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CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (autumnchik @ Mar 10 2009, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I love ketchup chips and my favorite brand is Old Dutch. When we make junk food runs over the border into Quebec, I can't seem to find them. They have Old Dutch corn chips in the stores, just not potato chips. Luckily, hubby brought those back from BC. And wine gums ... I adore wine gums.


LOL my hubby is obsessed with wine gums, that's funny. On every visit to Canada before I moved, he'd buy those jumbo bags at Zellers. And when my Mom came at Xmas, he requested lots of wine gums. I like them too!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-10 16:54:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 10 2009, 01:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
YES! She has 8 cans of cloverleaf chunk light tuna. Glad you like Jo Lois I'll have to meet up with you sometime after next week Jill and share the guilt. tongue.gif


YUMMY!! And ketchup chips too, your mouth is in for a party!! laughing.gif

QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Mar 10 2009, 01:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been to Canada many times, and I've never ever seen ketchup crisps or dill pickle ones either. Mel tells me they are good, but seeing as I don't like ketchup or pickles, I highly doubt it tongue.gif

Tonight, It must be something very quick, probably just some Farfalle with marinara sauce. I'm frantically cleaning up the apartment, and gathering all the documents that I will need for the interview next monday. I leave for Ontario Thursday morning............ So much to do and so little time.


They are everywhere that regular chips are sold! SOOO GOOD!! I have found dill pickle pringles here, and Herrs has ketchup but not as good as the Canadian chips.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-10 15:58:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 10 2009, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ahh speaking of Canadian junk food, I was talking with my mom on Skype lastnight and she showed me 3 boxes of Jos Lois, 5 bags of ketchup chips, tons of ketchup and chocolate bars and she plans on bringing them down for us. AHHH! sad.gif


MMM Jo Louis, haven't had those in ages! Is she going to bring you some Canadian tuna too?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-10 13:03:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 9 2009, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Baked mac and cheese.

I worked out for an extra 45 minutes today so I can enjoy it.


*DROOL* I love baked mac n cheese, MMMM!! I went to Justin Timberlake's restaurant in NYC and they had the BEST southern baked mac n cheese I ever ate!

Tonight, homemade fries with veggie chili on top and cheese!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-09 14:27:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 4 2009, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So I decided to make some guacamole to go with the tacos... I went and THOUGHT I bought all the ingredients... I did except I forgot the lime.

So I am going to try using sprite. tongue.gif

Wish me luck.


Good luck! I love guac, it's so damn good. Today I bought some at Trader Joe's, it's so fresh and taste homemade!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-04 18:07:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 2 2009, 04:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Since its so snowy outside my son and I decided to have an indoor summer party tonight so we're going to have lemonade and burgers and homemade potato chips.

Going to grill them with my george foreman 360.

We still need to get out our summer clothes and choose an outfit to wear. So excited! biggrin.gif


Awww that sounds so fun! Enjoy your night!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-02 16:37:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Last night was pizza.... homemade of course! Tonight I'm making Glen get takeaway on his way home, because the finale of the Bachelor is on and I'm not missing it to cook dinner! Maybe we'll get Chinese.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-02 11:20:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
We went out to this delicious Mexican restaurant tonight called Las Margaritas.... It's so unbelievably good! I swear I was Mexican in a prior life, I love Mexican food and can eat it every day! I got a bean burrito, cheese enchilada, it comes with Mexican rice! And you get these yummy chips with salsa right when you sit down. The guac is soooo good there too, made fresh! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Glen got beef tacos and said they were the best he ever had!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-28 21:21:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ Feb 26 2009, 06:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yesterday I was in a crappy mood and ate a whole box of Mac and Cheese blush.gif yeah I know it was a bad thing to do but what's done is done...

today I am in a crappy mood again.. good thing I don't have any mac& cheese left tongue.gif

no idea what I am going to make yet... I just want to make something simple...

ok I think I just thought of what to make.. if I still have sausage I am going to make sweet and sour sausage with mashed potaotes or maybe rice...



