Meals in August....

mummy2boys · 08-02-2022, 10:00 PM

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Tonight we are having a beef stir fry with veggies and rice

MaybeGracie · 08-02-2022, 11:31 PM

Tonight we had spaghetti.

Tomorrow is BLT salad.

knitlove · 08-03-2022, 05:21 AM

I am just now realizing on the last day of our 3 week trip that I have no plans for dinner weighting for us when we get home exsausted. This was not good planing. I am hoping I have some macaroni or something in the pantry.

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Laurlor · 08-03-2022, 06:30 AM

Last night we had blacked fish tacos. They were just ok....normally I love fish tacos but I don't think I used the best fish or tortillas.

The Tickle Momster · 08-03-2022, 09:30 AM

Last night was gf/df hamburger stroganoff over rice.

Tonight will be chicken something, maybe cashew chicken or pistachio chicken salad.

ViolaMum · 08-03-2022, 10:05 AM

It's hot here again, so we're having cropckpot Cilantro-Lime Chicken.

We also have an enormous amount of zucchini ('tis the season!) so it will probably be served over zucchini noodles. Another veggie TBD. Perhaps just crudite?

knitlove · 08-03-2022, 09:20 PM

Well we got home and had absolutely nothing - I guess I I can be happy that I did a good job of clearing out the fridge before we left for three weeks. So we got take out and the family ate it in the car while I ran in to the store to get food for breakfast and lunch tomorrow.

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milkmommy · 08-07-2022, 02:11 PM

Tonight we are having curried chickpeas and
Veggies with coconut milk over rice.

twoplustwo · 08-15-2022, 08:15 AM

Really struggling with doing more than the easy and/or usual BUT last night I made the quinoa tabbouleh (oh look, 2 chances for misspelling with quinoa and tabbouleh!) from that link from last month about other salad options.

I followed the recipe and I felt it was too minty. Also, both dc complained it had too many tomatoes. Dh liked it. I had it for lunch again today and it was even more minty.

But I think Im going to get another tabbouleh recipe and make it with quinoa again. Dh says he will get his moms and Ill just adjust that.

On the plus side the recipe called for soaking the chopped red onions and wow! so much better! I can't believe I didn't know about doing that until this day of my life!

ANd. . . I eat lunch with an admin bc we have lunch at the same time and I dont like to go allll the way to the teachers lounge so I can stay close to the clinic in case of ?s or an emergency . . . anyway, HE never heard of soaking the red onions until this weekend when a guy at the boy scout camp out did it. He said thats 2 times now and he is going to try it bc it agrees its better. Anyone else not know about this super great step? Just me? And admin guy?

Another new technique I used last night was roasting the corn in the oven instead of boiling it on the stove. Everyone either preferred stove top or said no preference to the corn. . . but its nice to have another option in case all the burners are being used (I have a burner out but just living with 3 due to cheapness). A friend I rode my bike with yesterday says the microwave method is the best. I may try that too and see. You just wrap them in wet paper towels. So feel free to chime in on the corn on the cob debate too!

For the rest of the week I have NOTHING planned and both dc have practices after school every day thru Thur. . . . So wish me luck.

charla · 08-15-2022, 10:02 AM

I just planned two weeks' worth of menus. I've never done that before.

Now to make the grocery list and order the groceries.

heartofjoy · 08-15-2022, 10:05 AM

I made a big birthday dinner Saturday that should last us through today or maybe tomorrow if I add more meat.

Dh made smoked brisket and sausage The brisket was the best he's done in ages. Better than the best Texas bbq joint. It was amazing.

I made sides and dessert. All homemade. Mac and cheese, coleslaw, creamed corn, potato salad, potatoes with peppers and cheese, beans, and roasted asparagus.

Banana pudding and stawberry shortcake for dessert.

It was all amazing.

charla · 08-15-2022, 03:54 PM

Up tonight is something I'm making up as I go - Penne alfredo with Italian sausage, tomatoes, artichokes, and capers and maybe some lemon, trying to decide on a good flavor combination using what I have on hand.

ViolaMum · 08-15-2022, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twoplustwo

Really struggling with doing more than the easy and/or usual BUT last night I made the quinoa tabbouleh (oh look, 2 chances for misspelling with quinoa and tabbouleh!) from that link from last month about other salad options.

I followed the recipe and I felt it was too minty. Also, both dc complained it had too many tomatoes. Dh liked it. I had it for lunch again today and it was even more minty.

But I think Im going to get another tabbouleh recipe and make it with quinoa again. Dh says he will get his moms and Ill just adjust that.

