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mixxy

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I did my roast in the crock pot too for 8 hours on low, but I seared it first this time, and it made a BIG difference (or maybe the roast was just a better one! ;)) I stuck some fresh garlic into it with a knife, then sprinkled onion soup mix over it... and it had a yummy flavor! :p

Allestaria your coke bbq sauce sounds yummy... I'll have to try that next!
 

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Mixxy, your roast is making me hungry! One of my favorite meals of all is kind of like yours but it has mushroom soup and dry onion soup mix and a little wine with it. You can either wrap it up tight in foil and cook it slow like 325 in the oven for about 4 hours or you can crock pot it. It's so good with that gravy over a pile of smashed potatoes.

My grandson called last night and says "Grandma, I got some hot dogs!" So he's coming over with my daughter and we'll have Casper's hot dogs tonight and carve up some pumpkins. He's such a sweet guy. Even tho he's almost 21 he still loves his gramma!

My grandma was Danish and she always used yellow peas to make her soup. I don't know what the difference is but I always make the yellow version with a ham hock. Haven't done that it a while, glad you reminded me. Now that it's getting colder those soup and stew recipes sure whet the appetite. Keep 'em coming! :)
 

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Oh Wow! Well, I see everyone has been eating good and healthy! LOL
I may have to break and do a nice chuck roast or something this coming week- Mixxy, you keep talking about those roasts... I can almost smell it cooking- w/ potatos, carrots, and some hot cross buns- I love rolls w/ roast! I just love bread who am I fooling! LOL
Tonight was subways- Everyone had their own... well, I say everyone- Tonight was my & Hubby and the two little boys- My daughter went out to eat at PF Wang's in Raleigh w/ her friend and her friends parents... my 2nd oldest son had a Sweet Sixteen B-Day party to go to- They left right after school in limo's to the girls house... and my oldest left early this morning for Washington, NC- His play competition... My 2nd oldest will be home... oh, I guess in an hour or two- my daughter is spending the night to stay for the Halloween party tomorrow over at the same friends house, My oldest will be in tomorrow night, and probably head right back out to enjoy Halloween festivities w/ his friends... My 2nd oldest will be going out to a party tomorrow w/ his friends... We are taking my two younger boys to a party and then Downtown to Trick or Treat in the Market Zone and then go to Doc's (like Dave & Busters w/ an edge)... there is a party there tomorrow too-
Man, with how busy we've been you'd think it was Christmas! LOL
I am still recovering from my oldest sons play he was just in... Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory... It was so very good- they did great! Much better than I thought it would turn out being in play form...
I am slowly getting orders in... not slow shipping, just slowly ordering what I feel I need- LOL EVERYTHING!- You girls have a Safe Halloween!
 

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Luv2 - LOL! :p I know... I think hubby is addicted to my roasts now.. so it's a good thing I bought 4 on the buy-1-get-1 free sale! I was busy coloring my dogs pink (non-toxic sidewalk chalk ;)) for a Halloween party so I reheated the roast in foil in the oven for a quick dinner.. and it was even better the 2nd night.. soooo moist! :D
 

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Tonight is the downfall of true chefs. We are going out so I...um...*gasp*...

I grabbed a couple Digiorno pepperoni pizzas for one, mine regular and hers thin crust and..omg...frozen onion rings, lol. At least I am going to do them right, deep fried in veggy oil/lard mix. hehe.

And beer. Henry Weinhards special reserve. yummy.
 

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Yesterday was a big BIG football game here.. being from Minnesota, we are almost required to watch when we play our archrivals the Green Bay Packers!
We had hotwings, the perfect football food of course with some fries.. no veggies! lol
Ren boiled the wings first, to get a bunch of fat out.. then he baked em, hoping for some crispyness and finally tossed em in the hotsauce. They were pretty good for a sort of healthy version of wings.. :)
 

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Is that even a real thing? Healthy wings? :D
We tried something new tonight "Saddler's Dinner for Two"..in the refrigerated section near the preparred BBQ and potato dishes. We got the BBQ'd beef and mashed Potatos. Not bad..it was ok for a quick micro meal.
We have been shopping for clothes to wear to my charity dance. Nothing fancy (thank Goodness!) just nice. He has lost weight, I have just moved mine around. I only buy clothes for special occations..so maybe once a year! After walking a mall yesterday and another today..I was too tired to cook!
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I looooove Apple Butter! Have never tried it on ribs... That actually sounds good!
What is your charity for, MaryKay? Hope you all do well with it!

Well, I missed the last couple days of course- the kids had halloween and everything going on... Halloween night was hotdogs w/ chili, slaw, etc- I am lucky my kids love some hotdogs! LOL We do usually make it a meal and it is good for a change of pace- I can eat hotdogs at home but can't deal w/ a fast food hotdog at all... I don't know why-
Last night we made a big pot of chili! It was so good! I was irritated though because at the grocery store it seemed everyone had chili night going on prior to me shopping... only kidney beans left were the small cans, no dried beans, no large cans etc... tomatoes were minimal and the cans... well, they had tomato paste in the small cans and seasoned stewed tomatoes in small cans and that was it- I got the huge cans of diced tomatoes at Sam's... Crackers... I bought the "Premium" brand- All Zesta (my normal brand) and all the store brand were gone- only store brand left were unsalted tops... I was like, MAN! But we got it worked out- It was delicious and I have a bit left over- (I used my largest stock pot to make it)- The leftovers are all in the freezer including the cornbread- Mmmmm- A quick dinner one night this week-
Tonight we are making scrapple... I love it- the kids love it- It's quick and easy and so delicious! People make this all different ways but I am using up a half roll of ham that we bought for slicing deli slices for kids lunches, subs, and such- It needs to be used up so I am using that to make scrapple this time... It will be wonderful!
Hey who listens to Sirius Radio- Martha Stewart Channel?? I love Everyday Foods... I like a lot of the shows- LOL On everyday foods she always does some really cool things- "Use it up" and she will tell people that call in how to use up bits of stuff they have left around the kitchen that isn't "enough" to do a whole meal with... she will tell ya how to use it up- It is cool...
Okay, I must be in a talkative mood today- LOL Either too much sleep or because I haven't been feeling like talking for the last few days... Whatever it is- I will leave room on this post for others- LOL
 

