I need Recipes!!!

[ice queen]

hey ya'll i know there are a few out there that love to cook and i need recipes. my hubby is coming home from offshore tomorrow and my mil i keeping the kids. i always try to make a special night out of it with drinks and a nice dinner but i am out of recipes so please send me something to cook up for my man! thanks a bunch!:D

[Janet]

How about a couple cornish hens and my recipe I posted in another thread for Crock Pot dressing. It is so good. Then you could have some strawberries and chocolate or make an eclair cake.

[Necee419]

I was a clutz in the kitchen but one of the first dishes I made for my husband was butter garlic shrimp and pasta. It's really easy, you just chop up some garlic, green scallions and a few tiny bits of onion and toss them with a bar of butter in a skillet. Once the butter is melted just toss your shrimp in and cook for a few minutes. I served mine over fettucine but you can use whatever pasta you like. It was really good and made him "extra happy" in a way shellfish does to some people.;) You can serve this with wine to make it extra special.

[Janet]

I was a clutz in the kitchen but one of the first dishes I made for my husband was butter garlic shrimp and pasta. It's really easy, you just chop up some garlic, green scallions and a few tiny bits of onion and toss them with a bar of butter in a skillet. Once the butter is melted just toss your shrimp in and cook for a few minutes. I served mine over fettucine but you can use whatever pasta you like. It was really good and made him "extra happy" in a way shellfish does to some people.;) You can serve this with wine to make it extra special.

OOOhhhh I love shrimp and pasta...okay ice queen, scratch my idea and go with necee419. That sounds wonderful. Make a light mousse to go with it and wha lah!!

[ice queen]

the shrimp and pasta sounds lovely and i will try that soon! i loves da shrimps!!!:D and i will try the crockpot dressing too. i made coq au vin from scratch last time and even amazed myself! my fil ate some and is still talking about it and this is from a man who his main sentence is "It's allright" my kids even ate it my oldest dtr even loved the mushrooms and my youngest dtr loved the chicken and sauce-this child doesn't eat anything but meat,noodles,rice, and maybe purple hull peas once a month-very picky!!!

[ice queen]

oohhhhh the eclair cake-scrumptious- that's all i would eat and then i wouldn't be able to fit in my sexy nightie-gown!:rolleyes:

[Carolyn]

For special dinners sometines I like to grill big ole porterhouse steaks and broiled or grilled shrimp with red baked potatoes. Sometimes I'll grill some Portobello mushrooms with it. Or shrimp scampi over fettucine with garlic bread and some Pinot Grigio wine.

[ice queen]

For special dinners sometines I like to grill big ole porterhouse steaks and broiled or grilled shrimp with red baked potatoes. Sometimes I'll grill some Portobello mushrooms with it. Or shrimp scampi over fettucine with garlic bread and some Pinot Grigio wine.
how do you grill the portebellos? i've wanted to try it but i'm scared i'll mess it up.:rolleyes:

[RLC12345678]

Men do like steaks. One of my hubbys favorite meals is a big 'ole steak and homemade twice baked potatoes. I have the recipe for the potates, so if you think you might want to make those, let me know! :D

[ice queen]

Men do like steaks. One of my hubbys favorite meals is a big 'ole steak and homemade twice baked potatoes. I have the recipe for the potates, so if you think you might want to make those, let me know! :D
is that where you scoop out the potato and fill it full of stuff and put it back in the jacket? he loves those esp. with lots of chees...please give me the:wink2: :smile2: recipe!!!

