My mom is coming up to visit me in a few days. I want to cook a special supper for her. Any good ideas?

Question

Wow I got a lot of excellent responces!! I absolutly cannot chose just one so I'm going to bring it to a vote. Thanks!

Answer 1

These are a few of my favorites! §@¿@§

Crock Pot Enchiladas
Serves 6

1 lb Ground Beef, lean
1 (8.5 oz) White Onion, chopped
1 (4 oz can) Chopped Green Chilies
1 (14 oz can) Enchilada Sauce
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Golden Mushroom Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cheddar Cheese Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Celery Soup

Instructions:
Brown hamburger and chopped onion and pour off grease.

Put all ingredients in crock pot. Mix and cook low 4-6 hours.
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Chicken Parmesan
Serves 6

1/3 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 Tsp Italian Seasoning, crushed
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1/2 Cup White Onion, diced
1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup 2% Milk
1 (1 oz packet) Ranch Flavored Salad Dressing Mix
6 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 (10 oz pkg.) Spinach, frozen, thawed, drained
1 Tbsp Pimiento, chopped

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

In a small mixing bowl combine cheese, ranch salad dressing mix, and Italian seasoning. Roll chicken pieces in cheese mixture to coat lightly; set remaining cheese mixture aside. Arrange the pieces in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish. In a small saucepan cook onion in hot margarine until tender.

Stir in flour; add milk all at once. Cook and stir till bubbly; stir in drained spinach and pimiento. Place a slice of cheese and spoon the spinach mixture over the chicken; sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until tender.
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Chicken Pasta Alfredo
Serves 6

6 Qts Water
12 oz Fettuccine Pasta
2 Tbsp Peanut Oil
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
2 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (20 oz bag) Frozen Broccoli Florets
3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions:
Heat a large pot of water, over high heat. When water comes to a boil add the pasta and boil for 8-10 minutes. Drain; reserving 2 cups pasta water. Cut the chicken into strips (1/4''x1''); set aside.

In a large frying pan, over medium-high heat, add the oil and chicken pieces stirring frequently until golden brown.

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add the chicken pieces, sauce, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, stirring frequently. Add the remaining pasta water into the saucepan and bring just to a boil, then add the broccoli. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Divide the cooked pasta evenly between serving dishes and top with chicken and broccoli mixture.
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Spanish Meatloaf
Serves 6

1-1/2 lb Ground Beef, lean
1 (5.5 oz envelope) Wyler's ''Hearty Beef Stew'' Soup Starter
1 (8 oz bag) Mexican Style Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 (4 oz can) Diced Green Chili Peppers
1 (14-1/2 oz can) Diced Tomatoes, drained
1 Cup BBQ Sauce (recommended: Kraft Carb Well)

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

In a large bowl add the soup starter, diced green chili peppers, and the diced tomatoes; mix until the liquid is absorbed. Add the ground beef and BBQ sauce and mix thoroughly until well combined.

Place 1/2 of the mixture in a loaf pan, making a well in the meat, top evenly with the cheese and place the remainder of the meat mixture on top to seal.

Bake for 45 minutes; drain any residual fat if necessary.

Place the meatloaf on a warmed serving platter and serve immediately. Serve with mixed vegetables or a salad.
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Crab Quiche
Serves 6

1 (8 oz pkg.) Louis Kemp Crab Delights, flaked
3/4 Cup Mexican Style Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/2 (8 oz pkg.) Cream Cheese, cut into 1/4'' cubes
1/4 Cup Green Onions, sliced
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Basil
1/2 Cup Heart Healthy Bisquick
1 Cup 1% Milk ''Skim''
1/2 Cup Eggbeaters
3 SecondsNonstick Cooking Spray

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

Mix the crab delights, shredded cheese, cream cheese, onions, salt, and basil in a medium bowl.

Coat a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray and spread the crab mixture into the bottom.

Beat the remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour over the crab mixture and bake for about 40-45 minutes.

Serve immediately.
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Strawberry Shake
Serves 2

1 Cup Frozen Strawberries, thawed
2 Tbsp Honey
1 Cup Cold 2%Milk
1 Cup Plain Yogurt
2 Tbsp Sugar Substitute (recommended: Splenda)
2 Whole Strawberries, garnish

Instructions:
Puree the strawberries and honey in a blender or food processor. Add milk, sweetener and yogurt; blend until smooth.

Pour into glasses; garnish each with a whole strawberry.

