What's for Dinner ~ Sunday March 4th

[Lucinda]

One of my friends from college is coming to stay for a few days, and Bill has to work tomorrow night, so we will be eating our "dinner" early afternoon. I'm making King Ranch Enchiladas. Kevin has never had them before, so it will be something new for him! Nice and yummy after a long drive.

What's for dinner where you are?

[ScreamingMeemie]

1. Crawfish boil!!! First one of the season...and boy are they big this year.

[cbayer]

11. Awwwww, man!!! I am so envious.

:slurp:

[NMDemDist2]

14. yum, here's a pic from my visit to Shreveport on Valentine's week

[applegrove]

2. Chicken Kiev, scalloped potatoes, brocolli and berries with whipped cream.

[eridani]

3. Potluck! I'll just have to see

I'm bringing some Costco sliced meats, chees and bread.

[blaze]

4. Is this close to what you do for the King Ranch Enchiladas?

Except for the flour tortilla... I know corn is preferred.

http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/2533879-Chicken-Enchiladas-King-Ranch-

[Lucinda]

5. Very similar!

We saute some onion, and don't add any sour cream or the extra green chilis. We also add garlic powder, black powder and a little cajun seasoning.

The biggest trick is to heat the filling with the shredded chicken before putting it in the casserole, or rolling as enchiladas. If you don't pre-warm the filling, it isn't as creamy and smooth.

[blaze]

6. Great tip re pre-heating the filling!!

Thank you kindly ma'am!!

[grasswire]

20. black powder?

You some brave woman, Lucinda, putting gunpowder in your enchiladas!

[Phentex]

7. Grilling!...

sun's out and it's not too windy so it will be a nice day to grill. I'm in the mood for salad and a baked potato (I've been wanting potatoes all week!) so it'll be an easy dinner overall.

[Arkansas Granny]

8. My dil has requested a pot of gumbo, so we're off to the store.

I haven't made any for them in a while. Her parents are visiting from Vietnam and she thinks it's a dish they would enjoy.

[pinto]

9. Fish 'n chips.

Cafe up the street buys local, always has good fish 'n chips. We're going to be near a record high temp today, so a good time to have a plate and some cole slaw, ice tea in the park.

[cbayer]

10. So nice that you get to spend some time with a college buddy!

We will be having pork chops with peaches and a salad.

I have a big, fresh yellow squash and I am not sure what to do with it, but will do something!

[cbayer]

18. Major change in plans. Pork chops had gone bad.

One of the problems with my *freezer* is that it tends to be inconsistent. I defrosted the chops, but knew as soon as I opened the bag that they had turned. I tried washing them off, but I could still pick up the odor and knew that I just eat them (although dh might have).

I gave them to the fish, seals and pelicans.

So we are going to have Texasgal's favorite combo! Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches!

All will be well.

[yellerpup]

12. Bowl of pinto beans and some

toasted, leftover cornbread. Mr. Pup went back to the film festival to say goodbye to all whom we met there. I'm too tired to make the trip today.

[maddezmom]

13. Pasta with red sauce and meatballs for the kids

and the last of my lentil soup (froze half of it) and some of their cheese garlic bread.

[NMDemDist2]

15. big salads tonight

not sure exactly what kind, but large amount of lettuce and/or spinach will be involved....

[pscot]

16. Goulasch and potato dumplings

With peas & carrots.

[denbot]

17. Meatloaf stuffed with mashed potatoes

Nummies.

[Lugnut]

19. Taco salad.

I cooked a pound of ground chuck with some small diced onions. Added a can of drained and rinsed black beans and 1/2 a jar of Chi-Chi's mild salsa. The salad started with a bed of lettuce, chopped red onions, sliced black olives and chopped Roma tomatoes. After I added a few spoonfuls of the meat filling we topped it with shredded Mexican blend cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Delicious! I even got high fives from DH and the daughter.