What should I make for dinner tonight?

Question

I just want to hear any ideas. Doesn't matter. I can cook pretty good, so it's not an issue. And if you can include the recipes or a link to the recipe that would be great too.

If I was the guy with a name like Faerie, would I be kissing a chick?

:)

Answer 1

Butter Chicken I (chicken makhani)

Ingredients

Chicken - 300 grams, cleaned and cut into small pieces
Cinnamon- 2" pcs
Salt - to taste
Cashew & almond paste - a handful ground smoothly
Ginger & garlic paste - 2 tspns
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
Chilly powder - 2 tsp
Coriander powder- 1 tspn
Onion - one chopped
Orange colour - 1 1/2 tsp
Butter - 3 tspn
Oil - 2 tspn
Tomato puree - 2 tomatoes blended smoothly

Directions

Fry onions in oil till transparent.
Add cinnamon and let it fry.
Then add ginger & garlic paste along with a little water.
Stir continuously.
Add turmeric, chilly, coriander powder with salt and mix well.
Pour in tomato puree, cashew & almond paste - mix well with water.
When it starts to boil add the chicken which should be mixed with a little colour.
Then add sufficient water for the chicken to boil.
The gravy should get thick or according to your requirement. Before switching off add butter and serve hot with parathas.


Butter Chicken II

Ingredients
1 3/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt to taste
1 cup yogurt
salt to taste
2 tablespoons garlic paste
1/2 tablespoon garam masala
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon chopped green chile pepper
2 cups tomato puree
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt to taste
1 cup water
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
1 cup fresh heavy cream

Directions

To Marinate: Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl with lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chili powder and salt. Toss to coat; cover dish and refrigerate to marinate for 1 hour.
Drain yogurt in a cloth for 15 to 20 minutes. Place in a medium bowl; mix in salt, garlic paste, garam masala, butter, chili powder, ginger paste, lemon juice and oil. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken, replace cover and refrigerate to marinate for another 3 to 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4 Place chicken on skewers. Place skewers in a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until almost cooked through.
5 To Make Sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garam masala. When masala begins to crackle, mix in ginger, garlic paste and green chile peppers. Saute until tender, then stir in tomato puree, chili powder, salt, garam masala and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring in honey and fenugreek.
6 Place chicken in sauce mixture. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Stir in fresh cream.


Tandoori Chicken

Ingredients
12 Chicken drumsticks and/or breast pieces (skin removed)
1 cup plain yoghurt or 2 cups Buttermilk
1 1/2 tbsp. red chilli powder
1 tbsp. ginger powder
2 tbsp. coriander powder
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. cumin powder
1/2 tbsp. garam masala
Meat tenderiser (optional)
2 tbsp. salt (use less if tenderiser contains salt)

Directions

Prick the chicken pieces with a fork all over.
Apply the tenderiser to the chicken pieces and let it stand for an hour or so.
The marinade: Take a wide and deep bowl about 12 2 inches wide and deep enough to hold all the chicken pieces.
Add the yoghurt plus one-cup water or the buttermilk with no water into the bowl.
Add all the spices from nos. 3 through 8 into the bowl and stir to form a homogeneous mixture.
Now add the chicken pieces into the mixture, so that they are all covered with the paste/mixture.
Cover the bowl with a lid and let it stand for 6 hours.
If you plan to marinade for 12-15 hours, put it in the refrigerator.
The more time it is marinated, the better it will absorb the spices and the tastier it will be.
When you are ready to grill the chicken, apply melted butter to the the chicken pieces with a brush or spoon all over and you are ready to grill the chicken on the barbecue in the normal fashion.
Turn over the chicken pieces when they look brownish red in colour or darker if you prefer it well done.
Slice finely onion into rings, add some salt and lemon juice to it, to be served as a salad with the tandoori chicken.
Lemon juice sprinkled on the cooked pieces also adds to the flavour, if you wish.


