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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 08:38 PM Original message |
Dinner ideas for my ageing parents who seem to like mostly meat & potatoes. Help! |
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david13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 08:42 PM Response to Original message |
1. How bout meat & potatoes. Of whatever variety, I would recommend |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 08:47 PM Response to Original message |
2. Would they like Shepherd's Pie? Beef Stew? |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 08:49 PM Response to Original message |
3. Just give them food they are used to. |
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Capn Sunshine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 08:51 PM Response to Original message |
4. Slow Cooked Pot Roast bourguignon |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 12:39 PM Response to Reply #4 |
27. I'm coming to your house for dinner |
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triguy46 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 09:12 PM Response to Original message |
5. In one's last years, one should eat what one likes. |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 09:21 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. Yup. I'm just looking for variety. Over the years they've forgotten about |
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seemunkee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
6. Stuffed flank steak |
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auntAgonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
7. would they like meatloaf? My 84 year old Dad would |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 09:22 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. They used to eat meatload. Eons ago. I'll ask. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 10:38 PM Response to Reply #9 |
16. Meatload sounds kinda gross. |
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Flaxbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 11:55 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. lol. that was my thought. some typos just |
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auntAgonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 04:19 AM Response to Reply #16 |
22. only YOU! LOL |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 08:25 PM Response to Reply #16 |
32. Silly me. Too late to fix it now. |
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Flaxbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-31-09 01:40 AM Response to Reply #32 |
42. I'm glad you didn't fix it -- the typo gave me a huge bellylaugh! |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-31-09 12:37 PM Response to Reply #42 |
47. It is a pleasure to make you laugh. |
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Raffi Ella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
10. Beef Stroganoff |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 09:38 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. That's a good idea. My mom used to make that. |
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Raffi Ella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 09:52 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. ! |
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busybl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 09:56 PM Response to Original message |
13. sounds good to me |
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Swede (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 10:24 PM Response to Original message |
14. Try the easy brisket recipe |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 08:36 PM Response to Reply #14 |
38. Oh that sounds good. |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
15. my dad likes: hot roast beef sandwiches |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
17. Lasagna tastes good, is enough for several meals |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 08:27 PM Response to Reply #17 |
33. Oh I have a good lasagna recipe. I just don't have the pans for that. |
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Ineeda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-31-09 07:54 AM Response to Reply #33 |
44. Go to Goodwill for old Pyrex |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-31-09 12:38 PM Response to Reply #44 |
48. I'm going to have to half the recipe and do it in a bread pan. My parents just don't |
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nolabear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-29-09 11:03 PM Response to Original message |
18. Shepherd's pie. |
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busybl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 01:09 AM Response to Original message |
20. I'll bet if you made different things as suggested here |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 08:28 PM Response to Reply #20 |
34. Yup that brisket recipe does sound delicious. |
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Mopar151 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 03:32 AM Response to Original message |
21. Dinner omlets |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 09:25 AM Response to Reply #21 |
23. I'm in the same boat |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
24. Are your parents even looking for more exciting meals? |
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AwakeAtLast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
25. Pork barbecue is really easy in a crockpot |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
26. A good Ham and Potato Casserole might hit the spot. |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 12:49 PM Response to Original message |
28. Have you thought about baked pasta? |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 08:30 PM Response to Reply #28 |
35. Sure what is your recipe for baked penne? |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 08:52 PM Response to Reply #35 |
40. Here goes: |
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Tikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 01:03 PM Response to Original message |
29. A nice homemade Salisbury Steak and Twice-baked Potatoes... |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
30. Pork roast |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 08:33 PM Response to Reply #30 |
36. I love pork roast too. I think I'll try that this week. |
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rebel with a cause (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
31. Okay, I will be daring and suggest |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 08:35 PM Response to Reply #31 |
37. I used to make a soup like it. Only I used those chips you use for salsa |
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alphafemale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 08:42 PM Response to Original message |
39. nothing beats Potato Soup on a cold, cold winters day |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-30-09 08:59 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. Oh dam. I do make a potato leek soup that is good. Thanks for reminding me. |
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alphafemale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-31-09 03:42 AM Response to Reply #41 |
43. mmm sounds wonderful |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-31-09 12:36 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. I looked. I no longer have that recipe. Any Vichyssoise recipe will do. Just remember to only |
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alphafemale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-31-09 02:41 PM Response to Reply #46 |
50. Thanks! |
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MrsMatt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-31-09 08:24 AM Response to Original message |
45. My meat & potatos dad loved fish |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-31-09 12:47 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. That sounds delicious. I'm keeping all these recipes and will try them out on my parents. This is |
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