What's on the menu today??

I saw Alton Brown making it the other night on Cooking Channel.....

I can't watch any cooking shows I get too hungry.

Yeah, me too!

Rosie, thank you for the recipe it sounds yummy... will have to try it the next I get my craving! ^_^

Beef Taco's - I have not made in 15+ years.

Rainy day here, so spaghetti and meatballs with Caesar salad tonight.

Rosy - I'll be trying your ribs....thanks so much for posting the recipe for us!

Partly cloudy with a chance of meatballs??

Exactly! lol

You all are welcome - you will love the ribs.

Sherrie, I haven't made tacos in over 20 years.....guess I'll have to try some.

This is a great thread for different ideas. I get in a rut very easily.

Tonight ... garlic shrimp and fresh vegetables. If I keep eating out ....I will be rolling everywhere I go.

NEW resolution ..... cook more.... but the oven is blown up and I hope to get it all fixed right after Thanksgiving. I can use my range but I sure miss the stove. Allows me to cook in bulk and then have leftovers during the week. Easier when I get home from work.

I'm already thinking what I'm making for Thanksgiving, hubby's family is coming over.


Leftover chili tonight

Some things lend to cooking ahead for Thanksgiving and good thing about that.

One item that can be made ahead is whipped sweet potatoes or yams. I add 1/2 a banana and the kids and adults love it. Spread it out in a glass casserole -- a little honey and butter on the top (or brown sugar) and let it brown a little at the top in the oven as you are making the gravy.

Another thing that whips up well (like you whip potatoes) and can be made ahead of time are brussel sprouts. My kids won't eat whole. A little salt and pepper, some butter, a little celery seed and dill (and if I am in the mood to fry up some bacon ... crush and add the bits to the whipped sprouts).

Stuffed mushrooms I can't reheat (stuffing gets a tad rubbery) but stuffing can be made ahead.

Can cook up the whole cranberries ahead (not that hard to do on same day but it takes up stove space and it is in the way at least for me) ... I cook it up ahead and when ready to serve add a wee bit of fresh lemon and orange on 'D' (or should I say "T") day. Everyone likes this cold but I always heat up a cup because I like it hot.

The pasta dish (usually baked ziti) gets done ahead. Tomato Gravy takes me hours to cook and clean up. If I get energetic I will make egg plant parm instead of the ziti. I only make a few of the guests mad about that.

The acorn squash get done ahead (or at least prepped for roasting)

Chestnuts roasted ahead

The big boy (turkey) I just haven't figured a way to do ahead (grin) but I would if I could. That is one crazy kitchen and hot too. And the kids let the little ones have access to the kitchen and those little hands and feet and bodies can get underfoot real easy. Glad that oven is deceased this year!! HA! Italian holidays involve a lot of yelling and swearing and hugging and squeezing and teasing. I'm getting too old for that.

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Yummy!

Jen, start a Thanksgiving food thread!

Wed. night I made ribs and Spicey Oriental Chicken Wings and I made them a little warm.
Last night we had chilli, corn bread and rice pudding for dessert.

Looks like last night was a Mexican type night around here.

Thanksgiving thread here...
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1139237/

This afternoon we had homemade pizza and tonight DH requested baked beans(again), brown bread, hot dogs and cole slaw.

Wished I lived closer, Pixie! I had lunch at a friend's home....she made a pasta dish with eggplant, zucchini, fresh tomatoes, capers, olives, & feta cheese.

Went out to Longhorn Steakhouse to celebrate son making high honor roll

It's so good to hear good school stories about kids.
there are more good then bad but we don't always hear.

Tis the 2nd Sat. of hunting season and the cooking has begun...again. Only 3 more Sats. to go...

So far I have all made.......
1 dozen Lemon Poppy Seed Muffine w/ Lemon Glaze
1 Raspberry Coffee Cake
1 Pan of Brownies

Next Up:
Eggs, homefries, sausage and toast.

Lunch:
Chicken Parmesan w/sauce on a bed of Linguine, garlic bread and a salad.

Dinner:
What ever your ambitious self can whip up. ^_^

oh boy all that sounds good!!!

Mmmmm.....

Don't forget the ribs Pixie.
You work for 12 minutes putting it together and then you get to sit and hear it cook while you leaf through a gardening magazine with a cup of hot cocoa

Be sure to yank out a few strands of hair and put a little smear of vaseline on your nose and forehead.... when those guys get home from the hunt...they will know you been slaving away at their dinner.

LOL, Rosie

Hubby grilled Italian sausage, everything always tastes better when grilled

It does, Jen....that's the only way I'll eat sausage. Made Swedish meatballs, sour cream noodles, & pickled fresh beets today....my sister brought a salad.

pea soup tonight

Barbacue spareribs, mashed taters, peas and bisquits.

Pasta with white clam sauce and a mixed green salad with shredded mozzerella

Schlachfest at the German American club....YUMMY!!!! bratwurst, knockwurst, pork loin, sauerkraut, mashed taters, homemade apple sauce and freshly made donuts.

Usually when I read this thread I feel incredibly guilty because I seldom have time to cook a proper meal these days (between work and school I can barely find time to sleep)! My poor husband - he usually makes himself an omelet, french toast, or I cook up some spaghetti with bottled sauce. He's such a saint - never complains even though I used to cook all the time. But tonight I'm happy to report that he ate like a king for the first time in over a year! I made a roast, home-made mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh bread and frozen mixed vegetables (at least give me credit for the first three :) It was delish.

That's why I really love my crock pot, just throw it in in the morn or the night before and you have a great meal with hardly any work.

Gee, Meredith, your life is busy, especially with your 2 little cuties! I have all the time I need, so I am making a beef, barley, cabbage & beet soup for tonight.

Comfort food, chicken and dumplings with gravy, carrots, rice and cranberry sauce.

Yum....chicken & dumplings a favorite of mine!

I made another batch of chicken soup last night... but ordered Chinese tonight.. it was a long exhausting day for me

I made a pot of chili, mac and cheese, and sloppy joes, all set for a few days.