Please help me with dinner?!
Tomorrow night I am making my boyfriend dinner for the first time!. I am planning on making bbq chicken and mashed potatoes, but I am still trying to think of another sidee to make as well!. Thanks in advance!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
you need something with gravy for mashed potatoes
I'd make buttered potatoes and either cole slaw or tomato and cucumber salad
Buttered Potatoes
use red potatoes wash and cut into chunks (skin on)
boil as you would for mashed when tender drain and return to pot stir in 1/2 c margarine or butter, salt, pepper, parsley and garlic to taste yummy good and much easier plus no need for gravy
Cucumber Tomato Salad
dice 1 med cucumber (peel if you don't care for the skin),
2 med tomatoes and 1/2 red onion stir in 1/2 cup good italian dressing and refrigerate for at least 4 hoursWww@FoodAQ@Com
I'd make buttered potatoes and either cole slaw or tomato and cucumber salad
Buttered Potatoes
use red potatoes wash and cut into chunks (skin on)
boil as you would for mashed when tender drain and return to pot stir in 1/2 c margarine or butter, salt, pepper, parsley and garlic to taste yummy good and much easier plus no need for gravy
Cucumber Tomato Salad
dice 1 med cucumber (peel if you don't care for the skin),
2 med tomatoes and 1/2 red onion stir in 1/2 cup good italian dressing and refrigerate for at least 4 hoursWww@FoodAQ@Com
Coleslaw and baked beans go pretty good with barbecue
Momma's Coleslaw
1/2 head cabbage, core removed, shredded
1 carrot, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise (Duke's, Kraft, etc!.)
1 packet sweet-n-low (or to taste) (1 pkt!. is equal to 2 tsp!. sugar)
2 tbsp!. water, milk, or evaporated milk
In bowl combine mayonnaise, sweet-n-low and water!. Mix well!. Pour over cabbage and carrot in large bowl!. Mix well and chill!.
Easy Baked Beans
1 can pork and beans
1 cup favorite honey-bbq barbecue sauce
2 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled or 1 tbsp!. bacon bits (optional)
In microwavable bowl mix pork and beans and barbecue sauce!. Remove small piece of pork if desired!. Microwave on high power for 7 minutes!. Stir well, microwave for another 5 minutes, mixture should become thick and rich!. Sprinkle bacon pieces or bacon bits overtop if desiredWww@FoodAQ@Com
Momma's Coleslaw
1/2 head cabbage, core removed, shredded
1 carrot, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise (Duke's, Kraft, etc!.)
1 packet sweet-n-low (or to taste) (1 pkt!. is equal to 2 tsp!. sugar)
2 tbsp!. water, milk, or evaporated milk
In bowl combine mayonnaise, sweet-n-low and water!. Mix well!. Pour over cabbage and carrot in large bowl!. Mix well and chill!.
Easy Baked Beans
1 can pork and beans
1 cup favorite honey-bbq barbecue sauce
2 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled or 1 tbsp!. bacon bits (optional)
In microwavable bowl mix pork and beans and barbecue sauce!. Remove small piece of pork if desired!. Microwave on high power for 7 minutes!. Stir well, microwave for another 5 minutes, mixture should become thick and rich!. Sprinkle bacon pieces or bacon bits overtop if desiredWww@FoodAQ@Com
Make a good coleslaw (cabbage salad)
slice cabbage very thinly (at least 1/2 head)
Chop red and green peppers1/2 C total)
Mix 1 C mayo, 3 Tablespoons cidar vinegar, 3 Tablespoons sugar
Pour over cabbage and peppers and cover!. Refrigerate at least 2 hours!. Stir/toss cabbage with dressing and serve!.
Make an apple crisp for dessert
1 C sugar
3/4 C flour
4 Tablespoons butter
6 apples peeled, cored and sliced!.
2 Teaspoons cinnamon (or to taste)
1 Tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
1/4 C cider or water
Place apples in buttered baking dish!. Sprinkle with cinnamon and pour cider over all!. If using sprinkle with lemon juice!. In bowl mix together sugar and flour then "cut in" with 2 knives the butter until it looks like crumbles!. Spread over apples and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until golden and bubbling!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
slice cabbage very thinly (at least 1/2 head)
Chop red and green peppers1/2 C total)
Mix 1 C mayo, 3 Tablespoons cidar vinegar, 3 Tablespoons sugar
Pour over cabbage and peppers and cover!. Refrigerate at least 2 hours!. Stir/toss cabbage with dressing and serve!.
Make an apple crisp for dessert
1 C sugar
3/4 C flour
4 Tablespoons butter
6 apples peeled, cored and sliced!.
2 Teaspoons cinnamon (or to taste)
1 Tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
1/4 C cider or water
Place apples in buttered baking dish!. Sprinkle with cinnamon and pour cider over all!. If using sprinkle with lemon juice!. In bowl mix together sugar and flour then "cut in" with 2 knives the butter until it looks like crumbles!. Spread over apples and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until golden and bubbling!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Southwestern Cornbread Dressing?
Ingredients:
5 cups cornbread, coarsely crumbled?4 English muffins, coarsely crumbled
3 mild green chilies, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped?3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted?1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil?1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme?1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano?1 pound Italian turkey sausage
3 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 to 4 tablespoons turkey broth or water
Preparation:?In large bowl combine cornbread, muffins, chilies, red pepper, pine nuts, cilantro, parsley, basil, thyme and oregano; set aside!.??In large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté turkey sausage, celery and onion 8 to 10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender!.??Combine turkey sausage mixture with cornbread mixture!. Add broth or water if mixture is too dry; set aside
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Broccoli Casserole
1 (10 ounce) packages chopped broccoli
1 1/4 cup pkg!. Mushroom Soup Base (mixed by pkg!. directions)
1 (8 ounce can) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (2!.8 ounce) can French fried onions
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Cook broccoli according to package directions, drain!. Combine broccoli, soup, water chestnuts and onions in a bowl, stirring well!.
