Summertop: that is what you think.. hey! it is summer.. there IS summer camp!! whoo hoo!

Czuch Chuckers: I'm a bit late on this one but I like Steak Diane for a romantic dinner.

Cathryn.... that sounds like an awesome dinner. Next time for sure!

Michelle..... next time I am in England, you and me and Diane! have always loved that preparation. Actually any filet style for me.

You guys are gonna kill me, but we ended up going out for pizza instead! Oh well, I didnt plan ahead very well, it was just a last minute idea.

Thanks for all the great suggestions, I still cant wait to try that potato bar idea. That would be great with a group of friends!

Czuch Chuckers: you're on!

I hope you enjoyed your pizza!

Czuch Chuckers: is that were mr.potato head and don rickles hang out?

ScarletRose, LOL...I sent one to camp yesterday.

harley:
RomanticDinnerIdeas:
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/dinner/dinner3.html

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_cl/episode/0,1976,FOOD_9952_14000,00.html

http://www.absoluterecipes.com/romantic/

http://www.romanceopedia.com/R-RomanticDinnerIdeas.html

nobleheart: LOL. I didnt think anyone knew who rickels is anymore!

Summertop: 1 down .. what?? 4 to go!! LOL

Uh Oh...Had a good reply but...

OK...In just over a month, I am taking about 15-20 people backpacking for a week. Any good ideas on what to fix for either breakfast, lunch, dinner? Remember, we are backpacking...heavy is BAD!

Summertop: WElp.. I just fixed myself a chicken casadilla.. I spread on sour cream, cheddar cheese, diced toms and onions, chicken, and avocado spread.. and then put in oven for 20 mins..

Avocado spread for large groups

12 avocado's gutted
1-2 cup mayo
(not miracle whip! YUK)
garlic powder
all purpose seasoning.. (I use Mrs. Dash original)
2 or 3 packets dry veggy soup mix (lipton cup a soups or similar)

mostly mixed on taste.. cream all ingredients together, more mayo can be added to fit your tastes..
Note the earlier you prepare the more the seasonings get to come out in the spread.. make sure to put in air tight container.. :)


also prepare the Chicken ahead of time as well..
Chicken.. skinned, boned, and cubed.. (I use just the white meat)
pan fry adding garlic and Mrs Dash along with a splash of lemon.. no need to use any oil..

Yummy!!

I don't know how easy this would be to have on your backpacking trip.. since the sour cream and avocado spread along with the prepared chicken chunks would need to be kept cold..

but as for easy meal.. all you would need to do is get the fire going.. and then place huge cookie sheets over the grill.. or spread foil over the grates.. the person hand makes his tortilla.. and warms it to his liking.. and usually one tortilla fills ya up!

ScarletRose: Sounds very good...but...my be hard over a campfire.

Summertop: I wonder if they were premade and rolled.. and then you just put them in foil on the fire.. Hmmm

I will have to try that when we are camping next month..

Hey.. tell me.. are you going to have a site where all your foods and tents will be set up.. that you come in to in the evenings.. or do you all carry that stuff and set up camp each night??

ScarletRose, we will have one site for the entire week. I wonder how the casadillas would be wrapped in corn husks instead of foil. Foil is bad when backpacking. It's heavey and has to be packed both in and out.

Summertop: never thought of that.. hehe

Summertop: Lots of choices.... If money isnt a problem those freeze dried or dehydrated meals are really good, and easy, you just add h2o and voila!

Other less expensive options.... I like to do as much prep before I leave as possible. I mean, you can have your eggs already scrambled and stored in a container or canteen or something. One pot meals are also a good idea. When you are camping and hungry, everything tastes good, so dont worry about gourmet. Keep it simple. A big pot of pasta and some sauce is good. Chili, or some other one pot meals? Hamburgs and hot dogs are fairly easy and a favorite. I will think about it somemore and get back to you...

ScarletRose: that sounds delicious.I 'll bring the tequila.

nobleheart: it's a date!! whoo hoo

nobleheart, somehow I don't think tequila and boy scouts mix well.

Barbee: I use all-purpose flour ;)

Summertop: I was answering ScarleRose.

ScarletRose: I'm making from scratch egg noodles with fresh sweet basil in it.I have this delicious prosciutto ham alfredo sauce natasha made and a block of munster cheese.want some?

but no tequila,but I have a bottle of Cabernet sauvignon

nobleheart: UMmmmmmm yummy.. You betcha.. *Grabs keys on hook and runs out the door*

ScarletRose: well its nice to see I'm not the only one who appreciates a good bottle of wine...anyone else? whats your fav wine?

nobleheart: heck it really isn't the wine.. it is the fact that YOU are cooking the dinner! LOL

well aren't you nice

ScarletRose: You got him there.

nobleheart: Rumor has it you are a wonderful cook.. and you are a dear friend.. so.. why be alarmed that I would want to run off and dine with you.. regardless if you had wine or not.. (not much of a drinker, you know why)

satinjade: Thanks for the reply... i will have to try the pie soon.. :)

ScarletRose: ty "scarletrose",I'm sure an evening together would be fantastic.will you be bringing your lil pink whip?

and yes I can cook,so what?cant a guy have his talents?[wink]

1 Cup Vinegar
1/2 oil
1 Tsb. Salt
1 1/2 tsb. Poultry Seasoning
1/2 tsb. Pepper
Place in a pan and bring to a rolling boil...pour over chicken pieces and let marinate several hours..BBQ on grill till done .It's very good !!!

1/2 Cup Oil
1 Cup Vinegar
1 Tablespoons Salt
1 1/2 Teaspoons Poultry Seasoning
1/2 Teaspoons Pepper
Place all ingredients in a sauce pan ..bring them to a boil..
Pour over Chicken pieces and marinate several hours ..BBQ on grill till done ! sorry i wrote this twice but the amount of salt was 1 Tablespoon ..Poultry Seasoning & pepper are Teaspoons :)

I still see people buying those carob pods.wish I knew what you can do with them.

nobleheart: Most Chefs are men.My hubby loves to cook and can make a great sauce and i'm Italian .He's Polish

nobleheart: Read this
http://www.herbalhut.com/carob.htm

Foxy Lady: ty foxy,I bought a few pods.they r delicious,taste somewhat like chocolate.

Does anyone have a recipe for Yorkshire Pudding , that's like a cake type and not the puffy type ??????

satinjade: I tried searching but couldn't find any cake recipe.

Foxy Lady: Thanks Foxy Lady...i have looked too ...most recipes are a Pop-Over type . I'll have to ask some of my family , if they have my Mom's recipe .

This page is pretty good, satinjade

http://www.deliaonline.com/cookeryschool/howto/how_0000000026.asp

http://www.popgadget.net/images/gingerbreadCPU.jpg

nobleheart: wow.. an edible motherboard.. haha

http://www.pichirichi.com/images/Funny-Food/040_inek.jpg

satinjade: I know Im late answering this but could you be Thinking of steamed suit pudding?

satinjade: i've never heard of yorkshire pudding. but i typed (yorkshire pudding) in on the Internet and it brought up a recipe, maybe the one you are looking for....

Barbee: I found a recipe for it on a recipe site , which site did you fine yours on ?

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