing something simple - salad plates (ok, took a quick break from writing this message to put the potatoes on for potato salad). So, Blue Cheese Potato Salad, devilled eggs, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes with cottage cheese salad, cold ham and fresh pumpernickel bread.
I don't do measurements well so I will approximate - here is the Blue Cheese Potato Salad:
4 potatoes cubed, boiled until soft,
add in 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp parsley; 1 tabspoon Mrs. Dash's spicy blend; 1/2 tsp celery seed; 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper;
add 1 small can sliced water chestnuts; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup chopped green onion or chives,
Add Blue Cheese salad dressing - enough to blend everything together nicely without being too wet
Stir together
Sprinkle with paprika to serve.
Makes 4 servings; can be served warm or chilled.
These pierogies were frozen - potato and cheese kind- but they are quite good. You can also boil them if you don't want to pan-fry them and are worried about extra fat.
Last night I did stuffed zucchini again - had another 18" monster zucchini:-). Browned ground beef with onions, added the chopped zucchini innards scooped from the shell, added garlic chopped and then the rest of the left over vodka cream spaghetti sauce from the night before and threw in a small package of corn bread mix, hehehe. Spread it in the scooped out zucchini, topped them with sliced fresh tomatoes, then baked them at 350 for an hour. Joe and I had left overs for lunch and there is still half a zucchini half for later:-).
Tonight I'm doing something simple - salad plates (ok, took a quick break from writing this message to put the potatoes on for potato salad). So, Blue Cheese Potato Salad, devilled eggs, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes with cottage cheese salad, cold ham and fresh pumpernickel bread.
I don't do measurements well so I will approximate - here is the Blue Cheese Potato Salad:
4 potatoes cubed, boiled until soft,
add in 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp parsley; 1 tabspoon Mrs. Dash's spicy blend; 1/2 tsp celery seed; 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper;
add 1 small can sliced water chestnuts; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup chopped green onion or chives,
Add Blue Cheese salad dressing - enough to blend everything together nicely without being too wet
Stir together
Sprinkle with paprika to serve.
Makes 4 servings; can be served warm or chilled.
Thanks Kathryn
Actually I am having my Dad and stepmom over for dinner on Sunday, I am really digging that blue cheese potato salad and I think I will make that MMMM!!
QUOTE(JillA @ Jul 18 2008, 10:50 PM)
Thanks Kathryn Actually I am having my Dad and stepmom over for dinner on Sunday, I am really digging that blue cheese potato salad and I think I will make that MMMM!!
Actually I am having my Dad and stepmom over for dinner on Sunday, I am really digging that blue cheese potato salad and I think I will make that MMMM!!Ah, cool! Yes, I think you will really like it - it is Joe's favourite and quite tasty:-).
We're going to have a beef brisket tonight, with corn on the cob and potato salad. My first experience making brisket...
Joel grilled pork chops last night and I made a homemade mac n cheese dish. We had mixed veggies to round off the meal. It was the first time since Wednesday that I felt like being off the sofa and actually doing anything! Just because outpatient surgery is quick doesn't mean the recovery time is. However, it has been nice being sofa bound...I've been pampered and treated like a princess. As for supper tonight...no idea. Joel and Anna are going to the supermarket later...we'll see what they bring home.
However, it has been nice being sofa bound...I've been pampered and treated like a princess. As for supper tonight...no idea. Joel and Anna are going to the supermarket later...we'll see what they bring home.
QUOTE(KarenCee @ Jul 21 2008, 07:58 AM)
Joel grilled pork chops last night and I made a homemade mac n cheese dish. We had mixed veggies to round off the meal. It was the first time since Wednesday that I felt like being off the sofa and actually doing anything! Just because outpatient surgery is quick doesn't mean the recovery time is. However, it has been nice being sofa bound...I've been pampered and treated like a princess. As for supper tonight...no idea. Joel and Anna are going to the supermarket later...we'll see what they bring home.
However, it has been nice being sofa bound...I've been pampered and treated like a princess. As for supper tonight...no idea. Joel and Anna are going to the supermarket later...we'll see what they bring home. Outpatient surgery?
