I don't know what to cook tonight

[MissHoneychurch]

any ideas? It shouldn't take too long to prepare.

[Heidi]

1. I wish

you could come to us for raclette tonight. :hug: :hug:

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

3. RACLETTE !

I miss doing the raclette when I lived with my fiance in Germany . OH man I loved Raclette day. That brings back so many memories lol.

[Heidi]

4. In that case,

I wish you could come to us for raclette, too, gf! :hug: Raclette is one of my favorite things about Switzerland! :bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

5. OHHHHHHHHHH

Yes!!!!!!!!! Let me check the flights!! That would be lovely. I haven't had raclette in ages.

:hug: :loveya:

[GalleryGod]

7. I Haven't a clue what raclette is or was???

[MissHoneychurch]

8. Ah .... those clueless Americans

food barbarics :rofl:

We are talking about the dish
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raclette

[GalleryGod]

29. Thanks, Sweetie!

I consider myself officially "CLUED-IN" now.

:hug:

[MissMillie]

2. stir-fry

I love a good stir-fry... over brown rice or thin egg noodles... lots of veggies, a little bit of chili paste a little kick....

[MissHoneychurch]

6. Never made that

so I have no idea how to cook it and what to use :shrug:

[bif]

9. Here's a simple meal for you

Roast a whole chicken in the oven. I baste it with a mixture of fresh squeezed lemon, olive oil, garlic powder and oregano. Cook at 350 got 1 1/2 hours--baste about every 20 minutes or so. Rice (Pilafi goes well with it. Steamed green beans and a salad.

[MissHoneychurch]

10. Sounds yummy

but a whole chicken is a bit too much for one person.

[bif]

12. How about Chicken Marsala?

Pound out a boneless chicken breast half. Dredge in flour and saute in bitter. Add some chopped shallots and cook until wilted. Add about 1/4 cup of Marsala or sweet vermouth and serve when it thickens a bit.

[MissHoneychurch]

14. That sounds good

thanks for the idea

[bif]

17. Here's the nice thing about a whole chicken

You have leftovers (which you can freeze) or make chicken salad for sandwiches, and you can boil the bones for chicken soup!

[DarkTirade]

11. Puppies.

Or not, your choice. :)

[MissHoneychurch]

13. Like Hush puppies

or puppy puppies?

[DarkTirade]

28. .... why not both? :P

[porphyrian]

15. It's morning now, silly. -n/t

[MissHoneychurch]

16. Uhhhh ... wrong

it is 4pm where I live :D

[porphyrian]

18. Well fix your clock!

You can't possibly be on the other side of the world, you'd fall off...

[MissHoneychurch]

20. You mean

if I step forward ...... AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[porphyrian]

22. I tried to warn you...

;)

[Tuesday Afternoon]

19. What about beef stew?

or a meatloaf?
or a chickenpot pie?
or spaghetti?

It all depends on what you have...

:hi:

[MissHoneychurch]

21. I need to go groceries shopping

but maybe I just grab me something on the Christmas Market ..... mhhhh ... there is an idea :D

[NMDemDist2]

23. omelets

I usually have stuff in the fridge I can throw in omelets and they are always a hit

[Highway61]

24. Here ya go

What I am making right now...looks long but takes 20 minutes...let simmer and by tonight...yum. This is really good.

Pasta e Fagioli


INGREDIENTS:

1 (10 ounce) meaty ham bone or smoked
pork hocks
2 cans white beans

1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 stalks celery, diced
3 carrots, diced

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley


1. Put ham bone, and 10 cups of chicken broth into a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours.
2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water to chill, then set aside.
3. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, celery, carrot, red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the carrot has softened, about 10 minutes. While the tomato mixture simmers, remove the ham bone. Separate the meat from the bone; dice the meat and throw EVERYTHING in one big pot, Including the bone...the longer in tere the better the flavor).
4. To finish the soup, stir the beans, and add additional water if needed to make a chunky soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper; simmer until the macaroni and beans are both quite tender, from 5 to 15 minutes.
Garnish with parsley

Serve with crusty Bread and garnish with grated Parm....

[MissHoneychurch]

25. GULP

could you please send some over???

[Highway61]

26. I know what your thinking

However, whenever my daughter or myself has a ham...I freeze the bone for use later with a soup. Believe me, that is the only reason I do these recipes. Worth it though, this one is a winner. Besides, I love to cook :)

[MissHoneychurch]

27. Actually

the "Gulp" was ment as "my mouth is watering" :D