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NJCher

(35,421 posts)
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 04:52 PM Apr 2020

What's for Dinner, Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020

Roasted leg of lamb, marinated in garlic, rosemary, and other herbs.

Roasted potatoes. Over the potatoes were frizzles of potato which had been deepfried.

Broccoli salad, which I made. It had toasted sunflower seed, raisins, red onion, and bacon in it.

Dessert was banana bread pudding.

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What's for Dinner, Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 (Original Post) NJCher Apr 2020 OP
Left over chili. Unfortunately that's about it Siwsan Apr 2020 #1
feel better soon (n/t) MissMillie Apr 2020 #4
Thanks! I picked a bouquet of Daffodils to cheer me up Siwsan Apr 2020 #5
Hey, lamb here to and also with rosemary and garlic. Doreen Apr 2020 #2
chicken MissMillie Apr 2020 #3
Lamb chops Cairycat Apr 2020 #6
Baked spaghetti FoxNewsSucks Apr 2020 #7
roasted carrots in salad NJCher Apr 2020 #13
That was such a great idea FoxNewsSucks Apr 2020 #16
terrific! NJCher Apr 2020 #18
Shrimp if..fish..had..wings Apr 2020 #8
post by post NJCher Apr 2020 #14
Thanks if..fish..had..wings Apr 2020 #15
WOW! elleng Apr 2020 #19
I am drooling over your fruits, esp. apricots. We plant and preserve a lot of our own vegetables japple Apr 2020 #20
Thanks if..fish..had..wings Apr 2020 #21
Enchiladas... 2naSalit Apr 2020 #9
tuna salad sandwiches.... chillfactor Apr 2020 #10
Dirty rice, collard greens, garlic toast... Phentex Apr 2020 #11
Baked Ham, Throckmorton Apr 2020 #12
We went non-traditional for Easter dinner PJMcK Apr 2020 #17

Siwsan

(26,173 posts)
1. Left over chili. Unfortunately that's about it
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 04:57 PM
Apr 2020

I'm on my own in isolation and barely have an appetite so I pulled the first thing I could find, out of the refrigerator.

It's actually pretty good chili. I used tomatoes that I stewed last autumn, and my own home made chili seasoning mix.

Siwsan

(26,173 posts)
5. Thanks! I picked a bouquet of Daffodils to cheer me up
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 05:11 PM
Apr 2020

This has been a really good year for Daffs.

Doreen

(11,686 posts)
2. Hey, lamb here to and also with rosemary and garlic.
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 04:59 PM
Apr 2020

Mashed yams and a salad kit. Yes, I am doing a pre prepped salad. For desert French Silk pie. I waited to long to get fresh cranberries so no cranberry sauce this year.

MissMillie

(38,451 posts)
3. chicken
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 05:08 PM
Apr 2020

drumsticks, breaded w/ Mexican seasonings (chili powder, cumin, garlic, and a touch of cayenne) and baked

leftover mac & cheese (from last night)

steamed broccoli


dessert is warm apple bread pudding w/ caramel.


Cairycat

(1,697 posts)
6. Lamb chops
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 05:13 PM
Apr 2020

marinated with lemon, garlic and herbs. Twice baked potatoes, roast asparagus, and dessert is yellow cake with whipped cream and morello cherries.

FoxNewsSucks

(10,375 posts)
7. Baked spaghetti
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 05:21 PM
Apr 2020

Almost as seen on TV - https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/trisha-yearwood/baked-spaghetti-2295660

It's pretty simple, after the first time I made it, I left out the olives. Even though I used good olives from the olive bar instead of nasty canned olives, I just didn't think they fit. I like it more italian, so since then, every time I make this I add an extra half pound of hot italian sausage to the pound of 93% lean beef, leave out the olives and am extra generous with the garlic and cheese.

I also roasted 2 pounds of carrots this afternoon, so I will have a good dinner and a lot of tasty leftovers.


NJCher

(35,421 posts)
13. roasted carrots in salad
Mon Apr 13, 2020, 01:01 AM
Apr 2020

I saw a recipe in a magazine (which I cannot find now), but I recall I wanted to make it. Roasted carrots with tarragon and tossed greens. I have a beautiful, healthy tarragon plant from which to cut the tarragon.

