What's for dinner? - 2015

[Kat0121]

But it's not healthy is it. Like boxed mac and cheese. The cheese isn't real cheese. It's all imitation really, not that I wouldn'teat it if I had the chance. Problem is I'd have to make the burger!!!!

Not really but it's quick, easy and most kids love it. it's perfect for a busy weekday dinner. Most people don't eat it all the time. I prefer the Velveeta Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac to the Hamburger Helper but it is good, too. it can be made with ground turkey or ground chicken also if that's your preference. i've made it with ground chicken in the past  and sometimes I add veggies to it like frozen peas, carrots and pearl onions. Yum. 

 

 

[LotsOfFur]

Gluten free pasta and marinara sauce & Salad with Italian dressing

 

[bbdoll22]

Sauerbraten with mashed potatoes, pickled red cabbage and green beans.

 

[catlover19]

Ihave sausages in the fridge but it's raining so I'm not sure what to do with them. My plan was to bbq.

 

[Winchester]

We have a couple pieces of leftover pepperoni pizza left from yesterday.

 

[stewball]

Not really but it's quick, easy and most kids love it. it's perfect for a busy weekday dinner. Most people don't eat it all the time. I prefer the Velveeta Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac to the Hamburger Helper but it is good, too. it can be made with ground turkey or ground chicken also if that's your preference. i've made it with ground chicken in the past  and sometimes I add veggies to it like frozen peas, carrots and pearl onions. Yum. 

 

I must admit that I've never made a hamburger :-(

 

[stewball]

It has shrimp and andouille sausage. When my MIL makes it, she doesn't add a lot of spices because the sausage gives it just enough spice/heat to satisfy her. And she makes it good; we all love her recipe. I think you need the andouille sausage to make it the way it should be made.

Oh well. That's that then sigh.

 

[Kat0121]

Oh well. That's that then sigh.

I don't see why you couldn't use a spicy smoked chicken or turkey sausage. i guess it wouldn't be "authentic" but so what? It's not like you'd be entering it in a jambalaya cook off in New Orleans. You're just making it for yourself and it would probably be good. I say GO FOR IT!!!  

 

[stewball]

I don't see why you couldn't use a spicy smoked chicken or turkey sausage. i guess it wouldn't be "authentmightbut so what? It's not like you'd be entering it in a jambalaya cook off in New Orleans. You're just making it for yourself and it would probably be good. I say GO FOR IT!!!  

You will notice that we don't get as much goodies as you do. I shop in a supermarket and have never found.spicy sausage. I suppose if i travelled to a nearer town that has a butcher i might find something but as i don't drive, and have never eaten jambalaya in my 71 years I won't be missing too much if I don't eat it now.

 

[stewball]

Spaghetti Alfredo with mushrooms and grilled chicken breasts.

 

[stewball]

Not really but it's quick, easy and most kids love it. it's perfect for a busy weekday dinner. Most people don't eat it all the time. I prefer the Velveeta Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac to the Hamburger Helper but it is good, too. it can be made with ground turkey or ground chicken also if that's your preference. i've made it with ground chicken in the past  and sometimes I add veggies to it like frozen peas, carrots and pearl onions. Yum. 

 

Well can't get it here.
Can't get tinned soups either which really pisses me off.

 

[Kat0121]

Well can't get it here.
Can't get tinned soups either which really pisses me off.

Homemade Hamburger Helper

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Author:divas can cook

Recipe type:main, dinner,

Serves:6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey (sometimes I use only ½ lb)
• ½ cup onions, diced
• 1 tablespoon butter, optional
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup cold water
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt or seasoning salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¾ teaspoon oregano
• ¾ teaspoon parsley
• ¾ garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Brown ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until almost done.
2. Add in onions and cook until tender.
3. Drain meat & onions on paper towels and return to skillet.
4. Add remaining ingredients except for the cheese.
5. Stir to combine.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat, cover and cook until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
8. * Do not over cook pasta. I usually taste check it at 9 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Sauce may be thin.
10. Let pasta sit to thicken the sauce, meanwhile adjust seasonings if needed.
11. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

~TIPS~ Use various cheeses if desired. Add taco seasonings for a chili-mac. Chopped tomatoes are good in this as well. Want veggies? Peas or broccoli works great ! Hot sauce anyone?

If you can't get elbow macaroni, any short pasta will do


 

 

[stewball]

[quokeep sending me the saneame="Kat0121" url="/t/290275/whats-for-dinner-2015/1440#post_3842534"]I don't see why you couldn't use a spicy smoked chicken or turkey sausage. i guess it wouldn't be "authentic" but so what? It's not like you'd be entering it in a jambalaya cook off in New Orleans. You're just making it for yourself and it would probably be good. I say GO FOR IT!!!  
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You keep sending me the same text!

 

[Kat0121]

[quokeep sending me the saneame="Kat0121" url="/t/290275/whats-for-dinner-2015/1440#post_3842534"]I don't see why you couldn't use a spicy smoked chicken or turkey sausage. i guess it wouldn't be "authentic" but so what? It's not like you'd be entering it in a jambalaya cook off in New Orleans. You're just making it for yourself and it would probably be good. I say GO FOR IT!!!  

You keep sending me the same text![/quote]
are you re- reading the same update again? I checked the thread. It's only on there once. The lat thing I posted was a recipe for homemade cheeseburger macaroni

 

[miagi's_mommy]

But it's not healthy is it. Like boxed mac and cheese. The cheese isn't real cheese. It's all imitation really, not that I wouldn'teat it if I had the chance. Problem is I'd have to make the burger!!!!

Lol... no boxed food isn't really healthy any way. I add my own cheese I never use the packet cheese crap. Even in homemade mac & cheese we don't use the packet.

 

[stewball]

are you re- reading the same update again? I checked the thread. It's only on there once. The lat thing I posted was a recipe for homemade cheeseburger macaroni

Didn't get it. Just the same message all the time.

 

[stewball]

Lol... no boxed food isn't really healthy any way. I add my own cheese I never use the packet cheese crap. Even in homemade mac & cheese we don't use the packet.

About 30 years ago we could get the packet mac and cheese, then they stopped bringing it.
If you've made home made mac and cheese, where does the packet cheese come from?

 

[Winchester]

I'm thinking of spaghetti tonight. Took some pasta sauce out of the freezer last night to thaw in the fridge.

 

[catlover19]

I have a turkey cooking right now. Its not for a big turkey dinner, but we will have hot turkey sandwiches tonight and I will make soup with the bones at some point.

 

[Winchester]

I have a turkey cooking right now. Its not for a big turkey dinner, but we will have hot turkey sandwiches tonight and I will make soup with the bones at some point.

And I have just invited myself to your house for dinner tonight.