Answer 2

Baked Pork Chops w/ a twist

INGREDIENTS:
6 pork chops
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
2 egg, beaten
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup white wine

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Rinse pork chops, pat dry, and season with garlic powder and seasoning salt to taste. Place the beaten eggs in a small bowl. Dredge the pork chops lightly in flour, dip in the egg, and coat liberally with bread crumbs.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the pork chops 5 minutes per side, or until the breading appears well browned. Transfer the chops to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and cover with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. While baking, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk and white wine in a medium bowl. After the pork chops have baked for an hour, cover them with the soup mixture. Replace foil, and bake for another 30 minutes.

Answer 3

3 Cornish Hens, cut in two
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
2/3 cup maple syrup
3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper
oill for brushing
PREPARATION:
1. Combine the dry mustard, cinnamon and vinegar in a small bowl. Mix it to a paste.

2. Add the maple syrup, Dijon, and soy sauce and mix well.

3. Place the birds in one layer in a baking dish.
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Spread half of the mixture on the birds. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Alternatively, place in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.

4. Reserve the rest of the paste to baste the chicken while grilling.

5. Preheat the grill. Salt and pepper the hens and brush with a little oil. Place them skin side down on the grill and cook about 5 minutes. Brush with the glaze and turn.

6. Cook for 5 more minutes. Brush with more glaze and check for doneness.
To serve:
Serve hot from the grill.

Answer 4

Grilled Raspberry rooster • 6 boneless, skinless rooster breasts • a million/2 cup frozen raspberries, thawed • a million cup raspberry French dressing • a million/4 cup raspberry vodka (non-obligatory) • a million/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves (non-obligatory) • sparkling mint sprigs, for garnish (non-obligatory) • sparkling raspberries, for garnish (non-obligatory) Rinse rooster breasts and pat dry with paper towels. position rooster in a great zip-proper bag. upload raspberries, French dressing, vodka (if using) and chopped mint. Squeeze air out and seal bag. gently rub down the bag to mash raspberries. Marinate in the refrigerator for a million to 4 hours. Preheat grill to medium-intense warmth. position rooster breasts on the grill and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per part. get rid of from grill and position on serving platter. Garnish with sparkling mint sprigs and sparkling raspberries if so wanted. and for Dessert: Cheesecake-tarts tarts: • a million-a million/2 cup flour • 2 cup sugar • a million/2 teaspoon salt • 2/3 cup applesauce • 6 egg whites • 2 teaspoon vanilla • a million/2 cup + a million tablespoon cocoa combine dry substances ant moist substances one after the other, then mixture mutually. Spray a 9x13” baking pan and pour mixture into it. Cheesecake: • 3 8oz applications fat-loose cream cheese • 3/4 cup sugar • 3 eggs • a million tablespoon vanilla mixture all substances mutually until eventually nicely mixed. Pour on proper of brownie mixture. Run a knife by the batter to swirl. Bake at 350 ranges F for 40-40 5 min.

Answer 5

How about this:

Pasta and shrimp. Throw angel hair pasta, (cooked of course!) in a large bowl with olive oil, slived green and black olives, feta cheese, and cherry tomatoes sliced in half. Drizzle on a little butter and sprinkle on some parmesan cheese! Serve with a bottle of wine and some garlic bread.

Answer 6

You want something easy and tasty without too much work.

I love broiled salmon, it only take 10 minutes...sprinkle some fresh chopped dill over the top, server it with rice a vegetable.

Fresh dill is hard to come by...for me anyway, you can use the dried kind.

Answer 7

Pasta Alfredo
Breadsticks
Salad

Answer 8

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO

4 chicken breasts
2 stems of broccoli
1 container of Alfredo sauce
1 box of fettucini noodles

Fry chicken breast and then dice. Boil noodles until softened. Bring alfredo sauce to slight boil and then add noodles. Steam broccoli, chopped. Pour noodles and sauce on plate top with chicken and broccoli and Parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic bread.

Answer 9

CHICKEN MARSALA - In a frying pan, butter (melted) sliced mushrooms (Lots). cook until mushrooms start to soften. In a second frying pan cook Chicken (boneless, cut into pieces or strips and coated with flour) in butter, until edges on all sides start to brown. In first frying pan, add finely diced garlic and a generous amout of Marsala wine to mushrooms and heat vigorously for about two minutes, add chicken from second frying pan and cook until sauce thickens (flour from chicken will thicken sauce). To finish, add a spritz more Marsala wine (important, to sharpen Marsala flavor) and serve. - ENJOY

Answer 10

Whatever you fix, just make sure the table looks nice. Once the food is prepared put it in nice looking bowls and such. Candles and flowers on the table are fun too! She will love that you took so much effort just for her!