So...whats for dinner?

Goat meat is underrated in my opinion. It is 50% lower in fat than beef, 40% lower in saturated fat than chicken, and depending on the cut can be used in so many ways. I came across a goat prosciutto once, it was wonderful. I must try and track it down again.

Welcome, Vicky. We bought half a pig last year from a farmer in MN, but it was too much pork for two people. The flavor of the pork was really good.

We ate at our club last night in the nicer of the two restaurants. Service was slow. Dh and I both had turtle soup, which the chef does really well, and strip steak with a potato side. The steak was cooked as ordered, medium rare, I enjoyed it. The potato dish was just ok. Another side of roasted vegetables got a bad mark. Not really appetizing in appearance.

We had heard some criticism from another member recently and pretty much agreed with the criticism.

It has gotten cooler with the arrival of a front. I'm thinking about making white chili

Wow, Special. love the "Champagne at lunch" idea! 

Still very chilly here...sunny, breezy and a brisk high of 41.  Homemade chicken pot pie with a tossed salad for us tonight. 

The goat stew was delicious—came with deep-fried mung beans and “beaten rice” (rice flakes that were harder than they were crunchy). The Nepali fried chicken dumplings were wonderful too. The tandoori assortment, saffron rice and samosas were pretty good (up to standard for Devon Ave. Indian restaurants). Excellent naan.

Steak (cast iron skillet, as gas grill's still broken), snap peas (or should I do English “mushy peas?”) and either baked sweet potato or leftover Basmati rice later tonight. Wine is Mutt Lynch “Hellhound” Rhone-style blend, leftover from last night.

minus - you and me, day drinking, lol!

Wow it's quiet. I expect many of you are getting food ready for parties or buffets or just family consumption for the SuperBowl. It will be fun to hear what everyone is cooking.

Me too Nance. Not only do I not watch the game, I am confined to the area right around my house this year by the ridiculous 9 (yes nine) days of parties here in Houston ahead of the game. What a nightmare.

Heading off to a private restaurant Super Bowl party--they usually have Italian beef sandwiches, chili, wings (last year had pickle-brined chicken legs), hot dogs, burgers, guacamole and house-made chips, salads, cookies and brownies. Plus unlimited beverages. So as not to pig out tonight, I made a classic French rolled omelet (2 eggs, butter, Gruyere, thyme & chives) for brunch. Didn't add the extra yolk as I use jumbo eggs. Was going to try Ludo Lefevre's recipe with Boursin (I had Chavrie, which is similar) piped into the center before rolling, but the Chavrie had become a science project. Hence the old standby Gruyere

Eric, I'm glad you mentioned the chicken and rice salad. I'll have to make it soon. I know you thought about your dd as you made it. It was a favorite of hers.

Last night's quickie white chili, made with cubed boneless chicken breasts and canned cannelini beans was tasty. I had a bowl of the leftovers for lunch.

No Super Bowl party here but we'll watch the game and pull for the Dirty Birds, who are a Saints arch enemy. Just can't root for the Patriots. Funny joke that the trophy football will be deflated!

Dinner will be pork chops, actually trimmed pork steaks with bone in. Also cauliflower mash and kale chopped salad, remainder of a bag. I add avocado.

Special, your salad with fried green tomatoes and lump crab meat sounds like my kind of lunch. And with champagne

Big superbowl party here. 40 people. Last year i was in the hospital after a chemo session. How a year makes a difference. Back to dips, wings and shrimp. Not pulling for anyone, so not really watching.

So grateful to be here to enjoy. I used to silently complain about the superbowl party always being at our house. Not anymore.

Oh ladies, thanks for the food thoughts. So many different choices.

For dinner I had Bok Choy steamed with garic & olive oil. For the last minute I added 1/2 a bag of fresh spinach. Turned out really tasty. Had one slice of 9 grain bread left. Then one slice of rosemary garlic bread. Lots of butter of course.

I was considering popcorn, but I'm so full that may not happen.

Grits are ground kernels of dried hominy: corn that had been first treated with lye and then rinsed. Think of them as “white polenta.” They are a good “carrier” for whatever flavors you want to add: down in the southern US states, they’re often served for breakfast as “cheese grits” with melted “American cheese” (mild processed cheddar slices). Sometimes with a sunny-side-up egg on top—the yolk runs into them and flavors them richly. I like them with grated Parmesan. (The waitresses at Waffle House give me the side-eye and must think I’m some kind of Yankee commie when I ask for the canister of grated Parm that they normally serve with their spaghetti). Cooked in chicken or beef broth, they make a good side “starch” instead of rice or potatoes with dinner. And then there’s the classic Southern dish “shrimp & grits:” cooked shrimp served over grits that are cooked slowly almost like risotto or steel-cut oatmeal, which makes them insanely creamy. I’ve never made it, so I’m not sure of the seasonings, except lots of butter. (Maybe the water that shrimp or their shells are boiled in)? Perhaps our Southern bco sisters can chime in.

Hi carolehalston (Carol)

I have thought about how we will ever finish a whole pig as there are 2 of us also.

Did you just keep it frozen?

Coach Vicky

I grew up eating grits for breakfast but not often now because of the high carbs. We cook the grits in salted water. Put a pat of butter into the cooked serving. A fried egg (or two eggs) with soft yolk placed on top. Grits are a treat these days.

In Charleston, yellow grits are served as dinner sides in nice restaurants.

I have not eaten the cheese grits and shrimp dish mentioned on this thread. We like our shrimp with pasta. Also fried shrimp Poboys.

Tonight's dinner will be an eggplant dish out of the freezer and a salad

Wow...a lot of dinners to catch up on!

My future DDIL, from the South, makes a delightful shrimp and grits, which I can afford to eat about a tablespoon full since it is so high in calories. Life is unfair!

After returning from CT and NJ (already miss those little grandkids a lot!) we had a wildly busy week, and am hoping I can catch up on things a bit this week.

Heading off to our stretching class with absolutely no plans for dinner yet. I might just pass off the hummus and veggies and pita along with a big salad as dinner....maybe with some boxed soup. Good thing my DH would eat anything.

My friend who had us over for the SB made a really delicious veggie chili and lots of apps, including wonderful bruschetta that had carmelized onions, beans, and sun dried tomatoes. I brought the hummus and babaganoush with crudite and pita bread. Also, smoked salmon on cuke slices, shrimp, etc. etc. I am going to return to morereduced eating....again.....now. LOL

Nice to see so many at the table.....