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Yay!!! What we having for din din tonight? Me... I gotta get back to ya! In the mean time..... inspire me!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnL I put some smoked beef sausage in the crockpot this morning with saurkraut, sliced onion, diced apple, seasonings and a half can of beer. (guess what I did with the other half) Gotta love recipes that call for half a can of beer No idea yet myself. I was thinking about chili, but that means I'd have to clear the snow off my vehicle and go to the store. And I had a big breakfast sandwich around 10 this...

Inspire US..lol. I have no idea.

I'm making a spaghetti sauce, a spicy version.

Dh has ordered up a pot roast and gravy, garlic spinach,green salad,mashed potatoes with garlic, and warm Italian bread.baked apples for dessert... by the time we finish all this stuff with garlic we will reek of it kadesma

I have mushroom, chicken thighs, and some romaine that needs using. That's all I have so far...no ideas coming my way.

Quote: Originally Posted by kitchenelf Lefty - I use a combo of leeks, red onion, and white or yellow onions. I also use a combination of chicken AND beef broth - the chicken broth mellows everything out. A little inexpensive port and burgundy also add a great depth of flavor...to a big pot I might add 1/4 cup of each. If the pot is not so big then maybe add 2 or 3 TBS of each. Going to a friend's house for homemade lasagna - I'll...

When i was in school I used to buy a lot of off brand frozen veggies and pastas. They are pretty cheap usually. To save on things like bread and meat also buy the off brands, get more of whatever is on sale and freeze the bread and meat you wont use soon. I still keep bread in the freezer so it wont go bad (I dont eat a ton of bread) just take some slices out a few hours before you want some and they thaw out really well. Or toast them...

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnL I put some smoked beef sausage in the crockpot this morning with saurkraut, sliced onion, diced apple, seasonings and a half can of beer. ( guess what I did with the other half ) Washed your hair????

Oh, I forgot to say: JoeV the challot look beautiful! Just as they should. However, for sandwiches, I prefer to bake them in the round coil shape. If you like white raisins, you can knead some in as well. This bread is so amazing it is like cake and makes the most incredible challah french toast. And, it is super easy to make. It was one of my dad's favorite--that some butter and my homemade jam and he was in heaven.