Half Hour Meals Discussion: What's For Dinner?

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:53:11 +0000

Roasted fresh veggies, orzo & capellini w/fried bacon, butter, salt & Parmesan cheese, Grilled chicken wings with BBQ and fresh ginger sauce and medley of corn, black beans w/ peppers. Tasty!

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:52:16 +0000

Last night's leftover shrimp and king crab with a medley of sauteed onions, green and bell peppers (all diced), sliced mushrooms five grape tomatoes and capallini pasta. Thirteen minutes tops!

LadyGourmet on 'What's For Dinner?'

LadyGourmet — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:20:01 +0000

Buck your desserts are delicious looking!! Excellent is the word to describe them. Theresa I love the idea of orange butter. It would be great for making cookies too.

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:42:10 +0000

Pasta dish with cucumbers and green & red pepper slices. Garlic, too! :)

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:52:54 +0000

Okay ... this was lightly sweet and really a nice marriage with the chicken.

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:22:38 +0000

And ... I made Orange butter that I plan to use when cooking my chicken breasts today.

It is stored in the refrigerator and I will melt it down and pour in a little Grand Marnier (and cook off the alcohol), and use it as a dipping sauce for the chicken medallions I will dredge in flour and gently fry to a golden brown. Corn with black beans for a side, and one scoop of vanilla bean ice cream after. :D

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:17:02 +0000

Last night I created Carrot Linguini and it tasted perfect. :)

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:44:28 +0000

Roasted Chicken

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:07:55 +0000

Steamed spiced shrimp and shrimp bisque. So good. Have about ten large shrimp that I brought home, so I will use my leftovers in tomorrow's lunch.

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:56:22 +0000

Dinning out ... will tell all later. :)

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:04:29 +0000

Roasted whole chicken with apple cider and tarragon gravy.

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:39:23 +0000

Many time I have done this ... included leftovers into a fresh sauce with freshly cooked pasta. Switch up the sides for a crisp salad and voila!

sugarpies on 'What's For Dinner?'

sugarpies — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:20:42 +0000

Uber (German). :)

Tonight I re-purposed what was left from last night and ended up with a pasta dish featuring a cream sauce and bits of the left over chicken cut up into bite sized pieces.

The cream sauce is very easy. A few tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan and heat at medium high until shimmering. Toss in some of the left over diced onion and peppers and sautee until tender. Toss in a few cloves of diced fresh garlic and heat for another couple minutes. Add 3/4 cup of chicken broth and reduce to about half. Add 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/4 cup dry white wine and a tbsp. of flour and heat until reduced to about 1 1/4 cups of sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Toss with cooked pasta and roasted chicken cut into bite sized pieces and serve.

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:48:58 +0000

Ooh lovely man! Did you mean Super or Uber? which was cuter? :)

sugarpies on 'What's For Dinner?'

sugarpies — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:28:14 +0000

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 + 2 tbsp. butter
3-4 tbs. honey (I'm guessing because I didn't measure)
Rosemary
Thyme
Tarragon
2 garlic cloves
2 Yukon gold potatoes
diced bell pepper (in variety of colors)
diced red onion

Uber simple. Spray a non-stick pan with a little cooking spray and bring up to medium high heat. Throw in a couple boneless, skinless chicken breasts and brown a couple minutes on both sides. This is just for presentation sake at the end.

Heat up the oven to about 375. In a measuring cup melt about 1/4 cup butter with a few tablespoons of honey (didn't measure so I don't know how much I used).

Put the browned chicken on a wire rack set on a sheet pan. Salt and pepper the chicken breasts. Add herbs of choice. I used some rosemary and tarragon but whatever you like works. Pour the honey/butter over the breasts. Pop in the oven and bake until they're about 165 on a thermometer. I found it took around 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cover to rest about 10 minutes.

For the veggies... large dice two Yukon gold potatoes, about 1/2 cup red onion, about 1/3-1/2 cup sweet bell peppers in various colors. Using the same skillet used for the chicken melt about 2 tbs. of butter over medium high heat. Add the potatoes and shake and stir the pan until they begin to brown. Add in the peppers and onions and shake and stir until potatoes are browned. Add in about 2 cloves of garlic that have been diced and continue to cook for a couple minutes - shaking pan to keep potatoes from burning. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and some rosemary and thyme. Serve alongside the chicken.

Easy peasy. :) Oh, my local grocery carries great pre-diced containers of fresh onion and multi-colored bell peppers perfect for throwing together things like this at the last minute.

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:20:38 +0000

Okay Buck, I'm all ears. Share the recipe and how long browning and how long in the oven? this honey and butter glaze is making my eyes glaze over.

sugarpies on 'What's For Dinner?'

sugarpies — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:50:31 +0000

Last night I did chicken breasts browned in a skillet then finished off baking in the oven with a honey and butter glaze and herbs. Accompaniment was diced potatoes, onions, and peppers sauteed in butter and seasoned with garlic and herbs.

