How many times have you heard that question? How many times have you asked that question?
I've heard that question waaaay too many times. And often the next sound I hear is "ugh" or"aww" or some other aversionish reply. To help avoid this scenario, I began asking for dinner suggestions. Heck, I'm happy to entertain the peons', er, family's requests. The thing is, they tell me, they can't remember everything I make. They'd like to see a menu. Sigh.
So this page will serve (get it - serve!?) as a menu (as I remember more items, I'll list them). Some of the recipes have already been posted on this site, and you'll find them all linked up. Others will be posted shortly... if the family orders something on this menu. And, hey, feel free to put in requests. I might entertain your ideas, too.
Nommsville "What's For Dinner?" Menu
Appies
- Dumplings
- Empanadas
- Egg Rolls
- Stuffed Artichokes
- Bagna Caulda
- Pizza Dip
- Quiche
- Smoked Mozzarella Phyllo "Cigars"
- Hogs in Blankies
- Blue Burger Puffs
- Artichokes Stuffed with Blue Cheese
- Cheese Souffle
- Simplest Guacamole
- Kicked Up Guacamole
- Garlic Knots
- Mock Chopped Liver
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken
- Grandma's Bacon Wrapped Surprise
- Chinese Scallion Pancakes
- Baked Brie
Soups
- Tortilla
- Pho
- Wonton
- Borscht
- Egg Drop
- Matzoh Ball/Chicken
- French Onion
- Minestrone
- Cauliflower (or Broc)
- Mashed Potato aka Loaded Baked Potato
- Fiery Chili
- Gazpacho
- Crockpot Turkey Chili
Salads
- Chicken Cutlet BBLT (Blue Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato)
- Antipasto
- Trader Joe's Slaw
- Northwoods-Inspired Red Cabbage
- Blue Cheese Slaw
- Arugula, Corn, Tomato, Blue Cheese
- Soulvaki-Inspired Salad
- Waldorf
- Ina's Middle Eastern Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Chinese Chicken Ramen Salad
Pastas/Rice
- Carbonara
- Bolognese
- Vegetable Bolognese
- Mario Batali's Fettuccine Alfredo
- Marinara
- Asparagus Carbonara
- Angel Hair with Basil, Parm, Parsley & Garlic
- Lasagna Toss
- National Lasagna Day Lasagna
- Cold Sesame Noodles
- Mushroom Risotto
- Peasto
- Goat Cheese & Spinach
- Mac & Cheese
- Mamma T's Baked Ziti
- Fried Rice
- CauliPasta
- Tuna Casserole
- Turkey Sausage, Rapini Pasta Toss
- Pasta Primavera ("healthy")
Beef
- Ropa Vieja
- Brisket
- Braciole
- Stracotto (Italian Chuck Roast)
- Beef Stroganoff
- Beef Stir Fry
- Boeuf Bourguignon
- Bo-Luc-Lac (Shaking Beef)
- Veal Parm
- Veal Saltimbocca
- Meatballs (Swedish, Greek, Asian, Sweet & Sour, Stuffed w/Cheese, Turkey, Baked, Fried....)
