I need some new suggestions. Mr. dd invited his oldest daughter and boyfriend for dinner. I've been painting for two days. Gimme some ideas--I'm too tired to think.
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29SoWal Insider

DD, you have a man being roasted by turkeys in your siggy line and you're asking what's for dinner. :funn:May I suggest take out if he isn't ready by the time they arrive.
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SoWal ExpertAuthor
DD, you have a man being roasted by turkeys in your siggy line and you're asking what's for dinner. :funn:

Never even crossed my mind!!!SoWal Insider
You made my day! 
Just do some takeout. You have so many choices in TX., or get some chopped meat and sauce and make some meataballs with some pasta and a nice loaf of italian bread. The meatballs can slow cook and all Mr. DD has to do is stir the pot everyone once in while.

Just do some takeout. You have so many choices in TX., or get some chopped meat and sauce and make some meataballs with some pasta and a nice loaf of italian bread. The meatballs can slow cook and all Mr. DD has to do is stir the pot everyone once in while.
Beach Fanatic
Get a pre cooked chicken, a bag of salad, french bread and make some rice or steamed red potatoes or yellow squash? Don't forget frozen Blackberry Cobbler and ice cream. ;-) Think I'll do this myself.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
You made my day!
Just do some takeout. You have so many choices in TX., or get some chopped meat and sauce and make some meataballs with some pasta and a nice loaf of italian bread. The meatballs can slow cook and all Mr. DD has to do is stir the pot everyone once in while.
Ooooooh.....not so simple, my little friend. 1. mr. dd's playing golf. 2. he hates pasta. (He's not right)
Beach Fanatic
I just put on a pot of Jambalaya with sausage and chicken stock.

Beach Fanatic
did i say i just used Zatarain's mix then added the meat with broth. Then just add french bread and a salad.
Beach Fanatic
What about grilling something easy...salmon or steaks. Add some stir fry or raosted vegetables. That is one of my quick meals. Add some yummy brownies with ice cream for desssert....good for a couple extra pounds
It is not too much funn to cook when you are tired.

It is not too much funn to cook when you are tired.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Ok...here's what I came up with while talking with Kitty and sitting in the store parking lot..
Teriyaki pork tenderloin (I can just throw it in the oven)
Buttternut squash casserole (cleaning out the fridge)
Potatoes au gratin (in the oven too)
Sweet peas (cleaning out the freezer)
Pineapple Ice Box Pie
Sounds like a lot, but it's really pretty simple stuff. Off to cook now, but keep the ideas coming....there's always tomorrow!!
IWIWT and cp: Sounds delish!!
Teriyaki pork tenderloin (I can just throw it in the oven)
Buttternut squash casserole (cleaning out the fridge)
Potatoes au gratin (in the oven too)
Sweet peas (cleaning out the freezer)
Pineapple Ice Box Pie
Sounds like a lot, but it's really pretty simple stuff. Off to cook now, but keep the ideas coming....there's always tomorrow!!
IWIWT and cp: Sounds delish!!
Beach Fanatic
Ok...here's what I came up with while talking with Kitty and sitting in the store parking lot..
Teriyaki pork tenderloin (I can just throw it in the oven)
Buttternut squash casserole (cleaning out the fridge)
Potatoes au gratin (in the oven too)
Sweet peas (cleaning out the freezer)
Pineapple Ice Box Pie
Sounds like a lot, but it's really pretty simple stuff. Off to cook now, but keep the ideas coming....there's always tomorrow!!
IWIWT and cp: Sounds delish!!
Can I come? Sounds so good!!! What is a pineapple ice box pie? Recipe..please!
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Can I come? Sounds so good!!! What is a pineapple ice box pie? Recipe..please!
Just made it...so easy.
1 can eagle brand
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 large can crushed pineapple (drained a little)
9-10 oz. cool whip
2 graham cracker crusts
mix one tbsp lemon juice into eagle brand at a time. blend in pineapple. blend in cool whip. pour into crusts and refrigerate.
And yes, you come on!!
SWGB
Threw together a pretty simple chicken dish:
1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast
1 8 oz. can of tomato soup
1 8 oz. jar of salsa (medium or you can make it yourself)
serving of rice for two
Brown the chicken in a skillet then place in a casserole dish, cover with soup and salsa. You can either add uncooked rice (keeps it's texture) or cooked rice if you like it mushy. Cook at 375 for 30-40 minutes covered.
1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast
1 8 oz. can of tomato soup
1 8 oz. jar of salsa (medium or you can make it yourself)
serving of rice for two
Brown the chicken in a skillet then place in a casserole dish, cover with soup and salsa. You can either add uncooked rice (keeps it's texture) or cooked rice if you like it mushy. Cook at 375 for 30-40 minutes covered.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Threw together a pretty simple chicken dish:
1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast
1 8 oz. can of tomato soup
1 8 oz. jar of salsa (medium or you can make it yourself)
serving of rice for two
Brown the chicken in a skillet then place in a casserole dish, cover with soup and salsa. You can either add uncooked rice (keeps it's texture) or cooked rice if you like it mushy. Cook at 375 for 30-40 minutes covered.
Thanks!! I'll add this to my recipe book. Sounds good!! How can you go wrong with salsa?
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com


