* * * * Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks. Plutarch Plants: 11590 | From: WI | Registered: May 2006
| Seeded: 152.163.101.7
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Well the elders are comming for dinner on Friday. The lady that schedules their dinners is down sick and I didn't want to have her worrying about them not getting a meal. We are having Beef Frajitas, Refried Beans, and Spanish Rice and Rice Pudding for dessert I think. I just bought 20 lbs of rice for 5.00 so now I need to use some of it so it is transportable. I shouldn't have done it but it just seemed like such a good price that I couldn't resist lol. Sometimes I am not the brightest bulb in the box.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.207.53
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So that's how I ended up with 20 lbs of rice? Thankyou Weezie. I'm going to have to look into that tomato rice pudding. I don't think I've ever seen a recipe for that before. And I'm glad that you reminded me about rice soups. I usually use noodles so I hadn't considered that. Now I'm definitely thinking along the cream of chicken with rice soup line. Hum I'm drooling already. This room/topic should come with bibs for members like me lol.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.207.53
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For the Tomato Rice soup, just fill the pot up with half water.. *I never measure* and then like if I'm going to do 3 people for soup, I put in 4 boullion cubes, *but obviously you can adapt to your own individual needs/diet requirements.. but then put in 1/4 cup per serving.. and one for the pot.. and then boil that for at least 15/20 minutes.. and then pour in one can of HUNTS TOMATO SAUCE and finish cooking.. *about another 10, 15 minutes or until rice splitz.. *I like softer rice* I finish it off with some fine ground black pepper...
* * * * Weezie
Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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that sounds wonderful. I've got chicken thawing for some cream of chicken soup with rice. And then maybe some chicken frijatas I can't spell worth a darn. But I've been of a mexican food kick for about 2 weeks now. And since I still have taco mix I might as well. I'll have to go to the store for more fixings on thursday anyway. Thanks for the wonderful recipe Weezie.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.153.246
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I don't use the cubes I use the granulated. That way I can put in exactly the amount I want. And I think it is cheaper than the cubes. But I could be wrong on that one.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.201.207
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Tammy, You can cut up the meat as well and mix them all together with any seasonings you may be using. It can all marinate together overnight if you are going to cook it all together tomorrow.
* * * * We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart. Plants: 30076 | From: Washington, the state that is... | Registered: Aug 2004
| Seeded: 66.235.45.83
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Actually what Triss suggested would be a good idea.. And they would be all nice and marinated up when you do them tomorrow... What a great idea!
* * * * Weezie
Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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Wish I had read this yesterday. Oh well. I'll keep it separate because I don't know the elders eating preferences. This way they can add what they want on leave what they don't. But the next time I cook them for myself I'm definitely going to try doing it that way. It does sound good.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.99.198
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That is sooooo true Tammy.. Sometimes their tastes buds don't like some things like onions and such.. *or they like the taste, but they repeat or irrate the stomach...*
* * * * Weezie
Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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Whats for dinner......Hmmmmmmm....i dont know and i dont care as long as i dont have to make it tonight...after the week that i have had ...I'll let you know tomorow what i had
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lol, well the elders missed me yesterday so they are getting mexican tonight instead. Me I've got to chicken thighs I have to figure out what to do with. I was thinking teriaki until I noticed that I'm out of it. Anyone have any good suggestions. I'm trying to run out of things so I don't have to pack them or give them away.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.78.239
Or I used to do Chicken Breasts with Mayo, Mustard (and sometimes w/italian dressing too, just to spice it up a bit) and rolled onto crunched up croutons and bake it...
* * * * Weezie
Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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no I've been out of that for about 20 years lol. But you have given me an idea. My former roommate did leave some marinade. I think I'll try it out. At least I won't have to pack and move it. Thanks Weezie.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.78.239
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Dinner tonight is.....Crab cakes and a seafood pasta...yummy
pasta with mayo and herbs,and green onions, crab, and shrimp with some feta cheese a tad of milk or cream.
crab cakes..on the back of Kellogg corn flake crumbs:-)
* * * * Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks. Plutarch Plants: 11590 | From: WI | Registered: May 2006
| Seeded: 205.188.116.9
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Cindy...that is all your going to have? I love tuna too...wish I could mail them to you and you could still have while there hot:-)
* * * * Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks. Plutarch Plants: 11590 | From: WI | Registered: May 2006
| Seeded: 205.188.116.9
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I have noooooooooo idea what we're havin'.. I wish I owned every To~Go~Place there was, and have them right next door.. so I never had to cook again!
