Dinner thread- what's everybody eating?

[LeftyMom]

I had some lavash, lettuce, cucumber, onion and a tub of hummus lying around, so I'm making wraps. I think I'll throw some black olives, peperoncinis and freshly ground pepper in there as well. I haven't decided if I'm bothering with a side- it's a pretty healthy meal on it's own.

What are you having?

[jpgray]

1. Neapolitan pizza with prosciutto, arugula, cracked pepper and chevre

[azmouse]

2. Nachos

I add veggies to make them a little more healthy - avocados, tomatoes, black olives...
But I can't resist adding lots of cheese!

[bridgit]

3. bbq'd chicken & pan fried rice...

:9

[Squatch]

4. Grilled Strip Steak and mashed potatos.

[Mr. Cigar]

5. Korma (w/chicken) Nan and Basmati

[AlCzervik]

6. Lucky!!!!

[Mutley]

7. Italian sub and cole slaw.

:D

Boring.

[flamingyouth]

8. Cold cucumber soup

I got the recipe from the latest Vegetarian Times; it's vegan and quite good. And a Tofu-Dill Salad Sammich from VWAV. :9

[LeftyMom]

10. I love that book.

I make her pancakes once a week or so. Somebody's working on setting up a communal brunch thing here inspired by the ones Isa talks about in VWAV. I can't wait. :9

[flamingyouth]

19. Oh yum - a communal brunch sounds divine

That book is awesome. We made her stroganoff last week. Don't ask me what possessed us. It was boiling hot out, so it was Hades-like in our kitchen, but we were craving stroganoff and it is HEAVENLY. We vowed, though - never again until the cooler months! (To be honest, you could omit the seitan; the sauce was so rich and you could just increase the amount of mushrooms.)

I haven't made one thing out of that book that wasn't completely delicious. :9

[El Fuego]

9. Grilled pork chops and grilled polenta, and baby greens salad with

raspberry vinaigrette and gorgonzola.

Which reminds me I am hungry!!

[wain]

11. I have about half a dozen basic no-fat meals

Very boring to most, but taken with a glass of california cabernet, not so bad.

Tonight, I've put together a no-fat pasta sauce that is spiced up with Italian seasoning, minced onion and minced garlic (when I'm ambitious I use real onion and garlic sauteed in olive oil). I add soy ground beef and soy Italian sausages (the fake stuff) and simmer.

Not like the old days (pre vegan) when I spent a day and a half preparing an incredible pasta sauce (all kind of real meat). But, then, I had my turn being foolish (and barely got away with it).

Mangia, mangia!

:toast:

[LeftyMom]

12. Are those the Tofurkey Italian Sausages?

I love those things. :9 I make pretty much the same thing, but with some chopped bell pepper and a little crushed red pepper in the sauce and then a sprinkling of fake parmesean when I'm ready to eat.

[wain]

13. Boca brand meatless Italian sausage

In the frozen food section. They have 9% fat, but no saturated fat. It's a one luxury I allow myself. Usually I allow zero fat. Anyway, I microwave and slice one or two into the pasta sauce that will serve about four or five meals.

The fake ground beef is Yves brand "the Good Ground" - zeeeero (as they say down south) fat! ( I say down south because as a math major taking a grad course in DC the prof said "zeeero" - being from the north I never heard it pronounced that way)/

By the way Kraft makes a pretty good fat-free shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella. try the mozzarella next time. I used to use Kraft fat-free Parmesan, but switched to the mozzarella.

:)

[LeftyMom]

14. no dairy protein in the cheese?

I usually put this stuff on my pasta and pizza http://www.galaxyfoods.com/ourbrands/usa/vegan.asp (the parmesean stuff on the right side of the photo.) I've tried Follow Your Heart mozarella, but it's tough to get it to melt.

[flamingyouth]

18. I'll have to try that

I can't get FYH to melt very easily either, even though they say it does. It tastes pretty good, at least, but it seems to mold really quickly (at least for me - I don't eat enough of it at a time).

