October Dinners - Page 6

ViolaMum · 10-20-2016, 02:33 PM

Tonight is Shredded BBQ Chicken made in the crock pot on homemade rolls. I think we'll have peas to go with it. (I just don't feel like really cooking!)

Lady Grey · 10-20-2016, 02:59 PM

Tonight I'm heating up the leftover pork (that was kind of bland) with some bbq sauce. Brown rice and green beans for sides.

Laurlor · 10-20-2016, 03:12 PM

Last night we had Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema since it's in the 90's here

! Tonight I had a menu planned, but we have so many leftovers in the fridge so I think we'll have a leftovers night, much to everyone's disappointment. Usually they get eaten for lunch, but not this week!

Laurlor · 10-26-2016, 08:09 AM

Last night we had Grilled Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Thai-Style Grilled Zucchini, and grilled naan bread. Super yummy and big hit with the kids!

schmamy · 10-26-2016, 01:05 PM

I'm pulling pork and poblano soup out of the freezer for tonight. It's totally not soup weather...82 degrees at the end of October

...but whatever.

2sunshines · 10-26-2016, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schmamy

It's totally not soup weather...82 degrees at the end of October

...but whatever.

You will not receive any sympathy from me. It snowed today.

Dh and I had sockeye salmon, roasted carrots and onions (the picture is dh's plate, I think I had effectively stolen all the roasted onions by then

), and salad

Kids had sockeye salmon, broccoli fettucine alfredo and salad

charla · 10-26-2016, 05:38 PM

Fish Piccata, rice, steamed carrots, arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette

Laurlor · 10-27-2016, 06:18 PM

Tonight we had Asian Beef Skewers, baked sweet potatoes with coconut oil and cinnamon, and a spinach salad.

Singingmom · 10-27-2016, 08:19 PM

Pasta with meat sauce and a hodgepodge of roasted veggies to use up odds and ends before I shop tomorrow...Delicata squash, zucchini, and green beans.

charla · 10-27-2016, 08:59 PM

Chicken Burgers with Basil Yogurt Sauce (I used turkey instead of chicken), Greek Salad, Chips

RealLifeMama · 10-27-2016, 10:50 PM

We had chicken broccoli stir fry. Easy and fast.
basmati rice for most of the family, and I ate cauli rice.

Did you all know that Trader Joes has riced cauliflower in bags now? I paid $2.49 for a bag. I thought that was a good deal because cauliflower is $3.50 for a small head. I really dislike making cauliflower rice, it is so messy. I usually have the best of intentions, but then just decide it is not worth it. So, this was so nice to have.

Laurlor · 10-28-2016, 06:29 AM

Yes, I love TJ's cauliflower rice! How do you make yours? I usually roast mine in the oven, but I only have one oven rack so it's not enough for my family so I rarely make it. I'd love to find a new way that's tried and true, where I can make a larger quantity. I'd probably need two of TJ's bags for my family.

Singingmom · 10-28-2016, 10:09 AM

That does seem like a good deal when you consider the time and mess of making your own. Laurlor, how long do you roast yours?

I'm planning tacos tonight, but I have a child with the flu

I think, so I'll put some chicken in broth in the slow cooker now to have chicken soup when he's feeling up to it.

Laurlor · 10-28-2016, 10:29 AM

I usually just watch it until it starts browning....then I stir it and let it cook a little longer. I'm guessing 30 minutes?? I usually caramelize some shallots or onions on the stovetop and stir them in afterwards. Super yummy!

Tonight my kids requested Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with breadsticks. It finally feels like soup weather! Yay! I'm also trying these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Sauce because our Life Group is meeting at our house tonight after dinner.

Lady Grey · 10-28-2016, 05:02 PM

Grilled flat iron steak and roasted broccoli.

10-20-2016, 02:33 PM	#76
ViolaMum Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,542	Re: October Dinners Tonight is Shredded BBQ Chicken made in the crock pot on homemade rolls. I think we'll have peas to go with it. (I just don't feel like really cooking!) __________________ 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!