I had no idea Karen. Hope everything is looking and feeling much better! 
QUOTE(Carlawarla @ Jul 21 2008, 09:05 AM)
QUOTE(KarenCee @ Jul 21 2008, 07:58 AM)
Joel grilled pork chops last night and I made a homemade mac n cheese dish. We had mixed veggies to round off the meal. It was the first time since Wednesday that I felt like being off the sofa and actually doing anything! Just because outpatient surgery is quick doesn't mean the recovery time is. However, it has been nice being sofa bound...I've been pampered and treated like a princess. As for supper tonight...no idea. Joel and Anna are going to the supermarket later...we'll see what they bring home.
However, it has been nice being sofa bound...I've been pampered and treated like a princess. As for supper tonight...no idea. Joel and Anna are going to the supermarket later...we'll see what they bring home. Outpatient surgery?
I had no idea Karen. Hope everything is looking and feeling much better! Thanks for asking Carla.
I had a laparoscopy on my ovaries and uterus and he went through my tummy/belly button area. The dr found cysts and endometriosis. I knew about the cysts but the endometriosis was a surprise. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and I've had this surgery twice now. I'm feeling better, enough to get up and move around and do a little cooking. Can't do any shopping though...too much walking.
QUOTE(KarenCee @ Jul 21 2008, 09:31 AM)
Thanks for asking Carla. I had a laparoscopy on my ovaries and uterus and he went through my tummy/belly button area. The dr found cysts and endometriosis. I knew about the cysts but the endometriosis was a surprise. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and I've had this surgery twice now. I'm feeling better, enough to get up and move around and do a little cooking. Can't do any shopping though...too much walking.
I had a laparoscopy on my ovaries and uterus and he went through my tummy/belly button area. The dr found cysts and endometriosis. I knew about the cysts but the endometriosis was a surprise. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and I've had this surgery twice now. I'm feeling better, enough to get up and move around and do a little cooking. Can't do any shopping though...too much walking.OOOOH Karen.. i had the same procedure same results.. I have POS as well.. It hurt A LOT that little incision and did for quite some time. It is because they go through so many layers when they make that incision.. it's amazing how much that little cut hurt (and did hurt for quite some time).. Thoughts go with you as you heal my friend.. keep that pillow close (I hugged a pillow for quite some time- the stability of the pillow helped me a great deal)..
QUOTE(Emancipation @ Jul 21 2008, 10:54 AM)
QUOTE(KarenCee @ Jul 21 2008, 09:31 AM)
Thanks for asking Carla. I had a laparoscopy on my ovaries and uterus and he went through my tummy/belly button area. The dr found cysts and endometriosis. I knew about the cysts but the endometriosis was a surprise. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and I've had this surgery twice now. I'm feeling better, enough to get up and move around and do a little cooking. Can't do any shopping though...too much walking.
I had a laparoscopy on my ovaries and uterus and he went through my tummy/belly button area. The dr found cysts and endometriosis. I knew about the cysts but the endometriosis was a surprise. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and I've had this surgery twice now. I'm feeling better, enough to get up and move around and do a little cooking. Can't do any shopping though...too much walking.OOOOH Karen.. i had the same procedure same results.. I have POS as well.. It hurt A LOT that little incision and did for quite some time. It is because they go through so many layers when they make that incision.. it's amazing how much that little cut hurt (and did hurt for quite some time).. Thoughts go with you as you heal my friend.. keep that pillow close (I hugged a pillow for quite some time- the stability of the pillow helped me a great deal)..
Thanks E...believe me, I'm staying as immobile as I can and hugging that pillow close. Thank goodness school doesn't start back for another two weeks. Whew! It IS amazing how these three little cuts can hurt so bloody bad! The worst one is the one in my belly button. The other two are healing nice and barely hurt at all...just itches. Oh well, I am loving all the pampering!
QUOTE(KarenCee @ Jul 21 2008, 10:34 AM)
It IS amazing how these three little cuts can hurt so bloody bad! The worst one is the one in my belly button. The other two are healing nice and barely hurt at all...just itches. Oh well, I am loving all the pampering!
