WHAT'S FOR DINNER - APRIL 2015

[ellie]

We are having http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/chilli ... -fry-18506 with rice or at the home show I bought some colored orzo pasta - it looked really pretty. And probably some veggie. This recipe calls for groundnut oil - I have no idea what that is so I will use use peanut oil instead.

[Kchurchill5]

Afternoon Ellie, I forgot to post today.

FYI, ground nut oil is the same as peanut oil in the US. You got it right. Basically any neutral oil. Soulds like a good dinner. I bet the colored orzo will look fantastic.

I am making Scalloped Potatoes and Ham (no cheese) for all 3 of my ladies. A mix of peas, lima beans, and a seasoning mix (celery, peppers, onions); and heirloom tomato salad - just mixed colors tossed with a little basalmic vinaigrette and sliced fresh mozz.

Me, salmon cooked in a foil pouch on the grill w/white wine, lemon, lemon peppers and herbs. Green beans in a foil pouch too w/garlic oil; and, a creamy lemony pasta (pasta, heavy cream, herbs, lemon). It's really easy, and takes no time to cook.

Tomorrow heading out of town to house sit for a friend. It will be like a mini vacation. I'll still be cooking for me; and, I'll still be checking in.

[ellie]

The salmon in foil sounds wonderful! I love those kind of meals.
Tuesday is pizza night at our house.

[Kchurchill5]

Thx Ellie, yes, I love it too. So easy too. I doesn't a nice brown color, but, really moist. And, NO pans, lol.
Pizza is always good any night.

I'll be up at my friends house sitting; so, yesterday; I planned scalloped potatoes and ham. Unfortunately, I decided to go to the local cuban/spanish deli instead. Had a cuban, black bean soup; and brought back a container of Sopa de Plantos for lunch today or tomorrow.

I might make a pot of kale and bean soup for my friend when he returns (freezer stash for him)

[ellie]

Tonight we are having fish sandwiches and fruit salad tonight with ice cream for dessert. I love these kind of meals. We are using my recipe http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/fish-s ... slaw-16538, but using catfish instead of grouper. It is impossible to buy grouper where I live.

[Kchurchill5]

I catch grouper; but, don't always have enough. Catfish works great for fish sandwiches; I use it often.

Sounds like a great dinner.

I made a breakfast casserole and some fruit/yogurt cups for the workers today at the place I am house sitting. They are doing some FREE work for me in return for a few meals. Works out good.

Tonight, easy. Classic meatloaf, parsley buttered noodles, corn on the cob. I may just do a tomato/cucumber salad instead of carbs ... but, I'll decide at dinner.

[ellie]

I love meatloaf but we don't have it often anymore. As we are usually only 2 or 3 for dinner these days. Meatloaf is comfort food for me!

[Kchurchill5]

Just me, but I make it often. I buy those mini aluminum bread loaf tins. The tiny ones. About, $2 if that, less I think. Anyways, I make meatloaf in those.

Cook first or freeze first, either way. Makes perfect for 1 1/2-2 people. Two loafs is great for dinner and cold sandwiches the next day.

I use 2 lbs for 3-4 loafs. Works out great. I make one for dinner; then, freeze; thaw and cut into slices for a sandwich. Great for small families or 1-2 people.

[Kchurchill5]

If you have odd ends, or broken pieces ... Make a quesadilla.

Add grilled onions, the meatloaf (broken up), cheddar cheese; and make a quesadilla. It is delicious - a great lunch dish. Also delicious as a dipper for tomato soup.

[Kchurchill5]

http://www.recipezazz.com/forum/viewtop ... 104&t=9533

I hope you stop by the What's For Dinner May thread; and, share your recipes.