Do you have a special dinner?

MamaSam · 07-29-2014, 08:50 AM

My birthday is coming up and we usually pick what we want for dinner on our birthdays! I we've been trying to eat healthier so I have no idea what to pick this year for dinner or my cake. I'd like something we wouldn't normally have..maybe even fancy. DH is cooking

greengirl19 · 07-29-2014, 09:19 AM

I used to, growing up. Lasagna or rosemary chicken. DH has several favorites: thanksgiving dinner, lasagna, stuffed shells.

Now that we eat totally differently I'd say most of our favorites are just whatever looks good at the farmer's market, grilled. If I were planning something fancy it would be salmon. Maybe a more expensive cut of meat you wouldn't regularly buy. Lamb chops? Go overboard in the seasonal veggie section and grill everything, leftovers are great!

2sunshines · 07-29-2014, 09:35 AM

One of my favourite meals right now is salmon. We eat it regularly, and it's still very special because all of us love it so much.

Plus it's super healthy.

MamaSam · 07-29-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 2sunshines

One of my favourite meals right now is salmon. We eat it regularly, and it's still very special because all of us love it so much.

Plus it's super healthy.

We looove salmon but prefer to buy US caught if possible. It's hard to find that here or if we do,it has red dye added.

Aerynne · 07-29-2014, 10:02 AM

My favorites are usually assemble-yourself type deals.

Mongolian BBQ is delicious- chop a bunch of veggies and whatever you'd like in a stir fry plus soy sauce, ginger, etc. and everyone assembles what they want (raw) and cook each individually in a pan. Put it with some rice in a tortilla and eat it. Here's what my favorite place has for options http://www.gomongo.com/menu/create-a...uild-your-bowl (I haven't been there in years because there isn't one near me

but I love love love this restaurant and we've had success replicating it at home)

My other favorite is Cafe Rio, Chipotle, or Qdoba type meal. Refried beans (not from a can), rice, fresh salsa, cilantro lime dressing, giant tortillas, crushed chips, guac, etc and everyone can make themselves a salad or a burrito. Here's an example from their website http://www.caferio.com/food/menu/tostada

Or we also like to make our own sushi with lots of fun stuff like mangoes, strawberries, etc in addition to the regular (we never do meat or fish- just veggies and fruit)

MamaSam · 07-29-2014, 10:07 AM

Haha maybe I should go to chipotle! Or one year I went to the hibachi place..yummmy

2sunshines · 07-29-2014, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MamaSam

We looove salmon but prefer to buy US caught if possible. It's hard to find that here or if we do,it has red dye added.

Where do you live?

We buy only wild caught Alaskan Salmon, and although it's a little more expensive than farm raised, it's pretty easily accessible.

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Another healthy treat meal for us would be a really prime cut of steak.

Paired with sauteed onions and mushrooms, and a large side of grilled veggies and you've got almost perfection.

MamaSam · 07-29-2014, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 2sunshines

Where do you live?

We buy only wild caught Alaskan Salmon, and although it's a little more expensive than farm raised, it's pretty easily accessible.

---------- Post added at 05:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:22 PM ----------

Another healthy treat meal for us would be a really prime cut of steak.

Paired with sauteed onions and mushrooms, and a large side of grilled veggies and you've got almost perfection.

Ohio

Aerynne · 07-29-2014, 11:09 AM

They have BD's Mongolian BBQ in Ohio. It is so good!!!!

charla · 07-29-2014, 11:11 AM

I like to go to Chipotle to celebrate. I love their food. The Melting Pot is also hugely fun if one has the money.

At home we fix steaks on the grill with sides and a wedge salad or we might make chiles rellenos, the kids usually choose ravioli or some type of pasta for their special meals.

OnlyBelieve · 07-29-2014, 01:23 PM

Today is JJ's home cooked birthday dinner. He has requested Japanese chicken katsu curry. Tomorrow will be his eat out birthday dinner and he has chosen a Mexican place.

I think you should choose something you really enjoy. It is hard deciding sometimes though......

