what's for dinner - monday, july 28th?

[fizzgig]

we polished off the rest of the pulled pork last night, so we'll dig into the smoked chicken tonight. we have the fixings, so maybe it'll be pita style.

happy back to work day

[cbayer]

1. I thought you would never ask!!

I had thawed out my delicious meatballs in red sauce and saw that there was gnocchi in the freezer. So I am making a gnocchi, meatball, mozzarella casserole. It's about to go into the oven and should be pretty delicious.

Tomorrow shopping day, so I made a salad out of what needs to go.

As usual, I am very excited about a big trip to the grocery!

Are things better in fizzgig land?

[fizzgig]

2. yum yum yum!

we had a compromise picnic yesterday. i originally wanted to head up the cane, but that wound up not being an option. then i wanted to eat by the river and we were chased away by mosquitoes. so we settled for the picnic shelter in the park.

i told the husband we're heading up the canyon in a couple of weeks no matter what.

[cbayer]

3. Glad you made a compromise.

Which canyon are you going up? Are the cabins you used to rent still there or were they washed away?

[fizzgig]

4. we'll head up poudre canyon nw of fort collins

the cabins are still there up the big thompson, we just haven't had the money to go for awhile. if my first plan for our anniversary this year doesn't pan out, we'll stay there and spend some money in estes.

[cbayer]

5. that's what I thought.

My mother is headed up there this weekend. I just gave her my car while I am over here and she is loving it. She's 84 and I feel much better with her driving around in a better car.

I think the cabins we stayed in right up the road on big thompson are back in operations.

What is your first plan for your anniversary, pray tell?

[fizzgig]

6. the basic plan is to see the cure at riot fest

which is the weekend before our anniversary. the expanded plan is to spend a few nights in denver, have fancy dress up dinner the night before the show and hit the zoo or a museum the day after.

either way, i want us to get away for a few nights. it's been a few years since we've been able to.

[cbayer]

12. That sounds great and I hope it works out.

Are you familiar with Le Central in Denver ("the affordable french restaurant&quot ?

http://www.lecentral.com

The owner/chef is a friend of my mothers and I worked there for a few months back in the 80's.

You might really enjoy it and I hope you check it out on one of your trips to denver.

Getting away for a few nights can be a really wonderful spark that some candles need from time to time.

Shine on, my friend.

[fizzgig]

16. i will keep that place in mind

looks good. thanks

[locks]

24. There's a lovely

Chihuly glass display in the Denver Botanic Gardens amidst all the the flowers, lighted at night.

[fizzgig]

25. i have never been to the botanic garden

this would be a great reason to go.

[pinto]

19. I'm going through Crested Butte this fall. Road trip w/ my brother in Austin, if all works out.

He has old friends there, usually spends 2-3 months at their place, helping out around the farm (1/2 day) then skiing or hiking the rest of the time. Or just laying back. At 68, he's doing a lot more laying back these days. Which is fine with me.

[fizzgig]

20. hope you can make it happen

i've never been up there, but fall is a great time to visit.

[NJCher]

7. Stuffed mushrooms

I'm going to use chicken sausage for the stuffing. Going to top with Swiss cheese and caramelized onions.

This should be a challenge for the low-carb, no-wheat person.

This will be late late late, as I don't even get home from my teaching job until 10:30 p.m.



Cher

[fizzgig]

8. i love stuffed mushrooms

and yours sound mighty tasty.

[pinto]

9. Leftover veggie bake, simple sliced cuke, romaine and cherry tomato salad with sesame dressing.

Some sort of muffins. (My sister is on a 7 week vegan diet, has been looking for recipes. She made these, brought some over - "They don't look like much, but they're really good.&quot

[fizzgig]

11. can't go wrong with lots of veggies

enjoy!

[pinto]

15. Will do. And have a great anniversary!

[fizzgig]

17. anniversary is a few months off yet

but it's our fifth and we're coming out of a rough patch, so i want it to be special. i'm lucky to have a man who will go along with what i come up with.

[Galileo126]

10. Baked chicken thighs

Probably with a shake n' bake coating (my own spicy concoction). Some Mexican rice, and pinto beans as sides.

[fizzgig]

13. i can't ever get my breaded chicken to come out crunchy

it's a secret source of shame.

[cbayer]

14. I made some incredible crunchy breaded chicken this week.

Try out this recipe. I swear, it was the best I have ever had.

I did not use panko, but made my own breadcrumbs from some day old bread that I toasted.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Parmesan-Chicken-Cutlets-51149010

[fizzgig]

18. ooooh!

[greatauntoftriplets]

21. Leftover ribs, potatoes and carrots.

[bif]

22. Pizza with prosciutto, roasted red peppers and mushrooms.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

23. uh oh. Hadn't really given it thought, and there's not much in the fridge

that could serve as a 'main'. It might be a canned soup night or other such scroungables.