- Corned Beef
- Meatloaf
- Marinated Grilled Tri Tips (Asian Style)
Poultry
- Piccatta
- Aunt Dorothy's
- Ropa Vieja
- Chicken Cutlets
- Matzah Meal Chicken
- Popcorn
- Roasted (Citrus, Chinese, Regular)
- Brick Chicken
- Cacciatore
- Parm
- Tacos
- The Ultimate Turkey
- Chicken Chow Mein - NY Style
- Crockpot Turkey Chili
- Apricot Chicken
- Orange Chicken
- Fried Chicken
- Baked Lemon Chicken
- Lion's Head Casserole
- Enchiladas
- Tamale Pie
- First Date Dinner Chicken-Veggie Casserole
- Moo Goo Gai Pan
- Seared Duck Breast
- Seared Chicken with Avocado and Black Beans
- Baked Parm Chicken Fingers
- Chicken Continental w/Minute Rice (Ron's recipe)
- Chicken & Orzo Fritatta
- (Turkey) Kielbasa, Kale, Cabbage Saute
Seafood
- Tilapia Piccata
- Flounder with Scallions and Mushrooms
- Ginger-Scallion Steamed Fish
- Cioppino
- Fried Shrimp
- Shrimp and Grits
- Blackened Fish
- Salmon (pan fried, steamed, baked, cedar-planked)
- Mussels in Wine Sauce
- Po' Boys
- Fish Tacos
- Paella
- Prosciutto-Wrapped Cod
- Jambalaya
- Seared Scallops
- Fish with Shrimp, Caper, Artichoke Sauce (Mom's dish)
- Salmon, Green Olive Pasta Toss
Pork
- Pulled Pork
- Carnitas
- Pernil
- Fontina and Prosciutto w/ Roasted Grapes
- Pork Chops a l'Orange
- Schnitzel
- Pressed Pork Belly
- Mu Shu Pork
- Chili Verde
- Chickpea Chorizo Spinach Saute
- Egg Foo Yung
- Ribs
Tofu/Vegetarian
- Tofu in Lobster Sauce
- No-Butter Tofu
- Tofu Piccata
- Fajitas/Burritos
- Thai Basil Cashew Tofu
- Curried Chickpea Cauliflower Stew
Sammies/Burgers
- Chicken Parm
- Turkey Burgers
- Ultimate Beef Burger
- Salmon Burger
- Muffuletta
- Paninis
- Stromboli
- Spanokopita Stromboli
- Grilled Pork Burgers Indochine
- Sausage and Peppers
- Sloppy Joes -- Buffalo and Asian
- Reuben
- Pasties
- Stroganoff & Watercress Sammies
- Sausage and Peppers
Breads
- Naan
- Pizza Bianca
- Challah
- Irish Soda Bread
- "Crack" Bread
- Garlic Bread
- Soft Pretzels
Pizzas
- DYI
- Taco Pizza
- Greek Meatball Spanakopita
- Pizza Spaghetti
- Carbonara Pizza
Sides
- Knish
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts
- Lemon Prosciutto Brussel Sprouts
- Braised Brussel Sprouts
- Potato and Fried Shallot Kugel
- Black Beans & Rice (with cilantro pesto)
- Roasted Fennel- Polenta
- French Carrot Salad
- Mashed Potatoes/Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Potato Lyonnaise
- Ultimate Potato Gratin
- Broc Gratin
- Zuch Gratin
- Mexican Pickled Carrots
- Sweet & Spicy & Salty Roasted Sweet Potato Fries
- Pinto Beans
- Potato Latkes (traditional and kicked up varieties)
- Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
- Polenta/Grits
- Potato Casserole a la Kris
- Baked Potato
- Salsa
- Chimichurri Sauce
- Marinated Mushrooms
- Dressing/Stuffing
- Simply Green Beans
- Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic
- Chinese Style Green Beans
- Sweet Sauteed Carrots
- Roasted Veggies (Onion & Shallots, Fennel, Cauliflower, Broc)
Breakfasts
- Waffles
- Pancakes
- Biscuits & Gravy
- Chicken Fried Steak
- Croque Madame
- Eggs in Purgatory
- Herb Baked Eggs
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Corned Beef Hash
- Scones
- Banana Bread
- Mommy McMuffins
- Breakfast Potatoes
- Breakfast Burritos
- Matzah Meal Pancakes
- Matzah Brie
Desserts
- Molten Lava Cakes
- Blondies Have More Fun
- Bark
- Ina's Outrageous Brownies
- Peanut Butter Brownies
- Oreo Bites
- Rum Balls
- Hamantaschen
- Rugelach
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Ginger Snap Cookies
- Kahlua Cake
- Snickerdoodle Cake
- Coffee Cake
- Look to the Babka!
- Crepes
- Tea Time Tassy
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake
- Strawberry Triffle
- Apple Oatmeal Crisp
- Honey Cake
- Homemade Marshmallows (and flavored and spiked)
- Sophisticated S'mores
- Bread Pudding
- Red Velvet Cake
- Ice Cream
- Zepoles (Jewish Fusion)
- Apple Nachos
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
Drinks
- Strawberry Grape Smoothie
- Hurricane
- Hot Chocolate
- Sangria
- Keys to the Caddie Margarita
- Egg Cream
