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What's for Lunch/Dinner?

KingstonsMom — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 15:30:45 GMT

DH and Kingston are off a geocaching/camping trip, so it's just me for a couple of days.

I have 2 lbs. of fresh shrimp in the fridge, so I'm thinkin' I'll start with bacon wrapped shrimp, sweet & sour sauce and others for dipping....YUMMMMM!

I'll decide later what to do with any fresh shrimp left, if there is any, LOL!

But right now, I'm thinkin' shrimp egg rolls or spring rolls later.

What's on your menu tonight?

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

mizree — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 15:50:14 GMT

@KingstonsMom Martha Stewart's Sweet and Sour Shrimp is excellent. We are having pasta for dinner. enjoy your weekend.

Ingredients

Ingredient Checklist

1 pound peeled, deveined large shrimp
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into thin slices (1 1/4 cups)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 2 to 3 cloves)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
1 cup peeled, chopped fresh pineapple
3 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
2/3 cup apricot jam or orange marmalade
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar, plus more for serving
Cooked white rice, for serving

DirectionsInstructions Checklist

Step 1
Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat a large, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over high; swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque, 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and bell pepper to skillet; cook, stirring, until pepper has softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, pineapple, and scallions; cook 1 minute.
Step 2
Stir jam and vinegar into skillet; bring to a boil and cook until reduced and syrupy, about 1 minute. Return shrimp to pan and toss until coated and heated through, about 1 minute. Season to taste; serve over rice, sprinkled with more vinegar and pepper.

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

Desertdi — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 15:50:51 GMT

@KingstonsMom What a coincidence! I just came back from the market with a pound of crab meat. Thinking of salad....(and leftovers).

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

Scooby Doo — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 15:52:13 GMT

I just bought a 2 lb bag of shrimp. Last night I had some. 1 lb shrimp, 1 tea italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tea crushed red pepper; saute in butter or olive oil. Yummy.

Today I'm thinking scampi.

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

KingstonsMom — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 15:55:22 GMT

@mizree

Yum! I'll be trying that one soon, thanks for posting!

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

SandySparkles — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 04:13:14 GMT

I prepared tuna salad yesterday, so the flavors could "marry" for today's lunch, and or dinner. I use finely chopped red, and green onion, diced dill pickle, two chopped boiled eggs for texture, sea salt, and fresh cracked black pepper. Celery seed to taste, is substituted for fresh celery because I detest raw celery in anything but avocado toast.😁

I sometimes make a compound butter with softened Kerrygold butter, fresh cracked black pepper, a pinch of celery seeds, and use it to toast the bread on one side.😋

~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

alicedee — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 16:53:22 GMT

I have a bit of leftover potato soup in the fridge for lunch. Took hamburger out of the freezer...think I will make spaghetti for dinner. Cold and pouring rain here....bring on the carbs lol!

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

Kachina624 — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 17:45:55 GMT

I'd use hubby's absence as an excuse not to cook or have to clean up and get some take out.

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

freakygirl — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 17:53:59 GMT

every year, we still celebrate my deceased MIL's birthday. she loved korean food, so we're having beef bulgogi and spicy chicken bulgogi today.

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 18:07:34 GMT

Dinner will be marinated chicken breasts done in the Ninja grill and a couple of veggies.

Lunch, well, it was brunch at 10:30 this am. There was leftover Chinese calling my name. Shrimp lo mein, sesame chicken and shrimp fried rice. A little of each hit the spot.

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

KingstonsMom — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 18:11:14 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2

Love Chinese food!

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

ALRATIBA — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 18:12:58 GMT

Someone on Twitter suggested that since today is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Mexican food was on the menu today.

I'll probably make tacos tonight!

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

Mary Bailey — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 18:13:06 GMT

I had crab legs

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:27:01 GMT

@KingstonsMom If given a choice of Chinese take out or pizza, I'd take Chinese.

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

Flatbush — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:28:49 GMT

My simple lunch today: meatball hero from Subway.

Love them.

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:47:38 GMT

Lunch:
Kettle & Fire Beef Bone Broth w/Nutritional Yeast added to it
Mini Peppers w/cream cheese & sprinkled with Everything Bagel Seasoning.

Dinner:
Leftover Eggroll in a Bowl
Leftover Twice Baked Cauliflower Casserole

Dessert:
Costco Keto Salted Caramel Ice Cream Bar

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

Catty2 — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 21:23:10 GMT

Probably pizza. They have curbside pickup and bring it out to your car. Can't get easier than that.

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

homedecor1 — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 21:59:17 GMT

Sounds good and yummy!

Me when my spouse goes away for golfing weekend --I can't get cozy enough with. good book and the array of "take out" menus 😉

No spouse no cooking -- it's out for breakfast lunch or dinner -- he's picky so I go places he doesn't like (or order in)🙂😉

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 22:46:05 GMT

@Flatbush I like Subway. DD makes a face. There are a lot of good sub shops near where she works and she will get one from one of those places,

Every once in awhile I just get the urge for a Subway turkey, 12" on whole wheat or honey oat roll, lettuce, tomato and onion. I put my own mayo on at home along with hot peppers.

Re: What's for Lunch/Dinner?

Bridgegal — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 02:24:51 GMT

I don't cook everyday but I'm on month two of Butcher Box, which I love, and had a sirloin tip cap to cook. It was sooooo tender and moist but it was more of a roast than a steak so it took way long than the roasted Greek potatoes and squash, zucchini and cheese bake that I did. There is enough left over for tomorrw, so that's good. I'd never heard of that cut of beef and had to look it up. I'm still not sure what it is but it sure is good!!!