But, back to reality... I still don't know what I'm havin'.....
* * * * Weezie
Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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Weezie, boy do I hear that...I either get tired of cooking or not sure what to make, or not sure I want to clean up the mess;-)
I do not care for fast food, but it is hard to change it up and not get bored:-)nightly.
* * * * Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks. Plutarch Plants: 11590 | From: WI | Registered: May 2006
| Seeded: 205.188.116.9
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Having the Cinnamon Basil Porkchops, Tossed Salad with Ranch dressing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, and the rest of the nutty green beans. At least that's the plan and since most of it is already made it will probably be that lol.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.72.228
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Oh we were talking about lunch lol. Well I'm going out with the girls to Applebees. I'll probably have a salad. Their menu is somewhat strange I think. But that's just me.
* * * * Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
| Seeded: 4.249.72.115
I make an entire week's menu every Wednesday evening so that I know what to buy when I go to the grocery store on Thursday. Right now, the menu is done until Sunday.
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Tonight I am making Manicotti.. Very easy and yummy too
Of course the Manicotti Noodles 1 jar of pasta sauce.. I like the Barilla baking sauce for this..
1 8 oz container of Ricotta cheese 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 2 cups of Mozzarella cheese 2 eggs 1 teaspoon of parsley 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Mix together and let sit in the fridge for an hour .. I like to put it in a zip lock bag.. Cook the Manicotti Noodles as directed on the box.. Snip off the corner of the Zip Lock bag and squeeze the mixture into the noodles.. Cover with the Pasta sauce and I like to sprinkle more Mozzarella Cheese over the top.. Cover and Bake at 350 for 45 - 60 Minutes..
* * * * Tonight I am having friends for dinner... Hanibal Lector My Album Plants: 13562 | From: Lawrence,Ma | Registered: Mar 2006
| Seeded: 66.31.21.34
* * * * Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks. Plutarch Plants: 11590 | From: WI | Registered: May 2006
| Seeded: 152.163.101.7
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rice, cheese, shrimp, crab, sometimes some scallops if I can get decent looking ones. All of that mixed into a cream, flour, butter base and then put into a cassarole dish and baked for a half hour or so to make sure its warm all the way through.
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Thanks Jenn...sounds like a keeper:-)MMMMMM
* * * * Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks. Plutarch Plants: 11590 | From: WI | Registered: May 2006
| Seeded: 152.163.101.7
1/3 c. minced onions 1/4 c. butter 1/4 c. flour 1 c. milk 1 c. half and half 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tbs. chopped pimiento (optional) 1 (8oz) can water chestnuts, drained 2 tbs lemon juice 1 tbs snipped fresh parsly 1 c. flaked cooked crabmeat 1 c. peeled cooked shrimp 3 c. cooked rice 1 c. (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
In a saucepan, saute onion in butter; blend in flour. Add milk and cream. Cook and stir untl thick and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in salt, pepper, pimientos, water chestnuts, lemon juice, parsley, crabmeat, shrimp, rice and half of the cheese. Spoon into a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Bake at 350 or 25-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese just before serving.
* * * * Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks. Plutarch Plants: 11590 | From: WI | Registered: May 2006
| Seeded: 152.163.101.7
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Does anyone use apple cider vinegar in cooking? I like some in spinach, chili, and spaghetti sauce. Really wakes up but somehow mellows even canned chili. Just wondering if there are other uses for it in foods. I LOVE white vinegar cucumbers, what's that called? You know, the ones with the fork marks down the sides of the cucumber?
* * * * Plants: 1772 | From: Southern California, USA | Registered: Feb 2006
| Seeded: 207.200.116.7
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I use it alot in making sauces Deborah.. Most of the time I use Basalmic Vinagar though..
* * * * Tonight I am having friends for dinner... Hanibal Lector My Album Plants: 13562 | From: Lawrence,Ma | Registered: Mar 2006
| Seeded: 66.31.21.34
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I love Apple Cider Vinegar. *put it in my chicken wing sauce*
but I love it most on home grown Romaine lettuce w/kosher or sea salt....
We had Chivetta's BBQ'd Chicken on the grill *won't be able to do that for too many more weeks* w/mashed 'taters`n gravy, french style green beans, bread `n butter and apple sauce...... peas
* * * * Weezie
Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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That's A LOT of salt..if I were you Tammy, I'd cut that in half. 
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crunched up croutons and bake it...
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Right now, the menu is done until Sunday. ![[tongue]](graemlins/neener.gif)
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