Talk to me about what you've cooked lately.

LP11509

We made homemade BBQ chicken pizza.  We used pre-made crust from Trader Joes - so good and it was only $1! I love TJs.  Then just put BBQ sauce (we like the vinegar-y Carolina kind), mozzerella and grueye (sp?) cheese, chicken and red onions on it and bake.  I like to add cilantro, too.

Also, homemade chicken enchiladas are a favorite here.  My mom has her own recipe that she uses so I can't link it.

Also, I love pumpkin turkey chili (clicky)

number55

Oh yeah, super easy. Just follow the instructions on the bag. I don't even think I did follow the instructions last night, I cook it like rice - twice as much water, bring to a boil, then simmer on super low with the lid on til all the water is absorbed.

My strategy with stuffed peppers is to layer the inside with stuffing, then more tomato sauce, then cheese, then repeat.

Also, I am almost 100% sure I would have met my weight loss goals by now if I didn't eat as much cheese as I do. Seriously, I eat a lot of cheese. 

pirategal03

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[QUOTE]We made homemade BBQ chicken pizza.  We used pre-made crust from Trader Joes - so good and it was only $1! I love TJs.  Then just put BBQ sauce <strong>(we like the vinegar-y Carolina kind)</strong>, mozzerella and grueye (sp?) cheese, chicken and red onions on it and bake.  I like to add cilantro, too. Also, homemade chicken enchiladas are a favorite here.  My mom has her own recipe that she uses so I can't link it. Also, I love  pumpkin turkey chil i (clicky)
Posted by LP11509[/QUOTE]

<div><img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-tongue-out.gif" border="0" alt="Tongue Out" title="Tongue Out" />  on <em>pizza</em>? Geez. </div><div>
</div><div>(I grew up near Lexington) </div>

maratea

I am making this for dinner tonight, but only because we have a pumpkin and I have the day off to make homemade pasta.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Savory-Pumpkin-Ravioli

LP11509

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Talk to me about what you've cooked lately. :   on pizza ? Geez.  (I grew up near Lexington) 
Posted by pirategal03[/QUOTE]

<div>Haha, I thought it was weird at first too (I'm a midwest girl through and through), but now that I'm used to it I like it.  Sweet Baby Rays is probably still my favorite overall BBQ sauce though. </div>

pirategal03

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Talk to me about what you've cooked lately. : Haha, I thought it was weird at first too (I'm a midwest girl through and through), but now that I'm used to it I like it.  Sweet Baby Rays is probably still my favorite overall BBQ sauce though. 
Posted by LP11509[/QUOTE]

<div>Vinegar bbq was, for me, the worst part of going to college Down East.</div>

pirategal03

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[QUOTE]I am making this for dinner tonight, but only because we have a pumpkin and I have the day off to make homemade pasta. <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Savory-Pumpkin-Ravioli" rel="nofollow">http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Savory-Pumpkin-Ravioli</a>
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]

<div>I wish I had a pumpkin.</div><div>
</div><div>I have the pasta roller attachment on my kitchenaid.  Amazing.  </div>

raynes

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[QUOTE]Oh yeah, super easy. Just follow the instructions on the bag. I don't even think I did follow the instructions last night, I cook it like rice - twice as much water, bring to a boil, then simmer on super low with the lid on til all the water is absorbed. My strategy with stuffed peppers is to layer the inside with stuffing, then more tomato sauce, then cheese, then repeat. Also, I am almost 100% sure I would have met my weight loss goals by now if I didn't eat as much cheese as I do. Seriously, I eat a lot of cheese. 
Posted by number55[/QUOTE]

Ditto this.  Quinoa is redonkulously easy to make.  I think I need to do stuffed peppers again.  Yummers.  Derek actual prefers his quinoa slightly over cooked/sorta mushy.  He's weird.

ZombieNates

Okay, I will try the quinoa. Everyone raves about it.

maratea

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Talk to me about what you've cooked lately. : I wish I had a pumpkin.<strong> I have the pasta roller attachment on my kitchenaid.  Amazing.</strong>  
Posted by pirategal03[/QUOTE]
Jealous! I've been hinting to H that I want a kitchenaid mixer for my birthday. With the extra attachments, obvs.