Anyway...an idea.

I like the idea 'cuz I like an element of sweetness in my salads.

FoxNewsSucks

(10,375 posts)
16. That was such a great idea
Mon Apr 13, 2020, 02:24 PM
Apr 2020

that I sliced some up and put on my lunch salad. I made them with no other seasoning than salt and pepper so that I could season each serving of leftovers to go with my food.

NJCher

(35,421 posts)
14. post by post
Mon Apr 13, 2020, 01:07 AM
Apr 2020

I am getting more and more envious of your canning abilities.

Must be nice to be able to pull out a jar of something you canned last year. My mom was a good gardener and canner, so I have fond memories of going to the pantry for a jar of tomatoes to make dinner. After we became adults, she still canned and we would receive a jar of canned gooseberry jam as part of a birthday present. Her tomato preserves were the best! Ummm, how I loved them on toast.

I hope to do some canning this coming summer. With all the time I'm having to spend at home because of covid, I should have a good yield on veggies this summer.

15. Thanks
Mon Apr 13, 2020, 07:53 AM
Apr 2020

Last year was a good year.

Dried:
Basil, Thyme, Rosemary, Dill, Dill Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Parsley, Mint, Chives, Oregano, Bell Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers

Frozen:
Strawberries, Pesto, Corn, Bell Peppers, Dill

Canned:
Apple Butter, Apple Chutney, Apricot Chutney, Apricot Preserves, Apricots, Asparagus Soup, Black Bean Soup, Carrot-Fennel Soup, Cauliflower Soup, Chicken Soup, Chili Sauce, Corn, Corn Chowder, Corn Relish, Dill Pickles, Giardiniera, Grape Chutney, Grape Compote, Mulberry Preserves, Nectarines, Orange Marmalade, Pasta Sauce, Peaches, Pears, Pepper Water, Pickled Asparagus, Pickled Cauliflower, Pickled Green Tomatoes, Raspberry Onion Jalapeno Chutney, Raspberry Preserves, Rhubarb Chutney, Ribollita, Roasted Green Bell Peppers, Strawberry Preserves, Strawberry Rhubarb Preserves, Three Bean Salad, Tomato Chutney, Tomatoes, Whole Raspberries, Zucchini Soup

Retirement Rocks!

japple

(9,772 posts)
20. I am drooling over your fruits, esp. apricots. We plant and preserve a lot of our own vegetables
Tue Apr 14, 2020, 04:52 PM
Apr 2020

and I make jam, pickles and we put peas, pesto, corn, okra and other stuff in the freezer, but you put me in the shade!!! I look forward to seeing your posts as the seasons progress.



I bought a food dehydrator last summer, mostly for figs, but hoping to do apples next fall, too. Not sure what else to use it for except to let my neighbor borrow it for deer jerky which I wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole!

Retirement ROCKS, indeed.

21. Thanks
Tue Apr 14, 2020, 07:02 PM
Apr 2020

We live in fruit country so peaches, pears, apricots, nectarines abound. We harvest apples from feral trees. We have mulberries and black raspberries growing wild on our property.

We started an organic co-op almost 20 years ago (we are out of the active farming) but it still goes on and grows wonderful strawberries.

I haven't done plums yet, maybe this year.

We do dehydrate: bananas, apples, and a lot of herbs. Basil, rosemary, thyme, coriander (leaves and seeds) and same with dill, chives, peppers, oregano, sage, mint ...

It is mostly fun, some of it's work, but it all pays off with jars of goodies in the winter!

Phentex

(16,330 posts)
11. Dirty rice, collard greens, garlic toast...
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 07:47 PM
Apr 2020

and yummy vegan chocolate chip cookies for dessert! So good.

Throckmorton

(3,579 posts)
12. Baked Ham,
Sun Apr 12, 2020, 08:56 PM
Apr 2020

Green bean casserole, asparagus w/Hollandaise, mashed potatoes, and homemade snowflake rolls😊

PJMcK

(21,916 posts)
17. We went non-traditional for Easter dinner
Mon Apr 13, 2020, 04:14 PM
Apr 2020

Grilled salmon teriyaki.

Grilled marinated asparagus.

Wild rice.

Apple slices soaked in brandy.

It was so nice outside that we ate on the deck.

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