What's for Dinner ~ Wednesday March 20th

[Lucinda]

Still antibiotics and soft food for me...

You?

[cbayer]

1. Continuing the family reunion and hoping someone (anyone!!) will be

taking the gang out to dinner tonight.

Hope you are feeling better.

[yellerpup]

3. Voting for out to dinner for you!

Hope someone steps up!

[cbayer]

10. Looks like it is a go!

I have been cooking quite a bit for all of them, but made it clear that the group has just gotten too big to entertain on the boat (we are up to 7 now).

[yellerpup]

13. When you are a great cook, you end up

cooking for a lot of enthusiastic people who hesitate to suggest taking you out to dinner for fear of offending you. And, also because it is cheaper and easier just to come to your house(boat) to socialize and because they love you.

[cbayer]

14. I know you are right. And I would much rather entertain at home than go out...

if for no other reason than the expense sometimes.

But I have one of those husbands who acts rather like a guest when we have guests, so it often ends up being a lot of work.

I know that you know all this to be true because the same is true of you!

[yellerpup]

15. I prefer entertaining at home, too.

When he is around, Mr. Pup is good about helping out now that I've learned that he can take specific instruction even if he can't take a hint. Of course, as soon as the party starts he's at the party! I cook at a level far beyond what any restaurant within my affordability range can produce, and I'm sure you're in the same position. Tonight, however; it is still restaurant week and since it is my birthday, we are going back to Harpers for their 3-courses, $29.95 (about half price)! Tomorrow I am producing a birthday luncheon for myself since my actor friends aren't available nights. It's a big show with the main feature being duck glazed with herbs de Provence and honey. I'll post my menu in tomorrow's what's for dinner thread. It took me years to figure this out, but if your man doesn't mind being bossed around you could try giving him orders. (teehee)

[cbayer]

16. Happy, happy birthday!!

Have a great time. Looking forward to your menu.

Funny about your husband. Mine is the same. If I can get his attention and tell him exactly what to do, he will do it and do it happily. But offer help or just notice that things need to be done? Never going to happen.

[yellerpup]

17. Exactly on the usband-hay!

The birthday is going to be good. Beginning at about 6:30 tonight until about the same time tomorrow night...happy, happy, happy! Thanks for the birthday wishes!

[yellerpup]

2. Chicken breasts

steamed broccoli and cauliflower, roasted beets, and something else, probably.... depends on Mr. Pup's attendance. He's still working long hours.

[pinto]

4. I think I'm going to have Japanese take-out. Local place has a good list of mid-week specials.

All I've tried are excellent. And I can't make any of them at home. Nice treat.

Take care Lucinda, hope things resolve.

[livetohike]

5. We went out for a late lunch! Drove 80 miles one way to a

Middle Eastern restaurant we heard about . I had a combination platter with hummus, stuffed grape leaves (rice and pine nuts), tabouli, pita, pickled yellow peppers, and baba ghanouj. Could not squeeze in a piece of baklava. I am stuffed .

[greatauntoftriplets]

6. Spaghetti and a salad.

[bif]

7. The linguini with clam sauce we didn't have last night.

[Liberal Jesus Freak]

8. Chicken thighs with tikka masala.

Rice, roasted asparagus.

[GoCubsGo]

9. Split pea soup.

Got a late start on it, but hopefully, it will be ready soon.

[Callalily]

11. Just finished a pasta

concoction. Penne . . . sautéed onions, garlic, turkey italian sausage, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, spices, yadda, yadda, yadda. But very yummy!

[NJCher]

12. roasted pork tenderloin sammiches

On pumpernickel with chipotle mayo and thinly sliced red onion.

Roasted carrots, leeks, mushrooms and garlic. Macaroni salad and pickles.



Cher