Belle on 'What's For Dinner?'

Belle — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:49:45 +0000

I'm informed that it's going to morph into Chicken Carpaccio!

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:42:23 +0000

Poor chicken!

Belle on 'What's For Dinner?'

Belle — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:34:11 +0000

I'm not sure, but I believe there's a bird involved. My son is waving a dead chicken at me from the kitchen and I'm Hoping it's dinner and not some new dead chicken fad!

iqra on 'What's For Dinner?'

iqra — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:43:16 +0000

hmmmmm too nice

iqra on 'What's For Dinner?'

iqra — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:41:49 +0000

hmmmm nice

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:16:23 +0000

You have a pasta machine. Lucky you! It looks so good.

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:15:04 +0000

HHM Food For Thought:

http://www.halfhourmeals.com/food-for-thought/portobello-mushroom-ravioli/

ThomasMorris on 'What's For Dinner?'

ThomasMorris — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:14:32 +0000

Been playing around with braising lately.

Last night, had braised chicken.

A couple nights ago, braised a lamb shank and stuffed it in ravioli. (pic: http://thomastheaccidentalgourmet.blogspot.com/2011/01/ravioli-stuffed-with-braised-lamb-shank.html)

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:46:09 +0000

Here's what we ate last night.

http://skdd.wordpress.com/2011/01/06/dinner-last-night/

sugarpies on 'What's For Dinner?'

sugarpies — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 08:08:14 +0000

Yummy! I've been doing my own sauces lately... lots of fun!

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 05:54:42 +0000

http://skdd.wordpress.com/2011/01/05/theresas-fettuccine-marinara/

ThomasMorris on 'What's For Dinner?'

ThomasMorris — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 05:12:32 +0000

Old thread, new post:)

This was dinner tonight:

http://thomastheaccidentalgourmet.blogspot.com/2011/01/ravioli-stuffed-with-braised-lamb-shank.html

sugarpies on 'What's For Dinner?'

sugarpies — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:55:51 +0000

That was before they went in the oven. :)

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:33:37 +0000

You'll have to look http://skdd.wordpress.com

I didn't think about it when I purchased the clams, but when I opened the baag and saw one barely opened, I rinsed them in cold water. Guess what! It closed and I thought, I think they're alive. I didn't want to cook them ... but I did and they were so delicious. I keep thinking about it. :(

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:33:03 +0000

Oh Yum! Your tomatoes look naked! I want that cake! :D

sugarpies on 'What's For Dinner?'

sugarpies — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 07:31:57 +0000

I like Cap'n Crunch... almost as much as Froot Loops. :)

sugarpies on 'What's For Dinner?'

sugarpies — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 07:21:39 +0000

I need to catch up! Last big meal was Bistro Steaks with Provencal butter, Roasted Autumn Vegetables, Roasted Tomatoes, Savory Palmiers and Cheese Puffs and Lemon Meringue Pie for dessert.

Then my latest dessert was an Apple Cider Spice Cake:

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:13:59 +0000

Stop, you are making me hungry and it's time to go to bed. :)

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:13:30 +0000

Sounds delicious.

EcoMeg on 'What's For Dinner?'

EcoMeg — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 23:54:56 +0000

It's very funny that I read this tonight - the dinner I made was broiled pork rib chops and homemade vegetable lo mein!

rescuepits1 on 'What's For Dinner?'

rescuepits1 — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:42:26 +0000

Since tonight (Friday) is Varsity Football Game night (my son plays) we will probably do a "kid-friendly meal" since our contractor's little son will be hanging out with us while his Daddy is working. My children all LOVE to eat "Captain Crunch Chicken;" which sounds nasty but does have a neat, sweetish taste and is kind of addictive! (Simple to do: Crush Captain Crunch in huge, sealed baggie. Shake boneless, skinless chicken breasts or strips in it after dredging them in either egg and milk or just milk. Place on non-stick sprayed pan and bake at 375f for about 20 minutes or longer -- depending on size and pieces of chicken used.) We will add a big bowl of garlic mashed potatoes and a nice, cool Waldorf Salad with Hawaiian Rolls. Easy and good! Go Admirals!

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:48:58 +0000

I just had the fillet mignon section of my grilled porterhouse steak and sliced mushrooms. I have a huge head of cabbage and thick bacon slices. I believe I shall saute them and make some macaroni with Velvetta cheese. (an all-time favorite from childhood. Sometimes I just have to have this). :)

Theresa111 on 'What's For Dinner?'

Theresa111 — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:28:03 +0000

This was very complex and Michael must love you very much for all of the work that you put into your food. I like the quinoa and at some point will see about getting some. I'm with Michael in that couscous always seems kind of grainy and dryish (to me). Perhaps I have never had it prepared correctly. Thanks ever so much for taking the time to explain the food in the photo! :D Oh! And I loved the idea of a cheese sauce over the boiled potatoes.