What's for dinner?

[bicentennial_baby]

We're going to have BSTs...Bacon Spinach Tomato :9

:hi:

[fizzgig]

1. i've got chili in the crockpot

it's been simmering all day and it smells amazing :9

but yours sounds damn good as well

[bicentennial_baby]

2. Jealous!!

:bounce: Enjoy!!

:hi:

[Mezzo]

67. It's been a chili kinda day 'round dc...

I'm a bit jealous too, and I already ate. Slow cooker chili sounds amazing.

[Fran Kubelik]

3. penne with fresh english peas, asparagus, chicken, green onions and grape tomatoes

...in a sherry cream sauce.

[Mezzo]

68. ok...THAT sounds amazing.

I'd never think to put green onions with sherry. I love inspiration.

[EstimatedProphet]

4. Right here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x7656346

[Callalily]

5. Sesame-Peanut Noodles !

Yummy!

[bicentennial_baby]

24. One of my favorites...I have to learn how to make that...

Lucky you!! :9

[bixente]

89. I need to investigate

Never tried it, but it sounds nice, up my alley.

Tonight, I... don't know what I'm having for dinner. lol

[LeftyMom]

6. tvp sloppy joes and leftover pasta salad

We're getting into that season where it's usually too hot to cook dinner until after dark. So either I'll be eating simple stuff or eating late.

[bicentennial_baby]

7. OT, but I'm totally intrigued by Teese...

I kinda want to try it. :D

[LeftyMom]

22. It's goooooooooood.

And it really, truly does melt. Taste and texture-wise, it's like working with fresh mozzarella.

They're still tweaking the formula a bit, trying to get it to have the stretch of dairy cheese. They're also going to come out with other flavors. The chicago soydairy guys all post on another forum I use, so I hear things. ;)

They have a mix out for their ice cream now. I really want to try that soon.

[bicentennial_baby]

25. Keep me posted...I'll totally buy some

Word. :patriot:

[LeftyMom]

36. they already have it at vegan essentials, pangea, etc.

Unless you order something else, don't bother with a cold pack or expedited shipping- I got mine straight from the manufacturers, and they just ship it ground with no problems. That's another thing, unlike the other vegan cheeses I've tried, it keeps well in the fridge once opened. The closest competitor molds if you look at it funny- I never managed to use up an 8 oz pack, and my 3 lbs of teese (well, it's about a pound and a half now, I went a little nuts making pizzas) is in fine shape just chilling out in some tupperware in my fridge.

[bicentennial_baby]

37. Sweet, thanks...I think I looked at Vegan Essentials and it was backordered..

I'll keep my eye out. :D

[LeftyMom]

44. The funny thing was, they thought they'd just wholesale it.

My order just came in plain blue plastic because they hadn't even got proper packaging to label it for retail sale yet. I think they're a bit overwhelmed. :D

Anyhow, Cosmo's Vegan Shoppe and Pangea both have it in (and Cheezely, which is this super great stuff from the UK, which I used to have to get by having friends smuggle it across the pond.)

http://www.cosmosveganshoppe.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CSDTE&Category_Code=NP&Product_Count=1

http://www.veganstore.com/new-products/teese-vegan-cheese/Page_1/684.html

[bicentennial_baby]

47. Sweet, thank you!!

:bounce:

As you may be noticing, I'm thinking about a transition. Maybe not full on Vegan, but...something ;)

[LeftyMom]

53. I'm here to help.

:D

[bicentennial_baby]

73. I just ordered it from the Vegan Store...

Now, what should I do with it?! :bounce:

:D

[LeftyMom]

74. Pizza and cheesy garlic bread, natch.

Some friends of mine made seitan philly cheesesteaks, I'm thinking about doing that soon.

I'm thinking I need to find a relatively cool day when I can use the oven and melt some onto eggplant cutlets.

[bicentennial_baby]

75. We want to make pizza with it, but

we've never made homemade pizza before! :o

I asked for recipes in C&B.

I'm nervous...but, brave! The hubby is even excited to try it, and he's the household carnivore. :o

:)

[LeftyMom]

77. It's easy.

And any pizza is improved by the presence of artichoke hearts. :9

I'm thinking I should make one with pesto in place of red sauce, just to be different. And there's a recipe for a vegan white sauce floating around that I still haven't tried.

[bicentennial_baby]

78. Easy as in give me your dough recipe?

:D

:rofl:

Mmmm...pesto. Yum :9

[LeftyMom]

80. Recipe?

I do stuff by eye. If I want to share I have to get down in the kitchen and figure it out, then write things down as I go.