Chicken Masala Curry

Ingredients
1 kg chicken
4 tbsp. curd (plain yoghurt)
1 tsp. turmeric powder
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. ginger powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsps chilli powder
2 tsps coriander powder
1/4 cup oil
Salt to taste


Directions

Cut chicken into pieces and marinate with curd and salt and keep aside for an hour.
Heat oil and fry turmeric.
Add onion and fry till light brown.
Then add ginger and garlic mixed in a tbsp. of water and stir well.
Then add chilli and coriander mixed in 4 tbsps water. Stir well until the oil comes out clear.
Now add the chicken and sufficient water to make good sauce.
Cover and let cook on gentle heat till chicken is done.

Chicken Tikka

Ingredients
3 lbs. Chicken
1 cup Yoghurt
1 tbs. Pressed Garlic & Ginger
1 tbs. Lemon Juice
2 tbs. Red Chilli Powder
2 tbs. Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

Skin & bone the chicken. Cut into 4 parts. Prick it well with a fork or a sharp knife.
Mix yoghurt, ginger, garlic, chilli powder, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Place chicken into marinade for 2 hours.
Thread chicken pieces onto skewers.
Brush with olive oil and place on BBQ for 6 minutes or more on each side.

Masala roast Chicken


Ingredients
2 Small ready-roasted chickens
3 tbsp. Vegetable oil or ghee
3 chopped garlic cloves
1 cup chicken stock
4 tbsp. Balti masala paste
1 tbsp. Finely chopped coriander leaves

Directions

Skin and bone the chicken, cutting the meat into chunks.
Add the oil or ghee to your karahi, heat, and quickly stir-fry the garlic before it browns, add the chopped onions and fry until translucent.
Add the chicken, then the masala paste.
Stir-fry for 5 minutes or so. Add the chicken stock, stir, and cook until reduced (usually 10 minutes or thereabouts).
Add coriander leaves and serve in Balti bowls.


Chicken Moglai

Ingredients
1 Large chicken, skinned, meat removed and cut into chunks
12 oz clarified butter, ghee, or unsalted butter
2 Onions, grated (medium size)
2 tsp. Salt
1 1/2 Inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
9 Garlic cloves, crushed
6 Green cardamoms, broken slightly open
2 1 1/2-inch cinnamon sticks
4 Eggs, lightly beaten
4 tbsp. Sugar
6 tbsp. Ground almonds
27 fl Cream
Flaked almonds to garnish


Directions

Heat the ghee or butter in a large wok over moderate heat and fry the onions with the salt until translucent.
Add the ginger, garlic, cardamoms, and cinnamon sticks.
Stir-fry until the onions are golden brown.
Add the chunks of chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the eggs, sugar, ground almonds and cream.
Lower the heat to "very low" and pour the egg and cream mixture into the wok.
Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is cooked and tender. Be careful not to overcook the sauce, or the eggs and cream will curdle.
Serve garnished with flaked almonds.

Indian Curry Chicken

Ingredients
3 tablespoons tomato sauce
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 cup water
1 inch cube of ginger
2 tablespoons water
4 cloves garlic
1 cut-up, skinned chicken
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons oil
1 cinnamon stick
5 cardamom pods (green if you can find them)
5 whole cloves
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Mix the tomato sauce, yogurt and water and set aside.
Blend the garlic, ginger and water until smooth. Brown the chicken pieces in the oil Remove the chicken from skillet and lower heat.
Add the cinnamon stick, bay leaves, cardamom pods, cloves and hot pepper flakes. Stir for 30 seconds.
Add the garlic and ginger paste and the turmeric.
Stir for 1 minute. Add tomato mixture, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Stir.
Add chicken, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, turning chicken a few times. Serve with plain rice.