[magnolia]

You've been given some really great ideas for your special dinner tomorrow night:) I would go with the steak and if you don't want to grill shrimp, try this - get some jumbo shrimp and put them in a shallow baking dish. Pour Italian dressing over it, take a lemon and make thin slices to lay over the top of the shrimp, then bake on 350 degrees until the shrimp is done - about 10 minutes but check it. Then get some fresh, hot french bread - serve the steak, shrimp, and a salad, pour some of the dressing you used to cook the shrimp in into some small individual serving bowls and use it to dip the french bread in - YUM!!! Oh, and don't forget the wine :) Or - get some flounder, mix together a stuffing of seasoned bread crumbs, shredded swiss cheese, and lump crab meat. Split the flounder open on one side and stuff, stuff, stuff with the mix you just made. Bake on 350 degrees - and this will take a while - about an hour. Make a cream sauce out of heavy cream, more shredded swiss cheese, and lemon zest. When the flounder is done, serve with the sauce over the top along with french bread, salad, and wine - this is YUM, YUM!!!!!!!

Let us know how it turns out:)

[magnolia]

how do you grill the portebellos? i've wanted to try it but i'm scared i'll mess it up.:rolleyes:

I'm not real sure but - I think you can brush them with olive oil and grill for like 5 minutes per side. I've never grilled them either and it's something I want to try as well.

[RLC12345678]

is that where you scoop out the potato and fill it full of stuff and put it back in the jacket? he loves those esp. with lots of chees...please give me the:wink2: :smile2: recipe!!!

Yes, that is exactly what you do.

I like to first bake the potatoes in the microwave because it is faster. But however you wanna do it, whether it is in the oven or microwave, it doesn't really matter. But, if you do it in the microwave, cook each potato 6-8 minutes or until no longer hard in the middle when you stick a knife or fork in it. But don't cook it too long because the jacket will be more likely to tear.

Then, after you bake the potatoes, cut off the top of the baked potato and scoop out the filling being very careful not to tear the jacket.

In a large mixing bowl, add to the inside of the baked potatoes anything that you would eat on a loaded baked potato. I like to use LOTS of cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, a little bit of milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and my secret ingrediet....ranch powder...you know, the Hidden Valley ranch powder that comes in the little packets that you can make dressing or dip out of....add some of that powder to your mixture. You can also use scallions if you like those.

Then, get a handmixer out and mix it all together. Taste it and if you think you need to add more of anything, then do so.

Then take a spoon and load the jackets back up with the filling.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Bake at 350 or 400 until cheese on top is melted (about 30 minutes)

[cindy0721]

Guacamole Recipe to go with "FLAUTAS"

1 Hass LARGE Avocado (if they only have small ones use 2)
1/2 a medium tomato
1/2 White Onion
1 Lemon or Lime
Salt

Cut your avocado in half and scoop it unto a bowl.. Grab your onion and tomato and chop unto small pieces.. Micx into your already smashed avocado bowl mix together add salt to taste and squeeze a lemon or lime unto it..taste and you might add a bit more salt... (Lemon is used to avoid browning of the avocado and it gives it a nice twist)....good eats!

[ice queen]

Thank you again for the recipes...i might make those tonight for me and my oldest dtr. my youngest will only eat french fries!!!!

[cindy0721]

You can do "Flautas " too.....

Chicken shredded
Sour cream
Corn Tortillas
Season all

Grab your frying pan... add a cup of oil or EVOO heat up to med high heat... Grab your tortillas and warm up in microwave... once you have cooked and shredded your chicken start to roll your tortillas stuffed with chicken... you can use toothpicks to keep them together... add one rolled up tortilla into the oil bottom down so it wont come undone and roll it around in oil til crisp.... have a plate ready with a napkin to soak excess oil... once cooked.... plate them and add sour cream on top... VOILA!
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[cindy0721]

hmmm... Mexcian.,,.. well since Im hispanic this is right up my alley.....

