what's for dinner - saturday, jan 18?

[fizzgig]

husband wants a batch of chili and cornbread, so that's what we're having. i'll put creamed corn and diced jalapeno in the cornbread and bake it in the cast iron.

[livetohike]

1. I am gearing up to make Pyrohy (Pierogies). It's snowing and cold and will give me something to do

all afternoon. Filling them with lekvar (prune butter), fried sauerkraut and potato/cheese. Chili sounds great, too.

[fizzgig]

2. i want to try my hand at perogies

i've never had them, but they sound incredible.

i'd love some snow here, it's been 40s and 50s for the last week and that's expected to continue. stay warm.

[livetohike]

29. If you can make ravioli, you can make these too.

I'm already tired of winter and now we are to have below zero temps for lows .

[rdharma]

7. I love pierogies!

But I use the Mrs. T's frozen.

Check out the recipes on the Mrs. T's website. http://www.pierogies.com/retail/recipes/recipes.aspx

Here' the recipe I'd like to try...... http://www.pierogies.com/retail/recipes/recipe.aspx?id=70

[livetohike]

30. They are good...the Slovak ones that I make are smaller and the dough is rolled thinner.

The link for the recipe you wanted to try didn't go to a recipe. What was in it?

[FarPoint]

15. Now that sounds excellent.

Pre-show for the Lenten days to come. I want to make some then.....I have only made them once...Never ate the prune filled. I may look for some when the church ladies make them and try it out then.

I love pierogies!

[livetohike]

31. Church ladies' are the best! The prune filled ones are addictive, lol.

When we were kids, my siblings and I would sort through the serving bowl looking for the prune filled ones .

[bif]

23. Have you ever grilled them?

A friend of mine pioneered the technique. They end up nice and crispy!

[livetohike]

32. No, that sounds great though! I don't think the ones I make would hold up on a grill.

They are dainty compared to the Polish and Ukrainian versions .

[Lucinda]

3. Not sure here, but chili and cornbread sounds great!

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[fizzgig]

4. it's one of my specialties

hope you're feeling well.

[Lucinda]

5. I am faking my way beautifully today!

Thankie ?
I've become psychotically obsessed with painting again, so it's distracting me pretty well.
Hope all is well in your world!

[fizzgig]

10. i'd love to see your paintings

all is well here, just a lazy saturday

[Lucinda]

17. I'll post some links when I get going again!

I'm about two seconds away from a nice long nap! I can do lazy really well! ?

[pscot]

6. Pannini

Ham and provolone or havarte on kaiser rolls, with remoulade and coleslaw. No snow here. It doesn't even rain anymore.

[fizzgig]

11. nothing like a good sandwich

we've been so dry this winter, the cats are so staticky and we zap each other to no end.

[littlewolf]

8. gonna have london broil

and veggies. LOVE pierogies too ... I also use Mrs. T's
my Aunt who was married to a Polish gentleman is spinning
in her grave. she use to make them all the time.
kraut, or mashed spuds & cheese, or sausage .
Man I miss those days.

[fizzgig]

12. i love london broil

that with rice-a-roni was sunday dinner when i was a kid.

[rdharma]

9. Note to self: Put Martha White Mexican Style Cornbread Mix on shopping list.

I've got some very good chili in the freezer.... but it needs cornbread to go with it.

The creamed corn and jalaenos addition sound excellent!

[fizzgig]

13. i use alton brown's cornbread recipe

it's never let me down. sometimes i add roasted bell peppers to it as well.

[locks]

14. Anybody like chili con carne

with cornbread topping? I used to make it and enjoyed it. This recipe is cut down from the food network recipe. Serves 4-6


2 T olive oil
2 onions finely chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 tsp chili flakes (or powder)
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
2 cardamon pods bruised
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 red pepper finely diced
1.5 lb ground beef
3 C canned chopped tomatoes
1/4 C ketchup
1/4 C tomato paste
1/2 C water
1 T cocoa (or unsweetened baking chocolate melted)
2 C red kidney beans

Saute onion, garlic in large skillet or pot. Add spices and pepper. Stir well. Add beef and cook until it browns. Add tomatoes, ketchup, paste and water. When chili boils add cocoa. Add beans and simmer for 1 hr. May need to add small amounts of water.
You can make your own cornbread (the ones mentioned sound great)
or use a mix like Jiffy. Pour chili into baking dish, pour cornbread mix over top and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake at 400 about 30 min. If cornbread browns before chili has bubbled cover with foil.

You probably can make any chili you like as spicy as you like. Chili can be frozen until needed and heated before going into the oven.

[fizzgig]

19. i've never thought to put cocoa in my chili

i might give that a try tonight.

[bif]

28. I put a small piece of dark chocolate in it. Very subtle.

[littlewolf]

36. I sometimes use grape jelly. adds just a touch of sweetness to the heat. nt

[greatauntoftriplets]

16. A pork chop and broccoli in a parmesan cream sauce.

[fizzgig]

20. i love pork chops

how are you going to cook it?

[greatauntoftriplets]

22. Haven't made up my mind yet.

In a pan, though. May bread it first.

[pinto]

18. Steak salad. Medium rare over greens, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, cukes, radishes, garlic.

Oil and vinegar.

[fizzgig]

21. that sounds so good

we need to eat more salads.

[pinto]

26. All of a sudden I was just craving some salad mix. The beef was an add on.

We were raised to eat by colors as kids. Must have stuck with me...where's the green, the red, yellow, orange, etc. Didn't quite make the whole palette, but close.

[bif]

24. Grilled lamb chops with a chickpea, tomato, spinach and red wine topping

[NJCher]

25. sammiches here, too

'Cuz I am still painting my kitchen. Thank heavens the RG made me a meatloaf and a roast of some sort. I made salad to go with and there's also no-salt chips.

I am not doing well with this painting project. It's Chris Christie's fault. I can't tear myself away from the TV shows and threads at DU.

I mean face it. If you had your choice, what would you do? Read about some corrupt republican going down or paint?


Cher

[pscot]

35. Nothing warms the heart

like watching Repulican fail on live TV.

[bif]

27. Crab cakes. Having the lamb tomorrow.

[Kali]

33. green chili cheese enchiladas Sonora style (flat)

pinto beans and "salad" on the side (salad is chopped romain, onion and tasteless winter tomatoes)

[cbayer]

34. Baby has a tummy ache, so we are going for the leftover avocado soup

(which is delicious) and some simple quesadillas.

Your cornbread is EXACTLY the way I love it best.

Enjoy!