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I had been getting Orange Roughy fish at Trader Joes when I could, because I just like a fish that doesn't have a fishy taste or smell. For the past few months they hadn't had any Orange Roughy -- and I was kind of missing having fish! I saw a package that said "White Ruffy" (trademark)... and the fish was called "Striped Pangasius Fillets" and were not suppose to 'smell' when cooking... so bought a package... figuring if they didn't smell when cooking.. they'd probably taste mild... and were much cheaper than Orange Roughy too! :D I baked the fish on Saturday... with butter, garlic powder, pepper & no-salt seasoning. Oh... yummy!! :p
 

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Well, my husband is back on his diet, he follows the biggest loser one, it works great!

So dinner's this week----

Baked potatoes and salad. I spray the taters with olive oil no-cal cooking spray, then rub sea salt on them. (pierce all over and then dry before) pop in the oven for about 45 min @ 425* I make several and re-heat for lunches.

Pita pizzas- take a pita, slit it all the way around and pull apart carefully, now you've got two, and half the calories to boot! Top with best choice brand garden vegetable spaghetti sauce(it is the lowest cal/best tasting one I have found so far), low fat moz cheese, and then Hormel turkey pepperonis are really low cal, or top with bell peppers, or your fav veggie. Cook in oven @350* until the cheese melts. We usually have two each, very yummy.

Bacon, lettuce wraps- They have these tortillas in the cold section near the eggs and butter at our store that are only 50 cals for a tortilla. I cook turkey bacon, and then we add lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and other veggies with mustard, or salad dressing. The tortillas are great for wraps, we use them for bean burritos too. They do not heat well though, we tried to once and they get hard and rubbery in the oven, just fyi.

Stir Fry- I will use firm tofu or chicken, the tofu is the least amount of Cal's though. I squeeze the tofu with paper towels to get out the excess water (this makes it more firm), cut into cubes, then add just a few drops of EVO in the pan and cracked pepper, meanwhile I put a tbs of natural peanut butter in the microwave to soften, add a little soy sauce, stir, then add one egg, stir some more. Pour this over the top of the tofu while it's cooking. It coats the tofu, and makes it taste so good!, Oh yeah.....add a bit of cayenne to this mixture, it rocks! When I use chicken, I omit the egg/peanut butter mixture, and just season the chicken with salt, cracked pepper, and soy sauce. In another pan I saute the veggies, I buy the best choice brand of stir-fry veggies. Cover it with a lid so the veggies soften faster, then near the end remove lid, pour out excess water and turn the burner up for a few minutes. Serve with minute rice.....the point is to use as little rice as possible because that is where the most calories are!

This is my menu for the week. :D
 

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Well, I think I'm in mary! Frito chile pie is a big hit at my house! Yes, I'm a man but I do alot of the cooking around our house! I had no idea all I had to do was join the "room" ....woohoo! I hope I don't get kicked out...is this a ladies only room? I have really enjoyed all the dinner suggestions I read hear...all of them sound yummy .....I cooked a roast the other day after hearing about it here....keep the suggestions coming ladies....PS- I'm gone alot when I'm on a job so when I'm home I do alot of the cooking, when I'm gone on a job, my wife feeds herself so it's a treat for her not to have to cook.
 
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"Bacon, lettuce wraps- They have these tortillas in the cold section near the eggs and butter at our store that are only 50 cals for a tortilla. I cook turkey bacon, and then we add lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and other veggies with mustard, or salad dressing. The tortillas are great for wraps, we use them for bean burritos too."

that sounds really good, I'll have to try that! delish!
 

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I promise I won't throw my stuff on the floor and leave a sink full of dirty dishes :D.
I just make a pot of homemade chili or I use wolf brand chili (no beans) if I'm in a hurry and use those chili cheese fritos with some extra chese on top and chop up some lettuce and tomatoes to garnish it with...yummy! we'll each eat two bowls of that! I used to add some Pace picante sauce mild to the mix but we quit buying it and I don't know why???? :D When I make homemade chili, we freeze the leftovers so we can enjoy it whenever....I guess it's more like a frito chili pie salad!!!
 
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I forgot to mention, ladies, it's ok to respond to sattec! Sorry..lol
We used to make something similar. We called them straw hats. It was useful when you get a box of broken taco shells. Crumble taco shells on a a plate, top with taco seasoned hamburger. Then add the toppings of your choice. We liked lettuce, tomatos, grated cheese, sliced black olives and sour cream. Mike and my son had to have hot taco sauce too!

Happy Thanksgiving!
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