SUPPER CLUB - Wed, Jan 7th

[purrfect-lady]

The kids let us sleep a few minutes longer this morning! 5:40! We're gaining on them!

CHICKIE - I would love to have 'kids' that slept late. Not going to happen with this crew though! As for acclimating as we roll along, Scottie is still asking for his meals in Texas time from LAST winter! It's a struggle at home in Washington time! And let's not talk Daylight Savings changes! That truly upsets our suppertime apple cart! lol!

TINA - I'm not a beef fan either. I do eat it occasionally. But it has to be well done! Both my girls are vegetarians and I've leaned that way myself all my life. But Autumn's fertility doctor told her she needed to start eating meat at least three times a week. I'm sure the doctor meant at least 3 oz of red meat, but she sticks with chicken mainly. Hope you find your wedding ring. Could it be between two folds of fabric in your stash? You were cleaning out that fabric closet a few days ago . . .

IRISH - sounds like your palate and mine run along the same track! I hope you get to swing into a restaurant tonite. I always try to sandwich something nice between unpleasant activities and home. This includes, but is not limited to, funerals, colonoscopies, and visits to Bill's mom.

JO - talk like that could get you demoted to #2 favorite and you know Irish is eagerly awaiting an opening . . .

JANA - you may have to go restock your pantry, but I know how much you love those family gatherings! Having been blessed to be a part of a small one at your house, I know how special they are!

Well, the pasta fagioli soup I made yesterday was really like the minestrone soup they serve at Olive Garden. Except that I used some Rotel canned tomoatoes and they are SPICEY. Just a hair too spicey. Should have used only half/can. But it was good soup and Bill really liked it. I froze the leftovers for 4 more meals. I put the recipe below if anyone wants it.

Tonite, I think we will be going to Souper Salad. We don't have them in WA so it's our last chance. It's an all you can eat soup and salad buffet and VERY good.

I hope your supper tonite is also VERY good!

PASTA FAGIOLI

2 lbs. of ground beef (I used chicken)
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
4 stalks of celery, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomato's, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (I used black beans)
1 (16 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3 (10 ounce) cans of beef stock (I used chicken broth)
3 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. pepper
5 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. tabasco sauce (optional)
1 (20 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
8 ounces of pasta

Brown the beef and drain the fat......then put into crock pot with all other ingredients except the pasta. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on High for 4-5 hours. Add the pasta 30 minutes before eating. Serve with crusty warm bread!!! Note: if you do not have a large crock pot, cut the recipe in half. Pasta Fagioli also freezes wonderfully, so you can make a big batch and freeze the rest!!! Enjoy everyone.

I made the substitions according to what I had on hand in my small trailer pantry. Also, I used one can of Rotel Tomatoes, which are very spicey. Next time, I'll use half-a-can and save the rest for another use. It was a bit too spicey for me. Needless to say, I didn't add the Tobasco! This made a crockpot full and was about 12 servings.

[Becca]

A cold Good Morning to everyone.Seems that is the norm now for most of us.

MARYZ yes I still have a few cookies.And I give all my goodies to my DGD & DGS.These are our favs so that is what is left.Our DD & DGD always give us these every year.They are rolled cookies & I do not do that anymore.

Oh we are still on banned foods.Chickie I haven't eat beef in forever.MyDH tells me all the time I need red meat.I just eat chicken & banned food once in a while.Have never really cared for meat.Veggies & fruit suit me fine.

Yesterday I made Dinner for neighbor that had 3 surgeries in Dec.And I made us a casserole too,beef& veggies.With dumplings on top.And salad for me....Becca I left the meat out of mine with no dumplings on top. Have a wonderful day to all.
TINA Sure hope you found your ring

[FarmChick]

Good morning! I'm running slow today. I chatted on the phone with my DD for awhile and really enjoyed the visit. We don't get to talk as often as I would like--she either. Life just gets in the way too often.

Tina--I'm sure that's some of what makes me anemic, but I try to compensate with other iron-rich foods. I hope you find your ring!

Mary--I copied the recipe. You can't get it too spicy for me. It looks really good with or without any meat, but definitely with the HEAT!

Becca--we didn't grow up with a lot of meat... just chicken mainly, so I never got accustomed to it.

Dinner tonight... tortellini and veggies. I need to get out to the store for some lettuce, but not today. The wind chill is 1. Tonight the real temp is going to be 5. I need to go south... WAY south!

[Joannequilts]

It will go below zero tonight...wind chills -15 to -20...brrrr!

Lol, Maryz...Irish eats too much f--h to be your first favorite!

I'd never make it as a vegetarian! Meat, starch and a vegetable...that is my idea of a real meal.

Tonight will be chicken from Market Day...stick in the oven...and some sweet potato medley and a vegetable. I have a pork tenderloin thawing, but it won't be ready to do anything with until tomorrow.

Too cold to venture out to the car!

Joanne

[cindyg]

Tonight: oven fried chicken, Stove Top stuffing, mixed veggies.