Answer 2

Meatloaf


2 lbs of ground beef
2 cps of quick oats
2 cps of butter snack cracker crumbs
2 eggs
1 onion finely chopped
1 green pepper finely chopped
1 tsp adobo
1 tsp lemon pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tbls of ketchup, plus
2 slices of white bread


Let meat set out to become room temperature. In a large bowl, combine meat with the quick oats, butter crackers, eggs, onion, green pepper, and spices using your hands. Incorporate each one of the ingredients before adding the next. Make sure everything is mixed together well. Place the 2 slices of bread in the bottom of a bread pan, this will soak up most of the fat from the meatloaf. Place the meatloaf into the pan, pressing it into the shape of the pan. Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees for about an hour. During the last 15 minutes of cooking time pull the meatloaf out and cover the top of the meatloaf with a generous portion of ketchup. Replace the meatloaf into the oven for the remainder of the time or until the ketchup caramelizes slightly. Serve with favorite type of potatoes and vegetables.

Answer 3

Southwest Skillet:

1 pound Hamburger
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can mushroom soup
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup instant rice
shredded cheese
tortilla chips

Fry the hamburger with the chili powder. Drain. Mix in beans, tomatoes, soup and water. Bring to a boil, simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the rice. Cover and let sit 5 minutes. Stir. Serve topped with cheese. Eat with the tortilla chips.

Answer 4

This is a new recipe we are trying out for burgers tonight

Caesar Salad Beef Burgers on Garlic Crostini

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

Beef Burgers:

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
salt and pepper
4 romaine lettuce leaves
1/4 cup freshly shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
romaine lettuce leaves (optional)

Garlic Crostini:

8 slices sourdough bread (about 4 x 3 x 1/2-inch)
extra virgin olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, cut lengthwise into quarters

Preparation:

Combine ground beef, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 3/4-inch thick patties, shaping to fit the bread slices.

Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally.

Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

Meanwhile brush both sides of bread slices lightly with oil. Place bread around outer edge of grid. Grill a few minutes until lightly toasted, turning once.

Remove bread from grid; rub both sides of each slice with a garlic quarter.

Place one lettuce leaf on four of the crostini, top each with a burger. Sprinkle evenly with cheese, cover with remaining crostini.

Cut burgers in half, if desired, arrange on lettuce-lined platter, if desired

Answer 5

Greek Pizza

Ingredients:
1 13" uncooked dough crust
1/2 recipe garlic oil sauce
8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup pitted/halved greek olives
6-8 pepperoncini (pickled peppers), sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms slices
1 tsp. dried oregano
extra virgin olive oil

Preparation:
Top dough crust with oil sauce, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, olives, pepperoncini, onion, mushroons, and oregano. Drizzle with oil. Bake in preheated 500° F oven on pizza stone for 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.

Answer 6

Lemon Chicken Pita Burgers with Spiced Yogurt Sauce:

You can also serve the chicken patties with couscous tossed with golden raisins.

1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Moroccan or Greek seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 pound ground chicken
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
4 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomato

Combine first 6 ingredients; add 1 teaspoon rind, stirring well. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into 1/4-inch-thick oval patties.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 4 minutes.

Combine remaining 1 teaspoon rind, yogurt, and oregano, stirring well. Fill each pita half with 1 patty, 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture, 1/4 cup lettuce, and 1 tablespoon tomato.


Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 stuffed pita halves)

NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 426(30% from fat); FAT 14g (sat 3.4g,mono 6.3g,poly 2.7g); PROTEIN 28.9g; CHOLESTEROL 77mg; CALCIUM 137mg; SODIUM 776mg; FIBER 3.3g; IRON 2.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 46.4g

Answer 7

Cut into 4 parts. Prick it well with a fork or a sharp knife.
Mix yoghurt, ginger, garlic, chilli powder, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Place chicken into marinade for 2 hours.
Thread chicken pieces onto skewers.
Brush with olive oil and place on BBQ for 6 minutes or more on each side.

Answer 8

I'm making rigatoni Parmesan with meat sauce, a cesaer salad and garlic bread tonight. Message me for recipe if you like! :-)

Answer 9

Garlic Chicken - baked and breaded chicken breasts smothered with portobella mushrooms and garlic (using extra virgin Olive oil) with a salad as an appetizer and a side of cheesy fries.

Answer 10

Well I'm doing Buttery garlic chicken drumsticks, with home made cheesy potato croquettes with sweet red papper salad.

Answer 11

Chicken Saltiboca with asparagus and garlic fried potatoes.