DD!!! The pie sounds great...I think the sorority girls would love it!I made a beef pie last night (called pasties...yep...thats right)
Pillsbury pie crust...cut in half ...heap inside....small diced Beef, carrots, potatoes and onion...tossed with salt & pepper...dot with a piece of butter and seal the pie crust around the filling. Make slits in the dough & bake 375 degrees for about an hour....this was sooooo good
they can be made hours in advance!I also took some of the discarded trimmings from the beef and sauteed it in a bit of olive oil & butter along with some onion. Added white and beef broth and simmered for about 1/2 hour. Removed the beef & boiled down to a thick consistency. Added a bit of cream (optional) and served it over the pies...this was a wonderful fall dish!
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
Threw together a pretty simple chicken dish:you eat chicken? Why didn't you use tofu?....
1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast
1 8 oz. can of tomato soup
1 8 oz. jar of salsa (medium or you can make it yourself)
serving of rice for two
Brown the chicken in a skillet then place in a casserole dish, cover with soup and salsa. You can either add uncooked rice (keeps it's texture) or cooked rice if you like it mushy. Cook at 375 for 30-40 minutes covered.
Beach Fanatic
Ok...here's what I came up with while talking with Kitty and sitting in the store parking lot..
Teriyaki pork tenderloin (I can just throw it in the oven)
Buttternut squash casserole (cleaning out the fridge)
Potatoes au gratin (in the oven too)
Sweet peas (cleaning out the freezer)
Pineapple Ice Box Pie
Sounds like a lot, but it's really pretty simple stuff. Off to cook now, but keep the ideas coming....there's always tomorrow!!
IWIWT and cp: Sounds delish!!
For next time if you have a Sam's club close by they have a portabello mushroom and crushed red pepper pork tenderloin that is great grilled. I'm sure it would be just as good cooked in the oven.
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SoWal ExpertAuthor
DD!!! The pie sounds great...I think the sorority girls would love it!
I made a beef pie last night (called pasties...yep...thats right)
Pillsbury pie crust...cut in half ...heap inside....small diced Beef, carrots, potatoes and onion...tossed with salt & pepper...dot with a piece of butter and seal the pie crust around the filling. Make slits in the dough & bake 375 degrees for about an hour....this was sooooo goodthey can be made hours in advance!
I also took some of the discarded trimmings from the beef and sauteed it in a bit of olive oil & butter along with some onion. Added white and beef broth and simmered for about 1/2 hour. Removed the beef & boiled down to a thick consistency. Added a bit of cream (optional) and served it over the pies...this was a wonderful fall dish!
You're makin' me hungry so early in the morning!!!
The pie's really good...and fast!
you eat chicken? Why didn't you use tofu?....

For next time if you have a Sam's club close by they have a portabello mushroom and crushed red pepper pork tenderloin that is great grilled. I'm sure it would be just as good cooked in the oven.
I'll look for it!! Thanks!!

SoWal Insider
DD!!! The pie sounds great...I think the sorority girls would love it!
I made a beef pie last night (called pasties...yep...thats right)
Pillsbury pie crust...cut in half ...heap inside....small diced Beef, carrots, potatoes and onion...tossed with salt & pepper...dot with a piece of butter and seal the pie crust around the filling. Make slits in the dough & bake 375 degrees for about an hour....this was sooooo goodthey can be made hours in advance!
I also took some of the discarded trimmings from the beef and sauteed it in a bit of olive oil & butter along with some onion. Added white and beef broth and simmered for about 1/2 hour. Removed the beef & boiled down to a thick consistency. Added a bit of cream (optional) and served it over the pies...this was a wonderful fall dish!
I love pasties of any kind. They are so popular in England and I never understood why they never went over here in the States. You could walk into pasties place in the UK and get ones with meat or fruit or vegetables.
I think Sowal needs a pasties shoppe.

FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
I think Sowal needs a pasties shoppe.
Beach Fanatic
Fried Okra
Does anyone ever bake it?
Probably a little better for ya?
Probably a little better for ya?Meow
It will be on my menu!
...oh my...I have this vision of all your delectable offerings being named after sowallers! Mango's Meat Pasties! 
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
Fried OkraNo, and yes it probably is better for you...but it JUST would NOt be the same....;-)Does anyone ever bake it?
Probably a little better for ya?
Baby okra slightly cooked in water and sauteed in a tad of butter is delicious! It does not get "mushy" at all and has a wonderful texture and taste.

SoWal Insider
Just made it...so easy.
1 can eagle brand
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 large can crushed pineapple (drained a little)
9-10 oz. cool whip
2 graham cracker crusts
mix one tbsp lemon juice into eagle brand at a time. blend in pineapple. blend in cool whip. pour into crusts and refrigerate.
And yes, you come on!!
I've made that pie for 20 years! Love it!!
Beach Fanatic
I want to try this is sound great! You have the best food ideas.DD!!! The pie sounds great...I think the sorority girls would love it!
I made a beef pie last night (called pasties...yep...thats right)
Pillsbury pie crust...cut in half ...heap inside....small diced Beef, carrots, potatoes and onion...tossed with salt & pepper...dot with a piece of butter and seal the pie crust around the filling. Make slits in the dough & bake 375 degrees for about an hour....this was sooooo goodthey can be made hours in advance!
I also took some of the discarded trimmings from the beef and sauteed it in a bit of olive oil & butter along with some onion. Added white and beef broth and simmered for about 1/2 hour. Removed the beef & boiled down to a thick consistency. Added a bit of cream (optional) and served it over the pies...this was a wonderful fall dish!

SoWal ExpertAuthor
I've made that pie for 20 years! Love it!!
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