Mmmm comfort food!! Was it Kraft Dinner, it's OK to eat the whole box if it's KD tongue.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-26 18:26:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Feb 26 2009, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hubby got his yearly bonus today, so we are going out for supper kicking.gif kicking.gif


Whoohoo! The word "bonus" is one that brings a smile to most peoples face!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-26 12:23:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Leftover tacos, this time soft.... I love tacos!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-24 19:39:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Tacos stand'n'stuff!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-23 19:03:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Feb 23 2009, 01:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Feb 23 2009, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Feb 23 2009, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://www.bbqaddict...acon-explosion/


My husband is eating this Tuesday night..

And then sleeping on the couch.. meat sweats helpsmilie.gif


Wow! That looks, um, interesting!!

3 grown men with too much time on their hands... that's what it is.. I cannot believe my husband is going to eat that.. sad.gif



laughing.gif Could you imagine the calorie count in that!?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-23 13:40:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Feb 23 2009, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://www.bbqaddict...acon-explosion/


My husband is eating this Tuesday night..

And then sleeping on the couch.. meat sweats helpsmilie.gif


Wow! That looks, um, interesting!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-23 13:34:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Wegmans perogies pan fried with onions mm mm mm!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-22 18:58:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Tonight I heated up a can of cream of celery soup with some milk, and veggie meatballs. Then served over egg noodles, it was yummy!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-18 22:58:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Mexican rice and bean/cheese burritos!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-17 19:11:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ Feb 16 2009, 10:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am thinking of making sausage subs but all I have is ragu sauce.. do you think that would work?


Yes, it would!! Ragu is yummy.

I felt lazy after dropping my sister at the airport, so I just made penne with veggie meatballs in a rose sauce.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-16 22:50:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Wow there's alot of grilled cheese action going on! I had one for lunch yesterday with some soup!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-13 14:26:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Tonight I'm making rotini with garlic/olive oil sauce with chicken for my man, for moi leftover 'za from last night!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-12 16:21:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (TheATeam @ Feb 11 2009, 11:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'll type out the recipe here but also give you the link to the website, just in case!

Thin Crust Pizza

.25 oz pkt active dry yeast (or 1.5 teaspoons if you have a jar)
1/4 tsp granulated sugar
3/4 cup 110 degree water (warm tap water)
1 3/4 cup all purpose flour (or spelt flour)
1/2 tsp salt
pizza sauce of your choice
toppings of your choice
shredded cheese of your choice

-Dissolve yeast and sugar in water and let sit for 8 minutes
-Mix flour and salt in bowl.
-Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture and mix well with a heavy spoon.
-Turn dough onto floured surface and knead for 2 minutes
-Working from the edges to the center, press the dough into a 12" circle.
-Place dough on lightly greased pizza pan (or on parchment paper) and press to edges.
-Spread sauce over crust and add desired toppings and cheese
-Bake in 500 degree oven for 8-12 minutes or until edges are golden.

Here's the link: Thin Crust Pizza Recipe

As I said, I used spelt flour which was awesome and I ended up rolling the crust out as a dough made with spelt flour is less stretchy. It worked perfectly though! It was sooo yummy. We had sharp cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, chicken, turkey bacon, onions, olives, mushrooms, and red peppers. SUPER good! I'll definitely be making it again soon. The crust only took 10 minutes total to make. My husband even agreed that it was better than take out! This would also work with whole wheat flour instead of AP!

ENJOY!


YUM thanks sooo much!! I will definitely try this, and soon! Looks good, I heart pizza luv.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-12 09:34:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (TheATeam @ Feb 11 2009, 09:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I love guacamole with just about anything! smile.gif It's SO yummy!

We shared a new york striploin steak. It was very large! I finally got it right. The last few times I'd tried to make steak I overcooked it a lot, so I'm pretty happy. We also had brussels sprouts with mustard/garlic butter, and a black bean corn salad. I also had sauteed spinach and some onion and mushrooms. Man it was good!

That taco pizza sounds SO good xtinab! I think I definitely need to make that next time I make pizza.

