Whatcha cookin' for supper?

Lubbock, Texas
January 14, 2009 4:48pm CST
I decided to actually plan a meal today. I usually wait til supper time and go to the fridge and see what I've got. Today I decided I wanted lentil stew. I used 1 cup lentils, a couple of stalks of celery, a couple of carrots, an onion, a little bacon and a handful of dried parsley and enough water to simmer it all til its done. MMMM MMMM MMMM It smells so goooood! Now all I've got to do is make a pan of cornbread and supper will be ready. Do you like lentil stew? How do you make yours?
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16 responses
• India
15 Jan 09
I never ate it. It's a new recipe to me. But yes I like green vegetables, and like cooking supper. But generally I do not cook for supper at evening. I cook the whole days' food at morning, and as required refrigerate them and eat accordingly. You must have enjoyed your lentil soup later.
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• United States
15 Jan 09
Yeah , I dont think I have tried that either . My gram used to make a soup with thin noodles , v 8 juice , beef , cabbage, and many veggies , and that was so yummy . My fiance really isnt that into soup , and my mom dont make it often either because my dad is the same way LOL.
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• United States
15 Jan 09
Ooooh, that sounds good. I don't know that I have ever had lentil stew. C has been finding recipes on line and printing them out, AND getting the stuff and cooking it. Of course, he has asked for my supervision the first few times, but he's actually a pretty good cook!
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• Lubbock, Texas
16 Jan 09
I learned to make lentil stew for Grampa. He didn't eat much meat but liked to try all different legumes. I knew C would be a good cook if he'd just try! He has his own ideas about what goes together for seasonings.
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• Lubbock, Texas
16 Jan 09
What do you mean EEEk! How many times has he watched you make gravy. Help if he asks, and eat it any way if he messes it up.
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• United States
16 Jan 09
Yeah, if he would trust himself to play with recipes, instead of going strictly by what the piece of paper says.*L* He's done salisbury steak (what I have been calling smothered hamburgers for years, but couldn't convince him they were the same thing, until he tasted it) and tempura and coconut shrimp. He did a good job on all of it. His next attempt, he says will be chicken fried steak, and he is including the gravy (EEEK!?)
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@deebomb (15304)
• United States
14 Jan 09
I have a couple of chicken leg quarters simmering with some brown and wild rice. When the Rice is almost done I'll add some mixed veggies. I might even make some corn bread to go with it.
• Lubbock, Texas
16 Jan 09
I like chicken and rice. I'm glad I started this discussion. So many meal ideas!
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@deebomb (15304)
• United States
16 Jan 09
That's what is so great about myLot. I just love the way every one shares ideas.
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
15 Jan 09
its very cold out so i am making lentil soup for supper! i use potatoes, lentils and sausages but today i am using leftover ham that we had on the weekend! sometimes i serve it with homemade bread but it depends.
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• Lubbock, Texas
16 Jan 09
I haven't tried adding potatoes. I'll have to do that in the next batch. Thanks.
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
15 Jan 09
Lentil soup: Bag of lentils Lots of water Ham Celery Carrots Potatoes Onion chicken or beef bouillon Salt pepper onion salt celery salt Yum...
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• Lubbock, Texas
16 Jan 09
Ahh another lentil souper with some more ideas for variety. Thanks dawnald.
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@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
15 Jan 09
Hello , The last few days I have kept it simple with hamburgers and tots one night , and hot dogs , and mac and cheese the other night . Today , I am making seasoned meat balls in rice with mushroom soup poured over it , and sour cream to dip it in . My fiance loves that , and it is very filling , ya know ;) I suppose it is kinda like swedish meatballs
• Lubbock, Texas
16 Jan 09
Another dish I haven't thought of cooking for ages. Thanks. I really get in a rut now that it's just me to cook for and nobody else's input.
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@AmbiePam (93738)
• United States
14 Jan 09
I don't think I have ever had lentil stew. For dinner I'm going to warm me up a vegetarian corn dog. I like those things. Only 5g of fat, and not that many calories. I can't even tell the difference between them and real, regular corn dogs.
