January's Dinners

charla · 01-04-2017, 11:26 AM

Wow, it's a new month and a new year!

What are you eating this month for your main meal each day?

We love to see links to recipes and pics as well!

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Last night we had lemon, artichoke and caper chicken breasts, mashed potatoes, green beans and arugula salad with lemon dill vinaigrette.

Tonight we are planning to have honey garlic shrimp, basmati rice, broccoli, and fresh pineapple.

2sunshines · 01-04-2017, 11:32 AM

Subbing. Will be back

schmamy · 01-04-2017, 11:56 AM

Last night we had carnitas. It's a great meal to feed a crowd, and/or a lot of work once and then a freezer full. Almost all the components (shredded pork, tomatillo salsa, black beans) are things I make in huge batches and then freeze to pull out throughout the year.

Tonight is zucchini lasagna at DH's birthday request. Thankfully I have that in the freezer too--the sauce + sliced zucchini strips--so it will come together with minimal effort.

charla · 01-04-2017, 01:26 PM

How do you freeze zucchini strips?

schmamy · 01-04-2017, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by charla

How do you freeze zucchini strips?

I slice them with my mandolin like I would to use them immediately, then I spread them out in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with a Silpat. Once they've frozen, I peel them off the Silpat and transfer to a ziploc bag. Some get broken, but it doesn't really matter. Saves me time and hassle, and I think it works better than assembling the entire lasagna and freezing it whole. Though I can't remember what happened to make me think that

Singingmom · 01-04-2017, 02:28 PM

I made dairy-free stroganoff the other night, and it was so good. It has been years since I made it since you need sour cream to make it stroganoff, but this recipe called for plain vegan (coconut) yogurt. Served over rice with peas.

rdsmommy · 01-04-2017, 03:42 PM

I was looking for this post yesterday for inspiration when I made my shopping list. This week we will have in no particular order:

Minestrone soup w/grilled cheese
Fried fish w/ green spaghetti (Mexican cream,salt, and poblano pepper blended together over spaghetti)
Salmon cakes
Tostadas
Chilleti
Cheese Enchiladas
Chilli dogs
Baked potatoes

2sunshines · 01-04-2017, 05:31 PM

TOnight we had roasted chicken quarters, steamed green beans, roasted broccoli, sauteed zucchini noodles, and baked potato.

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Originally Posted by Singingmom

I made dairy-free stroganoff the other night, and it was so good. It has been years since I made it since you need sour cream to make it stroganoff, but this recipe called for plain vegan (coconut) yogurt. Served over rice with peas.

We did that when dd had to be dairy free. Turned out really well.

Laurlor · 01-04-2017, 05:43 PM

I didn't menu plan this week but was at the store, so I picked up some things I could do from memory. Tonight is Southwestern Chicken Soup (chicken broth, salsa verde, garlic, black beans, shredded chicken) with cheese, chips and sliced avocado.

Last night was Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli, caesar salad and breadsticks.

Singingmom · 01-04-2017, 06:05 PM

Spaghetti tonight with roasted broccoli, carrots, and onions. I put my meat sauce right on top of the veggies.

It was good.

knitlove · 01-04-2017, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Singingmom

I made dairy-free stroganoff the other night, and it was so good. It has been years since I made it since you need sour cream to make it stroganoff, but this recipe called for plain vegan (coconut) yogurt. Served over rice with peas.

I need to try something like this. I loved stroganoff before going dairy free.

Singingmom · 01-04-2017, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by knitlove

I need to try something like this. I loved stroganoff before going dairy free.

You might enjoy this cookbook, where I found the recipe:https://www.amazon.com/Allergy-Free-...endly+cookbook

I checked it out from the library numerous times and then asked for it for Christmas.

knitlove · 01-04-2017, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Singingmom

You might enjoy this cookbook, where I found the recipe:https://www.amazon.com/Allergy-Free-...endly+cookbook

I checked it out from the library numerous times and then asked for it for Christmas.

