Sorry to say, but this site has been so depressing for a few days. I thought I'd ask an average, everyday question....to make us all feel a little more normal today.
I made Eggplant Lasagna, and my BIL and SIL are coming for dinner. They leave for Cali tomorrow to see their beautiful grand daughter.
Sorry, sometimes we just need some REGULAR conversation.......or at least THIS caregiver does.
She still got her can of Coors light with dinner. You can't eat Sausage and pepper heroes without a beer!
I will be pouring her into bed a little early tonight.
I just want her to see mum at her worst aggressive and well "mad" as i dont think my sister believes how bad she can get if she dosnt get her way!
12 days of nothing to do just me and my cat!
I made "queen of puddings" tonight its a winter dish and its yummy!! its a dessert made from breadcrumbs,eggy custard rasberry jam then meringue its delicious. anyone wants the recipe just ask this is great for a cold day! A great comfort food!
her seasoning was mostly natural , ie ; somewhere in the potatos and green beans youd find a strip of bacon. later in cooking for my diabetic mom i learned that in the absense of too much salt and seasonings you actually tasted the flavor of the food. dont be trying to toss out my crushed red pepper tho -- we'll rumble..
jeanne, thanks for the tip on TJ's basil. I'm going to start some from seed soon, when I get a spare minute. That will be a looong way until harvest though. Trying to remain optimistic with the Monster Storm approaching. The media sure knows how to hype these things. I hope they're wrong.
emjo, love the low carb cauliflower green bean soup idea. And the ratatouille and Thai coconut chicken sounds fabulous - even together - hee! Could you imagine the potluck dinner we would all put together? Even captain's chicken livers, just keep your eyes off my dog, captain. :)
Tonight I made my dear departed aunt's recipe for Italian meat gravy. She wasn't Italian, but a friend of her's was and she made the best sauce. My aunt charmed the recipe from her. It involves 3 pounds of pork spareribs, 2 pounds of homemade meatballs, lots of sauteed veggies and a long slow simmer in the sauce. My boys weren't home tonight, so the dog and I shared a grilled cheese. But tomorrow, spaghetti! That sauce will be so good after resting a day and I'll need the carbs with the anticipated shoveling.
Made some cauliflower green bean soup this morning. With a bit of ham in it, it is much like split green pea soup, but lower cal and carb. Will make ratatouille tomorrow and Thai coconut chicken - not to eat at the same meal though. Asparagus and brown rice go with the chicken.
Want to make the impossible coconut pie. Has anyone tried it?
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(Trader Joe's is a good source of fresh basil this time of year.)
We were healthy growing up as we had no mcdonalds,pizzas etc.... we ate well on meat and veg and potatoes real food.
I have some great old irish recipes handed down from my grandma and im hoping it will be a huge sucess?
My star dish will be "beef stew and dumplings"!! AND no captain i will not marry you!!!!!!!!
Gosh youre grilling outside? WOW!
I cant give you anymore of my recipes as i would then have to kill you!! But everyone must come and visit Ireland when im up and running as my main customers will be "american". Yep youre still the tourists with the money!!!!! LOL I can see Captain "drooling" now i know he wants to marry me so ill cook for him!! AH he needs a wifey hes a good guy he just needs to find the right woman who appreciates him and can cook!!
It wouldnt work Captain i intend to have alot of animals around in fact I want " 2 donkeys,2 dogs my cat and am thinking of a pet pig they are supposed to be great pets! Yes its too late for children for me so I will have my little family one day!! Dosnt look like ill have anyone to care for me when im older so had better train these animals to wipe my mum early!!
lol. i can hold my own on this mostly female cooking thread -- but-- i aint eatin no ebelskivers or grass carp. aint gonna happen..
Made boneless pork loin chops in a maple smokehouse spice rub, foil wrapped potatoes with garlic and onions, sharp cheddar and diced fresh jalapenos and olive oil. Fresh asparagus is finally arriving at the stores, the good thin stalks and on sale! Served the steamed spears on the side with a simple squeeze of lemon and melted butter.
We use a charcoal starter tunnel thingie with paper in the bottom, lit, to ignite the coals. After I dump the coals in the summer, it's always a challenge to find a spot for the red hot starter container. Today it was no problem. Set it in the five foot snowbank next to me. Man, did that sizzle! Have to appreciate the winter advantages...
i like it when pork chops get too close to apple stuffing myself.
i have jowel bacon and 15 bean soup going on here. probly make cornbread too.
4 skinless breasts Catalina salad dressing
1 envelope Onion soup Apricot preserves
lay breasts in square corning ware, coat evenly with preserves, drizzle enough to coat with dressing, shake and empty soup envelope to coat. In a 350 oven cook uncovered for 45-50 min. Time white rice and cook to taste. Spread rice on plates, lay breasts over rice and smother with pan sauces. Serve with vegetable of choice and ENJOY.