Hey Jill, do you prefer thin crust or regular? If you prefer thin, let me know, I have a recipe that literally takes 10 minutes to make a crust from scratch, and it's SO yummy!


I much prefer thin crust, nice and crispy! Please do share the recipe, thank you!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-11 23:04:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ Feb 11 2009, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
going to make tacos... and maybe some guacamole.. do you think that would go with tacos?


Oh yeah! I love guac with my tacos.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-11 21:41:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
ATeam got me thinking of pizza so that is what I'm going to make! I didn't make the dough from scratch though, bought some but should be yummy!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-11 19:41:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Thanks for the chicken tips guys, I did the egg/milk dip thing and then in the breadcrumbs added oregano, paprika and garlic powder and hubby loved them! I'm new to this whole meat cooking thing, as I've been vegetarian for 15 years now. But my husband said I'm doing great!

Tonight, I'm making pizza on pita bread! I love pizza on pita.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-10 13:23:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (trailmix @ Feb 9 2009, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Feb 9 2009, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can someone help me with breaded chicken? I don't cook chicken much, so I'm not a pro. I want to make breaded chicken strips for my hubby's dinner, I have chicken breasts and breadcrumbs. What do I dip the chicken in to make the breadcrumbs stick?


egg!

Oh and it was Publix (the weetabix)


Oh easy peesy, thanks!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-09 12:34:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Can someone help me with breaded chicken? I don't cook chicken much, so I'm not a pro. I want to make breaded chicken strips for my hubby's dinner, I have chicken breasts and breadcrumbs. What do I dip the chicken in to make the breadcrumbs stick?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-09 12:26:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Homemade salt and pepper fries are in the oven, and veggie burger for me with pickles.... I loooovvvve pickles! Chicken wings for hubby....
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-08 18:23:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (trailmix @ Feb 7 2009, 05:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Feb 7 2009, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We are having baked scallops tonite.. with rice that was supposed to be soup.. but apparently I suck at making soup.. cause my rice soaked up all my stock and now it's just a rice with veggies concoction sad.gif


I bet it will be delicious rice though good.gif

I was thinking grilled cheese but Jill mentioned quesidillas and since I have tortillas I think that is what we shall have!


Oh yeah! Go the quesidillas route!! We went out for Mexican tonight, it was delicious. True authentic Mexican, and the homemade guacamole was to die for. Not to mention the pomegranate margarita.... whistling.gif I had chalupas and an enchilada mmmm.... they gave you chips and salsa too to start.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-07 22:02:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Quesedillas tonight, our usual Friday fair.... but tomorrow it's date night so we're going to a new Mexican restaurant, I looovvvveee real Mexican food!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-06 18:16:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (Udella&Wiz @ Feb 4 2009, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone doing low sodium recipes lately? Apparently I have high BP and am to cut down drastically on salt - which I don't add directly, but it's hidden in so many foods regardless.

I've been changing up a couple favourite recipes, but sometimes it just doesn't cut it.

Thanks

Beckie


I always am... I've had hypertension since age 21, and been on meds ever since. I had to see specialists because they thought I had a heart problem.... I was young, thin, vegetarian, don't smoke, only drink socially, excercise. Not a typical case but it turns out it's genetic.

So, I never add salt to my food and I try and buy low-sodium everything, especially sauces and soup. It's hard sometimes because there is so much sodium in packaged foods, I read the labels like crazy.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-04 15:05:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (Krikit @ Feb 3 2009, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Feb 3 2009, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Where's the what's for lunch thread? laughing.gif Kraft Dinner for my lunch, whipeee!! 2 precious boxes left. For dinner, veggie fajitas and chicken ones too.