On the plus side the recipe called for soaking the chopped red onions and wow! so much better! I can't believe I didn't know about doing that until this day of my life!

ANd. . . I eat lunch with an admin bc we have lunch at the same time and I dont like to go allll the way to the teachers lounge so I can stay close to the clinic in case of ?s or an emergency . . . anyway, HE never heard of soaking the red onions until this weekend when a guy at the boy scout camp out did it. He said thats 2 times now and he is going to try it bc it agrees its better. Anyone else not know about this super great step? Just me? And admin guy?

Another new technique I used last night was roasting the corn in the oven instead of boiling it on the stove. Everyone either preferred stove top or said no preference to the corn. . . but its nice to have another option in case all the burners are being used (I have a burner out but just living with 3 due to cheapness). A friend I rode my bike with yesterday says the microwave method is the best. I may try that too and see. You just wrap them in wet paper towels. So feel free to chime in on the corn on the cob debate too!

For the rest of the week I have NOTHING planned and both dc have practices after school every day thru Thur. . . . So wish me luck.

My dh just will NOT eat and any savory/sweet combination. He considers mint sweet, ("Mint is for dessert or toothpaste.") so I just leave it out of tabbouleh. (He won't even at it with lamb. But lemon is okay, so I sometimes make lamb with preserved lemons. Go figure.)

And I totally agree with you on the onions. The difference is HUGE! It rocked my world when I discovered that particular technique.

DH is making pizza for dinner tonight.

The Tickle Momster · 08-15-2022, 08:02 PM

I made quinoa and lentil salad for dinner tonight. I’m mixed about it. It was good and I like having a low budget healthy meal.

Tomorrow my dd and her dh are coming over for dinner. Planning French Dip. Not sure how many pounds of roast I need.

there will be 7 total for dinner all 14+.

What does soaking the onions do?

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ViolaMum · 08-15-2022, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Tickle Momster

What does soaking the onions do?

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Gets rid of that astringent bite.

08-02-2022, 10:00 PM	#1
mummy2boys Moderator in We'd Love to Meet You, Let's Talk, High Need/Spirited Children, Joyous Homekeeping, and The Cookbook Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 15,998	Meals in August.... New thread Tonight we are having a beef stir fry with veggies and rice __________________ Alysia Married to the love of my life Mama to 2 wonderful boys Waiting to meet 3 in heaven 2/2005, 5/2007 & 8/2011 Striving, with God's help, to be a gentle mother each day

08-02-2022, 11:31 PM	#2
MaybeGracie Moderator in A Twinkle in Our Eyes, Cradled in Our Wombs, Gentle Discipline, Nurturing Our Children, and Let's Talk Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 9,825	Re: Meals in August.... Tonight we had spaghetti. Tomorrow is BLT salad. __________________ Cynthia Ezer Kenegdo to Isaac since 2007 Raising Jacob (15), Luke (13), Lily (10), Benjamin (8), Clara (5), and Emily (2) in the knowledge and love of God Blogging at The Hippie Housewife about attachment parenting, natural living, life as a Jesus-follower, and more, all tied together through our journey towards a more intentional life.

08-03-2022, 05:21 AM	#3
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,187	Re: Meals in August.... I am just now realizing on the last day of our 3 week trip that I have no plans for dinner weighting for us when we get home exsausted. This was not good planing. I am hoping I have some macaroni or something in the pantry. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

08-03-2022, 06:30 AM	#4
Laurlor Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: S. CA Posts: 3,101	Re: Meals in August.... Last night we had blacked fish tacos. They were just ok....normally I love fish tacos but I don't think I used the best fish or tortillas. __________________ LAURIE (1w9, ISFJ) Married to my most favorite person (27 years) Mama to my precious: DD1 (23), married to my son-in-law DD2 (21) DS (17)

08-03-2022, 09:30 AM	#5
The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,850	Re: Meals in August.... Last night was gf/df hamburger stroganoff over rice. Tonight will be chicken something, maybe cashew chicken or pistachio chicken salad. __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save

08-03-2022, 10:05 AM	#6
ViolaMum Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,502	Re: Meals in August.... It's hot here again, so we're having cropckpot Cilantro-Lime Chicken. We also have an enormous amount of zucchini ('tis the season!) so it will probably be served over zucchini noodles. Another veggie TBD. Perhaps just crudite? __________________ Darcy married to my Photographic Genius (1/00) Mom to: Prima, Secunda, Tertia, and Quarta Youth and Beauty are fleeting, but the ability to bake a great chocolate cake lasts forever!