Oh you are correct!! I do need that cook book. I think I will use some of my Christmas money on it. Thank you so much!

schmamy · 01-05-2017, 11:30 AM

oh man, stroganoff sounds so good. I haven't made it in probably years. What kind of beef cuts do y'all use?

I think we might do salmon melts tonight, with roasted brussels sprouts. I need to make some bread though. Ugh.

2sunshines · 01-05-2017, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by schmamy

oh man, stroganoff sounds so good. I haven't made it in probably years. What kind of beef cuts do y'all use?

I think the last time I did it I went real simple and did it with ground beef.

01-04-2017, 11:26 AM	#1
charla Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16,677	January's Dinners Wow, it's a new month and a new year! What are you eating this month for your main meal each day? We love to see links to recipes and pics as well! ---------- Post added at 12:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:23 PM ---------- Last night we had lemon, artichoke and caper chicken breasts, mashed potatoes, green beans and arugula salad with lemon dill vinaigrette. Tonight we are planning to have honey garlic shrimp, basmati rice, broccoli, and fresh pineapple. __________________ 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

01-04-2017, 11:32 AM	#2
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,029	Re: January's Dinners Subbing. Will be back __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

01-04-2017, 11:56 AM	#3
schmamy Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,321	Re: January's Dinners Last night we had carnitas. It's a great meal to feed a crowd, and/or a lot of work once and then a freezer full. Almost all the components (shredded pork, tomatillo salsa, black beans) are things I make in huge batches and then freeze to pull out throughout the year. Tonight is zucchini lasagna at DH's birthday request. Thankfully I have that in the freezer too--the sauce + sliced zucchini strips--so it will come together with minimal effort. __________________ ~Amy~ married to Mr. Wonderful (2005) DS1 - 2007 DS2 - 2010 DD - April 2017 "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9

01-04-2017, 01:26 PM	#4
charla Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16,677	Re: January's Dinners How do you freeze zucchini strips? __________________ 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

01-04-2017, 02:28 PM	#6
Singingmom Administrator Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,959	Re: January's Dinners I made dairy-free stroganoff the other night, and it was so good. It has been years since I made it since you need sour cream to make it stroganoff, but this recipe called for plain vegan (coconut) yogurt. Served over rice with peas. __________________ Kelly Wife to my sweetheart for 30 years Grateful mom to 3 young adults Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

01-04-2017, 03:42 PM	#7
rdsmommy Rose Trellis Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,507	Re: January's Dinners I was looking for this post yesterday for inspiration when I made my shopping list. This week we will have in no particular order: Minestrone soup w/grilled cheese Fried fish w/ green spaghetti (Mexican cream,salt, and poblano pepper blended together over spaghetti) Salmon cakes Tostadas Chilleti Cheese Enchiladas Chilli dogs Baked potatoes

01-04-2017, 05:43 PM	#9
Laurlor Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: S. CA Posts: 3,148	Re: January's Dinners I didn't menu plan this week but was at the store, so I picked up some things I could do from memory. Tonight is Southwestern Chicken Soup (chicken broth, salsa verde, garlic, black beans, shredded chicken) with cheese, chips and sliced avocado. Last night was Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli, caesar salad and breadsticks. __________________ LAURIE (1w9, ISFJ) Married to my most favorite person (28 years) Mama to my precious: DD1 (24), married to my dearly loved son-in-law DD2 (22) DS (19)

01-04-2017, 06:05 PM	#10
Singingmom Administrator Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,959	Re: January's Dinners Spaghetti tonight with roasted broccoli, carrots, and onions. I put my meat sauce right on top of the veggies. It was good. __________________ Kelly Wife to my sweetheart for 30 years Grateful mom to 3 young adults Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

01-05-2017, 11:30 AM	#14
schmamy Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,321	Re: January's Dinners oh man, stroganoff sounds so good. I haven't made it in probably years. What kind of beef cuts do y'all use? I think we might do salmon melts tonight, with roasted brussels sprouts. I need to make some bread though. Ugh. __________________ ~Amy~ married to Mr. Wonderful (2005) DS1 - 2007 DS2 - 2010 DD - April 2017 "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9

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