I KNOW!!! Crazy huh?? I didn't expect that.. but thankfully it is less intrusive than a lot of surgeries. I once had "exploratory" surgery done on my belly (they thought I had cancer at 21) and i had 20 some staples in my belly for that incision.. THAT took a looongggg time to heal for sure!! UGH.. hang in there girl!
Well for dinner tonight I decided to make chicken with dumplings.
Basically I cooked some chicken, green onions, green pepper and potatoes, added a can of Asparagus soup. That's in the baking pan in the fridge now so that when we are ready to eat I will just make up some bisquick mix, drop that on top and voila'!
Basically I cooked some chicken, green onions, green pepper and potatoes, added a can of Asparagus soup. That's in the baking pan in the fridge now so that when we are ready to eat I will just make up some bisquick mix, drop that on top and voila'!
QUOTE(trailmix @ Jul 21 2008, 05:03 PM)
Well for dinner tonight I decided to make chicken with dumplings.
Basically I cooked some chicken, green onions, green pepper and potatoes, added a can of Asparagus soup. That's in the baking pan in the fridge now so that when we are ready to eat I will just make up some bisquick mix, drop that on top and voila'!
Basically I cooked some chicken, green onions, green pepper and potatoes, added a can of Asparagus soup. That's in the baking pan in the fridge now so that when we are ready to eat I will just make up some bisquick mix, drop that on top and voila'!
Ok, voila'! it did not.
I have made this recipe before (granted it was in Canada but stilllllll).
The bisquick didn't cook through and was a bit doughy on the bottom - yuck.
Funny thing is, my Husband really liked it, he even had a second helping
QUOTE(KarenCee @ Jul 21 2008, 09:31 AM)
QUOTE(Carlawarla @ Jul 21 2008, 09:05 AM)
QUOTE(KarenCee @ Jul 21 2008, 07:58 AM)
Joel grilled pork chops last night and I made a homemade mac n cheese dish. We had mixed veggies to round off the meal. It was the first time since Wednesday that I felt like being off the sofa and actually doing anything! Just because outpatient surgery is quick doesn't mean the recovery time is. However, it has been nice being sofa bound...I've been pampered and treated like a princess. As for supper tonight...no idea. Joel and Anna are going to the supermarket later...we'll see what they bring home.
However, it has been nice being sofa bound...I've been pampered and treated like a princess. As for supper tonight...no idea. Joel and Anna are going to the supermarket later...we'll see what they bring home. Outpatient surgery?
I had no idea Karen. Hope everything is looking and feeling much better! Thanks for asking Carla.
I had a laparoscopy on my ovaries and uterus and he went through my tummy/belly button area. The dr found cysts and endometriosis. I knew about the cysts but the endometriosis was a surprise. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and I've had this surgery twice now. I'm feeling better, enough to get up and move around and do a little cooking. Can't do any shopping though...too much walking.Glad to hear you're feeling better Karen. Here are some flowers for you to aid in your recovery!
QUOTE(trailmix @ Jul 21 2008, 07:20 PM)
QUOTE(trailmix @ Jul 21 2008, 05:03 PM)
Well for dinner tonight I decided to make chicken with dumplings.
Basically I cooked some chicken, green onions, green pepper and potatoes, added a can of Asparagus soup. That's in the baking pan in the fridge now so that when we are ready to eat I will just make up some bisquick mix, drop that on top and voila'!
Basically I cooked some chicken, green onions, green pepper and potatoes, added a can of Asparagus soup. That's in the baking pan in the fridge now so that when we are ready to eat I will just make up some bisquick mix, drop that on top and voila'!
Ok, voila'! it did not.
I have made this recipe before (granted it was in Canada but stilllllll).
The bisquick didn't cook through and was a bit doughy on the bottom - yuck.
Funny thing is, my Husband really liked it, he even had a second helping
Cute. Gene likes dumplings as well. I've never made dumplings. I don't know if I could without feeling ill. I hate them! Our beef brisket was good last night, but was done a little too long on the grill. I had bought one of those smoker bags. It seemed to work okay, but not enough smoke flavour for me. It was 100 degrees yesterday, and I think this affected the grill as well, screwing up the temperature gauge, so it was hard to determine when we turned it down, how hot it actually was.