08-03-2022, 09:20 PM	#7
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,187	Re: Meals in August.... Well we got home and had absolutely nothing - I guess I I can be happy that I did a good job of clearing out the fridge before we left for three weeks. So we got take out and the family ate it in the car while I ran in to the store to get food for breakfast and lunch tomorrow. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

08-07-2022, 02:11 PM	#8
milkmommy Rose Garden sisters! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sunniest place on Earth and hotter than Phoenix! Might as well be sitting on the sun... Posts: 35,272	Re: Meals in August.... Tonight we are having curried chickpeas and Veggies with coconut milk over rice. __________________ Deanna wife to Shawn since 2001 mom to a young adult Cecilia , tween Margaret and three I will hold one day in heaven.

08-15-2022, 08:15 AM	#9
twoplustwo Moderator Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 6,488	Re: Meals in August.... Really struggling with doing more than the easy and/or usual BUT last night I made the quinoa tabbouleh (oh look, 2 chances for misspelling with quinoa and tabbouleh!) from that link from last month about other salad options. I followed the recipe and I felt it was too minty. Also, both dc complained it had too many tomatoes. Dh liked it. I had it for lunch again today and it was even more minty. But I think Im going to get another tabbouleh recipe and make it with quinoa again. Dh says he will get his moms and Ill just adjust that. On the plus side the recipe called for soaking the chopped red onions and wow! so much better! I can't believe I didn't know about doing that until this day of my life! ANd. . . I eat lunch with an admin bc we have lunch at the same time and I dont like to go allll the way to the teachers lounge so I can stay close to the clinic in case of ?s or an emergency . . . anyway, HE never heard of soaking the red onions until this weekend when a guy at the boy scout camp out did it. He said thats 2 times now and he is going to try it bc it agrees its better. Anyone else not know about this super great step? Just me? And admin guy? Another new technique I used last night was roasting the corn in the oven instead of boiling it on the stove. Everyone either preferred stove top or said no preference to the corn. . . but its nice to have another option in case all the burners are being used (I have a burner out but just living with 3 due to cheapness). A friend I rode my bike with yesterday says the microwave method is the best. I may try that too and see. You just wrap them in wet paper towels. So feel free to chime in on the corn on the cob debate too! For the rest of the week I have NOTHING planned and both dc have practices after school every day thru Thur. . . . So wish me luck. __________________ ESFJ DYT 3/2, Enneagram 9w8 married to My Guy (2003) mom to: Cherished (dd, 12/2005) Warrior (ds, 07/2007) saved & baptized (2004) Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16

08-15-2022, 10:02 AM	#10
charla Moderator in Cookbook and Empty Arms Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16,515	Re: Meals in August.... I just planned two weeks' worth of menus. I've never done that before. Now to make the grocery list and order the groceries. __________________ CHARLA Married to Nick, 30 yrs Mom to Nathan and his wife Abby, and Hope Elizabeth, dancing for eternity with babies: Micah Noel, Grace Anna, Andrew David www.dancingforeternity.org www.irresistiblehope.org Save Save Save Save Save

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heartofjoy Rose Garden Assign positive intent Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 9,483	Re: Meals in August.... I made a big birthday dinner Saturday that should last us through today or maybe tomorrow if I add more meat. Dh made smoked brisket and sausage The brisket was the best he's done in ages. Better than the best Texas bbq joint. It was amazing. I made sides and dessert. All homemade. Mac and cheese, coleslaw, creamed corn, potato salad, potatoes with peppers and cheese, beans, and roasted asparagus. Banana pudding and stawberry shortcake for dessert. It was all amazing. __________________ Desiree, mom to 5 sweet blessings, Lacy 23, Jordan 21, Joanna 19, Emma 17, and Ethan 15

08-15-2022, 03:54 PM	#12
charla Moderator in Cookbook and Empty Arms Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16,515	Re: Meals in August.... Up tonight is something I'm making up as I go - Penne alfredo with Italian sausage, tomatoes, artichokes, and capers and maybe some lemon, trying to decide on a good flavor combination using what I have on hand. __________________ CHARLA Married to Nick, 30 yrs Mom to Nathan and his wife Abby, and Hope Elizabeth, dancing for eternity with babies: Micah Noel, Grace Anna, Andrew David www.dancingforeternity.org www.irresistiblehope.org Save Save Save Save Save

08-15-2022, 08:02 PM	#14
The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,850	Re: Meals in August.... I made quinoa and lentil salad for dinner tonight. I’m mixed about it. It was good and I like having a low budget healthy meal. Tomorrow my dd and her dh are coming over for dinner. Planning French Dip. Not sure how many pounds of roast I need. there will be 7 total for dinner all 14+. What does soaking the onions do? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save

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