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What's on the Menu Today?

Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle

18 years ago

I'm so excited, because I've really been working this boring Diabetic Diet and tonight I'm going to have Chicken Fajitas. Guacamole, beans and rice.

Finally!

Gayle

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glenda_al
18 years ago
Have no idea where I'll head to have dinner for lunch, today! Not really hungry!
patti43
18 years ago
Leftovers--crockpot pork chops in a gravy, mashed potatoes and a vegetable--probably broccoli. Tomorrow is steaks on the grill, dill potato salad and baked beans. Weather is so pretty we'll eat on the screened porch!
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susan_on
18 years ago
Leftovers...beef stew and hot beef sandwiches.
paula_pa
18 years ago
It's always pizza on Fridays. I can only eat a small amount since I'm on a diet for gestational diabetes. I always use some whole wheat in my crust and top it with lots of veggies and turkey pepperoni but I might do a white pizza tonight. I use Ragu's Roasted Garlic Parmesan sauce and add bacon, onions and mushrooms. Not quite as healthy but I'm sick of the pepperoni/veggie combination.
angelaid
18 years ago
No idea. Got my new deep fryer today, so, if I make it to the store, it will be something deep fried!
deemarie5500
18 years ago
I'm on my own tonight, as DH is going fishing with DBIL after work. Have to go grocery shopping after I leave the office, so maybe it's a good opportunity to pick up something I like but DH does not!
teresava
18 years ago
Nothing yet...may ask DH to just bring Subway home for an easy dinner??
maryanntx
18 years ago
I hadn't thought about it, but since you reminded me....maybe I'll put something in the crockpot and surprise Jammer. I haven't been cooking lately.
evatx
18 years ago
Dinner probably will be grilled chicken and vegetables...something low-cal.
debnfla8b
18 years ago
I'm going to make spaghetti, salad and fresh baked french rolls. I have them rising now...hope I can shape them right.

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irishdancersgram
18 years ago
Left over spaghetti and meatballs or something on the grill....
gwanny2three
18 years ago
I have country style ribs defrosting now...going to put them in the pressure cooker with bbque sauce. Makes a quick and easy meal....so tender!
glenda_al
18 years ago
Well, I ended up eating pretty healthy, at Nikkis downtown.
Ham steak, steamed spinach and carrot salad. NO BREAD!
gramzeeinmd
18 years ago
Since I have Makayla and Kaden, I asked Makayla what she would
like for dinner. 'I do not know' was her reply, so then I said 'How about steak on the grill/'.
'YES' was her answer. So, we are having steaks on the grill, baked potatoes and corn on the cob.
Then for dessert/snack home made ice cream sundae with carmel and pecans.
Eliza_ann_ca
18 years ago
Been doing yard work all day,and DH just told me he had invited his uncle over for dinner...not really a big deal as he's part of the family,and is easy to please.
Just put an apple crisp in the oven...chops are going on the grill,baked potstoes,fresh asparagus and a garden salad will round out the meal...I hope!
sayhellonow
18 years ago
Hey Gramzee -- put a crouton on top of that sundae instead of a cherry and you can call it "health food."
dances_in_garden
18 years ago
I stopped at an oriental market today for spring roll wrappers and ended up picking up things to make for my dinner. DD was getting KFC (shudder!).

I bought a package of dumplings (some I steamed, some I made like potstickers) and a package of chicken and sticky rice wrapped in leaves.

OMG. This stuff is soooo good. And the price is unbelieveable! Even with the wraps, some baby bok choy and a can of coconut milk the bill was under 10.00.

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