10-20-2016, 02:59 PM	#77
Lady Grey Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,620	Re: October Dinners Tonight I'm heating up the leftover pork (that was kind of bland) with some bbq sauce. Brown rice and green beans for sides. __________________ Sara

10-20-2016, 03:12 PM	#78
Laurlor Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: S. CA Posts: 3,147	Re: October Dinners Last night we had Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema since it's in the 90's here ! Tonight I had a menu planned, but we have so many leftovers in the fridge so I think we'll have a leftovers night, much to everyone's disappointment. Usually they get eaten for lunch, but not this week! __________________ LAURIE (1w9, ISFJ) Married to my most favorite person (28 years) Mama to my precious: DD1 (24), married to my dearly loved son-in-law DD2 (22) DS (19)

10-26-2016, 08:09 AM	#79
Laurlor Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: S. CA Posts: 3,147	Re: October Dinners Last night we had Grilled Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Thai-Style Grilled Zucchini, and grilled naan bread. Super yummy and big hit with the kids! __________________ LAURIE (1w9, ISFJ) Married to my most favorite person (28 years) Mama to my precious: DD1 (24), married to my dearly loved son-in-law DD2 (22) DS (19)

10-26-2016, 01:05 PM	#80
schmamy Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,321	Re: October Dinners I'm pulling pork and poblano soup out of the freezer for tonight. It's totally not soup weather...82 degrees at the end of October ...but whatever. __________________ ~Amy~ married to Mr. Wonderful (2005) DS1 - 2007 DS2 - 2010 DD - April 2017 "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9

10-26-2016, 05:38 PM	#82
charla Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16,661	Re: October Dinners Fish Piccata, rice, steamed carrots, arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette __________________ CHARLA Married to Nick, 31 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

10-27-2016, 06:18 PM	#83
Laurlor Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: S. CA Posts: 3,147	Re: October Dinners Tonight we had Asian Beef Skewers, baked sweet potatoes with coconut oil and cinnamon, and a spinach salad. __________________ LAURIE (1w9, ISFJ) Married to my most favorite person (28 years) Mama to my precious: DD1 (24), married to my dearly loved son-in-law DD2 (22) DS (19)

10-27-2016, 08:19 PM	#84
Singingmom Administrator Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,954	Re: October Dinners Pasta with meat sauce and a hodgepodge of roasted veggies to use up odds and ends before I shop tomorrow...Delicata squash, zucchini, and green beans. __________________ Kelly Wife to my sweetheart for 30 years Grateful mom to 3 young adults Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

10-27-2016, 08:59 PM	#85
charla Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16,661	Re: October Dinners Chicken Burgers with Basil Yogurt Sauce (I used turkey instead of chicken), Greek Salad, Chips __________________ CHARLA Married to Nick, 31 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

10-27-2016, 10:50 PM	#86
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: October Dinners We had chicken broccoli stir fry. Easy and fast. basmati rice for most of the family, and I ate cauli rice. Did you all know that Trader Joes has riced cauliflower in bags now? I paid $2.49 for a bag. I thought that was a good deal because cauliflower is $3.50 for a small head. I really dislike making cauliflower rice, it is so messy. I usually have the best of intentions, but then just decide it is not worth it. So, this was so nice to have. __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

10-28-2016, 06:29 AM	#87
Laurlor Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: S. CA Posts: 3,147	Re: October Dinners Yes, I love TJ's cauliflower rice! How do you make yours? I usually roast mine in the oven, but I only have one oven rack so it's not enough for my family so I rarely make it. I'd love to find a new way that's tried and true, where I can make a larger quantity. I'd probably need two of TJ's bags for my family. __________________ LAURIE (1w9, ISFJ) Married to my most favorite person (28 years) Mama to my precious: DD1 (24), married to my dearly loved son-in-law DD2 (22) DS (19)

10-28-2016, 10:09 AM	#88
Singingmom Administrator Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,954	Re: October Dinners That does seem like a good deal when you consider the time and mess of making your own. Laurlor, how long do you roast yours? I'm planning tacos tonight, but I have a child with the flu I think, so I'll put some chicken in broth in the slow cooker now to have chicken soup when he's feeling up to it. __________________ Kelly Wife to my sweetheart for 30 years Grateful mom to 3 young adults Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

10-28-2016, 10:29 AM	#89
Laurlor Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: S. CA Posts: 3,147	Re: October Dinners I usually just watch it until it starts browning....then I stir it and let it cook a little longer. I'm guessing 30 minutes?? I usually caramelize some shallots or onions on the stovetop and stir them in afterwards. Super yummy! Tonight my kids requested Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with breadsticks. It finally feels like soup weather! Yay! I'm also trying these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Sauce because our Life Group is meeting at our house tonight after dinner. __________________ LAURIE (1w9, ISFJ) Married to my most favorite person (28 years) Mama to my precious: DD1 (24), married to my dearly loved son-in-law DD2 (22) DS (19) Last edited by Laurlor; 10-28-2016 at 10:31 AM.

10-28-2016, 05:02 PM	#90
Lady Grey Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,620	Re: October Dinners Grilled flat iron steak and roasted broccoli. __________________ Sara

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