ScarletRose: You got him there.

well aren't you nice

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

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

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

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?

Summertop: I was answering ScarleRose.

Barbee: I use all-purpose flour ;)

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

nobleheart: it's a date!! whoo hoo

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

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...

Summertop: never thought of that.. hehe

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Czuch Chuckers: you're on!

I hope you enjoyed your pizza!

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

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

Czuch Chuckers:

A crisp leafy garden salad with a raspberry vingrette... and cherry toms..

for the main dish.. thick butterfly porkchops.. without bones.. smothered in Raspberry or appricot chipolte sauce.. just douse the whole jar into the pan.. and cover with foil.. bake at 325 for about 30 mins.. to 45 mins.. depending on how thick..
then take a sweet potato.. slice in half length wise.. bake and when put on plate garnish with a drizzle of butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon..

for desert.. have some chilled strawberries with stems sliced off.. and a dipping dish of chocolate sauce... yummy!

you also can fix a shrimp cocktail to serve in between the salad and main meal..

:) Have fun..

Barbee: I have tried this Apple Pie Not Recipe and it tastes just like a Apple Pie...very good....

Czuch Chuckers, Oh, OK...I have five kids. Until they move out...romance is gone.

Czuch Chuckers: Cornish game hens can make a nice presentation.

Summertop: That sounds like an interesting idea, but maybe a bit more romantic would help ;)

Czuch Chuckers, I really like a baked potato bar. Bake up the taters then put out any and all of the toppings you like...diced ham, diced turkey, chili, different cheeses, diced green onions, sour cream, butter, ranch dressing, herbs, broccoli, diced bacon, etc.

If you use smaller potatoes, you can have more than one and get a bigger variety of toppings. It goes good with a side salad of some sort and maybe a side of assorted fruits.

Or were you looking for more of a "Romantic" dinner?

am looking for some suggestion to make for a dinner for two that I want to prepare tonight. I am tired of the same ol filet and lobster etc... and am looking for something unique, yet not too complicated. I live in the northeast usa, so what may seem like it is not very unique to you may be unique to me, so dont be shy with suggestions. Thaks all! Cant wait to see what I get for ideas!

ok ok het speaking of nuts.I was a t the bronte creek conservation area.they have shag bark hickory trees.I plan to check in the fall for hickory nuts.

chupacabraVS2: Off Topic i'd say.

Foxy Lady: well foxy,I'm sure you are aware,we have a few nutz at BK...lol..but they make life interesting(not u of course)

baudrillard: I was curious.someone I talk to online loves the stuff.

nobleheart: It's great - 20 years in catering and once used to run a chain of fish and chip cafes and not once have I ever heard the term 'chippie' sauce. However, I do remember a rather nasty sauce made from dried something that people used to pile on top of their chips. YUKKKK! No wonder I don't eat fish and chips! (they had a curry version too).

nobleheart: Ahhhhhhhh nuts are healthy for ya.

tootsie rolls mmmmm..all I have is warm honey roasted cashews

nobleheart: Yummy that sounds good but i'd have to give up my Tootsie Rolls

sprinkle/crunch crisp bacon over it..then sprinkle melted cheddar cheese over it

..as a sauce used on french fries

harley:I was told in the UK in some parts the use"chippy sauce",I dont know more about it.
=-=-=-=-=
volant: ty re okra that sounds good

nobleheart: What kind of sauce do you mean? Gravy, curry sauce? Theres an article here about chippy food...

http://www.poopscape.com/projects/check%20please/cp%233/merthyr2.htm

nobleheart: Okra is used in Gumbo. But I like it just fried.

Wash okra and cut off stem end. Slice okra 1/2 inch thick. Soak in buttermilk for 10 minutes. Dredge in cornmeal. Fry in skillet in 2-3 inches oil. Salt and pepper if desired.

MindyzTaken: gee ty mindy..thats sounds completely sinful