07-29-2014, 08:50 AM	#1
MamaSam Rose Bouquet Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	Do you have a special dinner? My birthday is coming up and we usually pick what we want for dinner on our birthdays! I we've been trying to eat healthier so I have no idea what to pick this year for dinner or my cake. I'd like something we wouldn't normally have..maybe even fancy. DH is cooking

07-29-2014, 09:19 AM	#2
greengirl19 Rose Trellis For G Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: close but not close enough to the beach Posts: 2,806	Re: Do you have a special dinner? I used to, growing up. Lasagna or rosemary chicken. DH has several favorites: thanksgiving dinner, lasagna, stuffed shells. Now that we eat totally differently I'd say most of our favorites are just whatever looks good at the farmer's market, grilled. If I were planning something fancy it would be salmon. Maybe a more expensive cut of meat you wouldn't regularly buy. Lamb chops? Go overboard in the seasonal veggie section and grill everything, leftovers are great! __________________ Wife to V since 5/19/07 my hard workin man Mom to G since 8/10/09 my crazy 10 yo Z since 9/10/13 my wild thing 6 yo Surprise! N born 2/8/16 terrific 4 yo my help comes from the Lord above

07-29-2014, 09:35 AM	#3
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Re: Do you have a special dinner? One of my favourite meals right now is salmon. We eat it regularly, and it's still very special because all of us love it so much. Plus it's super healthy. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

07-29-2014, 10:02 AM	#5
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Do you have a special dinner? My favorites are usually assemble-yourself type deals. Mongolian BBQ is delicious- chop a bunch of veggies and whatever you'd like in a stir fry plus soy sauce, ginger, etc. and everyone assembles what they want (raw) and cook each individually in a pan. Put it with some rice in a tortilla and eat it. Here's what my favorite place has for options http://www.gomongo.com/menu/create-a...uild-your-bowl (I haven't been there in years because there isn't one near me but I love love love this restaurant and we've had success replicating it at home) My other favorite is Cafe Rio, Chipotle, or Qdoba type meal. Refried beans (not from a can), rice, fresh salsa, cilantro lime dressing, giant tortillas, crushed chips, guac, etc and everyone can make themselves a salad or a burrito. Here's an example from their website http://www.caferio.com/food/menu/tostada Or we also like to make our own sushi with lots of fun stuff like mangoes, strawberries, etc in addition to the regular (we never do meat or fish- just veggies and fruit) __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

07-29-2014, 10:07 AM	#6
MamaSam Rose Bouquet Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	Re: Do you have a special dinner? Haha maybe I should go to chipotle! Or one year I went to the hibachi place..yummmy

07-29-2014, 11:09 AM	#9
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Do you have a special dinner? They have BD's Mongolian BBQ in Ohio. It is so good!!!! __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

07-29-2014, 11:11 AM	#10
charla Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16,668	Re: Do you have a special dinner? I like to go to Chipotle to celebrate. I love their food. The Melting Pot is also hugely fun if one has the money. At home we fix steaks on the grill with sides and a wedge salad or we might make chiles rellenos, the kids usually choose ravioli or some type of pasta for their special meals. __________________ CHARLA Married to Nick, 31 yrs Mom to Nathan and his wife Abby, and Hope Elizabeth, dancing for eternity with babies: Micah Noel, Grace Anna, Andrew David www.dancingforeternity.org www.irresistiblehope.org Save Save Save Save Save

07-29-2014, 01:23 PM	#11
OnlyBelieve Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 7,301	Re: Do you have a special dinner? Today is JJ's home cooked birthday dinner. He has requested Japanese chicken katsu curry. Tomorrow will be his eat out birthday dinner and he has chosen a Mexican place. I think you should choose something you really enjoy. It is hard deciding sometimes though...... __________________ ~Sue~ Daughter of the Most High Wife to dh, JD (1994) Mother to ds, JJ (July 2001), dd, AJ (July 2004), dd, F (March 2014) and three (m/c) I hope to hold in Heaven (1997 - 10 weeks, 1998 - 13 weeks, 2002 - 11 weeks)

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