Category Archives: Friday Night Dinner

A collection of meals designed around a communal gathering

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  July 13

  Posted on July 13, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Friday Night Dinner

  ________________________________ THE MENU Grilled Top Sirloin and Arugula Salad, Crusty Loaf of Bread Serves 4 SHOPPING LIST The shopping list is organized according to the grocery store aisles. I hope this makes shopping much easier. Meat Department 2 lbs. top sirloin steak Produce Department 2 bags baby arugula salad 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 lemon [...]

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  Endless Possibilities, July 6

  Posted on July 6, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Friday Night Dinner

  It has been way too long for the Beer Can Chicken to make another appearance. 5 weeks to be exact. I gave you fair warning that you will see it again on the menu. I know my family will be excited and so will be our Friday Night Dinner gang. If you would like to [...]

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  Fave 10 Winner, June 29

  Posted on June 28, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Friday Night Dinner

  The winner of the fave 10 list goes to Enchilada Casserole! Congrats to the casserole! It’s gooey, it’s cheesy, it’s homey, it’s comforting, it’s yummy and best of all, it’s fast and easy. Serve it by itself as a quick weekday meal, or with an appetizer and dessert for company. ________________________________ THE MENU Enchilada Casserole [...]

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  Friday Night Dinner Winner, June 22

  Posted on June 22, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Friday Night Dinner

  Ladies and Gentelmen (drum roll), may I present to you “Friday Night’s Dinner” first place winner: The Tri-Tip! The Tri-Tip is definitely a family favorite. It is lean enough for the most discriminating taste palates, yet incredible flavorful. I have not seen a Tri-Tip cut in Switzerland, so I was curious to find out what [...]

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  June 15

  Posted on June 15, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Friday Night Dinner

  I don´t  know about you, but every time I start reading a book, I seem to forget about the world around me. I can´t stop reading. The kids walk through the door and dinner is nowhere in sight. It´s time to whip up some quick side dishes and turn on the bbq. Afterall, it´s time [...]

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  The Celebratory Chop, June 8

  Posted on June 8, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Friday Night Dinner

  As I was surfing the net to find some interesting facts about lamb chops, I came across this interesting piece of information. Today, Tim Berners Lee celebrates his birthday. Paul Berners Lee is a British citizen and as you know, I associate lamb chops with England. I don’t know why, I just do. Not only [...]

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  The Chicken that Can, June 1

  Posted on June 1, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Friday Night Dinner

  Whenever I heard someone rave about how delicious a beer can chicken is, I thought to myself, “yeah right, how delicious could it possibly be?” Well, that delicious!  Last year, I finally broke down and decided to give it a try and prove everyone wrong. I just so happen to see a beer can chicken [...]

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• Who invented the Hamburger? May 25

  Posted on May 25, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Friday Night Dinner

  There is something to be said for that first BBQ Burger of the season. Nothing tastes quite like it. It’s almost a celebration in itself. Memorial Day, the start of another BBQ season and a whole new life to be lived outdoors. I always wondered why that first Burger just tasted so much better than [...]

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• The Challanges of Technology, May 18

  Posted on May 18, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Friday Night Dinner

  Ooops, I did it again. Today’s post went out that I now I have revised, but love and behold, the old one showed up. Once again I ask myself, “where did it go???” Why does modern technology not like me more? Well, I probably, no, most likely, did not save it after I wrote it…. [...]

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• Vacation Flavor, May 11

  Posted on May 11, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Friday Night Dinner

  Each year, my parents went on vacation for 1 week without the kids. Each time, my mom would come back and recreate a dish my dad and her particularly liked. After a trip to Tunisia, my mom started cooking the couscous. To this day, it is one of my family’s favorite dishes. The Fatoush salad, [...]

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