WHAT'S FOR DINNER - JULY 2013

[Kchurchill5]

Well, Happy Hump Day Everyone!

Another cloudy, and could be rainy day here. Not as bad as the other day ... but more rain. At least I have AC, but the ordeal isn't over.

My dinner was a disaster last night. AC guy got here at 6:45, and left right before 9. Yes, 9pm, it was dark out.

I planned my jalapeno fish. NO way, did I feel like chopping, garlic, onions, tomatoes, at 9pm; and I just wasn't in the mood for anything. So, the fish was thawed. I decided to do a baked spud (microwave), grill the fish which is easy, and a simple grilled romaine heart with a bottled dressing.

Well, nuked the spud for 5 minutes, then off to the grill. Lit it up, then added the fish and the spud to finish. Went inside to answer the phone, and it started to pour. My fish got soaked, some fell through the grates, pretty much ruined the fish.

Anyways, came in from the grill with 1/2 of a water soaked fish fillet; cut the potato to add butter and sour cream. The potato had a bad spot right in the center. Dug that out. Add some butter and sour cream. Dressing, I had blue cheese, ranch, and thousand. I chose ranch which I rarely eat, but why not. Well, 1 bite of the potato ... it was bad, the sour cream. Scraped it out and added some cheese, and melted it. I really am not too fond of cheese on spuds, but gave it a try. Ate the salad, but ranch didn't taste right either, I think the sc spoiled it for me.

So, dinner was a total disaster.
On top of it. I really wanted to use the spud in my dinner tonight, but that isn't going to happen, so. Just a crappy night cooking wise.

[Kchurchill5]

Dinner for Wed ... sorry for the vent, just one of those days! We all get those.

Today's Cooking ...

Lady #1: Pasta with a zucchini, walnut, and goat cheese sauce; radish salad; pesto bread
Lady #2: Same, but roasted grape tomatoes and olives; garlic bread

Me: Work, but, the weather may cancel it. Don't know until later. If work, the boys said they would bring something. If not, I have my leftover beef tips and some rice. I guess just that. I can add some mushrooms; or make some lima beans on the side. Not what I wanted or planned, but oh well. Might as well use up the leftovers.

[Sue]

Made brunch today- poached eggs with sauteed kale, mushrooms and chevre; also toasted garlic cheese toasts.
Still haven't firmed up plans for dinner.

[Chef shapeweaver]

I'm not sure about the meat portion of my
dinner,but the side will be Derf'sMac and Cheese With Broccoli

[Kchurchill5]

I did make my homemade ricotta to take tomorrow to my friends 4th. I will season it with a mix of fresh herbs, lemon juice and zest. I picked up a fresh baguette to toast, pita; and fresh grape tomatoes.

Later, I am making a regular tomato based gazpacho, and watermelon gazpacho shooters to take tomorrow. I thought about mini shrimp skewers, instead, I am making mini pesto bread sticks for the gazpacho. Everything very easy to prepare. And tupperware pitchers, and disposable plastic shooter glasses make these really easy to take.

No AC again, so house open; at least it is breezy, just wet.

[HeatherFeather]

Such a stormy day today. Migraine knocked me out and the Chinese place was closed tonight, so we both had ramen. Only 1 pkg left now. I am really sick of ramen!

[Kchurchill5]

Early rain HF, then nothing until 4. A bit of rain, thunder, but not heavy. Unfortunately more on the way.

My friends 4th party, he has a big barn. I mean, BIG, and deluxe. More like a 5,000 sq ft house. So, we have cover if it rains. Made my ricotta, and gazpacho tonight. Will head out around noonish. hopefully, the rain will be light if anything. Fireworks late if possible.

[Dissie]

I had to go pick up my meds after work, so we ate out. I had fish and chips and hubby had a California burger and fries.

[Kchurchill5]

Sue, Brunch looked good to me. I would be happy with that ... cheese and crackers for dinner.

Shapes. That mac and cheese ... that's dinner for me. Add a salad, and I would be a happy camper.

Leftovers worked here. I was lazy

[Dissie]

I sure wish that it would rain here. We are so bone dry. Been windy, and that makes the ground dry out too. Have to water garden daily. And its a big garden, plus we have to carry water since a water hose won't reach. We didn't water today since going to get my meds is a 3 hour ordeal, so going out to the farm first thing in the morning.