Here it is! What's for Lunch Thread laughing.gif

I had tomato soup.


laughing.gif there really is one! Too funny.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-03 14:19:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Where's the what's for lunch thread? laughing.gif Kraft Dinner for my lunch, whipeee!! 2 precious boxes left. For dinner, veggie fajitas and chicken ones too.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-03 13:55:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Feb 1 2009, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Feb 1 2009, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We're having Glen's bro and pops over for dinner and to watch the game, so I asked them what they wanted to eat and they said "something Canadian" so I'm making poutine!! Homeade fries, beef gravy, and cheese curds from Wegman's!! Wings to go along with it. And for me, I made a delicious pot of vegetarian chili!! It's spicy and healthy. Glen just tried it and said "are you sure there is no meat in this?"


*drives over to Jills for Poutine* tongue.gif


laughing.gif It's all thanks to you, for telling me Wegmans had cheese curds! Now I can make authentic poutine!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-01 16:44:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
We're having Glen's bro and pops over for dinner and to watch the game, so I asked them what they wanted to eat and they said "something Canadian" so I'm making poutine!! Homeade fries, beef gravy, and cheese curds from Wegman's!! Wings to go along with it. And for me, I made a delicious pot of vegetarian chili!! It's spicy and healthy. Glen just tried it and said "are you sure there is no meat in this?"
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-01 16:03:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Jan 30 2009, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oooo, our favourite restaurant just re-opened. It was closed for almost 9 months and while the signs said 'for remodelling', it just went on being closed with no work gong on inside. We figured it had bit the dust. Well today I drove by and there are cars in the parking lot, and lights on inside, so we decided on the spur of the moment that we would go over and see. YES!! Grand Re-opening signs all over the parking lot - the place was packed! We got the last table and they were lining up out the door when we left (seems like it is a lot of people's favourite restaurant). It is called the Broadway Diner and that is just what it is - a diner - with a mixture of American, Southern, Italian, Mexican and Greek menu - and a dessert bar that consists of 7 layer tall cakes! It looks nice inside - re-did all of the carpeting, upholstery, refinished the woodwork and put in brand new lighting. The food is still just as great! I had my favourite Moussaka and Joe had the stuffed cabbage rolls. Ah, it feels good to have it back.



MMM that restaurant sounds really good!! That was a nice surprise for you guys!!

QUOTE (Danu @ Jan 30 2009, 09:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm not sure, but I find even in canada that the hot dogs I buy in the store don't taste near as good as the ones from the hot dog carts on the street.


LOL street meat!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-01-30 22:30:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Jan 29 2009, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We had Ikea for supper smile.gif Hubby had chicken fingers & mac & cheese, and I had the pasta with alfredo sauce (a cheap $1.99!!).. total meal cost (with 2 drinks) $11.00 PRICELESS


Ohhh me jealous! I adore Ikea food, it is really deelish. I love the mac and cheese and also the quiche, mmmmm!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-01-29 21:14:00
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QUOTE (Krikit @ Jan 29 2009, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Jan 29 2009, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I hate football, but definitely LOVE all the food at superbowl parties!!

I hate football too. Is anyone else going to be online that day? laughing.gif


I'm sure I will be! I think we're (or should I say "he") watching it at home, I'll make some yummy snackies. I don't understand the American obsession with football, and don't think I ever will.... it's literally an obesssion!! Off-Topic2.gif For dinner tonight, burgers and tater tots with a side salad!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-01-29 13:57:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
I hate football, but definitely LOVE all the food at superbowl parties!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-01-29 13:45:00
CanadaWhat's For Dinner?
Pork chops for hubby, salsa and bean cakes for me with a side of mashed potatoes and creamed corn. Here is the recipe for salsa and bean cakes if anyone is interested, they are really, really yummy and I eat them plain not on a bun!! They are crisp on the outside and soft in the middle!!

1 can red kidney beans, drained
1 cup crushed corn tortilla chips (I use multigrain)
1/2 cup salsa
1 egg, fork beaten

Mash beans with fork in medium bowl. Add remaining 3 ingredients, stir well. Shape into 6 patties to fit buns. Heat large greased frying pan on medium. Add patties. Cook for about 5 minutes per side until browned and heated through.

Nutrition info:

1 serving - 142 Calories, 5.7 G total fat, 4 G Fibre, 231 MG Sodium, 18 G Carbs.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-01-28 16:44:00