Tonight leftovers.
QUOTE(Carlawarla @ Jul 22 2008, 08:04 AM)
Cute. Gene likes dumplings as well. I've never made dumplings. I don't know if I could without feeling ill. I hate them! Our beef brisket was good last night, but was done a little too long on the grill. I had bought one of those smoker bags. It seemed to work okay, but not enough smoke flavour for me. It was 100 degrees yesterday, and I think this affected the grill as well, screwing up the temperature gauge, so it was hard to determine when we turned it down, how hot it actually was.
Tonight leftovers.
Isn't it funny when it is SO hot outside that it messes up your grill thermostat!!!! Not funny haha!
It was almost 100 degrees here yesterday, like an oven outside. I hope it rains today
Not sure what's for dinner tonight, your brisket sounds good Carla!
prolly some kind of chicken here today...
yesterday we had chili dogs and curly fires.. yum... i had been cleaning out my cupboards all day and just wanted to make something simple...
yesterday we had chili dogs and curly fires.. yum... i had been cleaning out my cupboards all day and just wanted to make something simple...
Au gratin potatoes (out of a box) and will use my foreman to grill some turkey polska kielbasa....don't feel like really cooking tonight. Maybe make a quick salad to go w/ dinner.... but if I won't be so inclined, its not the end of the world. We're East European, we'll eat pickles.
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ok we are going to have marinated chicken drumsticks.. I marinated them in this mustard, honey, lemon juice concoction and then I am hoping to drill them.. our big grill is still out of gas but I am thinking of using our little portable grill.. these drums taste so good when they are grilled...
QUOTE(*Marilyn* @ Jul 22 2008, 12:53 PM)
ok we are going to have marinated chicken drumsticks.. I marinated them in this mustard, honey, lemon juice concoction and then I am hoping to drill them.. our big grill is still out of gas but I am thinking of using our little portable grill.. these drums taste so good when they are grilled...
is this a canadian thing also
QUOTE(brnidokiegurl @ Jul 22 2008, 12:26 PM)
QUOTE(*Marilyn* @ Jul 22 2008, 12:53 PM)
ok we are going to have marinated chicken drumsticks.. I marinated them in this mustard, honey, lemon juice concoction and then I am hoping to drill them.. our big grill is still out of gas but I am thinking of using our little portable grill.. these drums taste so good when they are grilled...
is this a canadian thing also
oops, I meant grill
i was hopeing to see a picture after drilling
I think it's salmon burgers from Trader Joe's & salad for us
Have to deliver supper to friends tonite. The wife is suffering from an auto immune disease and is unable to really cook etc., so we've made supper for them for tonite. THEY are having chicken, rice & salad
Have to deliver supper to friends tonite. The wife is suffering from an auto immune disease and is unable to really cook etc., so we've made supper for them for tonite. THEY are having chicken, rice & salad
Homemade soft tacos, corn and rice
Salad plates again here - left over egg salad, sliced cucumbers, sliced tomatoes and cheese from lunch with some cold sliced turkey, nice pumpernickel bread and corn on the cob with fresh watermelon for dessert.
QUOTE(Cassie @ Jul 22 2008, 03:48 PM)
Homemade soft tacos, corn and rice
can I come over?
QUOTE(Kathryn41 @ Jul 22 2008, 03:50 PM)
Salad plates again here - left over egg salad, sliced cucumbers, sliced tomatoes and cheese from lunch with some cold sliced turkey, nice pumpernickel bread and corn on the cob with fresh watermelon for dessert.
can I come over?
Sure, Marilyn - we have a surfeit of cucumbers and tomatoes - so the more the merrier! I sent Karen and Joel home with a watermelon, some okra, some cucumbers and some herbs in addition to the cat and her belongings - and I still have about 5 quarts of cucumbers on the counter . We haven''t harvested yet today, either - big thunderstorm going on right now.
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