But I have the world's most ridiculous collection of vegan cookbooks (Lately I'm in love with sketchy looking little zine cookbooks. They're short, so there's not so much filler and it's mostly just people's most kick-ass recipes. I should totally write one, but I can't draw for shit so I have to get somebody else to do the art.) so I could look one up for you. :)

[bigwillq]

8. I had pizza

Cheese and meatball

[bicentennial_baby]

10. I would live on Pizza if Sniffa would let me...

:rofl:

:hi:

[bigwillq]

15. Why won't he?

:shrug: :P ;)

[bicentennial_baby]

18. I told him that, if correctly configured, it covers all four food groups!!1!

:rofl:

[bigwillq]

20. Very true!

:P :bounce:

[Mezzo]

66. Oh sillies. EVERYONE knows the REAL food groups...

are sweet, salty fried, and au gratin. :)


Love Live The Sweet Potato Queens!!

[huskerlaw]

9. Leftover pizza

Papa John's ham & mushroom. MMMMM!

[bicentennial_baby]

26. It seems to be pizza night on DU!

:D

Enjoy!

[Xipe Totec]

11. Persian herb and tamarind shrimp

over brown rice, with steamed broccoli and snow peas on the side.

[bicentennial_baby]

27. You always have badass meals...damn.

Eat well, my friend! :)

[Xipe Totec]

34. I'll tell my wife you said so

I married well.

:hi:

[wain]

12. lentil soup with soy ground "beef" and shoepeg corn

Progesso lentil soup that is. Plus some doggie bag eggplant parmigiana from a celebration dinner last night at an upscale Italian restaurant.

Along with my usual glass of fine, yummy Cabernet, my one extravagance paid for by quitting smoking 13 years ago.

[bicentennial_baby]

28. I swear that Progresso used to make a Spicy Lentil Soup...

Although, I could be insane. I swear they did though! x(

[jberryhill]

13. Just some Italian bread and olive oil tonight

I'm trying not to engorge myself daily.

[bicentennial_baby]

30. Yumm....I could live with that...

Eat well :hi:

[grannylib]

14. leftover homemade pizza and garlic bread and cake from last night

My favorite kind of leftovers - YUMMY ones *lol*

[bicentennial_baby]

31. Yay! Excellent meal!!

Enjoy your food! :bounce:

[grannylib]

86. Thank you! It was my b-day dinner; Sarahbellum made the cake

and she and Hubby did the pizza and garlic bread while I NAPPED...
AND they did the dishes...
Now THAT is a birthday!
:hi:

[mainegreen]

16. Well, I'm having cannoli for dessert. First time I've had it in my life.

Got it at the local Italian market.

Damned, why didn't anyone tell me sooner how yummy these are?

Also, we had Balti butter chicken we made for dinner.

[bicentennial_baby]

21. Oh wow...Come down to Beantown!!

We'll take you to Mike's Pastry in the North End:







:D

[mainegreen]

63. ....

Yum yum.
I love pastries.

[triguy46]

17. Buffalo sirloin, garlic smashed potato, peas, bread, ice cream.

[philosophie_en_rose]

19. chicken and waffles.

A friend is coming over to make fried chicken strips and waffles. Seems strange, but at least I don't have to cook.

[harmonicon]

90. not strange - totally awesome

I would guess that I spend a fair amount of time compared to most, just dreaming about fried chicken and waffles. Apparently it's a thing in the south east, but I know about it from Roscoe's chicken and waffles in LA. Damn, is it good.

[LiberalEsto]

23. Pasta asparagus

Thin spaghetti, with asparagus pieces that were tossed with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper, then roasted for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Add a bit more olive oil, minced garlic and parmesan cheese. A sliced tomato on the side.

[bixente]

29. Fish

Can't get any more specific than that. Although, it's a bit of a problem as especially for my brother he finds the smell in the kitchen rather repulsive. Come to think, I think I'll be the only one. Don't know what the rest of us will be indulging themselves in.

[bicentennial_baby]

32. "Fish"? Lol...

Any idea what kind? :P

Hi my friend, good to see you! :hi:

[bixente]

42. If they've got it, "sea perch"

Hmm. Never heard of the fish.

[bicentennial_baby]

46. I've had Perch before...Although it's normally considered a freshwater fish

Maybe it's this one? :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_perch

[bixente]

56. I read the link

And the piece fits into the puzzle.

[av8rdave]

33. a beer and a $1.99 sandwich

Happy hour in Boston!

[bicentennial_baby]

35. You're here?!

And you didn't tell us?!

:cry:

[av8rdave]

38. I spologize...fairly short layover, but yes, I'm here

[bicentennial_baby]

39. If you're ever here for a lil bit longer, let me know!

We'll feed you :)

:pals:

[av8rdave]

40. will do!

appreciate the offer!

[bicentennial_baby]

41. Billyskank will vouch for my cooking skillz

:D

Fly safe! :)

[av8rdave]

43. Thanks...looking forward to it one of these days

[NMDemDist2]

45. leftovers from this

cooking last night

[bicentennial_baby]

49. Godzilla Steak!!1!

:rofl:

It sounded delcious, based on your report in C&B :9

:hi:

[NMDemDist2]

51. or as Stinky dubbed it "Frankensteak"

:rofl:

and yes, it's nummy!