Beef Enchiladas

1 pd of beef
1 can of Wolf Chili No beans
2 pks of tortillas
1 cube of chicken flavored boullion
Cheddar Cheese(Kraft pre shredded)

Cook the meat with 1 cube of Chicken flavored Boullion.... once it is browned drain it... grab your pack of tortillas and microwave them til warm and soft pre heat the chili as well... turn on oven to preheat at 350 and grab your baking pan and put a small layer of chili on the bottom. Once you tortillas are warm grab one and add some ground beef probaby about 2 tablespoons full ..add a bit of cheese and roll... continue to do this to the rest... while stacking next and on top of each other... once you are done rolling, grab the chili and pour it on top and add cheese.... put the foil paper to cover stick in the oven for 30 minutes and VOILA! Easy!!!

[ice queen]

Guacamole Recipe to go with "FLAUTAS"

1 Hass LARGE Avocado (if they only have small ones use 2)
1/2 a medium tomato
1/2 White Onion
1 Lemon or Lime
Salt

Cut your avocado in half and scoop it unto a bowl.. Grab your onion and tomato and chop unto small pieces.. Micx into your already smashed avocado bowl mix together add salt to taste and squeeze a lemon or lime unto it..taste and you might add a bit more salt... (Lemon is used to avoid browning of the avocado and it gives it a nice twist)....good eats!
OOOHHHHH i love guacamole but didn't know how to make it ...thanks cindy!!!:wavey: :wavey:

[ice queen]

Everybody has been so nice and sending me recipes so i am sending ya'll one...my hubby HATES spinach but he tears this up and asks for more!!!Kids even like it!!!

Spinach and Artichoke Casserole

2 packages (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 can (133/4 oz.) artichoke hearts drained and chopped-i use the marinated kind
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper to taste
2/3 cup parmesan cheese-i use more cuz he loves cheese!
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 cup whole milk

Preheat oven to 350*. combine spinach, artichokes, cream, salt ,pepper and 1/3 cup parmesan cheese(you can use more-i do )
Use mixer at medium speed(i use a wire whisk) beat cream cheese till fluffy.Gradually add milk till well blended
Spoon spinach mixture into shallow casserole then put milk/cheese misture on top and sprinkle with reamaining parmesan Bake about 15-30 minutes or until edges bubble and cheese melted.


It is really good and i make large batches of it for thanksgiving and christmas and there is NEVER any left over!!!Good luck and hope ya'll like it!!!!

[rivermom]

This recipe for grilled shrimp is so wonderful and easy. It's also very pretty on skewers. Add some pasta, salad, and some wine and it's a very romantic dinner!

The recipe is as follows:

2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, small diced
1/4 C minced fresh Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
1/4 C minced fresh basil
1 tsp. dry mustard
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 C good olive oil
1 lemon, juiced

Combine all the ingredients and allow them to marinate for 1 hr or over night. (refrigerate)

Skewer the shrimp. Heat a grill and cook only a couple minutes till done. Don't over cook or shrimp will become chewy and tough.

Note ** I leave the tails on, it's a much prettier presentation this way. ;)

If you'd like the pasta recipe, here it is. (Fettuccini Alfredo)

18 ounces FRESH (don't use dry pasta, it doesn't adhere to the sauce well) fettuccine

2 1/2 C heavy cream
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (must be fresh, do not use lemon juice in a bottle)
12 TBSP unsalted butter
2 C grated parmesan
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
pinch nutmeg (grated or ground)
salt and freshly ground pepper

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until firm but done. Stir 2 Cups of the cream and lemon juice in a heavy large skillet to blend. Add the butter and cook over medium heat just until the butter melts, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Add the pasta and toss. Add the remaining 1/2 Cup of cream, and parmesan to sauce. Stir till smooth. Add the lemon zest, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Toss the pasta mixture over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.