[LeftyMom]

22. I quit buying it for that reason

I'd never use more than half a brick before it would mold and I'd have to throw it out. I heard a rumor that cheesely from the UK may be getting US distro, and everybody I know who has tried it liked the texture and meltiness much better than FYH.

For that matter, I read that somebody patented a soy based casein substitute a few months ago, so hopefully more good vegan cheeses will be made with that if it works out commercially.

[flamingyouth]

41. Good to know

I'm looking forward to more vegan cheese options. :D

[wain]

32. no no. The mozzarella is Kraft shredded no-fat

I know what you mean about the block stuff not melting nice (that's putting it mildly). The shredded stuff melts very nicely over a hot pasta dish. Try it. It's in --- the dairy section! (maybe I'm not a pure vegan??)

Thanks for the link - I'll try some.





:)

[Gormy Cuss]

15. Moosewood bean salad, potato salad, and grilled chicken.

If I had grilled something else on the menu I'd invite you over -- I can't think of a vegan violation in either salad.

I had hummus and tabouleh last night for dinner --- perfect summery meal.

[Skittles]

16. having a potluck at work for someone who is leaving

wienie roast, chips and salsa, lots of cakes and brownies, that sort of thing.....pretty good stuff

[doc03]

17. A Subway Bourbon Chicken sub and spaghetti with pesto sauce

[flvegan]

20. I've not decided. Either

fajitas (hot) or big-ass salad (cold).

Just can't make up my mind, dammit.

Either way, beer is the beverage of choice.

[LeftyMom]

24. Fajitas sound good.

Have them with some chips and salsa so you get a nice cool food too. Oh. Or eat salad since it's faster and then you can call me. Come to think of it, I like that idea. :9

[flvegan]

27. Well, then

salad it is.

Besides, I like the raw foods, and the spinach...you know, the whole "Popeye" thing and all...

[LeftyMom]

29. Sure you don't just want a hummus wrap?

If I have to drive halfway to the airport anyhow... ;)

[Fox Mulder]

21. A plate of rice.

I'm not hungry for anything else.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. Rack of lamb, baked potatoes.......some sort of green veg....

Haven't decided on just which one though.....

:hi:

[flvegan]

28. Asparagus.

If I were setting out that meal, I'd vote for asparagus. Steamed, with a little garlic.

[LeftyMom]

31. You're mostly right

The correct answer is to drizzle the asparagus spears with lemon juice and olive oil, add a coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper, then pop them in the oven near the top rack for 5-10 mins (in Peggy's case, while the meat rests.) Steamed is good, but this is better, especially for sub-optimal late season asparagus.

I'm such a foodie.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

38. My dear flvegan!

Of course, if I had some, I'd definitely be eating it tonight!

Alas, however, I don't have any.......

I do steam it, however....and I like it with a little buttery stuff and LEMON!

Food of the gods!

:hi:

[flvegan]

40. Oh, CaliforniaPeggy, you should

hit it with a lemonpepper, buttery combination for that 1-2 punch!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

25. I had sushi and some mashed potatoes.

Random combo I know, but my sister got her wisdom teeth out so she made a batch of mashed potatoes tonight.

[Metta]

26. Pizza with our own toppings.

Garlic and olives sauteed in olive oil, basil, oregano, chervil, a marinated artichoke, chopped and some organic tomatoes. Mmmmm. Pizza. :thumbsup: :)

[XemaSab]

30. Fish Tacos!

Yes, yes, I know.... but I am trying to cut WAY back on the cheese and if I go cold turkey (so to speak) on the animal proteins I will feel like utter crap, so I am hoping that a less fatty animal protein will help me transition to less animal protein over all.

Plus, they're really yummy. :hide:

[flvegan]

33. What kind of fish?

Nobody's judging you, Xema. I think that if I were to make a, ahem, fish taco, (be nice, you freaks!) I'd go with a more flaky seafood like tuna or swordfish (my former favorite).

[XemaSab]

34. Ahi

Cooked up in a pan with julienned nopales, onion, bell pepper, and pasilla pepper.

