What's For Dinner?

Last night was pizza, mom had texted her back was acting up and she couldn't stand so I was going to make pasta. Just as I walked in the house there was a knock at the door and there was pizza.

Hopefully this weekend I can do some cooking and put in the freezer, mom's back and hips seem to be acting up more and more and since she is home all day well I work it is getting harder to get everything done. I have a great stockpile but some days she can barely make it up and down the stairs so I think it is time to reorganize. Plus the eating take out gets to me first.

Not sure on tonight's dinner yet, waiting to see how she is feeling today.

chicken parmasean & Spaghetti with meat sauce, fresh bread, side salad and ice cream with blue berry preserves.

PS the chicken is left over chicken breasts (lol) but it works, still plowing through "Frugal February".

well if hubby doesn't take the initiative to do something special today, it will be leftover chickpea & potato curry for him, and maybe pizza ordered in for me and the kids.

usually i make a nice dinner, complete with special drinks and a nice desert. i don't have the car these days, and doing groceries once a week, so no fancy planning at the last minute.

happy smoochy day to everyone :)

I made chili and buttermilk biscuits last night, served with spinach salad on the side.

Not sure yet. If I am ambitious I will make home made Chinese food and an apple-rhubarb crisp for desert. My cell phone alarm just went off to remind me to go to gym babies class. I completely forgot. Guess I better hurry up and get going. Class starts in 15min.

Tonight is dinner out at a restaurant, which one not sure yet and after were going to Cafe Demetre for nuttella ice cram with crepes and coffee!

I shall nibble and nosh my way through whatever is on my GF/DF and weight loss plan. Work Schedules mean no romantic dinner till maybe the weekend??

Steak on the Q, baked potato, peas, carrots & salad

Nachos with taco meat made with homemade taco seasoning mix, so so so so so so much better than the store bought stuff.

Dh ate every piece of food on his plate last night. Guess I should have fed him lunch if I wanted leftovers :rolleyes: So I'm thinking tonight is going to be something on the bbq for sure. Maybe some stuffed pork chops and grilled asparagus, hmmm that sound pretty good! So that's it, tonight's dinner, grilled stuffed pork chops and asparagus spears :)

Perogies for supper tonight.

Pizza casserole and D'Italiano garlic bread(found at RCSS with pink sticker)!:)

For dinner last night, hubby cooked a lovely seafood spread with veggies, dd and I took care of the chocolate cupcakes! So that was V-day as a family. Tonight is V-day part 2..fine dining at a restaurant...it's a surprise (there's talk of a blindfold!)...just me and hubby! Getting my hair and makeup done soon...can't wait!

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Originally Posted by marstec

I made chili and buttermilk biscuits last night, served with spinach salad on the side.

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Man, that looks fantastic! Would love to have smell-o-vision right now! Scratch that..."reach out and eat-o-vision" is more like it!

Did GF bread crumbed coated pork loin centre chops, carrot coins, green beans, baked 1 more acorn squash, a whole container of steamed baby spinach and oven baked sweet potato slices.
Two firsts for me, I have never tried the purple skin sweet potato that is white inside AND I have never made oven baked chips before ( ty Janetta and Tank! )...so hard not to eat them as they were for everyone's meals later today/tonight..... I chose to make another veggie soup for moi!
( I saved all the veggie cooking water, added 2 portions of previously bagged and frozen squash and pumpkin, cilantro leaves, onion and a teensy sprinkle of Mrs Dash )
I miss not having my ability to transfer the pics anymore, Grrr, computer challenges.

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Originally Posted by $avvy$hopper

For dinner last night, hubby cooked a lovely seafood spread with veggies, dd and I took care of the chocolate cupcakes! So that was V-day as a family. Tonight is V-day part 2..fine dining at a restaurant...it's a surprise (there's talk of a blindfold!)...just me and hubby! Getting my hair and makeup done soon...can't wait!

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Wowsers, enjoy! Fifty $hades of $avvy$shopper? :)

Pork Chop Casserole. Layers of thinly sliced carrots, potatoes and onions with pork chops breaded in flour on top all pulled together with a can of mushroom soup. Yummy.

spaghetti

Garlic fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravey and corn on cob.

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girls night including lots of wine, and yummy food to cook raclette-style.

im doing steak for lunch.

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Healthier Lasagna Soup



2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (19.5 oz) package lean sweet Italian turkey sausage
1 cup chopped onions
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28 oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 bay leaves
6 cups chicken stock
8 oz. broken up whole wheat lasagna noodles or other pasta of choice
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the cheesy goodness:
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese or ricotta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Remove sausage from casings and add to skillet along with the onions and cook, breaking up into bite-size pieces, for 5-10 minutes, until meat is cooked through. Add garlic, basil, oregano and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
Add tomato paste and stir well to incorporate. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the tomato paste turns a rusty brown color.
Add diced tomatoes, bay leaves and chicken stock. Stir to combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add uncooked pasta and cook until al dente. Don’t over cook or let soup simmer too long, as the pasta will get mushy and absorb all the broth.*
While pasta is cooking, prepare the cheesy goodness by combining the cottage cheese or ricotta and Parmesan together in a small bowl. To serve, place a dollop of the cheesy goodness in each soup bowl, sprinkle some of the mozzarella on top and ladle the hot soup over the cheese.
*Note: If you are anticipating leftovers, it’s best to cook the noodles separately and add them to the bowl along with the soup, then store them separately, drizzled with olive oil so they don’t stick together. They will become mushy if stored in the broth.

* My neighbour came across this a few days ago & recommended it to me. I think I am going to give it a whirl tonight.

That looks yummy, Loocie!

Tonight will be oven-crispy Greek chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, salad.

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Originally Posted by walkonby

late night for DD, so she came home to fresh baked GF pizza. Used Bob's Red Mill GF Pizza this time, chili I made earlier as the sauce topping, added caramelized onions and garlic, pineapple, fresh spinach leaves, and easy on the mozz.

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I finally got the pics working on my camera/transfer thingy, computer lingo....lol!!

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Originally Posted by walkonby

Polenta!! Why do I like it so much? I make my own every once in a blue moon, but had a store bought roll ( Aurora brand ) in the cupboards from 3 months ago maybe? I was just about to open it and slice off some and top it with tomato sauce and parmesan...then horror of horrors! I look at the nutritional label and it says for 1/2 cup ( 140 g) there is 470 mg of sodium!!

Guess it is plan B for dinner....my eggplant, veggies and squash I made yesterday. ( sigh )

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I am just adding the pics for " drool " effects, well...I drool at baked eggplant,lol

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Originally Posted by walkonby

Made GF perogies this afternoon, they were tricky to roll and fill, finicky...but froze them and then bagged them for later. Making the regular Cheemo perogies for DS so thought it would be nice for us to have some too!

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last pic posting here just to add to the delight!! I think I am going to make these again, taste pretty close to a regular ( flour) perogie.

for dinner i'm making vegetable low mein and fried trout.

Stuffed french toast, missed breakfast today so having breakfast for dinner.

Had chicken flavoured instant noodles with sliced ginger and dried parsley added in, dragonfruit slices and mint Kit Kat bars.

Am enjoying somewhat someone's attempt (no idea whose) at red wine making (2010 private reserve). It's ok but not smooth. However, I like having salty snacks with it. No cheese platter on hand...

Lunch-potluck-really enjoyed someone's ham and pasta and veg casserole with crumb topping!