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• Lubbock, Texas
14 Jan 09
I don't think I've ever seen a vegetarian corn dog.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
14 Jan 09
I have never tried making lentil soup. Might even have to learn from you.
• Lubbock, Texas
14 Jan 09
It's almost as good as beef stew. I hope you try it and like it.
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@lilybug (21107)
• United States
15 Jan 09
I have never made lentil stew, but it sounds pretty good. I have some red lentils I could try that with. I think I have all the other stuff too. Hmmm....dinner idea for tomorrow maybe. Tonight we are having Broccoli rice casserole with turkey sausage in it. Nothing fancy, just something I threw together. It is in the oven right now actually. I am going to take it out in a few minutes.
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• Lubbock, Texas
16 Jan 09
Broccoli rice casserole is what I made monday night, but I didn't have any sausage or other meat to put in it. It's good though even without meat of any kind.
@sudalunts (5523)
• United States
15 Jan 09
I have never made lentil soup, I actually do not like soups or stews. For dinner, I had made a big pot of spaghetti sauce on Monday, my husband does not like red sauce, so I have enough to last me for a long time. I will have angel hair pasta with it. I am giving my husband leftover chicken marsala from Tuesday night.
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• Lubbock, Texas
16 Jan 09
OK, fancy names here. Two of my kids have worked in Italian restaurants, but I'm still not sure of recipe names. Isn't chicken marsala cooked in red sauce?
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• United States
14 Jan 09
I am boiling chicken off the bone you know intill it just falls apart then I will put the pieces of chicken in the pan with some onion and add a lil soy sauce a lil garlic a teaspoon or so of butter and some liquid smoke and a few pinches of sugar to carmalize it after that is done I will cook some mixed veggies and season them and put the chicken on the veggies~ the fam loves it
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• Lubbock, Texas
14 Jan 09
That sounds delicious!
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• United States
14 Jan 09
Well i made a big pot of cabbage soup. Its to some people dont like it but it is filling and not fattening.
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• Lubbock, Texas
16 Jan 09
I haven't ever made cabbage soup, but I love steamed or boiled cabbage.
@EliteUser (3964)
• Australia
15 Jan 09
Hey, My mum ALWAYS makes lentil stew/soup. I don't actually know how she makes but but yea it tastes rather nice. All I know is that the lentils she uses are red I think. Is that the same that you use? Happy MyLotting!
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• Lubbock, Texas
16 Jan 09
I haven't seen the red lentils. I can get green ones, (or maybe they're more brown than green) and I can get yellow split peas that look something like lentils and taste about the same to me.
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@raxxie (128)
• Mexico
14 Jan 09
It sounds delicious! I have never prepared it, but my grandmother used pineapple and banana. Sounds odd, right? But it was yummy :) Oh my :( Today I have to work all the evening so lucky me if I can go to a restaurant and eat something before I return work at 7 :S
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• Lubbock, Texas
14 Jan 09
I have never gotten in the habit of mixing veggies and fruit in one dish, but I know in some areas that is quite common. You evening doesn't sound like one I envy. Hope you have a nice meal anyway.
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@jesbellaine (4139)
• Philippines
15 Jan 09
Hi There! My mother asked me that last night. Usually, my mother will cook her specialties every sunday since that is the day that we are all in the house. But last night, my sister is kinda craving for some food. She wants to eat Barbeque and mixed vegetables. It has been a month or so since we had barbeque lunch in our family. My mom is the best when putting some spices before she grill it. I also love the mixed vegetables that she makes... so... since it is my payday today, I told my mom to cook that meal for dinner. I think we have a visitor tonight... she invited her bestfriend to dine with us. lolz... I just think that this is the best time for bonding between families... I can't wait to go home... Yummy Food! Oopppsss... will have to go to supermarket first because I will buy juice or iced tea for us... We run out of beverages at home. hahaha... Thanks for the discussion! Happy Mylotting and Have a great day! Cheers!
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@sara007 (134)
• China
15 Jan 09
i like nice food,but i am a lazy girl.hahah.and i am lucky one.after work,my parents parepare the supper yet everyday,though it is not suitable for me,it is get easy and i will have more free time to do other things,like swim in the mylot~~~hahah
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