Spoon into a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish!. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes!. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; bake 2 to 3 more minutes or until cheese melts!.
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mac and cheese recipe!
Bertoli macaroni noodles, 2 tbsp of real butter, 1 egg, finely shredded cheddar, Parmesan, Colby or Monterrey jack cheese, 1/4 cup of milk and to spice it up some red pepper flakes!.
cook the noodles according to directions drain and set aside!. combine the cheeses, egg, milk, and pepper flakes in a rectangular baking dish!. pour over the still hot noodles and mix together thoroughly!. transfer the mixture back to the rectangular baking dish!. smooth the mixture with a spatula!.
bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 20 mins!. or until the casserole has thickened and is golden on top!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Ingredients:
5 cups cornbread, coarsely crumbled?4 English muffins, coarsely crumbled
3 mild green chilies, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped?3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted?1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil?1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme?1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano?1 pound Italian turkey sausage
3 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 to 4 tablespoons turkey broth or water
Preparation:?In large bowl combine cornbread, muffins, chilies, red pepper, pine nuts, cilantro, parsley, basil, thyme and oregano; set aside!.??In large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté turkey sausage, celery and onion 8 to 10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender!.??Combine turkey sausage mixture with cornbread mixture!. Add broth or water if mixture is too dry; set aside
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Broccoli Casserole
1 (10 ounce) packages chopped broccoli
1 1/4 cup pkg!. Mushroom Soup Base (mixed by pkg!. directions)
1 (8 ounce can) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (2!.8 ounce) can French fried onions
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Cook broccoli according to package directions, drain!. Combine broccoli, soup, water chestnuts and onions in a bowl, stirring well!.
Spoon into a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish!. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes!. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; bake 2 to 3 more minutes or until cheese melts!.
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mac and cheese recipe!
Bertoli macaroni noodles, 2 tbsp of real butter, 1 egg, finely shredded cheddar, Parmesan, Colby or Monterrey jack cheese, 1/4 cup of milk and to spice it up some red pepper flakes!.
cook the noodles according to directions drain and set aside!. combine the cheeses, egg, milk, and pepper flakes in a rectangular baking dish!. pour over the still hot noodles and mix together thoroughly!. transfer the mixture back to the rectangular baking dish!. smooth the mixture with a spatula!.
bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 20 mins!. or until the casserole has thickened and is golden on top!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Try some broccoli salad it is great!.
Broccoli Salad
1 head fresh broccoli washed and cut in small pieces
1/2 cup raisins
1 diced red onion
1/2 cup roasted sunflower seed kernels
Dressing -
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
Stir broccoli, raisins, onion and sunflower seeds together in a bowl!.
Mix dressing ingredients and pour over!. Stir well!.
Refrigerate overnight!. Stir and serve!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Broccoli Salad
1 head fresh broccoli washed and cut in small pieces
1/2 cup raisins
1 diced red onion
1/2 cup roasted sunflower seed kernels
Dressing -
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
Stir broccoli, raisins, onion and sunflower seeds together in a bowl!.
Mix dressing ingredients and pour over!. Stir well!.
Refrigerate overnight!. Stir and serve!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Corn bread and or mac and cheese- you can make a quick sauce- equals parts fat and flour- cook for a minute to get rid of raw taste- add milk or cream and nutmeg- cook until thickened!. Add blend of cheeses- I like gouda and sharp cheddar!. Add to any type of cooked pasta and bake with bread crumbs on top just to bubbly!.
You can also add jalapenos, cheese and or corn to cornbread!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You can also add jalapenos, cheese and or corn to cornbread!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You need to add some color to the plate!. Try a brightly colored vegetable, and maybe garnish the plate with some tomato slices!. If you have the time, try to purchase the veggies fresh, in season!. I'm not sure of your location, so I can't give specific options from your particular climate!.
Proven point: The better your plate looks!.!. the better it will taste!.
Bon Appetit!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Proven point: The better your plate looks!.!. the better it will taste!.
Bon Appetit!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Well Oysters are an aphrodisiac!.!.!. if you know what I mean ;-)
I guess it depends on how fancy you want to be!. Maybe a garlic redskin mashed tatter!.
Corn on the cob!?
Biscuits!? Mmm biscuits!!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I guess it depends on how fancy you want to be!. Maybe a garlic redskin mashed tatter!.
Corn on the cob!?
Biscuits!? Mmm biscuits!!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Try buttered corn and bread!. you probably don't want garlic on anything in case of random kissing and bbq sauce is enough spice!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
cauliflower and cheeseWww@FoodAQ@Com
Garlic Cheese Bread, Corn on the Cob maybe some Broccoli Salad!.!.
Roasted Veggies would be good too!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Roasted Veggies would be good too!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Cole slaw,or a green salad,Don't forget a good bread too!.
Mama QWww@FoodAQ@Com
Mama QWww@FoodAQ@Com
baked beans and buttermilk biscuits with honey butter!. Yum! I think this is what I will make my boys!. Thanks Www@FoodAQ@Com
green beans and garlic bread sound good!.!. or corn and peasWww@FoodAQ@Com