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Originally Posted by Yosemite

I wish hubby liked shepherd's pie - I never make it because he doesn't like it. Last night I had nothing out so I quickly thawed a package of raw shrimp, did some chopped onion and garlic in butter and a bit of olive oil, added cajan spices and quickly sauteed the shrimp and removed them from the pan, added a tbsp. of tomato paste (I open a can and wrap individual spoonfulls in saran and freeze so that I have some handy), some leftover rose sauce in the fridge and some fresh pepper. I let it cook down a bit and added more cream. Then I put the shrimp back in and served it over rice. Hubby said it was a keeper and I can make it anytime.
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Not surprised that that met with approval.
The phrase in our house is "You can do THAT again!!" -- which became the title of a little collection of favourite recipes my Dad and I put together for my niece a bunch of years ago. Since then, it alternates with "Is that in the book?"

Tonight we need a quick early meal, and I have lots of eggs, so I think it's an omelette night.
 
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Originally Posted by kluchetta

Since we're just getting over 20-some inches of snow, I put Beef Barley soup in the Crock Pot for when I get home!
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Oh, very serious yums!! I aDORE Beef Barley soup!
 
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Originally Posted by kluchetta

Since we're just getting over 20-some inches of snow, I put Beef Barley soup in the Crock Pot for when I get home!
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Please, oh please keep your snow for a few more weeks.
The soup I'd share with you though.


Originally Posted by rapunzel47

Not surprised that that met with approval.
The phrase in our house is "You can do THAT again!!" -- which became the title of a little collection of favourite recipes my Dad and I put together for my niece a bunch of years ago. Since then, it alternates with "Is that in the book?"

Tonight we need a quick early meal, and I have lots of eggs, so I think it's an omelette night.
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A trick I learned from an old Greek chef many years ago, instead of milk in your scrambled eggs or omelette, just add a tbsp. of water. Your eggs/omelette will be lovely and fluffier than if you use milk.
 
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Originally Posted by AbbysMom

New recipe here again tonight. It's chicken baked with a mixture of butter, maple syrup, almonds, lemon juice, lemon rind, salt and pepper.
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Originally Posted by rapunzel47

That sounds promising!
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It was! That recipe is a keeper.


Originally Posted by kluchetta

Since we're just getting over 20-some inches of snow, I put Beef Barley soup in the Crock Pot for when I get home!
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Care to share the recipe? I haven't had beef barley soup in ages.
 
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Originally Posted by AbbysMom

It was! That recipe is a keeper.




Care to share the recipe? I haven't had beef barley soup in ages.
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Oh, it's so easy, it's embarrassing! 2 pounds stew meat, 3 containers beef broth (we get the rectangular cardboard containers?) Swanson or the like. I think I bought fat free. 1 package frozen stew vegetables (onion, celery, carrots, potatoes), and one cup barley. Sometimes I cook the barley separately, but I didn't have time this morning since it takes an hour to cook. I will probably add 1 or 2 more containers of broth when I get home.

Sorry, its not all that homemade, but it sure does taste good!
 
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Originally Posted by Yosemite

A trick I learned from an old Greek chef many years ago, instead of milk in your scrambled eggs or omelette, just add a tbsp. of water. Your eggs/omelette will be lovely and fluffier than if you use milk.
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I used to use milk, and then water, but I find I like both scramblies and omelettes best with neither -- just eggs. Very tender.
 
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Originally Posted by rapunzel47

I used to use milk, and then water, but I find I like both scramblies and omelettes best with neither -- just eggs. Very tender.
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I'll have to try both ways and see what we like best. Thanks for the heads up.
 
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I actually just ordered a pizza tonight, however I think it is something I will not be having again for awhile, it has made my stomach feel just a little on the wonky side.
Thinking some pepto may be in order for dessert.....
 
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I have company coming tomorrow for lunch so I am going to do a pork roast today so we can have pulled pork sandwiches for lunch tomorrow.
I doing the pork in a nice light BBQ sauce, and am going to do some seasoned potatos, and savory cabbage in the oven as well....
 
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Originally Posted by Yosemite

Tonight it is trout for us with baby red potatoes and broccoli probably.
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YUM. Haven't had trout for a long time. Must remember that the next time I want to do fish.

I have a hankering for baked ham and scallopped potatoes. I hope my ham source has the ones I like -- I'm spoiled for anything else now, so if they don't, I'll have to move to Plan B -- and I haven't a CLUE what that is! I guess it'll depend what else looks good.
 
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We are having stuffed chicken (stuffed w/ asiago, parmesian, toasted pine nuts, spinach and lots of garlic) with sauteed broccoli rabe and some pasta w/ a homemade wwhite wine cream sauce....yum!! ( this is a favorite by all)
 
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Tonight my hubby to be and I have reservations for dinner at a local resturant to celebrate out 1 year anniverary. I am soooo excited and cant wait for work to be over so i can go home and get ready. I dont know what I will order and am just excited for the date!
 
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Originally Posted by Yosemite

I wish hubby liked shepherd's pie - I never make it because he doesn't like it.
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I didn't know people couldn't like shepherd's pie!!!
The shrimp dish you made sounds very yummy though.

Originally Posted by proudmamiof4

We are having stuffed chicken (stuffed w/ asiago, parmesian, toasted pine nuts, spinach and lots of garlic) with sauteed broccoli rabe and some pasta w/ a homemade wwhite wine cream sauce....yum!! ( this is a favorite by all)
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Ooooh, that sounds good! I bet it is a favourite!

Tonight is Indian for us: beef curry, basmati rice, naan bread, and ready made sides of palek paneer and red kidney bean curry.
 
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