[siligut]

48. We ate early.

We had tabouli, dolmas and gyros. My DH had a steak in his gyro and I had falafel in mine, they were topped with tzatziki sauce, red onions, tomatoes and cucumber slices.

[bicentennial_baby]

50. Tzatziki!!

I fucking love Greek food. :9

Lucky, lucky you! :hi:

[siligut]

61. Well Middle Eastern food tends to be healthier for you.

DH is the lucky one, he just got to eat it, I had to make it. You can buy Greek yogurt now at most grocery stores, and if you can't find it you can just drain regular yogurt thru coffee filters or cheesecloth. :hi:

edit for stupid

[MissMillie]

52. I was out in my car for a while... you know, breaking it in...

so I just had a few pot stickers when I came in.

[bicentennial_baby]

55. How's the car?!

:bounce:

[MissMillie]

57. I love it

Mind you, I loved my Scion, but this thing just rides so much nicer. It feels luxurious in comparison.

[bicentennial_baby]

59. sweet!

Enjoy it, woman! :hug:

[Pierre.Suave]

54. Leftover Spaghetti...

I was dead tired when I got home, I did not feel like cooking tonight.

[bicentennial_baby]

58. I feel that...When I feel like that, I

order Pizza :D

I did a lot today, so I'm letting Sniffa cook dinnah. :D

:hug:

[Pierre.Suave]

64. That is nice of him to do that...

I wish my Fiancee was here to cook something for me, she is such a great cook.

[Haole Girl]

60. Oops

Really wish I hadn't shared now.

:yoiks:

[Ekirh]

62. Tonight was Burger

With Provolone and fries.. nothing fancy... besides it's BURGER!!!

[bicentennial_baby]

But Tom Collichio would say:

"You thought that was good?!"

:P

:hi:

[Ekirh]

69. LOL. . .

Oh he can come here and complain about the food all he wants.. the Commie Dog would so love to great him :evilgrin:

[bicentennial_baby]

70. And then Tom would eat your burger with his knife and fork all funny-like...

:rofl:

See you on Top Chef night friend!! :bounce:

[Mezzo]

65. Rotisserie Chicken, roasted asparagus, stuffing, mac and cheese.

The asparagus stole the show though. It was the easiest, the fastest, and by far the best. :)

[Hotler]

71. slow smoked bbq chicken, homemade bbq sauce...

cole slaw, two kinds of cucumber salad, beans, white bread, ice-cream later.

[Lethe]

72. grilled chicken and broccoli

grilled dark meat chicken marinaded for 1 day (secret marinade), steamed broccoli with butter and cheese.

good stuff.

[kentauros]

76. Bean soup

However, every single time I have ever cooked beans from dried or, as in this case, dried soup mix, it always takes at least twice as long as the instructions say to cook them. No matter how exactly I follow the recipe or directions (and I do know how to cook) one type of bean or another comes out uncooked. I could soak them for 24 hours and then pressure cook them and they will still come out uncooked!

So, tonight, I went ahead and cooked the recipe for half an hour past the max given (90 minutes) and the fava beans were still crunchy. I just left the whole pot on the stove for another hour and enjoyed what I could of the rest of the soup. I will find out tomorrow at lunch if beans just simply hate me and refuse to be cooked by my hands

What I did eat was tasty though

[siligut]

84. I know you can cook

Just one thing, if you salt the beans before they are cooked, they won’t soften up. It is a silly thing and you would never think of that, but it is true.

[Chan790]

79. Superfood!

I blended it with ice to make a frappe! It was yummy.

[kentauros]

81. Have you tried any of the kombucha drinks?

I get this one by the box since I drink half a bottle a day:

GT's Raw Organic Kombucha

I like the all green one best and I've never really liked all those "green" drinks much. Always way too bitter. The kombucha tastes wonderful! :D

[Manifestor_of_Light]

82. Salmon.

Salmon patties from Costco on an onion hamburger bun.

[grasswire]

83. old fashioned salmon loaf, roasted potatoes, green & wax beans

A grandma-type dinner. It gets silly, because one teen won't eat diced onion so her portion has to be made separately. And I can't eat the potatoes -- too many carbs -- so I have to eat LOTS of the beans. Otherwise, it's just like being at grandma's house except that she used canned beans and these were frozen.

[MaggieSwanson]

85. Dimsum at little Chinese restaurant in the Philippines.

And I'm on my 6th beer. Cheers!

:toast:

[u4ic]

87. A donair from my favourite (cheap)Greek restaurant

:9

[harmonicon]

88. I had ALTs

avocado, lettuce, and tomato (I snuck some red onion on there too, but I won't tell if you don't).

[UndertheOcean]

91. OMG , double YUM

That so DELISH