This is sooooo good!! :)

[ice queen]

You've been given some really great ideas for your special dinner tomorrow night:) I would go with the steak and if you don't want to grill shrimp, try this - get some jumbo shrimp and put them in a shallow baking dish. Pour Italian dressing over it, take a lemon and make thin slices to lay over the top of the shrimp, then bake on 350 degrees until the shrimp is done - about 10 minutes but check it. Then get some fresh, hot french bread - serve the steak, shrimp, and a salad, pour some of the dressing you used to cook the shrimp in into some small individual serving bowls and use it to dip the french bread in - YUM!!! Oh, and don't forget the wine :) Or - get some flounder, mix together a stuffing of seasoned bread crumbs, shredded swiss cheese, and lump crab meat. Split the flounder open on one side and stuff, stuff, stuff with the mix you just made. Bake on 350 degrees - and this will take a while - about an hour. Make a cream sauce out of heavy cream, more shredded swiss cheese, and lemon zest. When the flounder is done, serve with the sauce over the top along with french bread, salad, and wine - this is YUM, YUM!!!!!!!

Let us know how it turns out:)
that sounds so good!!!!i will make that this week too!!!

[Gina]

Everybody has been so nice and sending me recipes so i am sending ya'll one...my hubby HATES spinach but he tears this up and asks for more!!!Kids even like it!!!

Spinach and Artichoke Casserole

2 packages (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 can (133/4 oz.) artichoke hearts drained and chopped-i use the marinated kind
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper to taste
2/3 cup parmesan cheese-i use more cuz he loves cheese!
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 cup whole milk

Preheat oven to 350*. combine spinach, artichokes, cream, salt ,pepper and 1/3 cup parmesan cheese(you can use more-i do )
Use mixer at medium speed(i use a wire whisk) beat cream cheese till fluffy.Gradually add milk till well blended
Spoon spinach mixture into shallow casserole then put milk/cheese misture on top and sprinkle with reamaining parmesan Bake about 15-30 minutes or until edges bubble and cheese melted.


It is really good and i make large batches of it for thanksgiving and christmas and there is NEVER any left over!!!Good luck and hope ya'll like it!!!!

sounds delicious! I will try it. If you need italian food recipes you come to the right person. I love to cook and bake.. So ask me and I shall tell you lol

[ice queen]

sounds delicious! I will try it. If you need italian food recipes you come to the right person. I love to cook and bake.. So ask me and I shall tell you lol
i love italian food...my hubby was in italy in the navy for awhile and goes on and on about the food...i would love to be able to cook him some authentic italian that wasn't out of a jar!!!

[Gina]

i love italian food...my hubby was in italy in the navy for awhile and goes on and on about the food...i would love to be able to cook him some authentic italian that wasn't out of a jar!!!

Tell me what you want to make? and I will send you a recipe

[Sherry Lynn]

Mmmmmm!!! That Spinach Arichoke casserole sounds like it would make a good dip with corn chips!!

If you want good authentic Italian recipes... PM Carolyn... she's an Italian gal from Jersey with all kinds of good family recipes!;)

[Jlynn]

Wow, great recipes. Want to make sure I'm subscribed to THIS thread!

Hope your dinner tomorrow night goes well!

[ice queen]

Tell me what you want to make? and I will send you a recipe
whatever you feel like sending to me i LOVE to cook-hate to clean up after though!!!:rolleyes:

[ice queen]

Wow, great recipes. Want to make sure I'm subscribed to THIS thread!

Hope your dinner tomorrow night goes well!
i hope so too he called me twice from the rig today so i think he is excited to come home too!!!i might not be posting too much tomorrow night...hmmmmmm:rolleyes:

[Gina]

whatever you feel like sending to me i LOVE to cook-hate to clean up after though!!!:rolleyes:


You got it! I will send you some recipes..

[Mandy]

Wow theres a LOT of great recipes here, you ladies are awesome!! :thumbup:

[Mandy]

i hope so too he called me twice from the rig today so i think he is excited to come home too!!!i might not be posting too much tomorrow night...hmmmmmm:rolleyes:


Awwwww i bet he is excited, and i'm sure you are too!
We won't expect you here tomorrow night, though we will think of you ;)
Enjoy yourselves, and have a great time :thumbup: :) :) :) :)