With a hearty dose of lime juice, cilantro, tapatio, and cumin. :9

(and I almost forgot... homemade tortillas made by yours truly :9 :9 )

[LeftyMom]

35. Swordfish is really high in mercury

Xema can't have it since the * admin declared her pre-pregnant. :P

[XemaSab]

60. Shut the hell up

:P

[greatauntoftriplets]

36. Leftover rib roast, rare.

:9

[Merrick]

37. I've had this sudden urge for pancakes lately

so I'm going out for breakfast/dinner since I don't have the time or inclination to eat much of a breakfast. Havent had pancakes in years. Been looking forward to it all day.

[Placebo]

39. General's Chicken...

from my favourite Thai place!

Comes served with rice and topped with an orange liqueur sauce that is just delish.

We also ordered Red Curry chicken. :9

[WCGreen]

42. Organically grown hot dogs....

Beans and Krispy Kreme donuts for my fruit....

you know, jelly....

[spindrifter]

43. Do organically grown hot dogs grow on trees or vines?

[WCGreen]

48. I don't know.....

I think they feed the beef only organically grown food...

Play Yanni songs at night and, when they led them to the slaughter, they show a movie of pastures and green things right before the club comes down....

[WCGreen]

49. I tasted one...

They are as good as Hebrew Nationals....

[spindrifter]

50. Who makes these dogs?

If they are as tasty as HN's, they should be worth looking for.

[WCGreen]

51. I got them at COSTCO.....

Coleman Natural....

they were really good...

[vixengrl]

44. Speck and double cream brie on a Bagelbread

some oil-cured black olives, some home-made dried beef sausages, and a few slices of goat cheese parmesan.

The speck and double-cream brie, both being rather gourmet, on a $2 per pack Thomas' (of English muffin fame) Bagelbread my seem quaint, but it is really nice sandwich bread, and how I also prefer my PB & j, after all.

And a nice jug table wine to top it.

[vixengrl]

46. I may want to interate Italian Speck

not like, German lard-lke speck. You know, the yummy, not quite proscuitto.

[Floogeldy]

45. Cheese quesadillas, rice, and baby carrots.

:)

[bigwillq]

47. I had KFC.

The strips with a side of cole slaw and a side of Mac and Cheese. Wasn't so bad.

[LSK]

52. i had Green Giant Rice Medley

[XemaSab]

61. .

:popcorn:

[LSK]

62. no popcorn with it

[XemaSab]

63. Well there's always room for dessert

:popcorn:

[Heidi]

53. Breakfast:

Coffee and vanilla goat yogurt. :)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

54. Good morning to you, my dear Heidi........

How odd to consider that the sun is coming up over you......

And it's darkest night right here over me.......

Hope you will have a wonderful day!

Did you hear that I'm going to the Ohio DU meet-up?

:hi:

[Heidi]

57. Ohio, here she comes!

I'm so glad you're going to the Ohio DU meetup, Peggy! And your makeover sounds fun, too! Today's the day that I go with my goddaughters for a girls' morning out to get our hair cut and highlighted. I haven't had my hair seriously cut in about five years. :scared:

:hug: :loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

58. I'm sure you'll have more fun than you expect!

How about some before and after pics?

You have such a beautiful face, sweetie.......I'm sure that whatever style and color you choose will be wonderful.......

:loveya: :hug:

[Floogeldy]

55. Seriously

I would recommend cooked whole rolled oats with a banana and whole wheat toast with natural peanut butter spread upon it.

After massive amounts of cigarettes. And coffee.

:smoke:

[Heidi]

56. But you really should try vanilla goat yogurt.

Its deliciousness is surpassed only by the coffee and cigarette. :D

[Floogeldy]

59. What are you doing eating goat yogurt?

What's the plan?

I'd sooner put goat cheese on my spaghetti! ;)

[Heidi]

64. No, no, no!

It's truly the best yogurt I've ever eaten! It gives me a whole new respect for goats. And it beats the heck out of Green Eggs and Ham. :D

[NMMNG]

65. Leftover Walhalla (sp) Pasta from Outback

Fettuccine topped with mixed steamed veggies (carrots, broccoli, snow peas, yellow squash) in a zesty alfredo sauce topped with parmesan cheese.