LP11509

It didn't take me nearly as long as I thought it would to get used to to vingear-y flavor. But, I don't know if I will ever get used to seeing Christmas lights out when it's almost 80 degrees.  And rain in January. The news teased me a few days ago by saying we might get snow showers, but then the forecast changed.  Grrrr. 

pirategal03

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Talk to me about what you've cooked lately. : Jealous! I've been hinting to H that I want a kitchenaid mixer for my birthday. With the extra attachments, obvs.
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]

<div>I just withheld fresh pasta until I got the attachment (I had the mixer).  It worked :) Just start a "to make when I have a mixer" recipe file and leave it laying around. </div>

pirategal03

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[QUOTE]It didn't take me nearly as long as I thought it would to get used to to vingear-y flavor. But, I don't know if I will ever get used to seeing Christmas lights out when it's almost 80 degrees.  And rain in January. The news teased me a few days ago by saying we might get snow showers, but then the forecast changed.  Grrrr. 
Posted by LP11509[/QUOTE]

<div>I love looking at lights with the car's AC on.  And it's supposed to rain in January, that's why it's called the "rainy season". :) I know I've asked you before, but I forget what area of the state you're in. </div>

number55

Oh, if you like cheese and aren't worried about calories, this might be one of my favourite recipes of all times. Next time I make it I am just going to dump some chicken breast in it to make it a main instead of a side:

Jaime Oliver's creamy leeks. Super decadent and really good. I use it when I have to entertain and people who have never had leeks said it is amazing.

LP11509

We are southeast of Raleigh right now, but H works not far from your town.  And we will most likely look at buying houses in your town/surrounding area once I get a job

ETA: I just realized that this could make me look like a psycho stalker. Pirate told me the town name.  I swear I'm not a creeper!

pirategal03

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[QUOTE]We are southeast of Raleigh right now, but H works not far from your town.  And we will most likely look at buying houses in your town/surrounding area once I get a job :)
Posted by LP11509[/QUOTE]

<div>See, I knew we'd talked about it before.  I remember now. </div>

KatePlusNate04

This is one of our favorites, esp. because I love pasta:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/09/low-fat-baked-ziti-with-spinach.html

pirategal03

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[QUOTE]This is one of our favorites, esp. because I love pasta: <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/09/low-fat-baked-ziti-with-spinach.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/09/low-fat-baked-ziti-with-spinach.html</a>
Posted by KatePlusNate04[/QUOTE]

<div>Yum!</div><div>
</div><div>When I was in Baltimore last summer I had baked ziti at a restaurant there, it was amazing, I'm still thinking about it.  I'll have to make this one for sure. </div>

Wiscisbliss

Pirate - Sorry about the delay.  The chicken and dumplings wasn't too hard, it was just the last step where you have to take out the chicken, dumplings, and veggies so you can make the gravy with the left-over stock.  That recipie comes from the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. 

I prefer the pot-pie way where you cook the veggies, chicken, etc in the gravy and in the oven. 

allisong23

This recipe is so good, and so easy. We make  it once a week.

http://crockingirls.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=2274:most-amazing-pork-chops-ever

celticmyss

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Talk to me about what you've cooked lately. : Yum! When I was in Baltimore last summer I had baked ziti at a restaurant there, it was amazing, I'm still thinking about it.  I'll have to make this one for sure. 
Posted by pirategal03[/QUOTE]

<div>Which restaurant? Anything that sticks in your mind that long is something I'll have to try.</div><div>
</div><div>I am about to go grocery shopping as well and I have no inspiration. Definitely making the Skinnytaste Sante Fe chicken tomorrow. Going to do it as tacos and later in the week over rice. </div><div>
</div><div>I will also make a white bean, feta and veggie salad to use for lunches later this week. </div><div>
</div><div>I'll also make the broccoli rabe and sausage pasta if I can find broccoli rabe. </div>

laboheme68

Sweet potato coconut stew. Honey wine poached pears. Zucchini cakes. Balsamic brussells sprouts. Pumpkin macaroni and cheese. Homemade chicken and dumplings. Pistachio pudding cake. Gramercy Tavern gingerbread. Butter cookies.

...life is good. 

pirategal03

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Talk to me about what you've cooked lately. : Which restaurant? Anything that sticks in your mind that long is something I'll have to try. I am about to go grocery shopping as well and I have no inspiration. Definitely making the Skinnytaste Sante Fe chicken tomorrow. Going to do it as tacos and later in the week over rice.  I will also make a white bean, feta and veggie salad to use for lunches later this week.  I'll also make the broccoli rabe and sausage pasta if I can find broccoli rabe. 
Posted by celticmyss[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Umm... let me see if Google can help me.  Some friends took us there so I'm not sure I ever knew.  </div><div>
</div><div>Okay, after that Google break that you didn't even know happened because I forgot to hit "submit"...I think it was Sabatino's

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